Raj Chahal

Comprehensive Data Center Policy and Environmental Standards

Impacts city utility revenues and infrastructure investments totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

Comprehensive City Charter Update and Ballot Measure

Election administration costs associated with placing measures on the November 2026 ballot.

Regional Homelessness Strategy and Local Plan Alignment

Multi-million dollar regional and city investments support supportive housing, emergency shelters, and homelessness prevention systems annually.

2026 State of the City and Community Recognition

City coffers are looking healthy thanks to strong tax revenues from tech companies and steady utility payments.

El Camino Real Specific Plan

Significant economic activity and infrastructure improvements along the El Camino Real corridor.

Immigration Enforcement Policy Implementation

Negligible direct fiscal impact, though potential legal defense costs could arise.

Ewert Road Closure and Regional Bicycle Access

Unknown

City Hall relocation

Immediate repairs alone were estimated at about $2 million back in 2017; the full cost of any option is still unknown.

ethics investigation

Who knows how much this could cost taxpayers if there's a cover-up?

Silicon Valley Power Capital Financing and Grid Expansion

Capital improvement projects and transmission upgrades involve multi-million dollar investments funded largely by large commercial customers.

homelessness increase

Get ready for potential budget bumps as the county scrambles to help more people.

behavioral health facility opening

Taxpayers could end up footing more of the bill if the foundation doesn't hit its fundraising goals.

municipal power utility

Your electricity bill could change depending on what San Jose decides.

Closed Session: Labor Negotiations and Real Estate

Potential budgetary adjustments may be needed depending on the outcome of ongoing labor contract negotiations.

Immigration Enforcement Policy Implementation

Negligible direct fiscal impact, though potential legal defense costs could arise.

Parkland Protection and Secondary Uses

Generates potential revenue for park maintenance from secondary infrastructure uses.

surveillance cameras

No major financial impacts are immediately apparent, but the city could save money if it decides to turn off its cameras.

Stadium Event Street Vendor Impacts

Affected small vendors lose significant income during high-profile stadium events.

Downtown Revitalization and Feasibility

Impacts include budgeted funds for marketing campaigns, sponsorships, and community events such as FIFA watch parties.

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program Operations

Ongoing operational expenses tied to vendor software licenses and maintenance.

Approval of Annexation, Pre-Zone, General Plan Pre-Designation, and Vesting Tentative Map for University Station Residential Project

Approval of El Camino Real Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance

Recommendation for General Plan Amendments for El Camino Real

Approval of Annexation, Pre-Zone, General Plan Pre-Designation, and Vesting Tentative Map for University Station Residential Project

Approval of El Camino Real Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, and Zoning Ordinance

A motion was made by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Hardy, to approve the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget Amendment in the General Fund to increase the Police Department budget in the amount

adopt Resolution No. 26-9544 establishing the Political Campaign Voluntary Expenditure Limit and Campaign Contribution Limit for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election with: (1) the voluntary

A motion was made by Councilmember Hardy, seconded by Councilmember Chahal, to accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report as presented by staff for submittal to the California Department of Housin

A motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Jain, to note and file Sale Results of the First Series of Measure I General Obligation Bonds.

A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Councilmember Cox, to (1) determine that the project falls within the scope of the 2010-2035 General Plan Environmental Impact Report pursuant to C

A motion was made by Councilmember Jain, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez, to (1) determine that the project falls within the scope of the January 31, 2023 Addendum to the 2010-2035 General Plan Env

General Plan Amendment for Historic Resource Inventory