San Jose City Council

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...

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.