state clearinghouse number: 

2024101201

fILE NO: ER23-034

Project Description

The project consists of the installation and operation of six programmable electronic signs on five City-owned parcels in the downtown San José area in accordance with Title 23 of the San José Municipal Code and Council Policy 6-4. The proposed electronic signs are as follows: 

1. Market & San Pedro Garage: One 1,176 sq. ft. attached, corner wrap sign at the northeast corner of the garage at the intersection of W. Saint John St. and Market St.
2. Tech Interactive Museum: One 800 sq. ft. attached, corner wrap sign at the northeast corner of the
museum at the intersection of Park Avenue and S. Market Street.
3. Center for the Performing Arts: Two free-standing signs, consisting of one 900 sq. ft. sign at the
southwest corner of Almaden Boulevard and Park Avenue and one 900 sq. ft. sign at the northwest corner of Almaden Boulevard and West San Carlos Street.
4. McEnery Convention Center: One 1,028 sq. ft. attached, dual-sided sign at the southwest portion of the building facing Almaden Boulevard.
5. Second & San Carlos Garage: One 1,120 sq. ft. attached sign at the southwest portion of the garage facing Second Street.

LOCATIONs

1. Market & San Pedro Garage: Northeast corner of the Market & San Pedro Garage (intersection of W. St. John Street and Market Street); 45 N San Pedro Street.
2. Tech Interactive Museum: Northeast corner of The Tech Interactive building (intersection off Park Avenue and S. Market Street); 201 S Market Street.
3. Center for the Performing Arts: Southwest corner of Almaden Boulevard and Park Avenue & Northwest corner of Almaden Boulevard and West San Carlos Street; 255 S Almaden Boulevard.
4. McEnery Convention Center: Southwest portion of the McEnery Convention Center building facing
Almaden Boulevard; 150 W San Carlos Street.
5. Second & San Carlos Garage: Southwest corner of the Second & San Carlos Garage; 280 S Second Street.

ASSESSOR'S pARCEL NUMBERs

APNs: 259-34-039, 259-42-087, 259-43-064, 264-29-113, 467-46-097

Public CIRCULATION period

October 25, 2024 to November 15, 2024 
*Public circulation extended to 11/18/24 to align with State Clearinghouse Review Period

The Draft subsequent Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) will be circulated from October 25, 2024 to November 18, 2024. The draft IS/MND and associated appendices are available for review below, as well as at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Main Library in downtown San José, and at the Bascom Branch Library located at 1000 S. Bascom Avenue in San José.

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

Appendix A to RTC - Public Comments Received
Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property - Downtown Sites (Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration)
Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property - Downtown Sites (Mitigated Negative Declaration)
Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property - Downtown Sites (Notice of Completion)
Electronic Signs on City-Owned Property - Downtown Sites (Notice of Intent)

Appendix A - Digital Signage Impact Lighting Analysis
Appendix B - Construction Emission and Health Risk Assessment
Appendix C - Biological Resources Report
Appendix D - Historic Resource Evaluation
Appendix E - GHGRS Checklist
Appendix F - Limited Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix G - Construction Vibration Memo

ADDITIONAL INFOrmation

Following the public circulation period, comments received were responded to in a Response to Comments (RTC) document. The RTC was posted online for public review on February 14, 2025. This project is scheduled for a City Council hearing on February 25, 2025.

City council hearing

Meeting begins on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 1:30 pm
San José City Hall - City Council Chambers
200 E. Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95113

Meeting can be viewed online but those wishing to speak must attend in-person. 

• Agenda and Instructions: Amended Agenda
• Zoom: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/91557182016

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER

Cort Hitchens
408-794-7386
Cort.Hitchens@sanjoseca.gov