SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL

 

AMENDED AGENDA

 

JUNE 3, 2003

 

 

 

LINDA J. LE ZOTTE

DISTRICT 1

 

KEN YEAGER

DISTRICT  6

FORREST WILLIAMS

DISTRICT 2

 

TERRY O. GREGORY

DISTRICT  7

CINDY CHAVEZ

DISTRICT 3

RON GONZALES  MAYOR

DAVID D. CORTESE

DISTRICT  8

CHUCK REED

DISTRICT 4

 

JUDY CHIRCO

DISTRICT  9

NORA CAMPOS

DISTRICT 5

 

PAT DANDO, VICE MAYOR

DISTRICT 10

 

 

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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 6)
       Women’s Rainbow Chorus

 

·                   Pledge of Allegiance

·                   Orders of the Day

 

 

*            THE SAN JOSÉ PARKING AUTHORITY WILL MEET FOLLOWING THE AFTERNOON CITY COUNCIL SESSION.

 

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

            Items marked with an asterisk (*) denote changes or additions to the previously published Agenda for this meeting.

 

Adjournment:  This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Mr. Bernard F. Quement who with his wife helped start the ALS Research Foundation in San Francisco, which has been in existence for the past 30 years.

1     CEREMONIAL ITEMS


 

1.1       Presentation of a proclamation declaring the week of June 7-14, 2003, as National NeighborWorks® Week.  (Housing)

 

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.

 

            Recommendation:  Approval of City Council Minutes for:

            (a)        Regular meeting of October 1, 2002

 

2.2              Final adoption of ordinances.

 

            Recommendation:  Final adoption of ordinances:

            (a)        ORD. NO. 26896 – Amends 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. RENUMBERED TO 4.5(b)

 

            (b)        ORD. NO. 26897 – Adopts salaries for the Mayor and Council Members recommended by the Council Salary Setting Commission pursuant to City Charter Section 407 and defers implementation of the salary increase.

 

            (c)        ORD. NO. 26899 – Rezones certain real property situated on the north side of Quimby Road, approximately 300 feet easterly of Mission Greens Drive.  PDC 03-010

 

            (d)        ORD. NO. 26900 – Rezones certain real property situated on the south side of Story Lane at the terminus of Schramm Way.  PDC 02-020

 

2.3              Approval of open purchase orders for the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

 

            Recommendation:  Approval of award of open purchase orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and services for FY 2002-2003 #33, and authorization for the Director of General Services to execute the purchase orders.  CEQA:  Exempt, PP03-04-139.  (General Services)

 

2.4              Approval to award a sole source purchase of portable radios for the Police Department.

 

            Recommendation:  Approval of a sole source purchase of 230 Motorola XTS3000 portable radios from Motorola C & E, Inc., (San Mateo, CA), for a total cost not to exceed $436,218.00, including tax and delivery, and authorization for the Director of General Services to execute the purchase order.  CEQA:  Not a Project.  (General Services)

 

2.5              Approval of fiscal actions related to the Guadalupe River Trail Bridge at Almaden Lake Project.

 

            Recommendation:  Adoption of the following appropriation ordinance amendments in the City-Wide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund:

            (a)        Establish the Guadalupe River Trail Bridge at Almaden Lake Project for $25,000.

            (b)        Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $25,000.

            CEQA:  Mitigated Negative Declaration, PP03-04-110.  Council Districts 9 and 10.  (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services/City Manager’s Office)

 

2.6              Approval of various actions related to the reorganization of Amos No. 33.

 

            Recommendation:  Adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings and setting June 17, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. for Council consideration on the reorganization of territory designated as Amos No. 33, which involves the annexation to the City of San José of approximately 2.5 acres, located on the north side of Quimby Road, approximately 300 feet easterly of Mission Greens Drive, and the detachment of the same from Central Fire Protection, Santa Clara Valley County Water, and Santa Clara County Library Services.  CEQA:  Mitigated Negative Declaration, PDC03-010.  Council District 8.  (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

 

*2.7              Approval to extend the agreement term for Plan Check Consultants.

