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Fw: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion From City Clerk < [email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 1:10 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
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From: Tim Leehane
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 1:07 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Cc: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 < [email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]> Subject: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Mahan and Honorable Members of the San José City Council, I urge you to adopt the proposed update to San José's historic preservation ordinance, unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission on November 19, 2025. This change, required by the Court of Appeal following the 2020 lawsuit by the Sainte Claire Historic Preservation Foundation, ensures that a private, men-only club cannot control decisions about a public park.
St. James Park belongs to the people of San José. Adopting this ordinance will finally clear the way for Levitt Pavilion San José, a project 13 years in the making, bringing 50 free, family-friendly concerts and programs that make our park safer, more vibrant, and welcoming to all. This is a long-overdue opportunity to transform St. James Park into the thriving historic treasure our community deserves.
Please act now to adopt the ordinance as recommended and bring this long-awaited vision to life. San José has waited over a decade—let's make it happen.
Sincerely,
Tim Leehane
Resident of San Jose
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Fw: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! From City Clerk < [email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 3:06 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14*h Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
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From: Andre Luthard <
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 2:53 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel SJ City Clerk,
Mayor Mahan and Council Members:
I urge the San José City Council to fix the proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance (PP25-005) so they support vital public projects—like the Levitt Pavilion— without opening the door to unnecessary demolition of our historic landmarks.
The City's draft ordinance creates a sweeping new override that would let Council waive landmark protections for any public or private project based on vague "overriding considerations." This goes far beyond what the recent Sainte Claire court decision requires and puts more than 200 designated City Landmarks and Landmark Districts at risk.
San Jose should support the arts, public space activation, and the Levitt Pavilion. But I do not support weakening the very Ordinance that has protected San José's historic places for decades.
I support PAC*SJ's call to:
1) Keep the useful clarifying definitions in the draft ordinance; and 2) Limit the new override to projects that demonstrate a compelling public interest, not speculative private development proposals that threaten to erase our architectural and cultural heritage.
This simple fix allows the Levitt Pavilion to move forward and keeps our landmark protections strong.
Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks!
Andre Luthard
San Jose, California 95112
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Fw: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! From City Clerk < [email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 3:08 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
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From: Mike Sodergren
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 3:07 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel SJ City Clerk,
Mayor Mahan and Council Members:
I urge the San José City Council to modify the proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance (PP25-005) so they support vital public projects—like the Levitt Pavilion— without opening the door to unnecessary demolition of our historic landmarks.
The City's draft ordinance creates a sweeping new override that would let Council waive landmark protections for any public or private project based on vague "overriding considerations." This goes far beyond what the recent Sainte Claire court decision requires and puts more than 200 designated City Landmarks and Landmark Districts at risk.
San Jose should support the arts, public space activation, and the Levitt Pavilion. But I do not support weakening the very Ordinance that has protected San José's historic places for decades.
I support PAC*SJ's call to:
1) Keep the useful clarifying definitions in the draft ordinance; and 2) Limit the new override to projects that demonstrate a compelling public interest, not speculative private development proposals that threaten to erase our architectural and cultural heritage.
This simple fix allows the Levitt Pavilion to move forward and keeps our landmark protections strong.
Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks!
Mike Sodergren
San Jose, California 95120
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Fw: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion From City Clerk < [email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 3:19 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated!
From: Fernando Hernandez <
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 3:15 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Cc: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 < [email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]> Subject: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Mahan and Honorable Members of the San José City Council, I urge you to adopt the proposed update to San José's historic preservation ordinance, unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission on November 19, 2025. This change, required by the Court of Appeal following the 2020 lawsuit by the Sainte Claire Historic Preservation Foundation, ensures that a private, men-only club cannot control decisions about a public park.
St. James Park belongs to the people of San José. Adopting this ordinance will finally clear the way for Levitt Pavilion San José, a project 13 years in the making, bringing 50 free, family-friendly concerts and programs that make our park safer, more vibrant, and welcoming to all. This is a long-overdue opportunity to transform St. James Park into the thriving historic treasure our community deserves.
Please act now to adopt the ordinance as recommended and bring this long-awaited vision to life. San José has waited over a decade—let's make it happen.
Sincerely,
Fernando Hernandez Solis
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Fw: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! From City Clerk < [email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 3:39 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated!
From: Heidi Delgros
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 3:36 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel SJ City Clerk,
Mayor Mahan and Council Members:
I urge the San José City Council to fix the proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance (PP25-005) so they support vital public projects—like the Levitt Pavilion— without opening the door to unnecessary demolition of our historic landmarks.
The City's draft ordinance creates a sweeping new override that would let Council waive landmark protections for any public or private project based on vague "overriding considerations." This goes far beyond what the recent Sainte Claire court decision requires and puts more than 200 designated City Landmarks and Landmark Districts at risk.
