City Council
Regular MeetingSan Jose, CA · May 17, 2022
Agenda
City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, May 17, 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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community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the
full view of the public.
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approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
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• Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct
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partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services.
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a sustainable environment for the community.
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learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
• Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in
order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and
housing opportunities.
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* COVID-19 NOTICE *
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m.- Closed Session
22-691 Closed Session Agenda
Attachments Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 5)
Yosimar
• 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 May 2022 as Melanoma Awareness Month. (Carrasco)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 29 to June 4, 2022 as Queer and Transgender Asian
Pacific Islander Awareness Week. (Arenas)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 15 to 21, 2022 as National Public Works Week.
(Mayor)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are
considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of
the City Council 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.
22-730 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 30764 - An Uncodified Ordinance of the City of San
José Extending the Term of the Great Oaks Water Company
Nonexclusive Franchise Until July 1, 2032, with No Change in Any
Other Terms and Conditions of the Franchise.
[Passed for Publication on 5/3/2022 - Item 3.3(b) (22-609)]
(b) Ordinance No. 30765 - An Ordinance of the City of San José
Amending Section 15.08.500 of Chapter 15.08; Sections 15.10.030,
15.10.040, 15.10.290, 15.10.300 of Chapter 15.10; Chapter 15.11 of
Title 15; and Sections 17.72.530, 17.72.535 and 17.72.560 of Chapter
17.72 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to Modify the Water
Efficient Landscape Standards for New and Rehabilitated Landscaping
and to Clarify Potable Water Conservation Standards.
[Passed for Publication on 5/3/2022 - Item 6.1(b) (22-611)]
(c) Ordinance No. 30768 - An Ordinance of the City of San José
Amending Chapter 12.06 of the San José Municipal Code to Extend the
Campaign Contribution Period for Councilmember and Mayor Elections
to 210 Days before the Primary Election and to 60 Days after the Date
of the Primary and Runoff Elections, and Specify that Funds Raised
During the 60- Day Contribution Period after the Primary and Runoff
Election may Only be Used to Retire Campaign-Related Debts and
Liabilities and that Any Solicitation for Such Contributions by a
Candidate or Candidate-Controlled Committee must Indicate that All
Contributions Received During this Period will be Used for this
Purpose.
[Passed for Publication on 5/10/2022 - Item No. 2.13 (22-666)]
Attachments (c) Ordinance
Letter from the Public
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
22-762 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Recommendation: Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Foley from the
Regular Meeting for the Smart Cities and Service Improvements
Committee on May 5, 2022 due to illness.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (Foley)
[Rules Committee referral 5/11/2022 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
2.7 22-692 Settlement of Santa Clara Unified School District v. City of San José.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Plaintiff Santa Clara
Unified School District whereby the City of San José will retain
$1,500,000 in traffic mitigation fees previously paid by Santa Clara
Unified School District and return $3,366,432 plus interest in the
amount of $50,957 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a
settlement agreement.
(b) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Appropriation Ordinance
amendments in the Construction Excise Tax Fund:
(1) Decrease the North San Jose Traffic Impact Fees Reserve
appropriation by $3,417,389; and
(2) Establish the North San Jose Traffic Impact Fee Settlement
appropriation to the Transportation Department in the amount of
$3,417,389.
CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New
or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City
Attorney/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 5/12/2022
Agreement
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2.8 22-693 Terms of Side Letter Agreements between the City of San José, the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3, Municipal
Employees’ Federation, and the City Association of Management Personnel
and Amending the Pay Plan.
