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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/30/2025 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.
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      Please scroll to the end for information about the City Council Agenda and for the Rules of Conduct of the meeting.   Not available Not available
      Public Comment in Person Only   Not available Not available
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      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 to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. • Adaptaciones para discapacitados serán proporcionadas a pedido. Mande correo electrónico ADA@sanjoseca.gov; Llame (408) 535-8430. • B?t k? ai trong công-d?ng c?n s? h?-tr? xin g?i di?n-thu cho Ði?u-ph?i-viên ADA theo d?a-ch? ADA@sanjoseca.gov ho?c g?i d?n s? (408) 535-8430.   Not available Not available
      THE LEVINE ACT   Not available Not available
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      How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):    Not available Not available
      1) Cable Channel 26. 2) https://sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting 3) https://youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia 4) By Phone: (888) 475 4499. Webinar ID is 931 9759 7876. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free). 5) Online at: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/93197597876 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.   Not available Not available
      How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:    Not available Not available
      By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under “Letters from the Public.” Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email.    Not available Not available
      How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:    Not available Not available
      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
25-985 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 8)   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
   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 Sartorette Elementary School for its commitment to educational equity, student success, and strong community partnerships through the Hispanic Student Achievement and Family Engagement Program. (Foley)   Not available Not available
   1.2  Presentation of a commendation recognizing the 20 years of operation of the Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library, presented to the family of the late Dr. Roberto Cruz, honoring his enduring legacy as the library’s namesake and the family’s continued service to the East San José community. (Ortiz)   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
25-1057 1  Approval of Council MinutesApproval of City Council Minutes.   Not available Not available
   2.2  Final Adoption of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
25-1037 1  Final Adoption of OrdinanceFinal Adoption of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
   2.3  Approval of Council Committee Minutes.   Not available Not available
25-1060 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
25-1021 12.7 Consent AgendaMeasure B Local Sales Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee and Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18.   Not available Not available
25-1026 12.8 Consent AgendaLease Agreement with San José Sports Authority for City-Owned Property Located at 93 East San Carlos Street.   Not available Not available
25-1027 12.9 Consent AgendaReport on Request for Proposal for the Implementation of the Salesforce Customer Relationship Management System.   Not available Not available
25-1028 12.10 Consent AgendaFirst Amendment to the Agreement with Guidehouse, Inc. for Organizational Change Management and Related Consulting Services.   Not available Not available
25-1030 12.11 Consent AgendaFranchise Agreement with LS Power Grid California, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way.   Not available Not available
25-1031 12.12 Consent AgendaStatus Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond.   Not available Not available
25-1032 12.13 Consent AgendaMaster Consultant Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, Inc. (dba Sanbell) for Consulting Services Supporting Rule 20 Utility Undergrounding Projects.   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
25-1022 13.3 Strategic SupportApproval of the Terms of an Agreement with the San José Police Officers’ Association for the Term of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-1033 13.4 Strategic SupportCity Council Focus Area Semi-Annual Status Report.   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
   8.  COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT   Not available Not available
25-1023 18.1 Community & Economic DevelopmentActions Related to the Acquisition of 447 South Almaden Boulevard. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH SJFA Item 1   Not available Not available
25-1038 18.2 Community & Economic DevelopmentActions Related to the Loan Commitment and Land Purchase for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development Located at 470 South Market Street.   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
25-1024 110.2 Land Use Regular AgendaGP25-002: Early Consideration for a Privately Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at the Northeasterly Corner of Emory Street and The Alameda.   Not available Not available
25-1034 110.3 Land Use Regular AgendaGP25-005: Early Consideration for a Privately Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at 1030 and 1038 McKendrie Street.   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
      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 public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov.   Not available Not available
      JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/FINANCING AUTHORITY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA   Not available Not available
       1:30 p.m. September 30, 2025 Council Chambers   Not available Not available
     Call to Order and Roll Call   Not available Not available
25-1025 11. Joint Meeting AgendaIssuance of City of San José Financing Authority Commercial Paper to Finance the Acquisition of the Property Located at 447 South Almaden Boulevard. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.1   Not available Not available
     Public Comment   Not available Not available
       Members of the public may comment on agendized item only at this Joint Meeting. There will be no Open Forum. Cal. Govt. Code §54954.3(a).   Not available Not available
     Adjournment   Not available Not available