MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN JOSÉ,
CALIFORNIA TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 19, 2000
The
Council of the City of San José convened in regular session at 9:30 a.m.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Council Members - Chavez, Dando, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Powers, Reed, Shirakawa, Jr., Woody; Gonzales.
Absent: Council Members - None.
Vacant: District 5.
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 (1) City of San José v. MD
Helicopters, et al.; (2) Hale v. Fuller; to
discuss anticipated litigation pursuant to Subsection (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 in one matter involving the initiation of litigation; and
to conduct Public Employee Performance Evaluations pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957 in the titles of: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk,
City Auditor, and Independent Police Auditor; and to make Public
Employment/Public Employee Appointments pursuant to Government Code Section
54957 for the titles of Director of Finance and Chief Information Officer.
By
unanimous consent, Council reconvened from the Closed Session and recessed at 10:45 a.m.
and reconvened at 1:35 p.m.
in the Council Chambers.
Present: Council Members - Chavez, Dando, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Powers, Reed, Shirakawa, Jr., Woody; Gonzales.
Absent: Council Members - None.
Vacant: District 5.
INVOCATION
Father Francisco Rios, St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, delivered the Invocation.
(Mayor)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORDERS OF THE DAY
Upon motion by Council Member Powers, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, and unanimously carried, Item 9q was moved to the end of the afternoon session, and the Orders of the Day and the Amended Agenda were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant; District 5.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
5a Presentation of a commendation to Reverend Kenny Foreman, Pastor of Cathedral of Faith, and his wife Shirley, for 35 years of service to the San José community. (Woody)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: Mayor Gonzales was joined by Council Member Woody for presentation of a commendation to Kenny Foreman, Jr., who accepted the award on behalf of his father. Council Member Woody stated Reverend Foreman has served the San José community in countless ways over the 35 years he has served as Pastor of Cathedral of Faith, and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City Council and the residents of San José.
5b Presentation of Institute of Internal Auditors, Australia, Queensland Branch award for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of San José. (City Auditor) (Rules Committee referral 12/12/00)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: Mayor Gonzales was presented with the Excellence in Financial Reporting award for the City of San José’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), prepared by the Department of Finance. Making the presentation were Bill Vinson, President of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Dixon Reilley, Twinning and International Relations Chair of the San José Chapter of the IIA.
5c Presentation of commendations to the Board of Directors, Volunteers, and Staff of Christmas in the Park and to the Volunteers and Staff of the San José Holiday Parade. (Powers) (Rules Committee referral 12/12/00)
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: Council Member Powers joined Mayor Gonzales at the podium for presentation of commendations to staff of the Christmas in the Park and San José Holiday Parade and asked the volunteers to stand and be recognized for their efforts in producing these two outstanding annual events in the City of San José. Mayor Gonzales and the City Council Members presented remembrances to the three Council Members on the occasion of their last City Council Meeting: Vice Mayor Frank Fiscalini, Council Member Charlotte Powers and Council Member Alice Woody. The Mayor and Council commented on the unique and substantial contributions each have made to the City of San José through representing their own Districts and in the City-wide endeavors for which they had particular interest. On behalf of the residents, Mayor Gonzales and City Council Members thanked them for their service to the City of San José and wished them well in their future endeavors.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Council Member Powers, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, and unanimously carried, the Consent Calendar was approved and the below listed items taken as indicated. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
Minutes for Approval
6a(1) Regular Meeting of October 10, 2000
Documents filed: Minutes of October 10, 2000.
Discussion/Action: The Minutes were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6a(2) Regular Meeting of October 17, 2000
Documents filed: Minutes of October 17, 2000.
Discussion/Action: The Minutes were approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
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 12/12/00 – Item 6b(1)]
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to January 9, 2001.
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 12/12/00 – Item 6b(2)]
Documents filed: None.
Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to January 9, 2001.
6b(3) ORD. NO. 26248 – Amends Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code in its entirety to comprehensively update and revise the Zoning Code.
