City Council
TL;DR
San José City Council held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, where they approved multiple utility rate increases effective July 1, 2026, including water rates, sewer charges, and garbage/recycling fees. The council also established a new East Village Business Improvement District, accepted grant funding for affordable housing transportation improvements, and approved various business improvement district budgets and assessments for the upcoming fiscal year.
Key Decisions
- Residential Garbage and Recycling Rate Increases Passed
- San José Municipal Water System Rate Increases (Potable and Recycled Water) Passed
- Sewer Service and Use Charge Rate Changes Passed
- East Village Business Improvement District Establishment and Assessment Levy Passed
- Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Acceptance ($14.3+ Million for Transportation Improvements) Passed
Agenda
- Please scroll to the end for information about the City Council Agenda and for the Rules of Conduct of the meeting.
- Public Comment in Person Only
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- How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
- 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.
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- 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
- 26-603 Closed Session AgendaClosed Session Agenda
- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation (District 6)
- Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
- Orders of the Day
- Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
- Adjournment Recognition
- Closed Session Report
- CEREMONIAL ITEMS
- Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month, to recognize and commemorate the heritage, culture, and contributions of the Jewish American community in America and in the City of San José. (Cohen and Mulcahy)
- Presentation of a proclamation declaring June 2026 as Pride Month to recognize the City of San José’s vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community. (Foley, Tordillos, and Cohen)
- Presentation of a proclamation declaring June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, drawing attention to the countless lives impacted by gun violence in the United States and reaffirming the City’s commitment to promoting safety, healing, and violence prevention in our communities. (Ortiz)
- CONSENT CALENDAR
- 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.
- Approval of City Council Minutes.
- 26-634 Approval of City Council Minutes.Approval of Council Minutes
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026. (b) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2026. (c) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 7, 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.
- Final Adoption of Ordinances.
- 26-672 Final Adoption of Ordinances.Final Adoption of Ordinance
(a) Ordinance No. 31326 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 21.04.140 of Chapter 21.04 of Title 21 (Environmental Clearance) of the San José Municipal Code to Remove the Physical Mailing Requirements for Staff Reports for Appealed Projects from Chapter 21.04. [Passed for Publication on 5/19/2026 - Item 10.2 (26-593)]
- Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
- 26-635 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.Approval of Council Committee Minutes
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of May 6, 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.
- Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
- 26-674 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.Mayor & Council Excused Absence Request
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on June 3, 2026, due to authorized City business to attend the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO) meeting. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 5/27/2026 - Item A.1.a]
- City Council Travel Reports.
- Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
- 2.7 Actions Related to the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.Consent Agenda
(a) Preliminarily approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report as filed by the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Advisory Board, or as modified by City Council. (b) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and set Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments. 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 Districts 3 and 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 2.8 Actions Related to The Alameda Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.Consent Agenda
(a) Preliminarily approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report as filed by The Alameda Business Improvement District Advisory Board, or as modified by City Council. (b) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and set Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments. 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 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 2.9 Actions Related to the Japantown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.Consent Agenda
(a) Preliminarily approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report as filed by the Japantown Business Improvement District Advisory Board, or as modified by City Council. (b) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and set Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments. 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)
- 2.10 Actions Related to the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.Consent Agenda
(a) Preliminarily approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report as filed by the Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board, or as modified by City Council. (b) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and set Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. as the date and time for the public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessments. 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)
- 2.11 Master Service Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. and CDM Smith, Inc. for General Wastewater Engineering Consultant Services for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. - DEFERRED TO 6/16/2026 PER ADMINISTRATIONConsent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. and CDM Smith, Inc., for various operations and maintenance projects requiring engineering support and services on an as-needed basis at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility for a five-year term with a total not to exceed amount of $2,500,000 each, subject to annual appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Environmental Services)
- 2.12 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Evans Consoles Incorporated for 911 Call Center Equipment and Services.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to (a) Execute a purchase order with Evans Consoles Incorporated (Vienna, VA), for the purchase of 911 call center equipment and services beginning on or about June 8, 2026, and ending on or about June 7, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,823,449, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Approve a contingency of $200,000 for unanticipated order modifications, 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)
