Letters from the Public - 5 of 7 — San Jose City Council, June 8, 2026

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Fw: California Room - library Department Budget
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/13/2026 10:09 AM
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From: Stacy Farr
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:08 AM
Subject: California Room - Library Department Budget
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I am an architectural historian and a historic preservation planner. I have worked with municipalities all over the state of California and specifically with San Jose in the past few years as a CEQA consultant. The aim of my work is to help communities preserve important components of their heritage while complying with state law.

As part of my work I regularly use the collection of the California Room, which is truly unparallelled in its breadth of historic materials related to San Jose and Santa Clara County. Additionally, the librarians who staff this collection are so kind, so knowledgeable, and so professional, and they provide excellent access to the materials they oversee.

I strongly urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026-27 budget. Closing this public resource to save just o.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. devastating and short-sighted decision, and will hobble the ability of consultants like me to provide comprehensive, informed CEQA compliance documentation for San Jose and other Santa Clara municipalities.

I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San José values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Stacy Farr

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Fw: California Room
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/ 13/2026 9:36 AM
To Agendadesk
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From: Sam Ricci
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:35 AM
Subject: Californ ia Room
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from Learn wh',' this is imP.ortant I am saddened to hear of the decision to cut funding for the California Room, and I urge you to reconsider. The California Room and its librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, researchers, and community members every year. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a short-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2027. In this climate, it is more important than ever to tell true stories about our shared history and strive toward a more culturally conscious public. In addition to all of the continuous resources, the loss of rotating exhibits that have no other home like Pinoytown Rising would be devastating.

Please maintain funding to this important community resource.

Sam Ricci
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Fw: Arcadia Park Concerns
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/13/2026 11:14 AM
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Subject: Fw: Arcadia Park Concerns
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Sent: Wednesd ay, May 13,
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Subject: Arcadia Park Concerns
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You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a user of Arcadia Ballpark to share concerns about the proposed FY2026 27 budget changes that would significantly alter how the facility operates. I am also copying the Parks and Recreation Commission liaison and would appreciate it if this message could be shared with commission members and included in any relevant public correspondence ahead of the budget cycle.

I also ask that the City Clerk include this message in the public comment record for the Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session.

The proposal (Parks Maintenance Redistricting, Citywide Sports Programming, and Lease Management) in the FY27 Proposed Budget would transition Arcadia from what the City itself describes as a "full onsite operations model with dedicated reservation and programming, concessions, and maintenance staff" to a facility where reservations are managed through the Citywide Sports Program field reservation system and maintenance is incorporated into a park maintenance district.

Arcadia serves a wide and diverse community, including youth baseball, senior softball, adult recreational leagues, and competitive fastpitch programs. The proposed changes could affect all of these groups in meaningful ways.

Facility upkeep and on-site presence Today, Arcadia has staff on site who are accountable for the condition of the fields, the playground, the bathrooms, and the surrounding landscaped areas. Under the proposed model, maintenance would be handled by a park maintenance district responsible for multiple parks across the city. While those teams do important work, a shared district model means Arcadia would be one of many facilities competing for attention rather than having a dedicated team whose primary focus is this facility. Users should expect that response times to issues, including field conditions, restroom maintenance, and equipment problems, may be slower than they are today.

City-managed leagues The on site coordination and programming staff who currently run Arcadia's city managed leagues would be eliminated under this proposal. That includes the adult slow pitch softball league, which currently costs $900 per team for a season of 10 guaranteed games. Without a city run option, teams would need to turn to private leagues, where comparable programs currently charge approximately $1,100 per team for 6 guaranteed games. That is a significant difference in both cost and value, and there is no guarantee a private league would have access to Arcadia's fields under the new reservation model. It is also worth considering that the private league filling this void may not be a reliable long term alternative. The local adult slow pitch league has changed hands three times in the past decade, a sign that operating a sustainable program in this market is harder than it looks.

Players who lose access to the city league may find themselves with an option that is not only more expensive and shorter in duration, but potentially uncertain from season to season.

Reservations and scheduling Moving to the Citywide Sports Program reservation system means scheduling would be managed centrally, alongside all other parks and fields across San Jose. Users

who currently benefit from on-site coordination and direct communication with facility staff may find the process less responsive. Centralized systems, while efficient at scale, can increase the risk of scheduling conflicts and make it harder to resolve issues quickly when they arise.

Without it, field time could shift based on demand and revenue rather than community balance, and groups with less organizational capacity may find it harder to secure consistent access.

Concessions - The proposal notes that current concessions are part of the "full onsite operations model" being eliminated. It is not clear whether concession services would continue under the new model, be offered less frequently, or be discontinued. Users and families who rely on that amenity, particularly during full-day tournaments and youth events, should be aware this is uncertain.

Arcadia is one of the finest publicly operated sports facilities in San Jose. These concerns are not about the staff who would take on responsibilities under the new model. They are about what is structurally possible when a dedicated facility team is replaced by a shared, citywide system.

Arcadia Ballpark works. The fields are well-maintained, the leagues are affordable and in demand, and the on-site team delivers a level of service that is rare in a city park system. The proposed changes would dismantle that model to achieve savings that amount to a fraction of a percent of the overall parks budget. We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model in its entirety — its staff, its leagues, its concessions, and its on-site management.

What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone. Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter

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Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a user of Arcadia Ballpark to share concerns about the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would significantly alter how the facility operates. I am also copying the Parks and Recreation Commission liaison and would appreciate it if this message could be shared with commission members and included in any relevant public correspondence ahead of the budget cycle.

I also ask that the City Clerk include this message in the public comment record for the Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session.

Facility upkeep and on-site presence - Today, Arcadia has staff on site who are accountable for the condition of the fields, the playground, the bathrooms, and the surrounding landscaped areas. Under the proposed model, maintenance would be handled by a park maintenance district responsible for multiple parks across the city. While those teams do important work, a shared district model means Arcadia would be one of many facilities competing for attention rather than having a dedicated team whose primary focus is this facility. Users should expect that response times to issues, including field conditions, restroom maintenance, and equipment problems, may be slower than they are today.

City-managed leagues - The on-site coordination and programming staff who currently run Arcadia's city-managed leagues would be eliminated under this proposal. That includes the adult slow pitch softball league, which currently costs $900 per team for a season of 10 guaranteed games. Without a city-run option, teams would need to turn to private leagues, where comparable programs currently charge approximately $1,100 per team for 6 guaranteed games. That is a significant difference in both cost and value, and there is no guarantee a private league would have access to Arcadia's fields under the new reservation model. It is also worth considering that the private league filling this void may not be a reliable long-term alternative. The local adult slow pitch league has changed hands three times in the past decade, a sign that operating a sustainable program in this market is harder than it looks.

Players who lose access to the city league may find themselves with an option that is not only more expensive and shorter in duration, but potentially uncertain from season to season.

Reservations and scheduling - Moving to the Citywide Sports Program reservation system means scheduling would be managed centrally, alongside all other parks and fields across San Jose. Users who currently benefit from on-site coordination and direct communication with facility staff may find the process less responsive. Centralized systems, while efficient at scale, can increase the risk of scheduling conflicts and make it harder to resolve issues quickly when they arise.

Without it, field time could shift based on demand and revenue rather than community balance, and groups with less organizational capacity may find it harder to secure consistent access.

Arcadia Ballpark works. The fields are well-maintained, the leagues are affordable and in demand, and the on-site team delivers a level of service that is rare in a city park system. The proposed changes would dismantle that model to achieve savings that amount to a fraction of a percent of the overall parks budget. We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. operating model in its entirety — its staff, its leagues, its concessions, and its on-site management.

What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone. Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter

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Fw: California Room - library Department Budget
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/13/2026 12:32 PM
To Agendadesk
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From: Jana Madrid
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:31 PM
Subject: California Room - Library Department Budget
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I am Jana Madrid born and raised in San Jose, a student at and a Museum Educator at History San Jose. I am writing to urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026 2027 budget. I have had the pleasure of utilizing the resources of the California Room from its documents, devices, and librarians to explore the history of San Jose and California a little more.

This past weekend while working an event at History Park, I was able to share a little bit of San Jose history with a very interested teenager. When he asked for other places to read about history I directed him and his family to the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. It would be This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. very disappointing if young people like him, enthusiastic about the history of our city and state, did not have access to such an invaluable public resource like the California Room.

I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Jana Madrid

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Fw: Public Comment: 2026-27 Operating Budget Hearing
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/13/2026 1 :52 PM
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From: Sangeetha Vasu
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:40 PM
To: City Clerk
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Please protect library hours and staffing, preserve safe and welcoming branches, and avoid further cuts that reduce access to one of San Jose's most trusted public services. Our family relies on these branches for community and learning, and losing Sunday hours would be a significant loss for us.

Our family spends a lot of time in the library. I have a 6 year old who completed the 1000 books before kindergarten challenge. I take her a lot to the willow glen and king library Signing Off ..

Sangeetha Vasu
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Fw: Support Older Adult Heal and Wellness Programs
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/13/2026 2:38 PM
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From: Karen Akahoshi
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:36 PM
Subject: Support Older Adult Heal and Wellness Programs City Clerk
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I urge you to continue funding "Older Adult Health and Wellness" programs that support seniors in San Jose.

Programs at Yu-Ai Kai Japantown Community Senior Center provide essential health education, fitness and social connection for us older adults.

These services help me and other seniors stay healthy, independent and connected to our community. Please prioritize continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming
City budget.

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Thank you for supporting the well being of San Jose’s older adults.

Sincerely,
Karen Akahoshi
District 3

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Fw: Support Older Adult Health and Wellness Programs
From City Clerk
Date Thu 5/14/2026 8:23 AM
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From: Noriko Kamikihara
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:11 PM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
Subject: Support Older Adult Health and Wellness Programs City Clerk
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I urge you to continue funding OLDER ADULT HEALTH AND WELLNESS (OAHW) PROGRAMS that support seniors in San Jose.

Programs at YU-Al KAI JAPANTOWN COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER provide essential health education, fitness and social connection for older adults,
especially those who face language and cultural barriers.

These services help seniors stay healthy, independent, and connected to their community.

Please provide continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming City budgets.

The part of SJ Japantown community, I know OAHW programs are helping these seniors tremendously, I think it's the our duty to support our seniors and take care of them. Our community is like a family, children take care of their aging parents.

Thank you for supporting the well-being of San Jose’s older adults.

Best,
Noriko Kamikihara
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Fw: San Jose Woman's Club Seeks Your Help in Preserving the California Room Staff From City Clerk
Date Thu 5/14/2026 11 :11 AM
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From: President San Jose Woman's Club
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2026 11:05 AM
To: City Clerk
Subject: San Jose Woman's Club Seeks Your Help in Preserving the California Room Staff [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from Learn why' this is im12ortant Dear Ms. Taber,
It has come to our attention that the City of San Jose's budget includes the elimination of all staff and access to the California Room at the Martin Luther King, Jr.

Library which we strongly oppose. The California Room houses priceless historical artifacts from California history with an emphasis on the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley including our indigenous peoples and immigrant communities from every country that has made our valley so special.

The women's clubs in the 19th and early 20th centuries were pivotal in establishing America's public library system, with the General Federation of Women's Clubs credited with founding over 75% of public libraries across America.

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In 1872, San José Woman's Club member and suffragette Sarah Knox Goodrich started the San José Library Association and San Jose' first library in an upstairs room of the Knox Block on the corner of First and Santa Clara streets.

Today the San Jose Woman’s Club board minutes are part of the historic artifacts maintained at the library which provides an insight to the daily lives and activities of San Jose and the nation since our founding in 1894. Since then women have secured foundational rights in the U.S. including the right to vote, the right to hold office, property rights, access to contraception, equality in business and education, and as recently as 1974 the right to have a bank account or credit card without a male co signer.

The women's clubs across America have fought long and hard to provide equal access to educational materials for all and are disappointed to learn that the City of San Jose would even propose cutting the budget for this valuable resource.

Please retain our history by continuing to provide access to all and keep the California Room staff in the budget.

