City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · March 22, 2022
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -
https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/99346843938
SAM LICCARDO, MAYOR
CHAPPIE JONES, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1
SERGIO JIMENEZ, DISTRICT 2
RAUL PERALEZ, DISTRICT 3
DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4
MAGDALENA CARRASCO, DISTRICT 5
DEV DAVIS, DISTRICT 6
MAYA ESPARZA, DISTRICT 7
SYLVIA ARENAS, DISTRICT 8
PAM FOLEY, DISTRICT 9
MATT MAHAN, DISTRICT 10
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
* COVID-19 NOTICE *
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
9:30 a.m.- Closed Session
22-349 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 3)
Father Jon Pedigo, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
• Orders of the Day
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the
Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 25, 2022, as Greek Independence Day. (Foley)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in the City of San José.
(Peralez)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 1, 2022, as Assyrian New Year. (Mahan)
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 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.
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
22-372 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 30733 - An Ordinance of the City of San José
Amending Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code by Amending
Chapter 4.10 to Consolidate, Streamline, Update and Clarify the
Manner in which the City Will Conduct Contractor Debarments..
[Passed for Publication on 3/8/2022 - Item 2.12(a) (22-260)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
22-424 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Recommendation: Request for excused absence for:
(a) Councilmember Esparza from the Regular Meeting of the
Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on March 10, 2022
due to illness; and
(b) Councilmember Jimenez from the Joint Special Meeting of the
Neighborhood Services and Education Committee and County regarding
child well-being on March 25, 2022 due to authorized City business.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Esparza & Jimenez)
[Rules Committee referral 3/16/2022 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
2.7 22-350 Actions Related to the City Grant Program for Eligible San José Small
Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an agreement with the Enterprise Foundation to manage and
implement a grant program utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funding
in an amount not to exceed $2,750,000, for a term from April 1, 2022
to December 31, 2022 to provide financial assistance to eligible San
José small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no
commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of
application. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Attachments Memorandum
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
2.8 22-351 Actions Related to Purchase Orders for Infor EAM Professional and
Technical Services from Accenture.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute purchase order with attached addendum with Accenture
LLP (formerly known as Advoco, LLC) (Berkeley, CA) to provide
professional and technical services for Infor EAM, software used to
manage equipment maintenance services, repair and parts requests, and
associated work orders, for the Department of Public Works, for an
initial two-year term beginning on or about March 23, 2022 through
March 22, 2024 for a total amount not to exceed $254,200;
(b) Execute purchase order with attached addendum with Accenture
LLP to provide professional and technical services for Infor EAM,
software used to manage equipment maintenance services, repair and
parts requests, and associated work orders, for the Environmental
Services Department for an initial one-year term beginning on or about
March 23, 2022 through March 22, 2023 for a total amount not to
exceed $45,100;
(c) Exercise additional one-year options to extend the term of the
purchase orders, with three options for the Department of Public Works
and four options for the Environmental Services Department, with the
last option year ending on or about March 22, 2027 for both
departments, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(d) Negotiate and execute additional purchase orders with Accenture
LLP to provide Infor EAM professional and technical services for other
City departments as requested, subject to substantially the same
material terms and conditions and 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
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
2.9 22-352 EMS Trust Fund Agreement with the County of Santa Clara to Provide
Funding of First Responder Category C - Benefit to EMS Systems Users
Funds.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and
execute an Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the City to
receive an amount not to exceed $40,416 to fund the purchase of
mechanical chest compression device systems that benefit the Santa
Clara County Emergency Medical Services system (EMS Trust Fund,
Category C - Benefit to EMS System User Funds).
(b) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Appropriation Ordinance and
Funding Sources Resolution Amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies by
$40,416; and
(2) Establish a County of Santa Clara EMS Trust Fund - 2022
appropriation to the Fire Department in the amount of $40,416.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Fire/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
2.10 22-353 Actions Related to the Agreements with San José Conservation Corps and
Downtown Streets, Inc. for Park and Trail Maintenance Services.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(1) Negotiate and execute a Continuation and Amendment to the two
Agreements to Provide Park Maintenance Services with Downtown
Streets, Inc. and San José Conservation Corps to extend the term
through June 30, 2023, with no change in maximum compensation to
Downtown Streets, Inc., and an increase in the maximum compensation
from $1,081,450 to $1,331,450 for San José Conservation Corps; and
(2) Negotiate and execute an Agreement with San José Conservation
Corps with a term beginning on April 1, 2022 through March 30, 2023
for services at the Coyote Creek Trail to improve the safety of trail
users by providing visitor services, performing light landscaping and
maintenance, and reporting large repair and other issues to responsible
parties for a maximum compensation not to exceed $308,790.