- 2.13 Third Amendment to the Agreement with Collection Bureau of America, Ltd. for Collection Services for Delinquent Accounts.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Collection Bureau of America, Ltd. (Hayward, CA) for Collection Services for Delinquent Accounts, to add two additional one-year option terms, for a total of nine options, to extend the agreement to on or about June 30, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Increase Collection Bureau of America’s collection fee from 14% of the total amount collected per account, to 16% of the principal amount collected or $25 per account, whichever is greater, with payment made upon successful collection and remittance of funds by Collection Bureau of America, with no fiscal impact to the City as the fee is paid directly by the customer; (c) Increase Collection Bureau of America’s collection fee for delinquent Electric Generation Charges from San José Clean Energy closed accounts as follows: (1) From 24% to a maximum of 26% of the principal amount collected for delinquent accounts that are one year or less from their past due date, with payment made upon successful collection and remittance of funds by Collection Bureau of America, with no fiscal impact to the City as the fee is paid directly by the customer; (2) From 28% to a maximum of 30% of the principal amount collected for delinquent accounts that are more than one year from their past due date, with payment made upon successful collection and remittance of funds by Collection Bureau of America, with no fiscal impact to the City as the fee is paid directly by the customer; and (d) Exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about June 30, 2028, 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)
- 2.14 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with SNF Inc. for Polymers for Co-thickening and Centrifuge Dewatering. - DEFERRED TO 6/16/2026 PER ADMINISTRATIONConsent Agenda
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Execute a purchase order with SNF Polydyne Inc. (Riceboro, GA), for the purchase of polymers for co-thickening and centrifuge dewatering beginning on or about July 1, 2026 and ending on or about June 30, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,750,000; and (b) Approve a contingency of $300,000 for unanticipated order modifications, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order, with the last option ending on or about June 30, 2033, 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)
- 2.15 Actions Related to The Alameda Community Benefit Improvement District Budget and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving The Alameda Community Benefit Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget; and to confirm and levy the individual assessments; and (b) Directing the Director of Public Works or his designee to deliver the assessment roll to the County of Santa Clara for collection with the property taxes. 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 6. (Public Works)
- 2.16 Maintenance District Budget Reports for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the Annual Budget Reports for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for City of San José Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, as filed or modified by the City Council, and confirming and levying the individual assessments for each Maintenance District, as filed or modified by the City Council; and (b) Directing the Director of Public Works to deliver the assessment roll to Santa Clara County for collection with property taxes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approval of any City action. Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 8, and 10. (Public Works)
- 2.17 Actions Related to Grant Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects.Consent Agenda
Adopt a resolution: (a) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Transportation and Development Act, Article III state grant funding in the amount of $1,870,510 for bicycle and pedestrian projects; (b) Making the certifications and assurances required under the Transportation and Development Act, Article III grant; and (c) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept Transportation and Development Act, Article III grant funding awarded from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and to negotiate and execute any grant documents to effectuate the grant. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation)
- 2.18 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10638 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #2 Project.Consent Agenda
(a) Report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of 10638 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #2 Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $7,855,476.60; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $785,548. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)- Existing Facilities. (Transportation/Public Works)
- 2.19 Retroactive Approval and Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 8 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 May 20, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Music in the Villages event scheduled on April 30, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve the Music in the Square events scheduled on June 5, 12, 19, and 26; July 10, 17, 24, and 31; and August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026 as City Council sponsored Special Events and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Approve the July 4th Celebration at Lake Cunningham scheduled on July 4, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Approve the Indian Flag Raising scheduled on August 14, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 5/20/2026 - Item B.3]
- 2.20 Approval of the Juneteenth 2026 Flag Raising 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 May 27, 2026: (a) Approve the Juneteenth 2026 Flag Raising scheduled on June 7, 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 5/27/2026 - Item B.1]
- 2.21 Actions Related to the World Cup Safety and Security Grant Program.Consent Agenda
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (1) Accept the World Cup Safety and Security Grant Program grant from the San Francisco Bay Area 2026 World Cup Host Committee Task Force; and (2) Execute any Grant Agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award application, award acceptance, and reimbursement requests. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase the Police Department’s Personal Services appropriation by $2,920,582; (2) Increase the Fire Department’s Personal Services appropriation by $565,488; and (3) Increase the estimate for Other Revenue by $3,486,070. 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. (Police/Fire/City Manager) [Rules Committee referral 5/27/2026 - Item A.1.a]
- STRATEGIC SUPPORT
- Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
- Labor Negotiations Update.
