Letters from the Public - 1 of 2 — San Jose City Council, April 26, 2022

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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of ways on people first.

I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Henry Cord, Member, Downtown Parking Board

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Dear Rules and Open Government Commiee,

I am wring to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose Closing the street to vehicular traﬃc has allowed for more pedestrian acvity and refocusing our public right of ways on people ﬁrst. I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion Thank you!

Sincerely,

Emily Smith
Guadalupe Washington Neighborhood Associaon Secretary

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The parking garage on Market still has access, and it’s time for our City to truly commit to making a more bicycle and pedestrian friendly environment, especially in light of all the vehicle crime this year.

Post Street is incredibly sad to see at any time of the day and week now. There are parked cars and little foot traffic. A once-vibrant street in an already challenged downtown is now just another place for cars to enjoy. This proposal prioritizes people over cars, something our City leaders have always been reluctant to do.

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Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of ways on people first. I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Yasmine Van Pee
Content Editor, HBO Max

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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of ways on people first. I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Jonathan Gordon
Downtown Spender and Dweller
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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets has proven to really enhance the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of way on people first.

I would really love to see these streets permanently closed to vehicular traffic and allow them to be further beautified with the collaboration and work of CBOs and other community members.

I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request. Thank you! Sincerely,
Luis P. Castillo
(He/Him/His)
Photographer & Filmmaker
www.luispedrocastillo.com
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SV Central Chamber of Commerce
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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am a resident of San Jose, and I write to support Councilmember Peralez’s proposal for the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street.

Expanding pedestrian access to shops and restaurants will draw more people downtown. Just take a look at the crowds at Santana Row. My family and I are once again spending time downtown thanks to the enhanced vibrancy. It's so pleasant to have some space away from the racing engines and blaring speakers, a space where pedestrians can feel like they belong.

Cars rule every inch of this city. Please give pedestrians just this one block! Sincerely,
Gregory Murphy

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Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of ways on people first. I ask that you approve.

Thank you,
Tiffany Schmidt

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Tue 4/19/2022 3:19 PM
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Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of ways on people first.

We need to be looking for MORE spaces to prohibit deadly vehicle traffic to open to community uses such as outdoor recreation and dining. This is one of the small ways downtown SJ can take concrete action to distinguish itself from lookalike neighbors and become a true destination.

I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Nicholas Laskowski
Northside resident and parent of preschoolers
SJ public school administrator

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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Council member Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street.

Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and made people come first.

I have been car-free for 26 years. The car does not promote good social interaction nor promote health.

Making pedestrian and bicycle travel safer is the future of healthy cities.

I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Marylou Avanzino

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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of ways on people first. I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Janikke Klem
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Sincerely,
Dave Novelli

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Sincerely,
Erica Stanojevic

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Members of the Rules Committee:

SPUR believes the Al Fresco program should be codified in a way that is easy for business and property owners to understand and that streamlines the permitting process. Business and property owners should have the option to use an Al Fresco program that is flexible and cost- effective. Given the popularity of the Al Fresco program citywide, it makes sense to move toward more permanent solutions. However, sending this item through the priority setting process has the potential to do the opposite. It might just kill the program.

We all recognize that Al Fresco continues to have value throughout the city; and although there is still some uncertainty as to what life will be like over the long term, San José has the opportunity to do things differently as we emerge from the pandemic. It is important that we not return to old norms, but instead support many of our small business owners by codifying an Al Fresco program that continues to facilitate outdoor community connections.

Please support Councilmember Peralez's memorandum. Now is the time to move forward.

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FW: Post St closure
Tran, David
Wed 4/20/2022 9:08 AM
To: Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> Good morning,

Can you add this to the public record on item C.1? Thanks!

Sincerely,

David Hai Tran
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From: Blair Carson < >
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:38 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Brown, Bridget <[email protected]> Subject: Post St closure

Hi!

I wanted to reach out about the possible street closure, hopefully y'all are the people to talk to!