Best regards,
Lynda Sereno, President
Claudia Corino, First Vice President
John Blair, Treasurer
Janis Gemignani, Assistant Treasurer
April Halberstadt, House Manager and Club Historian
Lydia Patino, Recording Secretary
Lucille Boone, Corresponding Secretary
Rev. Deacon Kathleen Crowe Director of Academic Outreach Charity M. Burton Director of Community
Eileen Hunter Director of Community Engagement
Darlene Tenes Director Diversity and Inclusion
Lisa Buchanan – Director of Grants and Charitable Giving Cici Green Director of Membership and Mentoring

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Fw: Please DO NOT close the California Room at our Main Library! From City Clerk
Date Thu 5/14/20261:12 PM
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From: Opsal, Matthew
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2026 1:11 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: FW: Please DO NOT close the California Room at our Main Library! Hi City Clerk, Agenda Desk,
Please find public comment below related to the City Council Budget Sessions.

Thank you,
-matt
Matt Opsal
Senior Executive Analyst I City Manager's Office
City of San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street, 17th floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Office: 408-535-8117
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From: Marguerite Cardinal
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
To: Bourne, Jill District2
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Subject: Please DO NOT close the California Room at our Main Library!

You don't often get email from Learn why this is important This is a travesty. Please do NOT close the California Room. This is a valuable resource that needs saving. Please consider alternatives before closing it if closure must happen. I suggest contacting the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley which has loads of resources about California history. Maybe they would welcome having our collection added to theirs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bancroft_Library

Another consideration would be to allow docents to operate the collection with the supervision of a librarian some of the time.

Here's a paste from another letter writer:
"I've been on a little bit of a rampage this week because our dear Mayor Matt Mahan & City Manager Jennifer Maguire plan to shut down the California Room at the cost of $396,646.

According to public payroll data on
OpenGovPay.com in 2024 Macguire earned $532,039 and
the person that originally proposed the cuts is San Jose City Librarian Jill Bourne whose compensation was $429,271. Yep.

So, I sent this letter to the Mayor, city council, all relevant commissioners, historians, historical groups and a couple of reporters... Thanks Sal Pizarro at The Mercury News, Joshua Barousse & Joyce Chu at San José Spotlight and all of the historical organizations for sharing your disbelief.
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Dear Mayor Matt Mahan and City Council,
It has come to my attention that the City of San Jose plans to cut funding for the California Room at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Buried deep in the budget on page 618 the Mayor and City Manager are proposing eliminating all California Room staff which would result "in the closure of the California Room to regular public access." Countless historians, property developers, real estate agents, educators, students, authors, the media and others have visited the room over the years to gather valuable information, including 5,442 visits in 2025 alone.

Everyone who has visited the space knows how crucial it is to have a full-time librarian knowledgeable about the unique collection to guide research on San Jose and Santa Clara County history.

Beyond research the staff began curating exhibits and educational talks in 2018 telling the many stories from our diverse community including:
- Eastside Dreams: The Untold Story of East San Jose
- Pinoytown Rising: Filipinos Americans in Santa Clara County - Women on Wheels, California Wind Dancers
- Hidden Heritages: San José’s Vietnamese Legacy
- Black History Month at the California Room
- Story & King: San Jose's Lowrider Culture
Plans to continue the untold stories from the Japanese, LGBTQ, Southeast Indian and other diverse communities will now be halted.

During these unprecedented times, the Trump administration faces legal action and criticism from historians and conservat ionists concerned that its policies are intentionally erasing or altering American history on public lands and in federal institutions. We cannot allow the City of San Jose to do the same.

By removing staff and access, our rich and diverse cultural history remains hidden.

Institutionalized dedicated staff is needed, not just someone to open the door by appointment.

Additionally not all files have been digitized, and precious, delicate, one-of-a-kind artifacts will be forgotten behind closed doors.

I strongly encourage you to keep the funding intact.

Sincerely,
Dalene Tenes
History San Jose Boardmember
San Jose Woman's Club Boardmember
Lifelong East San Josean
If you would like to weigh in before the budget goes to vote on June 2nd send an email to the followinq:

Thank you for your consideration.

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Additional Budget Session Public Comment
From Opsal, Matthew
Date Thu 5/14/2026 1 :22 PM
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Arcadia Park Concerns; May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session; May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session; May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session; May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session; May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session; May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session; May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session;
Hi City Clerk, Agenda Desk,
Please find additional public comment attached to this email for the City Council Budget Study Sessions.

Thank you,
-matt
MattOpsal
Senior Executive Analyst I City Manager's Office
City of San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street, 17th floor
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Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a participant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-run league program.

I appreciated Councilmember Candelas' engagement during yesterday's Budget Study Session and his focus on ensuring youth baseball remains a priority under the new model. That priority is well-placed. But the proposed transition raises serious concerns that go beyond youth programming.

The private adult league market is not a reliable safety net. The local adult slow pitch league has changed operators three times in roughly ten years, from Dynamic Sports to ZOG to Volo. Volo currently charges approximately $1,100 per team for 6 guaranteed games and Twin Creeks charges around $1,400 for 8 games. The city-managed league at Arcadia costs $900 for 10 guaranteed games. That is not a comparable alternative, and unlike a city- managed program, there is nothing requiring a private operator to stay.

Public options are disappearing. Sunnyvale no longer offers adult softball. Palo Alto has been unable to staff a league for several seasons. Columbus Park, another Measure-funded facility, is losing its softball fields in its redesign. Arcadia is one of the last remaining publicly managed options for adult slow pitch in the South Bay.

The maintenance commitment needs to be formalized. The Parks and Recreation Director indicated that additional resources could be directed to Arcadia under the new model. A verbal commitment made during a budget study session is not a policy commitment. Deferred maintenance at a heavily used multi-field facility is a safety and liability issue for the City, not just a quality concern.

The City's own cost recovery policy supports keeping this program. Arcadia is classified as a Category 2 facility, meaning it is not required to fully recover its costs through fees. That classification exists for facilities that provide broad community access where affordable alternatives do not exist. The proposed change eliminates a program the City's own policy says it does not need to fully fund.

Low attendance at the budget study session does not reflect low community interest. Budget study sessions are held on weekday mornings when most working adults and parents cannot attend. California's SB 707, signed into law in October 2025, will require the City to provide two-way audiovisual access to all public meetings starting July 1, 2026, but that requirement does not take effect until after this budget process concludes. In the meantime, the community has found other ways to be heard. Arcadia supporters have submitted public comments in numbers that exceed those who spoke up for the California Room. The absence of bodies in seats on a Tuesday morning is not silence.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter
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[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel I You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a pru.ticipant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-nm league program .

The private adult league mru.·ket is not a reliable safety net. The local adult slow pitch league has changed operators three times in roughly ten years, from Dynamic Spo1ts to ZOG to Volo.

Volo cmTently chru.·ges approximately $1,100 per team for 6 guaranteed games and Twin Creeks chru.·ges around $1,400 for 8 games. The city-managed league at Arcadia costs $900 for 10 guaranteed games. That is not a compru.·able alternative, and unlike a city-managed program, there is nothing requiring a private operator to stay.

Public options are disappearing. Sunnyvale no longer offers adult softball. Palo Alto has been unable to staff a league for several seasons. Columbus Park, another Measure-funded facility, is losing its softball fields in its redesign . Arcadia is one of the last remaining publicly managed options for adult slow pitch in the South Bay.

The maintenance commitment needs to be fo1malized. The Parks and Recreation Director indicated that additional resources could be directed to Arcadia under the new model. A verbal commitment made during a budget study session is not a policy commitment. Defened maintenance at a heavily used multi-field facility is a safety and liability issue for the City, not just a quality concern.

The City's own cost recove1y policy suppo1is keeping this program . Arcadia is classified as a Categ01y 2 facility, meaning it is not required to fully recover its costs through fees. That classification exists for facilities that provide broad community access where affordable alternatives do not exist. The proposed change eliminates a program the City's own policy says it does not need to fully fund.

Low attendance at the budget study session does not reflect low community interest. Budget

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study sessions are held on weekday mornings when most working adults and parents cannot attend. California's SB 707, signed into law in October 2025, will require the City to provide two-way audiovisual access to all public meetings starting July 1, 2026, but that requirement does not take effect until after this budget process concludes. In the meantime, the community has found other ways to be heard. Arcadia supporters have submitted public comments in numbers that exceed those who spoke up for the California Room. The absence of bodies in seats on a Tuesday morning is not silence.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter
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Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a participant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-run league program.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter
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Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a participant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-run league program.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter
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Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a participant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-run league program.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter
Best,
Jacqueline LaGrange
Senior Associate
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Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a participant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-run league program.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter
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[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel I You don't often get email from I earn why thjs is important Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a pru.ticipant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-nm league program.

I appreciated Councilmemb er Candelas' engagement during yesterday's Budget Study Session and his focus on ensuring youth baseball remains a priority lmder the new model. That priority is well-placed. But the proposed transition raises serious concerns that go beyond youth programmmg.

The private adult league market is not a reliable safety net. The local adult slow pitch league has changed operators three times in roughly ten years, from Dynamic Spotts to ZOG to Volo.

Volo cuITently chru.·ges approximately $1,100 per team for 6 guaranteed games and Twin Creeks chru.·ges around $1,400 for 8 games. The city-managed league at Arcadia costs $900 for 10 guru.·anteed games. That is not a compru.·able alternative, and unlike a city-managed program, there is nothing requiring a private operator to stay.

The maintenance commitment needs to be fo1malized. The Pru.·ks and Recreation Director indicated that additional resources could be directed to Arcadia under the new model. A verbal commitment made during a budget study session is not a policy commitment. Defen ed maintenance at a heavily used multi-field facility is a safety and liability issue for the City, not just a quality concern.

The City's own cost recove1y policy suppo1ts keeping this program. Arcadia is classified as a Catego1y 2 facility, meru.1ing it is not required to fully recover its costs through fees. That classification exists for facilities that provide broad cormmmity access where affordable alternatives do not exist. The proposed change eliminates a program the City's own policy says it does not need to fully fund.

Low attendance at the budget study session does not reflect low cormnunity interest. Budget study sessions are held on weekday mornings when most working adults and parents cannot

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attend. California's SB 707, signed into law in October 2025, will require the City to provide two-way audiovisual access to all public meetings starting July 1, 2026, but that requirement does not take effect until after this budget process concludes. In the meantime, the community has found other ways to be heard. Arcadia supporters have submitted public comments in numbers that exceed those who spoke up for the California Room. The absence of bodies in seats on a Tuesday morning is not silence.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter

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I [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel I You don't often get email from I earn why this js important Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a user of Arcadia Ballpark to share concerns about the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would significantly alter how the facility operates. I am also copying the Parks and Recreation Commission liaison and would appreciate it if this message could be shared with commission members and included in any relevant public coITespondence ahead of the budget cycle.

I also ask that the City Clerk include this message in the public comment record for the Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session.

The proposal (Parks Maintenance Redistricting, Citywide Sports Programming, and Lease Managemen t) in the FY27 Proposed Budget would transition Arcadia from what the City itself describes as a "full onsite operations model with dedicated rese1vation and programming , concessions, and maintenance staff'' to a facility where rese1vations are managed through the Citywide Sports Program field rese1vation system and maintenance is inco1porated into a park maintenance district.

Arcadia se1ves a wide and diverse community, including youth baseball, senior softball, adult recreational leagues, and competitive fastpitch programs . The proposed changes could affect all of these groups in meaningful ways.

Facility upkeep and on-site presence - Today, Arcadia has staff on site who are accountable for the condition of the fields, the playground, the bathrooms, and the suITounding landscaped areas. Under the proposed model, maintenance would be handled by a park maintenance district responsible for multiple parks across the city. While those teams do impo1tant work, a shared district model means Arcadia would be one of many facilities competing for attention rather than having a dedicated team whose prima1y focus is this facility. Users should expect that response times to issues, including field conditions, restroom maintenance, and equipment problems, may be slower than they are today.

City-managed leagues - The on-site coordination and programming staff who cuITently nm Arcadia's city-managed leagues would be eliminated under this proposal. That includes the adult slow pitch softball league, which cmTently costs $900 per team for a season of 10 guaranteed games. Without a city-nm option, teams would need to tum to private leagues, where comparable programs cuITently charge approximately $1,100 per team for 6 guaranteed games . That is a significant difference in both cost and value, and there is no guarantee a private league would have access to Arcadia's fields under the new reservation model. It is also worth considering that the private league filling this void may not be a reliable long-term alternative. The local adult slow pitch league has changed hands three times in the past decade, a sign that operating a sustainable program in this market is harder than it looks.