[Deferred from 12/12/00 – Item 6b(12)]
Documents filed: (1) Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26248, executed on December 5, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk. (2) Memorandum from City Attorney Richard Doyle, dated December 18, 2000, recommending Council adopt Ordinance No. 26248, a comprehensive rewrite of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code, as further revised pursuant to the discussion described therein.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26248 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(4) ORD. NO. 26253 – Amends various chapters in Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to extend the exemption of certain construction taxes in the Expanded Enterprise Zone for projects that are developed pursuant to agreements with the Redevelopment Agency effective on or before January 30, 2001.
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26253, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26253 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(5) ORD. NO. 26254 – Rezones certain real property situated approximately 210 feet easterly of the terminus of Fortune Drive. C 00-05-035
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26254, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26254 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(6) ORD. NO. 26255 – Rezones certain real property situated at the south side of Lenzen Avenue, approximately 500 feet westerly of Stockton Avenue. PDC 00-05-041
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26255, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26255 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(7) ORD. NO. 26256 – Rezones certain real property situated on the east side of Monterey Road, approximately 600 feet northerly of Tully Road. PDC 00-07-059
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26256, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26256 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(8) ORD. NO. 26257 – Rezones certain real property situated on the southeast corner of Moorpark Avenue and Leigh Avenue. PDC 00-07-063
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26257, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action:
Ordinance No. 26257 adopted. Vote:
10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(9) ORD. NO. 26258 – Rezones certain real property situated at the north side of Santa Teresa Boulevard between Taormino and Allen Avenues. PDC 00-08-067
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26258, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26258 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(10) ORD. NO. 26259 - Rezones certain real property situated on the southeast corner of Campbell Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. PDC 00-08-070
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26259, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26259 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(11) ORD. NO. 26260 – Rezones certain real property situated at the easterly side of Zanker Road, approximately 510 feet southerly from Component Drive (2350 Zanker Road). C 00-08-083
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26260, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26260 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(12) ORD. NO. 26261 – Rezones certain real property situated at the east side of Monterey Road, approximately 370 feet north of Lewis Road. C 00-09-087
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26261, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26261 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(13) ORD. NO. 26262 – Rezones certain real property situated at the southeast corner of McEvoy Street and Park Avenue. C 00-09-094
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26262, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26262 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(14) ORD. NO. 26263 – Rezones certain real property situated at the west side of Almaden Road, approximately 100 feet southerly of Willow Glen Way. PDC 00-09-100
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26263, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26263 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(15) ORD. NO. 26264 – Rezones certain real property situated on the west side of South Keeble Avenue, approximately 200 feet south of The Alameda. PDC 00-06-052
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26264, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26264 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6b(16) ORD. NO. 26265 - Rezones certain real property situated on the southeast corner of Southwest Expressway and Fruitdale Avenue. PDC 00-08-068
Documents filed: Proof of publication of title of Ordinance No. 26265, executed on December 15, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26265 adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
Contracts/Agreements
6e(1) Adoption of resolutions authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and execute amendments to the following legal services agreements related to the development of the North Coyote Valley Industrial Campus Area:
(a) A second amendment to the agreement with Jones Hall, extending the term through June 30, 2001 at no additional cost to the City.
(b) A second amendment to the agreement with McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen, LLP, extending the term through December 31, 2001, and increasing compensation by $30,000, to a total amount not to exceed $150,000.
(c) A second amendment to the agreement with Morrison & Foerster, LLP, increasing compensation by $60,000, to a total amount not to exceed $180,000.
(City Attorney’s Office)
(d) Adoption of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the Construction Excise Tax Fund to provide an additional $312,500 for the Cisco: North Coyote Valley Improvements Project. (City Manager’s Office)
Documents filed: (1) Memorandum from City Attorney Richard Doyle, dated December 12, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolutions. (2) Memorandum from Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated December 18, 2000, recommending approval of said appropriation ordinance amendments.
Discussion/Action:
Resolution No. 70058, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San
José Authorizing the City Attorney to Negotiate and Execute a Second Amendment
to the Legal Services Agreement with Jones Hall, Extending the Term Through
June 30, 2001”; Resolution No. 70059, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of
the City of San José Authorizing the City Attorney to Negotiate and Execute a
Second Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with McCutchen, Doyle, Brown
& Enersen, LLP, Extending the Term Through December 31, 2001, and
Increasing Compensation by $30,000, for a Total Not to Exceed $150,000”; Resolution
No. 70060, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José
Authorizing the City Attorney to Negotiate and Execute a Second Amendment to
the Legal Services Agreement with Morrison & Foerster LLP, Increasing
Compensation by $60,000, for a Total Not to Exceed $180,000”; Ordinance No.