(b) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Appropriation Ordinance and
Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Establish the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
Grant - Coyote Creek Trail City-wide Expenses appropriation to the
Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department in the
amount of $308,790; and
(2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the State of California by
$308,790.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP14-052, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301.c, Existing Facilities. (Parks, Recreation and
Neighborhood Services/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
2.11 22-354 Award of Contract for the 9743 - Transit Boarding Island for Tenth, Eleventh,
East San Fernando, and East San Salvador Streets.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 9743 - Transit
Boarding Islands (10th, 11th, East San Fernando, and East San
Salvador Streets) to the low bidder, Sposeto Engineering, Inc., in the
total amount of $1,535,827.
(b) Approve a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $153,583.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP18-029, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council District 3. (Public
Works/Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
2.12 22-355 Transportation Fund for Clean Air Grant Funding Agreement 2021-2022.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to
negotiate and execute a Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA)
grant agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $701,622 for reimbursement of work that
occurs on or after July 1, 2021.
(b) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Appropriation Ordinance and
Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Building and Structure
Construction Tax Fund:
(1) Establish the TFCA 2021-2022 San Jose Adaptive Retiming
appropriation to the Transportation Department in the amount of
$200,000; and
(2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies by
$200,000.
(c) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Appropriation Ordinance and
Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Construction Excise
Tax Fund:
(1) Establish the TFCA 2021-2022 San Jose Bikeway Upgrades
appropriation to the Transportation Department in the amount of
$75,124; and
(2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies by
$75,124.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP18-029, CEQA Guideline
Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
2.13 22-421 First Amendment to the On-Demand Agreement with Safer LLC for
Performance Guarantee at the Airport.
Recommendation: Approve the First Amendment to the On-Demand Agreement with
Safer LLC at the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to
authorize the Director of Airport to adjust the required performance
guarantee.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
(Airport)
[Rules Committee referral 3/16/2022 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Agreement
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
2.14 22-422 Boards and Commissions Appointments.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) Library Commission:
(1) District 5 Seat: Appoint Anarita Reyes for a term ending June 30,
2025.
(b) Youth Commission:
(1) District 5 Seat: Appoint Andrew Lieu for a term ending May 31,
2023.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Clerk)
[Rules Committee referral 3/16/2022 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Conflicts of Interest Memorandum
Applications
2.15 22-420 Approval of recognizing March 25, 2022 as Greek Independence Day
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 Committee on
March 16, 2022:
(a) Approve March 25, 2022 as Greek Independence Day as a City
Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(b) Approve the Greek Flag Raising Ceremony scheduled on March 25,
2022 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the
expenditure of funds; and
(c) Approve the Greek Independence Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting
Ceremony as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the
expenditure of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley)
[Rules Committee referral 3/16/2022 - Item B.4]
Attachments Memorandum
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report)
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
3.3 22-365 Options for Campaign Finance Regulations Related to Public Financing,
Foreign Influence in Elections, and Other Limits on Corporations and Other
Entities.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the memorandum to Council discussing options for
regulations related to public campaign financing, prohibitions on
campaign contributions from foreign-influenced business entities, and
other limits on corporations and entities with conflicts of interest
donating to candidates for office.
(b) Provide direction to staff to further develop or implement the
options discussed in the memorandum to Council.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(City Attorney)
[Deferred from 11/16/2021 - Item 3.6 (21-2421)]
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum
Memorandum from Cohen, Jimenez & Foley, 11/16/2021
Memorandum from Cohen, Arenas, Foley & Jimenez, 3/18/2022
Presentation - 11/16/2021
Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
Letters from the Public - 2 of 2
3.4 22-371 Legal Defense Fund. - DROPPED PER ADMINISTRATION
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 22-356 Federal Aviation Administration Grant Funding for the Airport Terminal
Americans with Disabilities Act Projects.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, execute,
and accept upon receipt, Airport Terminal Program grants from the
Federal Aviation Administration under the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act of 2021, referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in a
total amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for the Airport Terminal
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects below:
(a) Phase 2 Terminal A Ground Transportation Center - accessibility
improvements to terminal ground transportation infrastructure and other
terminal ground transportation elements;
(b) Phase 3a Terminal Package - accessibility improvements to terminal
interior spaces; and
(c) Phase 3b Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CONRAC) - accessibility
improvements to exterior and interior locations around the building.
CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for the Amendment to the
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan
(Resolution No. 79497), File No. PP18-103. (Airport)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
5.2 22-423 Federal Aviation Administration Grant Funding for the Airport Terminal
Roofing Projects.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for, execute,
and accept upon receipt, Airport Terminal Program grants from the
Federal Aviation Administration under the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act of 2021, referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in a
total amount not to exceed $6,125,000 for the Airport Terminal Roofing
projects below:
(a) Terminal A Roof Replacement;
(b) Terminal A+ Roof Replacement;
(c) Federal Inspection Station Roof Replacement; and
(d) Terminal B Skylight Refurbishment.
CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for the Amendment to the
Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan
(Resolution No. 79497), File No. PP18-103. (Airport)
[Rules Committee referral 3/16/2022 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 22-357 Storm Drain System Improvement Project Rebid.
Recommendation: Report on bids and award of construction contract to the low bidder,
Ranger Pipelines, Inc., in the amount of $6,333,000 for the 8748 -
Storm Drain System Improvement Project Rebid and approve a 20
percent construction contingency in the amount of $1,266,600.
CEQA: Statutory Exemption, ER20-208, CEQA Guideline Section
15269(b) Emergency Projects. (Environmental Services/Public Works)
Attachments Memorandum
TPAC Supplemental Memorandum
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
7.1 22-361 Amendment to Chapter 9.44 - Regulation of Smoking of Title 9, Health and
Safety of the San José Municipal Code in Alignment with City Council Policy
Priority #18: Smoke Free Housing. - DROP
Recommendation: As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education
Committee on December 9, 2021, approve an ordinance amending
Chapter 9.44, Regulation of Smoking, of Title 9, Health and Safety, of
the San José Municipal Code to prohibit smoking inside multifamily
housing units, except for smoking or vaping of cannabis, and to reduce
the exposure to secondhand smoke in alignment with and completion of
City Council Policy Priority #18: Smoke Free Housing.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Information Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
[Neighborhood Services and Education referral 12/9/2021 - Item (d)3]
DROPPED PER RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
Attachments Memorandum
Ordinance
Presentation, NSE
Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
Letters from the Public - 2 of 2
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 22-362 Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Priorities.
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing on funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Annual Action Plan for the use of federal funds from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and provide Housing
Department staff with input on the proposed funding priorities for the
City’s next Annual Action Plan.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff
and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.
(Housing)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 3/21/2022
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
8.2 22-369 Report on the Status of California’s COVID-19 Recovery Act, State’s
COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, and Implementation of Local Eviction
Diversion and Settlement Program.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the staff report on the status of California’s COVID-19
Rental Housing Recovery Act, the State’s COVID-19 rental assistance
program, and the Housing Department’s efforts to prevent at-risk
households from eviction by providing rental assistance in the City of
San José.
(b) Direct the City Manager to implement an Eviction Diversion and
Settlement Program in partnership with the County of Santa Clara’s
Office of Supportive Housing, Sacred Heart Community Services and
the Superior Court of Santa Clara County.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Housing)
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Carrasco, 3/21/2022
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
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City Council Amended Agenda March 22, 2022
8.3 22-363 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the San José General Plan
Housing Element and the Housing Element and the Housing Successor to the
Redevelopment Agency Annual Report.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the Calendar Year 2021 Annual Progress Report on the
implementation of the San José 2014-2023 Housing Element; and
(b) Accept the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Housing Successor to the
Redevelopment Agency Annual Report.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Housing)
Attachments Memorandum
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
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 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 22-384 GP21-016, GP21-017, C21-041, C21-042 & PP21-014 - General Plan
Amendments, Rezonings, and Municipal Code Changes for the North First
Street Local Transit Village.
