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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022
COVID-19 NOTICE
Consistent with AB 361 and City of San Jose Resolution Nos. 80628, 80659, 80685, 80724, and 80758 the Community and Economic Development Committee Members may be teleconferencing from remote locations.
The Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting 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
1. Parks Development Impact Fee Study Status Report
Deputy City Manager, Rosalyn Hughey offered information regarding the deferral due to information that was requested to be provided by the consultant.
Public Comments: Paul Soto and Blair Beekman offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Raul Peralez, seconded by Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco and carried unanimously, the Committee deferred the status report on the Parks Development Impact Fee Study to April 24, 2023 pending the Rules and Open Government Committee approval of January – June 2023 Community and Economic Development Work Plan. (4-0-1. Absent: Mahan.) -2- NOVEMBER 28 , 2022
C. Consent Calendar
None provided.
D. Reports to Committee
1. Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report Public Information Manager, Office of Economic Development, Elisabeth Handler offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman and Paul Soto offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco, seconded by Councilmember Matt Mahan and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the verbal quarterly status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (5-0.)
2. Team San José and the Convention and Visitors Bureau Performance Report Annual Review
City Auditor, Joe Rois offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the report on the annual review of Team San José and the Convention and Visitors Bureau performance for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and cross-referenced the item to the December 13, 2022 City Council Meeting. (5-0.)
3. Affordable Housing Siting Policy Status Report
Director, Jacky Morales-Ferrand; Deputy Director, Rachel VanderVeen; and Senior Developmental Officer, Joshua Ishimatsu offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Kenneth Javier-Rosales, Gabriel (Si Se Puede Collective), Paul Soto, Blair Beekman, Matt King, Kyra Kazantzis, Tina Morrill, Rebeca Lazo (LFSV), Jaime Alvarado (Aruva), and Erin Neff offered public testimony regarding the item. (Item Continued on the Next Page)
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D.3 (Cont’d.)
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Raul Peralez, seconded by Councilmember Magdalena Carrasco and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the staff report on the proposed Affordable Housing Siting Policy which includes research addressing City Council direction from the August 31, 2021, City Council meeting and a recommendation that the City Council at the December 6, 2022, meeting adopt a Resolution approving the proposed Siting Policy; and cross referenced the item to the December 6, 2022 City Council meeting. (5-0.)
. Open Forum
1. Blair Beekman spoke to human rights and civil protections.
2. Paul Soto spoke to Chicano protections, redlining, and the need for stability during these uncertain times.
. Adjournment
Councilmember Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 2:43 p.m. _________________________________ __
Councilmember Pam Foley, Chair
Community and Economic Development Committee
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