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10. THE LEVINE ACT
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17. How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting
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19. Call to Order and Roll Call
20. 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
21. 26-990 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
22. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
23. Pledge of Allegiance
24. Invocation (District 8)
25. Kuumba
26. Orders of the Day
27. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
28. Adjournment Recognition
29. Closed Session Report
30. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
31. Presentation of a commendation recognizing On Lok’s 55th Anniversary and honoring the organization for 55 years of providing innovative, comprehensive, and compassionate health, medical, and social services to older adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including the City of San José, helping frail seniors remain independent in their homes rather than requiring care in a nursing facility. (Casey)
32. Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Transit Month in the City of San José, commemorating public transportation, celebrating those who make this vital infrastructure work, and recognizing their efforts in keeping our communities connected. (Campos)
33. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing International Day of the Girl, celebrating the achievements, leadership, and potential of girls and reaffirming the City of San José’s commitment to creating opportunities for girls to thrive, lead, and shape their communities. (Foley, Kamei & Campos)
34. CONSENT CALENDAR
35. 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.
36. Approval of City Council Minutes.
37. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
38. 26-1023 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    (a) Ordinance No. 31351 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 20.160 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Requests for Reasonable Accommodation. [Passed for Publication on 9/15/2026 - Item 10.1(a)(1) (26-951)]

39. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
40. 26-1022 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 9, 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. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
42. City Council Travel Reports.
43. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
44. 2.7 Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with Jett Pro Line Maintenance.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Ninth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Jett Pro Line Maintenance, extending the term for three years from the current expiration date of November 30, 2026, through November 30, 2029. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

45. 2.8 Amendment to the On-Airport Lease Agreement for General Services Administration Public Building Service.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the 14th Amendment to the federal On-Airport Lease Agreement between the City of San José and the United States of America, through the General Services Administration Public Building Service, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2032, to set the annual rent amount retroactive to July 1, 2026, and to set fixed annual increases of three percent to the rental rate. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

46. 2.9 Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Sixth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc., extending the term for five years from the current expiration date of October 31, 2026, through October 31, 2031. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

47. 2.10 First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for Commercial Solid Waste Collections and Processing Program Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for the redesign of commercial solid waste collections and processing program and for the request for proposal solicitation program services, increasing the maximum total compensation from $380,000 to $480,000. 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)

48. 2.11 Interim Independent Police Auditor’s Travel to Louisville, Kentucky.
    Consent Agenda

    Authorize travel for Interim Independent Police Auditor Dwight White to Louisville, Kentucky, on November 8 - 12, 2026 to participate in the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Training. Source of Funds: General Fund/Independent Police Auditor’s Non-Personal/Equipment Appropriation. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Independent Police Auditor)

49. 2.12 Amendment to the Grant Agreement Between the City of San José and San José Public Library Foundation.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the grant agreement between the City of San José and the San José Public Library Foundation, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,100,000 to $1,300,000 and increasing the fiscal administration for the SJ Access Grant Program from $20,000 to $220,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)

50. 2.13 Third Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC for Tow Administrator Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC., for tow administrator services to amend the terms of the Agreement to include certain provisions related to the towing of vehicles to and from the Police Warehouse by officers in the Police Department, 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. (Police)

51. 2.14 First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Race Street/Parkmoor Avenue Safety Improvements Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,230, from $648,000 to $660,230 to complete additional traffic analysis. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Transportation)

52. 2.15 Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Grant Cycle 2 for the Highway 237 Trail Rail Crossing Improvement Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a grant application and cover letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Cycle 2 for the Highway 237 Trail Rail Crossing Improvement Project. 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. Council District 4. (Transportation)

53. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
54. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
55. Labor Negotiations Update.
56. 3.3 City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Performance Measures Audit Report.
    Strategic Support

    As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on August 24, 2026, accept the audit report on the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs performance measures. 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 Auditor) [Community and Economic Development Committee 8/24/2026 - Item (d)1]

57. 3.4 Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond.
    Strategic Support

    Accept the bi-annual status report on the work plan and implementation updates for projects included in the approved 2018 Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approval of any City action. (Public Works)

