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The memorandum from Mayor Mahan and several council members addresses the need for reforms in the Historic Preservation Ordinance. It recommends that the City Manager return to the City Council by March 2026 with options for enhancing outreach to property owners, establishing an amnesty program for unpermitted construction, providing a legal framework for demolishing certain substandard structures, and modernizing preservation regulations to support climate and energy efficiency goals. The memorandum highlights historical challenges faced by the Japantown community and emphasizes the importance of protecting historic resources while minimizing burdens on property owners.
Key points
The memorandum is from Mayor Mahan and several council members.
It recommends reforms to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
The City Manager is to return with options by March 2026.
Proposals include enhanced outreach, an amnesty program for unpermitted construction, and legal frameworks for demolishing substandard structures.
The memorandum discusses historical challenges in Japantown and the need for modernized preservation regulations.
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RULES COMMITTEE: 11/19/25 ITEM: C.1 TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE FROM: Mayor Mahan Vice Mayor Foley Councilmember Tordillos Councilmember Mulcahy Councilmember Cohen SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform DATE: November 13, 2025 Approved Date: 11/13/2025 RECOMMENDATION 1. Direct the City Manager to return to City Council by March 2026 with options and analysis for the following: a) Establish an enhanced outreach program for property owners of properties on the Historic Resources Inventory to inform them of relevant historic preservation regulations, including the San Jose Historic Preservation Ordinance. b) Establish an amnesty program for unpermitted construction on structures in the historic resources inventory that do not create health and safety hazards. c) Provide a legal framework for certain structures on the historic inventory to be demolished or removed from the inventory where substandard structures exist and/or where the historic features of the structure are no longer evident. d) Modernize historic preservation regulations to allow for installation of windows and other building elements that support the City’s climate, wildfire, safety, and energy...
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The letter expresses support from the Japantown Business Association for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform memorandum. It highlights the significance of Japantown's historical contributions and the need for clearer and faster processes for property development and rehabilitation. The letter calls for future discussions to include various community organizations to ensure participation in local growth. It also thanks specific council members and staff for their efforts.
Key points
Support for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform memorandum.
Japantown has over 100 properties on the Historic Resources List, with many residents unaware of this designation.
Japantown is not a formally recognized Historic District but has a long history of contributions.
The letter emphasizes the need for clearer and faster processes for property development.
Future discussions should involve multiple community organizations.
Thanks are given to specific council members and staff for their support.
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@ Outlook Fw: Japantown's support for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform Memorandum, From Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Wed 11/19/2025 1:34 PM To Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca.gov> From: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 1:30 PM To: Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: FW: Japantown's support for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform Memorandum, From: Torito Rost MO Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:53 AM To: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Ce: Tordillos, Anthony <Anthony.Tordillos@sanjoseca.gov>; Cohen, David <David.Cohen@sanjoseca.gov>; Foley, Pam <Pam.Foley@sanjoseca.gov>; Doan, Bien <Bien.Doan@sanjoseca.gov>; Kamei, Rosemary <Rosemary.Kamei@sanjoseca.gov>; Candelas, Domingo <Domingo.Candelas@sanjoseca.gov>; Gvatua, Alexander <Alexander.Gvatua@sanjoseca.gov>; Danino, Shawn <Shawn.Danino@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Japantown's support for the Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform Memorandum, [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] Some people who received this message don't often get email ‘on Learn why...