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1. Direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney and other relevant departments, to report back to the City Council within 90 days with an analysis and recommendations for a proposed City ordinance to curtail the leasing, renting, let out, or otherwise loan of recreational vehicles in the public right of way in exchange for money, goods, or services. Include the following items within the scope of work: a. Any relevant existing ordinances or codes that may be enforced. b. The feasibility of adopting new ordinances that place restrictions on the sale, trade, and/or auctioning of recreational vehicles in the public right of way.  c. Explore the prevention of the trade or sale of recreational vehicles between tow yards, salvage yards and vanlords. d. Research similar ordinances in other municipalities and gather relevant data on effectiveness in order to produce a staff recommendation. e. Explore enforcement mechanisms that can be potentially executed by Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Parking Control Officers, or any other relevant departments. [Referred from 3/12/2025 - Item C.1 (ROGC 25-094)]

Updated 4.2.2025 1:02:10 AM UTC

Updated 4.2.2025 6:30:39 PM UTC

Updated 4.2.2025 6:28:07 PM UTC

Approve the Auditor’s Office Monthly Report of Activities for the month of March 2025.

Updated 3.27.2025 9:44:43 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve the Toy Distribution at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden scheduled on December 13, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on December 14, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively approve the District 7 Memorial for San Jose Unhoused Residents scheduled on December 20, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on February 18, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 5. Retroactively approve the Ribbon-Cutting at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center scheduled on March 28, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 6. Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Seven Trees Neighborhood scheduled on March 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 7. Approve the Dumpster Day in the Alma-Goodyear Neighborhood scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 8. Approve the Tropicana Community Event scheduled on April 6, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 9. Approve the Dumpster Day in the McLaughlin-Corridor Neighborhood scheduled on April 26, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 10. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. 11. Place the item on the April 8, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 3.28.2025 9:54:32 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for March 20, 2025 - March 27, 2025.

Updated 4.2.2025 4:04:09 PM UTC

Set a City Council Study Session Meeting entitled 2025 San José Wildfire Planning and Preparedness for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, immediately following the regularly scheduled City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers and approve the Study Session agenda

Updated 3.28.2025 8:36:37 PM UTC

Approve an amendment to the January - June 2025 Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan to drop the following item from the May 19, 2025, Transportation and Environment Committee meeting agenda. Regulation of Oversized Vehicle Parking Status Report. Purpose: Provide a status report on the implementation of the oversized vehicle parking regulation pilot program. (Transportation)

Updated 3.28.2025 9:55:12 PM UTC

Updated 4.1.2025 6:25:39 PM UTC

Accept a semi-annual report on the Climate Smart San José plan from September 2024 through February 2025. (Environmental Services)

Updated 3.28.2025 10:22:59 PM UTC

Accept a status report on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II extension. (Transportation/Public Works)

Updated 3.27.2025 11:37:55 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on Bike Plan 2025 and the trail network. (Transportation/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 3.27.2025 9:48:54 PM UTC

Provide a status report on water supply discussions between the City of San José and regional water agencies. (Environmental Services)

Updated 3.28.2025 12:04:12 AM UTC

Accept a status report on shoreline levee and sea level rise. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)

Updated 3.27.2025 10:18:34 PM UTC

Accept a status report of the City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model and contract services implementation. (Police/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 3.27.2025 10:27:33 PM UTC

(a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill one (1) Member-at-Large seat with a term ending December 31, 2025 on the Appeals Hearing Board. (b) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

Review the following actuarial valuation reports: (a) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Actuarial Valuation (Pension) as of June 30, 2024; (b) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuation (OPEB) as of June 30, 2024; (c) Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Actuarial Valuation (Pension) as of June 30, 2024; and (d) Police and Fire Department Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuation as of June 30, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Retirement Services)

