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City Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
1:30 PM
LOCATION:
In person - Council Chambers-200 E Santa Clara Street, and Virtually - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/94558095100
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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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:32 a.m.- Closed Session: See Pages 17-22 for the Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Batra, Foley, Candelas, Doan, Ortiz.
Absent Councilmembers: Jimenez, Torres, Cohen, Davis.
1:39 p.m.- Regular Session
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Jimenez, Torres, Cohen, Ortiz, Davis, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Batra.
Absent Councilmembers: All present.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation (Mayor)
Pastor Finny Abraham from WestGate Church offered the Invocation with a prayer.
• Orders of the Day
Councilmember Bien Doan spoke to his memorandum, dated January 30, 2024, regarding Item 8.1.
Motion: Councilmember Bien Doan moved approval of his memorandum, dated January 30, 2024, with an amendment to Item 1 to read as follows, “(1) Defer the vote on item 8.1 for a minimum of two weeks until February 13, 2024.” Councilmember Peter Ortiz seconded the motion .
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Pam Foley requested to hear Item 8.1 as agendized for discussion during Item 8.1, and defer the vote of Item 8.1 to the February 13, 2024 City Council Meeting . Councilmember Dev Davis seconded the substitute motion.
Public Comment: Paul Soto, Caller ‘Virtual’ , and Breanna H. offered public testimony regarding the Orders of the Day.
Mayor Matt Mahan requested to vote on the Substitute Motion.
Action: On a call for question , the Orders of the Day were approved, including the Substitute Motion to hear Item 8.1 as agendized for discussion during Item 8.1, and defer the vote of Item 8.1 to the February 13, 2024 City Council Meeting . (8-3-0; Noes: Torres, Ortiz, Doan)
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• Closed Session Report
None provided.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei presented the proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month in the City of San José. The proclamation was presented to: Sharon Jackson, CEO, Founder of Mama D 2nd Chance; William T. Armaline, SJSU Professor; and Kaloma Smith, Pastor at University AME Zion Church in Palo Alto.
1.2 Councilmember Peter Ortiz presented the commendation to Jesus Flores and his family recognizing his leadership as President of the Latino Business Foundation and advocacy for the small business community in San José.
1.3 Councilmember Domingo Candelas presented the commendation to the Department o f Transportation, Pavement Maintenance Team, for paving over 242 miles Citywide in 2023 and for continuing to improve the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score making residents commutes smoother.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember David Cohen requested to pull Item 2.12 for comments and questions.
Public Comment: Paul Soto provided public testimony regarding the Consent Calendar.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole, the below actions were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
None provided.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
None provided.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
None provided.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
None provided.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
None provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
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2.7 Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement Between the City of San José and Jviation, Inc., Woolpert Company for Airport On-Call Professional Consulting Services.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement between the City of San José and Jviation, Inc., a Woolpert Company for on-call professional consulting services, extending the expiration of the current term from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025, and increasing the maximum compensation by $300,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
Action: Resolution No. RES2024-13 was adopted, regarding the amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement Between the City of San José and Jviation, Inc. (11-0-0)
2.8 Acceptance of the California Public Utilities Commission Grant for Community WiFi Assessment.
Adopt a resolution accepting the California Public Utilities Commission Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant award in the amount of up to $500,000; and authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute any grant agreements and all other documents related to the grant and its implementation, including online certifications at time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests, without further City Council action. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File Nos. ER20-016, ER20-100, and ER22-134, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities; and 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. (Library/Information Technology)
Action: Resolution No. RES2024-14 was adopted, regarding the acceptance of the California Public Utilities Commission Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant award in the amount of up to $500,000 for community WiFi Assessment. (11-0-0)
2.9 Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for Pavement Maintenance Improvements.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for pavement maintenance improvements on Laswell Avenue, Leigh Avenue, Richmond Avenue, Scott Street, and White Road in the amount of $367,698. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) for Existing Facilities, File No. ER23-009.
Council Districts 5 and 6. (Transportation)
Action: Resolution No. RES2024-15 was adopted, regarding the Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for pavement maintenance improvements. (11-0-0)
2.10 Approval of Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 17, 2024:
(a) Approve the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast held at the Camden Community Center scheduled on February 8, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special
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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. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 1/17/2024 - Item B.5]
Action: The City Council Sponsored Special Event for District 9 was approved. (11-0-0)
2.11 Approval of Black History Month 2024 Flag Raising Ceremony Sponsored by Council District 1 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 17, 2024:
(a) Approve the Black History Month 2024 Flag Raising Ceremony scheduled on February 2, 2024, 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. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 1/17/2024 - Item B.6]
Action: The City Council Sponsored Special Event for District 1 was approved. (11-0-0)
2.12 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) Parks and Recreation Commission:
(1) District 4 Seat: Appoint Joann Nguyen for a term ending June 30, 2027. (b) Climate Advisory Commission:
(1) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Ruth Merino for a term ending December 31, 2025.
