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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. 25-987 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 9)
22. Dartmouth Middle School Band Ensemble
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 October 2025 as National Arts and Humanities Month in the City of San José, celebrating the role of the arts and humanities in driving local innovation, economic vitality, and bringing our diverse communities together. (Campos)
29. Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples' Day to honor indigenous people and commemorate their histories, cultures, and contributions to the City of San José. (Ortiz)
30. Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Filipino American History Month in the City of San José. (Tordillos)
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. 25-1084 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025. (b) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of September 18, 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. 25-1074 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31245 - An Ordinance of the City of San Jose Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 0.62 Gross Acres, Situated on the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Almaden Avenue and Grant Street (655 Almaden Avenue) (APN: 264-34-072) from the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 9/23/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-1010)]

37. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
38. 25-1085 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 17, 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 Actions Related to the Exempt Surplus Land and Sale of City-Owned Property to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs, LLC.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution:   (a) Declaring the property described as Assessor’s Parcel Number 244-22-001 located on Ringwood Avenue as “exempt surplus land” to the needs of the City of San José under Cal. Gov. Code §54221(f)(1)(B) as the land is not necessary for the City’s use, it is less than one-half-acre in size, and is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open-space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes; and  (b) Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Quitclaim Deed, and all other necessary documents to effectuate the property transfer to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs, LLC from the City of San José, for the sale of Assessor’s Parcel Number 244-22-001 for the consideration of $601,000 by direct negotiation under San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.030 and in accordance with City Council Policy 7-13.  CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 4. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

43. 2.8 Donation Agreement with Donor Diane Brandenburg for the Peace Monument, an Artwork by Artist Mario Chiodo, Located at Arena Green West.
    Consent Agenda

    Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate a donation agreement to receive the Peace Monument, an artwork by artist Mario Chiodo from donor Diane Brandenburg, to be sited at Arena Green West in accordance with the City Council-approved Donation and Monument Policies. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

44. 2.9 Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with Kone, Inc. for Elevator Maintenance Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with Kone, Inc. (Moline, Illinois) for elevator maintenance services to: (a) Extend the term of the Agreement for up to two additional one-year option terms for a total of 19 options through November 20, 2027, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Amend the scope of services to include approximately 34 elevators not previously covered under the Agreement; and (c) Increase the total compensation by $1,591,220 for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $5,341,192, to cover the estimated cost for the option term beginning on or about November 21, 2025 and ending on or about November 20, 2026, 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 Actions Related to the 10316 - Building: Emergency Interim Housing at VTA Cerone Bus Yard Project and 10496 - Supportive Outdoor Sleeping (East Taylor Street) Project.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 10316 - Building: Emergency Interim Housing at VTA Cerone Bus Yard Project from 10% to 15%, adding $1,000,000 for a total contingency of $2,947,294. (b) Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 10496 - Supportive Outdoor Sleeping (East Taylor Street) Project from 10% to 25%, adding $198,260 for a total contingency of $330,433. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund: (1) Increase the Unrestricted Beginning Fund Balance by $1,000,000; and (2) Increase the Measure E - Interim Shelter Site Identification and Development (15% HSP) appropriation to the Public Works Department by $1,000,000. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Emergency Interim Housing Programs (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER22-198. Council Districts 3, 4. (Public Works/Housing/City Manager)

46. 2.11 Actions Related to the 10586 - 2026 ADA Curb Ramps Concrete Project.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Accept the report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10586 - 2026 ADA Curb Ramps Concrete Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Spencon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,126,800. (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $212,680. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10. (Transportation/Public Works)

47. 2.12 Approval of Dumpster Day Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 1, 2025: (a) Approve the Dumpster Day scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 10/1/2025 - Item B.4]

48. 2.13 Amicus Curiae Brief in Planned Parenthood v. Kennedy.
    Consent Agenda

    Authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local government entities in support of plaintiffs for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his official capacity as Secretary of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services; et al. challenging Section 71113 of the “One Beautiful Bill Act,” which strips Medicaid and other federal funding to entities that provide women’s health care including elective abortions and meet certain other criteria. Planned Parenthood secured a preliminary injunction earlier this year and the amicus brief will relate to and support that preliminary injunction. Case Nos. 25-1698; 25-1755, First Circuit Court of Appeals. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17‑010 City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 10/1/2025 - Item A.1.a]

49. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
50. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
51. Labor Negotiations Update.
52. 3.3 Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices Interviews. - DEFERRED TO 11/4/2025 PER CITY CLERK
    Strategic Support

    (a) Interview applicants for appointments to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices. (b) Appoint up to two (2) applicants to a term ending March 1, 2027. PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM REQUIRES AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF EIGHT MEMBERS (2/3) OF THE CITY COUNCIL. San José Municipal Code Section 2.08.1610. (c) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

53. 3.4 Master Service Agreements to Provide Consulting Services for Citywide Planning Activities.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute master agreements with an initial term of five years and three one-year options thereafter with the qualifying agencies to provide consultant services; and to execute amendments to increase or decrease the maximum compensation of each agreement, not to exceed the aggregate compensation amount of $4,000,000 annually for all the agreements, and $1,000,000 annually for any one organization, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement).

54. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
55. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
56. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
57. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
58. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
59. 8.1 Actions Related to the East Santa Clara Senior Affordable Housing Development Located at 675 East Santa Clara Street. - DROPPED PER ADMINISTRATION
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $6,800,000 in Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds and Real Property Transfer Tax Funds to Eden Housing, Inc. or an affiliated development entity for the East Santa Clara Senior affordable housing development; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing, or his designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City financing for the East Santa Clara Senior affordable housing development. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund: (1) Decrease the Measure E - 40% Extremely Low-Income Households Reserve by $5,000,000; and (2) Increase the Measure E - 40% Extremely Low-Income Households Appropriation to the Housing Department by $5,000,000. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $1,800,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants Appropriation to the Housing Department by $1,800,000. CEQA: Exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. Council District 3. (Housing/City Manager)

60. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
61. LAND USE
62. Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) 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 will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.
63. Land Use on Consent Calendar
64. No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
65. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
66. Land Use - Regular Agenda
67. Open Forum
68. Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
69. Adjournment
70. All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov.
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