City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, March 25, 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
25-275 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 3)
Opera San José
• 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
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the City of San José. (Foley)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation declaring March 31, 2025 as Cesar Chavez Day to celebrate the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist who started the movement for equal rights and fair treatment of workers, especially farmworkers, in the City of San José. (Ortiz)
1.3 Presentation of a commendation recognizing the Villages Golf and Country Club for earning the Firewise USA certificate after nearly two years of dedicated volunteer efforts. As San José’s first Firewise community and the largest in Santa Clara County, the committee has been conducting home inspections since November 2024 to reduce wildfire risks. (Candelas)
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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.
25-302 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31178 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Sections 10.10.010 and 10.10.040 of 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. to between the Hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. [Passed for Publication on 3/11/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-219)] (a) Ordinance No. 31179 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 0.94 Gross Acres Situated on the Northwesterly Corner of Hayes Avenue and Endicott Boulevard (15 Cottle Road) (APN 690-02-003) from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 3/11/2025 - Item 10.1(d)(1) (25-231)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
25-322 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Recommendation: Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on April 2, 2025 due to authorized City business to attend the regular meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei)
[Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item A.1.a]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
2.7 25-296 Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit Update.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on March 3, 2025, accept the update on the status of the City’s implementation of the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City Action. (Environmental Services)
[Transportation and Environment Committee referral 3/3/2025 - Item (d)4]
Memorandum
Presentation, 3/3/2025, T&E
Attachments
2.8 25-277 Actions Related to Authorizing an Application for Santa Clara Valley Water Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program Grant Program.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee to:
(a) Apply for and take all necessary actions needed to fulfill grant requirements of the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program - Standard Grant Program for an amount not to exceed $150,000, or other amount awarded. (b) Negotiate and execute any grant documents, payment agreements, amendments, and any other related documents necessary to accept, receive, utilize, and disburse funding, and take any other actions necessary to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant upon award.
(c) Negotiate and execute any memoranda of agreement with nonprofit entities engaged in creek cleanup activities, watershed stewardship, outreach, and education activities to comply with the terms of the grant.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of application. (Environmental Services)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.9 25-278 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Duran Construction Group for the Removal, Replacement, and Repair of Concrete within the Public Right-of-Way.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise one additional option to extend the term of the purchase order with Duran Construction Group (San José, CA) for the removal, replacement, and repair of concrete beginning on or about September 1, 2025, and ending on or about August 31, 2026, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. (Finance)
MemorandumAttachments
2.10 25-279 Amendment to the Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for First Street Interim Housing.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the standard agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to add Santa Clara County Housing Authority and its affiliated entities, Villa Garcia, Inc., and North First Gish Holding LLC, to the Standard Agreement for First Street Interim Housing.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-023, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Housing) Memorandum
Letters from the Public
Attachments
2.11 25-280 Meadowfair Park Master Plan.
Recommendation: Approve the Meadowfair Park Master Plan.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-183. CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures.
Council District 8. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services) MemorandumAttachments
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2.12 25-299 Amendment to the Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance.
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending the effective date of the Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance from April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026, along with the compliance deadlines in San José Municipal Code section
17.41.550 which requires seismic retrofit of certain wood-frame target story residential buildings.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment; Statutorily Exempt, File No. ER23-173, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Housing/City Manager)
Memorandum
Ordinance
Attachments
2.13 25-281 Approval of the Proposed 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Spending Plan and Adoption of Related Appropriation Actions.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the proposed Spending Plan for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $333,733. (b) Adopt a resolution accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $333,733 and authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents for the grant award received from the U.S.
Department of Justice without further City Council action. (c) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance and the Funding Sources Resolution Amendments in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Trust Fund:
(1) Establish the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $333,733; and
(2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Federal Government by $333,733.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Police/City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.14 25-282 Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond.
Recommendation: Accept the bi-annual status report on the work plan and implementation updates for projects included in the approved 2018 Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond.
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)
MemorandumAttachments
2.15 25-283 Action Related to 9128 - River Oaks Regional Stormwater Capture Project.
Recommendation: Approve a $1,400,000 increase to the construction contingency amount of $1,099,962 for a revised total contingency amount of $2,499,962 for the 9128 - River Oaks Regional Stormwater Capture Project.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the River Oaks Stormwater Capture Project, File No. ER20-186 (Resolution No. 79944). Council District 4. (Public Works)
MemorandumAttachments
2.16 25-284 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10283 - Sanitary Sewer Repairs Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Package IV Project.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10283 - Sanitary Sewer Repairs Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Package IV Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Devaney Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,843,285; and
(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $184,328.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-189. CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(b) Existing Facilities and 15302(c) Replacement or Reconstruction. (Public Works)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.17 25-285 Actions Related to the 8721 - FEMA San José Family Camp Re-Bid.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 8721 - FEMA San José Family Camp Re-Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Sinclair General Engineering Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,366,156.
