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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. 26-521 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 5)
22. Father Hugo Rojas, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
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 May 5, 2026, as Cinco de Mayo Day in the City of San José, recognizing its historical significance and the cultural contributions of the Mexican-American community. (Ortiz)
29. Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 1 - 3, 2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Weekend in the City of San José to honor the lives of our fallen firefighters and to those currently serving our communities every day. (Doan)
30. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Foster Care Awareness Month in the City of San José to honor the community partners, foster parents, and kinship families who empower San José youth to thrive in safe, loving environments. (Campos)
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. 26-538 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026. (b) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of April 20, 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. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
38. City Council Travel Reports.
39. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
40. 2.7 Actions Related to the Terminal Elevator Replacement Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Airport Renewal and Replacement Fund: (a) Establish the Terminal Elevator Replacement appropriation to the Airport Department in the amount of $1,000,000; and (b) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,000,000. CEQA: Determination of consistency with the Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, File No. ER22-279. (Airport)

41. 2.8 Report on Request for Proposals for Encampment Cleanup Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Accept the report on the Request for Proposal and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute agreements with Hunter Consulting, Inc. (Palos Verdes Estates, CA), Sharjo, LLC (Benicia, CA), and Tucker Construction, Inc. (San José, CA) for encampment cleanup services beginning on or about July 1, 2026, and ending on or about June 30, 2027, with a maximum combined not-to-exceed amount of $7,950,000; and (b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders as required to add, delete, or modify services to address encampment cleanup service needs subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the agreements, 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)

42. 2.9 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Adopt a resolution certifying an addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property Initial Study - West Mission Street and Mabury Road sites project (SCH #2025020244) and adopt the related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute amendments to the lease agreements and any necessary supporting agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for the installation of two large format digital signs at Highway 87 and West Mission Street and 1404 Mabury Road. CEQA: Addendum to the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property - West Mission Street and Mabury Road Sites Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, File No. ER25-247. Council District 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs; Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

43. 2.10 Retroactive Approval of Lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Sponsored by Council District 7 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 April 29, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Tower and Rotunda lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters scheduled on May 2-3, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Retroactively 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 4/29/2026 - Item B.2]

44. 2.11 Retroactive Approval and Approval of TogetherSJ Neighborhood Engagement Program Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan 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 April 29, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve and approve the TogetherSJ Neighborhood Engagement Program 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 4/29/2026 - Item B.3]

45. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
46. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
47. Labor Negotiations Update.
48. 3.3 Waiver of Revolving Door Restrictions.
    Strategic Support

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 29, 2026, consider the request by Diana Alanis, former Council Community Relations Director for Councilmember Bien Doan, for a Waiver of the Revolving Door Restrictions based on Ms. Alanis’ April 2, 2026 Waiver Request Letter: (a) Grant the waiver request upon making findings, including those set forth in this memorandum, that such waiver is in the City’s best interest and consistent with the purpose of San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.10; or (b) Deny the waiver request if unable to make findings, including those set forth in this memorandum, that such waiver is in the City’s best interest and consistent with the purpose of San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.10. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 4/29/2026 - Item C.1]

49. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
50. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
51. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
52. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
53. 7.1 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report.
    Neighborhood Services

    As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on April 9, 2026, accept the status report on the Library Department's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, including findings and recommendations. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports and Informational Memos that involve no approvals for any City action. (Library) [Neighborhood Services and Education Committee 4/9/2026 - Item (d)4]

54. 7.2 Approval of Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks.
    Neighborhood Services

    (a) Approve two Park Master Plans for two future City chartered parks, which consist of a one-acre site (“Phase III park”) and a 1.72-acre site (“Phase IV park”), that will be located within the Communications Hill Phase III and IV Project private development site. (b) Approve an Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement between the City of San José and KB Home and multiple landowning entities to satisfy the requirements of the City’s Parkland Dedication Ordinance (City of San José Municipal Code Chapter 19.38) for the “Communications Hill Phase III and IV Project” private development site, which includes: (1) Dedication of a one-acre site (“Phase III park)” and a 1.72-acre site (“Phase IV park”) to the City; (2) Design and construction of park improvements on the two sites; (3) Payment of City Design and Review Fees; and (4) City to return $8,046 in previously paid parkland fees to the Developer. (c) Adopt an official park name for the Phase III park based on the following options: (1) Pursuant to City Council Policy 7-5, adopt “Communications Hill Dog Park” for the Phase III park as recommended by staff and as a result of the public outreach process; or (2) Waive a provision of City Council Policy 7-5 pursuant to City Council Policy 0-1, Council Policy Manual, to adopt “Coyote Spirit Dog Park” for the Phase III park as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission; or (3) Select an alternative park name from the list of qualifying names generated through the public outreach process that comply with City Council Policy 7-5 or waive City Council Policy 7-5 to select an alternative park name desired by City Council. (d) Adopt an official park name for the Phase IV park based on the following options: (1) Pursuant to City Council Policy 7-5, adopt “Azevedo Park” as the official park name for the Phase IV park as recommended by staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and as a result of the public outreach process; or (2) Select an alternative park name from the list of qualifying names generated through the public outreach process that comply with City Council Policy 7-5 or waive City Council Policy 7-5 to select an alternative park name desired by City Council. (e) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Subdivision Park Trust Fund: (1) Establish the Communications Hill Phase III appropriation to the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $263,000; (2) Establish the Communications Hill Phase IV appropriation to the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $359,000; (3) Establish the Developer Refund appropriation to the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $8,046; and (4) Decrease the Future Parkland Development Ordinance (PDO)/Park Impact Ordinance (PIO) Projects Reserve by $630,046. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Communications Hill 2 Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 771721). (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)

55. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
56. 8.1 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a final public hearing regarding approval of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to receive federal housing and community development funding. (b) Adopt a resolution to: (1) Approve the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; (2) Authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to submit the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and (3) Authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute agreements with grantees for the activities identified in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, including any amendments, extensions, and modifications. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Housing)

57. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
58. LAND USE
59. 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.
60. Land Use on Consent Calendar
61. No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
62. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
63. Land Use - Regular Agenda
64. Open Forum
65. 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.
66. Adjournment
67. Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
68. FOR APPROVAL: Tract: 10655 Location: West side of Communications Hill Boulevard, between Altino Boulevard and Joseph Borba Street District: 7 Lots/Units: 226/226 Type: SFD Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: KB HOME SOUTH BAY INC.
69. 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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