Positioning Planning Departments

Joseph HorwedelCity of San Jose

Do You Remember the Good Old Days?

Planning Division 2007

Planning Division 2007

Budget Challenges FY 10-11

General Fund 35% reduction

Redevelopment 50% reduction

CDBG 40-50% reduction

Temporary Positions Eliminated

Planning Division 2011

Where do you go?

Align to Priorities of Council• Economic Development

Envision 2040 PlanSign Code UpdateEmployment Land Framework

• Green VisionGreen Building StandardsParking Modifications

Align to Priorities of Council• Process Streamlining

Mixed Use Zoning DistrictGrocery Store Off Sale Alcohol Use Regulation

• Neighborhood PreservationBail BondsMedical MarijuanaHistoric Surveying

Planning Division Revenues

Other Revenues

Diridon Station Area Plan Funding Sources:Metropolitan Transportation CommissionRedevelopment AgencyTransportation Capital FundsCalifornia High Speed Rail

Special Programs

Special ProjectsAlum Rock Ave Form Based Zoning

DistrictRedevelopment AgencyValley Transportation Agency

The Alameda PlanValley Transportation Agency

Land Use Air Pollution Risk PlanBay Area Air Quality Management

District

Zoning Ordinance Priority Setting

Created list of staff and Council desired code changes

Organized by outcomes, Economic Development, Neighborhood Preservation, Streamlining, Green, etc.

Let Council pick 10, top votes move forward

Build Outside SupportCommunity Engagement

United NeighborhoodsFacebook Groups

Other Groups we are partnering with: San Francisco Policy + Urban Research Association (SPUR) 1st Act

The New Future

Understand the Council’s PrioritiesFind Support for your workPartner with your peersTake some risks

Positioning Planning Departments

Joseph HorwedelCity of San Jose