1 SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The Community and Economic Development Committee of the City of San José convened at 1:31 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Batra, Ortiz, Kamei, Torres.
Absent: Councilmembers - Foley.
Staff: Office of the City Manager, Rosalynn Hughey; City Attorney Office, Cameron Day; 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, seconded by Councilmember Arjun Batra, and carried unanimously, the below listed actions were taken as indicated. (4-0-1; Absent: Foley)
1. Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Status Report. (Housing) This item was deferred from the September 25, 2023 Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) meeting to the October 23, 2023 CED Committee meeting.
2. Tenant Preference and Neighborhood Tenant Preference for Affordable Housing Status Report. (Housing)
This item was moved from the November 27, 2023 Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) meeting to the October 23, 2023 CED Committee meeting.
3. Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Policy Status Report. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Housing/City Manager - Emergency Management) This item was deferred from the October 23, 2023 Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) meeting to the November 27, 2023 CED Committee meeting. 2 SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
4. Development Permitting for Residential Additions or Alterations Audit Report. (City Auditor)
This item was deferred from the October 23, 2023 Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) meeting to the November 27, 2023 CED Committee meeting.
5. Berryessa Flea Market Status Report. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
This item was moved from the November 27, 2023 Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) meeting to the October 23, 2023 CED Committee meeting.
6. Local/Small Business Contracting Participation Annual Report. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) This item was moved from the November 27, 2023 Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) meeting to the October 23, 2023 CED Committee meeting.
C. Consent Calendar
Public Comments: Blair Beekman and Paul Soto offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Arjun Batra, and carried unanimously, the below listed actions were taken as indicated. (4-0-1; Absent: Foley)
1. Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report and Work Plan. (Housing)
The Housing and Community Development Commission’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Accomplishments Report and Fiscal Year 2023-24 Work Plan was approved.
2. Arts Commission Annual Report and Work Plan. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
The Arts Commission annual report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and work plan for FY 2023- 2024 were approved to comply with the San José Municipal Code regarding Boards and Commissions.
D. Reports to Committee
1. Team San Jose Semi-Annual Status Report. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs’ Deputy Director Kerry AdamsHapner, and Team San Jose’s John LaFortune, Ihab Sabry, Ben Roschke, Matthew Martinucci, and Laura Chmielewski provided the presentation and responded to questions. 3 SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
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 report on Team San Jose’s (a) Unaudited Performance Measures for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, (b) Performance Measures for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and (c) Annual Sales and Marketing Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (4-0-1; Absent: Foley)
2. Housing Department’s Performance Measures Audit Report. (City Auditor) City Auditor, Joe Rois and Housing Department, Assistant Director, Rachel VanderVeen provided a verbal report 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 (a) accepted the audit report on the Housing Department’s performance measures audit and (b) cross-referenced the audit report to the October 17, 2023 City Council meeting for approval. (4-0-1; Absent: Foley)
Open Forum
1. Blair Beekman spoke on human, civil and workers’ rights and the effects of community dialogue on public oversight.
2. Paul Soto spoke on the work of Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei and offered support.
Adjournment
Councilmember Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 2:36 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by,
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Grace Turner
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on: 10/29/2024
Attest by:
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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk, City of San José