City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · August 21, 2018
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, August 21, 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
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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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On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order.
City Council Amended Agenda August 21, 2018
• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:00 a.m.- 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
18-1148 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
• Invocation (District 7)
The Korean Cultural Center, Urisawe
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Orders of the Day
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the
Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 A presentation of a commendation to Annette Hancock for her tireless work helping thousands of
homeless individuals in the City of San Jose. (Mayor)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation to recognize August 25 & 26, 2018 as Silicon Valley Pride Weekend in
the City of San Jose.
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.
18-1055 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2018.
(b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2018.
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 (a) Minutes of January 23, 2018
(b) Minutes of February 6, 2018
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
2.7 18-1091 Amendment to Agreement with Hanson Bridgett LLP for Legal Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and
execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Hanson Bridgett
LLP for legal services related to Preservation of Benefit Plan Retirees
Association, et al v. City of San Jose, et al, to increase the
compensation by $150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000.
CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City
Attorney)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.8 18-1092 Boards and Commissions Appointments.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) Historic Landmarks Commission
(1) Appoint Rachel Royer for a term ending June 30, 2022;
(2) Appoint Eric Hirst for a term ending June 30, 2020;
(b) Housing and Community Development Commission
(1) District 1 Seat: Appoint Justin Lardinois for a term ending June 30,
2021;
(2) Mobilehome Owner Representative Seat: Appoint Ryan Jasinsky to
a term ending December 31, 2018;
(c) Human Services Commission
(1) District 6 Seat: Appoint Joseph Herrity for a term ending December
31, 2020;
(d) Library and Early Education Commission
(1) District 4 Seat: Appoint Pravir Ramtekkar for a term ending June
30, 2019; and
(2) Early Education/Child Care Seat: Appoint Christina Dunbar for a
term ending June 30, 2020.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative
Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City
Clerk)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Applications - Historic Landmarks Commission
Department Memo - Historic Landmarks Commission
Code Review - Historic Landmarks Commission
Conflict of Interest - Historic Landmarks Commission
Applications - Housing and Community Development Commission
Department Memo - Housing and Community Development Commission
Code Review - Housing and Community Development Commission
Conflict of Interest - Housing and Community Development Commission
Applications - Human Services Commission
Code Review - Human Services Commission
Conflict of Interest - Human Services Commission
Applications - Library and Early Education Commission
Code Review - Library and Early Education Commission
Conflict of Interest - Library and Early Education Commission
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2.9 18-1086 Actions Related to the Sale of Two Private Tax-Defaulted Properties from
Santa Clara County to the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a purchase price of $58,500 for the sale of
two private tax defaulted properties from Santa Clara County to the
Santa Clara Valley Water District to better support flood protection and
public access related to the Guadalupe River and Bay Trail as mandated
under the Revenue and Taxation Code and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to complete
the transaction.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Economic Development)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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2.10 18-1087 Actions Related to the Report on Request for Proposal for an E-Procurement
Solution.
Recommendation: Accept the report on the Request for Proposal and adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute an agreement with Purchasing Technology Corporation
(Pasadena, CA) for an e-Procurement Solution, including design,
configuration, implementation, deployment, training, mass vendor
registration and onboarding, and other related professional services for
an initial five-year term beginning on or about September 1, 2018 and
ending August 31, 2023, with a maximum compensation not to exceed
$195,465 during the initial five-year term, subject to the appropriation
of funds;
(b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders to the
Agreement as may be required for any unanticipated changes for a
contingency amount not to exceed $75,000 during the initial five-year
term, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(c) Exercise up to seven additional one-year options to extend the term
of the Agreement through August 31, 2030 for ongoing software
subscriptions, support, maintenance, training and travel reimbursement,
and other related professional services, subject to the appropriation of
funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Finance)
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement
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2.11 18-1088 Agreements with Signet Inc., Construction Testing Services Inc., and
Intertek/PSI Inc. for Special Inspection Services.
Recommendation: Approve the master agreements with Signet Inc., Construction Testing
Services Inc., and Intertek/PSI Inc. for Special Inspection services from
the date of execution through December 31, 2020, in an amount not to
exceed $750,000 for each agreement.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Public Works)
RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 8/28/18 PER ADMINISTRATION
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement CTS
Agreement PSI
Agreement Signet
2.12 18-1137 Retroactive Approval of Caltrans Community Meeting Sponsored By Council
District 3 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
August 15, 2018:
1. Retroactively approve the Caltrans Community Meeting scheduled
on August 1, 2018 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and
approve the expenditure of funds.
2. 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. (Peralez)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.13 18-1139 2018 League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting Voting Delegate
and Alternate.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
August 15, 2018, approve the proposed designation of Councilmember
Sergio Jimenez as the voting delegate, and Councilmember Chappie
Jones as the alternate voting delegate at the September 12-14, 2018
Annual Business Meeting for the League of California Cities (LOCC).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Manager)
[Rules Committee referral 8/15/18 - Item G.6]
Attachments Memorandum
2.14 18-1140 AB 2219 (Ting) Landlord-tenant: 3rd-party payments.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
August 15, 2018, pursuant to the City’s streamlined bill process for
responding quickly to legislative proposals, re-affirm a support position
for AB 2219 (Ting) Landlord-tenant: 3rd-party payments.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Housing)
[Rules Committee referral 8/15/18 - Item G.7]
Attachments ab2219
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 9:00 A.M.
4. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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4.1 18-1084 Actions Related to the 8794 - 31st and Alum Rock Park Phase 2B Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to:
(a) Award a construction contract for the 8794 - 31st and Alum Rock
Park Phase 2B Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000, provided that the City has
acquired ownership of the 0.2-acre parcel that is part of the Project;
(b) Approve a contingency of up to, but not to exceed, 5 percent of the
amount of the construction contract awarded by the Director; and
(c) Decide any timely bid protest(s), make the City’s final determination
as to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, or reject all bids and
re-bid the Project.