26266, entitled: “An Ordinance of the
City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 to Appropriate Moneys in the Construction
Excise Tax Fund in the Amount of $312,500 for the Cisco: North Coyote Valley
Improvements Project; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective
Immediately Upon Adoption”; and Resolution
No. 70061, entitled, “A Resolution 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 Construction Excise Tax Fund”, was adopted.
Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(2) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a second amendment to the legal services agreement with Curiale, Dellaverson, Hirschfeld, Kelly & Kraemer, extending the term through June 30, 2001, and increasing compensation by $60,000, to a total amount not to exceed $150,000, and adoption of related appropriation ordinance amendments in the General Fund.
(City Attorney’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from City Attorney Richard Doyle and Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated December 7, 2000, recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a second amendment to said agreement with Curiale, Dellaverson, Hirchfeld, Kelly & Kraemer, and recommending approval of said appropriation ordinance amendments.
Discussion/Action:
Resolution No. 70062, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San
José Authorizing the City Attorney to Negotiate and Execute a Second Amendment
to the Legal Services Agreement with Curiale, Dellaverson, Hirchfeld, Kelly
& Kraemer, Extending the Term Through June 30, 2001, and Increasing
Compensation by $60,000”, for a Total Not to Exceed $150,000”, and Ordinance No. 26267, entitled: “An Ordinance
of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 to Appropriate Moneys in
the General Fund in the Amount of $60,000, for Negotiation and Execution of
Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Curiale, Dellaverson,
Hirchfeld, Kelly & Kraemer, et. al.; and Providing That This Ordinance
Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”, were adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(3) Approval of an agreement for legal
services in connection with federal regulatory matters and route proceedings
pertaining to San José Airport with Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge, a
Washington, D.C. firm, for the period of October 1, 2000 through September 30,
2001, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
(City Attorney’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from City Attorney Richard Doyle, dated December 18, 2000, recommending approval of said agreement with Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge, a Washington, D.C. firm.
Discussion/Action:
The agreement with Shaw, Pittman, Potts
& Trowbridge was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(4) Approval of an agreement for legal
services with Gatzke, Dillon, and Balance for the period of December 1, 2000
through November 30, 2001, in an amount not to exceed $125,000. (City Attorney’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from City Attorney Richard Doyle, dated December 18, 2000, recommending approval of said agreement with Gatzke, Dillon, and Balance.
Discussion/Action:
The agreement with Gatzke, Dillon, and
Balance was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(5) Adoption of a resolution approving an agreement with City employee bargaining units making amendments and benefit changes in the Federated Retirement System subject to ratification. (City Manager’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Alex Gurza, Director of Employee Relations, dated December 11, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action:
Resolution No. 70063, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San
José Approving a Tentative Agreement with City Employee Bargaining Units Making
Amendments and Benefit Changes in the Federated City Employees Retirement
System, Subject to Ratification by the Bargaining Units”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(6) (a) Approval
of the second amendment to the agreement with Intergraph Corporation to create
custom reports for the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement’s
Building Division, increasing the existing agreement by $100,000, from
$5,639,451 to $5,739,451, and extending the term of the agreement from
September 30, 2001 to December 30, 2001.
(b) Adoption
of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute change
orders to the Intergraph agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
(c) Adoption
of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the
General Fund in the amount of $201,081.
(City Manager’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Senior Deputy City Manager, Darrell Dearborn, and Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of said appropriation ordinance and related revenue resolution amendments.
Discussion/Action:
Resolution No. 70064, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San
José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Change Orders to the
Agreement with Intergraph Corporation”; Resolution
No. 70065, entitled, “A Resolution 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”; and Ordinance
No. 26268, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance
No. 26141 to Appropriate Moneys in the General Fund in the Amount of $175,000
for Negotiation and Execution of Second Amendment to the Agreement with
Intergraph Corporation for the Integrated Development Tracking System (IDTS)
Project, and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately
Upon Adoption”, were adopted. Vote:
10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(7) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with artist Seyed Alavi to
fabricate and install a work of art at Horace Mann Elementary School, in an
amount not to exceed $70,000.