Players who lose access to the city league may find themselves with an option that is not only more expensive and shorter in duration, but potentially uncertain from season to season.

Field time allocation - With on-site programming staff no longer overseeing Arcadia's calendar, there may be less active management of how field time is distributed across user groups. Today, that oversight helps balance access between youth, senior, recreational, and competitive programs. Without it, field time could shift based on demand and revenue rather than community balance, and groups with less organizational capacity may find it harder to secure consistent access.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter

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I also ask that the City Clerk include this message in the public comment record for the Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session.

Players who lose access to the city league may find themselves with an option that is not only more expensive and shorter in duration, but potentially uncertain from season to season.

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competitive programs. Without it, field time could shift based on demand and revenue rather than community balance, and groups with less organizational capacity may find it harder to secure consistent access.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter

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As a resident of your district, I urge you to vote against allocating the $2.125 million local matching funds for the AB 645 speed camera pilot program. We are facing a $50.3 million deficit, and while I understand that forfeiting a federal grant may be a bitter pill to swallow, I believe the city’s other projects are more important, like the Police Training Center and the Fire Station.

I request that you reject this camera match and instead split the saved $2.125 million to maximize immediate safety, protect privacy, and reduce the budget shortfall for this year.

Reject the Surveillance State: Automated license plate tracking and speed cameras create a permanent surveillance network. This system locks San José into massive data-storage obligations, complex third-party vendor reliance, and ongoing digital privacy liabilities. Municipal data collections are prime targets for cyberattacks, creating unbudgeted legal risks for the city.

Fund Low-Cost Civil Engineering Instead: Surveillance does not stop a speeding car; physical design does. A portion of the saved funds should go toward immediate, cost-effective physical traffic-calming. High-visibility crosswalk paint, quick-build bulb-outs, and reflective pedestrian islands protect our streets without profiling residents or creating regressive financial burdens.

Build a Fiscal Bridge for Next Year: Roll the remaining saved funds directly into city reserves. Holding back this cash right now allows us to protect core municipal operations like neighborhood library hours and public safety personnel.

Please choose more pragmatic options than an intrusive, high-overhead surveillance experiment.

Sincerely,
Steven Simon

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Date Thu 5/14/2026 4:12 PM
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David Cohen Council member San Jose District 4
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Dear Mayor Mahan, D4 Councilmember Cohen, and City Clerk:

I am writing on behalf of Yu-Ai Kai Japantown Community Senior Center (YAK) to respectfully urge your continued support for the Older Adult Health and Wellness (OAHW) programs/grants funded by the City of San Jose.

Yu-Ai Kai provides bi-cultural, linguistically appropriate services to older adults in San Jose's historic Japantown. Many of our seniors face significant barriers to care- including limited English proficiency, low income, social isolation, and discrimination. As the only organization in the region offering these essential services in Japanese and/or in a culturally appropriate manner, YAK serves as a trusted, accessible source of support for some of the most vulnerable in our community. Furthermore, YAK serves the wider Jaspantown community far beyond its American Japanese roots.

YAK's OAHW programming includes: (1) Physical and mental health education to prevent chronic disease; (2) Culturally tailored day services for frail seniors; (3) Fitness and wellness classes; (4) Peer support groups; and (4) Senior empowerment workshops These programs are more than just services— they are lifelines that promote physical health, emotional well-being, and a vital sense of belonging and community for all elders.

As the YAK Wellness Consultant and former coordinator of the city-funded Kenko (Healthy) Living Series (KLS), I have witnessed the effects of the 55+ expert speakers who have presented evidence-based health/wellness information to well over 3,500 YAK participants over the years. The various topics have ranged from preventing chronic conditions to nutritional information, dementia, stress reduction, and awareness of social isolation and scams, to name a few. These lectures have provided knowledge, skills, and changes in health behaviors as evidenced by the stellar KLS evaluations.

These city-funded programs are essential and help to ensure San José’s most vulnerable seniors will continue to receive the culturally competent care and connection they need to live independent, safe, healthy, and dignified lives. Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to equity for our older adults.

Sincerely,
Nancy Hikoyeda, DrPH, MPH
Specialist in Ethnogeriatrics
YAK Wellness Consultant
District 4 Resident
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Fw: Please save the California Room - Library Department Budget From City Clerk
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I am writing to you to let you know that I have used the California Room many times to supp01t archives that my wife and I have in the Special collections next door. I have found it invaluable and I urge you to maintain the funding for the California Room in the 2026 27 budget.

For more than a century, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an irTeplaceable collection of books, photographs , maps, archives , and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators , researchers , and commu nity members every year. Closing This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. this invaluable public resource to save just o.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San José prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San José values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

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Date Fri 5/15/2026 3:39 PM
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Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
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I urge you to continue funding Older Adult Health and Wellness (OAHW) programs that support seniors in San Jose.

Programs at Yu-Ai Kai Japantown Community Services Center provide essential health education, fitness, and social connection for older adults, especially those who face language and cultural barriers.

These services help seniors stay healthy, independent, and connected to their community. PLEASE priortitize continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming City budget.

Thank you for supporting the well-being of San Jose’s older adults.

Sincerely,
Jiro and Ann Michiyo Saito
District 9
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Date Fri 5/15/2026 3:48 PM
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Good afternoon City Clerk, Agenda Desk,
Please find additional California Room public comment below.

Thank you,
-matt
Matt Opsal
Senior Executive Analyst I City Manager's Office
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed budget cuts for the California Room at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. As detailed on page 618 of the budget, the proposal to eliminate all California Room staff would effectively close this resource to regular public access.

The California Room is a vital community asset, serving 5,442 visitors in 2025 alone. Historians, educators, students, and professionals rely on this collection and the expertise of full-time librarians to navigate the history of San Jose and Santa Clara County. Beyond research, the staff has been instrumental in curating impactful exhibits that highlight our city's diverse heritage, such as "Eastside Dreams," "Pinoytown Rising," and "Hidden Heritages." These essential efforts to tell the stories of our Japanese, LGBTQ, and Southeast Indian communities will be halted if funding is removed.

At a time when the preservation of American history is under scrutiny nationwide, San Jose must prioritize protecting its own local records. Removing dedicated staff risks leaving one-of-a-kind, non- digitized artifacts inaccessible and forgotten. Access requires more than an appointment; it requires the institutional knowledge that only dedicated staff can provide.

I strongly urge you to keep the funding for the California Room intact to ensure our city's rich cultural history remains accessible to all.

Sincerely,
Katie Hahn
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Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
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I urge you to continue funding OLDER ADULT HEALTH AND WELLNESS (OAHW) programs that support seniors in San Jose.

Programs at YU-Al KAI JAPANTOWN COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER provide essential health education, fitness and social connection for older adults, especially those who face language and cultural barriers.

These services help seniors stay healthy, independent, and connected to their community. Please prioritize continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming City budget.

Thank you for supporting the well-being of San Jose’s older adults Sincerely,
Jiro and Ann Michiyo Saito
District 9
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Date Mon 5/18/2026 7:32 AM
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From: cllgene
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2026 4:44 PM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
City Clerk
Subject: California Room Library Department Budget
Maguire, Jennifer
Bourne, Jill
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[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Maitin Luther King, Jr. Libraiy in the 2026 27 budget. For more than a cennuy, the California Room and its dedicated libraiians have preserved the hist01y of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an i.J.Teplaceable collect ion of books, photograp hs, maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, reseai·chers, and community members every yeai·. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just o.6% of the overall City Libraiy budget would be a devastating and sh01t-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepai·es to celebrate its 250th anniversaiy in 2027 . I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shai·ed hist01y, and demonstrate that San Jose values its culnu·al heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Christine Lutke
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[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026-27 budget. For more than a century, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs , maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators , researchers , and community members every year.

I have personally used this resource for researching the rich history of the San Jose Fire Department. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just o.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 25oth anniversary in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Jim Carter
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When I first moved to San Jose in 2021, I was curious about my home in the historic Hensley district.

Though our deed indicated our house was built in 1915, it was clearly from a later period . We went to the California Room and were able to locate aerial photographs that confirmed our house's existence in the 1930s and city directories that indicated our house was built in the 1920s. The librarians were extremely helpful.

I'm writing to urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Library in the 2026-27 budget. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Alli Johnson, District 3
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FW: Arcadia Park
From City Clerk
Date Mon 5/18/2026 7:39 AM
To Agendadesk
From: Theresa Gripton
Sent: Saturday, May 16,
To: City Clerk
Subject: Arcadia Park
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Leam why this is impo1tant Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a user of Arcadia Ballpark to share concerns about the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would significantly alter how the facility operates. I am also copying the Parks and Recreation Commission liaison and would appreciate it if this message could be shared with commission members and included in any relevant public correspondence ahead of the budget cycle.

I also ask that the City Clerk include this message in the public comment record for the Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session.

The proposal (Parks Maintenance Redistricting , Citywide Sports Programming , and Lease Management) in the FY27 Proposed Budget would transition Arcadia from what the City itself describes as a "full onsite operations model with dedicated reservation and programming , concessions, and maintenance staff' to a facility where reservations are managed through the Citywide Sports Program field reservation system and maintenance is incorporated into a park maintenance district.

Facility upkeep and on-site presence - Today, Arcadia has staff on site who are accountable for the condition of the fields, the playground , the bathrooms, and the sunoun ding landscaped areas. Under the proposed model, maintenance would be handled by a park maintenance district responsible for multiple parks across the city. While those teams do important work, a shared district model means Arcadia would be one of many facilities competing for attention rather than having a dedicated team whose primary focus is this facility. Users should expect that response times to issues, including field conditions , restroom maintenance , and equipment problems , may be slower than they are today.

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We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model in its entirety — its staff, its leagues, its concessions, and its on-site management. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone. Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter

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FW: Arcadia Park
From Opsal, Matthew
Date Mon 5/18/2026 8:44 AM
To City Clerk
Cc
Good morning City Clerk and Agenda Desk,
Please find public comment below regarding Arcadia Park related to the recent City Council budget discussions.

Thank you,
-matt
MattOpsal
Senior Executive Analyst I City Manager's Office
City of San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street, 17th floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Office: 408-535-8117
www.sanjoseca.gov

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SANJOSE

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From: Theresa Gripton
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 20
To: Webmaster Manager
Subject: Arcadia Park
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Leam why this is impo1tant Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a user of Arcadia Ballpark to share concerns about the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would significantly alter how the facility operates. I am also copying the Parks and Recreation Commission liaison and would appreciate it if this message could be shared with commission members and included in any relevant public correspondence ahead of the budget cycle.

I also ask that the City Clerk include this message in the public comment record for the Neighborhood Services Budget Study Session.

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A Concerned Arcadia Supporter

Terry Gripton

"Time flees while eternity remains."

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FW: Invest in our future: Save Little Learners Program
From City Clerk
Date Tue 5/19/2026 7:28 AM
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From: Chethan N Murthy
Sent: Monday, May 18, 20 6 11: 8
To: City Clerk
Subject: Invest in our future : Save little Learners Program [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Respected Representative of the City of San Jose,
I am writing to express my strong support for maintaining and continuing the Little Learners program in our community.

Early childhood programs like Little Learners play a critical role in shaping not only a child's academic foundation but also their social and emotional development. At a preschool age, children begin to learn how to interact with peers, share, communicate, and navigate group environments. These early social experiences are essential in building confidence, empathy, and cooperation-skills that are just as important as reading and math in long-term success.

Beyond academics , exposure to structured social settings at a young age helps children develop a sense of belonging and community. It teaches them how to respect others, follow shared norms, and resolve conflicts constructively. These are the building blocks of becoming socially and morally responsible individuals later in life.

Investing in early learning programs is not just beneficial for individual families-it is a responsibility of the city to foster a strong, educated , and connected community. Programs like Little Learners help ensure that all children, regardless of background, have access to early developmental opportunities that set them up for future success in school and society. In the long run, this contributes to a more engaged, productive, and responsible population.

Discontinuing such programs risks widening educational and social gaps at a stage when early intervention is most impactful. Keeping Little Learners active demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of families and to the future of our community as a whole.

Thank you for your time and for your continued service to our city. I strongly urge you to support and preserve the Little Learners program. Hoping you will put your best effort in that direction.

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Chethan

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Fw: Support for Camden San Jose Recreation Preschool Program - Please Do Not Cancel From Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas
Date Tue 5/19/2026 8:52 AM
To Agendadesk
Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas
City of San Jose I Office of the City Clerk
200 East Santa Clara St. - Tower 14th Fl.

