City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
1:30 PM
Council Chambers
MATT MAHAN, MAYOR
ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1
PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2
CARL SALAS, DISTRICT 3
DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4
PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5
MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6
BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7
DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8
PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9
GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10
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• 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
25-205 Closed Session Agenda
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1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall 6:00 p.m.- Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled. • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 3)
Mariachi Estelar, local mariachi band
• 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 Recognition
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Burton Smith, who passed away on December 9, 2024.
Burton was a U.S. Navy Veteran who brought a joy to the community through his participation in community events, such as town halls, clean-ups, and block parties. He played a pivotal part in bringing families together and keeping traditions alive in our City by playing Santa at many community holiday events.
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Youth Arts Month in the City of San José to encourage our San José community to celebrate, uplift, and invest in youth creativity and artistic expression. (Campos)
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1.2 Presentation of a commendation to Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association for their dedication and support of San José youth. (Cohen)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
25-232 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31177 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Establishing a Pedestrian Mall on Post Street between South First Street and Lightston Alley.
[Passed for Publication on 2/25/2025 - Item 8.1(c) (25-153)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
2.7 25-206 Apple Developer License Agreement for City Mobile Applications.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Apple Developer License Agreement to host City mobile applications on the Apple App store.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)
Memorandum
Agreement
Letter from the Public
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2.8 25-207 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Alisto, Inc. for Cathodic Protection System Testing, Maintenance, and Repair Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Alisto, Inc. (Walnut Creek, CA) for cathodic protection system testing, maintenance, and repair services, with the last option ending on or about November 18, 2031, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Finance)
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2.9 25-208 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Bakhtiari Corporation for Subaru Solterra Electric Vehicles.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Bakhtiari Corporation (San José, CA) for Subaru Solterra electric vehicles with the last option ending on or about November 15, 2030, 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)
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2.10 25-209 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with San José Community Media Access Corporation dba CreaTV San José for Video Production and Engineering Support Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to five one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with San José Community Media Access Corporation dba CreaTV San José (San José, CA) for video production and engineering support services with the last option ending on or about December 31, 2030, 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)
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2.11 25-210 Second Amendment to the Agreement with Collection Bureau of America, Ltd. for Collection Services for Delinquent Accounts.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Collection Bureau of America, Ltd. (Hayward, CA) for collection services for delinquent accounts to
(a) Add one additional one-year option term for a total of seven options to extend the term through June 30, 2026; and
(b) Amend the scope of the agreement to include collection services for San José Clean Energy’s closed accounts.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)
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2.12 25-211 Proposed Revisions to the City Council Policy 1-15 - Debt Management Policy.
[RENUMBERED TO THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SJFA/SARA
AGENDA ITEM 1 (25-257)]
2.13 25-214 Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 20, 2025, accept the Second Quarter (period ending December 31, 2024) Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the following programs:
(a) Debt Management;
(b) Investment Management;
(c) Revenue Management; and
(d) Purchasing and Risk Management.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance)
[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 2/20/2025 - Item (d)1]
Memorandum
Investment Report
Presentation, 2/20/25, PSFSS
Letter from the Public
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2.14 25-217 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 20, 2025:
(a) Accept the City of San José Investment Policy, as amended. (b) Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy 1-12, City of San José Investment Policy, to make technical and clarifying changes.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, General Procedure and Policy Making. (Finance)
[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 2/20/2025 - Item (d)2]
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2.15 25-227 Approval of the Greek Flag Raising and Greek Independence Day Lighting Sponsored by Council District 9 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 February 26, 2025:
(a) Approve the Greek Flag Raising scheduled on March 21, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(b) Approve the Greek Independence Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting from March 20, 2025 to March 25, 2025 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 events.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 2/26/2025 - Item B.2]
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2.16 25-236 Retroactive Approval of Bulgarian National Liberation Day Proclamation and Tower Lighting Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Mahan 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 March 5, 2025:
(a) Retroactively approve the Proclamation of Bulgarian National Liberation Day scheduled on March 3, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Retroactively approve the Bulgarian National Liberation Day Tower Lighting scheduled from March 3, 2025 through March 9, 2025 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 events.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 3/5/2025 - Item B.4]
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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.
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
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4.1 25-219 Amendment to Chapter 10.10 of Title 10 (Pedestrian Facilitation Ordinance) of the San José Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 10.10 of Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code to adjust the hours the Pedestrian Facilitation Ordinance is in effect from between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Police)
Memorandum
Ordinance
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5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 25-220 Approval of Proposer Rankings and Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Concession Agreements for the San José Mineta International Airport Retail Concession Program.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the selection of the top-ranking concessions for Package I and Package II from the request for proposal for the Retail Concession Opportunities at the San José Mineta International Airport. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to:
(1) Negotiate and execute concession agreements between the City of San José and the following entities, effective from the date of execution by the City Manager through June 30, 2037:
(i) HG SJC Retail Concessionaires, LLC for the design, construction, and operation of retail concessions at the Airport listed as Package I of the Retail Concession request for proposals;
(ii) Paradies Lagardére @SJC Retail, LLC for the design, construction, and operation of retail concessions at the Airport listed as Package II of the Retail Concession request for proposals; (2) Negotiate and modify the concept types, concept locations, and/or concept designs with the entities above, as needed, to align the concepts with the Airport’s needs.
(3) Terminate negotiations with any of the recommended proposers for Package I and Package II if the City and the recommended proposers cannot agree upon the terms of the concession agreement and negotiate and execute concession agreements with the next highest ranked proposer(s) in accordance with the requirements of the request for proposal, in order of their ranking for each package, until an agreement has been reached with an operator.
(4) Exercise the option to extend the term of the agreement(s) through June 30, 2039, should the Airport move delivery operations to a central receiving distribution center.