CEQA: Negative Declaration. (Conventions, Arts and Entertainment)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Nancy Johnson, Director, Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70066, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Seyed Alavi to Fabricate and Install a Work of Art at Horace Mann Elementary School in the Amount Not to Exceed $70,000”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(8) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute the first amendment to the grant
agreement with History San José to perform maintenance tasks, and increase
compensation by $54,000, for the repair of HVAC systems at both the Pacific
Hotel and the Firehouse, and to extend the term through June 30, 2001. CEQA:
Resolution No. 66098.
(Conventions, Arts and Entertainment)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Nancy Johnson, Director, Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70067, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with History San José to Increase Compensation by $54,000, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $473,000 and to Extend the Term Through June 30, 2001”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(9) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a property use agreement with Hensel
Phelps Construction Company to permit use of unimproved space at the Convention
Center for a period of 24 months, in exchange for Hensel Phelps’ construction
of permanent improvements to the unimproved space. CEQA: Exempt. (Conventions, Arts and Entertainment)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Nancy Johnson, Director, Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action:
Resolution No. 70068, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San
José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Property Use
Agreement with Hensel Phelps Construction Company to Permit Use of Unimproved
Space at the Convention Center for a period of 24 Months in Exchange for Hensel
Phelps’ Construction of Permanent Improvements to the Unimproved Space”, was
adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant:
District 5.
6e(10) Approval of Contract Change Order No. 4
with Bugler Construction, Inc. for FY 98/99 Capital Improvement Program, East
Primary Handrail Replacement at the San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution
Control Plant, increasing compensation by $74,500, from $763,725 to $838,225,
with no contract time extension.
(Environmental Services)
Documents filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of Contract Change Order No. 4 with Bugler Construction, Inc. (2) Letter from the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee dated December 15, 2000, stating concurrence with the Staff recommendation.
Discussion/Action:
Contract Change Order No. 4 with Bugler
Construction, Inc. for said project was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(11) Approval of the fifth amendment to the
agreement with Montgomery Watson for program management services in support of
the South Bay Water Recycling Program at the San José/Santa Clara Water
Pollution Control Plant, extending the term of the agreement from December 15,
2000 to December 15, 2001, at no additional cost to the City. CEQA: Resolution
No. 64667. (Environmental Services)
Documents filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of the fifth amendment to said agreement with Montgomery Watson (2) Letter from the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee, dated December 15, 2000, stating concurrence with the Staff recommen-dation.
Discussion/Action:
The fifth amendment to the agreement with
Montgomery Watson for said project was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(12) Approval of a continuation agreement with
Schaaf & Wheeler for customer retrofit design and construction management
services in support of the South Bay Water Recycling Program of the San
José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant, extending the term of the
agreement from December 15, 2000 to December 31, 2001, at no additional cost to
the City. CEQA: ND.
(Environmental Services)
Documents filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of said continuation agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler. (2) Letter from the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee, dated December 15, 2000. stating concurrence with the Staff recommendation.
Discussion/Action:
The agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for
said project was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(13) Approval of the first amendment to the consultant
agreement with H.T. Harvey and Associates relating to the Moseley Tract
Restoration Project, extending the term of the agreement from December 31, 2000
to December 31, 2002, at no additional cost to the City. (Environmental Services)
Documents filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of the first amendment to said consultant agreement with H.T. Harvey and Associates. (2) Letter from the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee dated December 15, 2000, stating concurrence with the Staff recommendation
Discussion/Action. The first amendment to the consultant agreement with H.T.
Harvey and Associates was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(14) Approval of the second amendment to the
continued banking services agreement with Bank of America, to extend the term
of the agreement on a month-to month basis, not to exceed a period of six
months at existing rates. (Finance)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Acting Director of Finance, Mark Burton, dated November 29, 2000, recommending award of the second amendment to said agreement with Bank of America.
