San Jose public meetings in 2025

City Council

The San Jose City Council will consider final adoption of ordinances including a commercial waste collection franchise for five companies and amendments to historic preservation definitions. The meeting also includes ceremonial recognitions and approval of airport ATM concession agreements.

• Final adoption of commercial solid waste collection franchises for five companies
• Amendments to historic preservation definitions and landmark requirements
• Approval of automated teller machine concessions at Mineta International Airport
• Fourth amendment to CALeVIP Services Agreement with Center for Sustainable Energy
• Approval of City Council minutes from November 18, 2025

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The CED Committee will consider three reports: an annual performance audit of Team San José for FY 2024-2025, a status report on the Building More Housing focus area, and a status report on the Growing Our Economy focus area. All items are recommended for acceptance and the audit is also referred to the full City Council on January 13, 2026. No final decisions are being made; the committee will accept the reports and forward them.

• CC 25-158: Team San José Annual Performance Audit Report for FY 2024-2025 – recommended to accept and refer to City Council
• CC 25-159: City Council Focus Area Status Report: Building More Housing
• CC 25-160: City Council Focus Area Status Report: Growing Our Economy

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee will accept status reports on reducing unsheltered homelessness and cleaning up neighborhoods, as well as annual reports on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Animal Care and Services, and the Parks and Recreation Bond Projects Fund.

• Accept status report on reducing unsheltered homelessness
• Accept status report on cleaning up neighborhoods
• Accept Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
• Accept Animal Care and Services annual report
• Accept Parks and Recreation Bond Projects Fund audit

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

This joint meeting considers consent calendar items including work plans and meeting schedules for the Community and Economic Development, Public Safety Finance and Strategic Support, and Transportation and Environment Committees for January through June 2026. The committee also reviews retroactive approvals for multiple city-sponsored special events such as the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising, Holiday Tree Giveaway, Firefighter Community Safety Outreach, Grateful Dead Celebration, and Black History Month 2026 flag raising and tower lighting. The agenda includes a review of the December 16 final agenda and a cancelled December 23 draft agenda.

• Approve Community and Economic Development Committee work plan and meeting schedule (Feb 23, Apr 27, Jun 15, 2026)
• Approve Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee work plan and schedule (Feb 19, Apr 16, Jun 18, 2026)
• Approve Transportation and Environment Committee work plan and schedule (Feb 9, Apr 13, Jun 8, 2026)
• Retroactively approve Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising (Dec 16, 2025) and Black History Month 2026 flag raising and tower lighting
• Retroactively approve Grateful Dead Celebration free use of Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda (Dec 4, 2025) and various district special events

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee will hold a special joint meeting with the County of Santa Clara Children, Seniors, and Families Committee to discuss the City of San Jose’s Children and Youth Services Master Plan and the County’s Latino Health Assessment and gun violence prevention efforts.

• Receive report on City of San Jose’s Children and Youth Services Master Plan
• Receive report on County of Santa Clara’s Latino Health Assessment
• Discussion of collaboration opportunities on intersecting priorities
• Presentation on City of San Jose’s Children and Youth Services Master Plan
• Presentation on County of Santa Clara Community Pathway

City Council

The City Council will discuss several administrative items, including tax amnesty programs for businesses and contract amendments for city services. The body is also considering the official naming of a new public park.

• Increase combined maximum compensation for HNTB Corporation and Landrum & Brown, Inc. airport consulting from $3,500,000 to $4,500,000
• Ordinances for a Business Tax Amnesty Program and a Business Improvement District Assessment Amnesty Program
• Naming of a new public park at Senter Road and Serenade Way as 'Tsugio Fujimoto Park'
• Acceptance of a $1,523,394 equipment donation from the San José Police Foundation for fixed-wing aircraft
• Amendment to Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. agreement to decrease maximum compensation to $642,801

City Council

The council will hold a study session to review an updated report on the cost of residential development, covering both affordable and market‑rate housing. The presentation includes consultant analyses of total development costs and barriers to new housing production. Council members may use the information to consider future program and policy changes. Public comment is allowed only on this agendized item.

• Study Session – The Cost of Residential Development (9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
• Memorandum from Councilmember Campos, dated 12/5/25
• Staff Overview presentation
• Presentation on Affordable and Market‑Rate Housing Reports
• Public Comment on the study session (no open forum)

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee will accept bi-monthly and first-quarter financial reports for FY2025-2026. They will also review a Fire Department audit on inventory controls over controlled substances and a status report on the Increasing Community Safety focus area. Both reports are recommended for referral to the full City Council. The committee will also consider its work plan and hear public comment.

• Accept Bi-Monthly Financial Report for September/October 2025 comparing actuals to the 2025-2026 Budget
• Accept First Quarter Financial Reports for FY2025-2026 for debt, investment, revenue, purchasing and risk management, and refer to City Council on January 13, 2026
• Accept Fire Department Inventory Controls Over Controlled Substances Audit Report and refer to City Council on December 16, 2025
• Accept Increasing Community Safety Focus Area status report from Police, Fire, Parks, and Transportation departments

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will review final and draft agendas for December 9 and 16, and consider a consent calendar item to amend the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee work plan. The main discussion item is a referral to direct the city manager to return by March 2026 with options for reforming the Historic Preservation Ordinance, including enhanced outreach, an amnesty program for unpermitted construction, a demolition framework, and modernization for climate and energy goals.

• Direct city manager to study Historic Preservation Ordinance reforms: outreach, amnesty, demolition framework, and modernization for climate goals
• Approve amendment to Neighborhood Services and Education Committee work plan to add a joint meeting with county on Children and Youth Services Master Plan, Latino Health Assessment, and gun violence prevention (Dec 10, 2025)
• Review December 9 final agenda and December 16 draft agenda for additions and time certain assignments
• Receive and file public record for November 13–20, 2025

City Council

The San Jose City Council will adopt a consent calendar, approve recent council and committee minutes, and adopt three ordinances, including rezoning two parcels on Roberts Avenue and updating registration terms. It will also consider a resolution to raise the not‑to‑exceed amount for a ruggedized laptop purchase order to $4,000,000, and a resolution to increase the spectator fine for illegal fireworks to $500. Additionally, the Council will confirm multiple appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Ordinance 31274: Rezoning ~1.0 acre at 1170 Roberts Ave (APN 477-11-003) from R‑1‑8 to R‑1‑8(Pd)
• Ordinance 31275: Rezoning ~1.02 acres at 1190 Roberts Ave (APN 477-11-001) from R‑1‑8 to R‑1‑8(Pd)
• Ordinance 31273: Update term of registration to fiscal year and increase allowed delivery locations
• Resolution 25‑1250: Increase Bluum USA laptop purchase order from $550,000 to $4,000,000 (add $3,450,000)
• Resolution 25‑1251: Raise spectator fine for illegal fireworks exhibitions to $500

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will adopt the Consent Calendar, which contains routine items. It will then accept status and annual reports on parking enforcement (CC 25-1481), airport asset preservation and expansion (CC 25-1492), regional transportation activities (CC 25-1503), and city street sweeping performance (CC 25-1514). No separate debate is scheduled for these items.

• Consent Calendar (routine items)
• Parking Enforcement Status Report – CC 25-1481
• Airport Asset Preservation and Expansion Status Report – CC 25-1492
• Regional Transportation Activities Annual Report – CC 25-1503
• City Street Sweeping Performance Status Report – CC 25-1514

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint committee will discuss directing the city manager to return with options for historic preservation reform, including amnesty for unpermitted construction and a framework for demolition of substandard structures. The committee also reviews draft agendas and considers approving several special events, including a holiday book drive and various District 9 events.

• Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform – directs city manager to report by March 2026 on outreach, amnesty, demolition framework, and modernization for climate goals
• Approval of Holiday Children Book Drive (Dec 4-18, 2025) as a City Council sponsored special event (Council District 1)
• Approval of District 9 special events: NWSL Championship welcome tower lighting (Nov 20-22), World AIDS Day flag raising and lighting (Dec 1-4), Music in the Valley Festival (May 2, 2026)
• Review of November 25, 2025 Final Agenda – cancelled
• Review of December 2, 2025 Draft Agenda

City Council

The San Jose City Council will consider final adoption of ordinances requiring police to wear visible identification and updating building and fire codes to 2025 California standards. The meeting also includes airport lease extensions and committee minutes.

• Final adoption of police identification ordinance
• Adoption of 2025 building and fire codes
• Extension of Southwest Airlines lease at Mineta Airport
• Approval of Senior Citizens Commission appointment
• Approval of Council Committee minutes

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint committee will review the November 18 City Council final agenda and consider consent calendar items, including travel authorization for a mayor's staff member to attend a conference in Cambridge, MA, and approval of several special events. These events range from a NWSL Championship flag raising and SJSU homecoming tower lighting to numerous retroactive approvals for District 8 community events such as dumpster days, celebrations, and a gun buyback. The committee also plans to cancel the draft agenda for November 25.

• Authorize travel for Mayor's Staff Stephen Caines to the Project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening in Cambridge, MA, Nov 20-21, 2025
• Approve NWSL Championship flag raising and rotunda lighting as a city-sponsored special event on Nov 20, 2025
• Retroactively approve San José State University homecoming tower lighting on Nov 8-14, 2025
• Retroactively approve and approve 24 special events in Council District 8, including emergency resource fair, dumpster days, soccer clinic, gun buyback, and others
• Review and possibly amend the November 18, 2025 City Council final agenda and cancel the November 25 draft agenda

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee will review the November 11 final agenda (cancelled) and the November 18 draft agenda. The Consent Calendar includes filing the public record for Oct. 23‑30, 2025, setting a City Council study session on the cost of residential development for Dec. 8, 2025, and approving the Auditor’s Office monthly report for October 2025. The meeting will also include routine Rules Committee reviews and an open forum for public comments.

