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District 6 Newsletter
March 2020
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Dear Neighbor,
With local diagnosis of Covid-19, the City is responding robustly to the public health emergency. At the time of this writing there have been nine infected County residents. On Tuesday, at the March 3rd
City Council meeting, we will be receiving the latest information about the City's Emergency Operations Center activation. The City of San Jose is coordinating directly with Dr. Sara Cody and County Health to manage information, response, and public education.
There is a City Pandemic Management Team formed who will prepare for continuity of city operations. To help you prepare as residents of the city, here are a few things to remember: A person's risk for COVID-19 is not related to race, ethnicity, or culture.
Councilmember Dev Davis speaking with George Han, Deputy Health Officer/Infectious Disease and Response Branch Director for Santa Clara County. Read information from the CDC here.
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Spring Wine Walk
Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of tasting great wine and strolling Downtown Willow Glen! Check-in for the event will open at 12:00 pm (event begins at 2 pm) so you can come early to avoid long lines and grab some lunch at one of our great restaurants before heading out to taste wine.
Tickets and details
here
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District 6 Business Spotlight
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20twenty Cheese Bar
20twenty is located in downtown Willow Glen. It has craft beers, artisan wines on draft, and lots of small plates & cheeses. Some of my staff stopped by for happy hour after our Willow Glen Business Walk! More about 20twenty here.
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Crime Prevention Public Presentations
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED (pronounced sep-ted) is used to influence crime rates. Studies show that by combining security hardware, psychology, and site design, that a physical environment could be developed that would, by its very nature, discourage criminal activity. Focusing on the design features of the projects to be built, CPTED uses foresight to determine how these projects may create incidents of crime and generate calls for police services. CPTED is based on principles that provide systemic change and support and problem solving approaches to crime. These proactive strategies of CPTED help us to improve the quality of life within our communities. They are as follows:
* Access control
* Surveillance
* Defensible / Territorial Space
* Maintenance
* Premise Liability Issues
To schedule one of these public presentations for your community group, or business, contact the San Jose Police Crime Prevention Specialist assigned to your San Jose neighborhood. Contact information
here.
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2020 KCCB World Wildlife Day Clean-up at Watson Park
N 22nd St & Jackson St, San Jose, CA, 95112
Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Reclaim, Restore and Revitalize Coyote Creek! The theme of World Wildlife Day 2020, "Sustaining all life on earth" fits with KCCB's theme of picking up as much trash as possible before it reaches Coyote Creek, the Bay, or the Ocean. Please come out on March 7th, get a grabber, put on a vest & gloves, and help collect trash before it makes its way into the creek, breaks up into smaller pieces on its way to the Bay, and ends up being ingested by wildlife. You can make a difference!
Free event. Group registration available. Community service hours available.
RSVP
here
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Sunday in the Park
Volunteer in your community! These are free events where volunteers can help with a park clean-up. Registration is at 9:45 a.m., kick-off at 10:00 a.m. and wrap it up by 12:30 p.m.
Volunteers help with trash pick-up, removing graffiti, trimming bushes, weeding, cutting suckers from tree trunks, as well as many other landscaping, safety and cleaning tasks! See the flyer for details.
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Winter Faith Collaborative
The Winter Faith Collaborative is an interfaith movement that was formed to share ideas and advocate for the houseless community. Over 100 faith communities across San Jose and Santa Clara county participate with the collective aim to serve and shelter those in the houseless community who are living outdoors. Donations and volunteers are needed. Learn more
here.
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The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services has Summer job recruitment's available for Summer 2020! Community Services Aides, Recreation Leaders, Lifeguards, Instructor Lifeguards, Pool Managers, and Assistant Pool Mangers are vital positions which support programs for your community. The department's mission to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José, includes employing individuals from your local district, in these roles. Apply here.
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ADU Amnesty Program
Did you construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or convert a garage, basement, or room into a separate living unit - also called an ADU - without obtaining a building permit? Or, did you buy a property with an unpermitted ADU?
