Consider recommendations related to the Silicon Valley/Alameda County Nexus Study Project
To enact an affordable housing impact fee, jurisdictions must first conduct a nexus study to demonstrate how market-rate housing or commercial developments create the need for the affordable housing. To conduct a nexus study a city or county would typically hire a consultant on its own. A better alternative is to collaborate with other jurisdictions to save time and money, as well as providing a stronger basis to support the likely policies that will need to be adopted. Jurisdictions in Santa Clara and Alameda counties are interested in coordinating their efforts. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation is leading the effort and they have contracted with Keyser Marston Associates, an experienced nexus study firm, to complete the nexus study.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: Nov. 3, 2015, 9 am
Link to item: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=6066&MediaPosition=&ID=78448&CssClass=
Link to agenda: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=6066
Proposal for health coverage program for the remaining uninsured
Working Partnerships USA, Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System and CHP received a $200,000 planning grant from the Blue Shield of California Foundation to develop a coverage program for the residually uninsured in Santa Clara County. The shared goal is to cover the approximately 54,000 residually uninsured patients currently receiving care within our safety net system.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
When: Nov. 3, 2015, 9 am
Link to item: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=6066&MediaPosition=&ID=78751&CssClass=
Link to agenda: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=6066
City of San Jose
Convening General Plan 4-Year Major Review Task Force
In November 2011, City Council adopted the Envision 2040 General Plan, which charts an ambitious path to achieve the shared vision for a thriving and sustainable community. The General Plan established a 4-Year Major Review cycle, which gives the Council an opportunity to assess progress towards the achievement of economic, environmental, fiscal, and other goals.
Where: San Jose Rules Committee
When: Nov. 4, 2015, 2:00p
Link to item: http://sanjose.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?meta_id=540924
Link to agenda: http://sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/47368
Taxicab industry requests amendments to San Jose Municipal Code regarding fare setting
The Department of Transportation is supportive of the concept of providing more flexibility to the taxicab industry; however, it is important to note that the current methodology of setting taxicab rates has been designed to be efficient and requires limited staff resources to maintain/change.
Airport staff agrees with the taxicab industry that Transportation Network Company drivers should also present a photo ID within their vehicle in the same manner as a taxi driver. However, no further changes to ID requirements of Transportation Network Companies are recommended unless they are also applied to the taxi industry.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Nov. 10, 2015, 1:30p
Link to item: http://sanjose.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&event_id=1472&meta_id=540855
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Link to agenda: http://sanjose.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?event_id=71396fe0-ee88-480e-9936-c33e5ddabe43
Update on Transportation Network Companies operating plan at San Jose Airport
Since the August Transportation and Environment Committee meeting, an additional memo was submitted by Vice Mayor Herrera and Council Members Rocha, Khamis, and Peralez, directing staff to evaluate and recommend changes to Titles 6 and 25 of the Municipal Code in an effort to provide consistency and balance between the taxicab industry and Transportation Network Companies.
The taxi industry has recommended changes to the Transportation Network Companies Management Operating Plan, including requiring random alcohol testing of Transportation Network Company drivers, which taxi drivers are not subject to. Additionally, the taxi industry requests Transportation Network Company drivers be required to display identification similar to the requirement placed on taxi drivers, with which Airport staff agrees.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Nov. 10, 2015, 1:30p
Link to item: http://sanjose.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&event_id=1472&meta_id=540857
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Potential amendment to Affordable Housing Impact Fee to exclude rental projects of 20 or fewer units
In November 2014, Council adopted a resolution that established an Affordable Housing Impact Fee (AHIF) of $17 per sq. ft. on new market rate apartments in San Jose. In addition to establishing the AHIF, Council directed the Housing Department to research and return to Council to address several questions, pertaining to the potential for pursuing a Commercial Linkage Fee, and whether the AHIF might make certain types of development infeasible.
Council will:
- Receive answers to questions regarding the potential impacts of AHIF on different projects
- Provide direction on a resolution to exempt rental developments with fewer than 20 units
- Provide additional direction to the Housing Department, if desired.
