The Council of the City of San José convened in Regular Session at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Present: Council Members - Campos, Chavez, Chirco, Cortese, Dando, Gregory, LeZotte, Reed, Williams, Yeager; Gonzales.
Absent: Council Members - None.
Upon motion unanimously adopted, the City Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:34 a.m. in Room 600 (A) to confer with Legal Counsel regarding initiation of litigation of a matter where there is anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 Subsection C.
By unanimous consent, Council reconvened from Closed Session and recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall.
Present: Council Members - Campos, Chavez, Chirco, Cortese, Dando, Gregory, LeZotte, Reed, Williams, Yeager; Gonzales.
Absent: Council Members - None.
Invocation
Council Member Campos introduced the students from the Five Wounds Catholic School Choir ranging in age from Kindergarten to 8th grade, and their teacher, Mr. Nelson Garza. The Choir sang “God Bless the USA,” and presented a CD of their Christmas songs to Mayor Gonzales, and each of the Council Members. (District 5)
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Orders of the Day
Upon motion by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Chavez, and unanimously carried, Item 1.3 was heard in the Evening Session, Item 4.4 was dropped to return to the Driving a Strong Economy Committee’s 6 month work plan process, and the Orders of the Day, and the Amended Agenda were approved. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.2 Presentation of plaque to John Walter for 4 years 6 months service on the Senior Citizens Commission. (Mayor)
Documents Filed: None.
Discussion/Action: Mayor
Gonzales recognized and commended John Walter with a plaque in appreciation for
his outstanding service of 4 years and 6 months on the Senior Citizens
Commission. Mr. Walter was unable to attend the ceremony.
1.5 Presentation of a commendation to the American Lung Association (Santa Clara County Chapter) recognizing their hard work in promoting air quality and the conservation of energy resources throughout Santa Clara County during May, Clean Air Month. (LeZotte)
(Rules Committee referral 5/14/03)
Documents Filed: None.
Discussion/Action: Mayor
Gonzales, Council Member LeZotte, and the City Council congratulated and
commended Margo Sidener, Kim Rogers and David Dias of the American Lung
Association, Santa Clara Valley/San Benito Chapter in recognition of their
dedicated partnership with local governments to improve air quality in Santa
Clara County for the benefit of all residents in the community.
1.6 Presentation
of a plaque to the City of San José from the American Lung Association
commemorating 5 years of compliance to Assembly Bill 13, “No Smoking in Bar and
Restaurant Initiative” and for earning a “Gold Status” level of compliance. (City Manager’s Office) (Orders of the Day)
Documents Filed:
None.
Discussion/Action:
This item was deferred to May 27, 2003.
1.7 Presentation of a commendation to the California Transplant and Donor Network for their life giving efforts and dedication to organ and tissue donors and their families. (Chavez) (Orders of the Day)
Documents Filed: None.
Discussion/Action: Mayor
Gonzales, on behalf of Council Member Chavez, and the City Council, presented a
commendation to Salvator Guerrero of the California Transport and Donor Network,
in recognition of their dedication to improve and extend lives through organ
and tissue donation for transplantation, and by offering support to donor
families; and to acknowledge Angelica Willard, who lost her beloved son two
years ago, and generously donated his organs for transplant so that others
could be saved, and who has been an invaluable volunteer educating the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Council Member Cortese, seconded by Council Member Chavez and unanimously carried, the Consent Calendar was approved and the below listed actions were taken as indicated. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes for:
(a) Regular
meeting of September 24, 2002
Documents
Filed: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 24, 2002.
Discussion/Action: The
minutes were approved, and Staff was directed to report back to Council
regarding the lighting for the Fallon statue in Pellier Park. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
(b) Joint
City Council/San José Financing Authority meeting of September 24, 2002
Documents Filed: Minutes of
the Joint City Council/San José Authority meeting of September 24, 2002.
Discussion/Action:
The minutes were approved. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
(c) Joint
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board meeting of September 24, 2002
Documents Filed: Minutes of
the Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board meeting of September 24,
2002.
Discussion/Action:
The minutes were approved. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.2 Final adoption of ordinances:
(a) ORD. NO. 26889 – Rezones certain real property situated at the southeast corner of Madden Avenue and South Jackson Avenue. PDC 02-078
Documents Filed: Proof of
Publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26889 executed on May 13, 2003,
submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action:
Ordinance No. 26889 was adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
(b) ORD. NO. 26890 – Rezones certain real property situated on the easterly side of Monterey Highway, approximately 950 feet northerly of Blossom Hill Road (5350 Monterey Highway). PDC 03-002
Documents Filed: Proof of
Publication of the title of Ordinance No. 26890 executed on May 13, 2003,
submitted by the City Clerk.
2.2 (b) ORD. NO. 26890 (Cont’d.)
Discussion/Action:
Ordinance No. 26890 was adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.3 (a) Report on bids and award of contract for the Municipal Rose Garden Renovation Project to the lowest responsive bidder, Robert A. Bothman, Inc., to include the base bid and Add Alternate Nos. 1 and 2 in the amount of $1,511,000, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $151,000.
(b) Adoption of the following appropriation ordinance amendments in the City-Wide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund:
(1) Establish the Municipal Rose Garden Renovation Project for $210,000.
(2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $210,000.
