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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

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Closed Session Agenda

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

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Invocation (Mayor)

Alicia Garcia, WeHope

• 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 commendation recognizing Happy Hollow Foundation for their service and dedicated

work in the City of San José. (Kamei)

1.2 Presentation of a commendation to the Venerable Thich Phap Luu, Abbot of the Di Lac Buddhist

Temple, for his community service and contributions in providing thousands of healthy meals to seniors in

San José. (Doan)

1.3 Presentation of a proclamation declaring December 2025 as Native American Heritage Month to

honor the Native American community and commemorate their histories, cultures, and contributions to the

City of San José. (Ortiz)

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.

2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.

Final Adoption of Ordinances.

25-1345

Recommendation:

(a) Ordinance No. 31279 - An Ordinance of the City of San José

Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.88 Gross Acres,

Situated South of the Eastern Terminus of Bern Court (908 Bern

Court) (APN: 241-15-009) from the LI(PD) Planned Development

Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning

District.

[Passed for Publication on 12/2/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-1265)]

(b) Ordinance No. 31280 - An Ordinance of the City of San José

Amending Section 13.48.020 and Section 13.48.240 of Chapter 13.48

of Title 13 of the San José Municipal Code to Add Definitions for

“Detrimental,” “Historic Integrity,” and “Substantial Alteration,” Clarify

Definitions for “Historic District” and “Landmark,” Clarify the

Application of Historic Preservation Permit Findings, and Require

Overriding Findings when Work is Detrimental to a Landmark or

Property in a Historic District.

[Passed for Publication on 12/2/2025 - Item 10.2(b) (25-1267)]

2.3 Approval of Council Committee 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.

Actions Related to the Request for Proposals Rebid for Automated Teller

2.7

25-1304

Machine Concessions at the San José Mineta International Airport.

Recommendation:

(a) Approve the selection of the top-ranking proposer for the request for

proposals rebid for automated teller machine concessions at the San

José Mineta International Airport.

(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to

negotiate and execute an agreement with Bank of America, National

Association for automated teller machine services at the San José

Mineta International Airport for the initial term beginning on January 1,

2026, and ending on June 30, 2029, and exercise up to three one-year

options to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2032.

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

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

(Airport)

Attachments

Memorandum

Amendment to City Council Policy 9-5, Travel by Elected and Appointed City

Officials.

2.8

Recommendation:

25-1305

Adopt a resolution amending the City Council Policy 9-5 for Travel by

Elected and Appointed City Officials to revise the travel guidelines.

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

Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.

(City Clerk/City Manager)

Attachments

Memorandum

Attachment

Resolution

City Manager’s Travel to Chula Vista, California.

2.9

Recommendation:

25-1307

Authorize travel for City Manager, Jennifer A. Maguire, to Chula Vista,

California, on January 8-10, 2026 to participate in the Large Cities

Executive Forum.

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

Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical

environment. (City Manager)

Attachments

Memorandum

Fourth Amendment to the CALeVIP Services Agreement with the Center for

Sustainable Energy.

2.10

25-1308

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Energy or her designee to

execute a Fourth Amendment to the Services Agreement by and

between the City of San José and the Center for Sustainable Energy,

extending the term dated July 8, 2020, through July 1, 2026, with no

additional funds.

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

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

(Energy)

Attachments

Memorandum

Agreement

Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Gillig LLC for Electric Buses.

2.11

Recommendation:

25-1309

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:

(1) Execute a purchase order with Gillig LLC (Livermore, CA) for two

new 40’ low floor plus electric buses with a 290” wheelbase beginning

on or about December 16, 2025, and ending on or about December 15,

2026, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,569,301;

(2) Approve a contingency of $280,000 for unanticipated modifications

to the electric buses order and specifications, subject to the

appropriation of funds; and

(3) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the

purchase order, with the last option ending on or about December 15,

2032, subject to the appropriation of funds.

(b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance

amendments in the Airport Renewal and Replacement Fund:

(1) Increase the Zero Emissions Buses Appropriation to the Airport

Department by $333,000; and

(2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $333,000.

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

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

(Finance/City Manager)

Attachments Memorandum

Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Granicus, LLC for an Electronic

Filing System for Form 700 and Campaign Finance Forms.

