City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · October 27, 2020
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
1:30 PM
Virtual Meeting https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/91325378626
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
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order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and
housing opportunities.
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* COVID-19 NOTICE *
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m. - Closed Session, Call to Order
20-1291 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m. - Regular Session
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 9)
2020 District 9 Stars
• 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
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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.
20-1314 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2020.
(b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 29, 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.
Attachments (a) 9/15/2020 CC Draft Minutes
(b) 9/29/2020 CC Draft Minutes
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
20-1313 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee
Meeting Minutes of September 17, 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.
Attachments (a) 9/17/2020 PSFSS 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 20-1270 Stipend for Employees Working from Home Due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the following
bargaining units and execute a Side Letter Agreement with those
bargaining units that agree to the terms set forth in the staff
memorandum to Council related to a $200 stipend for eligible
employees working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic:
(1) Association of Building, Mechanical, and Electrical Inspectors
(ABMEI);
(2) Association of Engineers and Architects (AEA);
(3) Association of Legal Professionals (ALP);
(4) Association of Maintenance Supervisor Personnel (AMSP);
(5) City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP);
(6) International Association of Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF);
(7) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW);
(8) Municipal Employees’ Federation (MEF);
(9) International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #3 (OE#3);
(10) San Jose Police Officers’ Association (POA); and
(11) International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #3 Peace
Officers Park Rangers Association (POPRA).
(b) Approve a $200 stipend for eligible executive management and
professional employees in Unit 99 consistent with the terms of the Side
Letter Agreement with the City’s bargaining units.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Resolution
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2.8 20-1271 Approval of the Terms of the Settlement Agreements Concerning Attorney
Fees with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 230,
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21,
and Operating Engineers, Local 3.
Recommendation: Approve a settlement in the amount of $110,000 to the International
Association of Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF), International Federation
of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21 (IFPTE), and
Operating Engineers, Local 3 (OE#3) for attorney’s fees related to the
Alternative Pension Reform Framework Agreement and authorize the
City Attorney to execute the Settlement Agreements.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City
Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement - IAFF
Agreement - IFPTE
Agreement - IUOE
2.9 20-1272 Amendment to Declaration of Champions Way Parcel as Surplus Property.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution declaring a portion of the City-owned Champions
Way property (APN 230-59-002) as surplus to the needs of the City
pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code §54221(b)(1).
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the FMC/Coleman Avenue
EIR (SCH# 1999122059), the Airport West Stadium and Great Oaks
Place Project EIR (SCH# 2009052053), the General Plan 2040 FEIR
(SCH# 2009072096), the General Plan 2040 FSEIR (SCH#
2009072096), and addenda thereto. Council District 3. (Economic
Development)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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2.10 20-1273 Actions Related to Purchase Orders with the American Association of Airport
Executives for a Computer-Based Training System at the San José
International Airport.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute purchase order(s) with the American Association of Airport
Executives (Alexandria, VA) for a Computer-Based Training System at
the Airport, including related professional services, software
subscription, support, and maintenance, for an initial two-year term
beginning November 1, 2020 and up to five one-year options to extend
the term through October 31, 2027 for a maximum compensation not to
exceed $224,800 during the first year of the initial two-year term,
subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(b) Amend purchase order(s) as required to adjust for increases in
badged personnel and unanticipated expenses to ensure regulatory
compliance and to optimize system performance and operation, 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
2.11 20-1274 Amendment to Master Agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services for
Recruitment Projects.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a First Amendment to the Master Agreement with CPS HR
Consulting, for recruitment projects, increasing the amount of
compensation by $250,000 for a total compensation amount not to
exceed $540,000, with each service order subject to appropriation of
funds.
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
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2.12 20-1275 Award of Construction Contract for Aborn Roadway Improvement Project.
Recommendation: (a) Approve award of a construction contract for the Aborn Roadway
Improvement Project, to the low bidder, Redgwick Construction, Co. in
the amount of $644,998.
