City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · December 17, 2019
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, December 17, 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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City Council Amended Agenda December 17, 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
19-683 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
6:00 p.m.- Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
Will not begin until 6pm or until after all afternoon items are heard.
• Invocation (Mayor)
Milan Balinton, Executive Director of the San Jose African American Community Service Agency.
• 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 Presentation of a Commendation to the Branham High School Football Team for their extraordinary
football season. (Foley)
TO BE HEARD IN THE EVENING SESSION
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.
19-1225 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ord No. 30347 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning
Certain Real Property of Approximately 0.10-Gross Acre Situated on
the North Side of Park Avenue, Approximately 160 Feet West of the
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. [Passed for Publication on 12/03/19 -
Item 10.1(a) (19-1131)]
(b) Ord No. 30348 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending
Section 3.36.1290 of Chapter 3.36 of Title 3 of the San José Municipal
Code to Allow for Continuation of Survivorship Benefits for Active
Police Members Killed in the Line of Duty. [Passed for Publication on
12/10/19 - Item 2.12 (19-1151)]
(c) Ord No. 30349 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Designating
as Public Right-Of-Way Approximately 775 Square Feet of City-Owned
Property Located on the West Side of Mount Pleasant Road for the
Purpose of Constructing Improvements as Part of the Mount Pleasant
Pedestrian and Bike Traffic Safety Improvements Project. [Passed for
Publication on 12/10/19 - Item 2.18 (19-1157)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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19-1238 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of
October 24, 2019.
(b) Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of
November 21, 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) 10-24-19 PSFSS MINUTES
(b) 11-21-19 PSFSS MINUTES
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
19-1218 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Recommendation: (a) Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Jimenez, from
the Regular Meeting of the Smart Cities and Service Improvements
Committee on December 5, 2019, due to a medical appointment.
(b) Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Arenas, from
the Regular Meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee on
December 4, 2019 due to illness.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Jimenez and Arenas)
Attachments (a) Memorandum
(b) Memorandum
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
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City Council Amended Agenda December 17, 2019
2.7 19-1199 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Econolite Control Products, Inc.
for Traffic Signal Controllers.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute a Purchase Order with Econolite Control Products, Inc.
(Anaheim, CA) for the purchase of Traffic Signal Controllers, including
hardware, software, and maintenance for the twelve-month period,
starting on or about December 18, 2019 and ending on or about
December 17, 2020, with maximum compensation not to exceed
$800,000; 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 17, 2024, to purchase additional controllers and
provide ongoing maintenance and support, 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
2.8 19-1200 Amendment to the Master Agreement with CMG Landscape Architecture for
the 8496 - St. James Park Phase 1 Design Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate
and execute a Second Amendment to the agreement for consultant
services with CMG Landscape Architecture for St. James Park Phase 1
Design Project to extend the agreement from December 30, 2019 to
December 31, 2020.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.9 19-1201 Actions Related to the 2020-2021 Hazardous Vegetation Commencement
Report.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Accepting the 2020-2021 Hazardous Vegetation Commencement
Report compiled by the Office of Santa Clara Environmental Resource
Agency, Department of Agriculture and Resource Management,
Division of Hazardous Vegetation;
(b) Declaring that those certain noxious or dangerous seasonal and
recurrent weeds, growing or likely to be growing, and refuse, situated or
likely to be situated, on those properties identified in the Report are a
public nuisance; and
(c) Directing the Office of Santa Clara Environmental Resource Agency,
Department of Agriculture and Resource Management, Division of
Hazardous Vegetation to mail notices of a public hearing on January 28,
2020, at 1:30 p.m. before the City Council on the Report to property
owners of affected real properties pursuant to Chapter 9.12 of Title 9 of
the San José Municipal Code and the Weed Abatement Agreement
between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP18-094, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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City Council Amended Agenda December 17, 2019
2.10 19-1202 Amendment to the Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Santa Clara Valley
Water District for the Thompson Creek Outfall 258 Repair Project.
Recommendation: Approve an amendment to the Cost Reimbursement Agreement with
Santa Clara Valley Water District for the Thompson Creek Outfall 258
Repair Project, that includes:
(a) Increasing the City’s cost share of the Agreement from a
not-to-exceed amount of $410,000 to a not-to-exceed amount of
$425,000; and
(b) Extending the term of the Agreement to terminate on January 31,
2023.
