San José City Council
May 20, 2025 — Regular meeting, 4h 39m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, Item 3.1 was moved to be heard after the Ceremonial items. (11-0-0)
How they voted
motion passed unanimously Verified · draft minutes
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Motion by Domingo Candelas, seconded by Rosemary Kamei
Mover: Candelas, seconder: Kamei (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
advocacy for digital representation of the Vietnamese heritage and freedom flag as an emoji on digital platforms
How they voted
Motion passes unanimously Unverified
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Agenda item 2.18 · background & details
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Approval of a policy transition for political office transitions
How they voted — Approval of a policy transition for political office transitions
Motion passes unanimously Unverified
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Agenda item 3.3 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Motion passes unanimously
motion passes unanimously Unverified
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Agenda item 3.3 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
vote on bids and award of contract for major streets resurfacing
How they voted
motion passes unanimously Unverified
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Agenda item 5.1 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Pass the motion with updated locations
How they voted
Motion passes unanimously Unverified
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Agenda item 8.1 · background & details
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Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 31205 was passed for publication; regarding the Amendments to Chapter 23.04, Section 23.04.038 (North San José Signage Area), and Section 23.04.124 (Downtown Sign Zone) of Title 23 (Sign Code) of the San José Municipal Code to Modify Permit Provisions for Supergraphic Signs
How they voted
Motion passes unanimously Verified · draft minutes
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Agenda item 10.2 · background & details
Motion by Pam Foley, seconded by Rosemary Kamei
Mover: Foley, seconder: Kamei (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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