City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · November 17, 2020
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, November 17, 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
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.
• 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.
• Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure
a sustainable environment for the community.
• Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong
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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City Council Amended Agenda November 17, 2020
* COVID-19 NOTICE *
Consistent with the California Governor’s Executive Order No. N-29-20, Resolution No. 79485 from the
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m. - Closed Session, Call to Order
20-1452 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m. - Regular Session
6:00 p.m. - Evening Session - CANCELLED
* The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 10)
Father Samer Youssef, the Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Redeemer
• Orders of the Day
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the
Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Adjournment
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This meeting will be in memory of Alofa Talivaa, former President of the Sierra Neighborhood
Association, and longtime community organizer and advocate for communities on the East Side.
From her involvement and engagement in the Story and King developments to Lobue Park and
countless other amenities, Alofa fought tirelessly to improve our City, and she leaves behind a
lasting legacy in a grateful community. Alofa will be missed as a beloved wife, mother, and
grandmother to her grandchildren, Feta, Hipa, Bruce, McKay, Kataleia, Tanoa, and Kairo.
• Closed Session Report
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.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee 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 20-1434 Approval of La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley's Application for
a Restoration Project of Chiechi House at History Park San José.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara
Valley's application to the County of Santa Clara's Historical Grant
Program for the restoration project of Chiechi House at History Park
San José.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP18-097, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Council District 7. (Economic
Development)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
2.8 20-1435 Approval of IRCC- Viet Museum’s Application for a Restoration Project of
Greenewalt House at History Park San José.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving IRCC - Viet Museum's application to the
County of Santa Clara's Historical Heritage Grant Program for the
restoration project of Greenewalt House at History Park San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
Council District 7. (Economic Development)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Letters from the Public
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2.9 20-1436 Agreements with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., for
Geographic Information System Software.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute Purchase Orders with Environmental Systems Research
Institute, Inc. (Redlands, CA) pursuant to Enterprise and Master
License agreements for the purchase of ArcGIS Geographic Information
System software licenses, including related maintenance and support
services, for an initial three-year term beginning December 31, 2020
through December 30, 2023 with a maximum compensation not to
exceed $1,500,000 for the initial three-year term, subject to the
appropriation of funds;
(b) Negotiate and execute amendments to the Enterprise and Master
License agreements for any unanticipated changes and to extend the
agreements for up to two additional three-year terms through December
30, 2029, subject to the annual appropriation of funds; and
(c) Execute Purchase Orders pursuant to amended Enterprise and
Master License agreements through December 30, 2029, 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
Letters from the Public
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2.10 20-1460 Actions Related to COVID-19 Purchase Orders for Shower and Laundry
Trailers, Portable Restrooms and Hand Washing Stations, and Temporary
Fencing Rental Services for City Homeless Shelters.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute purchase orders with AAA Mobile Solutions, Inc. (Visalia,
CA) and NorCal Portable Services (San José, CA) for shower and
laundry trailers, portable restrooms and hand washing stations, and
temporary fencing rental services for the Public Works Department for
an initial term starting on or about November 18, 2020 and ending on or
about April 30, 2021, for an amount not to exceed $1,031,250; and
(b) Exercise up to four (4) one-year options to extend the term of the
purchase orders with the last option year ending on or about April 30,
2025, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Finance)
[Rules Committee referral 11/4/2020- Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Letters from the Public
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2.11 20-1461 Ratify Purchase Orders for Shower and Laundry Trailers and Plumbing
Services for City Homeless Shelters.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Ratifying an amendment to a COVID-19 purchase order with AAA
Mobile Solutions, Inc. (Visalia, CA) for shower and laundry trailer
rental services to extend the term of the purchase order from October 1,
2020 to November 30, 2020 and increase compensation by $400,000,
for a revised maximum compensation not to exceed $1,512,438;
(b) Ratifying an amendment to a COVID-19 purchase order with Ciari
Plumbing for plumbing services to extend the term of the purchase
order from June 17, 2020 to November 30, 2020 and increase
compensation by $100,000, for a revised maximum compensation not
to exceed $420,000; and
(c) Authorizing the City Manager to extend the term of the purchase
orders through December 30, 2020 if required, subject to the
appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Finance)
[Rules Committee referral 11/4/2020- Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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2.12 20-1437 Report on Request for Proposal for Medical Advisor Services with Optional
Nurse Services.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the Fire Department report on the Request for Proposal for
Medical Advisor Services with Optional Registered Nurse Services.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(1) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Stanford Health Care to
provide medical advisor services for an initial three-year term beginning
on or about December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2023 for a
maximum compensation not to exceed $495,000 for the initial term
($165,000 annually), subject to the appropriation of funds;
(2) Negotiate and execute amendments as required to add, delete, or
modify services to address seasonal variations, budgetary constraints, or
unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds;
and
(3) Exercise up to 2 one-year options to extend the term of the
agreement through November 30, 2025, 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. (Fire)
Attachments Memorandum
2.13 20-1433 Approval of National Prematurity Awareness 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.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on
October 28, 2020:
(a) Approve the National Prematurity Awareness Month to be
recognized by the City Council on Tuesday, November 17, 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. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 10/28/2020- Item G.1.c]
Attachments Memorandum
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2.14 20-1468 Approval of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against
Women 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 Committee on
November 4, 2020:
(a) Approve the International Day for the Elimination of Violence
Against Women scheduled on November 25, 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. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 11/4/2020- Item G.1.d]
Attachments Memorandum
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, David Sykes (Verbal Report)
20-1438 (a) City Manager’s COVID 19 Update (Verbal Report)
(b) City Manager’s Report on Other City Matters (Verbal Report)
TO BE HEARD BEFORE CONSENT CALENDAR
Attachments Presentation
Letters from the Public
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
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3.3 20-1439 Extension of Proclamation of Local Emergency Related to COVID-19. - TO
BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 3.1
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution finding the continued existence of a local emergency
and extending the March 6, 2020 Director of Emergency Services’
proclamation of a local emergency resulting from community spread of
the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the City of San José.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15269,
Emergency Projects Undertaken for Specific Actions Necessary to
Prevent or Mitigate an Emergency. (City Manager)
TO BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 3.1
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Letters from the Public
3.4 20-1440 Annual Intergovernmental Relations Report.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the Annual Intergovernmental Relations Report; and
(b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the Intergovernmental
Relations Priority Legislation Log.
