SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

MAY 4, 2004

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·                   Call to Order and Roll Call

            9:30 a.m.    - Closed Session, Room 600, City Hall

                                         See Separate Agenda

            1:30 p.m.    - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall

            7:00 p.m.    -  Public Hearings, Council Chambers, City Hall

·                   Invocation (District 5)

            Hazel Benigno, student, Mt. Pleasant High School – Hazel was the grand prize winner in Eastside Union High School District’s Cesar E. Chavez Essay Contest.

·                   Pledge of Allegiance

·                   Orders of the Day

            Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.

1     CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1.1            Presentation of a proclamation declaring May as Older Americans' Month in San José.            (LeZotte, Yeager; Mayor)

1.2            Presentation of plaques to Larry Hancock for 2 years 6 months service on the Early Care and Education Commission; to Linda Cochran for 1 year 5 months service on the Early Care and Education Commission; to S. Andrew Starbird for 1 year 1 month service on the Small Business Development Commission; to Raj Bhanot for 1 year 6 months service on the Library Commission; and to John Ahearn, Jr. for 1 year 9 months service on the Senior Citizens Commission.  (Mayor)

            TO BE HEARD IN THE EVENING

2     CONSENT CALENDAR

Notice to the public:  There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion.  If a member of the City Council, staff, or public requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

2.1              Approval of Minutes.

2.2              Final adoption of ordinances.

            Recommendation:  Final adoption of ordinances:

            (a)        ORD. NO. 27125 – Prezones certain real property situated on the west side of Pala Avenue, approximately 60 feet northerly of Avenue A, to R-1-8 Residence Zoning District.  C 03-081

            (b)        ORD. NO. 27126 - Prezones certain real property situated on the south side of Summit Avenue, approximately 140 feet easterly of Kirk Avenue, to R-1-5 Residence Zoning District.  C 03-095

2.3              Approval of an agreement for consultant services for the South Bay Water Recycling system.

            Recommendation:  Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the third continuation agreement with Montgomery Watson Harza, Inc., for consultant services for the South Bay Water Recycling system, extending the term of the agreement for six months, from April 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004, at no additional cost.  CEQA:  Not a Project.  (Environmental Services)

2.4              Approval of an agreement for construction of a pedestrian bridge on Dobern Avenue.

            Recommendation:  Approval of a cooperative agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District for the construction of a new pedestrian bridge across Lower Silver Creek, between Dobern Avenue and Bambi Lane, for an estimated cost to the City not to exceed $343,000.  CEQA: Negative Declaration, PP03-11-352.  Council District 5.  SNI:  Gateway East.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

2.5              Approval to submit a grant application for the Senior Companion Program.

            Recommendation:  Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Corporation for National and Community Service for a one-year federal grant not to exceed $128,307 for the Senior Companion Program; and if the grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager to accept the grant funds and to negotiate and execute all agreements.  CEQA:  Not a Project.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

2.6              Approval of an agreement for the MERLIN Program. 

            Recommendation:  Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Silicon Valley Economic Development Corporation (SVED) in an amount not to exceed $33,960, for the period July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004, for the Micro Enterprise Resources and Lending Initiatives Network (MERLIN) Program.  CEQA:  Not a Project.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

2.7              Approval of a reimbursement agreement for crossing guard services with the County of Santa Clara.

            Recommendation:

            (a)        Approve the reimbursement agreement with the County of Santa Clara for the City to provide crossing guard services to the County for the initial period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, in the amount not to exceed $38,965, with two (2) one-year options to extend the agreement;

            (b)        Authorize the City Manager to exercise the first one-year renewal for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, in the amount not to exceed $42,860;

            (c)        Authorize the City Manager to exercise the second one-year renewal for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, in the amount not to exceed $47,148; and

(d)        Adopt amendments to the 2003-04 annual appropriation ordinance and annual funding sources resolution in the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2003-04:

                        (1)            Increase the Police Department’s Personal Services appropriation by $38,965; and

                        (2)            Increase the Earned Revenue Estimate from Local Agencies by $38,965.

            CEQA:  Not a Project.  (Police/City Manager’s Office)

3     STRATEGIC SUPPORT SERVICES

3.1              Report of the Study Session

            Mayor Gonzales, Chair

3.2              Report of the Rules Committee – April 21, 2004

            Vice Mayor Dando, Chair

            (a)            Redevelopment Agency items reported out at Redevelopment Agency meeting

            (b)        City Council

                        (1)            Review May 4, 2004 Draft Agenda

                        (2)            Add New Items to April 27, 2004 Amended Agenda

·        Mayor and Council Member Requests

·        City Manager Requests

·        City Attorney Requests

·        City Clerk Requests

                        (3)            List of Reports Outstanding

            (c)            Legislative Update

                        (1)            State

                                    (a)            AB 2741 (Salinas, Wolk) – Metropolitan Transportation Commission: governing board

