RULES COMMITTEE: 3/27/2024
Item: B.1
File ID: ROGC 24-544
TO: Honorable Mayor & FROM: Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Council City Clerk
SUBJECT: The Public Record DATE: March 27, 2024
March 14 – March 21, 2024
ITEMS FILED FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD
Letters from Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Letters from the Public
1-13. Letters from 13 members of the public, dated March 18 – March 19, 2024, regarding:
Statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site. 14-27. Letters from 14 members of the public, dated March 19 – March 20, 2024, regarding:
Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings.
28. Letter from Sam (Hamilton Place Neighborhood Association), dated March 19, 2024, regarding: Re-instate Zoom link for City Hall meetings.
29. Letter from Tobin Gilman, dated March 19, 2024, regarding: Zoom meetings.
30. Letter from Sophia Tran, dated March 20, 2024, regarding: Public Comment 3/25:
Youth Mental Health Programs.
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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk
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Fw: Ashley Bowman 95127 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: Ashley Bowman 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 Public Record: 1
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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.
Ashley Bowman
95127
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Fw: Arlene Favila 95148 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: Arlene Favila 95148 - 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 Public Record: 2
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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.
Global warming is a real world issue in in our Evergreen neighborhoods.
The rising rates of water services and PG&E could be slightly mitigated if a positive effect of "the cooling effect and stormwater absorption capability" see the commentary below.
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.
Arlene Favila
95148
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Fw: Rebecca Howarth 95126 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: FW: Rebecca Howarth 95126 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United
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Subject: Rebecca Howarth 95126 - 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 Public Record: 3
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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.
Rebecca Howarth
95126
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Fw: John Gallo 95127 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site Agendadesk <[email protected]>
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Subject: John Gallo 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 Public Record: 4
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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.
John Gallo
95127
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Fw: Matthew Burrows 94019 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: FW: Matthew Burrows 94019 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United
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Subject: Matthew Burrows 94019 - 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 Public Record: 5
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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.
Matthew Burrows
94019
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Fw: skip scollan 95120 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: skip scollan 95120 - 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 Public Record: 6
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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.
skip scollan
95120
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Fw: richard hagner 95116 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: richard hagner 95116 - 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 Public Record: 7
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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.
parks and open space are critical for cities.
richard hagner
95116
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Fw: Michael Hazelton 95112 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: Michael Hazelton 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:
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 Public Record: 8
3/19/24, 6 16 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. 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.
We should also be sure to this a place that has character and beauty. Thank you Michael Hazelton
95112
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Fw: Ernesto Martinez 95111 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: FW: Ernesto Martinez 95111 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United
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Subject: Ernesto Martinez 95111 - 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 Public Record: 9
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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.
Ernesto Martinez
95111
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Fw: Lucille B Chacon 95138 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: FW: Lucille B Chacon 95138 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United
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Subject: Lucille B Chacon 95138 - 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 Public Record: 10
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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 make sure there is plenty of parking for the new residents.
Lucille B Chacon
95138
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Fw: Iesha Bayona 95127 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: Iesha Bayona 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.
Public Record: 11
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Iesha Bayona
95127
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Fw: Patty Linder 95136 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Subject: FW: Patty Linder 95136 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United
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Subject: Patty Linder 95136 - 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.
Public Record: 12
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My own personal preference would be to see this site used for open space and climate change mitigation,
While we desperately need more low and middle income housing, I believe that housing should (preferably) be developed within already developed areas.
Thank you.
Patty Linder
95136
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Fw: Ernest A Gonzales 95127 statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site
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Wed 3/20/2024 8:50 AM
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Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:06 AM
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Subject: FW: Ernest A Gonzales 95127 - statement of principles for former Pleasant Hills Golf Course site From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:11 PM
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Subject: Ernest A Gonzales 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 Public Record: 13
3/21/24, 8 19 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. 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.
Ernest A Gonzales
95127
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Fw: Gabriel Hernandez 95116 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 9:31 AM
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Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:25 AM
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Subject: FW: Gabriel Hernandez 95116 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:17 AM
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Subject: Gabriel Hernandez 95116 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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.
Public Record: 14
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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.
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.
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.
Many of our families work multiple jobs and care for their children. Sometimes they are able to participate in the City Council process by attending and participating virtually. This has become an innovative way to help our families participate in the civic engagement process. Please restore virtual participation in all City processes.
Gabriel Hernandez
95116
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Fw: John Gallo 95127 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 9:57 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:54 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: John Gallo 95127 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:29 AM
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Subject: John Gallo 95127 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Public Record: 15
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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.
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.
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.
John Gallo
95127
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Fw: richard hagner 95116 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 11:35 AM
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Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:18 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: richard hagner 95116 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:38 AM
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Subject: richard hagner 95116 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Public Record: 16
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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.
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.
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.
Technology is here to stay, not everyone can be in person to meetings. richard hagner
95116
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Fw: hugh scollan 95120 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 11:32 AM
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Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:17 AM
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Subject: FW: hugh scollan 95120 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:42 AM
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Subject: hugh scollan 95120 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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.
Public Record: 17
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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.
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.
