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3. 26-602 Language Access Instructions / Instrucciones de interpretación / Hướng dẫn diễn giải
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8. Accommodations
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10. THE LEVINE ACT
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12. How to observe the Meeting
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14. How to provide spoken Public Comment:
15. 1) By Phone: (888) 475 4499. Webinar ID is 982 2147 4336. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338 8477 or +1 (408) 638 0968 or (877) 853 5257 (Toll Free) a. When prompted to enter your Participant ID, please dial the pound symbol (#); If you would like to raise or lower your hand at any time, please dial * 9. You may dial * 6 to mute/unmute. 2) Online at: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336 a. Use a current, up to date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause audio feedback. b. Enter an email address and name. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. c. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” When we reach your name, the City Clerk will give you permission to speak and a pop up will appear on your screen letting you know it is your turn. d. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. 3) In Person:
16. Fill out a 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 and on the screen above you. 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.
17. How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting
18. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to the City Council via email at city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov. 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. To ensure comments are published and distributed to the Council prior to the meeting, please submit them no earlier than 10 days before the meeting and no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting. Comments received after 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting may still be posted before the meeting, depending on the volume of submissions received. You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda and under Open Forum for City Business that is not on the agenda.
19. Call to Order and Roll Call
20. Under Government Code § 54953.8.3, Councilmember Tordillos will participate via teleconference for “Just Cause” (official City travel). This is his first of seven allowed uses this year.
21. 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
22. 26-940 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
23. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
24. Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
25. Pledge of Allegiance
26. Invocation (District 8)
27. Untitled item
28. Orders of the Day
29. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
30. Adjournment Recognition
31. This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Michael Reedy, a family lawyer, writer, and community leader who passed away on March 6, 2026. For more than 30 years, Michael practiced law with kindness and respect and mentored many law students and young lawyers. He also served as President of the Board of St. Francis High School. Remembered as kind, funny, passionate, and joyful, Michael leaves a legacy of goodness and love in San José.
32. Closed Session Report
33. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
34. Presentation of a commendation recognizing Ivan the Angelfish for its inspiring youth-led work using thoughtfully designed aquatic environments, therapeutic aquariums, environmental education, and public outreach to promote healing, learning, and well-being in communities across California and Arizona. (Mulcahy)
35. Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 16, 2026, as Mexican Independence Day to celebrate the heritage and contributions of the Mexican American community in the City of San José. (Ortiz, Campos & Candelas)
36. Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 15, 2026, through October 15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions, history, and culture of the Hispanic/Latino community in San José. (Candelas, Ortiz & Kamei) 
37. CONSENT CALENDAR
38. 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.
39. Approval of City Council Minutes.
40. 26-955 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 25, 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.

41. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
42. 26-954 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31348 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City of San José and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System. [Passed for Publication on 9/1/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-893)] (b) Ordinance No. 31349 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Granting Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC, a Franchise to Use or to Lay and Use, Interconnection and Transmission Wiring and Appurtenances for the Purpose of Transmitting and Distributing Electricity In, Along, Across, Upon and Under Certain Public Streets and Rights-of-Way within the City of San José. [Passed for Publication on 9/1/2026 - Item 3.4(b) (26-914)]

43. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
44. 26-956 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of August 26, 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.

45. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
46. City Council Travel Reports.
47. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
48. 2.7 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Update.
    Consent Agenda

    [PLACEHOLDER] CEQA: (City Clerk/City Attorney)

49. 2.8 Actions Related to Travel to San Diego, California, for the October 2026 Treatment Diversion 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 San Diego, California, from October 21 to October 22, 2026, and excuse the following Councilmembers from the meetings listed below due to authorized City business (San Diego County Treatment Diversion Study Mission): (1) Mayor Mahan and Mayor’s Office staff Sarah Zárate, Tasha Dean, and Kailyn Kenney (Source of Funds: Mayor - Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Mayor’s Office staff - Mayor’s Office Budget; Meeting: None). (2) Councilmember Tordillos (Source of Funds: Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Meeting: None). (3) Councilmember Cohen (Source of Funds: Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Meeting: October 21, 2026, Rules and Open Government Committee). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

