TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jon Cicirelli
SUBJECT: See Below DATE: January 27, 2025
Approved
Date:
1/28/25
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
SUBJECT: Actions Related to the Tri-Party Agreement with the Friends of Levitt Pavilion San José and the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation for the Levitt Pavilion at St. James Park
REASON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
The purpose of this supplemental memorandum is to provide the Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation and input.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND INPUT
On January 22, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously (with one abstention) to approve the recommended actions related to the Tri-Party Agreement with the Friends of Levitt Pavilion San José and the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation.
Public comment at the meeting included statements in support of this project. For example, “as a business owner near Levitt, this project will help build a hub for cultural and music events that will help build community, strong neighborhoods, and strong businesses.”
Commissioners also expressed support for the Levitt Pavilion, noting that it will be beneficial to generations of residents and will be an amazing project. Commissioners who have attended pop-up concerts provided by the Friends of Levitt Pavilion San José at St. James Park noted that it has a great family-friendly vibe and that free music events for the community are good.
COUNCIL AGENDA: 2/4/25
FILE: 25-086
ITEM: 7.1
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
January 27, 2025
Subject: Actions Related to the Tri-Party Agreement with the Friends of Levitt Pavilion San José and the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation for the Levitt Pavilion at St. James Park
COORDINATION
This memorandum has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
/s/
JON CICIRELLI
Director of Parks, Recreation,
and Neighborhood Services
The primary author of this memorandum is Ed Bautista, Communications Manager, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. For questions, please contact Ed Bautista at [email protected] or (408) 535-3519.