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17. Call to Order and Roll Call
18. 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
19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
20. Pledge of Allegiance
21. Invocation (District 7)
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 August 15, 2026, as the 79th anniversary of Indian Independence Day to honor and celebrate the contributions of Indian Americans to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the City of San José. (Candelas)
29. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing August, 2026 as Emergency Management Month in the City of San José, honoring the critical work of emergency managers, and promoting community resilience and emergency preparedness throughout the City. (Kamei)
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. 26-796 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 23, 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. 26-798 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31338 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 3.4 Gross Acres, Situated on the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Monterey Road and East Alma Avenue (1402 Monterey Road; APN 477-07-012) from the CIC(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 6/23/2026 - Item 10.1(a) (26-770)]

37. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
38. 26-797 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of June 17, 2026. (b) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of June 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.

39. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
40. City Council Travel Reports.
41. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
42. 2.7 City Council Appointments to Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Reappoint Councilmembers Pamela Campos, Rosemary Kamei, and Bien Doan as the City's representatives to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) ExecutiveBoard; (b) Reappoint Councilmembers Peter Ortiz and George Casey to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board as alternate representatives; and (c) Appoint Councilmember Anthony Tordillos to the Santa Clara Valley TransportationAuthority (VTA) Board of Directors. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)

43. 2.8 General Authorization for Airport Grants.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Apply for, negotiate, and execute any documents, and take other actions necessary to receive funds from federal, state, regional, industry, or other local agencies in the form of grants and other transaction agreements to fund projects at the San José Mineta International Airport; and (b) Negotiate and execute all funding documents, including agreements, amendments, and requests for payment, necessary to accept and secure grant funds. 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. (Airport)

44. 2.9 Amendment to City of San José Deferred Compensation Plan.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Approve an ordinance to amend Section 3.48.070 of the Deferred Compensation Plan in the San José Municipal Code relating to the types of investments that may be offered under the Plan. (b) Adopt a resolution to approve an amendment to the Basic Plan Document for the Deferred Compensation Plan relating to the types of investments that may be offered under the Plan and authorize the City Manager to execute the amended Basic Plan Document and other documents as necessary to administer the Deferred Compensation Plan set forth in Chapter 3.48 of the San José Municipal Code. This amendment will become effective on the same date as the Ordinance to amend Section 3.48.070 of the Deferred Compensation Plan. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)

45. 2.10 Settlement of Mary Rosario Martinez v. City of San José.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the settlement in the case Mary Rosario Martinez v. City of San José, in the total amount of $75,000 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)

46. 2.11 Declaration and Recording a Statement of the Results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Municipal Election.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution declaring and recording a statement of the results of the June 2, 2026 Primary Municipal Election per Elections Code Sections 10263, 10264, and 15400. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

47. 2.12 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Youth Commission: (1) District 2 Seat: Appoint Kenya Nguyen Vallejo for a term ending May 31, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

48. 2.13 Actions Related to Travel to Tampa, Florida for the September 2026 San José Chamber of Commerce Annual Study Mission.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Approve the receipt of gifts received by City Officials in an official capacity as a representative of the City in accordance with San José Municipal Code Section 12.08.120.B. (b) Approve travel to Tampa, Florida, from September 22-25, 2026, and excuse the following Councilmembers from the meetings listed below due to authorized City business (San José Chamber of Commerce Annual Study Mission):

49. 2.14 Amendment to the Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Community Survey Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Master Consulting Agreement with True North Research, Inc. to increase the compensation by $300,000 for a new maximum compensation not to exceed $1,250,000, and with no other changes to the agreement, 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. (City Manager)

50. 2.15 Third Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on June 18, 2026: (a) Accept the Third Quarter (period ending March 31, 2026) Financial Reports for the following programs: (1) Debt Management; (2) Investment Management; (3) Revenue Management; and (4) Purchasing and Risk Management; and (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to write off uncollectible debts in an amount up to $880,829.08. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 6/18/2026 - Item (c)1]

51. 2.16 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Broyhill Equipment LLC for Brown Bear Tractor 500Ds with a Model 4950 12' Auger.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Execute a purchase order with Broyhill Equipment LLC, (Dakota City, NE), for Brown Bear Tractor 500Ds with a Model 4950 12' Auger beginning on or about August 11, 2026, and ending on or about August 10, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Approve a contingency amount of $250,000 to address any unanticipated changes to vehicle specifications, 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 August 10, 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)

52. 2.17 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with OverDrive, Inc. for a Library Digital Content Platform.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Execute a purchase order with OverDrive, Inc. (Cleveland, OH), for the purchase of a library digital content platform beginning on or about September 1, 2026, and ending on or about August 31, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,000, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Approve a contingency amount of $320,000 to address any unanticipated changes to platform specifications, 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 August 31, 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)

