Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Joint Meeting
The committee reviewed the agenda for an upcoming council meeting and discussed council transparency and private non-disclosure agreements. A significant portion of the meeting involved public testimony and discussion regarding police surveillance technology, specifically concerns about Flock cameras and the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems. Participants expressed frustration over perceived lack of oversight and accountability regarding police conduct and data management.
Sep 30, 2026·
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Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole, City of San José Agenda
The agenda includes the review of future meeting schedules and public record filings. Key discussion topics involve authorizing official city travel for staff and approving venue use and special event designations for multiple community and civic functions. Furthermore, the committee will evaluate policy proposals aimed at increasing city council transparency by prohibiting non-disclosure agreements, as well as strengthening internal controls, data access safeguards, and oversight mechanisms for Automated License Plate Readers.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting
Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Joint Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting focused on reviewing and approving final and draft agendas for upcoming City Council meetings. The committee approved the consent calendar, which included filing public records, authorizing the free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for a membership meeting, and retroactively approving various city-sponsored special events. A key discussion topic was self-checkout safety standards in retail stores, resulting in a directive for staff to return with a workload analysis. Additionally, public comments were heard regarding federal elections, local debris, and surveillance cameras.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Rules And Open Government Committee Of The Whole Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed the agenda for the upcoming council meeting, which includes topics such as reinstating remote participation, recorded liens for sidewalk repairs, affordable housing grant funding, various utility service rate charges, and the establishment of business improvement districts. Furthermore, the committee discussed and approved a memorandum proposing the adoption of ranked-choice voting for filling council vacancies, alongside a discussion on establishing uniform standards for data center projects, focusing on environmental and labor impacts.
