1 MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
The Community meeting was held in the Council Chambers and convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Foley, Kamei, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Casey.
Absent: Councilmembers - All present.
Staff: Rosalynn Hughey, Deputy City Manager, City Manager's Office; Johnny Phan, Chief Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney Office; Vincent Rocha, Mayor's Executive Officer, Mayor’s Office; and Yasmin Johnson, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk’s Department.
B. Review of Work Plan
No items provided.
C. Consent Calendar
No items provided.
D. Reports to Committee
1. Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report.
(a) Accept the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan.
(b) Refer and cross-reference this report to be heard by the full City Council for acceptance at its meeting on March 24, 2026.
(Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Housing)
Erik L. Soliván, Director, Housing Department; Chris Burton, Director, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department (PBCE); and Jerad Ferguson, Principal Planner, PBCE, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan; and cross -referenced the report to the March 24, 2026 City Council meeting for acceptance. (5-0-0)
2 2. Cost of Special Events Audit Status Report.
Accept the status report on the implementation of the Cost of Special Events Audit Recommendation #4, including assessment of options to enhance coordination or consolidation of the permitting process and timely invoice processing. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Kerry Adams Hapner, Director of Cultural Affairs, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA); and Melina Iglesias, Director of Events, OEDCA, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on the implementation of the Cost of Special Events Audit Recommendation #4, including assessment of options to enhance coordination or consolidation of the permitting process and timely invoice processing. (5-0-0)
3. Entertainment Zones Status Report.
Accept the status report on the implementation of entertainment zones, including effectiveness, cost implications, and other key findings to inform the establishment of future entertainment zones. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) Kerry Adams Hapner, Director of Cultural Affairs, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA); and Melina Iglesias, Director of Events, OEDCA, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Councilmember Michael Mulcahy suggested using aluminum cups in entertainment zones. Melina Iglesias, Director of Events, OEDCA, stated that state legislation does not authorize glass or aluminum cups. Rosalynn Hughey, Deputy City Manager, City Manager's Office, confirmed that staff could do an evaluation of that entertainment zone’s activation.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on the implementation of entertainment zones, including effectiveness, cost implications, and other key findings to inform the establishment of future entertainment zones. (5-0-0)
4. Economic Development Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
Accept the verbal semi-annual status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
3 Attest By:
Carlos Velazquez, Public Information Manager, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA), offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the verbal semi- annual status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (5-0-0)
• Open Forum
No public comment provided.
• Adjournment
Chair Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 3:15 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared and Respectfully Submitted by,
Yasmin Johnson
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on:
Number of Actions: 4
Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José