Los Paseos Neighborhood Association

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  • First General Meeting of 2020

    Hello, Neighbors. 

    Our first meeting of 2020 is next week, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Again, we are holding the meeting in the gym building of the Los Paseos Elementary School – a close walk-to place, or a quick drive-to place. Check our meeting agenda, with lots of new information for you!

    • An update from SJPD on current Crime Stats in our neighborhoods
    • An update on the CALMS camera project – discuss the good, accumulative effectiveness of the program so far
    • An update from District 2 Office on upcoming events, completed projects, plans for the future
    • San Jose’s Environmental Services Department – residential recycling.  Recycling markets have changed, prompting questions and some confusion around current practices. The presentation covers how to recycle properly, new tips and information, and how San José is responding to global shifts in recycling markets, particularly China’s National Sword policy, which restricts imports of certain recyclables.  
      • What goes where… Bring items of which you have questions
    See the meeting agenda

  • D2 Candidate Forum Sergio Jimenez and Jonathan Fleming

    This candidate forum was presented by Delta Sigma Theta (SJ Alumnae Chapter) in partnership with the San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP. Video recording and content sharing  provided by Richard Scott.

  • Santa Teresa Foothills Neighborhood Association Candidate Forum

    A huge thanks for STFNA for organizing the Candidate Forum for the 2020 election to be held on March 3, 2020. Participants to this forum are running for 3 different offices:

      • San Jose City Council District 2
      • San Jose City Council District 10
      • State Senate District 15

    If you were unable to attend the candidate forum, it was recorded and now available for your viewing

    City of San Jose, D2 candidates:

    41:55 Jonathan Fleming
    55:25 Sergio Jiminez

    City of San Jose, D10 candidates:

    22:05 Jenny Higgins Bradanini
    15:00 Matt Mahan
    35:07 Helen Wang

    State Senate District 15 Candidates

    48:15 Nora Campos
    1:01:55 Dave Cortese
    Ken Del Valle
    28:50 Tim Gildersleeve
    Robert Howell
    07:54 Johnny Khamis
    Ann Ravel (out ill)

    Invitees without a time listing beside their names were either unresponsive to the invitation or unavailable due to illness

  • LPNA General Meeting Location

    We’re interested in feedback from the community. What do people prefer for a general meeting location? Something within the neighborhood and walking distance, or a more public venue like the library requiring you to drive in order to attend. Let us know via the poll below:

    [polldaddy poll=10488030]

  • 2019 Holiday Tree Event

    Despite the rains, many families ventured out and attended the event again this year to obtain a Christmas tree, visit Santa, meet SJPD/SJFD personnel, or contribute to the Toys for Tots program. A huge thanks to LPNA, LPHOA, and all the other participants to continue the tradition started by the Mata family 6 years ago. A brief photo album was posted to the facebook page.

  • Video of LPNA meeting Nov 14, 2019

    For those of you unable to attend the meeting, below are the video recordings for the Nov 14, 2019 meeting. The videos are broken into sections for easier consumption. Unfortunately, the main presenter requested that their portion of the meeting not be recorded. We honored that request, and apologize to the members unable to attend.


    00:00 Call to Order
    01:10 LPNA Business – Election of Board Members
    04:50 San Jose Spotlight


    00:00 San Jose Spotlight (continued)
    00:20 SJPD update
    09:15 CHP update


    00:00 CHP update (continued)
    07:15 D2 updates – Vanessa and Sergio
    14:00 Photo presentation of Coyote Valley wildlife and fauna


    00:00 D2 updates (continued)
    08:45 CALMS update

  • Identity Theft

    As we enter into the holiday season, it is sad that we must remind folks that grinch package thieves are on the prowl. More so than other times of the year. Along with these actions are mail theft, as well as ID theft. Regarding ID theft, I came across this article worthwhile sharing, Clues to look for if you suspect ID theft

    Earlier in the year I also suggested to sign up for the USPS informed delivery service. If you haven’t done so, get on it and strengthen your oversight of mail delivery to your home address. Alternatively, research locked mail boxes, or a PO Box at the USPS, Postal Annex, or similar stores offering mail reception services.

  • New Meeting location for LPNA meetings

    You spoke, we listened.

    In an effort to boost attendance and participation, many provided feedback that meetings at the Santa Teresa Library were “out of the way”. So in an effort to address that, we obtained the use of the Community Room at the Los Paseos Elementary School to hold our meetings. This is located in the Multipurpose Building behind the school (i.e. the Gymnasium) which many of you attended larger scale meetings over the years regarding community issues, e.g. paseos redevelopment, land development hearings in coyote valley, neighborhood safety and security, as well as the Calpine Participatory Budget project displays. The community room is located in the same building, and if attendance warrants it we can relocate into the gymnasium area.

