CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Amended Agenda

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

1:30 PM

LOCATION:

Council Chambers - 200 E. Santa Clara Street

 

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Public Comment in Person Only

 

 

 

 

 

MATT MAHAN, MAYOR

ROSEMARY KAMEI, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1

SERGIO JIMENEZ, DISTRICT 2

OMAR TORRES, DISTRICT 3

DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4

PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5

DEV DAVIS, DISTRICT 6

BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7

DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8

PAM FOLEY, DISTRICT 9

ARJUN BATRA, DISTRICT 10

 

 

 

 

 

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How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:

 

You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action.

 

Each speaker generally has two minutes to speak per item. The total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speakers or for an agenda item may be limited at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length of the agenda. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37)

 

 

 

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• Call to Order and Roll Call             

 

9:30 a.m. Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers

Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2)

Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133

See Separate Agenda

1:30 p.m. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall

6:00 p.m. - Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled

*The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled

 

• Pledge of Allegiance

 

• Invocation (District 5)

 

        Viet Ha Do - Executive Producer of Viet Ha Entertainment

 

• Adjournment

 

This meeting will be adjourned in memory of the incredibly dedicated and outstanding soul of Pham Phu Nam who passed away on March 20, 2024. Pham was a renowned journalist and media figure for Northern California who advocated for the voice of Vietnamese people with eloquence and humility. Pham’s legacy is one that will continue to inspire, motivate, and support generations to come. Pham will be missed dearly, his words etched in our hearts and his voice echoed in our minds.

 

 

• Closed Session Report

                                   To be heard after Ceremonial Items

 

1.

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

 

1.1  Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 4-5, 2024 as National Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in the City of San José. (Candelas, Ortiz and Doan)

 

1.2  Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 2024 as Older Americans Month in the City of San José to raise awareness about issues affecting our aging population focusing on social and physical health and advocating for policies that support our aging populations. (Foley)

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

2.7

Actions Related to the AMS SJC JV Retail Concession Agreement.

 

Recommendation:    

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute one or more amendment(s) to the AMS SJC JV Retail Concession Agreement to:

(a) Place the AMS SJC JV Retail Concession Agreement for concession locations that expire on June 30, 2024, on a month-to-month holdover tenancy effective July 1, 2024;

(b) Suspend the Minimum Annual Guarantee and allow the Concessionaire to pay a percentage of gross sales (Percentage Fee) on the two retail packages consolidated under the AMS SJC JV agreement for any period between January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and

(c) Revise the Percentage Fee categories in both retail packages to one consolidated Percentage Fee for the period between January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rate and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Airport)

 

2.8

Actions Related to Housing Grant Agreements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

 

Recommendation:    

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Housing, Acting Director of Housing, or their designee to negotiate and execute agreements and amendments for the following priorities serving individuals and families using Housing Opportunities for Persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome funds approved in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for services and Measure E funds for legal services for low-income residents in Fiscal Year 2023-2024:

(a) The Health Trust in the amount of $1,562,639 retroactively from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and

(b) Law Foundation of Silicon Valley in the amount of $200,000 retroactively from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Housing)

 

2.9

Third Amendment to the Agreement with DST Consulting Services for Grant and Contract Management Services.

 

Recommendation:    

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Housing, Acting Director of Housing, or their designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to an agreement with DST Consulting Services to extend the agreement’s end term from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025 and increase maximum total compensation by $240,000 from $325,000 to $565,000.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

 

2.10

Approval of Free Use for Various Human Resources Events in the City Hall Rotunda, Wing Committee Rooms, and City Hall Plazas.

 

Recommendation:    

Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for up to 15 various employee or semi-public Human Resources Department events per year, including Saturdays, in the City Hall Rotunda, Wing Committee Rooms 118-120, and City Hall Plazas.

CEQA: Not a Project, PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)

 

2.11

Actions Related to the 8087 – TRAIL: Coyote Creek (Mabury Road to Empire Street) Project-Rebid.

 

Recommendation:    

(a) Approve an increase to the construction contingency from 10% to 23% for the 8087 – TRAIL: Coyote Creek (Mabury Road to Empire Street) Project-Rebid in the amount of $1,000,000 for a total contingency of $1,748,363.

(b) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property

Conveyance Tax Fund: City-wide Parks Purposes:

 (1) Increase the TRAIL: Coyote Creek (Mabury Road to Empire Street) appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by $1,100,000; and

 (2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $1,100,000.

CEQA: Addendum to the Coyote Creek Trail Master Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution No. 75982), File No. ER20-145. Council Districts 3 and 4. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)

 

2.12

Report on Bids and Award of Contract for 10327 – On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract for Capital Improvement Projects. 

 

Recommendation:    

Report on bids and award of a contract for 10327 – On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract for capital improvement projects to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Rodan Builders, Inc., in the amount of $3,000,000 for a duration of three years.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Public Works)

 

2.13

Grant Agreements and Resolutions for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Acceptance.

