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Matter 26-066

Sakauye Farmhouse Acquisition and Move to History Park.

Parks & Recreation City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 13 Jan 2026
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File
26-066
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
13 Jan 2026
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:04

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the acquisition and relocation of the historic Sakauye Farmhouse to History Park. The City Council previously approved a development project at the Seely Avenue site, which includes plans to preserve the farmhouse due to its historical significance related to the Japanese American community. A consensus was reached to move the farmhouse to History Park, where it will be restored and serve as a local museum. Funding for the move and renovation has been partially secured through donations and city allocations. The estimated total cost for the move is $822,600, with ongoing fundraising efforts planned.

Key points
  • The Sakauye Farmhouse is to be moved from the Seely Avenue project site to History Park.
  • The farmhouse is historically significant to the Japanese American community.
  • Funding for the relocation includes contributions from the developer, city allocations, and fundraising efforts.
  • The estimated cost for the relocation and renovation is $822,600.
  • History San José will manage the farmhouse and ensure its preservation.
Limitations
  • The text includes unresolved placeholders such as specific dates and budget references that are not fully detailed.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Sakauye Farmhouse Acquisition and Move to History Park Approved 1/27/26 26-066 2.10 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: January 5, 2026 Date: 1/7/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 RECOMMENDATION Approve the acquisition and move of the historic Sakauye Farmhouse from the 0 Seely Avenue Mixed-Use project site to the City-owned History Park. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME On August 13, 2024, the City Council approved a planned development rezoning at 0 Seely Avenue, which entitles a project to construct a new mixed-use neighborhood, including roughly 1,500 new homes and a 2.5-acre neighborhood park. The site presently hosts a functioning farmstead, historically owned by Eiichi Sakauye and his family. Councilmember Kamei submitted a memorandum for the August 13, 2024 City Council meeting, noting the historic contributions of Eiichi Sakauye and the relevance of his family farmstead as one of the few properties in California to which a Japanese American family had successfully returned after the Second World War era internment and dislocation of this community. The City Council discussion of the item underscored a desire to preserve the farmhouse...