(b) Approve an approximate 15% contingency in the amount of
$96,750.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP18-029, CEQA Guidelines Section
15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council District 8. (Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
2.13 20-1276 Second Amendment to Consultant Agreement with HMH Engineers for the
US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate
and execute the Second Amendment to the consultant agreement
between the City and HMH Engineers for the US 101/Blossom Hill
Road Interchange Improvement Project to expand the scope of services
related to Design Services During Construction, increase the maximum
total amount of compensation by $428,800 from $5,363,700 to
$5,792,500, and extend the term of the agreement from December 31,
2021 to July 31, 2023.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER19-077, CEQA Guideline
Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Council District 2. (Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.14 20-1333 Approval of October as the 75th Anniversary of National Disability
Employment Awareness Month and 2020 as the 30th Anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City
Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations
of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government on October 21,
2020:
(a) Approve October as the 75th Anniversary of National Disability
Employment Awareness Month and 2020 as the 30th Anniversary of
the Americans with Disabilities Act 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. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Foley and Jones)
[Rules Committee referral 10/21/2020- Item G.1.a]
Attachments Replacement Memorandum
2.15 20-1340 Approval of Drive and Treat Resource Fair 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: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government on October 21,
2020:
(a) Approve the Drive and Treat Resource Fair at Meyer Elementary
School scheduled on October 30, 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. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 10/21/2020- Item G.1.b]
Attachments Memorandum
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2.16 20-1347 Approval of November 2020 as Sikh American Awareness & Appreciation
Month 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. - DEFERRED
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government on October 21,
2020:
(a) Approve the November 2020 as Sikh American Awareness &
Appreciation Month to be recognized on November 3, 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. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 10/21/2020- Item G.1.c]
DEFERRED TO 11/3/2020 PER CITY CLERK
Attachments Memorandum
2.17 20-1354 Approval of the Faith Leaders Appreciation Month 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: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government on October 21,
2020:
(a) Approve October 2020 Faith Leaders Appreciation Month 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. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 10/21/2020- Item G.1.d]
Attachments Memorandum
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2.18 20-1361 Approval of City Hall Free Use on November 17, 2020 to November 21, 2020,
by the Mayor’s Office for the Projecting Hope Event as a City Council
Sponsored Special Event, to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of
Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government on October 21,
2020:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for projecting images on
the exterior City Hall North Tower Wall located on the East Plaza from
November 17-21, 2020 to bring awareness to homelessness and build
community support for compassionate solutions to our City’s homeless
crisis, hosted by the Mayor’s Office and WeHOPE;
(b) Approve the Mayor’s WeHOPE Projecting Hope Event from
November 17, 2020 to November 21, 2020 as a City Council sponsored
Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(c) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Mayor)
[Rules Committee referral 10/21/2020- Item G.4]
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
2.19 20-1362 Boards and Commissions Appointments.
Recommendation: Approve the following Board and Commission appointment:
(a) Measure T Community Oversight Committee:
(1) District 9 Seat: Appoint Shruti Chandrasekhar.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Clerk)
Attachments Memorandum
Application
Conflict of Interest
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, David Sykes (Verbal Report)
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3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
3.3 20-1278 Summary Vacation of a Street Easement Located at 1605 Industrial Avenue
with Reservation of a Public Storm Drain Easement and a Public Sanitary
Sewer Easement within the Area Being Vacated.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving the report of the Director of Public Works setting forth
the facts justifying the summary vacation of the street easement
(“Subject Portion”) at 1605 Industrial Avenue with the reservation of a
public storm drain easement and a public sanitary sewer easement
within the area being vacated;
(b) Summarily vacating the Subject Portion, which has been determined
to be excess, and reserving a public storm drain easement and public
sanitary sewer easement within the area being vacated; and
(c) Directing the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the resolution
of vacation with the Office of the Recorder, County of Santa Clara.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1605 Industrial Avenue
Project. File No. PD18-044. Council District 3. (Public Works)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
3.4 20-1300 Acceptance of Retirement Plans’ Comprehensive Annual Investment Fee
Reports for Calendar Year 2019.
Recommendation: Accept the following reports:
(a) Police and Fire Retirement Plan Comprehensive Annual Fee Report
for calendar year 2019.
