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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022
COVID-19 NOTICE Consistent with AB 361 and City of San Jose Resolution Nos. 79485, 80237, 80266, 80290, 80323, 80343, 80363, 80400, 80445, and 80481, this meeting was not physically open to the public and the (Community and Economic Committee)* Members teleconferenced from remote locations.
The Community and Economic Development Committee of the City of San Jose was teleconferenced from remote locations and convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Foley, Mahan, Peralez, Carrasco
Absent: Councilmembers - Esparza
Staff: Office of the City Manager, Rosalynn Hughey; City Attorney Office, Johnny Phan; Robyn Sahid Grace Turner.
B. Review of Work Plan
1. work2future Annual Report (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
2. Downtown and Regional Wayfinding Efforts Status Report (Transportation/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) [ITEM B.1 AND B.2 HEARD TOGETHER AS ONE ITEM]
Public Comments: Blair Beekman provided public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Raul Peralez and carried unanimously, the work2future Annual Report and the Downtown and Regional Wayfinding Efforts Status Report were dropped from the May 23, 2022 Community and Economic Development Committee meeting per the Rules and Open Government Committee meeting on May 4, 2022 [item B.5]. (4-0-1. Absent:
Esparza.)
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C. Consent Calendar None provided.
D. Reports to Committee
1. Economic Development Activities Verbal Report (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Public Information Manager, Office of Economic Development, Elisabeth Handler offered the verbal report and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman and Jill Borders provided public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Raul Peralez and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the verbal report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (4-0-1. Absent: Esparza.)
2. Housing Crisis Work Plan Prioritized Items Status Report (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Housing Catalyst, Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, Jared Ferguson; Deputy Director, Housing Department, Rachel Vanderveen; Deputy Director, Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement, Michael Brilliot offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Jill Borders and Blair Beekman provided public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Raul Peralez and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted a status report on the implementation of prioritized items in the Housing Crisis Work Plan. (4-0-1. Absent:
Esparza.)
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3. Development Services Process Improvements and Dashboard Report (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Director, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Chris Burton; Deputy Director, Planning Development Review, Robert Manford; Deputy Director, Building Division, Lisa Joiner, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman provided public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Raul Peralez, seconded by Councilmember Matt Mahan and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted an update on metrics and dashboard data that detail bottlenecks in the development process, as well as recommendations for short and long-term improvements. (4-0-1. Absent: Esparza.)
4. COVID-19 Related Impacts to Employees at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport-Follow Up (Airport)
Director of Aviation, A.A.E., John Aitken offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman and Working Partnerships USA, Louise Auerhahn provided public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Raul Peralez and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the follow-up report to the Community and Economic Development (CED) Committee on COVID-19-related impacts on employees at the Normal Y. Mineta San José International Airport and the outreach to the union and workers at the Airport. (4-0-1. Absent: Esparza.) . Open Forum
1. Blair Beekman spoke about the way local programs and work such as Reimagine, Health and Human Services, and openness and accountability practices can be used as an example in rebuilding Ukraine
. Adjournment
Councilmember Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 3:34 p.m. _______________________________________ Councilmember Pam Foley, Chair
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