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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. 26-405 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 4)
22. The Piedmont Hills High School Orchestra, Yu-Ting Wang
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 recognizing April 2026 as Month of the Young Child in the City of San José recognizing the contributions of early childhood educators and the essential role of early education in the lifelong development of our children. (Campos)
29. Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 14–16, 2026, as Cambodian New Year (Khmer New Year) in the City of San José to celebrate the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the new solar year. (Doan)
30. Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of San José to promote public understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, encourage inclusion, and recognize the strengths and contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum. (Mulcahy)
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. 26-390 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 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.

35. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
36. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
37. 26-389 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 18, 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.

38. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
39. City Council Travel Reports.
40. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
41. 2.7 California Natural Resources Agency Grant for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute: (a) A grant agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to the City of San José, the amount of which will be passed through to the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in administering the grant, and all other actions necessary to effectuate the grant; and (b) A grant agreement with the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to disburse the funds from the California Natural Resources Agency, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in administering the grant, and all other actions necessary to effectuate the grant. 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. Council District 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

42. 2.8 Third Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the third amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project to: (a) Increase the maximum compensation by $74,768, from $415,081 to $489,849, for additional construction support; and (b) Extend the contract term from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Transportation)

43. 2.9 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10626 - 2026 Local Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 10626 - 2026 Local Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,601,480; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $260,148. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24‐313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation/Public Works)

44. 2.10 Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor Mahan.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor Mahan as the City representative to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Capstone Convening in Cambridge, Massachusetts from April 12 - 14, 2026. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Mayor’s Office Budget. 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 3/25/2026 - Item B.5]

45. 2.11 Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor’s Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Bloomberg CityLab event in Madrid, Spain from April 26-29, 2026. Source of Fund: The Aspen Institute. 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 3/25/2026 - Items B.6]

46. 2.12 Approval of the Great American Litter Pick-up as an Annual City Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the Great American Litter Pick-up as an annual City Council sponsored Special Event scheduled on a Saturday in April around Earth Day 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.2]

47. 2.13 Approval of National Night Out as an Annual City Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the National Night Out as an annual City Council sponsored Special Event scheduled for the first Tuesday in August 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.3]

48. 2.14 Approval to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations for the City's Participation in the Annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the expenditure of City funds for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival as an annual event scheduled in late August; 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.4]

49. 2.15 Retroactive Approval and Approval of Multiple Special Events Sponsored by Council District 7 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 March 25, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the POW/MIA Flag Raising scheduled on September 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Alma Neighborhood scheduled on September 27, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Retroactively approve the Korean Hangul Day Flag Raising scheduled on October 16, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Communications Hill Neighborhood scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (f) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Tropicana-Lanai Neighborhood scheduled on November 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the District 7 Neighborhood Holiday Party scheduled on December 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (h) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on December 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (i) Retroactively approve the District 7 Toy Distribution at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center scheduled on December 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (j) Retroactively approve the TET/Lunar New Year Flag Raising scheduled on February 17, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (k) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on February 21, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (l) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the West Evergreen Neighborhood scheduled on February 28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (m) Approve the Dumpster Day in the McLaughlin-Corridor Neighborhood scheduled on April 11, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (n) Approve the AAWA Career Seminar at San José City Hall scheduled on April 17, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (o) Approve the Black April Flag Raising scheduled on April 30, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (p) 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. (Doan) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.7]

50. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
51. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
52. Labor Negotiations Update.
53. 3.3 Establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a Nonprofit Corporation.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to establish the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation and to utilize the $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation to support all necessary expenses associated with the formation, transition, and attainment of nonprofit status. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Information Technology)

54. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
55. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
56. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
57. 6.1 Willow Rock Long Duration Energy Storage Agreement.
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute the following two related agreements for the procurement of a share of the GEM A-CAES LLC (Willow Rock) long-duration storage project, with any non-material modifications developed, as appropriate, in consultation with the City Attorney, and subject to the annual appropriation of funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,960,000 annually and $79,200,000 in aggregate in Calendar Years 2030 through 2050: (a) Project Participation Share Agreement between California Community Power, the City of San José, CleanPowerSF, Peninsula Clean Energy, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and Valley Clean Energy; and (b) Buyer Liability Pass Through Agreement between California Community Power, GEM A-CAES LLC (or its affiliate), and the City of San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)

58. 6.2 San Diego Community Power Resource Adequacy Trade.
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute two agreements, one to purchase and one to sell resource adequacy, with any non-material modifications developed, as appropriate, in consultation with the City Attorney, and subject to the annual appropriation of funds: (a) Under the first agreement, City of San José shall purchase resource adequacy from San Diego Community Power from a new solar plus battery storage facility for ten years, beginning no later than January 1, 2029, with an annual not to exceed amount of $4,320,000, and an aggregate not to exceed amount of $43,200,000; and (b) Under the second agreement, City of San José shall sell resource adequacy to San Diego Community Power from a natural gas-fired combined cycle generating facility for ten years, beginning no later than January 1, 2029, with an annual not to exceed amount of $4,770,000, and an aggregate not to exceed amount of $47,700,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003. Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)

59. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
60. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
61. 8.1 Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the Story Rd 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 Story Rd Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Story Rd Business Association, Inc. for the administration of the Story Rd 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 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

62. 8.2 Actions Related to the Loan Commitment for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station Affordable Housing Development.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Adopt a resolution:  (1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $8,400,000 in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to MidPen Housing Corporation or an affiliated development entity for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station affordable housing development located on the southwest corner of West Capitol Expressway and Narvaez Avenue; (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City financing for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station multifamily affordable housing development. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund:  (1) Decrease Housing Project Reserve by $8,400,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $8,400,000. CEQA: Exempt per Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. Council District 2. (Housing/City Manager)

63. 8.3 Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Adopt a resolution relating to the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to incorporate additional projects funded with Community Development Block Grant funds, subject to the appropriation of funds, including the authority to: (1) Approve the proposed changes set forth in the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; and (2) Authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to submit the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute agreements with Veggielution, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, retroactive from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 for the Community Development Investment project that will begin during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, 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. (Housing)

64. 8.4 Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program Amendment.
    Community & Economic Development

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, amend the Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program to include a preference for 50 units for San José Police Department personnel. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rates, and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Casey, Cohen, Ortiz, and Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item C.2]

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. 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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