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Jul 27, 2026

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City Council approves housing, business district funding

Published Jul 27, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

City Council approves budget and major actions

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, set the annual appropriation limit at $1,697,953,660, and approved several major items including a $3.6 million property purchase tied to future housing construction.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

City budget and fees approved

San José City Council approved the 2026-2027 operating budget, the 2026-2027 mid-biennial capital budget, the five-year capital improvement program, and the 2026-2027 schedule of fees and charges. Council also adopted an ordinance creating the East Village Business Improvement District and approved a $11,678,000 contract for camera and card reader upgrades.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

City Council approves utility rate changes

The City Council approved higher residential garbage and recycling rates, higher potable and recycled water rates, and changes to sewer charges, all effective July 1, 2026. It also approved a 2025 water shortage contingency plan and urban water management plan and accepted up to $14,339,431 in housing-related transportation grant funding.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The City Council approved an Environmental Review Policy and handbook, adopted related permit conditions, and changed the city code to remove physical mailing requirements for appeal staff reports. It also accepted a customer experience transformation status report, approved clean energy roadmap updates, and moved forward on housing-related transportation improvements and a business district budget and assessment process.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The City Council unanimously approved a 3.29% increase in maximum commercial solid waste rates for fiscal year 2026-2027 and adopted two resolutions amending the San José Mineta International Airport Master Plan. It also accepted the 2026 major events report covering Super Bowl LX, the NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Games, and FIFA World Cup planning updates.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The City Council approved a new annual housing and community development plan for fiscal year 2026-2027 and authorized the Housing Director to submit it to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Council also adopted amendments tied to digital signage on City-owned property, approved two future park plans and park naming in Communications Hill, and accepted a library facilities and customer experience status report.

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