Discussion/Action: The second amendment to said agreement with Bank of America was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(15) Approval of award of open purchase orders
for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 2000-2001 #22, and
authorization for the Director of General Services to execute the purchase
orders. (General Services)
Documents filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of said open purchase orders. (2) Letter from the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee, dated December 15, 2000, stating concurrence with the Staff recommendation.
Discussion/Action:
The award of open purchase orders List No. 22 was approved and the Director of
General Services authorized to execute the purchase orders. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(16) Approval of award of open purchase orders
for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 2000-2001 #23, 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 November 29, 2000, recommending approval of said open purchase orders.
Discussion/Action: The award of open purchase orders List No.
23 was approved and the Director of General Services authorized to execute the
purchase orders. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1.
Vacant: District 5.
6e(17) Reject all bids for the purchase of
microform reader printers and authorize the Director of General Services to
re-solicit bids. (General Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval to reject all bids for the purchase of said printers and authorize the Director of General Services to re-solicit bids.
Discussion/Action: The rejection all bids for the purchase of said printers and the authorization for the Director of General Services to re-solicit bids was approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(18) Award the sole source purchase of one (1)
UNIX based fingerprint identification workstation and computer upgrade
equipment to Printrak International, Inc., at a total cost of $232,737.50,
including tax and installation, and authorization for the Director of General
Services to execute the purchase order.
(General Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated November 29, 2000, recommending the award of said sole source purchase to Printrak International, Inc.
Discussion/Action: The award of said sole source purchase to Printrak International, Inc., in accordance with Subsection 4.12.020.D of the San José Municipal Code was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(19) Approval of a second amendment to the agreement with Staton & Hughes for development and implementation of an outreach and marketing plan for the Library, revising the scope of services, extending the term of the contract from December 31, 2000 to June 30, 2001, and increasing compensation by $18,000, from $169,000 to $187,000. (Library)
Documents filed: Memorandum from City Librarian Jane Light, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of a second amendment to said agreement with Staton & Hughes.
Discussion/Action:
The second amendment to said agreement with
Staton & Hughes was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(20) Adoption of a resolution authorizing
the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Dance Kids, Inc. to provide recreation instruction at City
community centers and parks for the period January 1, 2001 to December 31,
2001, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
(Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70069, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Dance Kids, Inc., for the Period January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2001, in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,000”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(21) Approval of an agreement with to disburse
Beautification Grants for the period July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2003, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000 per year for three (3) years, for a total grant
disbursement amount of $150,000. CEQA: Exempt.
(Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of said agreement with Friends of San José Beautiful.
Discussion/Action:
The agreement with Friends of San José
Beautiful was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(22) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the
Director of General Services to:
(a) Execute
an agreement for the period October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001, for hardware
and software maintenance on the Automated Fingerprint Identification System
(AFIS) and associated equipment maintained by the Central Identification Unit
with Printrak International, Inc. at a total cost, including tax of $146,948.
(b) Exercise
four (4) one-year options to renew, with an increase in cost not to exceed 5%
per year, based on Council appropriation of the funds each year.
(Police)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Chief of Police, William M. Lansdowne, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70070, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the director of General Services to Execute a Maintenance Agreement with Printrak International, Inc., was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(23) Approval of the substitution of
subcontractor from Fuller Excavation and Demolition, Inc. to KJM Enterprises,
Inc. for the Moorpark-Saratoga Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Phase I Project,
at no additional cost to the City.
CEQA: Exempt. (Public Works)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of the substitution of subcontractor from Fuller Excavation and Demolition, Inc. to KJM Enterprises, Inc. for said project.
Discussion/Action:
The substitution of subcontractor from
Fuller Excavation and Demolition, Inc. to KJM Enterprises, Inc. for said
project was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(24) Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to
postpone the start of work by the contractor, FCI Constructor, Inc., until the
2001 construction season for the Trimble Road Bridge Widening at the Guadalupe River
Project, at no additional cost to the City.
CEQA: ND. (Public Works)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 to postpone the start of work by the contractor, FCI Constuctor, Inc., until the 2001 construction season for said project.
Discussion/Action: Contract Change Order No. 1 to postpone the start of work by the contractor, FCI Constuctor, Inc., was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(25) Report on bids and award of construction
contract for the Police Athletic League Modular Building Site Work Project to
the low bidder, Design Space Modular Buildings, Inc., in the amount of
$168,289, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $17,000. CEQA:
Exempt. (Public Works)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of award of said contract to the low bidder, Design Space Modular Buildings, Inc.