58. 3.5 Temporary Moratorium Related to Detention and Custodial Facility on Private and Public Property.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt an interim ordinance to implement a temporary moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of all applications for the establishment, expansion, or change of use for detention and custodial facilities on private and public property to the extent permitted under state and federal law, with certain exemptions. PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE REQUIRES AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Cal. Gov. Code §65858(b). 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] [Referred from 9/15/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-934)]

59. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
60. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
61. 5.1 Actions Related to the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project.
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to: (a) Award and execute a contract for the construction of the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $9,415,000; (b) Decide any timely bid protest(s) and make the City’s final determination as to the lowest responsive bidder that is responsible as needed to award the contract; and (c) Approve a 15% contingency amount of the contract for the construction of the project. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, (Resolution No. 79497), File No. ER22-279. (Public Works/Airport)

62. 5.2 Parking Meter and Garage Rates and Hours.
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Adopt a resolution to amend the City’s Master Parking Rate Schedule for municipal on and off-street parking facilities to: (a) Authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages, of $13-$35, effective October 2026; (b) Authorize a parking garage daily incremental rate, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street, Third/Santa Clara (The Globe), and Convention Center Garages, of $1.25 per 15 minutes, effective October 2026; (c) Authorize the Downtown Employee Discounted Permit Parking Program to provide a 50% discount off the Global Monthly Permit rate for employees working at businesses located within the city’s meter districts and earning a wage no greater than 50% over the city’s current minimum wage, not including gratuities, effective October 2026; (d) Authorize the extension of 90-minutes free parking to the Convention Center Garage on non-event days, effective September 2026 - June 2027; (e) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2027; (f) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and 5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2027; (g) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2028; (h) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts, 1b-South First Street/University, and District 5-Arena/Diridon, Area effective July 2028; (i) Authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street Garages, and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages of $15-$35, effective July 2029; (j) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2030; (k) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and 5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2030; and (l) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 2-East Santa Clara Neighborhood, 3-Japantown Neighborhood, and 4-First and Younger Neighborhood, effective July 2030. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. Council Districts 3 and 6. (Transportation/City Manager) [Deferred from 6/23/2026 - Item 2.21 (26-760); 8/11/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-835); and 9/15/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-931)]

63. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
64. 6.1 Approval of First Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for Participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program with the County of Santa Clara, increasing compensation by $4,083,373 from $1,200,000, for a not to exceed total compensation of $5,283,373, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2026-2027, retroactive to September 18, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (new or amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services) [Deferred from 9/1/2026 - Item 2.7 (26-887)]

65. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
66. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
67. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
68. LAND USE
69. 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.
70. Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
71. (a) CP26-007 & ER26-061 - Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for Certain Real Property Located at 184 South Market, Suite 120 (Sakura Market).
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the off-sale of alcohol (Type 21 - full range of alcoholic beverages) at an existing approximately 7,382-square-foot specialty supermarket (Sakura Market) on an approximately 0.9-gross-acre site. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), Existing Facilities. Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1; Bhandal absent) (Item 4.d. on the 8/26/2026 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

72. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
73. Land Use - Regular Agenda
74. Open Forum
75. 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.
76. Adjournment
77. 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.
78. PAGE BREAK
79. JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA
80. 1:30 p.m. September 29, 2026 Council Chambers
81. Call to Order and Roll Call
82. 1. Subordinate Wastewater Commercial Paper Program. - TO BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.1(a)
    Joint Meeting Agenda

    (a) City Council adopt a resolution approving the issuance and sale of the City of San José Financing Authority Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Commercial Paper Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement and authorizing the City Manager and other authorized officers of the City to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a facility fee rate (as defined in the fee agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension. (b) City of San José Financing Authority Board adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of its Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate Installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement, and authorizing the Executive Director and other authorized officers of the Authority to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a Facility Fee Rate (as defined in the Fee Agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance/Environmental Services)

83. Public Comment
84. Members of the public may comment on agendized item only at this Joint Meeting. There will be no Open Forum. Cal. Govt. Code §54954.3(a).
85. Adjournment
86. ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/FINANCING AUTHORITY AND RECONVENE THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL