City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · December 3, 2019
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
SAM LICCARDO, MAYOR
CHAPPIE JONES, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1
SERGIO JIMENEZ, DISTRICT 2
RAUL PERALEZ, DISTRICT 3
LAN DIEP, DISTRICT 4
MAGDALENA CARRASCO, 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.
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during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
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discussion or action.
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unless otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special
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disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the
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City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that
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On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order.
City Council Amended Agenda December 3, 2019
• Call to Order and Roll Call
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
19-681 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
The previously scheduled evening session has been cancelled.
• Invocation (Mayor)
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Orders of the Day
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
Item 4.2 to be heard immediately after Item 10 Land Use Consent.
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 Presentation of a Commendation to the Branham High Royal Alliance Band and Color Guard for their
extraordinary achievements during the 2019 Marching Band Season. (Foley)
TO BE HEARD AT 6:00 P.M.
1.2 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing December 3, 2019 as World Aids Day. (Peralez)
1.3 Presentation of a Commendation to the Cost of Courage Foundation for their support of the
educational and personal needs of active duty and military veterans in our community. (Diep)
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1.4 Presentation of a Commendation to Bill Hubka former President of Almaden Senior Association for his
commitment to Senior issues. (Khamis)
1.5 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring November 23, 2019 as Pastor Mock Day in recognition of
his life, service, and legacy. (Mayor)
TO BE HEARD AT 6:00 P.M.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
19-1194 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) City Council Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2019.
(b) Special City Council Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2019.
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) 3-26-19 CC Minutes
(b) 11-6-19 CC Special Minutes
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
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19-1147 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ord No. 30344 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning
Certain Real Property of an Approximately 0.15-Gross Acre Site
Situated on the West Side of South 21st Street Approximately 110 feet
Southerly of East Santa Clara Street (19 South 21st Street) from the
R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District and CG Commercial General
Zoning District to the R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District. [Passed
for Publication on 11/19/19 - Item 10.1(a) (19-1069)]
(b) Ord No. 30345 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning
Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.10-Gross Acres Situated on
the Southeast Corner of Moorpark Avenue and Leigh Avenue
Intersection (1710 Moorpark Avenue) (apn:282-44-027) from the
A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the PQP
Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on
11/19/19 - Item 10.1(b) (19-1070]
(c) Ord No. 30346- An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning
Certain Real Property of Approximately 0.71-Gross Acre Located on
the West Side of South Winchester Boulevard, Approximately 200 Feet
Southerly of Stevens Creek Boulevard (335 South Winchester
Boulevard) from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to
the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District. [Passed for Publication
on 11/19/19 - Item 10.2(b) (19-1071)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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19-1193 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 23,
2019
(b) Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of November 6,
2019
(c) Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of
November 14, 2019.
(d) Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of November 20,
2019
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) 10-23-19 ROGC MINUTES
(b) 11-6-19 ROGC MINUTES
(c) 11-14-19 NSE MINUTES
(d) 11-20-19 ROGC MINUTES
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
19-1094 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Recommendation: (a) Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Davis, from the
Regular Meeting of the City Council on November 19, 2019, due to
illness.
(b) Request for an excused absence for Vice Mayor Jones, from the
Regular Meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee on
November 20, 2019, due to authorized City business at the National
League of Cities City Summit, in San Antonio, Texas.
(c) Request for an excused absence for Vice Mayor Jones, from the
Regular Meeting of the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support
Committee on November 21, 2019, due to authorized City business at
the National League of Cities City Summit, in San Antonio, Texas.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Davis and Jones)
Attachments (a) Memorandum
(b) Memorandum
(c) Memorandum
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2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
2.7 19-1103 Airport Improvement Grant Program Application for the Airport Pavement
Management Study.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, execute,
and accept upon receipt, a grant from the Federal Aviation
Administration for the Airport Pavement Management Study at the
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport in a total amount not
to exceed $400,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for
design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no
commitment to future action. (Airport)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
2.8 19-1104 Amendment to Agreement for Airport Bus Service Between the City of San
José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate
and execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Airport Bus Service
with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, modifying the
current bus route and changing the line designation from Route 10 to
Route 60, and the no fare portion of the agreement in an amount not to
exceed $790,130 per year subject to adjustments for compensation and
appropriation of funds as set forth in the Agreement.