(2) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Victor Niemeyer for a term ending December 31, 2025.
(3) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Glen Garfunkel for a term ending December 31, 2025.
(4) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Anthony Strawa for a term ending December 31, 2025.
(5) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Karen Nelson for a term ending December 31, 2025.
(6) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint William Devincenzi for a term ending December 31, 2027.
(7) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Tracy Wang for a term ending December 31, 2027.
(8) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Linda Hutchins-Knowles for a term ending December 31, 2027.
(9) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Lucia Marquez for a term ending December 31, 2027.
(10) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Mani Bekele for a term ending December 31, 2027.
(11) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint Phillip Remaker for a term ending
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December 31, 2027. 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 1/24/2024 - Item A.1.a]
Councilmember David Cohen requested to see a list with the specific roles being filled for the Boards and Commissions, and requested clarification regarding a Youth Member’s role for the Youth Commission. Staff responded to his question.
Action: The following Boards and Commissions appointments were approved:
Parks and Recreation Commission: (a)(1) Joann Nguyen; Climate Advisory Commission: (b)(1) Ruth Merino; (b)(2) Victor Niemeyer; (b)(3) Glen Garfunkel; (b)(4) Anthony Strawa; (b)(5) Karen Nelson; (b)(6) William Devincenzi; (b)(7) Tracy Wang; (b)(8) Linda Hutchins-Knowles; (b)(9) Lucia Marquez; (b)(10) Mani Bekele; and (b)(11) Phillip Remaker. (11-0-0.)
2.13 Approval of Tower and Rotunda Lighting for American Heart Month Sponsored by Council District 8 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 24, 2024, approve the American Heart Month Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled on February 20-27, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 1/24/2024 - Item B.4]
Action: The City Council Sponsored Special Event for District 8 was approved. (11-0-0.)
2.14 Retroactive Approval and Contingent Approval of a Lighting Ceremony Recognizing the 49ers Sponsored by the Mayor's Office as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 24, 2024:
(a) Retroactively approve the 49ers Divisional Championship game acknowledgement Tower Lighting scheduled on January 20-21, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(1) Retroactively approve the 49ers National Football Championship game acknowledgement Tower Lighting scheduled on January 28, 2024, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds contingent upon the 49ers advancing to the National Football Championship.
(2) Approve the 49ers Super Bowl Championship game acknowledgement Tower Lighting scheduled on February 11, 2024, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds contingent upon the 49ers advancing to the Super Bowl.
(b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event, and approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the upcoming events contingent upon the 49ers advancing to the National Football Championship and the Super Bowl Championship Game.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 1/24/2024 –
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Item B.6]
Action: The City Council sponsored special event by the Mayor's Office was retroactively and contingently approved. (11-0-0)
2.15 Request to Travel and Excused Absence.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 24, 2024:
(a) Authorize travel for Councilmember Davis to attend a study trip to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado from February 7-10, 2024. (Source of Funds: Personal funds by Joint Powers Board – Caltrain, a local public agency) (b) Request for an excuse absence from the Rules and Open Government Committee Meeting on February 7, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Davis) [Rules Committee referral 1/24/2024 - Item B.7]
Action: (a) The travel to attend a study trip to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver, Colorado from February 7-10, 2024; and (b) the request for an excuse absence from the Rules and Open Government Committee Meeting on February 7, 2024 for Councilmember Dev Davis were authorized. (11-0-0)
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report)
None provided.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
None provided.
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 Reach Code Ordinance Update for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in New Multifamily Developments.
