Sunnyvale candidate wins election with a single vote, VTA disputes San Joses plan for tiny homes, Perry: Housing lessons from the 2022 elections, California franchise owners fight fast food law. Approval of Noble Elementary School Fall Festival and District 4 Pumpkin Giveaway Sponsored by Council District 4 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. Has she been on the line regularly with Chavez lately? Both positions have the same voting base. This is definitely Chavezs first move in the political chess game called the 2024 election. Agree. a. They failed to be transparent & honest. The 7 councilmember that voted for appointment should be ashamed of themselves. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report). A rather lame take, but this is par for the course from this shill for the big special interest bosses. BY YOU HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE IN THE MEDIA IS MEDIA DOINGVITS JOB IS EXACTLY WHAT MEDIA WAS CREATED FOR SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE. Willow Glen Neighborhood Association need to make sure that their representative reflects their residents value in any decision, especially a crucial one like this. Then its up to the people of this city to punish those who voted last night and fight to take back our democracy. RECALL THE PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR THIS OR BETTER YET RECALL WHO IS APPOINTED BY COUNCIL. David Cohen He was supported and endorsed by Mayor Scam Liccardo. How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting: 1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. Theres clearly a majority for an appointment that would be friendly to (labor) politics. It seems so. City Initiatives Roadmap - Clean Energy Resilience: Residential Building Electrification Updates and Workforce Development Acceleration Partnership and Master Agreement with BlocPower LLC. the City of San Jos offers several programs of financial support to ensure a continuing and rich variety of cultural opportunities for its residents as well as visitors to the city. As of Wednesday, District 10 Councilmember Matt Mahan has won his bid to be the next San Jose mayor. I attended the City Council meeting tonight and I was horrified by Mayor Sams lack of control of the meeting. Raul Peralez Expecting the City Manager to somehow bolster your position with on the spot questions is not a winning strategy. Mute all other audio before speaking. Plata Arroyo Neighborhood Association and Gateway East N.A.C. SAP Center President's Room - 525 W. Santa Clara St. City of Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, Clean Energy Community Advisory Commission, Community & Economic Development Committee (CED), Reimagining Public Safety Community Advisory Committee, AD-HOC Committee for Housing Construction & Development Services (inactive). Elected officials, whether serving their first or last term, should fulfill their commitment and not leave the citizens holding the bag for either the cost of a special election, or an undemocratic selection process. 2) By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Definition of insanity. For one thing, they need to show up in-person for meetings. And even a small percentage is showing that people care. The crowd itself was very pro vote. 2) By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Mahan, who is pro-business, wanted a special election and argued allowing residents to vote is a fundamental right that will allow true representation. Twice a month, the council will have what it calls "evening sessions," which is essentially another meeting that occurs after the 1:30 p.m. meeting, to discuss land use items. I feel very sorry for those of us in D10 as well as D8 who have been denied the right to choose our own rep. ..And continue no laws free for all .. San jose is already a crime ridden no laws homeless bathroom.now san jose reffered to as armpit by most . (Esparza), Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 2022 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month to celebrate the past and present contributions of Americas workers with disabilities and showcase supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. Show up for your job? D8 and D10 are being held hostage by 9 councilmembers who have nothing to lose by taking their stand in favor of voter suppression and disenfranchisement. The rest saw an opportunity to grab more power on the labor side of the council and found every ridiculous nonsensical argument that they could to support disenfranchising residents. Plus, the idea Matt would accomplish everything he wants to do in a year is ridiculous. Im tired of the citizenry being taken advantage of so people can launch a successful political campaign and immediately begin their climb up the ladder as a professional politician. Unfortunately in the short term no matter what happens the next two years will be filled with so much distrust that nothing will get done. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report). | All donations are tax-deductible. Please be careful who you Elect and most of all DO NOT HIDE YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND. Enter an email address and name. If not for double standards, he and his big special interest Democrat friends would have no standards. The election cost is only one-tenth of 1% of San Jose budget (6 billion). Former Councilmember David Pandori accused some lawmakers of supporting an appointment to maintain the labor majority on the council. Prior to his role on the Civil Service Commission, he served on the Housing Commission. 