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Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution approving the following:
(1) General Plan Amendment to modify the North 1st Street Local
Transit Village boundary and change the General Plan Land Use
Designations on the Land Use/Transportation diagram on specified
properties within the boundary of the Urban Village Plan area; and
(2) Adoption of the North 1st Street Local Transit Village Plan as the
guiding policy document for new development and identified public
improvements within the urban village area.
(b) Adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment changing
the General Plan Land Use Designation on the land use/transportation
diagram on specified properties located adjacent to the North 1st Street
Local Transit Village boundary.
(c) Approve an ordinance amending the regulation of maximum height
limitations in San José Municipal Code Section 20.85.020.
(d) Approve an ordinance rezoning specified properties within the North
1st Street Local Transit Village as follows:
(1) Twenty-four properties from the CO Commercial Office and CN
Commercial Neighborhood zoning districts to the CP Commercial
Pedestrian zoning district;
(2) One property from the CN Commercial Neighborhood zoning
district to the R-1- 8 Single-Family Residence zoning district;
(3) Thirty-two properties from the CO Commercial Office, CP
Commercial Pedestrian, R-2 Two-Family Residence, and R-M Multiple
Residence zoning districts to the TR Transit Residential zoning district;
(4) Twelve properties from the CO Commercial Office, CP
Commercial Pedestrian, and R-2 Two-Family Residence zoning districts
to the UR Urban Residential zoning district; and
(5) Nine properties from the CO Commercial Office, CG Commercial
General, and CN Commercial Neighborhood zoning districts to the
UVC Urban Village Commercial zoning district.
(e) Approve an ordinance rezoning specified properties in the vicinity of
the North 1st Street Local Transit Village as follows:
(1) Forty-four properties from the CO Commercial Office, CN
Commercial Neighborhood, R-2 Two-Family Residence, R-M Multiple
Residence, and A(PD) Planned Development zoning districts to the CP
Commercial Pedestrian zoning district;
(2) Two properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence zoning
district to the MUC Mixed-Use Commercial zoning district;
(3) Three properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence and CO
Commercial Office Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning
District;
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(4) Four properties from the CO Commercial Office, R-1-8
Single-Family Residence, and LI Light Industrial zoning districts to the
PQP Public/Quasi Public zoning district;
(5) Forty-three properties from R-2 Two-Family, R-M Multiple
Residence, CO Commercial Office, CP Commercial Pedestrian, and
A(PD) Planned Development zoning districts to the R-1-8 Single-Family
Residence zoning district;
(6) Six properties from CO Commercial Office, LI Light Industrial, and
R-1-8 Single-Family Residence zoning districts to the TR Transit
Residential zoning districts; and
(7) Eleven properties from the CO Commercial Office and LI Light
Industrial zoning districts to the UR Urban Residential zoning district.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040
General Plan EIR (Resolution No. 76041) and the Envision San José
General Plan Supplemental EIR (Resolution No. 77617), and Addenda
thereto. Planning Commission recommends approval with the following
addition: Add the North 1st Street Local Transit Village to the same
pilot program for small business displacement as the Alum Rock and
Five Wounds Urban Villages (9-2; Garcia and Oliverio opposed).
(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 3/15/2022 - Item 10.4 (22-318)]
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Liccardo & Peralez, 3/18/2022
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
(c) Ordinance
(d) Ordinance
(e) Ordinance
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda
and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
• Adjournment
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JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
1:30 p.m. March 22, 2022 Hybrid Meeting
• Call to Order and Roll Call
1. 22-364 Support for the 2023 Moving to Work Annual Plan.
Recommendation: Board of Commissioners of the City of San José Housing Authority
(City Housing Authority) adopt a resolution authorizing the:
(a) City Housing Authority Board’s Executive Director to submit a letter
to the Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) Board to
support the 2023 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan; and
(b) Executive Director of the SCCHA Board and the Chair of the
SCCHA Board of Commissioners to execute documents required in
connection with the 2023 MTW Plan submittal in the name of the City
Housing Authority.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Housing)
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Liccardo, Peralez, Carrasco & Mahan, 3/18/22
Resolution
• Open Forum
• 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 total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public
speaker or for an agenda item is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting
and may be limited when appropriate. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy
0-37) 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 only the agenda item when called to speak for that item, and only topics
related to City business when called to speak during open forum 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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