- 3.3 Reinstate Remote Participation and Amendments to Council Policy 0-37.Strategic Support
(a) As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on May 19, 2026, direct the City Clerk to reinstate remote public participation to Council in time for the FY 2026-2027 June Budget deliberations. (b) Adopt a resolution revising Council Policy 0-37 related to public meeting conduct, virtual public comments, service disruption and other changes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas, Ortiz, Cohen, and Casey) [Rules Committee referral 5/19/2026 - Item C.2 for (a)]
- 3.4 Public Hearing on Recording Liens on Properties for the Costs of Sidewalk Repairs to be Placed on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County of Santa Clara Secured Property Tax Bill.Strategic Support
(a) Conduct a Public Hearing on recording liens on properties for the reimbursement of the cost of sidewalk repairs. (b) Adopt a resolution confirming the Report from the Director of Finance concerning the delinquent sidewalk repair costs and the assessments contained in the report. (c) Direct the recording of liens and the placement of charges as set forth therein on the 2026-2027 County of Santa Clara secured property tax roll for the cost of sidewalk repairs. 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. (Finance)
- PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
- TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
- 5.1 Actions Related to the Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding.Transportation & Aviation Services
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (1) Implement transportation improvements along Capitol Expressway Auto Mall and Narvaez Avenue as identified in the Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant awarded to MidPen Housing Corporation; and (2) Negotiate and execute required funding agreements with MidPen Housing Corporation and related documents and agreements with Strategic Growth Council, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development to accept up to $14,339,431 in Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant funding. (b) Adopt a Public Entity Resolution which indicates the City is authorized to accept and incur an obligation of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Grant funds and enter into and execute the Standard Agreement 213 with the California Department of Housing and Sustainable Communities. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 2, 7, and 9. (Transportation) [Deferred from 5/19/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-588)]
- ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
- 6.1 Public Hearing on Sewer Service and Use Charge Rates and Storm Sewer Service Charge Rates.Environmental & Utility Services
(a) Hold a public hearing on the proposed Sewer Service and Use Charge rates and Storm Sewer Services charges effective July 1, 2026. (b) Adopt a resolution changing the Sewer Service and Use Charge rates effective July 1, 2026, as identified in the staff memorandum. (c) Adopt a resolution maintaining the schedules of Storm Sewer Service charges at current levels effective July 1, 2026, as identified in the staff memorandum. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, Statutory Exemption for Adjustment to Fees, Rates & Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Environmental Services)
- 6.2 Public Hearing on Residential Garbage and Recycling Services Rates for Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential Solid Waste Services.Environmental & Utility Services
(a) Hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Residential Garbage and Recycling rates and charges. (b) Adopt a resolution, effective July 1, 2026: (1) Increasing residential solid waste service rates for single-family households 7%; and (2) Increasing residential solid waste service rates for multi-family households 4%. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges. (Environmental Services)
- 6.3 Public Hearing on San José Municipal Water System Potable (Drinking) and Recycled Water Rates and Charges.Environmental & Utility Services
(a) Hold a public hearing on San José Municipal Water System potable and recycled water rates and charges effective July 1, 2026. (b) Adopt a resolution to increase the current San José Municipal Water System potable water rates and charges effective July 1, 2026. (c) Adopt a resolution to increase the current San José Municipal Water System recycled water rates and charges effective July 1, 2026. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, Statutory Exemption for Adjustment to Fees, Rates & Fares without changes to or expansion of services. Council Districts 2, 4, 7, and 8. (Environmental Services)
- 6.4 Public Hearing and Resolution Approving the San José Municipal Water System’s 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Urban Water Management Plan.Environmental & Utility Services
