The Public Record — Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole, February 28, 2024

RULES COMMITTEE: 2/28/2024
Item: B.1
File ID: ROGC 24-522
TO: Honorable Mayor & FROM: Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Council City Clerk
SUBJECT: The Public Record DATE: February 28, 2024
February 15, 2024 – February 22, 2024

ITEMS FILED FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD
Letters from Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Letters from the Public
1-46. Letters from 46 members of the public, dated February 15–20, 2024, regarding:
2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
47-50. Letters from four members of the public, dated February 15–20, 2024, regarding:

Ban City-Sponsored Travel to Israel
51-93. Letters from 42 members of the public, dated February 16–20, 2024, regarding:
statement of principals for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site 94-108. Letters from 14 members of the public, dated February 18–21, 2024, regarding:

Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland
109. Letter from Maryann Humes, dated February 20, 2024, regarding: Public assess [sic] to meetings - Humes and Gill
110. Letter from Nancy Gill, dated February 20, 2024, regarding: Public assess [sic] to meetings - Humes and Gill
111. Letter from Andrew Siegler, dated February 21, 2024, regarding: 2/16 City Council Study Session - Arts, Destination Marketing, and Destination Events Rules and Open Government Committee
February 14, 2024
Subject: Public Record

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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk
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FW: Carlos Rosario 95136 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

It is clear there is an effort to silence members of disadvantaged communities. Many residents rely on being able to provide virtual public comment due to reasons of disability, health, work schedules, parenting and other demands of modern life. The strategy appears to be to engage in racist and hateful speech in order to bully the Council into eliminating virtual public comment. The bullies scored a victory when the Council decided to eliminate this option without first seeking community input and not at the bequest from community members.

By eliminating remote access on the heels of restricting access to the council chambers in December, San José has fallen from a model of good government dedicated to promoting civic participation to a city displaying troubling behavior and giving the impression that hearing from its residents is a bother.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 1
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Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

For example, budget season is the most critical time of year for civic engagement. The ban on remote comments means the people most in need of an equitable city budget will be sidelined throughout the process.

As the capitol of the Silicon Valley, if we can't do it, no one can! Carlos Rosario
95136
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FW: Michelle Fernandez 95119 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 2
2/22/24, 9 01 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Michelle Fernandez
95119
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 3
2/22/24, 9 02 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

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FW: Christine Azzopardi 95127 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 4
2/22/24, 9 03 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Christine Azzopardi
95127
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FW: Noreen Williamson 95111 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 5
2/22/24, 9 03 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Noreen Williamson
95111
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FW: Elvera Faria 95123 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 6
2/22/24, 9 04 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Elvera Faria
95123
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FW: Gina Whitney 95139 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 7
2/22/24, 9 04 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

I can not attend in person as I have health issues. Please keep the ability to comment using Zoom. I have done this at two meetings last year and I thought the handling of the comments by Zoom attendees was done well.

Gina Whitney
95139
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FW: Ranu Aggarwal 95136 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 8
2/22/24, 9 05 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Dear San Jose City Council,
Remote comments facility at public hearings make for inclusion of residents who do not have the luxury to be able to make it a hearing in person in the work of their government. Please restore that facility.

Best Regards
Ranu Aggarwal
95136
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FW: Rebekah Jensen 95136 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 9
2/22/24, 9 05 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

As a parent, I haven't always been able to find childcare to come and hang out for the day at a City meeting, even if it's a topic I care deeply about.

Rebekah Jensen
95136
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FW: Susan Buckley 95136 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
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To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Susan Buckley 95136 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 10
2/22/24, 9 06 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Immediately restore virtual public comment on Zoom for Council meeting so the public has a voice.

Susan Buckley
95136
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FW: Jennifer Han 95138 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Fri 2/16/2024 9:30 AM
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Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 8:29 PM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Jennifer Han 95138 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 11
2/22/24, 9 06 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

Paratransit.

Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Jennifer Han
95138
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FW: John Leipelt 95138 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Fri 2/16/2024 9:31 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]>;Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: District 5 United <
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 8:32 PM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: John Leipelt 95138 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 12
2/22/24, 9 06 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

Paratransit.

Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

John Leipelt
95138
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FW: GLORIA YLLAN 95111 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Fri 2/16/2024 9:31 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]>;Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: District 5 United <
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To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: GLORIA YLLAN 95111 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 13
2/22/24, 9 07 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

Paratransit.

Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

GLORIA YLLAN
95111
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FW: Darryl Ospring 95111 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Fri 2/16/2024 9:50 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]>;Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: District 5 United <
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2024 9:40 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Darryl Ospring 95111 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 14
2/22/24, 9 07 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

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Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Regarding the Councilmember’s recent decision to eliminate Virtual Public Comment at City Council Meetings:

I am an active Community Member who follows City Issues, I have attended City Council Meetings for over 4 Decades
“In Person” and have addressed Council at the Podium on multiple occasions.

Since Covid, I have followed Council Meetings by Zoom. Over the past 3 years I have become Disabled and am ADA Homebound which prevents me from attending or appearing In Person at Council Meetings.

This recent Council decision to eliminate Public Comment virtually now excludes me the opportunity to address City Council Issues as again, I cannot appear “In Person.” This is an Unfair Decision and I request the Ciuncil to immediately restore the Virtual Public Comment option on behalf of the ADA Disabled Community.

Darryl Ospring, Board Member
Community Advocate
Coyote Creek Neighborhood Association, District 2
Darryl Ospring
95111
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FW: trudy ellerbeck 95127 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Fri 2/16/2024 11:23 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]>;Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: District 5 United <
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2024 11:10 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: trudy ellerbeck 95127 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 15
2/22/24, 9 08 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

Paratransit.

Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

The possibility that the ban on remote comments might only last months is no comfort to those who wish to comment on current City Council, Committee and Commission matters in order to ensure that quality of life in San Jose is maximized. I ask that you immediately restore virtual public comment to ensure that you and the City once again benefit from the voices silenced by your recent decision. trudy ellerbeck
95127
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FW: Pamela Campos 95136 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Fri 2/16/2024 11:23 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]>;Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: District 5 United <
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2024 11:15 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Pamela Campos 95136 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Public Record: 16
2/22/24, 9 08 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

Paratransit.

Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Limiting participation to in-person reduces the level of community engagement our residents can engage in. For the sake of equity, transparency and true open government, we must ensure our city continues to fund multi-lingual webcast of City Council meeting, with an option to dial in and provide public comment remotely.

Pamela Campos
95136
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Fw: Crystal Campisi 95111 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Fri 2/16/2024 2:55 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> Office of the City Clerk | City of San José
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Subject: Crystal Campisi 95111 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Public Record: 17
2/22/24, 9 09 AM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Paratransit.
-- Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.
-- Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours-long council meetings. -- Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

Mayor Matt is constantly encouraging citizens to engage…. in homelessness discussions, in cleanup, etc, and asks for our votes to end virtual billboards and other things on the city council's agenda.

But now we citizens won't be able to comment on things important to US? That is wrong. You already limit us to 1 minute, taking away our voices completely is against everything the mayor stands for.

Crystal Campisi
95111
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FW: Bob Nunez 90535 - 2/20/24 Council meeting
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 7:47 AM
To:Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: District 5 United <
Sent: Sunday, Feb�l0:50 PM
To: districtSunitedllllllllllll!l)istrictl <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; Districts <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District? <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>;
Subject: Bob Nunez 90535 - 2/20/24 Council meeting
[External Email]
Dear Mayor Mahan and San Jose City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

By eliminating remote access on the heels of restricting access to the council chambers in December, San Jose has fallen from a model of good government dedicated to promoting civic participation to a city displaying troubling behavior and giving the impression that hearing from its residents is a bother.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting. Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people's First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to the challenge of finding solutions to preserve access for everyone while continuing to facilitate public comment by providing a virtual option.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Paratransit. -- lmmunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room. -- Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours-long council meetings. -- Parents with small children who can't take time off to attend City meetings.

Public Record: 22

FW: Patricia M. Blevins 95118-1808 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 7:53 AM
To:Agendadesk <[email protected]>
From: District 5 United •
Sent: Sunday, Febr�4 9:38 PM
To: districtSunited--Districtl <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; Districts <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>;
Subject: Patricia M. Blevins 95118-1808 - 2/20/24 Council meeting & 2/14/24 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee
[External Email]
Dear Mayor Mahan and San Jose City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:
-- Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Paratransit. -- lmmunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room. -- Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours-long council meetings. -- Parents with small children who can't take time off to attend City meetings.

