MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA                                                        TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2000

 

The Council of the City of San Jose convened in Regular Session at 9:30 a. m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

Present: Council Members:          Chavez, Dando, Diaz, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Powers, Shirakawa Jr., Woody; Gonzales

            Absent: Council Members:           None.

Vacant:                                        District 4

 

Upon motion unanimously adopted, the City Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:40 a.m. in Room 600 to (A) confer with real property designated representatives Darrell Dearborn for the City of San José and Donald Gralnek for the Arena Management Corporation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, to negotiate the terms regarding price and conditions of payment for amendment of lease for the San José Arena property; (B) confer with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subsection (a) to consider cases of (1) In re Iverson; (2) Goode, et al. v. City of San José, et al.; (3) Baccarat Fremont Developers, Inc., v. City of San José; and (4) Daniels v. City of San José; and (C) to confer with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation of a matter where there is significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code, and the initiation of litigation in one matter pursuant to Subsection (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code.

 

            By unanimous consent, Council reconvened from Closed Session and recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall.

 

Present: Council Members:          Chavez, Dando, Diaz, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Powers, Shirakawa Jr., Woody; Gonzales

Absent: Council Members:           None.

Vacant:                                        District 4

 

INVOCATION

 

Pastor Ray Ellis, Willow Vale Community Church, delivered the invocation. (District 9)

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Mayor Gonzales led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

               Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Powers and unanimously carried, the Orders of the Day and the Amended Agenda were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

 

5a        Presentation of commendation and award of the Outstanding Employee Recognition Award to Don Zonic, Senior Maintenance Worker, Department of General Services.  (City Manager’s Office)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: Joining Mayor Gonzales at the Podium were City Manager Del D. Borgsdorf, Director of General Services Steve S. Yoshino, and honoree Don Zonic who was recognized for exemplary work ethics in the General Services Department and at the Water Pollution Control Plant. City Manager Borgsdorf presented a plaque and monetary award to the employee, and Mayor Gonzales presented the commendation recognizing Don’s outstanding contributions to the City of San José. He invited the employee’s family to stand and be recognized. Don Zonic acknowledged the hard work of co-workers Trinidad Sanchez and Chris Flores, and retired City employee Ramiro Fernandez.

 

5b        Recognition of the San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant’s national award of excellence for operations and maintenance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Environmental Services)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: Joining Mayor Gonzales at the Podium were Director of Environmental Services Carl W. Mosher, and Tom Huetteman, Chief Water Compliance Officer for Region Nine, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, who presented EPA’s National Waste Water Management Excellence Award to the San José/Santa Clara Pollution Control Plant for the Plant’s outstanding technological achievements through commitment to excellence and innovative practices in waste water treatment, comprehensive and holistic approach to improving water quality embodied in its Clean Bay Strategy. Carl Mosher accepted the plaque and related certificate that were presented during the Water Federation Conference held in Anaheim, CA., on Monday, October 16, 2000, by the U.S. EPA Representative from Washington, D.C. Carl Mosher introduced staff members of the Water Pollution Control Plant and Watershed Division, and asked them to stand and be recognized.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Powers and unanimously carried, the Consent Calendar was approved and the below listed actions were taken as indicated. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

Minutes for Approval

 

6a(1)    Regular Meeting of September 5, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 5, 2000.

 

Discussion/Action: The Minutes were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6a(2)    City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of September 5, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Minutes of the joint meeting of September 5, 2000.

 

Discussion/Action: The Minutes were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6a(3)    Regular Meeting of September 12, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 12, 2000.

 

Discussion/Action: The Minutes were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6a(4)    Joint City Council/San José Financing Authority Meeting of September 12, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Minutes of the joint meeting of September 12, 2000.

 

Discussion/Action: The Minutes were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6a(5)    Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting of September 12, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Minutes of the joint meeting of September 12, 2000.

 

Discussion/Action: The Minutes were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

Ordinances for Final Adoption

 

6b(1)    ORD. NO. 26196 – Adopts the Neighborhood Business Clusters Redevelopment Plan and makes certain findings.

[Deferred from 9/19/00 – Item 6b(4) et al., and 10/10/00 – Item 6b(1)]

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to November 21, 2000.