                                                HEARD BY COUNCIL ON 4/27/04

                        (2)            Federal

            (d)        Meeting Schedules

                        (1)            Approve minor modifications to the Budget Study Session Schedule

            (e)        The Public Record

            (f)         Appointment to Boards, Commissions and Committees

            (g)        Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

                        (1)            Approve work plan for implementation of a Unique Structure Fire Fighter Safety Ordinance

                        (2)            Request City Manager’s Office to provide a written report regarding the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Public Art Process

            (h)        Oral communications

            (i)         Adjournment

3.3              Report of the Making Government Work Better Committee

            Council Member Campos, Chair

3.4              Approval of actions related to the City’s Operating Budget proposals.

            Recommendation: 

            (a)        Approve the acceleration of 2004-2005 Proposed Operating Budget proposals as recommended in this memorandum and detailed in Attachments A and B.

            (b)        Direct staff to utilize the 2003-2004 General Fund cost savings associated with the acceleration of 2004-2005 Proposed Operating Budget proposals toward meeting the 2003-2004 Ending/2004-2005 Beginning General Fund Balance Estimate.

            (c)        Direct staff to bring back 2003-2004 appropriation ordinance and funding sources resolution amendments necessary to implement these proposals as part of the June Operating and Capital Year-End Adjustments memorandum.

            (City Manager’s Office)

3.5              Capital Budget/Capital Improvement Program Policy Revisions.

            Recommendation:  Approval of Capital Budget/Capital Improvement Program Policy Revisions.  (Reed, Yeager; Mayor)

4     ECONOMIC & NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

4.1              Report of the Building Strong Neighborhoods Committee – April 19, 2004

            Council Member Chavez, Chair

            (a)        Vehicle Abatement

            (b)        Airport Neighborhood Services Group (ANSG) Update

            (c)        Oral petitions

            (d)        Adjournment

4.2              Report of the Driving a Strong Economy Committee

            Council Member Williams, Chair

4.3              Approval of an ordinance amending the San José Municipal Code to provide for a preference in the award of contracts for local businesses and small businesses.

            Recommendation:  Approval of an ordinance amending the San José Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 4.06 and amending Section 4.12.117, adding Section 4.12.118 to Chapter 4.12 and amending Sections 4.13.135 and 4.13.040 of Chapter 4.13 of Title 4 to establish contracting preferences for local and small businesses.  (City Attorney’s Office)

            (Deferred from 4/6/04 – Item 4.4 and 4/13/04 – Item 4.5)

4.4              Public Hearing and approval of various actions related to the 2004-2005 Consolidated Plan Action Plan.

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING and adoption of a resolution to:

            (a)        Adopt the 2004-2005 Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan, including FY 2004-2005 proposed recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), the Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Program, and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program.

            (b)        Authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services to negotiate and execute all agreements and contracts, including any amendments or modifications, for the expenditure of CDBG funds on behalf of the City.

            (c)        Approve the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program funding recommendations.

            (d)        Authorize the Director Housing to negotiate and execute all agreements and contracts, including any amendments or modifications, for the expenditure of ESG, HOME, and Housing Opportunities for People with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) funds on behalf of the City.  CEQA:  Not a Project.

            (Housing/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

4.5              Approval of an agreement for the State Route 82/Monterey Road Median Island Landscape Improvement Project.

            Recommendation:  Approval of an agreement with the State of California authorizing the City of San José, to construct and maintain State Route 82/ Monterey Road Median Island Landscape Improvements Project, with project construction costs in the estimated amount of $1,823,000, and annual operating and maintenance costs in the estimated amount of $9,800.  CEQA:  Use of a Final EIR, PP01-07-135.  Council Districts 3 and 7.  SNI:  Washington.  (Public Works)

4.6              Approval to award a contract for the Elizabeth Street Improvement Project (Phase 1).

            Recommendation:  Report on bids and take appropriate action based on the evaluation of bids for the Elizabeth Street Improvement Project - Phase 1, and approval of a ten percent contingency.  CEQA:  Exempt, PP 03-09-295.  Council District 4.  (Public Works)

5     RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES

5.1              Report of the All Children Achieve Committee – April 8, 2004

            Council Member Yeager, Chair

            (a)        Civic Center Childcare Update

            (b)        Update on Schools/City Collaborative Joint Use Agreements – Discussion on how we can better work with schools

            (c)        Discussion on Gang Prevention and Intervention Programs

            (d)        San José After School Implementation Update and Discussion of Priorities for Youth Programs

                        SEE ITEM 5.2 FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO BE TAKEN

            (e)        Oral petitions

            (f)         Adjournment

            (Deferred from 4/20/04 – Item 5.1 and 4/27/04 – Item 5.1)

5.2              Acceptance of the status report of the San José After School Program and other priorities for youth programs.

