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Matter CC 25-054

Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.

Housing Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) Agenda Ready Introduced 04 Mar 2025
3 Documents on file 1.3 MB · 3 extracted · 3 AI summaries
File
CC 25-054
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Office of Economic Development
Introduced
04 Mar 2025
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:19

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum provides a semi-annual status report on Citywide planning activities, detailing the ongoing implementation of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan, including Urban Village planning and zoning alignment. It discusses the workload of the Citywide Planning team, which is currently exceeding its capacity, and outlines key priorities and funding sources for upcoming projects. The report highlights the need for adjustments in project priorities and budget considerations to accommodate mandated work, particularly related to housing elements and compliance with state laws.

Key points
  • The Citywide Planning team is responsible for implementing the Envision San José 2040 General Plan and related ordinances.
  • The team has a total of 1,189 hours available for project work per month, equating to 21,237 hours annually.
  • Current workload exceeds the team's capacity, leading to delays and the need to pause certain projects.
  • Funding sources include the Citywide Planning Fee and General Fund dollars, with a need to identify additional funding to maintain staffing levels.
  • Key priorities include the implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and preparation for the 7th Cycle Housing Element.
  • The General Plan Four-Year Review is set to begin in spring 2025, focusing on adding residential capacity to the General Plan.
  • Compliance with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Transit-Oriented Communities Policy is necessary for future funding.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders and unresolved sections that affect the completeness of the summary.
  • Specific dates and dollar amounts are mentioned but not fully detailed, limiting the context of financial implications.

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COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report Approved 3/24/25 (d)4 FROM: Christopher Burton DATE: March 10, 2025 Date: 3/14/25 RECOMMENDATION Accept the semi-annual status report on Citywide planning activities including Urban Village planning and aligning zoning with the General Plan. BACKGROUND The Citywide Planning team leads on the ongoing implementation of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan (General Plan), Area and Specific Plans, and Urban Villages. This includes adoption and implementation of the Housing Element. In addition, Citywide Planning is responsible for the City's ordinances and policies that relate to land use and urban planning, such as the Zoning Ordinance, as well as the Sign Ordinance, Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines, and various City Council policies. The team is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining data relating to development in the City, forecasting development trends, and monitoring and responding to both pending and recently adopted state legislation. Much of the Citywide Planning team’s work is mandated by state law, such as the Housing Element....
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Attachment

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Generated summary AI-assisted

The document outlines the Citywide Work Plan for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, detailing various city priorities and associated project hours. It includes projects such as Special Event Permitting, Coyote Monterey Corridor Study, and several urban village initiatives. The status of each project is indicated, with many marked as active, while some are on-hold or planned.

Key points
  • The work plan covers fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
  • Projects listed include Special Event Permitting, Coyote Monterey Corridor Study, and Pro-Housing Designation App.
  • Project hours are allocated for each fiscal year, with totals provided for active and mandated projects.
  • Many projects are marked as active, while others are on-hold or planned.
Limitations
  • The text does not provide specific dates or outcomes for the projects.
  • There are unresolved placeholders such as project names and statuses that are not fully detailed.
  • The document does not specify the total hours for all projects combined.

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Citywide Work Plan, FY 24-25 and FY 25-26 City Priorities Project Name Special Event Permitting Coyote Monterey Corridor Study Citywide Consultant RFP Supergraphics Digital Wayfinding Pro-Housing Designation App Combined City Priority Zoning Update Transit Oriented Communities Implementation Ministerial Infill Ordinance Phase II FY 24-25 Project Hours 60 922 326 288 128 382 0 0 0 FY 25-26 Project Hours 0 386 0 0 43 0 340 0 767 Status Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active Active On-Hold FY 24-25 Project Hours 1,298 214 630 446 1,368 1,744 47 295 515 1,338 237 1,427 312 244 3,586 FY 25-26 Project Hours 0 186 0 768 1,023 1,673 0 50 80 1,018 0 3,119 536 306 2103 On-Hold On-Hold Planned Planned Planned 470 1,449 0 0 0 0 242 404 440 551 6,970 17,726 24,696 6,970 14,037 21,006 Status Active Active Active On-Hold On-Hold On-Hold Planned Planned Planned State Mandated Project Name SB9 Evaluate Urban Village Planning Process (HE) Development Fee Framework (HE) Neighborhood Urban Villages Saratoga Urban Village Alum Rock East Urban Village UV Funding GPA NSJ Overlay 2.0 Group Homes RA Council Policy 6-30 City Initiated land use changes...
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Presentation

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Generated summary AI-assisted

The document is a status report on citywide planning activities presented to the Community and Economic Development Committee. It outlines the workplan and initiatives related to the General Plan, Housing Element, and various urban planning projects. The report details commitments for fiscal years, workload distribution, and future projects, emphasizing the need for increased residential capacity and compliance with state mandates.

Key points
  • Presented to the Community and Economic Development Committee on March 24, 2025.
  • Key presenters include Martina Davis, Ruth Cueto, and Jerad Ferguson from the Department of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement.
  • The report covers the General Plan, Housing Element, and various urban planning initiatives.
  • Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is reported as 116% committed with various ongoing projects.
  • Future work for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is projected at 101%+ over committed items.
  • The report discusses the need for increased residential capacity and compliance with state mandates.
Limitations
  • The document includes unresolved placeholders such as budget amounts and specific project details.
  • Some sections are incomplete or lack filled-in values, affecting the comprehensiveness of the summary.

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Citywide Planning Activities Status Report Community and Economic Development Committee March 24, 2025 Item (d)4 Presenters: Martina Davis, Division Manager, Department of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement Ruth Cueto, Principal Planner, Department of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement Jerad Ferguson, Principal Planner Department of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement 1 Citywide Planning Overview • General Plan • Housing/Housing Element • Ordinance & Policy • Urban Village & Station Area Planning • Data & Analytics • Special Projects • Destination Home • 18 staff + Deputy Director (1 vacancy) www.sanjoseca.gov/planning 2 Citywide Workplan • Work required/committed through adoption of the 7th Cycle Housing Element – FY 30-31 • Major Initiatives: 1. 2. 3. 4. Implement 6th Cycle Housing Element General Plan Four-Year Review Tri-Elements Update 7th Cycle Housing Element Adoption • State-mandated vs. City Priorities categories • State-mandated: Required by state law, Housing Element commitments, response to litigation • City Priorities: Projects directed by Council, other ongoing work such as coordination with IGR on state laws, data and analytics, etc....