(b) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Comprehensive
Annual Fee report for calendar year 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. (Retirement Services)
[Deferred from 10/20/2020 - Item 3.6 (20-1238)]
Attachments Police & Fire Investment Expenses Report Calendar Year 2019
Federated System Investment Expenses Report Calendar Year 2019
Presentation
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3.5 20-1305 Redistricting Commission. - NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 6:00 P.M.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
October 14, 2020:
(a) Open application period for the Redistricting Commission pursuant
to Article IV, Section 403 of the City Charter from approval date to
December 13, 2020;
(b) Agendize appointment of the Redistricting commission for January
12, 2021; and
(c) Set the date for Councilmembers to nominate Commissioners no
later than January 7, 2021.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(City Clerk)
[Deferred from 10/7/2020 - Item G.3 (ROGC 20-249)]
[Rules Committee referral 10/14/2020 - Item G.2]
NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 6:00 P.M.
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor
Memorandum from Jimenez, Peralez, Carrasco, Esparza, Arenas, 10/21/2020
Letter from Assemblymember Chu
Letter from Assemblymember Kalra
Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
Letters from the Public - 2 of 2
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3.6 20-1375 Approval of the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Note
and the Loan of the Proceeds Thereof for the Financing of Page Street Studios
Development. - RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 8.1
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue
note designated as "City of San José California Multifamily Housing
Revenue Note (Page Street Studios), Series 2020B 1 and Series 2020B
2 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $29,500,000 (together,
the “Series 2020B Note”);
(2) Approving a loan of Series 2020B Note proceeds to Page Street,
L.P., a California limited partnership sponsored by Charities Housing
Development Corporation a California nonprofit corporation, to finance
the acquisition, construction and development of the 82 apartment
multifamily rental housing development known as the Page Street
Studios located at 329-353 Page Street in San José (the
“Development”);
(3) Approving in substantially final form the Funding Loan Agreement,
Borrower Loan Agreement, and Regulatory Agreement and Declaration
of Restrictive Covenants (the “Series 2020B Note Documents”); and
(4) Authorizing and directing the City Manager, Director of Housing,
the Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, the Deputy
Director of Debt and Treasury Management and Debt Administrator or
their designees, to execute and deliver the Series 2020B Note
Documents and related or ancillary to the Series 2020B 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 to increase to up to 60% of Area
Median Income (low income) for new tenants in the event of the
expiration or termination of Section 8 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 allowed by other funds; and
(2) Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute loan
documents, amendments, and all other documents related to the above
change to the City Loan terms.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration, Page Street Housing Project,
File Nos. SP17-037 and AT18-012, dated 10/19/18. Council District 6.
(Housing/Finance)
[Deferred from 9/29/2020 - Item 3.5 (20-1128)]
RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 8.1 (20-1285)
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Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
(a) Agreements - Assignment of Deed of Trust
(a) Agreements - Borrower Loan Agreement
(a) Agreements - Funding Loan Agreement
(a) Agreements - Regulatory Agreement
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
Public Disclosures Relating to Conduit Revenue Obligations
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3.7 20-1376 Approval of the Issuance of a Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue
Note and the Loan of the Proceeds Thereof for the Financing of Alum Rock
Family Housing. - RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 8.2
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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 (Alum Rock Family Housing), Series 2020A”
(the “2020 Note”) in a principal amount not to exceed $36,855,974;
(2) Approving the loan of 2020 Note proceeds to Alum Rock Family
Housing, L.P., a California limited partnership created by Affirmed
Housing Group, a California for profit corporation, to finance the
construction and development of an 87 apartment multifamily
development known as Alum Rock Family Housing located at 2380
Alum Rock Avenue, in San José (the “Development”);
(3) Approving in substantially final form the Funding Loan Agreement,
the Borrower Loan Agreement and Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (collectively, the “2020 Note
Documents”);
(4) Authorizing a reduction in the City’s issuance and annual
monitoring fees in the approximate amount of $600,000 during the term
of the 2020 Note notwithstanding the City’s Policy for Issuance of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, as provided below; and
(5) Authorizing and directing the City Manager, Director of Housing,
Director of Finance, or their designees, to execute and deliver the 2020
Note Documents together with any documents ancillary to the 2020
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 subsidized apartments in the event of expiration or
termination of Project Based Vouchers, and for all tenants in the event
of foreclosure, to the extent the City has determined such increase is
needed for feasibility of the Development and allowed by other funds;
and
(2) Authorizing the Director of Housing, or Designee, to negotiate and
execute loan documents, amendments, and all other documents related
to this action.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, ER20-109, Public Resources Code Section
21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, File No. ER20-109.
