City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · January 8, 2019
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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
MAYA ESPARZA, DISTRICT 7
SYLVIA ARENAS, DISTRICT 8
PAM FOLEY, 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:
o Fill out a Yellow Speaker’s Card and submit it to the City Clerk seated at the front table. Do
this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that your name is called for
the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for all
participants.
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your name. Please address the Council from the podium, which is located to the left of the City
Clerk’s table.
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speakers may vary at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length
of the agenda.
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turns on when you begin speaking; the yellow light turns on when you have 30 seconds left; and
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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.
The San José City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. as needed,
unless otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special
or adjourned meeting to a later date, time and place specified in the order of adjournment. If all
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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 January 8, 2019
• Call to Order and Roll Call
Schedule of meeting:
9:30 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
18-1769 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
6:00 p.m.- Public Hearings, Council Chambers, City Hall
• Invocation (District 1)
Robin Van Kempen from Bethel 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 Administer Oaths of Office for newly elected and re-elected Councilmembers and re-elected Mayor.
(City Clerk)
1.2 Presentation of proclamation to recognize the month of January 2019 as Human Trafficking Awareness
Month. (Carrasco)
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.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
18-1787 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ord No. 30199 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending
Title 5 of The San José Municipal Code to Add Chapter 5.09 Adopting
Reasonable Local Standards for the Design, Site Development and
Operation of Emergency Bridge Housing Communities and their
Structures and Facilities in Lieu of Existing State and Local Standards
and Standards for Emergency Housing.
(b) Ord No. 30207- An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning
Certain Real Property of Approximately 0.18 Gross Acre Generally
Situated at the Southwest Corner of West San Carlos Street and Josefa
Street (500 West San Carlos Street; APN: 264-20-064) from the CP
Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the DC Downtown Primary
Commercial Zoning District.
(c) Ord No. 30205 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Adding a
New Chapter 11.92 to Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code Relating
to the Regulation of Shared Micro-Mobility Devices for Public Use.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) 18-1807 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2018.
(b) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Meeting
Minutes of December 13, 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) C&E Minutes, November 26, 2018
(b) NSE Minutes, December 13, 2018
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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 18-1779 Agreement with Pham Radio Communication, LLC for City-Owned
Property Located Near Remillard Drive at Coyote Creek Park Chain.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a License Agreement between the City of San José and Pham
Radio Communication, LLC for the use of certain portions of the
City-owned property located near Remillard Drive at Coyote Creek
Park Chain (APN 472-11-009) to construct, operate and maintain radio
transmission equipment and related facilities for a period of ten years,
with two 5-year renewal options, for a total of $60,122.16 per year with
a 3% annual escalation after the first year.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreement/Contracts
resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 7.
(Economic Development)
[Deferred from 12/18/18 - Item 2.40 (18-1762)]
Attachments Memorandum
2.8 18-1780 City Council Committee and Board and Commission Appointments. -
DEFERRED
Recommendation: (a) Council by motion waive the 10-day noticing requirement for the
following item, and consider the following recommendation;
(b) Apprise the Council of the Mayor’s appointments for each of the
standing committees, as described in Exhibit “A” of the Memorandum
to Council.
(c) Appoint councilmembers to each of the committees and
assignments, as described in Exhibit “B” of the Memorandum to
Council.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Mayor)
RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 1/15/2019 PER MAYOR
Attachments Memorandum
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, David Sykes (Verbal Report)
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3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
3.3 18-1781 Planning Commission Appointment.
Recommendation: (a) Interview applicants for appointment to the Planning Commission;
(b) Appoint one (1) applicant to the Planning Commission for a term
ending June 30, 2022; and
(c) If any vacancy remains, direct the City Clerk to continue
recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for
consideration within 90 days.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Clerk)
[Deferred from 12/11/18 - Item 3.4 (18-1637)]
Attachments Memorandum
Applications
Conflict of Interest Review
Code Enforcement Review
3.4 18-1782 Annual Report on City Services 2017-2018.
Recommendation: Accept the Annual Report on City Services for 2017-2018.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (City Auditor)
Attachments Annual Report 2017 - 2018
Presentation
3.5 18-1793 Additional Executive Leave for Council Appointees.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the grant of an additional forty hours of
Executive Leave to the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and
City Auditor for the 2019 payroll calendar year.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Mayor)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
4. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
5. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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5.1 18-1783 Police Activities League Transition Update.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Neighborhood Services & Education
Committee on December 13, 2018, accept the update on the transition
of operations and management of the Police Activities League from the
San José Police Department to the Department of Parks, Recreation
and Neighborhood Services.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Police/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
[Neighborhood Services & Education Committee referral 12/13/18 -
Item (d)3]
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Memorandum from Carrasco and Arenas, 1/4/2019
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.