Public Record: 23

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Fw: Raul Aldaz 95122 2/20/24 Council meeting
Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:25 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:48 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Raul Aldaz 95122 - 2/20/24 Council meeting From: District 5 United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 4:20 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Raul Aldaz 95122 - 2/20/24 Council meeting
Dear Mayor Mahan and San José City Council,
I ask you to rise to the challenge rather than cave to bullies intent on stifling the input of disadvantaged communities. The City needs to immediately restore virtual public comment for all City Council, Committee, and Commission meetings.

We agree that the comments of a few bad actors are vile and have no place in a community meeting.

Rather than using racist and hateful speech as an excuse to cut off community participation and hamper people’s First Amendment right to petition their government, however, the City should rise to Public Record: 24
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Ending the process of remote participation, is to deny a large segment of the community the opportunity to participate in our democratic process. Some examples include:

Disabled residents who rely on technology to speak, or who otherwise have to arrange rides with Paratransit.

Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in a packed room.

Working people without the ability to arrange their schedules around hours long council meetings.

Parents with small children who can’t take time off to attend City meetings.

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FW: Ban City Sponsored Travel to Israel
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To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: Jacqueline Martin
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 8:36 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Ban City-Sponsored Travel to Israel
San Jose City Clerk ,
I urge you to take action and ban city authorized travel to Israel. In 2022, the City Council blocked then Mayor Sam Liccardo from traveling to Qatar due to concerns about that country's human rights record, yet said nothing when he made a taxpayer-funded official trip to Israel in 2019. As Israel's extreme violations of human rights grow day by day, I ask that you act consistently and institute a policy ending official City travel to Israel.

Today, residents of San Jose are hurting, witnessing families and innocent civilians being killed by Israel in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. Over the past 100+ days, Israel has killed over 27,000 Palestinians, besieged educational, cultural, and medical institutions in Gaza, and committed countless human rights violations against the Palestinian people.

According to the United Nations Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, these violations include the targeted destruction of civilian infrastructure, the intentional deprivation of food, water, and healthcare from the civilian population of Gaza, and the indefinite detention of Gazans without trial.

In 2019, the City Council rejected then Mayor Liccardo’s trip to Qatar based on a report by Amnesty International that Qatar had committed human rights abuses. Here is how Amnesty International described Israel’s human rights record before that country began its military invasion of Gaza:
“Israel’s continuing oppressive and discriminatory system of governing Palestinians in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) constituted a system of apartheid, and Israeli officials committed the crime of apartheid under international law.” Public Record: 47

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FW: Ban City Sponsored Travel to Israel
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To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: Abhi Mendiratta
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2024 10:40 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
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San Jose City Clerk ,
I urge you to take action and ban city authorized travel to Israel. Israel is clearly and willingly killing civilians and mostly women and children. There are thousands of videos and the irony is that many of the videos on social media are from before October 7th leave alone the recent ones that are clearly genocidal. Innocent children, women, and journalists are being killed. It's documented proof, undeniable, and unacceptable. Any politician who says otherwise is clearly bought in morals and in wallet.

In 2022, the City Council blocked then Mayor Sam Liccardo from traveling to Qatar due to concerns about that country's human rights record, yet said nothing when he made a taxpayer-funded official trip to Israel in 2019. As Israel's extreme violations of human rights grow day by day, I ask that you act consistently and institute a policy ending official City travel to Israel.

In 2019, the City Council rejected then Mayor Liccardo’s trip to Qatar based on a report by Amnesty International that Qatar had committed human rights abuses. Here is how Public Record: 48
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Amnesty International described Israel’s human rights record before that country began its military invasion of Gaza:
“Israel’s continuing oppressive and discriminatory system of governing Palestinians in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) constituted a system of apartheid, and Israeli officials committed the crime of apartheid under international law.” The Amnesty International report further noted that Israel has “imposed arbitrary restrictions on freedom of movement and closures that amounted to collective punishment” and employs “torture and other ill-treatment” against Palestinian detainees.

These are serious and ongoing human rights abuses that require our City to act consistently and institute a policy against official travel to Israel to avoid lending legitimacy to these unconscionable acts.

We cannot ignore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We need to see concrete action from the San Jose City Council to pressure Israel as it carries out a genocide with the U.S.'s financial and diplomatic backing. I ask that you safeguard our city’s commitment to human rights just as you did in 2022. Ban city authorized travel to Israel now.