• Review and adopt the November 11, 2025 final agenda (cancelled) – ROGC 25-347
• Review the November 18, 2025 draft agenda – ROGC 25-348
• Receive and file the Public Record for Oct. 23‑30, 2025 – ROGC 25-351
• Set a City Council Study Session on "The Cost of Residential Development in San José" for Dec. 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – ROGC 25-352
• Approve the Auditor’s Office Monthly Report of Activities for October 2025 – ROGC 25-349

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations before open session. The main actions include final adoption of two ordinances: one establishing multiple new funds for pavement maintenance and traffic impact fees, another amending rules for temporary outdoor uses on private property. The council will also ratify final 2024-2025 expenditures with numerous appropriation adjustments across departments.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31253 creating VRF Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund, several Traffic Impact Fee Funds, and gas-tax pavement funds
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31254 amending and repealing sections on temporary uses of outdoor private property
• Ratification of 2024-2025 expenditures with appropriation adjustments: $2.99M increase for South Bay Water Recycling and $1.66M for Water Utility Fund
• Approval of city council and committee minutes from September and October meetings
• Presentation of commendations for Parents Helping Parents, Daniel Martinez (Adopt My Block), and Green Infrastructure Project

City Council

The San Jose City Council is convening a special closed session on November 3, 2025, with a separate agenda (item 25-1092). No open-session business items are listed; meeting procedures and public comment rules are provided.

• Special closed session with separate agenda (25-1092)
• No open-session items or public hearings listed
• Public comment allowed only on closed session items at this special meeting

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee will review and adopt the final agenda items, including adding new items and assigning time certain. It will adopt the consent calendar by receiving and filing the public record for October 16‑23, 2025. The committee will accept the Annual City Council Referral Status Report and defer the listed referral. An open forum will allow public comments on any other matters.

• Review Final Agenda – add new items, assign "Time Certain," review waiver requirements (ROGC 25-342).
• Review Draft Agenda – noted as cancelled (ROGC 25-343).
• Consent Calendar – receive and file the Public Record for October 16‑23, 2025 (ROGC 25-341).
• Annual City Council Referral Status Report – accept report and defer the referral (ROGC 25-346).
• Open Forum – public may speak on items not on the agenda.

City Council

The San Jose City Council will consider routine Consent Calendar items and adopt several ordinances and minutes. It will vote on two grant agreements with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for emergency interim housing sites—Cherry ($3,300,000) and Cerone ($4,100,000). The Council will also adopt a resolution to accept a $1,200,000 transit‑oriented communities grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and a $175,000 grant from the Valley Transportation Authority with a 10% local match. Additional actions include resolutions supporting Proposition 50 and Measure A, and appointments to the Senior Citizens Commission.

• Approve Emergency Interim Housing grant agreements: Cherry site $3,300,000, Cerone site $4,100,000
• Adopt Transit‑Oriented Communities grant: $1,200,000 from MTC (no local match) and $175,000 from VTA (10% local match)
• Adopt Consent Calendar items (routine approvals)
• Approve Senior Citizens Commission appointments for Districts 1, 2, and 5
• Adopt resolutions supporting State Proposition 50 and Santa Clara County Measure A

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The Community and Economic Development Committee will accept several semi-annual status reports, including on Team San Jose's performance, 2026 major events planning, citywide planning activities, and economic development accomplishments. The consent calendar includes accepting the Housing and Community Development Commission and Arts Commission annual reports and work plans.

• Team San Jose semi-annual status report on performance and activities
• 2026 Major Events Status Report covering planning, marketing, and sponsorships for destination sports events
• Citywide Planning Activities semi-annual status report
• Economic Development Activities verbal semi-annual report on announcements and accomplishments
• Housing and Community Development Commission annual accomplishments report for FY 2024-2025 and work plan for FY 2025-2026

City Council

This is a special meeting of the San Jose City Council consisting solely of a closed session. No open-session business items are on the agenda. Public comment is limited to agendized closed session items only.

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint committee will direct the city manager to develop a policy ensuring city properties and facilities are used only for city purposes. They will also approve the 2025-2027 budget calendar and schedule for budget study sessions, retroactively approve a car show as a council-sponsored event, and review upcoming council meeting agendas.

• Direct city manager to identify city-owned properties and draft policy limiting use to city purposes (Item C.1)
• Approve 2025-2026/2026-2027 city budget calendar and budget study session schedule (Consent item 2)
• Retroactively approve Santos Family Car Show held Aug 30, 2025 as council-sponsored event and accept donations (Consent item 3)
• Review final agenda for Oct 28, 2025 and draft agenda for Nov 4, 2025 (Items A.1, A.2)

City Council

The City Council's consent calendar includes a proposed ordinance to increase the per-day maximum administrative penalty from $2,500 to $20,000 and the overall series penalty from $100,000 to $500,000. Also on the agenda are amendments to airport concession agreements with ALCLEAR, LLC and extensions of several cybersecurity service contracts. The evening session has been cancelled.

• Ordinance raising administrative penalties to $20,000/day and $500,000 series maximum
• Amendments to ALCLEAR agreements for TSA PreCheck (fee increase from 10% to 12%) and lease extension
• Contract amendments for cybersecurity services from Adaptable Security, Illumant, MGT of America, Spirent, NuHarbor, Fortra, and Second Renaissance
• Approval of free use of council chambers for San José Climate Smart Youth Video Competition on January 24, 2026
• Ceremonial recognitions: J&P Cosentino Family Farm (last working orchard), Diwali proclamation, and 34th anniversary of Paris Peace Agreements

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The committee will discuss and accept several annual reports: the Police Department's sworn and communications personnel recruitment and hiring for FY2024-2025, the Police and Fire Retirement Plan and Federated City Employees' Retirement System investment performance for FY2024-2025, the City-Generated Tow Services Program status, and the Office of Emergency Management work plan priorities for FY2025-2026. Additionally, the committee will add a Fire Department inventory controls audit report to the December 4 work plan and drop an Emergency Medical Services narcotics status report from today's agenda.

• Police Department Recruitment and Hiring Annual Report (FY2024-2025)
• Retirement Plans Investment Performance Annual Report (Police and Fire, Federated City Employees)
• City-Generated Tow Services Program Status Report
• Office of Emergency Management Work Plan Priorities Annual Report (FY2025-2026)
• Work plan update: add Fire Department inventory controls audit to Dec 4 meeting, drop EMS narcotics status report

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint meeting will review the October 21 and October 28 City Council agendas and approve routine consent items including a work plan amendment and a Brazilian flag-raising event. The main action items are the proposed appointment of Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney with a starting salary of $371,500, plus benefits and severance terms, and directives to draft resolutions of support for State Proposition 50 and Santa Clara County Measure A.

• Appointment of Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025, with a pensionable salary of $371,500 and total annual compensation of approximately $390,000
• Resolution of support for State Proposition 50 (The Election Rigging Response Act)
• Resolution of support for Santa Clara County Measure A
• Approval of Brazilian Flag Raising event on October 17 and tower lighting October 21-23, with expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations
• Amendment to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee work plan dropping the Coordination of Homelessness Activities Audit Report

City Council

This is a special closed session meeting of the San Jose City Council. No public agenda items are listed; the only business is a closed session as detailed in a separate agenda. Public comment is limited to agendized closed session items, and there is no open forum.

• Agenda consists solely of a special closed session; no public agenda items are listed in the main agenda.

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee will review the draft agenda for the October 21, 2025, meeting and consider a work plan update for the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee. A request to approve a mural project at the former Hillview Library site was dropped.

• Review draft agenda for October 21, 2025 meeting
• Update Neighborhood Services and Education Committee work plan
• Mural project at former Hillview Library site (2255 Ocala Ave) dropped
• Review Public Record for September 25, 2025 - October 2, 2025
• Review Notice of Waiver Requirements for agenda items

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent calendar items, including increasing construction contingencies for emergency interim housing at the VTA Cerone Bus Yard and a supportive outdoor sleeping site, approving a $5.3 million elevator maintenance contract amendment with Kone, Inc., and declaring a small city-owned parcel on Ringwood Avenue as surplus land for sale to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs, LLC for $601,000. The meeting also includes final adoption of a rezoning at 655 Almaden Avenue and acceptance of a donated Peace Monument. Ceremonial proclamations will recognize National Arts and Humanities Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, and Filipino American History Month.

• Increase construction contingency for Emergency Interim Housing at VTA Cerone Bus Yard by $1,000,000 (to 15%)
• Increase construction contingency for Supportive Outdoor Sleeping (East Taylor Street) project by $198,260 (to 25%)
• Seventh Amendment with Kone, Inc. for elevator maintenance: extend term to 2027, add 34 elevators, increase compensation by $1,591,220 to $5,341,192
• Declare 0.62-acre parcel on Ringwood Avenue as exempt surplus land and sell to Spartan Riding Cardinal Mustangs, LLC for $601,000
• Final adoption of rezoning 655 Almaden Avenue from A(PD) to CN Commercial Neighborhood

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will review semi-annual status reports on the City Infrastructure Strategy and the Climate Smart San José Plan, and accept a report on the Vision Zero traffic safety program.

