The month in San Jose · March 2026
The Month in San Jose: March 2026
March was an active month for San Jose's local government, with numerous introductions related to key issues.
Automated recap
- Introduced the Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy to address homelessness.
- A new Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan was put forward.
- Several initiatives focused on public records and transparency were introduced.
This month, the San Jose City Council introduced multiple items reflecting ongoing themes in the community, particularly around housing and public records. The Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy aims to expedite solutions for homelessness, while the Public Record introduced on March 26 seeks to enhance transparency. Infrastructure projects were also a focus, with the Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan and various amendments to existing agreements in infrastructure and public works.
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Meeting highlights
What the bodies took up-
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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
The Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole considered several agenda items, including the review of the final agenda for March 31, 2026, and the draft agenda for April 7, 2026. The meeting also took up the initiation of an inventory and community process regarding public assets named for César Chavez and discussed amendments to the Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program. Additionally, the meeting included a consent calendar with various approvals for city-sponsored events.
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City Council
The City Council meeting included a public comment period and a roll call. The council took up labor negotiations updates during the open session before adjourning to a closed session for further discussions.
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City Council
The City Council of San Jose considered various items related to utilities, housing, and economic development during its meeting. Key topics included updates on the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program, the establishment of a Business Improvement District, and multiple housing incentive programs. The Council also reviewed financial reports and labor negotiations.
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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
The Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole considered several agenda items, including the review of the final agenda for March 24, 2026, and a draft agenda for March 31, 2026, which was subsequently cancelled. The meeting also took up discussions on deferred maintenance and infrastructure backlog, as well as a study session on building in San José. Additionally, the committee reviewed a resolution regarding higher education and discussed the Al Fresco 2.0 initiative.
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City Council
The City Council of San Jose held a meeting that included a public comment period and a roll call. The council took up a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and then adjourned to another closed session in a separate conference room. The agenda was primarily procedural with no substantive items for public discussion.
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City Council
The City Council of San Jose held a meeting where they considered various topics including infrastructure and public works, homelessness, and housing. They discussed the proposed amendment to the Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance and the implications of Senate Bill 79 on land use. Additionally, the Council reviewed the Mayor's March Budget Message and received updates on labor negotiations and childcare policy opportunities.
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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
The Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole considered several agenda items, including the review of the final agenda for March 17, 2026, and the draft agenda for March 24, 2026. The meeting also took up the proposed Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy and discussed the cost of residential development in San José. Additionally, the meeting included a consent calendar with various city-sponsored events.
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City Council
The City Council meeting included a public comment period and a call to order. The council took up a labor negotiations update during the open session before adjourning to a closed session. No specific items were detailed in the closed session agenda.
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09
City Council
The City Council of San Jose held a meeting where they considered various items related to budget and finance, utilities, parks and recreation, and public safety. Key discussions included a franchise agreement for electric services, updates on automated license plate readers, and police department overtime spending. The meeting also included a proclamation recognizing the 28th Annual Mexica New Year Celebration.
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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
The Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole considered the final agenda for March 10, 2026, including the addition of new items and the assignment of 'Time Certain' designations. The committee also reviewed the draft agenda for March 17, 2026, and discussed the cost of residential development in San José. Additionally, the meeting included a consent calendar item regarding the public record for the week of February 19 to February 26, 2026.
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City Council
The City Council meeting included a public comment period and a call to order. The council took up a labor negotiations update during the open session before adjourning to a closed session for further discussions.
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City Council
The City Council of San Jose held a meeting that included discussions on various topics such as budget revisions, infrastructure projects, and homelessness. The council also reviewed a sewer rate setting audit report and considered a climate adaptation and resilience plan. Additionally, the meeting featured ceremonial proclamations recognizing Women's History Month and Youth Arts Month.