MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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: Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Powers, Shirakawa Jr.; Gonzales

            Absent: Council Members:            Chavez, Dando, Diaz, Woody

            Vacant:            District 4

 

Upon motion unanimously adopted, the City Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:40 a.m. in Room 600 to (A) 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 (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 the International Association of Firefighters Employee Organizations.

 

            By unanimous consent, Council reconvened from Closed Session and recessed at 11:00 a.m. and reconvened at 1:37 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall.

 

Present: Council Members: Dando, Diaz, Diquisto, Fiscalini, LeZotte, Powers, Shirakawa Jr., Woody (entered Chambers at 1:50 p.m.); Gonzales

Absent: Council Members: Chavez (excused).

Vacant:                                     District 4

 

 

INVOCATION

 

Jeff Heard, Rohi Alternatives, delivered the invocation. (District 8)

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Mayor Gonzales led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

               Upon motion by Council Member Diaz, seconded by Vice Mayor Fiscalini and unanimously carried, the Orders of the Day and the Amended Agenda were approved. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

CEREMONIAL ITEMS

 

5c            Presentation of Keep California Beautiful (KCB) Awards by KCB President Barry Edwards and Executive Director Marlene Mariani to members of the San José Beautiful Steering Committee.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

(Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 5a)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to September 19, 2000.

 

5d            Presentation of a commendation to Robert Pfahnl for 15 years of service to San José Beautiful.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

(Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 5b)

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to September 19, 2000.

 

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: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

Ordinances for Final Adoption

 

6b(1)    ORD. NO. 26187 – Adds Section 23.02.1327 to Chapter 23.02 of Title 23 of the San José Municipal Code and amends various Sections of Chapter 23.04 to implement certain recommendations of the Signage Advisory Committee.

 

Documents Filed: Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26187 executed on August 29, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.   

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26187 was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6b(2)    ORD. NO. 26178 – Rezones certain real property situated on the east side of Cypress Avenue, 40 feet northerly of Olsen Drive.  PDC 98-09-069

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6b(1)]

 

Documents Filed: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26178 executed on August 22, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26178 was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

 

6b(3)    ORD. NO. 26179 - Rezones certain real property situated on the northwest corner of Almaden Expressway and Highway 85.  PDCSH 99-11-092

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6b(2)]

 

Documents Filed: Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26179 executed on August 22, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.

 

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Ordinance No. 26179 was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6b(4)    ORD. NO. 26180 - Rezones certain real property situated on the northwest corner of San Felipe Road and Keaton Loop. PDC 99-10-084

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6b(3)]

 

Documents Filed: Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26180 executed on August 22, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26180 was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6b(5)    ORD. NO. 26181 - Rezones certain real property situated on the north side of Curtner Avenue, 90 feet easterly of Salerno Drive. PDC 99-09-077

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6b(4)]

 

Documents Filed: Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26181 executed on August 22, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26181 was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6b(6)    ORD. NO. 26182 - Rezones certain real property situated on the northeast corner of Parkmoor Avenue and Meridian Avenue. C 00-07-058

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6b(5)]

 

Documents Filed: Proof of publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26182 executed on August 22, 2000, submitted by the City Clerk.

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26182 was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

Plans and Specifications

 

6d(1)            TRACT NO. 9265 – Northwest corner of Almaden Expressway and Rajkovich Way – Viking Development (Developer) – 6 single family detached residential units. Approval and adoption of resolutions approving the plans, final map, and contract for Tract No. 9265. CEQA: ND. District 10. (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6d(1)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolutions for Tract No. 9265.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69857, 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. 9265”; Resolution No. 69858, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Accepting Final Map of Tract No. 9265”; and Resolution No. 69859, 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. 9265”, were adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6d(2)            TRACT NO. 9240 - Silver Creek Road, 400 feet south of Yerba Buena Road (Silver Ridge Phase II) - Ryland Homes of California, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (Developer) - 123 single family detached residential units. Adoption of resolutions approving the plans, final map, contract, and water main extension for Tract No. 9240. CEQA: Negative Declaration. District 8. (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/22/00 – Item 6d(2) and 8/29/00 – Item 6d(2)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolutions for Tract No. 9240.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69860, 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. 9240”; Resolution No. 69861, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Accepting Final Map of Tract No. 9240”; Resolution No. 69862, 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. 9240”; and Resolution No. 69863, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Agreement for the Water Main Extension, Tract No. 9240”, were adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6d(3)            TRACT NO. 9089 - Nob Hill Drive cross Fleming Avenue - Uptrend Development Group, Inc.  (Developer) - 5 single family dwelling residential units. Adoption of resolutions approving the plans, final map, and contract for Tract No. 9089. CEQA: ND. District 5.  (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6d(3)]

 

Documents Filed: None.

