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city • 2026-05-19 • 1:30 PM
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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.
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10.2 • 26-593
ER26-045 - Environmental Review Policy.
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2.10 • 26-576
Actions Related to the Tully Road Eastridge Business Improvement District 2026-2027 Budget Report, 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.
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2.11 • 26-577
Actions Related to the Monterey Corridor Business Improvement District 2026-2027 Budget Report, 2026-2027 Annual Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Levy of Assessments.
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2.12 • 26-578
First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Brown Marketing Strategies, Inc. dba CENTRIC for Marketing and Communications Services.
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2.13 • 26-579
California Community Choice Association 2026-2027 Membership.
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2.14 • 26-580
Extension of the Declaration and Proclamation of a Local Emergency for the Homeless Shelter Crisis in the City of San José.
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2.15 • 26-581
First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Best Bay Apartments Inc., dba ArtHaus Partners for Single Room Occupancy Assessment Services.
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2.16 • 26-582
Actions Related to the Youth Service Corp Program.
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2.17 • 26-583
Annexation Area No. 3 to Convention Center Facilities District No. 2008-1.
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2.18 • 26-585
Second Amendment to the Master Agreement with RRM Design Group for Landscape Architectural Services.
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2.19 • 26-584
Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10625 - 2026 Major Streets Sealing Project.
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2.20 • 26-606
City Council Appointments to Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
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2.21 • 26-610
Request for Travel Authorization for Vice Mayor Foley.
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2.22 • 26-613
Request for Travel Authorization for Councilmember Campos.
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2.23 • 26-621
Approval of Philippine Independence Day Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 3 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
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2.24 • 26-624
Approval of Pride and Transgender Flag Raisings and Lighting for Pride Month and Silicon Valley Pride Week Sponsored by Council District 9, Council District 3, and Council District 4 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
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2.7 • 26-595
Boards and Commissions Appointment.
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2.8 • 26-587
Proposed Changes to City Council Policy 1-18, Section 20, Office of the Mayor and City Council District Office Budgets in Transition Years.
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2.9 • 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.
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3.3 • 26-586
Citywide Customer Experience Transformation.
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5.1 • 26-588
Actions Related to the Round 9 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding. - DEFERRED TO 6/2/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
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6.1 • 26-592
San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report.
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26-602
Language Access Instructions / Instrucciones de interpretación / Hướng dẫn diễn giải
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