2.12

25-1310

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to

negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with

Granicus, LLC (Saint Paul, MN) for an electronic filing system for

Form 700 and Campaign Finance Forms, to extend the term of the

agreement for an additional one-year option term, for a total of seven

options through December 31, 2026, under the same material terms and

conditions as the original agreement, with a maximum compensation not

to exceed $62,754 for the option period beginning on January 1, 2026,

and ending on December 31, 2026, subject to the appropriation of

funds.

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

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

(Finance)

Attachments

Memorandum

Report on the Request for Proposals for an Emergency Management

AI-Integration Data Modeling Solution.

2.13

Recommendation:

25-1311

Accept the report on the Request for Proposals for an emergency

management AI-integration data modeling solution and adopt a

resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:

(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Ladris Technologies, Inc.

(Grass Valley, CA) for the development and implementation of disaster

preparedness and emergency modeling software and services to support

planning and response efforts for emergencies requiring evacuation, for

a total not-to-exceed amount of $580,000, for the initial term ending on

or around January 31, 2027, subject to the appropriation of funds;

(b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders as required,

to address unanticipated changes, software subscriptions, modules,

integrations, and related professional services, for a contingency amount

not-to-exceed $50,000 during the initial term, subject to the

appropriation of funds; and

of the agreement through on or around January 31, 2032, subject to the

appropriation of funds.

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

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

(Finance)

Attachments

Memorandum

Report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Background

Investigations Consultant Services.

2.14

Recommendation:

25-1312

(a) Accept the report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire

Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services.

(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to:

(1) Negotiate and execute an agreement with DR Associates

International to provide background investigations for an initial five-year

term beginning February 10, 2026, through February 9, 2031, for a

maximum compensation not to exceed $630,000 for the initial term,

subject to the appropriation of funds;

(2) Negotiate and execute amendments as required to add, delete, or

modify services to address seasonal variations, budgetary constraints, or

unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds;

and

(3) Exercise up to five one-year options to extend the term of the

agreement through January 1, 2036, subject to the appropriation of

funds.

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

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

Attachments

Memorandum

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Affordable Housing Impact Fee and Commercial

Linkage Fee Annual Report.

2.15

25-1313

Recommendation:

Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Affordable Housing Impact Fee and

Commercial Linkage Fee Annual Report prepared in accordance with

the California Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000 et

seq.) on the status and expenditure plans for the City’s Affordable

Housing Impact Fee and Commercial Linkage Fee.

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

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. (Housing)

Attachments Memorandum

Actions Related to the Reallocation of Acquisition Funding to the

Construction-Permanent Loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing

Development.

2.16

25-1314

Recommendation:

(a) Accept the staff recommendation on reallocation of the Gateway

Tower loan commitment.

(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the reallocation of acquisition funding

to increase the construction-permanent loan to $38,440,000.

CEQA: Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Gateway

Tower Mixed-Use Development Project (Resolution No. 78005), and

Addenda, thereto. Council District 3. (Housing)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with The Pun Group, LLP for

Grant Monitoring Services.

2.17

Recommendation:

25-1315

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to

negotiate and execute a Fourth Amendment to the Consultant

Agreement with The Pun Group LLP, for grant monitoring services, to

increase the maximum total compensation by $135,000, from $731,500

to $866,500 for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

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

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

(Housing)

Attachments

Memorandum

Recommendation:

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee,

to negotiate and execute Emergency Interim Housing program grant

agreements with the following nonprofit service providers:

(1) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the following

Emergency Interim Housing sites:

(i) Felipe in an amount not to exceed $1,248,122 from January 1,

2026 through June 30, 2026;

(ii) Mabury in an amount not to exceed $1,227,854 from January 1,

2026 through June 30, 2026;

(iii) Monterey/Bernal in an amount not to exceed $1,719,027 from

January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026;

(iv) Rue Ferrari in an amount not to exceed $3,887,180 from January

1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; and

(v) Via del Oro in an amount not to exceed $2,749,804 from January

1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

(2) LifeMoves for the Guadalupe Emergency Interim Housing site in an

amount not to exceed $1,384,900 from January 1, 2026 through June

30, 2026; and

(3) PATH for the Evans Lane Emergency Interim Housing site in an

amount not to exceed $2,016,404 from January 1, 2026 through June

30, 2026.