 

Discussion/Action: This item was deferred to September 12, 2000.

 

Contracts/Agreements

 

6e(1)    (a)        Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the Department of Energy to conduct Green Building and Million Solar Roofs Program activities, to accept a grant in an amount not to exceed $46,695, for a total program cost not to exceed $97,875, including the value of in-kind services to be provided by other agencies, for the term retroactive to July 1, 2000, and through December 31, 2001.

(b)        Adoption of related appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the General Fund to appropriate the grant funds of $46,695 to the Environmental Services Department. 

(City Manager's Office/Environmental Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services Carl W. Mosher, and Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, dated August 31, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution and appropriation ordinance and funding source resolution amendments in the General Fund.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69864, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement With the United States Department of Energy to Accept a Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $46,695 for the Period July 1, 2000, Through December 31, 2001, for the Enhanced Financing Opportunities – Buildings for the 21st Century Project”; Ordinance No. 26188, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 Which Appropriates Moneys in the General Fund in the Amount of $46,695 to the Environmental Services Department for Expenses Related to a Green Building Program Grant, and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; and Resolution No. 69865, 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 Increase Revenues in the General Fund From the Federal Government in the Amount of $46,695”, were adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(2)    (a)        Approval of the third amendment to the agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services for the San José Metropolitan Medical Task Force, increasing the compensation by $30,000, from $550,000 to $580,000, and extending the term of the agreement from 31 months to 43 months.

(b)        Adoption of related appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the General Fund.

(City Manager’s Office/Emergency Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Budget Director Larry D. Lisenbee, and Director of Emergency Services Frances E. Winslow, dated August 30, 2000, recommending Council approve the amendment to said agreement and adopt said appropriation ordinance and funding source resolution amendments in the General Fund.

 

Discussion/Action: The third amendment to the agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services was approved and execution of the amendment authorized; and Ordinance No. 26189, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 Which Appropriates Moneys in the General Fund in the Amount of $30,000 for the San José Metropolitan Medical Strike Team; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; and Resolution No. 69866, 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 Increase Revenues in the General Fund From the Federal Government in the Amount of $30,000”, were adopted.  Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(3)            Approval of the second amendment to the grant award agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for a proposed Riparian Restoration Action Plan to extend the term from December 31, 2000 to June 30, 2001.

(Environmental Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council approve the amendment to said agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The second amendment to the grant award agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(4)            Approval of award of open purchase orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 2000-2001 #9, 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 August 16, 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. 9 for FY 2000-2001 was approved and execution of the purchase orders authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(5)            Adoption of a resolution:

(a)        Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amended agreement with Law Enforcement Psychological Services, Inc. to provide a Psychological Services Program for the Police Department.

(b)        Authorizing the City Manager to exercise a one (1) year option for an annual rate not to exceed $136,185 in year two, without further City Council action other than the appropriation of funding. 

(Police)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Chief of Police William M. Lansdowne, dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69867, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute An Amended Agreement With Law Enforcement Psychological Services, Inc. for a Psychological Services Program For the Police Department in An Amount Not to Exceed $149,185 for the Period of July 1, 2000 Through June 30, 2001, and Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise a One-Year Option for Services During Fiscal Year 2001-2002”, was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(6)            Approval of the amended and restated agreement with local law enforcement agencies to provide access to the California Identification System (CAL-ID).  (Police)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Chief of Police William M. Lansdowne, dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council approve said agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The amended and restated agreement with local law enforcement agencies was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(7)    Report on bids and award of contract for the Sophist Drive Storm-Drain Improvement Project to the low bidder, J. W. Ebert Corp., in the amount of $190,080, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $20,000.  CEQA:  Exempt.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report and award said contract to the low bidder, J.W. Ebert Corp, and approve said contingency.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted and award of contract to J.W. Ebert Corp., the low bidder, and the contingency amount, were approved and execution of the contract authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(8)    Report on bids and award of contract for the Ramblewood Park Improvements Project to the low bidder, DB Landscape, to include the base bid and Add Alternate Nos. 1 and 2 in the amount of $92,900, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $10,000. CEQA: Exempt. (Public Works)

