1 MAY 22, 2023
MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023
The Community and Economic Development Committee of the City of San José convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Batra, Ortiz, Kamei, Foley.
Absent: Councilmembers - Torres.
Staff: Office of the City Manager, Rosalynn Hughey; City Attorney Office, Johnny Phan; Mayor’s Office, Michael Lomio; and City Clerk’s Office, Grace Turner.
B. Review of Work Plan
Public Comments: Blair Beekman and Paul Soto offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, and seconded by Councilmember Arjun Batra, and carried unanimously, Items B.1 and B.2 were dropped per the May 10, 2023 and April 12, 2023 Joint Rules and Open Government Committee Meeting and Meeting of the Whole respectively.
Deputy City Manager Rosalynn Hughey responded to questions and spoke on the extensive outreach required before presenting Item D.1.
1. City Initiatives Roadmap: Soft-Story Building Earthquake Retrofit Policy Status Report. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Housing/City Manager - Emergency Management)
Provide a status report on the Soft-Story Building Earthquake Retrofit Policy as part of the approved City Initiatives Roadmap for 2022-2023.
THIS ITEM WAS DROPPED PER THE MAY 10, 2023 JOINT MEETING FOR THE
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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2. Downtown and Regional Wayfinding Status Report. (Transportation/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Provide a status report on Downtown and Regional Wayfinding efforts.
THIS ITEM WAS DROPPED PER THE APRIL 12, 2023 JOINT MEETING FOR THE
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
C. Consent Calendar
None provided.
D. Reports to Committee
1. Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affair’s Director Nanci Klein and Public Information Manager Carlos Velazquez provided the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Paul Soto and Blair Beekman offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Arjun Batra, seconded by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted a verbal quarterly status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (4-0-1. Absent: Torres.)
2. City Initiatives Roadmap: COVID-19 Recovery Task Force Semi-Annual Implementation Status Report. (City Manager)
Deputy City Manager Rosalynn Hughey and Assistant to the City Manager Aurelia Bailey provided the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Paul Soto and Blair Beekman offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on the implementation of the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force Report recommendations. (4-0-1.
Absent: Torres.)
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3. Berryessa (San José) Flea Market Status Update. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affair’s Director Nanci Klein and Executive Analyst Adolfo Ruelas provided the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Roberto Gonzalez (Berryessa Flea Market Vendors Association), Israel Garcia, Paul Soto, Blair Beekman, Jesus Flores (Latino Business Foundation Silicon Valley), Kelly Snider, Erika, and Mariana Mejía (Berryessa Flea Market Vendors Association) offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Arjun Batra and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the Flea Market Owner Quarterly Report and the Berryessa Flea Market Update report from the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. (4-0-1. Absent: Torres.)
4. City Initiatives Roadmap: Citywide Residential Anti-Displacement Strategy Status Report. (Housing) – DEFERRED FROM APRIL 24, 2023 CED COMMITTEE MEETING.
Housing Department’s Acting Deputy Director Kristen Clements, Division Manager Emily Hislop, and Acting Division Manager Josh Ishimatsu provided the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Paul Soto and Blair Beekman offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted staff’s semi-annual status report on the Citywide Residential Anti-Displacement Strategy. (4-0-1. Absent: Torres.) . Open Forum
1. Paul Soto spoke on the 5th amendment and lack of compensation for land acquisition as well as the generational and cultural impacts of redlining polices in San José.
2. Blair Beekman spoke on the need to address local drug activity in relation to the recent incident within SJPOA.
. Adjournment
Councilmember Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 3:58 p.m. 4 MAY 22, 2023
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, _________________________________
Grace Turner
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk, City of San José
PF/gt/20230522
Approved at Council on: 06/20/2023
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