 

            Recommendation:  Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute amendments to the following Plan Check Consultant Contracts, to extend the term of the agreements from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004, and to amend the maximum compensation of all agreements such that the cumulative total will not exceed $390,000:

            (a)        The Phillips Group;

            (b)        Kutzmann & Associates;

            (c)        Linhart, Petersen, Powers Associates;

            (d)        R.K. Associates; and

            (e)        Esgil Corporation.

            CEQA:  Not a Project.  (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

 

2.8              Approval of a Contract Change Order for the Hellyer-Piercy Project Improvement District (99-218SJ).

 

            Recommendation:  Approval of Contract Change Order No. 19 with Graniterock Company dba Pavex Construction Division for the Improvement District 99-218SJ (Hellyer-Piercy) Contract #1 Project, in the amount of $117,600, for a total contract amount of $16,649,037.44, and providing for an additional 14 working day time extension.  Council District 2.  (Public Works)
*RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 6/10/03

 

2.9              Approval to award a contract for the Traffic Signal Installation at Fourth Street and Mission Street Project. 

 

*            Recommendation:  

            (a)        Report on bids and award of contract for the Traffic Signal Installation at Fourth Street and Mission Street Project to the low bidder, Brown & Fesler, Inc., in the amount of $231,580, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $23,100.

            (b)        Adoption of the following appropriation ordinance amendments in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund:

                        (1)        Increase the appropriation to the Department of Transportation for the Traffic Signals Project by $231,580.

                        (2)        Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $231,580.

            CEQA:  Exempt, PP01-11-193.  Council District 3.  (Public Works)

 

2.10          Approval of an agreement for geotechnical services for various library projects.

 

            Recommendation:  Approval of a second amendment to the agreement with Parikh Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical services for various library projects, increasing the compensation by $100,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $200,000.  CEQA:  Not a Project.  (Public Works)

 

2.11          Approval to award a contract for the Biebrach Park Play Area Renovation and Restroom Replacement Rebid Project.

 

            Recommendation:  Report on bids and award of contract for the Biebrach Park Play Area Renovation and Restroom Replacement Rebid Project to the low bidder, JFC Construction, Inc., in the amount of $403,743, and approval of a contingency in the amount of $40,000.  CEQA:  Exempt, PP02-09-259.  Council District 3.  SNI:  Gardner.  (Public Works)

2.12     Acceptance of the Office of the City Auditor’s Report on Sales and Business Tax Audit Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2003.

 

*            Recommendation:  Acceptance of the Office of the City Auditor’s Report on Sales and Business Tax Audit Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2003.  (City Auditor)

            (Rules Committee referral 5/28/03)

 

2.13     Acceptance of the Office of the City Auditor’s monthly Report of Activities and Findings through May 15, 2003.

 

*           Recommendation:  Acceptance of the Office of the City Auditor’s monthly Report of Activities and Findings through May 15, 2003.  (City Auditor)

            (Rules Committee referral 5/28/03)

 

 

3     STRATEGIC SUPPORT SERVICES


 

3.1              Report of the Study Session

            Mayor Gonzales, Chair

 

3.2              Report of the Rules In Lieu Committee – May 21, 2003

            Vice Mayor Dando, Chair

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

            (b)        City Council

                        (1)        Review June 3, 2003 Draft Agenda

                        (2)        Add New Items to May 27, 2003 Amended Agenda

                        (3)        List of Reports Outstanding

*           Meeting of May 28, 2003

            (c)        Legislative Update

                        (1)        State

                                    (a)        SB 916 (Perata), Toll Bridge Revenues

                        (1)        State

                        (2)        Federal

            (d)        Meeting Schedules

            (e)        The Public Record

            (f)         Boards, Commissions and Committees

            (g)        Council Referrals for Assignment to Administration or Council Appointee

            (h)        Administrative Reviews and Approval

            (i)         Oral communications

            (j)         Adjournment

 

3.3              Report of the Making Government Work Better Committee

            Council Member Campos, Chair

 