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
Presentation
3.5 20-1441 2021 Legislative Program and the Top Legislative Priorities.
Recommendation: Adopt the 2021 Legislative Program and the top legislative priorities for
2021.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation
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3.6 20-1442 Master Agreements with SmartWAVE Technologies LLC, Infinity
Communications & Consulting, Inc., and Studio 151, LLC to Support
Community WiFi Program.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute the following master agreements for the design and support of
WiFi infrastructure:
(a) SmartWAVE Technologies LLC from the date of execution to
December 31, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for projects
funded by Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds;
(b) Infinity Communications & Consulting, Inc. from the date of
execution to December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $600,000
for projects funded by CDBG funds;
(c) SmartWAVE Technologies LLC from the date of execution to
December 31, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for projects
funded by the General Fund;
(d) Infinity Communications & Consulting, Inc. from the date of
execution to December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $600,000
for projects funded by the General Fund; and
(e) Studio 151, LLC, from the date of execution to December 31, 2023,
in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for projects funded by the
General Fund.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Public Works)
Attachments Memorandum
Letters from the Public
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3.7 20-1519 Actions Related to the Collective Impact Grant Program Food and Necessities
Distribution by Community Based Organizations.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the YMCA of Silicon
Valley (San José) for an initial term retroactive to October 15, 2020 and
ending on or about December 30, 2020 in the amount of $332,799 with
maximum compensation for all agreements in the Collective Impact
Grant Program not to exceed $3,476,780; and
(b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders for any
unanticipated changes including increasing aggregate amounts exceeding
$320,000, 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. (City
Manager)
[Deferred from 11/10/2020 - Item 3.3 (20-1378)]
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Presentation
Letters from the Public
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
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6.1 20-1443 2021 Power Mix and Rates.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Establishing a power mix of at least 40% renewable energy for San
José Clean Energy’s (SJCE) GreenSource base product beginning
January 1, 2021, provided that:
(1) In 2021 GreenSource is priced at an initial 0.25% discount, with
flexibility to vary the discount between 0.0% and 1.0%, for all
customers relative to Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E)
generation rates after accounting for the franchise fee surcharge and the
Power Charge Indifference Adjustment; and
(2) SJCE’s 100% renewable energy TotalGreen product will continue
to be 0.5-1 cent per kWh higher than GreenSource.
(b) Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to prepare and submit
an Advice Letter to the California Public Utilities Commission to
administer the Disadvantaged Communities-Green Tariff program.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Community Energy)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
Presentation
Letters from the Public
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6.2 20-1444 Master Consultant Agreements with Project Controls Joint Venture LLC and
PMA Consultants LLC for Construction Management Controls Services for
the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement
Program.
Recommendation: Approve Master Consultant Agreements with Project Controls Joint
Venture LLC and PMA Consultants LLC for construction management
controls services for various capital improvement projects at the San
José- Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility from the date of
execution through June 30, 2026 in amounts not to exceed $6,000,000
each, 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.
(Environmental Services)
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement - PMA Consultants LLC
Agreement - Project Controls Joint Venture LLC
TPAC Supplemental, 11/12/20
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6.3 20-1445 Updated Natural Gas Infrastructure Prohibition Ordinance.
