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Matter 26-571

Approval of City Council Minutes.

City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 30 Apr 2026
4 Documents on file 1.47 MB · 4 extracted · 4 AI summaries
File
26-571
Type
Approval of Council Minutes
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
30 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:18

The papers

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(a) 04/07/2026 CC Minutes

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The City Council of San José held a meeting on April 7, 2026, which included a closed session and a regular session. The meeting featured ceremonial proclamations, approval of previous meeting minutes, and various resolutions and actions related to city events and funding. Notable proclamations included recognizing April 2026 as Month of the Young Child, Autism Awareness Month, and Cambodian New Year. The council approved multiple special events and grants, including funding for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza and the establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation.

Key points
  • Closed session at 9:30 a.m. and regular session at 1:32 p.m.
  • Proclamations for Month of the Young Child, Autism Awareness Month, and Cambodian New Year.
  • Approval of City Council Minutes from previous meetings.
  • Adoption of Ordinance No. 31317 granting a franchise for electricity transmission.
  • Approval of various city-sponsored special events and funding for community programs.
  • Establishment of the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers Closed Session at 9:30 a.m. MATT MAHAN, MAYOR ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1 PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2 ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3 DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4 PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5 MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6 BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7 DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8 PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9 GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10 • Call to Order and Roll Call 9:30 a.m. – Closed Session. See Page 15-19 for the Closed Session Minutes. Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey, Mahan. Absent Councilmembers: Campos, Ortiz 1:32 p.m. – Regular Session. Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey, Mahan. Absent Councilmembers: None. • Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance. • Invocation The Piedmont Hills High School Orchestra, Yu-Ting Wang, offered the invocation. • Orders of the Day None provided. • Adjournment Recognition None provided. • Closed Session Report None provided. 1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS 1.1 Councilmember Pamela Campos presented a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Month of the Young...
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(b) 04/21/2026 CC Minutes

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The City Council of San José held a meeting on April 21, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Mayor Matt Mahan led the meeting, which included ceremonial proclamations for Earth Day and National Youth Violence Prevention Week, as well as commendations for Spire Autism. The Council approved various items on the consent calendar, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 31318 establishing the Story Road Business Improvement District, and several resolutions related to city projects and funding agreements. The meeting also included discussions on travel authorization for Councilmember Candelas and retroactive approvals for various events sponsored by Council District 8.

Key points
  • Meeting held on April 21, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
  • Mayor Matt Mahan presided over the meeting.
  • Proclamations for Earth Day and National Youth Violence Prevention Week were presented.
  • Ordinance No. 31318 was adopted to establish the Story Road Business Improvement District.
  • Various resolutions related to city projects and funding agreements were approved.
  • Travel authorization for Councilmember Candelas was granted.
  • Retroactive approvals for events sponsored by Council District 8 were made.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers MATT MAHAN, MAYOR ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1 PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2 ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3 DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4 PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5 MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6 BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7 DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8 PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9 GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10 San José City Council April 21, 2026 • Call to Order and Roll Call 9:30 a.m.- Closed Session- Cancelled. 1:33 p.m.- Regular Session. Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Foley, Kamei, Campos, Candelas, Casey, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan. Absent Councilmembers: All present. • Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance. • Invocation (District 4) Celeste Wilson, Choir Teacher, directed the Piedmont Middle School Choir, who sang “Peace Like a River” for the invocation. • Orders of the Day None provided. • Closed Session Report None provided. 1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS 1.1 Councilmember David Cohen and Councilmember Rosemary Kamei presented a proclamation recognizing April 22, 2026 as Earth Day focusing on the collective ability of individuals, communities, and organizations to drive climate action and...
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(c) 04/28/2026 CC Minutes

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The City Council of San José held a meeting on April 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM, following a closed session at 9:30 AM. The meeting included ceremonial proclamations, a travel report by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, and various resolutions related to city business, including approvals for events, settlements, and amendments to agreements. Notably, the council recognized April 30 as Black April for the Vietnamese American community and May 1 as May Day. Several resolutions were adopted unanimously, with Councilmember Mahan absent during the session.

Key points
  • Meeting held on April 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
  • Closed session at 9:30 AM.
  • Ceremonial proclamations for Black April and May Day.
  • Councilmember Mulcahy provided a travel report.
  • Resolutions adopted included approvals for events and settlements.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:30 PM Council Chambers Closed Session at 9:30 a.m. MATT MAHAN, MAYOR ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1 PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2 ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3 DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4 PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5 MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6 BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7 DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8 PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9 GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10 San José City Council April 28, 2026 • Call to Order and Roll Call 9:30 a.m. – Closed Session. See Page 13-17 for the Closed Session Minutes. Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey. Absent Councilmembers: Campos, Mahan. 1:30 p.m. – Regular Session. Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey. Absent Councilmembers: Mahan. • Pledge of Allegiance Vice Mayor Pam Foley led the Pledge of Allegiance. • Invocation Dan Gross offered the invocation with assistance from Alex Schord and three animal ambassadors. • Orders of the Day None provided. • Adjournment Recognition None provided. • Closed Session Report None provided. 1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS 1.1 Councilmember Bien Doan presented a proclamation...
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(d) 04/13/2026 SS Minutes

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The San José City Council held a study session on April 13, 2026, to discuss the significant and growing Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog. The session aimed to enhance the Council's understanding of the backlog to inform future budgetary discussions and strategies for reduction. Presentations were made by various city officials, highlighting the need for approximately $259 million annually to maintain existing assets. The meeting concluded with no public comments and adjourned at 11:07 a.m.

Key points
  • Meeting date: April 13, 2026.
  • Study session focused on Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog.
  • Present Councilmembers included Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Foley, and Casey.
  • Absent Councilmembers included Candelas and Mahan.
  • The session aimed to guide future decision-making regarding the backlog.
  • Approximately $259 million is needed annually for maintenance of existing assets.
  • No public comments were provided during the meeting.
  • Meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m.

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City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 13, 2026 9:30 AM Council Chambers Study Session - Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog MATT MAHAN, MAYOR ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1 PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2 ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3 DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4 PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5 MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6 BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7 DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8 PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9 GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10 San José City Council April 13, 2026 • Call to Order and Roll Call 9:30 a.m. – Study Session. Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Foley, Casey. Absent Councilmembers: Candelas, Mahan. City Council Study Session Purpose: The City’s significant and growing Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog jeopardizes the delivery of day-to-day City services over the medium and long-term; this Study Session will provide the City Council with a solid understanding of the backlog to guide its future decision-making on strategies to reduce the backlog and the trade-off those decisions may require. Outcome: The City Council’s increased understanding of the City’s Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog will help...