Approve an ordinance of the City of San José making certain findings related to local modifications to State Codes based upon local, geographical, topographical, and climatic conditions and amending Parts 1 and 2 of Chapter 24.10 of Title 24 (Technical Codes) of the San José Municipal Code to amend requirements related to electric vehicle charging stations in new multifamily developments, to be effective on July 1, 2024. CEQA:
Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-006, CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. (Environmental Services/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement) [Deferred from 1/23/2024 – Item
6.1 (24-68246)
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Director, Environmental Services Department, Kerrie Romanow; Planner IV, Environmental Services Department , Ed Schreiner; and Associate Director of Energy Policy, TRC, Farhad Farahmand o ffered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: Susan Butler (shared a video), Maria Vargas (assisted with Spanish Interpreter ), Lisa Charpontier (Mothers Out Front), Linda Hutchins-Knowles (Mothers Out Front), Maria Merriweather (Mothers Out Front), Mani Bekele (Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action) , Isabelle C. (shared a video), (Zoom) Dennis Martin, Ron Barber , Igor Tregub, caller “7419”, Daphne Zhu, Caller ‘6856’, Mila Bekele, John Higham, Bryce, Acterra, Jordan Moldow, Hoai -An Troung (Mothers Out Front), Sven Thesen & Associates, Quyen Vuong (ICAN) , Vanessa Warheit, Caller ‘1592’, Wendy Chou, Michelle Pierce, Paul Soto, and Renata Vidovic provided public testimony regarding the item.
Motion: Councilmember David Cohen moved approval of his memo randum dated January 30, 2024, with the following two modifications: Item 2 to read, “flexible direct wiring ”, and Item 3 to read “provide an update starting in April”. Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei seconded the motion.
Friendly Amendment: Councilmember Pam Foley requested to modify Item 4 of Councilmember Cohen’s memorandum, to include the report coming back to the T&E Committee beginning in April with further analysis. The maker of the motion and seconder accepted the friendly amendment.
Action: On a call to question, the motion and friendly amendment passed unanimously, O rdinance No. 31008 was passed for publication, regarding local modifications to State Codes based upon local, geographical, topographical, and climatic conditions and amending Parts 1 and 2 of Chapter 24.10 of Title 24 (Technical Codes) of the San José Municipal Code.
Including acceptance of the amended memorandum from Councilmember David Cohen, dated January 30, 2024, recommending: (1) Accept the recommendation from staff. (2) Direct the Environmental Services Department to continue researching the feasibility of flexible direct wiring. (3) Provide an update to T&E every six months, starting in April, in the context of th e Climate Smart update, on the state of technology for flexible direct wire for EV charging in apartment buildings, including what size developments can implement dir ect wiring. If no significant progress is made on the status, staff can ask the T&E chair not to provide an update. (4) Evaluate and report back to the T&E Committee beginning in April with further analysis and options to ensure that residents in multi- family buildings are not overcharged and rates for charging electric vehicles are fair and consistent with rates paid by single family homeowners. (5) Ensure that parking lots utilizing lifts are not exempt from the requirement for wiring unbundled parking spaces for EV charging. (11-0-0)
6.2 Actions Related to the Issuance of Non -Exclusive Franchise Agreements. (a) Conduct a public hearing on the applications of the 27 companies listed below for nonexclusive franchises for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean- out material and construction and demolition debris.
(1) R&D Mendes Enterprises, Inc. dba Accurate Cleaning Systems (2) All Points Roll Off, Inc.
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(3) Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC dba Republic Services of Santa Clara County
(4) American Debris Box Service, Inc.
(5) Bernardini Enterprises, Inc. dba Chip It Recycling/JD Services (6) City-wide Fibers, Inc.
(7) David Jaimes dba D&L Hauling and Demolition Services (8) Eco Box Recycling, Inc.
(9) Environmental Resource Recovery, Inc. dba Valley Recycling (10) Evergreen Waste Services
(11) Ferma GreenBox, Inc.
(12) Toca Debris Box, LLC
(13) G W Debris Services, LLC
(14) Garden of Eden Landscapes, Inc. dba Ground Force Enterprises (15) Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Co., Inc. dba Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility
(16) United Recycle Services, LLC
(17) Jonna Corporation, Inc. dba Premier Recycle Company (18) Lam Hauling, Inc. dba 7 Days Box
(19) Pacific Coast Recycling, Inc.
(20) Peninsula Debris Box Service, LLC
(21) Phi Ta dba TA Trucking
(22) Recology South Bay dba Recology Silicon Valley
(23) Redwood Services, Inc. dba Redwood Debris Box Service Trucking, Inc. (24) Superior Demolition Services, Inc.
(25) Uriel Del Toro dba Del Toro Haul
(26) Waste Connections of California, Inc. dba GreenTeam of San José; and (27) Yellowsack, Inc.
(b) Approve ordinances granting the non-exclusive franchises to the 27 companies listed above.