Council District 5. (Housing/Finance)
[Deferred from 9/29/2020 - Item 3.6 (20-1129)]
RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 8.2 (20-1286)
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Attachments Memorandum
Public Disclosures Relating to Conduit Revenue Obligations
(a) Agreement - Borrower Loan Agreement
(a) Agreement - Funding Loan Agreement
(a) Agreements - Regulatory Agreement
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
4.1 20-1280 Fireworks Ordinance Workplan Status Update.
Recommendation: Accept the status report on the implementation of the Fireworks
Ordinance Workplan Post-Fourth of July 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. (Fire)
[Rules Committee referral 08/19/2020 - Item G.2; 09/09/2020 - Item
G.3]
[Deferred from 9/15/2020 - Item 4.1 (20-1042)]
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum, 8/12/2020
Memorandum from Jimenez, 9/2/2020
Memorandum from Jimenez, Jones & Davis, 10/23/2020
Memorandum from Mayor & Peralez, 10/23/2020
Presentation
Letters from the Public
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4.2 20-1292 Actions Related to the Approval of the Proposed 2020-2022 Spending Plan for
the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant and the Revised
2019-2021 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund Grant.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the proposed 2020-2022 Spending Plan for the
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (SLES) Grant in the amount
of $1,593,797 and authorize the Chief of Police to amend the Spending
Plan in conformity to the budget priorities set out in the staff
memorandum to Council and in the event State SLES Grant payments
are less or more than expected.
(b) Approve the revised 2019-2021 Spending Plan for the Supplemental
Law Enforcement Services (SLES) Grant in the amount of $2,477,518.
(c) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources
Resolution amendments in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund:
(1) Establish an estimate for Revenue from State of California in the
amount of $1,646,728;
(2) Increase the appropriation to the Police Department for the SLES
Grant 2019-2021 in the amount of $896,728; and
(3) Establish the SLES Grant 2020-2022 appropriation to the Police
Department in the amount of $750,000.
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, and File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no
commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of
application. (Police/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
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4.3 20-1363 Urgency and Regular Ordinance to Control Feral Pig Population.
Recommendation: (a) Accept staff recommendation to not adopt an urgency ordinance
and/or regular ordinance to amend Section 10.32.140 of Chapter 10.32
of Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code to allow the use of bow and
arrow on wild pigs; or
(b) In the alternative, consider and adopt a temporary urgency
ordinance, and consider and approve a regular ordinance, to amend
Section 10.32.140 of Chapter 10.32 of Title 10 of the San José
Municipal Code to exclude a person with a valid trapping license and
authorized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant
to a wild pig depredation permit from the prohibition of the shooting of
bows and crossbows in the City of San José if certain criteria are met.
CEQA: Use of the Final EIR for the Santa Clara Valley Habitat
Conservation Plan, File No. PP13-103. (Public Works/Police)
[Rules Committee referral 9/30/2020 - Item G.2; 10/21/2020 - Item
A.1.a; Deferred from 10/6/2020 - Item 4.1 (20-1218)]
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 10/22/2020
Supplemental Memorandum, 10/2/2020
Supplemental Memorandum, 10/5/2020
(b) Ordinance
(b) Urgency Ordinance
Letters from the Public
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 20-1281 Public Hearing for Airline Support Program.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to California Government Code
Section 53083 regarding application of the City’s Air Service Support
Program, as authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration, to
Alaska Airlines and Volaris Airlines.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Aviation or the
Director’s designee to provide the City’s Air Service Support Program
to new air carrier service as outlined in the table of the staff
memorandum to Council.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Airport)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
5.2 20-1277 Consultant Agreement with HNTB Corporation for the US
101/Mabury-Berryessa-Oakland Corridor Improvements Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate
and execute an agreement between the City and HNTB Corporation for
engineering consultant services for the US
101/Mabury-Berryessa-Oakland Corridor Improvements Project for a
term from date of execution to December 31, 2025, with the City’s
option to extend for up to two one-year extensions, for an amount not
to exceed $7,500,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File PP17-002, Consultant Services for design,
study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to
future action. Council Districts 3 and 4. (Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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7.1 20-1282 Approval of the Payne Avenue Master Plan Located at 3257 Payne Avenue. -
NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 5:00 P.M.
