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.