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3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT SERVICES

3.1 Report of the City Manager, Debra Figone (Verbal Report)

3.3 Telecommunications Users Tax Cap Extension.

(a) Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 4.70 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to extend the Cap Program for the Telecommunications Users Tax (TUT) through December 31, 2017; and

(b) Direct staff to conduct an outreach program for other business to apply for participation in the program under the same criteria established in 2009 with the threshold for participation in the TUT Cap Program set at approximately $54,000. CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP10-068, Municipal Code or Policy. (Finance)

3.6 Approval of Citywide Insurance Renewals.

(a) Lexington Insurance Company, (Boston, MA) - or other insurers that the City is currently in negotiations with - for Property Insurance, including Boiler and Machinery.

(b) National Union Fire Insurance Company (New York, NY) to provide the following coverage:

(c) St Paul/Travelers Insurance Company, (Hartford, CT) - or other insurers that the City is currently in negotiations with - for Automobile Liability (Airport fleet vehicles including Shuttle Buses, and WPCP fleet vehicles) and Airport Shuttle Bus physical damage.

(d) Indian Harbor Insurance Company, (Stamford, CT) for Secondary Employment Law Enforcement Professional Liability. CEQA: Not a Project, File No.PP10-066(a), Agreements and Contracts for purchase of insurance. (Finance)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ORDERS OF THE DAY

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

1.CEREMONIAL ITEMS

1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the Month of September 2012 as "Histiocytosis Awareness Month" in the City of San José. (Constant) RECOMMEND DEFERRAL PER RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

1.3 Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 28, 2012 as "Native American Day" in the City of San José. (Herrera)

1.4 Presentation of a commendation honoring Santana Row as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in San José. (Constant/Oliverio) (Rules Committee referral 9/19/12)

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

2.1 Approval of Minutes.

2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.

2.3 Approval of Council Committee Reports.

(a) Rules and Open Government Committee Report of August 1, 2012. (Mayor)

2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.

2.5 City Council Travel Reports.

2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.

2.7 Ratification of Final Expenditures for 2011 - 2012.

2.8 Agreement with Roy Buis Consulting for Construction Management Assistance on Affordable Housing Projects.

2.9 2012-2013 Team San José Performance Measures.

2.10 District 1 Shred-A-Thon and E-Waste Collection Day.

4. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

4.1 Actions Related to the Workforce Investment Act Fund.

(a) Increase the estimate for Earned Revenue by $2,025,000; and

(b) Establish an appropriation to the Office of Economic Development for the Solyndra Project in the amount of $2,025,000. CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP10-067(b), Appropriation Ordinance. (Economic Development/City Manager's Office)

4.2 Ordinance Amending the Sign Code.

(a) Amend Chapter 23.02 to:

(b) Amend Chapter 23.04 to:

(c) Make other nonsubstantive, ministerial, technical, or typographical changes to said Chapters 23.02 and 23.04 of Title 23 of the San José Municipal Code. CEQA: Negative Declaration, File No. PP11-099, Addendum thereto, PP12-073. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

4.3 Draft Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan.

(a) Summary Overview of the Habitat Plan.

(b) Key Issues for San José:

(c) Habitat Plan Implementation

(d) Alternative to Habitat Plan Adoption CEQA: EIR Resolution to be adopted when action on Habitat Plan is taken. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement) TO BE HEARD LAST [Rules Committee referral 9/19/12 - Item D(1)]