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Meeting-level relevance. Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (BFCPP) is meeting Thu, Sep 10 at 5:30 AM.
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Meeting-level relevance. Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (BFCPP) recently discussed this issue.

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2026-09-10 • 5:30 PM
Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (BFCPP)
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City of San José - Meeting of Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (BFCPP) on 9/10/2026 at 5:30 PM Skip to main content Sign In Home Legislation Calendar San Jose Retirement Services Meeting Bodies {1}…

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NewsSan José Spotlight
9/1/2026, 3:28:41 PM
As voting rights become diminished, Santa Clara County officials and advocates are pushing back. The Board of Supervisors is working with Black community leaders to encourage residents to participate in local elections,…
NewsSan José Spotlight
8/27/2026, 9:00:33 PM
Gilroy’s City Council elections have shifted from at-large to district-based races this year, with eight candidates emerging for three districts up for grabs this November. Gilroy has mapped out six districts with three…
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August 2026
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MeetingMeeting summary
8/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (BFCPP)'s 2026-08-13 agenda is scheduled to cover Adjournment The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the..., Old B…
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Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-04
3.1: Subject: Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Resolution 90362 C.M.S Addendum From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 90362 C.M.S. For The Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Through 2028-2029 To (1) Add Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSPP) Vendors Shield-California Health Care Center And Transdev Services; And (2) Waive The Competitive Process And Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements For MSPP Vendors Bay Area Vital-Link, Lifeline Systems, Community Care Services, San Oaks Caring Hands II, Shield-California Health Care Center And Transdev Services
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-04
3.6: Subject: InnoFin Solutions LLC Professional Services Contract From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Competitive Multiple-Step Solicitation Process Required For The Purchase Of Professional Services And Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements To Award A Contract To InnoFin Solutions LLC For The Purchase Of Professional Services For The Ongoing Support For Budget Implementation, And Budget System Operations And Maintenance For The Oracle Planning And Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) For Five Years, From July 1, 2026 To June 30, 2031, In The Amount Of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) Per Year, With A Total Contract Amount Of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000)
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-04
3.9: Subject: Sale Of 319 Chester Street From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 13104 C.M.S., Which Authorized The Sale Of A City-Owned Parcel At 319 Chester Street To The Alliance For West Oakland Development, Authorized Seller Financing For The Purchase Price, Authorized A Construction Loan, And Authorized A Disposition And Development Agreement With The Developer To Develop The Parcel With A Two Family Home For-Sale, To (1) Convert The Project Into An Affordable Rental Project, And (2) Consolidate The City Purchase And Construction Loans Into A Long Term Affordable Rental Loan
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-04
3.10: Subject: Costco Exclusive Negotiation Agreement From: Economic And Workforce Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement With Costco Wholesale Corporation For Development Of A Costco Store On City Property Located At 101 Admiral Robert Toney Way And 2308 Wake Avenue, For A 24 Month Term, Conditioned On A $300,000 Exclusive Negotiation Payment, With Two Additional Six-Month Administrative Extensions, Each Conditioned On Payment Of An Additional $25,000; (2) Waiving Competitive Bidding Under Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 2.42; And (3) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act Findings
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Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-04
3.11: Subject: OFCY Year-Round Program Service Term Awards FY 2026 - 2028 From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Planning And Oversight Committee Recommendation To Award Oakland Fund For Children And Youth (OFCY) Grants To Non-Profit And Public Agencies To Operate Distinct Year-Round Programs In An Annual Amount Not To Exceed Twenty Million Six Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred And Fifty Six Dollars ($20,677,356) For Two Fiscal Years, From July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027, And From July 1, 2027, Through June 30, 2028, Contingent Upon Funding Availability And Program Performance
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-04
3.2: Subject: FY 2026-27 Proposed Midcycle Budget From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Adopting The Midcycle Budget For Fiscal Years 2026-27 And Appropriating Funds And Revenues To Cover Expenditures Approved By Said Budget; And (2) Authorizing The City Administrator To Transfer Funds Between Departments, Programs And Funds As Necessary To Support Operations As Set Forth In The Adopted Policy Budget For Fiscal Year 2026-27; And (3) Authorizing All Actions Necessary To Apply For Accept And Appropriate Additional Funds Required To Advance And Complete The Projects Identified In The Capital Improvement Program Provided That Such Acceptance Is Consistent With And Does Not Otherwise Negatively Impact The City’s Capital Improvement Program; And (4) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Future Settlement Proceeds Received By The City; And (5) Authorizing The City Administrator To Accept And Appropriate Future Insurance Recoveries Proceeds Received By The City For The Repair Or Replacement Of Damaged City Assets; And (6) Authorizing The City Administrator To Appropriate Funds As Necessary To Satisfy Legally Required Payments Or Payments Related To Unfunded Liability; And (7) Declaring A State Of Extreme Fiscal Necessity And The Existence Of A Severe And Unanticipated Financial Event; And (8) Suspending For Fiscal Years 2026-2027 The Charter Mandated Minimum Staffing Budget Set Asides For The Public Ethic Commission; And (9) Suspending The Minimum Budget Set Asides For The Democracy Dollars Fund And For Non-Staff Costs Related To The Public Ethics Commission’s Administration Of The Oakland Fair Elections Act’s Democracy Dollars Program
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-06-04
Subject: Status Of Implementing Council Policy Directives From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report From The City Administrator On The Status Of Implementing Policy Directives Passed By The City Council
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-04-23
3.40: Subject: Surplus Land Declaration And Disposition Of 4 City-Owned Parcels From: Housing And Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution To (1) Declare Four City-Owned Parcels Located At 2824 82nd Avenue And 8327-8329 Golf Links Road As Surplus Land Pursuant To The California Surplus Land Act, (2) Authorize The Issuance Of A Notice Of Availability Under The Surplus Land Act, (3) Prioritize Offers That Provide Affordable Housing Consistent With The Surplus Land Act, And (4) Make Related California Environmental Quality Act Findings

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AB 169: Transportation budget trailer bill.
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