The Council of the City of San Jose convened in regular session at 9:30 a.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Council Members: Chavez, Dando, Diquisto, LeZotte, Matthews, Powers, Shirakawa, Jr., Woody; Gonzales.
Absent: Council Members: Diaz (excused), Fiscalini (absent).
Upon motion unanimously adopted, Council recessed at 9:35 a.m. to a Closed Session in Room 600 to confer with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9; under Subsection (a) to discuss existing litigation in the cases of Morrison, et al. v. Verzon, et al., to discuss anticipated litigation pursuant to Subsection (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9, in one matters involving significant exposure to litigation and one matter regarding the initiation of litigation; and to confer with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code 54957.6: City Negotiator – City Manager designee mark Nelson; Employee Organizations – Municipal Employees Federation; Association of Building, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers; and City Association of Management Personnel.
By unanimous consent, Council reconvened from the Closed Session and recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Present: Council Members: Dando, Diaz, Diquisto, LeZotte, Matthews, Powers, Shirakawa, Jr., Woody; Gonzales.
Absent: Council Members: Chavez (excused), Fiscalini (absent).
Father Bill Leininger, Director of If When Community, gave the Invocation. (District 3)
Mayor Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Upon motion by Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Council Member LeZotte, and unanimously carried, Item 11a was deferred to April 13, 1999, and the Orders of the Day and the Amended Agenda were approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
5a Presentation of plaque to Ken Korpi for 4 years service on the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee. (Mayor)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: Mayor Gonzales presented a plaque to Ken Korpi in acknowledgement of his service on the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee.
5b Presentation of proclamation declaring April 1999 as Earthquake Preparedness Month. (Office of Emergency Services)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: A proclamation declaring April 1999 as Earthquake Preparedness Month was presented by Mayor Gonzales to Earl Stevens, Assistant Director of San José Prepared.
5c Presentation of a proclamation declaring the month of April 1999 as San José Beautiful Month. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: A proclamation declaring April 1999 as San José Beautiful Month was presented by Mayor Gonzales to the San José Beautiful Chair
J. R. Orlando and Vice-Chair Monica Yagedar, and recognized Maria Ruiz, the recipient of the 1997 Home improvement Award.
Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., introduced Ginger Grant and Judith Torres, members of the Student Council from Christopher School in the Oak Grove School District, and asked them to stand with their Principal Rose Neff, to be recognized.
Upon motion by Council Member Diaz, seconded by Council Member Powers, and unanimously carried, Item 6a(1) was deferred to April 13, 1999, and the Consent Calendar was approved and the below listed items taken as indicated. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
Minutes for Approval
6a(1) Regular Meeting of February 9, 1999
Documents filed: Minutes of February 9, 1999.
Discussion/Action: The minutes of February 9, 1999, were approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6a(2) Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 11, 1999
Documents filed: Minutes of February 11, 1999.
Discussion/Action: The minutes of February 11, 1999, were approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6a(3) Regular Meeting of February 16, 1999
Documents filed: Minutes of February 16, 1999.
Discussion/Action: The minutes of February 16, 1999, were approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
Ordinances for Final Adoption
6b(1) ORD. NO. 25798 – Rezones certain real property situated at the northerly terminus of Pfeiffer Ranch Road. PDC 98-01-005
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: At Council Member Dando’s request, this item was deferred to April 13, 1999 to provide more time for the developer to make changes pertaining to the boundary of the property which he had been asked to make.
