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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2025 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.
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      You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action. Each speaker generally has two minutes to speak per item. The total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speakers or for an agenda item may be limited at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length of the agenda. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Fill out a Yellow Speaker’s Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers. Do this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that the name on the card is called for the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for al   Not available Not available
   •  Call to Order and Roll Call   Not available Not available
   9:30 a.m.-  Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2) Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133 See Separate Agenda   Not available Not available
25-990 1  Closed Session AgendaClosed Session Agenda   Not available Not available
   1:30 p.m.-  Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall   Not available Not available
   •  Pledge of Allegiance   Not available Not available
   •  Invocation (District 10)   Not available Not available
      Reverend Jason C. Reynolds, Emmanuel Baptist Church   Not available Not available
   •  Orders of the Day   Not available Not available
      Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.    Not available Not available
   •  Adjournment Recognition   Not available Not available
      This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Jeannessa Lurie, who passed away on September 16, 2025. Jeannessa was a talented musician, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for animals whose work ranged from cat rescue to veterinary medicine. Her compassion and dedication to animal welfare significantly impacted the lives of countless pets and their owners within the San José community. She will be remembered for her commitment to her family and friends, and her enduring inspiration to care for and save furry friends in need.   Not available Not available
   •To be heard after Ceremonial Items Closed Session Report   Not available Not available
   1.  CEREMONIAL ITEMS   Not available Not available
   1.1  Presentation of a commendation recognizing Parents Helping Parents, celebrating five decades of empowering families, advancing inclusion, and building a stronger, more compassionate community in San José. (Foley)   Not available Not available
   1.2  Presentation of a commendation to Daniel Martinez for his outstanding leadership as president and founder of Adopt My Block, his unwavering dedication to animal welfare and advocacy, and his compassionate efforts to improve the safety, welfare, and quality of life for all animals in the City of San José. (Doan)   Not available Not available
   1.3  Presentation of a commendation recognizing the Green Infrastructure Initiative Riverview Stormwater Garden Project in San José which was selected for the 2025 California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) “Outstanding Stormwater Capture and Use Implementation Project" Award. (Mayor and Cohen)   Not available Not available
   2.  CONSENT CALENDAR   Not available Not available
      Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.   Not available Not available
   2.1  Approval of City Council Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-1180 1  Approval of Council MinutesApproval of City Council Minutes.   Not available Not available
   2.2  Final Adoption of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
25-1177 1  Final Adoption of OrdinanceFinal Adoption of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
   2.3  Approval of Council Committee Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-1181 1  Approval of Council Committee MinutesApproval of Council Committee Minutes.   Not available Not available
   2.4  Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.   Not available Not available
   2.5  City Council Travel Reports.   Not available Not available
   2.6  Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.   Not available Not available
25-1157 12.7 Consent AgendaAdoption of an Ordinance Ratifying Final Expenditures in Various Appropriations for 2024-2025 and Associated Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution Amendments.   Not available Not available
25-1158 12.8 Consent AgendaAgreement Between the City of San José and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services.   Not available Not available
25-1159 12.9 Consent AgendaMaster Service Agreement with SCI Consulting Group to Perform Funding and Revenue Analysis of the City’s Stormwater Program.   Not available Not available
25-1160 12.10 Consent AgendaActions Related to the Purchase Orders with California Steel and Fence Supply, Inc. for Fencing Materials and Supplies.   Not available Not available
25-1161 12.11 Consent AgendaActions Related to the Purchase Order with Freon Free, Inc. for Appliance, Tire, and E-Waste Disposal Services.   Not available Not available
25-1162 12.12 Consent AgendaAmendment to the City Pay Plan.   Not available Not available
25-1163 12.13 Consent AgendaFirst Amendment to the Funding Agreement with VTA for the State Route-87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project.   Not available Not available
25-1186 12.14 Consent AgendaAnnual City Council Referral Status Report.   Not available Not available
   3.  STRATEGIC SUPPORT   Not available Not available
   3.1  Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).   Not available Not available
   3.2Accept Labor Negotiations Update. TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M. Labor Negotiations Update.   Not available Not available
25-1097 13.3 Strategic SupportBoard of Fair Campaign and Political Practices Interviews.   Not available Not available
25-1164 13.4 Strategic SupportActions Related to the 10498 - SJC Terminal A Ground Transportation Island Project.   Not available Not available
   4.  PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES   Not available Not available
   5.  TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES   Not available Not available
   6.  ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES   Not available Not available
   7.  NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES   Not available Not available
25-1165 17.1 Neighborhood ServicesAmendment to the San José Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide.   Not available Not available
25-1166 17.2 Neighborhood ServicesTemporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses.   Not available Not available
   8.  COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT   Not available Not available
25-1167 18.1 Community & Economic DevelopmentActions Related to the Fairways at San Antonio Located at 305 San Antonio Court.   Not available Not available
25-1168 18.2 Community & Economic DevelopmentActions Related to Grant Agreements for Targeted Outreach and Engagement Programs Serving Unsheltered Individuals in San José.   Not available Not available
   9.  REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY   Not available Not available
   10.  LAND USE   Not available Not available
      Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.   Not available Not available
   10.1  Land Use on Consent Calendar   Not available Not available
      No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.   Not available Not available
      END OF CONSENT CALENDAR   Not available Not available
   10  Land Use - Regular Agenda   Not available Not available
25-1169 110.2 Land Use Regular AgendaPDC25-022, PD25-015, and T25-019 - San José Innovative Project Pathway Program Early Consideration Review Process for a Project Located at 180 Park Avenue. - DROPPED PER APPLICANT   Not available Not available
   •  Open Forum   Not available Not available
      Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.   Not available Not available
   •  Adjournment   Not available Not available
      This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Jeannessa Lurie, who passed away on September 16, 2025. Jeannessa was a talented musician, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for animals whose work ranged from cat rescue to veterinary medicine. Her compassion and dedication to animal welfare significantly impacted the lives of countless pets and their owners within the San José community. She will be remembered for her commitment to her family and friends, and her enduring inspiration to care for and save furry friends in need.   Not available Not available
   •  Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps   Not available Not available
      FOR RECEIPT: Tract: 10664 Location: North Side of East Santa Clara Street at 14th Street and East Saint John Street District: 3 Lots/Units: 6/559 Type: MFA Developer: Santa Clara County Housing Authority   Not available Not available
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