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Trail Count 2009
October 20, 2009
The City of San José's Trail Count 2009 shows city trail usage up by 9.6% in both bike and pedestrian traffic with the highest increase found on the Guadalupe River Trail at Coleman Avenue. The Trail Count, the third annual survey of city trail users, was conducted on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Click here  for an overview.
Elder Financial Abuse Scam
October 16, 2009
The City of San José has received several reports of an Elder Financial Abuse Scam in the area in the last week. The letters bear the logos of Readers Digest and Pepsi and purport to award a $1 million Grand Prize Giveaway. The San José’s Police Department (SJPD) Financial Crimes Division would like you to know these letters, emails, and the checks included are a fraud. If you have received a letter or email of this type please destroy it and/or delete it from your computer. We also ask friends, relatives and care-givers to please alert senior citizens to this scheme.
Sandbags, storm information
October 13, 2009
To prevent or reduce flood damage in your area, you may contact the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) about sandbags. The only location in San José currently providing sandbags is the SCVWD Winfield Warehouse located on 5905 Winfield Blvd.
For more information, call the SCVWD main phone number at (408) 265-2600 or visit http://www.valleywater.org/Newsroom/stormupdates.aspx  .
Special meeting to focus on public safety and policing
October 1, 2009
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 from 6-8 pm. Wednesday, October 14 in the San José City Hall Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara St.
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. The PSFSS Committee will hold another special meeting to hear from members of the public next April. Please join us at this meeting. Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be available. See flyer for additional information English , Spanish , Vietnamese .
Retirement Board Governance
August 26, 2009
The City is reviewing recommendations for changes in the governance model for the City’s two retirement plans. The City recently retained Cortex Applied Research, consultants with expertise in the management of pension funds, to review the fiduciary governance models of the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System and the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan. The consultants reviewed relevant documentation, interviewed various stakeholders, and researched industry best practices. Based on this work, Cortex has concluded that the governance models of the retirement plans do not support the long-term effective management of the plans and therefore do not effectively serve the interests of the key plan stakeholders, i.e. members, retirees, and taxpayers. read more >>
 Rate the City's Web Site
August 21, 2009
The City is conducting a comprehensive assessment of its website (www.sanjoseca.gov) to help guide improvements and increase the City’s effectiveness in informing and providing services online. An important part of this study is to get feedback from users about how well the City Web site works. Please take a few minutes to take our survey and make your voice heard. To take the survey, click here .
ForeclosureHelp - Preserving Our Community
August 10, 2009
The ForeclosureHelp Center provides information and referral services to assist homeowners and renters navigate through the prevention and intervention foreclosure process. Volunteer staff will provide assistance to families to assess their situation and assist them in preparing a complete documentation package to present to a HUD-certified foreclosure prevention counselor and/or their lender. Families are provided with referrals for nonprofit legal assistance and to homeless prevention partners. HUD-certified counselors will assist clients and work with their lender to identify options, such as loan modifications, refinance, forbearance, or short sale, and/or to further navigate the foreclosure process. Legal partners are ready to assist families who have been victims of predatory lending or real estate fraud. Homeless prevention and housing partners will provide assistance to families who are at risk of homelessness, assist with rapid re-housing, and who will provide clients with information and referral resources in employment services and family counseling.
For information or to schedule an appointment, please call the ForeclosureHelp Hotline 408.794.1242 or download the brochure.
 Help Shape the Future of San Jose
August 4, 2009
The Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan Update is creating the blueprint for the City’s future growth and development, and the City of San José would like your input. With support from The Knight Foundation, we have created an online wiki site where you can help shape the future of San Jose over the next 30 years. Complete our survey and you will be eligible to win complimentary tickets from San José’s arts, entertainment, and cultural organizations. You can also learn more about the Envision San Jose 2040 city planning project, provide feedback in our discussion forum, or post and comment on your own and others’ photographs of San José. For more information please see the press release.
Follow these simple instructions to participate:
1) Go to www.wikiplanning.org .
2) Enter your e-mail address.
3) Use the password 2040.
 Diridon Station Area: Potential Ballpark
July 29, 2009
The Diridon Station Area will be home to many significant projects in the coming years, including the planned extension of Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), a new High Speed Rail line, an expanded Diridon Station, a potential Major League Ballpark, as well as other development opportunities. To promote communication among the business, residential, and other key stakeholders in this process, San Jose’s City Council established the Diridon Station Area Good Neighbor Committee (GNC). The GNC, made up of 31 members who represent neighborhoods, businesses, environmental organizations, and transit agencies, will explore a range of issues related to a potential Major League Ballpark and the Diridon Station Area. For more information, signup for email updates or attend a meeting please visit http://www.sjredevelopment.org/ballpark.htm
 Silicon Valley Energy Watch and the San José Public Library Team Up to Help Santa Clara County Residents Save Energy
July 21, 2009
Residents can now check out free energy meters from the West Valley, Alum Rock, and Evergreen libraries in San José to evaluate their energy use. Saving energy can save money and help reduce pollution and greenhouse emissions.
Download the flyer or read the news release for more information.
Greenprint 2009 Update is now available for review
July 10, 2009
The draft Greenprint 2009 Update is now available for review at www.sjparks.org/greenprint. The Greenprint is the strategic plan for the City of San Jose’s Parks, Recreation Facilities and Trails through 2020. Copies are also available at all City of San Jose public libraries. Community meetings to discuss the draft Greenprint 2009 Update are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2009 and Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at City Hall in Wing, Room 120. Confirmation of meeting dates and times are forthcoming; please check Greenprint website for updates or call (408) 793-5571. Comments on the draft Greenprint Update may be submitted to the City by Monday, August 31, 2009, 5 p.m. Please direct questions and comments to Greenprint@sanjoseca.gov.
City Apartment Recycling Program Receives Excellence Award
June 30, 2009
The City of San José, in partnership with Recycle Plus contractor Green Waste Recovery, was selected to receive the prestigious "2009 Recycling System Gold Excellence Award" from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
The awards team commended the City for its "successful efforts in achieving the highest level of excellence in solid waste management" by diverting nearly 80% of apartment waste from local landfills, due to GreenWaste’s garbage processing system which removes recyclables and composts the remaining organic material.
SWANA is the leading professional association in the solid waste field, serving over 8,000 members from government and private industry.
 It’s Cool in the Pool!
June 26, 2009
Celebrate summer at San Jose pools! You can learn to swim, be safe in the water or you can just chill. The City of San Jose has nine pools throughout the city and offers the most affordable swim lessons in the Bay Area. You can register on-line at www.sanjoseca.gov/prns or you can walk-in and register at the following locations.
H1N1 Virus Update
June 10, 2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the level of the H1N1 influenza pandemic alert to Phase 6 , which reflects how far the virus has spread. At the same time, WHO announced that the intensity of the virus is considered moderate. Based on present evidence, the overwhelming majority of patients experience mild symptoms and make a rapid and full recovery, often in the absence of any form of medical treatment.
Swine flu is a serious virus infection that should be treated with caution, but the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) urges a common sense approach. For more CDC information on swine flu go to:
- Main Swine Flu Web Link: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ (external link)
- About Swine Flu: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Info Phone Line: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
2009-2010 Proposed Budget Released
May 4, 2009
The 2009-2010 Proposed Budget was officially released May 1. The City Council will begin considering the proposed budget through a series of budget study sessions beginning on May 6, with adoption of the new budget anticipated on June 23rd.
The message (11MB) from the budget explains the city’s current financial situation and many of the proposals contained in the budget.
A summary of significant proposals in the budget is also available here.
2009 Safe Summer Initiative Grant (SSIG) Program
April 8, 2009
The San José City Council has made funds available for the 2009 Safe Summer Initiative Grant (SSIG) Program. These mini-grants are available to eligible applicants who provide safe and fun recreation opportunities to the youth of San José with a particular focus on areas identified as “Hot Spots.” Safe Summer Initiative Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP) now available. For more information please visit http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/grants/SSIG2009.asp .
Public Intoication Task Force
In November 2008, the City Council directed that a Task Force be created to investigate recommendations for non-criminal sanctions and diversionary approaches as alternatives to arresting individuals for public intoxication. To access meeting schedules and agendas, click here.
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