CEQA: Not a Project, PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or
Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
Attachments Memorandum
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City Council Amended Agenda December 3, 2019
2.9 19-1105 Actions Related to the Purchase Order for Modular Video Detection Systems.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute a Purchase Order with Iteris (Santa Ana, CA) for the
purchase of Modular Video Detection Systems, including hardware,
software, and maintenance for a twelve-month period, starting on or
about December 4, 2019 and ending on December 3, 2020, with
maximum compensation not to exceed $720,000; and
(b) Exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of
the purchase order after the initial term with the last option year ending
on or about December 3, 2024, to purchase additional systems and
provide ongoing maintenance and support, subject to the appropriation
of funds.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d),
New Construction of Small Structures. (Finance)
RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 12/10/19 PER ADMINISTRATION
Attachments Memorandum
2.10 19-1124 Name a Future Public Park “Bruzzone Park.”
Recommendation: Adopt the name “Bruzzone Park” for a future public park located near
the intersection of Mercado Way and Bruzzone Way in San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP 17-008, General Procedure &
Policy Making results in no changes to the physical environment.
Council District 4. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Attachments Memorandum
Letter from P&R Commission, 11/25/19
2.11 19-1082 Retroactive Approval of the Eastridge Tree Lighting Ceremony Community
Event 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: (a) Retroactively approve the Eastridge Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community Event held on November 15, 2019 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)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.12 19-1083 Approval of the Breakfast with Santa Community Event 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: (a) Approve the Breakfast with Santa scheduled on Saturday,
December 7, 2019 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and
approve the expenditure of funds.
(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)
Attachments Memorandum
2.13 19-1137 Approval of the Holiday Festivities Community Event at the Evergreen
Village Square Library 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: (a) Approve the Holiday Festivities at Evergreen Village Square Library
scheduled on Saturday, December 7, 2019 as a City Council sponsored
Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(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)
Attachments Memorandum
2.14 19-1138 Retroactive Approval of the District 8 Public Safety Workshop Series
Community Event 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: (a) Retroactively approve the District 8 Public Safety Workshop Series
Community Event scheduled on November 14, 2019 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)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.15 19-1095 Approval of the Purchase of Fiesta Navidena Materials Sponsored by Council
District 5 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds
and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the Fiesta Navidena Celebration scheduled on December
6, 2019 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the
expenditure of funds.
(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. (Carrasco)
Attachments Memorandum
2.16 19-1084 Retroactive Approval of the Dumpster Day Event Sponsored by Council
District 4 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds
and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: (a) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day Event scheduled on
October 12, 2019 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. (Diep)
Attachments Memorandum
2.17 19-1085 Retroactive Approval of the Berryessa Library Halloween Extravaganza
Event Sponsored by Council District 4 as a City Council Sponsored Special
Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services
for the Event.
Recommendation: (a) Retroactively approve the Berryessa Library Halloween
Extravaganza event scheduled on October 26, 2019 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. (Diep)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.18 19-1086 Retroactive Approval of the Dumpster Day Event Sponsored by Council
District 4 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds
and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: (a) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day Event scheduled on
November 9, 2019 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.
(c) Approve the expenditure of District funds for $25 gift cards for
volunteers.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Diep)
Attachments Memorandum
2.19 19-1087 Retroactive Approval of the Public Safety Forum Event Sponsored by Council
District 4 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds
and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: (a) Retroactively approve the Public Safety Forum Event scheduled on
November 18, 2019 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. (Diep)
Attachments Memorandum
2.20 19-1146 Settlement of Jacob Flores v. City of San José.
Recommendation: Approve a settlement in the amount of $60,000, inclusive of attorney
fees, and authorize the City Attorney to execute a Settlement
Agreement to settle the case of Jacob Flores v. City of San José.
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
Agreement
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2.21 19-1098 Regional Countywide Planning Collaborative Resolution.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
November 20, 2019:
Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving the City’s participation in a County-wide Planning
Collaborative among the cities within the County of Santa Clara and the
County of Santa Clara, to be facilitated by the Cities Association of
Santa Clara County; and
(b) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
agreement with the agencies specified above to:
(1) Outline how the collaborative planning effort will work; and
(2) Authorize the City of San José’s share of the cost of the
collaborative, including the cost of hiring a consultant to provide
planning-related services for the Planning Collaborative, in an amount
not to exceed $3,150 if all agencies join the collaborative, or not to
exceed $5,000 if 10 or more agencies join the collaborative.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Mayor and Jones)
[Rules Committee referral 11/20/2019- Item G.1(a)]
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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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3.3 19-1142 Public Member Appointment to the Board of Administration for Federated
City Employees' Retirement System.
