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September 30, 2025 ·1:30 PM Final ·Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.

Council Chambers

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  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 Public Comment in Person Only
  3. 3 For live translations in over 50 languages, please go to https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FAYU-7105
  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 (no public comment):
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  12. 12 How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:
  13. 13 By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. 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.
  14. 14 How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
  15. 15 You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action. Each speaker generally has two minutes to speak per item. The total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speakers or for an agenda item may be limited at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length of the agenda. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Fill out a Yellow 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. 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. • Call to Order and Roll Call
  17. 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
  18. 18 Closed Session Agenda 25-985
  19. 1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
  20. • Pledge of Allegiance
  21. • Invocation (District 8)
  22. 22 Tshaka Campbell - Internationally Accomplished Poet, Artist, and Performer
  23. • Orders of the Day
  24. 24 Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
  25. • Adjournment Recognition
  26. 26 This meeting is adjourned in memory of Raymond “Ray” T. Hashimoto, who passed unexpectedly on May 21, 2025. Ray worked as a planner for the City of San José for nearly a decade and shaped the direction of many major projects throughout the City. He is remembered for his kindness, humility, humor and unwavering dedication to San José’s progress.
  27. • Closed Session Report
  28. 1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  29. 1.1 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Sartorette Elementary School for its commitment to educational equity, student success, and strong community partnerships through the Hispanic Student Achievement and Family Engagement Program. (Foley)
  30. 1.2 Presentation of a commendation recognizing the 20 years of operation of the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library, presented to the family of the late Dr. Roberto Cruz, honoring his enduring legacy as the library’s namesake and the family’s continued service to the East San José community. (Ortiz)
  31. 1.3 Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 6, 2025 as the Mid-Autumn Festival, honoring one of the most cherished holidays in many East and Southeast Asian cultures—a celebration of the full harvest moon symbolizing reunion, gratitude, and harmony in the City of San José. (Candelas)
  32. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  33. 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. 2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
  35. 35 Approval of City Council Minutes. 25-1057
  36. 2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
  37. 37 Final Adoption of Ordinances. 25-1037
  38. 2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
  39. 39 Approval of Council Committee Minutes. 25-1060
  40. 2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
  41. 41 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests. 25-1083
  42. 2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
  43. 2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
  44. 2.7 Measure B Local Sales Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee and Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18. 25-1021
  45. 2.8 Lease Agreement with San José Sports Authority for City-Owned Property Located at 93 East San Carlos Street. 25-1026
  46. 2.9 Report on Request for Proposal for the Implementation of the Salesforce Customer Relationship Management System. 25-1027
  47. 2.10 First Amendment to the Agreement with Guidehouse, Inc. for Organizational Change Management and Related Consulting Services. 25-1028
  48. 2.11 Franchise Agreement with LS Power Grid California, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way. - DROPPED PER ADMINISTRATION 25-1030
  49. 2.12 Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. 25-1031
  50. 2.13 Master Consultant Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, Inc. (dba Sanbell) for Consulting Services Supporting Rule 20 Utility Undergrounding Projects. 25-1032
  51. 2.14 Second Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC for Tow Administrator Services. 25-1076
  52. 2.15 Request for Travel and Excused Absence. 25-1077
  53. 2.16 Retroactive Approval of the Dumpster Day 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. 25-1079
  54. 2.17 Retroactive Approval of Free Use of City Hall Plaza on Saturday, August 30, 2025 for the Annual Lowrider Day Sponsored by Council District 5 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. 25-1081
  55. 2.18 Retroactive Approval of the Mexican Independence Day El Grito Event, Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by Council District 5 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. 25-1082
  56. 3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
  57. 3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
  58. 3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
  59. 3.3 Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the San José Police Officers’ Association for the Term of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. 25-1022
  60. 3.4 City Council Focus Area Semi-Annual Status Report. 25-1033
  61. 3.5 Ordinance Prohibiting Law Enforcement Officers from Concealing their Identities in the City of San José. 25-1075
  62. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
  63. 5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
  64. 6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
  65. 7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  66. 8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  67. 8.1 Actions Related to the Acquisition of 447 South Almaden Boulevard. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH SJFA Item 1 25-1023
  68. 8.2 Actions Related to the Loan Commitment and Land Purchase for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development Located at 470 South Market Street. 25-1038
  69. 9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
  70. 10. LAND USE
  71. 71 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.
  72. 10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
  73. 73 No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
  74. 74 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  75. 10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
  76. 10.2 GP25-002: Early Consideration for a Privately Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at the Northeasterly Corner of Emory Street and The Alameda. 25-1024
  77. 10.3 GP25-005: Early Consideration for a Privately Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at 1030 and 1038 McKendrie Street. 25-1034
  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. 81 This meeting is adjourned in memory of Raymond “Ray” T. Hashimoto, who passed unexpectedly on May 21, 2025. Ray worked as a planner for the City of San José for nearly a decade and shaped the direction of many major projects throughout the City. He is remembered for his kindness, humility, humor and unwavering dedication to San José’s progress.
  82. • Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
  83. 83 FOR RECEIPT: Tract: 10655 Location: West side of Communications Hill Blvd, between Altino Blvd and Joseph Borba Street District: 7 Lots/Units: 226/226 Type: SFD Developer: KB HOME
  84. 84 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 CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov.
  85. 85 PAGE BREAK
  86. 86 JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA
  87. 87 1:30 p.m. September 30, 2025 Council Chambers
  88. • Call to Order and Roll Call
  89. 1. Issuance of City of San José Financing Authority Commercial Paper to Finance the Acquisition of the Property Located at 447 South Almaden Boulevard. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.1 25-1025
  90. • Public Comment
  91. 91 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).
  92. • Adjournment