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City Council

Tuesday, May 12, 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
  7. Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at ADA@sanjoseca.gov or by calling (408) 535-8430. The ADA Coordinator will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. • Adaptaciones para discapacitados serán proporcionadas a pedido. Mande correo electrónico ADA@sanjoseca.gov; Llame (408) 535-8430. • Bất kỳ ai trong công-đồng cần sự hỗ-trợ xin gửi điện-thư cho Điều-phối-viên ADA theo địa-chỉ ADA@sanjoseca.gov hoặc gọi đến số (408) 535-8430.
  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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  13. By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under “Letters from the Public.” Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email.
  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. 26-559 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
  19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
  20. Pledge of Allegiance
  21. Invocation (District 5)
  22. Untitled item
  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 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of the City of San José, local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. (Doan)
  29. Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Historic Preservation Month in the City of San José, recognizing historic sites, neighborhoods, and landmarks that reflect the City’s diverse history and heritage. (Mulcahy)
  30. Untitled item
  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. 26-571 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026. (b) City Council Study Session Meeting 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.

  35. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
  36. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
  37. 26-572 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 8, 2026. (b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 15, 2026. (c) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of April 16, 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 Amendments to Agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. for Banking Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute amendments to extend the terms of the current agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. for general banking and merchant card services from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 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. (Finance)

  42. 2.8 Financial Assistance Pilot Program for Water Customers.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to establish and implement a financial assistance pilot program to support low-income and/or vulnerable customers of the San José Municipal Water System. 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 Districts 2, 4, 7, 8. (Finance/Environmental Services)

  43. 2.9 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc., to increase compensation by $700,000, for a total maximum compensation not to exceed $1,000,000, for owner's representative and construction management services for the City's housing development projects, for the term ending June 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

  44. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
  45. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
  46. Labor Negotiations Update.
  47. 3.3 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges for the City of San José.
    Strategic Support

    Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for 2027-2031, and the Proposed Fees and Charges Report for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

  48. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
  49. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
  50. 5.1 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan.
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    (a) Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the San José Mineta International Airport Master Plan Integrated Final Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the Major Amendment to the Airport Master Plan for the San José Mineta International Airport to update aviation demand forecasts and facility requirements, revise and refine the phased development program, and incorporate related technical and policy updates. CEQA: File No. ER25-259, Addendum to the San José Mineta International Airport Master Plan Integrated Final Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 79497). (Airport)

  51. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
  52. 6.1 Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates
    Environmental & Utility Services

    (a) Conduct a Public Hearing to confirm that the proposed Maximum Commercial Solid Waste Services Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are consistent with the terms of the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services. (b) Adopt a resolution increasing the Maximum Commercial Solid Waste Services Rates in the City of San José for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 by 3.29 percent pursuant to the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services, including the total costs for organics processing services. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, File No. PP17-005 Statutory Exemption for Adjustments to Fees, Rates and Fares without expansion of services. (Environmental Services)

  53. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  54. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  55. 8.1 2026 Major Events Status Report.
    Community & Economic Development

    As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on April 27, 2026, accept the post-event report of Super Bowl LX and the NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Games, and the status report on planning updates and coordination efforts for the FIFA World Cup. CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-009; Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of City action. (City Manager/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 4/27/2026 - Item(d)3]

  56. 8.2 Establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the East Village Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. - DEFERRED TO 6/2/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the East Village 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 East Village 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 East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. (DBA East Village Business Association) for the administration of the East Village 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 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  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