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Matter 26-513

Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property.

Land Use & Zoning City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 21 Apr 2026
4 Documents on file 7.55 MB · 4 extracted · 4 AI summaries
File
26-513
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
21 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:18

The papers

01 193 KB

Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses an amendment to the agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for the installation of two large format digital signs on City-owned property in San José. It recommends adopting a resolution for an addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute amendments to lease agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC. The proposed changes include adjustments to the height, width, and orientation of the signs at specified locations.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding an amendment to the agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC.
  • It recommends adopting a resolution for an addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Electronic Signs project.
  • The proposed installation involves two large format digital signs at Highway 87 and West Mission Street and 1404 Mabury Road.
  • Adjustments to the signs include increased height and width, as well as changes in orientation.
  • The memorandum outlines the necessary amendments to current lease agreements for the sign installations.
Limitations
  • The document does not specify the exact dates for the public hearing or the final approval process.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the document, such as specific details about the public outreach process and additional technical documents.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved 5/5/26 26-513 2.9 FROM: Jen Baker Chris Burton DATE: April 13, 2026 Date: 4/22/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 SUBJECT: Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property RECOMMENDATION (a) Adopt a resolution adopting an addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property Initial Study – West Mission Street and Mabury Road Sites project (File No. ER23-052) and adopt the related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute amendments to the lease agreements and any necessary supporting agreements with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for the installation of two large format digital signs at Highway 87 and West Mission Street and 1404 Mabury Road. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Acceptance of the recommendations above will allow for the placement of two largeformat, free-standing, freeway-facing digital signs by Clear Channel Outdoor LLC on City-owned property in San José. HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL...
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(a) Resolution

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This resolution pertains to the adoption of an addendum to the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property – West Mission Street and Mabury Road Sites Project Mitigated Negative Declaration, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The addendum analyzes the installation of electronic signs at two City-owned locations and concludes that the modifications will not result in significant environmental effects beyond those previously identified. The resolution incorporates findings from the initial study and the addendum, designates the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement as the custodian of documents, and states that the addendum has been completed in compliance with CEQA.

Key points
  • The resolution adopts an addendum to the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property project.
  • The addendum was prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act.
  • It analyzes the installation of electronic signs at two City-owned parcels.
  • The modifications will not result in new significant environmental effects.
  • The City Council is the decision-making body for the proposed approval.
  • The addendum is available for public inspection at the Office of the Director of Planning.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated in the text.
  • There are unresolved placeholders for the adoption date and voting results.

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SAW:DHZ:KMF 04/14/2026 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE ELECTRONIC SIGNS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY – WEST MISSION STREET AND MABURY ROAD SITES PROJECT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, FOR WHICH AN INITIAL STUDY WAS PREPARED, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, the City of San José ("City"), acting as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with state and local guidelines implementing said Act, all as amended to date (collectively "CEQA"), prepared the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ("IS/MND") for the Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property – West Mission Street and Mabury Road Sites Project, which analyzed the environmental impacts of the proposed electronic signs installations at two different Cityowned parcels located at the southeast corner of Guadalupe Parkway and West Mission Street and at 1404 Mabury Road; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 17, 2025, by the City Council, and the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES2025-255 setting forth certain findings pertaining to the Electronic Signs on City-Owned...
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Letters from the Public

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The document contains letters from various residents of San Jose expressing concerns about proposed amendments to a digital signage lease with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC. Residents voice their opposition to larger and brighter billboards, citing issues such as driver distraction, environmental impacts, and the degradation of community aesthetics. Specific concerns include the potential for increased traffic accidents, light pollution, and negative effects on property values. The letters urge the City Council to reconsider the amendments and prioritize community well-being over advertising interests.

Key points
  • Residents express strong opposition to larger and brighter digital billboards proposed by Clear Channel Outdoor LLC.
  • Concerns include driver distraction, environmental degradation, and negative impacts on community aesthetics.
  • The proposed amendments would significantly increase the size and height of the billboards, raising safety and visibility concerns.
  • Residents argue that the amendments prioritize advertising interests over public health and safety.
  • Letters highlight the need for the City Council to engage with constituents and consider their opinions on the matter.
Limitations
  • The text includes multiple letters but lacks specific details such as dates, votes, or dollar amounts.
  • Some sections appear to be truncated or incomplete, limiting the context of certain arguments.

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right mind would feel the impact from the light on the trees would be ok. I can’t believe Clear Channel got away with this. I can’t believe the City isn’t protecting one of the most potentially valuable assets. I strongly feel the City Council is betraying their responsibility to us, the citizens of San Jose. Please put a stop to this! Sincerely, Suzanne Morrone D3 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Sincerely, Name District Judith zamborelli Copy these email addresses to cc: matt.mahan@sanjoseca.gov district1@sanjoseca.gov district2@sanjoseca.gov district3@sanjoseca.gov district4@sanjoseca.gov district5@sanjoseca.gov district6@sanjoseca.gov district7@sanjoseca.gov district8@sanjoseca.gov district9@sanjoseca.gov district10@sanjoseca.gov blage.zelalich@sanjoseca.gov martina.davis@sanjoseca.gov jennifer.maguire@sanjoseca.gov christopher.burton@sanjoseca.gov jen.baker@sanjoseca.gov Sent from my iPhone This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Tina Morrill Vendome neighborhood, District 3 This message is from outside the City email system. Do...
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Letter Received Post Meeting

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Generated summary AI-assisted

The document is an email from Jason Bezis to Blage Zelalich regarding potential fraud in the City of San Jose's billboard relocation agreement with Clear Channel, Inc. It discusses discrepancies in the existence of certain billboards that were claimed to be present during the approval process. The email includes links to Google Street View images as evidence and urges the city to investigate the matter and re-evaluate the contracts with Clear Channel, Inc.

Key points
  • The email addresses potential fraud in a billboard relocation agreement.
  • It references specific billboard locations and provides evidence from Google Street View.
  • The email requests an investigation and re-evaluation of contracts with Clear Channel, Inc.
Limitations
  • The email contains unresolved placeholders such as 'Location ID' and 'Panel ID' which may affect the clarity of the summary.
  • The document does not provide specific details about the date of the alleged fraud beyond the years mentioned.

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2 Outlook Fw: Fraud in City of San Jose's Billboard Relocation Agreement With Clear Channel, Inc. From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Wed 5/6/2026 8:45 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Office of the City Clerk | City of San José 200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor San Jose, CA 95113 Main: 408-535-1260 Fax: 408-292-6207 How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated! Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9:49 PM To: Zelalich, Blage <blage.zelalichOsanjoseca.gov> Cc: Cranford, Sandra <Sandra.Cranford@sanjoseca.gov>; CAO Main <cao.main@sanjoseca.gov>; City Clerk <city.clerkOsanjoseca.gov> Subject: Fraud in City of San Jose's Billboard Relocation Agreement With Clear Channel, Inc. [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] Some people who received this message don't often get email from A Learn why this is important To Blage Zelalich, Deputy Director, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs: Re: San Jose City Council Item 2.9, May 5, 2026 meeting and State Clearinghouse Number: 2025020244 for a billboard relocation agreement....