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. hugh scollan
95120
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Fw: Lucille B Chacon 95138 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 11:35 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:22 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Lucille B Chacon 95138 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:22 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: Lucille B Chacon 95138 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Public Record: 18
3/19/24, 6 24 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. 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.
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.
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.
Please continue to use zoom
Lucille B Chacon
95138
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Fw: David Poeschel 95120 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 12:00 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:56 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: David Poeschel 95120 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:47 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: David Poeschel 95120 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Public Record: 19
3/19/24, 6 24 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. 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.
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.
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.
David Poeschel
95120
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Fw: Julia Borjeson 95112 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 12:40 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:33 PM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Julia Borjeson 95112 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:12 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: Julia Borjeson 95112 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Public Record: 20
3/19/24, 6 25 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. 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.
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.
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.
Please maintain our parks, and keep our creeks clean! No camping by our creeks!! Julia Borjeson
95112
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FW: Kathy Wilson 95127 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings City Clerk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 2:18 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:41 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: Kathy Wilson 95127 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Paratransit.
-- Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in Public Record: 21
3/19/24, 6 51 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. 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.
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.
All forms of communication required in order to register concerns, suggestions and input surrounding local governance necessary for an effective legislative body to make representative decisions. Thank you – Kathy wilson from
Kathy Wilson
95127
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FW: Richard Coolman 95125 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings City Clerk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 3:58 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:53 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: Richard Coolman 95125 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Paratransit.
-- Immunocompromised residents who take on unnecessary risks to their health by spending hours in Public Record: 22
3/19/24, 6 53 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. 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.
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.
Richard Coolman
95125-
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Fw: Patty Linder 95136 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 9:24 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:54 PM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Patty Linder 95136 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:36 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: Patty Linder 95136 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Paratransit.
Public Record: 23
3/21/24, 8 16 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.
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.
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.
Patty Linder
95136
You may not use my contact information for any purpose other than to respond to my concern regarding the topic listed above, nor may you share my address with any other organization(s) or individual(s).
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Fw: Ernest A Gonzales 95127 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Wed 3/20/2024 8:43 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:06 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Ernest A Gonzales 95127 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:10 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: Ernest A Gonzales 95127 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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 Public Record: 24
3/21/24, 8 19 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. 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.
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.
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.
Ernest A Gonzales
95127
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Fw: Yolanda Rossy 95135 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Wed 3/20/2024 8:50 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 8:07 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Yolanda Rossy 95135 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:26 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: Yolanda Rossy 95135 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Yolanda Rossy
95135
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Fw: Bob Burres 95124 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Wed 3/20/2024 10:35 AM
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Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:29 AM
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Subject: FW: Bob Burres 95124 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:19 AM
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Subject: Bob Burres 95124 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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.
Public Record: 26
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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.
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.
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.
The city has been trying to ignore public comments and opinions for years. Covid and Zoom meetings made this much easier for them to do. It can't continue. Restore public comments now.
Bob Burres
95124
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Fw: Mark Luiso 95118 Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Thu 3/21/2024 8:44 AM
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Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:49 AM
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Subject: FW: Mark Luiso 95118 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings From: District 5 United
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Subject: Mark Luiso 95118 - Restore Virtual Comments at City Council meetings 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.
Public Record: 27
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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.
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.
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.
Mark Luiso
95118
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FW: Re instate Zoom link for City Hall meetings
City Clerk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 2:16 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: Hamilton Place Neighborhood Association
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:59 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Re-instate Zoom link for City Hall meetings
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Hi,
The vast majority of our neighborhood are working professionals. We cannot make it down to City Hall at 2 PM on a weekday to support the budget or voice public opinion.
We would like the Zoom link for public opinion to be re-instated.
How do we get this in front of city council?
Thanks,
Sam
Public Record: 28
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City Clerk <[email protected]>
Tue 3/19/2024 3:01 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> -----Original Message-----
From: Tobin Gilman
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:58 PM
To: District 10 <[email protected]>; City Clerk <[email protected]> Subject: Zoom meetings
[External Email]
Hi Council member Batra and Ms. Taber
I understand the reasoning for suspending public comments at city meetings via Zoom and fully agree with it.
What I don’t understand is why it is expected to take 4 months. That seems excessive, especially for a city that prides itself on technology innovation and aspires to become a global hub for AI.
A number of my friends and neighbors believe the delayed solution is deliberate. While I don’t subscribe to any conspiracy theories, I do think it would be helpful for someone at city hall to communicate with the public regarding the status, progress to date, and projected date to resume remote public comments. Thanks and regards,
Tobin Gilman
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Public Record: 29
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Public Comment 3/25: Youth Mental Health Programs
Sophia Tran
Wed 3/20/2024 12:01 PM
To:City Clerk <[email protected]>
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Greetings Members of the City Council,
We would like for the attached letter to be read as a public comment at the Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on March 25, 2024 under Open Forum. However, if a slot exists in which the priority of this public comment may be addressed, please feel free to adjust the agenda item placement accordingly. Thank you for your time and consideration! Best,
Sophia
Sophia Tran
To Be Honest Youth Advisory Board Member
https://www.tobehonest.today/
Public Record: 30