MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

 

SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA                                                               TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 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, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Matthews, Powers, Woody; Gonzales

            Absent: Council Members:           Dando, Diaz, Shirakawa, Jr. (all excused)

 

Upon motion unanimously adopted, the City Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:40 a.m. in Room 600 to (A) confer with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subsection (a) to consider the cases of In re Scully; In re Shigemasa; Rome Enterprises, et al. v. City of San José; Goode, et al. v. City of San José, et al.; and Lampkin v. City of San José; and (B) to confer with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 involving City Negotiator City Manager designee Alex Gurza and the San José Police Officers’ Association and International Association of Firefighters Employee Organizations.

 

            By unanimous consent, Council reconvened from Closed Session and recessed at 11:50 a.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall.

 

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

            Absent: Council Members:           None.

 

INVOCATION

 

Pastor C. Ernest Brooks, Immanuel Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation.

(District 6)

 

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: 11-0-0-0.

 

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

 

5a        Presentation of a commendation to Assistant City Manager Debra Figone for receipt of the Santa Clara Valley American Society of Public Administration's Outstanding Public Administrator Award.  (City Manager's Office)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: Joining Mayor Gonzales at the Podium, Dr. Frannie Winslow, Director of Emergency Services presented the commendation to Assistant City Manager Debra Figone who was recently selected by her colleagues to receive the Outstanding Public Administrator Award in recognition of her accomplishments in developing a new budgetary process in the City of San José. Dr. Winslow stated this award is presented to Deb Figone as one who personifies the highest level of public service qualities in the management of City resources and services that respond effectively and efficiently to the needs of the community. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Gonzales presented a commendation to Debra Figone in appreciation for her outstanding performance and in recognition of her achievements acknowledged by the Greater Santa Clara County Valley Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators.

 

5b        Presentation of a commendation to the Rotary Club of San José North honoring their 20th year of service to the City of San José.  (LeZotte)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: Joining Mayor Gonzales at the Podium, Council Member LeZotte introduced Rotarians Jim Ballard, Robert and Sue Bebb, and Ken McLaughlin, who accepted the commendation honoring the local Rotary Club’s 20th Anniversary. Mayor Gonzales acknowledged Ken McLaughlin as the Organization’s first President and its President to serve during the organization’s 20th year, and expressed appreciation to the service organization for its outstanding contributions and ongoing commitment to the people of the San José community.

 

5c        Presentation of commendations to Bertha Taylor Elementary School, Blossom Valley Elementary School, and Julia Baldwin Elementary School for being selected as California Distinguished Elementary Schools.  (Powers)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: Joining Mayor Gonzales at the Podium, Council Member Powers presented commendations to School Principals Patsy vanEttinger of Taylor, Risa Quon representing Blossom Valley, and Sue Galbreath-Sly of Baldwin. Oak Grove School District Superintendent Manny Barbara thanked the City of San José for the recognition of the schools’ academic achievements and congratulated each Elementary School for being selected a California Distinguished Elementary School. Mayor Gonzales acknowledged the hard work and commitment of school administrators, faculty, staff members and parents, and asked them to stand and be recognized.

 

5d        Presentation of a commendation to Steven T. Tsurumoto for being selected to participate in the First Annual “Take a Teen to Kennedy Space Center Program.”  (Powers)

(Rules Committee referral 6/14/00)

 

Documents Filed: 

 

Discussion/Action: Joining Mayor Gonzales at the Podium, Council Member Powers acknowledged the achievements of and presented the commendation to Steven Tsurumoto. Mayor Gonzales introduced the parents of the honoree, who were asked to stand and be recognized.

 

5e        Recognition of the City’s Finance Department’s award for excellence in financial reporting for fiscal year ending 1999 from the Governmental Finance Officers Association.  (Woody)

(Rules Committee referral 6/14/00

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: Joining Mayor Gonzales at the Podium, Council Member Woody acknowledged the hard work and commitment of the Finance Department Staff represented by Acting Finance Director Mark Burton, and José Garcia, Winnie Roosenboom, and Kathleen Stagi, and the publication of the 83rd Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, in compliance with accepted accounting procedures and legal requirements. As Chair of the Finance and Technology Committee, Council Member Woody stated the City’s Finance Department has received the Association’s prestigious award for 12 consecutive years - the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Mayor Gonzales congratulated the employees for their outstanding performance.

