San Jose City Council Meeting Summaries

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: 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.

Summary (draft minutes): City of San José Small Business Advisory Committee Member - Anuradha Basu Council Liaison - CM Kamei Member - Chandra Brooks Council Liaison - CM Ortiz Member - Kobad Bugwadia Member - Christina Bui Member - Laura Perez Ehrheart Member - Kellie Fallon Member - Daniel Fernandez Member – Lily Guggenheim OEDCA Staff - Jen Baker Member - Mimi M Hernandez OEDCA Staff - Blage Zelalich Member - Charles "Chappie" Jones OEDCA Staff - Victor Farlie Member - Dennis King Member - Tony Lam Member - Azer Manashir Member - Tony Mirenda Member – Rosaline Raj SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE March 5, 2026 5.00 p.m. In Person & Hybrid Meeting City Manager’s Conference Room 17th Floor City Hall 200 East Santa Clara St. How to observe the Meeting (no public comment): The public is invited to listen into the meeting. Public comment can only be made in person at City Hall. Topic: Small Business Advisory Committee Meeting March 5, 2026 Time: 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 940 6349 6625 Passcode: 476532 How to submit written Public Comment: By email to jessica.munoz@sanjoseca.gov by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. -- 1 of 4 -- AGENDA I. Welcome and Introductions f (Truncated for demo view.)

Summary (draft minutes): City of San José Civil Service Commission COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Sharon Hightower-Chair Gabriel Rodriguez, Sr. Deputy City Attorney Joan P. Smith-Vice Chair Megan Roche, Deputy City Clerk Samuel Swift-Commissioner Yasmin Johnson, Deputy City Clerk Tom Cochran- Commissioner Gary J. Diquisto- Commissioner MEETING AGENDA March 5, 2026 4:00 p.m. San José City Hall 200 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 14th Floor, Conference Room T-1446 Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (US and Canada) Location: San José City Hall, 14th Floor, Conference Room T-1446 How to submit written Public Comment: 1) By email to clerkcivilservicecom@sanjoseca.gov by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. I. Call to Order & Roll Call II. Adoption of Orders of the Day ONCE ADOPTED, A VARIATION IN ORDER MUST BE APPROVED. IF YOU WISH AN ITEM TAKEN IN A DIFFERENTORDER, YOURREQUEST SHOULD BE MADE AT THIS TIME. III. Public Comments IV. Consent Calendar THE CONSENT CALENDAR, CONSISTING OF TWO ITEMS, IS ACTED ON IN ONE MOTION, AS THE ITEMS ARE GENERALLY ROUTINE. IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON A CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM OR WISH ACTION TAKEN OTHER THAN THAT INDICATED, MAKE YOUR REQUEST AT THIS TIME. 1 -- 1 (Truncated for demo view.)

Summary (draft minutes): PLANNING DIRECTOR HEARING AGENDA Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097 Hearing Officer Sylvia Do, Division Manager on behalf of Christopher Burton, Director Planning, Building and Code Enforcement -- 1 of 7 -- Director Hearing March 4, 2026 Page 2 of 7 How to provide spoken Public Comment during the Planning Director Hearing meeting: 1. By Phone: (408) 638-0968 . Webinar ID is 890 1230 5097. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Click *6 to unmute when called. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 2. Online at: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097 a. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause audio feedback. b. Enter an email address and name. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. c. When the Hearing Officer calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. d. When called (Truncated for demo view.)

Summary (draft minutes): HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Commencing at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Tower Third Floor, Conference Room T-332 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, California Commission Members Rachel Royer, Chair Sara Ghalandari, Vice Chair Harriett Arnold Himat Bainiwal Lawrence Camuso Steve Cohen Jimi Kogura Christopher Burton, Director Department of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement -- 1 of 7 -- AGENDA March 4, 2026 Page 2 of 7 CEQA = CA Environmental Quality Act How to submit written Public Comment before the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting: Send email to planningsupportstaff@sanjoseca.gov by 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the item on the Agenda. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. Public correspondence received after 1:00 p.m. may not be considered by the Commission due to time constraints. Public comments received after 1:00 p.m. should be presented during the hearing. How to observe the Meeting (no public comment) 1. Online at https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/83676017189 or 2. By Phone: (408) 638-0968. Webinar ID is 836 7601 7189. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (Truncated for demo view.)