From: City Clerk
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 1:49 PM
To: Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas
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From: Julietta Savina
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 1:38 PM
To: District9 City Clerk
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Dear Vice Mayor Foley and City Council Members,
I hope this email finds you well.

I am writing to you as a resident of San José to share how important the Camden Recreation Preschool Program is to our community, and to kindly ask for your support in keeping it open.

My son Michael attends this program, and it has been a wonderful experience for our family. The program is located so close to our home, which makes it incredibly convenient for our daily routine. Furthermore, the tuition is truly affordable, and the teachers are incredibly warm and dedicated. Michael absolutely loves them and looks forward to going there every day.

Our family is so grateful to have such a high-quality, accessible, and conveniently located program in our neighborhood. I sincerely hope the City Council will consider the positive impact it has on our children and find a way to continue its funding.

Thank you very much for your time, your leadership, and your dedication to supporting local families.

Sincerely,
Yulia
Cambrian park

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FW: May 11th: Agenda Item - Neighborho od Services Budget Study Session From Opsal, Matthew
Date Tue 5/19/2026 11 :09 AM
To City Clerk
Cc
Good morning City Clerk, Agenda Desk,
Please find public comment below related to the May 11 City Council Budget Session.

Thank you,
-matt
Matt Opsal
Senior Executive Analyst I City Manager's Office
City of San Jose
200 East Santa Clara Street, 17th floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Office: 408-535-8117
www.sanjoseca.gov
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Dear Mayor Mahan, City Manager Maguire, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as a participant in the City-managed adult slow pitch softball league at Arcadia Ballpark to oppose the proposed FY2026-27 budget changes that would eliminate the facility's dedicated on-site staff and end the city-run league program.

I appreciated Councilmember Candelas' engagement during yesterday's Budget Study Session and his focus on ensuring youth baseball remains a priority under the new model. That priority is well-placed.

But the proposed transition raises serious concerns that go beyond youth programming.

The private adult league market is not a reliable safety net. The local adult slow pitch league has changed operators three times in roughly ten years, from Dynamic Sports to ZOG to Volo. Volo currently charges approximately $1,100 per team for 6 guaranteed games and Twin Creeks charges around $1,400 for 8 games. The city-managed league at Arcadia costs $900 for 10 guaranteed games. That is not a comparable alternative, and unlike a city-managed program, there is nothing requiring a private operator to stay.

Low attendance at the budget study session does not reflect low community interest. Budget study sessions are held on weekday mornings when most working adults and parents cannot attend.

California's SB 707, signed into law in October 2025, will require the City to provide two-way audiovisual access to all public meetings starting July 1, 2026, but that requirement does not take effect until after this budget process concludes. In the meantime, the community has found other ways to be heard.

Arcadia supporters have submitted public comments in numbers that exceed those who spoke up for the California Room. The absence of bodies in seats on a Tuesday morning is not silence.

We ask the Mayor and City Council to reject this proposal and preserve Arcadia's current operating model. What exists today took years to build and will not be easily rebuilt once it is gone.

Thank you for your time and public service.

A Concerned Arcadia Supporter
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FW: Funding for CA Room, MLK, Jr. Librar y
From City Clerk
Date Tue 5/19/2026 7:28 AM
To Agendadesk
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CA Room letter.docx;
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From: Kathleen Muller
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 6:34 PM
To: The Office of Mavor Matt Mahan
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Subject: Funding for CA Room, MLK, Jr. Library
Maquire, Jennifer
Bourne, Jill
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May 18, 2026
Dear Mayor Mahan & Members of the City Council:

There are many things that make a city great and communities attractive for residents.

These things go beyond being “the safest” in the state or the nation, and include parks, museums, and libraries that enrich all of our lives.

I have lived in San Jose all my adult life, raised my children here, and my family has thrived.

The California Room at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library – in fact our city’s entire library system -- is one of the things that make me proud to say I am a resident of San Jose.

I have the privilege of volunteering at my high school alma mater, Notre Dame High School at 596. S. Second Street. This year Notre Dame -- the oldest educational institution for women in the western United States -- is celebrating its 175 th anniversary in San Jose.

Current students, during summer school and in fall 2026, are participating in developing an exhibit for the public on the history and legacy of Notre Dame. In support of this, California Room librarian Michael Lara has welcomed ND students to visit, learn how and why historical materials are preserved, and explore documents and photographs in the collections that relate to the school’s history in downtown San Jose. This is a priceless educational experience, and an example of what a beneﬁt trained librarians are to our citizens.

As you develop the city’s operating budget for next year, I know you will be making many difficult decisions. But the California Room is an incredibly important public resource for historians, authors, property owners, and engaged citizens in their businesses and hobbies. I hope you will prioritize staffing at the California Room as something that must be funded for the good of our citizens. It represents such a small percentage of the library budget and overall city budget, and yet it’s one of the thangs that make our city special.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Muller
Resident, District 9

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Fw: Support Older Adult Health and Wellness Programs
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/20/2026 5:05 PM
To Agendadesk
Office of the City Clerk I City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
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From: Cindy Giardina
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:59 PM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
Subject: Support Older Adult Health and Wellness Programs City Clerk
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Dear Mayor Mahan and City Counci l,
District 6
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I urge you to continue funding Older Adult Health and Wellness (OAHW) programs that support seniors in San Jose.

Programs at Yu-Ai Kai Japantown Community Senior Center provide essential health education, fitness, and social connection for older adults, especially those who face language and cultural barr iers.

These services help seniors stay healthy, independent, and connected to their commun ity. Please prior itize continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming City budget.

Thank you for supporting the wel l being of San Jose's older adults.

Sincerely,
Cindy Giardina
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FW: Count my vote - KEEP THE CALIFORNIA ROOM
From Opsal, Matthew
Date Thu 5/21/2026 11:56 AM
To City Clerk
Cc
Good morning City Clerk, Agenda Desk,
Please find public comment below regarding the California Room related to the recent City Council budget discussions.

SANJOSE

CAPITAL OF SILICON VAILEY
From: Amy Rabinovitz
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Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00
To: The Office ofMavor Matt Mahan
District!
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So you want to close the California Room at the Martin Luther King, Jr Library and so restrict its regular public access? My vote is KEEP IT OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. It's a foundational service that is best supplied to citizens by the city.

I've visited/used it a half dozen times and
each time it served an important role in a project I was involved in and/or left me better informed as a resident.

This is the type of issue voters notice, (and remember at the polls). Apparently by burying this on page 618 of the budget someone believes "no one will notice." Well,some of us DO NOTICE and we DO VOTE.

Mr Mayor, Madame Librarian, and Michael Mulcahy (my council member): you should be leading the way to keep this access available, encouraging its use and its place in our community.

Amy Rabinovitz
resident/home owner - District 6

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FW: Support Continued Funding for the California Room in the 2026-27 Budget From City Clerk
Date Thu 5/21/2026 12:59 PM
To Agendadesk
From: Kerry Perkins
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:54 PM
Subject: Support Continued Funding for the California Room in the 2026-27 Budget [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel Some people who received this message don't often get email from Leam why this is important Dear Mayor and Honorable Members of the City Council,
I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026-27 budget.

For more than a century, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs , maps, archives, newspapers, and historical records. This invaluable public resource serves thousands of students, educators, researchers, historians , museum professiona ls, genealogists , and community members every year.

The California Room is far more than an archive-it is one of the few places in our region where anyone can seek expert guidance and meaningful access to the cultural and historical resources that tell the story of our valley.

The California Room plays a critical role in safeguarding and sharing our collective civic memory.

As a museum professional, I know firsthand how essential the California Room is to historical research and interpretation . Museums, nonprofits, educators, and preservation advocates rely on its collections and knowledgeable staff to develop exhibits, conduct research, answer public inquiries , and deepen public understanding of local history. Without this resource, many organizations-and the communities we serve-will lose access to information that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Closing or reducing access to this invaluable resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, particularly as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2027. At a moment when we should be investing in understanding and sharing our community's history, eliminating access to one of the region's most important historical resources sends the wrong message about how we value cultural heritage, education, and civic identity.

I respectfully ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and civic memory for generations to come.

Regards,
Kerry Perkins

CAMPBELL

MUSEUMS
www.camP.bellmuseums.com
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Fw: SAVE the California Room
From City Clerk
Date Fri 5/22/2026 8:12 AM
To Agendadesk
Office of the City Clerk I City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax:408 -292-6207
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From: Lopez
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:37 PM
District 10
Subject: SAVE the California Room
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from Learn why this is imP.ortant PAC*SJ urges City Council to reconsider an alarming proposal in the City's 2026 27 budget to close the Martin Luther King Library's California Room and eliminate its three dedicated staff positions.

Established in 1906 as the local history section of San Jose's first public library, the California Room today has grown to become a vast and incomparable collection of books, photographs, maps, newspaper archives, city directories, building permits, personal papers, and historic ephemera illuminating more than 250 years of San Jose, Santa Clara Valley, and California history. Boasting more than 5,400 annual in person visits and countless more online inqui ries, the California Room is an incredibly important public resource supporting the efforts of students, educators, authors, historians, genealogists, property owners, developers, land use consultants, and engaged citizens to explore, uncover, and share the rich and diverse histories of our shared home.

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As San José prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2027, the loss of its preeminent public history repository would represent a profound civic failure. The proposed closure would save the City a mere $388,000-- just 0.6% of the total library budget and only 0.007% of the total City budget! The proposal to close direct access to the California Room will set in motion a long term change that will be difficult for the Library Department to reverse. We urge you to reach out to Mayor Matt Mahan, City Manager Jennifer Maguire, City Librarian Jill Bourne, and your City Council representatives before City Council's final budget vote on June 9th. Speak out now to save the California Room!

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Office of the City Clerk I City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
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Sent: Thursday, May
To:The
City Cler
Subject: SAVE the California Room
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Establis hed in 1906 as the local history section of San Jose's first public library, the California Room today has grown to become a vast and incomparable collection of books, photographs, maps, newspaper archives, city directories, build ing permits, personal papers, and historic ephemera illuminat ing more than 250 years of San Jose, Santa Clara Valley, and California history. Boasting more than 5,400 annual in-person visits and countless more online inquiries, the Califo rnia Room is an incredibly important public resource supporting the efforts of students, educators, authors, histor ians, genealogists, property owners, develo pers, land-use consultants, and engaged citizens to explore, uncover, and share the rich and diverse histories of our shared home .

As San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2027, the loss of its preeminent public history repository would represent a profound civic failure. The proposed closure would save the City a mere $388,000-- just 0.6% of the total library budget and only 0.007% of the total City budget! The proposal to close direct access to the Californ ia Room will set in motion a long term change that will be difficult for the Library Department to reverse. We urge you to reach out to Mayor Matt Mahan, City Manager Jennifer Maguire, City Librarian Jill Bourne, and your City Council representatives before City Council's final budget vote on June 9th. Speak out now to save the California Room! This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. 1 From:

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Friday, May 22, 2026 8:12:54 AM
Office of the City Clerk I City of San Jose
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From: Shawn Thomas
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:40 PM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
City Clerk
Subject: Californ ia Room - Library Department Budget
Maguire, Jennifer
Bourne, Jill
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Libraiy in the 2026-27 budget. For more than a centmy , the California Room and its dedicated librarian s have preserved the histo1y of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an in-eplaceable collection of books , photog raphs, maps, ai·chives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, reseai·chers, and community member s eve1y year. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Libraiy budget would be a devastating and sho1t-sighted decisio n, especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversaiy in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared hist01y, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultm·al heritage and civic memo1y.

Sincere ly,
Shawn T
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[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from Learn why this is important I urge you to maintain funding for e a 1 ornta oom at t e r. artm Luther King, Jr. Librruy in the 2026- 27 budget. For more than a centmy , the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the histo1y of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an itTeplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, researchers, and collllllunity member s eve1y year. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Libra1y budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepru·es to celebrate its 250th anni versa1y in 2027 . I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve publi c access to our shru·ed histo1y , and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultm·al heritage and civic mem01y.