6b(2) ORD. NO. 25799 – Rezones certain real property situated on the southeast corner of Julian Street and Almaden Boulevard. C 99-01-001
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 25799, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 25799 was adopted. Vote; 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6e(1) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a consultant agreement with Dekker, Ltd. Management Technologies Institute for the implementation of an Activity Based Costing and Management System (ABC/M) including software and training at the San José International Airport for the period April 1, 1999 to March 30, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $250,000. (Airport)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Aviation Director Ralph G. Tonseth, dated
March 11, 1999, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 68776, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Consultant Agreement with Dekker, Ltd. Management Technologies Institute for the Implementation of an Activity Based Costing and Management System Including Software and Training at the San José International Airport”, was adopted. Vote:
9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6e(2) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the agreement with Ann Chamberlain and Victor Zaballa for the fabrication and installation of public artwork for the Mexican Cultural Heritage Gardens and Plaza to add additional artwork elements and increasing the compensation by $183,000, from $120,000 to a total cost not to exceed $303,000. (Conventions, Arts and Entertainment)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Jim McBride, Acting Director of the Department of Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, dated March 11, 1999, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 68777, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Ann Chamberlain and Victor Zaballa for a Public Artwork for the Mexican Cultural Heritage Gardens and Plaza”, was adopted. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6e(3) Approval of an Amended and Restated Agreement for Fire Station No. 27 with Shea Homes providing that Shea Homes will contribute $276,000 to the project and that Shea Homes shall have no obligation to construct Fire Station No. 32. CEQA: ND. (Public Works)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to April 6, 1999.
6e(4) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the agreement with Integration Information Systems Inc. (IIS) for the development of the Year 2000 (Y2K) compliant system for the Planning Division’s application to track sewage flow demands and permit applications, increasing the amount of the agreement by $60,000, from $134,400 to $194,400. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to April 6, 1999.
6e(5) Approval of an amendment to the amended and restated management agreement regarding the Ice Centre of San José, extending the term of the agreement for a 90 day period, with no other changes to the terms of the agreement, to allow completion of the negotiations with San José Arena Management for an agreement to expand the Ice Centre and a new long term agreement to operate the facility. (City Manager's Office)
(Rules/Agency Rules Committee referral 3/25/99)
Documents filed: Senior Deputy City Manager, Darrell Dearborn, dated March 25, 1999, recommending approval of an amendment to said agreement with San José Arena Management, extending the term of the agreement for a 90-day period.
Discussion/Action: The amendment to said agreement with San José Arena Management was approved and its execution authorized. Vote; 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6f(1) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of Environmental Services Department to submit applications to the U.S. Department of Energy and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for grants to support City energy conservation activities in the amount of $315,000 and to accept the grants if awarded, and to execute all related documents. (Environmental Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated March 11, 1999, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 68778, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the Director of Environmental Services to Execute and Submit Applications to the U.S. Department of Energy and Pacific Gas & Electric Company for Grants to Support City Energy Activities for a Combined Amount Not to Exceed $315,000, to Accept the Grants as Specified if Awarded, and to Execute All Related Documents for Specific Grants’, was adopted. Vote; 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6f(2) Approval of Council Member Charlotte Powers’ travel to Toronto, Canada, May 22-27, 1999, to attend the Commuter Rail and Rapid Transit Conference. Funding: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency. (Powers)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: The travel for Council Member Powers was approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6f(3) Approval of Council Member Charlotte Powers’ travel to Washington, D.C., March 14-17, 1999, to attend the American Public Transportation Agency Conference. Funding: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency. (Powers)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: The travel for Council Member Powers was approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6f(4) Approval of Council Member Alice Woody’s travel to Washington, D.C., March 13-17, 1999, to attend the American Public Transportation Agency Conference. Funding: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency. (Woody)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: The travel for Council Member Woody was approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6f(5) Approval of Council Member Alice Woody’s travel to Toronto, Canada, May 21-26, 1999, to attend the Commuter Rail and Rapid Transit Conference. Funding: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency. (Woody)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: The travel for Council Member Woody was approved. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6f(6) (a) Adoption of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund with a net impact to the fund in the amount of $435,443.
(b) Adoption of a resolution making related determinations consistent with California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 regarding funding by the Redevelopment Agency of certain costs incurred by the City in connection with certain public improvements.
(City Manager’s Office)
[Deferred from 3/16/99 – Item 6f(1)]
Documents filed: Memorandum from Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated March 4, 1999, recommending approval of said appropriation ordinance and related revenue resolution amendments.
