San José City Council
October 6, 2026 — Regular meeting, 2h 20m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
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Consent calendar — items approved as one vote — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole. The following actions were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
How they voted
The motion passes unanimously Verified · draft minutes
Yes (11): 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 Peter Ortiz, seconded by Rosemary Kamei
Mover: Ortiz, seconder: Kamei (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Approval of staff recommendation for sidewalk and roadway delivery robots pilot
How they voted
Passed Awaiting official minutes
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Agenda item 3.1 · background & details
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
(a) Resolution No. RES2026-318 was adopted, (1) approving a construction-permanent loan commitment of up… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, and carried unanimously, (a) Resolution No. RES2026-318 was adopted, (1) approving a construction-permanent loan commitment of up to $5,700,000 in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to the Santa Clara County Housing Authority or an a
How they voted
motion passes unanimously with Candillis Verified · draft minutes
Yes (11): 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 Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Anthony Tordillos
Mover: Mulcahy, seconder: Tordillos (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Resolution No. RES2026-319 was adopted, authorizing the: (a) Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2026-319 was adopted, authorizing the: (a) Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute: (1) an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a three-year term, and two six-month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents with Episco
How they voted
motion passes unanimously with Candelis absent Verified · draft minutes
Yes (10): Matt Mahan, Rosemary Kamei, Pamela Campos, Anthony Tordillos, David Cohen, Peter Ortiz, Michael Mulcahy, Bien Doan, Pam Foley, George Casey
Absent (1): Domingo Candelas
Agenda item 8.2 · background & details
Motion by Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Rosemary Kamei
Mover: Mulcahy, seconder: Kamei (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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