San Jose City Council Meeting Summaries

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.

What happened City Council used its April 14 agenda to move through housing, transportation, and infrastructure items with the transcript showing substantive discussion under each major item. - Council and the Housing Authority discussed the FY 2027 Moving to Work plan, with transcript references to the Housing Authority partnership and support for approving the plan. - Council took up tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Berryessa TOD affordable housing project, with the transcript framing the item as project financing. - Staff previewed VTA local investment plan categories for the proposed Senate Bill 63 revenue measure and pointed to a June VTA Board action after further public workshop discussion. - Staff presented the Brown and Caldwell master consultant agreement for the aeration basin modifications project and described it as long-horizon owner’s-advisor and engineer-of-record work extending through 2034. Key decisions No formal decisions were clearly documented in the available agenda materials. What matters to the public The meeting concentrated on affordable housing delivery, transportation funding priorities, and a long-duration wastewater infrastructure consulting agreement. Those topics matter because they affect housing production, future transit investment choices, and major utility capital work. Topics covered 26-404 Approval of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan. - 26-399 Approval of the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and the Loan of the Proceeds thereof for the Financing of Berryessa TOD, an Affordable Housing Project, and Related Documents. - 26-400 Transportation Policy Priorities for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan Related to Senate Bill 63 Revenue Measure. - 26-401 Master Consultant Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the 10063 - Aeration Basin Modifications Phase 1 Project. Notable people / organizations Santa Clara County Housing Authority - Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority - Brown and Caldwell - Berryessa TOD affordable housing project Next steps Watch for the VTA Board action referenced in June on the local investment plan. - Check posted minutes or vote records for final approvals and any formal vote tallies on the housing, transportation, and infrastructure items.

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.

What happened The City Council met on 2026-03-24 and discussed several housing incentive programs, infrastructure bond status, and other city development and financial matters. Key decisions The Council passed and adopted two key tax and fee waivers: one for the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program related to the El Paseo de Saratoga development at 1777 Saratoga Avenue, and another for the Downtown Residential Incentive Program covering the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy developments at 470 South Market Street and 12 South First Street. Additionally, the Council accepted the status report on the 2018 Measure T Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. Other agenda items, including various reports and agreements, were discussed but did not have clearly specified outcomes. What matters to the public The approval of tax and fee waivers for major housing developments supports affordable and multifamily housing growth in key city areas, which can impact housing availability and community development. The acceptance of the Measure T bond status report provides transparency on public safety and infrastructure investments. Other items related to electric service franchises, financial reports, and business improvement districts indicate ongoing city planning and service improvements. Topics covered Housing incentive programs, tax and fee waivers, disaster preparedness bond status, electric service franchise agreements, financial reports, business improvement district formation, and city infrastructure projects. Notable people / organizations City Council members, Housing Director and designees, Community and Economic Development Committee, Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee, LS Power Grid California, LLC, Kitchell/CEM, Inc., Impact Cx, East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. (East Village Business Association), California Department of Housing and Community Development. Next steps Monitor final agenda updates and public comment opportunities before upcoming meetings, including scheduled public meetings and hearings related to the East Village Business Improvement District and other ongoing projects.

This meeting covers: San Jose City Council.