1 CITY COUNCILMEMBER REPORT
Meeting: July 16, 2024
Reporting Councilmember: Mayor Sheila Mohan
Report Dates: 6/25/24 to 7/8/24
Item Date, Title, and Description:
6/25/2024: In my capacity as Board members of Silicon Valley Clean Energy, I attended a closed session of the Board to discuss matters of potential litigation and possible settlements.
6/26/24: Attended the West Valley Mayors and Managers lunch in Saratoga. Vice Mayor of San Jose, Rosemary Kamei was the guest speaker. The group discussed the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) bill that is expected to be on the November 2024 ballot. City representatives expressed concerns that funding mechanism details were still unresolved.
6/26/24: Along with the other members of the City Council, I interviewed teen commission candidates for 4 openings.
6/27/24: This was Day 2 of the teen commission candidate interviews. Although only 4 candidates were selected because of the limited number of openings, the caliber and passion and intelligence of most of the candidates was impressive.
6/28/24: Together with Vice Mayor Fruen, I attended a prep session conducted by Public Works staff to discuss issues such as the Lawson Bikeway and Vision Zero which appeared on the 7/9 agenda.
7/4/24: The city celebrated July 4 with traditional festivities – flag raising by Scouts of America Troop 688, a parade around Memorial Park, a pancake breakfast and a concert by the group Phil N the Blanks. A heart-warming community event which was well attended by people of all ages.
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2 7/8/24: I, along with Vice Mayor Fruen and councilmembers Wei and Moore, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman Park. I made a few remarks recognizing the work of organizations which funded the project and staff who made the project a reality. Assemblymember Evan Low and Foothill-De Anza Trustee Patrick Aherns also attended. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025.
7/8/24: Hosted the monthly Chai with Mayor at Berraco Coffee on Stevens Creek. A group of about 15 residents attended – and a lively discussion ensued about issues that City is working on and their impact on neighborhoods and residents. Topics included the housing element, the budget and farmers’ market.