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- Call to Order and Roll Call
- 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
- 25-991 Closed Session AgendaClosed Session Agenda
- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
- Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation (District 10)
- Reverend Steve Pinkston, New Beginnings Community Church
- Orders of the Day
- Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
- Adjournment Recognition
- 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.
- Closed Session Report
- CEREMONIAL ITEMS
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- CONSENT CALENDAR
- 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.
- Approval of City Council Minutes.
- 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.
- Final Adoption of Ordinances.
- 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)]
- Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
- 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.
- Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
- City Council Travel Reports.
- Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
- 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)
- 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)
- 2.9 Amendment to the Master Agreement with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. for On-Call Concession Services at the San José Mineta International Airport.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Services Agreement at the San José Mineta International Airport with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. to increase the maximum compensation by $300,000 for a total agreement amount of $620,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
- 2.10 Boards and Commissions Appointment.Consent Agenda
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Senior Citizens Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Lilian Koenig for term ending June 30, 2029. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
- 2.11 Designation as Surplus Land and Purchase and Sale Agreement of APN 264-43-078.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution: (a) Declaring, and making the requisite findings based on the staff memorandum, the property described as APN 264-43-078 as “surplus real property” pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.010(L) and “surplus land” under California. Gov. Code Sect. 54221(b)(1) as the property is surplus to the needs of the City and is not necessary for the City’s use; and (b) Directing 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 288SOLD Realty Inc. from the City of San José, for the sale of APN 264-43-078 for the consideration of $1,486,250, subject to $36,250 payment for commission to the buyer’s broker, pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.020 and in accordance with City Council Policy No. 7-13, and subject to a restrictive affordability covenant. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-234, CEQA Guidelines Section 15312, Surplus Government Property Sales. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 2.12 Master Consultant Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for Consultant Engineering Services for the South Bay Water Recycling System Condition Assessment.Consent Agenda
Approve a two-year term master consultant agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., to support completion of a condition assessment of the South Bay Water Recycling system for a total maximum compensation of $500,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Environmental Services)
- 2.13 Amendment to the Agreement with EMC Research, Inc. for Biennial Surveys.Consent Agenda
Approve a first amendment to an agreement with EMC Research, Inc. to conduct biennial surveys for the Environmental Services Department to increase the maximum total compensation from $344,000 to $394,750. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment). (Environmental Services)
- 2.14 Master Consultant Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Wastewater Flow and Loading Study.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the Environment. (Environmental Services)
- 2.15 Report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Advisor Services.Consent Agenda
(a) Accept the San José Fire Department’s report on the Request for Proposal for Emergency Medical Advisor Services, with optional Registered Nurse Services. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (1) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Stanford Health Care to provide emergency medical advisor services for an initial three-year term beginning December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $510,000 for the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; (2) Negotiate and execute amendments as required to add, delete, or modify services to address seasonal variations, budgetary constraints, or unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (3) Exercise up to two one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through January 1, 2030, 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. (Fire)
- 2.16 Amendment to the Grant Agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for City Designated Overnight Warming Locations.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the first amendment to the grant agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the continued operation of the Overnight Warming Locations Program at two City designated sites: Roosevelt Community Center (901 E. Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95116) and Evergreen Branch Library (2635 Aborn Road, San José, CA 95121) in an amount not to exceed $1,220,000, retroactive from the period of October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER22-243, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269, Emergency Projects and 15301, Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3, 8. (Housing)
- 2.17 Resolution Authorizing New Operators and Grant Agreements for the Motel Program.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to increase the Motel Program operational funding by $476,224, from $6,860,045 previously approved by City Council to a total of $7,336,269, and negotiate and execute grant agreements with the following entities to operate the Motel Program as provided below: (a) An amount not to exceed $3,124,058 to HomeFirst for Bristol Hotel, Casa Linda Motel, and Fontaine Inn, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025; retroactively for Motel 6 from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and for the continued operation of Alura Inn retroactively from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; (b) An amount not to exceed $1,312,400 to PATH, for Bristol Hotel, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; (c) An amount not to exceed $818,933 to Razing the Bar, for Casa Linda Motel, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; (d) An amount not to exceed $1,074,839 to PATH, for Fontaine Inn, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and (e) An amount not to exceed $1,006,039 to WeHOPE, for Motel 6, from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. CEQA: Addendum to the Emergency Interim Housing Programs Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER25-073, Motel Transitional Housing and Congregate Shelters. (Housing)
- 2.18 Amendment to the Grant Agreement Between the City of San José and the San José Public Library Foundation.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to the grant agreement between the City of San José and the San José Public Library Foundation in the total amount not to exceed $1,180,000 for: (a) Fiscal administration of the San José Learns funds ($1,000,000) (b) Administration of the San José Learns Tutoring Expansion (c) Fiscal administration of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs and workshops in the amount not to exceed $55,000. (d) Fiscal administration of the SJ Access Grant Program ($50,000). (e) Fiscal administration of the Ignite Fellowship ($75,000) in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)