            Recommendation:  Acceptance of the status report of the San José After School Program and other priorities for youth programs.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

            [All Children Achieve Committee referral 4/8/04 – Item 5.1(d)]
Attachment

5.3            Approval of funding extensions for various CDBG projects.

            Recommendation:

            (a)        Approval of a continuation and extension of the funding term for six months, from December 31, 2003 to June 30, 2004, for the following projects:

                        (1)            F89 Nursery Renovation – San José Day Nursery;

                        (2)            G43 Roosevelt Hockey Rink Renovation - Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

            (b)        Approval of a continuation and extension of the funding term for one year, from June 30, 2003 to June 30, 2004, for the F67 New Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center - Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center.

            (c)        Approval of a continuation and extension of the funding term for one year, from December 31, 2003 to December 31, 2004, for the following projects:

                        (1)            F85 Eastside Clubhouse Capital Project - Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley;

                        (2)            F87 Disabled Housing Preservation - Housing for Independent People, Inc.;

                        (3)            F95 Cultivating Community Power - Resources for Families and Communities.

            (d)        Approval of an extension of the funding term, from June 30, 2004 to December 31, 2004, for the following projects:

                        (1)            F88 MACSA Enrichment and Development Center - The Mexican American Community Services Agency, Inc.;

                        (2)            F93 701 Vine Street Infrastructure - Center for Employment Training;

                        (3)            G33 Goss Community Facility - Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

            CEQA:  Not a Project.  Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9.  SNI:  13th Street, Five Wounds, East Valley/680 Communities, Mayfair, Washington, and Blackford.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

6     TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

6.1              Report of the Building Better Transportation Committee – April 5, 2004

            Council Member Cortese, Chair
Summary

            (a)        Expansion and Improvement of Transit and Transportation Systems

                        (1)            Taxicab Service Model Report

                                    SEE ITEM 6.2 FOR COUNCIL ACTION TO BE TAKEN

                        (2)            Report on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Environmental Analysis

            (b)        Traffic Relief/Safe Streets

                        (1)            Traffic Calming Program and Public Education Campaign “Street Smarts”

                        (2)            Business District Streetscape Implementation and Maintenance Report

                        (3)            Annual Street Maintenance Report

            (c)        Supporting Smart Growth

                        (1)        No items

            (d)        Regional Relationships/Funding/Policy

                        (1)            Update on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority  (VTA), Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) 2030

            (e)        Oral petitions

            (f)         Adjournment

            (Deferred from 4/20/04 - Item 6.1)

6.2              Acceptance of the Taxicab Service Model Report.

            Recommendation:  Acceptance of the Taxicab Service Model Report.  (Transportation)

            [Building Better Transportation Committee referral 4/5/04 - Item 6.1(a)(1)]

7     ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES

8     AVIATION SERVICES

8.1              Approval to award a contract for the North Concourse Building Site Preparation and Excavation Project (Package I) at the Airport.

            Recommendation:  Report on bids and take appropriate action based on the evaluation of bids for the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport North Concourse Building Site Preparation and Excavation (Package 1) Project.  CEQA:  Resolution Nos. 67380 and 71451, PP 04-03-092.  (Public Works/Airport)

9     PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

10     JOINT COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

            CONVENE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD TO CONSIDER ITEM 10.1 IN A JOINT SESSION

10.1          Approval of payment to the Education Revenue Augmentation Fund.

            Recommendation: 

            (a)        Adoption of a resolution by the City Council reporting to the County Auditor that the Redevelopment Agency intends to fund the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund payment in the amount of $10,077,872.41; and,

            (b)        Approval by the City Council and Agency Board of a loan agreement from the City's Sewer Service and Use Charge Capital Improvement Fund to the Agency in the amount of $10,077,872.41 for the purpose of paying the State-mandated Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund.

            (City Manager's Office/Redevelopment Agency)

            ADJOURN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD PORTION OF THE MEETING

·                   Closed Session Report

·                   Notice of City Engineer’s Pending Decision on Final Maps

·                   Open Forum—To be heard jointly with Redevelopment Agency Public Discussion.  Following Open Forum, Council will recess until 7:00 p.m.

11     PUBLIC HEARINGS

            (To be heard by the City Council at 7:00 p.m.)

11.1          Public Hearing on conforming prezoning of the property located at 1072 Noble Lane.

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFORMING PREZONING of the property located on the east side of Noble Lane, approximately 550 feet northerly of Noble Avenue (1072 Noble Lane), from Unincorporated County to R-1-5 Residence Zoning District to allow a single-family residence on a 1.05 gross acre site.  (Vu Lien, Owner).  CEQA:  Exempt.  Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement recommends approval.  No Planning Commission action required.

            C 04-003 - District 4

11.2          Public Hearing on conforming planned development rezoning of the property located at 202 Lewis Road.

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFORMING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING of the property located at the southwest corner of Lewis Road and Wall Street (202 Lewis Road), from A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District, to allow 16 single-family detached residential units on a 1.14 gross acre site.  (Roem Development Corp., Roem FL Land LLC, Owner).  CEQA:  Mitigated Negative Declaration, File No. PDC 02-018.  Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement recommends approval.  No Planning Commission action required.

            PDC 04-013 - District 7

·                   Open Forum

·                   Adjournment