Discussion/Action Ordinance No. 25800, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 25633 to Appropriate Moneys in the services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund in the Total Amount of $435,433 for Various City Services Needed in the Implementation of Certain Redevelopment Agency Projects; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; Resolution No. 68779, entitled, “A Resolution of the City of San José Amending Resolution No. 68256 Setting Forth the Estimated Sources of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1998-99 to Adjust Revenues in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund”, and Resolution No. 68780, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Making Certain Determinations Consistent with California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 with Regard to Funding by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José of Certain Fees or Costs Incurred by the City in Fiscal Year 1998-99 in Connection with Certain Public Improvements in the Edenvale Redevelopment Area”, were adopted. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
6f(7) Adoption of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the Gift Trust Fund to provide $25,000 to establish the American Red Cross ARK Program. (City Manager’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated March 23, 1999, recommending approval of said appropriation ordinance and related revenue resolution amendments.
Discussion/Action: Council Member Matthews requested Staff to provide Council with a list of the ARK locations. Ordinance No. 25801, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 25633 to Appropriate Moneys in the Gift Trust Fund in the Amount of $25,000 to Establish the American Red Cross ARK Program; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”, and Resolution No. 68781 entitled, “A Resolution of the City of San José Amending Resolution No. 68256 Setting Forth the Estimated Sources of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1998-99 to Adjust Revenues in the Gift Trust Fund”, were adopted. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
7b Report of the Rules/Agency Rules Committee – March 17, 1999
Vice Mayor Fiscalini, Chair
Documents filed: Rules/Agency Rules Committee report of March 17, 1999.
(1) City Council Agenda
(a) Review March 30, 1999 Agenda
The Committee approved the March 30, 1999 Council agenda with four additions.
(b) Add New Items to March 23, 1999 Amended Agenda
The Committee recommended two additions to the March 23 agenda.
(2) Redevelopment Agency Agenda
(a) Review March 30, 1999 Agenda
There were no items to be considered by the Redevelopment Agency on March 30, 1999.
(b) Add New Items to March 23, 1999 Amended Agenda
There were no items to be added to the March 23, 1999 Redevelopment Agency agenda.
(3) Meeting Schedules
(a) City Council/Redevelopment Agency
The Committee approved a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 8:30 a.m. regarding , “The City’s Efforts to Implement Performance Based Budgeting.”
(b) Rules/Agency Rules Committee
There were none.
Rules Committee Agenda - Vice Mayor Fiscalini, Chair
(4) The Public Record. Attachment: Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated March 17, 1999, listing the items transmitted to the Administration and those items filed for the Public Record for the period March 3-9, 1999.
The Committee approved the disbanding of the Veterans Memorial Committee and returned authority and stewardship of the Veterans Memorial of San José/Santa Clara Valley and its maintenance endowment to the City of San José. The Committee noted and filed the report.
(5) Report back on request for revitalization project at Phelan and Courtney Avenues. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Housing, Alex Sanchez, dated March 16, 1999, replying to Council Member Shirakawa, Jr.’s request to revitalize a vacant, City-owned parcel at the corner of Phelan and Courtney Avenues.
The Committee accepted Director Sanchez’ report and directed the Administration to incorporate Council Member Shirakawa, Jr.’s request into their Workplan.
(6) Request to adopt a resolution in support of SB 15 (Polanco), a bill to establish quality and safety standards for handguns manufactured and sold in the state of California. Attachment: Memorandum from Council Members LeZotte, Matthews and Powers dated March 15, 1999, recommending the City Council take a position in support of California State Senate Bill 15.
The Committee recommended the City Council take a position in support of California State Senate Bill 15 and directed the item be cross-referenced under the General Government section of the March 30, 1999 Council agenda at which time the Administration would present a legislative analysis of the bill.
Discussion/Action: See Item 9h for Council action taken.
(7) Council Referrals for Assignment to Appropriate Committee, Administration, or Council Appointee.
(a) Request to proceed with development of proposed Bellevue Park. Attachment: Memorandum from Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., dated March 10, 1999, requesting the Administration to coordinate activities between appropriate City departments and the Redevelopment Agency to develop Bellevue Park in District 7.
The Committee referred the request to develop the proposed Bellevue Park to the Administration for a report back to the Rules Committee in two weeks with an assessment of the time and resources involved to complete the request.