    With the meetings located close to home and within walking distance, hopefully we will see more of you attend and participate. If you have additional suggestions and feedback, please provide it via the Contacts page and let us know how to improve and increase greater community involvement.

     

  • Holiday Event 2019

    This is a Not For Profit Neighborhood Event

    Please join us in decorating your lawn this year with a 4-5 ft plantation Douglas Fir Tree.

    We are proud to present our 6th annual Holiday Tree Decorating event for your front lawn. A fun way to celebrate the holidays and bring joy to Our neighborhood!

    This year we are lucky to have collaborated with many noteworthy partners to make this year’s event extra special

    Los Paseos Neighborhood Association (LPNA)
    Los Paseos Home Owners Association (LPHOA)
    Los Paseos Fire Station 27 (Toys for Tots)
    SJPD

    Join your neighbors in picking up your tree at the Los Paseos HOA/Swim Club this year on 12/7 from 11:00 – 3:00pm in the parking area. Bring your friends and family to enjoy Santa, Hot Coco, and much, much more! The holiday party is free, with refreshments provided by our very own Los Paseos Neighborhood Association!

    Trees cost $18.75 each and Rebar (5/8”x6’) is $7.00 (used to hold up the tree on the lawn – sold separately). Or, use the one from last year.

    Deadline to order/pay for your tree and rebar is 10/31

    Los Paseos HOA Members: For HOA members, please drop off Checks/Cash to Adrienne, and make checks payable to “LPNA”

    For those not associated with Los Paseos HOA, please send a check payable to “LPNA”, or cash, to the following address with your order details and request:

    • LPNA
    • 117 Bernal Road Ste 70-153.
    • San Jose CA 95119

    Money/Check must be collected before an order for a tree can be made. There will be no orders accepted after 10/31. Please let me know if you are mailing a check/money order. See below for contact information.

    If you have any questions regarding ordering, please contact:

    Greg Peck
    Email: president@lospaseosneighbors.com
    Call (408) 623-9156

  • Election notice to LPNA members

    The entire Board of Officers of LPNA comes up for election for the calendar year 2020 at LPNA’s next general meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at 7 pm at the Community Room within the gym behind Los Paseos Elementary School.

    Nominations of candidates for elected positions can be submitted through the LPNA web site, (About / Contact Us) or in writing (including by email) to any Officer, for 30 days, through November 12, 2019.

    All members who attend the meeting in November may vote. All residents of the neighborhood over the age of 18 are considered to be members.

    The current Officers of LPNA have expressed the intent to nominate themselves for the same positions in the election for 2019, with one exception. Amy Georgiades, Secretary, will not be nominated as she has other commitments that conflict in 2020. We are seeking nominations for the office of Secretary. Anyone interested should contact Greg Peck (president@lospaseosneighbors.org) to discuss the responsibilities of that position.

    The elected positions and their duties are:

    President:  The President shall prepare the agenda and preside at all meetings

    of the Board and the membership, and shall facilitate activities of LPNA and exercise general powers of administration and management consistent with the office. The President shall appoint members of committees not elected, with approval of a majority of the Board. The President shall review bank statements and disbursements made. The President also acts as the official spokesperson of LPNA unless the Board chooses to create an elected Board position for a spokesperson.

    Vice-President:  The Vice-President shall assist the President and assume the

    duties of the President in that officer’s absence. The Vice-President shall coordinate the activities of committees and serve as acting chairperson of any committee that is lacking a chairperson. The Vice-President also shall be an authorized check signer in addition to the Treasurer.

    Treasurer:  The Treasurer shall be held accountable for all funds and shall give

    a financial update at least annually at a general meeting. The Treasurer shall receive, safeguard and disburse funds, keep proper financial records, propose budgets to the Board, and provide bank statements for review by the President.

    Secretary:  The Secretary shall keep minutes of LPNA meetings and Board

    meetings, and shall be responsible for correspondence, at the direction of the President. The Secretary shall make these records available for inspection as described in Article 9. The Secretary shall also maintain records of attendance by members at general and special meetings.

    Member-at-Large:  The Board may create one or more positions for a Member-

    or Members-at-Large. A Member-at-Large shall assist the Board in the execution of its responsibilities. In the event that another Officer is unavailable, a Member-at-Large may be requested to take over their responsibilities on a temporary basis.