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the International
Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3) to:
(1) Provide employees in the Automation Engineer I (1361)
classification with an approximate 5.00% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(2) Provide employees in the Automation Engineer II (1363)
classification with an approximate 5.00% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(3) Provide employees in the Automation Engineer III (1364)
classification with an approximate 5.00% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(b) Approve the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the Municipal
Employees’ Federation, AFSCME, Local 101 (MEF) to:
(1) Provide employees in the Senior Automation Engineer I (1367)
classification with an approximate 5.00% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(2) Provide employees in the Senior Automation Engineer II (1368)
classification with an approximate 5.00% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(c) Approve the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the City
Association of Management Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (CAMP) to
provide employees in the Automation Engineer Supervisor (1365)
classification with an approximate 5.00% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council; and
(d) Amend the City of San José Pay Plan as follows:
(1) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Automation
Engineer I (1361) to $74,048.00 - $90,084.80, effective May 29, 2022;
(2) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Automation
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Engineer II (1363) to $90,084.80 - $109,491.20, effective May 29,
2022;
(3) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Automation
Engineer III (1364) to $99,715.20 - $121,284.80, effective May 29,
2022;
(4) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Senior
Automation Engineer I (1367) to $106,600.00 - $129,833.60, effective
May 29, 2022;
(5) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Senior
Automation Engineer II (1368) to $117,187.20 - $142,812.80, effective
May 29, 2022;
(6) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Automation
Engineer Supervisor (1365) to $128,918.40 - $157,081.60, effective
May 29, 2022.
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
Resolution
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2.9 22-729 Terms of Side Letter Agreement Between the City of San Jose and the
Municipal Employees’ Federation, AFSCME, Local 101 (MEF) and Amending
the Pay Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the Municipal
Employees’ Federation, AFSCME, Local 101 (MEF) to provide the
following:
(1) Provide employees in the Latent Fingerprint Examiner I (2241)
classification with an approximate 15.92% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(2) Provide employees in the Latent Fingerprint Examiner II (2242)
classification with an approximate 14.31% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council; and
(3) Provide employees in the Latent Fingerprint Examiner III (2246)
classification with an approximate 1.27% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council.
(b) Amend the City of San Jose Pay Plan as follows:
(1) Amend the City of San Jose Pay Plan to increase the annual salary
range of the classification of Latent Fingerprint Examiner I (2241) to
$72,508.80 - $88,129.60, effective May 29, 2022;
(2) Amend the City of San Jose Pay Plan to increase the annual salary
range of the classification of Latent Fingerprint Examiner II (2242) to
$81,120.00 - $98,675.20, effective May 29, 2022; and
(3) Amend the City of San Jose Pay Plan to increase the annual salary
range of the classification of Latent Fingerprint Examiner III (2246) to
$100,796.80 - $122,470.40, effective May 29, 2022.
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
Resolution
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2.10 22-695 Terms of Side Letter Agreements between the City of San José, the
Municipal Employees’ Federation, and the City Association of Management
Personnel and Amending the Pay Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the Municipal
Employees’ Federation, AFSCME, Local 101 (MEF) to:
(1) Provide employees in the Code Enforcement Inspector I (3938)
classification with an approximate 4.60% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(2) Provide employees in the Code Enforcement Inspector II (3939)
classification with an approximate 4.60% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council; and
(b) Approve the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the City
Association of Management Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (CAMP) to
provide employees in the Code Enforcement Supervisor (3940)
classification with an approximate 4.60% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council; and
(c) Amend the City of San José Pay Plan as follows:
(1) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Code
Enforcement Inspector (3938) to $72,617.31 - $87,658.15, effective
May 29, 2022;
(2) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Code
Enforcement Inspector II (3939) to $83,589.63 - $101,604.26, effective
May 29, 2022; and
(3) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Code
Enforcement Supervisor (3940) to $94,642.08 - $115,398.07, effective
May 29, 2022.
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
Resolution
Letters from the Public
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2.11 22-696 Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code
(Solid Waste Management) Related to Local Enforcement of Statewide Limits
on Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments.