 

Council Member Powers left Chambers at this point in the meeting.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

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

 

Ordinances for Final Adoption

 

6b(1)    ORD. NO. 26133 – Amends Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code to amend Section 9.10.820 of Chapter 9.10 and to add a new Chapter 9.11 to set forth requirements regarding wood burning appliances and prohibited fuels.

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from City Attorney, J. Richard Doyle dated June 14, 2000, responding to the request for additional information on the provisions of a similar ordinance enacted by the City of Petaluma. (2) Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26133 executed on June 13, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk. 

 

Discussion/Action: Loel McPhee, representing Audiron Technologies, spoke on wood smoke abatement. Ordinance No. 26133 was adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6b(2)    ORD. NO. 26135 – Rezones certain real property situated on both sides of North First Street between the Alviso-Milpitas Road (SR-237) and Grand Boulevard.  PDCSH 99-06-054

 

Documents Filed: Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26135 executed on June 13, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk. 

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26135 was adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6b(3)    ORD. NO. 26136 – Approves the development agreement between the City of San José and Cisco Systems, Inc. relative to the development of property in North San José.

 

Documents Filed: Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26136 executed on June 13, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk. 

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26136 was adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

Public Hearings Set by Council

 

6c(1)    Adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings and setting a date for Council consideration of the reorganization of territory designated as Buena Vista No. 1 which involves the annexation to the City of San José of 38.0 acres of land, bounded by West San Carlos Avenue, Scott Street, Chiechi Avenue, Meridian Avenue, and both sides of Buena Vista Avenue, and the detachment of the same from the Sunol Sanitary District, Burbank Sanitary District, County Lighting District, and Central Fire District.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 65459. 

(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

[Deferred from 8/3/99 – Item 6c(1) et al., and 04/11/00 – Item 6c(1)]

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to August 1, 2000.

 

Plans and Specifications

 

6d(1)    TRACT NO. 9136 - Dow Drive - north of Canoas Creek - Standard Pacific Corporation (Developer) - 84 single family detached residential units. Adoption of a resolution approving the final map for Tract No. 9136. CEQA: ND. District 6.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated June 13, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution for Tract No. 9136.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69664, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Accepting Final Map of Tract No. 9136”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6d(2)    TRACT NO. 9250 - Northeast corner of Lewis Road and Wall Street - Core Development, Inc., a California Corporation; Roem Development Corporation, a California Corporation (Developer) - 24 single family detached residential units.  Approval of a parkland agreement and adoption of resolutions approving the plans, final map, and contract for Tract No. 9250.  CEQA:  ND.  District 7.

(Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated June 13, 2000, recommending Council approve the parkland agreement and adopt said resolutions for Tract No. 9250.

 

Discussion/Action: The parkland agreement was approved and its execution authorized, and Resolution No. 69665, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Fixing Official Curb Grades and Position of Curbs, and Adopting Plans For Tract No. 9250”; Resolution No. 69666, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Accepting Final Map of Tract No. 9250”; and Resolution No. 69667, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Contract and Approving Bonds for the Improvement of Tract No. 9250”, were adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6d(3)    TRACT NO. 9268 – West side of Boynton, southerly of Kiely Boulevard - GND Partners, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company (Developer) - 7 single family attached/detached residential units.  Approval of a parkland agreement and adoption of resolutions approving the plans, final map, and contract for Tract No. 9268.  CEQA:  ND.  District 1.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated June 13, 2000, recommending Council approve the parkland agreement and adopt said resolutions for Tract No. 9268.

