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: December 5, 8:30 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First St., 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 Advocacy Committee met Oct. 22.  The committee discussed the Strong Mayor initiative and housing policy updates.

Next meeting: December 4, 9 a.m., Hoge Fenton, 60 S. Market St., 14th Floor

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 DCDC met on May 17 to discuss fundraising strategies for the Almaden Boulevard Median project.  The board reviewed the updated design work and presentation for the median project and decided that staff should start meeting with potential donors. 

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: Brian Corbett

Past meeting: The committee met Oct. 24 and reviewed a proposal for a six-floor commercial building at Fountain Alley and South First Street by Urban Catalyst.  The committee also discussed Golden Nail nominees.

Next meeting: December 4, 3 p.m., location TBD

Downtown Commercial Properties

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

Contact: Chloe Shipp

Past Meeting: The committee met Oct. 16 to receive learn more about SJPD Captain Santos on public safety in downtown San Jose.  

Next meeting: January 15, 2 p.m., 488 S. Almaden Blvd.

Downtown Parking Board

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

Chair: Henry Cord

Past meeting: The Downtown Parking Board met on Sept. 4 and discussed the FY 2019-20 annual work plan and resubmittal of the proposed budget. The board approved the staff recommendation to enter into a parking agreement with the conceptual hotel to be located at 8 N. Almaden Boulevard.

Next meeting: November 6, 10 a.m., City Hall, 13th Floor, Room 1352

Finance Committee

Reviews and approves the SJDA budget.

Chair: Doug Bartl

Past meeting: The Finance Committee met Sept. 26 to accept final financial statements for FY 18-19 SJDA and PBID annual review by outside CPA firm and discussed BID revenue collection issues.

Next meeting: December 5, 9:30 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First St., 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 Aug. 21 for a presentation from the Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs geared specifically to nightlife workers.

Next meeting: TBD

Historic District

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

Contact: Tierney Yates

Past meeting: Committee priorities include activating public and vacant spaces, branding/marketing, BART construction, general safety and touring San Jose staples/landmarks.  

Next meeting: TBD

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.

Contact: Bree von Faith

Past Meeting: This team met on Aug. 20 and discussed the branding efforts for downtown and key districts including the downtown week promotion planned for September and discussing the downtown perception survey.

Next Meeting: November 12, 8:30 a.m., San Jose Downtown Association, 28 N. First St., 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: Doug Bartl

Past Meeting: Met with the SJDA board Sept. 13 to discuss joint initiatives, the Santa Clara Street Corridor and PBID renewal and expansion.  The PBID Board met May 21 to discuss PBID staffing and receive an update on the annual PBID member survey. PBID staff provided updates on the Groundwerx program, street life and business development updates.    

Next Meeting: November 5, 8:30 a.m., San Jose Downtown Association, 28 N. First St., Suite 1000

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 Oct. 24 and celebrated the Cornerstone of the Arts award, discussed plans for program expansion and ways to continue to evolve the Downtown Doors program.

Next Meeting: November 21, Noon, SJDA, 28 N. First St., Suite 1000

San Pedro Square Committee

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

Past meeting: The committee met Sept. 24.  CSJDOT staff gave an update on the parking validation program.  Members provided sales data and feedback about the San Pedro Square Activation.  The committee is forming a marketing sub-committee to begin developing a marketing strategy.

Next meeting: November 13 at 3 p.m., location TBD

SoFA Leadership Team

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

Chair: Anjee Helstrup-Alvarez

Past meeting:

The SoFA Leadership Team met Aug. 28 and discussed key topics for the district including a discussion with PATH on homelessness and results from the downtown perception survey related to branding.  

Next meeting: TBD

SoFAC (South First Area Committee)

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

Chair: Alan ‘Gumby’ Marques

Past meeting: SoFAC met September 25.  The meeting included updates on development, events and cross marketing efforts in the SoFA district.  The general SoFA Committee Meetings now occur every other month.     

Next meeting: November 20, 1 p.m., Forager Tasting Room & Eatery, 420 S. First St.

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: Chloe Shipp

Past meeting: The Advisory Committee met Oct. 25 to discuss progress on capital/design, safety, feeding, maintenance and activation.   The governance subcommittee is reconvening.

Next meeting: November 22, 9 a.m., City Hall, Room T955