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City Council Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336
Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.

MATT MAHAN, MAYOR
ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1
PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2
ANTHONY TORDILLOS, DISTRICT 3
DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4
PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5
MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6
BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7
DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8
PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9
GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10

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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m. - Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers
Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2)
Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133
See Separate Agenda

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Closed Session Agenda

1:30 p.m. - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
6:00 p.m. - Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled
*The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 9)
Union Middle School Jazz Combo

• Orders of the Day
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the
Day unless the Council directs otherwise.

• Adjournment Recognition

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• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items

1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(NDEAM) to reaffirm the City of San José’s dedication to ensuring equal opportunities and access for all.
(Foley, Kamei, & Casey)
1.2 Presentation of a commendation honoring Vita Fota at 102 years old and celebrating her more than 70
years as a San José resident, including her service as a Rosie the Riveter and contributions to the Italian
American community and the City of San José. (Doan)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation honoring October 25, 2026, as the Republic of China (Taiwan) Day in
the City of San José. (Ortiz)
1.4 Presentation of commendation to CEFCU, San José Water, and the San José Conservation Corps,
whose collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services demonstrate
the power of partnerships in creating healthy communities and restoring public spaces. (Candelas, Ortiz &
Mulcahy)

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of
the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the
Consent Calendar and considered separately.

2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.

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Recommendation:

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Approval of City Council Minutes.

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026.
(b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026.
(c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 29, 2026.
(d) City Council Study Session Minutes of October 2, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action.
(a) 09/15/2026 CC Minutes
(b) 09/22/2026 CC Minutes
(c) 09/29/2026 CC Minutes
(d) 10/2/2026 CC SS Minutes

2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.

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Recommendation:

Final Adoption of Ordinances.

(a) Ordinance No. 31354 - An Ordinance of the City of San José
Adding a New Chapter 11.91 to Title 11 of the San José Municipal
Code Relating to the Regulation of Personal Delivery Devices.
[Passed for Publication on 10/6/2026 - Item 5.1(a) (26-1033)]

2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

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Recommendation:

Attachments

Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
Committee Minutes of September 23, 2026.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
Committee Minutes of September 30, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action.
(a) 09/23/2026 ROGC Minutes
(b) 09/30/2026 ROGC Minutes

2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.

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Recommendation:

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Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.

Request for a retroactive excused absence for Councilmember Candelas
from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee
and Committee of the Whole on September 23, 2026, due to authorized
City business to attend the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo in
Anaheim, California.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Candelas)
[Rules Committee referral 10/7/2026 - Item A.1.a]
Memorandum

2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.

2.7

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Recommendation:

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Retroactive Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the
Responsive Cities Network San José Kickoff.

Adopt a resolution retroactively authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet
Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Responsive Cities
Network San José Kickoff held on August 5, 2026, hosted by the
Information Technology Department in partnership with the Mayor’s
Office and City Manager’s Office.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Information
Technology)
Memorandum
Resolution

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Recommendation:

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October 20, 2026

Approval of the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration Sponsored by
Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City
Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
September 30, 2026:
(a) Approve the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration scheduled
on December 2, 2026, at the Rotary Summit Center as a City Council
sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley)
[Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.6]

Attachments

Memorandum

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Approval of Proclamation, Flag Raising and Lighting Recognizing Taiwan
Retrocession Day Sponsored by Council District 5 as a City Council
Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of
Materials and Services for the Event.

Recommendation:

Attachments

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
October 7, 2026:
(a) Approve the proclamation of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Retrocession Day scheduled on October 20, 2026, as a City Council
sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(b) Approve the Taiwanese Flag Raising scheduled on October 23,
2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the
expenditure of funds.
(c) Approve the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day Tower
and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from October 20-26, 2026, as a City
Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(d) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz)
[Rules Committee referral 10/20/2026 - Item B.4]
Memorandum from Ortiz

3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT

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3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.

Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
3.3

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Recommendation:

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2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report.

(a) Accept the 2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report in compliance
with City Charter Section 701 (F).
(b) Approve the following position changes in the Public Works
Department:
(1) Delete 1.0 Division Manager; and
(2) Add 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker.
(c) Approve the following position changes in the Parks, Recreation and
Neighborhood Services Department:
(1) Add 1.0 Division Manager; and
(2) Delete 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker.
(d) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution
amendments in various operating and capital funds to implement the
2025-2026 Annual Report recommendations, as detailed in Section IV
(Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up/Rebudget Actions).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approval of
any City actions, and File No. PP17-004, Government Funding
Mechanism of Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project
which may result in a potentially physical impact on the environment.
(City Manager)
2025-2026 Annual Report

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Recommendation:

Attachments

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Civil Service Commission Interview. - TO BE HEARD LAST

(a) Interview applicants and consider appointments to fill the following
seats on the Civil Service Commission:
(1) One (1) Member-at-Large seat with an unexpired term ending
November 30, 2027.
(2) One (1) Member-at-Large seat with a term beginning on December
1, 2026, and ending November 30, 2030.
(b) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue
recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for
consideration.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Clerk)
[Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item A.1.a; Deferred from
10/6/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-1066)]
Memorandum
Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest
Applications
Supplemental Memorandum, 10/5/26
Letter from the Public

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Recommendation:

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October 20, 2026

Conditional Vacation of a Portion of Spring Street between Asbury Street and
West Taylor Street.

(a) Conduct a public hearing on the conditional vacation of
approximately 25,690 square feet of Public Street Right-of-Way on
Spring Street, between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street (Subject
Portion).
(b) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Approving the report from the Director of Public Works setting
forth the facts justifying the conditional vacation of approximately
25,690 square feet of Public Street Right-of-Way on Spring Street,
between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street (Subject Portion);
(2) Finding, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8324(b),
that the Subject Portion is unnecessary for current or prospective public
use as a street, and vacating the Subject Portion, conditioned upon the
abandonment and/or relocation of all existing public utility facilities and
utility easements affecting the Subject Portion; and
(3) Instructing the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the
resolution of vacation for the Subject Portion with the Office of the
Recorder, County of Santa Clara after the Director of Public Works
confirms the satisfaction of the conditions to vacate.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Columbus Park Project
(Resolution No. RES2025-78), File No. ER20-025. Council District 6.
(Public Works)
Memorandum

4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
4.1

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2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report.

(a) Accept the 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report.
(b) Accept the San José Police Department’s response to the
recommendations contained in the 2025 Independent Police Auditor
Year End Report.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Independent Police Auditor)
(a) Memorandum
(b) Memorandum
IPA 2025 Annual Report

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5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1

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Recommendation:

Citywide Planning Work Plan Prioritization.

(a) Adopt the Current Proposed prioritization of the Citywide Planning
work plan through December 2027 based on existing Council direction;
or
(1) Reconsider past direction and adopt a different alternative, such as
Alternative 1 Single Density for Missing Middle, or Alternative 2
Council Priorities Emphasis.
(b) Direct staff to return in November 2028, and annually thereafter, to
prioritize the Citywide Planning work plan through the next 18-month
period.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff
and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.
(Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item
10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion.
If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be
removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.

10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

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Recommendation:

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October 20, 2026

GP26-002 - Early Consideration for a Privately-Initiated General Plan
Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at 525 Race Street.

Direct staff to continue the processing of a privately-initiated General
Plan Amendment application to amend the Envision San José 2040
General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram designation from
Industrial Park to Combined Industrial/Commercial on an approximately
3.98-gross-acre site located at 525 Race Street.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff
and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.
Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1, Casey absent)
(Item 6a on the 9/9/2026 Planning Commission Agenda). Council
District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum

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H25-039 & ER25-225 - Administrative Hearing on the Environmental Appeal
and Site Development Permit Appeal for Certain Real Property Located at
470 West San Carlos Street.

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(a) Conduct a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Director’s
approval of a Site Development Permit and an environmental appeal of
the Planning Director’s reliance on a Statutory Exemption Pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (Assembly Bill 130) in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to
allow the construction of an eight-story residential building with 276
dwelling units and underground parking, with five percent affordable
units restricted to very low-income, subject to the state Density Bonus
Law, and extended construction hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Saturdays on an approximately 0.89-gross-acre vacant site, located on
the southwest corner of West San Carlos Street and Gifford Avenue
(1462-470 West San Carlos Street and 321-329 Gifford Avenue, APN:
264-20-133).
(b) Adopt a resolution denying the environmental appeal and upholding
the Planning Director’s reliance on the Statutory Exemption for the 470
West San Carlos Street Project, in accordance with CEQA, and finding
that:
(1) The City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the
Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption prepared for the 470 West San
Carlos Street Project and related administrative records related to Site
Development Permit No. H25-039;
(2) The Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San
Carlos Street Project was prepared and completed in full compliance
with the CEQA, as amended, together with state and local
implementation guidelines;
(3) Reliance on the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470
West San Carlos Street Project reflects the independent judgment and
analysis of the City of San José, as the lead agency for the Project; and
(4) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Negative Declaration is not required because the
appeal does not raise any issues that would disqualify the project from
the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San
Carlos Street Project.
(c) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and approving, subject
to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the proposed project
at 470 West San Carlos Street.
CEQA: Exempt, Public Resources Code Section 21090.66 (Assembly
Bill 130). Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement)

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ER25-243 - Administrative Hearing on the Appeal of the In-fill Exemption for
a Data Center Use at 300 Holger Way.

