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San JoseSep 9, 20253 min read

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The City Council approved the consent calendar, accepted the fourth quarter financial reports for fiscal year 2024-2025, and deferred one item to the September 16 meeting for more research. It also approved grants, contract changes, and event-related actions, including $891,043 in contingency funding for a chiller, cooling tower, and boiler replacement project.

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The council approved a wide set of routine actions, including meeting minutes, grants, contract amendments, and event approvals. One finance-related item was accepted, and Councilmember Peter Ortiz’s memorandum was sent to the Rules and Open Government Committee for review. The council also delayed one item until the September 16 meeting so staff could do more research. Residents may also notice new funding and project approvals affecting housing work, transit planning, and a building systems replacement project.

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Deferred Item 3.4 to the September 16, 2025 City Council meeting for further research.
Approved the consent calendar, excluding Items 2.11 and 2.16 for separate votes.
Accepted the Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Referred Councilmember Peter Ortiz’s September 9, 2025 memorandum to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
Approved an increase in the CSG Advisors Incorporated contract maximum to $750,000.
Approved the report on bids and awarded contingency funding of $891,043 for the Center for the Performing Arts chiller, cooling tower, and boiler replacement project.
Accepted federal grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for transit-oriented communities planning, parking management, and climate program implementation.
Adopted an ordinance amending San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 on gift limits.
Approved a special event and free use for the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Welcome Reception.

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Sep 9, 2025, 8:30 PMCouncil Chambersscheduled

Agenda

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You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action. Each speaker generally has two minutes to speak per item. The total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speakers or for an agenda item may be limited at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length of the agenda. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Fill out a Yellow Speaker’s Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers. Do this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that the name on the card is called for the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for all participants by calling speakers in an orderly manner. You may remain anonymous, but please fill out a card so we may call you. You can put “anonymous speaker” or “no name” on the card. When the Council reaches your item on the agenda, the Mayor will open the public hearing and call your name. Please address the Council from the podium, which is located to the left of the City Clerk’s table. To assist you in tracking your speaking time, there is a display on the podium. The green light turns on when you begin speaking; the yellow light turns on when you have 30 seconds left; and the red light turns on when your speaking time is up.
Call to Order and Roll Call
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 See Separate Agenda
Closed Session Agenda
Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation (District 8)
Art of Living Foundation - Guided Meditation and Breathwork
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
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 2025 as Transit Month in the City of San José, celebrating public transportation and its role in promoting equitable and seamless access for all. (Campos)
Presentation of a commendation to PATH who are celebrating 10 years of working tirelessly in the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara to support individuals experiencing homelessness in finding permanent housing and rebuilding their lives. (Mayor)
Agenda Item
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.
Approval of City Council Minutes.
Approval of City Council Minutes.
Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
City Council Travel Reports.
Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities General Assembly.
Actions Related to the Purchase Orders with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a Citywide Radio Upgrade Assurance Program.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Order Agreement for Airline Analytic Solutions.
Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with CSG Advisors Incorporated for Consulting Services.
Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10087 - Center for the Performing Arts Chiller, Cooling Tower, and Boiler Replacement Project.
Acceptance of Federal Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Welcome Reception Co-hosted by Council District 9 and San José Sports Authority as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Amendment to San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 ‑ Gift Limits.
Retroactive Approval of Ethiopian Flag Raising Ceremony and Tower Lighting as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
Amicus Curiae Brief in Newsom v. Trump.
STRATEGIC SUPPORT
Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
Labor Negotiations Update.
Procurement Audit Report.
Report on Request for Proposal for General Banking, Lockbox, Merchant Card, and Investment Custodial Services.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Turning up the Heat: Time for Recruitment and Culture Change in the San José Fire Department.”
TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
Fourth Amendment to the Funding Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project.
Transportation Development Fund Agreement with Resources for Community Development for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding.
ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
Electrification Workforce Development Programs.
Existing Single-Family Building Reach Code.
San José Municipal Water System’s 2025 Public Health Goals Report on Water Quality.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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.
Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Land Use - Regular Agenda
Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
Adjournment
Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
FOR APPROVAL: Tract: 10656 Location: 427 & 433 Page Street District: 6 Lots/Units: 1/21 Type: MFA Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: Page 1 Estate LLC
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov.
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