(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to

accept the contribution of $3,000,000 from HCA Healthcare / Good

Samaritan to fund operations for the Cherry Emergency Interim

Housing site and affordable housing projects, and to negotiate and

execute related documents to receive grant funds without requiring

further City Council action.

to negotiate and execute an amendment to the current grant agreement

with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County to replace Measure E

Funding with the new HCA Healthcare / Good Samaritan funds, in an

amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to provide supporting services, 24/7

site operations, and asset management at the Cherry Emergency Interim

Housing site in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

(d) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the

Real Property Transfer Tax Fund:

(1) Decrease the Measure E - 15% Homeless Support Programs

Reserve by $3,926,546; and

(2) Increase the Interim Housing Construction and Operations (15%

HSP) appropriation to the Housing Department by $3,926,546.

(e) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the

General Fund:

(1) Decrease the Interim Housing - Rue Ferrari Expansion Capital

Improvements appropriation to the Public Works Department by

$1,200,000; and

(2) Increase the Interim Housing Construction and Operation

City-Wide Expenses appropriation to the Housing Department by

$1,200,000.

(f) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources

Resolution amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund:

(1) Establish an estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies in the

amount of $3,000,000; and

(2) Establish the HCA Healthcare / Good Sam appropriation to the

Housing Department in the amount of $3,000,000.

(g) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the

Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Fund:

(1) Decrease the Homelessness Prevention System appropriation to the

Housing Department by 1,000,000; and

(2) Increase the Street Outreach and Support Services appropriation to

the Housing Department by $1,000,000.

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

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

Council Districts 2, 3, 6, 7, and 10. (Housing/City Manager)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Programs Serving

Households Experiencing Homelessness for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

2.19

Recommendation:

25-1317

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to

negotiate and execute extension amendments to existing grant

agreements for the following programs serving individuals and families

experiencing homelessness, categorized by service type:

(a) Crisis Intervention Programs

(1) LifeMoves (Safe Parking for Recreational Vehicles program at the

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority lot on Santa Teresa

Boulevard) in an amount not to exceed $765,740 from January 1, 2026,

through June 30, 2026;

(2) WeHOPE (Safe Parking for Recreational Vehicles program at 1300

Berryessa Road) in an amount not to exceed $1,402,071 from January

1, 2026, through June 30, 2026;

(3) WeHOPE (Dignity on Wheels program) in an amount not to exceed

$550,000 from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026;

(b) Motel Programs

(1) WeHOPE (Plaza Hotel) in an amount not to exceed $791,988

retroactively from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026;

(2) LifeMoves (Motel Voucher Program) in an amount not to exceed

$2,425,440 from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026;

(1) Bill Wilson (Youth Housing and Support Program) in an amount

not to exceed $2,000,000 from January 1, 2026, through June 30,

2027.

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

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

(Housing/City Manager)

Attachments Memorandum

Amendment to the City Pay Plan.

2.20

Recommendation:

25-1318

Adopt a resolution amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective

December 21, 2025, to create the following classifications:

(a) Chief of Staff to the City Manager (Unclassified) (1142) with an

annual pensionable salary range of $176,160.37 to $284,576.11; and

(b) Executive Office Administrator, City Manager’s Office

(Unclassified) (1384) with an annual pensionable salary range of

$92,601.60 - $122,072.61.

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

Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.

(Human Resources)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Report on Request for Proposals for the Gardner Community Center Grant

Program and Facility Management.

2.21

Recommendation:

25-1319

(a) Accept the report on the Gardner Community Center Grant Program

and Facility Management Request for Proposal process and results.

(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to

negotiate and execute a grant agreement, and all other necessary and /or

ancillary documents, and any amendments thereto with Catholic

Charities of Santa Clara County for the City-owned Gardner

Community Center in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 through

June 30, 2029.

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

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

Council District 6. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

Attachments

Memorandum

Actions Related to the 2025 California Governor’s Office of Emergency

Services Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant.