(c) Approve the non-exclusive franchise agreements with the 27 companies for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean out material and construction and demolition debris, from the effective date of the ordinance granting the non-exclusive franchises through December 31, 2024, with an option for the City San José to extend the term for up to two one-year terms through December 31, 2026, and authorize the Director of Environmental Services or her designee to negotiate and execute amendments to the non-exclusive franchise agreement during the term to conform with any changes to the requirements for the construction and demolition debris program.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment, File No: ER23-279. (Environmental Services)
Councilmember Candelas and Councilmember Cohen recused themselves.
City Attorney, Nora Frimann informed that Councilmember Candelas and Councilmem ber Cohen recused themselves due to the Levine Act.
Public Comment: Paul Soto provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Dev Davis, and carried Unanimously, (a) the public hearing regarding the applications of the
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27 companies was conducted; (b)(1) Ordinance No. 31009 (R&D Mendes Enterprises, Inc. dba Accurate Cleaning Systems); (b)(2) Ordinance No. 31010 (All Points Roll Off, Inc.); (b)(3) Ordinance No. 31011 (Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC dba Republic Services of Santa Clara County); (b)(4) Ordinance No. 31012 (American Debris Box Service, Inc.); (b)(5) Ordinance No. 31013 (Bernardini Enterprises, Inc. dba Chip It Recycling/JD Services); (b)(6) Ordinance No. 31014 (City-wide Fibers, Inc.); (b)(7) Ordinance No. 31015 (David Jaimes dba D&L Hauling and Demolition Services); (b)(8) Ordinance No. 31016 (Eco Box Recycling, Inc.); (b)(9) Ordinance No. 31017 (Environmental Resource Recovery, Inc. dba Valley Recycling); (b)(10) Ordinance No. 31018 (Evergreen Waste Services); (b)(11) Ordinance No. 31019 (Ferma GreenBox, Inc.); (b)(12) Ordinance No. 31020 (Toca Debris Box, LLC); (b)(13) Ordinance No. 31021 (G W Debris Services, LLC); (b)(14) Ordinance No. 31022 (Garden of Eden Landscapes, Inc. dba Ground Force Enterprises); (b)(15) Ordinance No. 31023 (Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Co., Inc. dba Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility); (b)(16) Ordinance No. 31024 (United Recycle Services, LLC); (b)(17) Ordinance No. 31025 (Jonna Corporation, Inc. dba Premier Recycle Company); (b)(18) Ordinance No. 31026 (Lam Hauling, Inc. dba 7 Days Box); (b)(19) Ordinance No. 31027 (Pacific Coast Recycling, Inc.); (b)(20) Ordinance No. 31028 (Peninsula Debris Box Service, LLC); (b)(21) Ordinance No. 31029 (Phi Ta dba TA Trucking); (b)(22) Ordinance No. 31030 (Recology South Bay dba Recology Silicon Valley); (b)(23) Ordinance No. 31031 (Redwood Services, Inc. dba Redwood Debris Box Service Trucking, Inc.); (b)(24) Ordinance No. 31032 (Superior Demolition Services, Inc.); (b)(25) Ordinance No. 31033 (Uriel Del Toro dba Del Toro Haul); (b)(26) Ordinance No. 31034 (Waste Connections of California, Inc. dba GreenTeam of San José); and (b)(27) Ordinance No. 31035 (Yellowsack, Inc.) were passed for publication, granting non-exclusive franchises to the 27 companies listed above; and (c) the non-exclusive franchise agreements with the 27 companies for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean out material and construction and demolition debris were approved. (9-0-2; Recused: Candelas, Cohen)
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
7.1 Animal Care Services Annual Report.
As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on December 14, 2023, accept the annual report on Animal Care and Services Division’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Public Works) [Neighborhood Services and Education Committee referral 12/14/2023 – Item (d)1]
REFERRED TO THE MARCH NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING PER THE 1/24/2024 RULES AND
OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Mahan announced that the presentations and public comments for Items 8.1 and 8.2 were to be simultaneously heard together, but the votes were to be taken separately.
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Due to the high volume of speaker cards submitted, Mayor Mahan announced that public comments would be limited to one-minute for the remainder of the meeting.
8.1 Regulating Oversized Vehicles Citywide.
– NOT HEARD BEFORE 3:30 P.M.
(a) Accept the staff report and recommendations on strategies, concepts, and related operational and legal considerations associated with a citywide approach to regulating oversized vehicles.
(b) Consider the recommendations included in this report during the City Council’s deliberation and approval of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 20242025, as appropriate, along with other critical community priorities.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Transportation/City Manager)
John Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation; Heather Hoshii, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation; Jaime Jimenez, Deputy Chief of Police; Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager; and Omar Passons, Deputy City Manager offered the presentation and responded to questions for Items 8.1 and 8.2.