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José
Municipal Code to implement the requirements of Assembly Bill 1276
related to local enforcement of statewide limits on single-use foodware
accessories and condiments.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and
Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
(Environmental Services)
Attachments Memorandum
Ordinance
2.12 22-697 Actions Related to the Purchase Order for Citywide Graphic Design Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Execute purchase orders with Ani & Cat LLC (San José, CA),
Articulate Solutions, Inc. (Gilroy, CA), Cartwright Design Studio
(Montara, CA), Eric Gouldsberry Art Direction (San José, CA), Global
Urban Strategies, Inc. (Alhambra, CA), Jill McCoy Design (San José,
CA), Kooltura Marketing LLC (San José, CA), Pernsteiner Creative
Group, Inc. (San Francisco, CA), Right Angle Design, Inc. (El Dorado
Hills, CA), and We The Creative (San Juan Capistrano, CA), for
Citywide graphic design services for an initial 12-month period, starting
on or about May 20, 2022 and ending on or about May 19, 2023 for a
total cumulative compensation amount not-to-exceed $1,200,000; and
(b) Exercise up to six additional one-year options to extend the initial
term of the purchase order with the last option year ending on or about
May 19, 2029, subject to the annual 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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2.13 22-698 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 9090-Bundled Park Playground
Replacement Project.
Recommendation: Report on bids and award of contract for the 9090 - Bundled Park
Playground Replacement project to the low bidder, Goodland
Landscape Construction, Inc., for the base bid in the amount of
$3,551,952, and approve a ten percent contingency in the amount of
$355,195.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER21-036, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301, Existing Facilities and Section 15302 Replacement or
Reconstruction. Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8. (Public Works)
Attachments Memorandum
2.14 22-699 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 9509-Newbury Park Project.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 9509 - Newbury Park
Project to the low bidder, Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc., for the
base bid and bid alternate No. 1 in the amount of $1,303,900 and
approve a five percent contingency in the amount of $65,195.
(b) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Appropriation Ordinance
amendments in the Subdivision Park Trust Fund:
(1) Increase the Newbury Park Development appropriation to the
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by
$121,000.
(2) Decrease the Future Parkland Dedication Ordinance/Parkland
Impact Ordinance Projects Reserve by $121,000.
CEQA: Addendum to the King and Dobbin Transit Village and US
101-Oakland/Mabury Transportation Development Policy Final
Environmental Impact Report, and addenda there to for the Newbury
Park Project, File No. PP19-055 (Resolution No. 79533). Council
District 3. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood
Services/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
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2.15 22-700 2022 Major Streets Sealing Project.
Recommendation: (a) Approve award of a construction contract for the 2022 Major
Streets Sealing Project, to the low bidder, VSS International, Inc., in the
amount of $3,155,120.
(b) Approve an approximate 10% contingency in the amount of
$315,500.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP18-029, CEQA Guidelines Section
15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
2.16 22-701 Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision Study.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving participation in the Stevens Creek Boulevard Vision
Study, at a cost of $238,006, to create a cohesive vision for Stevens
Creek Boulevard, including potential transit; and
(b) Authorizing the City Manager, or designee to negotiate and execute
funding agreements with the City of Santa Clara, City of Cupertino,
County of Santa Clara, and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Authority (VTA) to develop the Vision Study.
(c) Authorizing the City Manager, or designee to negotiate and execute
the first amendment to the Master City of San José Consultant
Agreement with Iteris, Inc. to complete the Vision Study, increasing the
maximum total compensation by $794,400 from $290,000 to
$1,084,400, and extending the agreement term by 18 months from
December 31, 2022 to June 30, 2024.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines
Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies with no commitment to
future actions. Council Districts 1 and 6. (Transportation)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
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2.17 22-766 Terms of a Side Letter Agreement between the City of San José, the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3) and
Amending the Pay Plan. - RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 3.4
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the International
Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3) to:
(1) Provide employees in the Maintenance Assistant FT/PT
(3108/3109) classification with an approximate 3.60% pensionable pay
increase effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side
Letter Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved
by the City Council;
(2) Provide employees in the Maintenance Worker I FT/PT
(3113/3112) classification with an approximate 14.60% pensionable pay
increase effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side
Letter Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved
by the City Council;
(3) Provide employees in the Maintenance Worker II (3114)
classification with an approximate 14.30% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council;
(4) Provide employees in the Senior Maintenance Worker (3115)
classification with an approximate 9.15% pensionable pay increase
effective the beginning of the first full pay period after the Side Letter
Agreement has been signed by all parties and has been approved by the
City Council; and
(5) Effective June 26, 2022, Council Policy 3-3 Living Wage Policy
will no longer apply to employees represented by OE#3.