Recommendation: (a) Interview applicant for appointment to the Public Member Seat;
and
(b) Appoint one applicant to the Public Member Seat on the Board of
Administration for the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System
through November 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
Conflict of Interest Memorandum
Application
3.4 19-1106 Actions Related to the Annual Intergovernmental Relations Report.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the Annual Intergovernmental Relations Report;
(b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the Intergovernmental
Relations Priority Legislation Log; and
(c) Adopt updated Intergovernmental Relations Council reporting
schedule.
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 Manager)
[Deferred from 10/8/19 - Item 3.8 (19-888)]
Attachments Replacement Memorandum
Presentation
3.5 19-1107 2020 Legislative Program and Top Legislative Priorities.
Recommendation: Adopt the 2020 Legislative Program and the top legislative priorities for
2020.
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 Manager)
[Deferred from 10/8/19 - Item 3.8 (19-888)]
Attachments Replacement Memorandum
Presentation
Memorandum from Jones, 12/3/19
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City Council Amended Agenda December 3, 2019
3.6 19-1108 Potential March 2020 Real Property Transfer Tax Ballot Measure.
Recommendation: Consider, discuss, and adopt a resolution of the City Council:
(a) Calling and giving notice, on its own motion, for a Special Municipal
Election to be consolidated with the statewide primary election
occurring in the County of Santa Clara held on March 3, 2020, to
submit to the electors of the City of San José a measure to enact a real
property transfer tax with the following statement of the measure to be
printed in the ballot:
To fund general City of San José services, including providing
affordable housing for seniors, veterans, disabled, and low-income
families and helping homeless residents move into shelters/permanent
housing, shall an ordinance be adopted enacting a real property transfer
tax including unrecorded transfers at these rates: transfers valued up to
$2,000,000 EXEMPT, $2,000,000.01 to $5,000,000 at 0.75%,
$5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000 at 1.0%, and over $10,000,000 at 1.5%;
generating approximately $70,000,000 annually, until repealed, with all
money staying local?
(b) Directing the City Clerk to, pursuant to Elections Code Section
12111, cause a synopsis of the proposed measure to be published at
least one time not later than one week before the election in the San
Jose Mercury News, a newspaper of general circulation within the City
of San José, instead of printing the full text of the measure in the
Sample Ballot;
(c) Authorizing the Mayor to submit a ballot argument in support of the
measure, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9282;
(d) Authorizing the submittal of rebuttal arguments pursuant to Elections
Code Section 9285;
(e) Directing the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis of the
measure, where, as authorized under Elections Code Section 9280, the
following statement will be printed in the Impartial Analysis to be
prepared by the City Attorney: “If you would like to read the full text of
the measure, see http://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?nid=5694 or call
408-535-1260 and a copy will be sent at no cost to you.”; and
(f) Directing the City Clerk to take all other actions necessary to place
this measure on the March 3, 2020 ballot.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding
Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project
which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the
environment. (City Manager)
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Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Resolution
Memorandum from Mayor, Diep, Foley, 11/27/19
Memorandum from Jones, 12/3/19
Letters from the Public
3.7 19-1109 Amendment to the Vendor Agreement with Vision Service Plan for Vision
Care Benefits for City Employees, Retirees and their Dependents.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an Amendment to the Vendor Agreement with Vision Service
Plan for vision care benefits for City employees, retirees, and their
dependents extending the term of the Agreement from December 31,
2019 to December 31, 2021, and increasing the not to exceed
Agreement amount from $4,360,000 to a revised not to exceed amount
of $7,671,477.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Human Resources)
Attachments Memorandum
3.8 19-1144 Public Hearing on Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill).
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a Public Hearing regarding proposed Alteration No. 1A and
Alteration No. 1B of Community Facilities District No. 8
(Communications Hill).
(b) Adopt a resolution calling a special election regarding proposed
Alteration No. 1A and Alteration No. 1B of Community Facilities
District No. 8 (Communications Hill).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. Council District 7. (Public Works)
[Continued from 11/19/19 - Item 3.4 (19-1061)]
THIS ACTION REQUIRES 10 AFFIRMATIVE VOTES PER CITY
CHARTER SECTION 1601(e).