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 17.845 of Title 17 of the San
José Municipal Code to amend Sections 17.845.010, 17.845.020,
17.845.030, 17.845.040, 17.845.050, and 17.845.060 and add Section
17.845.045 to prohibit natural gas infrastructure in newly constructed
buildings effective on August 1, 2021 to:
(a) Cover all new construction building types;
(b) Add an exception for Hospitals; and
(c) Allow limited exemptions on or before December 31, 2022 for:
(1) Food Service Establishments; and
(2) Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER20-202, CEQA Guideline
Section 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the
Environment. (Environmental Services/Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Attachment
Ordinance
Presentation
Letters from the Public 1 of 2
Letters from the Public 2 of 2
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6.4 20-1448 Climate Smart San José Plan Semi-Annual Update.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee
on October 5, 2020, accept the update on Climate Smart San José
activities.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Environmental Services/Community
Energy/Transportation/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
[Transportation and Environment Committee referral 10/5/2020 Item
(d)2]
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Jimenez, Peralez & Davis, 11/13/2020
Attachment
Presentation
Presentation, 10/5/2020
Letters from the Public
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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
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10.2 20-1449 H19-039 & T19-033 - Appeal Hearing for Site Development Permit and
Tentative Map Permit for Real Property Located at 6805 Almaden Road.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct an Administrative Hearing to consider the Appeals of the
Planning Director’s approvals of (i) the Tentative Subdivision Map File
No. T19-033, and (ii) the Site Development Permit File No. H19-039.
The Tentative Subdivision Map approves the subdivision of one parcel
into six parcels on an approximately 1.3-gross acre site; while the Site
Development Permit approves the demolition of an approximately
2,154-square foot single-family residence, a detached secondary unit,
multiple sheds, and a swimming pool for the construction of six
single-family homes, and the removal of 13 ordinance sized trees
located on the West side of Almaden Road, approximately 150 feet
northerly of Corvallis Drive (6805 Almaden Road).
(b) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and approving, subject
to conditions, Tentative Map File No. T19-033, to subdivide one lot
into six lots on an approximately 1.3-gross acre site located on the West
side of Almaden Road, approximately 150 feet northerly of Corvallis
Drive (6805 Almaden Road).
(c) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and approving, subject
to conditions, Site Development Permit File No. H19-039, to allow the
demolition of an approximately 2,154-square foot single-family
residence, a detached secondary unit, multiple sheds, and a swimming
pool for the construction of six single-family homes, the removal of 13
ordinance sized trees on an approximately 1.3- gross acre site located on
the West side of Almaden Road, approximately 150 feet northerly of
Corvallis Drive (6805 Almaden Road).
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15332 for Infill
Development Projects. Council District 10. (Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement)
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Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Exhibit A - Appealed Tmap T19-033
Exhibit B - Appealed Site Dev Plan Set H19-039
Exhibit C - Permit Appeal and Letter
Exhibit D - Alternative Site Plan by Appellant
Exhibit E - CEQA Exemption
Exhibit F - Proposed H19-039 Reso
Exhibit G - Proposed T19-033 Reso
Exhibit H - Public Comments
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10.3 20-1450 PDC18-021 & PD18-016 - Planned Development Zoning and Planned
Development Permit for Real Property Located at 1661, 1663, 1665 Alum
Rock Avenue.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Little Portugal Gateway Mixed-Use
Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Plan, for which an Initial Study was
prepared, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act, as amended.
(b) Approve an ordinance rezoning a 0.9 gross acre site on that certain
real property located on the north side of Alum Rock Avenue at 1661,
1663, 1665 Alum Rock Avenue from CG Commercial General, CP
Commercial Pedestrian, and R2 Two-Family Residence zoning districts
to the CP(PD) Planned Development Zoning District.
(c) Adopt a resolution approving a Planned Development Permit to
allow demolition of existing on-site residential buildings and construction
of a six-story, mixed-use development consisting of 123 apartment units
and 13,650 square feet of ground-floor retail space with two
underground parking levels on an approximately 0.9-gross acre site
located at 1661, 1663, 1665 Alum Rock Avenue.
CEQA: Little Portugal Gateway Mixed-Use Project Mitigated Negative
Declaration. Council District 5. Planning Commission recommends
approval (7-0). (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
Ordinance
(a) Resolution
(c) Resolution
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OPEN GENERAL PLAN HEARING (2020 SECOND CYCLE)
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10.4 20-1451 GPT20-002 & PP20-012 - General Plan Text Amendment for Greenhouse
Gas Reduction Strategy Update.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Addendum to 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 in conformance with CEQA; and
(b) Adopt a resolution approving (1) amendments to Appendix 8 of
the Envision San José 2040 General Plan by replacing the existing
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy with the updated 2030
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy; and (2) the General Plan Text
Amendments to revise Policy IP-3.7 and delete Action IP-3.10 of
Chapter 7 of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan.
CEQA: Addendum to 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 in conformance with
CEQA. Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0).
(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments Memorandum
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
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CLOSE GENERAL PLAN HEARING (2020 SECOND CYCLE)
• Open Forum
20-1564 Open Forum
Attachments Letters from the Public
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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This meeting will be in memory of Alofa Talivaa, former President of the Sierra Neighborhood
Association, and longtime community organizer and advocate for communities on the East Side.
From her involvement and engagement in the Story and King developments to Lobue Park and
countless other amenities, Alofa fought tirelessly to improve our City, and she leaves behind a
lasting legacy in a grateful community. Alofa will be missed as a beloved wife, mother, and
grandmother to her grandchildren, Feta, Hipa, Bruce, McKay, Kataleia, Tanoa, and Kairo.
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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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