Abhi Mendiratta
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To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Ban City-Sponsored Travel to Israel
San Jose City Clerk ,
I urge you to take action and ban city authorized travel to Israel. In 2022, the City Council blocked then Mayor Sam Liccardo from traveling to Qatar due to concerns about that country's human rights record, yet said nothing when he made a taxpayer-funded official trip to Israel in 2019. As Israel's extreme violations of human rights grow day by day, I ask that you act consistently and institute a policy ending official City travel to Israel.

In 2019, the City Council rejected then Mayor Liccardo’s trip to Qatar based on a report by Amnesty International that Qatar had committed human rights abuses. Here is how Public Record: 49

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Fw: Ban City Sponsored Travel to Israel
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I am Jewish and was born and raised in San Jose, attending Beth David Synagogue. I love this city and it is my home.

As a Jew, I urge you to take action and ban city authorized travel to Israel. In 2022, the City Council blocked then Mayor Sam Liccardo from traveling to Qatar due to concerns about that country's human rights record, yet said nothing when he made a taxpayer-funded official trip to Israel in 2019. As Israel's extreme violations of human rights grow day by day, I ask that you act consistently and institute a policy ending official City travel to Israel.

According to the United Nations Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, these violations include the targeted destruction of civilian infrastructure, the Public Record: 50

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FW: trudy ellerbeck 95127 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: District 5 United <
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To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: trudy ellerbeck 95127 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

1. Housing with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing units (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.).

2. Significant amounts of on site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

3. A mix of uses that includes jobs, high-quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

4. Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

5. A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

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The development should include robust plans for management of all units whether owned, rented or of a retail/commercial nature.
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Fw: Michelle Rose 95112 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Tue 2/20/2024 9:21 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:51 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Michelle Rose 95112 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 9:09 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Michelle Rose 95112 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

3. A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

4. Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and Public Record: 62
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5. A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

Michelle Rose
95112
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Fw: Wm. Derek Grasty 95127 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
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Subject: FW: Wm. Derek Grasty 95127 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 9:29 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Wm. Derek Grasty 95127 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

3. A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

4. Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and Public Record: 63
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5. A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

Please use the 114 acres for mixed use including use for: park-space, business, and homes.

Also, have a plan for city services and traffic.

The closing of Regional Valley Medical trauma and maternity centers does not show good planning for a growing area.

Wm. Derek Grasty
95127
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Fw: Rick Umstattd 95130 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
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Subject: FW: Rick Umstattd 95130 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 6:59 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Rick Umstattd 95130 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

2. Significant amounts of on-site parkland and green space. Development on this site should include significant acreage of publicly accessible parkland, green space, and tree canopy and should prioritize native plants to maximize biodiversity and habitat value.

3. A mix of uses that includes jobs, high-quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

Public Record: 64
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4. Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and tree canopy. To mitigate the impact of this loss, include green stormwater infrastructure and tree canopy in order to reduce flooding and heat island effect along with energy efficiency considerations.

5. A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

Rick Umstattd
95130
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Fw: Erika Cruz 95122 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Agendadesk <[email protected]>
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Subject: FW: Erika Cruz 95122 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 1:32 AM
To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: Erika Cruz 95122 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

3. A mix of uses that includes jobs, high quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

4. Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and Public Record: 65
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5. A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

Erika Cruz
95122
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Fw: M lopez 95127 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Agendadesk <[email protected]>
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Subject: FW: M lopez 95127 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United <
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To: District1 <[email protected]>; District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]>; Subject: M lopez 95127 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
The land use plan for the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site is a unique opportunity for the City of San Jose to envision a development strategy in partnership with its residents. This is an unusually large, empty site that is very rare in our community. Its development provides an opportunity to address multiple needs.

Statement of Principles from community members:

3. A mix of uses that includes jobs, high-quality recreational public space including a community center, and green space with quality retail and commercial facing White Rd.

4. Resilience to climate change. With the development of this site, the surrounding community will lose the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability of the existing 115 acres of open space and Public Record: 66
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5. A mix of transportation options that will directly benefit the residents of East San José.

Transportation facilitation that promotes the use of public transit and mitigates high volume campus entrance and egress on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave.

That land should remain open. Stop building housing on our side of down making more congestion. Focus on south side along the 101. We have grown up watching the cows graze after the golf course closed.

