San Jose City Council Meeting Summaries

What happened City Council's 2026-05-12 meeting centered on Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges... and Amendment to the Airport Master Plan, with additional discussion on First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services. - 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges...: The item focused on Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges.... - 26-551 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan: The item focused on Amendment to the Airport Master Plan. - 26-549 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services: The item focused on First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services. - 26-557 2026 Major Events Status Report: The item focused on 2026 Major Events Status Report. - 26-552 Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates: The item focused on Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates. Key decisions - 26-557 2026 Major Events Status Report was discussed. - Final action was unclear for 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges..., 26-551 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan, 26-549 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services, and 26-552 Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates. What matters to the public - 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-551 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-549 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-557 2026 Major Events Status Report mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-11 meeting centered on 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions, Council Chambers, City Hall Page 3 City of San José Printed on 5/11/2026 May 11, 2026 City Council Agenda 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions Budget Study Sessions Schedule, including but I am looking. So my, my, my question for you is last... Key decisions - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions 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 City Council's 2026-05-07 meeting centered on 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions, Council Chambers, City Hall Page 3 City of San José Printed on 5/6/2026 May 7, 2026 City Council Agenda 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions Budget Study Sessions Schedule Manager’s, including score range. I'd like to be in the 80% score... Key decisions - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions 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 City Council's 2026-05-06 meeting centered on 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions, Council Chambers, City Hall Page 3 City of San José Printed on 5/6/2026 May 6, 2026 City Council Agenda 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions Budget Study Sessions Schedule Manager’s, including last year, we had a pretty long and detailed mba... Key decisions - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions was approved. What matters to the public - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-05 meeting centered on Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... and Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report, with additional discussion on Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks. - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing...: 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (a) Conduct a final public hearing regarding approval of the City’s, including year 2627 Annual Action Plan for us. Department of... - 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report: 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report. As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on April 9, 2026, accept the status report on the Library Department's, including so libraries are facilities, but they function as... - 26-518 Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks: 26-518 Approval of Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks. (a) Approve two Park Master Plans for two future City chartered parks, which consist of a... - 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property: 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property . (a) Adopt a resolution adopting an addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative, including watson Park it's a quarter mile, less than a quarter mile,... - 26-563 Retroactive Approval of Lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Sponsored by Council District 7 as a...: 26-563 Retroactive Approval of Lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Sponsored by Council District 7 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and... Key decisions - 26-518 Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks was approved. - 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report was discussed. - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... and 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property were taken up and appear to have advanced. - Final action was unclear for 26-563 Retroactive Approval of Lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Sponsored by Council District 7 as a.... What matters to the public - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability. - 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-518 Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT and H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at..., with additional discussion on City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or.... - 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT: 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT (a) Approve the Park Master Plan for a future Chartered Park that will be located at the, including issue. And we'll just continue monitoring and... - 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at...: 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at Camden Avenue and Singletree Way. (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the 5670 Camden Avenue, including located at 5670 Camden Avenue. It is for a... - 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or...: 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or Foreclosure. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to allow, on, including the existing 50% Ami caps, so we can refinance... - 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report: 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report. As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on April 16, 2026, accept the follow-up report to the 2021 Police, including response times. Although Police Department responded to... - 26-469 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report: 26-469 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report. (a) Accept the 2026 Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report. (b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority, including commitment to double down on our engagement with... Key decisions - 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT was discussed. - 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at... was discussed. - 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or... was discussed. - 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report was discussed. - 26-469 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report 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 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 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 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 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.