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August 25, 2026 ·1:30 PM Final ·Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336

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Agenda — 83 items

  1. 1 Please scroll to the end for information about the City Council Agenda and for the Rules of Conduct of the meeting.
  2. 2 For live translations in over 50 languages, please go to https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FAYU-7105 Also visit our language access page at: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/language-access-for-city-council-and-council-committee-meetings
  3. 3 Language Access Instructions / Instrucciones de interpretación / Hướng dẫn diễn giải 26-602
  4. 4 City Council Agendas Translated by Members of the Public
  5. 5 In accordance with Government Code § 54953.4(c)(3) and Senate Bill 707, members of the public may submit a translated City Council agenda via email, mail, or in person no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the Council meeting to the City Clerk's Office: 200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower, 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 or city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov (PDFs only).
  6. 6 American Disability Act
  7. 7 To request an alternative format agenda under the Americans with Disabilities Act for City-sponsored meetings, events or printer materials, please call (408) 535-1260 as soon as possible, but at least three business days before the meeting.
  8. 8 Accommodations
  9. 9 Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at ADA@sanjoseca.gov or by calling (408) 535-8430. The ADA Coordinator will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. • Adaptaciones para discapacitados serán proporcionadas a pedido. Mande correo electrónico ADA@sanjoseca.gov; Llame (408) 535-8430. • Bất kỳ ai trong công-đồng cần sự hỗ-trợ xin gửi điện-thư cho Điều-phối-viên ADA theo địa-chỉ ADA@sanjoseca.gov hoặc gọi đến số (408) 535-8430.
  10. 10 THE LEVINE ACT
  11. 11 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/-fsiteid-1#!/
  12. 12 How to observe the Meeting
  13. 13 1) Cable Channel 24 2) https://sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting 3) https://youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia
  14. 14 How to provide spoken Public Comment
  15. 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. 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. 17 How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting
  18. 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.
  19. 19 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.
  20. • Call to Order and Roll Call
  21. 9:30 a.m.- 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. 22 Closed Session Agenda 26-879
  23. 1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
  24. • Pledge of Allegiance
  25. • Invocation (District 7)
  26. 26 Association of Indo Americans
  27. • Orders of the Day
  28. 28 Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
  29. • Adjournment Recognition
  30. • Closed Session Report
  31. 1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  32. 1.1 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Brian Adams for his longstanding dedication and services to Bellarmine College Preparatory and for his contributions to strengthening the Bellarmine community. (Mulcahy)
  33. 1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing August 2026, as Artist Appreciation Month and celebrating the important contributions of artists to the cultural vibrancy, creativity, and diversity of the City of San José. (Candelas)
  34. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  35. 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. 2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
  37. 37 Approval of City Council Minutes. 26-897
  38. 2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
  39. 39 Final Adoption of Ordinances. 26-880
  40. 2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
  41. 41 Approval of Council Committee Minutes. 26-885
  42. 2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
  43. 2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
  44. 2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
  45. 2.7 Actions Related to the San José Clean Energy SJ Cares Program Expansion. 26-865
  46. 2.8 Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities Funding Increase. 26-866
  47. 2.9 Amendment to the City Pay Plan. 26-867
  48. 2.10 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for the Abatement of Weeds by the County of Santa Clara for the City of San José. 26-868
  49. 2.11 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10602 - OBAG 2 Cherry Ave, Federal Project No. STPL-5005 (177). 26-869
  50. 2.12 Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2026 League of California Cities General Assembly. 26-909
  51. 2.13 Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff. 26-905
  52. 2.14 Retroactive Purchase of Tickets to “40 under 40” Awards Event. 26-908
  53. 2.15 Approval of San José State University Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 3 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. 26-902
  54. 3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
  55. 3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
  56. 3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
  57. 3.3 2026 General Election Statewide Ballot Measures. - RECOMMEND DROP 3.3(d) PER ADMINISTRATION 26-870
  58. 3.4 Grant of Franchise to Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way. - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 9/1/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION 26-871
  59. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
  60. 5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
  61. 5.1 Agreement for Professional Consultant Services for On-Call Planning and Environmental Services at San José Mineta International Airport. 26-872
  62. 5.2 Response to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Pothole Damage: Improving claims processes within Santa Clara County.” 26-873
  63. 5.3 Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II.” 26-874
  64. 6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
  65. 6.1 Amendments to the Fish Lake Geothermal Power Purchase Agreement. 26-875
  66. 7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  67. 8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  68. 8.1 Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and Right of Entry with LH Housing for the Development of Affordable Housing at 71 Vista Montana. - DEFERRED TO 9/1/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION 26-876
  69. 8.2 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the Development Project Located at 210 Baypointe Parkway. 26-877
  70. 9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
  71. 10. LAND USE
  72. 72 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.
  73. 10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
  74. 74 No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
  75. 75 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  76. 10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
  77. 10.2 CP25-025 & ER25-026 - Conditional Use Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 163 West Santa Clara Street (San Pedro Social). 26-878
  78. • Open Forum
  79. 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. • Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
  82. 82 FOR APPROVAL: Tract: 10688 Location: 200 feet southwesterly of Franquette Avenue / Coastland Avenue District: 6 Lots/Units: 6/5 Type: SFD Developer: City Connect Partners, Inc.
  83. 83 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.