Public Comment : Tamra S. Chavez (PATH), Mark Kischner (IX Systems), Jeff Levine (Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association), Debra, Dr. Tyrone Partee, a speaker, Glenn Vander Zee (East Side Union High School District), Alfredo Hernandez, Alaina Santiago, Eire Stewart (Up Di Napoli Companies), Angelly Nguyen, Isabelle Lam, Sophia Le, Christine Phan, Amir Farahani, Christian Menarez, Emily Espinoza, Gur sharan Bola, Samantha Ibanez, Linda Tran, Aldo Carmona, Britney Duong, Catherine H. Nguyen, Fernanda Morales, Kim Vo (Principal), Albert Wright, Sandy Perry, Angela Smith, Robert Aguirre, Gail Osmer, Rich Celaya, David Heindel, John Betts, Elizabeth Gonzalez (SV De-Bug), Caroline Niemiee (Premier Recycle Company), Heriberto Soto, Eva Hereda, Carmen Davalos (KIPP), Thomas K., Jill Rodby, Beth Seibert, Cassandra Magana (WVCS), Breanna H., Peggy Elwell, Tycho Meimban, Jon, J.P, Gabriela, Mitsy, Andy, Yumi, Sudheer, Rachelle, Paul Soto, Kylie Clark, Jordan Moldow, Angel, Hortensia, Truth, Olivia, Roberta W., Corina, Viviana, and Gerbenn provided public testimony regarding Items 8.1 and/or 8.2.
Motion: Councilmember Arjun Batra moved approval of his memorandum dated January 29, 2024, and the staff recommendation. The motion failed for a lack of second.
Mayor Mahan informed Councilmember Batra that the approval of the staff r ecommendation in his motion contradicts the rejections listed in his memorandum.
Councilmember Batra withdrew acceptance of the staff recommendation in his motion.
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Bien Doan moved approval of his memorandum dated January 30, 2024, with an amendment to recommendation 1 to read as follows, “ (1) Defer the vote on Item 8.1 for a minimum of two weeks until February 13, 2024.” Councilmember Peter Ortiz seconded the substitute motion.
Friendly Amendment: Councilmember Pam Foley requested a friendly amendment to accept the staff recommendations, referred the item to the February 8, 2024 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee meeting for further discussion, and
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cross-referenced the Item to a future City Council Meeting. The maker of the substitute motion and seconder approved the friendly amendment.
Councilmember Batra requested that staff provide information pertaining to bio-waste laws .
Action: On a call to question, the substitute motion and friendly amendment passed, (a) the staff report and recommendations on strategies, concepts, and related operational and legal considerations associated with a citywide approach to regulating oversized vehicles was accepted; and (b) the recommendations included in this report during the City Council’s deliberation and approval of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025, as appropriate, along with other critical community priorities were considered. Item 8.1 was referred to the February 8, 2024 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee meeting for further discussion, and cross-referenced to a future City Council Meeting.
Including acceptance of the amended memorandum from Councilmember Bien Doan, dated January 30, 2024, recommending: (1) Defer the vote on Item 8.1 for a minimum of two weeks until February 13, 2024. (2) Proceed with public comment and Council discussion as agendized 3:30 PM. (3) Direct staff to examine and identify zones for potential pilots. (4) Address and identify the potential impacts to communities, streets, where the permitted zones will be placed. (5) Reassess the requirement proposed that this will be strictly in industrial zones as recommended by staff. (6) Engage in community outreach so that surrounding areas are aware of potential impacts. (a) Ensure that outreach is distributed in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. (9 -1-1; Noes: Batra; Absent: Davis)
8.2 Addressing Encampments and Oversized Vehicles Around Schools. – NOT HEARD BEFORE 3:30 P.M.
(a) Accept the report and recommendations addressing encampments and oversized vehicles around schools.
(b) Update the direction from August 9, 2023, Rules and Open Government Committee for a draft ordinance prohibiting encampments and lived- in vehicles within 150 feet of licensed preschools, daycares, and kindergarten through grade 12 schools to instead direct the City Manager or her designee to conduct an engineering assessment identifying safety hazards for pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles caused by the parking of oversized vehicles on public roadways within 150 feet of impacted kindergarten through grade 12 schools.
