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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
The Committee meeting was held in the CouncilChambers and convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Foley, Kamei, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Casey.
Absent:Councilmembers - None.
Staff: Rosalynn Hughey, Deputy City Manager, CityManager’s Office; Johnny Phan, Chief Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office; and Daniel Aguilar, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office.
A. Callto Order and Roll Call
B. Review of Work Plan
No items provided.
C. Consent Calendar
No items provided.
D. Reports to Committee
1. City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Performance Measures Audit Report.
a) Accept the audit report on the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs performance measures.
b) Cross-reference this item to the September 29, 2026 City Council regular meeting. (City Auditor) Joe Rois, City Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; Hiwad Haider, Program Performance Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; and Jen Baker, Director of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, Office of Economic Development, offered the presentation and responded to questions from the Committee.
Public Comment: Brian Darby offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the audit report on the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs performance measures was accepted, and cross-referenced to the September 29, 2026 City Council regular meeting. (5-0-0) -2 -
2. Economic Development Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
Accept the semi-annual status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development.
(Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Public Comment: Brian Darby offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember George Casey, and carried unanimously, the semi-annual status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development, was accepted. (5-0-0) D. Open Forum
1. Brian Darby expressed that the county may be heading toward difficult economic conditions while acknowledging the City’s efforts and emphasizing the significant role of the Committee.
E. Adjournment
Chair Pam Foley adjourned the Committee meeting at 1:56 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, DRAFT
Daniel Aguilar
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on:
Number of actions: 2
Attest by:
Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José