District 2 July 2016 Newsletter
Reporting use of illegal fireworks
From now through July 5th the City of San Jose has an online reporting form to submit tips and information regarding the use of illegal fireworks. You can also upload photos and videos of the perpetrators violating city ordinances and disrupting your community.
Be safe, attend a professional fireworks show if you must, a list of displays is available at www.sanjoseca.gov/fireworksdisplays.
District 2 June 2016 Newsletter
Coyote Valley Distribution Center – May 23 meeting
Coyote Valley Proposal Stakeholder Meeting Minutes 5_23_16
(minutes provided by Stacie Shih of District 2 office)
City Update on the paseos renovations
There are three paseos in the vicinity. One is located within the Avenida Espana neighborhood. The other two are within Los Paseos neighborhood.
The information below is from the Special Districts Arborist Technician:
DEC 2, 2015:
“Just reviewed the last rendition of the plans for the renovation.”
APRIL 4, 2016:
“Project for the Paseos is in the bid process. We are currently on track to begin the renovation this fall.”
Q2 LPNA Meeting
For those unable to attend the 2nd quarter LPNA meeting this past Saturday, you missed a plethora of information provided by the organizers, Greg Peck and Ann Hetherton, along with guest speakers:
Jean Dresden – From SJ Parks Advocates, see her overview and suggestions to improve our park, Parks Advocacy handout
Steven Spivak – Cottle/Lean NA Street Captain Coordinator updated us on the City’s proposed enforcement against illegal fireworks, SJFD Memorandum 4-1-16
Jaime Angulo – RLEI Program Manager with Catholic Charities, see his overview explaining the nature of RLEI and how you can participate, RLEI information
A special thanks to all of them for taking the time to coordinate and present on issues impacting our neighborhood. Official meeting minutes detailing all of this and more will be posted when they become available.
SJ City Council issues memo regarding Fireworks Ordinance
At a recent SJ City Council meeting, the fireworks ordinance discussion approved a pilot program allowing additional resources to aid in enforcement against banned illegal fireworks within the City’s limits. The full text of the memo is available below.
Updated 4/27 with a followup memo issued by the city stating the outcome of the council meeting
First LPNA Meeting
Los Paseos Neighborhood Association (LPNA) held its first all member meeting Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Santa Teresa Library Branch. We had 4 distinguished guests from the City attend.
A SJPD Lieutenant and a Sergeant gave an update on the neighborhood crime status and updated us on the state of the City’s recovery from earlier manpower shortages, plans for the future, and the value of surveillance cameras in a neighborhood.
A manager from the Housing Department gave an update on homelessness and the City’s response to managing and helping the people negatively affected by any number of events in their lives.
A member of District 2 office who had helped LPNA get going during last year, and continues to give support and advise as we develop our association.
We went through an agenda to address the concerns and aspirations of members for our neighborhood.
Thanks to all who attended!.