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. The overreaction to Covid was both the greatest con and the greatest power grab in US history. Care to clarify, and divulge what your position is on the underlying issue? A dedicated public servant, he was known for bringing warmth, compassion, fairness and professionalism in his role as Chair. Let bygones be bygones and get over it. Sorry, but the cost of an election is not an excuse not to have on. Her ex-boyfriend Kevin de Leon is getting recalled in LA now, because of the same tactics. District 8 Councilmember Sylvia Arenas will represent Santa Clara County District 1 as its supervisor. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. 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. It was last amended at election November 8, 1994, which means generations of democratically-elected officials appear to have found no issue with it, including as far as Im aware every council member who took part in the vote tonight. The City of San Jose awards Operating Grants to a limited number of . The police will continue to be handcuffed, morale will sink further, and recruiting will become even more difficult, all while crime rises. Mr. Jimenez needs to resign if he is too tired of democracy. 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. The new banana republic style of government in San Jose will now match its looks of a third world city. Blue Ribbon Task Force. In San Jos, section 410 of the City Charter specifies how vacancies can be filled, and Appointment is indeed one of the options. Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -. 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. Doesnt get more uppity bell boy privileged than that. Screen shot from council streaming video. Evening Session Cancelled City Initiatives Roadmap - Clean Energy Resilience: Residential Building Electrification Updates and Workforce Development Acceleration Partnership and Master Agreement with BlocPower LLC. The council currently leans toward labor, which means there is a better chance of a labor candidate getting appointedand strengthening the progressive grip. She is worthless . Politicians are all the same: only out for themselves. City Home - City Services - About San Jos - Visitors - Feedback - Search. Council/Committee Videos Archives. But he has his mind made up. For one thing, they need to show up in-person for meetings. When you get to that low, then you have a more affluent, older electorate that will tend to be more conservative.. I was appalled as to how few councilpeopke actually show up in person for a meeting. Its amazingly easy to complain about the expense of the election, and how the money could be put to better use. 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. Thats why many if not most local government charters include this option. The mor jabs and boosts you get, the weaker your own immune system becomes. On Monday evening, councilmembers will decide how to fill vacancies for Districts 8 and 10. 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. With such a prophesy of doom our only hope is to take the next space ship out. a. It reeks of politics despite Jimenezs hollow rhetoric to justify the Councils authoritarianism. Strong words from a guy who wont reveal who he is, KH. The budget also adds $3.5 million for homeless services. Sergio Jimenez Actions Related to the Purchase Orders with Towne Motor Company dba Towne Ford Sales for New Ford Trucks. I am ashamed for the local DEM rep who said he speaks for 500k registered democrats. These seven should never receive another vote in this city, state, country. Only termed out people can run for other offices?? Mayor Sam Liccardo. Another recent study showed that the jab reduces the effectiveness of your immune system. Mayor-Elect Matt Mahan,. 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 But theyll still have the circus in January. Tomorrow, I will be looking to join others who want to take back our city! Both positions have the same voting base. 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. 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. Is this just the beginning of Chavezs plan to make Mahan a two-year mayor? January, 2002 through December, 2002. (Carrasco), Presentation of a commendation to the Franklin-McKinley School District in recognition of their partnership and support hosting the Citys satellite Eviction Help Center to provide critical housing services to East Side families. Each elected official serves a four-year term. 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. 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 am furious about the council decision. Unfortunately, this leaves residents with no choice other than to recall the labor-backed appointed candidates and this will be a necessary effort to rescue democracy in this city from the hands of labor unions. "It is unprecedented and I think it brings shame to our city, " said Mayor Sam Liccardo after the 11:30pm vote. No Hate Speech This is about people not being allowed to vote for people who can represent their districts. 1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. 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. Emails and texting. #LetMeVote. 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. 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. I am not elite. 3 0 obj Before the meeting, dozens of residents rallied with Liccado, Mahan and Councilmember-elect Bien Doan outside City Hall to oppose an appointment process. 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. New council needs to be held accountable from day 1. My last point is that I wish people would stop considering the city budget as one large pot of money. We will not be silenced. Approval of City Hall Lighting Display for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 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. (Keep up with this thread and @SJSpotlight to find out) pic.twitter.com/4JsbSIaZEf, Jana Kadah (@Jana_Kadah) December 6, 2022. City of San Jose Home Menu. I dont personally know any of the encumbent or wannabe council members. Click *6 to unmute when called. Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and Councilmembers David Cohen, Dev Davis and Raul Peralez voted in favor of the plan, while Councilmember Sylvia Arenas opposed. 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. (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. Some democracy. Every council member voted for the discriminatory exclusion of citizens from the council chambers based on a personal medical decision. View the master calendar of public meetings. It is shameful if not surprising behavior on the part of the council. Disenfranchised voters in D8 and D10. A rather lame take, but this is par for the course from this shill for the big special interest bosses. Theres clearly a majority for an appointment that would be friendly to (labor) politics. Prior to his role on the Civil Service Commission, he served on the Housing Commission. Your body is no longer your choice. . - TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEM 8.4. Hybrid Meeting December 13, 2022 . 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. You assume just because people dont attend meetings is because they dont care? And were here to provide it. You are out of step with the citizens of our city. 