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute a Cover Sheet agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing III, LLC setting forth common terms for the following four transactions: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing III, LLC to purchase resource adequacy associated with the Tracy Combined Cycle Gas facility for a maximum term of 12 years beginning in 2027, in an amount not to exceed $10,700,000 annually and up to $128,400,000 in aggregate; (b) Negotiate and execute a further agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing III, LLC to purchase resource adequacy associated with the Tracy Long-Duration Energy Storage facility for a maximum term of 14 years beginning in 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 annually and up to $21,000,000 in aggregate; (c) Negotiate and execute a further agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing III, LLC for financial settlements associated with the Tracy Combined Cycle Gas facility for a maximum term of 12 years beginning in 2027, in an amount not to exceed $11,300,000 annually and up to $135,600,000 in aggregate; and (d) Negotiate and execute a further agreement with MRP Pacifica Marketing III, LLC for financial settlements associated with the Tracy Long-Duration Energy Storage facility for a maximum term of 14 years beginning in 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 annually and up to $22,400,000 in aggregate; to be paid solely from the San José Clean Energy Operating Fund and subject to the annual appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003. Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on March 3, 2025, accept the status report on the San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Energy) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 3/3/2025 - (d)1] DEFERRED TO APRIL 22, 2025 PER ADMINISTRATION

Updated 3.27.2025 4:28:56 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the reduction of the City’s Equity Share payment from 30% to 15% for the City’s single-family housing portfolio’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program in accordance with applicable laws and funding source requirements; and (b) Authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to renegotiate the Equity Sharing provision and negotiate and execute homebuyer loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to the City’s single-family housing portfolio’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program in accordance with applicable laws and funding source requirements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing) [Deferred from 3/25/2025 - Item 8.2 (25-301)]

Updated 3.27.2025 6:01:02 PM UTC

Accept the report and provide direction for the early consideration of projects as part of the Pathway Projects process for projects located at 323 Terraine Street. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Updated 3.27.2025 7:00:33 PM UTC

Accept the report and provide direction for the early consideration of projects as part of the Pathway Projects process for two projects located at 300 South 1st Street. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Updated 4.2.2025 5:39:15 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 19, 2025: (a) Approve the Music in the Valley Festival scheduled on May 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item B.5]

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

Appoint Nathan Nakagawa to the Employee Representative Seat on the Board of Administration for the Federated City Employees' Retirement System for an unexpired term ending November 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (Santa Cruz, CA) for bike park repairs, maintenance, and training services, with the last option ending on or about August 11, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Owen Equipment Sales (Fairfield, CA) for Elgin sweeper parts and services with the last option ending on or about November 13, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Amend purchase order OP 66068 with Future Flooring Group, (San José, CA) for flooring repair and replacement services to increase the total compensation by $100,000 for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $450,000 for the period ending December 12, 2025 and; (b) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with the last option ending on or about December 12, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 19, 2025, adopt a position of support for AB 554 (M. González) to expand Californians’ access to HIV/AIDS prevention medications. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley, Campos, and Mulcahy)[Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - C.1]

Updated 3.26.2025 6:32:01 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 26, 2025: (a) Approve the Proclamation of Portugal Day in San José scheduled on June 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Approve the Portuguese Flag Raising scheduled on June 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (c) Approve the Portugal Day Tower Lighting scheduled on June 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (d) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz) [Rules Committee referral 3/26/2025 - Item B.3]

Updated 3.26.2025 8:22:20 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 26, 2025: (a) Retroactively Approve the District 4 Litter Pickup scheduled on March 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Approve the District 4 Leadership Forum and Budget Townhall scheduled on May 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (c) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 3/26/2025 - Item B.4]

Updated 3.27.2025 4:37:06 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 26, 2025: (a) Approve the Fourth of July Fireworks at Lake Cunningham scheduled on July 4, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 3/26/2025 - Item B.5]