(a) Conduct a public hearing to allow community input regarding the draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan prior to its adoption. (b) Conduct a public hearing to allow community input regarding the draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan prior to its adoption. (c) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving the San José Municipal Water System’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan; (2) Approving the San José Municipal Water System’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and (3) Directing staff to file the Plans with the California Department of Water Resources. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies. Council Districts 2, 4, 7, and 8. (Environmental Services)
- NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
- COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 8.1 Establishment of East Village Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the East Village Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.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 Village Business Association, Inc. 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) [Deferred from 5/12/2026 - Item 8.2 (26-558)]
- 8.2 Public Hearing on the Tully Road Eastridge Business Improvement District and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.Community & Economic Development
Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Tully Road Eastridge Business Improvement District Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2026-20276 as filed or modified by City Council and levying the Tully Road Eastridge Business Improvement District 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 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 8.3 Public Hearing on the Monterey Corridor Business Improvement District and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.Community & Economic Development
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Monterey Corridor Business Improvement District Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as filed or modified by City Council and levying the Monterey Corridor Business Improvement District 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 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
- CONVENE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
- 9.1 Successor Agency to the San José Redevelopment Agency Approval of the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Administrative Budget and Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27.Redevelopment - Successor Agency
Successor Agency Board to the San José Redevelopment Agency adopt resolutions approving the: (a) Administrative Budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and (b) Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2026-2027 and authorizing payment for items thereon, which details the obligations of the Successor Agency Board to the San José Redevelopment Agency for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 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 physical impact on the environment. (Finance)
- ADJOURN SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
- LAND USE
- 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.
- Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
- (a) PP25-007 - Title 20 Zoning Code Update State Law Compliance Ordinance.Land Use Consent Agenda
Approve an ordinance: (a) Amending Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to amend Part 9.5 of Chapter 20.30 to incorporate State law (AB 1061) provisions within R-1 Single Family Zoning districts: Section 20.80.178 of Chapter 20.80 to update Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to conform with State law (AB 1154 and SB 543); Section 20.80.185 of Chapter 20.80 to incorporate reference to California Department of Real Estate Regulations; Section 20.30.100 of Chapter 20.30, Section 20.40.100 of Chapter 20.40, Section 20.55.203 of Chapter 20.55, Section 20.70.100 of Chapter 20.70, Section 20.75.200 of Chapter 20.75 to incorporate a new use “Day care center co-located with Multifamily Housing development” to conform with State law (AB 752); Section 20.70.520 of Part 7 of Chapter 20.70 to remove the word ‘overlay’; Various sections of Chapter 20.100, ‘Administration and Permits,’ including Sections 20.100.630 of Part 5, ‘Site Development Permit’; 20.100.720 of Part 6, ‘Conditional Use Permits’; 20.100.820 of Part 7, ‘Special Use Permit’; 20.100.940 of Part 8, ‘Planned Development Permits,’ to remove subjective language within permit findings for housing projects and replace with objective standards; and (b) Making other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code. CEQA: Adopt the Determination of Consistency with Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Envision San José 2040 General Plan(Resolution No. 76041) and the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report - 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Resolution No. RES2023-262) and Addenda thereto. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-3, Rosario, Nguyen and Young absent) (Item 4.b on the 5/6/2026 Planning Commission agenda). (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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- Land Use - Regular Agenda
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