City Council Meeting Summaries

What happened City Council's 2026-04-20 meeting centered on From Ideation to Occupancy: A Guide to Building in San José, Permitting, Timelines, and Coordination. - 26-496 From Ideation to Occupancy: A Guide to Building in San José, Permitting, Timelines, and Coordination: 26-496 From Ideation to Occupancy: A Guide to Building in San José, Permitting, Timelines, and Coordination Memorandum Attachments • Introduction 1. Development Services at a Glance 2. The Development Permitting, including through to occupancy and to build a shared... Key decisions - 26-496 From Ideation to Occupancy: A Guide to Building in San José, Permitting, Timelines, and Coordination was adopted. What matters to the public - 26-496 From Ideation to Occupancy: A Guide to Building in San José, Permitting, Timelines, and Coordination mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened San Jose City Council's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on San Jose City Council. - San Jose City Council: The item focused on San Jose City Council. Key decisions - Final action was unclear for San Jose City Council. What matters to the public - San Jose City Council mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on VTA local investment plan priorities and Housing Authority Moving to Work plan, with additional discussion on Brown and Caldwell aeration basin agreement. - 26-400 VTA local investment plan priorities: Council discussed how future SB 63 revenues should be prioritized, including tradeoffs between maintaining existing transit service, improving street conditions, and funding rider-facing improvements, with the next VTA Board step expected in June. - 26-404 Housing Authority Moving to Work plan: Discussion of the Housing Authority's FY 2027 Moving to Work plan included how project-based vouchers would be used and how the plan would support affordable housing production. - 26-401 Brown and Caldwell aeration basin agreement: Staff outlined the consultant agreement for the aeration basin modifications project, including long-term engineering support and owner's-advisor work for wastewater upgrades expected to continue through 2034. - 26-399 Berryessa TOD bond financing: Berryessa TOD bond financing depended on the tax-exempt structure needed to move the 195-unit affordable housing development forward. - 26-402 Arena Hotel funding agreement: Council discussed the Arena Hotel funding agreement, including questions about voucher use, interim units, and who would be served. Key decisions - 26-401 Brown and Caldwell aeration basin agreement and 26-402 Arena Hotel funding agreement were approved. - 26-400 VTA local investment plan priorities was discussed, with a later VTA Board step identified. - 26-404 Housing Authority Moving to Work plan and 26-399 Berryessa TOD bond financing were taken up and appear to have advanced. What matters to the public - The SB 63 discussion mattered because it helps set future transit funding priorities for service, rider experience, and transportation infrastructure. - The Moving to Work plan mattered because it shapes how Housing Authority resources are used to support affordable housing in San Jose. - The aeration basin item mattered because it points to long-term wastewater plant work with major capital cost implications. - Berryessa TOD mattered because the bond item affects whether a 195-unit affordable housing development can move ahead. Next steps - Watch for the next VTA Board step on the local investment plan in June. - Watch for contract execution and project scheduling on the aeration basin work.

What happened City Council's 2026-04-13 meeting centered on Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog. - 26-452 Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog: Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog MATT MAHAN, MAYOR ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1 PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2 ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3 DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4 PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5 MICHAEL MULCAHY,, including three. And so I wanted to ask, since we're building... Key decisions - 26-452 Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-452 Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened San Jose City Council's 2026-04-07 meeting centered on San Jose City Council. - San Jose City Council: The item focused on San Jose City Council. Key decisions - Final action was unclear for San Jose City Council. What matters to the public - San Jose City Council mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-04-07 meeting centered on the Loan Commitment for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station Affordable Housing Development and Willow Rock Long Duration Energy Storage Agreement, with additional discussion on Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road.... - 26-351 the Loan Commitment for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station Affordable Housing Development: (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $8,400,000 in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to MidPen, including project was awarded 49 million in total affordable... - 26-348 Willow Rock Long Duration Energy Storage Agreement: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute the following two related You again to staff roll item 6.1 will iraq long duration Energy storage, including it is going to be owned and Operated by a company... - 26-350 Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road...: (a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the Story Road Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Business Improvement District, including event like the nine market drew over 20,000 people and... - 26-387 Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program Amendment: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, amend the Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program to include a preference for 50 units for San José Police Department personnel. And the, including directly impact public safety and communities... - 26-352 Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan: (a) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban... Key decisions - 26-352 Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan was referred/continued. - 26-387 Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program Amendment was discussed. - 26-351 the Loan Commitment for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station Affordable Housing Development, 26-348 Willow Rock Long Duration Energy Storage Agreement, and 26-350 Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road... were taken up and appear to have advanced. What matters to the public - 26-351 the Loan Commitment for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station Affordable Housing Development mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability. - 26-348 Willow Rock Long Duration Energy Storage Agreement mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-350 Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-387 Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program Amendment mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. Next steps - 26-350 Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record. - 26-352 Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.