53. 2.18 Actions Related to the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Amend the 2024 Northern California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area/Northern California Regional Intelligence Center agreement with the County of San Mateo to extend the agreement by 6 months from January 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026; (b) Increase the compensation by $141,569, from $283,138 to $424,707; and (c) Execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at the time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests without further City Council action. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

54. 2.19 Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara for Imagery and LiDAR Data Acquisition.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (a) Negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara, extending the cost-sharing arrangement in the amount of $127,916.47 for imagery and LiDAR data acquisition to cover the 2026 capture; and (b) Negotiate and execute up to three additional amendments to cover imagery and LiDAR data acquisition annually for 2027-2029, ending on or about June 30, 2030, 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. (Public Works)

55. 2.20 Actions Related to the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - 2030-2031 Work Plan for the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action and File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Public Works)

56. 2.21 Franchise Agreement with Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution: (a) Setting a public hearing for August 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., to hear any objections to the granting of the franchise to Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for the purpose of transmitting electric services in the City's public rights-of-way; and (b) Directing the City Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing. CEQA: Community Plan Exemption, File No. CP24-015, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning. Council District 10. (Public Works)

57. 2.22 Agreement with San Jose Conservation Corps for Urban Forestry Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with San Jose Conservation Corps for urban forestry services for a term ending on December 31, 2028, with a total combined not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-086, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Transportation)

58. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
59. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
60. Labor Negotiations Update.
61. 3.3 Proposition 1 - Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 1 - the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, a statewide ballot measure qualified for the California general election on November 3, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

62. 3.4 Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of San José.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) 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. (City Manager)

63. 3.5 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Levy for General Obligation Bonds.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 property tax levy on all taxable property within the City of San José for the purpose of funding the City’s general obligation bonded indebtedness and to pay the respective administration fee to the County of Santa Clara. 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)

64. 3.6 Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Charges to be Placed on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll.
    Strategic Support

    (a) Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual report prepared by the Director of Finance, detailing the Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Charges, filed with the City Clerk’s Office. (b) Adopt a resolution confirming the approval of the report and the placement of the charges as set forth therein on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Bill, with such modifications the City Council may make based on public hearing testimony. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Finance)

65. 3.7 Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sanitary Sewer Service and Use Charge and Storm Sewer Service Charge Assessments to be Placed on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll.
    Strategic Support

    (a) Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual report prepared by the Director of Finance detailing the Sanitary Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges filed with the City Clerk’s Office. (b) Adopt a resolution confirming the approval of the report and the placement of the charges as set forth therein on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Bill, with such modifications the City Council may make based on public hearing testimony. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Finance)

66. 3.8 Amendments to Council Policy 0-4 and San José Municipal Code Title 2.08 related to Boards and Commissions.
    Strategic Support

    (a) Adopt a resolution approving amendments to City Council Policy 0-4, “Consolidated Policy Governing Boards and Commissions” streamlining the boards and commissions appointment process. (b) Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the San José Municipal Code related to various boards and commissions. (c) Require Commissions to follow Policy 0-37 enabling virtual/hybrid meetings for all commissions. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

67. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
68. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
69. 5.1 Amendment to the Master Parking Rate Schedule for Downtown Parking Meter Rates and Hours. - DEFERRED TO 9/15/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Adopt a resolution setting forth the Master Parking Rate Schedule for municipal on and off-street parking facilities to: (a) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within the Downtown core; (b) Authorize parking meter rates of $4 per hour at meters located within two blocks of a city parking garage; and (c) Repeal Resolution No. RES2025-139. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. Council District 3. (Transportation) [Deferred from 6/23/2026 - Item 2.21]

70. 5.2 Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “A Canopy in Decline: Is San José serious about expanding its tree coverage?”
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Approve the Department of Transportation’s response to the May 19, 2026, Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report entitled, “A Canopy in Decline: Is San José serious about expanding its tree coverage?” CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, and Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Transportation)

71. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
72. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
73. 7.1 Agreement with Bell Properties, Inc. for Professional Property Management Services.
    Neighborhood Services

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement, amendments, modifications, extensions, and all related documents necessary with Bell Properties, Inc., for professional property management services for the City of San José’s Shelter Portfolio locations for an initial 10-month term beginning on or about September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for compensation not to exceed $5,220,080; and (b) Exercise up to three additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement, 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)

74. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
75. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
76. LAND USE
77. 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.
78. Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
79. (a) C25-039 & CP25-022 - Rezoning for 5891 Rue Ferrari Church.
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    (1) Consider the exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. (2) Approve an ordinance rezoning the approximately 5.02-gross-acre site located on the north side of Rue Ferrari, approximately 450 feet west of Silicon Valley Boulevard (5891 Rue Ferrari) from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District. (3) Adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow approximately 55,200 square feet of an existing approximately 72,904-square-foot office building to be converted to a church/religious assembly use with associated site improvements on an approximately 5.02-gross-acre site. CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. Council District 2. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

80. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
81. Land Use - Regular Agenda
82. Open Forum
83. 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.
84. Adjournment