Meetings & Public Engagement

The May/June 2023 hearings and public comment process for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update are completed. If you participated in this update process, we thank you for your time and valuable input.

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PAST MEETINGS & EVENTS

City Council Hearing – Revised Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Meeting Agenda
Watch the Meeting (scroll to item 10.2 at hour 5)
Focus: Following consideration of public comments and recommendations by the Planning Commission and the Housing and Community Development Commission, the City Council approved the Revised Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element.

Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) – Revised Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Thursday, June 8 2023 – 5:45 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
Watch the Meeting - Part 1 - enter passcode yD2U5C^r
Watch the Meeting - Part 2 - enter passcode yD2U5C^r
Focus: After public comments and discussion, the Commission voted and approved the staff recommendation for the City Council's consideration at their June 20 public hearing.

Planning Commission Hearing – Revised Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. Meeting Agenda
Watch the meeting (scroll to the Commission's May 24 video link).
Focus: After public comments and discussion, the Commission voted and approved the staff recommendation for the City Council's consideration at their June 20 public hearing.

Housing and Community Development Commission - Study Session – Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
January 12, 2023 – 5:45 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
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Event Focus: The City's Housing and Community Development Commission held three study sessions to review and discuss the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. At this January meeting, open to the public, staff focused on the plan's healthy and inclusive neighborhoods strategies.

Housing and Community Development Commission - Study Session – Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
December 8, 2022 – 5:45 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
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Event Focus: The City Housing and Community Development Commission held three study sessions to review and discuss the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. At this December meeting, open to the public, staff focused on the plan's homelessness and housing stability strategies.

Planning Commission Study Session – Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – 5:00 p.m. Meeting Agenda Event Focus: This study session provided review and discussion of the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. The study session was open to members of the public.

Housing and Community Development Commission - Study Session – Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
Thursday, October 13, 2022 – 5:45 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
Watch the Meeting - enter passcode: %CL!6+bd (takes a minute to load)
Event Focus: The City Housing and Community Development Commission held three study sessions to review and discuss the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. At this October study session, open to the public, staff focused on the plan's housing production and preservation strategies.

Tabling at the Vietnamese American Organization’s Community Day at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center
Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Summary: Vietnamese American Organization Community Day Event Survey & Outreach
Event Focus: This community day event brought together Vietnamese residents to promote community involvement, celebrate culture, as well as, entertain, unite, inspire, and empower the community. City Housing staff tabled at the event to gather share information about the City’s Housing Element and gather feedback on resident housing issues and needs.

Community Meeting Series #4 – Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
Summary: Community Meeting Summary Report
On Zoom: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Video Recording
In-Person: Monday, August 8, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José

Watch an introduction to the Draft document: Video Overview
Community Meeting #4 slide deck in English, Community Meeting #4 slide deck Spanish, Community Meeting #4 slide deck Vietnamese

Meeting focus: At the July 27 virtual meeting, staff provided an overview of the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element document and facilitated breakout sessions to hear from community members. They answered questions and captured comments and feedback to use in producing the final plan.

Community Meeting Series #3 – Strategies for Housing
On Zoom: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
On Zoom: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
In-Person: Saturday, June 4, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Gardner Community Center, 520 W. Virginia St, San José

Spanish language interpretation will be available. Se proporciona interpretación en español.

For Vietnamese interpretation, please send us a request at least 3 days before the meetings. Đối với nhu cầu thông dịch bằng tiếng Việt, vui lòng yêu cầu tối thiểu 3 ngày trước cuộc họp. Email: HousingElement@sanjoseca.gov

Meeting Slides: English
Meeting multilingual flyer - English|Volantes|Tờ Rơi

Meeting Summary: May 25, June 1, and June 4
Meeting focus: Following months of outreach and development, City staff will share the draft goals, strategies and policies for the Housing Element Update. In breakout sessions, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on Access to Rental Housing, Housing Production, Homeownership, Homelessness, and Neighborhoods.

Community and Economic Development Committee (CEDC) – Update on reports for the "Assessment of Fair Housing" and "Housing Element Strategies"
Monday, February 28, 2022 – 1:30 p.m.

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting or at https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia
Meeting Agenda (Item 3)
Memorandum
Meeting focus: The public was invited to this virtual meeting. Staff from Housing Department and Planning Division informed this City Council committee of the status of the AFH and Housing Element work; the approval process and project timelines; and examples of types of strategies that could go into the draft Housing Element. The meeting included time for public comments.

Documentary – “A Reckoning in Boston”
Available Through February 16, 2022
Event focus: "A Reckoning in Boston" is now available online. The film explores systemic racism, gentrification, displacement, and other issues that are relevant in many cities, including San José. Our hope is that this event will encourage conversations about fair housing and participation in other learning and engagement opportunities as part of the Housing Element Update process.

Community Meeting #2 – Focus on Fair Housing
Monday, December 13, 2021 – 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Meeting recording
Flyer - Volantes - Tờ Rơi
Community Meeting #2 Slides English, Community Meeting #2 Slides Spanish, Community Meeting #2 Slides Vietnamese
Meeting focus: Fair Housing is a new and required focus of every city's Housing Element in California. It refers to policies and actions that combat discrimination, overcome patterns of segregation, expand choices, and address racial and economic disparities in housing. It involves both increasing investment in underserved communities and fostering inclusive neighborhoods throughout the city. Join us to learn about this work and share your thoughts and any experiences with fair housing issues. Your input will inform the Housing Element Update and related Assessment of Fair Housing Plan. This meeting provides a presentation followed by time to talk with City staff and each other. Spanish and Vietnamese language interpretation will be available.

Documentary Screening – “A Reckoning in Boston”
Thursday, November 18, 2021 – 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Summary of Film Screening Discussion
View documentary trailer
Event focus: Following two residents who enrolled in the Clemente Course in the Humanities, this documentary explores Fair Housing and social justice issues in the city of Boston. The film explores systemic racism, gentrification, displacement, and other issues that are relevant in many cities, including San José. Our hope is that this event will encourage conversations about fair housing and participation in other learning and engagement opportunities as part of the Housing Element Update process.

SJSU Symposium – Segregation in the City of San José (webinar)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 – 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Meeting Recording and Webinar Slide Deck
SJSU Symposium-Webinar flyer
Event focus: This presentation highlighted the history of segregation in San José, including practices and policies that have resulted in—and continue to perpetuate—a pattern of segregation by race and socioeconomic status. After looking at the government’s role in creating segregation, panelists discussed the City’s responsibility to address it, including Fair Housing laws that require cities to address racial segregation.

Community Meeting #1 – Introduction to the Housing Element
Thursday, September 2, 2021 – 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Meeting focus and summary: This meeting provided an introduction to the Housing Element update process. Attendees had breakout sessions to talk with City staff and each other. Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation was available. Approximately 90 people attended and shared feedback on housing needs, issues confronting our community, and their vision for housing in the future. We heard that: Housing is too expensive; homeownership is out of reach for many; displacement and segregation continue to impact communities; planning processes are too complicated; and we need a wider range of housing types and affordability levels throughout the city. Attendees shared ideas for outreach including working with schools, coordinating with community-based organizations, and opportunities for in-person meetings and events. Attendees were asked to share one word that described their vision for housing in the future, and this resulted in this word cloud:

Housing Element Word Cloud