2.10 • 26-357
Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor Mahan.
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San Jose City Council
city • 2026-04-07 • 1:30 PM
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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.
Agenda
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2.11 • 26-364
Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff.
2.12 • 26-368
Approval of the Great American Litter Pick-up as an Annual City Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
2.13 • 26-375
Approval of National Night Out as an Annual City Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
2.14 • 26-380
Approval to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations for the City's Participation in the Annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival.
2.15 • 26-383
Retroactive Approval and Approval of Multiple Special Events Sponsored by Council District 7 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
2.16 • 26-415
Approval of District 1 San José Sharks Community Funds Grant for American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley.
2.17 • 26-418
Approval of the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for District 7’s Black April Commemoration.
2.7 • 26-344
California Natural Resources Agency Grant for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza.
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2.8 • 26-345
Third Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project.
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2.9 • 26-346
Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10626 - 2026 Local Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project.
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3.3 • 26-347
Establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a Nonprofit Corporation.
6.1 • 26-348
Willow Rock Long Duration Energy Storage Agreement.
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6.2 • 26-349
San Diego Community Power Resource Adequacy Trade.
8.1 • 26-350
Establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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8.2 • 26-351
Actions Related to the Loan Commitment for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station Affordable Housing Development.
8.3 • 26-352
Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.
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8.4 • 26-387
Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program Amendment.
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26-390
Approval of City Council Minutes.
26-405
Closed Session Agenda
26-419
Final Adoption of Ordinances.
26-389
Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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