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MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024
The Committee meeting was held in the Council Chambers and convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Foley, Torres, Kamei, Ortiz, Batra.
Absent: Councilmembers - All present.
Staff: City Manager’s Office, Rosalynn Hughey; City Attorney Office, Johnny Phan; Mayor’s Office, Michael Lomio; and City Clerk’s Office, Yasmin Johnson.
B. Review of Work Plan
None provided.
C. Consent Calendar
None provided.
D. Reports to Committee
1. Economic Development Activities Quarterly Status Report Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager, Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA), offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, 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. Downtown Annual Progress Report
Nanci Klein, Director, OEDCA; Nathan Donato-Weinstein, Downtown Manager, OEDCA; and Chris Arkley, Downtown Coordinator, OEDCA, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
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Public Comments: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the annual Downtown progress report, including business and economic development, public life, and arts and cultural initiatives. (5-0-0)
3. Foreign Trade Zone 18 and Sister Cities Program Status Report Joseph Hedges, International Affairs Manager, OEDCA; and Nanci Klein, Director, OEDCA, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Omar Torres, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the staff’s report on the City’s Foreign Trade Zone 18 and Sister Cities programs. (5-0-0)
4. Housing Stabilization and Eviction Prevention Status Report Erik L. Soliván, Director, Housing Department; and Emily Hislop, Division Manager, Housing Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Omar Torres, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on housing stabilization and eviction prevention efforts to resolve active and potential unlawful detainer (eviction) court cases by preventing unnecessarily forced evictions involving unpaid rent and promoting housing stability. (5-0-0) . Open Forum
None provided.
. Adjournment
Councilmember Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 3:25 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared and Respectfully Submitted by,
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Yasmin Johnson
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
# of Actions: 4
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Approved at Council on:
Attest By:
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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk, City of San José
9/9/2025