San José City Council
November 3, 2026 — Regular meeting, 1h 16m. Full transcript and vote records below — no spin, just what happened.
What was decided
The Federated City Employee’s Retirement System Annual Fee Report 2025 and the Police and Fire Department… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember George Casey, seconded by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, and carried unanimously, the Federated City Employee’s Retirement System Annual Fee Report 2025 and the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Annual Fee Report 2025 were accepted. (11-0-0)
How they voted
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 3.3 · background & details
Motion by George Casey, seconded by Pam Foley
Mover: Casey, seconder: Foley (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
(a) the status report describing the scope of review and timeline to assess the impact and develop land use… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, (a) the status report describing the scope of review and timeline to assess the impact and develop land use regulations to mitigate the impacts of detention and custodial facilities was accepted; and (b) Ordinance No. 31365 was adopted, establishing a temporary moratorium on the filing,
How they voted
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 3.4 · background & details
Motion by Peter Ortiz, seconded by Bien Doan
Mover: Ortiz, seconder: Doan (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Sharon Hightower was appointed to the Attorney-at-Law Seat on the Civil Service Commission to a term… — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, Sharon Hightower was appointed to the Attorney-at-Law Seat on the Civil Service Commission to a term beginning on December 1, 2026, and ending November 30, 2030. (11-0-0)
How they voted
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 3.5 · background & details
Motion by Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Bien Doan
Mover: Kamei, seconder: Doan (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Deborah “Debbie” Abbott and Sunita Ganapati were appointed as Public Members of — passed unanimously
Official motion wording
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember George Casey, and carried unanimously, (a) applicants Deborah “Debbie” Abbott, Sunita Ganapati, Sarah Benson-konforty, Shradha Bindal, Lee Fan, and Howard Lee were interviewed for appointment to the Public Member Seats of both Retirement Boards; (b) Deborah “Debbie” Abbott and Sunita Ganapati were appointed as Public Members of
How they voted
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 3.6 · background & details
Motion by Pam Foley, seconded by George Casey
Mover: Foley, seconder: Casey (per official minutes).
Official minutes (PDF) · the city’s formal record of this vote
Transcript
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