 

Discussion/Action: The parkland agreement was approved and its execution authorized, and Resolution No. 69668, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Fixing Official Curb Grades and Position of Curbs, and Adopting Plans For Tract No. 9268”; Resolution No. 69669, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Accepting Final Map of Tract No. 9268”; and Resolution No. 69670, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Contract and Approving Bonds for the Improvement of Tract No. 9268”, were adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

Contracts/Agreements

 

6e(1)    Approval of a sixth amendment to the license agreement with Mobilemedia, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of two (2) ceiling-mounted television units above Terminal A baggage claim carousels to broadcast SportsChannel programming and to sell and display advertising on the mounting units, to extend the term on a month-to-month basis through June 30, 2001, with an expected annual revenue of at least $14,400.  CEQA:  Exempt.  (Airport)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Aviation, Ralph G. Tonseth, dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council approve the sixth amendment to said agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The sixth amendment to the license agreement with Mobilemedia, Inc., was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(2)    Approval of employment agreements with Council Assistants Brian Bennert and John Salois. (City Clerk/Diquisto)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: The employment agreements with Council Assistants Brian Bennert and John Salois were approved and execution of the agreements authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(3)    Approval of a first amendment to the consultant agreement with EOA, Inc. to continue to perform Advanced Regulatory Analysis, extending the term of the agreement from June 30, 2000 to June 30, 2001, at no additional cost to the City.  (Environmental Services)

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council approve the first amendment to said consultant services agreement. (2) Supplemental report from San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant, Treatment Plant Advisory Committee Chairperson, Bob Livengood, dated June 9, 2000, recommending approval of the first amendment to the consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The first amendment to the consultant services agreement with EOA, Inc., was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(4)    Approval of a first amendment to the consultant agreement with Karin Grobe for technical assistance services for the Agriculture in Partnership Program, extending the term of the agreement from August 1, 2000 to August 1, 2002, and increasing the compensation by $25,000, from $36,448 to $61,448.  (Environmental Services)

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council approve the first amendment to said consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The first amendment to the consultant services agreement with Karin Grobe was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(5)    Approval of award of open purchase orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 1999-2000 #40, 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 May 30, 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. 40 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 was approved and execution of the purchase orders authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(6)    Report on bids and award the purchase of one (1) 19,000-pound cab and chassis with a flatbed type body for the Department of Streets and Traffic to the lowest responsive bidder, S & C Ford, in the amount of $80,709.50, including tax and delivery, and authorization for the Director of General Services to:

 

(a)        Execute the purchase order for the immediate purchase of one (1) unit.

(b))      Execute the purchase order for the subsequent purchase of additional units at the same bid price, for one (1) year, without further Council action other than the appropriation of necessary funds. 

(General Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report and award said purchase to the lowest responsive bidder, and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the purchase orders.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted and award of purchase to S & C Ford, the lowest responsive bidder was approved and execution of the purchase orders authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(7)    Award the purchase of 500 Virco brand folding tables and 2,000 folding chairs to Virco Manufacturing Corporation for the Department of Conventions, Arts and Entertainment for a total cost of $142,695.15, including tax and freight, as a sole source purchase, 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 May 30, 2000, recommending Council award said purchase to Virco Manufacturing Corporation, as a sole source purchase, pursuant to Section 4.12.030.D of the San José Municipal Code, and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the purchase order.

 

Discussion/Action: The award of contract to Virco Manufacturing Corporation, as a sole source purchase, was approved and execution of the purchase order authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(8)    Report on a bid and award the purchase of two (2) 1,800-gallon water tanks for the Department of Streets and Traffic to the sole bidder, West-Mark, in the amount of $79,655.50, including tax and delivery, and authorization for the Director of General Services to:

(a)        Execute the purchase order for the immediate purchase of two (2) units.

(b)        Execute the purchase order for the subsequent purchase of additional units at the same bid price, for one (1) year, without further Council action other than the appropriation of necessary funds.

(c)        Approval of a contingency of $4,000 for unforeseen engineering requirements that may arise subsequent to the publication of the bid specifications. 

