Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)
TL;DR
The San Jose Community & Economic Development Committee met to review annual reports on housing, business development, and workforce programs. The meeting focused on housing stability, eviction prevention, and economic support for small businesses and job seekers.
Key Decisions
- Housing Stabilization and Eviction Prevention Status Report Reviewed
- Business Development Division Annual Report Reviewed
- Work2future Activities Annual Report Reviewed
- Housing Department Performance Measures Audit Recommendations Reviewed
- Development Fee Framework Status Report Deferred from previous meeting
Agenda
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- 1) Cable Channel 26, 2) https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting, or 3) https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia 4) By phone 888 475 4499. Webinar ID: 995 6050 9198. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Press *6 to unmute. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free). 5) By online https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/99560509198. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 16+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.
- How to submit written Public Comment: 1) By email to CEDCommittee@sanjoseca.gov by 9:00 a.m. the day of the meeting.
- How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Committee Meeting:
- Fill out a Yellow Speaker's Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers.
- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Review of Work Plan
- 1. Housing Stabilization and Eviction Prevention Status ReportReview of Work Plan
Provide a status report on housing stabilization and eviction prevention efforts to resolve active and potential unlawful detainer (eviction) court cases by preventing unnecessary forced evictions involving unpaid rent and promoting housing stability. (Housing)
- Consent Calendar
- Reports to Committee
- 1. Business Development Division Activities Annual ReportReports to Committee
Provide an annual report on the activities of the Business Development Division, including small business assistance, corporate engagement, development facilitation, and emerging trends. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 2. Work2future Activities Annual ReportReports to Committee
Provide an annual report on work2future activities and accomplishments in support of job seekers and employers. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
- 3. Housing Department Performance Measures Audit Recommendations #2 and #3 Status ReportReports to Committee
Provide a status report on the Housing Department’s efforts to implement Recommendations #2 and #3 of the City Auditor’s Report 23-04, Housing Performance Measures: The City Should Focus and Align Measures to Support Decision-Making, consistent with the City Council direction provided on October 17, 2023. (Housing/City Manager)
- 4. Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Status ReportReports to Committee
[Enter Recommendation(s) and CEQA here]. (Department)
- 5. Development Fee Framework Status ReportReports to Committee
Provide a status report on the creation and implementation of the Development Fee Framework including the consideration of the analysis of the Parks Development Impact Fee Study. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services/Housing) [DEFERRED FROM 3/25/24 CED COMMITTEE MEETING]
- Open Forum
- Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee.
- Adjournment
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