City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, May 13, 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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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
25-516 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
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6:00 p.m.- Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled. • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 5)
The Green Sound - Musical Performance
• 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 recognizing May 18-25, 2025 as Hepatitis B Awareness Week in the City of San José. (Doan & Kamei)
1.2 Presentation of a commendation to the May Day Coalition for organizing 2025's May Day March on behalf of the working families in the City of San José. (Ortiz)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 15, 2025 as Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) in the City of San José to increase awareness about digital accessibility and the importance of inclusive design practices and people with different disabilities. (Foley)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
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2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
25-511 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31187 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Sections 17.85.200 and 17.85.420 of the San José Municipal Code Related to the San José Energy And Water Building Performance Ordinance to Remove “Functional Performance Testing Reports” and “Operational Training Conducted” from the Audit Report Minimum Requirements, to Improve Clarity and to Better Align with Industry Audit Standards.
[Passed for Publication on 4/29/2025 - Item 2.10 (25-435)] (b) Ordinance No. 31191 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending in Its Entirety Section 5.06.430 of Chapter 5.06, Title 5, of the San José Municipal Code to Broaden the Director of Finance’s Authority to Hold Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearings on the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds within the City of San José to Finance Affordable Housing Projects.
[Passed for Publication on 4/29/2025 - Item 3.5(b) (25-442)] (c) Ordinance No. 31193 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 3.89 Gross Acres, Situated 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 (File No.
PDC07-042) to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District.
[Passed for Publication on 3/11/2025 - Item 10.1(b) (25-223)]
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.
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2.7 25-509 Settlement Agreement between the City of San José and Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC and Calpine Community Energy, LLC
Recommendation: Approve a settlement agreement with Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC, acknowledged and agreed to by Calpine Community Energy, LLC, for the latter to credit the City in the amount of $900,000 spread over the first 36 months of the term of a new Services Agreement with Calpine Community Energy, LLC in equal monthly credits of $25,000, with a payment of any remaining credit balance due upon the earlier termination or expiration of the same.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment). (City Attorney)
Memorandum
Agreement, rev. 5/13/25
Attachments
2.8 25-484 Report on Request for Proposal and Actions Related to the Employee Health Services Vendors.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute agreements with the 1582 Medical Corporation, Fast Response On-Site Testing, and Carbon Health Medical Group of California, P.C. to provide employee health services to City employees with an initial five-year term beginning June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2030, with two one-year options to extend through June 30, 2032 for a maximum total compensation not to exceed $2,241,496, $1,212,600, and $5,260,865 respectively, subject to annual appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Human Resources)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.9 25-485 Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC for Macro Cell Site Permitting.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Funding and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of San José and T-Mobile West, LLC to cover permitting costs and process improvements related to macro cell sites, including up to five options to extend the term of the agreement for up to five years.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)
MemorandumAttachments
2.10 25-486 Acceptance of Federal One Bay Area Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Recommendation: Approve the following actions to accept and receive $3,654,000 in federal grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate the grant agreements for the following projects:
(1) Better Bikeway San Fernando - $2,233,000 in One Bay Area Grant funds awarded through the Housing Incentive Pool, with a local match requirement of $289,309; and
(2) Downtown Bikeways Quick Strike - $1,421,000 in One Bay Area Grant funds through the Housing Incentive Pool, with a local match of $184,106.
(b) Adopt a Resolution of Local Support that demonstrates City will take the necessary assurances to implement the Better Bikeway San Fernando, and the Downtown Bikeways Quick Strike projects in compliance with the submitted application and will follow the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funding Delivery Policy and the grant program requirements.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3 and 4. (Transportation)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.11 25-547 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) Youth Commission:
(1) District 1 Seat: Appoint Anushka Deshmukh for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
(2) District 3 Seat: Appoint Edwin Sanchez for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
(3) District 4 Seat: Appoint Akshadha Babu Chakravarthi for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
(4) District 5 Seat: Appoint Dali Guerrero Fernandez for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
(5) District 6 Seat: Appoint Fiona Canfield for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
(6) District 7 Seat: Appoint David Huynh for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
(7) District 9 Seat: Appoint Jingru (Ruby) Yu for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2027.
(8) District 10 Seat: Appoint Jinyoung (Kyle) Park for a term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
[Rules Committee referral 5/7/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Memorandum
Applications
Attachments
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2.12 25-542 Retroactive Approval and Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 8 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 May 7, 2025:
(a) Retroactively approve the Community Clean-Up and Beautification scheduled on February 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(b) Retroactively approve the George V. LeyVa Middle School Movie Night scheduled on March 28, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(c) Retroactively approve the Immigration Legal Clinic scheduled on April 3, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(d) Retroactively approve the Holly Oak Elementary School’s Dia del Niño scheduled on April 30, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(e) Retroactively approve the Overfelt High School’s Dia de Niño Community Resource Fair scheduled on April 30, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (f) Retroactively approve the Vista Verde Dumpster Day scheduled on May 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(g) Approve the Department of Transportation Pizza and Policy scheduled on May 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(h) Approve the Evergreen Estates Dumpster Day scheduled on May 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(i) Approve the Music in the Square Summer Series scheduled on June 6, 13, 20, and 27; July 11, 18, and 25; and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds;
(j) 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. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 5/7/2025 - Item B.3]
MemorandumAttachments
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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.
