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SPECIAL MINUTES OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022
COVID-19 NOTICE
Consistent with AB 361 and City of San Jose Resolution Nos. 79485, 80237, 80266, 80290, 80323, 80343 and 80445, this meeting will not be physically open to the public and the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Members will be teleconferencing from remote locations.
The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee of the City of San José was teleconferenced from remote locations and convened at 9:08 A.M.
Present: Councilmembers - Arenas, Esparza, Cohen.
Absent: Councilmembers - Carrasco, Jimenez.
Staff: City Manager’s Office, Angel Rios Jr.; City Attorney’s Office, Karin Murabito; Mayor’s Office, Paul Pereira; City Manager’s Office, Mike Jones, and Deputy City Clerk, Ruth Krantz.
B. Review of Work Plan
1. Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Report
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Maya Esparza, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen and carried unanimously, the Rent Stabilization Program Strategic Plan Report was deferred to the June 9, 2022 Neighborhood Services and Education Meeting. (Housing) (3-0-2. Absent: Jimenez, Carrasco.)
Public Comment: Blair Beekman offered comments.
C. Consent Calendar
None presented.
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D. Reports to Committee
1. Public Life in San José Annual Report
Kerry Adams-Hapner, OEDCA Asst Director; Ed Solis, PRNS Recreation Superintendent and Avi Yotam, Deputy Director of Parks offered the presentation and responded to comments.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Maya Esparza, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted annual report on public life in San José, including citywide efforts to activate and improve San José public life. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services) (3-0-2. Absent: Jimenez, Carrasco.)
2. Parks Funding Initiative Status Report
David DeLong, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, and Michelle McGurk, City Manager’s Office offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: Blair Beekman and Juan Estrada offered comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Maya Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Sylvia Arenas and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted a verbal status report on parks funding initiative to identify ongoing operations funding, consistent with benchmark S10 “Seek Sustainable Funding Mechanisms for Our Parks and Recreation System” as defined in the PRNS Department’s Strategic Plan, ActivateSJ. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services) [Deferred from February]. (3-0-2. Absent: Jimenez, Carrasco.)
Open Forum
1. Blair Beekman spoke to community energy and future effects if not addressed. He spoke on recent acts of violence and the need for useful dialog and communication.
Adjournment
Councilmember Sylvia Arenas adjourned the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Meeting at 10:33 a.m.
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Sylvia Arenas, Chair
Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
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