 

Discussion/Action: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report and award said contract to the low bidder, DB Landscape, including the base bid, add alternates, and said contingency.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted and award of contract to DB Landscape, the low bidder, and the contingency amount, were approved and execution of the contract authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(9)    (a)        Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Leininger Community Center Renovation Project with Frank Surian & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $63,317, for a total contract amount of $305,841.  CEQA:  Exempt.

(Public Works)

(b)        Adoption of appropriation ordinance amendments in the City-wide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund increasing the appropriation for the Leininger Center Renovation Project by $114,000.

(City Manager’s Office)

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council approve said change order with Frank Surian & Sons, Inc. (2) Memorandum from Budget Director, Larry D. Lisenbee, dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council approve appropriation ordinance amendments in the City-Wide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund.

 

Discussion/Action: Contract Change Order No. 1 with Frank Surian & Sons, Inc., was approved and its execution authorized; and Ordinance No. 26190, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 Which Appropriates Moneys in the City-Wide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund in the Amount of $114,000 for the Leininger Center Renovation Project; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”, was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(10)            Approval of an agreement with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide business services for the period July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001, in an amount not to exceed $126,500.  (Economic Development)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(1)]

 

Documents Filed:  Memorandum from Director of Economic Development, Leslie S. Parks, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council approve said agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The agreement with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was approved and its execution authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(11)            Approval of a first amendment to the agreement with Community Foundation Silicon Valley expanding the administration of the City’s Watershed Grant Program Donor-Advised Fund to include the Youth Watershed Education Grant Program and increasing the funding by $50,000, from $250,000 to $300,000, for the period July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001.  (Environmental Services)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(2)]

 

Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council approve the amendment to said agreement. (2) Supplemental report from San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant, Treatment Plant Advisory Committee Chairperson, Bob Livengood, dated August 11, 2000, recommending approval of award of said construction agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The first amendment to the agreement with Community Foundation Silicon Valley was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(12)            Approval of award of open purchase orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 2000-2001 #8, and authorization for the Director of General Services to execute the purchase orders. (General Services)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(3)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated August 9, 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. 8 for FY 2000-2001 was approved and execution of the purchase orders authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(13)            Approval of a sole source purchase with PC Pros, Inc. for a forensic image tracking and processing system for the Police Department’s CAL-ID Project in the amount of $94,151.52, including sales tax, installation, and training and authorization for the Director of General Services to execute the purchase order.  (General Services)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(4)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of General Services, Steve S. Yoshino, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council award said purchase to PC Pros, Inc., as a sole source purchase pursuant to Section 4.12.020.0 of the San José Municipal Code, and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the purchase order.

 

Discussion/Action: The award of the purchase to PC Pros, Inc., as a sole source purchase, was approved and execution of the purchase order authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(14)            Approval of a second amendment to the agreement with Group 4/Architecture, Research and Planning, Inc., to expand the community outreach section and add a research component to the scope of services for Phase III of the Branch Facilities Master Plan and increase compensation by $62,500, from $255,000 to $317,500.  (Library)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(5)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from City Librarian, Jane Light, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council approve the amendment to said agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The second amendment to the agreement with Group 4/Architecture, Research and Planning, Inc. was approved and execution of the amendment authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(15)            Approval of a consultant agreement with Korve Engineering Inc. to prepare a Project Study Report for upgrading the Route 880/Stevens Creek Boulevard interchange in an amount not to exceed $275,000.  (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(6)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council approve said consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The consultant services agreement with Korve Engineering, Inc., was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(16)            Approval of an agreement for consultant services with Geographic Resource Solutions to upgrade the City Parcel Data for the period September 1, 2000 to March 1, 2001, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.  (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(7)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council approve said consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The consultant services agreement with Geographic Resource Solutions was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(17)  Report on bids and award of contract for the Camden Community Center Parking Expansion Project to the low bidder, Silicon Valley Paving, in the amount of $220,957, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $22,000.  CEQA:  Exempt.  (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(8)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report and award said contract to the low bidder, Silicon Valley Paving, and approve said contingency.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted and award of contract to Silicon Valley paving, the low bidder, and the contingency amount, were approved and execution of the contract authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(18)  Report on bids and award of contract for the Jaguar Habitat Enclosure at Happy Hollow Zoo to the low bidder, Dempsey Construction, Inc., in the amount of $185,000, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $20,000.  CEQA:  Exempt.  (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(9)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council accept the bid report, award said contract to the low bidder, Dempsey Construction, Inc., and approve said contingency.

