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. 25-991 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
21. Pledge of Allegiance
22. Invocation (District 10)
23. Reverend Steve Pinkston, New Beginnings Community Church
24. Orders of the Day
25. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
26. Adjournment Recognition
27. This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Rudolph Tenes, who passed away on October 10, 2025. Born in Mexico, Rudolph dedicated his life to family and community. He was a proud San José resident and part of a generation that helped lay the foundation for the vibrant, diverse City we know today. Beyond his personal and civic contributions, Rudolph was the author of Mano a Mano - Gringo Chicano, which captured the spirit of San José’s East Side, bringing to life characters whose relationships, struggles, and journeys reflected the heart of the Mexican American experience. Rudolph will be remembered for his perseverance, kindness, and enduring commitment to those he loved and the community he called home.
28. Closed Session Report
29. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
30. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 16, 2025 as National Stormwater Day to raise awareness about the importance of stormwater management and to honor the work of stormwater professionals in the City of San José. (Kamei)
31. Presentation of a commendation recognizing Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary (IJAVVE) for achieving a remarkable milestone in education by earning the Civic Learning Award of Excellence from the Judicial Council of California. (Candelas)
32. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 16, 2025 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and Road Safety Week in the City of San José. (Cohen and Foley)
33. CONSENT CALENDAR
34. 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.
35. Approval of City Council Minutes.
36. 25-1190 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 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.

37. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
38. 25-1187 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31255 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Adding a New Chapter 10.54 to Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers Operating in the City of San José to Wear Clearly Visible Identification and Prohibiting the Use of Face Coverings to Obscure Identity During Public Interaction, with Limited Exceptions. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-1139)] (b) Ordinance No. 31256 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Various Sections of Title 24 (Technical Codes) of the San José Municipal Code to (1) Adopt the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, and California Green Building Standards Code; (2) Find that the City of San José Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions Warrant Additional Protections in the San José Municipal Code; and (3) Adopt Local Amendments Regarding Certain Structural Design Requirements, Fire Sprinkler Regulations, and Other Building Requirements. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(a) (25-1131)] (c) Ordinance No. 31257 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 24.10 and Chapter 24.12 of Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Green Building Standards and the California Energy Code. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(b) (25-1131)] (d) Ordinance No. 31258 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 17.12 and Chapter 17.68 of Title 17 (San José Fire Code) of the San José Municipal Code to: (1) Adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code; (2) Find that the City of San José Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions Warrant Additional Protections in the San José Municipal Code; and (3) Adopt Local Amendments Regarding Certain Structural Design Requirements, Fire Sprinkler Regulations, and Other Building Requirements. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(c) (25-1131)]

39. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
40. 25-1188 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 22, 2025. (b) Regular Meeting for the Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of October 27, 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.

41. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
42. City Council Travel Reports.
43. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
44. 2.7 Fifth Amendment to the Lease of the Airport Premises Agreement with Smiths Detection, Inc. for Baggage Screening Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Fifth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises between the City of San José and Smiths Detection, Inc. to extend the term from March 16, 2026, to March 31, 2031. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

45. 2.8 Fourth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. at 1239 Airport Boulevard.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Southwest Airlines Co. to extend the term of the lease for five years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)