 

6b(2)    ORD. NO. 26197 – Amends the Julian-Stockton Redevelopment Plan, the Olinder Redevelopment Plan, the San Antonio Plaza Redevelopment Plan, the Rincon de Los Esteros Redevelopment Plan, the Pueblo Uno Redevelopment Plan, the Edenvale Redevelopment Plan, the Guadalupe-Auzerais Redevelopment Plan, the Market Gateway Redevelopment Plan, the Century Center Redevelopment Plan, the Alum Rock Avenue Redevelopment Plan, the East Santa Clara Street Redevelopment Plan, the Almaden Gateway Redevelopment Plan, the Story Road Redevelopment Plan, The Alameda Redevelopment Plan, the West San Carlos Street Redevelopment Plan, the Japantown Redevelopment Plan, the Monterey Corridor Redevelopment Plan, the Park Center Redevelopment Plan, the Civic Plaza Redevelopment Plan, and the Neighborhood Business Clusters Redevelopment Plan to effect the merger of said Redevelopment Project Areas and making certain findings.

[Deferred from 9/19/00 – Item 6b(5) et al., and 10/10/00 – Item 6b(2)]

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to November 21, 2000.

 

Contracts/Agreements

 

6e(1)    Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the license agreement for the placement of a loading bridge on the Ramp at Gate C-9 at the San José International Airport to Delta Air Lines, Inc. with a month-to-month term from November 1, 2000, not to extend beyond November 30, 2007, with annual revenue to the City in the amount of $1,789.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 67380.  (Airport)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Aviation, Ralph G. Tonseth, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council approve the third amendment to license agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69944, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement With Delta Air lines, Inc., Granting a License for the Placement of a Loading Bridge on the Ramp at Gate C-9 at San José International Airport Extending the Term to November 30, 2007 With Annual Revenue to the City in the Amount of $1,789”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(2)    Approval of a consultant services agreement with Chabin Concepts, Inc. for preparing an application to the California Trade and Commerce Agency (CTCA) requesting an extension to San José’s Enterprise Zone for an additional five (5) years, in an amount not to exceed $115,000.  (Economic Development)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Economic Development, Leslie S. Parks, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council approve said consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: Council Member Chavez asked Staff to provide Council with a map delineating the area of the Enterprise Zone to be expanded. The consultant services agreement with Chabin Concepts, Inc., was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(3)    Approval of award of open purchase orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 2000-2001 #15, and authorization for the Director of General Services to execute the purchase orders.  (General Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council approve said open purchase orders list, and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the purchase orders.

 

Discussion/Action: The award of open purchase orders List No. 15 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 was approved and execution of the purchase orders authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1.

 

6e(4)    Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of General Services to:

(a)        Execute an amendment extending the term of the agreement for Maintenance Oversight with AZTEC/MCE Corporation for a one-year term from November 1, 2000 to October 31, 2001; add additional facilities where service is provided to include the Mexican Heritage Plaza and the Tech Museum of Innovation; increase compensation by $114,390, from $89,890 to a total amount not to exceed $204,280; and add an option provision to allow the contract to be extended for an additional year after October 31, 2001.

 

(b)        Execute the one (1) additional one-year option without further Council approval other than the appropriation of funding. 

General Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69945, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the Director of General Services to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Maintenance Oversight With AZTEC/MCE”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(5)    Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of General Services to execute all necessary documents to add thirteen (13) midsize sedans to the Master Equipment Lease agreement with PB Municipal Funding Inc., as outlined in Resolution No. 69574, for:

(a)        Ten (10) replacement vehicles for inspectors in the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement’s Multiple Housing Program.

(b)        Three (3) fleet additions for the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement’s Neighborhood Cleanup Program and Multiple Housing Program.

(General Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated September 27, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69946, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the Director of General Services to Execute All Necessary Documents to Add 13 Vehicles to the Master Equipment Lease Agreement With PB Municipal Funding, Inc”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(6)    Approval of a consultant agreement with Hargis & Associates for test development services for Fire and Police Department promotional examinations, for a total amount not to exceed $83,300.  (Human Resources)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Human Resources, Nona Tobin, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council approve said agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The consultant services agreement with Hargis & Associates was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(7)    Approval of a three (3) year lease agreement with CBBS Investments for 1,176 useable square feet of office space on the first floor of their building located at 595 Park Avenue for Our City Forest, at a rental rate of  $2,940 per month during the entire term of the lease, commencing retroactively on October 1, 2000. 

(Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council approve said three-year lease agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: Council Member Shirakawa, Jr. noted the “Budget Reference” contained in the staff report and queried Staff on the inclusion of the proposed lease amount in the budget allocation to Our City Forest, and whether the rental rate amount is an addition to the grant funding to the nonprofit group. Predicated on the Staff response that the rental rate was included in the cost analysis and not proposed in the grant agreement, Council Member Shirakawa, Jr. expressed opposition to the proposed agreement. The three-year lease agreement with CBBS Investments was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 9-1-0-0-1. Noes: Shirakawa, Jr. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(8)    Approval of an agreement for consultant services with Kimley-Horn Associates to prepare engineering plans, specifications, and costs estimates for a Downtown Parking Guidance System in an amount not to exceed $367,117, for the period October 24, 2000 to October 24, 2001. (Streets and Traffic)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Streets and Traffic, Wayne K. Tanda, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council approve said consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: Council Member Chavez requested Staff coordinate the project elements with Redevelopment Agency staff to ensure a unified system of Downtown signage is utilized, to inform all stakeholders including the Downtown Parking Board, the San José Downtown Task Force, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Valley Transportation Authority, San José University, and a Downtown Events Group, and to present status reports to the Transportation and Environment Committee. The consultant services agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 

COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND STANDING REPORTS

 

7b        Report of the Rules Committee – October 11, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Rules Committee Report of October 11, 2000.

 

(1)        Review October 24, 2000 Draft Agenda

 

The Committee approved the October 24, 2000 City Council Agenda with two changes.

 

(2)        Add New Items to October 17, 2000 Amended Agenda

 

The Committee recommended one addition to the October 17, 2000 City Council Agenda.

 

(3)        Meeting Schedules

 

None Presented.

 

(4)        The Public Record. Attachment: Memorandum from City Clerk, Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated October 5, 2000, listing items transmitted to the Administration and filed for the Public Record for the period September 27 – October 3, 2000.

 

The Committee noted and filed the Public Record for the period September 27-October 3, 2000.

 

(5)        Request to use Council General Funds to attend the National League of Cities Congress of Cities Conference, December 4-10, 2000 in Boston, MA (Dando, Powers). Attachments: (1) Memorandum from Council Member Dando, dated September 13, 2000, submitting request to use Council General Funds to attend the National League of Cities Congress of Cities Conference in Boston, MA. (2) Memorandum from Council Member Powers, dated October 4, 2000, submitting request to travel to Boston, MA, to attend the NLC Congress of Cities and Exposition. (3) Memorandum from City Clerk, Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated October 5, 2000, complying with City Council Policy 9-5 requirement when requests to use Council General Funds are considered by the Rules Committee.

 

The Committee approved the use of Council General funds by Council Members Dando and Powers to attend the National League of Cities’ Conference of Cities Conference in Boston, MA, December 4-10, 2000.

 

(6)        Council Referrals for Assignment to Appropriate Committee, Administration, or Council Appointee

 

None Presented.

 

(7)        Oral communications

 

None Presented.

 

(8)        Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Diaz, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, the Rules Committee Report and actions of October 11, 2000 were accepted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

7c        Report of the Finance and Technology Committee – October 11, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Finance and Technology Committee Report of October 11, 2000.

(1)        Consent Items. Attachments: (1) Memorandum from Acting Director of Finance, Mark Burton, dated September 22, 2000, transmitting the August 2000 Investment Report. (2) Memorandum from Acting Director of Finance, Mark Burton, dated October 2, 2000, transmitting the minutes of the Investment Committee Meeting of September 14, 2000. (3) Memorandum from City Auditor, Gerald A. Silva, dated September 20, 2000, submitting the finding reports from Kafoury, Armstrong & Company, LLP, relating to the Bay 101 conditional approval of stock transfer.

(a)        Monthly Investment Report for August 2000

(b)        Investment Committee Meeting Minutes of 9/14/00

(c)        Finding Reports on Bay 101 Conditional Approval of Stock Transfer: Bay 101

 

The Committee recommended approval of the Consent Items.

 

(2)        Annual Debt Report

 

This item heard by Council on October 17, 2000.

