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Matter CC 23-176

Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report

Land Use & Zoning Community & Economic Development Committee (CED) Agenda Ready Introduced 10 Aug 2023
3 Documents on file 2.51 MB · 3 extracted · 3 AI summaries
File
CC 23-176
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Office of Economic Development
Introduced
10 Aug 2023
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:20

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum provides an update on Citywide Planning activities, detailing the progress made by the Citywide Planning team in relation to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan and other planning-related ordinances and policies. It highlights improvements in staffing, with a reduction in the vacancy rate from 40% to 14%, and mentions the adoption of the Housing Element Update. A verbal update on key projects will be provided at the upcoming Community and Economic Development Committee meeting.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Community & Economic Development Committee.
  • It provides a bi-annual update on Citywide Planning activities.
  • The Citywide Planning team is responsible for the Envision San José 2040 General Plan and related ordinances.
  • The team has reduced its vacancy rate from 40% to 14%.
  • The Housing Element Update has been adopted by the City Council.
  • A verbal update on key Citywide projects will be given at the August 28, 2023, CED Committee meeting.

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CED AGENDA: ITEM: FILE: TO: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 8/28/23 (d)3 CC 23-176 FROM: Christopher Burton SUBJECT: CITYWIDE PLANNING ACTIVITIES UPDATE DATE: August 15, 2023 Approved Date 8/21/22 RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on Citywide Planning activities. BACKGROUND The Citywide Planning team leads the ongoing evolution of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan, Area and Specific Plans, and Urban Villages. In addition, Citywide Planning is responsible for the City's ordinances and policies that relate to land use and urban planning, including Zoning Ordinances, Sign Ordinances, Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines, and various City Council Policies. The team also is responsible for monitoring and maintaining data relating to development in the City and forecasting development trends. This update on Citywide Planning Activities is provided bi-annually to the Community and Economic Development (CED) Committee. ANALYSIS Projects from the Citywide Planning team have varied durations and resource needs based on the nature of the specific work. The team’s primary resource is its staff. Therefore, the best way to track the team’s capacity is to compare...
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Attachment

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The attachment is titled 'Citywide Planning Project and Staffing Dashboard'.

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Attachment: Citywide Planning Project and Staffing Dashboard 1 2
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Presentation

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The document is a status report on citywide planning activities presented to the Community and Economic Development Committee. It outlines various planning initiatives, updates on urban villages, station area planning, ordinance and policy revisions, and housing developments. Key highlights include updates on the Urban Villages, Station Area Planning, Climate Smart initiatives, and the General Plan Annual Hearing Cycles. It also mentions upcoming workshops, council considerations, and ongoing projects related to housing and zoning.

Key points
  • Deputy Director and team updates, including a reduced vacancy rate and new positions filled.
  • Urban Villages initiatives with consultants being secured for various projects.
  • Station Area Planning updates, including workshops and council considerations for urban village plans.
  • Revisions to the Cannabis Business Ordinance and updates on zoning and housing policies.
  • Upcoming General Plan Annual Hearing Cycles and mandated updates to the General Plan.
  • Ongoing work on mobilehome park amendments and affordable housing projects.
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  • The document does not provide specific dates for all upcoming events and workshops.
  • Some sections contain unresolved placeholders and missing information.

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Citywide Planning Activities Status Report Community and Economic Development Committee August 28, 2023 – Item (d)3 Presenters: Michael Brilliot, Deputy Director Martina Davis, Division Manager Ruth Cueto, Principal Planner www.sanjoseca.gov/planning Customer Service Charter www.sanjoseca.gov/planning Citywide Planning Overview • Deputy Director + 21 FTE • Vacancy rate reduced from 40% to 9.5% • Two new Principal Planner positions added and filled Martina Davis Jerad Ferguson Division Manager Ordinance & Policy Urban Villages Ruth Cueto Principal Planner Station Area Planning Housing Principal Planner General Plan & Data Analytics Climate Smart Special Projects www.sanjoseca.gov/planning Urban Villages • New team started March 2023 • Alum Rock East Urban Village: Consultant RFP in progress o Estimated kick-off early 2024 o • “Market Ready” West San Jose Urban Village Secure consultant – Fall 2023 o Begin work – Early 2024 o www.sanjoseca.gov/planning Station Area Planning • Five Wounds Urban Village Plan Update Merge and update four Village Plans within ½ mile of the future BART station o Two out of five workshops completed o Next workshop – September 21, 2023 o Council...