Updated 3.29.2025 12:04:38 AM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31180 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending the Effective Date of Ordinance No. 31123, the Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance, from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026, and Amending the Compliance Deadlines in Section 17.41.550 of Chapter 17.41 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code, which Requires Seismic Retrofit of Certain Wood-Frame Target Story Residential Buildings. [Passed for Publication on 3/25/2025 - Item 2.12 (25-299)] (b) Ordinance No. 31183 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Sections 6.54.215, 6.54.265, 6.54.270, and Adding a New Section 6.54.405, of Chapter 6.54 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code Related to the City Of San José Peddler Ordinance. [Passed for Publication on 3/25/2025 - Item 8.1 (25-293)]

Updated 4.1.2025 6:10:39 PM UTC

Updated 4.1.2025 6:10:39 PM UTC

(a) Retroactively approve the Toy Distribution at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden scheduled on December 13, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on December 14, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Retroactively approve the District 7 Memorial for San José Unhoused Residents scheduled on December 20, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on February 18, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Retroactively approve the Ribbon-Cutting at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center scheduled on March 28, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (f) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Seven Trees Neighborhood scheduled on March 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Alma-Goodyear Neighborhood scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (h) Retroactively approve the Tropicana Community Event scheduled on April 6, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (i) Approve the Dumpster Day in the McLaughlin-Corridor Neighborhood scheduled on April 26, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (j) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Doan) [Rules Committee referral 4/2/2025- Item B.5]

Updated 4.2.2025 9:43:07 PM UTC

Approve the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Plaintiffs Unite Here Retirement Fund and Trustees of the Unite Here Retirement Fund in the total amount of $1,550,000 to be paid in two (2) installment payments of $775,000 each and authorize the City Attorney to execute both the Settlement Agreement and a Side Letter to the Settlement Agreement that allows the City to pay the first installment payment by May 9, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)

Updated 4.2.2025 9:42:40 PM UTC

Updated 3.21.2025 4:11:48 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for March 13, 2025 - March 20, 2025.

Updated 3.21.2025 4:11:48 PM UTC

Approve an amendment to the Neighborhood Service and Education Committee Work Plan to add the following item to the April 10, 2025 meeting agenda: Code Enforcement Operational Report Purpose: Provide an update on the Code Enforcement Operational Assessment conducted by Guidehouse. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement) MEMO NEEDED

Updated 3.21.2025 8:45:43 PM UTC

1. Approve the Proclamation of Portugal Day in San José scheduled on June 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Portuguese Flag Raising scheduled on June 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve the Portugal Day Tower Lighting scheduled on June 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. 5. Place the item on the April 8, 2025 Council Agenda for action.

Updated 3.21.2025 4:11:48 PM UTC

1. Approve the District 4 Litter Pickup scheduled on March 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the District 4 Leadership Forum and Budget Townhall scheduled on May 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve the Portugal Day Tower Lighting scheduled on June 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. 5. Place the item on the April 8, 2025 Council Agenda for action.

Updated 3.21.2025 9:32:16 PM UTC

Updated 3.26.2025 6:45:04 PM UTC

Consider the Public Records Act appeal from Michael Wagner of the decision to withhold responsive records under California Government Code Sections 7922.000 and 7923.600.

Updated 3.27.2025 3:50:18 PM UTC

1. Approve the Fourth of July Fireworks at Lake Cunningham scheduled on July 4, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the April 8, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 3.21.2025 4:11:48 PM UTC

Updated 3.21.2025 11:57:42 PM UTC

As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on March 3, 2025: (a) Accept this update on the status of the City’s implementation of the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (Stormwater Permit). (b) Recommend this item for full Council consideration at the March 25, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City Action. (Environmental Services) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 3/3/2025 - Item (d)4]

Updated 3.12.2025 6:19:06 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee to: (a) Apply for and take all necessary actions needed to fulfill grant requirements of the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program - Standard Grant Program for an amount not to exceed $150,000, or other amount awarded. (b) Negotiate and execute any grant documents, payment agreements, amendments, and any other related documents necessary to accept, receive, utilize, and disburse funding, and take any other actions necessary to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant upon award. (c) Negotiate and execute any memoranda of agreement with nonprofit entities engaged in creek cleanup activities, watershed stewardship, outreach, and education activities to comply with the terms of the grant. CEQA: Not a Project, Public Project File No. PP17-006, Grant application with no commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of application. (Environmental Services)