(General Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report and award said purchase to the sole bidder, and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the purchase orders.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted and award of purchase to West-Mark, the sole bidder, was approved and execution of the purchase order authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(9)    Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of General Services to execute all documents necessary for the donation of two (2) fire vehicles with a total value of $10,000 to the following volunteer fire support organizations:

(a)        Fire Associates of Santa Clara Valley.

(b)        San José Search and Rescue Team, Inc.

(General Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69671, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving the Donation of Two Surplus Fire Vehicles to Fire Associates of Santa Clara Valley and San José Search and Rescue Team, Inc.”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(10)  Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of General Services to execute all documents necessary for the donation of one (1) surplus cargo van with a total value of $2,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank Program to be operated by and with title to be held by the Friendship Church of God in Christ. (General Services)

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69672, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving the Donation of One Surplus Cargo Van to the Second Harvest Food Bank Program to Be Operated By and Title to Be Held By Friendship Church of God in Christ”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(11)  Approval of a first amendment to the Parkland Agreement with Green Valley Corporation, a California Corporation for Tract No. 9204 in order to correct the fee calculation.  CEQA:  ND.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council approve the first amendment to said agreement for Tract No. 9204.

 

Discussion/Action: The first amendment to the parkland agreement with Green Valley Corporation for Tract No., 9204 was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(12)  Report on bids and award of contract for the Koch Lane Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to the low bidder, Preussag Pipe Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $132,088 and approval of a contingency in the amount of $13,000.  CEQA:  Exempt.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report and award said contract to the low bidder.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted and award of contract to Preussage Pipe Rehabilitation, Inc., the low bidder, was approved and execution of the contract authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(13)  Approval of a first amendment to the agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates, Inc. for the Wooster Avenue Bridge Replacement Project and the Trimble Road Bridge Widening Project, increasing the compensation by $15,000, from $50,000 to $65,000, and extending the term of the agreement from July 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council approve the first amendment to said agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The first amendment to the agreement with Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates, Inc., was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(14)  Approval of continuation agreements with the following consultants for the preparation of Project Study Reports, extending the term of the agreements from July 1, 1999 to December 31, 2000, at no additional cost to the City:

(a)        Rajappan and Meyer Consulting Engineers, Inc. relating to the upgrade of the Route 101 interchange at DeLaCruz Boulevard.

 (b)       Brian Kangas Foulk relating to the upgrade of the Route 101 interchange at Tully Road.

(c)        Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. relating to the upgrade of the Route 880 interchange at Coleman Avenue.

(Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council approve said consultants’ agreements.

 

Discussion/Action: The continuation agreements with Rajappan and Meyer Consulting Engineers, Inc., Brian Kangas Foulk, and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., were approved and execution of the consultants’ agreements authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(15)  Approval of a cooperation agreement with Caltrans for the construction, monitoring, and maintenance of riparian mitigation related to the Route 87 Freeway Project, at no anticipated cost to the City.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 65071. 

(Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council approve said cooperation agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The cooperation agreement with Caltrans was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(16)  Report on bids, waiver of minor irregularity in the low bid, and award of contract for the construction of the Capitol Expressway Landscape Improvements Project to the low bidder, Lone Star Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $133,095, and approval of a $13,000 contingency.  CEQA:  Exempt.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated June 15, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report and approve the waiver of minor irregularity in the low bid and award said contract to the low bidder.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted, the minor irregularity in the low bid was waived, and award of contract to Lone Star Landscape, Inc. the low bidder was approved, and execution of the contract authorized. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(17)  Approval to reject all bids for the History Museum of San José Electric Light Tower Renovation Project, and authorization for the Director of Public Works to re-advertise and re-bid the project at a later date.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 66098.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council reject all bids for the project and authorize the Director of Public Works to readvertise and rebid the project.

 

Discussion/Action: The recommendation to reject all bids and readvertise and rebid the renovation project was approved. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6e(18)  Approval to reject the sole bid as noncompetitive for the Convention Center Terraces Waterproofing Project.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Supplemental memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated June 13, 2000, recommending Council reject the sole bid as noncompetitive.