(c) Adoption of the following appropriation ordinance amendments in the Parks and Recreation Bond Fund:
(1) Increase the Municipal Rose Garden Project by $66,000.
(2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $66,000.
CEQA: Exempt, HP02-020. Council District 6. (Public Works/City Manager's Office) (Deferred from 5/6/03 – Item 2.10)
Documents Filed:
(1) Memorandum from Director of Public Works Katy Allen, dated April 16, 2003,
recommending appropriate action be taken based on the evaluation of bids for
the Municipal Rose Garden Renovation Project. (2) Memorandum from Director of
Public Works Katy Allen, and Budget Director Larry Lisenbee, dated May 13,
2003, recommending award of contract, with related contingency, to the lowest
bidder, Robert A. Bothman, Inc., for the Municipal Rose Garden Renovation
Project, and adoption of said appropriation ordinance amendments.
Discussion/Action: The award of contract, with related contingency, to the lowest bidder, Robert A. Bothman, Inc., was approved and execution of the agreement authorized; Ordinance No. 26892, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26674 to Appropriate Monies in the Citywide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund for the Municipal Rose Garden Renovation Project; and Providing that this Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption; and Ordinance No. 26893, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26674 to Appropriate Monies in the Parks and Recreation Bond Fund for the Municipal Rose Garden Project; and Providing that this Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”, were adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.4 Adoption of a resolution authorizing the reorganization of territory designated as Parker No. 24, which involves the annexation to the City of San José of 0.47 gross acre of land, located at the west side of Union Avenue, approximately 80 feet northerly of Ronda Drive, and the detachment of the same from the appropriate special districts including Santa Clara County Lighting Service Area, Central Fire Protection District, County Service area –1 (County Library Service Area), and West Valley Sanitation. CEQA: Exempt. Council District 9. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
2.4 (Cont’d.)
Documents Filed: Memorandum
from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Stephen M. Haase,
dated April 30, 2003, recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution
No. 71555, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José
Ordering the Reorganization of Certain Uninhabited Territory Designated as
Parker No. 24 Subject to Liability for General Indebtedness of the City”, was
adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.5 Approval of new lease of Airport premises between the City of San José and Airport Group International, for the period January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2008, with annual revenue to the City of $10,476. CEQA: Resolution No. 67380, PP03-02-039. (Airport)
Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Aviation Ralph
G. Tonseth, dated April 30, 2003, recommending approval of said lease between
the City of San José and Airport Group International.
Discussion/Action: The award of the lease between the City of
San José and Airport Group International was approved and execution of the
lease executed. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.6
Approval of an agreement with Brown
and Caldwell to provide professional engineering and environmental consulting
services for the design of a pipeline to serve recycled water to the new Civic
Center and the Joint Public Library; services will include pipeline design and
construction management support from June 2, 2003
through September 3, 2004, at a total cost not to exceed amount of $267,000,
including $20,000 for additional services. CEQA: Resolution No. 64667,
PP03-04-138. (Environmental Services)
Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of
Environmental Services Carl W. Mosher, dated April 30, 2003, recommending
approval of said agreement with Brown and Caldwell for design of a pipeline to serve recycled water to the new Civic Center and the
Joint Public Library, for a not to exceed amount of $267,000. (2) Letter from
the Treatment Plant Advisory Committee, dated May 8, 2003, stating concurrence
with the Staff recommendation.
Discussion/Action: The agreement with Brown and Caldwell was
approved for a total cost not to exceed $267,000, including
$20,000 for additional services, and execution of the agreement
authorized. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.7 Approval of award of open purchase orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 2002-2003 #32 and authorization for the Director of General Services to execute the purchase orders. CEQA: See memo for various CEQA determinations. (General Services)
2.7 (Cont’d.)
Documents Filed: Memorandum
from Director of General Services Jose Obregon, dated April 30, 2003,
recommending approval of open purchase orders list No. 32 for Fiscal Year
2002-2003 and authorize the Director of General Services to execute the
purchase orders.
Discussion/Action: The award
of open purchase orders List No. 32 for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 was approved, and
the Director of General Services was authorized to execute the purchase orders.
Vote: 11-0-0-0
2.8 Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to take the following actions pertaining to the San José Permits On-line (IDTS) Project agreements:
(a) Execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with Intergraph Corporation for the San José Permits On-line (IDTS) Project at no additional cost to the City and to:
(1) Extend the term of the agreement with Intergraph Corporation from June 30, 2003 to October 31, 2003; and
(2) Add Tele-works as the software provider for the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System to automate telephone inspection requests and upgrade the IVR hardware specification to reflect the Tele-works proposal.
(b) Execute an Addendum to the Maintenance and Support Agreement between the City and Intergraph Corporation to provide maintenance and support services in the amount of $176,900, for the term of January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003.
(c) Execute all subsequent annual maintenance & support addenda with Intergraph for the San José Permits On-Line (IDTS) Project without further City Council action other than the appropriation of funding.
CEQA: Not a Project. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Documents
Filed: Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement
Stephen M. Haase, dated May 8, 2003, recommending adoption of said resolution,
execution of an Addendum to the Maintenance and Support Agreement between the
City and Intergraph Corporation, and execution of all subsequent annual
maintenance and support addenda with Intergraph for San José Permits On-Line
project.