Recommendation: Approve the Master Plan for a 1.9-acre neighborhood park with phasing
plan for a community center located at 3257 Payne Avenue.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER19-082, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15332. In-Fill Development Projects. Council District 1. (Parks,
Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
NOT TO BE HEARD BEFORE 5:00 P.M.
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Jones & Peralez, 10/23/2020
Presentation
Letters from the Public - 1 of 3
Letters from the Public - 2 of 3
Letters from the Public - 3 of 3
7.2 20-1283 Actions Related to the St. James Park Capital Vision and Performing Arts
Pavilion Project.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the St. James Park Capital Vision and
Performing Arts Pavilion Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
and make certain findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation
measures, alternatives, and adopt a Statement of Overriding
Considerations and a related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
(b) Approve the St. James Park Updated Capital Vision (Master Plan)
to guide future rehabilitation of this downtown park.
CEQA: St. James Park Capital Vision and Performing Arts Pavilion
Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR), File No. PP16-037.
Council District 3. Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0).
(Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Presentation
Letters from the Public
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 20-1285 Approval of the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Note
and the Loan of the Proceeds Thereof for the Financing of Page Street Studios
Development. - RENUMBERED TO ITEM 3.6
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue
note designated as "City of San José California Multifamily Housing
Revenue Note (Page Street Studios), Series 2020B 1 and Series 2020B
2 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $29,500,000 (together,
the “Series 2020B Note”);
(2) Approving a loan of Series 2020B Note proceeds to Page Street,
L.P., a California limited partnership sponsored by Charities Housing
Development Corporation a California nonprofit corporation, to finance
the acquisition, construction and development of the 82 apartment
multifamily rental housing development known as the Page Street
Studios located at 329-353 Page Street in San José (the
“Development”);
(3) Approving in substantially final form the Funding Loan Agreement,
Borrower Loan Agreement, and Regulatory Agreement and Declaration
of Restrictive Covenants (the “Series 2020B Note Documents”); and
(4) Authorizing and directing the City Manager, Director of Housing,
the Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, the Deputy
Director of Debt and Treasury Management and Debt Administrator or
their designees, to execute and deliver the Series 2020B Note
Documents and related or ancillary to the Series 2020B 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 to increase to up to 60% of Area
Median Income (low income) for new tenants in the event of the
expiration or termination of Section 8 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 allowed by other funds; and
(2) Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute loan
documents, amendments, and all other documents related to the above
change to the City Loan terms.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration, Page Street Housing Project,
File Nos. SP17-037 and AT18-012, dated 10/19/18. Council District 6.
