City Council

Agenda

1. Please scroll to the end for information about the City Council Agenda and for the Rules of Conduct of the meeting.
2. Public Comment in Person Only
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4. American Disability Act
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6. Accommodations
7. Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at ADA@sanjoseca.gov or by calling (408) 535-8430. The ADA Coordinator will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. • Adaptaciones para discapacitados serán proporcionadas a pedido. Mande correo electrónico ADA@sanjoseca.gov; Llame (408) 535-8430. • Bất kỳ ai trong công-đồng cần sự hỗ-trợ xin gửi điện-thư cho Điều-phối-viên ADA theo địa-chỉ ADA@sanjoseca.gov hoặc gọi đến số (408) 535-8430.
8. THE LEVINE ACT
9. The Levine Act requires a Party in a Proceeding before the City of San José that involves any action related to their contract, license, permit, or use entitlement to disclose any campaign contributions to City elected or appointed officials totaling more than $500 within the 12 months prior to the City decision. A Participant to a Proceeding may voluntarily report a campaign contribution. For more information: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/levine-act/-fsiteid-1#!/
10. How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
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12. How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:
13. By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under “Letters from the Public.” Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email.
14. How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
15. You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action. Each speaker generally has two minutes to speak per item. The total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speakers or for an agenda item may be limited at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length of the agenda. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Fill out a Yellow Speaker’s Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers. Do this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that the name on the card is called for the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for all participants by calling speakers in an orderly manner. You may remain anonymous, but please fill out a card so we may call you. You can put “anonymous speaker” or “no name” on the card. When the Council reaches your item on the agenda, the Mayor will open the public hearing and call your name. Please address the Council from the podium, which is located to the left of the City Clerk’s table. To assist you in tracking your speaking time, there is a display on the podium. The green light turns on when you begin speaking; the yellow light turns on when you have 30 seconds left; and the red light turns on when your speaking time is up.
16. Call to Order and Roll Call
17. Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2) Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133 See Separate Agenda
18. 25-875 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 8)
22. Art of Living Foundation - Guided Meditation and Breathwork
23. Orders of the Day
24. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
25. Adjournment Recognition
26. Closed Session Report
27. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
28. Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Transit Month in the City of San José, celebrating public transportation and its role in promoting equitable and seamless access for all. (Campos)
29. Presentation of a commendation to PATH who are celebrating 10 years of working tirelessly in the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara to support individuals experiencing homelessness in finding permanent housing and rebuilding their lives. (Mayor)
30. Untitled item
31. CONSENT CALENDAR
32. Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
33. Approval of City Council Minutes.
34. 25-934 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2025. (d) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025. (e) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025. (f) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025. (g) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025. (h) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2025. (i) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025. (j) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025. (k) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025. (l) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

35. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
36. 25-928 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31237 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Title 27 of the San José Muncipal Code Related to the Procurement Process. [Passed for Publication on 8/19/2025 - Item 2.13 (25-828)] (b) Ordinance No. 31238 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.17 Gross Acres Situated between North Fourth and Fifth Streets, Approximately 220 Feet Northerly of Jackson Street (639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street) (APNS 249-41-075, -009, -022 through -025) from the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District and the R-M Multiple Residence District to the PQP(PD) Planned Development Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 6/17/2025 - Item 10.1(a)(2) (25-841)]

37. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
38. 25-929 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of March 25, 2024. (b) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of October 28, 2024. (c) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of February 24, 2025. (d) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of March 24, 2025. (e) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 13, 2024. (f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 27, 2024. (g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 3, 2024. (h) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of January 11, 2024. (i) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of December 12, 2024. (j) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of February 13, 2025. (k) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of March 13, 2025. (l) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of October 17, 2024. (m) Special Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of December 5, 2024. (n) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of February 20, 2025. (o) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of March 20, 2025. (p) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of November 4, 2024. (q) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of February 3, 2025. (r) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of March 3, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

39. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
40. City Council Travel Reports.
41. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
42. 2.7 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Arts Commission: (1) District 8 Seat: Appoint Carman Gaines for term ending June 30, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

43. 2.8 Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities General Assembly.
    Consent Agenda

    Appoint City Councilmember David Cohen as the voting delegate and City Councilmember Domingo Candelas as the alternate voting delegate to the General Assembly at the October 8 - 10, 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach, California. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

44. 2.9 Actions Related to the Purchase Orders with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a Citywide Radio Upgrade Assurance Program.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (a) Amend purchase order OP 66965 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Chicago, IL) for a Citywide Radio Upgrade Assurance Program to increase the total compensation by $174,679 for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $625,347 for the period ending June 30, 2026; and (b) Exercise up to five additional annual purchase orders for ongoing purchases under the Citywide Radio Upgrade Assurance Program, with the last purchase order ending on or about June 30, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

45. 2.10 LexisNexis Risk Solutions Order Agreement for Airline Analytic Solutions.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Approve the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Order Agreement to subscribe to the DIIO database suite of airline analytic solutions for a one-year term, and six additional one-year options to extend, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute future agreements within the City Manager’s contract authority, for LexisNexis Risk Solutions products that have comparable risk profiles to the DIIO solutions, under the same or substantially similar terms and conditions relating to limitation of liability as those in the Order Agreement, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)