CEQA: Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the S. 31st
Street & Alum Rock Avenue Park (Resolution No. 77979), File No.
PP18-042. Council District 5. (Public Works)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
4.2 18-1089 Actions Related to the 8632 - Horace Mann and Washington Neighborhood
Green Alleyways Improvements.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award the contract for the 8632 - Horace Mann
and Washington Neighborhood Green Alleyways Improvements Project
to the low bidder, Wattis Construction Company Inc., in the amount of
$1,057,550 and approve a contingency in the amount of $105,755.
(b) Adopt the following 2018-2019 Appropriation Ordinance
amendments in the Community Development Block Grant Fund:
(1) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance appropriation in
the amount of $571,000;
(2) Decrease the appropriation to the Housing Department for the
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements in the amount of $484,000;
and
(3) Increase the appropriation to the Public Works Department for
the Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements in the amount of
$1,055,000
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301,
Existing Facilities, File No. PP17-056. Council District 3. (Public
Works/Housing/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
5. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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6. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6.1 18-1090 Amendment to the Agreement with Hensel Phelps for Design-Build Services
for the Airport Interim Facility Project.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution approving a Revised Addendum to the
Environmental Impact Report for the Norman Y. Mineta San José
International Airport Master Plan Update, as supplemented and
addended, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, as amended.
(b) Approve a First Amendment to the Design-Build Contract with
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. to modify the Airport Interim Terminal
Facility project to include up to six gates at no increase in the total not
to exceed Contract amount of $50,000,000.
CEQA: Revised Addendum to the Norman Y. Mineta San José
International Airport Master Plan Update Project Environmental Impact
Report and Addenda thereto (Resolution Nos., 67380 and 71451), File
No. PP18-070. (Public Works/Airport)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Agreement
7. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
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7.1 18-1058 Actions Related to the Negotiations of the Recycle Plus Residential Solid
Waste Agreements and China’s Policy on Importing Recyclable Material.
Recommendation: (a) Accept staff’s report discussing the negotiations with the current
Recycle Plus haulers and providing information on staff’s evaluation
that the negotiations were unsuccessful;
(b) Direct staff to end negotiations with the current Recycle Plus
haulers;
(c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to waive the
contractor disincentives for not meeting the required diversion rates for
calendar year 2018, if by December 31, 2018 the City Manager
determines that the Recycle Plus haulers are unable to meet their
required diversion rates because of China’s “National Sword” policy on
the import of recyclable materials;
(d) Direct staff to return with recommendations on future waivers as
part of the budget process for 2019-2020 if necessary because of the
continuing impacts of China’s “National Sword” policy.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment, and
Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and
eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.
(Environmental Services)
[Deferred from 6/5/18 Item 7.4 (18-771) and 6/26/18 Item 7.2
(18-939)]
DEFERRED TO 9/11/18 PER ADMINISTRATION
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7.2 18-1059 Actions Related to the Parameters for Request for Proposals for Residential
Solid Waste Services.
Recommendation: Direct staff to:
(a) Initiate development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit and
award agreements for residential solid waste services that would begin
July 1, 2021; services will include collection and processing of solid
waste, recyclables, and organic materials for each of the two service
districts for single-family residences and a citywide district for
multi-family residences, and City Facilities;
(b) Establish term of 15 years for the new agreements;
(c) Include the following in the Request for Proposals:
(1) Living wage and employee retention requirements consistent with
Council’s Living Wage Policy;
(2) Solicit ideas for the new system to be flexible to address evolving
recycling markets; while continuing to meet zero waste goals;
(3) Solicit ideas for the new system to support Climate Smart San
José and reduce greenhouse gas emissions;
(4) Include optional services for emergency response support;
(5) Solicit ideas for providing larger garbage carts to single-family
residents and exploring updated customer rate structures;
(6) Performance standards that would address leveraging technology
and providing ease of use for enhanced customer service, material
recovery and marketing, service delivery, environmental compliance,
and vehicle standards;
(d) Complete waste characterization studies to inform the RFP;
(e) Explore using City staff for Junk Pick-Up services and customer
outreach; and
(f) Procure residential street sweeping and Public Litter Cans services
separately from residential waste services.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for
design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no
commitment to future action; and File No. PP17-003,
Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical
changes to the environment. (Environmental Services)
[Deferred from 6/5/18 Item 7.5 (18-774) and from 6/26/18 Item 7.3
(18-940)]
DEFERRED TO 9/11/18 PER ADMINISTRATION
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7.3 18-1060 Actions Related to the Living Wage Requirements for Recycle Plus
Residential Garbage and Recycling Contracts.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the staff report on:
(1) The proposed methodology to implement a Modified Living
Wage for Recycle Plus Customer Service Representatives, Mechanics,
and Materials Recovery Facility workers (“Facility Workers”); and
(2) Updated labor peace plans from the Recycle Plus contractors.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute contract amendments with GreenTeam of San Jose and
GreenWaste Recovery Inc. to implement a Modified Living Wage
Requirement for Recycle Plus Facility Workers effective September 1,
2018.
(c) Direct staff to include a Living Wage requirement for the Recycle
Plus program in future residential garbage and recycling agreements.
CEQA: Not a Project, File PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or
Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Environmental Services/Public Works)
[Deferred from 6/5/18 Item 7.6 (18-773) and 6/26/18 Item 7.4
(18-941)]
DEFERRED TO 9/11/18 PER ADMINISTRATION
8. PUBLIC SAFETY
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
• Open Forum
• Adjournment
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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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