 

Discussion/Action: The recommendation to reject the sole bid as noncompetitive for the Convention Center Terraces waterproofing project was approved. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

Routine Legislation

 

6f(1)    Adoption of a resolution determining that public use and necessity require the acquisition of certain property owned by James Sweet, located on the west side of Kettmann Road south of Dashwood Avenue, and directing the filing of an eminent domain action.  CEQA:  ND.  (Public Works)

[Deferred from 5/16/00 – Item 6f(5) et al., and 6/6/00 – Item 6f(3)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated April 26, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Property owner James Sweet opposed the acquisition of his property for the proposed development. As a point of clarification, Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr. stated the right-of-way acquisition of the Sweet property is necessary for the existing storm sewer easement line to be used in the proposed 15-unit project development; however, should Council approve the proposed action, City Staff will continue dialogue with the property owner. Resolution No. 69673, entitled: “Resolution of 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: Chamberlain Drive Project; 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: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6f(2)    Adoption of a resolution determining that public use and necessity require the acquisition of a portion of a parcel of land owned by Vincent R. Maestri, et al, together with a right of entry over a portion of the remainder of the property located at 2050 North First Street, and directing the City Attorney to file an eminent domain action.  CEQA: Resolution No. 67567.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to June 27, 2000.

 

6f(3)    Adoption of a resolution determining that public use and necessity require the acquisition of a portion of a parcel of land owned by Vincent R. Maestri, et al, together with a right of entry over a portion of the remainder of the property located at 2040 North First Street, and directing the City Attorney to file an eminent domain action.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 67567.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action:  This item was deferred to June 27, 2000.

 

6f(4)    Adoption of a resolution determining that public use and necessity require the acquisition of a portion of a parcel of land owned by Arthur B. Penniman and Anne W. Penniman, Trustees, with a right of entry over a portion of the remainder of the property located at 2116 North First Street, and directing the City Attorney to file an eminent domain action.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 67567.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69674, entitled: “Resolution of 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: North First Street Widening Project; 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: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6f(5)    Adoption of a resolution determining that public use and necessity require the acquisition of a portion of a parcel of land owned by Leo W. Pursley, as Successor Trustee to John A. Pursley, Deceased, Original Trustee and as Trustee under the Merle Pursley 1993 Living Trust, with a right of entry over a portion of the remainder of the property located at 2108 North First Street, and directing the City Attorney to file an eminent domain action.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 67567.

(Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated May 30, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69675, entitled: “Resolution of 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: North First Street Widening Project; 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: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Powers.

 

6f(6)    Approval of the Fiscal Years 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 San José Arena Management Normal Capital Repairs and Replacements and Parking Capital Repairs and Replacements Budgets.  (San José Arena Authority)

[Deferred from 6/13/00 – Item 6f(5)]

 

Documents Filed:  None.

 

Discussion/Action:  This item was deferred to June 27, 2000.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 

Council Member Powers returned to Chambers at this point in the meeting.

 

Council Member Chavez left Chambers at this point in the meeting.

 

COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND STANDING REPORTS

 

7b        Report of the Rules Committee – June 7, 2000

 

Documents Filed:  Rules Committee Report of June 7, 2000 meeting.

 

(1)        Review June 20, 2000 Draft Agenda

 

The Committee approved the June 20, 2000 City Council Agenda with three additions and four changes.

 

(2)        Add New Items to June 13, 2000 Amended Agenda

 

The Committee recommended one addition to the June 13, 2000 City Council Agenda.

 

(3)        Meeting Schedules

 

None Presented.

 

(4)        The Public Record. Attachment: (1) Memorandum from City Clerk, Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated June 1, 2000, listing the items filed for the Public Record for the period May 24-30, 2000. (2) Memorandum from Acting Council Liaison, Deanna J. Santana, dated June 5, 2000, stating there were no items transmitted to the Administration and filed for the Public Record for the period May 24-30, 2000.

 

The Committee noted and filed the Public Record for the period May 24-30, 2000.

 

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

 

None Presented.

 

(6)        Oral communications

 

William Garbett commented on the Public Record.