 

(3)        Report on Union Bank of California Banking Services Agreement. Attachment: Memorandum from Acting Director of Finance, Mark Burton, dated October 2, 2000, recommending the Finance and Technology Committee and the City Council approve the agreement and the option of the City to extend the agreement for an additional two years with Union Bank of California.

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the staff report.

 

Discussion/Action: See Item 9a for Council action taken.

 

(4)        Monthly Financial Report for August 2000. Attachment: Memorandum from Budget Director, Larry D. Lisenbee, dated October 2, 2000, transmitting the monthly financial report for August jointly prepared by the City Manager’s Budget Office and the Finance Department.

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the staff report.

 

(5)        Police Sworn Staffing Report. Attachment: Memorandum from Chief of Police William M. Lansdowne, dated September 20, 2000, recommending that the Police Department Sworn Recruitment and Training program Report for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 be accepted.

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the staff report with the direction to provide Committee Members with statistics on hiring trend information and that the City Manager’s Office develop a proposal that extends the Mayor’s Housing Plan for teachers to public safety officers.

 

(6)        Update on Police Automated Information System In-Field Reporting Component. Attachment: Memorandum from Chief of Police William M. Lansdowne, dated October 4, 2000, submitting an update on the Automated Information System (AIS) In-Field Reporting component.

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the status report.

 

Discussion/Action:  See Item 9b for Council action taken.

 

(7)        Request from City Auditor to Amend the Workplan. Attachment: Memorandum from City Auditor, Gerald A. Silva, dated September 11, 2000, submitting adjustments to the City Auditor’s Workplan to include the financial audit of the State and Local Transportation Partnership Program.

 

The Committee recommended approval of the amendment to the workplan and directed Staff to initiate the change to the City’s Administrative Manual.

 

(8)        Audit Report of the City of San José’s Building Related Fees and Taxes. Attachment: City Auditor’s Executive Summary and the City Administration’s response to An Audit of the City of San José’s Building-Related Fees and Taxes.

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the staff report.

 

(9)        Oral Status Report of the San José Municipal Water System RFP

 

The Committee accepted the status report.

 

(10)      Oral petitions

 

Cathy Brandhorst spoke on violence in California.

 

(11)      Adjournment

 

The Committee was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Woody, seconded by Council Member LeZotte and unanimously carried, the Finance and Technology Committee Report and actions of October 11, 2000 were accepted with Item 7c(3) acted upon at Item 9a and Item 7c(6) acted upon at Item 9b. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

7e        Report of the Transportation and Environment Committee – October 12, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Transportation and Environment Committee Report of October 12, 2000.

 

(1)        Consent Calendar. Attachments: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated September 28, 2000, transmitting the Clean Bay Strategy Status Report. (2) Memorandum from Director of Aviation, Ralph G. Tonseth, dated October 5, 2000, providing an update on the County Master Plan Process. 

(a)        First Quarter Report on South Bay Water Recycling System

(b)        Monthly Report on County Airport Master Plan Process

 

The Committee accepted the reports with no action necessary on the Consent Calendar.

 

(2)        Traffic Calming Initiative. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Streets and Traffic, Wayne K. Tanda, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council accept the report on the Traffic Calming Initiative.

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the status report.

 

(3)        Report on Green Power Options. Attachments: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated September 28, 2000, recommending Council (a) adopt the guiding principles energy and green power; (b) approve the issuance of the Request for Proposals for green power; (c) direct the Administration to return in April 2001 with an analysis and recommendations for aggressive energy efficiency capital improvement activities for municipal

 

(3)        Report on Green Power Options –

operations; and (d) direct the Administration to develop an Energy Policy Framework for the City of San José and return in the Spring of 2001. (2) Memorandum from Deputy Director of General Services, Fran McVey, dated September 28, 2000, submitting a list of the City’s top 12 consuming electric accounts chart and detailing the average annual consumption and cost for those

 

The Committee recommended approval of the report and recommendations on the Green Power Options, with the added recommendation that the City pursue conservation education.

 

(4)        Oral petitions

 

None Presented.