(b) Amend the City of San José Pay Plan as follows:
(1) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of
Maintenance Assistant FT/PT (3108/3109) to $47,819.20 - $60,985.60,
effective May 29, 2022;
(2) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of
Maintenance Worker I FT/PT (3113/3112) to $60,028.80 -
$73,008.00, effective May 29, 2022;
(3) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of
Maintenance Worker II (3114) to $66,664.00 - $81,078.40, effective
May 29, 2022; and
(4) Increase the annual salary range of the classification of Senior
Maintenance Worker (3115) to $78,644.80 - $95,680.00, effective May
29, 2022.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Manager)
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[RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 3.4 (22-694)]
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
2.18 22-764 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment:
(a) Historic Landmarks Commission:
(1) Appoint Harriet Arnold for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026.
(2) Appoint Paul Boehm for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026.
(3) Appoint Rachel Royer for a term of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026.
(4) Appoint Adriana Ayala for a term of August 1, 2022 to June 30,
2025.
(5) Appoint Lawrence Camuso for a term of August 1, 2022 to June
30, 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 5/11/2022 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest
Applications
2.19 22-770 Approval of Pride and Transgender Flag Raisings and Lighting for Pride
Month Sponsored by Council District 6 and 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
May 11, 2022:
(a) Approve the Pride and Transgender Flag Raisings and Lighting for
Pride Month scheduled on June 7, 2022 as a City Council sponsored
Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses,
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Davis and Foley)
[Rules Committee referral 5/11/2022 - Item B.2]
Attachments Memorandum
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2.20 22-773 Approval of Shasta-Hanchett Park Dumpster Day Sponsored by Council
District 6 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
May 11, 2022:
(a) Approve the Shasta-Hanchett Park Dumpster Day scheduled on
May 21, 2022 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve
the expenditure of funds; and
(b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses,
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Davis)
[Rules Committee referral 5/11/2022 - Item B.3]
Attachments Memorandum
2.21 22-777 Retroactive Approval of D. J. Meyer Elementary Egg Hunt and 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 Committee on
May 11, 2022:
(a) Retroactively approve the D. J. Meyer Elementary Egg Hunt and
Resource Fair scheduled on April 16, 2022 as a City Council sponsored
Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses,
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Arenas)
[Rules Committee referral 5/11/2022 - Item B.4]
Attachments Memorandum
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2.22 22-781 Retroactive Approval of Senior Zumba and Cafecito Sponsored by Council
District 5 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
May 11, 2022:
(a) Retroactively approve the Senior Zumba and Cafecito series
scheduled on March 3, March 11, March 17, and April 7, 2022 as a
City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of
funds; and
(b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses,
or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events
resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Carrasco)
[Rules Committee referral 5/11/2022 - Item B.6]
Attachments Memorandum
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report)
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
3.3 22-702 Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and
the 2022-2023 Proposed Fees and Charges for the City of San José.
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Operating and Capital
Budgets for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, the
Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for 2023-2027, and
the Proposed Fees and Charges Report for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and
Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical
environment. (City Manager)
Attachments 2022-2023 Proposed Operating Budget
2022-2023 Proposed Capital Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
2022-2023 Proposed Fees and Charges
Letters from the Public
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3.4 22-694 Terms of a Side Letter Agreement between the City of San José, the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3) and
Amending the Pay Plan. - RENUMBERED TO ITEM 2.17
Recommendation: [RENUMBERED TO ITEM 2.17 (22-766)]
3.5 22-703 Actions Related to the Measure T Status Report on the Workplan and
Implementation Updates.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the status report on the workplan and implementation
updates for projects included in approved 2018 Measure T Bond
measure.