50. 2.9 Construction Contingency Increase for the 10186 - Yard Piping Improvements Phase 3 Project at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve an increase to the construction contingency from 10% to 18%, in the amount of $1,540,000, from $1,949,000 to $3,489,000 for the 10186 - Yard Piping Improvements Phase 3 Project. CEQA: Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant Master Plan (Resolution No. 76858), Yard Piping and Road Improvements Project, File No. PP19-063. (Environmental Services)

51. 2.10 Amendment to the Agreement with Granicus, LLC for a Web Content Management System.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the Agreement for a Web Content Management System with Granicus, LLC (Washington, DC) to add five additional one-year options to extend the Agreement through June 30, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Exercise up to five additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about June 30, 2032, subject to the annual 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. 2.11 Amendment to the Agreement with Securitas Technology Corporation for Automated Access Control System Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the Agreement for Automated Access Control System Services with Securitas Technology Corporation (Fishers, IN) to implement system upgrades through the purchase of additional hardware, software, and services, and to add two additional one-year options to extend the Agreement through June 30, 2029, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute additional amendments to the Agreement to add or remove hardware, software, or services relating to Automated Access Control System Services, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about June 30, 2029, 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/Public Works)

53. 2.12 Amendment to the Purchase Order with OpportunitySpace, Inc. dba Tolemi for Redevelopment Impact Assessment Tools.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to five additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with OpportunitySpace, Inc. dba Tolemi, (Boston, MA), for redevelopment impact assessment tools, with the last option ending on or about May 31, 2032, 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)

54. 2.13 Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on August 20, 2026, accept the Fourth Quarter (period ended June 30, 2026) Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the following programs: (a) Debt Management; (b) Investment Management; (c) Revenue Management; and (d) Purchasing and Risk Management 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 - Item (d)1]

55. 2.14 Agreement with West Valley Sanitation District for Joint Use Sanitary Sewers.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve a cost-sharing agreement with West Valley Sanitation District of Santa Clara County for construction, operation, and maintenance of joint use sanitary sewers, with an effective date retroactive to July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2046. 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. (Public Works)

56. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
57. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
58. Labor Negotiations Update.
59. 3.3 Temporary Moratorium Related to Detention and Custodial Facility on Private Property.
    Strategic Support

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 12, 2026, adopt an interim ordinance to implement a 45-day temporary moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approvals of applications for the establishment, expansion, or change of use for detention and custodial facility on private property. (a) A “detention and custodial facility” means a temporary or permanent building, structure, set of buildings, or portion thereof operated by a private or nongovernmental person or entity that would detain, confine, process, or house persons in custody. (b) Excluded from the moratorium are: (1) Any facility providing rehabilitative, counseling, treatment, mental health, educational, or medical services to a juvenile that is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. (2) Any facility providing evaluation or treatment services to a person who has been detained, or is subject to an order of commitment by a court. (3) Any facility providing educational, vocational, medical, or other ancillary services to an inmate in custody of, and under the direct supervision of, the State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or a county sheriff or other law enforcement agency. (4) A residential care facility licensed under state law. (5) Any school facility used for the disciplinary detention of a pupil. (6) Any facility used for the quarantine or isolation of persons for public health reasons under state law. (7) Any facility for the purposes of execution of a punitive sentence imposed by a court. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor, Campos, Ortiz, Doan, and Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 8/12/2026 - Item C.1]

60. 3.4 Council Focus Area Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
    Strategic Support

    Accept the annual report on the City Council Focus Areas for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager)

61. 3.5 Updated Functional Zero Model and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness Focus Area Work Plan.
    Strategic Support