There will be a temple built up the street which will bring more traffic to this area and it's just not right.

If there is no choice because that's how politics works, then add parking spots around the outside and keep it a nature garden. Let the cows stay Let this be green with trees.

M lopez
95127
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Subject: FW: Patricia M. Blevins 95118-1808 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2024 9:43 PM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Patricia M. Blevins 95118- - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Open space and parks are so very important for all
SJ residents to enjoy. We have so little open space and all human beings can thrive in nature.

Parks are important to the residents of San José across the city. Rich or poor, young or old, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or ability: parks are important to us all – for our physical health, our mental health, and the health of the community.

The City Charter states “the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case.” Further, the Charter states “[a]s used herein ‘public parks’ means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes.” Additionally, the staff's memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument? id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
"Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also Public Record: 94
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I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether “improved” parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Patricia M. Blevins
95118
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Fw: Tina Rivera 95127 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:21 AM
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Subject: FW: Tina Rivera 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 9:06 AM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Tina Rivera 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Maintained parks are needed in this busy hot city as a place for families to gather, children to run safely and play and a break for all of us with greenery and trees. Maintenance is also necessary along with the parks for safety, so yes, more of the good things that help this city be liveable.

The City Charter states “the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case.” Further, the Charter states “[a]s used herein ‘public parks’ means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes.” Additionally, the staff's memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument? id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
"Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also Public Record: 95
2/22/24, 1 35 PM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public."
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether “improved” parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Tina Rivera
95127
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Fw: Wm. Derek Grasty 95127 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 4:03 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
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To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Wm. Derek Grasty 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 9:32 AM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Wm. Derek Grasty 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Parks are very important for a vibrant community, children, and good quality of life.

Protect our parks. Thank you.

I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether “improved” parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Wm. Derek Grasty
95127
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Fw: Gradin Dodson 95117 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 4:04 PM
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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:54 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Gradin Dodson 95117 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 1:45 PM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Gradin Dodson 95117 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Gradin Dodson
95117
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Fw: Michelle Rose 95112 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:21 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:51 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Michelle Rose 95112 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 9:08 AM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Michelle Rose 95112 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Michelle Rose
95112
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Fw: HELLA BLUHM STIEBER 95129 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:21 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:54 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: HELLA BLUHM-STIEBER 95129 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 2:15 PM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: HELLA BLUHM-STIEBER 95129 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

I regularly hike in the surrounding parks and noticed that more and more people are using the parks.

Therefore it is important to increase the number of parks and to protect all parklands.

The City Charter states “the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case.” Further, the Charter states “[a]s used herein ‘public parks’ means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes.” Additionally, the staff's memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument? id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
"Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also Public Record: 99
2/22/24, 1 36 PM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public."
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether “improved” parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,

HELLA BLUHM STIEBER
95129
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Fw: Lawrence Sasscer 95120 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:21 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:55 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Lawrence Sasscer 95120 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 2:58 PM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Lawrence Sasscer 95120 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Stop taking money from the PRNS to cover City budget shortfalls.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Lawrence Sasscer
95120
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Fw: richard hagner 95116 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:23 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:49 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: richard hagner 95116 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 6:11 AM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: richard hagner 95116 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Please also do something about all the homeless that camp in the parks, it does not feel safe.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
richard hagner
95116
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Fw: Yolanda Amaro 95148 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:24 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:50 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Yolanda Amaro 95148 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 8:00 AM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Yolanda Amaro 95148 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Yolanda Amaro
95148
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Fw: Robin Hahn 95135 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:24 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:51 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Robin Hahn 95135 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 8:39 AM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Robin Hahn 95135 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Robin Hahn
95135
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Fw: Ricardo R Chavez 95127 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 9:24 AM
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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:51 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Ricardo R Chavez 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 9:02 AM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Ricardo R Chavez 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Ricardo R Chavez
95127
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Fw: Michael Gokey 95127 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 4:04 PM
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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:53 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Michael Gokey 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 12:13 PM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Michael Gokey 95127 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Michael Gokey
95127
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Fw: Lawrence Sasscer 95120 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 2/20/2024 4:05 PM
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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:55 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Lawrence Sasscer 95120 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland From: San Jose United <
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2024 2:58 PM
To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Lawrence Sasscer 95120 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Stop taking money from the PRNS to cover City budget shortfalls.

