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3. 26-602 Language Access Instructions / Instrucciones de interpretación / Hướng dẫn diễn giải
   Consent Agenda
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6. Accommodations
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8. THE LEVINE ACT
9. The Levine Act requires a Party in a Proceeding before the City of San José that involves any action related to their contract, license, permit, or use entitlement to disclose any campaign contributions to City elected or appointed officials totaling more than $500 within the 12 months prior to the City decision. A Participant to a Proceeding may voluntarily report a campaign contribution. For more information: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/levine-act
10. How to observe the Meeting
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12. How to provide spoken Public Comment:
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15. How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting
16. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to the City Council via eComment on the legistar calendar page (the eComment is the column on the far right). Click "eComment," and it will take you to the eComment page to leave comments via an easy webform. Alternatively, you may still 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. eComments post immediately to the website. For emailed comments, 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.
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. 26-1036 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
20. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
21. Pledge of Allegiance
22. Invocation (District 9)
23. Carin Taylor
24. Orders of the Day
25. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
26. Adjournment Recognition
27. This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Paz Richard Rocha Jr., who passed away on September 8, 2026. A lifelong San José resident, Paz was a celebrated local sports legend at Lincoln High School and San José City College, even honored as San José Mercury News’ Athlete of the Year in 1967. Paz dedicated nearly four decades as an educator teaching business, leading the cheer program, and coaching basketball at Yerba Buena High School from its opening in 1971 to his retirement in 2010. Through his mentorship and kindness, he helped generations of students and left a lasting impact on the San José community.
28. Closed Session Report
29. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
30. Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 2026 as National Arts and Humanities Month in the City of San José, celebrating the role of the arts and humanities in driving local innovation, economic vitality, and bringing our diverse communities together. (Campos)
31. Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 7, 2026, as Walk & Roll to School Day in the City of San José to promote safe routes to school and encourage children to be more active. (Foley)
32. Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 2026 as Filipino American History Month in the City of San José. (Tordillos)
33. CONSENT CALENDAR
34. 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.
35. Approval of City Council Minutes.
36. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
37. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
38. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
39. City Council Travel Reports.
40. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
41. 2.7 Dissolution of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution approving the termination of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority Joint Powers Agreement and dissolution of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

42. 2.8 Amendment to the Agreement Between the County of Santa Clara and City of San José for Access to the County of Santa Clara’s Criminal Justice Information Control System and the Integrated Justice System.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the City of San José for terminal access and network support related to the Criminal Justice Information Control system and Integrated Justice system, in the amount of $109,975 for the extension of one year, from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

43. 2.9 Actions Related to the Intent to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 8.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution of intention to: (a) Annex Annexation Area No. 4 to Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill); (b) Levy a special tax on land within Annexation Area No. 4; (c) Set a Public Hearing for November 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. regarding the annexation; and (d) Call an election immediately following the close of the public hearing. CEQA: Communication Hill 2 Project Final Environmental Impact Report, File No. PDC13-009 (Resolution No. 77172), and addenda thereto. (Public Works)

44. 2.10 Master Consultant Agreements with ADS Corp. and V&A Consulting Engineers for Citywide Sanitary and Storm Sewer Flow Monitoring Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the master consultant agreements for Citywide sanitary and storm sewer flow monitoring services with the following firms: (a) ADS Corp. from the date of execution to December 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000; and (b) V & A Consulting Engineers from the date of execution to December 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $750,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Public Works)

45. 2.11 Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting Sponsored by Council District 9 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 September 16, 2026: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR) 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting held on November 19, 2026. (b) Approve the SCCAOR 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) 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. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 9/16/2026 - Item B.2]

46. 2.12 Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Conversations for Good 2026: A Regenerative Future Event Sponsored by Council District 6 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 September 30, 2026: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, ticketed annual Conversations for Good 2026 event scheduled on Friday, November 6, 2026. (b) Approve the Conversations for Good 2026 scheduled on November 6, 2026, as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) 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. (Mulcahy) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.5]

47. 2.13 Retroactive Approval of the Golden State Valkyries 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 September 30, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising scheduled on September 25, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Retroactively 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 9/30/2026 - Item B.7]