I am the owner of Pageboy, it's a salon/retail space located at 30 Post St. We really enjoyed the temporary street closure, it was a huge beneﬁt and gave us a lot of exposure we normally wouldn't have had. I deﬁnitely had some concerns about the aesthec, but totally understood everyone's need to throw it together. I have been talking a bunch with Eric from 55 and Flo from Mac's about how to make a permanent closure happen. If you have any quesons, or would like to schedule a meeng, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you so much,
Blair Carson

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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. Closing the street to vehicular traffic has allowed for more pedestrian activity and refocusing our public right of ways on people first. I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Nico Lopez
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Dear Rules and Open Government Commiee,
I am wring to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. Closing the street to vehicular traﬃc has allowed for more pedestrian acvity and refocusing our public right of ways on people ﬁrst. I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you! Sincerely,
Pavel Konecny.

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Wed 4/20/2022 10:44 AM
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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. It’s really the only good thing to come out of the pandemic downtown and it makes a world of difference.

We give cars 100% of every road in this city, let’s make a little nice place for people too.

Closing the street to cars has allowed for more pedestrian activity and a focus on people. Please approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Luke Spicer
Naglee Park Homeowner
Walker and Downtown Bike Rider
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Dear Rules and Open Government Committee,
I am writing to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street.

We should make more of our city walkable and bike-able. Post Street was amazing when it was full of people eating, drinking and having fun. San Pedro Street is much nicer now than it was during the pandemic. I don’t want to lose this.

San Jose could be like Barcelona! We have the right weather, there’s good food and nightlife.

But our car-first city doesn’t make it easy.

Please bring back more of these pedestrian and bike affordances - I want a San Jose that’s friendly to people, rather than cars!

Cheers,
John Rowe

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Having these streets closed permanently will make downtown San Jose so much better and more attractive for people. I really hope that this will pass.

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Sincerely,

David Hai Tran
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From: Jonathan Schuppert
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:45 AM
To: District3 district3@sanjoseca gov
Subject: Support for Future of San Pedro and Post Streets Plan

Hello I would like to express my support for the plan on the future of San Pedro Street and Post Street

Thank you,
Jonathan Schuppert

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Dear Rules and Open Government Commiee,
I am wring to you in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street Since the COVID 19 pandemic, the closure of these streets have proven to not only be a lifeline to our local businesses but also enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San Jose. Closing the street to vehicular traﬃc has allowed for more pedestrian acvity and refocusing our public right of ways on people ﬁrst I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s request to agendize his proposal for City Council discussion. Thank you! Sincerely,
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets has proven to be a lifeline to our local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José.

Sincerely,
Ann Webb
Concerned Citizen
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April 26, 2022 City Council - Item 8.3 - Petition in Support Ryan Globus <
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To the San José City Council,
We have collected 126 signatures in support of closing Post St to traffic and opening it to people. At the April 26, 2022 city council meeting, for agenda item 8.3, please support the memo item 2 for a weekly closure of Post St.

I have attached the petition and signatures. You can also view the petition at
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/open-post-street-for-people-not-traffic?source=direct_link& Thank you,
Ryan Globus
Post Street for People

San José City Council,
126 people have signed a petition on Action Network telling you to Open Post Street for People, not Traffic.

Here is the petition they signed:

At the beginning of 2022, The City of San José affirmatively began allowing car traffic again on Post St., forcing the demolition of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and outdoor community parklets. This is a major blow to the downtown and LGBTQ+ community, as this was one of the only South Bay spaces for queer folks.

Open Post. St (from 1st to Lightston) to people, instead of traffic.

During the first year of the pandemic, San José and the broader South Bay community witnessed the emergence of a bustling, walkable, and FUN space—the result of Post St. in Downtown opening to people and closing to traffic. Later that same year, the area became officially designated as Qmunity District, a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming place for LGBTQ+ people and families in the South Bay. The new district featured shopping, socializing, dining, networking, and nightlife in Downtown San José on Post Street from S. 1st to S.

Market Streets.

A pedestrianized Post St. advances our goals as a community—providing a financial lifeline to the small bars and restaurants, transforming downtown into a lively destination that brings people together. The street itself better serves people on foot than in cars; it is short, narrow, and limited in street parking. Meanwhile, Post St. is near 12 major bus lines, light rail lines, bike corridors, and an already existing parking garage to serve existing demand without needing street parking on Post St.

The future of our cities is at stake at this moment; we know we must move toward vibrant community spaces without letting cars dominate every square inch of our streets. And we must do better for our LGBTQ+ South Bay residents.

