City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · April 28, 2020
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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.
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approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
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• Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct
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• Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood
partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services.
• 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.
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a sustainable environment for the community.
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learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
• 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.
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*COVID-19 NOTICE *
Consistent with the California Governor’s Executive Order No. N-29-20, Resolution No. 79485 from the
City of San José and the Santa Clara County Health Officer’s March 16, 2020 Shelter in Place Order, the
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
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9:30 a.m. - Closed Session - CANCELLED
20-024 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Cancelled Agenda
11:00 a.m. - Regular Session
6:00 p.m. - Evening Session
The previously scheduled evening session has been cancelled.
• Invocation (District 4)
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Orders of the Day
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
* Evening Session Cancelled.
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
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.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
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20-492 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ord No. 30395 - An Ordinance of the City of San José amending
Part 4.5, Chapter 20.30 of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code)
of the San José Municipal Code to add New Section 20.30.495 to make
provisions for use of Tiny Home on Wheels as an accessory dwelling
unit; amending Chapter 20.200 of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning
Code) of the San José Municipal Code to add Section 20.200.327 to
include a new definition of Tiny Home on Wheels; and to make other
technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those Sections
of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code.
[Passed for Publication on 4/14/2020 - Item 10.1(a) (20-430)]
(b) Ord No. 30396 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending
Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal
Code to amend Part 4.5 of Chapter 20.30, including Section 20.30.400
to clarify setback requirements; amend Section 20.30.460 to clarify
maximum floor area tabulation; Sections 20.30.470 and 20.30.480 to
clarify parking requirements; amend Chapter 20.40, Section 20.40.230
to delete height exception requirements, and amend and move to
Chapter 20.85, Part 1 Section 20.85.010 and to add Part 4 Section
20.85.040 rooftop height exceptions; amend Section 20.50.010 to alter
text for the industrial park zoning district; amend Section 20.90.220 of
Chapter 20.90 to clarify replacement parking requirements; amend
Section 20.90.060 of Chapter 20.90 to add new parking requirements
for indoor recreation uses in Table 20-190, and include minor text
alterations to Table 20-210, and to make other technical,
non-substantive, or formatting changes within those Sections of Title 20
of the San José Municipal Code.
[Passed for Publication on 4/14/2020 - Item 10.1(b) (20-431)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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20-473 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting
Minutes of May 6, 2019.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
Committee and Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 8,
2019.
(c) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
Committee and Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 22,
2019.
(d) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
Committee and Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 29,
2019.
(e) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting
Minutes of June 3, 2019.
(f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
Committee and Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of June 5,
2019.
(g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
Committee and Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of June 19,
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) 5-6-2019 T&E Minutes
(b) 5-8-2019 ROGC Minutes
(c) 5-22-2019 ROGC Minutes
(d) 5-29-2019 ROGC Minutes
(e) 6-3-2019 T&E Minutes
(f) 6-5-2019 ROGC Minutes
(g) 6-19-2019 ROGC Minutes
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
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2.7 20-474 California Community Choice Association Membership.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Community Energy
Department to continue the City’s annual membership with the
California Community Choice Association for fiscal year 2019-2020 at a
cost of $500,000.
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. (Community Energy)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
2.8 20-475 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Clara for the
proposed Coleman Highline Office Development Project.
Recommendation: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San
José and the City of Santa Clara regarding Responsibilities for
Construction Permits and Inspection Activities for the Proposed
Coleman Highline Office Development Project by Coleman Airport
Partners Tranche 2, LLC.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the FMC/Coleman Avenue
Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 71716), the Airport West
Stadium and Great Oaks Place Project Environmental Impact Report
(Resolution 75309), the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final
Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041), the Envision San
José General Plan Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(Resolution No. 77617), and addenda thereto. Council District 3.
(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement
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2.9 20-470 Approval of the Child Abuse Prevention Month 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 Child Abuse Prevention Month scheduled on April 28,
2020 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
2.10 20-472 Approval of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 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 Sexual Assault Awareness Month scheduled on April
28, 2020 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
2.11 20-483 Declaration and Recording a Statement of the Results of the March 3,
2020 Primary Municipal Election and Special Municipal Election.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution declaring and recording a statement of the results of
the March 3, 2020 Primary Municipal Election and Special Municipal
Election per Elections Code Sections 10263, 10264, and 15400.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(City Clerk)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Resolution
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2.12 20-478 Proposed Extension of Natural Gas Infrastructure Prohibition
Ordinance and Amendments to the San José Municipal Code Related
to Mixed Fuel Buildings. - DROP
Recommendation: (a) Accept an update on staff analysis as to whether or not the City
should require electrification for buildings over three stories.
(b) Direct the City Manager to return to Council in August 2020 with a
natural gas prohibition ordinance amendment to be implemented on
January 1, 2021 and covering all building types:
(1) Including mid-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings, as supported
by cost effectiveness studies; and
(2) Exempting restaurants, hospitals, industrial, and manufacturing
facilities.
(c) Approve an ordinance amending Section 24.12.300 of Chapter
24.12 of Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code related to the Reach
Code Requirements for Mixed Fuel Buildings to make clerical edits.
