San Jose City Council

Appeals Hearing Board Chair: Karen Parsons   Commissioner: Genevieve Altwer Vice Chair: Ron Cabanayan   Commissioner: Jon Budas Commissioner: Timothy Kenny   Commissioner: David Hook Commissioner: Martin Nguyen REGULAR MEETING AGENDA March 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers How to observe the Meeting (no public comment): 1. Online at   https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/94051758977   ; or 2. By Phone: (888) 475 4499. Webinar ID is 940 5175 8977. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free). 1.   CALL TO ORDER & ORDERS OF THE DAY 2.   OPENING REMARKS AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES a.   Recommendation: Approval of minutes for   February 12, 2026 . 3.   REQUEST FOR DEFERRALS 4.   CONSENT CALENDAR 5.   DEFERRED AND/OR CONTINUED ITEMS 6.   PUBLIC HEARINGS a.   2817 Westberry Dr (APN 586-28-032) Appeal of Notice to Register (Manuel Duarte, Code Enforcement Inspector / Hockshan Wong, Property Owner) The Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement requests a hearing to review the Notice to Register issued and sent to the Property Owner(s) for the blighted and vacant property located at 2817 Westberry Drive on January 12, 2026, and the Property Owner’s Appeal of the Notice to Register, received on January 21, 2026. Recommendation: Affirm the Notice to Register the Subject Property (into the Neglected and Vacant Building Monitoring Program) actions on   January 12, 2026 , as set forth in the Staff Report dated   February 24, 2026 .

APPEALS HEARING BOARD   Page 2 MARCH 12, 2026 b.   335 S WINCHESTER BLVD (APNs 303-39-047 & 303-39-051) ADMINISTRATIVE REMED Y (Manuel Duarte, Code Enforcement Inspector / Pacific Row Development LLC c/o Louis Leong, Property Owner) The Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement requests a hearing on a proposed order to require the Property Owner to take the corrective actions to comply with all obligations and requirements of San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 17.38 and San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 17.72; maintain minimum appearance and security standards, post appropriate responsible party information signage, secure and maintain all openings and fencing to prevent unauthorized entry, ensure all unfinished (without paint, stucco, siding, etc.) boarded openings – windows and doors – are covered with sufficient paint, siding, stucco, or other finish to weatherproof the vacant, abandoned building or structure to create a sufficient appearance of repair to deter unauthorized occupation, repair or replace damaged or missing windows and woodwork at the property to deter unauthorized access to the property and abate all hazardous conditions, conduct inspections of the property at a minimum of once every two weeks and maintain a log of those inspections pursuant to 17.38.330, remove all solid waste, litter, debris, overgrown vegetation(trim), vegetation debris, boxes, appliances, household items, wood, and paint over all graffiti with similar matching paint and demonstrate with evidence compliance with 17.38.200 by obtaining a valid, unexpired building permit towards the rehabilitation and repair of the property, or that the property longer constitutes a public nuisance, or that the property has been rehabilitated and is actively being offered for sale, lease, or rent Recommendation: Issue an administrative order as set forth in the Staff Report dated February 24, 2026 . 7.   REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE 8.   OTHER BUSINESS 9.   PUBLIC COMMENT   (Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any discussion item and/or during open forum; the time limit is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting and may be limited when appropriate. Speakers using a translator will be given twice the time allotted to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address 

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What happened: The City Council met on 2026-03-12 and discussed limited agenda items, with no detailed topics or decisions clearly outlined in the available materials. The meeting included a hearing related to a property at 335 S Winchester Blvd regarding compliance with municipal codes and property maintenance standards. Key decisions: Not clearly specified in the available agenda materials. What matters to the public: The hearing addressed concerns about property upkeep, safety, and preventing unauthorized access to a vacant building, which impacts neighborhood appearance and security. Public comments were invited on any non-agenda items within the Board's jurisdiction. Topics covered: Property code enforcement and maintenance compliance for 335 S Winchester Blvd; public comment period. Notable people / organizations: Manuel Duarte, Code Enforcement Inspector; Pacific Row Development LLC c/o Louis Leong, Property Owner. Next steps: Watch for posted minutes or vote records to confirm final decisions and implementation direction. Public comment participation instructions and timing should be monitored closely.