3.3 25-487 Public Hearing on the 2025-2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges for the City of San José, including a Revision of Percentage Allocations of Measure E Real Property Transfer Tax Revenues.
Recommendation: Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for 2026-2030, the Proposed Fees and Charges Report for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and a Revision of Percentage Allocations of Measure E Real Property Transfer Tax Revenues for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
2025-2026 Proposed Operating Budget
2025-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget & 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program 2025-2026 Proposed Fees and Charges Report
Letter from County of Santa Clara
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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3.4 25-488 Second Amendment to the Agreement with Pacific Secured Equities, DBA Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for Workers' Compensation Claims Administration for Employees and Retirees.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Pacific Secured Equities, DBA Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for Workers’ Compensation claim administration to City employees and retirees, extending the term of the current agreement from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030, and increasing the total compensation not to exceed amount from $32,582,834 to $63,163,711, subject to annual appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Human Resources)
MemorandumAttachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 25-489 San José Clean Energy Power Workforce and Environmental Stewardship Project Selection Criteria.
Recommendation: Accept the staff report on the San José Clean Energy Power Workforce and Environmental Stewardship Project Selection Criteria.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Energy)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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6.2 25-490 Agreement with Calpine Community Energy, LLC for Billing Operations, Data Management, and Customer Support Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement for the Billing Operations, Data Management, and Customer Support Services with Calpine Community Energy, LLC (Houston, Texas) (Calpine) for an initial three-year term, beginning on or about May 14, 2025, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $13,148,180, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute amendments, as required, for any unanticipated changes to the agreement with Calpine not to exceed a total amount of $1,000,000 during the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(c) Exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through May 14, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance/Energy)
MemorandumAttachments
6.3 25-491 Republic Services Solid Waste Rates.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a Public Hearing to confirm that the proposed Maximum Commercial Solid Waste Services Rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 are consistent with the terms of the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services.
(b) Adopt a resolution increasing the Maximum Commercial Solid Waste Services Rates in the City of San José for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by 3.27 percent pursuant to the Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Franchises Agreement between the City of San José and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, dba Republic Services, including the total costs for organics processing services.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, File No. PP17-005, Adjustments to Fees, Rates and Fares without expansion of services. (Environmental Services) Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
7.1 25-492 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park within the Spartan Keyes Neighborhood.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the Spartan Keyes Park Master Plan for a future park to be located on a 1.36-acre site located at the northeast corner of Keyes Street and South Third Street within the Spartan Keyes neighborhood. (b) Adopt “Brickyard Park” as the official name for the future park as recommended by staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and community input.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER22-245. CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development Projects. Council District 3. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Attachments
7.2 25-510 Code Enforcement Operational Assessment Report.
Recommendation: Accept the Code Enforcement Operational Assessment Report and approve Phase 1 of the Code Enforcement Improvement Workplan.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement) [Deferred from 5/6/2025 - Item 7.2 (25-470)]
Memorandum
Attachment A - Project Management Plan.pdf
Attachment B - Current State Findings Report.pdf
Attachment C - Operational Report.pdf
Attachment D - Future State Recommendations Report.pdf
Presentation - est. 15 minutes
Letter from the Public
Attachments
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 25-497 Berryessa Flea Market Status Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on March 24, 2025, accept the status report on the redevelopment of the Berryessa Flea Market, as well as the Flea Market Advisory Group, Vendor Transition Fund, and the Flea Market Owner’s Quarterly Report from January 2025.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009. Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
[Community and Economic Development Committee referral 3/24/2025 - (d)2]
Memorandum
Attachment A
Attachment B
Memorandum from Ortiz, Cohen, Casey & Campos, 5/9/25
Memorandum from Cohen, 5/12/25
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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8.2 25-498 Approval of a Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for The Aquino at 498 West San Carlos Street.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes and a reduction of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee for The Aquino at 498 W. San Carlos Street, which meets the requirements of the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program enacted by the City Council on December 10, 2024, in an amount of up to $4,071,272.74 pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. RES2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C.
(b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver and authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements.
CEQA: Addendum to the Downtown Strategy 2040 Final
Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 78942) for the Madera Residential Project, File Nos. SP20-019-01 and SP20-019-02. Council District 6. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement/Transportation)
Memorandum
Resolution
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
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8.3 25-503 Public Hearing for Amendments to the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Adding to the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, as adopted under Resolution RES2024-420 and further defined under Resolution RES2024-421, the specified multifamily housing projects formerly subject to the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Program.
(2) Adding Santana Row Lot 12, a proposed multifamily housing development located at 358 Hatton Street.