 

Recommendation:    

(a) Accept and receive Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant funds.

(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the grant agreements with the Federal Railroad Administration for the following:

 (1) A federal contribution of 50% of the construction cost, not to exceed $1,220,000, for the Bascom Avenue Queue Cutter Traffic Signal Project with a 50% local match; and

 (2) A federal contribution of 75% of the project cost, not to exceed $7,500,000, for the Monterey Road Grade Separations Project preliminary engineering and environmental with a 25% local match. 

(c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the Bascom Avenue Queue Cutter Traffic Signal Project.

CEQA: Bascom Avenue Traffic Signal: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-009, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities; Grade Separations Project: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies. Council Districts 2 and 6. (Transportation)

 

2.14

Boards and Commissions Appointment.

 

Recommendation:    

Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:

(a) Youth Commission:

(1) District 2 Seat: Appoint Neyha Pradeepkumar for a term of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

(2) District 4 Seat: Appoint Genesis Arroyo for a term of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

(3) District 6 Seat: Appoint Amiya Bansal for a term of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

(4) District 8 Seat: Appoint Aldojoell Gonzalez-Muñiz for a term of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

(5) District 10 Seat: Appoint Nolan Mascarenhas for a term of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

(6) Citywide Seat: Appoint Marian Kucharewski for a term of June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

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 5/1/2024 - Item A.1.a]

 

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

Amendment to City Council Policy 0-12 Requests for Policy Analysis (Council Referrals).

 

Recommendation:    

(a) Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy 0-12, Requests for Policy Analysis (Council Referrals).

(b) Direct the City Manager to drop select Council Referrals as listed in Attachment B to the staff memorandum.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

 

3.4

Independent Police Auditor Appointment and Compensation Package.

 

Recommendation:    

Adopt a resolution appointing Eddie Aubrey for services as Independent Police Auditor (“IPA”) for an unexpired term beginning May 6, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, and for a subsequent four-year term commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028, consistent with the following terms:

(a) Salary: The starting bi-weekly salary will be $9,157, which is equivalent to an annual amount of $238,100, plus an additional non-pensionable amount equal to five percent (5%) of the salary for a total annual salary of approximately $250,000.

(b) Executive Management Benefits, Unit 99 Benefits, Health Care in-lieu and Compensation: As executive management, the IPA will receive the benefits that are included in the Executive Management (Unit 99) Benefit and Compensation Plan: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=21323

(c) Vacation and Executive Leave: The IPA will accrue vacation and executive leave in accordance with Executive Management (Unit 99) accrual rates. Executive leave cannot be cashed out or carried over into the next calendar year under any circumstances. Vacation leave can continue to accrue up to twice the annual maximum.

(d) Outside Employment: The IPA will not engage in outside employment without City Council approval.

CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)

[Rules Committee referral 5/1/2024 - Item A.1.a]

 

4.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 

5.

TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES

 

5.1

Report on Bids and Award of Contract for 10365 – 2024 Local Streets Resurfacing Southeast Project.

 

Recommendation:    

(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10365 – 2024 Local Streets Resurfacing Southeast Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $15,865,150; and

(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,586,000.

CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-009, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10. (Transportation/Public Works)

 

5.2

Report on Bids and Award of Contract for 10364 – 2024 Local Streets Resurfacing Southwest Project.

 

Recommendation:    

(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10364 – 2024 Local Streets Resurfacing Southwest Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $14,328,500; and

(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,432,000.

CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-009, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 6, 9, 10. (Transportation/Public Works)

 

6.

ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES

 

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 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 - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT

 

(a)

Nomination of Grace Baptist Church as a City Landmark.

 

Recommendation:    

(1) Adopt a resolution nominating Grace Baptist Church for designation as a City Landmark.

(2) Direct the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement to initiate the required process and proceedings to designate Grace Baptist Church as a City Landmark.

CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 - Feasibility and Planning Studies and Section 15331 - Historic preservation activities that conform with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties will not result in a physical change to the environment. Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 

10.

Land Use - Regular Agenda

 

• 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

 

This meeting will be adjourned in memory of the incredibly dedicated and outstanding soul of Pham Phu Nam who passed away on March 20, 2024. Pham was a renowned journalist and media figure for Northern California who advocated for the voice of Vietnamese people with eloquence and humility. Pham’s legacy is one that will continue to inspire, motivate, and support generations to come. Pham will be missed dearly, his words etched in our hearts and his voice echoed in our minds.

 

All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjoseca.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=1 or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected].

 

 


ABOUT THE AGENDA

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.

The San José City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. as needed, unless otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned meeting to a later date, time and place specified in the order of adjournment. If all members are absent, the City Clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated date, time and place. If you have any questions, please direct them to the City Clerk’s staff seated at the tables just below the dais. Thank you for taking the time to attend today’s meeting. We look forward to seeing you at future meetings.

 

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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.

 

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.