 

Discussion/Action: The report on bids was accepted and award of contract to Dempsey Construction, Inc., the low bidder, and the contingency amount, were approved.
Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6e(19)            Approval of a consultant agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., for design services for the Lincoln Glen Park Play-for-All Project, for the period August 29, 2000 to August 31, 2001, in an amount not to exceed $67,500.  Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6e(10)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 16, 2000, noting the reason for addendum and recommending Council approve said consultant services agreement.

 

Discussion/Action: The consultant services agreement with Moore-Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. was approved and execution of the agreement authorized. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

Routine Legislation

 

6f(1)            Approval of City Auditor Gerald Silva’s travel to Reno, Nevada, October 4-6, 2000, to attend the Western Intergovernmental Audit Forum and to Las Vegas, Nevada, October 23-25, 2000, to attend the AICPA 2000 National Governmental and Not-For-Profit Training Program, at a total estimated cost to the City of $512.  Funding:  Non-personal budget. (City Auditor)

 

Documents Filed: Letter from City Auditor, Gerald A. Silva, dated August 21, 2000, requesting the City Council approve said travel calendar.

 

Discussion/Action: The travel for the City Auditor, Gerald Silva, was approved.
Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(2)            Adoption of appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund with a net impact to the fund of $57,859, and in the Construction Excise Tax Fund with a net impact to the fund of $50,000. (City Manager’s Office)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Budget Director, Larry D. Lisenbee, dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council adopt said appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments in the City-Side Redevelopment Fund and the Construction Excise Tax Fund.

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26191, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26141 Which Appropriates Moneys in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Funds in the Amount of $57,859 for the Graffiti Abatement and Power Washing Project and the Washington Area Street Improvements Project; and in the Construction Excise Tax Fund in the Amount of $50,000 for the Cisco: Bailey/101 Interchange; and Providing That This Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; and Resolution No. 69868, 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 Increase Revenues in the Services for Redevelopment Capital Projects Fund in the Amount of $57,859; and in the Construction Excise Tax Fund in the Amount of $50,000”, were adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(3)            Approval of the creation of 3.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff support positions in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services for the Workforce Investment Act’s Youth Employment Program, subject to annual renewal of WIA funding.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, Mark Linder, dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council approve the creation of said positions.

 

Discussion/Action: The creation of the staff support positions in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services to support the WIA Program, were approved. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(4)            Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept a grant deed for fee title to an 18,750 square foot strip of real property located on the southern half of Kammerer Avenue, between McCreery and Sunset Avenues, from the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District for the purpose of constructing and maintaining frontage improvements as part of the FY 1999-00 Transportation Development Act for pedestrian and bicycles.  CEQA:  Exempt.  (Public Works)

 

Documents Filed: (1) Supplemental memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 31, 2000, correcting the language in the “Analysis” section of the August 16, 2000 staff memorandum. (2) Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 69869, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving a Donation of Property to the City of San José From the Alum Rock School District and Directing the Director of Public Works to Execute All Necessary Documents to Complete the Transfer”, was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(5)            Approval of one (1) proposed “City Event” date, for use of the San José Arena, on September 21, 2000 for the San José Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Legends and Leaders, as provided for in the San José Arena Management Agreement.  (San José Arena Authority)

 

Documents Filed: (1) Supplemental memorandum from San José Arena Authority Executive Director Chris Morrisey, dated August 31, 2000, forwarding the Board’s recommendation to the City Council for consideration. (2) Memorandum from San José Arena Authority Executive Director Chris Morrisey, dated August 16, 2000, recommending Council approve said event date.

