San José City Council
June 23, 2026 — Regular meeting, 3h 0m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember George Casey, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, Item 2.21 was deferred until the August 11, 2026 City Council meeting; with staff direction to include specific outreach efforts that emphasize extensive engagement with small businesses in order to gather input and address concerns, and an analysis on employee parking waivers, and expl
How they voted
motion passes unanimously Verified · draft minutes
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Absent: Peter Ortiz
Agenda item 2.21 · background & details
Motion by George Casey, seconded by Bien Doan
Mover: Casey, seconder: Doan (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen, and carried unanimously, the Land Use on Consent Calendar was approved, excluding Item 10.1(a) which was voted on separately. The following actions were taken as indicated. (10-0-1; Absent: Ortiz)
How they voted — Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen, and carried unanimously, the Land Use on Consent Calendar was approved, excluding Item 10.1(a) which was voted on separately. The following actions were taken as indicated. (10-0-1; Absent: Ortiz)
motion passes unanimously with um Ortiz absent and two recusals Verified · draft minutes
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Absent: Peter Ortiz
Agenda item 10.1a · background & details
Motion by Domingo Candelas, seconded by David Cohen
Mover: Candelas, seconder: Cohen (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
How they voted — Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen, and carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 31338 was passed for publication, rezoning certain real property of an approximately 3.4-gross-acre site located on the southeast corner of Monterey Road and East Alma Avenue (1402 Monterey Road) from the CIC(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CIC Combined Indus
motion passes unanimously Verified · draft minutes
Yes: Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Domingo Candelas, Pam Foley, George Casey
Absent: Peter Ortiz
Agenda item 10.1b · background & details
Motion by Bien Doan, seconded by David Cohen
Mover: Doan, seconder: Cohen (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Motion related to ranked choice voting
How they voted
Motion passes 8 to 2 with Foley Unverified
No: George Casey
Agenda item 3.3 · background & details
Motion by David Cohen, seconded by Anthony Tordillos
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
acceptance of the item
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
Motion by David Cohen, seconded by Domingo Candelas
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
long-term power purchase agreement with Shell Energy North America
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 6.1 · background & details
Motion by Domingo Candelas, seconded by David Cohen
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
San Jose, Clean Energy, 26, integrated resource plan
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 6.2 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Actions related to grant agreements for multiple programs serving households experiencing homelessness
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
Motion by Domingo Candelas
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
actions related to the Home Key Standard Agreement and Transition of Responsibilities for the Branham Lane Interim Housing Community
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
Motion by Domingo Candelas
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, (a) a public hearing was conducted to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes and a reduction of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee for the residential development located at 681 East Trimble Road, which meets th
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 8.3 · background & details
Motion by David Cohen, seconded by Bien Doan
Mover: Cohen, seconder: Doan (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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