 

(5)        Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Powers, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, the Transportation and Environment Committee Report and actions of October 12, 2000 were accepted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

 

8a        PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR TENTATIVE CANCELLATION OF LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT for property consisting of approximately 13 acres located on the southerly side of Piercy Road, approximately 1,200 feet easterly of Silver Creek Valley Road. (Mission West Properties, L.P., Owner). CEQA: Resolution No. 69699.

Contract No. 72-218 - District 2

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, James R. Derryberry, dated October 17, 2000, recommending Council adopt a resolution granting tentative approval of the cancellation of said contract. (2) Public Hearing Notice to consider the Petition for Tentative Cancellation of Land Conservation Contract No. 72-218 dated October 3, 2000, and Proof of Publication executed on October 13, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.

 

Discussion/Action: Mayor Gonzales opened the public hearing on the petition for tentative cancellation of the land conservation contract for the subject property. There was no discussion from the Floor. Upon motion by Council Member Powers, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, the public hearing was closed, and Resolution No. 69947, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Certifying to the County Auditor of Santa Clara County the Amount of Cancellation Fee to Be Paid Upon Cancellation of a Land Conservation Contract, Giving Tentative Approval to Such Cancellation, Prescribing the Conditions Under Which This Resolution Will Be Effective, Directing the Director of Planning to Record a Certificate Relating to Such Cancellation, Requiring Satisfaction of Such Conditions Prior to the Cancellation Becoming Effective, and Prescribing Conditions in Connection Therewith, and Disestablishing the Agricultural Preserve Within Which the Land is Located”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

8b        PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR TENTATIVE CANCELLATION OF LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT, for property consisting of approximately 10 acres located on the southerly side of Piercy Road, approximately 1,200 feet easterly of Silver Creek Valley Road.  (Mission West Properties, L.P., Owner).  CEQA:  Resolution No. 69699.

Contract No. 78-004 - District 2

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, James R. Derryberry, dated October 17, 2000, recommending Council adopt a resolution granting tentative approval of the cancellation of said contract. (2) Public Hearing Notice to consider the Petition for Tentative Cancellation of Land Conservation Contract No. 78-004 dated October 3, 2000, and Proof of Publication executed on October 13, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.

 

Discussion/Action: Mayor Gonzales opened the public hearing on the petition for tentative cancellation of the land conservation contract for the subject property. William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Upon motion by Council Member Powers, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, the public hearing was closed, and Resolution No. 69948, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Certifying to the County Auditor of Santa Clara County the Amount of Cancellation Fee to Be Paid Upon Cancellation of a Land Conservation Contract, Giving Tentative Approval to Such Cancellation, Prescribing the Conditions Under Which This Resolution Will Be Effective, Directing the Director of Planning to Record a Certificate Relating to Such Cancellation, Requiring Satisfaction of Such Conditions Prior to the Cancellation Becoming Effective, and Prescribing Conditions in Connection Therewith, and Disestablishing the Agricultural Preserve Within Which the Land is Located”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

8c        PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING of the property located at the south west corner of Coleman Avenue and West Hedding Street, from C-1 Commercial Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District, to allow a four-story, 51 room hotel on 0.46 gross acre. (George Nijmeh, Owner; Pinn Bros. Construction, Inc., Developer). CEQA: Negative Declaration. Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement recommends approval. Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0-0).

PDC 00-05-046 - District 3

(Deferred from 10/17/00 – Item 15e)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Council Member Chavez, dated October 24, 2000, recommending deferral of the action to afternoon session of October 31, 2000.

 

Discussion/Action: Council Member Chavez stated the design and traffic issues have not been resolved; therefore, the applicant, working with City Staff and the District 3 Office, has requested additional time to complete the modifications. Upon motion by Council Member Chavez, seconded by Council Member Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, this item was deferred to October 31, 2000. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

 

9a        (1)        Approval of a general banking services agreement with Union Bank of California for the period of October 25, 2000 through June 30, 2003, with a maximum compensation each year of $500,000.

(2)        Adoption of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the general fund to support the agreement with Union Bank of California for banking services.

