2.10 • 26-275
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Funding Round 4 and Round 5 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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San Jose City Council
city • 2026-03-24 • 1:30 PM
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What happened
City Council's 2026-03-24 meeting centered on Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... and City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review, with additional discussion on Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report.
- 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments...: (a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes, parkland fees, and of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance fees through the, including program. one is new Construction which is gateway...
- 26-278 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 19, 2026: (a) Accept the annual review of the City of San José Investment Policy, as updated. (b) Review the City’s investment, including san jose against war and i want to urge you to...
- 26-294 Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report: As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on February 23, 2026, accept the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan. And then we will also have public, including the housing element reporting process. so the housing...
- 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development...: (a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes and a reduction of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee for El Paseo, including were from the december residential cost of...
- 26-280 San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update: Accept the status report on the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program. Things just to kind of like set up the stage and you will walk Us through a lot of the of the details of, including done a lot of work in the last ten years. as i...
Key decisions
- 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development... was approved.
- 26-278 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review was discussed.
- 26-294 Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report was discussed.
- 26-280 San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update was discussed.
- 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... was taken up and appears to have advanced.
What matters to the public
- 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward.
- 26-278 City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review mattered because it affects how the city finances or advances a major public project.
- 26-294 Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report mattered because it affects housing delivery, interim housing support, or affordability.
- 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward.
Next steps
- 26-282 Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.
- 26-283 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development... still points to a public-hearing step in the available record.
- Watch for contract execution and project scheduling on the aeration basin work.
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2.11 • 26-276
Master Agreements with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. and Impact Cx for Commissioning Agent Consulting Services.
2.12 • 26-277
November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond Status Report.
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2.13 • 26-337
Declaration of City’s Commitment to Opposing the Coercion of Institutions of Higher Education.
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2.14 • 26-328
Approval of the Music in the Valley Festival Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
2.15 • 26-331
Retroactive Approval of the Bay FC Tower and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by Council District 2 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
2.7 • 26-272
Easement Agreement with LS Power Grid California, LLC for the Installation of Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Across Lands of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
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2.8 • 26-273
Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, City of Santa Clara, and Valley Water for Land Intended for a Future Direct Potable Reuse Facility.
2.9 • 26-274
Second Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
3.3 • 26-278
City of San José Investment Policy Annual Review.
3.4 • 26-279
Grant of Franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way.
3.5 • 26-334
Status of Open Audit Recommendations Report.
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6.1 • 26-280
San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program Update.
8.1 • 26-281
Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the East Village Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
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8.2 • 26-282
Downtown Residential Incentive Program Tax and Fee Waiver for the Gateway Tower and Bank of Italy Developments Located at 470 South Market Street and 12 South First Street.
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8.3 • 26-283
Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the El Paseo de Saratoga Development Located at 1777 Saratoga Avenue.
8.4 • 26-294
Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan Status Report. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.5
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8.5 • 26-284
Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the San José General Plan Housing Element and the Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.4
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26-333
Final Adoption of Ordinances.
26-271
Closed Session Agenda
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