Community & Economic Development Committee (CED)

Monday, April 27, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Community & Economic Development Committee held a meeting on April 27, 2026, to review semi-annual and annual reports on citywide planning activities, economic development performance, major events (including Super Bowl LX and NCAA tournament), and the economic strategy work plan. The committee accepted routine reports covering urban village planning, Team San José performance metrics, and FIFA World Cup coordination efforts.

Key Decisions

  • Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report Accepted
  • Team San José Semi-Annual Status Report Accepted
  • 2026 Major Events Status Report (Super Bowl LX, NCAA Games, FIFA World Cup) Accepted
  • Economic Strategy Work Plan Annual Report (FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027) Accepted
Agenda PDF

Agenda

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  8. Call to Order and Roll Call
  9. Review of Work Plan
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  11. Consent Calendar
  12. Reports to Committee
  13. 1. Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
    Reports to Committee

    Accept the semi-annual status report on citywide planning activities, including urban village planning, ordinance updates, and the General Plan Four-Year Review process. ( Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

  14. 2. Team San José Semi-Annual Status Report.
    Reports to Committee

    Accept the semi-annual status report on the performance and activities of Team San José. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  15. 3. 2026 Major Events Status Report.
    Reports to Committee

    Accept the post-event report of Super Bowl LX and the NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional Games, and a status report on planning updates and coordination efforts for FIFA World Cup. (City Manager/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  16. 4. Economic Strategy Work Plan Annual Report.
    Reports to Committee

    Accept the annual report on the implementation of the Economic Strategy Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

  17. Open Forum
  18. 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.
  19. Adjournment
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