Discussion/Action:
Resolution No. 71556 adopted, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the
City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendments and Addenda
to the San José Permits On-Line (IDTS) Project Agreements”, was adopted. Vote:
11-0-0-0.
2.9 Adoption of a resolution:
(a) Approving a Freeway Maintenance Agreement between the City and the State of California, acting through the California Department of Transportation for the proposed City’s Guadalupe River Trail, Reach 12 Phase 1 crossing under State Route 85.
(b) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents relating to the Freeway Maintenance Agreement.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration, PP03-03-092. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
(Rules Committee referral 5/14/03)
Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Parks, Recreation
and Neighborhood Services Sara L. Hensley, dated May 13, 2003, recommending
adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Resolution No. 71557, entitled: “A
Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager
to Negotiate and Execute a Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the State of
California, Department of Transportation for the Guadalupe River Trail, Reach
12, Phase 1 Crossing Under State Route 85”, was adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.10 Adoption of the following appropriation ordinance amendments in the Council District 4 Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund:
(a) Establish the Alviso Pool Emergency Repairs Project for $90,000.
(b) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $90,000.
CEQA: Exempt, PP03-05-162. Council District 4. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services/City Manager’s Office)
(Rules Committee referral 5/14/03)
Documents Filed: Memorandum from Director of Parks,
Recreation and Neighborhood Services Sara L. Hensley, and Budget Director Larry
Lisenbee, recommending adoption of said appropriation ordinance amendments.
Discussion/Action: Ordinance No. 26894, entitled: “An
Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26674 to Appropriate
Monies in the Council District 4 Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund for the
Alviso Pool Emergency Repairs Project; and Providing that this Ordinance Shall
Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”, was adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.11 (a) Approval of an ordinance of the City of San José amending Section 4.46.050 of Chapter 4.46 and Section 4.47.040 of Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 and repealing Section 24.02.470 of Chapter 24.02 of Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to make nonsubstantive revisions to the provisions regarding the rate of tax.
(b) Adoption of a resolution initiating an amendment to Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code to add a new Section 20.10.100 to authorize the establishment of cost recovery fees for planning services and processes, setting a public hearing on June 3, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. and referring said ordinance to the Planning Commission.
(c) Approval of an ordinance of the City of San José amending Chapter 20.10 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code by adding a new Section 20.10.100 authorizing the establishment of cost recovery fees for planning services and processes.
CEQA: Not a Project. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
(Rules Committee referral 5/14/03)
Documents Filed:
Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Stephen M.
Haase, dated May 13, 2003, recommending approval of said ordinances, and
resolution.
Discussion/Action:
Mayor Gonzales called for public testimony. William Garbett spoke on the issue.
Vice Mayor Dando asked for clarification of the process, and City Attorney
Richard Doyle replied the proposal is to come forward in June as part of the
fees and charges of the City, including a cost recovery program for certain
Building and Planning fees, and in the past, the way the fees have been
calculated is linked to the taxes that are set forth, based on valuation as
opposed to cost recovery. He stated this does not change the rate of the tax,
as it remains in place based on valuation, and enables Council to adopt by
resolution, a cost recovery system based on actual costs the departments
involved will incur, and charges that figure to the public. He stated in the
ordinance amending Title 20, Section 20.10.100 specifically points out the fees
shall not exceed the cost incurred by the City in processing and providing the
permit, the combination process or other authorization, and the fees are set by
resolution of Council. City Attorney Doyle stated the final hearing on this
item would be in June.
Vice Mayor Dando
requested information on all the residential fees and taxes that are currently
assessed to homes and the impact related to the change. She stated City
policies should not be in conflict with one another, for instance, the City and
the public would like more parks, trails and affordable housing, yet one way
the City is proposing to increase more parks and trails is by adding $5,000 a
unit to every house, and that is just the increase on the park fees. She stated the City has to be cognizant of how
accomplishing one goal impacts another goal. She stated businesses, and the
development community should be encouraged to grow in San José, and suggested
suspending collection of the fees for a 6-month period of time to stimulate
additional business or building. She requested information on the financial
impact the fees and taxes would have on future business and building
development. Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement Stephen M.
Haase stated it is Staff’s intent to return to Council with additional
information during the deliberation on the fees and charges report, enabling
Council the flexibility to adopt fees that are as close as possible to cost
recovery, whether they are valuation or hourly based. Vice Mayor Dando moved
approval of the Staff recommendation dated May 13, 2003. Council Member Chavez
seconded the motion.
Referring to Item
2.11(c) of the Amended Agenda, Council Member LeZotte stated this item is
approving an ordinance authorizing the establishment of cost recovery fees for
planning services and processes, and asked is that changing the ordinance in
order to move forward, then at a later date establish cost recovery, and City
Attorney Richard Doyle replied that is correct, however, the draft ordinance
basically states the Director may charge a fee set by Council resolution not to
exceed cost recovery, and under Proposition 18, taxes cannot be changed without
a public vote. He stated this tax uses valuation, is linked to the building
permit in one section of the Code in order to determine the rate of the tax,
which remains exactly the same, but allows for a cost recovery system for fees
that do not require voter approval. City Attorney Doyle stated Code requires
the Planning Commission to review planning fees and make recommendations before
being adopted by the City Council, and this item will return on June 3, 2003;
building fees do not have a requirement, and will return next week. Director
Haase stated the public testimony for the Fees and Charges Report will be
conducted this evening, and because Title 20 is being modified, the Planning
Commission will make further recommendations. Council Member LeZotte asked why
this item is under the Consent Calendar, and not part of the action tonight,
and Director Haase replied the process now is to enable legislation that
permits Council the flexibility to use systems other than valuation to
establish a resolution for fees. He stated it does not set the rate of fees, or
commit the Council to any action on the fees and charges proposal by
Administration.