(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $236,616. (c) Adopt the following Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: City-wide Parks Purposes:
(1) Increase the 2017 Flood - Family Camp Playground Shade Structure, Retaining Wall, and Slope Stabilization appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by $836,000; and
(2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $836,000.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Family Camp Storm Damage Repair. File No. PP19-050 and ER21-268 (Resolution No. RES2024-80). (Public Works/Parks, Recreation, and
Neighborhood Services/City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
2.18 25-286 Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the second amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue
Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project to increase the maximum compensation by $75,635, from $339,446 to $415,081, complete additional scope of services, and extend the term of the agreement from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Transportation) MemorandumAttachments
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2.19 25-311 Approval of Great American Litter Pick-Up as a City 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 March 19, 2025:
(a) Approve the Great American Litter Pick-Up scheduled on April 19, 2025 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item B.2]
MemorandumAttachments
2.20 25-314 Approval of National Night Out Sponsored as a City 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 March 19, 2025:
(a) Approve the National Night Out scheduled on August 5, 2025 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item B.3]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.21 25-317 Approval to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept of Donations for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 19, 2025:
(a) Approve the expenditure of City funds for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival scheduled on August 30-31, 2025.
(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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item B.4]
MemorandumAttachments
2.22 25-321 Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff.
Recommendation: Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor's Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Project on Municipal Innovation Spring 2025 Convening from April 3 to April 5, 2025 in Cambridge, MA. (Source of Funds:
Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University)
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)
[Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item A.1.a]
MemorandumAttachments
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 25-287 Status of Open Audit Recommendations Report.
Recommendation: Accept the status of the Open Audit recommendations as of December 31, 2024.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor)
Report
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Attachments
3.4 25-288 Annual Summary of Labor Negotiations.
Recommendation: Accept the staff report and public input on the Annual Summary of Upcoming Labor Negotiations.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
3.5 25-289 Conduct a Public Hearing on the Status of the City’s Vacancies, Recruitment and Retention Efforts, and Obstacles in the Hiring Process Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 (California Government Code §3502.3). -
TO BE HEARD LAST
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a public hearing on the status of the City’s vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts, and obstacles in the hiring process:
(1) Human Resources Department presentation.
(2) Recognized employee organization presentations.
(b) Accept the staff report on workforce vacancy rates, recruitment and retention efforts, and obstacles in the hiring process as required by Assembly Bill 2561.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-099, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Human Resources)
Memorandum
Attachment
Presentation
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Presentation - est. 20 minutes
Attachments
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3.6 25-323 Settlement of Paredes v. City of San José, et al.
Recommendation: Approve a settlement in the case of Paredes v. City of San José, et. al., U.S. Dist. Ct., N.D. Cal., case no 5:22-cv-00758, in the amount of $1,600,000.00 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a Settlement Agreement.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)
[Rules Committee referral 3/19/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
4.1 25-290 Fire Department Emergency Medical Services First Responder Fee Program.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the implementation of a First Responder Fee Program effective January 1, 2026.
(b) Approve the Proposed Public Communications Plan for the First Responder Fee Program.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Fire)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Candelas, 3/24/25
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 25-291 San José Diridon Station to Airport Connector Feasibility Validation Report and Phase 2a Recommendation.
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 from 3/11/2025 - Item 5.2 (25-221)]
Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 3/20/25
Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Kamei, Cohen & Mulcahy, 3/21/25 Resolution
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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7.1 25-292 Report of the City Charter Regarding Parks.
Recommendation: Accept the report on the historical implementation of Section 1700 of the City Charter (Charter Parks) and site inventory of Charter Parks as outlined in Attachment A of the staff memorandum and memorialize the policy on how Section 1700 on Charter Parks is applied.
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)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 20 minutes
Letters from the Public - 1 of 3
Letters from the Public - 2 of 3
Letters from the Public - 3 of 3
Letter Received Post Meeting
Attachments
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 25-293 Peddler Permit Ordinance Amendment.
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6.54 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code (Peddler Permit Ordinance).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Police)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Doan, 3/21/25
Ordinance
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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8.2 25-301 First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program: Equity Share Reduction. -
DEFERRED
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving the reduction of the City’s Equity Share payment from 30% to 15% for the City’s single-family housing portfolio’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program in accordance with applicable laws and funding source requirements; and
(b) Authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to renegotiate the Equity Sharing provision and negotiate and execute homebuyer loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to the City’s single-family housing portfolio’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program in accordance with applicable laws and funding source requirements.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)
DEFERRED TO 4/8/2025 PER ADMINISTRATION
ResolutionAttachments
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
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• Open Forum
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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
• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps FOR APPROVAL:
Tract: 10636
Location: Communications Hill - Altino Boulevard, Donnici Street and Adeline Avenue District: 7
Lots/Units: 69/58
Type: SFD
Proposed Decision: Approved
Developer: KB Home South Bay
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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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items unrelated to the meeting.
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.