FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION
At my last Town Hall, we focused on fire prevention and safety and as we approach the summer months, I feel that it's important to share that information with all of you. Our state is in the midst of a severe drought, making conditions this fire season very dangerous. I want make sure that our community is armed with the information needed to keep property and loved ones safe. Click here to view the townhall in its entirety.
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Corey Condren, a Firefighter-Paramedic and Community Services Liaison from the San Jose Fire Department, gave a thorough and informative presentation, which was highlighted in San José Spotlight. Santa Clara County has also implemented an Emergency Alert System that will inform residents of any emergencies, along with instructions on what actions can or should be taken. For most of us in District 4, a larger concern might be how to navigate the power outages that are sure to come. An extensive list of resources can be found here.
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Illegal fireworks are also a big issue in our District. Beyond just the risk of fire, illegal fireworks are a constant strain on our pets and present a risk of injury, particularly to children. Even "safe and sane" fireworks can pose a danger and are also illegal in our city. Please report any fireworks violations here.
Let's work together and take a proactive approach to fire prevention and safety.
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FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM BEING IMPLEMENTED |
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The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is currently working on implementing Senate Bill (SB) 1383. This new legislation sets a goal for businesses and residents to reduce organic waste in the landfill, including food that can still be eaten. The law sets a goal to redirect 20 percent of edible food currently thrown away to people in need by 2025. SB 1383 requires that businesses donate surplus food instead of throwing it out. It also places additional recordkeeping and reporting requirements on certain businesses.
SB 1383 places regulated commercial edible food donors into two tiers: Tier 1 is required to donate starting in 2022 and Tier 2 is required to donate starting in 2024. The diagram below explains what qualifies a business as Tier 1 or Tier 2.
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ESD will begin outreach efforts in May to Tier 1 commercial food generators, including grocery stores and supermarkets, to educate businesses how to comply with SB 1383 by January 1, 2022. ESD staff will communicate with Tier 1 businesses to conduct
a survey, develop a baseline of current food recovery efforts, and provide information to set up recovery agreements with a food recovery organization.
You can find more information on this, and other CALRecycle programs, here.
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CRITICAL VOLUNTEER SHORTAGE AT SECOND HARVEST IN NORTH SAN JOSE
Volunteers are desperately at the Second Harvest's North San Jose warehouse in June! Join them to sort food that will immediately go out to neighbors across Silicon Valley. The most critical needs are weekday mornings and afternoons. Sign up today and encourage a friend to join you!
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FREE ACTIVE ADULT MEMBERSHIP THROUGH PARKS AND REC
Get your FREE Active Adult Membership today! Connect with active adults (50+) and learn about programs and resources available to you. Sign up at the registration site here.
Share this information with your friends, family and loved ones!
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IT’S EASY AND FREE TO GET RID OF YOUR JUNK! |
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Gear up for spring cleaning with the City of San José’s Junk Pickup program. The Junk Pickup program offers free appointments for San José residents to have large items (such as old furniture, appliances, mattresses, recreational equipment and more) picked up from their homes and apartment complexes. It’s free and easy! Visit www.sjenvironment.org/junkpickup for program details.
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COUNTYWIDE LOCAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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Our local rent assistance program, known as the Homelessness Prevention System - COVID-19 Response, is now accepting applications from members of the public. This program was created to complement the statewide CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program and ensure that we have local resources available to meet the unique needs of our lowest-income and most vulnerable residents.
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LIBRARIES REOPENING
As of Monday, May 24, the San José Public Library began reopening select library locations for limited in-person browsing, self-service, and technology access at 50% capacity.
They have been working closely with the City’s Emergency Operations Center and City Manager’s Office to develop a strategic, four-phased reopening plan, which applies the Library’s equity index to ensure that we prioritize branches in lower-resourced communities, while remaining in adherence to County Public Health and City safety guidelines. The reopening plan also takes into account the ability to fill vacant public services staff positions.
The table below illustrates the anticipated phases and proposed target dates for reopening, which may be subject to change. The branches highlighted in bold are the locations that currently offer indoor Tech Access. We are excited that the Alviso Branch Library is now open.
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During the initial reopening, customers will be able to safely visit the Library from Monday-Friday 1-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to access the following services:
- Limited Browsing (1-hour limit)
- Check out Library materials, including technology devices
- Use public computers, printers, copiers (free printing/copying up to 10 pages)
- Access the Library’s free Wi-Fi
- Apply for a Library card and get account assistance
- Pick up holds and utilize self-checkout machines
- Receive multi-lingual support from librarians and literacy specialists
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For more details, visit sjpl.org/reopening
They will also continue to offer virtual programs, online chat and phone assistance 7 days per week, Express Pickup service at closed locations, and Tech Access (indoor computer usage) at select locations.
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REDUCE YOUR ENERGY COSTS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT
San José Clean Energy (SJCE)’s TotalGreen customers reduce our community’s greenhouse gas emissions by powering their homes and businesses with 100% renewable energy. Lower emissions mean cleaner air and improved health benefits for our families, including fewer incidences of asthma symptoms and other respiratory illnesses.
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Join your neighbors who are already receiving 100% renewable energy for about $4 more per month than GreenSource, SJCE’s default product.
Upgrading to TotalGreen is easy. With your PG&E account number, last name or business name, and service location zip code, you can sign up in less than 5 minutes:
2. By calling our Customer Service team at 833-432-2454
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FREE VACCINATION CLINICS
EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
La Plaza is home to Gardner Health Services’ walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals 18 and over. Vaccinations are administered every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. for folks to return at a later time.
First come, first serve.
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