CEQA: Final Environmental Impact Report for the Multi-Year Stream
Maintenance Program, dated August 2001 (Resolution No. 2001-56
adopted 8/21/2001) by Santa Clara Valley Water District. (Public
Works)
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement
2.11 19-1203 Agreement with JCDecaux San Francisco, LLC for Operation and
Maintenance of Automatic Public Toilets.
Recommendation: Approve an agreement with JCDecaux San Francisco, LLC for the
operation and maintenance of up to six automatic public toilets in
Downtown San José for an amount not to exceed $600,000 for an initial
term commencing January 1, 2020.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts
resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 3.
(Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement
Memorandum from Peralez, 12/16/19
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2.12 19-1141 Boards and Commissions Appointments.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) Arts Commission:
(1) District 3 Seat: Juan Carlos Araujo to an unexpired term ending June
30, 2020;
(b) Senior Citizens Commission:
(1) District 9 Seat: Gabrielle Antolovich to a term ending June 30, 2021;
(c) Youth Commission:
(1) District 7 Seat: Richard Ho to a term ending May 31, 2021;
(d) Human Services Commission:
(1) District 8 Seat: Evangeline Sangalang to a term ending December
31, 2022;
(2) District 10 Seat: Aslan Pishad to a term ending December 31, 2022;
(e) Clean Energy Commission: Defer to January 14, 2020;
(f) Measure T Oversight Committee:
(1) District 6 Seat: Nicholas Cochran.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Clerk)
ITEM 2.12(e) DEFERRED TO 1/14/20 PER RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Attachments Replacement Memorandum
Conflict of Interest
Applications
2.13 19-1219 Approval of the 7th Annual Family Fun Festival and Firework Show Sponsored
by Council District 10 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 7th Annual Family Fun Festival & Firework Show
scheduled on July 4, 2020 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. (Khamis)
Attachments Memorandum
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City Council Amended Agenda December 17, 2019
2.14 19-1234 Amendment to the Agreement with Cruz Strategies, LLC for State Legislative
Advocacy Services. - DROP
Recommendation: DROP
2.15 19-1257 Approval of Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising Ceremony and
Reception 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) Approve the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising
Ceremony scheduled on January 27, 2020 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
2.16 19-1254 Settlement of Yanira Hernandez v. City of San José.
Recommendation: Approve a settlement in the amount of $225,000, inclusive of attorney
fees, and authorize the City Attorney to execute a Settlement
Agreement to settle the case of Yanira Hernandez 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
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 19-1242 Civil Service Commission Interviews and Appointment.
Recommendation: Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill one (1)
Member-at-Large Seat with a term ending November 30, 2023 on the
Civil Service Commission.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization &
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Clerk)
[Continued from 12/10/19 - Item 3.4 (19-1139)]
Attachments Memorandum
Applications
Conflict of Interest
Letter from Applicant Joan Smith
3.4 19-1253 Annual Merit Increases and Additional Executive Leave for Council
Appointees.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
December 11, 2019:
Adopt a resolution approving a 2.5% merit increase for the City
Manager, City Attorney, Independent Police Auditor, City Clerk, and
City Auditor effective July 1, 2019, and granting an additional forty (40)
hours of executive leave to each of these Council Appointees for the
payroll calendar year 2020.
CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Mayor)
[Rules Committee referral 12/11/19 - Item G.4]
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
4. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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4.1 19-1204 Amendment to the Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc., for Services
Related to the Development Agreement Negotiations with Google.
