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August 11, 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 — 92 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 American Disability Act
  5. 5 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.
  6. 6 Accommodations
  7. 7 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.
  8. 8 THE LEVINE ACT
  9. 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/-fsiteid-1#!/
  10. 10 How to observe the Meeting
  11. 11 1) Cable Channel 24 2) https://sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting 3) https://youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia 4) 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) 5) Online at: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336 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
  12. 12 How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting
  13. 13 Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to the City Council via email at city.clerk (at) 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.
  14. 14 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.
  15. 15 To Speak in Person: 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.
  16. 16 To Speak Online: Raise your hand in the Zoom application. Speakers are called in order. 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’s your turn.
  17. • Call to Order and Roll Call
  18. 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
  19. 19 Closed Session Agenda 26-863
  20. 1:30 p.m. - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
  21. • Pledge of Allegiance
  22. • Invocation (District 7)
  23. 23 United States Marine Corps Color Guard
  24. • Orders of the Day
  25. 25 SEE NEW ITEM 3.8(c), "Approve virtual and hybrid meetings for Council Committees in accordance with City Council Policy 0-37” TO BE ADDED UNDER ORDERS OF THE DAY. REQUIRES A DETERMINATION BY A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE MEETING, OR, IF LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ARE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT THAT THERE IS A NEED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. Consolidated Open Government and Ethics Resolution No. RES2024-99, Section 2.3.2.1.E.3; Council’s Rules of Conduct, Resolution No. RES2023-22, Rule 3(d).
  26. 26 Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
  27. • Adjournment Recognition
  28. • Closed Session Report
  29. 1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  30. 1.1 Presentation of a proclamation declaring August 15, 2026, as the 79th anniversary of Indian Independence Day to honor and celebrate the contributions of Indian Americans to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the City of San José. (Candelas)
  31. 1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing August, 2026 as Emergency Management Month in the City of San José, honoring the critical work of emergency managers, and promoting community resilience and emergency preparedness throughout the City. (Kamei)
  32. 1.3 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Cake4Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides custom birthday cakes to youth facing adversity, including homelessness, food insecurity, foster care, and recovery from domestic violence, in celebration of the organization's milestone of baking and delivering 100,000 cakes to children in need including those in the City of San José and the Bay Area. (Mulcahy)
  33. 1.4 Presentation of a commendation recognizing SJ26 and the dedication and tireless work of Tommy O’Hare, John Poch and the San José Sports Authority, and all of the partners who made the City of San José the destination in the Bay Area for visitors from all over the world to enjoy big sporting events, entertainment, and fun, thereby supporting our businesses and local economy. (Mayor)
  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. 26-796
  38. 2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
  39. 39 Final Adoption of Ordinances. 26-798
  40. 2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
  41. 41 Approval of Council Committee Minutes. 26-797
  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 City Council Appointments to Committees, Boards, and Commissions. 26-813
  46. 2.8 General Authorization for Airport Grants. 26-817
  47. 2.9 Amendment to City of San José Deferred Compensation Plan. 26-818
  48. 2.10 Settlement of Mary Rosario Martinez v. City of San José. 26-819
  49. 2.11 Declaration and Recording a Statement of the Results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Municipal Election. 26-812
  50. 2.12 Boards and Commissions Appointment. 26-816
  51. 2.13 Actions Related to Travel to Tampa, Florida for the September 2026 San José Chamber of Commerce Annual Study Mission. 26-815
  52. 2.14 Amendment to the Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Community Survey Services. 26-820
  53. 2.15 Third Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 26-823
  54. 2.16 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Broyhill Equipment LLC for Brown Bear Tractor 500Ds with a Model 4950 12' Auger. 26-824
  55. 2.17 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with OverDrive, Inc. for a Library Digital Content Platform. 26-825
  56. 2.18 Actions Related to the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program. 26-826
  57. 2.19 Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara for Imagery and LiDAR Data Acquisition. 26-827
  58. 2.20 Actions Related to the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program. 26-828
  59. 2.21 Franchise Agreement with Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way. 26-829
  60. 2.22 Agreement with San Jose Conservation Corps for Urban Forestry Services. 26-830
  61. 2.23 Approval of Village Fest Sponsored by Council District 2 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. 26-855
  62. 2.24 Request for Travel and Excused Absence. 26-858
  63. 3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
  64. 3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
  65. 3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
  66. 3.3 Proposition 1 - Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. 26-831
  67. 3.4 Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of San José. 26-839
  68. 3.5 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Levy for General Obligation Bonds. 26-832
  69. 3.6 Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Charges to be Placed on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll. 26-833
  70. 3.7 Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sanitary Sewer Service and Use Charge and Storm Sewer Service Charge Assessments to be Placed on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll. 26-834
  71. 3.8 Amendments to Council Policy 0-4 and San José Municipal Code Title 2.08 related to Boards and Commissions. 26-841
  72. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
  73. 5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
  74. 5.1 Amendment to the Master Parking Rate Schedule for Downtown Parking Meter Rates and Hours. - DEFERRED TO 9/15/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION 26-835
  75. 5.2 Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “A Canopy in Decline: Is San José serious about expanding its tree coverage?” 26-836
  76. 6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
  77. 7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  78. 7.1 Agreement with Bell Properties, Inc. for Professional Property Management Services. 26-837
  79. 8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  80. 9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
  81. 10. LAND USE
  82. 82 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.
  83. 10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
  84. (a) C25-039 & CP25-022 - Rezoning for 5891 Rue Ferrari Church. 26-838
  85. 85 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  86. 10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
  87. • Open Forum
  88. 88 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.
  89. • Adjournment
  90. • Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
  91. 91 FOR RECEIPT: Tract: 10693 Location: Northwest corner of Monterey Road and Curtner Avenue District: 7 Lots/Units: 8 Lots Type: Commercial Developer: TPSC Owner, LLC Tract: 10381 Location: Northeast corner of Quimby Road and Sand Point Drive District: 8 Lots/Units: 8/8 Type: SFD Developer: Ching He Estate, LLC Tract: 10672 Location: S/E of Florence Ave, approximately 300 feet S/W of Nancy Lane District: 5 Lots/Units: 36 Type: SFA Developer: City Ventures Homebuilding
  92. 92 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.