    (a) Accept the status report on the Housing Department’s updated functional-zero model for unsheltered homelessness. (b) Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness Work Plan, as described in the staff memorandum. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Housing)

62. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
63. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
64. 5.1 Amendment to the Master Parking Rate Schedule for Downtown Parking Meter Rates and Hours. - DEFERRED TO 9/29/2026 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 (26-760) and 8/11/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-835)]

65. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
66. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
67. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
68. 8.1 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the Development Project Located at 3896 Stevens Creek Blvd.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Conduct a public hearing to consider for approval an economic development tax and fee waiver of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee and a reduction in construction taxes in an amount of up to $6,934,618 for Phase 1 of the residential development located at 3896 Stevens Creek Blvd, which meets the requirements of the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. RES2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver in an amount up to $6,934,618 for Phase 1 of the 3896 Stevens Creek Blvd residential development and authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements. CEQA: Addendum to the 3896 Stevens Creek Boulevard Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 79922), File Nos. MP25-003 and ER25-024. Council District 1. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Transportation)

69. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
70. LAND USE
71. 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.
72. Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
73. (a) PP25-008 - Title 20 Zoning Code Amendment Reasonable Accommodation.
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    (1) Approve an ordinance amending various sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code, Chapter 20.160, ‘Requests for Reasonable Accommodation,’ to clarify and simplify the application requirements, application processing procedures, and required findings for approval; and to make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code. (2) Adopt a resolution amending the 2026-2027 Planning Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. 72737, as amended) to reduce the Reasonable Accommodation Request Fee from $10,439 to a base fee of $796. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-3, Bickford, Cao, and Nguyen absent) (Item No. 4.c. on the 8/12/2026 Planning Commission agenda). (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

74. (b) PD25-020 & ER25-212 - Planned Development Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 5651 Cottle Road.
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution, approving a Planned Development Permit, subject to conditions, to allow modifications to an existing, vacant, approximately 37,130-square-foot building, which include: (1) Four new tenant spaces; (2) An approximately 5,568-square-foot addition, the demolition of a 1,200 square foot floor, and modifications to the building façade; (3) Changes to the on-site vehicle circulation; (4) Changes to the stormwater control plan; (5) The off-sale of alcohol and a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity; (6) A new daycare/preschool use and playground; and (7) Removal of 23 trees on an approximately 4.27-gross-acre site located on the west side of Cottle Road approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Cottle Road and Poughkeepsie Road (5651 Cottle Road). CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. File Nos PD25-020 and ER25-212. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-3, Bickford, Cao, and Nguyen absent) (Item No. 5.a on the 8/12/2026 Planning Commission agenda). Council District 2. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

75. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
76. Land Use - Regular Agenda
77. 10.2 H23-028, T23-022 & ER23-230 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at Cozy Drive and Glider Drive.
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    (1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Glider 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. (2) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide one existing approximately 9.51-gross-acre lot situated at the northeast corner of Cozy Drive and Glider Drive into 81 lots (80 residential lots, one common lot). (3) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 80 single-family houses (64 detached, 16 attached), an approximately 0.68-gross-acre privately-owned publicly-accessible park, the demolition of six existing buildings associated with the former Glider Elementary School (totaling approximately 56,644 square feet), and the removal of 48 trees (18 ordinance-size, 30 non-ordinance-size), subject to State Density Bonus Law with an incentive/concession to eliminate the TDM Plan requirement, and waivers for reductions in minimum lot area and width, minimum lot frontage, front setback, side interior setback, side corner setback, rear interior setback, and rear corner setback, and a request for extended construction hours on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on an approximately 9.51-gross-acre site on the northwest corner of Cozy Drive and Glider Drive. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for the Glider Residential Project, File Nos. H23-028, T23-022 & ER23-230. Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1, Bhandal absent) (Item No. 5.a on the 8/26/2026 Planning Commission agenda.) Council District 10. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

78. Open Forum
79. 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.
80. Adjournment
81. 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 city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov.
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