(b) Accept the Measure T Community Oversight Committee’s annual
report, as identified in Attachment A to the staff memorandum, on the
Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety and
Infrastructure General Obligation Bond Program proceeds and
allocations for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
(c) Approve the proposed site at the intersection of Capitol Expressway
and Tuers Road for the construction of new Fire Station 36.
(d) Adopt the following 2021-2022 Appropriation Ordinance
amendments in the Public Safety and Infrastructure Bond Fund:
(1) Increase the Measure T - Police Headquarters Infrastructure
Upgrades appropriation to the Public Works Department by $250,000;
and
(2) Decrease the Measure T - Program Reserve (Public Safety)
appropriation by $250,000.
(e) Provide staff direction on a policy decision in regards to funding of
projects identified in Tables 2 and 4 of the Public Safety Program
Reserve section of the report.
(f) Approve the proposed City Land South of Phelan site as a project to
be funded by the Clean Water Program.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments,
Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
any City action. (Public Works/City Manager)
Attachments Memorandum
Memorandum from Liccardo & Davis, 5/13/2022
Memorandum from Arenas, Cohen & Carrasco, 5/13/2022
Memorandum from Esparza, 5/16/2022
Presentation - est. 20 minutes
Letters from the Public
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4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
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6.1 22-704 Actions Related to Long-Duration Storage and Wholesale Energy Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Authorizing the Director of the Community Energy Department to
execute the following two agreements for the procurement of up to 20
megawatts from the Goal Line BESS 1, LLC long-duration storage
battery project, with any non-material modifications developed, as
appropriate, in consultation with the City Attorney, and subject to the
annual appropriation of funds, in an amount not to exceed $4,400,000
annually and $66,000,000 in aggregate in Calendar Years 2025 through
2040 for both agreements:
(1) Project Participation Share Agreement between California
Community Power (CC Power), the City of San José, Sonoma Clean
Power, CleanPower San Francisco, Redwood Coast Energy Authority,
Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and Valley Clean Energy; and
(2) Buyer Liability Pass Through Agreement between CC Power, Goal
Line BESS 1, LLC (or its affiliate), and the City of San José.
(b) Authorizing the Director of Community Energy Department to
negotiate and execute, in consultation with the City Attorney, a
Coordinated Operations Agreement between CC Power, the City of San
José, Sonoma Clean Power, CleanPower San Francisco, Redwood
Coast Energy Authority, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and Valley Clean
Energy addressing operation by CC Power of the Goal Line BESS 1,
LLC long-duration storage battery project.
(c) Authorizing the City Manager, or her authorized designee, to
negotiate and execute a Wholesale Energy Services Agreement,
including Scheduling Agent Services, with Northern California Power
Agency for an initial period of three years from the date of execution in
an amount not to exceed $2,267,070 for the first three years and up to
three two-year extension options for an additional $1,627,001 for the
first two-year option; $1,726,085 for the second two-year option; and
$1,831,203 for the third two-year option for a total contract amount not
to exceed $7,451,359, 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.
(Community Energy)
Attachments Memorandum
(a)(1) Agreement
(a)(2) Agreement
Presentation - est. 15 minutes
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6.2 22-705 Republic Services Commercial Solid Waste Customer Service Rates.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a Public Hearing to confirm that the proposed Maximum
Commercial Solid Waste Services Rates are consistent with the terms of
the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection
Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste
Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services.
(b) Adopt a resolution increasing the Maximum Commercial Solid
Waste Services Rates in the City of San José by 7.80 percent pursuant
to the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection
Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste
Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services, including the
total costs for organics processing services.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section
15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges. (Environmental Services)
Attachments Memorandum
Resolution
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 22-706 Proposed Spending Plan for Measure E Real Property Transfer Tax Revenue
for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Amendments to the Spending Plan for Measure
E Real Property Transfer Tax for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and Fiscal Year
2021-2022.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving the proposed spending plan of Measure E Real Property
Transfer Tax revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023;
(b) Approving the proposed amendments to the spending plan of
Measure E Real Property Transfer Tax revenues for fiscal year
2020-2021;
(c) Approving the proposed amendments to the spending plan of
Measure E Real Property Transfer Tax revenues for fiscal year
2021-2022; and
(d) Authorizing the Director of Housing or Director’s designee to
negotiate and execute agreements with grantees for the activities
identified in the fiscal year 2022-2023 Measure E Spending Plan,
amended fiscal year 2020-2021 Measure E Spending Plan, and the
amended fiscal year 2021-2022 Measure E Spending Plan and all
related contract amendments, extensions, and changes.
