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Agenda

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2. Public Comment in Person Only
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6. Accommodations
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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#!/
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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. 25-985 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 8)
22. Tshaka Campbell - Internationally Accomplished Poet, Artist, and Performer
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. This meeting is adjourned in memory of Raymond “Ray” T. Hashimoto, who passed unexpectedly on May 21, 2025. Ray worked as a planner for the City of San José for nearly a decade and shaped the direction of many major projects throughout the City. He is remembered for his kindness, humility, humor and unwavering dedication to San José’s progress.
27. Closed Session Report
28. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
29. Presentation of a commendation recognizing Sartorette Elementary School for its commitment to educational equity, student success, and strong community partnerships through the Hispanic Student Achievement and Family Engagement Program. (Foley)
30. Presentation of a commendation recognizing the 20 years of operation of the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library, presented to the family of the late Dr. Roberto Cruz, honoring his enduring legacy as the library’s namesake and the family’s continued service to the East San José community. (Ortiz)
31. Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 6, 2025 as the Mid-Autumn Festival, honoring one of the most cherished holidays in many East and Southeast Asian cultures—a celebration of the full harvest moon symbolizing reunion, gratitude, and harmony in the City of San José. (Candelas)
32. CONSENT CALENDAR
33. 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.
34. Approval of City Council Minutes.
35. 25-1057 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 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.

36. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
37. 25-1037 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31240 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 17.85.120 and 17.85.200 of Chapter 17.85 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to Update the Responsible Agency for the City of San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance from the Environmental Services Department to the Energy Department, as Established Under Section 2.04.4600 of the San José Municipal Code. [Passed for Publication on 9/16/2025 - Item 2.8 (25-971)] (b) Ordinance No. 31244 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning 153 Properties from the R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 91 Properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District, 82 Properties from the R-2 Two-Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 61 Properties from the R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, 55 Properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 53 Properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, 52 Properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, 42 Properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, 36 Properties from the Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, 25 Properties from the R-2 Two Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, 24 Properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, 23 Properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, 20 Properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, 19 Properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District, 17 Properties from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, 17 Properties from the HI Heavy Industrial to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, 16 Properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District, 13 Properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 11 Properties from the R-M Multiple-Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Ten Properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Nine Properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, Eight Properties from the LI(IP) Light Industrial Planned Development Zoning District to the IP Industrial Park Zoning District, Seven Properties from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, Seven Properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, Six Properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, Six Properties from the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the TEC Transit Employment Center Zoning District, Five Properties from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, Four Properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the TEC Transit Employment Center Zoning District, Four Properties from the R-1-1 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Three Properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, Three Properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, Three Properties from the R-1-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Three Properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Three Properties from the R-1-5 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, Two Properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, Two Properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District, Two Properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the IP Industrial Park Zoning District, Two Properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, Two Properties from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, Two Properties from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, Two Properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, Two Properties from the R-1-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, Two Properties from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Two Properties from the R-1-5 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Two Properties from the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, Two Properties from the R-2 Two Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, Two Properties from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, Two Properties from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, Two Properties from the MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District to the TR Transit Residential Zoning District, Two Properties from the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, Two Properties from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, Two Properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, One Property from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District, One Property from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the CG Commercial General Zoning District, One Property from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District, One Property from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District, One Property from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, One Property from the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, One Property from the A(PD) Agricultural Planned Development Zoning District to the MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District, One Property from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District, One Property from the A(PD) Agricultural Planned Development Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, One Property from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, One Property from the R-2(PD) Two Family Planned Development Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, One Property from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-1-1 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-1-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-1-5 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-M Multi Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-M Multi Family Residence Zoning District to the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District, One Property from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, One Property from the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, One Property from the A(PD) Agricultural Planned Development Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, One Property from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, and One Property from the R-2 Two Family Residence Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, All Located on those Certain Real Properties Situated within the City Of San José. [Passed for Publication on 9/16/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-979)]

38. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
39. 25-1060 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 10, 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.

40. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
41. 25-1083 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
    Mayor & Council Excused Absence Request

    (a) Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on October 1, 2025 due to authorized City business to attend the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO) meeting on October 1, 2025. (b) Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on October 15, 2025 due to death of a close family member. (c) Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on October 16, 2025 due to death of a close family member. (d) Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on October 22, 2025 due to authorized City business to attend the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO) meeting on October 22, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei)

42. City Council Travel Reports.
43. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
44. 2.7 Measure B Local Sales Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee and Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Adopt a resolution designating the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of San José as the Local Sales Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, as outlined in the Measure B sales tax ballot measure approved by San José voters on June 7, 2016, and superseding Resolution No. 78016. (b) Adopt a resolution revising City Council Policy 1-18, Section 15, Public Involvement, to replace the now retired Neighborhoods Commission with the Parks and Recreation Commission as the primary resident oversight body for ballot measures approved by San José voters that result in increased tax revenues available to be spent for any governmental purpose. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

45. 2.8 Lease Agreement with San José Sports Authority for City-Owned Property Located at 93 East San Carlos Street.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute: (a) A below market rate lease agreement under City Council Policy 7-1 between the City of San José and the San José Sports Authority, a California not-for-profit organization, for the City-owned real property located at 93 East San Carlos Street; (b) All other documents or agreements necessary to effectuate the lease agreement; and (c) An amendment to the Agreement with San José Sports Authority to promote San José as a location for high profile sporting events and implement a comprehensive campaign of promotions and activations for the City of San José related to the Super Bowl LX (60), the 2026 NCAA Men’s West Regional basketball tournament, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other major Bay Area sporting events through July 31, 2026, to increase the amount for the initial term of the Agreement by $500,000, for an amended total amount not to exceed $2,220,213. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-189, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council Districts: 3, 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)