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District 6 Newsletter
February 2020
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State of the District 2020
On January 29th, I hosted my 4th Annual State of the District at the Willow Glen Community Center. Fire Chief Reggie Williams, Department of Transportation Frank Farshidi, and Code Enforcement Oscar Carrillo spoke during the event. Please watch the recording below.
Time stamps
Councilmember Dev Davis: 1:15
Fire Chief Reggie Williams: 21:44
D.O.T Frank Farshidi: 33:57
Code Enforcement Oscar Carrillo: 56:39
Q&A: 1:12:13
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Friends of the Bascom Branch Library Book Sale
Saturday, February 8th 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Come browse the Friends of the Bascom Branch Library's Book Sale. Great bargains can be found on gently used books and media. All proceeds support programs at the Bascom Branch Library.
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Ladies Night Out
Downtown Willow Glen
Thursday, February 13th 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Mark your calendar! Join the merchants of Downtown Willow Glen for an evening of pampering, refreshments and specials. Stroll the avenue to find something for yourself or that special Valentine. More information
here.
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District 6 Business Spotlight
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Mariette Chocolates
Mariette Chocolates is a small, family-run businesses in Downtown Willow Glen located at 1268 Lincoln Ave. They specialize in exotic covered fruits and other premium chocolate edibles and treats. My team and I visited during our Willow Glen Business Walk last week and enjoyed a few treats!
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Preservation of Funding for Planned Highway and Streets Projects: Council 1/28/20 Item 5.1
It's important to me to keep the public's trust, which is why I voted to retain the voter-approved allocation for 2016 Measure B dollars for transportation and transit projects. Watch what I said during Council in the video below.
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Three Creeks Trail Clean-up
Three Creeks Trail at Bird 95125
February 15th at 8:45 a.m.
This event is sponsored by the City of San Jose, Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services, along with Save Our Trails. The Three Creeks Trail is a busy walking/biking/running pathway in Willow Glen. This is the second volunteer clean-up of this new trail from Bird Ave to Minnesota Ave. Volunteers will trim back ivy growth, cut suckers and pull a few weeds that are popping up. There is a lot of work, so bring a friend and make a difference! Please meet at the trail behind Walgreens.
Registration is at 8:45 a.m. Clean-up ends at noon. There is free parking in the area. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. All tools and supplies provided, including work gloves. We will be working on the section of the trail from Bird Ave. to Minnesota Ave.
Questions? Please email ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov or text/call (408) 595-3483
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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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Special Events Volunteers Needed: The Tech Interactive in Downtown San Jose
Do you have a desire to learn and teach others about science, technology, engineering, art or math? If so, then The Tech might be the perfect place for you to volunteer! The Tech Interactive is home to one-of-a-kind learning experiences, and our volunteers help people of all ages discover their inner innovator and problem solver.
Volunteers select event shifts based on their availability, and all we ask is two evening events per month. These volunteers help us in the evenings, weekends, and occasionally some mornings or afternoons dependent on event needs. We are particularly looking for volunteers to help us during the busy holiday season. Typical duties include: facilitating exhibits, or floor program activities such as interactive creative projects.
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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
here
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Overnight Warming Locations
The City of San José operates two Overnight Warming Locations (OWLs) every evening from November 1 through April 30.
The program is by referral only. For information on the referral process, please contact HomeFirst at 408-510-7600.
For questions or to receive additional information about OWLs, please contact Vanessa Beretta at vanessa.beretta@sanjoseca.gov or 408-975-4424, or Darius Brown at Darius.brown@sanjoseca.gov or 408-975-4478.
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City of San Jose Board and Commission Vacancies
Please note that list of current and upcoming vacancies is always available on our website here.
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Pavement Updates
The Department of Transportation recently 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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Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation Rebates and Programs
The program is designed to encourage residents and businesses to convert approved high water use landscape to low water use landscape as well as to retrofit existing irrigation equipment with approved high efficiency irrigation equipment. Sites wishing to participate in the rebate program must apply online to request a pre-inspection and must complete the online application for approval before beginning any work on their project
here.
