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Special Thanks to City’s Suppliers
April 16, 2010
The City would like to recognize and extends its sincerest thanks to all suppliers that participated in the City’s cost savings initiative. Through their collective efforts, the City will potentially save up to $2.6 million in the upcoming 2010-2011 Fiscal Year in all funds.
In February, the City began efforts to renegotiate existing contracts and seek pricing concessions on high dollar purchase orders and agreements. We are pleased to report that over 80% of the suppliers contacted have responded and the vast majority of them have agreed to price concessions. The City will continue to evaluate its agreements for additional cost savings opportunities.
Click here to see the complete list of participating suppliers.
 Community Meetings About Proposed Ban on Paper and Plastic Bags
April 16, 2010
The City of San José is considering a ban on both plastic and paper disposable shopping bags provided at all stores. Instead, retailers would sell “green” paper bags made out of 40% recycled paper for between 10 and 25 cents each. Customers would be encouraged to shop with reusable bags.
As part of a citywide outreach effort, the City of San José will hold community meetings and gather input on the proposed single-use bag ordinance. Click here for meeting dates and times. For more information, visit http://www.sjrecycles.org/bags/default.asp.
Measure K for the June 8, 2010 Special Municipal Election
April 16, 2010
On March 9, 2010, the City Council voted to submit a ballot measure for the June 8, 2010 Special Municipal Election to increase the Cardroom Tax, increase the number of cardroom tables and make other modifications to the City’s Municipal Code regarding permissible card games and betting limits. For more information, please review the facts regarding possible impacts by clicking on one of the links below.
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For more information, you may visit the City Clerk’s website at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/elections/Election.asp.
 Downtown Business Parking Incentives
April 9, 2010
San Jose’s downtown is a vibrant and attractive place for businesses to thrive and grow. As part of the City’s commitment to attracting and retaining businesses in the heart of the City, a new Downtown Business Parking Incentive program has been approved by the City Council. The program offers a variety of incentives and discounts.
 Kill A Watt Program Extends to All San José Public Libraries
April 8, 2010
Starting April 14, Kill A Watt™ EZ Meters will be available for free checkout at all San José Public Libraries. The meter measures electricity used by plug-in appliances and electronics and shows the energy use and associated energy costs of the item. By calculating your energy use, you can find ways to conserve energy around the house and save money on your energy bill.
For more information, read the news release.
Special Public Safety, Finance & Strategic Support Committee Meeting
April 5, 2010
In the City's efforts to maintain and improve police services and community relations, the Public Safety, Finance & Strategic Support Council Committee invites members of the public to a special meeting on April 14, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Meeting Purpose: The purpose of this forum is to elicit feedback on the City’s efforts to address issues related to public safety and policing in San José.
Please join us at this meeting. Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be available. Click here for more information.
 San José Seeks Input on New Public Streetlight Plan
April 2, 2010
Residents are invited to attend an upcoming meeting regarding new streetlights. The City will be presenting the results of detection tests and surveys conducted at San José’s streetlight demonstrations held in early March. Staff will discuss the implications of that data and how the City proposes to apply it to reduce the City’s energy consumption, improve the quality of lights on City streets, and protect the night sky.
Please join us at this community meeting on Wednesday, April 7 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt Community Center, Classrooms 1 & 2, 901 East Santa Clara Street. For more information, read the news release.
City works to solve $116 million budget deficit
March 29, 2010
The City of San José is facing an unprecedented $116 million deficit for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011, which begins July 1. 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. Today, the City Manager released a Preliminary Budget Reduction Proposals document. The document outlines preliminary proposals representing significant service reductions to the community and loss of jobs to the City workforce. Read the Preliminary Budget Reduction Proposals.
 4th Annual Bay Area Schools Environmental Conference – Learn, Lead, Inspire.
March 29, 2010
Public and private K-12 teachers, students, parents, administrators and community members are invited to attend the fourth annual Bay Area Schools Environmental Conference to learn how your school can “go green” with recycling, composting and worm composting; water and energy conservation; and on-site gardening. Discover ways to connect children with nature and other environmental education topics such as solar energy and climate change. Plus, find out how your schools can apply for green program funding. Get inspired by this year’s special keynote speaker, Alec Loorz, youth founder of Kids vs. Global Warming and the youngest trained member of Al Gore’s Climate Project team.
The conference will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Dolce Hayes Mansion in San José.
Go to the conference Web site
 Get Wired up San José!
March 11, 2010
Google is looking for communities to test ultra-high speed broadband networks across the country. And, San José wants to be one of them! The network would deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today, over 1 gigabit per second. As you can imagine, it would present fantastic opportunities for residents and businesses alike—by attracting businesses and jobs to our community, enhancing the quality of life for our citizens and improving our schools, health care system and government agencies. To make sure San José is a top contender, we need your help. For more information, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/getwiredup.asp.
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.
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