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 no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 5/17/2022
Resolution
Letters from the Public
Presentation - est. 5 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
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No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
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10.2 22-707 City Roadmap - North San José Strategy: Settlement Agreement with City of
Santa Clara and GPT21-003, PP21-008 & C21-018 - Amendment to the
General Plan and North San José Area Development Policy; Amendment to
Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance); and Amendment to Title 14, Chapter 14.29
(North San José Traffic Impact Fee Requirements). - TO BE HEARD
IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
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Recommendation: (a) Approve an Amended Settlement Agreement between the City of
Santa Clara and the City of San José related to the North San José
Traffic Impact Fees and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney
to execute the Amended Settlement Agreement to amend Section 1.2 of
the existing Settlement Agreement dated November 16, 2006, whereby
San José agrees to a total value of $28 million of traffic improvements
in lieu of constructing the Trimble Flyover as originally contemplated in
the existing Settlement Agreement.
PART (a) REQUIRES A SEPARATE VOTE FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL PRIOR TO TAKING ACTION ON REMAINING ITEMS
(b) Accept the February 18, 2022 North San José Traffic Impact Fee
Plan Update.
(c) Adopt a resolution adopting the Addendum to the Envision San José
2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report and
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the Envision San José
General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report amending the
Envision San José 2040 General Plan and the North San José Area
Development Policy (ADP) to:
(1) Remove or modify references to the North San José ADP which
will no longer apply to future development in North San José;
(2) Increase the minimum density within the Transit Employment
Residential Overlay (TERO) General Plan land use designation from 55
dwelling units per acre to 75 dwelling units per acre and remove the
minimum floor area ratio requirement; and
(3) Limit the application of the North San José ADP to projects that
received an approved entitlement (general plan amendment and/or
zoning amendment) and/or a land use permit from the effective date of
the North San José ADP to the effective date of the resolution making
such changes, and making the North San José Traffic Impact Fee
inapplicable to future North San José development projects.
(d) Adopt a resolution amending the Envision San Jose 2040 General
Plan pursuant to Title 18 of the San José Municipal Code to make
modifications and clarifying revisions to remove references to the North
San José Area Development Policy and amend the General Plan to raise
the minimum density within the TERO Transit Employment Residential
Overlay designation.
(e) Approve an ordinance amending San José Municipal Code Title 20
(Zoning Ordinance) to add Chapter 20.65 “Overlay Districts” including
the “TERO Transit Employment Residential Overlay District,” and
amending the Zoning District Map to include the “TERO Transit
Employment Residential Overlay District”.
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(f) Approve an ordinance amending San José Municipal Code Title 14,
Chapter 14.29 (North San José Traffic Impact Fee Requirements) to
limit the application of Chapter 14.29 to projects that received an
approved entitlement (general plan amendment and/or zoning
amendment) and/or a land use permit from the effective date of the
ADP to the effective date of the resolution making such changes, and
making the North San José Traffic Impact Fee inapplicable to future
North San José development project.
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). Planning Commission recommends approval (9-1-1;
Oliverio oppose; Terrens absent). Council Districts 3 and 4. (Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 5/3/2022 - Item 10.2 (22-614)]
[Rules Committee referral 5/11/2022 - Item A.1.a for item 10.2(a)]
TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
Attachments Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 5/13/2022
Memorandum from Liccardo, Cohen & Peralez, 5/12/2022
Memorandum from Mahan, 5/17/2022
(a) Agreement
(c) Resolution
(d) Resolution
(e) Ordinance
(f) Ordinance
Presentation - est. 15 minutes
Letter from CSC
Letters from SCC
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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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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