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city • 2026-01-27 • 1:30 PM
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Tuesday, January 27
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What happened

City Council's 2026-01-27 meeting centered on Proposed Amendment to Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code.

  • NOT TO BE HEARD... and Downtown Residential Incentive Program Expansion to Include Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Projects, with additional discussion on Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing....
  • 26-075 Proposed Amendment to Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code.
  • NOT TO BE HEARD...: 26-075 Proposed Amendment to Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code.
  • NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 6:00 P.M. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of, including acre, this again feels like a time sensitive issue...
  • 26-074 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Expansion to Include Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Projects: 26-074 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Expansion to Include Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Projects. (a) Adopt a resolution renaming the Downtown Residential High-Rise Incentive Program to the Downtown, including mayor. council members my name is danny mangan....
  • 26-073 Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing...: 26-073 Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 (Inclusionary Housing) of Title 5 of the, including it's also very notable that staff took such a you...
  • 26-076 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Phase I Extension: 26-076 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Phase I Extension. (a) Adopt a resolution amending the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program to: (1) Extend the deadline to apply for Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, including is one of the chambers supported in 2024 and we...
  • 26-071 Senate Bill 79, Statewide Standards for Transit-Oriented Development Report and Implementation: 26-071 Senate Bill 79, Statewide Standards for Transit-Oriented Development Report and Implementation. (a) Accept the report on Senate Bill 79, including a summary of its provisions, initial San José specific, including tier one and tier two there are different standards...
Key decisions
  • 26-073 Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing... was approved.
  • 26-075 Proposed Amendment to Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code.
  • NOT TO BE HEARD... was discussed.
  • 26-074 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Expansion to Include Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Projects was discussed.
  • 26-076 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Phase I Extension was discussed.
  • 26-071 Senate Bill 79, Statewide Standards for Transit-Oriented Development Report and Implementation was discussed.
What matters to the public
  • 26-075 Proposed Amendment to Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code.
  • NOT TO BE HEARD... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
  • 26-074 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Expansion to Include Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Projects mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
  • 26-073 Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing... mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability.
  • 26-076 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Phase I Extension mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability.
Next steps
  • 26-071 Senate Bill 79, Statewide Standards for Transit-Oriented Development Report and Implementation is expected to return for a follow-up council step.
  • 26-071 Senate Bill 79, Statewide Standards for Transit-Oriented Development Report and Implementation points to a later ordinance step or follow-up legislative action.
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2.10 • 26-066
Sakauye Farmhouse Acquisition and Move to History Park.
Historic preservation
2.11 • 26-067
Extension of the Declaration and Proclamation of a Local Emergency for the Homeless Shelter Crisis in the City of San José.
HomelessnessMental health
2.12 • 26-068
Actions Related to the Proposed 2025-2027 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant and Revised 2024-2026 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Grant.
Crime & safetyPolice accountability
2.13 • 26-069
Actions Related to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program Fiscal Year 2025 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Invited Award.
Crime & safetyYouth
2.14 • 26-061
Approval of the Super Bowl 60, NVIDIA GTC, NCAA Division I Tournament, and 2026 FIFA World Cup Celebration Flag Raisings, Proclamations, and Tower and Rotunda Lighting Ceremonies Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
Arts & cultureEntertainment
2.15 • 26-093
Approval of District 9 SAP Funds for Rotary Club of San José Foundation.
Small business
2.7 • 26-079
Boards and Commissions Appointment.
2.8 • 26-064
Actions Related to the Transportation and Community Identification Elements.
Transportation
2.9 • 26-065
Approval of “Free Use” of City Hall Plaza and Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Invisible Skies San José Art Project and Approval of the Tower and Rotunda Lighting Proclamation as an Official Public Art Display.
Arts & culture
3.3 • 26-070
Annual Report on City Services 2024-2025.
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8.1 • 26-071
Senate Bill 79, Statewide Standards for Transit-Oriented Development Report and Implementation.
Density / upzoningTransit
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8.2 • 26-074
Downtown Residential Incentive Program Expansion to Include Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Projects.
Development & NeighborhoodsHousing affordabilityDowntown revitalization
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8.3 • 26-076
Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Phase I Extension.
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8.4 • 26-073
Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
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8.5 • 26-072
Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Pilot Financing Program.
InfrastructureHousing affordability
8.6 • 26-075
Proposed Amendment to Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code. - NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 6:00 P.M.
Housing affordability
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26-034
Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
26-097
Closed Session Agenda
26-057
Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
26-056
Approval of City Council Minutes.
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