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Supplemental Memorandum
4. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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4.1 19-1110 Disposition and Development Agreement with Museum Place Owner, LLC
and Amended and Restated Tech Interactive Lease Agreement.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Addendum to the Museum Place
Mixed-Use Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the
Downtown Strategy 2040 Final Environmental Impact Report
(Resolution No. 78942), and Addenda thereto, all in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended, and adopting a
related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
(b) Approve an Amended and Restated Disposition and Development
Agreement (“DDA”) with Museum Place Owner LLC for the
construction of a mixed-use project consisting of office space, retail
space, expansion space for the Tech Interactive, and a garage
(“Project”).
(c) Approve an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Tech
Interactive related to the Project construction of expansion space for the
Tech Museum and its operation on completion.
(d) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to (i) negotiate and
execute all ancillary documents and agreements referenced in or
required under the DDA for the Project including the Reciprocal
Easement Agreement, and (ii) approve for transfer and transfer property
required for the Project to Museum Place Owner LLC.
CEQA: Addendum to the Museum Place II Mixed-Use Project
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the Downtown Strategy
2040 Final Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 78942), and
Addenda thereto. (File No. SPA17-031-07). Council District 3.
(Economic Development)
[Deferred from 11/19/19 - Item 4.1 (19-1078)]
Attachments Memorandum
(a) Resolution
(b) Agreement
(c) Amended Agreement
(d) Resolution
Presentation
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4.2 19-1145 Approval of the Issuance of a Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue
Note and the Loan of Proceeds Thereof for the Financing of Quetzal Gardens
Apartments.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Authorizing the issuance of a tax-exempt multifamily housing
revenue note designated as “City of San José, California Multifamily
Housing Revenue Note (Quetzal Gardens Apartments), Series 2019E”
(the 2019 Note) in a principal amount not to exceed $32,207,500;
(2) Approving the loan of 2019 Note proceeds to Quetzal Gardens,
L.P., a California limited partnership created by Resources for
Community Development., a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, to finance the construction of a 71-unit multifamily
development known as Quetzal Gardens Apartments located at 1695
Alum Rock Avenue, in San José (the Development);
(3) Approving in substantially final form the Funding Loan Agreement,
the Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement (Multifamily Housing
Back to Back Loan Program), and Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (collectively, the 2019 Note
Documents); and
(4) Authorizing and directing the City Manager, Director of Housing,
Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, and Debt
Administrator, or their designees, to execute and deliver the 2019 Note
Documents together with any documents ancillary to the 2019 Note
Documents.
(b) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Authorizing a change in City Loan terms to allow an increase in the
Development’s rents and income up to 60% AMI (low income) for new
tenants in the event of the expiration or termination of subsidy
contracts, and for all tenants in the event of a foreclosure, to the extent
the City has determined such increase is needed for feasibility of the
Development; and
(2) Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute loan
documents, amendments, and all other documents related to this action.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guideline Section 15332, In-fill
Development Projects, File No. CP17-009. Council District 5.
(Finance/Housing)
[Deferred from 11/19/19 - Item 4.3 (19-1062)]
TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER ITEM 10 LAND USE
CONSENT PENDING ORDER OF THE DAY
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Attachments Replacement Memorandum
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
Construction and Permanent Loan Agreement
Funding Loan Agreement
Regulatory Agreement
Memorandum from Carrasco, 11/15/2019
4.3 19-1120 Rent Registry Update.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Smart Cities and Service Improvements
Committee on November 7, 2019, accept the staff report on the Rent
Registry.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Housing)
[Smart Cities and Service Improvements Committee referral 11/7/19 -
Item (d)2]
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
Presentation from SCSI Committee, 11/7/19
4.4 19-1111 Amendments to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for Violations of
the Apartment Rent Ordinance, Tenant Protection Ordinance and Ellis Act
Ordinance.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Administrative Citation Schedule of
Fines for the Apartment Rent Ordinance, the Tenant Protection
Ordinance, and the Ellis Act Ordinance.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure & Policy
Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Presentation
Resolution
Memorandum from Jones, 12/3/19
Letters from the Public
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4.5 19-1121 Envision San José 2040 General Plan Annual Performance Review.
Recommendation: Accept the Envision San José 2040 General Plan 2019 Annual
Performance Review report.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
Letters from the Public
5. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
6. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6.1 19-1129 Amendment to the Agreement with Taxi San José.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Taxi San José to provide
compensation effective December 1, 2019 of $10,000 per month, not to
exceed $140,000, to Taxi San José to maintain operational viability of
the On-Demand Dispatch Services at the Norman Y. Mineta San José
International Airport.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273,
(PP17-005) Adjustment to Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges. (Airport)
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
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6.2 19-1130 San José Diridon Station Integrated Concept Plan.
