Next Steps For Noble Neighborhood | |
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Since the June 21st council decision, our office has been prepping many actions that are ready to be deployed with the resumption of City Council meetings in August.
Today I submitted a memo with specific recommendations for the August 3rd Rules Committee meeting intended to hold the City Council accountable for the impact the June 21st council direction has had on our community. The loss of trust and continued dissatisfaction with the City’s efforts to end street homelessness cannot continue if we are serious about improving the quality of life for all our residents.
Our memo specifies:
1. The City Council meet again in November to enable the public to share their feedback on proposed sites including alternative sites that have been submitted for evaluation.
2. The Noble site is not near a park, it is a park, so pause all planning, design and construction activity for the Noble EIHC site until the legitimacy of using a city park for an EIHC site, along with several other issues are resolved.
3. Remove arbitrary, internal deadlines that limit staff’s ability to perform the necessary work to identify a practical alternative EIHC site in District 4
4. Prioritize all underutilized spaces for potential EIHC site not just the city-owned sites.
5. All alternative sites for D4 are completely vetted and the council office and community has the opportunity to understand the explanation of feasibility, viability and practicality.
Tomorrow, Friday, July 29th from 4:15 – 5:15PM, I will be hosting my own community meeting at the Berryessa Library Community Room where I will be sharing more details about the work we have been doing to stop the development at the Noble site and the support I need from our community to ensure we prevail.
Just like we did with the Orchard neighborhood to stop the Charcot Overpass project, together with the Noble neighborhood we can save our precious park.
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Collaborating with the Community - Notting Hill | |
Over the course of several weeks, City cleaning crews have been removing debris and encampment materials from the area of Coyote Creek adjacent to the Notting Hill neighborhood. Several tons of material have been removed thus far with much more clean up to follow. | |
This clean up is the culmination of many months of collaboration between my office and the community to address issues of blight, illegal dumping, and safety. I'm excited to see the progress we've made and I look forward to continuing the work we're doing together. Below is a timeline of events and activities. | |
Many community groups have not formally become neighborhood associations and we understand that establishing such an organization can be both time consuming and difficult. That being said, I would be happy to come to any meetings your neighborhood might already be having. Please reach out to my office at District4@sanjoseca.gov if you're interested in having me attend your meeting or gathering. | |
In Person Office Hours a Success | |
After so much time social distancing and isolating, it was refreshing to meet face to face with my community at a newly opened local business right in the heart of District 4! Last night at Pho San Jose, my neighbors and I discussed everything from street sweeping to tree planting. The input we received was invaluable and those who attended gave my staff and I helpful suggestions. The pho was also top notch! | |
Connecting in person with the people I represent at City Hall is my favorite part of this job. Thank you to everyone who came out. Be sure to keep your eyes on my website and sign up for the community newsletter to receive updates on our next event. | |
- NATIONAL NIGHT OUT NEXT TUESDAY 8/2
- PBS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
- EMERGENCY INTERIM HOUSING INFORMATION
- SILICON VALLEY YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT NEXT WEEK | |
The PBS Short Film Festival is part of a multiplatform initiative to increase the reach and visibility of independent filmmakers from across the country and amplify the voices of diverse content creators. | |
Since its inception in 2012, hundreds of films celebrating love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and more have been presented under the festival’s banner. The 2022 festival carries the tagline “Stories that Stick” to highlight the impact of powerful storytelling. | |
EMERGENCY INTERIM HOUSING
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS AND INFORMATION
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City staff will be hosting a number of informational listening sessions regarding Emergency Interim Housing sites. The meetings are intended to do three things: inform, engage and notify residents. The same core material will be covered at each meeting, and the bulk of each meeting will be spent listening and responding to questions from attendees.
July 30 from 10:00 to 11:30 am via Zoom
August 1 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Berryessa Community Center
August 3 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm via Zoom
August 3 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm via Zoom
August 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Berryessa Community Center
August 11 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Answers to the most common questions can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions page. More general information can also be find at the EIH website.
You can also contact City staff at EIHOutreach@sanjoseca.gov to provide your feedback.