Open Post. St (from 1st to Lightston) to people, instead of traffic.

Y ou can view each petition signer and the comments they left you below.

Thank you,
Post Street for People

1. Armin Kusig (ZIP code: 94087)
Give this tiny bit of space back to the people!

2. Gerry Martin (ZIP code: 95008)

3. Bo Symons (ZIP code: 95051)

4. Steven Vuong (ZIP code: 95122)

5. Angel Martinez (ZIP code: 95112)

6. Alex Shoor (ZIP code: 95126)

7. Al Globus (ZIP code: 95010)

8. Angela Lopez (ZIP code: 95133)
Let’s do this!

9. Andrea Pena (ZIP code: 94040)

10. Andrew Crockett (ZIP code: 95126)
Closed side-streets like Post Street are a community asset.

11. Anh Tuan Huynh (ZIP code: 95127)

12. Antoinette Brown (ZIP code: 94703)

13. Andrew Pospeshil (ZIP code: 94102)

14. April Nicholson (ZIP code: 95112)

15. Arisha Williams (ZIP code: 94608)

16. Adriano Rothschild (ZIP code: 95112)

17. Erin Dewhirst (ZIP code: 95126)

18. Ibraheem Fakira (ZIP code: 94085)

19. Rebeca Armendariz (ZIP code: 95020)

20. Rebecca Smith (ZIP code: 95014-2811)

21. betsy hammer carr (ZIP code: 95126 - San Jose, CA)

22. Bonnie Klein (ZIP code: 95010)

23. Brian Preskitt (ZIP code: 95112)

24. Stephanie Chang (ZIP code: 95133)

25. Bailey Waldorf (ZIP code: 95051)

26. Calley Wang (ZIP code: 95014)
Car-free Post St. is a vibrant place in Downtown San Jose. Keeping it that way is a huge boon for downtown businesses and makes downtown a regional destination

27. Cameron Finley (ZIP code: 95129)

28. Cameron Coles (ZIP code: 95112)

29. Katya Ceballos (ZIP code: 95112)

30. Dave Luciano (ZIP code: 95126)
Keep the street open for pedestrians only! Makes for a much nicer downtown San Jose!

31. David Hunt (ZIP code: 94402)

32. Daniella Baldivia (ZIP code: 95126)

33. DAVID WILSON (ZIP code: 94122)

34. Desiree Humphers (ZIP code: 95136)

35. Dieu Huynh (ZIP code: 95127)

36. Dila Sart (ZIP code: 95120)

37. Diya Tahiliani (ZIP code: 95120)

38. Ravi Dontharaju (ZIP code: 95125)

39. Gonzalez Andrew (ZIP code: 95125)

40. Dustin Fink (ZIP code: 94114)

41. Ellen McBriarty (ZIP code: 95126)
Let’s prioritize people, not vehicles!

42. Emily Andrews (ZIP code: 94085)

43. Eva Waterman (ZIP code: 95008)
Please return post st. to a pedestrian space! Many of us in the south bay queer community have really appreciated and benefited from this space. There's existing infrastructure (light rail, nearby parking, etc.) to support this and no reason not to!!

44. Fares Alharazy (ZIP code: 94703)

45. Felix QUINTANA (ZIP code: 90017)

46. Elisheva Basseri (ZIP code: 95124)

47. Gabriel Cardenas (ZIP code: 95136-3753)

48. Gavin Achtemeier (ZIP code: 95054)

49. Gayle Boesch (ZIP code: 95126)

50. Yaveth Gomez (ZIP code: 95110)

51. Salvador Gutierrez (ZIP code: 95112)

52. Hannon Ayer (ZIP code: 95110)

53. Hoang Ha (ZIP code: 95116)

54. Tarynn Farmer (ZIP code: 95126)

55. Hannah Globus (ZIP code: 95126)

56. Josh Whittington (ZIP code: 95126)

57. Israel Garcia (ZIP code: 95123)

58. Jamie Garcia (ZIP code: 95127)

59. JARED MARTIN (ZIP code: 95110)

60. John Bauters (ZIP code: 94608)

61. Jennifer Marquez Ginn (ZIP code: 95032)

62. John Kusters (ZIP code: 95128)

63. Jonathan Gordon (ZIP code: 95112)

64. Jonathan Berg (ZIP code: 95128)

65. J.R. Fruen (ZIP code: 95014)

66. Julie Watt (ZIP code: 94041)

67. Celeste Walker (ZIP code: 95018)

68. John Zhao (ZIP code: 95014)

69. Kathy Tran (ZIP code: 95110)

70. Kelly Promes (ZIP code: 94061)

71. Krista De La Torre (ZIP code: 95050)

72. Kylee Muir (ZIP code: 95125)

73. Richard Lim (ZIP code: 91748)

74. Lucy Shen (ZIP code: 95014)

75. Kayla Andres (ZIP code: 95051)

76. Maria Alexis (ZIP code: 02128)

77. Mark Haney (ZIP code: 95112)

78. Mary Williams (ZIP code: 93953)
pedestrianizing streets is good for businesses, customer enjoyment and human safety

79. Matt Baier (ZIP code: 95118)

80. Shaf Khan (ZIP code: 95124)

81. Michael Lambert (ZIP code: 95131)

82. Michael Lomio (ZIP code: 95126)

83. Mike Torres (ZIP code: 95008)

84. Monica Mallon (ZIP code: 95124)

85. Raayan Mohtashemi (ZIP code: 94010)

86. Marianna Sbordone (ZIP code: 95131)

87. Mustafa Arshad (ZIP code: 95110)

88. Neil Park-McClintick (ZIP code: 95014)

89. Raymond Lo (ZIP code: 95014)

90. Shannon Shih (ZIP code: 94040)
Cars are a cancer! Make more streets walkable!

91. Jenny Chang Ho (ZIP code: 95136)
This is great news! I didn’t know we had this in my neighborhood

92. Korina Chung (ZIP code: 95117)

93. Keila Escobedo (ZIP code: 95122)

94. Anthony Perry (ZIP code: 95776)

95. Anoeil Odisho (ZIP code: 95120)

96. Lauren Donohue (ZIP code: 94305)

97. Lawrence L (ZIP code: 95110)

98. Rachel Wells (ZIP code: 78701)

99. Raven Malone (ZIP code: 94303)
100. Jennifer Michel (ZIP code: 94025)
Density is the answer to several issues we face as a region. It’s time we convert our streets to living and breathing spaces. Having depression and PTSD, being outside, walking, interacting with people keeps me alive and healthy. Do the right thing. Much love, Jenny 101. Ricardo Bermudez (ZIP code: 95014)
102. Richard Mehlinger (ZIP code: 94086)
103. Rob F (ZIP code: 95126)
104. Rupa Shankar (ZIP code: 94611)
105. Ryan Globus (ZIP code: 95126)
106. Sandy Huynh (ZIP code: 95128)
107. Mackenzie Davis (ZIP code: 95123)
108. Sergio Juarez (ZIP code: 95112)
109. William Nacey (ZIP code: 95125)
110. Shawn Cimino (ZIP code: 95123)
111. Steven Lee (ZIP code: 94306)
112. Koli Boesch (ZIP code: 95126)
113. Stanley Young (ZIP code: 95032)
114. Jason Heimann (ZIP code: 95128)
115. Tam Tran (ZIP code: 95070)
116. Tara Sreekrishnan (ZIP code: 95014)
117. Natasha Manithep (ZIP code: 95148)
118. Taylor Pope (ZIP code: 94061)
Open spaces for people to congregate are vital to strong societies, and especially important in cities where cars aren't even an efficient mode of transportation. 119. Sadie Amick (ZIP code: 95126)
This boat thing was so friendly
San Jose downtown is like a ghost town with the mentally ill meth heads underneath I thought the post st area brought everyone togather
I experienced running into old friends
Dancing impromptu style with the bike party guy and his DJ music bike Watched a festival with my friend teaching free Zumba
Now it’s another street
Downtown needs the post at friendly like it was
Keep it closed to traffic it’s so small
Keep it open to my heart it’s so big!!
120. Chris Davidson (ZIP code: 95123)
Keep Post car free
121. Wayne Jones (ZIP code: 94568)
122. Nelson LeDuc (ZIP code: 95110)
123. Camille Pena (ZIP code: 95119-1600)
124. Yuri Azar (ZIP code: 95110)
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets has proven to be a lifeline to our local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José.