Where: San Jose City Council
When: Nov. 10, 2015, 1:30p
Link to item: http://sanjose.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&event_id=1472&meta_id=540947
Link to agenda: http://sanjose.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?event_id=71396fe0-ee88-480e-9936-c33e5ddabe43
City of Gilroy
Potential agreement with AFSCME 101 including a 4% increase plus salary survey
Closed session discussion regarding tentative deal reached with AFSCME Local 101 that may avert strike; City Manager has agreed to a 4% increase over the term of the contract plus a salary survey of City Employees to evaluate where salaries are as compared to market rate.
Where: Gilroy City Council
When: Nov. 2, 2015, 6:00p
Link to full packet: http://www.cityofgilroy.org/CityOfGilroy_Files/city_hall/meetings/13a23d2d_11-02-2015%20City%20Council%20Packet.pdf
Link to agenda: http://www.cityofgilroy.org/CityOfGilroy_Files/city_hall/meetings/ccee1f34_11-2-15%20CC%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf
Santa Clara County Board of Education
Several concerns found relating to Silicon Valley Flex Academy charter renewal petition
The charter for Silicon Valley Flex Academy expires on June 30, 2016. On September 6, 2015, the Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education received a petition for their renewal. While the petition included required affirmations, staff found several areas of inadequacies in the following areas:
- The charter is unclear about plans, strategies, and metrics in several areas
- Staff found several indicators that the school has an unsound educational program
- Staff found several serious concerns about the school’s long term financial viability
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Education
When: Nov. 4, 2015, 5:00p
Link to item: http://sccoe.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=59&meta_id=6250
Link to agenda: http://sccoe.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=59
Tahoma Charter School petitions for renewal
The Charter Schools Office of the Santa Clara County Office of Education has received the petition for the renewal of the Summit Public Schools: Tahoma Charter School. This school was approved as a grades 9-12 charter school in 2010 and opened in the fall of 2011. It is located within the East Side Union High School District.
Where: Santa Clara County Board of Education
When: Nov. 4, 2015, 5:00p
Link to item: http://sccoe.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=59&meta_id=6253
Link to agenda: http://sccoe.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=59
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Approve the 2014-2017 Agreement between Foothill-De Anza Community College District and the Association of Classified Employees (ACE)
It is requested that the Board approve the successor Agreement with the Association of Classification Employees (ACE), effective November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2017.
Where: Foothill-De Anza Community College District
When: November 2, 2015
Link to item: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/fhda/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A2LPH564537F
Link to agenda: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/fhda/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A2DQ7S67BB64
Approve the 2016-2016 Agreement between Foothill-De Anza Community College District and Teamsters, Local 287
It is requested that the Board approve the successor Agreement with Teamsters, Local 287, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016, including minor negotiated changes.
Where: Foothill-De Anza Community College District
When: November 2, 2015
Link to item: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/fhda/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A2LPM264E9C2
Link to agenda: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/fhda/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A2DQ7S67BB64
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Establishing a process to mitigate small business impacts from Alum Rock/Santa Clara Bus Rapid Transit construction
The Alum Rock/Santa Clara Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project will provide just over seven miles of limited-stop rapid transit service in downtown San José. This 2000 Measure A funded project includes installation of new, bus-only lanes on Alum Rock Avenue between U.S. 101 and I-680.
At its October 1, 2015 meeting, the VTA Board of Directors apologized for the inconvenience and impact to the community and small businesses in the affected area caused by the delay. In overview, the Board pledged to move forward by: (1) enacting a process to institute corrective and preventative measures to return the affected area back to normal as soon as possible; and (2) providing support to those small businesses in the affected area.
Where: Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors
When: Nov. 5, 2015, 5 pm
Link to agenda: http://vtaorgcontent.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Site_Content/bod_110515_packet.pdf
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Declaration of impasse with IFTPE 21 / Professional Managers Association; District to impose contract terms
Staff Recommendation:
- Approve the last District compensation proposal to the Professional Managers Association
- Direct the Chief Executive Officer to implement the final middle manager classification and compensation study (new salary schedule, Attachment 1 and 2) effective October 1, 2015.
- The District Classification and Compensation Study (DCCS) was established and began in 2013. The last completed classification and compensation study was 18 years ago in 1998.
Where: Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors
When: Nov. 10, 2015, 6:00p
Link to item: https://scvwd.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=2508203&GUID=E0015FC9-B9F6-482C-B0CA-1CF6764E6F46
Link to agenda: https://scvwd.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=420372&GUID=7B34B28C-8323-4AF5-A249-DFA81D267D19
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