Discussion/Action:
The award of said purchase to the low
bidder, Design Space Modular Buildings, Inc., was approved and its execution
authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant:
District 5.
6e(26) Approval of three (3) five-year lease
agreements with La Familia, LP for office space at 777 North First Street, for
a combined monthly rent of $117,457.10 per month during the first year of the leases, with annual increases of
approximately 4% to a maximum rate of $136,515.20 per month during the fifth
and final year of the leases. (Public
Works)
Documents filed: Memorandum from the Director of Public Works, dated November 29, 2000, recommending approval of award of three agreements with La Familia, LP.
Discussion/Action:
The three lease agreements with La Familia,
LP, were approved and their execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(27) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to exercise an option to extend City provision of First Responder (paramedic) Services, under an agreement between the City and Santa Clara County, to cover the period January 1, 2001 through March 31, 2001. (City Manager’s Office/Fire)
(Rules Committee referral 12/13/00)
Documents filed: Memorandum from City Manager Del D. Borgsdorf and Fire Chief Manuel Alarcon, dated December 8, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70071, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise an Option to Extend the Term of Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for Advanced Life Support Paramedic First Responder Services Through March 31, 2001”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(28) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement (modification #1) by and among Pacific Bell Telephone and the City of San José, for 311 service, for a total cost of $91,800, for the period July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001. (Information Technology)
(Rules Committee referral 12/13/00)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Deputy City Manager, Kay Winer, dated December 12, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70072, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Modification to the Agreement for 311 Service with Pacific Bell”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6e(29) Approval of the first amendment to the agreement
with Degenkolb Engineers, Inc. for consultant services for the New Civic Center
Project, extending the agreement term from December 31, 2000 to December 31,
2003, and increasing compensation by $70,000, from $50,000 to $120,000. (Public Works)
(Rules Committee referral 12/13/00)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, dated December 12, 2000, recommending approval of the first amendment to said agreement with Degenkolb Engineers, Inc.
Discussion/Action: The first amendment to said agreement with Degenkolb Engineers, Inc., for the New Civic Center Project was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
Routine Legislation
6f(1) Adoption of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund (City-side Redevelopment Fund) for the Interactive Playground at St. James Park and the Bellevue Park Master Plan (Design Phase), with a net impact to the fund of $260,000, and adoption of a resolution making certain determinations pertaining to these projects pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 33445. (City Manager’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated November 28, 2000, recommending approval of said appropriation ordinance and related revenue resolution amendments.
Discussion/Action:
Ordinance No. 26269, entitled: “An
Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 to Appropriate
Moneys in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund in the
Amount of $260,000 for the Interactive Playground at St. James Park, and the
Bellevue Park Master Plan (Design Phase) and; Providing That This Ordinance
Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; Resolution No. 70073, entitled, “A Resolution 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 Services for Redevelopment
Capital Projects Fund”; and Resolution No. 70074, entitled: “A Resolution of
the Council of the City of San José Making Certain Determinations Consistent
with California Health and Safety Code Section 33445 Regarding Funding by the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José of Certain Costs Incurred by the
City in Fiscal Year 2000-01 in Connection with Certain Public Improvements”,
were adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(2) Adoption of appropriation ordinance
amendment in the General Fund to provide financial support for the Silicon
Valley Football Classic, in the amount of $77,000. (City Manager’s Office)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Senior Deputy City Manager, Darrell Dearborn, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said appropriate ordinance amendment.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26270, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 to Appropriate Moneys in the General Fund in the Amount of $77,000 to Provide Financial Support for the Silicon Valley Football Classic; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(3) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to submit the following grant applications to support the City of
San José’s Arts Incubator and to accept the funds and negotiate and execute related
documents if awarded:
(a) FY
2001-03 two-year Stabilization Grant Application to the National Endowment for
Arts in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and
(b) FY
2001-02 Organizational Support Grant Application to the California Arts Council
in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
(Conventions, Arts and Entertainment)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Nancy Johnson, Director, Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70075, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit Grant Applications to Support the City’s Arts Incubator, to the National Endowment for the Arts in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 for FY 2001-2003 and to the California Arts Council in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000 for FY 2001-2002; to Accept the Grants if Awarded and to Execute All Related Documents”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(4) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to submit a grant application to the California Arts Council for
support of the Arts Education Demonstration Project, in an amount not to exceed
$150,000, to accept the grant if awarded, and to execute any related
documents. (Conventions, Arts and
Entertainment)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Nancy Johnson, Director, Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70076, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit an Application to the California Arts Council for a Grant to Support the Arts Education Demonstration Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000, to Accept the Grant if Awarded and to Execute All Related Documents”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(5) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the
City Manager to apply on behalf of the San José Public Library for membership
to the Library of California/Golden Gateway Library Network and to execute all
documents related to the application.