3.4       Approval of San José Schools and the City of San José  Joint Legislative Statement (Resolution).

 

*            Recommendation:  Adoption of San José Schools and the City of San José Joint Legislative Statement (Resolution).  (Chirco/Gregory)

            (Rules Committee referral 5/28/03)

 

 

4     ECONOMIC & NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT


 

4.1              Report of the Building Strong Neighborhoods Committee – May 19, 2003

           
Summary -
BUILDING STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE
Council Member Chavez, Chair

            (a)        Community Preservation Ordinance Review

            (b)        Review of Anti-Graffiti & Pick Up San José Efforts

            (c)        Input on PRNS Reorganization

            (d)        Oral petitions

            (e)        Adjournment

 

4.2              Report of the Driving a Strong Economy Committee

            Council Member Williams, Chair

 

4.3              Public Hearing on the designation of 128 Pierce Avenue as a landmark.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING on the designation of 128 Pierce Avenue as a landmark of special historic, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature.  CEQA:  Exempt, PP03-03-074.  SNI:  Market/Almaden.  (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

            HL 03-147 – District 3

            (Continued from 5/6/03 – Item 4.5)

            RECOMMEND CONTINUANCE TO 6/10/03

 

4.4              Approval of the Gateway East Strong Neighborhoods Initiative, Neighborhood Improvement Plan. 

 

            Recommendation:  Approval of the Gateway East Strong Neighborhoods Initiative, Neighborhood Improvement Plan.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 65459, PP03-05-168.  Council District 5.  SNI:  Gateway East.  (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

            TO BE HEARD IN THE EVENING

           *Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and Planning Commission recommend approval (7-0-0).   

 

4.5             Public Hearing and adoption of an ordinance authorizing cost recovery fees for planning services and processes.

 

            Recommendation: 

            (a)        PUBLIC HEARING on an ordinance 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)

            (b)        Final adoption of ORD. NO. 26896 – Amends 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.

                        RENUMBERED FROM 2.2(a)

            Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and Planning Commission recommend approval (7-0-0).

 

 

 

 

5     RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES


 

5.1              Report of the All Children Achieve Committee

            Council Member Yeager, Chair

 

 

6     TRANSPORTATION SERVICES


 

6.1              Report of the Building Better Transportation Committee

            Council Member Cortese, Chair

 

6.2              Approval of various actions related to the Oakland Road Widening Project.

 

*            Recommendation:  Recommendation:  Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the following agreements to support implementation of the Oakland Road Widening Project.

            (a)       An agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the upgrade of the at-grade railroad crossing on Oakland Road at Wayne Avenue in the amount of $416,983.

            (b)        An agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the upgrade of the at-grade railroad crossing on Oakland Road at Faulstich Court in the amount of $244,142.

            CEQA:  Exempt, PP02-12-386.  Council District 4.  (Transportation)

 

 

7     ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES


 

 

8     AVIATION SERVICES


 

 

9     PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES


 

 

10     JOINT COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY


 

 

·                   Closed Session Report

 

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

            In accordance with Sec. 19.16.140d of the San Jose Municipal Code, this is notice of the City Engineer's pending decision on the following Final Maps:

 

Tract

Location

Council District

Developer

Lots/ Units

Type

Proposed Decision

9434

West side of Avalani Ave at westerly terminus of Luby Dr.

5

Lam Investments, LLC.

5

SFD

Approve

9470

NE/C of 8th St. and Mission St.

