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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
COVID-19 NOTICE
Consistent with AB 361 and City of San Jose Resolution Nos. 80628, 80659, and 80685 the Community and Economic Development Committee Members will be teleconferencing from remote locations.
The Community and Economic Development Committee of the City of San Jose was held in a hybrid format, in the Council Chambers and from remote locations. The meeting convened at 1:32 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Foley, Esparza, Mahan, Peralez, Carrasco.
Absent: Councilmembers - All present.
Staff: Office of the City Manager, Rosalynn Hughey; City Attorney Office, Johnny Phan; City Clerk, Toni Taber; Mayor’s Office, Robyn Sahid; and City Clerk’s Office, Yasmin Johnson.
B. Review of Work Plan
None provided.
C. Consent Calendar
1. Arts Commission Annual Report and Work Plan.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Maya Esparza and carried unanimously, the Committee approved the Arts Commission Annual Report for FY 2021-2022 and Work Plan for FY 2022-2023 in order to comply with the City Municipal code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (5-0.) -2- SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
D. Reports to Committee
1. Citywide Residential Anti-Displacement Strategy Quarterly Status Report Deputy Director, Ragan Henninger; Division Manager, Emily Hislop; and Division Manager, Kristen Clements offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Maya Esparza and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on the Citywide Residential Anti-Displacement Strategy. (5-0.)
2. Berryessa Flea Market Status Report
Assistant Director, Office of Economic Development, Director of Real Estate, Nanci Klein; Deputy Director, San José Downtown Association, Blage Zelalich; Senior Executive Analyst, Office of Economic Development, Nathan Donato-Weinstein; Assistant to the City Manager, Office of Economic Development, Lori Severino; and Executive Analyst, Office of Economic Development, Adolfo Ruelas offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman and Erik Schoennauer offered public comment regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Maya Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Matt Mahan and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the Flea Market Owner Quarterly Report and the report from the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) regarding work undertaken and planned in support of the Flea Market Advisory Group and the Vendor Transition Fund, consistent with City Council direction provided in June 2021 and August 2022. (5-0.)
3. Mobilehome Park Land Use Designation Status Report
Deputy Director, Citywide Planning, Michael Brilliot offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Nancy S., Donna Sanchez, Judy Erkanat, Caller ‘1541’, Blair Beekman, Marian Fricano, Caller ‘4963’, Debbie Greer, Caller ‘0516’, Nick Kiriazis, Ricky Antonio, Caller ‘Jacked’, George King, Jill Borders, Rebecca R., Alice, Gary S., Caller ‘0950’, John P., Candice Wynne, Caller ‘Russ & Beth Paige’, and Caller ‘User-2’ provided public testimony regarding the item.
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D.3 (Cont’d.)
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Maya Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Matt Mahan and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report, including staff’s analysis on mobilehome parks at greatest risk for redevelopment and should be prioritized for the General Plan Land Use amendments that apply the Mobilehome Park Land Use Designation to these sites; and cross-referenced the item to the October 18, 2022 City Council Agenda for action. (5-0.)
4. 2022 California Building Standards Code Adoption
Deputy Director, PBCE, Lisa Joiner and Deputy Chief, SJFD Fire Marshal, James Dobson offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman offered public comment regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco, seconded by Councilmember Raul Peralez and carried unanimously, the Committee (a) Approved an ordinance amending Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to: (1) Adopt the 2022 editions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Historical Building Code, and the California Existing Building Code; (2) Find that the City of San José’s local climatic, geological and topographical conditions warrant additional protections in the Municipal Code; and (3) Adopt local amendments regarding certain structural design requirements, fire sprinkler regulations, and other building requirements. (b) Approved an ordinance amending Title 17.12 of the San José Municipal Code to: (1) Adopt the 2022 California Fire Code and the standards referenced in the 2022 California Fire Code; (2) Find that the City of San José’s local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions warrant additional protections in the Code; and (3) Adopt local amendments regarding certain architectural, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and hazardous materials regulations, and associated standards. (c) Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 17.68 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to adopt local amendments regarding the design and installation requirements for hazardous materials storage and use; and cross-referenced the item to the October 18, 2022 City Council Agenda for action. (5-0.)
. Open Forum
1. Blair Beekman spoke to the agenda item, data collection, and policy practices. -4- SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
. Adjournment
Councilmember Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 3:48 p.m. ________________________________________
Councilmember Pam Foley, Chair
Community and Economic Development Committee
PF/yj:CEDmin 9-26-22
Approved by Council 1/24/2023