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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
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10. How to observe the Meeting
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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. 26-1102 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
20. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
21. Pledge of Allegiance
22. Invocation (District 9)
23. District 9 Stars
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. Closed Session Report
28. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
29. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Digital Inclusion Month to highlight the many programs and support services offered to City residents by the San José Public Library, including access to SJ Access Tech Hubs, internet service, digital skills training, and other resources. (Mayor)
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31. Untitled item
32. CONSENT CALENDAR
33. 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.
34. Approval of City Council Minutes.
35. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
36. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
37. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
38. City Council Travel Reports.
39. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
40. 2.7 Amendment to the Concession Agreement with ALCLEAR, LLC.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Sixth Amendment to the Concession Agreement between the City of San José and ALCLEAR, LLC to add CLEAR Concierge services at the San José Mineta International Airport. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

41. 2.8 Amendment to the Agreement with Universal Protection Security Systems, LP for Internet Protocol Television Support and Maintenance Services.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the Agreement for Internet Protocol Television Support and Maintenance Services with Universal Protection Security Systems, LP (Santa Ana, CA) to adjust the rates of compensation and add two additional one-year options to extend the Agreement through October 31, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about October 31, 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. (Airport/Finance)

42. 2.9 Adoption of an Ordinance Ratifying Final Expenditures in Various Appropriations for 2025-2026 and Adoption of the Associated Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution Amendments in 2025-2026.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Adopt an ordinance ratifying final 2025-2026 expenditures in various appropriations as detailed in the staff report. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Fire appropriation to the Fire Department by $310,379; (2) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by $89,021; (3) Decrease the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Police appropriation to the Police Department by $310,379; and (4) Decrease the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Other Departments appropriation to the Human Resources Department by $89,021. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: Parks Purposes Central Fund: (1) Increase the Construction and Conveyance Tax revenue estimate by $142,348; (2) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 1 by $10,560; (3) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 2 by $8,922; (4) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 3 by $6,914; (5) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 4 by $5,501; (6) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 5 by $9,262; (7) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 6 by $5,407; (8) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 7 by $9,531; (9) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 8 by $8,654; (10) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 9 by $8,306; (11) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 10 by $6,842; (12) Increase the Transfer to the Parks City-Wide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund appropriation by $40,947; and (13) Increase the Transfer to the General Fund - Parks Eligible Maintenance Costs appropriation by $21,502. (d) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Water Utility Fund: (1) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims appropriation to the Human Resources Department by $22,884; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $22,884. 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. (City Manager)

43. 2.10 Agreement with the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Fire Apparatus and Equipment.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement to allow the San José Fire Department to accept the possession of three additional California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) fire apparatus and equipment with a total approximate value of $1,062,000 for an estimated term of 10 years. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Fire)

44. 2.11 Grant Agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for City Designated Overnight Warming Locations.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee to negotiate and execute a grant agreement and all documents necessary to implement the agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the operation of the Overnight Warming Locations Program at the Roosevelt Community Center, located at 901 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95116, and at the Cambrian Branch Library, located at 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San José, CA 95124, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, effective retroactive to the period of October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER26-145, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269 Emergency Projects and 15301 Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3 and 9. (Housing)

45. 2.12 Actions Related to the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Adopt a resolution accepting a $3,959,448 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety to start the Accountability, Resilience, and Connection Program. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department or his designee to negotiate and execute agreements, and all other necessary and/or ancillary documents required for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety grant, in the amount not to exceed $3,959,448, from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031. (c) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase Revenue from State of California by $761,000; and (2) Establish the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program - PRNS City-Wide Expenses appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $761,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)

46. 2.13 Actions Related to the 10242 - PARK: Elia Park Project.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10242 - PARK: Elia Park Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, QLM, Inc., in the amount of $2,767,903; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $276,790. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER21-153, CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Council District 7. (Public Works)

47. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
48. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
49. Labor Negotiations Update.
50. 3.3 Vehicle Abatement Audit Report.
    Strategic Support

    As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on October 5, 2026, accept the audit report on vehicle abatement. 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) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 10/5/2026 - Item (d)1]

51. 3.4 Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the Municipal Employees’ Federation, AFSCME, Local 101 (MEF) for the Term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution approving the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Municipal Employees’ Federation, AFSCME, Local 101 (MEF) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with those terms. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager)

52. 3.5 Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the Association of Engineers and Architects, IFPTE, Local 21 (AEA), the Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (AMSP), and the City Association of Management Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (CAMP) for the Term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
    Strategic Support

    Adopt a resolution approving the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Association of Engineers and Architects, IFPTE, Local 21 (AEA), the Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (AMSP), and the City Association of Management Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (CAMP) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with those terms. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager)

53. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
54. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
55. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
56. 6.1 Amendments to Chapter 9.10 (Solid Waste Management) of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code.
    Environmental & Utility Services

    (a) Approve an ordinance amending the following Parts of Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code: (1) Parts 1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 to standardize and consolidate solid waste requirements; (2) Part 13 to incorporate applicable requirements established by Senate Bill 1053 and provisions of the California Public Resources Code pertaining to recycled paper carry-out bags and other requirements for retail establishments; (3) Part 15 relating to the construction and demolition diversion program to align with construction and demolition industry and state standards; and (4) To make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within the same Parts. (b) Adopt a resolution amending the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines to revise existing fines for violations of Sections 9.10.430 and 9.10.2020 of Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code (Solid Waste Management) and repealing Resolution No. RES2025-403. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Environmental Services)

57. 6.2 Amendment to Chapter 15.10 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code to Implement California Water Code Section 10608.14 Regarding the Use of Potable Water to Irrigate Nonfunctional Turf.
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Approve an ordinance amending Part 1 of Chapter 15.10 and adding a new Part 5 to Chapter 15.10 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code to implement Assembly Bill 1572, including a phased prohibition on the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on specified commercial, industrial, institutional, homeowners’ association, common interest development, community service organization, local government, public agency, and public water system properties. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Environmental Services)

58. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
59. 7.1 Renaming of Plaza de César Chávez Park.
    Neighborhood Services

    (a) Pursuant to Council Policy 0-1, Council Policy Manual, waive the sponsorship and contribution renaming criteria listed in Section III of City Council Policy 7-5, Naming of City Owned Land and Facilities, to enable the renaming of Plaza de César Chávez. (b) Rename the “Plaza de César Chávez” to “Plaza de San José” based on the results of the community engagement process and conformance with City policy. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making results in no changes to the physical environment. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

60. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
61. 8.1 Parkmoor Community Apartments Conversion to Permanent Financing.
    Community & Economic Development

    Approve revising the use of funds for the Parkmoor Community Apartments located at 1510-1540 Parkmoor Avenue from construction hard costs to paying down the Capital One Bank Construction Loan. CEQA: Exempt, File No. ER20-109, Parkmoor Community Apartments, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4. Council District 6. (Housing)

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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