 

Discussion/Action: The proposed date as provided for in the San José Arena Management Agreement was approved. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(6)            Approval of an ordinance amending Section 2.04.4020 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the San Jose Municipal Code to authorize the Chief of Police to issue subpoenas for Citizen and Departmental Complaint Investigations that are conducted by the San Jose Police Department Professional Standards and Conduct Unit. 

(City Attorney’s Office)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6f(1)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from City Attorney, J. Richard Doyle, dated August 21, 2000, recommending Council approve said ordinance.

 

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Ordinance No. 26192, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 2.04.4020 of Chapter 2.04 of Title 2 of the San José Municipal Code to Authorize the Chief of Police to Issue Subpoenas for Investigations by the San José Police Department Professional Standards and Conduct Unit of Citizen and Departmental Complaints Against Police Officers”, was passed for publication. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(7)            Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board-Sustainable Buildings Program in the amount of $85,000, to conduct a program that would provide green building design assistance for the Strong Neighborhoods Initiative for the period December 1, 2000 to April 30, 2003, and to execute all documents related to the application and to accept the grant if awarded.  (Environmental Services)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6f(2)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services, Carl W. Mosher, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. Resolution No. 69870, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for a Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $85,000 to the California Integrated Waste Management Board – Sustainable Buildings Program to Conduct a Program to Provide Green Building Design Assistance for the Strong Neighborhoods Initiative for the Period December 1, 2000 Through April 30, 2003, and to Accept the Grant and Execute All Documents Related to the Grant If Awarded”, was adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(8)            Approval of an ordinance to amend Section 3.50.130 of Chapter 3.50 of Title 3 of the San José Municipal Code to clarify that PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan members may elect to have distributions made in installments. (Human Resources)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6f(3)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Human Resources, Nona Tobin, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council approve said ordinance.

 

Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26193, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 3.50.130 of Chapter 3.50 of Title 3 of the San José Municipal Code to Clarify That Members of the PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan May Elect to Have Distributions Made in Installments”, was passed for publication. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(9)    (a)        Approval of the list of major interior naming opportunities for the new Joint Library.

(b)        Authorization for the City Manager to approve specific name designations and any additional naming opportunities identified during the fund raising campaign. 

(Library)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6f(4)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from City Librarian, Jane Light, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council approve said list and authorize the City Manager to approve specific name designations.

 

Discussion/Action: The list of major interior naming opportunities for the new Joint Library was approved and the City Manager authorized to approve specific name designations and additional naming opportunities identified during the fund-raising campaign. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(10)            Acceptance of the Second Quarter 2000 San José Arena Authority Ticket Distribution Program Report. (San José Arena Authority)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6f(5)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from San José Arena Authority Executive Director Chris Morrisey, dated August 9, 2000, recommending Council accept said report.

 

Discussion/Action: The Second Quarter Report of the San José Arena Authority Ticket Distribution Program was accepted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

6f(11)  This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

 

6f(12)            Approval of the appointment of Tim Wilson as the Downtown Association Representative to the Downtown Parking Board. (Mayor)

(Rules Committee referral 8/30/00)

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Mayor Gonzales, dated August 28, 2000, recommending Council approve said appointment.

 

Discussion/Action: The appointment of Tim Wilson as the Downtown Association Representative to the Downtown Parking Board was approved. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

 

6f(11)            Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept dedication of real property from Roland M. Webb, and Ione Enterprises 2, LLC, as the site for construction of a 4-million-gallon water tank to serve development within the Evergreen Specific Plan Area and the Evergreen Campus Industrial Area. CEQA: EIR Supplemental Resolution to be adopted.  (Public Works)

[Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 6f(6)]

 

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Public Works, Ralph A. Qualls Jr., dated August 23, 2000, noting the reason for addendum and recommending Council adopt said resolution.