(c) Direct the City Manager or her designee to:
(1) Work with the City Attorney’s Office to prepare a resolution prohibiting the parking and authorizing the towing of oversized vehicles on public roadways within a
certain area surrounding kindergarten through grade 12 schools where an engineering assessment has identified safety hazards for pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles caused by the parking of oversized vehicles exist;
(2) Work with the City Attorney’s Office to review, and if appropriate, prepare a resolution prohibiting the parking and authorizing the towing of vehicles parked within 150 feet of kindergarten through grade 12 schools between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.;
(3) Identify funding within the existing Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to conduct a
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smallscal e pilot to establish, enforce, and support the No Oversized Vehicle and/or No Overnight parking-tow away zones at three kindergarten through grade 12 schools most impacted by oversized vehicle parking to inform the consideration of a more substantial investment as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget development process; and (4) In lieu of codifying the Encampment Management Policy that prohibits non- vehicular encampments within 150 feet of a school zone, continue enforcement of the existing Encampment Management Policy.
(d) Consider the recommendations included in this report during the City Council’s deliberations and approval of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 20242025, as appropriate, along with other critical community priorities.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Transportation/Police)
John Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation; Heather Hoshii, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation; Jaime Jimenez, Deputy Chief of Police; Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager; and Omar Passons, Deputy City Manager offered the presentation and responded to questions for Items 8.1 and 8.2.
Public Comment : Tamra S. Chavez (PATH), Mark Kischner (IX Systems), Jeff Levine (Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association), Debra, Dr. Tyrone Partee, a speaker, Glenn Vander Zee (East Side Union High School District), Alfredo Hernandez, Alaina Santiago, Eire Stewart (Up Di Napoli Companies), Angelly Nguyen, Isabelle Lam, Sophia Le, Christine Phan, Amir Farahani, Christian Menarez, Emily Espinoz a, Gursharan Bola, Samantha Ibanez, Linda Tran, Aldo Carmona, Britney Duong, Catherine H. Nguyen, Fernanda Morales, Kim Vo (Principal), Albert Wright, Sandy Perry, Angela Smith, Robert Aguirre, Gail Osmer, Rich Celaya, David Heindel, John Betts, Elizabeth Gonzalez (SV De- Bug), Caroline Niemiee (Premier Recycle Company), Heriberto Soto, Eva Hereda, Carmen Davalos (KIPP), (Zoom) Thomas K., Jill Rodby, Beth Seibert, Cassandra Magana (WVCS), Breanna H., Peggy Elwell, Tycho Meimban, Jon, J.P, Gabriela, Mitsy, Andy, Yumi, Sudheer, Rachelle, Paul Soto, Kylie Clark, Jordan Moldow, Angel, Hortensia, Truth, Olivia, Roberta W., Corina, Viviana, and Gerbenn provided public testimony regarding Items 8.1 and/or 8.2.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the staff recommendations were accepted with the below actions taken as indicated.
Including acceptance of the joint memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilmember Sergio Jimenez, Councilmember David Cohen, Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and Councilmember Bien Doan dated January 26, 2024, recommending:
Accept staff recommendations with the follow amendments and additions:
(a) The report and recommendations addressing encampments and oversized vehicles around schools was accepted.
(b) The direction from August 9, 2023, Rules and Open Government Committee for a draft ordinance prohibiting encampments and lived-in vehicles within 150 feet of licensed preschools, daycares, and kindergarten through grade 12 schools to instead direct the City Manager or her designee to conduct an engineering assessment identifying safety hazards for pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles caused by the parking of oversized vehicles on public roadways within 150 feet of impacted
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kindergarten through grade 12 schools was updated.
(c) Direct the City Manager or her designee to:
(1) Work with the City Attorney’s Office to prepare a resolution prohibiting the parking and authorizing the towing of oversized vehicles on public roadways within a certain area surrounding kindergarten through grade 12 schools where an engineering assessment has identified safety hazards for pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles caused by the parking of oversized vehicles exist; Work with the City Attorney’s Office to prepare an ordinance giving maximum flexibility to add other locations through Council resolution which prohibits the parking and authorizes the towing of oversized vehicles on public roadways within any area where an engineering assessment has identified that safety hazards for pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles caused by the parking of oversized vehicles exist.
(2)Work with the City Attorney’s Office to review, and if appropriate, prepare a resolution prohibiting the parking and authorizing the towing of vehicles parked wit hin 150 feet of kindergarten through grade 12 schools between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.;
Work with the City Attorney’s Office to prepare an ordinance giving maximum flexibility to add other locations through Council resolution, which prohibits the parking and authorizes the towing of vehicles parked within any area that prohibits parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (3) Identify funding within the existing Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget to conduct a small-scale pilot to establish, enforce, and support the No Oversized Vehicle and/or No Overnight parking-tow away zones at three kindergarten through grade 12 schools most impacted by oversized vehicle parking to inform the consideration of a more substantial investment as part of the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 budget development process; and
(4) In lieu of codifying the Encampment Management Policy that prohibits non- vehicular encampments within 150 feet of a school zone, continue enforcement of the existing Encampment Management Policy.