• Accept City Infrastructure Strategy semi-annual status report
• Accept Climate Smart San José Zero Waste Element Report
• Approve updated Climate Smart San José plan
• Accept Vision Zero program status report
• Cross-reference reports to November 18, 2025 City Council meeting

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially direct staff on two main items: a plan to support San José's immigrant community in response to increased federal immigration enforcement, and an analysis of disinvesting from corporations that invest in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The committee will also approve consent items including a Dumpster Day event and a work plan amendment.

• Direct City Manager's Office to work with Santa Clara County to prepare a comprehensive plan supporting immigrant community due to increased federal enforcement
• Direct staff to return in March 2026 with analysis of trade-offs of disinvesting from corporations that invest in ICE
• Approve Dumpster Day sponsored by Council District 9 on Oct 25, 2025, authorizing expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations
• Amend Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee work plan to drop Emergency Medical Services Narcotics Status Report from Oct 16 agenda
• Receive and file public record for Sept 18-25, 2025

City Council

The council will approve the September 9, 2025 and May 14, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt two ordinances. Ordinance No. 31240 updates the responsible agency for the Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance. Ordinance No. 31244 rezones dozens of properties across multiple zoning districts. The meeting also includes ceremonial recognitions and routine consent‑calendar items.

• Approval of City Council minutes (Sept 9, 2025 and May 14, 2025)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 31240 – changes the responsible agency for the Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 31244 – rezones 153 properties from various zones (e.g., R‑M to MUN, LI to HI, etc.)
• Commendation for Sartorette Elementary School for educational equity
• Commendation for Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library honoring its namesake

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

This joint committee will review the final agenda for the September 30 City Council meeting, deciding which items to add or assign time certain. Consent items include retroactively approving several special events and authorizing Mayor Mahan's travel to Texas for a homelessness delegation. The committee also reviews the draft agenda for October 7.

• Authorize travel for Mayor Mahan to San Antonio and Austin, TX for CA Homelessness Delegation, Oct 19-21
• Retroactively approve Dumpster Day sponsored by Council District 9 on Sept 6
• Retroactively approve 3rd Annual Lowrider Day at City Hall Plaza on Aug 30
• Retroactively approve Mexican Independence Day El Grito event, flag raising, and rotunda lighting on Sept 15
• Receive and file the public record for Sept 11-18

City Council

The San Jose City Council will meet to approve routine items including insurance renewals, software agreements, and ceremonial recognitions. The meeting begins with a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Approval of Citywide Insurance Renewals at $4,275,826
• First Amendment to Intergraph Corporation software agreement
• Second Amendment to Siriusware ticketing system agreement
• Approval of Disability Awareness Day special event
• Retroactive approval of Golden State Valkyries flag raising

City Council

The San Jose City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to review the history of land use in San Jose from the early 1990s to the present. The session aims to provide context for the upcoming General Plan 4-Year Review process.

• Joint City Council and Planning Commission Study Session
• General Plan and Land Use Overview presentation
• Review of key land use challenges and emerging issues
• File 25-1015: General Plan 4-Year Review process context
• Public comment on agendized items only

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

This joint meeting of the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will review final and draft agendas for upcoming council meetings. Consent items include approvals for a Disability Awareness Day and retroactive approval of a Golden State Valkyries flag raising. Under Rules, the committee will discuss directing staff to analyze the trade-offs of disinvesting from corporations that invest in ICE, and consider a resolution supporting the designation of a portion of US 101 as the 'Little Saigon Freeway'.

• Direct staff to return with investment analysis on disinvestment from ICE-linked corporations (ROGC 25-285)
• Resolution supporting Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 to designate 'Little Saigon Freeway' on US 101 near Story Road (ROGC 25-287)
• Approval of Disability Awareness Day on Oct 30, 2025 as a city council sponsored special event (ROGC 25-283)
• Retroactive approval of Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising on Sep 16, 2025 (ROGC 25-286)
• Review of September 23 final agenda and September 30 draft agenda (ROGC 25-279, 25-280)

City Council

The San Jose City Council will consider reinstating the Police Department's horse-mounted unit and raising the city's annual gift limit for officials from $50 to $200. The meeting also includes updates on labor negotiations and banking services.

• Reinstatement of Police Department Horse Mounted Unit
• Increase of City gift limit from $50 to $200
• Approval of banking services contract with JPMorgan Chase
• Amendment to Citywide Project Labor Agreement
• Update on labor negotiations

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee will review a proposed ordinance prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their identities and a policy to improve street closure notices for special events. The committee will also approve the City Auditor's monthly report and a work plan update.

• Review policy on improving special event street closure notices
• Direct City Attorney to draft ordinance banning police face coverings
• Approve City Auditor's monthly report for August 2025
• Update Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee work plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular session with mostly routine consent items, including final adoption of three ordinances. One ordinance increases maximum daily administrative penalties from $2,500 to $10,000 and total penalties from $100,000 to $500,000. Another rezones a parcel near North Fourth and Fifth Streets to planned development. A ceremonial proclamation declares September as Transit Month.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31238 rezoning 1.17 acres at 639-645 N. 5th St. and 620-642 N. 4th St. to PQP(PD) Planned Development
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31239 raising max daily administrative penalty from $2,500 to $10,000 and total from $100,000 to $500,000
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31237 amending procurement process in Title 27 of municipal code
• Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Transit Month in San José
• Commendation to PATH for 10 years of supporting homelessness services

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The City Council will approve funding for Ethiopian New Year flag-raising and tower lighting events and explore a fee waiver program for small businesses in urban growth areas. The meeting also includes a review of the public record and the final agenda for the upcoming week.

• Approve Ethiopian New Year flag raising and tower lighting events
• Explore fee waiver program for small businesses in urban villages
• Receive and file public record for August 21-28, 2025
• Review September 9, 2025 Final Agenda
• Review September 16, 2025 Draft Agenda

City Council

The San Jose City Council will convene a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations. The meeting will also include a public comment period for agendized closed session items only.

• Closed session on labor negotiations
• Public comment on closed session items
• City Council meeting in Council Chambers
• Live translation available in 50+ languages
• Public comment in person only

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole are meeting to review city agendas and municipal code updates. The body is discussing a framework for an East San José revitalization fund and adjusting gift limits for officials.

• Proposed $30 million allocation for an Economic Revitalization Fund for East San José
• Proposed amendment to SJMC 12.08.030(a) to increase gift limits from $50 to $200
• Proposed free use of Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on November 20, 2025, for NWSL Championship Welcome Reception
• Review of the September 9, 2025 Draft Agenda

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt routine consent items and ceremonial proclamations. The most consequential action is the final adoption of a rezoning ordinance for 1655 Berryessa Road, changing 13.05 acres from planned development to urban residential. Consent items also include lease amendments for airport buildings, program changes for clean energy transportation, and contract approvals for waste characterization studies and a data visualization software platform.

• Final adoption of ordinance rezoning 13.05 acres at 1655 Berryessa Road from R-M(PD) and CP(PD) to UR(PD) and CP(PD)
• Second amendment to lease with California Department of General Services for 1431/1433 Airport Boulevard, adding five one-year options through June 2030
• Amendment to San José Clean Energy Green Transportation Program to offer PG&E Net Billing Tariff and interim $0.06/kWh export compensation for surplus electricity from regenerative braking
• First amendment to Cascadia Consulting Group contract for waste characterization studies, increasing maximum compensation by $500,000 to $1,500,000
• Amendment to purchase order with Peregrine Technologies Inc. for real-time data visualization software, increasing compensation by $377,500 to a total of $727,500 through June 2026

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The committee will hear three reports: fourth-quarter financial reports covering debt, investment, revenue, and purchasing/risk management; a procurement audit report; and an update on the Fireworks Ordinance work plan. All items are recommended for acceptance and referral to the full City Council on September 9, 2025.

• Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for FY 2024-2025 (Debt Management, Investment Management, Revenue Management, Purchasing and Risk Management)
• Procurement Audit Report on the city's process for goods and services
• Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan Status Report
• Consent Calendar for routine items

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee will review a proposal to create a year-long pilot fee waiver program for small businesses in urban villages and areas of growth. The committee will also set a study session for the General Plan and Land Use Overview.

• Fee waiver program for small businesses in urban villages
• General Plan and Land Use Study Session scheduled for September 18, 2025
• Review of August 7, 2025 - August 14, 2025 Public Record

City Council

The San Jose City Council will approve minutes from past meetings and committee reports, and hear a presentation on the City Auditor's Office.

• Approval of City Council and committee minutes
• Request for Councilmember Candelas' excused absence
• Presentation on City Auditor's Office peer review
• Presentation honoring Voyager Craft Coffee
• Proclamation declaring August Emergency Management Awareness Month

City Council

The San José City Council and Santa Clara Valley Water District Board will hold a joint special meeting to receive status reports on several environmental and utility projects. The body will discuss water purification, flood protection, and dam seismic retrofitting.

• Status report on the Purified Water Project and feedback on a potable reuse project
• Status report on the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project
• Status report on the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project
• Status report on collaborative encampment outreach and cleanup
• Status report on the Valley Water Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee will discuss the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction status report, covering progress on graffiti, litter, illegal dumping, and dumpster days. The committee will also consider accepting the Library and Education Commission's annual report and work plan for fiscal year 2025-2026. Both items are routine updates with no votes beyond accepting the reports.

• BeautifySJ blight reduction status report: graffiti, litter, illegal dumping, dumpster days results
• Library and Education Commission annual report for FY 2024-2025 and work plan for FY 2025-2026
• Review of committee work plan for items to be added, dropped, or deferred
• Open forum for public comment on non-agenda items

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole are meeting to review and finalize the agendas for upcoming City Council meetings. The body will determine if new items need to be added or if specific time assignments are required for those dates.

