San José City Council
June 16, 2026 — Regular meeting, 1h 59m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
approval of various budget actions for fiscal year 2025 through 2026
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 3.3 · background & details
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adoption of the annual appropriation ordinance and annual funding sources resolution for the fiscal year 2026 through 2027 budget and resolution establishing the fiscal year 2026 through 2027 appropriation limit
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 3.4 · background & details
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staff recommendation for item 2.10
How they voted
Motion passes with eight to zero votes with the aforementioned recused Unverified
Agenda item 2.1 · background & details
Motion by Anthony Tordillos
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to approve item 2.7
How they voted
Motion passes 10 to 1 with Campos voting no. Unverified
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
No: Pamela Campos
Agenda item 2.7 · background & details
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Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved, excluding Items 2.7 and 2.10 which were voted on separately. The actions below were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
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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Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 31337 was passed for publication, rezoning certain real property of an approximately 0.94-gross-acre site located on the northwest corner of Hayes Avenue and Endicott Boulevard (15 Cottle Road, APN 690-02-003) from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the LI Light In
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 10.1A · background & details
Motion by Pamela Campos, seconded by Bien Doan
Mover: Campos, seconder: Doan (per official minutes).
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Approval of the terms of an agreement with the San Jose Police Dispatchers Association for the term of July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2029
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
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Approval of the terms of an agreement with the Association of Legal Professionals (ALP) for the term of July 1st, 2026 through June 30th, 2029
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 3.7 · background & details
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Approval of compensation and benefit changes for executive management and professional employees in unit 99 and other unrepresented employees
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 3.8 · background & details
Motion by Anthony Tordillos
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Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, and seconded by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, Resolution No. RES2026-211 was adopted, declaring the City’s opposition to Initiative 25-0006A1, which is a proposed ballot measure limiting the ability of voters to raise revenues for local government services. (9-2-0; Noes: Casey, Doan)
How they voted
Motion passes 9 to 2 with Doan and Casey voting no. Verified · draft minutes
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley
No: Bien Doan, George Casey
Agenda item 3.9 · background & details
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Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2026-212 was adopted, approving the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as filed or modified by City Council and levying the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District assessments for Fi
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 Peter Ortiz, seconded by Rosemary Kamei
Mover: Ortiz, seconder: Kamei (per official minutes).
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approval of the Downtown Business Improvement District Annual Budget Report and the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2026 through 2027
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 8.2 · background & details
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approval of the Japan Town Business Improvement District Annual Budget Report and the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2026 through 2027
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 8.3 · background & details
Motion by Anthony Tordillos
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Approve staff recommendations
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 8.5 · background & details
Motion by Pamela Campos
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