Sincerely,
T olllllly Lopez
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Sent: Friday, May 22, 2026 8:34 AM
To: The Offi ce of Mayor Matt Mahan
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I [External Email. Do not open links or attachmen ts from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from Learn why this is important As a <loner of historical material, I urge you to mamtarn mding for the California Room at the Dr. Mru.tin Luther King, Jr. Libra1y in the 2026-27 budget. For more than a centmy, the California Room and its dedicated librru.·ians have preserved the histo1y of San Jose and Santa Clru.·a Valley through an ineplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, researchers, and community members eve1y year. For example, the California Room's clipping files were helpful when I was researching the attached ru.ticle on SJC.

Closing this invaluable publi c resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Librru.y budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepru.·es to celebrate its 250th anniversru.y in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve publi c access to our shru.·ed histo1y , and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultm·al heritage and civic mem01y. : . . . .

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This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. 1 The First Decades of San Jose International
by Bill Hough and Ben Wang
SJC's first airline was Southwest PJrways, a predecessor to Pacific, Hughes Alrwest, Republic and Northwest. Northwest was acquired by Delta, which would opterate the final flights Into Terminal c In 2010. In this view, taken shortly after the airport opened, one of the earner's DC-3s boards passengers at SJC's original terminal, located at the southeastern edge of the field. (SJC) Airliners' July/August issue recanted
the celebration story of the Terminal B
open ing at San Jose California's
International Airport (SJC). What was
not noted was that a historic link to avia
tion's past was cut by the simultaneous
closing of Terminal C, where generations of
passengers walked across the ramp to
board their aircraft via air-stairs. Aviation
enthusiasts loved this arrangement;
others felt it was outdated and inappro
priate for Silicon Valley; after all, this
was the capital of the high tech world.

We too applaud SJC infrastructure
upgrades for the 21st Century, but now in
the Airliners tradition, we take a fond
look back at the development of the
South Bay Area's air terminal.
110 •AIRLINERS • DECEMBER 2010
Getting Started
Aviation interest in San Jose dates
back to the late 1930s, when several
civic-minded individual s, including
Norman Breeden and Ernest H. Renze!,
Jr., began planning for a municipal
airport for San Jose. All civic projects
need a committee and dedicated funds
and San Jose was no exception. Renzel's
Citizen's Airport Committee was born.

It identified a 483-acre site between
Brokaw and Newhall Roads and in May
1940, persuaded voters to pass a parcel
tax to pay for the land. The city began
buying land for the airport, although
World War II and bureaucratic delays
delayed construction until after the war.

The first aviation activity at the site
began in 1946, when test pilot James
M. Nissen leased 16 acres from the city
for his flight school. Nissan later
improved his primitive runway but
the facility was still unacceptable for
commerc ial use. Renze!, then a city
councilmember, appointed James Nissen
to become the airport's first manager.

As airport manager, James Nissen
began improvements to the airport site
immediately. Paving work began in the
late 1940s, with construction on Runway
12-30 starting in August 1948. A small
terminal was built at the south end of the
field and the official dedication took
place on February 1, 1949, when
Southwest Airways (no relation to
today's Southwest Airlines) inaugurated
scheduled DC-3 flights. Only 2,550 baby
chickens got off that first flight. The
seven passengers remained on-board
continuing their multi-stop trip between
San Francisco and Los Angeles. Later
that year, the airport celebrated
Admission Day, which commemorates
California 's admission to the Union as a
free state after being ceded to the United
States by Mexico. Many aircraft flew in
for the event, including a pair of
Mexican DC-3s that brought the
University of Mexico's football team to
San Jose.

As the airport was under construc
tion, the city was planning for the future.

In June 1948, the City of San Jose
Department of Public Works released an
"Ultimate Development Plan." It fea
tured two parallel 12-30 runways, 9,300
and 8,500 feet in length , one 5,250 foot
cross runway, and a new terminal. This
plan involved the airport expanding
north, which required an agreement with
the neighboring city of Santa Clara. In
May 1956, both San Jose and Santa
Clara implemented a land swap that
allowed the airport to expand with the
help of Federal aid.

In June 1957, a new control tower
was dedicated with Civil Aviation
Authority (now FAA) air traffic control
beginning later that year.

On November 14, 1959, the city
obtained a FAA grant of $602,5 14 to
build a 4,419-foot Runway 12L-30R.

The existing runway was re-designated
12R-30L and lengthened from 4,400 to
6,300 feet. By 1961, Runway 12R-30L
was 7 ,000 feet long with a 1,500 foot
displaced threshold at the south end.

The Airlines Arrive
Meanwhile , Southwest Airways, by
then renamed Pacific Air Lines, began
nonstop flights to Los Angeles using
Fokker F-27 Friendship turboprops on
July 1, 1959. To accommodate addition
al air travel, the City developed plans for
a new terminal, which was paid for by
bonds approved in 1961. The new termi
nal, designed by local architect Hollis
Logue, Jr. to handle 750,000 passengers
per year, opened in September 1965.

Pacific Air Lines, which was operating
six daily F-27s to Southern California,
was the first tenant. At the new
Terminal 's open ing, however, Pacific
Southwest Airlines (PSA) brought in a
727-100 to fly sightseeing flights. These
flight s were quite popular and PSA
began SJC-LAX service the following
year, charging $13.50 to fly to Los
Angeles or Burbank. A new intrastate
carrier,Air California, introduced service
in October 1967 , with United and
Western inaugurating serv ice in 1968
and 1970, respectively. Smaller airlines
flying into San Jose during this time
included Holiday , Valley, Golden
Pacific, Golden West, Skymark and SFO
Helicopter Airlines.

Late 60s and 70s Growth
To accommodate the growth in air
line serv ice, Runway 12R-30L , then
8,900 feet long, was overlaid in 1968 to
handle 300,000-pound wheel loads. In
addition to the two main runways, a third
runway, 11-29, was built on the west side
of the airport. Originally a 3,000x60-foot
In 1948, airport staff posed In front of "San Jose City Airport's" first terminal building. James Nissen, the city's first airport manager, Is seated In the front row, far r1ght. (SJC)
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When Southwest Airways began serving SJC In 1948, this terminal at the southern end of the field was sufficient to handle the airport's commercial flights. After commercial operations moved to the 1965-bullt terminal, the old terminal became a general aviation terminal until being demolished to make way for the extension of Runway 12L-30R In the early 2000s . The building Is seen here In 197 4, with an Air California 737 on approach to Runway 30L visible In the distance. (SJC)
"touch and go" strip, it is now 4,600 feet
long and serves smaller general aviation,
business and corporate aircraft.

SJC expanded the terminal on August
6, 1969, when a southern extension, with
six aircraft gates, was completed. In June
1971, SJC opened a northern extension
of the ticketing area with two additional
boarding areas that would become the
building's last permanent addition. This
coincided with an "Air Transportation
Exposition" featuring sightseeing flights
on PSA, Air California and Golden West,
movies aboard a parked Western 707 and
a United 747 on static display. An esti
mated 45,000 visitors attended the event.

Various concepts for a new airport in
the North San Jose/Alviso area were
proposed along with plans to expand SJC
beyond Highway 101 and expand its
passenger terminal. But the oil crisis,
economic stagnation and environmental
concerns put an end to these proposals.

Although none of the 1970s expan
sion plans came to fruition,airline service at
SJC increased during that decade. Long
time resident airline Pacific became Air
West which in tum became Hughes
Airwest. Its yellow "Top Banana" DC-9s
112 •AIRLINERS • DECEMBER 2010
became a common sight at SJC. That
period also saw American, Continental,
Delta, TWA and, briefly, National start
ing serv ice with 707 and 727 aircraft.

Deregulation and the Roaring '80s
After President Jimmy Carter signed
the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978,
Republic Airlines acquired Hughes Airwest,
and Alaska and America West started flying
into SJC. Several short-lived startup air
lines such as Pacific Express, Sunworld
and Pride Air also came and went, while
another little-kn own San Jose based
startup,Air Via, never got off the ground.

In 1984 with increased serv ice after
deregu lation, the City changed the
airport's name to "San Jose International
Airport." AirCal introduced SJC's first
schedu led internat ional flight, to
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
the following year. The airport was also
impacted by the late 1980s merger trend
as AirCal was acquired by American
Airlines, Republic became part of
Northwest, PSA merged into USAir and
Western was acquired by Delta.

As traffic increased in the 1980s, air
port staff drew up plans to build two new
terminals, which was soon changed to a
single terminal that would be called
"Terminal A." Construction began on
September 24, 1987 and as the terminal
took shape, the two airlines it was built
for, PSA and AirCal, were acquired by
USAir and American, respectively. In
December 1988 American strengthened
its SJC operations by making the city its
west coast hub, which humbly started life
in temporary facilities built just to the
north of the 1965 Terminal, which was
now renamed to "Terminal C".

Growing Nineties
USAir moved into Terminal A in
February 1990. American, needing addi
tional gate space for its then-expanding
hub operation, spent $18 million building
an 8-gate add-on concourse and moved
in during October 1990. In March 1991,
the Dallas-based carr ier introduced
flights to Tokyo's Narita airport. This
flight was originally operated with
DC-10-30 aircraft that could not depart
fully loaded from the 8,900-foot runway
12R-30L. Although American made
every effort to adjust loads by off
loading cargo and maximizing fuel, on
two occasions it was necessary to depart with
partial fuel requiring a stop at nearby Oakland
International Airport to top off. Once American
introduced the MD-11 on this flight, and the airport
extended Runway 12R-30L to 10,200 feet, the
service settled down into a routine. Ultimately, the
MD-lls were replaced by 777-200s which covered
the flights until they were discontinued in 2006.

Despite the extended runway and new terminal,
American was unable to make money at the SJC
hub. As a result, in 1992, American began to reduce
its SJC operation by eliminating many short-haul
routes. In July 1993, new upstart carrier Reno Air
started service at SJC leading the way to a joint
American/Reno Air hub operation with Reno
subleasing seven AA gates.

On June 1, 1993, low-cost carrier Southwest
Airlines started service from SJC to three cities. During the 1990s, both Southwest and Reno Air built large
networks of west coast flights, filling the voids left
when USAir dropped the former PSA network and
American/ American Eagle reduced service on
former AirCal routes. Today, Southwest Airlines is
the largest carrier at SJC, with 475 weekly flights
providing nonstop service to 13 destinations.

As traffic increased during the 1990s, a new
$3.3 million air traffic control tower was built on
the west side of the field, which opened in June
1994. In 1999, history repeated itself when
American Airlines acquired Reno Air.
2000 and Beyond
Riding on the wave of the Silicon Valley "dot
com" boom, American had a resurgence of service
at SJC in 2000 and 2001, building a vast west coast
network, transcontinental and Hawaii service, and
new International Flagship service to Paris, France
and Taipei, Taiwan. American's expansion
coincided with SJC's peak passenger volume
during 2000 and 2001, when the airport handled

13.1 million passengers each year. Unfortunately,
the airport's traffic growth ended with the
September 11th terrorist attacks. American
scaled back its operation and the airport's overall
traffic fell to around 11 million passengers per year
for 2002, holding steady at around that level
until 2007. Then in 2008, with the economic
recession, passenger traffic dropped to 9 .7
million. In 2009, with the recession in full swing and
business travel down, SJC saw only 8.3 million
passengers per year.

In spite of the recent decline in passengers,
the airport is well-positioned for the future.

The 2001 extension of Runway 12L-30R to 11,000
feet reduced departure delays by separating arrivals
and departures onto parallel runways. Passenger
----- The Beautiful .N~ San Jose Airport
When SJC opened Its terminal In 1965, Pacific Air Lines was the only carrier serving the city. This mld-1960s timetable advertisement highlights the airline's six F-27 flights from SJC to Southern California. (Pacific Air Lines)
In August 1969, the airport opened a new six-gate extension on the south end of the terminal. Four months later, passengers board a PSA 727-200 flight as an Air California 737 headed for Southern California taxis away. A United DC-8 ls parked at Gate 5. (SJC) 11 3
accommodations improved significantly
in 2009/2010 when Terminal A, which
had become cramped and outdated, was
completely refurbished and the new
Terminal B opened. Unfortunately, this
meant that the historic Terminal C, which
served the city since 1965, was closed
and demolished. The final flights out of
Terminal C operated on June 29, 2010
with the departure of Boeing 737-800
N387DA, operating Delta flight 1684 to
Atlanta. Moments later, Airbus A320
N321US, operating Delta flight 1107
from Salt Lake City, was the last aircraft
to arrive at the old facility. However,
with its modem facilities, SJC has the
infrastructure to serve the people of
Santa Clara County for now and the
foreseeable future. +
The authors would like to thank Tracy
Bryant for her assistance with the
historic photos of Mineta San Jose
International Airport.

