Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
City of San José
Agenda
City of San José
200 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Committee Members
David Cohen, Chair
Pam Foley, Vice Chair
Sergio Jimenez, Member
Dev Davis, Member
Rosemary Kamei, Member
Committee Staff
Lee Wilcox, Assistant City Manager
Toni Taber, City Clerk
Nora Frimann, City Attorney
Rachelle Blattman, City Manager's Office
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -
https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/83768347029
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:00 PM
* COVID-19 NOTICE *
Consistent with AB 361 and City of San José Resolution Nos. 80628, 80659, 80685, 80724, 80758, 80809, RES2023-1 and RES2023-22, Committee Members may be teleconferencing from remote locations.
How to observe the Meeting (no public comment):
1) Cable Channel 26,
2) https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting, or 3) https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia
How to submit written Public Comment:
1) By email to [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.
How to provide spoken Public Comment during the Committee Meeting:
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1) By phone 888 475 4499. Webinar ID: 83768347029. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Press *6 to unmute. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
2) By online https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/83768347029
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Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback. b. Enter an email address and name. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
c. When the Committee Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. d. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
A. City Council (City Clerk)
1. Review Final Agenda
Review February 28, 2023 Final Agenda
a. Add New Items to Final Agenda
b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed)
c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
ROGC
23-082
Attachments Agenda
2. Review Draft Agenda
Review March 7, 2023 Draft Agenda
a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda
b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed)
c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
ROGC
23-083
Attachments Agenda
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of individual Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the Committee requests debate, separate vote or recusal on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by the Chair and considered separately. The public may comment on the entire Consent Calendar and any items removed from the Consent Calendar by the Chair.
B. Consent Calendar
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ROGC The Public Record for February 9 - February 16, 2023. (City Clerk) 23-084
1. Recommendation: Receive and file the Public Record for February 9 - February 16, 2023.
Attachments The Public Record
2024 California Ballot Initiative to Increase Vote Threshold for New or Increased Taxes. (City Manager)
ROGC
23-086
2. Recommendation: (a) Adopt an oppose position on the 2024 California Ballot Initiative 21-0042A1, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, an initiated constitutional amendment limiting the ability of voters, as well as state and local governments, to raise revenues for public services.
(b) Recommend this item be agendized for the February 28, 2023 City Council meeting.
Attachments Memorandum
ROGC VEBA Advisory Committee Appointment. (Human Resources) 23-087
3. Recommendation: (a) Approve the appointment of Edgar “David” Parker, nominated by the Federated unions, to the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Advisory Committee for a partial term, beginning March 1, 2023 and ending on May 31, 2026.
(b) Place the item on the February 28, 2023 City Council Agenda for action.
Attachments Memorandum
Retroactive Approval of Cafecito and Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Council District 3 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Torres)
ROGC
23-088
4. Recommendation: 1. Retroactively approve the Cafecito and Pancake Breakfast scheduled on February 3, 2023 and February 11, 2023 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event.
3. Place the item on the February 28, 2023 Council Agenda for action.
Attachments Memorandum from Torres
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ROGC Review Special Meeting Agenda. (City Manager)
23-085
5. Recommendation: Review February 28, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda: City Council Priority Setting Session #2 - Administration Report.
Attachments Special Meeting Agenda
END OF CONSENT
C. Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals D. 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.
E. Adjournment
The Code of Conduct (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/12901/636670004966630000) 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.
The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community's expectations by providing excellent services, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public. The City Code of Ethics may be viewed online.
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 at San José City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body.
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