On a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously, and Ordinance No. 26895, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 4.46.050 of Chapter 4.46 and Section 4.47.040 of Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 and Repealing Section 24.02.470 of Chapter 24.02 of Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to Make Nonsubstantive Revisions to the Provisions Regarding the Rate of Tax”, and Ordinance No. 26896, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 20.10 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code by Adding a New Section 20.10.100 Authorizing the Establishment of Cost Recovery Fees for Planning Services and Processes”, were passed for publication; and Resolution No. 71558, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Initiating Proceedings on its Own Motion to Amend Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code by Adding a New Section 20.10.100 to Authorize the Establishment of Cost Recovery Fees for Planning Services and Processes, Setting a Public Hearing and Referring Said Ordinance to the Planning Commission”, was adopted; Staff was directed to provide to Council, before final hearing, information on all residential fees and taxes currently assessed to homes, the impact of any changes and if any are in conflict; and provide information on the financial impact that these fees and taxes would have on future business and building development. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
2.12 (a) Increase contingency budget
authorization by $51,000, from $66,000 to $117,000.
(b) Adoption of the following appropriation
ordinance amendments in the Park Yards Fund:
(1) Increase the Kelley Park Service Yard Renovation Project by $107,000.
(2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $107,000.
(c) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a continuation agreement with Garcia Teague Architecture + Interiors for the Kelley Park Service Yard Project, to expand the scope of services, increase the compensation by an amount not to exceed $26,000, and extend the term of the agreement from April 30, 2003 to November 30, 2003.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration, PP01-10-186. Council District 7. (Public Works/City Manager's Office)
(Rules Committee referral 5/14/03)
Documents Filed:
None.
Discussion/Action:
This item was deferred to May 27, 2003.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
STRATEGIC SUPPORT
SERVICES
3.2 Report of the Rules Committee – May 7, 2003
Vice Mayor Dando, Chair
Documents
Filed: Rules Committee Report of May 7, 2003.
(a) Redevelopment Agency items reported out
at Redevelopment Agency meeting
(b) City Council
(1) Review May 20, 2003 Draft Agenda
The
Committee recommended approval of the May 20, 2003 City Council agenda with
three additions.
(2) Add New Items to May 13, 2003 Amended
Agenda
The
Committee recommended four additions to the May 13, 2003 City Council agenda.
(3) List of Reports Outstanding. Attachment:
Report from City Manager dated May 6, 2003, transmitting reports outstanding
for May 13, 2003.
The
Committee noted and filed the City Manager’s report listing two staff reports
outstanding for the May 13, 2003 Council meeting.
3.2 Report of the Rules Committee – May 7, 2003 (Cont’d.)
Vice
Mayor Dando, Chair
(c) Legislative Update
(1) State
AB
910 (Diaz) Relating to Hospital Community Responsibility
Heard
by Council on May 13, 2003.
(a) Accept State Legislative Bill Matrix.
Attachment: Memorandum from Intergovernmental Relations Director Betsy
Shotwell, dated May 2, 2003, recommending acceptance of the May 2 State
Legislation Bill Matrix.
The
Committee accepted the May 2nd State Legislative Bill Matrix.
(b) Voting Delegate for a Special Meeting of
the League of California Cities General Assembly on May 15th
Heard
by Council on May 13, 2003.
(2) Federal
(a) Federal Lobbyist monthly report.
Attachment: Memorandum from Intergovernmental Relations Director Betsy
Shotwell, dated May 2, 2003, recommending acceptance of attached monthly report
for March 2003 from the City’s Federal lobbyist firm of Patton Boggs, LLP, in
Washington, D.C.
The Committee accepted
the March 2003 report from the City’s Federal Lobbyist firm of Patton Boggs,
LLP.
(d) Meeting Schedules
There
were none.
(e) The Public Record. Attachment:
Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated May 1, 2003, transmitting
the items for the Public Record for the period April 23-29, 2003.
The
Committee noted and filed the Public Record.
(f) Boards, Commissions and Committees
(1) Police and Fire Retirement Board
Request from Police and
Fire Retirement Board to consider revising the definition of “surviving child”
to include children born to retirees, or who were adopted after the person
retired.
The
Committee deferred this item to next week’s meeting.
(g) Council Referrals for Assignment to
Administration or Council Appointee
There
were none.
(h) Administrative Reviews and Approval
(1) Accept report on workload assessment to
implement a Street Tree Mapping System and establish an advisory City Tree
Commission and refer item to 2003-04 budget process as a Manager’s Budget
Addendum. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Transportation James R.
Helmer, dated April 30, 2003, recommending acceptance of said report.
The Committee referred
this item to the Department of Transportation City Service Area (CSA) Budget
Study Session.
(i) Oral communications
None
were presented.
(j) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at
2:20 p.m.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council
Member Cortese, seconded by Council Member Chavez, and unanimously carried, the
Rules Committee Report and actions of May 7, 2003, were accepted. Vote:
11-0-0-0.