Sincerely,
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets has proven to be a lifeline to our local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José.

Sincerely,
Anthony Lavia

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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets has proven to be a lifeline to our local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José. It has been very fun to see these streets come alive once vehicles were banned. It allows for more public space in downtown for people to gather and enjoy all San José has to offer.

Laurel "Lola" Torney

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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,

I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets has proven to be a lifeline to our local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José.

Sincerely,
Jay Hartley

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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,

I am wring in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets, and other community improvements for small business, has proven to be a lifeline to many local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José and other communies. The council should allow for connued development for such uses throughout the enre City and also provide easy support that can assure safety measures for parkles when enre streets cannot be closed. Our climate generally allows for outdoor seang/entertainment and uses and as long as sidewalks are not blocked and appropriate ADA access is provided - such expansions and uses should be rubber stamped, provided for with the greatest of ease, and minimal in cost. It’s seems a great way for an area to encourage less driving and more pedestrian/non-motorized access for parcipaon.

Closing these streets to vehicular traﬃc as outlined in the Councilmember’s proposal allows for more pedestrian acvity and refocuses our public right of ways on people ﬁrst. I ask that you approve his proposal on permanently closing San Pedro Square and weekend closures for Post Street. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Dave Peterson
Resident, D10
Business owner, D6, D9, & D10

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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Ideally, I would even add the 300 block of S. 1st Street to the list as well. The City of San Jose needs to demonstrate greater urgency in rebuilding public space vibrancy in Downtown. Too often these days I hear comments from San Jose Jazz patrons describing a feeling of desolation when visiting our Downtown core.

As of last week (4/18/2022), of the 10 largest U.S. office markets tracked by Kastle Systems, San Jose, at 31.8%, remains the lowest "return-to-office" metro in the country. ( https://www.kastle.com/safety-
wellness/getting-america-back-to-work/). In whatever ways the City can demonstrate a "there there" in Downtown San Jose to help encourage local visitorship, business travel, and return-to-office we should be doing it.

I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on permanently closing San Pedro Square and weekend closures for Post Street. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Brendan Rawson
Executive Director
San Jose Jazz

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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets has proven to be a lifeline to our local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José.

Patricia Caporal

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04/26 CC Meeting Item 8.3 - Support CM Peralez's Memo on Future of San Pedro Square & Post Street
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04/26 CC Meeting Item 8.3 - Support CM Peralez's Memo on Future of San Pedro Square & Post Street
Michael Messinger
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
I am writing in support, with modifications, of Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on the Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the closure of these streets has proven to be a lifeline to our local businesses and enhanced the vibrancy of Downtown San José.

I ask that you consider extending the current closure for an additional year which allows al fresco dining on San Pedro Street. During the one-year extension, plans can be made for the permanent closure of a minimum of the South portion of San Pedro Street from Farmers Union Restaurant to Modera.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

MICHAEL MESSINGER
Lic. #00879292
MEACHAM / OPPENHEIMER, INC.

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I’m in support for improving San Jose through a permanent pedestrian thoroughfare on San Pedro (between Santa Clara and St John) and a weekly pedestrian throughfare on Post street. All the great cities of the world have these pedestrian areas - and San Jose is a great city.

San Jose should also consider changing the streetscape - especially on San Pedro to make it more inviting. Changes like:

- removing the level differences between the sidewalk and road - changing the surface to a more pedestrian friendly look San Jose should be considering how to expand the current pedestrian walkways as well.

Thank you,
Alan Williams
San Jose City resident
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The Future of San Pedro Square and Post Street
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Mon 4/25/2022 2:51 PM
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Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
When we think about what the next 50 years of San Jose looks like, it will be a city in which more people walk freely along more of our streets.

Our streets will be more vibrant; easier to traverse; safer; healthier with fewer congestion & speeding from cars; and more economically viable for businesses of many different types.

That’s why I ask that you approve Councilmember Peralez’s proposal on permanently closing San Pedro Square and weekend closures for Post Street. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Alex Shoor
District 6 resident
frequent Downtown San Jose visitor
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