• Review of August 19, 2025 Final Agenda
• Review of August 26, 2025 Draft Agenda

City Council

The City Council will certify the results of the June 24, 2025 runoff election and administer the oath of office for newly elected District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos. The body will also adopt final ordinances related to city processes, a community benefit improvement district, and major event zones for upcoming sports events.

• Certification of June 24, 2025 runoff election results
• Oath of office for District 3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos
• Final adoption of ordinances streamlining city processes
• Establishment of Alameda Community Benefit Improvement District Fund
• Designation of Major Event Zones for Super Bowl LX and World Cup 26

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will consider three consent‑calendar items: an audit report on access to traffic safety programs for traditionally marginalized communities, the Climate Advisory Commission’s FY24‑25 annual report and FY25‑26 work plan, and the Airport Commission’s FY24‑25 annual report and FY25‑26 work plan. Each item is recommended for acceptance. The committee may also hear public comments in an open forum.

• Accept audit report on access to traffic safety programs by traditionally marginalized communities (CC 25-1051)
• Accept Climate Advisory Commission FY24‑25 Annual Report and approve FY25‑26 Work Plan (CC 25‑1062)
• Accept Airport Commission FY24‑25 Annual Report and FY25‑26 Work Plan (CC 25‑1073)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will meet to review the August 12 final and August 19 draft City Council agendas. The consent calendar includes approving a special joint meeting with Santa Clara Valley Water District, retroactively approving awards and events, authorizing travel for councilmembers, and adopting the City Auditor's FY 2025-2026 work plan.

• Special joint meeting with Santa Clara Valley Water District on August 19, 2025
• Approval of Auditor’s Office Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Travel authorization for Vice Mayor Foley to Japan for Sister Cities Summit (Sept 10-20)
• Retroactive approval of District 4 Stars Gala awards
• Approval of Indian Flag Raising and Tower Lighting (Aug 11-17, 2025)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting that consists solely of a closed session to discuss confidential legal matters as listed on a separate agenda. No open-session business items are scheduled. The public may comment only on the closed-session items before the council adjourns.

• Meeting is a special closed session with no open-session agenda items
• Public comment limited to agendized closed-session items
• Separate closed-session agenda (item 25-780) referenced but not included in this document

City Council

The council will vote on a consent calendar that finalizes several ordinances, including a new First Responder Fee Program (effective Jan 1, 2026), updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, and new rules on trespass, vehicle dumping, and RV lodging. A late item on defense of public employees may be added with a two-thirds vote. Ceremonial recognitions and a closed session are also scheduled.

• Final adoption of First Responder Fee Program (Jan 1, 2026)
• Adoption of updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps per SB 63
• Ordinance authorizing removal of vehicles that illegally dump waste
• New restriction on renting recreational vehicles for lodging on public right-of-way
• Ordinance allowing police to issue no-trespassing notices on private property

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The Community & Economic Development Committee will discuss and accept status reports on downtown progress, 2026 major events planning, and an audit of special events costs. Reports on foreign trade zones and sister cities will also be presented. A previously deferred housing stabilization update has been dropped from the agenda.

• Downtown Annual Progress Report covering business, economic development, public life, arts
• 2026 Major Events Status Report on planning for destination sports events and sponsorships
• Cost of Special Events Audit Report reviewing security or other costs
• Foreign Trade Zone 18 and Sister Cities Program Status Report

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The committee will consider dropping a recruitment strategies report, accept a bi-monthly financial report for March/April 2025, accept the annual report on advancing racial and social equity, and receive a verbal quarterly update on Police Department operations and crime statistics.

• Drop recruitment, hiring, and retention annual status report from work plan
• Accept ten-month financial report comparing actual revenues/expenditures to 2024-2025 budget
• Accept annual report on racial and social equity efforts from City Manager’s Office
• Receive verbal Police Department quarterly status report on crime, trends, redistricting, and hiring

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee will consider dropping a status report on flavored tobacco, nitrous oxide, and vape/smoke shop regulation, as recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee. The committee will also accept status reports on Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, equitable use of sports fields, and blight reduction coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.

• Flavored Tobacco Ban, Nitrous Oxide, and Regulation of Vape and Smoke Shops Status Report - recommended to drop per June 4, 2025 Rules and Open Government Committee (CC 25-0961)
• Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Status Report - accept accomplishments, challenges, and future plans (CC 25-0951)
• Sports Fields Use and Equity Status Report - accept report on use and equitable access (CC 25-0982)
• Blight Reduction Coordination with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Status Report - accept report on MOU with VTA (CC 25-0973)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole are reviewing work plans for various city committees and the 2025-2026 meeting schedule. The body is also considering a moratorium on new smoke shops and the reappointment of the City Auditor.

• Proposed temporary moratorium on approving and establishing new smoke shops citywide
• Reappointment of Joe Rois as City Auditor for a term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029
• Retroactive approval of $170 for two children's bicycles for the 'One Comm-UNITY' raffle
• Approval of 'Dumpster Day' events in Rocksprings, Tropicana-Lanai, West Evergreen, and Montecito Vista neighborhoods
• Authorization for staff member Jessica Barriga to attend a learning journey in St. Paul, Minnesota

City Council

The City Council will vote on an amended agenda including final adoption of an ordinance to establish entertainment zones for outdoor alcohol consumption, amendments to airport cargo and legal service contracts, and a closed session on labor negotiations. Several routine consent items, such as minutes and travel reports, are also scheduled for approval.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31207 creating entertainment zones for outdoor alcohol sales under SB 969 (Item 2.2)
• Fourth amendment to MAC Cargo Handling lease at Mineta Airport extending term to April 2028 (Item 2.7)
• Tenth amendment to legal services agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon for real estate planning (Item 2.8)
• Fifth amendment to Ashurst LLP agreement for mass transit airport connector project (Item 2.9)
• Closed session on labor negotiations update (Item 3.2)

City Council

The San Jose City Council will hold a final public hearing on the 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget, the 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget, and the 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges. The hearing will also include a revision of the percentage allocations of Measure E Real Property Transfer Tax Revenues.

• Final public hearing on 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget
• Final public hearing on 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget
• Final public hearing on 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges
• Revision of percentage allocations of Measure E Real Property Transfer Tax Revenues
• Public comment limited to agendized items only

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

This joint meeting of the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will review the June 9 City Council final public hearing agenda for the 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget, 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget, and 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges Report. The committee also considers dropping a flavored tobacco ban status report from the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee work plan, and approves two special events: a Pack a Back donation drive and a tower lighting for Philippines Independence Day.

• Review of June 9 final public hearing agenda for 2025-2026 proposed operating budget and fees
• Amend NSE committee work plan to drop flavored tobacco ban status report scheduled for June 12
• Retroactive approval of Pack a Back Donation Drive for Children's Awareness Month (Council District 2)
• Approval of Tower Lighting for Philippines Independence Day (Council District 8)
• Receive and file public record for May 22–29, 2025

City Council

The City Council will vote on final adoption of a sweeping rezoning ordinance changing zoning for over 700 properties across multiple districts, along with two other ordinances. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, while proclamations for Pride Month, Children’s Awareness Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month are ceremonial.

• Ordinance No. 31192 rezoning 349 properties from R-M to Mixed Use Neighborhood, plus hundreds more property reclassifications across 39 zoning changes
• Ordinance No. 31204 rezoning 2.71 acres at 3315 Sierra Road from Agriculture to R-1-8(PD) Planned Development
• Ordinance No. 31205 amending sign code for supergraphic signs in Downtown and North San José signage areas
• Excused absence request for Councilmember Candelas from May 21 committee meeting

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will discuss and vote on accepting the At-Grade Station Alternative and Diridon Program for environmental review, as recommended by the Diridon Station Steering Committee. The agenda also includes accepting annual reports on the Community Forest Management Plan and the Move San José Plan, and a status report on performance modernization for Environmental and Utility Services and Transportation and Aviation Services.

• Diridon Station At-Grade Alternative (platforms, tracks, historic station, concourse, plazas, bus facility, light rail station) recommended for environmental review (CC 25-0813)
• West Virginia Street closure at rail crossing with new pedestrian/bike undercrossing
• Auzerais Avenue grade separation, San Carlos Street bridge replacement, Park Avenue reconfiguration
• Community Forest Management Plan and Urban Forestry Annual Report (CC 25-0791)
• Move San José Plan Annual Report (CC 25-0802)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will vote on directing city staff to draft an ordinance for a temporary moratorium on approving new smoke shops citywide, focusing on neighborhoods like East San José. The committee will also review final and draft agendas for upcoming council meetings and consider consent items, including travel authorization and approval of a free-use event for Silicon Valley Pride's 50th anniversary.

• Direct city attorney and planning staff to draft temporary moratorium on new smoke shops citywide
• Review June 3, 2025 final agenda and June 10, 2025 draft agenda
• Authorize travel for mayor's staff to Harvard Young American Leaders Program (June 24-27, 2025)
• Approve free use and city funds for Silicon Valley Pride 50th Anniversary event at Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on August 29, 2025

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint Rules Committee will review the May 27 final agenda (cancelled) and draft June 3 agenda, and consider consent items including dropping a housing stabilization report from the June committee work plan, authorizing Mayor Mahan's travel to a Bloomberg Harvard program, approving the WEPA Salsa Festival, and a $2,000 grant to Preservation Action Council of San José. Public comment is by written submission only.