(3) Increasing the number of eligible units under the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program from 1,500 to 1,800 that may qualify for the period ending December 31, 2025.
(b) Approve an ordinance amending Sections 4.46.039.13 and 4.47.098 of the San José Municipal Code to increase the number of units from 1,500 to 1,800 that may qualify for a 50% reduction to the Commercial, Residential, Mobile Home Park tax and Building and Structure tax for developments that obtain a building permit before December 31, 2025, under the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program.
(c) Subject to a public subsidy hearing under the City of San José’s Sunshine Policy and California Government Code Section 53083, authorize the Housing Director to refund the unused $3,435,672 of previously paid Affordable Housing Impact Fees to Federal Realty, the developer of Santana Row Lot 12, located at 358 Hatton Street.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Santana Row Expansion Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution #77532, File No.
PD15-066) certified September 22, 2015, for the Santana Row Lot 12 Permit Extension File Nos. PDA15-066-02 and ER24-047.
(Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Transportation) Memorandum
Memorandum from Mahan, Foley, Cohen & Mulcahy, 5/9/25
Resolution
Ordinance
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
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8.4 25-499 Actions Related to a Loan Commitment for a New Affordable Rental Housing Development - Berryessa Station at 1565 Mabury Road.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $9,898,877, in accordance with all applicable City of San José Gap Financing Program Regulations, in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds, to Affirmed Housing Group or an affiliated development entity for the Berryessa Station development located at 1565 Mabury Road, which is being developed to provide 193 affordable apartments, and two unrestricted manager’s homes; and
(2) Authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City financing for the Berryessa Station development.
(b) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund:
(1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve appropriation by $9,898,877; and
(2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $9,898,877.
CEQA: Exempt per Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. Council District 4. (Housing/City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
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.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
10.2 25-500 ST25-002 - Street Renaming of Street Segments West St. John Street, North Almaden Boulevard, and Santa Teresa Street, to “Sharks Way.” Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the renaming of street segments on West St. John Street between North Montgomery Street and North Almaden Boulevard; North Almaden Boulevard under the Highway 87 overpass; Santa Teresa Street between North Almaden Boulevard and West St.
John Street; and West St. John Street between North Almaden Boulevard and San Pedro Street to Sharks Way.
CEQA: CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption. Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement recommends approval. Council District 3 and 6. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Salas, Mulcahy, Candelas & Casey, 5/9/25 Resolution
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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10.3 25-502 PP24-006 - Amendment to Chapter 23.04, Section 23.04.038 (North San José Signage Area) and Section 23.04.124 (Downtown Sign Zone) of Title 23 (Sign Code) of the San José Municipal Code to Modify Permit Provisions for Supergraphic Signs Related to Large Events. - DEFERRED
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending Section 23.04.038 (North San José Signage Area) and Section 23.04.124 (Downtown Sign Zone) of Chapter 23.04 of Title 23 (Sign Code) of the San José Municipal Code to modify permit provisions for Supergraphic Signs related to Large Events to: (a) eliminate existing sunset clause, (b) increase display duration, and (c) alter height and size allowances, and to make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those sections.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan EIR (Resolution No. 76041), Envision San José General Plan Supplemental EIR (Resolution No. 77617), and Addenda thereto. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
[Deferred from 2/25/2025 - Item 10.2 (25-157)]
DEFERRED TO 5/20/2025 PER ADMINISTRATION
Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Salas, Cohen & Casey, 2/21/25 Ordinance
Attachments
• 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
• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps FOR RECEIPT:
Tract: 10649
Location: East side of Baypointe Parkway, approximately 700 feet Southwest of Zanker Road and Baypointe Parkway Intersection
District: 4
Lots/Units: 6/42
Type: Residential Condominium Townhomes
Developer: Summerhill Homes
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The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
· Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the community in an effective and efficient manner.
· Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services. · Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community. · Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a sustainable environment for the community.
· Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
· Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing opportunities.
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.
Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for City Council items may be viewed on the Internet at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Council Meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on Channel 26.
May 13, 2025City Council Amended Agenda
CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome debate of public policy issues being discussed by the City Council, their Committees, and City Boards and Commissions in an atmosphere of fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view.
1. Public Meeting Decorum:
(a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting. This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
(b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact. (c) Persons in the audience will refrain from using cellular phones and/or pagers while the meeting is in session.
(d) Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms at all times.
(e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them. (f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved by City staff.
(g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their bags, purses, briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to search for weapons and other dangerous materials.
2. Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
(a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: § No objects will be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.
-No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other symbolic materials.
-The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard. (b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. (c) Objects that are deemed a threat to persons at the meeting or the facility infrastructure are not allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is perceived to exist.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms (including replicas and antiques), toy guns, explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged weapons; illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors, scalpels, box cutting knives, and other cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can openers with points, knitting needles, and hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol containers; tools; glass containers; and large backpacks and suitcases that contain items unrelated to the meeting.
May 13, 2025City Council Amended Agenda
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.