Updated 3.10.2025 9:42:57 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise one additional option to extend the term of the purchase order with Duran Construction Group (San José, CA) for the removal, replacement, and repair of concrete beginning on or about September 1, 2025, and ending on or about August 31, 2026, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. (Finance)

Updated 3.10.2025 9:43:01 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution to authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the standard agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to add Santa Clara County Housing Authority and its affiliated entities, Villa Garcia, Inc., and North First Gish Holding LLC, to the standard agreement. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-023, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. (Housing)

Updated 3.13.2025 8:15:19 PM UTC

Approve the Meadowfair Park Master Plan. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-183. CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:14:31 PM UTC

(a) Approve the proposed Spending Plan for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $333,733. (b) Adopt a resolution accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $333,733 and authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents for the grant award received from the U.S. Department of Justice without further City Council action. (c) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance and the Funding Sources Resolution Amendments in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Trust Fund: (1) Establish the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $333,733; and (2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Federal Government by $333,733. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government funding mechanism or fiscal activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Police/City Manager)

Updated 3.19.2025 5:43:03 PM UTC

Accept the bi-annual status report on the work plan and implementation updates for projects included in the approved 2018 Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Public Works)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:18:44 PM UTC

Approve a $1,400,000 increase to the construction contingency amount of $1,099,962 for a revised total contingency amount of $2,499,962 for the 9128 - River Oaks Regional Stormwater Capture Project. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the River Oaks Stormwater Capture Project, File No. ER20-186. (Public Works)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:18:47 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10283 - Sanitary Sewer Repairs Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Package IV Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Devaney Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,843,285; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $184,328. CEQA: Exempt, File No. ER23-189. CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(b) Existing Facilities and 15302(c) Replacement or Reconstruction. (Public Works)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:18:52 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 8721 - FEMA San José Family Camp Re-Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Sinclair General Engineering Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,366,156. (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $236,616. (c) Adopt the following Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: City-wide Parks Purposes: (1) Increase the 2017 Flood - Family Camp Playground Shade Structure, Retaining Wall, and Slope Stabilization appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by $836,000; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $836,000. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Family Camp Storm Damage Repair) File No. PP19-050 and ER21-268. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:18:56 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the second amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project to increase the maximum compensation by $75,635, from $339,446 to $415,081, complete additional scope of services, and extend the term of the agreement from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Transportation)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:19:01 PM UTC

Accept the status of the Open Audit recommendations as of December 31, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor)

Updated 3.14.2025 7:25:21 PM UTC

Accept the staff report and public input on the Annual Summary of Upcoming Labor Negotiations. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager)

Updated 3.10.2025 9:43:49 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing on the status of the City’s vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts: (1) Human Resources presentation. (2) Recognized employee organization presentations. (b) Accept the staff report on workforce vacancy rates, recruitment and retention efforts. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-099, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Human Resources)

Updated 3.25.2025 12:15:41 AM UTC

(a) Approve the implementation of a First Responder Fee Program effective January 1, 2026. (b) Approve the Proposed Public Communications Plan for the First Responder Fee Program. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Fire)

Updated 3.25.2025 12:42:29 AM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the pre-development agreement, task orders, and change orders with San José Connection Partners to refine ridership and revenue forecasting, develop a funding strategy, and develop a preferred alignment for the Base Project and the Optional Intra airport Extension Project in an amount not to exceed $14.7 million; and (b) Secure funding for the project, including the negotiation of a new funding agreement with the Valley Transportation Authority for Phase 2a project planning, subject to the appropriation of funds by the Valley Transportation Authority. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17 001, CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies. (Transportation/Airport) [Deferred from 3/11/2025 - Item 5.2 (25-221)]