(Finance/City Manager’s Office)

[Finance and Technology Committee referral 10/11/00 – Item 7c(3)]

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Deputy City Manager, Kay Winer, dated October 11, 2000, recommending approval of the general banking services agreement with Union Bank of the California. (2) Memorandum from Budget Director, Larry D. Lisenbee, dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council adopt said appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the General Fund.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Woody and unanimously carried, the general banking services agreement with Union Bank of California was approved and execution of the agreement authorized; Ordinance No. 26218, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 to Appropriate Moneys in the General Fund in the Amount of $500,000 for Banking Services With Union Bank of California; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; and Resolution No. 69949, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Amending Resolution No. 69683 Setting Forth the Estimated Sources of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 to Adjust Revenues in the General Fund”, were adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

9b        (1)        Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Tiburon, Inc., for maintenance and warranty services for mobile data and automated report system software and related maintenance and warranty services for the Police Department’s Automated Information System, at an additional cost not to exceed $680,000, including tax, for a total cost not to exceed $1,066,583.

(2)        Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with TRW, Inc., for the purchase and installation of a Police Automated Information System extending the term of the agreement from December 31, 2000 to June 30, 2001, at no additional cost.

[Finance and Technology Committee referral 10/11/00 – Item 7c(6)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Chief of Police William M. Lansdowne, dated October 12, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolutions.

 

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Woody and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 69950, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement With Tiburon, Inc.”; and Resolution No. 69951, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement With TRW, Inc.”, were adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

9c        Adoption of a resolution:

(1)        Approving amended business terms for a construction loan of $650,000 to Green Valley Corporation for Phase II of the Siena Court Ownership Housing Project located on the south side of Martha Street, between South 11th Street and South 12th Street.

(2)        Approving amendments to the business terms for up to $650,000 of the City’s construction loan repayment amount for second mortgages for up to 20 units in the subject project.

(Housing)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Housing, Alex Sanchez, dated October 11, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council member Chavez, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 69952, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José (I) Approving Amended Business Terms for a Construction Loan of Up to $650,000 to Green Valley Corporation for Phase II of the Siena Court Ownership Housing Project Located on the South Side of Martha Street, Between South 11th Street and South 12th Street and (II) Approving Amendments to the Business Terms For Up to $650,000 of the City’s Construction Loan Repayment Amount for Second Mortgages for Up to 20 Units in the Subject Project”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

9d        Adoption of a resolution:

(1)        Approving business terms for loans aggregating up to $1,000,000 to Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley to assist in the acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale of properties in connection with the Mayfair Neighborhood Acquisition/Rehabilitation Pilot Program.

(2)        Approving business terms for converting up to $1,000,000 of the loan to NHSSV to finance second mortgages for qualified moderate-income households.

(3)        Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute a contract with NHSSV for acquisition and loan financing services, for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.

(4)        Authorizing the Director of Housing to approve loans resulting in a combined loan to value ratio of up to 120% of after rehabilitation value.

(5)        Authorizing as an exception to current policy, incomes of up to 120% of area median income, by household size, as qualifying for home-purchase assistance in conjunction with the Pilot Program.

(6)        Finding that the use of 20% Housing Funds to capitalize the Mayfair Acquisition Rehabilitation Pilot Program and to underwrite expenses by NHSSV to administer the program are a benefit to redevelopment project areas in San Jose.

(7)        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 October 3l, 2000.

 

9e        Adoption of a resolution amending the City’s Pay Plan to create new job classifications, revising salary ranges and authorizing the City Manager to establish compensation rates for new classifications.  (Human Resources)

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action:  This item was deferred to October 31, 2000.

 

9f         (1)        Approval of the consultant’s final report entitled “City of San José, California, Tow Company Rate Study” dated May 24, 2000.

(2)        Direction to staff to prepare the analysis for a Request for Proposal (RFP) which would include:

(a)        Revision of two (2) zones.

(b)        Revised rate structure including a proportionate model based on a fixed return to the City and the City’s revenue requirements.

(c)        An updated survey of comparable cities’ rates and services provided.

(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to October 31, 2000.

 

9g        Approval of a third amendment to the consultant services agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. relating to the Route 87 Freeway Project, extending the term of the agreement from December 31, 2000 to December 31, 2001, and increasing the total amount of compensation by $903,000, to a total amount not to exceed $2,853,000.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 65071.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated October 2, 2000, recommending Council approve the third amendment to said consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Powers and unanimously carried, the third amendment to the consultant services agreement with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

9j         (1)        Approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 9.10 of the San José Municipal Code to establish the Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit Program for specified Construction & Demolition Project categories.

