City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · April 10, 2018
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
SAM LICCARDO, MAYOR
CHAPPIE JONES, DISTRICT 1
SERGIO JIMENEZ, DISTRICT 2
RAUL PERALEZ, DISTRICT 3
LAN DIEP, DISTRICT 4
MAGDALENA CARRASCO, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 5
DEV DAVIS, DISTRICT 6
TAM NGUYEN, DISTRICT 7
SYLVIA ARENAS, DISTRICT 8
DONALD ROCHA, DISTRICT 9
JOHNNY KHAMIS, DISTRICT 10
The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the
community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the
full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council
approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment
decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
• Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct
services to the community in an effective and efficient manner.
• Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in
order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and
housing opportunities.
• Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong
learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
•Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to
the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the
community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community.
• Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure
a sustainable environment for the community.
• Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood
partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services.
You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak
during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
City Council or Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Board. If you wish to speak to the City
Council, please refer to the following guidelines:
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this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that your name is called for
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of the agenda.
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Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any
discussion or action.
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disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the
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On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order.
City Council Amended Agenda April 10, 2018
• Call to Order and Roll Call
Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers
Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2)
Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133
See Separate Agenda
18-511 See separate agenda.
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
Public Hearings, Council Chambers, City Hall
• Invocation (District 4)
Pastor Andy Wood, Echo Church
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Orders of the Day
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the
Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Closed Session Report
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the week of April 8 - 14, 2018 as "National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week" in the City of San José honoring the San José Police and Fire Public Safety
Dispatchers for their vital contributions that help protect the people of our community. (Davis)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April 2018 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City
of San José. (Carrasco)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April as “Black April Remembrance Month” in the City of
San José. (Nguyen)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of
the City Council, staff, or public requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be
removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
18-473 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2017.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action.
Attachments Regular Council Meeting Minutes of the October 24, 2017
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
18-479 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) ORD. NO. 30082 - An ordinance of the City of San José rezoning
certain real property of approximately 0.30 gross acre situated at the
northwest corner of South Baywod Avenue and Hemlock Avenue (375
and 383 South Baywood) from the CG Commercial General Zoning
District to the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with Envision San José 2040
General Plan Final Program EIR (Resolution No. 76041), Supplemental
EIR to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan EIR (Resolution
No.77571), and Addenda thereto. Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement recommends approval. (Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement)
C18-001- Council District 6
(b) ORD. NO. 30083 - An ordinance of the City of San José rezoning
certain real property of approximately 2.3 gross acres situated on the
west side of Race Street, approximately 300 feet southerly of Park
Avenue (237-253 Race Street & 216-280 Grand Avenue) from the
A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the R-M(PD) Planned
Development Zoning District.
CEQA: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Environmental
Assessment for the Race and Grand Residential Project. Planning
Commission recommends approval (6-0-1, Ballard absent), (Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement)
PDC17-019-Council District 6
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2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
18-455 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Recommendation: Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Sylvia Arenas from
the Regular meeting of Ad Hoc Committee Meeting and the Regular
meeting of the Study Session, Public Life in San Jose, on March 22,
2018 due to illness.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 4/4/18 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
2.7 18-474 Actions Related to Councilmember Diep's Travel to Phoenix, AZ.
Recommendation: Authorize travel for Councilmember Lan Diep to Phoenix, AZ from
May 5-6, 2018 to attend a media training for the minority elected
officials organized by the New American Leaders. Source of Funds:
The Fund for the City of New York and District 4 Funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No, PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Diep)
Attachments Memorandum
2.8 18-478 Neighborhoods Commission Caucus Process.
Recommendation: Approve the 2018 Caucus Process recommended by the Neighborhoods
Commission to select Neighborhood Commissioners in Districts 1, 3, 5,
7, and 9.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. Council Districts 1,3,5,7, and 9. (City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.9 18-477 Approval of City Hall Facility Free Use on Saturday, April 14, 2018, for Civic
Leaders Academy Graduation.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for events and activities held
at City Hall on Saturday, April 14, 2018 for the two Citywide Civic
Leaders Academies graduation.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges, Adjustment to Fees,
Rates & Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (City
Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
2.10 18-471 Approval of City Hall Facility Free Use on Saturday, April 28, 2018, for Earth
Ride.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for events and activities held
at City Hall on Saturday, April 28, 2018 for Earth Ride.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges, Adjustment to Fees,
Rates & Fares without changes to or expansion of services.
(Environmental Services)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
2.11 18-484 Approval of Lake Cunningham Bike Park Grand Opening Ceremony
Sponsored By Council District 8 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to
Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the
Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
March 28, 2018:
(a) Approve the Lake Cunningham Bike Park Grand Opening
Ceremony scheduled on April 14, 2018 as a City Council sponsored
Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 3/28/18 - Item G.1.b]
Attachments Memorandum
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2.12 18-532 Retroactive Approval of Silicon Valley Comic Con Flag Raising Sponsored By
Council District 6.
Recommendation: Retroactive approval of the Silicon Valley Comic Con Flag flying over
City Hall from April 6-8, 2018.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Davis)
[Rules Committee referral 4/4/18 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
2.13 18-533 Approval of Agreement Related to the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary
Association (VEBA).