Recommendation: Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with HR&A Advisors,
Inc., in the amount of $135,000, for a total compensation of $425,000,
and extend the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2020, to June 30,
2021, for services related to the negotiation of a Development
Agreement with Google.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-001, Feasibility, and Planning
Studies with no commitment to future actions and File No. PP17-003,
Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical
changes to the environment. (Economic Development)
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement
4.2 19-1205 Actions Related to the County of Santa Clara Option to Purchase Curtner
Studio Apartments for Affordable Housing Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving the County of Santa Clara Option to Purchase Curtner
Studio Apartments, a 179 affordable unit housing project located at 701
Curtner Avenue, San José;
(b) Consenting to the subordination of the City’s Deed of Trust to the
County’s Option to Purchase which includes City approval of removing
the City’s Deed of Trust from the fee title and placing City’s Deed of
Trust on the leasehold, should the County elect to exercise its Option to
Purchase;
(c) Consenting to the request of Curtner Studios LP to refinance with
the County of Santa Clara for a construction to permanent financing
loan of up to $14,950,000; and
(d) Authorizing and directing the City Manager or Director of Housing
to negotiate and execute City documents to complete this transaction,
and any amendments thereto.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Curtner Gardens Inn.
File No. PDCSH 91-05-043. (Housing)
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor and Davis, 12/13/19
Resolution
Presentation
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4.3 19-1206 Public Purpose Bonds Issued by a Joint Powers Authority for
Moderate-Income Rental Housing. - DEFERRED
Recommendation: Accept the staff report on the California Community Housing Agency, a
California joint powers authority that issues public purpose bonds to
support the creation and acquisition of housing for moderate-income
households, and the potential for utilizing a financial product involving
restricted moderate-income housing and direct staff to develop
recommended product parameters and return to the City Council to
obtain authorization to join the California Community Housing Agency
and to take related actions.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff
and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.
(Housing)
DEFERRED TO 1/14/20 PER RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
4.4 19-1207 City Council Priority #7: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Amnesty Program. -
DEFERRED
Recommendation: Accept staff analysis and recommendation to establish an Amnesty
Program for unpermitted accessory dwelling units as required by City
Council Policy Priority #7 and as directed by the City Council at the
September 24, 2019 meeting.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure & Policy
Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement)
DEFERRED TO 1/7/20 PER ADMINISTRATION
4.5 19-1208 Award of a Design-Build Contract for Tenant Improvements at the 4th Street
and San Fernando Garage for Office Space for the Community Energy
Department and Other City Operations Project.
Recommendation: Accept the staff report and award a Design-Build contract for the tenant
improvement project at the 4th Street and San Fernando Garage for
office space for the Community Energy Department and other City
operations to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Solex
Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,342,563 and approve a
contingency in the amount of 15 percent of the contract amount.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP19-030, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 (a), Existing Facilities. (Public Works)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
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5. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
6. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6.1 19-1209 Agreement with ARUP for the Access & Mobility Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate
and execute an agreement with ARUP for planning and design
consulting services to develop the Access & Mobility Plan in an amount
not to exceed $1,364,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for
design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no
commitment to future action. (Transportation)
[Deferred from 11/19/19 - Item 6.1 (19-1063)]
Attachments Memorandum
7. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7.1 19-1210 Report on Bids and Award of Construction Contract for 7759 - Switchgear M4
Replacement and G3 and G3a Removal Project at the San José -Santa Clara
Regional Wastewater Facility.
Recommendation: Report on bids and award of construction contract for 7759 -
Switchgear M4 Replacement and G3 & G3A Removal Project to the
lowest responsive bidder, Blocka Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$5,519,000, and approve a 15 percent construction contingency in the
amount of $827,850.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt File No. PP18-107, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 (b), Existing Facilities. (Environmental Services/Public
Works)
Attachments Replacement Memorandum
8. PUBLIC SAFETY
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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9.1 19-1223 Amendment to the Agreement with Jones Hall, a Professional Law
Corporation, for bond counsel services for the Successor Agency.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution by the Successor Agency Board authorizing the
General Counsel to negotiate and execute a first amendment to an
agreement with Jones Hall, a Professional Law Corporation for bond
counsel services for the Successor Agency on an as-needed basis to
increase the compensation by $70,000 to a total amount not to exceed
$110,000.
CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(General Counsel)
Attachments Memorandum
• 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.
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
CONTINUE GENERAL PLAN HEARING (SECOND CYCLE) FROM 12/3/19
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(a) 19-1211 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.
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, Ballard and Allen
oppose). Council District 2. (Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement)
[Deferred from 12/3/19 - Item 10.1(b) (19-1132)]
Attachments Memorandum
Attachment
(1) Resolution
(2) Resolution
(b) 19-1212 C19-038 - Conforming Rezoning for Real Property Located at 1510 and 1530
Oakland Road.
