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Matter ROGC 26-182

Attracting Investment in Employment Lands. (Candelas, Mahan, Campos, and Casey)

Economic Development Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 16 Apr 2026
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ROGC 26-182
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
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Agenda Ready
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Introduced
16 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:22

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Memorandum from Candelas, Mahan, Campos, and Casey

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The memorandum from Councilmembers Candelas, Mahan, Campos, and Casey outlines a recommendation for the City Manager to create a targeted marketing strategy aimed at attracting companies to designated employment lands in San José. This strategy should focus on high-value sectors, include outreach to developers, promote available sites, and communicate the city's advantages. It aligns with the City Council's Economic Strategy Work Plan and aims to improve the city's fiscal sustainability and economic base.

Key points
  • Recommendation to develop a marketing strategy for employment lands.
  • Focus on high-value sectors like advanced manufacturing and clean technology.
  • Coordination with commercial developers and site selectors.
  • Promotion of employment sites through digital platforms and events.
  • Incorporation of permitting coordination and strategic incentives.
  • Alignment with the City Council-approved Economic Strategy Work Plan.
  • Importance of protecting employment lands for fiscal sustainability.
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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE 04/22/2026 C.2 FROM: Councilmember Candelas Mayor Mahan Councilmember Campos Councilmember Casey SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 04/16/2026 Approved Date SUBJECT: Attracting Investment in Employment Lands RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Manager to develop and implement a targeted marketing strategy to attract companies to build and expand on designated employment lands throughout San José, and to return to City Council by the third quarter of FY 2026-2027. This work should be considered as a near-term goal in alignment with the Business Development Strategy to be developed under the Growing Our Economy Focus Area for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and should include: 1. Proactive industry targeting focused on high-value sectors such as advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and high-tech industries; 2. Coordinated outreach and partnerships with commercial developers and site selectors; 3. Promotion of available employment sites and development opportunities through digital platforms and national industry events; 4. Clear communication of the City’s competitive advantages. The strategy should also incorporate permitting...