(b) Request for memorial plaque on City-owned property off Rocksprings Drive. Attachment: Memorandum from Council Member Shirakawa, Jr. dated March 10, 1999, requesting a memorial plaque on City-owned property off Rocksprings Drive.
The Committee referred the request for a memorial plaque on City-owned property off Rocksprings Drive to the Administration for implementation.
(8) Oral communications
None were presented.
(9) Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Diaz, seconded by Council Member LeZotte, and unanimously carried, the Rules/Agency Committee report and actions of March 17, 1999, were accepted, with Item 7b(6) heard under Item 9h. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
7f Education, Neighborhoods, Youth, and Seniors Committee – March 15, 1999
Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., Chair
Documents filed: Education, Neighborhoods, Youth and Seniors Committee report of March 15, 1999.
(1) Branch Library Master Plan Update.
The Committee deferred this item to the April 19, 1999 Committee meeting.
(2) Progress Report on B.E.S.T. Cycle VIII Allocation Plan Implementation. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated February 25, 1999, providing said report and recommending Council adopt a resolution adjusting the funding categories within the San José B.E.S.T. Cycle VIII Allocation Plan.
The Committee accepted the report.
Discussion/Action: See Item 9a for Council action taken.
(3) Employee Dependent Care Resource & Referral Evaluation Report. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated March 3, 1999, providing said status report.
The Committee accepted the report.
(4) Homework Centers Evaluation Status Report. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated March 4, 1999, providing said status report and recommending deferral of the Sunset Review of the Homework Centers program to the fall of 1999.
The Committee accepted the report and recommended referral to the budget process.
(5) Youth Commission Monthly Report. Attachment: Memorandum from Youth Commission Chair Eric Cote, dated February 26, 1999, providing the report for February 1999.
The Committee accepted the report.
(6) Oral Petitions
There were none.
(7) Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Council Member Diaz, and unanimously carried, the Education, Neighborhoods, Youth and Seniors Committee report and actions of March 15, 1999, were accepted, with Item 7f(2) heard under Item 9a. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
9a Adoption of a resolution approving adjustments to the B.E.S.T. Cycle VIII Allocation Plan implementation.
[Education, Neighborhoods, Youth & Seniors Committee referral 3/15/99 – Item 7f(2)]
Documents filed: See Item 7f(2) for documents filed.
Discussion/Action: Council Member Woody requested information from the previous year’s Annual B.E.S.T. Neighborhood Needs Assessment results be provided for an upcoming community meeting and asked for that information to be routinely provided to the Council as it becomes available. Upon motion by Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Council Member Diaz, and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 68782, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José to Adjust the Spending Allocations in the San José B.E.S.T. Cycle VIII Allocation Plan”, was adopted. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
9b Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(1) Negotiate and exercise the first one-year option to renew the agreement with New Energy Ventures, Inc. (NEV) for the purchase of electricity and -associated services at a total annual cost not to exceed $5,420,000 for the period April 1, 1999 to March 30, 2000.
(2) Exercise three (3) one-year options for renewal only after sufficient funds have been appropriated.
(General Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Lynn Macy, Acting Director of General Services, dated March 11, 1999, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Cathy Brandhorst spoke in opposition to the proposal. Upon motion by Council Member Matthews, seconded by Council Member LeZotte, and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 68783, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Option with New Energy Ventures (NEV) for the Purchase of Electricity and Associated Services for the Period April 1, 1999 to March 30, 2000”, was adopted. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
9c Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to the United States Department of Justice for grant funding for the Weed and Seed Program in an amount not to exceed $225,000, for the period October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000, to accept the grant if awarded, and to execute all related documents. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated March 17, 1999, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Matthews, seconded by Council Member Diaz, and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 68784, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an application to the Department of Justice for Additional Weed and Seed Funding as a Training Site”, was adopted. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
9d Report on bids and award of contract for Fire Station No. 27 to the low bidder, Eddie Torrez Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $989,135, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $53,000. CEQA: ND. (Public Works)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to April 6, 1999.
9e (1) Designate the team of D. W. Sivers Company and The Hoop USA, Inc. as the successful candidate from the City’s Request for Qualifications process for the potential development and operation of an indoor court sports facility at the City-owned property located near the southwest corner of Tully Road and Kenoga Drive.