3) https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia. San Jose, Ca 95113 408 535-3500 - Main 800 735-2922 - TTY. Do I need to remind you that this is on a Monday night, and some people dont want to be at downtown traffic? Matt could have avoided this by running for Mayor after his Council term ends in 2024. Their disdain for the people of San Jose should not be tolerated. Evening Session Cancelled I cant help but continuing to quote Gandhi: if there is an idiot in power, those who elected him are well-represented., Im embarrassed to be a citizen of this city. Anyone with a phone, computer, or mobile device could have attended the meeting. The cost of the special election would be a rounding error. Plenty of voter laws have been on the books and later deemed biased and racist. Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 2022 as Filipino American History Month to honor the history, pursuits, accomplishments and legacy of Filipinos in our city. Your email address will not be published. Stephanie Magallon reports. This is political. Spotlight folks! 2) Online at: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/88957084529 Then in 2024, Cindy will ride in on a wave of see, Mahan did nothing he promised to do and the voters will elect her. Good grief . Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under "Letters from the Public." He will forever be remembered as a loving father and grandfather, an avid gardener, and strong community advocate. but it figures with this group some of the people who did this vote need to resign go to another country ..where they pull this -..! No Cursing Numerous residents said they want to cast a ballot in a special electionarguing its their right. to submit applications; over the holidays. Its a one-sided state where there is very little political/thought diversity so these seats will be used to appoint more establishment politicians that favor already failed ideas/view-points. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. If you want an appointment maybe the Mayor should be making it vs the entire council that is obviously in labors pocket?? With such a prophesy of doom our only hope is to take the next space ship out. Democracy is not about efficiency. Accept Labor Negotiations Update. He spoke last night for way fewer. The new banana republic style of government in San Jose will now match its looks of a third world city. Sorry, but the cost of an election is not an excuse not to have on. This isnt like whats going on in presidential elections and alarming amount of people still think the 2020 election was a fraud. Im happy that Matt Mahan was elected, but I was concerned about the next step of filling the position. After listening to many hours of people speaking in favor of the vote, I remain concerned. eComments are also directly sent to the ilegislate application used by City Council and staff. This City needs a Strong Mayor system yesterday, and until then, San Jose will be a diminishing laughing stock of a City. They will run for reelection and/or other public offices. Based on your theory, why do we have any elections? Matt Mahan needs to step down and go back to the office District 10 elected him in 2020. Mayor Sam Liccardo, Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and Councilmembers Pam Foley and Matt Mahan voted in opposition. Her position is: if non-citizens cant vote, neither can anyone else. Matt Mahan, who represents District 10, is leaving the seat after winning his bid for San Jose mayor. I was very impressed by speakers from the Vietnamese community especially those who came here as refugees escaping the communist regime. 2) By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. There were many valid concerns expressed on both sides of the issue tonight. A council with four new members will ultimately decide who fills Mahan and Arenas' seats. Amendment to the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines Resolution. Retroactive Approval of the Pet Spay and Neuter Event Sponsored by Council District 5 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. The San Jose City Council decided in a special meeting lasting over six hours that it will fill two empty city council seats and not have a special election. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards. I listened to the entire meeting and Liccardo kindly asked the crowd to keep their reactions to themselves. Residents packed into the San Jose City Council chambers to speak for or against holding a special election to fill two vacancies on Dec. 5, 2022. (Foley), Presentation of a proclamation declaring October 2022 as National Pedestrian Safety Month to remind drivers to stay alert for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -. City of San Jose, Office of the City Clerk home page : City Home: City Services: About San Jos : Visitors: Feedback : Wednesday, November 2, 2022 : City Clerk Home : LEGISLATIVE PROCESS . Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. Remember these names. We can afford to pay out millions because of the abusive behavior of the San Jose Police Department but we cant afford a special election to determine our representatives? I think the approach were suggesting is the most nonpolitical approach because it doesnt involve elections, which are inherently political.. Mobile Home Park Land Use Designation Status Report. It is a small amount to pay to protect our democracy. But underneath the deliberations over price and principle is politics, political observer Terry Christensen said. Mayor Sam Liccardo. And it wounded our economy greatly by putting thousands of small businesses out of business. Additionally, various City Departments are hosting project community meetings virtually. eComments are also directly sent to the ilegislate application used by City Council and staff. I was particularly impressed by the members of the Asian community speaking about what the vote meant to them. Well see more of that over the course of the next year or so, but who fills the seats will make a difference, he said. Embarrassing. Seriously, you think people clapping is worse than the hostile takeover by Labor? Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under Letters from the Public. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email. 1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. What a racket. Fully opening community centers, enhancing traffic safety to prevent deaths, park maintenance, rebuilding playgroundsthings we get calls about on a daily basis.. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Cohen is a joke. Many will walk from this failing party. I guarantee you the overwhelming majority would support an election. Council Meeting Minutes Archives. Hundreds of residents at City Hall held up let me vote signs and shared impassioned pleas to move forward with a special election to replace District 10 Councilmember Matt Mahan and District 8 Councilmember Sylvia Arenas, who are moving on to new roles as San Jose mayor and Santa Clara County supervisor, respectively. Comment Policy (updated 11/1/2021): We reserve the right to delete comments or ban users who engage in personal attacks, hate speech, excess profanity or make verifiably false statements. Emails and texting. We. They were almost unanimous in their support of a special election and how important the right to vote is. Your bias is on display here. No chance for debates. Councilmembers will then hold a special meeting before the end of January to interview qualified candidates, and by a two-thirds vote the winners will be appointed. What has Chavez promised Dev Davis? Today, I am saddened and ashamed! Regarding Dev Davisdistrict 6 residents need to think really hard why they voted for hershe is so politically unstableher politics only make sense in bizarro world. 80628, 80659 and 80685, Councilmembers may be teleconferencing from remote locations. Malcom: shocked as well. Its enough to make people consider holding their nose and supporting instead folks like a returning Liccardo, Guardino, plus maybe some non-profit leaders and of course Staedler, Dillabough, Swensen, and others who have Influence already. The mor jabs and boosts you get, the weaker your own immune system becomes. The budget also adds $3.5 million for homeless services. There will be repercussions. A lot of this is driven by Dev Davis because she didnt get to be the prom queen. San Jose will see a stunning shakeup next year with seven new faces on the City Council, with two current elected officials assuming new offices. a. Meeting Agendas City Calendar Accessibility E-Government Policy Sitemap. Now, he defends appointments that COMPLETELY ignore the voters and will determine who will serve the outstanding TWO YEARS of a four year term. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise. Dev Davis continues her bitter tirade because she was a horrible candidate for Mayor and got destroyed in the primary. I attended part of the meeting via my phone, part in-person, and part via my laptop. TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M. How to observe the Meeting (no public comment): 1) Cable Channel 26, Likewise, the citizens of San Jose can vote to change their city charter if they no longer want their city council to have this option. I was at the City Council meeting last night. 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES . <>/Metadata 463 0 R/ViewerPreferences 464 0 R>> What a horrible group for the 10th largest city in America! Ive spoken with friends across the country about this subject are theyre stunned that our Council can take away our right to vote and, in dictator fashion, place who they want in place instead. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) Maya Esparza Thats your problem, not his. eComments are also directly sent to the ilegislate application used by City Council and staff. Filling vacancies by appointment is nothing new, and there are many scenarios where it might be the only or the only good path. Here in District 5, we did not expect anything different from our Elected Representative. Amendment to the Building Reach Code Ordinance. It is shameful if not surprising behavior on the part of the council. Retroactive Approval of Los Paseos (LPNA) Neighbor Day and Shredding Day Sponsored by Council District 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. Bill leaves behind many colleagues at the City of San Jos and his work and dedication to the Civil Service Commission will be missed. I dont think thats appropriate. The reason Matt won wasnt just because he actually campaigned, but because Cindys reputation is not a good one. This is why I no longer support the progressive movement and now a more middle of the road Democrat. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Here's what went down at the March 1 San Jose City Council meeting. 6 council people not in chambers. The national republican party is a disgrace and the local democrats of Santa Clara County have been taken over by labor warriors who think everyone is a racist and people of color are too burdened to vote, so they will do it for them. 3 0 obj Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Renew the San Jos Hotel Business Improvement District. During our NewsMatch campaign, every dollar of your gift is matched (up to $1,000), which helps us bring in-depth, independent news coverage to more communities. Matt/Sam failed to specify the program they will cut to find $10million. Actions Related to the Land Acquisition for the Lot E Public Parking Facility Located at 517 West Saint John Street and 150 North Montgomery Street. This is a clear break from precedent, Liccardo said just before the midnight vote. View schedules and records of the Council's public meetings. Is this just the beginning of Chavezs plan to make Mahan a two-year mayor? It is a shame that money continues to buy votes. Blue Ribbon Task Force. I believe you missed the fact that Tony (Clerk) stated that this would not result in one dime coming out of a budget as they have a surplus and funds available. Wow, as the Washington Post has on its pages Democracy Dies In Darkness.. I must be naive because I dont get the pitchfork, torches and rope concept. Division over the basic right to vote? Shameful. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.4. Instead they are being appointed by people who ASSUME what is best for the people. Amen, Tim. Let bygones be bygones and get over it. Photo by Jana Kadah. % It will be tens of thousands of people out there paying attention, listening to the candidates, that will force the candidates to go through a long and arduous process of making their case.. These seven should never receive another vote in this city, state, country. It makes me wonder. Where our Representative ends up Non-Profit 501c3, Labor Union Office, Developers Office, Land Use Corporations, or back to the County Department of Social Services, you will have the same Negative Impacts on the Community. What the hell has happening with your Council, Dev Davis? Consistent with AB 361 and City of San Jos Resolution Nos. She said District 8 would be neglected during the budget process if the city waited to elect her successor. Progressives are the ones trying to impose their values on the rest of us. And all the talk about voter suppression. The police will continue to be handcuffed, morale will sink further, and recruiting will become even more difficult, all while crime rises. Then I thought? The discussion was heated on the dais and during public comment. b. But they both share one tacticsuppress, cancel, or attack anything and everyone who questions the approved narrative. because of these people who represent their failing districts Now taking the right to vote away from the people?? 1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. I find this onitselfi disgraceful. If there is not a recall, labor will drive through policies that serve only their membership and not the greater good of San Jose. We can and we should all be more honest, respectful and helpful to each other. One specific thought that no one seemed to mention. After Labor installs their comrades in D8 and D10, recalls will happen. Sergio Jimenez x][o~7B.j{%lYNv-C'%WVrvv&hHvfH7&yt~>$NVb9,VxbT/qAf_p%\8YW,f'(AYZ %'H MfF1%} $9:#ywoCFJmF=6q1U`4EM8nW4+p`. Not all money can be spent on all projects. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests. My last point is that I wish people would stop considering the city budget as one large pot of money. The South San Jose Police Substation will finally open as a home for community service officers and as a site for training and recruiting. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. %PDF-1.7 The Covid lockdown and mandates should have been a clue that we no longer live in a free society. Click *6 to unmute when called. Only termed out people can run for other offices?? The action of the City Council of going forward with appointments for the vacant seats is exemplified by the WP tagline Democracy Dies in Darkness. Strong words from a guy who wont reveal who he is, KH. Get San Jos Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. I care enough to expect we should all be represented and not playing dirty and name calling. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under "Letters from the Public." Please identify the . Her excuses are sickening! 2021-2022 Municipal Regional Permit Stormwater Management Annual Report. The homeless industrial complex grifters will not solve the homeless problem, but will continue to get their exorbitant salaries of taxpayer money. This statement by Mr. Jimenez is approaching Trump level authoritarianism. City Initiatives Roadmap - Clean Energy Resilience: Power Procurement Agreements. Arenas, backed by labor, favored an appointment process to save time and money. California Strategic Growth Council for the Regional Climate Collaboratives Grant. Virtual Meeting December 13, 2022 Regular Session 11:00 a.m. Show your faces those of you who voted for appointment. That is standard for all council members wanting their policy approved and gathering their base of supporters. How dare you council members take that away! How to submit written Public Comment during the City Council Meeting: 1) Email during the meeting to councilmeeting@sanjoseca.gov, identifying the Agenda Item Number in the email subject line. Disenfranchised voters in D8 and D10. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. 2) By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. An appointee could come in and the entire district staff could turn over at the same time too. He led a long meeting allowing all to speak that wanted to. I used to like reading Spotlight but you have shown that you do not support impartial journalism. IT WILL RELEASE YOUR STRESS BY MAKING THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE DO THEIR JOB IN THE OPEN AND AWAY FROM THE SHADOWS. Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and Councilmembers David Cohen, Dev Davis and Raul Peralez voted in favor of the plan, while Councilmember Sylvia Arenas opposed. I agree, Mahan should have fulfilled his responsibility as a counsel member before seeking higher office. City of San Jose, CA Scheduled for 8/23/22, 1:30 PM AUG 16, 2022 | City Council Afternoon Session City of San Jose, CA 333 viewsStreamed 5 days ago CC AUG 15, 2022 | City. Labeling D10/D8 people fighting for their right to vote as elite is ridiculous and divisive and no better than some of the worst national tactics we have seen used over the past several years. Do your research ahead of time. Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. Christensen said the vote illustrates the challenges Mahan may face to move his policies forward with a labor majority on the council. KEEP HOLDING THE POLITICAL MACHINE Excellent suggestion. Contact Jana Kadah at [emailprotected] or @Jana_Kadah on Twitter. We all know how he feels about this special election, but he was way out of line. The council had three options to fill the seats: permanent appointment, a special election or picking an interim appointment prior to a special election taking place. 