Recommendation: Accept the staff recommendation of the Concept Layout for the San
José Diridon Station, advance the project to the next phase of
development, and commit to work to develop a design for the southern
rail corridor that results in noise, vibration, and visual conditions that are
no worse and ideally better than today, even with higher future train
volumes.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. Council Districts 3 and 6. (Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
Memorandum from Mayor Liccardo, Peralez, & Davis, 11/27/19
Letters from the Public
7. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
8. PUBLIC SAFETY
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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.
OPEN GENERAL PLAN HEARING (SECOND CYCLE)
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
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(a) 19-1131 GP18-008 & C18-019 - General Plan Amendment and Conforming Rezoning of
Certain Real Property Located at 1131 Park Avenue and 15 and 17 Tillman
Avenue.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution amending the Envision San José 2040 General
Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram land use designation from
Neighborhood/Community Commercial to Residential Neighborhood for
1131 Park Avenue and from Residential Neighborhood to
Neighborhood/Community Commercial for 15 and 17 Tillman Avenue
on a 0.25 gross-acre site, located on the north side of Park Avenue,
approximately 160 feet west of Tillman Avenue (1131 Park Avenue),
and on the west side of Tillman Avenue, approximately 110 feet north
of Park Avenue (15 and 17 Tillman Avenue).
(2) Approve an ordinance rezoning an approximately 0.10 gross-acre
site, located on the north side of Park Avenue, approximately 160 feet
west of intersection of Tillman Avenue and Park Avenue (1131 Park
Avenue) from the CO Commercial Office Zoning District to the R-1-8
Single-Family Residence Zoning District.
CEQA: Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations (File Nos. GP18-008;
C18-019) Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0). Council
District 6. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
TO BE HEARD AT 1:30 PM IMMEDIATELY AFTER REGULAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Ordinance
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(b) 19-1132 GP18-010 - General Plan Amendment of Certain Real Property Located at the
East Side of Diamond Heights Drive, Approximately 200 Feet Southerly of
Senter Road. - DEFERRED
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Valley Christian Schools Residential
General Plan Amendment Negative Declaration in accordance with
CEQA.
(2) Adopt a resolution amending the Envision San José 2040 General
Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram to change the land use
designation from Rural Residential to Residential Neighborhood on an
approximately 2.6-gross acre site, located on the west side of Diamond
Heights Drive, approximately 200 feet south of Senter Road.
CEQA: Initial Study/Negative Declaration for Valley Christian Schools
Residential General Plan Amendment Project. File No. GP18-010.
Planning Commission recommends approval (5-2-0, Ballard and Allen
opposing). Council District 2. (Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement)
DEFERRED TO 12/17/19 PER APPLICANT
(c) 19-1133 MA19-004 - Historical Property Contract (California Mills Act Contract) for
Smith House. - DROP
Recommendation: CEQA: Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15331, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation. Council District
3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
DROP - TO BE RENOTICED AT A LATER DATE
(d) 19-1134 MA19-005 - Historical Property Contract (California Mills Act Contract) for
“Bank of Italy” Located at 12 South First Street.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property Contract
(California Mills Act Contract) between the City of San José and
property owner, 12 South First Street LLC, for the “Bank of Italy”
located at 12 South First Street (APN: 467-22-097), on a 0.4-gross acre
site.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15331, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation. Council District
3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
TO BE HEARD AT 1:30 PM IMMEDIATELY AFTER REGULAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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(e) 19-1135 HL19-004 & MA19-002 - Historic Landmark Designation and Historical
Property Contract (California Mills Act Contract) for the “Filice House”
Located at 1651 Hanchett Avenue.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution designating “The Filice House” located at 1651
Hanchett Avenue as a City Landmark of special historic, architectural,
aesthetic or engineering interest, or value of a historic nature; and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property Contract
(California Mills Act Contract) between the City of San José and
property owners, Justin Buzzard and Taylor Buzzard, for “The Filice
House” located at 1651 Hanchett Avenue (APN: 274-15-060), on a
0.15-gross acre site.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15331, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation. Council District
6. (Planning, Building, Code Enforcement)
TO BE HEARD AT 1:30 PM IMMEDIATELY AFTER REGULAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution HL19-004
Resolution MA19-002
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUE GENERAL PLAN HEARING (SECOND CYCLE) TO 12/17/19
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
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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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