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance rezoning an approximately 3.71-gross acre site,
located at the east side of Oakland Road on the north and south sides of
Bern Court, from the LI(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to
the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040
General Plan EIR (Resolution No. 76041) and the Envision San José
General Plan Supplemental EIR (Resolution No. 77617), and Addenda
thereto. Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Ordinance
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(c) 19-1213 GP19-001 - General Plan Amendment to the Envision San José 2040 General
Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram Designation for Real Property
Located at 4070 Williams Road.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution adopting the 4070 Williams Road General Plan
Amendment Negative Declaration in accordance with CEQA; and
(2) Adopt a resolution amending the Envision San José General Plan
Land Use/Transportation Diagram to change the land use designation
from Residential Neighborhood to Urban Residential on an
approximately 0.20-gross acre site at 4070 Williams Road.
CEQA: Negative Declaration for 4070 Williams Road General Plan
Amendment. Council District 1. Planning Commission recommends
approval (7-0-0). (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Attachment
(1) Resolution
(2) Resolution
(d) 19-1214 GP19-004 - General Plan Amendment for Real Property Located North of
Alum Rock Avenue.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Capitol Avenue General Plan
Amendment Negative Declaration in accordance with CEQA; and
(2) Adopt a resolution amending the Envision San José General Plan
Land Use/Transportation Diagram to change the land use designation
from Neighborhood Community Commercial to Mixed Use
Neighborhood on an approximately 0.44-gross acre site on the east side
of North Capitol Avenue, approximately 250 feet north of Alum Rock
Avenue (Assessor Parcel No. 484-19-094).
CEQA: Negative Declaration for Capitol Avenue General Plan
Amendment. Council District 5. Planning Commission recommends
approval (5-2, Ballard and Bonilla opposed). (Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Attachment
(1) Resolution
(2) Resolution
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(e) 19-1215 GPT19-005 & GP19-011 - City-Initiated General Plan Amendment to Make
Minor Modifications and Clarifying Revisions to the Envision San José 2040
General Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making minor amendments to the Envision San José
2040 General Plan, including amendments to the Public/Quasi Public
land use designation to allow supportive housing for the homeless,
Urban Village IP-2.9 to reflect Plan Horizon changes made as part of
the approved GPT18-007, Action H-2.13 to update the terminology of
affordable housing project siting policy, updates to Appendix 5, and a
City-initiated General Plan Land Use Designation correction from Light
Industrial to Rural Residential for 7000 Silver Creek Road.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040
General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution
No. 76041) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the
Envision San José General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact
Report (Resolution No. 77617), and Addenda thereto. Council District:
Citywide and District 6. Planning Commission recommends approval
(7-0). (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Attachment
Resolution
Letter from the Public
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(f) 19-1216 PP19-080 - Amendment to Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the
San José Municipal Code to Align with California State Law Requirements for
Accessory Dwelling Units. - RENUMBERED TO ITEM 10.3
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Recommendation: (1) Approve an ordinance of the City of San José amending various
sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code
to further align with California State Law requirements:
(a) add a new Part 4.5 “Accessory Dwelling Units,” including Sections
20.30.460 (Single-Family Dwelling Units), 20.30.470 (Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units), 20.30.480 (Two-Family and Multi-Family Dwelling
Units), and 20.30.490 (Amnesty Program); amend Section 20.30.310
(Minor One-story Addition); amend Section 20.80.160 (Incidental
Transient Occupancy); and amend Section 20.90.220 (Reduction in
required off-street parking spaces);
(b) delete Section 20.30.150 (Secondary Units) from Part 2 “Uses
Allowed”; and (c) amend Section 20.200.325 to add clarifying language
to Accessory Dwelling Unit definition, and add Section 20.200.342 to
include new definition of Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit; and to make
other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those
sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code.