3.4 (a) Approval of Council Salary Setting Commission Report for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. (City Clerk)
(b) Approval of an ordinance setting Mayor and Council Member salaries. (City Attorney’s Office)
Documents Filed: (1)
Memorandum from Mayor Gonzales, Vice Mayor Dando, and Council Members Chavez
and Cortese, dated May 19, 2003, recommending approval of the Salary Setting
Commission’s recommendations, defer the salary increase for the Mayor and
Council Members, and request the Commission to consider methods to regularly
review and, if appropriate, increase the car allowance. (2) Memorandum from
City Attorney Richard Doyle, dated May 12, 2003, setting forth the options
available to the Council with regard to the Salary Setting Commission’s
recommended actions. (3) Memorandum from City Clerk Patricia L. O’Hearn, dated
May 8, 2003, transmitting the Report from the Council Salary Setting
Commission, dated April 16, 2003.
Discussion/Action: Mayor
Gonzales called for public testimony. Mollie McLeod spoke on the issue. Council
Member Chavez moved approval of the memorandum from Mayor Gonzales, and
cosigners, dated May 19, 2003, and to accept the Report from the Salary Setting
Commission, dated April 16, 2003. Vice Mayor Dando seconded the motion. Vice
Mayor Dando stated Council is accepting the Commission’s recommendation, not
necessarily approving a 12% raise over the next two years. Council Member Reed
stated Council should defer raises to May 2004 to be consistent with Senior
Staff. City Manager Del Borgsdorf clarified Senior Staff raises have been
deferred for the entire fiscal year. Council Member Williams stated he is in
support of freezing raises for a specific period of time. On a call for the
question, the motion carried unanimously, the memorandum from Mayor Gonzales
and cosigners, dated May 19, 2003 was approved, the Report of the Salary
Setting Commission, dated April 16, 2003 was accepted, and Ordinance No. 26897,
entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Adopting Salaries for the Mayor
and Council Members Recommended by the Council Salary Setting Commission
Pursuant to City Charter Section 407 and Deferring Implementation of the Salary
Increase”, was passed for publication, and consideration of the salary increase
for the Mayor and Council Members was deferred to May 2004. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
Note: Prior to adjournment Council reconsidered Item 3.4; see Item 3.4 on Page
32.
ECONOMIC &
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
4.3 Adoption of a resolution:
(a) Authorizing the issuance of a single series of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $15,290,000.
(b) Approving a loan of the bond proceeds to a limited partnership created by Fairfield Affordable Housing LLC, for financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Turnleaf Apartments Project.
(Item Continued on Next Page)
4.3 (Cont’d.)
(c) Approving,
in substantially final form, the Bonds, Trust Indenture, Financing Agreement,
Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Intercreditor
Agreement, Official Statement
and the Bond Purchase Contract; authorizing the Director of Finance and the
Director of Housing to execute and, as appropriate, to negotiate, execute, and
deliver these documents and other related documents as necessary.
CEQA: Exempt, PP02-11-331. Council District 1. (Finance/Housing)
Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Finance Scott P. Johnson, and Director of Housing Leslye Corsiglia, dated April 30, 2003, recommending adoption of said resolution. (2) Supplemental memorandum from Director of Finance Scott P. Johnson, dated May 14, 2003, transmitting Preliminary Official Statement and updated status on financing.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member LeZotte, seconded by Council Member Chavez and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 71559, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and the Loan of the Proceeds Thereof for the Financing of the Turnleaf Apartments and Approving Other Related Documents and Actions”, was adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
4.4 Adoption of a resolution approving an updated Council Policy for Wireless Communications Facilities. Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement recommends approval. CEQA: Resolution No. 65459, PP03-05-149. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Documents Filed: (1)
Memorandum from Council Member Reed, dated May 19, 2003, recommending revising
the Policy for Wireless Communications Facilities with four statements. (2)
Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Stephen M.
Haase, dated April 30, 2003, recommending approval of the proposed update to
the City Council Land Use Policy for Wireless Communications Facilities (3)
Supplemental memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement Stephen M. Haase, dated May 14, 2003, recommending approval of the
proposed update to the City Council Land Use Policy for Wireless Communications
Facilities with text modifications. (4) Letter from Christopher Eldridge, Vice
President, Crown Castle USA, dated April 29, 2003, providing comments to the
proposed revisions to the San José Council Land Use Policy for Wireless
Communications Facilities.
Discussion/Action: Item 4.4
was dropped, to return to the Driving a Strong Economy Committee’s 6 month work
plan process.
4.5 PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL CANCELLATION OF LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT (Williamson Act), for property consisting of 3.5 acres located on the northeast corner of Fleming Avenue and Warner Drive and authorization for the City Clerk to execute a Certificate of Final Partial Cancellation and directing the City Clerk to record the certificate with the County Recorder. (Rolando Loera, Owner). CEQA: Negative Declaration, PDC00-126. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Contract No. 71-234 - District 5
(Continued from 5/13/03 – Item 4.3)
Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Stephen M. Haase, dated April 23, 2003, recommending that the findings of the condition and contingency of the tentative partial contract cancellation were met, and authorize the Mayor to execute a Certificate of Partial Cancellation of Contract to be recorded with the County Recorder. (2) Proof of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing, executed on April 29, 2003, submitted by the City Clerk.