 

Discussion/Action: In the absence of Council Member Woody, Council Member Powers removed this item from the Consent Calendar and read the following overriding considerations in conjunction with the recommended approval of the proposed dedication: “The EIR Supplement for this project identified project near-term visual impacts as significant and unavoidable; however, implementation of the project will provide specific economic, social, technological and other benefits that outweigh the unavoidable visual impacts identified. The project will provide water service for approximately 2,000 homes, 3 schools, parks, lakes and community center in the Evergreen Specific Plan area and for the 350 acres of Evergreen Campus Industrial area. The water storage provided by the water tank will provide water for firefighting purposes. The water tank reservoir also will complete plans for San José Municipal Water System Division in the Evergreen area, the completion of the Evergreen Specific Plan, and the Evergreen Campus Industrial areas will provide housing and jobs in proximity to each other, reduce traffic impacts, and implement goals and policies of the General Plan. These benefits outweigh the significant, unavoidable environmental impacts”. Upon motion by Council Member Powers, seconded by Council Member Diquisto and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 69871, entitled: “Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Making Certain Findings Required by the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection With a Project to Enter Into an Agreement With Investment Development Services (IDS) to Accept Dedication of Real Property as the Site for Construction of a 4-Million-Gallon Water Tank in Order to Serve Development Within Zone 3/4 of the Evergreen Specific Plan Area and the Evergreen Campus Industrial Area, For Which an Environmental Impact Report has Been Prepared”; and Resolution No. 69872, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Execute a Deed of Acceptance to a Grant Deed From Ione Enterprises 2, LLC, and Roland M. Webb for All Property Interests Necessary to Construct, Maintain, and Operate the Fowler 3/4 Reservoir to Serve Development Within the Evergreen Specific Plan Area”, were adopted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND STANDING REPORTS

 

7b        Report of the Rules Committee - Meeting of August 16, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Rules Committee Report of August 16, 2000.

 

(1)        Review August 29, 2000 Draft Agenda

 

The Committee recommended one change to the August 29, 2000 City Council Agenda.

 

(2)        Add New Items to August 22, 2000 Amended Agenda

 

The Committee recommended one addition to the August 22, 2000 City Council Agenda.

 

(3)        Meeting Schedules. Attachment: Memorandum from Council Liaison, Deanna J. Santana, dated August 8, 2000, recommending approval of the proposed changes to the City Council meeting schedule for the period of August 2000 through January 2001.

(a) Approve changes to City Council Meeting Schedule for August through January 2001

 

The Rules Committee recommended approval of the addition of evening Council Meetings on November 14, 2000 and December 12, 2000.

 

(4)        The Public Record. Attachment: (1) Memorandum from City Clerk, Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated August 10, 2000, listing the items transmitted to the Administration and the items filed for the Public Record for the period August 2-8, 2000. (2) Memorandum from Council Liaison, Deanna J. Santana, dated August 15, 2000, reporting the actions taken on the items transmitted to the Administration and filed for the Public Record for the period August 2-8, 2000.

 

The Committee noted and filed the Public Record for the period August 2-8, 2000.

 

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

(a) Report back on request for a Study Session on Smart Growth

 

The Committee deferred this item to the August 23, 2000 Rules Committee Meeting.

 

(6)        Oral communications

 

None Presented.

 

(7)        Adjournment

(Deferred from 8/29/00 – Item 7b)

 

The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

 

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fiscalini, seconded by Council Member Diaz and unanimously carried, the Rules Committee Report and actions of August 16, 2000 were accepted. Vote: 8-0-2-0-1. Absent: Chavez, Woody. Vacant: District 4.

 

7b        Report of the Rules Committee – Meeting of August 23, 2000

 

Documents Filed: Rules Committee Report of August 23, 2000.

 

(1)        Review September 5, 2000 Draft Agenda

 

The Committee recommended four additions to the September 5, 2000 City Council Agenda.

 

(2)            Add New Items to August 29, 2000 Amended Agenda

 

The Committee recommended five additions to the August 29, 2000 City Council Agenda.

 

(3)        Meeting Schedules

 

None Presented.

 

(4)        The Public Record. Attachment: (1) Memorandum from City Clerk, Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated August 17, 2000, listing the items transmitted to the Administration for the Public Record for the period August 9-15, 2000. (2) Memorandum from Council Liaison, Deanna J. Santana, dated August 21, 2000, noting disposition of items transmitted to the Administration for the Public Record for the period August 9-15, 2000.  The Committee noted and filed the Public Record for the period August 9-15, 2000.

 

(5)