(2) Adopt an urgency ordinance of the City of San José amending
various sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance) of the San José
Municipal Code to further align with California State Law requirements:
(a) add a new Part 4.5 “Accessory Dwelling Units,” including Sections
20.30.460 (Single-Family Dwelling Units), 20.30.470 (Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units), 20.30.480 (Two-Family and Multi-Family Dwelling
Units), and 20.30.490 (Amnesty Program); amend Section 20.30.310
(Minor One-story Addition); amend Section 20.80.160 (Incidental
Transient Occupancy); and amend Section 20.90.220 (Reduction in
required off-street parking spaces);
(b) delete Section 20.30.150 (Secondary Units) from Part 2 “Uses
Allowed”; and (c) amend Section 20.200.325 to add clarifying language
to Accessory Dwelling Unit definition, and add Section 20.200.342 to
include new definition of Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit; and to make
other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those
sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code; and setting forth
the facts constituting such urgency.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040
General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FEIR),
adopted through Resolution No. 76041, and Supplemental EIR
Resolution No. 77617, adopted on December 15, 2015, and Addenda
thereto. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Please note: Approval of this item 10.3 part (2) requires 8 or more
affirmative votes (2/3).
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Attachments Replacement Memorandum
(1) Ordinance
(2) Ordinance
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUE GENERAL PLAN HEARING (SECOND CYCLE) TO 1/14/20
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
10.2 19-1217 H18-038 - Site Development Permit and Parking Agreement with Almaden
Corner, LLC for the Market/San Pedro Square Garage. - DEFERRED
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the Almaden Corner Hotel Project
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, and adopting the
associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended.
(b) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Site
Development Permit to allow construction of a 19-story hotel with 272
guest rooms, and approximately 1,200 square feet of ancillary
commercial space, with an off-site parking arrangement on the subject
site.
(c) Approve a Parking Agreement between the City of San José and
Almaden Corner, LLC to allow the hotel to use up to forty-one (41)
parking spaces in the Market/San Pedro Square Garage for ten years
with up to two additional ten year options for a total of up to thirty
years.
CEQA: Almaden Corner Hotel Project Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report. Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement)
DEFERRED TO 1/7/20 AFTERNOON PER RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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10.3 19-1258 PP19-080 - Amendment to Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the
San José Municipal Code to Align with California State Law Requirements for
Accessory Dwelling Units.
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Recommendation: (1) Approve an ordinance of the City of San José amending various
sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code
to further align with California State Law requirements:
(a) add a new Part 4.5 “Accessory Dwelling Units,” including Sections
20.30.460 (Single-Family Dwelling Units), 20.30.470 (Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units), 20.30.480 (Two-Family and Multi-Family Dwelling
Units), and 20.30.490 (Amnesty Program); amend Section 20.30.310
(Minor One-story Addition); amend Section 20.80.160 (Incidental
Transient Occupancy); and amend Section 20.90.220 (Reduction in
required off-street parking spaces);
(b) delete Section 20.30.150 (Secondary Units) from Part 2 “Uses
Allowed”; and (c) amend Section 20.200.325 to add clarifying language
to Accessory Dwelling Unit definition, and add Section 20.200.342 to
include new definition of Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit; and to make
other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those
sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code.
(2) Adopt an urgency ordinance of the City of San José amending
various sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance) of the San José
Municipal Code to further align with California State Law requirements:
(a) add a new Part 4.5 “Accessory Dwelling Units,” including Sections
20.30.460 (Single-Family Dwelling Units), 20.30.470 (Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units), 20.30.480 (Two-Family and Multi-Family Dwelling
Units), and 20.30.490 (Amnesty Program); amend Section 20.30.310
(Minor One-story Addition); amend Section 20.80.160 (Incidental
Transient Occupancy); and amend Section 20.90.220 (Reduction in
required off-street parking spaces);
(b) delete Section 20.30.150 (Secondary Units) from Part 2 “Uses
Allowed”; and (c) amend Section 20.200.325 to add clarifying language
to Accessory Dwelling Unit definition, and add Section 20.200.342 to
include new definition of Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit; and to make
other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those
sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code; and setting forth
the facts constituting such urgency.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040
General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FEIR),
adopted through Resolution No. 76041, and Supplemental EIR
Resolution No. 77617, adopted on December 15, 2015, and Addenda
thereto. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Please note: Approval of this item 10.3 part (2) requires 8 or more
affirmative votes (2/3).
RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 10.1(f) (19-1216)
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Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Carrasco & Arenas, 12/13/19
(1) Ordinance
(2) Ordinance
• 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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