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Tuesday, November 4, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

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  2. Public Comment in Person Only
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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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  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. 25-990 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
  19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
  20. Pledge of Allegiance
  21. Invocation (District 10)
  22. Reverend Jason C. Reynolds, Emmanuel Baptist Church
  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 will be adjourned in memory of Jeannessa Lurie, who passed away on September 16, 2025. Jeannessa was a talented musician, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for animals whose work ranged from cat rescue to veterinary medicine. Her compassion and dedication to animal welfare significantly impacted the lives of countless pets and their owners within the San José community. She will be remembered for her commitment to her family and friends, and her enduring inspiration to care for and save furry friends in need.
  27. Closed Session Report
  28. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  29. Presentation of a commendation recognizing Parents Helping Parents, celebrating five decades of empowering families, advancing inclusion, and building a stronger, more compassionate community in San José. (Foley)
  30. Presentation of a commendation to Daniel Martinez for his outstanding leadership as president and founder of Adopt My Block, his unwavering dedication to animal welfare and advocacy, and his compassionate efforts to improve the safety, welfare, and quality of life for all animals in the City of San José. (Doan)
  31. Presentation of a commendation recognizing the Green Infrastructure Initiative Riverview Stormwater Garden Project in San José which was selected for the 2025 California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) “Outstanding Stormwater Capture and Use Implementation Project" Award. (Mayor and Cohen)
  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. 25-1180 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2025. (c) Special City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of October 15, 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. 25-1177 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31253 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 4.80 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Add New Parts Related to the Establishment of the VRF Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund; the Interstate 280/Winchester Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the US-101/Oakland/Mabury Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the North San José Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the Evergreen-East Hills Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the State Gas Tax Pavement Maintenance Fund; and the VTA Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund. [Passed for Publication on 10/21/2025 - Item 3.3(e) (25-1104)] (b) Ordinance No. 31254 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 20.80.1450 and Repealing Sections 20.80.1460, 20.80.1470, and 20.80.1480 of Chapter 20.80 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Temporary Uses of Outdoor Private Property. [Passed for Publication on 10/21/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-1109)]

  38. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
  39. 25-1181 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 15, 2025. (b) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of October 16, 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. City Council Travel Reports.
  42. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
  43. 2.7 Adoption of an Ordinance Ratifying Final Expenditures in Various Appropriations for 2024-2025 and Associated Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution Amendments.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Adopt an ordinance ratifying final 2024-2025 expenditures in various appropriations as detailed in this report. (b) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the South Bay Water Recycling Operating Fund: (1) Increase the SCVWD - Advanced Water Treatment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $2,990,677; (2) Decrease the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $2,037,497; and (3) Decrease the Personal Services appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $953,180. (c) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Water Utility Fund: (1) Increase the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,661,704; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,661,704. (d) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Public Works Program Support Fund: (1) Increase the Compensated Time Off appropriation to the Public Works Department by $1,335,149; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,335,149. (e) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Community Development Block Grant Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the Use of Money/Property to the Housing Department by $212,337; (2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Federal Government to the Housing Department by $100,302; (3) Increase Housing Program Development and Monitoring appropriation to the Housing Department by $494,373; (4) Increase the Housing Emergency and Minor Repair Program appropriation to the Housing Department by $297,159; (5) Re-establish the Community Development Block Grant CV3 appropriation to the Housing Department by $100,302; (6) Decrease the Code Enforcement Operations appropriation to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department by $365,000; (7) Decrease the Transportation Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements appropriation to the Department of Transportation by $196,005; and (8) Decrease the Planning Studies appropriation to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department by $18,190. (f) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: Library Purposes: (1) Increase Facilities Improvements - Library Capital appropriation to the Library Department by $187,501; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $187,501. (g) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Fire Development Fee Program Fund: (1) Increase the Overhead appropriation to the Finance Department by $84,467; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $84,467. (h) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase the Personal Services appropriation to the Finance Department by $33,256; (2) Decrease the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Finance Department by $33,256; (3) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Fire appropriation to the Fire Department by $24,817; (4) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Public Works appropriation to the Public Works Department by $15,940; and (5) Decrease the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Police appropriation to the Police Department by $40,757. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)

  44. 2.8 Agreement Between the City of San José and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP to provide federal legislative advocacy services for a term retroactive to October 6, 2025 through June 30, 2030, with a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $728,000, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Exercise up to two one-year options to extend the Agreement, with the last option ending on June 30, 2032 to provide ongoing services for an estimated annual cost of $156,000, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

  45. 2.9 Master Service Agreement with SCI Consulting Group to Perform Funding and Revenue Analysis of the City’s Stormwater Program.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Master Service Agreement with SCI Consulting Group from the date of execution through December 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Storm Sewer Operating Fund: (1) Decrease the Polychlorinated Biphenyls Settlement Reserve by $1,000,000; and (2) Increase the Non/Personal Equipment Appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,000,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services/City Manager)

  46. 2.10 Actions Related to the Purchase Orders with California Steel and Fence Supply, Inc. for Fencing Materials and Supplies.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase orders with California Steel and Fence Supply, Inc. (San José, CA), for fencing materials and supplies, with the last option ending on or about March 28, 2028, 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)