(2) Authorization for staff to enter into exclusive negotiations with the Sivers team for the purposes of preparing a design for the proposed facility and proposed business terms for Council consideration.
(City Manager’s Office)
(Deferred from 12/15/98 – Item 9b et al., and 3/23/99 – Item 9a)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to April 20, 1999.
9f Report back and acceptance of the Brown
& Caldwell, consultant, Storm Sewer Service Charge Study Report and
direction for public notice of proposed rate -revisions. (Public Works)
(Deferred from
2/2/99 – Item 9a et al., and 3/23/99 – Item 9b)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to April 6, 1999.
9g Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Airport Acoustical Treatment Program (ACT) in the amount of $3,000,000, to accept the grant if awarded, and to execute all related documents. CEQA: Resolution No. 67380. (Airport)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Aviation Director Ralph G. Tonseth, dated March 24, 1999, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Powers, seconded by Council Member Matthews, and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 68785, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit an Application to the Federal Aviation Administration for a Grant for the Airport Acoustical Treatment Program (ACT Program) in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000, to Accept the Grant if Awarded, and to Execute All Related Documents”, was adopted. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
9h Approval of a support position on SB 15 and a proposed amendment.
[Rules/Agency Rules Committee referral 3/17/99 – Item 7b(6)]
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Intergovernmental Relations, Betsy Shotwell, dated March 24, 1999, recommending Council take a position of support for SB 15 and approve the proposal of an amendment pertaining to local regulations.
Discussion/Action: Council Member Matthews thanked Intergovernmental Relations Director Betsy Shotwell and the City Attorney’s Office for the timely review of SB 15, a bill to establish quality and safety standards for handguns manufactured and sold in the State of California. She stated she and Council Members Powers and LeZotte are recommending Council support this measure, which relates to the junk gun ban enacted by the City several years ago, and is the more appropriate place to address this issue. Since the City’s measure differs from the proposed State measure, City Attorney Gallo recommended Council support the measure and proposes to the Legislature an amendment that would allow local jurisdictions to enact measures, which are stricter, that those of the State. Upon motion by Council Member Matthews, seconded by Council Member LeZotte, and unanimously carried, Council approved the Staff recommendation dated March 24, 1999 for a City position of support for SB 15 and directed Staff to propose an amendment to the Legislature that would give local jurisdictions the ability to legislate more strictly without being preempted by the State measure. Vote: 9-0-2-0. Absent: Chavez, Fiscalini.
11a Adoption of resolutions:
(1) By the Agency Board approving adjustments to the Agency’s FY 1998-99 Capital Budget; and,
(2) By the Agency Board amending the Agency FY 1998-99 appropriation resolution.
(3) By the Agency Board authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate and execute an amendment to the cooperation agreement with the City to provide Agency acquisition assistance of up to $710,000 for the property at 184 South Eleventh Street, and providing for the transfer of these funds to the City Housing Department as a supplement to the 20% Housing Fund upon final approval of the rehabilitation plans.
(Redevelopment Agency)
(4) By the City Council approving business terms for an acquisition, construction, and permanent loan of up to $710,000 and a grant of up to $710,000 to InnVision of Santa Clara Valley for a 26-room SRO housing project, affordable to very low-income persons and households, at 184 South Eleventh Street. (Housing)
(5) By the City Council Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. (Housing)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to April 13, 1999.
City Attorney Gallo disclosed the following Closed Session actions of March 30, 1999:
A. Authority to Participate or Intervene in Litigation:
The City Attorney was granted authority to participate or intervene in an administrative proceeding before the Department of Transportation filed by USAirways, Inc.
Council Vote:
Ayes: Chavez, Dando, Diquisto, LeZotte, Matthews, Powers, Shirakawa, Woody; Gonzales.
Noes: None.
Absent: Diaz, Fiscalini.
Abstain: None.
(1) Mark Abinante addressed Council on concerns about the proposed City Hall relocation.
(2) Cathy Brandhorst spoke on mental health issues.
The Council of the City of San José adjourned at 2:14 p.m.
RON GONZALES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PATRICIA L. O’HEARN, CITY CLERK