City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council discussed the proposed 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets, hearing public comments on funding for immigration services, senior health and wellness programs, and wildland fire protection. The council also received an update on the 2026 major events, including the Super Bowl, NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Games, and upcoming FIFA World Cup.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Meeting Date
- May 12, 2026
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
33 items on the agenda.
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Closed Session Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation (District 5)
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
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of the City of San José, local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. (Doan)
Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Historic Preservation Month in the City of San José, recognizing historic sites, neighborhoods, and landmarks that reflect the City's diverse history and heritage. (Mulcahy)
Approval of City Council Minutes.
26-571 Approval of City Council Minutes. Recommendation: (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026. (c) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
26-572 Approval of Council Committee Minutes. Recommendation: (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 8, 2026. (b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 15, 2026. (c) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of April 16, 2026. (d) Regular Community & Economic Development Committee Minutes of April 21, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
City Council Travel Reports.
Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
26-547 Amendments to Agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. for Banking Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute amendments to extend the terms of the current agreements with Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. for general banking and merchant card services from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)
26-548 Financial Assistance Pilot Program for Water Customers.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to establish and implement a financial assistance pilot program to support low-income and/or vulnerable customers of the San José Municipal Water System. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Council Districts 2, 4, 7, 8. (Finance/Environmental Services)
26-549 First Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. for Consulting Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc., to increase compensation by $700,000, for a total maximum compensation not to exceed $1,000,000, for owner's representative and construction management services for the City's housing development projects, for the term ending June 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)
Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update. TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
26-550 Public Hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2026-2027 Proposed Fees and Charges for the City of San José.
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for 2027-2031, and the Proposed Fees and Charges Report for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
26-551 Amendment to the Airport Master Plan.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the San José Mineta International Airport Master Plan Integrated Final Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the Major Amendment to the Airport Master Plan for the San José Mineta International Airport to update aviation demand forecasts and facility requirements, revise and refine the phased development program, and incorporate related technical and policy updates. CEQA: File No. ER25-259, Addendum to the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 79497). (Airport)
26-552 Republic Services Solid Waste Services Rates
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a Public Hearing to confirm that the proposed Maximum Commercial Solid Waste Services Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are consistent with the terms of the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services. (b) Adopt a resolution increasing the Maximum Commercial Solid Waste Services Rates in the City of San José for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 by 3.29 percent pursuant to the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services, including the total costs for organics processing services. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, File No. PP17-005 Statutory Exemption for Adjustments to Fees, Rates and Fares without expansion of services. (Environmental Services)
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
26-557 2026 Major Events Status Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on April 27, 2026, accept the post-event report of Super Bowl LX and the NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Games, and the status report on planning updates and coordination efforts for the FIFA World Cup. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009; Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 4/27/2026 - Item(d)3]
26-558 Establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the East Village Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. - DEFERRED TO 6/2/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the East Village Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Business Improvement District Management Plan and the levy of assessments for the East Village Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. (DBA East Village Business Association) for the administration of the East Village Business Improvement District. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. Council District 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Land Use on Consent Calendar
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Land Use - Regular Agenda
Open Forum
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