Insurance companies will NOT cover a fire, damages, or injuries relating to an unpermitted unit. Protect both occupants and yourself by legalizing your unit. The City's new
ADU Amnesty Program waives penalties and may help you save more than $10,000 in fees while you take the steps to legalize your unit, improve the unit's safety for occupants, and reduce your liability. The program allows for using the building codes from the year the unit was built, and provides 5 years to complete items not relating to immediate health and safety issues.
You can explore the program without disclosing your name and address by reviewing the Self-Assessment Checklist, and then calling the ADU Amnesty Coordinator with your questions.
ADU Amnesty Coordinator: 408-535-7770 or ADUAmnesty@sanjoseca.gov
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Safe Parking and Temporary and Incidental Shelter
In 2019, over 6,000 people were counted as experiencing homelessness in San José on any given night and over 1,000 of them sleep in their vehicles. The City of San José developed a Safe Parking Ordinance that allows private property owners to designate their parking areas in places of assembly for safe parking. The ordinance approved by City Council in February 2019 included amendments to the Municipal Code, specifically to Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code (Zoning Code).
The property owner does not need to obtain a permit and may design operations from hours, type of vehicles, and target population. If you are a property owner and interested in partnering with the City of San José on this important endeavor, please contact Lorena Diez with the City of San José's Homelessness Response Team at (408) 975-4456 or lorena.diez@sanjoseca.gov for more information.
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PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program
PG&E has expanded and accelerated its Wildfire Safety Plan. Please see the flyer below for details. More information
here.
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Funding Opportunity for the Safe Summer Initiative Grant 2020
The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services' Safe Summer Initiative Grant is now accepting applications for summer 2020. Applicants proposing services that run from June 1, 2020, through August 31, 2020, are encouraged to apply.
Services must be provided to San José youth, ages 6-24, that are part of the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force Target Population. Applicants must be a nonprofit with a 501(c)(3) status, a government agency, or a legally-recognized faith-based organization.
Interested agencies are invited to attend a pre-proposal workshop to review critical information about the grant program and how to apply for this funding opportunity.
To register and access the application, please go
here
. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
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The Rainy Season is Here-Get Flood Ready!
Please read the following resources from Valley Water to ensure you and your family are prepared for a flooding emergency. Read more information
here
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Pavement Updates
The Department of Transportation has shared their three-year paving plan. The three-year plan includes 635 miles of city streets slated to be preserved or rehabilitated by the end of 2022. This including 213 miles of major streets and 422 miles of local and neighborhood streets. Use the interactive map
here
to view the
maintenance
plan.
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City of San Jose Board and Commission Vacancies
Apply for a City of San Jose Board or Commission! Please note that list of current and upcoming vacancies is always available on our website here.
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Climate Smart Awards and Career Fair
Climate Smart Champion Awards
The 2nd annual Climate Smart Champion Awards will recognize outstanding efforts by individuals and organizations in 2019 that align with the goals of Climate Smart San José and contribute to a more sustainable San José.
Nominations can be made by filling out the nomination form. The deadline for nominations is March 6, 2020. Email questions to cssj@sanjoseca.gov.
Full descriptions of the categories are available
here
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Pathways to Climate Smart Careers
Pathways to Climate Smart Careers is a free career fair for high school students featuring schools, colleges and businesses focused on addressing climate change. The career fair is Saturday, March 7, from
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the
Fairmont San José (170 S. Market St.).
Register
here
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Budget Balancing Act
The Balancing Act is an online exercise to balance the budget that allows the City to gather insight into resident priorities and interests. Below are the links to the tool.
