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• Call to Order and Roll Call

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

Closed Session Agenda

26-010

1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Invocation (District 1)

• Orders of the Day

Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the

Day unless the Council directs otherwise.

• Adjournment Recognition

• Closed Session Report

To be heard after Ceremonial Items

1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1.1 Presentation of a proclamation declaring January 2026 as National Human Trafficking Awareness

Month in the City of San José, aimed at raising awareness about human trafficking and educating the public

on how to identify and prevent this crime. (Doan)

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

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.

2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.

Approval of City Council Minutes.

26-015

Recommendation:

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2025.

(b) City Council Study Session Minutes of December 8, 2025.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action.

Attachments

(a) 12/02/2025 CC Minutes

(b) 12/08/2025 SS Minutes

2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.

2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

26-011

Recommendation:

(a) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of

December 1, 2025.

(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government

Committee Minutes of December 3, 2025.

Minutes of December 4, 2025.

(d) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee of

December 8, 2025.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action.

Attachments (a) 12/01/2025 T&E Minutes

(b) 12/03/2025 ROGC Minutes

(d) 12/11/2025 NSE Minutes

2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.

2.5 City Council Travel Reports.

2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.

First Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

2.7

Recommendation:

26-021

As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support

Committee on December 4, 2025, accept the first quarter (period

ending September 30, 2025) financial reports in the areas of:

(a) Debt Management;

(b) Investment Management;

(d) Purchasing and Risk Management.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. (Finance)

[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral

12/4/2025 - Item (c)2]

Attachments

Memorandum

Attachment A - Financial Report

Attachment B - Investment Report

Report on Request for Proposals and Agreement with NATEC International,

Inc. for the City’s Safety Training Services.

2.8

Recommendation:

26-022

Accept the report on Request for Proposal and adopt a resolution

authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute

an Agreement with NATEC International, Inc. to provide safety training

services to City employees with an initial term beginning on the contract

execution date through June 30, 2030, with two one-year options to

extend through June 30, 2032, with a total compensation not-to-exceed

amount of $3,185,000.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New

or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.

(Human Resources)

Attachments Memorandum

Shared Micro-Mobility Device Fee Adjustment.

2.9

Recommendation:

26-016

Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and

Charges (Resolution No. 72737, as amended) to decrease the Shared

Micro-Mobility Annual Permit and Program Monitoring Operating Fee

from $139 per device to $100 per device, effective January 1, 2026.

CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines

Section 15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges. (Transportation/City

Manager)

[Deferred from 12/9/2025 - Item 2.15 (25-1286) and 12/16/2025 - Item

2.28 (25-1341)]

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Calling for Municipal Elections on June 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026.

2.10

Recommendation:

26-041

Adopt a resolution calling for a Regular Municipal Election on June 2,

2026 and a Run-Off Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, if

necessary, for the purpose of electing Council Members for Districts 1,

3, 5, 7, and 9 and requesting consolidation with the County of Santa

Clara.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and

Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.

(City Clerk)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Retroactive Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda

Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to

Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the

Event.

2.11

26-014

Recommendation:

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on

December 10, 2025:

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for the private, invite-only

Grateful Dead Celebration held at the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on

December 4, 2025.

(b) Retroactively approve the "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes

Rotunda scheduled on December 4, 2025, as a City Council sponsored

Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.

or community groups to support the event.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events

resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley)

[Rules Committee referral 12/10/2025 - Item B.10]

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT

3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).

3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.

Accept Labor Negotiations Update.

TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.

Settlement of Green v. City of San José, et al.

3.3

Recommendation:

26-035

Approve a settlement in the case of Green v. City of San José, et al, in

the amount of $8,000,000, and authorize the City Attorney to execute a

Settlement Agreement.

CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New

or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City

Attorney)

Attachments Memorandum

Agreement

Team San José Annual Performance Audit Report.

3.4

Recommendation:

26-026

As recommended by the Community and Economic Development

Committee on December 15, 2025, accept the audit report on the

annual performance of Team San José.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. (City Auditor)

[Community and Economic Development Committee referral

12/15/2025 - Item (d)1]

Attachments

Memorandum

Presentation, 12/15/2025, CED

Fall Intergovernmental Relations Report.

3.5

Recommendation:

26-023

(a) Accept the Fall Intergovernmental Relations Report.

(b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026

Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log.

Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and

Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical

environment. (City Manager)

Attachments

2026 Legislative Program and Legislative Priorities.

3.6

Recommendation:

26-027

Adopt the 2026 Legislative Program and Legislative Priorities.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and

Administrative Activities resulting in no physical changes to the

environment. (City Manager)

Attachments Memorandum

Adoption of City Council Policy 7-15, Prohibiting the Use of City Parking Lots,

Vacant Lots, and Garages for Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging Areas,

Processing Locations, or Operation Bases.