Updated 3.21.2025 3:45:55 PM UTC

Accept the report on the historical implementation of Section 1700 of the City Charter (Charter Parks) and site inventory of Charter Parks as outlined in Attachment B of the staff memorandum and memorialize a policy on how Section 1700 on Charter Parks is applied. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 3.27.2025 3:50:35 PM UTC

Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6.54 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code (Peddler Permit Ordinance). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Police)

Updated 3.25.2025 5:34:29 PM UTC

Approve an ordinance to amend the effective date of the Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026, along with the compliance deadlines, in the San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 17.41 which requires seismic retrofit of certain wood-frame target story residential buildings. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment; Statutorily Exempt, File No. ER23-173, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Housing/City Manager)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:18:35 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the reduction of the City’s Equity Share payment from 30% to 15% for the City’s single-family housing portfolio’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program in accordance with applicable laws and funding source requirements; and (b) Authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to renegotiate the Equity Sharing provision and negotiate and execute homebuyer loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to the City’s single-family housing portfolio’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program in accordance with applicable laws and funding source requirements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

Updated 3.19.2025 6:27:13 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31178 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Sections 10.10.010 and 10.10.040 of Chapter 10.10 of Title 10 of the San Jose Municipal Code to Adjust the Hours the Pedestrian Facilitation Ordinance is in Effect from between the Hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 A.M. to between the Hours of 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 A.M. [Passed for Publication on 3/11/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-219)] (a) Ordinance No. 31179 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 0.94 Gross Acres Situated on the Northwesterly Corner of Hayes Avenue and Endicott Boulevard (15 Cottle Road) (APN 690-02-003) from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 3/11/2025 - Item 10.1(d)(1) (25-231)]

Updated 3.12.2025 7:44:25 PM UTC

Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on April 2, 2025 due to authorized City business to attend the regular meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 3.19.2025 9:49:56 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 19, 2025: (a) Approve the Great American Litter Pick-Up scheduled on April 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item B.2]

Updated 3.19.2025 9:51:32 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 19, 2025: (a) Approve the National Night Out scheduled on August 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item B.3]

Updated 3.19.2025 9:51:52 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 19, 2025: (a) Approve the expenditure of City funds for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival scheduled on August 30-31, 2025. (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item B.4]

Updated 3.19.2025 9:51:43 PM UTC

Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Project on Municipal Innovation Spring 2025 Convening from April 3 to April 5, 2025 in Cambridge, MA. (Source of Funds: Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University) CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 3.19.2025 9:51:47 PM UTC

Approve a settlement in the case of Paredes v. City of San José, et. al., U.S. Dist. Ct., N.D. Cal., case no 5:22-cv-00758, in the amount of $1,600,000.00 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a Settlement Agreement CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 3.21.2025 8:43:53 PM UTC

Updated 3.5.2025 7:47:01 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Future Flooring Group (San José, CA) for jet bridge flooring replacement services with the last option year ending on or about December 10, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, Public Project File No. PP17-003, Agreements/contracts (new or amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

Updated 3.5.2025 7:47:01 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise five additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. (San José, CA) for traffic control materials with the last option year ending on or about August 24, 2030, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project. File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

Updated 3.5.2025 7:47:01 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10507 - 2025 Major Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,094,818. (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $309,482. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation/Public Works)

Updated 3.5.2025 7:47:01 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10493 - 2025 Local Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $3,870,050. (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $387,005. CEQA: Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation/Public Works)

Updated 3.12.2025 6:39:17 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution designating portions of certain San José roadways as Safety Corridors. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Transportation)

Updated 3.18.2025 9:52:47 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a Public Hearing on the FY 2025-2026 Mayor’s March Budget Message. (b) Approve the FY 2025-2026 Mayor’s March Budget Message. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)

Updated 3.24.2025 6:01:35 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept the Round Two Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant and negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the California State Library, for a total award of $8,283,306 to fund eligible projects at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Library)

Updated 3.5.2025 7:47:01 PM UTC

Approve the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs’ proposed Economic Strategy Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027. CEQA: Not a Project File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) [Deferred from 3/4/2025 - Item 8.2 (25-181)]