(2)        Adoption of a resolution establishing the deposit rates for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit Program.

CEQA: Resolution No. 65459. (Environmental Services)

(Deferred from 9/26/00 – Item 9c and 10/17/00 – Item 9a)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated September 6, 2000, recommending Council approve said ordinance and adopt said resolution establishing the C&D Program categories and rates.

 

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Diaz and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 26219, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code to Establish the Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit Program”, was passed for publication; and Resolution No. 69953, entitled: “Resolution of the City of San José Establishing a Diversion Deposit for Construction, Demolition and Alteration Projects, Effective July 1, 2001”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

9k        Adoption of a resolution:

(1)        Approving business terms for conditional grant of up to $4,866,000 to CORE Development, Inc., or its designated partnership, for the development of a 157-unit Single Room Occupancy affordable to extremely low-income households on approximately 1.46 acres of a 2.92-acre site located at 2030 and 2150 Monterey Road north of Tully Road; and

(2)        Approving an additional reservation of HOME federal funding of up to $2,559,294 for construction financing for the project.

(3)        Adoption of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the HOME Investment Partnership Program Fund (Fund 445) to do the following:

(a)        Increase the Earned Revenue estimate by $11,449,144 from $5,161,736 to $16,610,880.

(b)        Increase the HOME Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department estimate by $11,449,144 from $3,896,000 to $15,345,144.

(Housing/City Manager’s Office)

(Rules Committee referral 10/18/00)

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Housing, Alex Sanchez, dated October 19, 2000, noting the reason for supplemental report and recommending Council approve staff recommendation for the transfer of restrictions. (2) Memorandum from Director of Housing Alex Sanchez, and Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated October 17, 2000, noting the reason for addendum and recommending Council approve staff recommendation for the commitment of City financing for the proposed project.

 

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Upon motion by Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 69954 entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José (i) Approving Up to $4,866,000 for an Acquisition and Predevelopment Grant and a $2,559,294 Fund Reservation to Core Development Inc., or Their Designated Limited Partnership for the Development of 157-Unit Rental Housing Project Affordable to Extremely Low Income Persons and Families, (ii) Authorizing the Director of Housing to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents Evidencing Such Loans on Behalf of the City”; Ordinance No. 26220, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 to Appropriate Moneys in the Home Investment Partnership Program Fund in the Amount of $11,449,144 for Low-Income Development at 2030 and 2150 Monterey Road North of Tully Road; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; and Resolution No. 69955, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Amending Resolution No. 69683 Setting Forth the Estimated Sources of Funds for the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 to Adjust Revenues in the Home Investment Partnership Program Fund”, were adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

9l         Adoption of a resolution:

(1)        Approving business terms for conditional grant of up to $3,781,000 to CORE Development, Inc., or its designated partnership, for the development of a 148-unit Single Room Occupancy affordable to extremely low-income households on approximately 1.46 acres of a 2.92-acre site located at 2030 and 2150 Monterey Road north of Tully Road.

(2)        Approving an additional reservation of HOME federal funding of up to $2,559,295 for construction financing for the project.

(Housing)

(Rules Committee referral 10/18/00)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Housing, Alex Sanchez, dated October 17, 2000, noting the reason for addendum and recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Upon motion by Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 69956, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José (i) Approving Up to $3,781,000 For an Acquisition and Predevelopment Grant and a $2,559,295 Fund Reservation to Core Development Inc., or Their Designated Limited Partnership for the Development of 148-Unit Rental Housing Project Affordable to Extremely Low Income Persons and Families, (ii) Authorizing the Director of Housing to Negotiate and Execute All Necessary Documents Evidencing Such Loans on Behalf of the City”, were adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS

 

11a      (1)        Adoption by the City Council of a response to written objections from property owners and taxing entities to the adoption of the Neighborhood Business Clusters Redevelopment Plan and the merger of the Neighborhood Business Clusters Redevelopment Plan into the San Jose Merged Area Redevelopment Plan.

(2)        Final adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 26196 – Adopts the Neighborhood Business Clusters Redevelopment Plan and makes certain findings.