2.22

Recommendation:

25-1320

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:

(a) Apply to and accept the 2025 California Governor’s Office of

Emergency Services Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant

in the amount of $1,350,000; and

(b) Execute any Grant Agreements, amendments, and all related

documents, including online certifications at time of award application,

award acceptance, and reimbursement requests.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding

Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project

which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the

environment. (Police)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Actions Related to the Proposed 2025-2027 Spending Plan for the

Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant and Revised 2024-2026

Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Grant. -

RECOMMEND DEFERRAL

2.23

25-1322

Recommendation:

(a) Approve the proposed 2025-2027 Spending Plan for the

Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $1,496,772 and

authorize the Chief of Police to amend the Spending Plan in conformity

to the budget priorities set out in this memorandum and in the event

State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant payments are less

or more than expected.

(b) Approve the revised 2024-2026 Spending Plan for the additional

Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant in the amount of

$1,520,161.

Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Supplemental Law

Enforcement Services Fund:

(1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from State of California by

$3,016,933;

(2) Establish the SLES Grant 2025-2027 City-Wide Expense

appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $1,496,772;

and

(3) Increase the SLES Grant 2024-2026 City-Wide Expense

appropriation to the Police Department by $1,520,161.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding

Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project

which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the

environment. (Police/City Manager)

RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 1/27/2026 PER

ADMINISTRATION

2024-2025 Annual Development In-Lieu Fee Report.

2.24

Recommendation:

25-1323

Adopt a resolution:

(a) Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual and Five-Year

Development In-Lieu Fee Report prepared in accordance with the

Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code Section 66000 et seq.)

on the status of the in-lieu fees collected by the City of San José from

developers in lieu of construction of public improvements; and

(b) Making certain findings as required by California Government Code

Section 66001(d)(1).

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

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. (Public Works)

Attachments Memorandum

Resolution

Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with HNTB Corporation for

the US 101 / Mabury - Berryessa - Oakland Corridor Improvement Project.

2.25

Recommendation:

25-1324

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to

negotiate and execute the Second Amendment to the consultant

agreement between the City and HNTB Corporation for engineering

consultant services for the US 101 / Mabury-Berryessa-Oakland

Corridor Improvement Project to increase the total not-to-exceed

amount by $1,800,000, from $9,000,000 to $10,800,000, and extend

the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028.

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

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

Council Districts 3, 4. (Transportation)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution Establishing Speed Limits.

2.26

Recommendation:

25-1325

Adopt a resolution repealing Resolution No. 2025-304 and set forth

speed limits in the City of San José in compliance with state law to:

(a) Re-establish speed limits with changes to 19 roadways, including

portions of Barack Obama Boulevard, Blossom Hill Road, Branham

Lane, Canoas Garden Avenue, Curtner Avenue, First Street, Hellyer

Avenue, Johnson Avenue, King Road, Little Orchard Street, Prospect

Road, Samaritan Drive, San Ignacio Avenue, Snell Avenue, Suncrest

Avenue, 10th Street, Tully Road, Vistapark Drive, and Winchester

Boulevard;

(b) Maintain current speed limits on portions of Alum Rock Avenue,

Branham Avenue, Hassler Parkway, Tasman Drive, and Yerba Buena

Road; and

described in this memorandum.

CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline

Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10594 - 2026 Local Streets

ADA Curb Ramps #2 Project.

2.27

Recommendation:

25-1326

(a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10594 -

2026 Local Streets ADA Curb Ramps #2 Project to the lowest

responsive, responsible bidder, Spencon Construction, Inc., in the

amount of $1,224,200; and

(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $122,420.

CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines

Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 2, 5, 8.

(Transportation/Public Works)

Attachments

Memorandum

Shared Micro-Mobility Device Fee Adjustment.

2.28

Recommendation:

25-1341

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)]

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.

Fire Department Inventory Controls Over Controlled Substances Audit

3.3

Recommendation:

25-1331

Report.

As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support

Committee on December 4, 2025, accept the report on the audit of the

Fire Department's inventory controls over controlled substances.

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

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. (Auditor)

[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral

12/4/2025 - Item (d)1]

Attachments

Memorandum

Presentation, 12/4/25, PSFSS

4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code.