(5) Negotiate and execute office and support space lease agreements through June 30, 2037, or through June 30, 2039 (if the two-year option is exercised), to align lease agreements with the concession agreements.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
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5.2 25-221 San José Diridon Station to Airport Connector Feasibility Validation Report and Phase 2a Recommendation. - DEFERRED
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the pre-development agreement, task orders, and change orders with San José Connection Partners to refine ridership and revenue forecasting, develop a funding strategy, and develop a preferred alignment for the Base Project and the Optional Intra-airport Extension Project in an amount not to exceed $14.7 million; and
(b) Secure funding for the project, including the negotiation of a new funding agreement with the Valley Transportation Authority for Phase 2a project planning, subject to the appropriation of funds by the Valley Transportation Authority.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies.
(Transportation/Airport)
DEFERRED TO 3/25/2025 PER RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER
CONSENT
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(a) 25-222 CCL24-001 - Issuance of a California Department of Social Services, Community Care License for a Proposed Adult Residential Care Facility Located at 3347 Dias Drive.
Recommendation: Direct staff to inform the California Department of Social Services that the City does not object to the issuance of a license for an adult residential care facility for four persons at 3347 Dias Drive based upon overconcentration.
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a) for Existing Facilities. Council District 8. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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(b) 25-223 C23-107, CP24-013, ER24-106 - Conforming Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 1172, 1180, 1188 Murphy Avenue.
Recommendation: (1) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 3.89-gross-acre site located on the south side of Murphy Avenue, approximately 500 feet east of Oakland Road (1180 Murphy Avenue; APN: 241-17-009), from the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District.
(2) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Church/Religious Assembly use in an existing approximately 53,010 square-foot building on an approximately
3.89-gross-acre site located on the south side of Murphy Avenue, approximately 500 feet east of Oakland Road (1180 Murphy Avenue.
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a) for Existing Facilities. Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 2/25/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-155)]
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(c) 25-224 H23-007 & ER23-075 - Site Development Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 380 North 1st Street.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution certifying the 380 North 1st Street Environmental Impact Report, and make certain findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation measures, alternatives, and adopt a statement of overriding considerations and a related mitigation monitoring and reporting program, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended; and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the demolition of an approximately 12,000-square-foot office building that is an eligible City Landmark and the removal of 20 trees, including 10 ordinance-size trees, for the construction of a seven-story, 118-unit residential building with 74 parking spaces, including six units affordable to very-low-income households, on an approximately 0.49-gross-acre lot.
CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for the 380 North 1st Street Project (ER23-075). Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0-2; Bickford and Oliverio absent) (Item 4.b on the 2/12/2025 Planning Commission agenda). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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(d) 25-231 C23-115, CP24-001 & ER23-250 - Conforming Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 15 Cottle Road.
Recommendation: (1) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 0.94-gross-acre site situated on the northwesterly corner of Hayes Avenue and Endicott Boulevard (15 Cottle Road) from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District.
(2) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit to allow the demolition of an existing approximately 1,638-square-foot building for the construction of an approximately 5,000-square-foot building to support construction equipment sale and lease use on site, and the reconfiguration of the layout of the approximately 0.94-gross-acre site.
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(c) for New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Council District
2. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 3/4/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-182)]
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
* RECESS THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE THE JOINT
CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/ SAN JOSE FINANCING AUTHORITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
SAN JOSE
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• 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. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
• Adjournment
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This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Burton Smith, who passed away on December 9, 2024.
Burton was a U.S. Navy Veteran who brought a joy to the community through his participation in community events, such as town halls, clean-ups, and block parties. He played a pivotal part in bringing families together and keeping traditions alive in our City by playing Santa at many community holiday events.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected].
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JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL/SAN JOSE FINANCING
AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF SAN JOSE AGENDA
1:30 p.m. March 11, 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBERS • Call to Order and Roll Call
1. 25-257 Proposed Revisions to the City Council Policy 1-15 - Debt Management Policy. - TO BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.1 LAND USE CONSENT
Recommendation: (a) Accept the report and approve the proposed revisions to City Council Policy 1-15, the City of San José Debt Management Policy. (b) Adopt the amended policy by resolutions of the City Council, City of San José Financing Authority Board, and Successor Agency Board.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance)
[RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 2.12 (25-211)]
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• ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE JOINT CITY OF SAN
JOSE CITY COUNCIL / SAN JOSE FINANCING AUTHORITY /
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AND RECONVENE THE
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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ABOUT THE AGENDA
The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
· Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the community in an effective and efficient manner.
· Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services. · Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community. · Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a sustainable environment for the community.
· Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
· Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing opportunities.
The San José City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. as needed, unless otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned meeting to a later date, time and place specified in the order of adjournment. If all members are absent, the City Clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated date, time and place. If you have any questions, please direct them to the City Clerk’s staff seated at the tables just below the dais. Thank you for taking the time to attend today’s meeting. We look forward to seeing you at future meetings.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome debate of public policy issues being discussed by the City Council, their Committees, and City Boards and Commissions in an atmosphere of fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view.
1. Public Meeting Decorum:
(a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting. This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
(b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact. (c) Persons in the audience will refrain from using cellular phones and/or pagers while the meeting is in session.
(d) Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms at all times.
(e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them. (f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved by City staff.
(g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their bags, purses, briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to search for weapons and other dangerous materials.
2. Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
(a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: § No objects will be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.
-No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other symbolic materials.
-The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard.
(b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. (c) Objects that are deemed a threat to persons at the meeting or the facility infrastructure are not allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is perceived to exist.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms (including replicas and antiques), toy guns, explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged weapons; illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors, scalpels, box cutting knives, and other cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can openers with points, knitting needles, and hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol containers; tools; glass containers; and large backpacks and suitcases that contain
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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.