- 2.19 Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration held at the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza on Saturday, March 14, 2026, hosted by the Library Department. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to physical environment. (Library)
- 2.20 Construction Tax Refund for HSRE PMB San Jose, LLC for the 1410 S. Bascom Avenue Project.Consent Agenda
(a) Approve an agreement for the refund of construction taxes in the amount of $1,069,600 paid under the incorrect rate by HSRE-PMB San José, LLC, for a project located at 1410 S Bascom Ave. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund: (1) Establish the Developer Refunds appropriation to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,050,000; and (2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance in the amount of $1,050,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/City Manager)
- 2.21 Temporary Deferral of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee for Non-Residential Development.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 14.35.040A: (a) Authorizing the temporary deferral of payment of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee from building permit to occupancy for any non-residential development obtaining building permit for vertical construction by December 31, 2028; (b) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute project completion agreements to temporary defer payment of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee for any non-residential development obtaining building permit for vertical construction by December 31, 2028. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, adjustment to fees, rates and fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
- 2.22 Amendment to Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulation) of the San José Municipal Code for the Cannabis Regulatory Program.Consent Agenda
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulation) of the San José Municipal Code for the Cannabis Regulatory Program to: (a) Update the term of registration to be based on fiscal year to align with the annual operating fee; (b) Increase the number of allowed delivery locations to correspond with the number of allowed retail storefront locations per business; (c) Approve other changes to update the San José Municipal Code to better align with state regulations; and (d) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)
- 2.23 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Traffic Impact Fee Report.Consent Agenda
Accept the annual and five-year report prepared in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000 et seq.) on the status of the City’s four traffic impact fee programs: North San José, Evergreen-East Hills, US-101/Oakland/Mabury, and Interstate 280/Winchester Boulevard. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. (Transportation)
- 2.24 Appointment to the Board of Administration for the Federated Retirement Plan and to the Civil Service Commission.Consent Agenda
(a) Appoint one (1) employee representative to the Board of Administration for the Federated Department Retirement Plan to a term ending November 30, 2029; and (b) Appoint one (1) Employee nominated public member to the Civil Service Commission to a term ending November 30, 2029. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
- 2.25 Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff.Consent Agenda
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor’s Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening in Cambridge, MA from November 20-21, 2025. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.1]
- 2.26 Approval of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Mahan 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 November 12, 2025: (a) Approve the National Women’s Soccer League Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting scheduled on November 20, 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.2]
- 2.27 Retroactive Approval of the San José State University Homecoming Tower Lighting Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Mahan 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 November 12, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the San José State University Homecoming Tower Lighting in San José on November 8, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Retroactively approve the San José State University Tower Lighting from November 8, 2025 to November 14, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (c) Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral November 12, 2025 - Item B.3]
- 2.28 Retroactive Approval and Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 8 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.Consent Agenda
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Association Emergency Resource Fair scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Great American Litter Pickup scheduled on April 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Estates Dumpster Day scheduled on May 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Retroactively approve the Senior Scam Stopper scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Retroactively approve the Philippine Independence Flag Raising scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (f) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association Dumpster Day scheduled on June 14, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the 4th of July Celebration scheduled on July 4, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (h) Retroactively approve the Community Soccer Clinic scheduled on July 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (i) Retroactively approve ELNA Social scheduled on July 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (j) Retroactively approve the Interfaith Lunch scheduled on July 30, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (k) Retroactively approve the Tom Matsumoto Back to School Meet and Greet scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (l) Retroactively approve the Music in the Square scheduled on August 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (m) Retroactively approve the Coffee at the Crosswalk scheduled on August 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (n) Retroactively approve the Movie in the Square scheduled on August 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (o) Retroactively approve the Community Coffee scheduled on September 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (p) Retroactively approve the Music in the Villages scheduled on September 26, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (q) Retroactively approve the Diwali Celebration scheduled on October 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (r) Retroactively approve the Fall Family Festival scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (s) Retroactively approve the Pleasant Hills Community Meeting scheduled on October 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (t) Retroactively approve the Fire Station 31 Treat or Treating scheduled on October 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (u) Retroactively approve the Welch Tree Planting scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (v) Retroactively approve the Falls Creek Dumpster Day scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (w) Retroactively approve the Coat Drive Kickoff scheduled on November 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (x) Approve the Gun Buyback scheduled on December 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (y) Approve the Santa in the Square scheduled on December 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (z) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.4]
- STRATEGIC SUPPORT
- Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
- Labor Negotiations Update.
- PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
- 4.1 Military Equipment Annual Report.Public Safety
(a) Accept the annual report on military equipment for Calendar Year 2024. (b) Approve the requests for the authorization of the purchase of military equipment for use by the San José Police Department, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Police)
- TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
- ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
- 6.1 Climate Smart San José Zero Waste Element Report.Environmental & Utility Services
As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on October 6, 2025, accept the Climate Smart San José Zero Waste Element Report. CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP17-001, Statutory Exemption for feasibility and planning studies with no commitment to future actions. (Environmental Services) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 10/6/2025 Item (d)2]
- NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
- COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 8.1 Master Easements Agreement and Site Works Agreement with Microsoft Corporation and Valley Water for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.Community & Economic Development
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a: (a) Master Easement Agreement with Microsoft Corporation in exchange for a payment of $9,497,743.33, including $8,725,000 for the easements and $772,743.33 for the City to purchase the potable water line serving the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, that will: (1) Convey permanent easements to install below-grade utilities, including potable water lines, recycled water lines, sanitary sewer lines, fire water lines, and storm drains across undeveloped buffer lands situated to the south of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility operational area; (2) Convey temporary construction easements as required to facilitate execution of the projects contemplated by this Agreement and enumerated in this memorandum; (3) Convey an easement for the extension of McCarthy Lane and provide ingress and egress access across McCarthy Lane; and (4) Convey a temporary construction easement to widen and improve Zanker Road to include bicycle lanes, a center median, pedestrian walkways, and bioswales; and, (b) Site Works Agreement with Microsoft and the Valley Water defining the scope, location, and terms of Microsoft’s construction of a new visitor center on lands of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, which are leased to Valley Water, and other site improvements; and, (c) Any other documents related to and necessary to execute, administer, and/or enforce the above Agreements. CEQA: Addendum to the San José Data Center Final Environmental Impact Report, as Addended (Resolution No. 25-008). Council District 4. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)
- 8.2 Request for Qualification Selection of Developer and Backup Developer for 159 Acres at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.Community & Economic Development
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (a) Select Prologis Inc. as the preferred developer pursuant to the Request for Qualifications offered, for the 159 acres of economic development land belonging to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, and select a joint venture between Catellus Development Corporation and Deca Companies as the backup developer for these lands; (b) Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the selected developer for a term of two years with three one-year option terms at the City of San José’s discretion; and (c) Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the backup developer, for a term of two years with three one-year option terms at the City of San José’s discretion, should negotiations with the selected developer fail to provide an agreement with the terms and conditions sought by the City of San José for this project. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)
- 8.3 2026 Major Events Status Report.Community & Economic Development
As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on October 27, 2025, accept the Major Events Status Report on planning, marketing, sponsorships, local special events, and other activities supporting 2026 destination sports events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of City action. (City Manager/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral on 10/27/2025 Item d(2)]
- 8.4 Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. - DEFERREDCommunity & Economic Development
(a) Accept the staff report recommending updates to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code. (b) Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 to: (1) Update affordability levels; (2) Refine compliance options (including Surplus Credits); (3) Align the affordability term for inclusionary units with State practice; and (4) Clarify treatment of 100% affordable developments. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008 General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)
- REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
- LAND USE
- 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.
- Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
- (a) PDC24-039, PD24-004, T24-011, & ER24-088 - Planned Development Rezoning, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 1170 Roberts Avenue.Land Use Consent Agenda
(a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Roberts Avenue Residential Project (ER24-088) and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; (b) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.0 gross acre site situated on the east side of Roberts Avenue, approximately 300 feet northwest of Le Compte Place (1170 Roberts Avenue, APN: 477-11-003) from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(PD) Planned Development Zoning District; (c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide the1.0gross-acre lot into eight lots; and (d) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of eight detached single-family residences on eight lots and the construction of a private street to serve the new development. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1170 Roberts Avenue Residential Project. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-2; Bickford and Oliverio absent) (Item 4.b on the 10/22/2025 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department)
- (b) PDC24-040, PD24-005, T24-012, & ER24-09 - Planned Development Rezoning, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 1190 Roberts Avenue.Land Use Consent Agenda
(a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Roberts Avenue Residential Project (File No. ER24-092) and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; (b) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.02 gross acre site situated on the east side of Roberts Avenue, approximately 100 feet northwest of Le Compte Place (1190 Roberts Avenue, APN: 477-11-001) from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(PD) Planned Development Zoning District. (c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide the 1.02-gross-acre lot into eight lots. (d) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of eight detached single-family residences on eight lots and the construction of a private street to serve the new development. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1190 Roberts Avenue Residential Project. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-2; Bickford and Oliverio absent) (Item 4.c on the 10/22/2025 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department)
- END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
- Land Use - Regular Agenda
- Open Forum
- 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.
- Adjournment
- 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.
- Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
- FOR APPROVAL: Tract: 10670 Location: 1655 Berryessa Road District: 4 Lots/Units: 30/308 Type: SFD & MFA Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: Fachinno Family Development
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