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Matter ROGC 26-192

Waiver of Revolving Door Restrictions. (City Attorney)

Governance & Elections Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 23 Apr 2026
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File
ROGC 26-192
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
23 Apr 2026
Last synced
03 Jun 2026 · 08:21

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Memorandum

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This memorandum addresses a request from Diana Alanis for a waiver of the Revolving Door Restrictions as outlined in San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.10. The City Attorney recommends that the Rules and Open Government Committee consider granting the waiver, which would allow Ms. Alanis to represent Canyon Snow Consulting, LLC and its clients, including LS Power, on City-related matters. The memorandum details the background of the Revolving Door Restrictions, the role of Ms. Alanis, and the potential benefits of granting the waiver. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on May 5, 2026.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
  • Diana Alanis requests a waiver of the Revolving Door Restrictions based on her prior role as Council Community Relations Director.
  • The City Attorney recommends either granting or denying the waiver based on findings related to the City's best interests.
  • If approved, Ms. Alanis may represent clients on matters related to climate goals and power supply reliability.
  • The memorandum outlines the purposes of the Revolving Door Restrictions and the process for granting waivers.
  • The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on May 5, 2026.

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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Waiver of Revolving Door Restrictions 4/29/26 C.1 FROM: SUSANA ALCALA WOOD City Attorney DATE: April 23, 2026 RECOMMENDATION 1. Consider the request by Diana Alanis, former Council Community Relations Director for Councilmember Bien Doan, for a Waiver of the Revolving Door Restrictions based on Ms. Alanis’ April 2, 2026 Waiver Request Letter, and a. Grant the waiver request upon making findings, including those set forth in this memorandum, that such waiver is in the City’s best interest and consistent with the purpose of San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.10; or b. Deny the waiver request if unable to make findings, including those set forth in this memorandum, that such waiver is in the City’s best interest and consistent with the purpose of San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.10; and 2. Forward the request and recommendation to the City Council for consideration on the May 5, 2026 City Council agenda. OUTCOME If the City Council approves the waiver, Diana Alanis may represent Canyon Snow Consulting, LLC and its clients, including LS Power, before City departments and City elected officials on matters...
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Alanis Request for Waiver of Revolving Door Restrictions

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Diana Alanis, a former employee of the City of San José, is requesting a waiver of the remaining eleven months of her Revolving Door Prohibitions policy, which ends in March 2027. She seeks to work with City Departments and officials on behalf of LS Power to support city matters, including climate goals. Alanis previously served as Community Relations Director for Councilmember Bien Doan and Councilmember Dev Davis.

Key points
  • Diana Alanis served as Community Relations Director for Councilmember Bien Doan from October 2024 to March 2026.
  • She also served as Community Relations Director for Councilmember Dev Davis from July 2018 to October 2024.
  • Alanis began a new position at Canyon Snow Consulting, LLC as a Community Relations Associate on March 9, 2026.
  • She is requesting a waiver of the Revolving Door Prohibitions policy under Chapter 12.10.070, which concludes in March 2027.
  • The waiver would allow her to work with City Departments and officials on behalf of LS Power.

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16185 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste 205 Los Gatos, CA 95032 www.canyonsnow.com April 2, 2026 VIA EMAIL Mayor Matt Mahan and San José City Council Toni Taber, City Clerk 200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council, I am a recent, former employee of the City of San José, who served as Community Relations Director to Councilmember Bien Doan in the District 7 office for a total of one year and five months from October 2024 to March 2026. Prior to serving on Councilmember Doan’s staff, I was Community Relations Director for Councilmember Dev Davis from July 2018 to October 2024. On March 9, 2026, I commenced a position at Canyon Snow Consulting, LLC as a Community Relations Associate. I am requesting a waiver of the remaining eleven months of my Revolving Door Prohibitions policy under Chapter 12.10.070, that concludes in March 2027, so that I can work with City Departments, Staff and the City’s Elected Officials on behalf of LS Power on issues that relate to city matters, including supporting the City’s climate goals. LS Power is working to make our power supply more reliable to support local homes and businesses in our City. According to the policy under...