TO: RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan
Chair Pam Foley
SUBJECT: Community and Economic
Development Committee
Work Plan
DATE: May 29, 2026
Approved Date:
5/29/26
RECOMMENDATION
(a) Approve the Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan for the period of August through December 2026 and set its meeting schedule on August 24, October 26, and December 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
(b) Accept the draft Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan for the period of January through June 2027.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAFF:
Pam Foley, Chair Rosalynn Hughey, City Manager’s Office Rosemary Kamei, Vice Chair Johnny Phan, City Attorney’s Office Peter Ortiz, Member Vincent Rocha, Mayor’s Office
Michael Mulcahy, Member Yasmin Johnson, City Clerk’s Office George Casey, Member
MISSION STATEMENT
Facilitate the equitable and focused evolution of the City to foster strong communities and a diverse economy with shared prosperity for all.
RULES COMMITTEE: 6/3/26
ITEM: B.1
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Re: Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
August - December 2026
AUGUST 24, 2026
1. City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Performance Audit Report.
Purpose: Provide an audit report on the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Performance Measures. (City Auditor)
2. Economic Development Activities Semi-Annual Status Report Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
OCTOBER 26, 2026
1. Team San José Semi-Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on the performance and activities of Team San José. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
2. Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report and Work Plan.
Purpose: Provide the Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Housing)
3. Arts Commission Annual Report and Work Plan.
Purpose: Approve the Arts Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
4. Update to Council Policy 6-30, Public Outreach Policy for Pending Land Use and Development Proposals Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the update to Council Policy 6-30, Public Outreach Policy for Pending Land Use and Development Proposals. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Re: Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan
5. Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on Citywide planning activities, including Urban Village planning and aligning zoning with the General Plan. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
DECEMBER 14, 2026
1. Team San José and Convention and Visitors Annual Performance Audit Report.
Purpose: Provide an audit report on the annual performance of Team San José and Convention and Visitors. (City Auditor)
2. City Council Focus Area Status Report: Building More Housing.
Purpose: Provide a verbal status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Building More Housing Council Focus Area. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Public Works/Fire)
3. City Council Focus Area Status Report: Growing Our Economy.
Purpose: Provide a verbal status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Growing our Economy City Council Focus Area. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Re: Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan
DRAFT COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
January - June 2027
FEBRUARY 22, 2027
1. Financing Tools for Mixed-Income Housing Projects Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on tools for mixed-income housing projects that expand unit affordability while maintaining project feasibility. (Housing)
2. Review of City Council Policy 5-1, Transportation Analysis Policy Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the review of City Council Policy 5-1, Transportation Analysis Policy, to build more housing, while promoting economic development, traffic reduction, safety, and environmental sustainability. (Transportation/Public Works/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
3. Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Housing/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
4. Development Services Process Improvements Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on Development Services Partners’ process improvement initiatives and customer-focused communications efforts. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Public Works/Fire)
APRIL 26, 2027
1. Team San José Semi-Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on the performance and activities of Team San José. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
2. 2027 Community Celebrations Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the planning of community celebrations for the City’s 250th anniversary and the 70th anniversary of the San José-Okayama Sister City relationship. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
3. Historic Preservation Amnesty Program and Substandard and Altered Historic Structures Framework Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the establishment of a historic preservation amnesty program and a new substandard and altered historic structures framework. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Re: Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan
4. Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on Citywide planning activities, including Urban Village planning and aligning zoning with the General Plan. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
JUNE 21, 2027
1. Demonstration Workforce Housing Project Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the exploration of a public-private partnership for a demonstration workforce housing project. (Housing)
2. Economic Development Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
3. City Council Focus Area Status Report: Building More Housing.
Purpose: Provide a verbal status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Building More Housing Council Focus Area. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Public Works/Fire)
4. City Council Focus Area Status Report: Growing Our Economy.
Purpose: Provide a verbal status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Growing our Economy City Council Focus Area. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement