San Jose City Council Meeting Summaries

What happened City Council's 2026-06-02 meeting centered on PP25-007 - Zoning Code Update State Law Compliance Ordinance and the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual..., with additional discussion on Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10638 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #2 Project. - 26-665 PP25-007 - Zoning Code Update State Law Compliance Ordinance: The item focused on PP25-007 - Zoning Code Update State Law Compliance Ordinance. - 26-642 the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual...: The item focused on the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual.... - 26-650 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10638 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #2 Project: The item focused on Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10638 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #2 Project. - 26-639 the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year...: The item focused on the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year.... - 26-640 The Alameda Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual...: The item focused on The Alameda Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual.... Key decisions - 26-665 PP25-007 - Zoning Code Update State Law Compliance Ordinance was discussed. - 26-642 the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual... was discussed. - 26-650 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10638 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #2 Project was discussed. - 26-639 the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year... was discussed. - 26-640 The Alameda Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual... was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-665 PP25-007 - Zoning Code Update State Law Compliance Ordinance mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-642 the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-650 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10638 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #2 Project mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-639 the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - 26-642 the Downtown Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record. - 26-639 the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record. - 26-640 The Alameda Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Report, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-19 meeting centered on ER26-045 - Environmental Review Policy and Citywide Customer Experience Transformation, with additional discussion on San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report. - 26-593 ER26-045 - Environmental Review Policy: 26-593 ER26-045 - Environmental Review Policy. (a) Adopt a resolution approving a new City Council Policy, Environmental Review Policy, adopting the Environmental Review Handbook and Environmental Standard Permit, including development. Both of these laws require oftentimes... - 26-586 Citywide Customer Experience Transformation: 26-586 Citywide Customer Experience Transformation. Accept the status report on the Citywide Customer Experience Transformation as part of the multi-year effort of implementing the City Council approved Customer, including approach across our organization. Today's... - 26-592 San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report: 26-592 San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report . (a) As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on April 13, 2026, accept the status report on the San José Clean Energy Programs, including right and hear reactions to our proposed programs. We... - 26-575 The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 for the Seeds of Peace Monument, an Artwork by Artist...: 26-575 Agreement with The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 for the Seeds of Peace Monument, an Artwork by Artist Mario Chiodo, Located at Guadalupe River Park Arena Green West. Adopt a, including peace, which is DECEMBER 2026. Mainly, I'm here because... - 26-588 the Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding. - DEFERRED TO 6/2/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION: 26-588 Actions Related to the Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding. - DEFERRED TO 6/2/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to:... Key decisions - 26-586 Citywide Customer Experience Transformation was approved. - 26-592 San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report was adopted. - 26-593 ER26-045 - Environmental Review Policy was discussed. - 26-588 the Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding. - DEFERRED TO 6/2/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION was discussed. - Final action was unclear for 26-575 The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 for the Seeds of Peace Monument, an Artwork by Artist.... What matters to the public - 26-593 ER26-045 - Environmental Review Policy mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-586 Citywide Customer Experience Transformation mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-592 San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-575 The Diane Brandenburg Survivor’s Trust UAD September 19, 1993 for the Seeds of Peace Monument, an Artwork by Artist... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-14 meeting centered on City Council. - City Council: The item focused on City Council. Key decisions - Final action was unclear for City Council. What matters to the public - City Council mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-13 meeting centered on City Council. - City Council: The item focused on City Council. Key decisions - Final action was unclear for City Council. What matters to the public - City Council mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-12 meeting centered on Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges... and Amendment to the Airport Master Plan, with additional discussion on First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services. - 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges...: The item focused on Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges.... - 26-551 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan: The item focused on Amendment to the Airport Master Plan. - 26-549 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services: The item focused on First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services. - 26-557 2026 Major Events Status Report: The item focused on 2026 Major Events Status Report. - 26-552 Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates: The item focused on Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates. Key decisions - 26-557 2026 Major Events Status Report was discussed. - Final action was unclear for 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges..., 26-551 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan, 26-549 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services, and 26-552 Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates. What matters to the public - 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-551 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-549 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-557 2026 Major Events Status Report mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. Next steps - 26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-11 meeting centered on 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions, Council Chambers, City Hall Page 3 City of San José Printed on 5/11/2026 May 11, 2026 City Council Agenda 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions Budget Study Sessions Schedule, including but I am looking. So my, my, my question for you is last... Key decisions - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-07 meeting centered on 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions, Council Chambers, City Hall Page 3 City of San José Printed on 5/6/2026 May 7, 2026 City Council Agenda 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions Budget Study Sessions Schedule Manager’s, including score range. I'd like to be in the 80% score... Key decisions - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-06 meeting centered on 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions. - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions: 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions, Council Chambers, City Hall Page 3 City of San José Printed on 5/6/2026 May 6, 2026 City Council Agenda 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions Budget Study Sessions Schedule Manager’s, including last year, we had a pretty long and detailed mba... Key decisions - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions was approved. What matters to the public - 26-539 2026-2027 Budget Study Sessions mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-05-05 meeting centered on Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... and Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report, with additional discussion on Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks. - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing...: 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (a) Conduct a final public hearing regarding approval of the City’s, including year 2627 Annual Action Plan for us. Department of... - 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report: 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report. As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on April 9, 2026, accept the status report on the Library Department's, including so libraries are facilities, but they function as... - 26-518 Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks: 26-518 Approval of Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks. (a) Approve two Park Master Plans for two future City chartered parks, which consist of a... - 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property: 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property . (a) Adopt a resolution adopting an addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative, including watson Park it's a quarter mile, less than a quarter mile,... - 26-563 Retroactive Approval of Lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Sponsored by Council District 7 as a...: 26-563 Retroactive Approval of Lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Sponsored by Council District 7 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and... Key decisions - 26-518 Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks was approved. - 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report was discussed. - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... and 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property were taken up and appear to have advanced. - Final action was unclear for 26-563 Retroactive Approval of Lighting for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Sponsored by Council District 7 as a.... What matters to the public - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability. - 26-517 Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-518 Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-513 Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - 26-519 Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.

What happened City Council's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT and H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at..., with additional discussion on City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or.... - 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT: 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT (a) Approve the Park Master Plan for a future Chartered Park that will be located at the, including issue. And we'll just continue monitoring and... - 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at...: 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at Camden Avenue and Singletree Way. (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the 5670 Camden Avenue, including located at 5670 Camden Avenue. It is for a... - 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or...: 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or Foreclosure. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to allow, on, including the existing 50% Ami caps, so we can refinance... - 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report: 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report. As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on April 16, 2026, accept the follow-up report to the 2021 Police, including response times. Although Police Department responded to... - 26-469 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report: 26-469 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report. (a) Accept the 2026 Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report. (b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority, including commitment to double down on our engagement with... Key decisions - 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT was discussed. - 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at... was discussed. - 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or... was discussed. - 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report was discussed. - 26-469 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report mattered because it affects how the city finances or advances a major public project. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.