 

(7)        Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Powers and unanimously carried, the Rules Committee Report and actions of June 7, 2000 were accepted. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Chavez.

 

7c        Report of the Finance and Technology Committee – June 14, 2000 – (Partial)

 

Documents Filed: Partial Finance and Technology Committee Report of June 14, 2000.

 

(3)        Capital Facilities Financing Strategy

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the staff report with direction that List A be forwarded to the City Council for further discussion on June 20, 2000; and that a bond measure for the November 2000 ballot be recommended and that the City’s Charter be used.

 

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

 

7d        Report of the Economic and Community Development Committee – June 5, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Economic and Community Development Committee Report of June 5, 2000 meeting.

 

(1)        Approval of Recommendation on Arts Venture Grants. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, Nancy Johnson, dated May 19, 2000, recommending Council approve the Arts Commission recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Arts Venture Grant agreements with nine organizations.

 

The Committee recommended approval of the Arts Commission’s recommendation on the Arts Venture Grant agreements.

 

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

 

(2)        Approval of Recommendation for FY 2000-01 Arts Program Allocations, Grants and Agreements. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, Nancy Johnson, dated May 19, 2000, recommending Council approve the Arts Commission recommendation, subject to approval of the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Operating Budget.

 

The Committee recommended approval of the Arts Commission’s recommended FY 2000-2001 Operating Budget.

 

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

 

(3)        Review and Approval of Public Art Workplan 2nd Quarterly Report. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Conventions, Arts and Entertainment, Nancy Johnson, dated May 19, 2000, recommending Council accept the 2000 Public Art Program Workplan Second Quarterly Report.

 

The Committee recommended approval of the Public Art Workplan 2nd Quarterly Report.

 

(4)        Quarterly Report on the Housing Rehabilitation Program. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Housing, Alex Sanchez, dated April 24, 2000, attaching the activity report for the third quarter of the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year in the Housing Rehabilitation Program.

 

The Committee recommended approval of the Quarterly Report with direction to Staff to present expanded options in the next Quarterly Report for Committee Review.

 

(5)        Recommended Fee Increases under the Parkland Dedication Ordinance and the Park Impact Ordinance. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated May 19, 2000, recommending the City Council adopt a revised schedule of in-lieu fees as provided for in the Parkland Dedication and the Park Impact Ordinances.

 

The Committee forwarded this item to Council with no recommendation. Noes: Dando, Diaz.

 

(6)        Update on Workforce Investment Act Program

 

The Committee accepted the oral report as information only. No further action required.

 

(7)        Recommended Revisions to the Outdoor Lighting on Private Developments Policy. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, dated May 25, 2000, recommending the City Council approve the proposed revisions to the Council Policy 4-3: Outdoor Lighting on Private Developments.

 

The Committee recommended approval of Staff recommendation for proposed revisions to Council Policy 4-3.

 

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

 

(8)        Discussion of five-month Economic and Community Development Committee Workplan

 

The Committee discussed the Workplan and proposed specific changes.

 

(9)        Oral petitions

 

None Presented.

 

(10)      Adjournment

 

The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Diaz, seconded by Council Member Powers and unanimously carried, the Economic and Community Development Committee Report and actions of June 5, 2000 were accepted with Council action on Item 7d(1) taken at Item 9k, Item 7d(2) acted upon at Item 9l, Item 7d(7) acted upon at Item 9m, and Item 7d(5) referred back to the Administration for reconsideration. Vote: 10-0-1-0. Absent: Chavez.

 

Council Member Chavez returned to Chambers at this point in the meeting.

 

7e        Report of the Transportation and Environment Committee – June 8, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Transportation and Environment Committee Report of June 8, 2000 meeting.

 

(1)        Consent Calendar

 

No Items on the Consent Calendar.

 

(2)        Report on Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit Program. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated May 25, 2000, recommending Council accept the report and direct Staff to implement the program.

 

The Committee recommended acceptance of the report on the Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit Program with direction to Staff to implement the Program and to return to the T&E Committee in one year with an evaluation of the Program to date.

 

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