Recommendation: Approval of an Indemnity and Defense Agreement with the Board of
the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System and the Board of the
San José Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan in connection
with the transfer of funds out of the Section 115 Health Care Trusts to
the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA). CEQA: Not a
Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended)
resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)
[Rules Committee referral 4/4/18 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Agreement
2.14 18-535 SB 959 (Beall) Water Corporation: Advice Letters.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
April 4, 2018, re-affirm a support position for SB 959 (Beall).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Environmental Services)
[Rules Committee referral 4/4/18 - Item G.2]
Attachments Memorandum
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, David Sykes (Verbal Report)
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
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4. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
5.1 18-453 Actions Related to the Request for Qualifications for the PRNS
Comprehensive Capital Improvement Program Consultant Services.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the report on the Request for Qualifications for
comprehensive Capital Improvement Program consultant services.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Agreements with Verde Design (Santa Clara, CA); Callander
Associates (San José, CA); Sasaki, Walker, and Associates Group (San
José, CA); Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman, Inc. (San José, CA); and LPA,
Inc. (San José, CA) for Capital Improvement Program consultant
services for a five-year term commencing on or about May 1, 2018 and
ending on or about April 30, 2023, with maximum compensation not to
exceed $3,750,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for
design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no
commitment to future action. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood
Services)
Attachments Memorandum
6. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
7. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
8. PUBLIC SAFETY
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda
and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
10. LAND USE
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item
10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion.
If a member of the City Council, staff, or public requests discussion on a particular item, that item
will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.
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10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
(a) 18-450 Conforming Rezoning (C17-053) for Real Property Located at 951 Saratoga
Avenue.
Recommendation: Consideration of an ordinance of the City of San José rezoning an
approximately 0.84-gross acre site, located at the southwest corner of
Saratoga Avenue and Borina Drive (951 Saratoga Avenue) from the
A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District and the R-1-8 Residential
Zoning District to the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District
(Morningstar Education Group LLC, Owner).
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040
General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report adopted by
City Council Resolution No. 76041 on November 1, 2011; and the
Envision San José 2040 General Plan Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report adopted by City Council Resolution No. 77617 on
December 15, 2015; and addenda thereto.
DEFERRED FROM 4/10/18 ITEM 10.1(a) TO 4/17/18 PER
ADMINISTRATION
Attachments Memorandum
Ordinance
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(b) 18-449 Planned Development Rezoning (PDC15-027) for Real Property Located at
1705 Berryessa Road.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution adopting the 1705 Berryessa Gas Station Project
Mitigated Negative Declaration, for which an Initial Study was
prepared, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act,
as amended, and adopting a related mitigation monitoring and reporting
program.
(b) Consideration of an ordinance of the City of San José rezoning a
1.04-gross acre site, located at the northwest corner of Berryessa Road
and Lundy Avenue (1705 Berryessa Road) from the A(PD) Planned
Development Zoning District to the CP(PD) Commercial Neighborhood
Planned Development Zoning District to facilitate a future permit for the
demolition of the existing kiosk, carwash building and the construction
of an approximately 3,212-square foot new convenience store,
2,490-square foot retail/deli building, and 1,086 carwash tunnel (AU
Energy, LLC Nick Goyal, Owner).
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1705 Berryessa Gas
Station Project. Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0-0).
(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
PDC15-027 - Council District 4
DEFERRED FROM 4/10/18 ITEM 10.1(b) TO 4/17/18 PER
ADMINISTRATION
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Ordinance
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda
and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
• Adjournment
• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
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18-542 Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps.
Recommendation: In accordance with Sec. 19.16.140d of the San José Municipal Code,
this is notice of the City Engineer's pending decision on the
following Final Maps:
Council Lots/
Tract Location District Units Type
Proposed
Decision
In accordance with Sec. 19.16.140d of the San José Municipal Code,
this is notice of the City Engineer's pending decision on the
following Final Maps:
Council
Tract Location District Lots/Units
10466 Raleigh Rd/Great Oaks 2 70 lots/60 units
Blvd. (north of Hwy 85)
Developer Type
Pulte Group Residential
This notice is to be posted with the City Council's regular agenda for
4/10/18.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome debate of public policy issues being
discussed by the City Council, their Committees, and City Boards and Commissions in an atmosphere of
fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view.
1. Public Meeting Decorum:
a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting.
This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in
any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the
meeting.
b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type
of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact.
c) Persons in the audience will refrain from using cellular phones and/or pagers while the
meeting is in session.
d) Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers and
Committee Rooms at all times.
e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them.
f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed in the
Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved by City staff.
g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their bags,
purses, briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to search for weapons and other
dangerous materials.
2. Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council
Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: § No objects will be
larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.
-No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other
symbolic materials.
-The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard.
b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when
displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or
passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
c) Objects that are deemed a threat to persons at the meeting or the facility infrastructure are
not allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the Council
Chambers and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is perceived to exist. Prohibited items
include, but are not limited to: firearms (including replicas and antiques), toy guns,
explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged weapons; illegal drugs and
drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors, scalpels, box cutting knives, and other
cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can openers with points, knitting needles, and
hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol containers; tools; glass containers; and large
backpacks and suitcases that contain items unrelated to the meeting.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS (CONT’D.)
3. Addressing the Council, Committee, Board or Commission:
a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to
complete a speaker card and submit the card to the City Clerk or other administrative staff
at the meeting.
b) Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any discussion item
and/or during open forum; the time limit is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting
and may be limited when appropriate. Applicants and appellants in land use matters are
usually given more time to speak.
c) Speakers should discuss topics related to City business on the agenda.
d) Speakers’ comments should be addressed to the full body. Requests to engage the Mayor,
Council Members, Board Members, Commissioners or Staff in conversation will not be
honored. Abusive language is inappropriate.
e) Speakers will not bring to the podium any items other than a prepared written statement,
writing materials, or objects that have been inspected by security staff.
f) If an individual wishes to submit written information, he or she may give it to the City
Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.
g) Speakers and any other members of the public will not approach the dais at any time without prior
consent from the Chair of the meeting.
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct which will disturb, disrupt or impede the orderly conduct of the
meeting may result in removal from the meeting and/or possible arrest.
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