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City of San José seeking residents in Council District 5 to fill vacancies on the San José Neighborhoods Commission
March 4, 2010
The City of San José is seeking residents in Council District 5 to fill two vacancies on the San José Neighborhoods Commission, the City’s newest and largest advisory board. To be eligible, candidates must live within the boundaries of San José’s Council District 5, be available to attend meetings for the two-year term, and file a statement of economic interest. Residents who want to serve on the commission can apply through the San José City Clerk’s Office website at www.sanjoseca.gov/Clerk/commissionboard/NC/NC.asp. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010. The two new commissioners and two alternates will be selected by residents through a caucus process scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 27, at Capitol Park Neighborhood Center, 800 Peter Pan Avenue, 95116. For more information, contact Ernest Guzman, Community Services Supervisor, Neighborhood Development Center, at (408) 723-4114.
 Fire Chief Recruitment
February 26, 2010
The City of San José is recruiting for a new Fire Chief and is seeking community input regarding important qualities the City Manager and City Council should consider in evaluating candidates for this position. The first of six community meetings will be held on March 9th at the Vineland Library Community Room between 6:30-8:30pm.
Please see flyer for more details. English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Additionally, you may provide your feedback on the Fire Chief Candidate profile by sending an email to info@tbcrecruiting.com.
City Budget Process for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
February 26, 2010
The City of San Jose is working through the budget process for Fiscal Year 2010-2011, which will begin in July. The decisions our elected officials will make in June will require a difficult balancing act between significantly reducing costs while sustaining the best mix of critical City services, such as police, fire, street maintenance, parks and library services. The City uses a community-based budgeting process to help ensure that our decisions reflect the values and priorities of our community. For more information, refer to the Budget Office Web site. To provide comments or budget suggestions, send an e-mail to BudgetComments@sanjoseca.gov.
 Love is in the Air for Clara’s Fourth Nesting Season
February 17, 2010
The City of San José’s FalconCam, featuring the saga of peregrine falcons Clara and Esteban Colbert from their nestbox atop City Hall, is back and better than ever for this year’s nesting season. Thanks to the work of falcon fans with the San José Peregrine Falcon Alliance, who raised $25,000 from individual donors and a number of corporations from Silicon Valley and around the nation, the FalconCam system now comprises two cameras that provide alternating views into the nestbox and onto the ledges where the falcons like to roost. more>>
 Grand Opening of Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
February 16, 2010
Join us for the Grand Opening of Happy Hollow Park and Zoo on March 20th at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the exciting new renovations. Customers will experience new animal exhibits and expanded rides as well as enjoy family favorites like Danny the Dragon. Happy Hollow Park and Zoo has been important to San Jose since it first opened its gates in 1961. The new Happy Hollow has combined innovative green architecture with whimsical fun. For more information please visit www.hhpz.org.
Results of 2010 Community Budget Survey
February 10, 2010
The City of San José recently completed its annual community budget survey. This year's survey explored public perception of City services, asked residents to identify funding priorities, and gauged their support for or opposition to increasing revenue through voter approved tax measures. For more information click here.
Independent Police Auditor recruitment
February 9, 2010
The City of San José is recruiting for a new Independent Police Auditor and is seeking community input regarding important qualities the City Council should consider in a candidate. There are two ways to provide feedback on the Independent Police Auditor recruitment process:
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Attend the community meeting Thursday, February 25. See Meeting Notice
- Send an e-mail to SJIPA@averyassoc.net
Voicemail system for the San José Public Library branches and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is temporarily down
February 4, 2010
The voicemail system for the San José Public Library branches and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is temporarily down. Staff can still receive phone calls. If you are unable to get through during operating hours, please do not leave a message. Hang up and try again.
 Street Trees and the Community Forest
January 28, 2010
The intense winter storms have caused a number of trees and branches to fall throughout the valley. Unhealthy trees can pose a safety concern. In San José, property owners are responsible for the maintenance of the trees on their property and street trees adjacent to their property. There are approximately one million trees in San José’s community forest with the majority of them on private property. Click here for information about caring for your street tree and the community forest, and identifying problems with a tree. Click here for a list of frequently asked questions and other information about street trees.
 San José Airport Passes Annual FAA Safety Inspection with High Scores
January 27, 2010
For the fifth consecutive year Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) has achieved a nearly perfect passing score from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on its annual airport certification and safety inspection. Every year the FAA reviews all commercial airports to ensure they meet federal standards for safety as part of the process for the annual renewal of an airport’s license to operate. For more information, click here.
Mayor Chuck Reed encourages residents to support international rescue effort under way in Haiti
January 19, 2010
Following a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, San José Mayor Chuck Reed called on San José residents to give generously to support the international rescue and relief effort now underway. According to experts in international aid and philanthropy, cash donations provide the most immediate assistance and, when relief agencies are able to purchase products in the impacted region, can also aid that area’s economy.
 San Jose 2010 Census
January 15, 2010
The 2010 Census — a count of everyone living in the United States — is fast approaching! In mid-March 2010, every household in San José will receive a 2010 Census questionnaire. We need you or someone in your household to fill it out and mail it back by April 1, 2010. The information you provide will determine how over $435 billion in federal funds are distributed each year to cities like San José for community programs and services, such as education, housing, public health, senior services, transportation, neighborhood improvements and more. Filling out a census form is safe, easy and confidential! For more information, click here.
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