Business & Development

What's happening

• The board will review recommendations related to the Sixth Amendment partnership with the San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF).

Why it matters

The partnership could affect how university research projects are funded and managed in the county.

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• The board will consider a fifth amendment to Agreement CW2232450 with Persimmony International, Inc.
• The amendment increases the contract limit by $1,089,604, from $4,900,000 to $5,989,604.
• It extends the agreement to June 8, 2028.

Why it matters

More funding supports a county-wide case management system, improving service delivery and efficiency.

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• The board will consider a third amendment to Agreement CW2261908 with Agiliti Surgical Equipment Repair, Inc.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling by $792,000, from $1,955,450 to $2,747,450.
• It also extends the agreement through July 31, 2028.

Why it matters

Increasing the contract ensures continued repair and replacement of surgical instruments for county health facilities.

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• The board will consider a thirteenth amendment to the agreement with Everlaw, Inc.
• The amendment adds $20,000 to the contract, raising it from $1,465,000 to $1,485,000.
• The term of the agreement does not change.

Why it matters

The added budget supports continued e-discovery services needed for county legal matters.

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• The board will consider a second amendment to a contract for public‑health policy and strategy consulting.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling to $600,000 and extends the term to June 30, 2027.
• The amendment was cleared for single‑source procurement by the County’s contracting office.

Why it matters

It expands county spending on public‑health consulting and extends services that shape health system policies.

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• Adopt an ordinance to approve the development agreement for a new mixed‑use project totaling 239,628 square feet at 445 South B Street.
• The project includes a seven‑story, 76,072 square‑foot affordable housing building and a six‑story, 162,926 square‑foot office/commercial building.
• Approve mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Why it matters

The development adds affordable housing and new office space, helping meet housing needs and supporting local economic growth while protecting the environment.

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• Resolution imposes interim zoning controls for 18 months requiring a Conditional Use permit for new convenience stores in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone.
• It affirms the Planning Department’s CEPA determination and findings of consistency with Planning Code priorities.

Why it matters

Controls new retail development in a safety‑sensitive area, influencing neighborhood character and safety.

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• The city is amending the Administrative Code to create the Downtown Hospitality Zone covering a defined area.
• The zone authorizes outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages during events.

Why it matters

It authorizes outdoor alcohol consumption, which can boost commercial activity and affect residents and public safety.

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• A Type‑21 off‑sale liquor license is being transferred to Harlan Records at 447 Bush Street/18 Harlan Place.
• The City requests the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to impose conditions on the new license.

Why it matters

Approving the license adds an off‑sale alcohol retailer, influencing neighborhood access to alcohol and local commerce.

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• A Type‑20 off‑sale beer and wine license is being transferred to Castro Bottle Shop at 2306 Market Street.
• The City requests the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to impose conditions on the new license.

Why it matters

Approving the license adds an off‑sale beer and wine retailer, impacting local access to alcohol and neighborhood business.

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• A Type‑48 on‑sale liquor license is being transferred to Indie Darling at 537 Stevenson Street.
• The City requests the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to impose conditions on the new license.

Why it matters

Approving the license allows a new venue to serve alcohol, affecting local economy and neighborhood activity.

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• The commission approved the Conditional Use Permit and Land Use Permit for a Chick‑Fil‑A drive‑through at 4765 Calle Real in Eastern Goleta Valley.
• Approval includes revisions to the Conditions of Approval.
• A 10‑day appeal period and required fee were noted.

Why it matters

It allows a new fast‑food drive‑through to be built, affecting traffic, the local economy, and nearby residents.

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• The Library Foundation asked the board to approve reproducing select Loomis paintings for retail and public use.
• Board will vote on granting permission to use the prints.

Why it matters

It allows the library to generate revenue and make art accessible, benefiting visitors and the local artistic community.

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