SEP 16, 2026 | Rules & Open Government/Committee of the Whole

The City of San Jose Rules & Open Government Committee convened on September 16, 2026, to review upcoming council meeting agendas and discuss various city matters. Key procurement-related topics included the elevator replacement project at the airport and a first amendment to the household hazardous waste program contract with Santa Clara County. The committee also addressed parking meter rate adjustments and maintenance concerns. A significant action item was a memorandum co-authored by council members regarding self-checkout safety standards in grocery and drug retail stores, aiming to balance technology use with worker safety amid rising retail theft. Public comments highlighted issues with parking meter functionality, public safety in retail environments, and concerns about city maintenance responsiveness. Motions related to agenda approvals and consent items were passed unanimously, but no new contracts or budget allocations were directly approved during this meeting.