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Tuesday, February 3, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

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  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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  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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  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. 26-098 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
  19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
  20. Pledge of Allegiance
  21. Invocation (District 2)
  22. Fred Korematsu Day, Asian Law Alliance
  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 Roma Dawson, who passed away on December 6, 2025. Roma Dawson was a Director and Co-president of the League of Women Voters, and an active voice in the San José community and a longtime San José community leader and advocate. Her passion and hard work for women's rights, housing, and community empowerment—was and remains—an inspiration. We will never forget her life's work and her legacy.
  27. Closed Session Report
  28. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  29. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing February 4, 2026, as National Girls and Women in Sports Day, highlighting equity, opportunity, and the power of sports, and honoring the achievements of women athletes, coaches, and leaders in San José. (Candelas & Ortiz)
  30. Presentation of a commendation to Alan “Gumby” Marques recognizing his leadership and unwavering commitment to the San José Downtown Association as Interim CEO. (Tordillos)
  31. Presentation of a commendation to Officer Michael Jaycox for his exceptional dedication in taking on a complex investigation while off duty and addressing vandalism and harassment incidents outside his patrol district. (Casey)
  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. 26-099 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026. 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. 26-106 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31298 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Title 19 (Subdivision) and Various Sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to: (A) Add A New Chapter 19.11, ‘Ministerial Tentative Maps,’ and Related State Law References; (B) Implement City Council Direction to Amend Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Provisions in Chapter 20.30 By: (1) Revising Existing SB 9 Objective Design Standards within Part 8, ‘Senate Bill 9 Implementation,’ (2) Adding New Part 9, ‘City Permitted Streamlined Implementation for Two-Unit Developments on a Single Lot within Two-Family Zoning Districts; (3) Adding New Part 9.5, ‘Streamlined Implementation for Properties of Lesser Significance Listed on the Historic Resources Inventory within R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts’ to Allow Two-Unit Developments on a Single Lot; (4) Amending Sections 20.80.300, 20.80.450, 20.100.610, 20.100.1030 and 20.100.1040 to Incorporate References to Two-Unit Developments; and (5) Adding Section 20.200.675 to Include New Definition for ‘Lot Coverage’; (C) Amend Chapter 20.200 to Add Section 20.200.165 to Include New Definition for ‘Building, Main,’ Add Section 20.200.445 to Include New Definition for ‘Group Home,’ Amend Existing Definition of Residential Care Facility in Section 20.200.1010, Amend Existing Definition of 'Residential Service Facility’ in Section 20.200.1030, Amend Section 20.200.1265, ‘Permanent Supportive Housing’, and Include References to Transitional and Supportive Housing in Table 20-50, Section 20.30.100, Chapter 20.30; (D) Amend Chapter 20.80 ‘Specific Use Regulations’, Part 2.75, ‘Accessory Dwelling Units’ by Amending Section 20.80.176, ‘Streamlined Approval’ and Adding Section 20.80.177, ‘Tree Removal’, and Part 2.76 ‘Accessory Dwelling Unit Condominium’ by Amending Section 20.80.185, ‘ADU Condominium Requirements’, to Revise Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit Provisions to Ensure Compliance with State Law; (E) Amend Chapter 20.190 ‘Affordable Housing Density Bonuses and Incentives’ to Improve Readability and Streamline Existing Text to Ensure Compliance With State Law; (F) Amend Chapter 20.195 ‘Ministerial Approvals’ in Its Entirety to: (1) Amend Existing Text to Improve Readability and Maintain Compliance with Applicable State Laws, and (2) Incorporate Ministerial Approval Provisions Pursuant to Senate Bill 684 and Senate Bill 1123; (G) Incorporate Provisions of Senate Bill 1418 by Amending Table 20-90, Section 20.40.100, Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Regulations’; Amending Table 20-110, Section 20.50.100, Chapter 20.50, ‘Industrial Zoning Regulations’; Amending Table 29-138, Section 20.55.203, Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village And Mixed-Use Zoning District Use Regulations’; Amending Table 20-140, Section 20.70.100, Chapter 20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations’; Amending Section 20.80.600, Part 8 ‘Gasoline Service Station Conversions,’ of Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations’; and Incorporate Provisions of Assembly Bill 2632 in Table 20-140, Section 20.70.100, Chapter 20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations;’ (H) Amend Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations,’ Part 11, ‘Off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages’ Section 20.80.900, ‘off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages’ to Allow Alcoholic Beverages within Previously Established Entertainment Zone Boundary; (I) Incorporate Heat Pumps by Amending Chapter 20.30, ‘Residential Zoning Districts,’ Section 20.30.400, ‘Setback Areas - Setback Area to Be Kept Open, Unobstructed, and Unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Districts and Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District,’ Section 20.40.400, ‘Setback Areas - Open, Unobstructed, and Unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.50 ‘Industrial Zoning Districts,’ Section 20.50.270, ‘Setback Areas - Open, Unobstructed, and Unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts,’ and Section 20.55.101, ‘Exceptions to Setback Regulations’; (J) Amend Section 20.55.104, “MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Standards’ to Revise Existing Development Standards for Improved Clarity; (K) Amend Chapter 20.100, ‘Administration And Permits’, Part 7, ‘Special Use Permits’ to Incorporate Amendment Provisions and Add Section 20.100.860, ‘Amendment Findings’; and to Make Other Technical, Non-Substantive, or Formatting Changes within those Sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code. [Passed for Publication on 1/13/2026 - Item 10.1(b)(2) (26-038)]

  38. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
  39. 26-100 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 14, 2026. 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 Approval of “Free Use” of the City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West, and South Plazas and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for Special Events.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for the private, ticketed Super Bowl Weekend Kehlani SJ City Hall Block Party Concert and Dom Dolla San José Street Party held at City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West and South Plazas on Friday, February 6, 2026, and Saturday, February 7, 2026, including setup and takedown starting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and ending on Monday, February 9, 2026, co-hosted by the City Manager’s Office, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and 15Utah LLC. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  44. 2.8 Agreement with Universal Protection Services, LP, dba Allied Universal for Security Guard Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement for security guard services with Universal Protection Services, LP, dba Allied Universal (Conshohocken, PA), for an initial one-year term beginning on or about March 1, 2026, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $3,050,252, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders, as required, for any unanticipated changes to the agreement, for a contingency amount not to exceed $300,000 during the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to six additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through February 28, 2033, 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)

  45. 2.9 Request for Travel and Excused Absence.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 28, 2026: (a) Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Mulcahy as the City representative to attend the Reimagining the City Commons event in Paris, France from April 14-17, 2026. (b) Request for excused absences from the regular meetings of the City Council on April 14, 2026 and the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee on April 16, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mulcahy) [Rules Committee referral 1/28/2026 - Item B.6]

  46. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
  47. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
  48. Labor Negotiations Update.
  49. 3.3 Receipt of Gifts Related to SJ26 Events. - DROPPED PER ADMINISTRATION
    Strategic Support

    Approve the receipt of gifts received by City Officials and employees for Super Bowl 60, NCAA Division I Tournament, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup (SJ26 events) in an official capacity as a representative of the City in accordance with San José Municipal Code Section 12.08.120.B. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager) [Rules Committee referral 1/28/2026 - Item A.1.a]

  50. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
  51. 4.1 Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code.
    Public Safety

    Approve an ordinance amending Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code to: (a) Revise the immediate reporting requirement to the Police Department related to the discovery of crimes at cardroom premises from immediately upon discovery to either immediately upon discovery or, when immediate reporting is not feasible, then promptly upon making a determination that conduct has occurred which raises a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed, without compromising responsiveness to potential criminal conduct and revise the requirement to report to the Division of Gaming Control any conduct which raises a reasonable suspicion of a violation of Title 16 from four hours to no later than the next business day; (b) Expand the allowable betting layout design from 10 to 20 betting squares per player-position per card table, requiring advance approval from the Division of Gaming Control and labeling of all betting opportunities on table layouts to align with modern gaming practices; (c) Repeal Section 16.18.075 (Limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises) as unnecessary given the minimal number of affected patrons and the disproportionate administrative effort required for enforcement; (d) Remove the four-tournament-per-year limit and add an exception to the existing 25% charitable contribution requirement for cardrooms that make lump-sum charitable contributions under settlement agreements; (e) Expressly permit the cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted food and non-alcoholic beverages, and discounted alcoholic beverages offered during limited promotion periods (such as happy hours) to patrons, provided such items are not conditioned on gambling participation, are conducted in compliance with applicable state law and consistent with responsible gaming principles; and (f) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Police) [Deferred from 12/16/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-1337)]

  52. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
  53. 5.1 Actions Related to the 10180 - SJC New Taxiway Victor Phase 3A.
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works, or his designee to: (a) Award and execute a construction contract for 10180 - SJC New Taxiway Victor Phase 3A to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $15,215,000; (b) Decide any timely bid protest(s) and make the City’s final determination as to the lowest responsive bidder that is responsible as needed to award the contract; and (c) Approve a contingency of up to 10% of the amount of the contract for the construction of the project. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the San José Mineta International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, File No. ER22-021 (Resolution No. 79497). (Public Works/Airport)

  54. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
  55. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  56. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  57. 8.1 Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish the Story Road Business Improvement District; (2) Setting a public meeting for February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a public hearing for April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.; (3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notice of the public meeting and public hearing; and (4) Appointing the Story Road Business Association as the Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to the Story Road Business Improvement District. (b) Subject to the establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District: (1) Preliminarily approve the budget report of the Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and (2) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and set a public hearing for April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 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 impact on the environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  58. 8.2 Establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Business Improvement District Management Plan and the levy of assessments for the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association, Inc. for the administration of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District. 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 impact on the environment. Council Districts 3 and 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  59. 8.3 Establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in The Alameda Business Improvement District for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish The Alameda Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Service Plan and the levy of assessments for The Alameda Business Improvement District for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Alameda Business Association, Inc. for the administration of The Alameda Business Improvement District. 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 impact on the environment. Council District 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  60. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
  61. LAND USE
  62. 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.
  63. Land Use on Consent Calendar
  64. No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
  65. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  66. Land Use - Regular Agenda
  67. Open Forum
  68. 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.
  69. Adjournment
  70. This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Roma Dawson, who passed away on December 6, 2025. Roma Dawson was a Director and Co-president of the League of Women Voters, and an active voice in the San José community and a longtime San José community leader and advocate. Her passion and hard work for women's rights, housing, and community empowerment—was and remains—an inspiration. We will never forget her life's work and her legacy.
  71. Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
  72. FOR APPROVAL: Tract: 10650 Location: East side of Miller Avenue, approximately 450 feet south of Rainbow Drive and Miller Avenue intersection District: 1 Lots/Units: 9/9 Type: SFD / SFA / MFA Developer: MillerAve LLC
  73. 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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