• Drop Housing Stabilization and Eviction Prevention Status Report from June 2025 committee work plan
• Authorize Mayor Mahan to travel to Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative in New York City (July 12–16, 2025)
• Approve WEPA Salsa Festival on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored special event
• Approve $2,000 grant to Preservation Action Council of San José for its 35th anniversary gala
• Retroactively approve three District 3 events (Earthquakes Saturday Night Lights, Dumpster Day, Villas at 4th Community Meeting) and approve Backesto Movie Night

City Council

The City Council will vote on the final adoption of several ordinances, including multiple property rezonings and a shopping cart prevention plan. The body is also considering several service contracts and will hold a study session on 2025 wildfire planning and preparedness.

• Master Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for environmental consulting up to $1,000,000
• Agreement with Ultimate Kronos Group for a time-keeping solution not to exceed $412,936
• Ordinance No. 31195 establishing requirements for mandatory abandoned shopping cart prevention plans
• Rezoning of sites at West Hedding Street and Ruff Drive, West Hedding Street and Spring Street, and Coleman Avenue
• Increase of units from 1,500 to 1,800 qualifying for a 50% tax reduction under the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program

City Council

This study session will inform the City Council on administration efforts to minimize wildfire threat and improve community resiliency, particularly in the Almaden Valley and Eastern foothill areas. The council will receive information on the multi-agency coordination model and risk reduction priorities.

• Discussion of 2025 San José Wildfire Planning and Preparedness
• Information on multi-agency coordination model and risk reduction priorities
• Focus on wildland-urban interface areas including Almaden Valley and Eastern foothills
• Review of lessons from 2025 Los Angeles fires assistance
• Overview of current wildfire preparedness level in San José

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will receive and accept quarterly status reports on the City Infrastructure Strategy, Vision Zero Action Plan, and vehicle concerns and service improvements. The committee will also consider dropping the Regulation of Oversized Vehicle Parking Status Report from the work plan as recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee. No new ordinances or contracts are being voted on at this meeting.

• Regulation of oversized vehicle parking status report recommended to be dropped per April 2 Rules and Open Government Committee decision
• City Infrastructure Strategy Quarterly Status Report (CC 25-0731) — progress on quarterly key results and project highlights
• Vision Zero Action Plan Status Report (CC 25-0702) — update on traffic safety initiatives
• Vehicle Concerns and Service Improvements Status Report (CC 25-0723) — addressing school setbacks, oversized vehicles, and lived-in/rented vehicles

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider several status reports regarding housing strategies and eviction prevention. The meeting also includes a review of an audit report concerning the costs of special events.

• Housing Balance Status Report (CC 25-0901) regarding affordable and low-cost housing stock
• Moderate-Income Housing Strategy Status Report (CC 25-0892)
• Housing Stabilization and Eviction Prevention Status Report (CC 25-0882)
• Cost of Special Events Audit Report (CC 25-0871)

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The committee will accept and discuss reports including the Police Department's 2024 911 call analysis with a nexus to disability and homelessness, the Fire Department's annual operations report, and third-quarter financial reports. These items are either on the consent calendar for routine approval or as reports to the committee for acceptance and potential referral to the City Council.

• Accept third-quarter financial reports for Debt, Investment, Revenue, and Purchasing/Risk Management for FY 2024-2025, referred to June 3 City Council meeting
• Accept Fire Department annual report on call volumes and emergency response times performance metrics
• Accept Police Department status report on 2024 911 calls with nexus to disability (including mental health) and/or homelessness, and update on data-entry flagging processes

City Council

The San Jose City Council will hold a budget study session to examine the 2025‑2026 Proposed Operating Budget, the 2025‑2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget, and the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program. Presentations will cover fees and charges, community and economic development, transportation and aviation services, environmental and utility services, neighborhood services, public safety, and strategic support. Council members and the public may comment on the items presented.

• Presentation – Overview of the budget study session
• Presentation – Community & Economic Development
• Presentation – Transportation & Aviation Services
• Presentation – Environmental & Utility Services
• Presentation – Public Safety

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The committee is discussing an ordinance to withhold 5% of the Mayor's and Councilmembers' annual salaries, to be disbursed based on the achievement of objective performance targets. The body is also reviewing the May 20, 2025 final agenda and considering a special event for an Eritrean flag raising.

• Proposed ordinance to withhold 5% of Mayor and Council salaries based on performance metrics
• Approval of Eritrean Flag Raising on May 19, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event
• Amendment to the January-June 2025 PSFSS Committee Work Plan to drop the Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention Strategies Annual Status Report
• Review of the May 20, 2025 Final Agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider several consent calendar items, including the final adoption of ordinances and various service contracts. The body is deciding on the acceptance of federal grant funds for transportation improvements and the approval of several board appointments.

• Acceptance of $3,654,000 in federal One Bay Area Grant funds for Better Bikeway San Fernando and Downtown Bikeways Quick Strike
• Employee health services contracts with 1582 Medical Corporation ($2,241,496), Fast Response On-Site Testing ($1,212,600), and Carbon Health Medical Group of California, P.C. ($5,260,865)
• Settlement agreement with Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC and Calpine Community Energy, LLC for $900,000 in credits
• Rezoning of 1180 Murphy Avenue from Planned Development to Combined Industrial/Commercial
• Appointments of eight members to the Youth Commission

City Council

This meeting is a study session for the City Council to review the proposed 2025-2026 operating budget, the 2025-2027 biennial capital budget, and the 2026-2030 capital improvement program. Presentations cover all city service areas including public safety, transportation, community development, and neighborhood services. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Presentation: 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget
• Presentation: 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget & 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Presentation: Public Safety services overview
• Presentation: Transportation & Aviation Services
• Presentation: Community & Economic Development

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee will vote to adopt the Consent Calendar, which includes accepting several status and annual reports. Items include reports on older adult services, youth commission activities, youth empowerment and safety programs, and the animal care audit implementation. The meeting also provides time for an open public forum.

• Accept Older Adults/Senior Services Programs and Senior Nutrition Programs Report (CC 25-0751)
• Accept Youth Commission Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report (CC 25-0762)
• Accept Youth Empowerment Alliance, Safe Summer Initiative Grant, and Youth Intervention Services report (CC 25-0773)
• Accept San José Animal Care and Services Audit Implementation Status Report (CC 25-0784)
• Open Forum for public comments

City Council

The City Council holds a study session to review the proposed 2025-2026 operating budget, the 2025-2027 biennial capital budget, and the 2025-2026 fees and charges report. Presentations cover community and economic development, transportation and aviation services, and environmental and utility services. No votes are taken; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget
• Review of 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget & 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Review of 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges Report
• Presentation on Community & Economic Development
• Presentation on Transportation & Aviation Services and Environmental & Utility Services

City Council

The San Jose City Council is meeting for a 2025-2026 Budget Study Session. They will review the Manager's Budget Addendum #1, the Proposed Operating Budget, the Proposed Biennial Capital Budget and 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program, and the Proposed Fees and Charges Report. Presentations include an overview and a focus on Community & Economic Development. No voting is expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Manager's Budget Addendum #1 for 2025-2026
• 2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget
• 2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget & 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges Report
• Presentation on Community & Economic Development

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will review agendas for upcoming City Council meetings. The body is also considering the approval of city funds and donations for various community events in Council Districts 4 and 8.

• Retroactive and future approval of funds for District 8 events including Music in the Square Summer Series and Vista Verde Dumpster Day
• Retroactive and future approval of funds for District 4 events including Berryessa Art Festival and Pride Flag Raising
• Approval of the City Auditor's Monthly Report of Activities for April 2025
• Review of the May 13, 2025 Final Agenda and May 20, 2025 Draft Agenda

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposal to implement an advanced metering infrastructure solution for the Environmental Services Department. The body is also deciding on grants for the Youth Service Corps and construction contingency increases for a parking lot project.

• Contract with Badger, Inc. for water-metering products and services not to exceed $21,322,261
• Acceptance of $5,645,628 grant from California Volunteers for the Youth Service Corps
• Increase of $400,000 to the construction contingency for the 8820 - Milligan Parking Lot Project
• Amendment to the Guadalupe Gardens Master Plan to remove four sites
• Approval of funds for Pride and Transgender Flag Raisings and lighting events June 1-7, 2025

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole meet jointly to review the May 6 Final Agenda and May 13 Draft Agenda. They may add new items, assign time certain, and review waiver requirements. Also considered is the public record for April 17–24. This is a procedural meeting to prepare for future City Council meetings.

• Review of May 6, 2025 Final Agenda, including adding new items and assigning time certain
• Review of May 13, 2025 Draft Agenda, including adding new items and assigning time certain
• Receive and file the Public Record for April 17–24, 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including contracts, grant applications, and an ordinance amendment. Notable items include a $780,000 federal advocacy contract with Holland & Knight, a $2.3 million increase to Calpine Energy for data management, and removing certain testing requirements from the Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance. The council also will consider applying for up to $3 million in state grants for health services at interim housing sites.

• Agreement with Holland & Knight for federal legislative advocacy services, up to $780,000 over five years
• Sixth Amendment with Calpine Energy Solutions increasing compensation by $2.3 million for data management and call center services
• Amendment to Title 17 removing functional performance testing reports from the Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance
• Grant application for up to $3 million in CalAIM funding to pilot health services at interim housing sites
• Award of contract for the Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment Package III project to National Plant Services, Inc.

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The Community & Economic Development Committee will receive annual reports on business development and work2future activities. The committee will also receive a quarterly status report on economic development. A status report on housing balance is requested for deferral to May 19.

