San José City Council
October 21, 2025 — Regular meeting, 3h 2m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole; the below actions were taken as indicated. (10-0-1; Absent: Cohen)
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 consent · background & details
Motion by Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Bien Doan
Mover: Kamei, seconder: Doan (per official minutes).
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approve the joint memo
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 3.1 · background & details
Motion by Pamela Campos
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Approve the annual report with modifications and budget allocation adjustment
How they voted — Approve the annual report with modifications and budget allocation adjustment
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
Motion by Peter Ortiz
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How they voted — Vote on Measure A
motion passes nine to one Unverified
No: George Casey
Absent: Pam Foley
Agenda item 3.3 · background & details
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How they voted — accept the recommendation
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
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Resolution of support on state proposition 50
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 3.5 · background & details
Motion by David Cohen
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San Jose Manetta International Airport Marketing Strategy and Execution Services Agreement
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
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approval of bids and a word of contract for the 10492-2025 local streets resurfacing west pavement measure T project
How they voted
motion passes 90 Unverified
Agenda item 5.2 · background & details
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Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2025-360 was adopted, regarding actions related to the agreement with the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing for a Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. (9-0-2; Absent: Cohen, Foley)
How they voted — Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2025-360 was adopted, regarding actions related to the agreement with the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing for a Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. (9-0-2; Absent: Cohen, Foley)
motion passes 9-0 Verified · draft minutes
Agenda item 8.1 · background & details
Motion by Bien Doan, seconded by Domingo Candelas
Mover: Doan, seconder: Candelas (per official minutes).
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How they voted — Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember George Casey, and carried unanimously, the Land Use Consent Calendar was approved as a whole; the below actions were taken as indicated. (10-0-1; Absent: Cohen)
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 8.1 · background & details
Motion by Pamela Campos, seconded by George Casey
Mover: Campos, seconder: Casey (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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