San Jose City Council Meeting Summaries

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.

What happened: The City Council met on 2026-03-12 and discussed limited agenda items, with no detailed topics or decisions clearly outlined in the available materials. The meeting included a hearing related to a property at 335 S Winchester Blvd regarding compliance with municipal codes and property maintenance standards. Key decisions: Not clearly specified in the available agenda materials. What matters to the public: The hearing addressed concerns about property upkeep, safety, and preventing unauthorized access to a vacant building, which impacts neighborhood appearance and security. Public comments were invited on any non-agenda items within the Board's jurisdiction. Topics covered: Property code enforcement and maintenance compliance for 335 S Winchester Blvd; public comment period. Notable people / organizations: Manuel Duarte, Code Enforcement Inspector; Pacific Row Development LLC c/o Louis Leong, Property Owner. Next steps: Watch for posted minutes or vote records to confirm final decisions and implementation direction. Public comment participation instructions and timing should be monitored closely.

What happened San Jose City Council's 2026-03-10 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 San Jose City Council's 2026-03-10 meeting centered on Automated License Plate Readers Data Usage Protocol Update and City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, with additional discussion on Police Department Overtime Spending. - 26-215 Automated License Plate Readers Data Usage Protocol Update: 26-215 Automated License Plate Readers Data Usage Protocol Update. (a) Approve the following changes to the Police Department Automated License Plate Reader Data Usage Protocol: (1) Change the default retention, including we responded to the kim hoang jewelry robbery with... - 26-214 City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026: 26-214 City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Accept the status report on the City Council Focus Areas for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Second Quarter. I do not have a report today. okay. thank, including districts and the small business startup grant... - 26-216 Police Department Overtime Spending: 26-216 Police Department Overtime Spending. Accept the report and recommendation to achieve a net reduction in Police Department overtime spending. Goals for this year and they Are shown here on the slide with our, including and considers it a top priority for our city and... - 26-208 Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. - DEFERRED TO 3/24/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION: 26-208 Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. - DEFERRED TO 3/24/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 19, 2026, accept, including first demand still exceeds available shelter... - 26-213 the 10304 - Welch Park Restrooms Renovation Project: 26-213 Actions Related to the 10304 - Welch Park Restrooms Renovation Project. Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 10304 - Welch Park Restrooms Renovation Project from 15% to 33%, in the... Key decisions - 26-215 Automated License Plate Readers Data Usage Protocol Update, 26-214 City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and 26-216 Police Department Overtime Spending were approved. - 26-208 Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. - DEFERRED TO 3/24/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION was discussed. - 26-213 the 10304 - Welch Park Restrooms Renovation Project was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-215 Automated License Plate Readers Data Usage Protocol Update mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-214 City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-216 Police Department Overtime Spending mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-208 Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. - DEFERRED TO 3/24/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION mattered because it affects how the city finances or advances a major public project. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened: The City Council met on 2026-03-10 and discussed a variety of routine and policy matters including ceremonial recognitions, consent calendar approvals, updates on city financial reports, and public safety protocols. Key decisions: The Council approved the establishment of the Alameda Business Improvement District through final adoption of Ordinance No. 31309. They also approved an increase in the construction contingency for the Welch Park Restrooms Renovation Project. The Council set a public hearing for March 24, 2026, to consider objections to granting a franchise agreement to LS Power Grid California, LLC for electric services in public rights-of-way. Additionally, the Council approved updates to the Police Department’s Automated License Plate Reader Data Usage Protocol, including reducing data retention from one year to 30 days, restricting camera placement near reproductive health and religious facilities, and enhancing data access controls. What matters to the public: The recognition of the 28th Annual Mexica New Year Celebration highlights the city’s commitment to honoring Indigenous heritage and cultural continuity. The changes to the Automated License Plate Reader policy reflect the city’s attention to privacy concerns and protection of sensitive locations. The public hearing on the electric franchise agreement offers residents an opportunity to provide input on utility services in their neighborhoods. Topics covered: Ceremonial recognitions, consent calendar items including minutes and ordinances, financial reports (deferred), franchise agreements for electric services, construction project budget adjustments, city investment policy review (deferred), city council focus areas status report, police data usage protocols, and police overtime spending. Notable people / organizations: Mayor Matt Mahan; Councilmembers including Peter Ortiz who presented the proclamation for the Mexica New Year Celebration; LS Power Grid California, LLC; San José Police Department; San José Taiko (invocation performance). Next steps: The Council will hold a public hearing on March 24, 2026, regarding the LS Power Grid franchise agreement. Deferred items such as the Second Quarter Financial Reports and the City Investment Policy Annual Review will be considered at future meetings. The Police Department will implement the updated Automated License Plate Reader policies and continue reporting on overtime spending.