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SILICON VALLEY YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | |
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High schoolers, college students, and young professionals are invited to a day of learning, networking, and discussion around solutions and strategies to combat climate change! This summit will include workshops, panel presentations, and keynote speakers that will empower students and young adults to get further involved in the environmental sustainability movement.
What: Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action's 2022 Youth Climate Leadership Summit
When: Saturday, August 6th, 2022 from 9:00am - 4:30pm
Where: Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
All students and young adults are invited and registration is free.
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Learn More & RSVP TODAY!!
Hosted by Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action
Co-hosted by the City of Cupertino, Fremont Union High School District, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and State Senator Dave Cortese
Sponsored by Silicon Valley Clean Energy, U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, San Jose Councilmember David Cohen, State Senator Josh Becker, Trustee Pattie Cortese, Trustee Gilbert Wong, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Silicon Valley Power, Greentown Los Altos, and Acterra.
Speakers Include:
Peggy Brannigan, Director of Global Environmental Sustainability at LinkedIn
Dave Cortese, California State Senator for District 15
Jan Pepper, CEO Peninsula Clean Energy
Jasneet Sharma, Director of the Santa Clara County Office of Sustainability
Laura Deehan, State Director for Environment California
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools
David Cohen, San Jose City Councilmember
Silicon Valley Youth Climate Activists
...And MANY more special guests!
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Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Everyone: Every home in the U.S., regardless of their insurance status, is eligible for a third round of EIGHT free at-home COVID-19 tests. Orders ship in 7-12 days. Order free at-home tests at www.covidtests.gov.
Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Avoid Fake COVID-19 Tests: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Division of Consumer and Business Education recently issued guidance on how to avoid purchasing fake COVID-19 tests. For more information, visit the FTC webpage.
CDC Recommends First Booster for Ages 5-11: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to everyone 5 years of age and older. CDC now recommends that this age group receive a booster shot five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series.
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Tests Before Flying: The CDC recently updated their COVID-19 guidance to recommend all travelers test for COVID-19 in the days before flying for summer vacations internationally or within the U.S. People traveling outside of the U.S. are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than one day before returning to the states. Before returning home after traveling within the U.S., the CDC advises getting tested “if your trip involved situations with greater risk of exposure” to COVID-19.
How to Protect Yourself and Others From COVID-19: With COVID-19 cases on the rise, it is important to follow CDC guidelines to prevent illness. Most importantly, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, wear a well-fitting mask, avoid poorly ventilated areas and crowds, and take precautions when you travel.
Free Masks Available: Each adult can get three free N95 masks at pharmacies and community health centers. For help finding a location, call 800-232-0233.
Resident Resources: The City of San José’s Virtual Local Assistance Center is a one-stop for information on Food Assistance, Housing, Employment, Health & Wellness, Utilities, and Immigrant Resources.
Current Vaccination/Booster Sites: The full list of vaccine sites, and testing sites are available on the County of Santa Clara COVID-19 website. Please note that vaccination sites are a combination of drop-in and by appointment only. Residents are encouraged to make an appointment, where possible. All sites have boosters available.
Vaccination Sites
- North East Medical Services (NEMS) (1870 Lundy Ave., San José 95131)
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Expo Hall (2542 Monterey Hwy., Gate D, San José 95111)
- Sun Pharmacy (2559 S. King Rd., San José 95122)
- Advance SJ Pharmacy (2331 Montpelier Dr., Suite A-10, San José 95116)
- Dan Hopner MD/Rom Romero PA (2060 Aborn Rd., Suite 100, San José 95121)
- Mexican Consulate (302 Enzo Dr. #200, San José 95138)
Testing Sites
- Santa Clara County Office of Education (OptumServe) (1290 Ridder Park Dr., San José 95131)
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (OptumServe) (3990 Zanker Rd., San José 95134)
- Valley Water (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (5750 Almaden Expy., San José 95118)
- County Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A (Across from Gate B) (344 Tully Rd., San José 95111)
- Costco Business Center (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (2376 S. Evergreen Loop, San José 95122)
- Grand Century Mall (OptumServe/CDPH Bus) (1111 Story Rd., San José 95122)
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (OptumServe) (2240 South 7th St., San José 95112)
- Central YMCA (1717 The Alameda, San José 95126)
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