48. 2.14 Request for Travel.
    Consent Agenda

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 30, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor's Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Amber Kappa, as the City’s representative to attend the Power of Place: Rooted in Purpose convening hosted by the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) by their National Impact Team in New York City from October 7-9, 2026. Source of Fund: HCZ National Impact Team and Mayor’s Office Budget. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.4]

49. 2.15 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: Arts Commission: (a) District 9 Seat: Appoint Suzanne St John Crane for a term ending June 30, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

50. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
51. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
52. Labor Negotiations Update.
53. 3.3 Civil Service Commission Interview. - TO BE HEARD LAST
    Strategic Support

    (a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill the following seats on the Civil Service Commission: (1) One Member-at-Large seat with an unexpired term ending November 30, 2027. (2) One Member-at-Large seat with a term beginning on December 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2030. (b) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

54. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
55. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
56. 5.1 Actions Related to the Regulation of Personal Delivery Devices in City Right-of-Way.
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    (a) Approve an ordinance adding Chapter 11.91 to Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code relating to the regulation of Personal Delivery Devices. (b) Adopt a resolution amending the 2026-2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. RES2026-183, as amended) to establish a Personal Delivery Device Annual Permit and Program Monitoring Operating Fee of $200 per device and a Pilot Roadway-using Personal Delivery Device Permit and Program Monitoring Operating fee of $250 per device. (c) Adopt a resolution amending the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines to add fines for violations of Chapter 11.91 of Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code related to prohibited conduct for Personal Delivery Device operators, and repealing Resolution RES2025-403. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Transportation/Budget)

57. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
58. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
59. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
60. 8.1 Actions Related to the Affordable Housing Development Located at 1510 North 1st Street.
    Community & Economic Development

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a construction-permanent loan commitment of up to $5,700,000 in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to the Santa Clara County Housing Authority or an affiliated development entity for the rehabilitation of 1510 North First, formerly known as Comfort Suites Hotel, located at 1510 North 1st Street; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing, or his designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City financing for the rehabilitation of 1510 North First, formerly known as Comfort Suites Hotel, located at 1510 North 1st Street. (b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $5,700,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grant appropriation to the Housing Department by $5,700,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-246 (Exemption for Housing Rehabilitation Projects), CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Housing/City Manager)

61. 8.2 Actions Related to the Arena Hotel Redevelopment and Homekey Program Transition.
    Community & Economic Development

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the: (a) Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute: (1) An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a three-year term, and two six-month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco and affiliates, for a final proposal for: (i) the conversion of the existing Arena Hotel project into housing units restricted to households with area medium income and rents consistent with the project's HomeKey agreement; and (ii) the potential future construction of mixed-income housing on the existing parking lot portion of the site, serving households earning at or below 120% of the area median income; (2) A Right of Entry Agreement with Episcopal Community Services or its affiliates to allow access to the Arena Hotel property to conduct the due diligence necessary to satisfy the milestones to be set forth in the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; (3) A three-year Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the possibility of two six month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents, including a Right of Entry Agreement with the second highest scoring respondent, Propertyworx LLC or its affiliates for the final proposal of a housing development project on the Arena Hotel property, if Episcopal Community Services is unable to successfully execute an agreement with the City or does not comply in a timely and diligent manner with any material obligation under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; and (b) City Manager, Housing Director, or their designees, to negotiate and execute: (1) An amendment to the Homekey Program Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to remove A0729 San José L.P., Urban Housing Communities LLC, and HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County as co-applicants, co-grantees, operator, designated payee, and/or other responsible party identified in the Standard Agreement and related Homekey documents for the Arena Hotel, and to identify the City as the sole grantee and responsible party under the Standard Agreement; and (2) Documents necessary to unwind, terminate, or amend project agreements with Urban Housing Communities LLC or A0729 San José L.P., including the ground lease, the Acquisition and Rehabilitation Grant Agreement, operating agreements, grant agreements, or other related agreements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Any new construction will require CEQA review. Council District 6. (Housing) [Deferred from 9/1/2026 – Item 8.2 (26-895); Dropped from 9/22/2026 – Item 8.2 (26-976)]

62. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
63. LAND USE
64. 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.
65. Land Use on Consent Calendar
66. No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
67. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
68. Land Use - Regular Agenda
69. Open Forum
70. 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.
71. Adjournment
72. 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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