City Council

Agenda

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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. 26-520 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 4)
22. Youth Science Institute, Dan Gross
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 April 30, 2026, as Black April, a day for the Vietnamese American community in the City of San José to reflect on and mourn the Fall of Saigon. (Doan)
29. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 1, 2026, as May Day in the City of San José, honoring International Workers’ Day and celebrating the historic contributions of the labor movement. (Campos and Doan)
30. Presentation of a commendation to the Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area for its leadership in supporting the autism community, including in the City of San José, by providing trusted resources, advocacy, and connections that empower more than 20,000 families to live full and supported lives. (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. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
35. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
36. 26-510 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee of April 9, 2026. (b) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of April 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.

37. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
38. City Council Travel Reports.
39. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
40. 2.7 Retroactive Approval of “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Together San José: Welcoming Community Luncheon.
    Consent Agenda

    Retroactively approve and adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private San José Together: Celebrating a Welcoming Community Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, hosted by the City Manager’s Office of Racial and Social Equity. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager)

41. 2.8 Terms of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of San José and the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA) and Amendments to the City Pay Plan.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA) International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3), regarding the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification to amend the City of San José Pay Plan to increase the annualized pensionable salary of the Park Ranger Trainee (2421) classification to $84,156.80, effective May 10, 2026. (b) Amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective May 10, 2026 to: (1) Increase the hourly pensionable rate of the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification to $40.46 - $40.46. (2) Increase the annual pensionable salary range of the Community Programs Administrator (6104) classification from $117,769.60 - $143,478.40. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

42. 2.9 Actions Related to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative; and (b) Negotiate and execute amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding to extend the term of the Memorandum of Understanding up to four years, to make minor changes to governance, and ensure operational efficiencies. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of application. (City Manager)

43. 2.10 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or Foreclosure.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to allow rent and income restrictions to increase the Area Median Income in the following circumstances: (a) For new tenants in Project-Based Voucher-subsidized units upon expiration or termination of the applicable Project-Based Vouchers; and (b) For all tenants in the event of foreclosure or other material activity impacting project financing, provided the City of San José has determined such increase is necessary for the financial feasibility of the affordable housing development, and the increase is permitted under all other applicable funding sources. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing) [Deferred from 4/21/2026 - Item 2.8 (26-435)]

44. 2.11 Construction Contingency for the 8820 - Milligan Parking Lot Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 8820-Milligan Parking Lot Project from 25% to 32%, in the amount of $293,198, resulting in a new contingency amount of $1,304,844. CEQA: Milligan Parking Lot Project Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. RES2024-233). Council District 6. (Public Works/Transportation)

45. 2.12 List of Pavement Maintenance Projects Eligible for Senate Bill 1 Funding.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution approving a list of pavement maintenance projects eligible for San José’s 2026-2027 allocation of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding, which was made available by the approval of Senate Bill 1, otherwise known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. CEQA: Categorical Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation)

46. 2.13 Downtown San José Property-Based Business Improvement District Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the Downtown San José Property-Based Improvement District Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 prepared by the Downtown San José Property Owners’ Association, as filed or modified by City Council. 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 3, 6. (Transportation/Public Works)

47. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
48. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
49. Labor Negotiations Update.
50. 3.3 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report.
    Strategic Support

    Pending recommendation by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on April 16, 2026, accept the follow-up report to the 2021 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload audit 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. (Auditor) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 4/16/2026 - Item (d)2]

51. 3.4 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report.
    Strategic Support

    (a) Accept the 2026 Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report. (b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log. (c) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

52. 3.5 Amendments to City Council Policy 1-16, Policy for the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy 1-16, Policy for the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance/Housing)

53. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
54. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
55. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
56. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
57. 7.1 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive.
    Neighborhood Services

    (a) Approve the Park Master Plan for a future Chartered Park that will be located at the terminus of Rinconada Drive, adjacent to Almaden Expressway and Curtner Avenue off-ramp. (b) Adopt “Bill Kee Park” as the official name for the park as recommended by staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and as a result of the public outreach process. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-137, CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Council District 9. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

58. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
59. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
60. LAND USE
61. 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.
62. Land Use on Consent Calendar
63. No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
64. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
65. Land Use - Regular Agenda
66. 10.2 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at Camden Avenue and Singletree Way.
    Land Use Regular Agenda

    (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the 5670 Camden Avenue Residential Project Environmental Impact Report and making certain findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation measures, and alternatives, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopting a related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (b) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide one existing approximately 10.78-gross-acre parcel situated at the northeast corner of Camden Avenue and Singletree Drive into two parcels and allow up to 108 residential condominiums on a resulting approximately 6.67-gross-acre parcel. (c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 108 residential condominium units configured in 32 three-story buildings, including retaining walls up to five feet in height, the demolition of three existing buildings associated with Little League baseball fields (totaling approximately 1,000 square feet), and the removal of 41 trees (23 ordinance-size and 18 non-ordinance-size), subject to State Density Bonus Law with a waiver for rear setback requirements, on an approximately 6.67-gross-acre site on the north side of Singletree Way, approximately 450 feet easterly of the intersection of Camden Avenue and Singletree Way. CEQA: 5670 Camden Avenue Residential Project Environmental Impact Report. Planning Commission recommends approval (9-0-1-1, Oliverio absent, Barocio abstained) (Item 5.a on the March 25, 2026, Planning Commission agenda). Council District 10. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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. 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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