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San José City Council - August 18, 2026

August 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM PDT

San José City Council Addresses IBM Almaden Rezoning, Housing Density, and Animal Care Services

IBM Almaden Research Facility Rezoning Approved Despite Community Concerns

The council voted 9-2 to approve conforming rezoning of the IBM Almaden property, designating 565 acres as open space and 35 acres for industrial park use. Community speakers raised extensive…

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