4.1

Recommendation:

25-1337

Approve an ordinance amending Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San

José Municipal Code to:

(a) Revise the immediate reporting requirement to the Police

Department related to the discovery of crimes at cardroom premises

from immediately upon discovery to either immediately upon discovery

or, when immediate reporting is not feasible, then promptly upon

making a determination that conduct has occurred which raises a

reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed, without

compromising responsiveness to potential criminal conduct and revise

the requirement to report to the Division of Gaming Control any

conduct which raises a reasonable suspicion of a violation of Title 16

from four hours to no later than the next business day;

(b) Expand the allowable betting layout design from 10 to 20 betting

squares per player-position per card table, requiring advance approval

from the Division of Gaming Control and labeling of all betting

opportunities on table layouts to align with modern gaming practices;

cardroom premises) as unnecessary given the minimal number of

affected patrons and the disproportionate administrative effort required

for enforcement;

(d) Remove the four-tournament-per-year limit and add an exception to

the existing 25% charitable contribution requirement for cardrooms that

make lump-sum charitable contributions under settlement agreements;

(e) Expressly permit the cardrooms to offer complimentary or

discounted food and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons, provided such

items are not conditioned on gambling participation and records are

maintained, consistent with state law and responsible gaming principles;

and

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

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

Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.

(Police)

[Deferred from 12/2/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-1258)]

Attachments

Memorandum

Ordinance

5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES

6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES

7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Digital Empowerment and Broadband Strategy.

7.1

25-1332

Recommendation:

(a) Accept the status report on the Digital Equity Assessment and

recommendations to renew the City’s 2017 Broadband and Digital

Inclusion Strategy.

(b) Adopt the Digital Empowerment and Broadband Strategy, affirming

and continuing the City’s hybrid approach to telecommunications

partnerships.

Commission’s broadband speed definition of 100/20 Mbps and

aspirational future speed goal of 1 Gbps/500 Mbps.

(d) Direct staff to implement the Digital Empowerment and Broadband

Strategy Work Plan and return to the City Council in 2027 with a status

update.

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

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. (Library)

Attachments Memorandum, rev. 12/5/25

Resolution

Abandoned Shopping Cart Retrieval Pilot Program Status Report.

7.2

Recommendation:

25-1333

Accept the status report on the abandoned shopping cart retrieval pilot

program.

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

Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of

any City action. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Attachments

Memorandum

Extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance on the Temporary Moratorium

on the Issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses.

7.3

Recommendation:

25-1327

Approve an ordinance extending the urgency interim Ordinance No.

31270 of the City of San José, establishing a temporary moratorium on

the issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses to businesses at new locations

within San José, and setting forth findings to support such extension.

PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS EXTENSION OF

URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE REQUIRES 8 OR MORE

AFFIRMATIVE VOTES. City Charter Section 605(d)

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

Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.

(Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Attachments Memorandum

Ordinance

8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of The Alameda Business

Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

8.1

Recommendation:

25-1334

(a) Adopt a resolution:

(1) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish The Alameda

Business Improvement District;

(2) Setting a public meeting for January 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a

public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the formation of

The Alameda Business Improvement District;

(3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notices of the public

meeting and public hearing; and

(4) Appointing the Alameda Business Association Advisory Board to

advise the City Council on all issues related to The Alameda Business

Improvement District.

(b) Subject to the establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement

District:

(1) Preliminarily approve the Advisory Board’s Service Plan, including

assessment and fee structure, budget, and cost controls, for Fiscal Year

2025-2026; and

(2) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal

Year 2025-2026 and set a public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30

p.m. on the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding

Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project

which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.

Council District 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Attachments

Memorandum

(a) Resolution

(b)(2) Resolution

Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the Alum Rock Santa Clara

Street Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal

Year 2025-2026.

8.2

25-1335

Recommendation:

(a) Adopt a resolution:

(1) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish the Alum Rock

Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District;

(2) Setting a public meeting for January 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a

public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the formation of

the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District;

(3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notice of the public

meeting and public hearing; and

(4) Appointing the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association

as the Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to

the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District.

(b) Subject to the establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street

Business Improvement District:

(1) Preliminarily approve the estimated budget and fee structure for

Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and

(2) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal

Year 2025-2026 and set a public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30

p.m. on the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding

Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project

which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.

Council Districts 3, 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Attachments Memorandum

(a) Resolution

(b)(2) 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

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) (I) 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,’ and

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)

Attachments

Memorandum

Resolution

Ordinance

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

10 Land Use - Regular Agenda

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

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

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

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type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact.

the meeting is in session.

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by City staff.

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

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-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.

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(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.

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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

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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

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