Instead, direct staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting encampments within at least 150 feet of K-12 schools.
(d) Consider the recommendations included in this report during the City Council’s deliberations and approval of the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as appropriate, along with other critical community priorities.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
The following recommendations were added:
• Direct the City Manager to work with the City Attorney’s Office to research and return with a recommendation on whether to prepare an ordinance consistent with Mountain View’s ordinance related to the parking of vehicles that discharge domestic sewage on the public right-of-way.
• Direct the City Manager’s Intergovernmental Relations team to pursue legislative updates to the California Vehicle Code (CVC) to expand tow authorities during the next l egislative session.
• Direct staff to follow best practices during enforcement of the new parking ordinances, such as offering outreach, connections to supportive services, and other appropriate assistance for individuals who are physically incapable of moving their vehicle, seeking recovery of a stolen vehicle, or inhabiting a vehicle near their child’s school. (10 -0-1; Absent: Davis)
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9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
Public Comment: Paul Soto provided public comment regarding the Land Use Calendar as a whole.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Dev Davis, seconded by Councilmember Sergio Jimenez, and carried unanimously, the Land Use Consent Calendar was approved as a whole. (11-0-0)
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
10.1(a) C23-121, C23-122 & C23-123 – City-Initiated Rezoning of 8 Parcels to Align a Property’s Zoning Designation to its General Plan Land Use Designation in Response to Senate Bill 1333. – HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT Approve an ordinance of the City of San José rezoning five properties from the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District, one property from LI Light Industrial Zoning District to MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District, one property from R-1-8 Single-Family Residential Zoning District to MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, and one property from R-1-5 Single- family Residential Zoning District to MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District, located in various locations on those certain real properties within the City of San José.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040 General Plan EIR (Resolution No. 76041) and the Envision San José General Plan Supplemental EIR (Resolution No. 77617). (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Action: Ordinance No. 31036 was passed for publication, regarding the Rezoning of 8 Parcels to Align a Property’s Zoning Designation to its General Plan Land Use Designation in Response to Senate Bill 1333. (11-0-0)
10.1(b) C23-119 – Approve an Ordinance Repealing the Application of Affordable Housing Overlay, Amending the Zoning District Map, and Amending Section
20.65.200 (HERO Affordable Housing Development Requirements). –
HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
Approve an ordinance: (1) Repealing the application of the Affordable Housing Overlay on six sites in North San José from the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram and Zoning District Map; (2) Amending the Zoning District Map to apply the Housing Element Residential Overlay on 12 sites citywide; and (3) Amending Section 20.65.200 (HERO Affordable Housing Development Requirements) of Chapter 20.65 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code requiring the six sites in North San José to allow residential use by right and to only allow residential uses on those sites where at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the San José 2023-2031 Housing Element Update Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. RES2023-262) and Addenda thereto. Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0-0.) (Item 5.a. on the 1/24/24 Planning Commission agenda). (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Action: Ordinance No. 31037 was passed for publication, regarding the repealing of The Affordable Housing Overlay Application, the amendment of the Zoning District Map, and amendment of Section 20.65.200 (HERO Affordable Housing Development Cit
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Requ irements) of Chapter 20.65 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code. (11-0-0)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
Open Forum
1. Gina Gates-Lopez (San José On) thanked Council for their leadership and efforts that helped (Geeks Without Frontiers) get a grant to assist residents in San José and the County.
2. Theresa Nguyen (assisted by Vietnamese Interpreter) expressed her deep concerns and frustrations regarding the rezoning and the decision voted on regarding her property.
3. Banana Su expressed her frustrations with the lack of assistance from the City and County regarding her family matter and informed Council that she submitted a records request regarding the City Manager’s Office.
4. Robert Aguirre spoke to the importance of including the unhoused community in the decision making process and spoke to the disenfranchisement of unhoused communities.
5. Paul Soto stated he was going to submit an application regarding Mayfair Elementary School being designated and recognized as a historical landmark.
6. Gerbenn S. spoke to the importance of having unhoused communities included in the decision making process, the criminalization of RV tenants, and requested to speak with Council regarding the statistics they stated.