• FY 2024-2025 Business Development Division activities annual report
• work2future activities and accomplishments annual report
• Economic Development Activities quarterly status report
• Housing Balance Status Report (requested deferral to 5/19)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

This joint meeting of the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will review the April 29 final agenda and May 6 draft agenda, consider consent calendar items including Mayor Mahan's travel to Denver and approval of Pride Month flag raisings and lighting, and discuss a proposed resolution to advocate for digital representation of the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as an emoji. Public comment is accepted via speaker cards or written submission.

• Review April 29, 2025 final agenda and May 6, 2025 draft agenda (procedural)
• Authorize Mayor Mahan travel to Denver, Colorado for Mayoral Roundtable on May 3, 2025
• Approve Progressive Pride and Transgender Flag raisings on June 3, 2025 and lighting June 1-7, 2025 for Pride Month
• Discussion of resolution to recognize Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag in digital world as an emoji

City Council

The San José City Council will adopt routine consent‑calendar items and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing a shuttle‑bus services agreement with Ace Parking III, LLC for up to $5,158,582 (plus a $516,000 contingency), amending the Homelessness Prevention System grant to add up to $3,000,000, and approving agreements with Verizon for small‑cell upgrades and with Microsoft for Guadalupe River Trail access.

• 25-395: Shuttle bus services contract with Ace Parking III, LLC – up to $5,158,582 plus $516,000 contingency
• 25-396: Homelessness Prevention System grant amendment – increase funding by up to $3,000,000
• 25-397: Seventh amendment to Verizon small‑cell license agreement for up to 50 upgrades
• 25-398: Funding agreement with Microsoft for construction of access to the Guadalupe River Trail
• 25-394: Three‑year agreement with Christmas in the Park, Inc. for the Plaza de Cesar Chavez event

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee will adopt its Consent Calendar, which includes the January‑February 2025 bi‑monthly financial report, a status report on efforts to ban chemically synthesized hemp and require registration of industrial hemp retailers, and a fire communications operations report. The committee may discuss or vote separately on any item removed from the Consent Calendar. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• CC 25-060 – Bi-Monthly Financial Report for Jan/Feb 2025: acceptance of actual revenues and expenditures versus the 2024‑2025 budget.
• CC 25-061 – Hemp Regulation Status Report: acceptance of report on banning chemically synthesized hemp and requiring retailer registration.
• CC 25-062 – Fire Communications Status Report: acceptance of report on fire communications operations and activities.
• Open Forum – public may speak on any item not on the agenda.

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will review the final agenda for April 22 and draft agenda for April 29, and consider appointments to two advisory committees. The main policy item is a directive from Councilmembers Foley, Campos, and Casey to explore a permit fee payment plan program for small businesses and report back with recommendations.

• Review of April 22, 2025 Final Agenda and April 29, 2025 Draft Agenda
• Appointment of Andrew Gardanier (IAFF nominee) to Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee for term ending March 1, 2029
• Appointment of Scott Hamilton (IAFF nominee) to VEBA Advisory Committee for terms ending May 31, 2025 and May 31, 2029
• Directive to explore a permit fee payment plan program for small businesses (ROGC 25-144)
• Receive and file public record for April 3–10, 2025

City Council

The City Council meets in regular session with a study session on parks maintenance and capital funding. A consent calendar includes several contract amendments and purchase orders, and a resolution to set a public hearing on sidewalk repair costs for June 17, 2025. A closed session on labor negotiations is also scheduled.

• Study session on Parks Maintenance and Capital Funding (separate agenda)
• Resolution setting public hearing June 17, 2025 for sidewalk repair costs
• Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement with BSI America for environmental services, increasing compensation by $356,000 to $606,000
• Fourth Amendment with Dulles Technology Partners for grants management system, adding $50,240 for a total not-to-exceed $353,653
• Purchase order with Duke's Root Control for chemical root treatment of sanitary sewer lines, not-to-exceed $401,279 for one year with options through 2032

City Council

The City Council will conduct a study session to review funding sources for the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department. The session aims to educate council members on maintenance challenges and a preliminary work plan for a potential 2026 parks funding ballot measure.

• Study Session 25-427: Parks Maintenance and Capital Funding
• Discussion of a potential 2026 parks funding ballot measure

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee will consider accepting two annual reports: the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Volunteer Management Programs annual report and the Children and Youth Services Master Plan status report for FY 2024-2025. The committee will also vote on deferring the Sports Fields Use and Equity Status Report from the April 10 meeting to June 12, 2025. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder is procedural.

• Accept Parks Volunteer Management Programs annual report (CC 25-0571)
• Accept Children and Youth Services Master Plan status report FY 2024-2025 (CC 25-0592)
• Defer Sports Fields Use and Equity Status Report to June 12, 2025 (CC 25-0581)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will meet on April 9 2025. They will review and adopt the final and draft agendas, and adopt the consent calendar items. Consent items include filing the public record for March 27‑April 3 2025, setting the General Plan First Review Cycle for a May 6 2025 City Council hearing, and retroactively approving two special‑event lighting projects.

• Review and adopt the April 15 2025 final agenda
• Review and adopt the April 22 2025 draft agenda
• File the Public Record for March 27 – April 3 2025
• Set the General Plan First Review Cycle for a May 6 2025 City Council hearing
• Retroactively approve the Fisher Concert Tower Lighting special event (scheduled March 29 2025) and accept related donations

City Council

The council will adopt ordinances delaying seismic retrofit compliance to April 2026 and updating the peddler ordinance, approve contract extensions for bike park repairs and flooring repairs (including a $100,000 increase to $450,000), and endorse state legislation AB 554 on HIV prevention medications. The evening session has been cancelled.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 31180 delaying soft story seismic retrofit compliance from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026.
• Final adoption of Ordinance 31183 amending the Peddler Ordinance regarding license fees and regulations.
• Resolution to support AB 554 (M. González) expanding access to HIV/AIDS prevention medications.
• Authorization to extend bike park repair contract with Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship through 2031.
• Amendment to flooring repair contract with Future Flooring Group increasing compensation by $100,000 to $450,000.

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will hear and accept multiple informational status reports, including the semi-annual Climate Smart San José plan (to be referred to City Council), BART Silicon Valley Phase II extension, Bike Plan 2025 and trail network, water supply discussions with regional agencies, and shoreline levee and sea level rise. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled; all items are for acceptance only.

• Climate Smart San José Plan Semi-Annual Report (Sept 2024–Feb 2025) – to be referred to City Council
• BART Silicon Valley Phase II extension status report
• Bike Plan 2025 and trail network annual report
• Water supply status report with regional water agencies
• Shoreline levee and sea level rise status report

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session focused on emergency management, including recent Emergency Management Organization activations, the role of elected officials during disasters, and a tabletop exercise. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is informational and discussion-based.

• Study session on Emergency Management and City Council role in emergencies (File 25-355)
• Overview of recent Emergency Management Organization activations and Disaster District Office purpose
• Tabletop exercise simulating emergency operations center functions

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole are reviewing a proposal to analyze and recommend an ordinance to stop the renting or leasing of RVs in public right-of-ways. The body is also managing upcoming City Council agendas and approving various community events.

• Proposal to direct City Manager to analyze an ordinance curtailing RV leasing in public right-of-way
• Setting a 2025 San José Wildfire Planning and Preparedness Study Session for May 20, 2025
• Retroactive and future approval of Council District 7 events including Dumpster Days and a Toy Distribution
• Amendment to the Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan to remove an oversized vehicle parking report
• Approval of the City Auditor’s March 2025 Monthly Report of Activities

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint committee will review draft council agendas (April 1 cancelled, April 8) and vote on several consent items authorizing city-sponsored special events with fund expenditures and donation acceptance. These include Portugal Day celebrations, a District 4 litter pickup and budget townhall, and Fourth of July fireworks at Lake Cunningham. A code enforcement operational report is also added to the Neighborhood Services Committee work plan. A public records appeal has been deferred.

• Approve Proclamation of Portugal Day, flag raising, and tower lighting on June 10, 2025, with city funds and donations
• Approve District 4 Litter Pickup (March 29) and Leadership Forum/Budget Townhall (May 17) as special events
• Approve Fourth of July Fireworks at Lake Cunningham on July 4, 2025, with city funds and donations
• Amend Neighborhood Services Committee work plan to add Code Enforcement Operational Report on April 10
• Review draft April 8 City Council agenda and assign time designations

City Council

The City Council will vote on a one-year delay of the soft story seismic retrofit compliance deadline, from April 2025 to April 2026. Other actions include final adoption of a rezoning at Hayes and Endicott and adjusted pedestrian facilitation hours. Consent items cover a $333,733 federal justice grant, the Meadowfair Park Master Plan, and a stormwater permit update.

• Soft story retrofit deadline extended to April 1, 2026 (Item 2.12)
• Rezoning 0.94 acres at 15 Cottle Road from IP to LI (Item 2.2)
• Pedestrian facilitation hours changed from 10 a.m.–midnight to 8 a.m.–midnight (Item 2.2)
• Accept $333,733 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Item 2.13)
• Meadowfair Park Master Plan approved (Item 2.11)

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The Community and Economic Development Committee will accept status reports on several ongoing initiatives: the Berryessa Flea Market redevelopment, Team San Jose's performance in H1 FY2024-2025, development services process improvements, and citywide planning activities including Urban Village planning. A status report on the moderate-income housing strategy is deferred to May 19, 2025.

• Berryessa Flea Market status report on redevelopment, advisory group, vendor transition fund, and owner's quarterly report
• Team San Jose semi-annual status report on unaudited performance and sales/marketing activities
• Development Services Process Improvements and Dashboard Semi-Annual Status Report with metrics and bottleneck recommendations
• Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report including Urban Village planning and zoning alignment with General Plan
• Moderate-Income Housing Strategy status report deferred from February to May 19, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the results of studies on establishing a municipal electric utility. The council is expected to vote on accepting the study results, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an implementation agreement with PG&E, and continuing evaluation if PG&E does not meet terms.

