City Council

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. 25-990 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)