3.7

26-017

Recommendation:

(a) Adopt a resolution approving City Council Policy 7-15, Prohibiting

the Use of City Parking Lots, Vacant Lots, and Garages for Civil

Immigration Enforcement Staging Areas, Processing Locations, or

Operation Bases.

(b) Direct the City Manager to implement City Council Policy 7-15.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and

Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment (City

Manager)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES

6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES

Approval of a Legal Services Contract with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood to

6.1

26-036

Support the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital

Improvement Program.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and

execute a legal services master agreement with Hawkins, Delafield &

Wood LLP, in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for a term from the

date of execution by the City through June 30, 2030, with the City’s

right, at the discretion of the City Attorney, to extend the term of this

Agreement for up to two (2) additional two-year terms through June 30,

2034, to support the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility

Capital Improvement Program.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New

or Amended) Resulting in No Physical Changes to the Environment.

(City Attorney)

Attachments Memorandum

Approval of a Design-Build Contract with Jacobs Project Management Co. for

the Additional Digester Facility Upgrade Project at the San José-Santa Clara

Regional Wastewater Facility.

6.2

26-028

Recommendation:

(a) Approve the design-build contract with Jacobs Project Management

Co. for the Additional Digester Facility Upgrade Project at the San

José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in an amount not to

exceed $9,542,366 for the performance of preliminary services under

the contract, subject to the appropriation of funds.

(b) Approve a design contingency in the amount of $954,237 for

City-approved changes to the scope of Preliminary Services.

(1) Negotiate and execute separate amendments to the contract to allow

Jacobs Project Management Co. to proceed with discrete portions of

the design-build work (referred to as “Early Work Packages”) prior to

the City’s execution of the definitive contract amendment in an amount

not to exceed $10,000,000, which amounts will be subject to the base

guaranteed maximum price and to the appropriation of funds.

(2) Negotiate and execute change orders in excess of $100,000 up to

the amount of the approved contingency for changes to the scope of the

preliminary services and/or Early Work Packages.

(d) Adopt the following 2025-2026 appropriation ordinance

amendments in the San José-Santa Clara Treatment Plant Capital Fund:

(1) Increase the Additional Digester Upgrades appropriation to the

Environmental Services Department by $661,000; and

(2) Decrease the Switchgear S2/S2A Replacement appropriation to the

Environmental Services Department by $661,000.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff

and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.

Council District 4. (Environmental Services/Public Works/City

Manager)

Attachments

Memorandum

Agreement

Actions Related to the Emergency Repairs of Pond A18’s Southern Gate

Structure Located at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

6.3

Recommendation:

26-029

(a) Accept the staff report detailing the status of the San José-Santa

Clara Regional Wastewater Facility's Pond A18’s southern gate

structure, the likelihood for failure, the consequences of failure, and the

plan for immediate action to repair the structure.

(b) Adopt a resolution by the affirmative vote of at least eight members

of the City Council as required by Section 1217 of the City Charter:

(1) Declaring and finding that, based on substantial evidence, public

interest and urgent necessity demand the immediate contractor

procurement to perform emergency repair of the San José-Santa Clara

Regional Wastewater Facility's Pond A18 southern gate structure

without formal bidding as otherwise required under Section 1217 of the

City Charter for the preservation of life, health, and property, and that

the emergency repair will not permit a delay resulting from formal

bidding as otherwise required under Section 1217 of the City Charter,

and that the action is necessary to respond to the urgent necessity; and

(2) Delegating authority to the Directors of Environmental Services and

Public Works to:

(i) Negotiate and award construction contracts necessary to repair the

southern gate structure in order to protect Pond A18 and levees in an

amount not to exceed $2,150,00;

(ii) Approve a 20% contingency in an amount not to exceed $430,000;

and

(iii) Direct staff to file CEQA emergency exemption documentation

and pursue required agency emergency permits concurrently.

CEQA: Exempt, under Section 15269 - Emergency Projects, of the

State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental

Quality Act. Council District 4. (Environmental Services/Public Works)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District.

8.1

Recommendation:

26-030

Accept the report and receive public comment on the establishment of

The Alameda Business Improvement District.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. Council District 6. (Economic Development and

Cultural Affairs)

Attachments

Memorandum

Establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement

District.

8.2

26-031

Recommendation:

Accept the report and receive public comment on the establishment of

the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. Council Districts 3 and 5. (Economic Development and

Cultural Affairs)

Attachments

Memorandum

First Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025--2026 Annual Action

Plan.

