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Matter ROGC 26-234

Policy Analysis of Vacant Commercial Storefront Activation Tools. (Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, and Doan) - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 6/17/26 PER ADMINISTRATION

Economic Development Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 20 May 2026
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ROGC 26-234
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
20 May 2026
Last synced
13 Jun 2026 · 00:19

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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 various departments to analyze and propose actions to activate these storefronts and reduce blight. Key areas of evaluation include potential amendments to municipal codes regarding nonconforming uses and demolition permits, as well as improving interdepartmental coordination for existing small business programs. The memorandum emphasizes the economic and community impacts of vacant storefronts and advocates for 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.
  • Key evaluations include amendments to municipal codes and improving coordination of small business programs.
  • The memorandum highlights the negative impacts of vacant storefronts on neighborhoods and local economies.
  • It advocates for targeted reforms to support local businesses and enhance community vitality.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders in the recommendations section.
  • Some sections are incomplete, particularly where specific evaluations and options are listed.

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RULES COMMITTEE: 6/3/26 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...