SEP 15, 2026 | City Council

The City Council of San Jose, CA, convened on September 15, 2026, to discuss a range of community and city management issues with a strong focus on housing, homelessness, public safety, and development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a multifamily housing incentive program project by Holland Partner Group, which will add 311 residential units with significant fee waivers and tax reductions totaling approximately $6.9 million, supporting affordable housing and job creation. The council also approved the Glider Residential Project, an 80-home development on a former school site, which includes 11 affordable units and involves a $4 million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) offset fee to fund transportation improvements. The council adopted a temporary moratorium on detention and custodial facilities on private property, aiming to study and regulate such developments with community safety in mind. Additionally, extensive presentations and discussions were held on homelessness reduction strategies, including shelter capacity expansion, data-driven management models, and regional collaboration, with council members emphasizing the need for sustainable funding, service participation policies, and prevention efforts. Public safety topics included updates on traffic safety measures such as red light and speed cameras, with council members requesting data on their effectiveness and enforcement. The meeting also featured public comments expressing concerns about surveillance technology misuse, particularly regarding Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, prompting calls for independent oversight and contract termination with vendor Flock. Motions related to housing projects, moratorium adoption, and focus area reports were unanimously approved, reflecting the council's commitment to addressing housing affordability, homelessness, and community safety through targeted procurement and policy actions.