8.3

Recommendation:

26-032

(a) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the First

Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025--2026 Annual Action

Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and

Urban Development.

(b) Adopt a resolution relating to the First Substantial Amendment to the

Fiscal Year 2025--2026 Annual Action Plan to incorporate additional

projects funded with Community Development Block Grant funds,

including the authority to:

(1) Approve the proposed changes set forth in the First Substantial

Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025--2026 Annual Action Plan; and

(2) Authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to submit the First

Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025--2026 Annual Action

Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban

Development.

to negotiate and execute agreements for the following Community

Development Investment projects for Fiscal Year 2025--2026, subject

to the appropriation of funds:

(1) Transportation Department for the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

Improvement Projects in an amount not to exceed $500,000, retroactive

from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026; and

(2) School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza for the

La Placita Facility Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed

$3,000,000, retroactive from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action; Transportation Department Pedestrian Safety

Improvement Project: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313,

CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Structures; School of Arts

and Culture: Categorically Exempt, File Nos. CP22-015 & ER22-115,

CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of

Small Structures. (Housing)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY

10. LAND USE

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.

10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT

Approval for the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency to Proceed with a Habitat

Plan Amendment.

(a)

26-033

Recommendation:

As a Local Partner to the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan, the City of

San José, through its City Council, approves the decision of the Santa

Clara Valley Habitat Agency to amend the Santa Clara Valley Habitat

Plan and directs City staff to bring the proposed amendment back to the

City Council for review and adoption.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff

and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.

(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Attachments

Memorandum

Recommendation:

(1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Addendum to the Envision San José

2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report and the

Supplemental Program Environmental Impact Report, and the

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report - 2023-2031 Housing

Element Update and Addenda thereto for the amendments to Title 19

and Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code, in accordance with the

California Environmental Quality Act.

(2) Approve an ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions) and various

sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José

Municipal Code to:

(i) Add a new Chapter 19.11, ‘Ministerial Tentative Maps,’ and related

state law references; andꢀ

(ii) Implement City Council direction to amend Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)

provisions in Chapter 20.30 by: (1) Revising existing SB 9 objective

design standards within Part 8, ‘Senate Bill 9 Implementation,’ (2)

Adding new Part 9, ‘City permitted streamlined implementation for

two-unit developments on a single lot within Two-Family Zoning

Districts, (3) Adding new Part 9.5, ‘Streamlined implementation for

properties of lesser significance listed on the Historic Resources

Inventory within R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts’ to allow two-unit

developments on a single lot, (4) Amending Sections 20.80.300,

20.80.450, 20.100.610, 20.100.1030 and 20.100.1040 to incorporate

references to two-unit developments, and (5) Adding Section

20.200.675 to include new definition for ‘lot coverage;’

(iii) Amend Chapter 20.200 to add Section 20.200.165 to include a

new definition for 'Building, Main,' add Section 20.200.445 to include a

new definition for ‘Group Home,’ amend existing definition of

Residential Care Facility in Section 20.200.1010, amend existing

definition of 'Residential Service Facility' in Section 20.200.1030,

amend Section 20.200.1265, ‘Permanent Supportive Housing,’ and

include references to Transitional and Supportive Housing in Table

20-50, Section 20.30.100, Chapter 20.30;

(iv) Amend Chapter 20.80 ‘Specific Use Regulations’, Part 2.75,

‘Accessory Dwelling Units’ by amending Section 20.80.176,

‘Streamlined Approval’ and adding Section 20.80.177, ‘Tree Removal’,

and Part 2.76 ‘Accessory Dwelling Unit Condominium’ by amending

Section 20.80.185, ‘ADU Condominium Requirements’, to revise

existing Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions to ensure compliance with

state law;

(v) Amend Chapter 20.190 ‘Affordable Housing Density Bonuses and

Incentives’ to improve readability and streamline existing text to ensure

compliance with state law;

(vi) Amend Chapter 20.195 ‘Ministerial Approvals’ in its entirety to:

(1) Amend existing text to improve readability and maintain compliance

with applicable state laws, and (2) Incorporate ministerial approval

provisions pursuant to Senate Bill 684 and Senate Bill 1123;

(vii) Incorporate provisions of Senate Bill 1418 by amending Table

20-90, Section 20.40.100, Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning

Regulations’; amending Table 20-110, Section 20.50.100, Chapter

20.50, ‘Industrial Zoning Regulations’; amending Table 29-138,

Section 20.55.203, Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed-Use

Zoning District Use Regulations,’ amending Table 20-140, Section

20.70.100, Chapter 20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations’; amending