• Council will recess until 6:00 p.m.
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
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
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10.2 18-1784 PDC16-007 & PD18-007 - Planned Development Rezoning and
Planned Development Permit for Real Property Located on the East
Side of Evans Lane approximately 170 feet Northerly of Canoas
Garden Avenue at 0 Evans Lane.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Evans Lane Community Village
Project Addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Evans Lane Transitional Housing Project and related Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended.
(b) Consideration of an ordinance of the City of San José rezoning a
5.97-gross acre site, situated on the east side of Evans Lane
approximately 170 feet northerly of Canoas Garden Avenue (0 Evans
Lane), from the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District and the
LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the R-M(PD) Planned
Development Zoning District to allow 61 residential Permanent
Supportive Housing and Affordable Housing units in eight prefabricated
buildings, a residential community building/staff offices, community
garden, and a public library.
(c) Adopt a resolution approving a Planned Development Permit,
subject to conditions, to allow 61 residential Permanent Supportive
Housing and Affordable Housing units in eight prefabricated buildings, a
residential community building/staff offices, community garden, and a
satellite public library for the property located east side of Evans Lane
approximately 170 feet northerly of Canoas Garden Avenue (0 Evans
Lane) (City of San José, owner).
CEQA: Addendum to the Evans Lane Transitional Housing Project
Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution No. 77876), File No.
PDC16-007 & PD18-007. Planning Commission recommends approval
(4-1-1; Ballard opposed, Vora absent).
PDC16-007 & PD18-007 - Council District 6
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
(a) Resolution
(b) Ordinance
(c) Resolution
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10.3 18-1785 H17-023 - Appeal Hearing on Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration
for Property Located at 5696 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct an Administrative Hearing to consider the Appeal of the
Planning Director’s adoption of the AC by Marriott - West San José
Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act for a Site Development Permit
(File No. H17-023) to allow the demolition of a gas station and
convenience store, and the development of a 168-room hotel with a
parking reduction of 46% on a 0.42-gross-acre site, in the CG
Commercial General Zoning District located at the southeast corner of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stern Avenue (5696 Stevens Creek
Boulevard) (Asset Gas SC Inc. ETAL, Owner).
(b) Adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning
Director’s approval of the Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration and
the Site Development Permit to allow the demolition of a gas station
and convenience store, and the construction of a 168-room hotel with a
parking reduction of 46% on a 0.42-gross acre site, in the CG
Commercial General Zoning District located at the southeast corner of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stern Avenue (5696 Stevens Creek
Boulevard), and finding that:
(1) The City Council has read and considered the AC by Marriott -
West San José Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration and related
administrative record in connection with Site Development Permit File
No. H17-023;
(2) The AC by Marriott - West San José Revised Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared and completed in full compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, together
with state and local implementation guidelines; and
(3) Approval of the AC by Marriott - West San José Revised
Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and
analysis of the City of San José; and
(4) Preparation of an environmental impact report is not required
because there are (i) no substantial changes in the proposed project, (ii)
no substantial changes in the circumstances under which the project is
undertaken, and (iii) no new information of substantial importance that
would require an environmental impact report in accordance with
CEQA Guideline Section 15162.
CEQA: Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration for AC by Marriott, File
No. H17-023.
H17-023 - Council District 1
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Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Memorandum from Jones, 1/4/2019
Letters from the Public
10.4 18-1786 PP18-014 - Amendment to Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulations)
and Title 20 (The Zoning Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code
for Cannabis Manufacturing, Cannabis Testing, And Cannabis
Distribution. - DROP
Recommendation: Consideration of ordinances of the City of San José amending Title 6
(Business Licenses and Regulations) and Title 20 (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code to amend: (i) Chapter 6.88
of the San José Municipal Code to add and amend regulations pertaining
to Cannabis Manufacturing, Cannabis Testing, and Cannabis
Distribution; and (ii) Sections 20.10.040, 20.50.100, 20.100.1530,
20.100.1535, 20.100.1540, and Chapter 20.80 Parts 9.76 including but
not limited to Sections 20.80.795, 20.80.800, 20.80.805, and 20.80.810
of the Zoning Ordinance to add Cannabis Manufacturing, Cannabis
Testing and Cannabis Distribution or similarly defined land uses as
newly enumerated Restricted Uses in specified Industrial Zoning
Districts, and making other technical, non-substantive, or formatting
changes within those Sections of Title 6 and Title 20.
CEQA: Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan EIR
(Resolution No. 76041), and Supplemental Program Environmental
Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617) and Addenda thereto, File No.
PP18-014. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
PP18-014 - Citywide
DROP - RENOTICED TO 1/15/19
• 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
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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. Speakers using a translator will be given twice the time allotted
to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the Council,
Committee, Board or Commission.
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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