(d) Authorize the City Manager to submit an amended reach code
submittal package to the California Energy Commission for its approval
as required by law.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP19-067, Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment.
(Environmental Services/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
DROP
Attachments Memorandum
Ordinance
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2.13 20-507 Revised 2019-2020/2020-2021 City Budget Calendar.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
April 22, 2020, approve the revised 2019-2020/2020-2021 City Budget
Calendar as presented in Attachment A of the staff memorandum and
the schedule for City Council Budget Study Sessions for the 2020-2021
Operating Budget, 2020-2021 Capital Budget and 2021-2025 City
Capital Improvement Program, and 2020-2021 Fees and Charges
Report as presented in Attachment B and explained in the staff
memorandum.
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)
[Rules Committee referral 4/22/2020 - Item D]
Attachments Memorandum
2.14 20-514 Cancellation of City Council Committee, Board, and Commission
Meetings, with a Few Exceptions, and Updates to the January - June
2020 City Council Committee Workplans.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
April 22, 2020:
(a) Approve the cancellation of City Council Committee, Board, and
Commission meetings, with the exception of the Rules and Open
Government Committee, Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee,
Treatment Plant Advisory Committee, Federated Employees Retirement
System Board, Police and Fire Department Retirement Board,
Work2Future Board, Planning Commission, and Historic Landmarks
Commission, from May 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
(b) Approve updates to the January - June 2020 City Council
Committee Workplans as shown in Attachment A of the staff
memorandum.
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)
[Rules Committee referral 4/22/2020 - Item G.2]
Attachments Memorandum
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
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3.1 Report of the City Manager, David Sykes (Verbal Report)
20-476 (a) City Manager’s Report on Other City Matters and a special recognition of Karolyn
Kirchgesler. (Verbal Report)
(b) City Manager’s COVID-19 Update (Verbal Report)
TO BE HEARD BEFORE CONSENT
Attachments Memorandum from Mayor
Supplemental Memorandum
Presentation
Memorandum from Carrasco, 4/28/2020
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
3.3 20-482 Approval of Various Budget Actions for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to
Address COVID-19 Impacts.
Recommendation: Adopt 2019-2020 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources
Resolution amendments in various funds to address budgetary impacts
due to COVID-19 as detailed in the General Fund and Special/Capital
Fund attachments to the staff memorandum.
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)
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
Letters from the Public
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
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4.1 20-484 San José Police Department Sexual Assault Workplan and Associated
Priority Appropriation Amendments
Recommendation: (a) Accept the San José Police Department’s priority spending plan for
the Sexual Assaults Law Enforcement Training and Supportive Services
Reserve.
(b) Adopt the following 2019-2020 Appropriation Ordinance
Amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Decrease the Sexual Assaults Law Enforcement Training and
Supportive Services Reserve appropriation by $515,000;
(2) Increase the Police Department’s Personal Services appropriation by
$150,000; and
(3) Increase the Police Department’s Non-Personal/Equipment
appropriation by $365,000.
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. (Police/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Arenas, 4/28/2020
Letters from the Public
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 20-477 Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the Norman Y. Mineta San José
International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact
Report and making certain findings concerning significant impacts,
mitigation measures, alternatives, and adopting a Statement of
Overriding Considerations and a related Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act.
(b) Adopt a resolution approving a Major Amendment to the Airport
Master Plan for the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport.
(c) Approve an ordinance amending Section 25.04.300 of Chapter
25.04 of Title 25 of the San José Municipal Code to increase the
maximum number of air carrier gates from 40 to 42.
CEQA: Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan
Amendment Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2018102020). File
No. PP18-103. Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0-2;
Caballero and Ballard absent). (Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement/Airport)
[Deferred from 3/24/2020 - Item 5.1 (20-317)]
Attachments Memorandum (a)
Memorandum (b) (c)
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
Ordinance
Presentation PBCE
Presentation Airport
Letter from City of Santa Clara 4/28/2020
Letters from the Public
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 20-510 Actions Related to a Temporary Moratorium on Rent Increases for
Rent Stabilized Apartments and Mobilehomes, Suspension of Late Fee
Charges for Apartment Rent Ordinance Program Fees, Allow
Landlords and Tenants to Enter Into Agreements to Reduce Rent, and
Waiver of Building Fees for Apartment Buildings with 20 or Fewer
Units.
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Recommendation: (a) Adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes a moratorium on rent
increases for tenants residing in rent stabilized apartments and mobile
home owners and mobile home residents residing in mobile homes
subject to rent control. Specifically, the ordinance would:
(1) Invoke the urgency provisions in the City Charter, as an emergency
measure for immediate preservation of the public peace, health or
safety, to temporarily prohibit the eviction of a tenant for nonpayment
of rent, if that tenant meets the criteria listed in the ordinance regarding
COVID-19;
(2) Prohibit rent increases through December 31, 2020;
(3) (a) For existing tenancies, set the monthly rent to the rent amount in
effect as of March 31, 2020;
OR, ALTERNATIVELY
(3) (b) For existing tenancies, set the monthly rent to be no greater than
the rent landlords charged at the time of Ordinance adoption.
