Approval of City Council Minutes.

The City Council of San José held a meeting on March 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The meeting included ceremonial items, a consent calendar, and various reports. Notable actions included the adoption of Ordinance No. 31309 establishing the Alameda Business Improvement District, approval of the increase in construction contingency for the Welch Park Restrooms Renovation Project, and updates to the Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader Data Usage Protocol. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 PM.

Key points

• Closed session at 9:30 AM was cancelled.
• Regular session began at 1:30 PM.
• Councilmembers present included Mahan, Foley, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Doan, Candelas, Mulcahy, and Casey.
• A proclamation was presented recognizing the 28th Annual Mexica New Year Celebration.
• The Consent Calendar was approved unanimously.
• Ordinance No. 31309 was adopted.
• An increase in construction contingency for the Welch Park Restrooms Renovation Project was approved.
• Updates to the Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader Data Usage Protocol were approved.
• The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 PM.

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The City Council of San José held a meeting on March 17, 2026, starting with a closed session at 9:30 a.m. and transitioning to a regular session at 1:34 p.m. The meeting included a call to order, roll call, and various agenda items including ceremonial proclamations, consent calendar approvals, and public hearings. Notable actions included the approval of several special events, amendments to ordinances, and setting a public hearing for sidewalk repair costs. The meeting concluded with public comments regarding the Mayor's March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Key points

• Closed session began at 9:30 a.m. with some councilmembers absent.
• Regular session commenced at 1:34 p.m. with all councilmembers present.
• Proclamation recognizing March 21, 2026, as World Down Syndrome Day.
• Consent calendar approved unanimously, including minutes from previous meetings.
• Public hearing set for June 2, 2026, regarding sidewalk repair costs.
• Amendment to the Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance approved, changing the effective date to April 1, 2027.
• Approval of multiple City Council sponsored special events including the Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Festival and the WEPA Salsa Festival.
• Public comments were limited due to a high volume of speaker cards.

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The San José City Council held a meeting on March 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM, following a closed session at 9:30 AM. The meeting included ceremonial items, a consent calendar with several resolutions and ordinances adopted, and discussions on various city matters. Notable proclamations included Ernesto Galarza Day and a commendation for Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. The council approved several resolutions related to city infrastructure, housing funding, and special events. The meeting concluded with a report from the City Manager and discussions on the City’s investment policy.

Key points

• The meeting was called to order at 1:30 PM after a closed session at 9:30 AM.
• Mayor Matt Mahan and several councilmembers were absent during the regular session.
• Ceremonial items included a proclamation for Ernesto Galarza Day and a commendation for Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.
• The council adopted Ordinance No. 31315 and Ordinance No. 31316 related to seismic retrofitting and zoning amendments.
• Resolutions were adopted for easement agreements, exclusive negotiations for a water project, and funding for housing programs.
• The council approved the Music in the Valley Festival and retroactively approved the Bay FC Tower and Rotunda Lighting event.
• The City Manager provided a verbal report on community service initiatives.

Limitations

• The text does not provide specific details on the financial aspects of the resolutions or ordinances.
• There are unresolved placeholders regarding public comments and specific council actions.
• The text is truncated and does not include the complete details of all agenda items.

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