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8. THE LEVINE ACT
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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. 26-271 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 3)
22. Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus
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 March 21, 2026 as Ernesto Galarza Day for his enduring contributions to educational equity, labor rights, and community empowerment, and for his lifelong commitment to advancing opportunity and dignity for working families. (Ortiz)
29. Presentation of a commendation to Happy Hollow Park and Zoo for 65 years of providing educational, recreational, and family-friendly experiences to the San José community. (Doan)
30. CONSENT CALENDAR
31. 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.
32. Approval of City Council Minutes.
33. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
34. 26-333 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31315 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending the Effective Date of Ordinance No. 31123, The Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance, from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027, and Amending the Compliance Deadlines in Section 17.41.550 of Chapter 17.41 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code, which Requires Seismic Retrofit of Certain Wood-Frame Target Story Residential Buildings. [Passed for Publication on 3/17/2026 - Item 2.9 (26-249)] (b) Ordinance No. 31316 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to Add New Chapter 20.197, ‘Local Implementation of State Law,’ that Includes Part 2, ‘Senate Bill 79 (SB79) Implementation’ to Implement SB79 within the City of San José and Exclude Certain Employment Areas Designated in the City’s General Plan From SB79 Provisions. [Passed for Publication on 3/17/2026 - Item 10.2 (26-252)]

35. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
36. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
37. City Council Travel Reports.
38. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
39. 2.7 Easement Agreement with LS Power Grid California, LLC for the Installation of Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Across Lands of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute an easement agreement between the City of San José and LS Power Grid California, LLC to install infrastructure for electrical transmission, such as power poles and electrical transmission lines across lands of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in exchange for a payment of $1,240,000, and any other related documents in connection therewith. CEQA: Power the South Bay Project Environmental Impact Report, prepared by the California Public Utilities Commission (A.24-05-014; SCH No. 2024071095), File No. ER24-283. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)

40. 2.8 Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, City of Santa Clara, and Valley Water for Land Intended for a Future Direct Potable Reuse Facility.
    Consent Agenda

    Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the City of Santa Clara, for Real Property to Develop the Proposed Pure Water Silicon Valley Project. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services)

41. 2.9 Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 19, 2026, accept the Second Quarter (period ended December 31, 2025) Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the following programs: (a) Debt Management; (b) Investment Management; (c) Revenue Management; and (d) Purchasing and Risk Management. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment, and Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee 2/19/2026 - Item (d)1] [Deferred from 3/10/2026 - Item 2.7 (26-208)]

42. 2.10 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funding Round 4 and Round 5 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement and all other necessary and related documents, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development in the total amount of $6,585,489.00, awarded under Round 4 and Round 5 of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program. 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. (Housing)

43. 2.11 Master Agreements with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. and Impact Cx for Commissioning Agent Consulting Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute master agreements with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. and Impact Cx for commissioning consulting services for various Citywide Capital Improvement Program projects from the date of execution to December 31, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 per agreement. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Public Works)

44. 2.12 November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond Status Report.
    Consent Agenda

    Accept the bi-annual status report on the work plan and implementation updates for projects included in the approved 2018 Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Citywide) (Public Works)

45. 2.13 Declaration of City’s Commitment to Opposing the Coercion of Institutions of Higher Education.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 18, 2026: (a) Consider a Draft Resolution of the City Council of the City of San José declaring its commitment to opposing the coercion of Colleges and Universities. (b) Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to make such formatting and non-substantive changes and additions to the said Draft Resolution as it deems appropriate or necessary. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei and Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 3/18/2026 - Item C.2]

46. 2.14 Approval of the Music in the Valley Festival Sponsored by Council District 9 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 March 18, 2026: (a) Approve the Music in the Valley Festival scheduled on May 2, 2026 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. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 3/18/2026 - Item B.4]

47. 2.15 Retroactive Approval of the Bay FC Tower and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by Council District 2 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 March 18, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Bay FC Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled on March 9-14, 2026 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. (Campos) [Rules Committee referral 3/18/2026 - Item B.5]

48. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
49. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
50. Labor Negotiations Update.
51. 3.3 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review.
    Strategic Support

    As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 19, 2026: (a) Accept the annual review of the City of San José Investment Policy, as updated. (b) Review the City’s investment holdings in certain corporate notes and investment holdings with ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and provide policy guidance to the Administration. (c) Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy 1-12, City of San José Investment Policy, to update the list of primary dealers. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee 2/19/2026 - Item (d)5] [Deferred from 3/10/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-211)]

52. 3.4 Grant of Franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way.
    Strategic Support

    (a) Conduct a Public Hearing and approve an ordinance granting a franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC for the purpose of transmitting electric service in the City’s public rights-of-way. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding to secure a performance and partnership agreement. CEQA: Power Santa Clara Valley Project Environmental Impact Report, prepared by the California Public Utilities Commission (A.24-04-017; SCH No. 2024090200), File No. ER25-262. Power the South Bay Project Environmental Impact Report, prepared by the California Public Utilities Commission (A.24-05-014; SCH No. 2024071095), File No. ER24-283. Council Districts: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10. (Public Works)

53. 3.5 Status of Open Audit Recommendations Report.
    Strategic Support

    Accept the Status of the Open Audit Recommendations as of December 31, 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. (City Auditor) [Rules Committee referral 3/18/2026 - Item A.1.a]

54. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
55. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
56. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
57. 6.1 San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update.
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Accept the status report on the Capital Improvement Program update for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Program Update. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Environmental Services)

58. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
59. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
60. 8.1 Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the East Village 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 East Village Business Improvement District; (2) Setting a public meeting for April 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a public hearing for May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the formation of the East Village Business Improvement District; (3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notice of the public meeting and public hearing; and (4) Appointing East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. (DBA East Village Business Association) as the Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to the East Village Business Improvement District. (b) Subject to the establishment of the East Village 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 May 12, 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. Council District 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

61. 8.2 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments Located at 470 South Market Street and 12 South First Street.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes, parkland fees, and of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance fees through the Downtown Residential Incentive Program in an amount of up to $6,092,122 pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. 2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C for: (1) Gateway Tower located at 470 South Market Street; and (2) Bank of Italy located at 12 South First Street. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver and authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Downtown Residential Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements. CEQA: Gateway Tower: Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and Addenda thereto, to the Downtown Strategy 2000 Plan Environmental Impact Report adopted June 21, 2005 (Resolution #72767) for the Gateway Tower Mixed Use Development project adopted December 6, 2016 (Resolution #78007), File Nos. H15-047 and H15-003. Bank of Italy: Categorically Exempt, File No. HP20-003 and HPAD23-021, CEQA Guidelines Section 15331, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation. Council District 3. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Transportation/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

62. 8.3 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development Located at 1777 Saratoga Avenue.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes and a reduction of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee for El Paseo de Saratoga at 1777 Saratoga Avenue, which meets the requirements of the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program enacted by City Council on December 10, 2024 and extended on May 13, 2025 and January 27, 2026, in an amount of up to $2,425,988 pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. 2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver and authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements. CEQA: Addendum to the 1312 EL Paseo and 1777 Saratoga Avenue Mixed-Use Village Project Final Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 80605) adopted June 21, 2022, File Nos. PDA20-006-01 and ER23-267. Council District 1. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Transportation)

63. 8.4 Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.5
    Community & Economic Development

    As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on February 23, 2026, accept the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Housing) CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 2/23/2026 - Item (d)1]

64. 8.5 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the San José General Plan Housing Element and the Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.4
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Accept the Calendar Year 2025 Annual Progress Report on the implementation of San José’s Sixth Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element. (b) Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

65. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
66. LAND USE
67. 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.
68. Land Use on Consent Calendar
69. No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
70. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
71. Land Use - Regular Agenda
72. Open Forum
73. 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.
74. Adjournment
75. Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
76. FOR APPROVAL: Tract: 10654 Location: 1215 Camino Ramon District: 6 Lots/Units: 5/5 Type: SFD Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: Bold Builders Inc. Tract: 10664 Location: Northeast corner of East Santa Clara Street and North 14th Street District: 3 Lots/Units: 6/559 Type: MFA Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: Santa Clara County Housing Authority FOR RECEIPT: Tract: 10688 Location: North side of Franquette Avenue, approximately 180 feet west of Coastland Avenue District: 6 Lots/Units: 6/5 Type: SFD Developer: City Connect Partners, Inc.
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