RULES COMMITTEE: 8/21/2024
Item: B.1
File ID: ROGC 24-662
TO: Honorable Mayor & FROM: Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Council City Clerk
SUBJECT: The Public Record DATE: August 21, 2024
August 8 – August 15, 2024
ITEMS FILED FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD
Letters from Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Letters from the Public Comment:
1 - 7. Letters from seven members of the public, dated August 8 – 12, 2024, regarding: use 115 acres to address SJ needs. (Pleasant Hills Golf Course)
8. Letter from Ali Sapirman, dated August 14, 2024, regarding: Development Process and CEQA Improvements Memo.
____________________________
Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk
TJT/tt
[External Email]
Fw: Juan Estrada 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Fri 8/9/2024 1:26 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2024 7:35 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Juan Estrada 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs From: District 5 United <
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2024 5:48 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: Juan Estrada 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs 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:
Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) 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.
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.
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.
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.
8/13/24, 7:26 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 1
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.
Juan Estrada
95127
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). —
This mail was sent on behalf of a San Jose resident via District 5 United https://www.district5united.org
Community Working Together
8/13/24, 7:26 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 [External Email]
Fw: Juan Estrada 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Fri 8/9/2024 1:26 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2024 7:36 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Juan Estrada 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs From: District 5 United <
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2024 6:08 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: Juan Estrada 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs 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:
Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) 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.
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.
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.
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.
8/13/24, 7:24 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 2
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.
Juan Estrada
95127
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). —
This mail was sent on behalf of a San Jose resident via District 5 United https://www.district5united.org
Community Working Together
8/13/24, 7:24 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 [External Email]
Fw: Linda Vega 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Fri 8/9/2024 1:26 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2024 7:36 AM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Linda Vega 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs From: District 5 United <
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2024 7:12 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: Linda Vega 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs 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:
Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) 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.
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.
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.
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.
The biggest concern for me is the increased traffic and congestion. Also of concern would be schools. Is this 8/13/24, 7:25 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 3
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. development going to cause more overcrowding of schools in the Mt Pleasant School District? It would be nice to keep some of this land open space, but I realize that we do need more housing in San Jose, but would prefer that we do not get high density housing to keep traffic to a minimum.. Thanks!! Linda Vega
95148
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). —
This mail was sent on behalf of a San Jose resident via District 5 United https://www.district5united.org
Community Working Together
8/13/24, 7:25 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 [External Email]
Fw: Stan Perry 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Fri 8/9/2024 2:37 PM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2024 2:05 PM
To: Agendadesk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Stan Perry 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs From: District 5 United <
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2024 1:39 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: Stan Perry 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs 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:
Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Very substantial outreach for community input. Effectively structured for bringing the local neighbors into the 8/13/24, 7:26 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 4
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. process of a new development. Appreciate the considerations of community to compliment our existing investment in our community
Stan Perry
95148
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). —
This mail was sent on behalf of a San Jose resident via District 5 United https://www.district5united.org
Community Working Together
8/13/24, 7:26 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 [External Email]
FW: Christine Kras 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs City Clerk <[email protected]>
Mon 8/12/2024 8:27 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: District 5 United <
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2024 5:24 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: Christine Kras 95148 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs 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:
Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Christine Kras
95148
8/13/24, 7:30 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 5
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.
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). —
This mail was sent on behalf of a San Jose resident via District 5 United https://www.district5united.org
Community Working Together
8/13/24, 7:30 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 [External Email]
FW: Ashley Bowman 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs City Clerk <[email protected]>
Mon 8/12/2024 8:27 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: District 5 United <
Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2024 12:11 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: Ashley Bowman 95127 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs 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:
Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) 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.
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.
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.
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
8/13/24, 7:27 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 6
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.
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). —
This mail was sent on behalf of a San Jose resident via District 5 United https://www.district5united.org
Community Working Together
8/13/24, 7:27 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 [External Email]
FW: richard hagner 95116 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs City Clerk <[email protected]>
Mon 8/12/2024 8:34 AM
To:Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas <[email protected]> From: District 5 United <
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 5:40 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 - use 115 acres to address SJ needs 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:
Housing and adequate parking with a gradual transition from existing single family homes on Flint Ave and Vista Verde Ave to higher density, including 15%+ affordable housing interspersed on site (such as for seniors, firefighters, teachers, service workers, etc.) 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.
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.
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.
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.
more parks with bike paths and no homeles
richard hagner
95116
8/13/24, 7:30 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 1/2 Public Record: 7
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.
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). —
This mail was sent on behalf of a San Jose resident via District 5 United https://www.district5united.org
Community Working Together
8/13/24, 7:30 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 Public Record: 8
This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.
To opt out of all HAC emails, respond to this email with "unsubscribe all". 8/14/24, 3:36 PM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook https://outlook.office365.com/mail/[email protected]/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2