Section 20.80.600, Part 8 ‘Gasoline Service Station Conversions,’ of

Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations’; and incorporate provisions

of Assembly Bill 2632 in Table 20-140, Section 20.70.100, Chapter

20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations;

(viii) Amend Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations,’ Part 11,

‘Off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages’ Section 20.80.900, ‘Off-Sale of

Alcoholic Beverages’ to allow alcoholic beverages within previously

established Entertainment Zone Boundary;

(ix) Incorporate heat pumps by amending Chapter 20.30, ‘Residential

Zoning Districts,’ Section 20.30.400, ‘Setback Areas - Setback area to

be kept open, unobstructed, and unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.40,

‘Commercial Zoning Districts and Public/Quasi-Public Zoning

District,’ Section 20.40.400, ‘Setback areas - open, unobstructed, and

unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.50 ‘Industrial Zoning Districts,’ Section

20.50.270, ‘Setback areas - open, unobstructed, and unoccupied,’

Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts’ Part 2,

Development Regulations’ Section 20.55.101, ‘Exceptions to Setback

Regulations;’

(x) Amend Section 20.55.104, “MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood

Development Standards’ to revise existing development standards for

improved clarity;

(xi) Amend Chapter 20.100, ‘Administration and Permits’, Part 7,

‘Special Use Permits’ to incorporate amendment provisions and add

Section 20.100.860, ‘Amendment Findings;’ and

(xii) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes

within those sections of Title 19 or Title 20 of the San José Municipal

Code.ꢀ

CEQA: Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final

Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041) and the

Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617),

and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report - 2023-2031 Housing

Element Update (Resolution No. 2023-262) and Addenda thereto. File

Nos. PP25-001 & ER25-220. Planning Commission recommends

approval (9-0-1; Casey absent) (Item 5.d on the 11/19/2025 Planning

Commission agenda). (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

ABOUT THE AGENDA

The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the

community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the

full view of the public.

Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!

This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council

approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).

City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment

decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:

· Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the

community in an effective and efficient manner.

· Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as

well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services.

· Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to

the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the

community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community.

· Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a

sustainable environment for the community.

· Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong

learning and opportunities to enjoy life.

· Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order

to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing

opportunities.

The San José City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. as needed, unless

otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned

meeting to a later date, time and place specified in the order of adjournment. If all members are absent, the

City Clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated date, time and place. If you have any questions,

please direct them to the City Clerk’s staff seated at the tables just below the dais. Thank you for taking the

time to attend today’s meeting. We look forward to seeing you at future meetings.

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Internet at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Council Meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on

Channel 26.

CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN

THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS

The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome debate of public policy issues being

discussed by the City Council, their Committees, and City Boards and Commissions in an atmosphere of

fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view.

Public Meeting Decorum:

(a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public

meeting. This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or

engaging in any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the

orderly conduct of the meeting.

(b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any

type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact.

the meeting is in session.

(d) Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers

and Committee Rooms at all times.

(e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them.

(f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed

in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved

by City staff.

(g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their

bags, purses, briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to search for weapons

and other dangerous materials.

Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:

(a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the

Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: § No

objects will be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.

-No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other

symbolic materials.

-The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard.

(b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when

displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view

or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.

are not allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the

Council Chambers and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is perceived to exist.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms (including replicas and

antiques), toy guns, explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged

weapons; illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors,

scalpels, box cutting knives, and other cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can

openers with points, knitting needles, and hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol

containers; tools; glass containers; and large backpacks and suitcases that contain

items unrelated to the meeting.

Addressing the Council, Committee, Board or Commission:

(a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to

complete a speaker card and submit the card to the City Clerk or other administrative

staff at the meeting.

(b) Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any discussion item

and/or during open forum; the total amount of time allocated for public testimony for

each public speaker or for an agenda item is in the discretion of the Chair of the

meeting and may be limited when appropriate. (California Government Code Section

54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Applicants and appellants in land use matters are

usually given more time to speak. Speakers using a translator will be given twice the

time allotted to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly

address the Council, Committee, Board or Commission.

only topics related to City business when called to speak during open forum on the

agenda.

(d) Speakers’ comments should be addressed to the full body. Requests to engage the

Mayor, Council Members, Board Members, Commissioners or Staff in conversation

will not be honored. Abusive language is inappropriate.

(e) Speakers will not bring to the podium any items other than a prepared written

statement, writing materials, or objects that have been inspected by security staff.’

(f) If an individual wishes to submit written information, he or she may give it to the City

Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.

(g) Speakers and any other members of the public will not approach the dais at any time

without prior consent from the Chair of the meeting.

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct which will disturb, disrupt or impede the orderly conduct of the

meeting may result in removal from the meeting and/or possible arrest.