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City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -
https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/88957084529
MATT MAHAN, MAYOR
ROSEMARY KAMEI, 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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The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
• Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the community in an effective and efficient manner. • Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services. • Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community. • Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a sustainable environment for the community.
• Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
• Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing opportunities.
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d. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
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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
23-415 Closed Session Agenda
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6:00 p.m.- Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall *Will not begin until 6pm or until after all afternoon items are heard, whichever is later. • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 3)
San José Taiko - one of the U.S.'s most prominent taiko performance groups. • 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 31, 2023 as Cesar Chavez Day to celebrate the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist who started the movement for equal rights and fair treatment of workers, especially farmworkers, in the City of San José. (Ortiz)
1.2 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Colter Cook for his service with Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful. (Kamei)
1.3 Presentation of a commendation to San José Taiko for their dedication to the development of the taiko art form and celebrating 50 years of service in North America. It is evident not only through performances, but also in its diverse educational programs. The San José Taiko Conservatory includes nationally recognized programs like the highly acclaimed tour residencies and the Junior Taiko program, as well as the Adult Recreational Class, Public and Corporate Workshops, School Outreach Program, Taiko Intensives, and Master Classes. (Torres)
1.4 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Evergreen High School Girls’ Basketball Team and celebrating these young women for making history on the team’s CCS title win. (Candelas)
TO BE HEARD IN THE EVENING
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.
23-445 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 30893 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 2.7-Gross-Acres Situated on the Southeast Corner of North Jackson Avenue and Berryessa Road (APNS 254-80-021, 022 and 023) from the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District.
[Passed for Publication on 3/14/2023 - Item 10.1(b)(b) (23-370)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
23-468 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 1, 2023.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 8, 2023.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
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 23-446 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment:
(a) Planning Commission:
(1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Anthony Tordillos for a term ending June 30, 2024.
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CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
2.8 23-430 Setting a Public Hearing for the Cost of Sidewalk Repairs for June 13, 2023.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for the approval of the report from the Director of Finance for the cost of sidewalk repairs.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities. (Finance)
2.9 23-431 Naming of a New Public Park Located at 1343 The Alameda.
Recommendation: Adopt “The Beautiful Way Park” as an official park name per City Council Policy 7-5, Naming of City-Owned Land and Facilities, as recommended by staff and as a result of a public outreach process.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making results in no changes to the physical environment.
Council District 6. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)
2.10 23-432 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 9982 - Bascom, Mayfair, Roosevelt, and Seven Trees Community Centers Improvement Project.
Recommendation: (a) Accept a report on bids and award of contract for the 9982 - Bascom, Mayfair, Roosevelt, and Seven Trees Community Centers Improvement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, City Building, Inc., in the amount of $1,938,436, and
(b) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $290,765.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER22-272. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3,5,6, 7. (Public Works)
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.
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3.3 23-433 Status of Open Audit Recommendations as of December 31, 2022.
Recommendation: Accept the Status of Open Audit recommendations as of December 31, 2022.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor)
3.4 23-425 Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices Interview.
Recommendation: (a) Interview applicants for appointments to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices.
(b) Appoint up to two (2) applicants to a term ending March 1, 2027.
PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM REQUIRES
AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF EIGHT MEMBERS (2/3) OF THE CITY
COUNCIL. San José Municipal Code Section 2.08.1610.
(c) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
3.5 23-434 Statement of Policy and City Council Questions for the Prospective Director of Public Works.
Recommendation: Adopt a Statement of Policy and City Council Questions related to the selection of a prospective Director of Public Works as described in this memorandum, in compliance with City Charter Section 411.1.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
3.6 23-435 Wage Theft Prevention Policy Revision.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving amendments to Council Policy 0-44, Wage Theft Prevention Policy, revising mandatory disqualification from procurement, removing the exemption for City of San José public works projects, limiting consideration of wage theft to evaluation for procurement of limited services, and exempting from mandatory disqualification future procurements for janitorial services or security guard services if the proposer can demonstrate the ability to comply with certain labor requirements including wages, hours, working conditions, and a grievance process to address wage claims, and make other clarifying changes.