Discussion/Action: Mayor
Gonzales opened the public hearing, and there was no discussion from the floor.
Upon motion by Council Member Campos, seconded by Council Member Williams, and
unanimously carried, the public hearing was closed, the Staff recommendation
dated April 23, 2003, was approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to
execute and record with the County Recorder, the Certificate of Final Partial
Cancellation. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
4.6 Discussion of and approval of an ordinance amending Title 23, the Sign Code, of the San José Municipal Code as it pertains to signage on residential parcels in all residential, agriculture, and open space zoning districts. CEQA: Exempt, PP02-09-260. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
[Driving a Strong Economy Committee referral 4/28/03 – Item 4.2(a)]
(Deferred from 5/13/03 – Item 4.4)
Documents
Filed: None.
Discussion/Action:
Item 4.6 was deferred to August 19, 2003.
RECREATION &
CULTURAL SERVICES
5.1 Report of the All Children Achieve Committee – May 8, 2003
Council Member Yeager, Chair
Documents
Filed: The All Children Achieve Committee Report of May 8, 2003.
(a) Youth Commission Report. Attachment:
Bi-Monthly Report of the Youth Commission, dated March 2003.
The
Committee accepted the report.
5.1 Report of the All Children Achieve Committee – May 8, 2003 (Cont’d.)
Council Member Yeager, Chair
(b) Report on City/San José State University
Joint Library. Attachment: Status report of the New Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Library Report, from Library Director Jane Light, dated April 24,
2003.
The
Committee accepted the report.
(c) Family Camp Annual Report. Attachment:
Annual Family Camp Report, from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood
Services Sara L. Hensley, dated April 25, 2003.
The
Committee accepted the report.
(d) Update on Parent Institute for Quality
Education. Attachment: Status Report for the Parent Institute for Quality
Education, from Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Sara L.
Hensley, dated April 24, 2003.
The
Committee accepted the report.
(e) Update on Joint-Use Agreements with School
Districts, including City/School Collaborative
The
Committee accepted the report, with Staff directed to return to the June 12,
2003 meeting with the following:
(a)
Final count of the survey sent to principals and supervisors.
(b)
Timeline of new San José After School structure.
(c)
Result of same survey to be sent to parent groups.
(d)
Evaluation/assessment of the City/Schools Collaborative.
(f) Oral petitions
There
were none.
(g) Adjournment
The
meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council
Member Yeager, seconded by Council Member Chavez, and unanimously carried, the
All Children Achieve Committee Report and actions of May 8, 2003, were
accepted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
5.2 Report on bids and take appropriate action based on the evaluation of bids for the Tully Branch Library Project. CEQA: Negative Declaration, PP02-04-080. Council District 7. (Public Works)
Documents
Filed: None.
Discussion/Action:
Item 5.2 was deferred to May 27, 2003.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
6.1 Report of the Building Better Transportation Committee – May 5, 2003
Council Member Cortese, Chair
Documents Filed: The Building
Better Transportation Committee Report of May 5, 2003.
(a) Expansion
and Improvement of Transit and Transportation Systems
(1) Report and Recommendations on County
Expressway Master Plan. Attachment: Memorandum from Director of Transportation
James R. Helmer, dated April 21, 2003, recommending acceptance of the County of
Santa Clara’s Countywide Expressway Study and County’s Draft Implementation
Plan.
The
Committee accepted the report, with Staff directed to include an overall
general budgeting strategy to come back, and a mechanism to discuss
opportunities for joint funding and the impact that it will have over all the
programs.
(b) Traffic Relief/Safe Streets
(1) Report and review of Traffic Calming
Program. Attachment: Traffic Calming Report from Director of Transportation
James R. Helmer, dated April 24, 2003.
The
Committee accepted the report.
(2) Pavement Management Program
The
Committee accepted the report.
(3) City’s Annual Transportation Report
The
Committee accepted the report.
(c) Supporting Smart Growth
(1) Level of Service (LOS) policy revision.
Attachment: Report of the Transportation Level of Service Policy from Director
of Transportation James R. Helmer, dated April 28, 2003.
The
Committee accepted the report.
(d) Regional Relationships/Funding/Policy
(1) State, Federal, and Local Legislative
Update
The
Committee received the written status report.
(e) Oral petitions
There were none.
(f) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Discussion/Action:
Council Member Cortese moved approval of the Building Better Transportation
Committee Report. Vice Mayor Dando seconded the motion. Referring to the NASCOP
analysis in the Staff report, Council Member Reed stated NASCOP is issuing 50
tickets per hour in the non-peak hours, however traffic speed is not decreasing
on the 35 MPH streets, and asked Staff how the test on the 35 MPH streets
compared to the 25 MPH streets, and Director of Transportation James R. Helmer
replied the test was conducted on two separate occasions with the Police units
and the NASCOP vans for approximately 2 hours each. He stated on a higher
posted speed roadway, there are more citations because the roadways serve a
greater population than the quiet residential streets, the NASCOP vans are
unmarked, and the motorists were generally exceeding the speed limit by a
certain threshold amount which will generate many citations. He stated this
program is unique in that it is focuses on schools, parks and neighborhoods
within the 25 MPH streets. Council Member Reed stated he understands the
allocation of scarce resources but felt the only alternative for 35 MPH streets
would be to have police officers present, and Director Helmer replied Staff has
spoken with Chief of Police William M. Lansdowne and his Department
continuously about the fact the three NASCOP vans should provide more time on
the higher speed roadways where the injury crashes are higher in number. On a
call for the question, the motion carried unanimously,
the Building Better Transportation Committee Report, and the actions of May 5,
2003, were accepted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
6.2 (a) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an agreement with Caltrans for reimbursement to the City from the State Grade Separation Fund for the Bailey Avenue Extension over Union Pacific Railroad in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.