(4) Provide that a landlord and tenant, mobile home resident, or mobile
home owner can enter into a voluntary short-term agreement, without
changing other terms of the rental contract, to temporarily reduce the
rent through the term of the Ordinance, or shorter period as
agreed-upon by the parties.
(5) Deny tenant service reduction claims related to temporary closure or
elimination of recreational common area amenities to comply with
County or State public health orders related to COVID-19;
(6) Suspension of late fees for unpaid Apartment Rent Ordinance
Program fees; and
(7) Waive building/repair maintenance application permit fees for rental
properties with 20 or fewer units.
PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS URGENCY ORDINANCE
REQUIRES 8 OR MORE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES (2/3)
(b) Approve an ordinance that establishes a moratorium on rent
increases for tenants residing in rent stabilized apartments and mobile
home owners and mobile home residents residing in mobile homes
subject to rent control. Specifically, the ordinance would:
(1) Prohibit rent increases through December 31, 2020;
(2) Apply the moratorium to rent increases that went into effect on or
after April 1, 2020;
(3) (a) For existing tenancies, set the monthly rent to the rent amount in
effect as of March 31, 2020;
OR, ALTERNATIVELY
(3) (b) For existing tenancies, set the monthly rent to be no greater than
the rent landlords charged at the time of Ordinance adoption.
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(4) Deny tenant service reduction claims related to temporary closure or
elimination of recreational common area amenities to comply with
County or State public health orders related to COVID-19;
(5) Suspension of late fees for unpaid Apartment Rent Ordinance
Program fees; and
(6) Waive building/repair maintenance permit application fees for rental
properties with 20 or fewer units.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Housing)
[Rules Committee referral 4/15/20 - Item A.1.a]
[Deferred from 4/21/2020 - Item 8.1 (20-488)]
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 4/24/2020
(a) Ordinance
(a) Alternate Ordinance
(b) Ordinance
(b) Alternate Ordinance
Presentation
Memorandum from Foley, Davis, & Khamis, 4/24/2020
Memorandum from Jones, 4/27/2020
Memorandum from Foley, 4/28/2020
Letters from the Public 1 of 3
Letters from the Public 2 of 3
Letters from the Public 3 of 3
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s
Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
10. LAND USE
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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
(a) 20-479 HPA16-004/MA19-004 - Historic Preservation Permit Amendment,
Historic Landmark Designation Amendment and Historical Property
Contract (California Mills Act). - DROP
Recommendation: DROPPED - TO BE RENOTICED
(b) 20-480 PP20-009 - Amendment to Title 20 (The Zoning Ordinance). -
RECOMMEND DEFERRAL
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance of the City of San José amending Chapter 20.190
of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code to extend the applicability of
City density bonus development incentives and to update the City’s
density bonus ordinance in conformance with state law; amending
Chapter 20.30, Chapter 20.40, Chapter 20.70, Chapter 20.75 and
Chapter 20.200 to enumerate and add a definition for Permanent
Supportive Housing and Low Barrier Navigation Center; adding Chapter
20.195 to implement ministerial approvals required by California
Government Code Section 65650 et. seq., 65660 et. seq., and 65913.4;
and to make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes
within those sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San Jose 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 Commission recommends approval (7-0). (Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 4/14/2020 - Item 10.1(c) (20-432)]
RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 5/12/2020 PER
ADMINISTRATION
Attachments Memorandum
Ordinance
Memorandum from Jimenez, 4/24/2020
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10.2 20-481 SP19-064 - Special Use Permit to Allow the Demolition of Existing
Structures and Construction of a Mixed-Use Project Consisting of
100% Affordable Housing Along Meridian Avenue.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the Meridian Apartments Project
Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2019050006) and making certain
findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation measures,
alternatives, and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations and
a related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(b) Adopt a resolution adopting, subject to conditions, the Special Use
Permit and Incentives under State Density Bonus Law to allow the
demolition of two residential buildings, accessory structures, a
warehouse, and removal of 28 ordinance-sized trees and 13
non-ordinance-sized trees, for the construction of a 100% affordable
housing (excluding two market rate manager’s units) project with up to
233 multi-family residential apartment units with subterranean parking
inclusive of an alternative parking design, and incentives to reduce the
required front setback along Meridian Avenue, and reduce the amount
of required vehicle parking, all on an approximately 2.09-gross acre site.
(c) Adopt a resolution adopting the Regulatory Agreement for 961-971
Meridian Avenue Density Bonus Rental Restriction pursuant to San
José Municipal Code Chapter 20.190.100.
CEQA: Meridian Apartments Project Environmental Impact Report
(SCH # 2019050006), File No. SP19-064. Planning Commission
recommends approval (7-0) and that staff work with the applicant to
develop a cost-effective TDM measure that should not jeopardize the
financial feasibility of the project. Council District 6. (Planning,
Building, and Code Enforcement)
TO BE HEARD IN THE AFTERNOON
Attachments Memorandum
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
(c) Resolution
Presentation
Letters from the Public
• Open Forum
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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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