Legendary California carrier Pacific Southwest Airlines started regular service to San Jose In 1966. Four years earlier, three of the carriers five Lockheed L-188 Electras were captured on the southeast corner of the SJC ramp. Weather problems at SFO were likely to have caused PSA to divert to San Jose. (SJC)
~DELTA
The final flight at SJC's Terminal C operated on June 29, 2010 . The ghost~lke Image was the last passenger to disembark Airbus A320 N321US (en 262), operating Delta flight 1107 from Salt Lake City, after the aircraft arrived at the old facility, It was closed and demolished during the Summer of 2010. (BIii Hough)
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CELEBRATING
A Fond Salute to SJC
"My" Hometown Airport
by Jun Shidara
Left: SJC airport banner commemorating AA's 15th anniversary of SJC-Tokyoservlce . (SJC Collection of Ben Wang) Center: American Al~lnes MD-11 Nl 761R (msnjln 48551/527) taxis to Runway 30L for departure on February 23, 1999. (Ben wang) Right: Jun Shldara displays his Eagle award from AA's Northern California passenger sales office (Author) It has been a quick 19 years since
American Airlines (AA) inaugurated its
SJC-Tokyo/Narita (NRT) service, and
15 years-or-so since I had the privilege
to spend several years in San Jose with
AA. I can clearly say the days I spent in
SJC have been one of my absolute high
lights in the aviation/airline industry
both in the U.S. as well as in Japan.

The plan to transfer me from Tokyo
to SJC started when AA decided to
deploy Japanese executives from its
Tokyo Office to the West Coast in sup
port of its SJC-NRT service launch. At
the time I was an AA Sales & Marketing
manager in Tokyo - and lucky enough to
be selected for the move to our Northern
California Sales Office, adjacent to SFO.

Competing with our forerunners
JAL, United and Northwest for the
SFO-Tokyo market was the true fun.

These carriers had the historical
strength of flying the route for nearly 40
years, plus they were flying 747s
(United had three daily flights at one
point). It was not an easy task for a new
comer, even AA, to enter and compete
in that market.

We needed something of a "personal
touch" to inspire the local travel indus
try as well as our individual customers.

So we launched the plan to "Show-off
what we' ve got: Using what we' ve got."
This was accomplished by displaying
our aircraft with American's people.

The flight from NRT arrived at SJC
at 08:30 six days a week, and always
had a couple of hours built in prior to its
return to NRT. We obtained permission
from the SJC authorities to invite travel
agency staff members, corporate VIPs
and other guests to join us on-board. We
showcased our state-of-art MD-I Is
from the inside out. For the AA Sales &
Marketing team, "anyth ing do-able"
was seriously considered
With help from AA's pilots and
flight attendants escorting groups, we
were able to repeat this tour many times.

The plan turned out to be a grand suc
cess. Attendees were served First Class
and Business Class in-flight meal sam
ples. After the groups checked the air
craft and the gate area, they were often,
greeted by either an airline or airport's
senior management who would also
"walk-a-mile" to support our program.

By the time the first summer season
was over, the recognition of "AA being
a major player" was solid-as-a-rock. To
this day, I still have heart-warming con
nections with folks I got to know and
the local friendly atmosphere, which
SJC was all about.

I kept myself busy promoting our
MD-lls; I was also actively involved in
promoting severa l unique SJC
American Eagle destinations to the
Japanese tourism industry. This also
turned out to be a great experience for
me as I got to explore California from a
much different perspective. American
Eagle was flying Metros, Jetstreams and
SAABs from Redding/Mt. Shasta to San
Luis Obispo/Santa Maria. The time I
spent on these routes was both fun and
educational at the same time. Eventually
I became a great fan of the San Luis
Obispo area.

During my assignment, I earned my
own wings, as a private pilot. I also have
had the pleasure to make numerous
flights back and forth between SJC and
San Luis Obispo flying above the
beautiful Central California coastline ...
a sight I will cherish forever.

The environment surrounding the
airline industry has changed since those
days. And I certainly miss the "good ol'
days," but the joy and spirit of what
I have experienced, learned and enjoyed
in the Bay Area remains with me.

I believe that most people when given
the chance will respond positively to
an honest "personal touch" approach.

This holds as true today as it did for
airlines of my day. The se spec ial
memories are why I refer to SJC as
"My" hometown airport.
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From City Clerk
Date Tue 5/26/2026 7:39 AM
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From: Laurie m
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Bourne, Jill
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I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Librruy in the 2026-27 budget. For more than a centmy, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an ineplaceable collection of books, photograph s, maps, archives, and hist01ical records explored by thousands of students, educators , researchers, and community members eve1y year. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Libra1y budget would be a devastating and short sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversruy in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared hist01y, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and civic mem01y.

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Cc: Juan Diego Sasinowski
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The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
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I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026-27 budget. For more than a centmy, the California Room and its dedicated librai-ians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, researchers , and community members eve1y year. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just o.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision , especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversaiy in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and c1v1c memory.

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Date Tue 5/26/2026 2:39 PM
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From: Miles Asher Dorai-Raj
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Subject: California Room Funding
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Please continue to fund the California Room at the MLK Jr. Library. It is an important tool in preserving local history--without its newspaper archives and collections of photographs and books, so much about the history of San Jose and the surrounding areas would fall into obscurity, or potentially be lost. There are so many stories that deserve to be heard in a city as diverse as this one, and so many of them can only be told through the California Room's collections. 0.6% of the Library's budget is nothing in comparison to the wealth of information the California Room holds.

The public deserves to have access to its own history, especially as we near our community's 250th anniversary. Please continue to fund the California Room, so that it can stay open and provide education well into the future.

Miles Asher Dorai-Raj
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Date Wed 5/27/2026 4:56 PM
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From: Joanie
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Subject: Your proposal for San Jose is a bad one
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel I consider high-density 'stack and pack' housing to be Anti-Family . This packed-in housing generates more revenue per acre and reduces the city's service burden - making it a fiscal win for the city - the tradeoffs for families are nothing but negative.

These multi-family developments Do Not belong in single family neighborhoods. Neighborhood associations need to be active in discussing the General Plan and have a say on any decisions that may impact their neighborhoods and the quality of life.

This high density housing plan is very socialistic in nature- the individual is discarded only for the collective.

Socialism is the preceding step before communism.

As property owners, we should have the right to live and thrive in a neighborhood that is not packed with high density mandates. Since when does the state and city decide what we the people want or need?
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FW: Please save the California Room at SJPL!
From City Clerk
Date Wed 5/27/2026 9:15 AM
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From: Megan Stroup Tristao
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 9:11
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
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I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026-27 budget. For more than a century, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives , and historical records explored by thousands of students , educators, researchers, and community members every year.

Closing this invaluable public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2027.

I personally have used the California Room to find photographs , maps and newspaper archives from our local history, and I know countless others who have used it as well. The California Room is one of the only local archives staffed by a professional librarian in the South Bay; without it, other libraries will not be able to step in and replace what is lost, which would be a devastating blow to our community and neighbors.

I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Megan Stroup Tristao
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FW: Support Older Adult Health and Wellness Program
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Date Thu 5/28/2026 9:59 AM
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I urge you to continue funding Older Adult Health and Wellness (OAHW) programs that support Seniors in San Jose.

Programs at Yu-Ai-Kai Japantown Community Senior Center provide essential health education, fitness, and social connection for me. I am a retired 75 year old nurse who enjoys the educational programs, social contacts offered by YuAiKai. I also drive non-driving seniors to events.

These activities are our life line to the community. They keep us informed and as independent as citizens. Please prioritize continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming city budget.

Thank you for supporting the well-being of San Jose's older adults.

Sincerely,
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I support responsible housing growth, but I urge the Council to reject unchecked high-density development that overwhelms our neighborhoods, infrastrncture , and environment.

Our city needs smart, sustainable growth that protects trees, open space, traffic safety, water resources , and the character of existing neighborhoods. Development should match the capacity of our roads, schools, utilities , and emergency services before large projects are approved .

Please prioritize balanced planning, community input, environmental protection , and housing solutions that fit the scale and needs of our coillillunity.

Growth should improve our city not diminish the quality of life for current and future residents.

Thank you for your consideration .

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FW: We must SAVE THE CALIFORNIA ROOM at MLK Library
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Date Fri 5/29/2026 12:32 PM
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From: Gordon Douglas
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2026 12:31 PM
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I write to you as a professor and director of the Masters in Urban Planning program at San Jose State University, where I am also honored to serve as director of the Institute for Metropolitan Studies. I urge you to vote to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library in the 2026-27 budget.

The California Room, like the unique library around it, is an invaluable resource and crucial part of our city's public infrastructure. As you must know, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley for more than a century through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs , maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, researchers, and community members every year. I, my students and colleagues have been among these users who rely on the California Room and its archives - indeed we are using it RIGHT NOW for grant-funded research about the impacts of freeways and transportation planning throughout Santa Clara County. (You can see one incredible JllQject building on California Room archives right here.) Closing this invaluable public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 25oth anniversary. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public and scholarly access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage, civic memory, and place as a center for research and innovation.

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Gordon Douglas, PhD
Associate Professor & MUP Program Director
Director, Institute for Metropolitan Studies
School of Planning, Policy & Environmental Studies
San José State University

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Gordon Douglas, PhD
Director, Institute for Metropolitan Studies
Associate Professor & MUP Program Director
School of Planning, Policy & Environmental Studies
San José State University
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FW: Please save staffing for the California Room at the MLK Library! From City Clerk
Date Fri 5/29/2026 3:55 PM
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From: Asha Weinstein Agrawal
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2026 3:38 PM
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Subject: Please save staffing for the California Room at the MLK Library! Bourne, Jill
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I write to you as a professor in the Masters in Urban Planning program at San Jose State University to urge you to maintain funding in the 2026-27 budget for staffing the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library.

The California Room, like the unique library around it, is an invaluable resource and crucial part of our city's public infrastructure. The proposed budget cuts would remove the staff positions for the California Room that make its collections accessible to the public. Staff not only keep the Room open but, even more crucially, they provide the expertise needed to help members of the public navigate the collection. Removing those positions will severely reduce the value of the California Room to our community.

The California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley for more than a century through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives , and historical records explored by thousands of students , educators, researchers, and community members every year.

Closing this invaluable public resource to save a tiny fraction of the overall City Library budget would be a particularly devastating and short-sighted decision as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 25oth anniversary.

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I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public and scholarly access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San José values its cultural heritage, civic memory, and place as a center for research and innovation.

Best regards,
Asha W. Agrawal
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Director of Education, Mineta Transportation Institute
Director, MTI National Transportation Finance Center
Professor of Urban Planning, School of Planning, Policy, & Environmental Studies San Jose State University
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From City Clerk
Date Fri 5/ 29/ 2026 11 :25 AM
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From: Julia Howlett
Sent: Friday, May 29, 20
Mayor Matt Mahan
Subject: Californ ia Room - Library Department Budget
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I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026-27 budget. For more than a centmy, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, researchers , and community members eve1y year.

Closing this invaluable public resource to save just o.6% of the overall City Libra1y budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San Jose prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared hist01y, and demonstrate that San Jose values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Julia Howlett, District 3
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FW: to consider before budget is finalized
From City Clerk
Date Mon 6/1/2026 7:36 AM
To Agendadesk
From: Carolyn Donlin
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2026 11:54 AM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
Cc: City Clerk
Subject: to consider before budget is finalized
Ortiz, Peter
Tordillos, Anthony
Mulcahy, Michael
Candelas, Domingo
Casey, George
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important Dear Mayor Mahan and San Jose City Council Members,
I attended one of the budget meetings held in the various neighborhoods , and I have concerns that I think you need to address before San Jose builds 30 data centers and adds more Flock cameras to our city. First, I am going to provide some information you need to carefully consider with regard to data centers.

DATA CENTERS
California, along with most other Western States (or parts thereof) have a semi-arid climate.

Our water is scarce, NOT plentiful. This should be on the mind of every politician , business person, and citizen of California , but we all choose to ignore the fact that we frequently experience drought years and that groundwater does not magically recharge. As I am sure you are aware, El Nino is supposed to produce widespread drought in 2026, as reported by the World Meteorological Organization (https://wmo.int/media/news/wmo-likelihood-increases-of-el nino).