2. <> Google may well pull out of, or at least slow walk, its deal to build up the area around Diridon Station, due to the lack of need for all the proposed office space because of the continuing trend to work at home. The same 9 people who thought they were endorsing the future Mayor Chavez in the campaign. I hope incoming Mayor-elect Mahan learns from this. Term expires 12/31/22 Chief of Staff: J. Reed : DISTRICT 1 Vice Mayor Charles "Chappie" Jones. I know the current (and forthcoming) council lacks sharp minds, but wow Sergio, just wow. CAN WE DO THIS? It makes zero sense. And YOU do not speak for the 99%. The democrats on the council speak of democracy but voted for authoritarianism. Justice is not about efficiency, it is about fairness, Pandorini said. The governance structure is comprised of an at-large elected Mayor and seven Council Members elected by constituents in the specific ward. Its all politics. Another recent study showed that the jab reduces the effectiveness of your immune system. Care to clarify, and divulge what your position is on the underlying issue? OK its a special meeting? If there is a recall, it will consume all the time and resources of the city. On the other hand, if theres a special election, voter turnout will be fairly low. And Dev Davis has abandoned her principles again. Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. Magdalena didnt bother to show up. All Fact-Checkable Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards. The San Jose City Council voted 7-4 to appoint two new members to two-year terms to fill District 8 and District 10 vacancies. City of San Jos - Meeting of City Council on 9/27/2022 at 1:30 PM People Add an eComment to a meeting Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/27/2022 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft Meeting location: Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually - https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/88957084529 Meeting video: I am appalled, ashamed, disgusted and disappointed in some members of this council. But Mahan will get the blame. 2) By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Public Hearings are generally held every other Tuesday evening on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Watch or Hear Council Meetings Live Online Council Meeting Calendar Of course Labor has already filled out the applications for their preferred candidates. - TO BE HEARD AT 4:00 P.M. 2022 California Building Standards Code Adoption. Hybrid Meeting December 13, 2022 . And your saying that they are tired of division. Its amazingly easy to complain about the expense of the election, and how the money could be put to better use. Popular Searches. 1. By voting on their city charter, the citizens of San Jose gave their city council the authority to appoint persons to council to finish uncompleted terms of office. Dennis Hawkins, a District 10 resident, said he supports an appointment because he worries waiting for a special election will leave his district unrepresented. 3) https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback. City Council Agendas Watch Public Meetings Council Meeting Information City Council Calendar - August 2021 to June 2022 City Council Calendar - August 2022 to June 2023 Guide to Council Meetings Standing Council Committees Agendas Policy for Posting and Processing Written Public Comment For more information please go to the Council Committees page City leaders on Wednesday voted 4-1 in favor of a plan forcing the San Jose City Council to contemplate its time management skills and keep meetings on schedule. How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting: 1) By Phone: (888) 475 4499. Returned Tuesday evening for a regularly scheduled meeting? Meeting Agendas City Calendar Accessibility E-Government Policy Sitemap. Hes the square peg that portends ill winds for the entrenched politicians and bureaucrats. No, not termed-out people. Were changing the face of journalism by providing an innovative model for delivering reliable, truthful news to the nations 10th largest city. City Home - City Services - About San Jos - Visitors - Feedback - Search. 2 0 obj New council needs to be held accountable from day 1. Applications will be open for three weeks, with a tentative deadline of Jan. 2. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. Just another group of disgusting politicians in this country. City of San Jose - 2001 Council Meeting Minutes MEETING ARCHIVES 2001 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January, 2001 through December, 2001 Minutes of City Council meetings which took place in 2001 are available below in reverse chronological order (the most recent date is at the top of the list and the earliest date is at the bottom). Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Its nonsensical and these covid policies continue to not prevent people catching a virus that 99%+ of people are safe from and actually prevent good people from getting hired. But he has his mind made up. 4 0 obj c. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on raise hand. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. Stupidest argument of the night!! Some democracy. Every council member voted for the discriminatory exclusion of citizens from the council chambers based on a personal medical decision. Annual Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022 (Year 1) Santa Clara County Multi-Jurisdictional Program for Public Information. Just because its the law doesnt mean its right. Regardless of whether you lean labor or business, people should pick their elected reps. Its called democracy. This lineup will make the City of Santa Claras 49er Five look like amateur night. You live in willow glen, you dont have to worry about being oppressed. Yet, we now know that much of what Fauci, the CDC, and the WHO recommended made a bad situation worse, and that cloth and paper masks and social distancing had little effect on transmission. Because you dont agree with Mahan is good enough reason to demand he relinquish what he won fair and square despite everything thrown at him by Chavez and her sycophantic minions? The City of San Jose awards Operating Grants to a limited number of . Comments are moderated and approved by administrators. Find agendas for past and upcoming City Council and Council Committee meetings. (They would) not benefit for a whole fiscal year.. Toddlers are now running the City and will cry crocodile tears when Mahan doesnt bend to their collective will. 1 0 obj MEETING ARCHIVES. . #LetMeVote. Together, we can continue to build a free and independent press that serves Silicon Valley. The lack of intelligence in this statement is absurd. City Council Appointment for Vision Zero Task Force. 408-535-4901. . TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M. Her ex-boyfriend Kevin de Leon is getting recalled in LA now, because of the same tactics. Typical for people that dont like the democratic process to complain about how much elections cost. Itd be great if there were a consensus solution that addresses all or at least most of them. They have staff send out emails, texts before and during. She justified her action robbing the right to vote of 200,000 D8 and D10 residents so your district can add a traffic light? Every elected official should be required to do this. After five hours of heated public comment from more than 500 people, councilmembers voted 7-4 late Monday to fill the vacancies through an appointment process by the end of January. c. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on raise hand. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. We have a good amount of reserve, 7.7% from General fund operating expenses ($1.7 billion), we can cover the cost comfortably. Mute all other audio before speaking. endobj 80628 and 80659, Councilmembers may be teleconferencing from remote locations. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The San Jose City Council decided in a special meeting lasting over six hours that it will fill two empty city council seats and not have a special. We dont live in a democracy, its a constitutional republic bud. arent you the same people freebasing Maddow cowering in the corner on how Putin is stealing your democracy? The two appointees will be clones of the seven who voted for appointments. Its not just Mahan. Lets hope the Vietnamese community has a long memory for future elections it is a disgrace that such a large group of our citizens have no council representation. Voter turnout for special elections is historically low at about 20% to 30%, according to City Clerk Toni Taber. Gee, Teri, read what I said. City of San Jose - 2006 Council Meeting Minutes MEETING ARCHIVES 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January, 2006 through December, 2006 Minutes of City Council meetings which took place in 2006 are available below in reverse chronological order (the most recent date is at the top of the list and the earliest date is at the bottom). Yall are kidding yourselves if you dont think Liccardo & Mahan would be pushing for appointment instead of election if they thought it increased the odds of a pro-business candidate winning. First Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for Transfer of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Income Funds to Community Development Block Grant for Eligible Uses. (Foley), Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 2022 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Your racism is showing, as you have no idea what a banana republic is or the history of the US in exploiting and exporting violence and dictatorships to South America. Retroactive Approval of D6 Alameda Park Neighborhood Block Party Sponsored by Council District 6 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting: 1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. Ever since the 49ers low-balled San Jose in their suittwo Quater Backs are out with injuries. It is just a fact that a special election will be far more representative than nine of us making this decision, Mahan said. Electing the right people, or better reps would save a lot more money in the long term. The 7 will get together to appoint two more anti-Mahan/pro Cindy replacements and will thwart everything Mahan tries to do. Put that guy in jail. Sergio is so full of it, its unbelievable. Attendees at City Hall booed a couple residents who want the council to appoint new members. It also marks the beginning of authoritarianism in San Jose by the all too powerful labor-backed voting block comprised of councilmembers Peralez, Jimenez, Carrasco, Arenas, Esparza and Cohen. I dont personally know any of the encumbent or wannabe council members. Harvest Properties is the property owner. Sylvia Arenas. Ive never heard of a special election in San Jose with a turnout so low that it represents the views of 1 voter or 11, for that matter. As a customer-driven organization, the City of San Jos welcomes any suggestions you might . Should San Jose appoint councilmembers or hold a special election? Actions Related to Citywide Open Purchase Order with Technology Integration Group for Dell PowerEdge Servers. This is the first time I have received an email DURING A MEETING from an elected official telling me to call in and support their position. Cohen has to do what Labor wants cuz hes up for re-election in 2024. Retroactive Approval of Disability Awareness Day Sponsored by Council District 1 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. I believe that most residents of Willow Glen neighborhoods dont share her twisted value. Stop with the drivel. No Personal Attack If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately. At the end of the day, the people lose. Council Agendas *** Send any correspondence related to Council items that you wish Council to see prior to the meeting to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov or Office of the City Clerk, City of San Jos, 200 E Santa Clara Street, San Jos, CA 95113. This is and was merely a power grab by unions in my opinion and an opportunity to go after Matt Mahan and cut him off at the knees. b. City Initiatives Roadmap - Clean Energy Resilience: Residential Building Electrification Updates and Workforce Development Acceleration Partnership and Master Agreement with BlocPower LLC. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); God forbid Labor allows voters decide . Strategically, the pro-appoint Council members issued a memo before the meeting and then each spoke in unity. The Mayor said there were CMs online but didnt indicate who they were . - DEFERRED, City Initiatives Roadmap Fourth Quarter 2021-2022 Status Report. Approval of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Policy Exception for Affordable Housing Developments at View at Blossom Hill and 2350 S. Bascom. Webinar ID is 889 5708 4529. They couldnt get the Mayorship so theyre stealing the 2 council seats. Annual Merit Increases and Additional Executive Leave for Council Appointees. What a shame. There are people who are clamoring for ways to help change this city, but they cant because our city council wants to just do whatever is best for business. It will take a lot for the progressive majorityif there is one in the new yearto resist what the mayor wants to do.. Set an example for other workers? Consistent with AB 361 and City of San Jos Resolution Nos. No Hate Speech Actions Related to the Purchase Orders with Towne Motor Company dba Towne Ford Sales for New Ford Trucks. Although the proponents of appointment claim the continuity would benefit their constituents, that remains to be seen. Exclusive Negotiation Agreements for Affordable Housing Developments on City-Owned Sites. This is about people not being allowed to vote for people who can represent their districts. Ha she abandoned her pro business stance? Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Waterworks Industries Incorporated for Lake Management and Maintenance Services. Items must be received by NOON on the day of the meeting to ensure it can be distributed prior to the meeting. SAN MATEO San Mateo's first city council meeting since the 2022 election devolved into a political power struggle that lasted until 3 a.m. Tuesday after two council members refused to elect . The world may be watching, as someone stated last night, but we will be the ones bearing the brunt of a poor decision. With the political structure in San Jose and no strong mayor system, it is certain the progressive, detached council will make it very hard for him to do anything. City Council: 12/27/2022: 1:30 PM: Hybrid Meeting CANCELLED: Meeting details: Not available: Not available: Not available: Not available: City Council . I am not elite. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Think before you speak. Extension of AB 361 Implementation to Allow Teleconferenced Public Meetings and Modified COVID Sunshine Resolution and Procedures to Continue through October 27, 2022 during the Governors Proclaimed COVID State of Emergency. One of the disadvantages of an election is that the residents of both District 8 and 10 will be disenfranchised in council decisions coming in the next few months, such as budget, zoning issues and things of that nature, because they will not have an active member on the council, Hawkins said. Public Meetings Master Calendar of Public Meetings Meetings of the San Jos City Council and its committees, as well as City boards, commissions, and other governmental entities are subject to requirements in state law and City ordinances and policy to ensure the public's right to attend and participate. Council Meetings. "It is unprecedented and I think it brings shame to our city, " said Mayor Sam Liccardo after the 11:30pm vote. And judging by the photos, the crowd was made up overwhelmingly of POC. Mr. Robinson conveniently forgets the histrionics from his special interest buddies when a Councilmember was appointed in District 4 simply to bridge the district for about six months until the lection and runoff could be held. Not saying the councils decision tonight was good, necessarily, let alone ideal (a lot of people obviously disagree with it). The same people who vote in special elections are the same who show up at Council meetings with pitchforks, torches and a rope. Employees Maybe thats the problem you and your ilk have with him he poses a problem for the status quo at 200 E Santa Clara Street. She is worthless . I havent seen the council chambers this full in a VERY long time. Who are these people of color anyway? It is just another therapeutic medication which reduces symptoms, just like aspirin, vitamin C, and Zinc. Politicians are all the same: only out for themselves. CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Office of the City Clerk 200 East Santa Clara St ., Tower, 14 th F loor San Jos, California 95113 . Council appointing a member isnt like Newsom appointing Harriss replacement. Everytime someone spoke in favor of a special election he smiled and pounded his hand on the dias in support of that vote. Amendment to the Agreement with SKIData, Inc. for a Parking Access and Revenue Control System for the Norman Y. Mineta San Jos International Airport. Every citizen of San Jose has the opportunity to vote. The San Jose City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Clearly political. UPDATE: San Jose works to fill two vacant council seats, Chavez concedes, Matt Mahan will be San Jose mayor. City of San Jose Home Menu. The overreaction to Covid was both the greatest con and the greatest