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: June 6, 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 on April 26.  The committee discussed the Strong San Jose initiative, which would be a charter change that would move San Jose to a “strong mayor” form of government.

Next meeting: May 28, 9 a.m., Hoge Fenton, 60 S. Market St., Suite 1400

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 March 22 to continue discussions on the renovation of the Almaden Boulevard Median.  The board decided to request updated design work for the median project and once those are ready, the group will begin fundraising for the project.

Next meeting: May 17, 9 a.m., SJDA, 28 N. First St., Suite 1000

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 on April 25 and reviewed a hotel proposal at 2nd and Reed Streets.

Next meeting: May 30, 3 p.m., HGA, 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 April 17 to receive an update on the City’s Energy and Water Performance Ordinance, VTA’s homelessness mitigation efforts on VTA owned property and an update from SJPD.  

Next meeting: July 17, 2 p.m., The Tech Museum, 201 S. Market St.

Downtown Parking Board

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

Chair: Henry Cord

Past meeting: The Board met on Feb. 6 to review FY 2018-19 Financial Report, 5-year capital budget and receive an update on Smart Meter program.

Next meeting: August 7, 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 on March 27.  February financial statements were reviewed.  A preliminary FY 2019-20 budget was reviewed and accepted.  Introduced new Accounting Manager Dori Gao.

Next meeting: June 6, 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 on Jan. 15 for an Active Shooter safety training by the San Jose Police Department geared specifically to nightlife workers.

Next meeting: TBA

Historic District

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

Co-Chair: Erin Salazar and Dana Domingo

Past meeting: Committee priorities include activating public and vacant spaces, branding/marketing, BART construction, general safety and touring San Jose staples/landmarks.  The meeting will begin with a tour so arrive promptly.

Next meeting: May 21, 1:15 p.m., San Jose Downtown Association, 28 N 1st St., 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.

Contact: Bree von Faith

Past Meeting: This team met on March 12 and discussed branding efforts of each district and key stakeholders in Downtown San Jose to help inform upcoming campaigns.

Next Meeting: May 14, 8:30 a.m., SJDA, 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: The PBID Board met March 19 to set the FY 2019-20 assessment rates and organizational budget.  PBID staff provided updates on the Groundwerx program, street life and business development updates.  

Next Meeting: May 21, 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 April 18 to discuss the upcoming Downtown Doors reception and the installation of 20 pieces of artwork in downtown.

Next Meeting: May 16, 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.

Chair: Nick Nichols

Past meeting: The committee met on April 15.  Raul Peralez gave an update on the San Pedro Street Closure Pilot. The pilot has been temporarily paused because the activation did not align with the original vision of an organic and sustainable “pilot” that can be considered on a long-term basis.  PRNS staff gave a presentation on Viva CalleSJ which is taking place on May 19.

Next meeting: 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 on Feb. 27.  The team discussed the perspectives of key stakeholders in the district and finalized goals and future initiatives.  The SoFA Leadership Team meetings will occur every other month and are open to the public.

Next meeting: June 26, 3:30 p.m., Forager Tasting Room & Eatery, 420 S. First St.

SoFAC (South First Area Committee)

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

Chair: Alan ‘Gumby’ Marques

Past meeting: SoFAC met on March 27.  The meeting included discussion on ways to better communicate between businesses, discussion on events in the district and a discussion on safety and trespassing programs.  The general SoFA Committee Meetings now occur every other month.

Next meeting: May 29, 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: Scott Knies and Chloe Verrey

Past meeting: The Advisory Committee met April 26 to discuss progress on capital/design, safety, feeding, maintenance and activation.   The governance subcommittee is reconvening.

Next meeting: May 24, 9 a.m., City Hall, Room T955