For some context, please take some time to watch the documentary titled "Beyond the Mirage:
the Future of Water in the West" that I've linked to below:
https ://www. pbs .erg/video/beyond-the-mi rage-the-futu re-of-water-i n-the-west-3x6J D 1 / This documentary is available on PBS.

During the budget presentation for the District 2 residents, you (Mayor Mahan) stated that you think the water usage/demand for data centers is overstated. The following reports that have been compiled by non-profit entities with NO stake in rush to build data centers.

https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-centers-and-water-consumption

https://www.ceres.org/resources/reports/drained-by-data-the-cumulative-impact-of-data-centers- on-regional-water-stress

In addition to the fact that we do not have enough water for all these data centers, I am certain that you have all seen photos or videos of how data centers affect the quality of the water near data centers. It has been widely reported by news outlets. Representative AOC held up a mason jar full of brown cloudy water that was taken from a home tap near a data center.

My question to Matt Mahan and each council member is "Would you live near a data center?"

You (Mayor Mahan) also mentioned that you have a deal with PG&E to rebuild San Jose's power grid. That may be great, but it will not address the long-term stress of all that energy usage on the local climate (they create heat sinks locally) and on a broader scale. See the following article:

https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-center-energy-needs-are-upending-power-grids-and- threatening-the-climate

Here is a link to entire series of EEESI's reports on impacts of data centers.

https://www.eesi.org/data-center-impacts

Each one of these reports needs to be REQUIRED READING for each one of you. If you are unwilling to read these objective sources, I would go so far as to state your you are not doing your job.

Do you really trust the tech. oligarchs? Do you trust PG&E? Promises are so easy to make, and they are even easier to break. I, for one, am very skeptical of all the sweet deals you made with industry and PG&E as you and the council shove these unwanted data centers down our throats. I am sure that I am not alone in my skepticism.

FLOCK CAMERAS

Secondly, I want to push back on some of the use of Flock cameras in San Jose.

You stated that they have helped solved crimes, and that sounds good on the face of it. I do not recall that you (Mayor Mahan) provided any specific statistics. I could be mistaken.

You did state that they are not pointed at houses of worship or schools, and I certainly appreciate that consideration. You also mentioned that the data is only retained for 30 days.

That is somewhat of a safety measure, but some creepy person with access to the camera data can still stalk another person.

I simply do not understand the need for these ghastly surveillance machines that are attached to a vast network. I understand that you and the council may think you have an iron-clad safe This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. agreement with the Flock camera company, but these billionaires have proven time and time again that they cannot be trusted. Why would you trust them?

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/06/flock-cameras-privacy- concerns

I have lived in San Jose for the past 30 years, and I am not in favor of these drastic changes.

Let's stop installing Flock cameras in San José. And let's not build any more data centers.

Enough is Enough.

Finally, ask yourselves if the average citizen in San Jose or in the United States is asking for AI to take over our economy? I heard you state at the budget meeting that AI is coming whether we want it or not. But why must the majority of citizens accept what the billionaire oligarchs are telling us what the future holds?! They are in the minority, but they have all the power. It's ridiculous. They can all run and hide (their bunkers) when the consequences of their irresponsible treatment of the planet and our privacy come to pass.

I hope to hear from at least Mayor Mahan and Council member Campos that the concerns I raised are being taken seriously.

Thank you,

Carolyn Donlin

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FW: Support Older Adult Health and Wellness Program
From City Clerk
Date Mon 6/ 1/2026 7:35 AM
To Agendadesk
From: Norm Ishikawa
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2026 11 :45 P
To: The Office of Mayo r Matt Mahan
Subject: Support Older Adult Health and Wellness Program City Clerk
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Leam why this is impmtant Dear Mayor Mahan and City Councilperson Kamei,
Districtl
I urge you to continue funding Older Adult Health and Wellness (OAHW) programs that support Seniors in San Jose.

Programs at Yu-Ai-Kai Japantown Community Senior Center provide essentia l health education , fitness , and social connection for older adults, especial ly those who face language and cultural barriers.

These services help seniors stay healthy, independent, and connected to their community.

Please prioritize continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming city budget.

My spouse and I have personally benefited from the Yu-Ai Kai lecture series offerings including Alzheimer's and Emergency 911 presentations and found they provided valuable information on these topics.

Thank you for supporting the well-being of San Jose's older adults .

Sincerely,
Norman Ishikawa
Council District 1
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FW: Asking for Community Investment in the budget vote
From City Clerk
Date Mon 6/1/2026 7:36 AM
To Agendadesk
To: District 6
Cc: City Clerk
Subject: Asking for Community Investment in the budget vote [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Leam ·why this is imp01taut Councilmember Mulcahey,
We are District 6 residents living in Willow Glen. We al"e writing to you today because , due to the federal cuts combined with cuts to state assistance, those in need in our community (including in District 6) are facing negative impacts on their lives and well being. Many will lose Medical and Medicaid benefits. Many will lose SNAP benefits. And some may face homelessness. We are awarn of San Jose's looming $56 million budget deficit. And, yes, we need public safety services now more than ever. That said, the police budget is $576 million, and $72 million has gone to officer overtime.

We supp011 a 4% allocation of police funding which would result in $23 million to be used for Community Services. For example, $23 million allocated for community services could add $5 million for Permanent Suppmtive Housing , $5 million for Rental Assistance/Homelessness Prevention , open up 2 more RV and Safe Car Parking Sites - not shut down SJ;s only safe tent site in Januaiy (the middle of winter!) - and provide $1 million for Immigration Legal Assistance. ICE is planning a detention center in an unincorporated pai1 of Santa Clai·a County. Immigi-ants from San Jose could be kidnapped by ICE agents at any time. They will need our help!
We are living chaotic , scai·y times thanks to the current administration. This is NOT the time to forget San Jose's poor and Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian, immigrant, senior, disabled, This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.

LGBTQIA+, and unhoused communities. We are asking you to support ALL San Jose residents by voting to allocate just 4% of the police budget to Community Services.

Thank you,
Rebecca Elliot and Thomas Redfern
San Jose, CA 95125

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FW: Allocation from the budget for Community Services
From City Clerk
Date Mon 6/1/2026 7:36 AM
To Agendadesk
From: Rebelliot
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 202611:22 AM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
Cc: City Clerk
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. Leam ·why this is imp01taut
We are District 6 residents living in Willow Glen. We are writing to you today because , due to the federal cuts combined with cuts to state assistance , those in need in our cmmnunity are facing negative impacts on their lives and well being. Many will lose Medical and Medicaid benefits. Many will lose SNAP benefits. And some may face homelessness. We are awarn of San Jose1s looming $56 million budget deficit. And , yes, we need public safety services now more than ever. That said, the police budget is $576 million, and $72 million has gone to officer overtime. We are sure you have heard from folks in need across California and are aware that thousands will suffer needlessly because of federal and state cuts to community se1v1ces.

Due to these cuts, we suppmt a 4% allocation of police funding which would result in $23 million to be used for Community Services. For example , $23 million allocated for community services could add $5 million for Pe1manent Suppmtive Housing , $5 million for Rental Assistance/Homelessness Prevention , open up 2 more RV and Safe Car Parking Sites - not shut down SJ's only safe tent site in January (the middle of winter!) - and provide $1 million for Immigration Legal Assistance. ICE is planning a detention center in an unincorporated pait of Santa Claia County. Immigrants from San Jose could be kidnapped by ICE agents at any time . They will need ow· help!
We are living chaotic, scaiy times thanks to the current administration. This is NOT the time to forget San Jose's poor and Black , Indigenous, Latino , Asian , immigrant , senior, disabled , LGBTQIA+ , and unhoused communities. Now is the time to show your support for people This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. from all walks of life who live in San Jose. We are asking you to support ALL San Jose residents by voting to allocate just 4% of the police budget to Community Services.

Thank you,
Rebecca Elliot and Thomas Redfern
San Jose 95125

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FW: to consider before budget is finalized
From City Clerk
Date Mon 6/1/2026 7:36 AM
To Agendadesk
From: Carolyn Donlin
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2026 11:54 AM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
Cc: City Clerk
Subject: to consider before budget is finalized
Ortiz, Peter
Tordillos, Anthony
Mulcahy, Michael
Candelas, Domingo
Casey, George
[External Email. Do not open !inks or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Leam why this is impotiant Dear Mayor Mahan and San Jose City Council Members,
I attended one of the budget meetings held in the various neighborhoods , and I have concerns that I think you need to address before San Jose builds 30 data centers and adds more Flock cameras to our city. First, I am going to provide some information you need to carefully consider with regard to data centers.

DATA CENTERS
California, along with most other Western States (or parts thereof) have a semi-arid climate.

Our water is scarce, NOT plentiful. This should be on the mind of every politician , business person , and citizen of California, but we all choose to ignore the fact that we frequently experience drought years and that groundwater does not magically recharge. As I am sure you are aware, El Nino is supposed to produce widespread drought in 2026, as reported by the World Meteorological Organization (https://wmo. int/media/news/wmo-likelihood-increases-of-el nino ).

For some context, please take some time to watch the documentary titled "Beyond the Mirage:
the Future of Water in the West" that I've linked to below:
https ://www.pbs.org/vid eo/beyond-the-m i rage-the-future-of-water -i n-the-west-3x6J D 1 / This documentary is available on PBS.

https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-centers-and-water-consumption

https://www.ceres.org/resources/reports/drained-by-data-the-cumulative-impact-of-data-centers- on-regional-water-stress

My question to Matt Mahan and each council member is "Would you live near a data center?"

https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-center-energy-needs-are-upending-power-grids-and- threatening-the-climate

Here is a link to entire series of EEESI's reports on impacts of data centers.

https://www.eesi.org/data-center-impacts

Each one of these reports needs to be REQUIRED READING for each one of you. If you are unwilling to read these objective sources, I would go so far as to state your you are not doing your job.

FLOCK CAMERAS

Secondly, I want to push back on some of the use of Flock cameras in San Jose.

You stated that they have helped solved crimes, and that sounds good on the face of it. I do not recall that you (Mayor Mahan) provided any specific statistics. I could be mistaken.

You did state that they are not pointed at houses of worship or schools, and I certainly appreciate that consideration. You also mentioned that the data is only retained for 30 days.

That is somewhat of a safety measure, but some creepy person with access to the camera data can still stalk another person.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/apr/06/flock-cameras-privacy- concerns

I have lived in San Jose for the past 30 years, and I am not in favor of these drastic changes.

Let's stop installing Flock cameras in San José. And let's not build any more data centers.

Enough is Enough.

I hope to hear from at least Mayor Mahan and Council member Campos that the concerns I raised are being taken seriously.

Thank you,

Carolyn Donlin

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Fw: Support Adult Health and Wellness Program in SJ
From City Clerk
Date Mon 6/1/2026 8:53 AM
To Agendadesk
Office of the City Clerk I City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara St., Tower 14th Floor
San Jose, CA 95113
Main: 408-535-1260
Fax: 408-292-6207
How is our service? Your feedback is appreciated!
From: Laura Kinoshita
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2026 1:43 PM
Cc: Dennis kinoshita
Subject: Support Adult Health and Wellness Program in SJ City Clerk
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Subject: Support Adult Health and Wellness Program in San Jose Japantown Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
I urge you to continue funding Older Adult Health and Wellness (OAHW) programs that support Seniors in San Jose.

Programs at Yu-Ai-Kai Japantown Community Senior Center provide essential health education, fitness, and social connection for older adults, especially those who face language and cultural barriers.

These services help seniors stay healthy, independent, and connected to their community. Please prioritize continued funding for OAHW programs in the upcoming city budget.

Thank you for supporting the well-being of San Jose's older adults.

Sincerely,
Dennis K. Kinoshita
Laura Kinoshita
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FW: June 8 2026 proposed budget; California Room revised service model From City Clerk
Date Mon 6/1/2026 12:30 PM
To Agendadesk
From: Krista Van Laan
Sent: Monday, June 1,
To: City Clerk
Cc: Bourne, Jill
Subject: Re: June 8 2026 proposed budget; California Room revised service model [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel You don't often get email from . Leam ·why this is important Dear Mayor Mahan, Council Members, and City Librarian Bourne, I am very happy that there has been ongoing consideration to keeping the California Room open. While I would prefer to see it continue under its previous model, I would be grateful for even reduced continuation of its hours and retention of the important staffers who understand its resources as well as continuing work put into making materials available online.