• Accept municipal electric utility exploration studies (item 6.1)
• Adopt resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of PG&E Implementation Agreement
• Authorize continued evaluation of municipal electric utility if PG&E fails to meet terms
• Fund key positions and consultant support for implementation agreement

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee will accept reports on Fire Department Emergency Medical Services (including a feasibility analysis of Med 30 services for county-wide ambulance), Innovation and Technology projects, and Police Department quarterly performance. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of accepting status reports and updates.

• Fire Department EMS annual report with feasibility analysis of Med 30 services
• Innovation and Technology projects status report including IT Department's FY 2024-2025 strategic work plan
• Police Department quarterly status report covering crime statistics, trends, redistricting, and recruitment

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint committee will review and potentially approve four city-sponsored special events for 2025: Great American Litter Pick-Up (April 19), National Night Out (August 5), Silicon Valley Pride (August 30-31), and Music in the Valley (May 10). Each item authorizes city fund expenditure and acceptance of donations. The committee will also consider recommending a position of support for AB 554, which aims to expand access to HIV/AIDS prevention medications. Procedural items include reviewing the March 25 final agenda and a cancelled April 1 draft agenda.

• Approval of Great American Litter Pick-Up as city-sponsored special event on April 19, 2025
• Approval of National Night Out as city-sponsored special event on August 5, 2025
• Approval of Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival expenditure and donations for August 30-31, 2025
• Approval of Music in the Valley Festival (Council District 9) on May 10, 2025
• Recommendation to adopt support for AB 554 expanding HIV/AIDS prevention medication access

City Council

The San Jose City Council will consider approving contracts for pavement replacement and jet bridge flooring, along with ceremonial proclamations and a Cambodian New Year event.

• Contract for 10507 pavement project: $3,094,818
• Contract for 10493 pavement project: $3,870,050
• Jet bridge flooring replacement with Future Flooring Group
• Designation of Safety Corridors on roadways
• Cambodian New Year proclamation and tower lighting event

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The committee will receive and accept three informational status reports: Family Camp ahead of the 2025 season, the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Community Impact Annual Report, and the Placemaking and Public Life Status Report. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting also includes a review of the work plan and an open forum for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Family Camp 2025 season status report (CC 25-0351)
• Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Community Impact Annual Report (CC 25-0362)
• Placemaking and Public Life Status Report (CC 25-0373)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The joint committee is reviewing March 18 and 25 council agendas and considering a proposal to direct staff to craft an ordinance curbing the leasing of recreational vehicles in public rights-of-way. A study session on parks maintenance and capital funding is scheduled for April 15. Several special events, including Cambodian New Year and District 8 events, are recommended for approval.

• Proposal to direct staff to report within 90 days on an ordinance restricting RV rentals in public right-of-way (vanlording)
• Study session on Parks Maintenance and Capital Funding set for April 15, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
• Approval of Cambodian New Year events: flag raising (April 4), tower lighting (April 4-10), proclamation (April 8), with expenditure of funds and donations
• Retroactive approval of six District 8 special events including community coffee, spring festival, dumpster day, swearing-in, budget breakfast, and Tet Festival
• Exploration of a plaque honoring the Grateful Dead's first performance at 43 South Fifth Street, plus a 60th anniversary event

City Council

The City Council will vote on consent calendar items including final adoption of a pedestrian mall ordinance on Post Street between South First Street and Lightston Alley, approval of second quarter financial reports for fiscal year 2024-2025, and extensions of purchase orders for electric vehicles and video production services. The evening session has been cancelled.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31177 establishing a pedestrian mall on Post Street between South First Street and Lightston Alley
• Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 covering debt, investment, revenue, and purchasing management
• Annual review and amendment of the City of San José Investment Policy (Council Policy 1-12)
• Authorization to extend purchase orders with Alisto, Inc. for cathodic protection services and Bakhtiari Corporation for Subaru Solterra electric vehicles
• Second Amendment to the collection services agreement with Collection Bureau of America, Ltd., adding San José Clean Energy closed accounts

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole are reviewing the final and draft agendas for March 11 and March 18, 2025. The body is also considering a study session on emergency management and the retroactive approval of funds for Bulgarian National Liberation Day events.

• Proposed study session on Emergency Management and City Council Role in Emergencies for April 3, 2025
• Retroactive approval of funds and donations for Bulgarian National Liberation Day Proclamation and Tower Lighting
• Review of March 11, 2025 Final Agenda
• Review of March 18, 2025 Draft Agenda
• Approval of the City Auditor’s February 2025 Monthly Report of Activities

City Council

The San José City Council will adopt routine consent‑calendar items and ceremonial recognitions. It will consider a $160,000 increase to the construction contingency for the Coyote Creek Trail rebid, retroactive approval of several District 5 special events, interviews and appointments to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices, and a cooperation agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric for electric infrastructure. The council will also vote on an amended storage services agreement with Yellow Pine Solar III for a battery storage facility worth up to $78,675,000 in aggregate.

• Increase construction contingency for the 8087‑TRAIL Coyote Creek (Mabury Road to Empire Street) project by $160,000 to a total of $1,908,363
• Retroactively approve multiple District 5 special events and related city expenditures
• Interview applicants and appoint up to two members to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices
• Adopt a cooperation agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric for electric transmission and distribution infrastructure
• Approve an amended storage services agreement with Yellow Pine Solar III for battery storage up to $78,675,000 aggregate

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will accept status reports on the San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap, Integrated Solid Waste Programs, Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program, and the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit. They will also vote on an amendment to the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan and defer a status report on the City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model to April 7.

• Defer City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model Status Report (Police/Planning/Building/Code Enforcement) to April 7, 2025
• Approve amendment to Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan for FY 2024-2025
• Accept San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap status report, refer to City Council April 8
• Accept Integrated Solid Waste Programs status report on residential/commercial recycling and Recycle Right Outreach
• Accept annual report on San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program (Jan-Dec 2024)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

This joint meeting of the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will review the March 4 final agenda and March 11 draft agenda for the City Council, including possible additions and time assignments. The consent calendar includes retroactive approval of six special events in District 5 (e.g., Cinco de Mayo meeting, International Democracy Day, dumpster day, mural unveiling, Lunar New Year events) and approval of a Greek flag raising and Independence Day lighting in District 9. The agenda is largely procedural but includes action on several community-sponsored events.

• Review of March 4, 2025 final City Council agenda
• Review of March 11, 2025 draft City Council agenda
• Retroactive approval of six special events in Council District 5 (Ortiz)
• Approval of Greek flag raising and Greek Independence Day lighting in Council District 9 (Foley)
• Receive and file public record for February 13–20, 2025

City Council

The San José City Council will adopt routine consent‑calendar items and approve several appointments. It will consider contract awards, including a $3 million on‑call mechanical engineering contract for the San José Mineta International Airport and a $2.74 million grant for the Via del Oro Emergency Interim Housing Site. The council will also vote on a third amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Integrated Design 360, LLC and other public‑works contracts.

• Approve Third Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Integrated Design 360, LLC (contract term extended to Dec 31 2025, no change to maximum compensation)
• Authorize up to $2,744,620 grant for the Via del Oro Emergency Interim Housing Site
• Award $3,000,000 SJC On‑Call Mechanical Engineering Construction Contract to Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. for airport maintenance projects
• Award $1,752,276 sanitary sewer repairs contract to Nor‑Cal Pipeline Services, Inc., with a $175,228 (10%) contingency
• Approve Downtown San José Property‑Based Improvement District Annual Financial Report for FY 2023‑2024

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The Community and Economic Development Committee will consider a request to defer a status report on the moderate-income housing strategy (CC 25-033) to the March 24 meeting. Other items include status reports on downtown wayfinding (CC 25-031), the Housing Catalyst Team work plan (CC 25-032), CEQA streamlining for downtown projects (CC 25-034), and performance measures for the Community and Economic Development City Service Area (CC 25-030). The committee may also review and adjust its work plan.

• Deferral request for Moderate-Income Housing Strategy status report (CC 25-033)
• Downtown and Regional Wayfinding status report (CC 25-031)
• Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan status report (CC 25-032)
• CEQA Streamlining for Downtown Projects status report (CC 25-034)
• Community and Economic Development City Service Area Performance Measure status report (CC 25-030)

Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS)

The committee will accept second-quarter financial reports for FY2024-2025 covering debt, investment, revenue, purchasing, and risk management, and refer them to City Council. They will also approve an updated Investment Policy and refer it to Council. Additionally, they will receive status reports on Police Department air support and the Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan.

• Second Quarter Financial Reports for FY2024-2025 (Debt, Investment, Revenue, Purchasing and Risk Management)
• City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review – approval of amended policy
• Police Department Air Support Status Report
• Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan Status Report

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee will consider routine agenda items, including filing the public record for early February and adopting the consent calendar. It will recommend a special meeting on the San José Municipal Electric Utility Exploration for March 21, 2025. The committee will also forward a recommendation to approve a $2,500 grant to the Rotary Club of San José Foundation for its Enterprise Leadership Conference.