(a) Conduct a public hearing to consider the environmental appeal of the
Planning Director’s reliance on an In-fill Exemption in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section
15332, to allow a data center use within an existing approximately
97,800-square-foot research and development building on an
approximately 4.86 gross-acre site located on the south side of Holger
Way, approximately 1,870 feet west of Zanker Road (300 Holger
Way).
(b) Adopt a resolution denying the environmental appeal and upholding
the Planning Director’s reliance on the In-fill Exemption for the 300
Holger Way Project, in accordance with CEQA, and finding that:
(1) The City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the
In-fill Exemption prepared for the 300 Holger Way Project and related
administrative records related to Special Use Permit No. SP25-029;
(2) The In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project was
prepared and completed in full compliance with the CEQA, as
amended, together with state and local implementation guidelines;
(3) Reliance on the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project
reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of San José,
as the lead agency for the Project; and
(4) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Negative Declaration is not required because the
appeal does not raise any issues that would disqualify the project from
the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project.
CEQA: Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for In-fill
Development Projects, File No. ER25-243 for the 300 Holger Way
Project. Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda
and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may
only speak at Open Forum once.

• Adjournment

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All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the
legislative body will be available for public inspection online at
https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City
Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the
public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts,
ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council
meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s
Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or
you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or
[email protected].

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ABOUT THE AGENDA

The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the
community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the
full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council
approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment
decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
· Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the

community in an effective and efficient manner.
· Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as

well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services.
· Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to

the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the
community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community.
· Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a

sustainable environment for the community.
· Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong

learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
· Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order

to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing
opportunities.
The San José City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. as needed, unless
otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned
meeting to a later date, time and place specified in the order of adjournment. If all members are absent, the
City Clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated date, time and place. If you have any questions,
please direct them to the City Clerk’s staff seated at the tables just below the dais. Thank you for taking the
time to attend today’s meeting. We look forward to seeing you at future meetings.
Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for City Council items may be viewed on the
Internet at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Council Meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on
Channel 24.

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CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome discussion and debate of public
policy in an atmosphere of fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view. All participants shall
comply with this policy regardless of the format of the meeting.
Public Meeting Decorum:
a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting. This
includes making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in any other activity
in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type of
disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact, including conduct prohibited by City
Administrative Manual Policy 1.1.1, Discrimination and Harassment.
c) Cellular phones and electronic devices must be silenced. Use of such devices shall not interfere
with or disrupt the conduct of the meeting.
d) Appropriate attire, including shoes, shirts, and lower body garments are required in the Council
Chambers and Committee Rooms at all times.
e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them.
f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed in the
Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved by City staff.
g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their bags, purses,
briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to security screening.
2. Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council Chambers
and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions:
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Maximum size: 2 feet by 3 feet.
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No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other symbolic
materials.
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The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard.
b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying
them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other
attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
c) Objects that are deemed a threat to persons at the meeting or the facility infrastructure are not
allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the Council Chambers
and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is reasonably determined by security personnel to
present a legitimate safety risk. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms (including
replicas and antiques), toy guns, explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged
weapons; illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors, scalpels, box
cutting knives, and other cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can openers with points,
knitting needles, and hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol containers; tools; glass
containers; and large backpacks and suitcases that contain items unrelated to the meeting.
3. Addressing the Council, Successor Agency Board, Committee, Board or Commission:
a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to follow
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established sign-up procedures.
b) Meeting attendees are usually given one (1) minute to speak on any agenda item and/or during

open forum; the time limit is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting and may be limited when
appropriate. Applicants and appellants in land use matters are usually given more time to speak.
c) The Chair may limit overall time allotted to public comments, pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54954.3(b)(1).
d) Speakers should discuss topics related to City business on the agenda, unless they are speaking
during open forum in which case comments must be under the subject matter jurisdiction of the
applicable legislative body.
e) Speakers' comments should be addressed to the full body. Speakers may be reminded to direct
comments to the full body rather than engaging individual Mayor, Council Members, Board
Members, Commissioners or Staff in conversation
f) Speakers may not engage in conduct that actually disrupts, delays, or materially interferes with the
orderly conduct of the meeting or the ability of others to attend, listen, observe, or participate in
the meeting. Any person engaging in any of the following conduct may, after warning when
feasible, forfeit the remainder of their speaking time, be muted, removed from the meeting, or
excluded from further participation as authorized by law:
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True threats of violence or unlawful intimidation;
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Conduct that materially interferes with another person’s ability to attend, listen to, observe,
or provide public comment;
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Repeated or intentional abuse of meeting procedures or speaking processes in a manner
that disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting;
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Technologically disruptive conduct, including blasting audio, generating excessive noise or
feedback, repeated attempts to rejoin after lawful removal, use of automated or coordinated
means to disrupt participation, or other conduct intended to substantially disrupt, derail, or
prevent the orderly continuation of the meeting; or
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Refusal to comply with lawful time, place, and manner rules after warning when feasible.
g) Speakers will not bring to the podium any items other than a prepared written statement, writing
materials, or objects that have been inspected by security staff.
h) If an individual wishes to submit written information, he or she may give it to the City Clerk or other
administrative staff at the meeting.
i) Speakers and any other members of the public will not approach the dais at any time without prior
consent from the Chair of the meeting.
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct which will disturb, disrupt or impede the orderly conduct of
the meeting may result in removal from the meeting and/or possible arrest.

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