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This memorandum proposes an ordinance to amend the San José Municipal Code, specifically Sections 17.85.120 and 17.85.200, to transfer the responsibility for the San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance from the Environmental Services Department to the Energy Department, effective July 1, 2025. This change aligns with the City of San José’s departmental structure and supports Climate Smart San José strategies aimed at improving energy and water efficiency in covered buildings.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It recommends updating the responsible agency for the Building Performance Ordinance.
The transition of responsibilities is effective July 1, 2025.
The Building Performance Ordinance requires annual reporting of energy and water usage for certain buildings.
No evaluation and follow-up is necessary on this item.
The memorandum has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Manager’s Budget Office.
It will be posted on the City’s Council Agenda website for the September 16, 2025 meeting.
The item does not include a public subsidy.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 9/16/25 25-971 2.8 FROM: Lori Mitchell DATE: August 25, 2025 Date: 8/28/2025 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Administrative Update to the San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance RECOMMENDATION Approve an ordinance amending Sections 17.85.120 and 17.85.200 of Chapter 17.85 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to update the responsible agency for the City of San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance from the Environmental Services Department to the Energy Department, as established under Section 2.04.4600 of the San José Municipal Code. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME This action will update Sections 17.85.120 and 17.85.200 of Chapter 17.85 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to reflect the organizational transition of the San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance (BPO), along with associated staff and programs, from the Environmental Services Department to the Energy Department, effective July 1, 2025. This update ensures accuracy and alignment with the City of San José’s departmental structure. BACKGROUND The BPO, adopted by City...
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This document is an ordinance from the City of San Jose amending sections of the municipal code related to energy and water building performance. It updates the responsible agency from the Environmental Services Department to the Energy Department. The ordinance outlines the scope of applicability, definitions related to energy and water audits, and the responsibilities of various entities involved in building performance assessments.
Key points
Amends sections 17.85.120 and 17.85.200 of the San Jose Municipal Code.
Updates the responsible agency for energy and water building performance from the Environmental Services Department to the Energy Department.
Defines terms related to energy and water audits, including 'Audit', 'Audit Report', 'Base Building Systems', and others.
Specifies the applicability of the ordinance to buildings owned by the City and privately-owned buildings of certain sizes.
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The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the repeated 'DRAFT' watermark and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
Some sections of the text are truncated and incomplete, limiting the full understanding of the ordinance.
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NVF:BCK:KMF 8/22/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING SECTION 17.85.120 AND 17.85.200 OF CHAPTER 17.85 OF TITLE 17 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE RESPONSIBLE AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF SAN JOSE ENERGY AND WATER BUILDING PERFORMANCE ORDINANCE FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT, AS ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 2.04.4600 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, "CEQA"), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP17-008 (General Procedure & Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San José is the decision-making body for this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Council has reviewed and considered the "not a project" determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE...