San José City Council
May 5, 2026 — Regular meeting, 1h 33m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember , Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the status report on the Library Department's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, including findings and recommendations, was accepted. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
How they voted
motion passes unanimously with one absent 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 3.3 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, seconded by Councilmember , Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, (a) Resolution No. RES2026-115 and (b) Resolution No. RES2026-116 were adopted, regarding the amendment to the agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for large format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property. (9-1-1; Absent: Mahan; Recused: Mulcahy)
How they voted
Motion passes (9-1-1; Absent: Mahan; Recused: Mulcahy) Verified · draft minutes
Yes: Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Abstain: Michael Mulcahy
Absent: Matt Mahan
Agenda item 2.9 · background & details
Motion by Anthony Tordillos, seconded by Rosemary Kamei
Resolved per official (draft) minutes: 9-1-1 with Mahan absent, Mulcahy recused. The single no voter is not named in the minutes; yes-voter list withheld rather than guessed. Minutes prevail. CONFLICT: transcript and official minutes disagree — tally: transcript=9-0 official=(9-1-1; Absent: Mahan; Recused: Mulcahy)
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved, excluding Item 2.9, which was voted on separately. The actions below were taken as indicated. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
How they voted — Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved, excluding Item 2.9, which was voted on separately. The actions below were taken as indicated. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
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
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — motion passes for items on the consent calendar
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 consent · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Approval of amendments to the Park Trust Fund for the construction and dedication of two new parks
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 7.2 · background & details
Motion by Bien Doan
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, (a) a final public hearing regarding approval of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan was conducted; and (b) Resolution No. RES2026-117 was adopted, (1) Approving the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; (2) Authorizing the Housing Director, or his de
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 8.1 · background & details
Motion by Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Domingo Candelas
Mover: Kamei, seconder: Candelas (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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