OCT 27, 2026 | City Council

The San Jose City Council meeting, held October 28, 2026 (the meeting title lists October 27), approved its consent calendar unanimously, including three additional fire apparatus and equipment valued at approximately $1.06 million. The council also unanimously approved three-year labor agreements through June 30, 2029, with the Municipal Employees Federation (Local 101) and other represented employee groups; the agreements include a 1% lump-sum payment and provisions concerning artificial intelligence and promotions. No competitive bids, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed in the transcript.

The council unanimously approved converting the Parkmore Community Apartments financing from construction to permanent financing. The city will use its funding to pay down a substantial share—staff estimated about 85%—of the senior loan, helping stabilize supportive housing for foster youth; Destination: Home is also providing bridge financing. Council members raised concerns about the project’s financing errors and repayment prospects, and staff described revised underwriting and monitoring practices. The council also approved amendments to the city’s construction-and-demolition waste diversion rules, including independent verification requirements for mixed-waste facilities, and an amendment implementing state restrictions on potable-water irrigation of nonfunctional turf. Other discussion included winter-storm readiness and an audit of vehicle abatement; staff accepted the audit recommendations, but no related procurement award was made.