What happened San Jose City Council's 2026-03-24 meeting centered on San Jose City Council. - San Jose City Council: The item focused on San Jose City Council. Key decisions - Final action was unclear for San Jose City Council. What matters to the public - San Jose City Council mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-03-24 meeting centered on Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... and City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review, with additional discussion on Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report. - 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments...: (a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes, parkland fees, and of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance fees through the, including program. one is new Construction which is gateway... - 26-278 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 19, 2026: (a) Accept the annual review of the City of San José Investment Policy, as updated. (b) Review the City’s investment, including san jose against war and i want to urge you to... - 26-294 Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report: As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on February 23, 2026, accept the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan. And then we will also have public, including the housing element reporting process. so the housing... - 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development...: (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 El Paseo, including were from the december residential cost of... - 26-280 San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update: Accept the status report on the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program. Things just to kind of like set up the stage and you will walk Us through a lot of the of the details of, including done a lot of work in the last ten years. as i... Key decisions - 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development... was approved. - 26-278 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review was discussed. - 26-294 Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report was discussed. - 26-280 San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update was discussed. - 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... was taken up and appears to have advanced. What matters to the public - 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-278 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review mattered because it affects how the city finances or advances a major public project. - 26-294 Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability. - 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record. - 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record. - Watch for contract execution and project scheduling on the aeration basin work.

What happened San Jose City Council's 2026-03-17 meeting centered on San Jose City Council. - San Jose City Council: The item focused on San Jose City Council. Key decisions - Final action was unclear for San Jose City Council. What matters to the public - San Jose City Council mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-03-17 meeting centered on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message and PP25-006 - Amendment to Title 20 (Zoning Code) to Add Senate Bill 79 Industrial Ordinance, with additional discussion on Childcare Policy Opportunities Status Report. - 26-251 the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message: (a) Conduct a Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message. (b) Approve the FY 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message. Of the day maybe the year item 3.3. this is the approval Of the fiscal year, including ensure clients are accessing services and support... - 26-252 PP25-006 - Amendment to Title 20 (Zoning Code) to Add Senate Bill 79 Industrial Ordinance: Approve an ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to add new Chapter 20.197, Local Implementation of State Law, that includes Part 2, Senate Bill 79, including recognize and build on that partnership. so one, we're not,... - 26-246 Childcare Policy Opportunities Status Report: As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on February 12, 2026, accept the status report on potential opportunities for the City to improve the provision of childcare to its residents. Not, including their child and youth strategic plan. one of the... - 26-253 Analysis on Senate Bill 79/Assembly Bill 130 and Historic Resources and Policy Recommendations: (a) Consider analysis on the impact of Senate Bill 79 and Assembly Bill 130 on the City’s historic resources. (b) Direct staff to return to City Council with a draft ordinance adding a definition for “demolition” for, including center plays an important role in ensuring that... - 26-248 Amendment with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco for the Casa Linda Motel Program: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco for oversight and service, including established an office of child and youth success... Key decisions - 26-253 Analysis on Senate Bill 79/Assembly Bill 130 and Historic Resources and Policy Recommendations was approved. - 26-246 Childcare Policy Opportunities Status Report was discussed. - 26-251 the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message and 26-252 PP25-006 - Amendment to Title 20 (Zoning Code) to Add Senate Bill 79 Industrial Ordinance were taken up and appear to have advanced. - Final action was unclear for 26-248 Amendment with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco for the Casa Linda Motel Program. What matters to the public - 26-251 the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-252 PP25-006 - Amendment to Title 20 (Zoning Code) to Add Senate Bill 79 Industrial Ordinance mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-246 Childcare Policy Opportunities Status Report mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-253 Analysis on Senate Bill 79/Assembly Bill 130 and Historic Resources and Policy Recommendations mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. Next steps - 26-251 the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Mayor’s March Budget Message still points to a public-hearing step in the available record. - Approve an ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to add new Chapter 20.197, Local Implementation of State Law, that includes Part 2, Senate Bill 79 Implementation for implementation of Senate Bill 79 and exclusion of... - 26-253 Analysis on Senate Bill 79/Assembly Bill 130 and Historic Resources and Policy Recommendations is expected to return for a follow-up council step.