Updated 3.18.2025 6:58:44 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes and a reduction of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in lieu fee for 905 North Capitol Avenue which meets the requirements of the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program enacted by the City Council on December 10, 2024 in an amount of up to $4,905,022 to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. 77135 Section 2.3.2.6.C. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver and authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, such as project completion agreements. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 905 North Capitol Residential Development Project, File Nos. H21-015/ER21-061. (Housing/Transportation/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 3.14.2025 10:26:20 PM UTC

As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on February 24, 2025, accept the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Housing/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 2/24/2025 - Item (d)3] TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.5

Updated 3.8.2025 12:06:22 AM UTC

(a) Accept the Calendar Year 2024 Annual Progress Report (Annual Progress Report) on the implementation of San José’s Sixth Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element. (b) Accept the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report (Housing Successor Report). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Housing) TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.4

Updated 3.17.2025 11:34:07 PM UTC

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 28, 2023. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024. (d) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2024. (e) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2024. (f) Arts, Destination Marketing and Destination Events Funding City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2024. (g) Final Public Hearing City Council Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2024. (h) Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 3.12.2025 5:56:43 PM UTC

(a) Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Campos as the City representative to participate in the Social Housing Field Study organized and funded in part by Global Policy Leadership Academy from April 6-12, 2025, in Vienna, Austria. (Source of Funds: The Global Policy Leadership Academy and District 2 Funds) (b) Request for excused absences from the regular meetings of Transportation and Environment Committee on April 7, 2025, City Council on April 8, 2025, and Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on April 10, 2025, due to authorized City business to attend the Social Housing Field Study organized and funded in part by Global Policy Leadership Academy in Vienna, Austria. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Campos)

Updated 3.17.2025 8:15:08 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 12, 2025: (a) Approve the Proclamation of Cambodian New Year in San José scheduled on April 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Approve the Cambodian Flag Raising scheduled on April 4, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (c) Approve the Cambodian New Year Tower Lighting scheduled on April 4 - April 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (d) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz) [Rules Committee referral 3/12/2025 - Item B.3]

Updated 3.12.2025 9:03:38 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 12, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the Community Coffee with SJPD Captain Zuniga event scheduled on January 24, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Valley High School’s Spring Festival scheduled on January 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (c) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association Dumpster Day scheduled on February 1, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (d) Retroactively approve the Community Swearing-In Celebration scheduled on February 7, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (e) Retroactively approve the Budget Breakfast scheduled on February 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (f) Retroactively approve the San José Lunar New Year-Tet Festival scheduled on February 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (g) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 3/12/2025 - Item B.4]

Updated 3.12.2025 9:03:43 PM UTC

Provide a semi-annual status report on the performance and activities of Team San José. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 3.21.2025 10:58:37 PM UTC

Provide a status report on the redevelopment of the Berryessa Flea Market, as well as the Flea Market Advisory Group and Vendor Transition Fund. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Updated 3.21.2025 11:05:57 PM UTC

Provide a semi-annual status report on the Development Services process improvements and dashboard. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Public Works/Fire)

Updated 3.21.2025 11:23:53 PM UTC

Provide a semi-annual status report on Citywide planning activities, including Urban Village planning and aligning zoning with the General Plan. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Updated 3.21.2025 11:24:23 PM UTC

Provide a status report on the moderate-income housing strategy and preliminary findings. (Housing/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement) [DEFERRED FROM 2/24 CED COMMITTEE MEETING]

Updated 3.17.2025 9:07:08 PM UTC

(a) Accept the results of the municipal electric utility exploration studies and the outcome of staff’s evaluation of the desirability and viability of the City establishing a municipal electric utility. (b) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the PG&E - City of San José Implementation Agreement, including funding for key positions and consultant support. (c) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to continue efforts to evaluate a municipal electric utility if PG&E does not meet the terms and performance outlined in the Implementation Agreement. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action; and File No. PP17 003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager)

Updated 3.20.2025 11:59:14 PM UTC