power grab in US history. The San Jose City Council is expected to formally approve the sale of city-owned land to Google Tuesday, moving forward plans for a massive mixed-use development near Diridon Station that. . But as usual, the Councilmembers listened but did not hear the people. Climate Smart San Jos Plan Semi-Annual Report. Status of Open Audit Recommendations as of June 30, 2022. Sometimes the council will schedule special meetings on different days. Comments received will be included as a part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 6.3. The UK National Health Service recently reported that now lover half the cases of hospitalization and death are of people who have been vaccinated. I dont care for the Republicans, but lately Im beginning to wonder if the Progressives are the new Authoritarian government. Let the people vote. Theres no way you believe Matt is any different than the entrenched politicians. (Davis). And were here to provide it. Why is it that the military budget goes up every single year, no matter if a Republican or Democrat is in office? Not only is it tolerated, the voters keep re-electing them, bopping from one office to the next as they term out. More Power grabbing. Any dissenting voices from the public will be ignored. Balance your books and take care of the people. Its wrong on many levels. 2) https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting, or Council failed to represent the people who they were elected to represent. And the city council? Why is everyone so afraid to spend a little money on a democratic process as opposed to not being afraid of the huge amount of more dollars wasted on failed programs? These out of town clowns need to go. Each elected official serves a four-year term. San Jos Spotlight is the citys first nonprofit, community-supported digital news organization. Mahan was being creative in sending out an e-mail during the proceedings. And its a very bad sign for Mahan. Talk about a divisive party move. WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 2022 - DECEMBER 16, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS December 13, 2022 Closed Session 9:30 a.m. Politics is driving these decisions. In fact the techie titans have more influence than all the legacy media combined. This is a preview of future politics in San Jose with the make up of authoritarian council members. 1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests. I am furious about the council decision. What a joke , good luck to those of you who voted for her in the County election . The council currently leans toward labor, which means there is a better chance of a labor candidate getting appointedand strengthening the progressive grip. He passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, leaving behind his son, Meehan, and his granddaughter, Ivey. City of Airway Heights Washington - City Council Legislative Session 05 December 2022 ( news ) City of Airway Heights , state Washington ( By Press Release office ) Dec 05,2022 | 4 | 2 On Monday evening, councilmembers will decide how to fill vacancies for Districts 8 and 10. (Jones). Only one person not termed out voted for an election. This is very dangerous. Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. District 8 Councilmember Sylvia Arenas will represent Santa Clara County District 1 as its supervisor. In 2011, the City adopted Envision San Jos 2040, a long-term growth plan that sets forth a vision and a comprehensive road map to guide the City's anticipated growth through the year 2040. . If the council chose to hold a special election, voters couldve elected a business-leaning candidate and strengthened mayor-elect Mahans coalition on council. I care about people. - RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 2.10. cant hold them accountable in the media, Danny, because the media are just flacks for the democrat elites and techie titans. This appointment process is there only to benefit the political block who is in power. That means (there would not) be a representative for District 8 that is going to pipe up and talk about some of those special interests that we have in our community, Arenas said. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) I am ashamed for the local DEM rep who said he speaks for 500k registered democrats. (Keep up with this thread and @SJSpotlight to find out) pic.twitter.com/4JsbSIaZEf, Jana Kadah (@Jana_Kadah) December 6, 2022. d. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. Comments received will be included as a part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. But lets not pretend this is a Progressive vs Moderate thing. Sour grapes? I am furious about the back room deals that SCC democrats are making. Fireworks Ordinance Work Plan Status Report. 2022 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant Program for the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team. They are all tyrants. I can list a few things that I believe can be fully funded with that money, said Councilmember Sergio Jimenez. I can guarantee you that even a low-turnout election will be FAR more representative of the people of Districts 8 and 10 than will an appointment by 11 individuals, only ONE of whom lives in their respective district. Need More Info? How to observe the Meeting (no public comment): 1) Cable Channel 26, San Jose hasnt been in balance for a long while. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. The City of San Bernardino is a Charter City and governed by the Council-Manager form of government. This should be a lesson in what not to do. I think it brings shame to our city.. endobj This is your newsroom. If the process is in need of an update, then someone should start drafting the next amendment and put it on the agenda so that this unfortunate situation might be avoided in the future. Time to move on. 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