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CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Public Works)
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 23-436 Reach Code Ordinance Update for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in New Multifamily Developments.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt findings related to local modifications of the state codes based upon local geographical, topographical, and climatic conditions. (b) Approve an ordinance of the City of San José Amending Sections
24.10.110 and 24.10.200 of Chapter 24.10 of Title 24 (Technical Codes) of the San José Municipal Code as a Reach Code to Increase Requirements Related to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Multifamily Residential.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from a decision-making body. (Environmental Services/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 23-437 Berryessa Flea Market Advisory Group Status Report.
Recommendation: Accept the status report on the creation of the Flea Market Advisory Group.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
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8.2 23-438 First Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to Report the Home Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program Allocation Awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommendation: (a) Hold a public hearing to allow for public comment. (b) Adopt a resolution relating to the following actions regarding a first amendment to the existing Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to report on the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program Allocation Plan using HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program funds awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of San José:
(1) Approve the changes relating to the Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to apply the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program Allocation Plan; and
(2) Authorize the Housing Department to submit the Substantial Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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 a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)
8.3 23-439 City Initiatives Roadmap: Emergency Housing System Expansion.
Recommendation: Accept the staff report on Site Identification and Operational Considerations for Emergency Interim Housing.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Housing/Public Works)
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8.4 23-447 Grant Agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation for Operation of SureStay Hotel Located at 1488 North First Street.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Housing, or designee, to negotiate and execute the following:
(1) A conditional construction grant agreement and related documents with Jamboree Housing Corporation in an amount of up to $4,000,000 of Measure E funds for immediate capital repair needs for 72 interim housing units at the SureStay Hotel by Best Western, located at 1488 North First Street;
(2) An amendment to the current operations grant agreement with LifeMoves to increase the amount by $367,100 of Measure E funds and extend the term of the subcontractor (Jamboree), for a total grant award not to exceed $1,700,000 for property management and supportive services at the SureStay Hotel by Best Western, located at 1488 North First Street; and
(3) An operations grant agreement beginning in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 with three one-year options to extend, for a grand total not to exceed $9,000,000 of Measure E funds with Jamboree Housing Corporation for the SureStay Hotel by Best Western, located at 1488 North First Street.
(b) Adopt the following 2022-2023 Appropriation Ordinance Amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Decrease the Measure E - 40% Extremely Low-Income
Households Reserve by $4,000,000; and
(2) Establish a Measure E - SureStay Hotel Repairs (40% ELI) appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $4,000,000.
CEQA: Exempt per Public Resources Code 21083 and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 Existing Facilities, File No. ER23-023.
Council District 3. (Housing/City Manager)
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
• Open Forum
If the Regular Session agenda items end after 6:00 p.m., this Open Forum will be held at the end of the full meeting concurrently with the Evening Session 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.
• Council will recess until 6:00 p.m.
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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
(a) 23-440 Burbank No. 47 - Ordering the Annexation of Certain Real Property Located at 560 Bascom Avenue.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ordering the annexation of the territory designated as Burbank No. 47, which involves the annexation to the City of San José of approximately 1.31 gross acres from Santa Clara County unincorporated territory located on the east side of South Bascom Avenue between Basile Avenue and Parkmoor Avenue (APNs
277-29-044 and 277-29-044) and portions of Basile Avenue and South Bascom Avenue, and the detachment of the same from the appropriate special districts, including Central Fire Protection District, Valley Water, Santa Clara County Lighting District, Santa Clara County Library District, and Burbank Sanitary District.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program EIR, Resolution No. 76041, and Addendum thereto. Council District 6. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 3/14/2023 - Item 10.1(a) (23-369)]
(b) 23-441 HL22-003 & MA22-003 - City Landmark Designation and Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for Certain Real Property Located at 619 N First Street.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution designating 619 N. First Street (HL22-003) as a City Landmark of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic or engineering interest or value of an historic nature.
(2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property Contract (Mills Act) between the City of San José and the property owner, Jamila Stanford, for the property located at 619 N. First Street (APN:
259-18-055) on a 0.18-gross acre site.
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historical Landmarks Commission recommends approval [Item 3.a., 3/1/2023 Historic Landmarks Commission Agenda] (5-0-2, Janke and Royer absent).
Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10.2 23-442 Burbank No. 44, C20-011 & ER20-146 - Ordering the Annexation of Santa Clara County Territory Located at 1883-1887, 1891-1995, 1897-1899 West San Carlos Street and 13 Boston Avenue.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ordering the annexation of the territory designated as Burbank No. 44 which involves the annexation to the City of San José of approximately 0.895-gross acre of land located on the northeast corner of West San Carlos Street and Brooklyn Avenue (APNs:
274-16-050, 052, 053, 069 and 070), and the detachment of the same from the appropriate special districts including County Lighting District, Central Fire Protection District, Burbank Sanitary District, and Santa Clara County Library District.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Environmental Impact Report for the 1881 West San Carlos Project (Burbank 44/C20-011/ CP20- 020/T20-016), (Resolution No. RES2023-49). Council District
6. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
[Renoticed from 3/7/2023 - Item 10.2 (23-320) and 3/14/2023 - 10.2 (23-371)]
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10.3 23-443 SP21-044 & HP21-001 - Special Use Permit and Historic Preservation Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 19 North Second Street.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the 19 North Second Street Mixed-Use Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, make certain findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation measures, alternatives, and adopt a statement of overriding considerations and a related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(b) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Special Use Permit to allow the removal of the majority of the roof and interior (except for stairway core) of an existing 15,000-square foot, two-story building, the retention and integration of the building walls, street-facing façade and a portion of the existing roof and the construction of a 22-story, 240-foot-high mixed use 100% affordable senior housing project with 220 multifamily residential units and approximately 18,643 square feet of commercial space with up to four commercial condominiums on an approximately 0.22-gross acre site.
(c) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Approving, subject to conditions, a Historic Preservation Permit to allow the removal of the majority of the roof and interior (except for stairway core) of a City Landmark and the construction of a 22-story within the walls of the City Landmark that would integrate and restore the street-facing façade and a portion of the existing roof on an approximately 0.22-gross acre site, and accepting the finding of the Historic Landmarks Commission, under Section 1348.240 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance that the project would not be detrimental to the City Landmark in the application of the Commission’s recommendation to retain the Realty building sign above the central entry, fenestration, doors, existing windows, vestibule vaulted ceiling and bas relief, and 18-foot-11-inch setback of the new construction from the original building, as well as the retention of the front façade, the exterior walls, and a portion of the interior core including the central entry vestibule and corridor on the first floor, the stairs, and the second-floor central lobby in accordance with the project description; or
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(2) Approving, subject to conditions, a Historic Preservation Permit to allow the removal of the majority of the roof and interior (except for stairway core) of a City Landmark and the construction of a 22-story within the walls of the City Landmark that would integrate and restore the street-facing façade and a portion of the existing roof on an approximately 0.22-gross acre site, accepting the findings of the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement staff that under Section 1348.240 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance that the project would be detrimental to the City Landmark, and accepting staff’s recommendation of a hardship, pursuant to Section 13.48.260 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance in order to accept the Commission’s recommendation.
CEQA: 19 North Second Street Mixed-Use Project Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. Planning Commission recommends approval [Item 5.a., 2/22/2023 Planning Commission Agenda] (9-0).
Historic Landmarks Commission recommends approval [Item 3.a., 2/1/2023 Historic Landmarks Commission Agenda] (4-3-0; Janke, Arnold, Ayala opposed). Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 2/28/2023 - Item 10.5 (23-279)]
10.4 23-444 C20-012 & SP20-024 - Conventional Rezoning and Special Use Permit on Certain Real Property Located at 2740 Ruby Avenue. - TO BE HEARD AT 6:00 P.M.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the Wat Khmer Kampuchea Krom Temple Project Environmental Impact Report, making certain findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation measures and alternatives and adopt a related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(b) Approve an ordinance rezoning an approximately 1.86-gross acre site, on certain real property located on the northeast corner of Ruby Avenue and Norwood Avenue from the R-1-5 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District. (c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Special Use Permit to allow the removal of 21 trees (20 ordinance-size, one non-ordinance size, with 75 replacement trees) for the construction of an approximately 13, 902-square foot private gathering facility (Wat Khmer Buddhist Temple) with an alternative parking arrangement on an approximately 1.86-gross-acre site.
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CEQA: Wat Khmer Kampuchea Krom Temple Project Environmental Impact Report. Planning Commission recommends approval [Item 5.b., 2/22/2023 Planning Commission Agenda] (8-1; Garcia opposed).
Council District 8. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement) TO BE HEARD AT 6:00 P.M.
• 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.
City Council Amended Agenda March 28, 2023
City of San José Page 18 Printed on 3/22/2023
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.