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City Council approves major public safety and housing actions

San JoseDec 9, 20252 min read

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The City Council unanimously approved a $6.09 million contract to upgrade the 911 call center, increased that project’s Measure T funding by $4.873 million, and extended the computer-aided dispatch contract by up to four more years with an $8.03 million increase. Council also accepted the city’s annual financial and debt reports, approved five construction-and-debris franchise agreements, and appointed three members to the Appeals Hearing Board.

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Residents should expect continued investment in emergency response and city services. The council approved work to upgrade the 911 call center and backed a larger contract for the dispatch system that helps route emergency calls, both meant to keep public safety systems operating and updated. The council also accepted the city’s latest financial and debt reports, which are public record reviews of the city’s finances, and approved new franchise agreements for hauling certain debris and clean-out material. Three people were also appointed to the Appeals Hearing Board for terms starting January 1, 2026.

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Accepted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Accepted the external auditor’s governance report for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Accepted the Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Approved a first amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Intergraph Corporation for the Computer Aided Dispatch System, extending it through December 31, 2029 and increasing the contract by $8,030,000 to a not-to-exceed $19,909,000.
Awarded a $6,091,858 construction contract to Rodan Builders, Inc. for the 911 Call Center Upgrade project and approved a 20% contingency of $1,218,372.
Adopted Ordinance No. 31283 to increase Measure T funding for Police 911 Call Center Upgrades by $4,873,000 and decrease the Program Reserve (Public Safety) by the same amount.
Passed Ordinance Nos. 31284 through 31288 and approved non-exclusive franchise agreements with five companies for residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris collection and delivery.
Appointed Genevieve Altwer, Martin Nguyen, and Ronald Cabanayan to the Appeals Hearing Board for terms from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029.

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Dec 9, 2025, 9:30 PMCouncil Chambersscheduled

Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.

Agenda

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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
Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation (Mayor)
Father Justin Le, Our Lady of La Vang
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 recognizing December 8–14, 2025, as Holiday Children Book Drive Week, celebrating the holidays with the purpose of collecting books for children and promoting literacy in San José. (Kamei)
Presentation of a commendation recognizing the efforts of San José nonprofit, the Trash Punx, in collaborating with Sabore’s Well for the Project Pick Up Initiative and for leadership rooted in community and sustainability. (Foley)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring December 12, 2025, as Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, honoring the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of this day and recognizing its role in fostering faith, unity, and community tradition 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.
Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
City Council Travel Reports.
Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
First Amendments to the Agreements with HNTB Corporation and Landrum & Brown, Inc. for On-Call Planning and Environmental Professional Consulting Services at the San José Mineta International Airport.
Actions Related to the Purchase Order with WECO Industries, LLC for Sewer Monitoring Parts and Supplies.
Business Tax and Business Improvement Districts Assessment Amnesty Programs.
Adoption of an Official Park Name for a New Public Park at Senter Road and Serenade Way.
2026 Weed Abatement Program Commencement Report.
San José Police Foundation Donation of Equipment for Police Fixed-Wing Aircraft.
Third Amendment to the Agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. for Consultant and Professional Engineering Services for FEMA Kelley Park Storm Outfall and FEMA Alum Rock Park Mineral Spring Embankment Projects.
Actions Related to the 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project.
Shared Micro-Mobility Device Fee Adjustment. - DEFERRED
STRATEGIC SUPPORT
Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
Labor Negotiations Update.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
External Auditor’s Report: Report to Those Charged with Governance for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Intergraph Corporation for the Computer Aided Dispatch System.
Actions Related to the 9153 - Tenant Improvement 911 Call Center Upgrade (2018 Measure T) Project.
Appeals Hearing Board Interview.
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
Actions Related to the Issuance of Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements for the Collection, Transport, and Delivery of Residential Clean-out Material and Construction and Demolition Debris.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Actions Related to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing for the Homelessness Prevention System Funding.
REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CONVENE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José - Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
ADJOURN SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
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: 10661 Location: 426 and 428 Page Street District: 6 Lots/Units: 1/20 Type: MFA Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: VCI Companies
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