September 14, 2023
MINUTES OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Meeting was held in a hybrid format, in the Council Chambers and from remote locations. The meeting convened at 1:32 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Davis, Ortiz, Doan, Torres, Candelas.
Absent: Councilmembers - All present.
Staff: City Manager’s Office, Angel Rios Jr.; City Attorney’s Office, Karin Murabito; Mayor’s Office, Mackenzie Mossing; City Clerk’s Office, Yasmin Johnson.
B. Review of Work Plan
None provided.
C. Consent Calendar
1. Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plans.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Omar Torres, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the report on the work plans for Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (5-0-0)
D. Reports to Committee
1. Children and Youth Services Master Plan Status Report.
Deputy City Manager, Angel Rios Jr. and Assistant to the City Manager, Laura Buzo offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Councilmember Omar Torres requested information regarding City services being provided such as American Sign Language interpretation for children, youth, and constituents who are hard of hearing.
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Councilmember Domingo Candelas requested that the Administration discuss where pilot programs are set to occur in collaboration with the perspective Council offices. He also requested that the Administration look into other possible locations for the pilot programs, which sites are being selected, and how hot spots/ opportunity neighborhoods are functioning.
Action: Upon motion, by Councilmember Omar Torres, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. (5-0-0)
2. Neighborhood Center Partner Program Annual Report.
Facilities Supervisor, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS), Pauline Khek and Program Manager, (PRNS), Petra Riguero offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Omar Torres, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the annual report on the Neighborhood Center Partner Program work plan recommendations and audit implementation. (5-0-0)
3. Youth Commission’s Annual Report and Work Plan.
Senior Librarian, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Nolan ; City Librarian, Jill Bourne; Librarian, Megan Maloy; Youth Commissioner, District 4, T. Luong; Youth Commissioner, District 1, Mishra; Youth Commissioner, District 2, Pradeepkumar; and Youth Commissioner, District 10, Mascarenhas offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment : Paul Soto and Blair Beekman offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action : Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the annual report on the Youth Commission’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and work plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commission. (5-0-0)
Open Forum
1. Blair Beekman spoke to the tragic 9/11 incident, ideas of peace, and open democracy.
2. Paul Soto spoke to an incident he encountered at San José State University.
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Adjournment
Councilmember Dev Davis adjourned the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Meeting at 3:28 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared and Respectfully Submitted by,
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Yasmin Johnson
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on:
Attest By:
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Toni J. Taber, CMC
City Clerk, City of San José