(Housing/Finance)
[Deferred from 9/29/2020 - Item 3.5 (20-1128)]
RENUMBERED TO ITEM 3.6 (20-1375)
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Attachments Memorandum
(a) Agreements - Assignment of Deed of Trust
(a) Agreements - Borrower Loan Agreement
(a) Agreements - Funding Loan Agreement
(a) Agreements - Regulatory Agreement
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
Public Disclosures Relating to Conduit Revenue Obligations
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8.2 20-1286 Approval of the Issuance of a Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue
Note and the Loan of the Proceeds Thereof for the Financing of Alum Rock
Family Housing. - RENUMBERED TO ITEM 3.7
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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 (Alum Rock Family Housing), Series 2020A”
(the “2020 Note”) in a principal amount not to exceed $36,855,974;
(2) Approving the loan of 2020 Note proceeds to Alum Rock Family
Housing, L.P., a California limited partnership created by Affirmed
Housing Group, a California for profit corporation, to finance the
construction and development of an 87 apartment multifamily
development known as Alum Rock Family Housing located at 2380
Alum Rock Avenue, in San José (the “Development”);
(3) Approving in substantially final form the Funding Loan Agreement,
the Borrower Loan Agreement and Regulatory Agreement and
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (collectively, the “2020 Note
Documents”);
(4) Authorizing a reduction in the City’s issuance and annual
monitoring fees in the approximate amount of $600,000 during the term
of the 2020 Note notwithstanding the City’s Policy for Issuance of
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, as provided below; and
(5) Authorizing and directing the City Manager, Director of Housing,
Director of Finance, or their designees, to execute and deliver the 2020
Note Documents together with any documents ancillary to the 2020
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 subsidized apartments in the event of expiration or
termination of Project Based Vouchers, and for all tenants in the event
of foreclosure, to the extent the City has determined such increase is
needed for feasibility of the Development and allowed by other funds;
and
(2) Authorizing the Director of Housing, or Designee, to negotiate and
execute loan documents, amendments, and all other documents related
to this action.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, ER20-109, Public Resources Code Section
21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, File No. ER20-109.
Council District 5. (Housing/Finance)
[Deferred from 9/29/2020 - Item 3.6 (20-1129)]
RENUMBERED TO ITEM 3.7 (20-1376)
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Attachments Memorandum
Public Disclosures Relating to Conduit Revenue Obligations
(a) Agreement - Borrower Loan Agreement
(a) Agreement - Funding Loan Agreement
(a) Agreements - Regulatory Agreement
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
8.3 20-1287 Internal Transfer for Affordable Housing Sites.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute any
documents required under California Redevelopment Law for the
transactions herein, and any amendments or modification thereto,
including, but not limited to, the affordability restrictions; and
(b) Authorizing the transfer of the following three City-owned real
properties, totaling approximately 1.02 acres of land, to the Housing
Department to be funded from the Low and Moderate Income Housing
Asset Funds for the future construction of affordable housing in
exchange for the appraised values of the properties consistent with the
California Redevelopment Law:
(1) 3707 Williams Road (Assessor Parcel Number 299-32-074) from
the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Service for
the appraised amount of $6,200,000;
(2) 1749 Mt. Pleasant Road (Assessor Parcel Number 647-24-042),
from the Fire Department for the appraised amount of $900,000;
(3) 430 Park Avenue (Assessor’s Book 259, Page 46, unassigned
parcel), from the Office of Economic Development for the appraised
amount of $555,000.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. ER20-107, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies. Council Districts 1, 3,
5. (Economic Development/Fire/Housing/Parks, Recreation and
Neighborhood Services)
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Jones, 10/27/2020
Resolution
Presentation
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8.4 20-1289 Update on the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
Recommendation: Accept the staff report informing the Council of the Regional Housing
Needs Allocation process.
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
Memorandum from Jimenez, 10/26/2020
Presentation
8.5 20-1364 Ratify Agreement with County of Santa Clara to Provide Emergency
Non-Congregate Shelter for COVID-19 Vulnerable Individuals in Motels.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ratifying an agreement with County of Santa Clara in
an amount not to exceed $1,794,447, dated September 17, 2020, to
provide emergency non-congregate shelter in motels for City of San
José residents that are COVID-19 vulnerable from June 15, 2020
through October 15, 2020.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Housing)
[Rules Committee referral 10/21/2020 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement
Resolution
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8.6 20-1365 Cost Sharing Agreement with County of Santa Clara for COVID-19 Isolation
and Quarantine Support Program, Community Health and Business
Engagement Teams, and Meal Delivery Service.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara
(County) for COVID-19 related activities through December 30, 2020:
(a) Payment to the County in the amount of $4,500,000 to support the
COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Support Program to contain and
mitigate community spread of COVID-19;
(b) Payment to the County in the amount of $500,000 to support and
expand the Community Health and Business Engagement Teams; and,
(c) Receipt of $724,000 from the County to fund the City's meal
delivery for non-San José residents that are COVID-19 vulnerable
homeless persons staying in motels as part of the Isolation and
Quarantine Support Program.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Housing)
[Rules Committee referral 10/21/2020 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
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.
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• 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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