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Matter 25-1314

Actions Related to the Reallocation of Acquisition Funding to the Construction-Permanent Loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development.

Housing City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Dec 2025
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File
25-1314
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Dec 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:03

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Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses actions related to reallocating acquisition funding to a construction-permanent loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development. The City Council is recommended to accept a staff report and adopt a resolution to authorize the reallocation of $38,440,000 in funding. The development will provide 218 affordable rent-restricted apartments and two unrestricted manager’s units. The memorandum outlines the background, analysis, and next steps for the project, including a construction financing closing expected by February 2026 and construction beginning in March 2026.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development.
  • It recommends reallocating previously approved acquisition funding to a construction-permanent loan.
  • The total funding commitment remains at $38,440,000.
  • The development will include 218 affordable apartments and two manager’s units.
  • Construction is estimated to begin in March 2026 and conclude approximately 24 months later.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders such as the specific date for the City Council meeting and the absence of commission recommendations.
  • The document does not provide specific dollar amounts for the breakdown of funds in the proposed reallocation table.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/16/25 25-1314 2.16 FROM: Erik L. Soliván DATE: November 24, 2025 Date: 12/3/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 SUBJECT: Actions Related to the Reallocation of Acquisition Funding to the Construction-Permanent Loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development RECOMMENDATION (a) (b) Accept the staff report on reallocation of the Gateway Tower loan commitment. Adopt a resolution authorizing the reallocation of acquisition funding to the construction-permanent loan to $38,440,000. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME City Council approval of the staff recommendation would enable Core Affordable Housing, LLC, or an affiliated development entity to develop the Gateway Tower affordable housing development (Development) located at 445, 465, and 493 South First Street and 460, 470, 480 South Market Street, which would provide 218 affordable rent-restricted apartments and two unrestricted manager’s units. BACKGROUND On September 30, 2025, City Council approved funding commitments for the Development, including a $20,270,000 construction-permanent loan and $18,170,000 for site acquisition (land purchase). The total...
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Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the City Council of San José to reallocate acquisition funding for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development, increasing the construction-permanent loan to $38,440,000. The resolution outlines the reasons for the reallocation, including the County's assumption of property acquisition responsibilities, and aims to streamline financing for the development, facilitating construction financing and commencement in early 2026.

Key points
  • The resolution reallocates acquisition funding to increase the construction-permanent loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development.
  • The total loan commitment will be $38,440,000, with no change to the total amount of City investment.
  • The County of Santa Clara will acquire the property, eliminating the need for City funding for land purchase.
  • The reallocation aims to streamline financing and enhance long-term loan repayment through residual receipts.
  • The resolution supports a construction financing closing in February 2026 and construction start in March 2026.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders for the resolution number and adoption date.
  • The document is marked as a draft, indicating it may not reflect final decisions or details.

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SAW:GAR:MMV 12/03/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE REALLOCATING ACQUISITION FUNDING TO INCREASE THE CONSTRUCTION-PERMANENT LOAN FOR THE GATEWAY TOWER AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO $38,440,000 WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) City Council desires to adopt this resolution for the reasons set forth in the memorandum, dated November 26, 2025, from the Housing Director for the December 16, 2025 City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2025, the City Council approved funding commitments for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development located at 445, 465, and 493 South First Street and 460, 470, and 480 South Market Street (“Development”), including a $20,270,000 construction-permanent loan and $18,170,000 for land acquisition based on the findings set forth in Resolution No. RES2025-345; and WHEREAS, as described in the staff report dated November 26, 2025, the City and the County of Santa Clara determined that, due to an existing County purchase option on the site, the County will assume responsibility for acquiring the property and ground-leasing it to the developer, eliminating the need for the City to...