Outreach & Meetings

The City of San José is planning more informational meetings on the implementation of the approved Soft Story Retrofit Ordinance. As these are scheduled, we'll show the information under "Upcoming Meetings."

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  • Accommodations under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Call 408-793-4100 or 7-1-1 (TYY). Please contact us at least 3 days before a meeting.
  • Need help with Zoom? Watch this video on how to use Zoom on your mobile device. 
  • For more information, email: SoftStoryRetrofit@sanjoseca.gov 

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UPCOMING meetings 

 

PAST MEETINGS 

City Council Public Hearing, In-Person
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024

Community & Economic Development Committee, In-Person
March 25, 2024

Staff presented the proposed draft Citywide Mandatory Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance and Implementation Program and obtained feedback from the commission on the proposal, to be shared at the City Council hearing.

 
City Housing & Community Development Commission, In-Person
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2024, 5:45 p.m.
Staff presented the proposed draft Citywide Mandatory Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance and Implementation Program and obtained feedback from the commission on the proposal, to be shared at the City Council hearing.

 

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Housing Providers Roundtable Meeting – Virtual
Thursday, January 11, 2024

Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with housing providers to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.
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Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Engagement Meeting – Virtual
Friday, June 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with the Promotores to engage and get feedback from tenants on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Meeting - Virtual
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with the Promotores to engage and get feedback from tenants on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Meeting - Virtual
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with the Promotores to engage and get feedback from tenants on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Housing Provider Meeting - Virtual
Monday, July 24, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with housing provider representatives to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Housing Provider Meeting - In-Person
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location. San José City Hall – 17th Floor
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with housing provider representatives to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Meeting - In-Person
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with the Promotores to engage and get feedback from tenants on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Housing Provider Meeting - In-Person 
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with housing provider representatives to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Housing Provider Meeting – In-Person 
Tuesday, August 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location. San José City Hall, Wing Room 119
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with housing provider representatives to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Meeting - In-Person
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Location. Mayfair Community Center – 2039 Kammerer Avenue., San José, CA
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with the Promotores who represent tenants to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Engagement - Virtual
Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with tenants to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Meeting - In-Person
Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location. Hank Lopez Community Center – 1694 Adrian Way, San Jose, CA 95122
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with tenants to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Meeting - Virtual
Wednesday, August 29, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with tenants to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Tenant Meeting - In-Person
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location. Seven Trees Community Center – 3590 Cas Dr., San Jose, CA 95111
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with tenants to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.

Soft Story Seismic Retrofit - Housing Provider Meeting - In-Person
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Location. Bascom Community Center – 1000 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA
Meeting focus. City staff shared information about the proposed Soft Story Retrofit Program with housing providers to engage and get feedback on proposed programming.