Upcoming official agenda · automatically imported
City council · San José, CA · 2026-10-20
San José City Council
UPCOMING: San José City Council is scheduled to meet on 2026-10-20 with 60 items on the posted agenda. About $500 in public funds is named in the agenda text. Items are listed for individual consideration. Votes have not happened yet — this is your window to comment. Pulled automatically from the agency's official calendar.
Packet
60 pp
90 minute read here
Agenda items
60
Scheduled for consideration · no vote yet
Amounts referenced
$500
From agenda text; not an approved total
Transparency
81/100
Public access to material terms
Agenda items
Scheduled for consideration
Item 1 — Please scroll to the end for information about the City Council Agenda and for the Rules of Conduct of the meeting.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 2 — For live translations in over 50 languages, please go to https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FAYU-7105 Also visit our language access page at: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/language-access-for-city-council-and-council-committee-meetings
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-602 — Language Access Instructions / Instrucciones de interpretación / Hướng dẫn diễn giải
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
On the consent calendar — will pass in a single bundled vote unless a member or the public asks to pull it.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 4 — American Disability Act
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 5 — To request an alternative format agenda under the Americans with Disabilities Act for City-sponsored meetings, events or printer materials, please call (408) 535-1260 as soon as possible, but at least three business days before the meeting.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 6 — Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at ADA@sanjoseca.gov or by calling (408) 535-8430. The ADA Coordinator will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 7 — The Levine Act requires a Party in a Proceeding before the City of San José that involves any action related to their contract, license, permit, or use entitlement to disclose any campaign contributions to City elected or appointed officials totaling more than $500 within the 12 months prior to the
In plain English
The board is being asked to authorize about $500 tied to this item.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Taxpayer dollars at stake. Request the staff report and bids before the vote, or submit public comment.
Item 8 — How to observe the Meeting
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 9 — 1) Cable Channel 24 2) https://sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting 3) https://youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 10 — How to provide spoken Public Comment:
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 11 — 1) By Phone: (888) 475 4499. Webinar ID is 982 2147 4336. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338 8477 or +1 (408) 638 0968 or (877) 853 5257 (Toll Free) a. When prompted to enter your Participant ID, please dial the pound symbol (#); If you would like to raise or lower your hand at any time
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 12 — Fill out a Speaker’s Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers. Do this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that the name on the card is called for the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for all participant
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 13 — How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 14 — Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to the City Council via eComment on the legistar calendar page (the eComment is the column on the far right). Click "eComment," and it will take you to the eComment page to leave comments via an easy webform. Alternatively, you may stil
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
9:30 a.m. - — Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2) Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133 See Separate Agenda
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
1:30 p.m. - — Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
6:00 p.m. - — Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 18 — Union Middle School Jazz Combo
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
• — Orders of the Day
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 20 — Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
1. — CEREMONIAL ITEMS
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 22 — Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calenda
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
2.1 — Approval of City Council Minutes.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
2.2 — Final Adoption of Ordinances.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
2.3 — Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
2.4 — Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
2.5 — City Council Travel Reports.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
2.6 — Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1055 — Approval of City Council Minutes.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1069 — Approval of the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
On the consent calendar — will pass in a single bundled vote unless a member or the public asks to pull it.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1073 — Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1074 — Closed Session Agenda
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1075 — Retroactive Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Responsive Cities Network San José Kickoff.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
On the consent calendar — will pass in a single bundled vote unless a member or the public asks to pull it.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1076 — 2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1077 — Conditional Vacation of a Portion of Spring Street between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1078 — 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1079 — Citywide Planning Work Plan Prioritization.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1080 — GP26-002 - Early Consideration for a Privately-Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at 525 Race Street.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1081 — H25-039 & ER25-225 - Administrative Hearing on the Environmental Appeal and Site Development Permit Appeal for Certain Real Property Located at 470 West San Carlos Street.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
On the consent calendar — will pass in a single bundled vote unless a member or the public asks to pull it.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1082 — ER25-243 - Administrative Hearing on the Appeal of the In-fill Exemption for a Data Center Use at 300 Holger Way.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
On the consent calendar — will pass in a single bundled vote unless a member or the public asks to pull it.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
3. — STRATEGIC SUPPORT
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
3.1 — Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
3.2 — Labor Negotiations Update.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
4. — PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
5. — TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
6. — ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
7. — NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
8. — COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
9. — REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 50 — Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
10.1 — Land Use on Consent Calendar
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 52 — No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 53 — END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
10 — Land Use - Regular Agenda
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 55 — Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
Item 56 — All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.a
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
1.1 — Presentation of a proclamation recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to reaffirm the City of San José’s dedication to ensuring equal opportunities and access for all. (Foley, Kamei, & Casey)
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
1.2 — Presentation of a commendation honoring Vita Fota at 102 years old and celebrating her more than 70 years as a San José resident, including her service as a Rosie the Riveter and contributions to the Italian American community and the City of San José. (Doan)
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
1.3 — Presentation of a proclamation honoring October 25, 2026, as the Republic of China (Taiwan) Day in the City of San José. (Ortiz)
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.
26-1085 — Civil Service Commission Interview. - TO BE HEARD LAST
In plain English
A proposed board action with no dollar figure stated in the agenda text.
How it was buried
Listed as a regular agenda item.
Impact: Review the staff report for costs not stated on the agenda before the vote.