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
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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 - Cancelled
18. 25-992 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (Mayor)
22. The Trash Punx
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 December 1, 2025, as World AIDS Day in the City of San José to urge all residents to remain steadfast in the campaign to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. (Foley and Tordillos)
29. Presentation of a commendation to Joseph Rodrigues for his exceptional five decades of public service, his steadfast leadership as Federal Security Director for San José Mineta International Airport and Monterey Regional Airport, and his enduring commitment to safeguarding travelers and serving his community with honor, integrity, and dedication. (Mulcahy)
30. Presentation of a commendation to Enrique Arguello, Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of LiUNA Local 270, in recognition of his leadership, advocacy for working families, and longstanding commitment to empowering union members and investing in the next generation through education and community service in the City of San José. (Ortiz)
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. 25-1239 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Special City Council Closed Session Minutes of November 3, 2025. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 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. 25-1276 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31273 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code to Update the Term of Registration to Be Based on Fiscal Year to Align with the Annual Operating Fee; Increase the Number of Allowed Delivery Locations to Correspond with the Number of Allowed Retail Storefront Locations Per Business; Approve Other Changes to Update the San José Municipal Code to Better Align with State Regulations; and Make Other Technical, Non-Substantive, or Formatting Changes. [Passed for Publication on 11/18/2025 - Item 2.22 (25-1204)] (b) Ordinance No. 31274 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.0 Gross Acres 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. [Passed for Publication on 11/18/2025 - Item 10.1(a)(2) (25-1218)] (c) Ordinance No. 31275 - An Ordinance of the City Of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.02 Gross Acres 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. [Passed for Publication on 11/18/2025 - Item 10.1(b)(2) (25-1219)]

37. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
38. 25-1240 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 29, 2025. (b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of November 5, 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 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Airport Commission: (1) Citywide Seat: Appoint Julian Lake for a term ending June 30, 2029; and (2) District 9 Seat: Appoint Mitchell Ehrlich for a term ending June 30, 2029. (b) Arts Commission: (1) District 5 Seat: Appoint Minerva Sarellano for a term ending June 30, 2026. (c) Climate Advisory Commission: (1) Community Representative Seat: Appoint Christine Nguyen Vaeth for a term ending December 31, 2027; (2) Community Representative Seat: Appoint Eric Michaud for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; (3) Climate Science Expertise Seat: Appoint Glen Garfunkel for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; (4) Climate Science Expertise Seat: Appoint Macwin Savio Dsouza for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; (5) Power Planning Expertise Seat: Appoint Victor Niemeyer for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; and (6) Community-Based Organization Seat: Appoint Karen Nelson for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029. (d) Historic Landmarks Commission: (1) Citywide Seat: Appoint Jimi Kogura for a term ending June 30, 2026. (e) Housing and Community Development Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Marika Buchholz for a term ending June 30, 2029; (2) District 4 Seat: Appoint Thoa Hoang for a term ending June 30, 2027; (3) District 6 Seat: Appoint Jennifer Cretella for a term ending June 30, 2027; and (4) District 8 Seat: Appoint Oscar Quiroz-Medrano for a term ending June 30, 2027. (f) Library and Education Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Karina Solano for a term ending June 30, 2029; and (2) District 10 Seat: Appoint Sharon Holt for a term ending June 30, 2027. (g) Measure T Community Oversight Committee: (1) District 8 Seat: Appoint Sheikh Nayeem for a term beginning on the date of appointment. (h) Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Robert Gonzalez for a term ending June 30, 2029. (i) Planning Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint TBD for a term ending June 30, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

43. 2.8 Actions Related to Purchase Order with Bluum USA, Inc. for Citywide Ruggedized Laptops and Related Accessories.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to amend OP65997 issued in favor of Bluum USA, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) for the procurement of ruggedized laptops and related accessories, to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $3,450,000 from $550,000to $4,000,000, 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)

44. 2.9 Amendment to Spectator Fines for Illegal Fireworks Exhibitions.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve an ordinance of the City of San José amending Title 10, Chapter 10.17, Part 2, Section 10.17.105 of the San José Municipal Code to increase the fine for spectators of illegal fireworks exhibitions from $25 to $500. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Fire)

45. 2.10 Seventh Amendment to the Master Agreement with Conger Moss Guillard Landscape Architecture for the St. James Park Design Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Seventh Amendment to the Master Agreement with Conger Moss Guillard Landscape Architecture for the St. James Park Design Project to increase the maximum total compensation by $800,000, from $5,950,000 to $6,750,000, and to extend the master agreement through June 30, 2027. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for the St. James Park Capital Vision and Levitt Pavilion (Resolution No. 79770), File No. PP16-037. Council District 3. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)