City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, April 18, 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
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.
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 or Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Board. If you wish to speak to the City Council, please refer to the following guidelines:
o Fill out a Yellow Speaker’s Card and submit it to the City Clerk seated at the front table. Do this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that the name on the card is called for the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for all participants by calling speakers in an orderly manner. o When the Council reaches your item on the agenda, the Mayor will open the public hearing and call your name. Please address the Council from the podium, which is located to the left of the City Clerk’s table.
o 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)
o To assist you in tracking your speaking time, there is a display on the podium. The green light turns on when you begin speaking; the yellow light turns on when you have 30 seconds left; and the red light turns on when your speaking time is up.
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.
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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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 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].
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On occasion the City Council may consider agenda items out of order.
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How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:
1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. eComments are also directly sent to the ilegislate application used by City Council and staff. 2) By email to [email protected] by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under “Letters from the Public.” Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email.
How to submit written Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
1) Email during the meeting to [email protected], identifying the Agenda Item Number in the email subject line. Comments received will be included as a part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting.
How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
1) By Phone: (888) 475 4499. Webinar ID is 889 5708 4529. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Click *6 to unmute when called.
Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free)
2) Online at: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/88957084529
a. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. 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 Mayor 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. • Call to Order and Roll Call
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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
23-551 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 4)
Piedmont High School Interact Club
• 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.
• Adjournment
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Anne-Marie Katemopoulos, award winning music and choir teacher, who passed away on March 29, 2023. Anne-Marie Katemopoulos was a long time San José resident of District 2. For the last 32 years, she has been devoted to her students at Abraham Lincoln High School where she taught and conducted all the choir classes offered. She was known in the community, served as the Vocal Director for all of Lincoln’s musical theatre productions. During her time at Lincoln, her award-winning choirs have sung all over the country and internationally. • Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Los Mestizos de San José on celebrating 50 years of bringing the beauty and tradition of Mexican Folklorico dance to audiences in our City. (Candelas)
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1.2 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April as Distracted Drivers Awareness Month in the City of San José to raise awareness and implementation of safe driving practices to decrease the number of road-related injuries and fatalities in our community. (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.
April 18, 2023City Council Amended Agenda
23-564 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022. (b) City Council Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2022.
(c) City Council Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022.
(d) City Council Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2022. (e) City Council Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022.
(f) City Council Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2022.
(g) City Council Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2022.
(h) City Council Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2023.
(i) City Council Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2023.
(j) City Council Meeting Minutes of April 4, 2023.
(k) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of November 1, 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.
(a) 4/5/2022 CC Minutes
(b) 4/19/2022 CC Minutes
(c) 5/3/2022 CC Minutes
(d) 9/27/2022 CC Minutes
(e) 10/18/2022 CC Minutes
(f) 10/25/2022 CC Minutes
(g) 11/1/2022 CC Minutes
(h) 3/14/2023 CC Minutes
(i) 3/28/2023 CC Minutes
(j) 4/4/2023 CC Minutes
(k) 11/1/2022 CC SS Minutes
Attachments
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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23-565 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of March 9, 2023.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 15, 2023.
(c) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 22, 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.
(a) 3/9/2023 NSE Minutes
(b) 3/15/2023 ROGC Minutes
(c) 3/22/2023 ROGC Minutes
Attachments
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 23-542 Extension of the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency by 60 Days.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution extending the Director of Emergency Services’ January 3, 2023 Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency that is currently set to expire on April 28, 2023 by 60 days, as the public safety threat for high water flows and flooding remains.
CEQA: Statutory Exempt, Section 15269, Emergency Projects Undertake specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.8 23-544 Actions Related to Open Purchase Orders with Western Pacific Signal, LLC and Western Systems, Inc. for As-Required Outdoor Network Switches.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Negotiate and execute open purchase orders with Western Pacific Signal, LLC (San Leandro, CA) and Western Systems, Inc. (Everett, WA) for as-required outdoor network switches for a maximum aggregate compensation of $500,000 for the option term beginning May 9, 2023 and ending May 8, 2024, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Negotiate and execute amendments as-required for any unanticipated changes during the option term beginning May 9, 2023 and ending May 8, 2024, subject to the appropriation of funds. (c) Exercise up to three additional one-year options to extend the terms of the purchase orders through May 8, 2027, 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. (Finance)
MemorandumAttachments
2.9 23-545 Amendment to the Agreement with Caracal Enterprises LLC (DBA Ventek International) for Parking Payment System, Hosting, and Automated Payment Processing Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement for purchase of parking payment system, hosting and automated payment processing services with Caracal Enterprises LLC, dba VenTek International (Petaluma, CA), to extend services for two additional two-year option terms through April 30, 2027 under the same material terms and conditions as the original agreement for a maximum compensation not to exceed $364,000 for the option period beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2025, 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. (Finance)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.10 23-592 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment:
(a) Measure T Community Oversight Committee:
(1) District 8 Seat: Appoint Gilberto Torres.