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San José Public Library Events
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Date and Time
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Event
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Library
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| Monday, March 9th at 5:30 p.m. |
Film Screening: On the Basis of Sex |
Rose Garden
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| Wednesday, March 11th at 3:30 p.m. |
Mindful Yoga for Teens
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Rose Garden |
| Wednesday, March 11th at 4:00 p.m. |
Self Defense for Teen Girls |
Bascom
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| Thursday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m. |
One-On-One Computer Help |
Willow Glen |
| Wednesday, March 18th at 2:30 p.m. |
Teen Gaming Wednesdays |
Rose Garden |
| Friday, March 20th at 3:00 p.m. |
Meet the 3D Printer |
Willow Glen
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| Saturday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m. |
SJPL Service Day: Registration required |
Willow Glen |
| Saturday, March 21st at 1:00 p.m. |
Community Conversation: Volunteer Your Fines Away |
Bascom |
| Wednesday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. |
Succulents: Master Gardeners
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Bascom |
Click here for all March library events.
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Blight Busters 2.0
Wing Room, 118-119
Friday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m.
The Blight Busters 2.0 Program is intended to engage and empower community volunteers in eliminating neighborhood blight conditions in partnership with Code Enforcement. Through responsibility and participation, Blight Buster volunteers work with a Code Enforcement Inspector to identify, provide follow-up, and ultimately resolve blight concerns in their community.
The Blight Buster Workshop will include an introduction to the Blight Buster 2.0 Program, training on various topics such as Code Enforcement Overview, Roles and Responsibilities, and Volunteer Safety, and will conclude with an opportunity to sign up as a Blight Buster volunteer.
If you are interested in becoming a Blight Buster 2.0 volunteer or want to learn more about the program and its benefits in combating neighborhood blight, improving quality of life, and enhancing City and community partnerships, please join us.
RSVP here: Eusebio Espitia at 408-535-7770 or eusebio.espitia@sanjoseca.gov
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San José Fire Department Hosting Women's Boot Camp
The San Jose Fire Department (SJFD) is hosting its
Second Annual Women's Boot Camp on Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the SJFD Training Center. Women interested in learning more about a career in the fire service are invited to celebrate International Women's Day with SJFD at this event.
Participants will engage in a 90-minute circuit training workout followed by female firefighters sharing their career journey, a Q&A session with the women of SJFD, and "hands-on" experience with firefighting tools and equipment. The goal of the SJFD Women's Boot Camp is to orient women to the fire service career path through physical fitness education, information sharing, and professional mentorship.
This free event will be open to 60 participants age 18 years and older. Registration will begin Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM via
Eventbrite. For more information, contact Erica Ray, Public Information Manager, at 408-794-7045.
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Second Annual San Jose Shamrock Run
Saturday, March 14th at 8:00 a.m.
Come out and run or walk the
2nd Annual San Jose Shamrock Run and Leprechaun Kids Run benefiting the San Jose-Dublin Sister City Program. The Run starts and finishes at San Pedro Square.
After the Run, enjoy the awesome post-race party at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub and Five Points with live music, beverages, and more. All participants receive a running shirt and medal. All participants 21 and older will enjoy a beer on us thanks to Guinness and St. Archer's Gold.
Sign-up
here. Save 10% with code SJDUBLIN.
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Scholarships for Students in Affordable Housing
Scholarship money available! The Aimco Cares Opportunity Scholarship is accepting applications for the 2020 school year, now through Saturday, April 11th at 5:00pm EST. This scholarship is directed to eligible applicants who demonstrate both merit and need who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates that are pursuing an undergraduate degree. You can find more information or apply
here.
The Aimco Cares Opportunity Scholarship is in partnership with the NLHA Education Fund which administers the program. More than 250 students have received scholarships to date. Funds are available for all years of college and can help with tuition, fees, books, and more.
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Greater Rose Garden Certified Farmers' Market
Lincoln High School Parking Lot
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Greater Rose Garden Certified Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. beneath the Lincoln High School parking lot solar panels. Support local vendors and spend time with your neighbors!
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Willow Glen Farmers' Market
Willow Glen Elementary
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Willow Glen Farmers' market is at Willow Glen
Elementary
School, Saturday's from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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