4/28/26, 9:01 AM Mail - City Clerk - Outlook
Outlook
Items C2 and C3 for Tomorrow's Rules Meeting
From Matt Savage
Date Tue 4/28/2026 8:27 AM
To City Clerk < [email protected]>
Co Theresa Do David Naczycz
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel Chair Cohen and Members of the Rules and Open Government Committee, On behalf of more than one thousand members of San José YIMBY, we are writing in strong support of the proposed ordinance under Item C2 to expand ministerial approval for projects developed pursuant to AB 130. Ministerial approval is one of the most effective tools cities have to streamline housing production.
By allowing qualifying infill projects to move forward more predictably and without lengthy discretionary processes, San José can accelerate the delivery of new homes closer to jobs and transit, improve economic feasibility for builders, and enable more housing options for residents. This approach also reduces the burden on staff time, allowing the Planning Department to focus resources on more complex housing work.
We also want to express our support for Item C3, which would explore alternative financing tools for affordable housing. Additional analysis of funding mechanisms, including public-private models and lease-revenue financing, can help the city evaluate pathways that complement existing programs and expand future production capacity.
Together, these items will help San José advance more homes more efficiently, strengthen its overall housing pipeline, and support infill development that benefits both residents and the environment.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Theresa Do, David Naczycz, and Matt Savage
San José YIMBY Co-Leads
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