• Approve a $2,500 grant to the Rotary Club of San José Foundation (Enterprise Leadership Conference)
• Set a City Council Special Meeting on San José Municipal Electric Utility Exploration for March 21, 2025
• Approve appointments to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee (David Woolsey, Sean Davis)
• Amend the Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan to add Climate Advisory Commission work
• Retroactively approve several District 4 special events and related expenditures

Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)

The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee will consider accepting three informational reports: an annual update on citywide sustainable park maintenance, a status report on digital equity and broadband strategy, and a progress report on the neighborhood association engagement model. No binding decisions or new ordinances are on the agenda. Public comment can be submitted by email or given in person.

• Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report (CC 25-0221): accept report on service levels and improvements
• Digital Equity Assessment Status Report (CC 25-0232): accept assessment of broadband gaps and digital inclusion strategy update
• Neighborhood Association Engagement Model Status Report (CC 25-0243): accept implementation progress report
• Consent Calendar: routine items adopted by one motion unless pulled for separate discussion

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole will consider a request to discuss restarting the residential permit parking program in high-growth areas and Urban Villages. The committee also will vote on authorizing Mayor Mahan's travel to SXSW, approving a community leaders breakfast event, and denying a public records appeal. The February 18 final agenda review is cancelled.

• Request to discuss permit parking policy in transit corridors and areas of high growth, including Urban Villages
• Authorize Mayor Mahan's travel to SXSW conference in Austin, Texas on March 10-11, 2025
• Approve Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Event sponsored by Council District 9, including expenditure of funds and acceptance of donations
• Deny public records appeal from Thomas McInnis regarding City's response to Public Records Act request
• Review February 25, 2025 Draft Agenda and assign time certain items

City Council

The City Council and Administration will discuss preliminary General Fund forecasts and budget balancing strategies. This session aims to inform the Mayor's March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also discuss strategic planning to reduce unsheltered homelessness.

• Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Process
• Budget balancing strategies for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and beyond
• Strategic planning for reducing unsheltered homelessness

City Council

The City Council will conduct a study session to set budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The regular session includes voting on several service contracts and ceremonial commendations.

• Purchase order with Braun Northwest, Inc. for battalion command vehicles not to exceed $1,579,025 plus a $160,000 contingency
• Extension of purchase order with Bayscape Management, Inc. for landscape maintenance services
• Extension of purchase order with TMT Enterprises, Inc. for construction and landscape materials
• Two-year agreement extension with Passport Labs, Inc. for mobile parking payment services
• Agreement extension for CH2M Hill, Inc. regarding the Coyote Creek Trail project from Mabury Road to Empire Street

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The committee will review the February 11, 2025 City Council Study Session Agenda focused on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Priority Setting. The body will also consider approving a tower lighting event for American Heart Month and retroactively approving various community events sponsored by Council Districts 5 and 8.

• Approve American Heart Month tower lighting event (Feb 17-23, 2025)
• Retroactively approve District 5 sponsored events (Nov 2024)
• Review FY 2025-2026 Budget Priority Setting Study Session Agenda
• Authorize Councilmember David Cohen travel to League of California Cities
• Authorize Mayor Mahan travel to Knight Media Forum in Miami

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on options for expanding alternative response and co-response programs for 911 calls, including collaboration with the county for the 911-to-988 call transfer. Other items include a resolution reaffirming immigrant protections, contract amendments for data management and tire services totaling $1.7 million, council committee appointments, and a tri-party agreement for the Levitt Pavilion at St. James Park with a $5 million fund transfer.

• Amend contract with Calpine Energy Solutions by $1,200,000 for data management and call center services
• Approve purchase order amendments for tire services with MT Tire Service and Southern Tire Mart totaling $500,000
• Adopt resolution reaffirming city's commitment to immigrant community safety regardless of national origin or legal status
• Appoint councilmembers to committees, boards, and commissions including ABAG and VTA
• Approve tri-party agreement for Levitt Pavilion at St. James Park with $5,000,000 appropriation amendment

Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)

The Transportation and Environment Committee will meet to accept several status reports. These include updates on city infrastructure, climate resilience planning, and pavement maintenance.

• City Infrastructure Strategy Quarterly Status Report (CC 25-0101)
• Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan Status Report (CC 25-0112)
• Citywide Pavement Conditions, Funding, and Maintenance Program Delivery Strategy Status Report (CC 25-0123)
• Transportation Activities Annual Report (CC 25-0134)

City Council

This is a study session only; no votes or decisions will be taken. The City Council will receive an overview of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Plant Master Plan, discuss issues affecting the facility, and hear updates on capital projects and a levee project.

• Overview of the Regional Wastewater Facility Plant Master Plan background and Capital Improvement Program accomplishments
• Discussion of new nutrient limit regulations affecting the facility
• Update on the Plant Master Plan Technical Component, to be brought to Council in mid-2025
• Update on the Shoreline Levee Project
• Update on land use and a flow study at the RWF

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a side letter agreement with the San José Police Officers’ Association for a Prevention, Awareness, and Wellness Support Program in the Bureau of Field Operations. The consent calendar also includes a 15.75% pensionable pay increase for Senior Hazardous Materials Inspectors, two $800,000 water supply consulting contracts, and the creation of Chief Water Systems Operator and Chief Park Ranger positions. Items may be pulled from consent for separate discussion.

• Side letter with San José Police Officers' Association for police wellness program (item 2.9)
• 15.75% pay increase for Senior Hazardous Materials Inspectors (item 2.8)
• Master consultant agreements with Luhdorff & Scalmanini and Woodard & Curran, each not to exceed $800,000, for water supply services (items 2.10, 2.11)
• New classifications: Chief Water Systems Operator ($146,000-$220,000) and Chief Park Ranger ($131,060.80-$159,723.20) (item 2.12)
• Amendment to Ford repair purchase orders, increasing compensation by $500,000 (item 2.13)

Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

The Community & Economic Development Committee will review the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs' proposed Economic Strategy Work Plan for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 and forward it for City Council action. The Committee will also accept status and annual reports on the commercial anti‑displacement strategy, the Real Estate Services Division, and recent economic development activities. An open forum will allow the public to speak on any related topics.

• Review and recommend Economic Strategy Work Plan for FY 2025‑26 & 2026‑27 (CC 25-0141)
• Accept Commercial Anti‑Displacement Strategy Status Report (CC 25-0152)
• Accept Real Estate Services Division Activities Annual Report FY 2023‑24 (CC 25-0163)
• Accept Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report (CC 25-0174)
• Open Forum for public comments

City Council

The City Council and the San José/Santa Clara Treatment Plant Advisory Committee will hold a joint special meeting at the Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. The agenda includes a meet‑and‑greet, discussion of personal protective equipment and transportation, and a site tour of the regional wastewater facility. Public comment is allowed only on items 2 and 3.

• Meet and Greet
• Personal Protective Equipment and Transportation discussion
• Regional Wastewater Facility site tour
• Public comment limited to agenda items 2 and 3

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole are meeting to finalize agendas for January 28 and February 4, 2025. The body will also consider work plans and meeting schedules for three city committees for the first half of 2025.

• Approval of Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan (January-June 2025)
• Approval of Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan (January-June 2025)
• Approval of Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Work Plan (January-June 2025)
• Travel authorization for Mayor Mahan to attend Bay Area Host Committee Events in New Orleans, February 7-10, 2025
• Release of the February 10, 2025 Study Session date

City Council

The San Jose City Council will hold a study session on Code Enforcement Division operations. The session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the division's structure, functions, enforcement process, and challenges. No formal decisions are expected; the council will receive information and discuss potential improvements.

• Study Session: Code Enforcement Operations overview

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

The committee is reviewing the 2025-2026 budget calendar and proposing study sessions for General Fund forecasts and homelessness. Members are also discussing a request for a memorandum and budget addendum to protect residents from proposed federal administration actions.

• Proposed February 11, 2025 Study Session on 2025-2026 Budget Development and Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness
• Request for informational memorandum on protecting residents from harms proposed by the incoming U.S. Presidential Administration
• Proposed Manager’s Budget Addendum for legal assistance and support services for immigrant communities
• Review of the January 28, 2025 Draft Agenda
• Approval of the December 2024 Monthly Report of Activities

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with ceremonial items, consent calendar, and final adoption of several ordinances. The most significant actions are the final adoption of a large-scale rezoning affecting over 300 properties and the creation of a Neighborhood Business District Overlay to allow residential uses in certain business districts. The evening session has been cancelled.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31166 rezoning 181 properties from R-M to UR, 73 from R-2 to UR, and numerous other reclassifications across the city.
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31168 creating a Neighborhood Business District Overlay for 213 parcels in North 13th Street, Japantown (Taylor Street), and Willow Glen to permit residential uses.
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31167 rezoning 3.5 acres at 1330-1362 Ridder Park Drive from Industrial Park to Combined Industrial/Commercial.
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 31169 amending zoning code for streamlined infill housing development.
• Approval of minutes from 16 past City Council and study session meetings.

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

This joint meeting of the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole is primarily procedural. It will review the final agenda for January 14, 2025, and a cancelled draft agenda for January 21. The committee will also consider consent items including setting a joint special meeting with the San José/Santa Clara Treatment Plant Advisory Committee, approving the Community and Economic Development Committee work plan for January–June 2025, and retroactively approving the District 4 Piedmont Middle School Tree Planting special event with expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations.

• Review of January 14, 2025 Final Agenda and potential addition of new items or time certain assignments.
• Setting a Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and San José/Santa Clara Treatment Plant Advisory Committee on January 24, 2025, at the Regional Wastewater Facility (700 Los Esteros Road).
• Approval of the Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan for January–June 2025, with meetings on the fourth Monday (except May on third Monday) at 1:30 p.m.
• Retroactive approval of the District 4 Piedmont Middle School Tree Planting event from October 26, 2024, as a City Council sponsored special event, with expenditure of funds and acceptance of donations.