(b) Adoption of the following appropriation ordinance amendments in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund to:
(1) Establish an appropriation to the Department of Transportation for the Bailey Avenue Above-Grade Crossing at UPRR in the amount of $950,000.
(2) Reduce the Reserve for the VTA: Bailey/101 Improvement Project by $950,000.
(c) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute any amendments to existing agreements and new agreements as needed to implement the Bailey Avenue Above-Grade Crossing.
CEQA: Resolution No. 68705. Council District 2. (Public Works/City Manager's Office)
Documents Filed:
Memorandum from Director of Public Works Katy Allen, and Budget Director Larry
Lisenbee, dated April 30, 2003, recommending adoption of said resolutions, and
said appropriation ordinance amendments.
Discussion/Action: Mayor asked whether Council approval of the Staff recommendation will expedite work on the overpass, and Director of Public Works Katy Allen replied approval enables Staff the ability to pursue the funding for the Grade Separation element of the State’s budget, and proceed forward in order to obtain approximately $5 million of State grant funding. Mayor Gonzales asked how much time would be saved as the result of Council approval, and Deputy Director Public Works Tim Borden stated the Grade Separator element was to be built with the next phase, coinciding with development beginning in North Coyote Valley, and Staff plans to start scheduling this part of the work in April 2004. Mayor Gonzales stated the City is experiencing a savings in terms of bids given the current recession, and Director Borden stated it is enabling Staff to proceed forward and leverage this money. Mayor Gonzales stated concern that the City does not have reserve money for unanticipated costs on this project, and Director Borden stated there is a contingency reserve in the budget the Valley Transportation Agency is administering for approximately $1.6 million, and in addition because of the good bids, there is an additional $690,000 Caltrans funding available. He stated what the City is relinquishing is an additional contingency of approximately $950,000, which Staff will be applying to this element of the project. Mayor Gonzales stated the 101 widening project was under budget about $10 million, and asked if there is updated news on the City’s ability to use those funds for this project, and Director Borden replied Staff is still negotiating with Caltrans regarding that issue. Council Member Williams stated in regard to the Los Alamitos trail connection recommendations, and the connection at the Coyote Creek Trail, the trail should begin at the point crossing over Coyote Creek with this project, proceed from Santa Teresa Boulevard to Bailey Avenue, over the Grade Separation to connect the creek trail, and Director Borden replied that connection has been incorporated into the design of this project.
Upon motion by Council Member Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Dando, and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 26898, entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Ordinance No. 26674 to Appropriate Monies in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund for the Bailey Avenue Above-Grade Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad Project; and Providing that this Ordinance Shall Become Effective Immediately Upon Adoption”; Resolution No. 71560, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Approving a Funding Agreement with Caltrans for Reimbursement from the State Grade Separation Fund for the Bailey Avenue Extension over Union Pacific Railroad in an Amount Not To Exceed $5,000,000 and Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Execute the Funding Agreement”; and Resolution No. 71561, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute any Agreements or Amendments to Agreements as Necessary to Implement the Bailey Avenue Above-Grade Crossing at Union Pacific Railroad, Consistent with the Attached City Council Memorandum”, were adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
6.3 Adoption of a resolution to amend the Master Parking Rate Schedule to add the Second/St. James (Oasis) Parking Lot to the Downtown Free Parking Program after 6:00 p.m. CEQA: Not a Project. Council District 3. (Transportation)
Documents Filed: Memorandum
from Director of Transportation James R. Helmer, dated April 30, 2003,
recommending adoption of said resolution.
Discussion/Action: Council
Member Chavez moved approval of the Staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Dando
seconded the motion. Mayor Gonzales called for public testimony. William
Garbett spoke on the issue. Council Member Williams asked if Staff evaluated
the results of the free parking program, and Director of Transportation James
R. Helmer replied Staff regularly monitors parking and capacity counts on
street meters, and off street parking facilities. Director Helmer stated Staff
reports these figures to the Parking Advisory Board, and formulates
recommendations as to adjustments to the Master Parking Rate Resolution. He
stated the program has been beneficial at the downtown parking facilities after
6:00 pm during the weekdays, and on weekends to encourage additional attendees
to frequent downtown establishments and special events. He stated feedback is
positive and the program is reviewed with the Parking Advisory Board regularly,
and Staff is making every effort to stimulate the economy and bring people to
downtown establishments. On a call for the question, the motion carried unanimously, and Resolution No. 71562, entitled: “A
Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Adopting a Master Parking
Rate Schedule for Municipal On and Off Street Parking Facilities, to Allow the
Extension of the Free Parking Program to the Second/St. James (Oasis) Lot After
6:00 p.m. Weekday and All Day on Weekends and Holidays, and Repealing
Resolution No. 71535, dated May 20, 2003”, was adopted. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
ENVIRONMENTAL &
UTILITY SERVICES
7.1 (a) Acceptance of the Quarterly Status Report for the cooperative efforts between the City of San José (City) and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (District).