7. Truth expressed her concerns with the lengthy waitlist process regarding housing in the City.
8. Joan of Arc spoke to incinerator toilets.
Adjournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared and Respectfully Submitted by, _____________________________
Yasmin Johnson
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on: 1/28/25
# of Actions: 14
Attest By:
_____________________________
Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk, City of San José
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CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 , 2024
The Council of the City of San José convened into Closed Session at 9:32 a.m. The meeting was held in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133.
Present: Councilmembers - Mahan, Kamei, Batra, Foley, Candelas, Doan, Ortiz.
Absent: Councilmembers - Jimenez, Torres, Cohen, Davis.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) DISCUSSED:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Case Name: Estate of Demetrius Stanley, Brought by Personal Representative Mimi Lebreton v. City of San Jose,
et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) THE ESTATE OF DEMETRIUS STANLEY,
BROUGHT BY PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE MIMI LEBRETON; MIMI
LEBRETON, an individual, CITY OF SAN JOSE,
a municipal corporation; ANTHONY BAZA, in
his individual capacity as a law enforcement
officer for the SAN JOSE POLICE
DEPARTMENT; HANS JORGENSON, in his
individual capacity as a law enforcement officer
for the SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT, and
DOES 1-50, inclusive,
Court: United States District Court Northern District of California San Jose Division
Case No: 5:22-cv-03000-VKD
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
2. Case Name: Almanza, Adam vs. City of San Jose
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Name(s) of Party(ies) ADAM ALMANZA, MICHAEL MORAIDA,
CITY OF SAN JOSE, AND DOES 1 THROUGH
50, INCLUSIVE
Court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa
Clara
Case No: 21-CV-387923
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
3. Case Name: Outfront Media, LLC. v. City of San Jose, et al., Name(s) of Party(ies) OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC; CITY OF SAN JOSE,
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
AIRPORT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
SAN JOSE, DIRECTOR OF AVIATION JOHN
AITKEN; and DOES 1 through 20; CLEAR
CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC. dba CLEAR
CHANNEL AIRPORTS, and ROES 1 through 25
Court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa
Clara
Case No: 22CV401194
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Writ of Mandamus
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) of the Government code:
Number of matter(s) to be discussed: 4
C. .PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
Department or Agency: Police Auditor
Title: Police Auditor
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
City Negotiator:Jennifer Schembri, Director of Employee Relations Employee Organizations:
1. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees: Association of Building, Mechanical and Electrical Inspectors (ABMEI)
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Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement – City of San José
and Association of Building, Mechanical and
Electrical Inspectors (ABMEI)
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/abmei
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
2. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
Association of Engineers & Architects (AEA)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement — City of San José
and Association of Engineers & Architects
(AEA)
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/aea
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
3. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
Association of Legal Professionals of San José
(ALP)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement – City of San José
and Association of Legal Professionals of San
José
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/alp
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
4. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
Association of Maintenance Supervisory
Personnel (AMSP)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
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Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
City of San José - Association of Maintenance
Supervisory Personnel (AMSP) Benefit &
Compensation Summary
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/amsp
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
5. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
City Association of Management Personnel
Agreement (CAMP)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Benefit & Compensation Summary — City of
San José and City Association of Management
Personnel Agreement
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/camp
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
6. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
International Association of Firefighters
(IAFF), Local 230 (IAFF#230)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement Between City of San
José and International Association of Firefighters
(IAFF), Local 230
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/iaff
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
7. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 332 (IBEW)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement Between City of San
José and International Brotherhood of Electrical
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Workers, Local 332 (IBEW)
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/ibew
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
8. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
Municipal Employees’ Federation, AFSCME
Local 101, AFL-CIO (MEF)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement — City of San José
and Municipal Employees’ Federation, AFSCME
Local 101, AFL-CIO
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/mef
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
9. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
International Union of Operating Engineers,
Local No. 3 (OE#3)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement Between City of San
José and International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3)
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/oe-3
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
10. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
San José Police Dispatchers’ Association
(SJPDA)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement – City of San José
and Municipal Employees’ Federation (MEF),
AFSCME, Local 101
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How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/sjpda
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
11. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
San José Police Officers’ Association
(SJPOA)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement — City of San José
and San José Polices’ Association
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/poa
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
12. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees:
Peace Officer Park Ranger Association
(POPRA)
Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or
MOA:
Memorandum of Agreement – City of San José
and Peace Officer Park Ranger Association
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web:
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the-
city-manager/employee-relations/labor-relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor-contract-
info/popra
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150
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