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City Council meeting summary

San JoseDec 2, 20253 min read

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The Council deferred a major agenda item to December 16, approved a $25 million cap on San José Clean Energy bill credits, and adopted a $100,000 contractor incentive pilot to encourage electric heat pump installations.

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Residents will see some clean-energy actions move forward right away, while one agenda item was pushed to a later meeting. The Council approved up to $25 million in bill credits for San José Clean Energy customers, which could lower electricity costs for eligible customers. It also approved a pilot program costing up to $100,000 to encourage local contractors to install electric heat pumps instead of moving ahead with an electric leaf blower incentive program. One item was deferred to the December 16 meeting, so that decision was not made at this session.

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Deferred Item 4.1 to the December 16, 2025 City Council meeting.
Adopted Resolution No. RES2025-407 approving a contractor incentive pilot program with a cost not to exceed $100,000 to encourage electric heat pump installations.
Adopted Resolution No. RES2025-408 authorizing San José Clean Energy bill credits in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000.
Accepted the Climate Smart San José semi-annual update and approved the updated Climate Smart San José plan.
Approved the change from semi-annual to annual Climate Smart updates to the Transportation and Environment Committee and City Council.

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Dec 2, 2025, 9:30 PMCouncil Chambersscheduled

Agenda

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Public Comment in Person Only
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THE LEVINE ACT
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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 - Cancelled
Closed Session Agenda
Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation (Mayor)
The Trash Punx
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 December 1, 2025, as World AIDS Day in the City of San José to urge all residents to remain steadfast in the campaign to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. (Foley and Tordillos)
Presentation of a commendation to Joseph Rodrigues for his exceptional five decades of public service, his steadfast leadership as Federal Security Director for San José Mineta International Airport and Monterey Regional Airport, and his enduring commitment to safeguarding travelers and serving his community with honor, integrity, and dedication. (Mulcahy)
Presentation of a commendation to Enrique Arguello, Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of LiUNA Local 270, in recognition of his leadership, advocacy for working families, and longstanding commitment to empowering union members and investing in the next generation through education and community service in the City of San José. (Ortiz)
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.
Actions Related to Purchase Order with Bluum USA, Inc. for Citywide Ruggedized Laptops and Related Accessories.
Amendment to Spectator Fines for Illegal Fireworks Exhibitions.
Seventh Amendment to the Master Agreement with Conger Moss Guillard Landscape Architecture for the St. James Park Design Project.
Actions Related to the 9157 - Fire Station 8 Relocation (2018 Measure T) Project.
Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10593 - 2026 Local Streets ADA Curb Ramps #1 Project.
Approval of Proclamation for the Holiday Children Book Drive and the Holiday Children Book Drive Sponsored by Council District 1 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Retroactive Approval and Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 9 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
STRATEGIC SUPPORT
Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
Labor Negotiations Update.
California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds (Green Bonds).
Acceptance of Retirement Plans’ Comprehensive Annual Investment Fee Reports for Calendar Year 2024.
Actions Related to the 10400 - Park Bundle - 9111 North San Pedro Park and 9102 Bassett Park Project for the Elizabeth P. Boyer Park and City Gardens Park.
Annual Merit Increases and Additional Executive Leave for Council Appointees.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code. - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL
TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
Climate Smart San José Semi-Annual Status Report and Updated Plan.
San José Clean Energy Pilot Program Options.
San José Clean Energy Customer Bill Credits.
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 - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
C25-038 & ER25-190 - Conforming Rezoning for Certain Real Property Located at the Eastern Terminus of Bern Court.
PP24-012 - San José Eichler Neighborhood Objective Design Standards.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Land Use - Regular Agenda
PP25-005 - Amendment to the Title 13 (Historic Preservation) of the San José Municipal Code.
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: 10651 Location: 3345 Thrift Place District: 8 Lots/Units: 7/7 Type: SFD Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: Viam Capital LLC FOR RECEIPT: Tract: 10633 Location: 4146 Mitzi Drive. Roughly 100 feet south of Mitzi Drive and Piper Drive intersection. District: 1 Lots/Units: 2/14 Type: SFA/MFA Developer: Bright Bay Homes, LLC Tract: 10651 Location: 3345 Thrift Place District: 8 Lots/Units: 7/7 Type: SFD Developer: Viam Capital 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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