3

Regis Homes of Northern California

66 units

Multi-Family

Approve

 

 

            In accordance with Sec. 19.16.140d of the San Jose Municipal Code, this is notice of the City Engineer's receipt of the following Final Maps for review:

 

            None

 

·                   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 the annexation of Franklin No. 49.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING and adoption of a resolution authorizing the reorganization of territory designated as Franklin No. 49, which involves the annexation to the City of San José of 3.8 gross acres of land, located at the southeast corner of Monterey Road and Fehren Drive, and the detachment of the same from the appropriate special districts including Santa Clara County Lighting Service Area, Central Fire Protection District, and County Service Area–1 (County Library Service Area).  CEQA:  Exempt, Franklin No. 49.  Council District 7.  (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

            (Continued from 5/6/03 – Item 11.1 and 5/20/03 – Item 11.1)

 

11.2          Public Hearing on appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a project located on the northeast corner of West San Carlos Street and Meridian Avenue on a 1.08 gross acre site in the CG General Commercial Zoning District, to allow twenty-four hour operation of a retail store and drive-through pharmacy and associated modifications to the site (Walgreens).  (Alfred and Madelyn Benzo, Owner/Developer).  CEQA:  Exempt.  Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement recommends to uphold the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve, with conditions requiring a masonry wall.

            CPA 95-037-01 - District 6

            (Continued from 5/6/03 – Item 11.5 and 5/20/03 – Item 11.2)

 

11.3          Public Hearing and approval of an ordinance modifying Downtown Zoning Regulations.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING on approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 20.70 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code by modifying the provisions of the Downtown Zoning Regulations.  CEQA:  Resolution No. 65459, PP03-05-169.  (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
*RECOMMEND CONTINUANCE TO 8/19/03

 

11.4          Public Hearing on planned development rezoning of the property located at 890 South Winchester Boulevard.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING of the property located at the southeast corner of South Winchester Boulevard and Neal Avenue (890 S. Winchester Blvd.), from CN Neighborhood Commercial District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District, to allow single-family attached residential uses (21 townhomes) on a 1.1 gross acre site.  (Delta I LLC, Owner/Developer).  CEQA:  Negative Declaration.  Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and Planning Commission recommend approval (6-0-1).

            PDC 02-071- District 6

            (Continued from 1/21/03 – Item 11.2 et al., and 5/20/03 – Item 11.3)
*RECOMMEND CONTINUANCE TO 8/5/03

 

11.5          Public Hearing on planned development rezoning of the property located at 412 South Cypress Avenue.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING of the property located at the east side of South Cypress Avenue, approximately 100 feet northerly of Judro Way (412 South Cypress Avenue), from A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District, to allow up to six (6) single-family attached and detached residences on a 0.4 acre site.  (E & H Family Limited Partnership, Owner/Developer).  CEQA:  Negative Declaration.

            PDC 03-019 - District 1.  Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and Planning Commission recommend approval (7-0-0).

 

11.6          Public Hearing on conforming planned development rezoning of the property located at McKean Road and Bailey Avenue.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFORMING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING of the property located at the east side of McKean Road, approximately 5,500 feet south of Bailey Avenue, from R-1-1 Residence District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District, to allow up to 2 single-family detached residences on a 88.98 gross acre site.  (North First Street Properties, Owner).  CEQA:  Mitigated Negative Declaration.

            PDC 02-107 - District 10

            RECOMMEND CONTINUANCE TO 6/17/03

 

11.7          Public Hearing on conforming rezoning of the property located at 131 E. Taylor Street.

 

            Recommendation:  PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFORMING REZONING of the property located at the north side of East Taylor Street, approximately 120 feet northeasterly of 3rd Street (131 E. Taylor St.), from R-M Multiple Residence District and CN Commercial Neighborhood District to CO Commercial Office District, to allow commercial use on a 0.26 gross acre site.  (Hiura Dorothy M Trustee), Owner).  CEQA:  Use of San José 2020 General Plan EIR Resolution No. 65459.  Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement recommends approval.  No Planning Commission action required.

            C 03-014 - District 3

 

 

·                   Open Forum

 

·                   Adjournment

             * Adjourn to Monday, June 9, 2003, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, for a Public Hearing on the Final Proposed Budget Modifications.

 

CITY OF SAN JOSÉ PARKING AUTHORITY

AGENDA

 

 

1:30 P.M.                     TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2003      CHAMBERS

 

 

 

1          CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

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

 

2          APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

a.         Minutes of June 4, 2002

 

3          OLD BUSINESS

 

4          NEW BUSINESS

 

5          ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

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