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Matter ROGC 26-201

Policy Analysis of Vacant Commercial Storefront Activation Tools. (Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, and Doan)

Economic Development Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 30 Apr 2026
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ROGC 26-201
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
30 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:22

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Memorandum from Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, and Doan

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This memorandum from Councilmembers Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, and Doan addresses the issue of vacant commercial storefronts in San José. It recommends that the City Manager’s Office collaborate with relevant departments to analyze and propose actions to activate these storefronts and reduce blight. The analysis should include potential amendments to municipal codes, evaluation of existing programs, and the feasibility of a ministerial demolition permit process for certain vacant buildings. The memorandum emphasizes the economic and community impacts of commercial vacancies and suggests targeted reforms to support local businesses and enhance neighborhood vitality.

Key points
  • The memorandum addresses the activation of vacant commercial storefronts in San José.
  • It recommends collaboration between the City Manager’s Office and various departments for analysis and options.
  • The analysis should evaluate amendments to municipal codes and existing programs to support storefront activation.
  • It highlights the negative impacts of commercial vacancies on neighborhoods and local economies.
  • The memorandum suggests reforms to streamline processes and support local businesses.
Limitations
  • The text includes unresolved placeholders for specific evaluations and recommendations.
  • Some sections are incomplete, particularly in the list of evaluation criteria.

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RULES COMMITTEE: 5/6/26 ITEM: C.1 TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE FROM: Councilmember Tordillos Councilmember Cohen Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Mulcahy Councilmember Doan SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: April 30, 2026 Approved: SUBJECT: Policy Analysis of Vacant Commercial Storefront Activation Tools RECOMMENDATIONS: Direct the City Manager’s Office to work with appropriate departments, including but not limited to, the Departments of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement (PBCE), Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA), and the City Attorney’s Office, to return with an analysis and options for potential administrative, regulatory, and programmatic actions to support the activation of vacant commercial storefronts and reduction of blight citywide. This referral is intended to initiate policy analysis and return with recommendations. The analysis should include identification of workload impacts, fiscal implications, and alignment with existing departmental work plans. The analysis should include, but not be limited to, evaluation of the following: 1. 2. Evaluate potential amendments to San José Municipal Code Section 20.150, as well as any other relevant...