The City Charter states “the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case.” Further, the Charter states “[a]s used herein ‘public parks’ means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes.” Additionally, the staff's memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument? id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
"Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also Public Record: 106
2/22/24, 1 42 PM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public."
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether “improved” parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.

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Fw: Maria Hennessy 95112 Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Agendadesk <[email protected]>
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To: District2 <[email protected]>; District3 <[email protected]>; District4 <[email protected]>; District5 <[email protected]>; District 6 <[email protected]>; District7 <[email protected]>; District8 <[email protected]>; District9 <[email protected]>; District 10 <[email protected]>; District1 <[email protected]>; The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Maria Hennessy 95112 - Protect Our Parks: Definition of Chartered Parkland Dear City Council,
Protect Our Parks. We ask you to ensure that the definition of parkland fully protects existing, under construction, and planned parks in the City of San José.

Our parks, whether improved or unimproved (i.e. wild lands) are increasingly important as the city strives to create denser housing. People need free open parks to relieve the stress of such density and parks provide valuable sources of greenery, oxygen and areas for wildlife.

The City Charter states “the public parks of the City shall be inalienable unless otherwise authorized by the affirmative votes of the majority of the electors voting on such a proposition in each case.” Further, the Charter states “[a]s used herein ‘public parks’ means any and all lands of the City which have been or are dedicated, improved and opened to the public for public park purposes.” Additionally, the staff's memo (https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument? id=108319&t=638406648249390275) notes:
"Opened to the public for public park purposes means that the public can access the park and enjoy the space. In other words, the City has made the space useable and safe for the public to use. This also Public Record: 107
2/22/24, 1 40 PM Mail Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas Outlook https //outlook office365 com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT 2/2 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. includes open space in its natural condition with minimal or no improvements that are intended to be opened to the public."
I urge the Council to ensure parks are protected in their entirety. Whether “improved” parks, or unimproved parks that focus public access on contemplative, passive enjoyment of the natural environment and its biological resources. I urge the Council to push for precise and expansive language to provide the maximum protection of our park lands. I also urge the Council to recommend that the City take steps to ensure the protection of planned or under construction parks. In addition, I request that staff include a full list of the recognized Chartered Parks in the report, and in a maintained online directory, for public transparency.

Protect Our Parks.

Sincerely,
Maria Hennessy
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Fw: 2/16 City Council Study Session Arts, Destination Marketing, and Destination Events
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Subject: 2/16 City Council Study Session - Arts, Destination Marketing, and Destination Events Some people who received this message don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Mayor and City Council,
Thank you for taking the time to hold a study session on Arts, Destination Marketing, and Destination Events (aka “ADD”) on Friday, February 16, 2024. I am writing to you today as a voter & taxpayer in Districtv3 and a San José Arts Advocate.

Far from a luxury or an afterthought, San José’s arts and culture industry is a vital component of our City’s economic engine, with the nonprofit arts sector alone generating $292M in annual economic impact to our City, supporting over 4,700 jobs for local residents, and contributing $6M in direct local taxes, according to a recent study by Americans for the Arts. This is just part of what staff’s presentation calls “A Vital Cycle of Success.” While I believe many of the 12 funding models presented for your consideration at the study session are worthy of further exploration, I would like to focus on two in particular:

1. Art in Private Development Ordinance: Also known as a “Private Percent for Art,” this policy was selected by the City Council for its own priority list as recently as 2020. It is a key strategy in both the City’s General Plan and Cultural Master Plan, and as noted in staff’s presentation, all other benchmarked cities have a similar policy already in place. I ask that you direct OEDCA staff to work with San José Arts Advocates and other stakeholders to return to the Council with a Private Percent for Art ordinance for your consideration prior to the close of Fiscal Year 2023-24.

2. Reallocation of TOT Revenues: As fundamentally a “visitor tax,” TOT dollars are the most logical resource for re-investment in ADD. Currently, 40% of TOT revenues are directed to the General Fund, amounting to $15M in FY 2022-23. If just half of that 40% were redirected to ADD purposes, the return on investment in the Public Record: 111
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Regards,
Andrew Siegler (he/they)(District 3, San Jose)
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Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the WholeFebruary 28, 2024

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole
February 28, 2024