(3)        Final adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 26197 – Amends the Julian-Stockton Redevelopment Plan, the Olinder Redevelopment Plan, the San Antonio Plaza Redevelopment Plan, the Rincon de Los Esteros Redevelopment Plan, the Pueblo Uno Redevelopment Plan, the Edenvale Redevelopment Plan, the Guadalupe-Auzerais Redevelopment Plan, the Market Gateway Redevelopment Plan, the Century Center Redevelopment Plan, the Alum Rock Avenue Redevelopment Plan, the East Santa Clara Street Redevelopment Plan, the Almaden Gateway Redevelopment Plan, the Story Road Redevelopment Plan, The Alameda Redevelopment Plan, the West San Carlos Street Redevelopment Plan, the Japantown Redevelopment Plan, the Monterey Corridor Redevelopment Plan, the Park Center Redevelopment Plan, the Civic Plaza Redevelopment Plan, and the Neighborhood Business Clusters Redevelopment Plan to effect the merger of said Redevelopment Project Areas and making certain findings.

(Deferred from 9/19/00 – Item 11a et al., and 10/10/00 – Item 11a)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to November 21, 2000.

 

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

Ross Signorino spoke in support of saving San José Hospital. William J. Garbett spoke on public accountability involving the renaming of the San José Arena.

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

 

City Attorney, J. Richard Doyle, stated negotiations on proposed lease amendments relating to price and conditions of payment for the San José Arena property are progressing with involvement of real property designated representatives for the City of San José and for the Arena Management Corporation.

 

RECESS/RECONVENE

 

Following Oral Communications, Council recessed at 2:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:05 p.m., Council Chambers in City Hall.

 

Present: Council Members:          Chavez, Dando, Diaz, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Powers, Shirakawa Jr., Woody; Gonzales

Absent: Council Members:           None.

Vacant:                                        District 4

 

City Clerk, Patricia L. O’Hearn read the request to drop and renotice the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision on the Conditional Use Permit for one project. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Powers and unanimously carried, the below noted action was granted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 4.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

15e      PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a project located at the south side of Moorpark Avenue, on a 3.15 gross acre site in the R-1 Residence Zoning District, for the demolition of a portion of an existing church, an addition resulting in a net increase of 48,910 square feet and other site improvements with a condition limiting total building occupancy to 868 people.

Crossroads Bible Church, Owner/Developer). CEQA:  Negative Declaration.

CP 98-12-062 - District 6

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was dropped and the action will be renoticed.

 

Items 15a, 15b, 15c, and 15d were considered in conjunction with Items 9h and 9i.

 

15a      PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPEAL OF THE CERTIFICATION by the Planning Commission of the COYOTE VALLEY RESEARCH PARK FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for a Planned Development Rezoning to allow the development of approximately 689-gross-acre site located west of U. S. Highway 101 and Coyote Creek and immediately south of Tulare Hill.  The rezoning would allow development of 6.6 million square feet of building space on approximately 388 acres.  The remaining acreage will be used for infrastructure to serve the project including a 269-acre flood detention basin and an electric power substation.

PDCSH 99-06-053 - District 2

 

15b      PUBLIC HEARING ON NORTH COYOTE VALLEY CAMPUS INDUSTRIAL AREA MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN for properties within the North Coyote Valley to allow revisions to a previously approved Master Development Plan on approximately 1,440 acres. (Various Owners). CEQA: Resolution No. 69957 adopted.

District 2

 

15c      PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING for the property located on both sides of Santa Teresa Boulevard southerly of Tulare Hill and northerly of Bailey Avenue, from A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District, to allow approximately 6.6 million square feet of Campus Industrial uses on approximately 689 gross acres.  (Coyote Valley Research Park, LLC, and Robert Weyhe, Owner; Coyote Valley Research Park, LLC, Developer). CEQA: Resolution No. 69957 adopted.

PDCSH 99-06-053 District 2

 

15d      PUBLIC HEARING and approval of an ordinance granting the DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING PDCSH 99-06-053 for the property located on both sides of Santa Teresa Boulevard southerly of Tulare Hill and northerly of Bailey Avenue, from A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District, to allow approximately 6.6 million square feet of Campus Industrial uses on approximately 689 gross acres.  (Coyote Valley Research Park, LLC, and Robert Weyhe, Owner; Coyote Valley Research Park, LLC, Developer). CEQA: Resolution No. 69957 adopted.

PDCSH 99-06-053 District 2

 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

 

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