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 4/12/2023 - Item A.1.a]
Memorandum
Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest
Application
Attachments
2.11 23-595 Retroactive Approval of Multiple Special Events Sponsored by Council District 3 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 12, 2023:
(a) Retroactively approve the Business Safety Meeting scheduled on February 22, 2023 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(b) Retroactively approve the Cafecito scheduled on March 2, 2023 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(c) Retroactively approve the Community Swearing In scheduled on March 16, 2023 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(d) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Torres) [Rules Committee referral 4/12/2023 - Item B.5]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.12 23-598 Approval of City Hall Free Use for the Trans Day of Visibility Event Sponsored by Council Districts 9 and 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 April 12, 2023:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for events and activities held on April 29, 2023 for the Trans Day of Visibility event; (b) Approve the Trans Day of Visibility scheduled on April 29, 2023 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(c) 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. (Foley and Davis) [Rules Committee referral 4/12/2023 - Item B.6]
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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 23-547 Report on Request for Proposal for Graffiti Abatement Services.
Recommendation: Accept the report on the Request for Proposal and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) for Citywide Graffiti Abatement Services with an initial three-year term beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2026 and a maximum compensation not to exceed $5,934,000 for the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders as required to add, delete, or modify services due to budgetary constraints or unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(c) Exercise up to three two-year options to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2032, 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. (Finance)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Torres, Ortiz, Doan & Candelas, 4/14/23 Attachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 23-548 Report on Bids and Award a Construction Contract for the 10182 - 2023-2025 Local Streets Resurfacing (Multi-Term) Project.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award a construction contract for the 10182 - 2023-2025 Local Streets Resurfacing (Multi-Term) Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $12,385,675 and approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,238,000.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to:
(1) Exercise up to two one-term options, for a total amount not to exceed $12,500,000 for each option term period, contingent on the appropriation of funds; and
(2) Establish a construction contingency for any option year of up to 10% of the contract amount, not to exceed $1,250,000 for each option term, contingent on the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. ER23-009, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 1, 2, 8 and 9. (Transportation/Public Works)
Memorandum
Resolution
Letters from the Public
Attachments
April 18, 2023City Council Amended Agenda
5.2 23-546 Actions Related to the Pre-Development Agreement for the 10183 - Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain: Diridon Station to Airport Connector Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Finding that the award of the proposed Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) for the 10183 - Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain:
Diridon Station to Airport Connector (Project) will result in lower costs and/or faster Project delivery than if the City used the traditional publicly funded design-bid-build method of project delivery; (b) Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to negotiate and execute the PDA with the San José Connection Partners, led by Plenary Americas US Holdings Inc. to continue progress on the Project; and (c) Authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Ashurst LLP for legal services related to the Project, increasing compensation by $100,000 for legal services to be provided through PDA implementation for a total amount not to exceed $375,000.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies. Council District 6. (Transportation/Airport/Public Works)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Kamei & Davis, 4/14/2023
Resolution
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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7.1 23-540 Neighborhoods Commission Status Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on March 9, 2023, accept the recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department via the following actions:
(a) Suspend the Neighborhoods Commission.
(b) Transition the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee to a Standing Committee of the Parks and Recreation Commission. (c) Return to Neighborhood Services and Education Committee in fall 2023 with a report on staff’s Neighborhood Association Engagement Model.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
[Neighborhood Services and Education Committee referral 3/9/2023 - Item (d)3]
Memorandum
Memorandum from Doan, 3/9/2023
Presentation, NSE, 3/9/2023
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from Public
Memorandum from Batra, 4/18/2023
Attachments
April 18, 2023City Council Amended Agenda
7.2 23-541 Actions Related to the Urban Confluence Silicon Valley Breeze of Innovation Project.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the report on Urban Confluence Silicon Valley’s Breeze of Innovation.
(b) Approve Urban Confluence Silicon Valley’s proposal to consider Plaza de Cesar Chavez for the Breeze of Innovation Project. (c) Accept outline for proposed Stakeholder Outreach Plan per Neighborhood Services and Education Committee recommendation. (d) Approve Schedule and Report Outline for future updates to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007 Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body and File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Council District 3. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services) [Deferred from 3/28/2023 - Item 7.2 (23-466)]
Memorandum
Memorandum from Torres, Jimenez, Cohen & Candelas, 4/14/23 Memorandum from Mayor & Foley, 4/14/2023
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letter from Santa Clara County Assessor
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 Anne-Marie Katemopoulos, award winning music and choir teacher, who passed away on March 29, 2023. Anne-Marie Katemopoulos was a long time San José resident of District 2. For the last 32 years, she has been devoted to her students at Abraham Lincoln High School where she taught and conducted all the choir classes offered. She was known in the community, served as the Vocal Director for all of Lincoln’s musical theatre productions. During her time at Lincoln, her award-winning choirs have sung all over the country and internationally.
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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.