San Jose should support the arts, public space activation, and the Levitt Pavilion. But I do not support weakening the very Ordinance that has protected San José's historic places for decades.
I support PAC*SJ's call to:
1) Keep the useful clarifying definitions in the draft ordinance; and 2) Limit the new override to projects that demonstrate a compelling public interest, not speculative private development proposals that threaten to erase our architectural and cultural heritage.
This simple fix allows the Levitt Pavilion to move forward and keeps our landmark protections strong.
Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks!
Heidi Delgros
San Jose, California 95127
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Fw: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion From City Clerk <[email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 3:51 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14*h Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated!
From: Cynthia Jones
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 3:50 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Cc: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7<[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]> Subject: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification>]
Dear Mayor Mahan and Honorable Members of the San José City Council, I urge you to adopt the proposed update to San José's historic preservation ordinance, unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission on November 19, 2025. This change, required by the Court of Appeal following the 2020 lawsuit by the Sainte Claire Historic Preservation Foundation, ensures that a private, men-only club cannot control decisions about a public park.
St. James Park belongs to the people of San José. Adopting this ordinance will finally clear the way for Levitt Pavilion San José, a project 13 years in the making, bringing 50 free, family-friendly concerts and programs that make our park safer, more vibrant, and welcoming to all. This is a long-overdue opportunity to transform St.
James Park into the thriving historic treasure our community deserves.
Please act now to adopt the ordinance as recommended and bring this long-awaited vision to life. San José has waited over a decade—let's make it happen.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Jones
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Fw: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion From City Clerk < [email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 3:53 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14*h Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated!
From: roy
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 3:51 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Cc: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7<[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]> Subject: Support Historic Preservation Ordinance - Clear the Way for Levitt Pavilion [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderldentification>]
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Dear Mayor Mahan and Honorable Members of the San José City Council, I urge you to adopt the proposed update to San José's historic preservation ordinance, unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission on November 19, 2025. This change, required by the Court of Appeal following the 2020 lawsuit by the Sainte Claire Historic Preservation Foundation, ensures that a private, men-only club cannot control decisions about a public park.
St. James Park belongs to the people of San José. Adopting this ordinance will finally clear the way for Levitt Pavilion San José, a project 13 years in the making, bringing 50 free, family-friendly concerts and programs that make our park safer, more vibrant, and welcoming to all. This is a long-overdue opportunity to transform St.
James Park into the thriving historic treasure our community deserves.
Please act now to adopt the ordinance as recommended and bring this long-awaited vision to life. San José has waited over a decade-let's make it happen.
Sincerely,
Roy Leonard
Willow Glen Resident
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Fw: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! From City Clerk < [email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 4:15 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14*h Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated!
From: Lisa Hettler-Smith <
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 4:14 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Agenda Item 10.2: Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks! [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel SJ City Clerk,
Mayor Mahan and Council Members:
I urge the San José City Council to fix the proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance (PP25-005) so they support vital public projects—like the Levitt Pavilion— without opening the door to unnecessary demolition of our historic landmarks.
The City's draft ordinance creates a sweeping new override that would let Council waive landmark protections for any public or private project based on vague "overriding considerations." This goes far beyond what the recent Sainte Claire court decision requires and puts more than 200 designated City Landmarks and Landmark Districts at risk.
San Jose should support the arts, public space activation, and the Levitt Pavilion. But I do not support weakening the very Ordinance that has protected San José's historic places for decades.
I support PAC*SJ's call to:
1) Keep the useful clarifying definitions in the draft ordinance; and 2) Limit the new override to projects that demonstrate a compelling public interest, not speculative private development proposals that threaten to erase our architectural and cultural heritage.
This simple fix allows the Levitt Pavilion to move forward and keeps our landmark protections strong.
Support the Arts AND Protect Our Landmarks!
Lisa Hettler-Smith
San Jose, California 95112
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Fw: Preserve St. James Historic District
From City Clerk <[email protected]>
Date Wed 11/26/2025 5:06 PM
To Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: Christine Rossi -
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 5:00 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Preserve St. James Historic District
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] You don't often get email from earn why this is important Dear San Jose City Council Members,
I am a supporter of San Jose's historic neighborhoods. I urge you to deny the proposed amendments affecting the St. James Historic District. These changes threaten the integrity of our historic buildings and community, and could set a precedent that undermines other historic districts across the city. Preservation is about more than architecture, it's about maintaining the unique character and identity of our city. I ask that you uphold San Jose's General Plan priorities and protect our historic heritage.
Thank you for your consideration and your commitment to preserving our city's history.
Sincerely,
Christine Rossi
San Jose
Northside neighborhood
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