Executive Committee

The President of the Board of Directors chairs this 11-member committee. The immediate past president is ex-officio member. This committee manages the activities and affairs of the association and exercises all powers granted to the Board by the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws. Makes policy, advocacy and program recommendations to

Chair: Michael Rewkiewicz

Next meeting: November 1, 8:30 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First Street, Suite 1000  (committee members only)

Advocacy Committee

Represents downtown business and property owner to government and elected officials. Develops recommendations on policies impacting downtown. Supports other committees including parking and BART. Sets SJDA’s positions on specific issues including housing, retail, crime, cleanlinss and shuttles. Meets as needed.

Chair: David Buchholz

Past meeting: The committee met on Sept. 26 and reviewed a proposed high rise hotel from KT Urban at 8 N. Almaden Boulevard and Santa Clara Street.

Next meeting: October 24, 3 p.m., HGA Architects, 84 W Santa Clara St Suite 200

Board Organizational Committee

Organizes recruitment, training and mixers for board members.

Chair: Joseph Horrigan

Past meeting: The Committee met on June 13 to review board support, processes, engagement and recruitment.  

Next meeting: TBD

Downtown Design Committee

Consists of architects, designers, and urbanists advocating for design excellence in the downtown core using. The committee honors outstanding projects with Golden Nail awards.

Chair: Steve Cox

Past meeting: The committee met on Sept. 26 and reviewed a proposed high rise hotel from KT Urban at 8 N. Almaden Boulevard and Santa Clara Street.

Next meeting: October 24, 3 p.m., HGA Architects, 84 W Santa Clara St Suite 200

Downtown Commercial Properties

Informational meetings for owners and managers of large downtown commercial properties.  Meets on an ad hoc basis.

Contact: Chloe Verrey

Past Meeting: The committee met on July 18 to receive an update on safety and security measures in downtown from SJPD Captain David Santos.

Next meeting: October 17, 2 p.m., Oracle, 488 S. Almaden Boulevard

Downtown Parking Board

This public-private entity discusses downtown parking issues and budgets.

Chair: Henry Cord

Past meeting: The Board met on Oct. 3 to approve its FY 2017-18 Financial Report and 2018-19 capital budget.

Next meeting: February 3, 2019, 10 a.m., City Hall, 13th Floor, Room 1352

Finance Committee

Reviews and approves the SJDA budget.

Chair: Sarju Naran

Past meeting: The Finance Committee met on September 26.  FY 17-18 SJDA and PBID draft annual review financial statements were distributed to members for review.  Outside CPA firm Armanino attended the meeting to present the draft financial statements and discuss the results of the annual review.  Both SJDA and PBID annual reviews were clean with no required adjustments. August financial statements were reviewed and discussed along with updated budget revisions.  Staff provided an update on status of ice rink sponsorships.

Next meeting: October 24, 9 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First Street, Suite 1000

Food and Entertainment Committee

Food, nightlife and entertainment-related businesses meet to discuss industry- and downtown-specific topics, such as safety, permitting, business attraction and marketing and promotions.

Chair: Sam Ramirez

Past Meeting: The committee met on January 17 with new Acting SJPD District Captain to review late night entertainment zone closing procedures.  This committee meets on an ad hoc basis as needed.

Next meeting: November 12, 2 p.m., 10th St. Distillery 2131 S 10th Street, San Jose

Historic District

Deals with concerns regarding events, construction, safety and marketing of this downtown neighborhood.

Contact: Jonathan Borca  

Past meeting: This team met on Oct. 9 and discussed branding efforts of each district and key stakeholders in Downtown San Jose to help inform our research process.   

Next meeting:  November 6, 8:30 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First Street, Suite 1000

Marketing

Provides oversight and makes recommendations on SJDA’s long-term and short-term goals involving branding, marketing efforts, and promotions.  Ensures that a consistent, positive message is being delivered to the public about Downtown San Jose and SJDA. Meets as needed.

Chair: Alan “Gumby” Marques

Co-Chair: Lee Kopp

Past Meeting: This team met on Sept. 11 and discussed branding efforts of each district in Downtown San Jose to help inform our research process.

Next Meeting:  October 9, 8:30 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First Street, Suite 1000

PBID Board of Directors

The directors oversee management and finances of the property-based improvement district. It’s meeting notices, minutes and agendas are on the PBID pages of this website.

President: Chuck Hammers

Past Meeting: The PBID Board met Aug. 21 on Street Life projects for FY 18-19, discuss the Secondary Enforcement Unit program and receive an update on the Clean and Safe RFP process.

Next Meeting:  December 5, 8:30 a.m., Oracle, 488 S. Almaden Boulevard

San Jose Downtown Foundation

The foundation hosts, organizes and fundraises for Downtown Doors and other art projects downtown. Visit the Foundation page on this website to learn more.

Contact: Bree von Faith

Past Meeting: Foundation trustees met on Sept. 20 to discuss an annual plan, the 2018 Downtown Doors program and possible new programming.

Next Meeting:  October 18, Noon, SJDA, 28 N. First Street, Suite 1000

San Pedro Square Committee

This committee works on marketing, events, safety and other issues in the San Pedro Square neighborhood.

Chair: Nick Nichols

Past meeting: The committee met on Aug. 23 and talked about the College Football Playoffs and plans for the San Pedro Square neighborhood and the timeframe and days for the San Pedro Street Closure Pilot program.  Lt. Spears from SJPD was available for questions. Updates were given on the Farmers’ Market, San Pedro Square Leadership Team and CityDance.

Next meeting:  October 18, 2:30 p.m., The Proper Cup, 1 S. Market St. #10

SoFA Leadership Team

This committee deals with neighborhood issues, markets events and more.

Chair: Anjee Helstrup-Alvarez

Past meeting: The SoFA Leadership Team met on Sept 26.  The team discussed the perspectives of key stakeholders in the district to identify goals and future initiatives. The SoFA Leadership Team meetings will occur every other month and are open to the public.

Next meeting: November 28, 3:30 p.m., Forager Tasting Room & Eatery, 420 S. First Street

SoFAC (South First Area Committee)

This committee deals with neighborhood issues, markets events and more.

Chair: Roger Springall

Past meeting: The SoFAC met on Aug. 29.  The meeting featured updates on new developments coming to SoFA, a presentation of new art crosswalk designs and a discussion on rebranding the district.  The general SoFA Committee Meetings now occur every other month.

Next meeting: October 31, 4 p.m., Forager Tasting Room & Eatery, 420 S. First Street

Downtown Community Development Corporation

The mission of this committee is to attract investment to downtown San Jose, facilitate real estate development and investment, support downtown San Jose businesses, contribute to the overall economic health of downtown, and respond to unforeseen development opportunities throughout the downtown core.

Contact: Henry Cord

Past meeting: The Downtown Community Development Corporation (DCDC) met on Aug. 31 to hear updates on three potential downtown projects:  the Almaden Median, Fountain Alley, and Santa Clara Street between 1st and 4th.

Next meeting: October 26, 9 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First Street, Suite 1000  

St. James Park Advisory Committee

This committee deals with issues related to the park and activities in it. It also working with others on redesigning the park.

Contact: Scott Knies

Past meeting: The Advisory Committee met Sept. 28 to discuss progress on capital/design, safety, feeding, maintenance and activation.  The Committee sent a letter to the City Manager asking to prioritize the alternative feeding site lease stuck in City’s Real Estate Dept.

Next meeting: October 26, 9 a.m., City Hall, Room T550