Parks & Environment

What's happening

• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Henry Street Rowhouses as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and meets Article 10 standards.

Why it matters

The landmark status protects the historic rowhouses, ensuring their preservation and maintaining the character of the neighborhood.

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• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Duboce Triangle Greek Revival Home at 2173 15th Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows Planning Code standards and affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Why it matters

Landmark status safeguards the historic home, ensuring its preservation and maintaining the cultural character of the neighborhood.

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• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Mission Congregational Church at 3689 19th Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows the Planning Code’s Article 10 standards and CEQA findings.

Why it matters

Landmark status protects the historic church from demolition or unsuitable changes, preserving the community’s cultural heritage.

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• The Planning Code was amended to designate the Born Home at 99 Divisadero Street as a historic landmark.
• The City affirmed the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and found the designation meets public necessity, convenience, and welfare standards.

Why it matters

The landmark status safeguards the building’s historic features and influences future development in the area.

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• The Planning Code was amended to designate the Charles L. Hinkel Home at 740 Castro Street as a historic landmark.
• The City affirmed the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and found the designation meets public necessity, convenience, and welfare standards.

Why it matters

Designating the home as a landmark ensures its historic features are protected and influences future development nearby.

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• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the De Urioste Home at 181 Buena Vista Avenue East as a landmark.
• The designation follows Planning Code standards and affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Why it matters

The landmark status protects the historic building from demolition or inappropriate changes and preserves local heritage for the community.

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• The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Elliott M. Wilson Home at 1335 Guerrero Street as a landmark.
• The designation follows Planning Code standards and affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.

Why it matters

Landmark status ensures the historic home is preserved, maintaining the cultural fabric of the surrounding community.

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• The board received and filed a report on county preparations for a potentially strong storm season due to predicted El Niño conditions.
• The board determined that these actions are not a CEQA project.

Why it matters

Understanding the county’s storm‑ready plans helps protect residents and property from severe weather impacts.

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• Board approved the county joining the Local Government Climate Alliance.
• Board determined the action is administrative and not a CEQA project.

Why it matters

Joining the alliance helps the county coordinate climate actions, benefiting the environment and community.

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• The Board will direct the Clerk of the Board to open bids for the Phase 2 repair project on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a virtual teleconference link posted at least 72 hours in advance.
• The County Executive or designee is authorized to make clarifications, minor changes, and issue addenda to the contract documents and advertisement as needed.
• If no bids are received, the County Executive or designee may directly negotiate a contract with a contractor for the Board’s award.

Why it matters

The project will replace, rehabilitate, and upgrade sanitary sewer infrastructure in east San Jose, improving wastewater service and preventing system failures.

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