Summary (draft minutes): 2025 General Plan 4-Year Review Task Force Meeting No. 4 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Commencing at 6:30 p.m. City Hall Wing Wing Room 118, 119 & 120 First Floor, City Hall Wing 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, California Carlos Rosario, Chair Melissa Bickford, Vice Chair Louis Barocio Dilpreet Bhandal Charles Cantrell Daniel Cao Lawrence Casey Aimee Escobar Khoi Nguyen Pierluigi Oliverio Michael Young Christopher Burton, Director Planning, Building & Code Enforcement -- 1 of 5 -- March 4, 2026 Agenda Page 2 of 5 Public Comment in Person Only For live translations in over 50 languages, please visit: https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FLEC-0817 How to observe the Meeting (no public comment) 1. Online at https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/84325178536; or 2. By Phone: (408) 638-0968. Webinar ID is 843 2517 8536. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 3. https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia; or 4. https://sanjose.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=51; or 5. Cable Channel 26 How to submit written Public Comment before the Planning Commission meeting: Send email to generalplanstaff@sanjoseca.gov by 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the (Truncated for demo view.)

Summary (draft minutes): City of San José Parks and Recreation Commission District 1 – Ashesh Singh Andre Morrow - District 2 District 3 – Robert Gonzalez José Villarreal - District 4 District 5 - Daisy Barocio, Vice Chair Kelly Snider - District 6 District 7 - Giavanna Vega, Chair Kent Campbell - District 8 District 9 – Viviana Garcia-Barnwell Ken Brennan - District 10 Citywide – Roxanne Koopman SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA March 4, 2026 Hybrid Meeting – City Hall Tower and Virtually 5:30 p.m. Virtual: Zoom Webinar Seventeenth Floor, San José City Hall Tower 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Room: T-1734 How to attend the PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING: 1. By phone (877) 853-5257. Webinar ID: 963 6302 3495 2. By online: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/96363023495 a) Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. b) Enter an email address and name. The name will be visible online. How to submit written Public Comment: By email to PRCLiaison@sanjoseca.gov by 9:00 a.m. the Monday on the week of the meeting to ensure that it will be posted along with the agenda. (Truncated for demo view.)

Summary (draft minutes): City of San José Civil Service Commission Sharon Hightower - Chair Joan P. Smith -Vice Chair Samuel Swift – Commissioner Tom Cochran – Commissioner STAFF: Gabriel Rodriguez, Sr. Deputy City Attorney Megan Roche, Deputy City Clerk Yasmin Johnson, Deputy City Clerk Gary J. Diquisto – Commissioner CANCELLATION NOTICE City of San José CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 200 East Santa Clara St. San José, CA 95113 THE MARCH 3, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING/ HEARING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR CASE NO. 25-24 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 5, 2026 AT 4:00 PM. The City San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public. The City Code of Ethics may be viewed on-line at https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11915/638526834589570000 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 (Truncated for demo view.)

Summary (draft minutes): City Council Meeting Amended Agenda Tuesday, March 3, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers Closed Session at 9:30 a.m. 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, DISTRICT 6 BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7 DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8 PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9 GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10 -- 1 of 13 -- March 3, 2026 City Council Amended Agenda Please scroll to the end for information about the City Council Agenda and for the Rules of Conduct of the meeting. Public Comment in Person Only For live translations in over 50 languages, please go to https://attend.wordly.ai/join/FAYU-7105 American Disability Act 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. Accommodations 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 (Truncated for demo view.)