(b) Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a continuation agreement to extend the initial term of the agreement between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Water District entitled, “South Bay Water Recycling Reimbursement Agreement for Development and Utilization of Nonpotable Recycled Water” to cover a continuous period of eight years, from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2005.
CEQA: Not a Project. (Environmental Services/Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Public Works/Transportation)
(Deferred
from 5/6/03 – Item 7.2)
Documents Filed:
(1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services Carl W. Mosher, Director
of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Sara L. Hensley, Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Stephen M. Haase, Director of Public
Works Katy Allen, and Director of Transportation James R. Helmer, dated April
16, 2003, recommending acceptance of Quarterly Status Report on the Cooperative
Efforts Between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Water District,
and adoption of said resolution. (2) Letter from the Treatment Plant Advisory
Committee, dated April 10, 2003, stating concurrence with the Staff
recommendation.
Discussion/Action: Council Member Yeager requested an updated listing of the trails prioritization, and detailed information about the work that should be accomplished, and Assistant Director Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Albert Balagso replied the work is ongoing, and Staff is currently collaborating with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) to determine which projects can move forward, and will return with detailed information on those projects. Council Member Yeager noted it states in the report, Staff will be working with City departments and Real Estate offices to investigate the right of way issues in regard to Guadalupe River, and asked for a report back on the potential trail segments, and Assistant Director Balagso stated the trails report will come forward in June. Council Member Yeager requested Staff to include extra information and enhance the graphics of the trails maps for the Community Meetings.
Referring to Page 7 of the Staff report, Vice Mayor
Dando stated the contract for the Guadalupe River, Reach 12 project will be
awarded June 3, and asked for an update of the Joint Use Agreement, and Assistant
Director Balagso stated Staff is coordinating with the SCVWD to meet the
deadline. Referring to Page 7, Council Member Cortese stated, the Thompson
Creek is listed as 1.6 miles from Tully to Aborn, and technically Tully extends
to Lake Cunningham, and he understood there is a dredging project that will
extend to Tully, and asked if it could be extended into Cunningham Park, and
Assistant Director Balagso replied he would include that change in the project.
Council Member LeZotte stated in regard to the Service Road segment on the
Saratoga/San Tomas, Bollinger to Prospect, asked if the construction start date
will be in April 2004, and Assistant Director Balagso replied he would confirm
that date. Referring to Page 11, the last paragraph relating to the March 27,
Collaborative meeting, Council Member LeZotte stated, it states, “the
stakeholders have also been able to identify deal points that may
ultimately be part of an agreement or product of the Collaborative”, and she
requested information on what the deal points are, and summaries of the
meetings, and City Manager Del Borgsdorf replied Staff will provide that
information.
Council Member Williams asked about the quality
aspect of recycled water, and Director of Environmental Services Carl W. Mosher
replied the SCVWD is working on an Integrated Water Resources Plan which will
determine the resources for both recycled and potable water, and where the
appropriate use for recycling water could occur. He stated the next step is to
determine where to apply recycled water, and currently proposed is the Metcalf
Energy Facility, and plumbing in the buildings of the North Coyote Valley area.
In response to Council Member Williams’ question, Director Mosher stated Staff
produces water based upon the standards of the State of California and is
proactive by being involved in studies related to inductive disrupters, and
contributing to the study of how the quality of human health is impacted. Upon
motion by Council Member Yeager, seconded by Council Member Chavez, and
unanimously carried, the Quarterly Status Report on the Cooperative Efforts
Between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Water District
Resolution, was accepted, Resolution No. 71563, entitled: “A Resolution of the
Council of the City of San José Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Execute a Continuation Agreement to Extend the Initial Term of the South Bay
Water Recycling Reimbursement Agreement for Development and Utilization of
Non-potable Recycled Water with the Santa Clara Valley Water District”, was
adopted, with Staff directed to: (1) Return to Council with a detailed listing
of trails, and information on the projects that can move forward; (2) Report
back in June regarding the right-of-way issues and to define the tasks required
to move forward; (3) For Community meeting presentations, add more detailed
information and enhance the graphics of the trails; (4) Confirm construction
start date of 4/04 for the service road segment on Saratoga/San Tomas
(Bollinger to Prospect); (5) Provide summaries of the Collaborative meetings
with the stakeholders identifying “deal points”. Vote: 11-0-0-0.
7.2 Approval of a ten-year agreement for miscellaneous consulting services with San José Water Company from June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2013, in a total amount not to exceed $50,000 per year and contingent upon the annual appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project. Council Districts 2, 4, 7, and 8.
(Environmental Services)
[Deferred from 5/6/03 - Item 7.4(b)]
Documents Filed: (1) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services Carl W. Mosher, dated May 1, 2003, recommending approval of a ten-year system wide repairs agreement with San José Water Company, in a total amount not to exceed $250,000 per year with a guaranteed cost of savings of at least 10% over the existing FY 2002-2003 contract, and contingent upon annual appropriation of funds. (2) Memorandum from Director of Environmental Services Carl W. Mosher, dated May 2, 2003, recommending approval of a ten year agreement for technical consulting services with San José Water Company, from June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2013, in a total amount not to exceed $50,000 per year and contingent upon the annual appropriation of funds. (3) Lette