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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Community and Economic Development Committee of the City of San José convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Batra, Ortiz (via Zoom), Kamei, Torres, Foley.
Absent: Councilmembers - All present.
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.
Pursuant to AB2449, Councilmember Peter Ortiz provided notice to the Community and Economic Development Committee that he is participating virtually using the Just Cause exemption of contagious illness. This is the first of two allowed exemptions.
B. Review of Work Plan
1. Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Status Report. (Housing) Deputy City Manager Rosalynn Hughey expressed staff’s request to drop the item and bring it back early next year.
Public Comments: Paul Soto, Mary Helen Doherty, Kathryn Hedges (SURJ), and Emily Ann Ramos (SV@Home) offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, this item was dropped from the October 23, 2023 meeting and on the August 2023 to December 2023 Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan. (5-0-0)
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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 Affairs’, Public Information Manager, Carlos Velazquez and Deputy Director, Blage Zelalich provided the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Paul Soto offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Councilmember Arjun Batra, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the verbal quarterly status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (5-0-0)
2. Berryessa Flea Market Status Report. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs’, Business Development Officer, Adolfo Ruelas and Director, Nanci Klein provided the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Roberto Gonzalez offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the bi-annual Berryessa Flea Market Update quarterly status report. (5-0-0)
3. Local/Small Business Contracting Participation Annual Report. (Public Works/Finance)
Public Works Department, Deputy Director, J Guevara; Finance Deputy Director, Albie Udom; Public Works Program Manager, Lauren Profeit; and Finance Program Manager, Fletcher Barnes provided the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Paul Soto and Blair Beekman offered public comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Councilmember Arjun Batra, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the annual report on City contracting with local and small businesses for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. (5-0-0) 3 OCTOBER 23, 2023
4. Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Status Report. (Housing) DROPPED PER REVIEW OF THE WORK PLAN UNDER ITEM B.1.
. Open Forum
1. Paul Soto spoke on historical landmarks and conservation districts to maintain the character of communities.
2. Blair Beekman spoke on police accountability relating to police conduct and oversight. . Adjournment
Councilmember Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 3:32 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: 11/5/2024
Attest by:
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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk, City of San José