I am urging Council Members to ensure that it remain open at least two days a week, with one of those days being a Saturday. A great number of the patrons of the California Room hold regular jobs or have other responsibilities and are only able to visit on Saturday. Visitors access many different resources during these times, often staying for many hours.

We have two major events coming up next year in which our museum-quality California Room should be playing an important part-the city's 250th anniversary and the California Preservation Foundation's 2027 conference, which is taking place in San Jose. The California Room will definitely be of interest to conference attendees and it is something we should be proud of and be able to show off.

Thanks,
Krista Van Laan
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FW: Community Budget Defense
From City Clerk
Date Tue 6/2/2026 7:47 AM
To Agendadesk
From:

Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 10:34 PM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
Cc: City Clerk
Subject: Community Budget Defense
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Dear Mayor Mahan,
. Learn why this is important
I am a District 6 resident living on Southwest Expressway near Bascom. I am writing to you today because, due to the federal cuts combined with cuts to state assistance, those in need in our community (including in District 6) are facing negative impacts on their lives and wellbeing. Many will lose Medical and Medicaid benefits. Many will lose SNAP benefits. And some may face homelessness. We are aware of San Jose's looming $56 million budget deficit. And, yes, we need public safety services now more than ever. That said, the police budget is $576 million, and $72 million has gone to officer overtime.

I support a 4% allocation of police funding which would result in $23 million to be used for Community Services.

For example, $23 million allocated for community services could add $5 million for Permanent Supportive Housing, $5 million for Rental Assistance/Homelessness Prevention, open up 2 more RV and Safe Car Parking Sites - not shut down SJ's only safe tent site in January (the middle of winter!) - and provide $1 million for Immigration Legal Assistance. ICE is planning a detention center in an unincorporated part of Santa Clara County. Immigrants from San Jose could be kidnapped by ICE agents at any time. They will need our help! We are living chaotic, scary times thanks to the current administration. This is NOT the time to forget San Jose's poor and Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian, immigrant, senior, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and unhoused communities. I am asking you to support All San Jose residents by voting to allocate just 4% of the police budget to Community Services.

Sincerely,
Will Beatty
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FW: In Support of California Room
From City Clerk
Date Tue 6/2/2026 7:48 AM
To Agendadesk
From: Sarah Kishler
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 10:50 PM
To: The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
City Clerk
Subject: In Support of California Room
Maguire, Jennifer
Bourne, Jill
District3
District 6
District9
[External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel Hello,
I am an SJPL staff member, but today I am writing to you as a San Jose resident to express my support for keeping the California Room at the MLK Library open to the public with dedicated staff. I was fortunate to listen to California Room librarian Michael Lara speak about the history of Japantown a few days ago, and his passion and knowledge is a treasure. I feel it would be such a shame to remove his expertise from the California Room. California Room staff member Ralph Pearce is another fountain of knowledge who has produced many fascinating writings about the history of San Jose. San Jose residents interested in our city's and state's history are so lucky to have them where they are, and to have the California Room open to visitors who can walk in and explore its amazing collection , with the chance to make serendipitous discoveries that could not be possible by making appointments. Being able to access the help of staff who specifically specialize in these archives is also one of the things that make the San Jose Public Library's main location stand out as truly special.

I agree with the Preservation Action Council of San Jose's statement below. Thank you for taking my thoughts and concerns into your consideration.

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Sincerely,

Sarah Kishler, San Jose Resident
I urge you to maintain funding for the California Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in the 2026–27 budget. For more than a century, the California Room and its dedicated librarians have preserved the history of San José and Santa Clara Valley through an irreplaceable collection of books, photographs, maps, archives, and historical records explored by thousands of students, educators, researchers, and community members every year. Closing this invaluable public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San José prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2027.

I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San José values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,

From: Eddie Truong
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 3:31 PM
To: Agendadesk
Subject: Fwd: City Budqet - Fees & Charqes
Attachments: 2026-05 -28 FY26-27 Division of Gaming Fees & Charges - Signed .. pdf [External Email. Oo not ope n links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel FYI
Regards,

EDDIE TRUONG
Partner
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From: Eddie Truong
Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Subject: City Budget - Fees & Charges
To: Eddie Truong
Dear Mayor Mahan and City Council,
On beha lf of Casino M8trix, I am writing to request that, as part of the FY 2026-2027 Budget process, the Council direct the City Manager to evaluate whe ther San Jose still needs a separate Division of Gaming Control (the only local Divison of Gaming Control in the state of California}. We are asking the City to consider elim inating that division , transfe rring Division staff to other roles as appropriate, reducing the Cardroom Regulat ion Fee to $0, and updati ng local rules while reta ining the City's authority over gaming licensing and tab le limits.

We believe this change would remove dup licative and redun dant regulations already handled by state agencies, lower unnecessary costs for loca l cardrooms, support fairness for local businesses, and continue to maintain public safety and City services.

Please see the attached letter explaining our position on th is issue. Should you have any questions about our advocacy posi tion, you may reach Eddie Truong at Regards,

EDDIE TRUONG
Partner
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May 28. 2026
Mayor Matt Mahan and Members of the Cit_ Council
Ci ty of San Jose
200 East anta Clara treet
San Jose. CA 95113
Re: FY 2026-2027 Fee:s and Charges: Division or Gaming
Control and Cardroom Regulation Fee
Dear Mayor Mahan and Councilrnembers:

We n.:spectfully urge th City Council, as part of its rcvic\ of the FY 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Fees and Charg s. to furth r evaluate the need to continue the San Jose Polic Department"s Division of Gaming Control and, if the Divi ion·s remaining functions can be eliminated. absorbed. or reassigned without reducing public satety, to reduce the Cardroom Regulation Fee to $0 per cardroom per year.

Casino M8trix recognizes and respects the City"s responsibility lo protect the public. enforce the law. and ensure that legal gaming is conducted appropriately. We hm e also appreciat d the City" recent willingness to revie\ local gaming regulations and reduce duplicative burdens where appropriate. That said, we believe the record already before the Council supports further reform.

The Division· recurring work appears to be primarily administrative and regulatory. including background reviews licensing support, work permits, audits, internal-control reviews surveillance compliance. and related reporting. These fi.mctions are not core police services in the am way as patrol. investigation or criminal conduct. cm1::rgency n:sponse. or enforcement against illegal gaming. To the extent that criminal conduct or il legal gaming requires law-enforcement action, that responsibility should remain with appropriate la\ -enforcement personnel and stale regulators. However. a ·eparate local compliance division funded by a subs{antial annual fee from two busin se is increasingly diflicult to ju tif , when many of il. functions O\ erlap significantly or entirely with those already perform d y the CGCC and BGC.

We recognize that California lmv pem1its. and in c rlain resp cts requires, local jurisdictions to maintain cardroom ordinances addressing matter such as location. hours, wagering limits patron safi ty. local permits. and enforcement against illegal gaming. We are not aski11g the City to abandon those con: municipal functions. The issue is narrower: an Jose continues to fund and maintain a dedicated Di, ision of Gaming Control within SJPD that performs broad regulatory oversight functions already \;arried out by the California Gambling Control ommission Pnge 1 or_
(--CGCC .. ) and the California Department or Jusrice·s Bureau of Gambling Control (--BGC').

Other jurisdictions commonly regulate cardrooms through local licensing, table limits, police inspection authority. and ordinary law enforcement mechanisms. San Jose·s model is materially different because it imposes a large annual regulatory Jee to support a specialized local oversight apparatus that duplicates the State's comprehensive regulatory system.

California maintains a comprehensive gaming regulatory framework. The CGCC and BGC regulate card rooms, licensing, suitability, disciplinary matters, gaming rules, audits, investigations. enforcement. and related compljance matters. Maintaining a parallel San Jose division adds cost and administrative burden without a clear public-salety benefit.

This change would also advance fiscal discipline and business fairness. San Jose voters approved Measure H. which included both increased card room taxes and additional gaming tables.

However, the CGCC twice declined to approve these new· tables. finding that the City's drafting of Measure H's language was not compliant with state law. As a result. San Jose·s cardrooms have been paying millions in higher taxes without receiving the additional tables that were a central component of the measure and the opportunity to generate additional revenue.

Casino M8trix and Bay I 01 together generate approximately $30 million in ta-, revenue annually for the City of San Jose. The cardrooms are significant local employers. taxpayers. and community pa1tncrs. Eliminating a redundant, fee-funded division would reduce the unnecessary burden on two already heavily regulated local businesses without reducing essential City General Fund services.

Accordingly, we respectfully ask the Council to direct the City Manager to evaluate and return with recommendations to eliminate the Division of Gaming Control in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. redeploy affected staff as appropriate. amend the Police Department Fees and Charges schedule to set the Cardroom Regulation Fee to $0, and return with any necessary conforming Title 16 amendments to preserve appropriate local authority. including table I imits and enforcement against illegal gaming activity.

This is a focused budget reform. It v-,1ould eliminate redundant bureaucracy, align San Jose with California's existing gaming regulatory stnicture. and promote fairness for local businesses. all while maintaining the General Fund services that San Jose residents deserve.

Respectfully submitted.

Patrick Tierney
President and Owner
Garden City. Inc. dba Casino M8trix

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FW: Public Comment, City Council Meeting 6/8, Agenda Item 3.1, FY 2026-27 Budget From City Clerk
Date Wed 6/3/2026 7:37 AM
To Agendadesk
From: Tobin Gilman
Sent: Wednesday, June ,
To: City Clerk
Cc: The Office f a r
Distri ct9 District 10
Subject: Public Comment, City Council Meeting 6/8, Agenda Item 3.1, FY 2026-27 Budget [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn morel Please reduce or eliminate the Intergovernmental Relations team budget and consider redirecting the savings toward preserving funding for city services in high demand , such as the MLK Jr. Library California Room and city parks. It is entirely possible to reduce IGR spending by at least $1 million without adversely impacting a single San Jose resident.

The IGR team consists of three full time senior level employees and retains contracts with two external lobbyist firms. Most of the work they perform is inefficient, redundant , and often out of scope. Here are three ways to reduce IGR costs:
1) Leverage Al to improve productivity. Twice a year, each of you receive voluminous IGR reports. These "reports" are typically comprised of several 150+ page static documents containing summaries of hundreds of state and federal bills percolating in the state legislature or in Congress. You (or members of your staff) have less than a week to read and internalize the information before the council discusses and rubber stamps them.

IGR staff produces these documents by tediously copying content from legislative websites, pasting it in MS Office tables, and saving them as PDF files. That's not a productive use of senior staff time, and the static reports are practically useless to consume because columns cannot be sorted , filtered or ranked, and because the files are unsearchable. Future reports should be relevant and easily navigable leveraging common Al tools. It's inexplicable that a city that prides itself on being a Al pioneer relies on 1990s desktop technology to produce this material.

This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. 2) Eliminate Redundancy. San Jose is a member of the League of California Cities, an organization that “takes positions on hundreds of bills annually”, with more than 400 city officials that serve on seven policy committees to “directly influence the direction of Cal Cities’ overall advocacy efforts.” San Jose does not need employ in-house staff and retain contracts with external lobbyist firms to duplicate these efforts. It’s a wasteful and redundant use of scarce funds at a time when vital core services are facing budget cuts.

It’s also worth noting that special interest groups representing labor, real estate, business, and a myriad of nonprofits fund their own legislative advocacy activities while maintaining close ties with council members. No one at city hall is deprived of information pertaining to state and federal legislative priorities.
3) Reign in scope creep. City government exists to provide essential infrastructure and services that are most efficiently operated and maintained at the local level. These include roads, sewer, police and fire, parks and libraries. The city should not be investing time and money on political advocacy related to controversial and divisive state and federal legislation pertaining to gun control, immigration, DEI, abortion, and other issues that are clearly beyond the scope of city government.

Tobin Gilman

public resource to save just 0.6% of the overall City Library budget would be a devastating and short-sighted decision, especially as San José prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2027. I ask you to protect the California Room, preserve public access to our shared history, and demonstrate that San José values its cultural heritage and civic memory.

Sincerely,
Annika Bhardwaj District 7
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San Jose City CouncilJune 8, 2026

San Jose City Council
June 8, 2026