(Library)
Documents filed: Memorandum from City Librarian Jane Light, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70077, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for 2000-01 Membership in the Library of California/Golden Gateway Library Network on Behalf of the San José Public Library and to Execute All Related Documents”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(6) Adoption of a resolution authorizing:
(a) The
City Manager to submit a grant application for the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) to the Corporation for National Service for the period April 1,
2001 to March 31, 2002, in the amount of $80,656.
(b) To
accept the grant when awarded and to execute documents needed to implement the
grant program.
(Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70078, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to the Corporation for National Service for the Period April 1, 2001, to March 31, 2002, in the Amount of $80,656, to Accept the Grant When Awarded, and to Execute Documents Needed to Implement the Grant Program”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(7) Adoption of a resolution determining that
public use and necessity require the acquisition of a 12,993 square foot parcel
of land owned by Paul and Afaf Ajlouny, located at 503 South Sixth Street in
San José, and directing the City Attorney to file an eminent domain
action. CEQA: Exempt. (Public Works)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70079, entitled: “Resolution of Public Use and Necessity of the Council of the City of San José Making Certain Findings and Determinations Relating to the Exercise of the Power of Eminent Domain pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 4, Title 7 of Part 3 of the California Code of Civil Procedure for the Following Project: Acquisition of Parkland at 6th and William Streets; Authorizing and Empowering the City Attorney to Bring an Action in Eminent Domain to Acquire Certain Property for Said Project and to Apply for an Order of Possession Before Judgment and to Prosecute Said Action to Final Judgment; and Authorizing and Empowering the Deposit of Money in Court for Possession of Said Property from the Funds Lawfully Available Therefore”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(8) Adoption of a resolution amending
Resolution No. 69136 to change speed limits on the following sections of
Penitencia Creek Road within the City of San José:
(a) Penitencia
Creek Road: White Road to Toyon Avenue,
30 miles per hour.
(b) Penitencia
Creek Road: Toyon Avenue to Dorel
Drive, 25 miles per hour.
CEQA:
Exempt. (Streets and Traffic)
Documents filed: Memorandum from Director of Streets and Traffic, Wayne K. Tanda, dated November 29, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 70080, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Amending Resolution No. 69136 to Lower the Speed Limits on Penitencia Creek Road, Between White Road and Toyon Avenue, to 30 Miles Per Hour, and Between Toyon Avenue to Dorel Drive, to 25 Miles Per Hour”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
6f(10) Adoption of a resolution approving Council Appointee salary adjustment recommendations. (Mayor)
[Orders of the Day 4a]
Documents filed: Memoranda from Mayor Gonzales, both dated December 19, 2000, recommending adoption of said resolution and amending the salary recommendations.
Discussion/Action:
Resolution No. 70081, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San
José Approving Salary Adjustment Recommendations for City Council Appointees”,
was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant:
District 5.
6f(9) Adoption of a resolution approving of a policy to allow memorials in the public right-of-way for City employees who die in the line of duty. (City Manager’s Office) (Rules Committee referral 12/13/00)
Documents filed: (1) Memorandum from Mayor Gonzales and Council Members Dando and Diquisto, dated December 15, 2000, recommending approval of the Staff recommendation and direction Staff to return to Council with a standard process for placing memorials in the public right-of-way. (2) Memorandum from City Manager, Del D. Borgsdorf, dated December 7, 2000, recommending approval of proposed policy to allow memorials in the public right-of-way for City employees who die in the line of duty, as described therein.
