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City budget schedule and facilities policy approved

San JoseOct 22, 20252 min read

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The committee approved the city budget calendar and study session schedule, and directed staff to draft a policy ensuring city properties and facilities are used only for city purposes, including a ban on using municipal facilities for federal civil immigration enforcement activities.

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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

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The committee set the schedule for San Jose’s next budget process, which lays out when council members will review spending plans, capital projects, and fees. It also asked staff to work with the City Attorney on a policy or ordinance limiting city-owned and controlled properties to city purposes. The approved direction specifically includes prohibiting the use of municipal facilities such as parking lots, garages, and vacant land for federal civil immigration enforcement activities.

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Approved the October 28, 2025 City Council final agenda.
Approved the November 4, 2025 City Council draft agenda.
Approved the 2025-2026/2026-2027 City Budget Calendar and budget study session schedule.
Directed the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a policy or ordinance limiting city properties and facilities to city purposes, including prohibiting their use for federal civil immigration enforcement activities.

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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole

Oct 22, 2025, 9:00 PMCouncil Chambersscheduled

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City Council (City Clerk)
Review Final Agenda
Review October 28, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
Review Draft Agenda
Review November 4, 2025 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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Consent Calendar
The Public Record for October 9, 2025 - October 16, 2025. (City Clerk)
2025-2026/2026-2027 City Budget Calendar and Budget Study Session Schedule. (City Manager)
Retroactive Approval of the Santos Family Car Show Sponsored by Council District 4 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Cohen)
END OF CONSENT
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Limiting the Use of City Property and Facilities for City Purposes. (Ortiz, Candelas, Kamei)
Open Forum
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Adjournment
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City budget schedule and facilities policy approved

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