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SJCE New 2020 Power Mix
San José Clean Energy (SJCE) rang in the new year with cleaner electricity! The default electricity generation service GreenSource is now 86% carbon-free, including 45% renewable from wind and solar. Despite a 6% increase in carbon-free energy compared to 2019, SJCE will maintain its 1% rate discount relative to PG&E standard service, inclusive of PG&E added fees.
We also approved the enrollment of residential and small rooftop solar (Net Energy Metering, or NEM) customers into SJCE's GreenSource service and NEM program, which is similar to PG&E's but with a few extra benefits. Enrollment will occur in four phases beginning in April 2020 and ending in January 2021. Customers will receive a letter in mid-January and four postcard notifications before and after service begins. SJCE still will also hold informational meetings to answer questions and assist customers.
Questions? Email info@sanjosecleanenergy.org, or call 833-432-2454.
Read more
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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Creative License Ambassadors
The San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs is currently seeking applications for 2020-2021 Creative License Ambassadors.
The role of a Creative License Ambassador is to champion the power of creative expression and engage members of the public in finding their own creative voice.
Up to four ambassadors will be selected to serve one-year terms from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Each of the ambassadors will receive a stipend of $10,000 to produce a creative project that engages the public in creative expression. The ambassadors will also be expected to promote the importance of creative expression by utilizing social media, participating in interviews, and publishing articles as relevant.
An information session will be held on Wednesday, January 29 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at San Jose City Hall Room 1254. Please RSVP to emily.sevier@sanjoseca.gov or 408-793-4347.
Applications are due Monday, March 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
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Cash for Trash Pilot Program
The Cash for Trash Pilot Program started on Wednesday, January 29 at
7
th
and Virginia, Southwest Expressway, and several other locations throughout San Jose. The program is administered by the Anti-
graffiti and Anti-litter Department. The program is designed for unhoused residents. Participants
will receive
$4 per bag of litter/trash they turn in.
Participants will be g
iven a re-loadable debit card.
The City will track the use of funds and the cards can not be used to purchase alcohol or cannabis.
$50,000 of the General Fund was allocated for this program.
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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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| Wednesday, February 5th at 1:00 p.m. |
Willow Glen Library Book Club
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Willow Glen
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| Friday, February 7th at 1:30 p.m. |
Creating a Strong Resume
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Rose Garden |
| Monday, February 10th at 1:30 p.m. |
Public Benefits & Housing
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Rose Garden
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| Tuesday, February 11th at 3:00 p.m. |
Bascom Homework Club |
Bascom |
| Wednesday, February 12th at 6:00 p.m. |
Family Storytime
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Bascom |
| Thursday, February 20th at 10:30 a.m. |
Recycle Right with San Jose Environmental Services |
Willow Glen
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| Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. |
Reading On The Avenue Book Club
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Willow Glen |
| Friday, February 28th at 3:00 p.m. |
Armchair Travel For Seniors |
Bascom |
| Saturday, February 29th at 2:00 p.m. |
Fun with LEGO® Bricks
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Rose Garden
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Click here for all February library events.
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Voting Workshop
Bascom Library
Wednesday, February 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Find out what is on the ballot for the March 2020 election. Learn how to register to vote, who is running for office, and more! See flyer below for details.
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Westfield Valleyfair Job Fair
Friday, February 21st at 5:30 p.m.
Looking for a job? Westfield Valleyfair is hiring! There are over 100 jobs available. They are hosting a job fair on Friday, February 21st at 5:30 p.m. See flyer for more details.
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San Jose Jazz
The "cool" counterpart to Summer Fest, Winter Fest presents jazz, blues, Latin jazz, New Orleans and related genres in intimate venues in San Jose and Palo Alto from February 14 to 29, 2020. The full lineup has been announced!
Details and schedule
here
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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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