  47. 2.11 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Freon Free, Inc. for Appliance, Tire, and E-Waste Disposal Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend purchase order OP 65992 with Freon Free, Inc. (Fairfield, CA) for appliance, tire, and e-waste disposal services, to increase the total compensation by $200,000, for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $750,000, for the one-year period ending November 12, 2025. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP16-011, CEQA Guidelines Section 15330, Minor Actions to Prevent, Minimize, Stabilize, Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat of Release of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Substances. (Finance)

  48. 2.12 Amendment to the City Pay Plan.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective November 4, 2025, to create the following classifications: (a) Retirement Deputy Chief Investment Officer (7689) with an annual pensionable salary range of $225,000.00 - $300,000.00; (b) Custody Transport Officer (2248) with an annual pensionable salary range of $92,144.00 - $123,468.80; and (c) Custody Transport Trainee (2249) with an annual pensionable salary of $87,713.60. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)

  49. 2.13 First Amendment to the Funding Agreement with VTA for the State Route-87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the funding agreement between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the State Route-87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project to increase the City’s contribution from $5,000,000 to $6,500,000 and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, Public Project File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Transportation)

  50. 2.14 Annual City Council Referral Status Report.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 29, 2025: (a) Accept the Annual City Council Referral Status Report. (b) Defer the City Council Referral listed in the staff memorandum. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager) [Rules Committee referral 10/29/2025 - Item C.1]

  51. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
  52. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
  53. Labor Negotiations Update.
  54. 3.3 Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices Interviews.
    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) [Deferred from 10/7/2025 - Item 3.3 (25-1066)]

  55. 3.4 Actions Related to the 10498 - SJC Terminal A Ground Transportation Island Project.
    Strategic Support

    (a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10498 - SJC Terminal A Ground Transportation Island Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Granite Rock Company, in the amount of $21,158,240. (b) Approve a 10 % contingency in the amount of $2,115,825. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Funding Sources Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Airport Capital Improvement Fund: (1) Increase funding source R110 Revenue from Federal Government by $20,012,000; and (2) Establish appropriation 415T Parking Accessibility Upgrades in the amount of $20,012,000. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 79497), File No. ER25-108. (Public Works/Airport/City Manager)

  56. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
  57. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
  58. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
  59. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  60. 7.1 Amendment to the San José Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide.
    Neighborhood Services

    Adopt an urgency ordinance to: (a) Amend Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 6.89 prohibiting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide by smoke shops and other similar retail establishments marketing products for recreational use; and (b) Repeal Section 1.13.170 of Title 1 of the San José Municipal Code relating to limits on property owner responsibility for public nuisance. PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS URGENCY ORDINANCE REQUIRES 8 OR MORE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES. City Charter Section 605(d). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17 008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement).

  61. 7.2 Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses.
    Neighborhood Services

    Adopt an urgency interim ordinance establishing urgency measures to implement a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses to businesses at new locations within San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

  62. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  63. 8.1 Actions Related to the Fairways at San Antonio Located at 305 San Antonio Court.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Consenting to the transfer of ownership, resyndication, and rehabilitation of Fairways at San Antonio from San José Family Housing Partners, L.P. to Fairways Apartments, L.P., both affiliates of Affirmed Housing Group, Inc.; (2) Accepting full repayment of a City of San José loan from Family Housing Partners, L.P.; (3) Authorizing repayment proceeds of $14,290,497 to be issued as a new loan to Fairways Apartments, L.P.; and (4) Authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, any amendments thereto, and all other documents related to the transfer of ownership, resyndication, and rehabilitation of Fairways at San Antonio. (b) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the Use of Money/Property by $14,290,497; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $14,290,497. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-246 (Exemption for Housing Rehabilitation Projects), CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Housing/City Manager)

  64. 8.2 Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Targeted Outreach and Engagement Programs Serving Unsheltered Individuals in San José.
    Community & Economic Development

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute amendments to extend Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program grant agreements with the following nonprofit service providers, with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year terms subject to the appropriation of funds and termination for convenience, and the ability to modify or reduce contracted services as needed to align with City priorities, program performance, and available funding: (a) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program in an amount of $1,411,629 retroactive from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and (b) PATH Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program in an amount of $1,594,189 retroactive from October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

  65. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
  66. LAND USE
  67. 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.
  68. Land Use on Consent Calendar
  69. No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
  70. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  71. Land Use - Regular Agenda
  72. 10.2 PDC25-022, PD25-015, and T25-019 - San José Innovative Project Pathway Program Early Consideration Review Process for a Project Located at 180 Park Avenue. - DROPPED PER APPLICANT
    Land Use Regular Agenda

    Conduct an early consideration review process to either deny or provide direction for a project located at 180 Park Avenue (Park Habitat) as part of the San José Innovative Project Pathway Program. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from a decision-making body. Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

  73. Open Forum
  74. 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.
  75. Adjournment
  76. This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Jeannessa Lurie, who passed away on September 16, 2025. Jeannessa was a talented musician, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for animals whose work ranged from cat rescue to veterinary medicine. Her compassion and dedication to animal welfare significantly impacted the lives of countless pets and their owners within the San José community. She will be remembered for her commitment to her family and friends, and her enduring inspiration to care for and save furry friends in need.
  77. Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
  78. FOR RECEIPT: Tract: 10664 Location: North Side of East Santa Clara Street at 14th Street and East Saint John Street District: 3 Lots/Units: 6/559 Type: MFA Developer: Santa Clara County Housing Authority
  79. 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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