Discussion/Action: Council Member LeZotte recommended incorporating within the public art of the new City Hall a memorial to police officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Mayor Gonzales stated discussions were already under way on that issue. Council Member Dando suggested including Council Member LeZotte’s suggestion in the discussions recommended in the memorandum she signed with the Mayor and Council Member Diquisto for Staff to report back to Council with a standard process for placing memorials in the public right-of-way. Upon motion by Council Member LeZotte, seconded by Council Member Fiscalini, and unanimously carried, recommendations in the memorandum dated December 15, 2000, by Mayor Gonzales and Council Members Dando and Diquisto were approved, Staff was directed to report back to Council with a standard process for placing memorials in the public right-of-way, and Resolution No. 70082, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Adopting a Police to Allow Memorial Plaques in the Public Right-of-Way for City Employees who Die, or have Died, While Serving the Community”, was adopted, and the direction to Staff in the Mayor and Council memorandum dated December 15, 2000, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant; District 5.
COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND STANDING REPORTS
7a Report of the Study Session – October 19, 2000
Mayor Gonzales, Chair
Documents filed: Study Session report of October 19, 2000.
(1) Investing in Results Service Delivery Framework. Attachment:
(1) Agenda for the October 19, 2000 Study Session on Investing in Results. (2)
Memorandum from City Manager, Del D. Borgsdorf, dated October 10, 2000,
recommending Council endorse San José service delivery framework, including
using the City Service Area level as the context for discussing policy and
resource allocation and using core services and operational services for
managing at the department and front-end levels. (3) Hard copy of the slide
presentation given by the Administration.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Powers, and unanimously carried, the Study Session report and recom-mendations of October 19, 2000, were accepted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
7b Report of the Rules Committee- Meeting of December 6, 2000
Vice Mayor Fiscalini, Chair
Documents filed: Rules Committee report of December 6, 2000.
(1) Review December 19, 2000 Draft Agenda
The Committee approved the December 19, 2000 City Council agenda with five additions.
(2) Add New Items to December 12, 2000 Amended Agenda
The Committee recommended five additions to the December 12, 2000 City Council agenda.
(3) Meeting Schedules.
There were none.
(4) The Public Record. Attachment: (1) Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated November 30, 2000, listing the items transmitted to the Administration and those items filed for the Public Record for the period November 22-28, 2000.
The Committee noted and filed the Public Record.
(5) Council Referrals for Assignment to Appropriate Committee, Administration, or Council Appointee
There were none.
(6) Oral communications
None presented.
(7) Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Diaz, and unanimously carried, the Rules Committee report and actions of December 6, 2000, were accepted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.
7b Report of the Rules Committee - Meeting of December 13, 2000
Vice Mayor Fiscalini, Chair
Documents filed: Rules Committee report of December 13, 2000.
(1) Review December 26, 2000 Draft Agenda
Dropped, due to the Holiday Closure
(2) Add New Items to December 19, 2000 Amended Agenda
The Committee recommended eleven additions to the December 19, 2000 City Council agenda.
(3) Meeting Schedules
(a) Approve recommendation to drop Council Study Session on Smart Growth from the 2000 calendar. Attachment: Memorandum from Council Member LeZotte, dated December 7, 2000, recommending the Smart Growth Study Session be rescheduled in early February 2001.
The Committee recommended dropping the City Council Study Session on Smart Growth from the 2000 calendar.
(4) The Public Record Attachment: (1) Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated December 7, 2000, listing the items transmitted to the Administration and those items filed for the Public Record for the period November 29-December 5, 2000.
The Committee noted and filed the Public Record.
(5) Boards and Commissions. Attachments: Memoranda from City Clerk, Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated December 1, 2000, forwarding eight lists of qualified applicants, as submitted by the Project Diversity Screen Committee; eight memoranda from the City Attorney, dated September and October 2000, reviewing all Commission applicants for conflicts of interest; from Council Member Woody, dated December 12, 2000, recommending appointments to the Advisory Commission on Rents; from Council Member Dando dated December 8, 2000, recommending appointments to the Child Care Commission; from Council Member Shirakawa, Jr., dated December 13, 2000, recommending appointments to the CDBG Steering