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. 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. If you want an appointment maybe the Mayor should be making it vs the entire council that is obviously in labors pocket?? Hes the square peg that portends ill winds for the entrenched politicians and bureaucrats. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise. And YOU do not speak for the 99%. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. Embarrassing. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Mobile Home Park Land Use Designation Status Report. Agree. arent you the same people freebasing Maddow cowering in the corner on how Putin is stealing your democracy? The discussion was heated on the dais and during public comment. He was supported and endorsed by Mayor Scam Liccardo. 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. Her position is: if non-citizens cant vote, neither can anyone else. 93% of voters just did it last election. After Labor installs their comrades in D8 and D10, recalls will happen. Mahan was being creative in sending out an e-mail during the proceedings. You live in willow glen, you dont have to worry about being oppressed. I am appalled, ashamed, disgusted and disappointed in some members of this council. 80628 and 80659, Councilmembers may be teleconferencing from remote locations. Click *6 to unmute when called. Even council mandated voter suppression. So, I guess that kind of shoots down your argument. David Cohen Regardless of whether you lean labor or business, people should pick their elected reps. Its called democracy. Gee, Teri, read what I said. 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. 3) https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanJoseCalifornia. Just as the Labor Council-members would favor a special election if they thought it benefited them. Progressives are the ones trying to impose their values on the rest of us. 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. After each speaker in favor of the special election the audience cheered and applause and very few times Sam asked them not too. And the city council? All this and more will be presented and discussed at a series of community budget meetings that began last week in San Jose City Council District 3. b. Matt could have avoided this by running for Mayor after his Council term ends in 2024. And judging by the photos, the crowd was made up overwhelmingly of POC. 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. 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. The 7 will get together to appoint two more anti-Mahan/pro Cindy replacements and will thwart everything Mahan tries to do. The governance structure is comprised of an at-large elected Mayor and seven Council Members elected by constituents in the specific ward. Magdalena Carrasco Fully opening community centers, enhancing traffic safety to prevent deaths, park maintenance, rebuilding playgroundsthings we get calls about on a daily basis.. Any other Council meeting he lets the audience knows there isnt clapping and cheers, but not this one. 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? Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards. As a customer-driven organization, the City of San Jos welcomes any suggestions you might . endobj Accept Labor Negotiations Update. 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. This is why I no longer support the progressive movement and now a more middle of the road Democrat. 2. Its all politics. Excellent suggestion. Using D8 and D10 residents as pawns. I guarantee you the overwhelming majority would support an election. They failed to be transparent & honest. Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Waterworks Industries Incorporated for Lake Management and Maintenance Services. And for all of the people who said a strong mayor system is a power grab then agreed with appointing unelected officials to an already struggling City Council is just hypocrisy at the highest level. What happens to the homeless cleared from San Joses largest camp? The pro special election side, led by the Mayor, tried to come up with creative last minute live-from-the-dais options. The appointment decisions have already been made. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT. 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 7 councilmember that voted for appointment should be ashamed of themselves. Hundreds of people at San Jose's city council meeting Monday demanded the city let them vote to decide who should fill the two vacant seats. How dare you council members take that away! Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on todays Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Here in District 5, we did not expect anything different from our Elected Representative. I feel you underestimate voters memories. 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. Magdalena damaged our City with her divisiveness. It makes zero sense. Mahan countered that there is no price tag for democracy. TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M. Adoption of Resolution of Intention to Renew the San Jos Hotel Business Improvement District. Status of Open Audit Recommendations as of June 30, 2022. 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). eComments are also directly sent to the ilegislate application used by City Council and staff. Think before you speak. Consider moving to a banana republic like Venezuela if you are experiencing voting fatigue instead of living in an advanced democracy like the U.S.A. where elections change everything. He passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, leaving behind his son, Meehan, and his granddaughter, Ivey. Enter an email address and name. 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. 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 . TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M. (They would) not benefit for a whole fiscal year.. Amendment to the Agreement with SKIData, Inc. for a Parking Access and Revenue Control System for the Norman Y. Mineta San Jos International Airport. 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. I attended part of the meeting via my phone, part in-person, and part via my laptop. Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) In fact the techie titans have more influence than all the legacy media combined. stream Like many arguments from the pro-appoint side, this is really a smokescreen to cloud what they really want. %PDF-1.7 Elections are inherently political but labor backed CMs picking replacements is not? Stupidest argument of the night!! Returned Tuesday evening for a regularly scheduled meeting? Those in favor of appointing new councilmembers criticized the $7 million to $10 million price tag and lengthy timeline for a special election, while those in favor of an election said residents deserve to elect their representatives. Voter turnout for special elections is historically low at about 20% to 30%, according to City Clerk Toni Taber. 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. 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. Term expires 12/31/22 Chief of Staff: J. Reed : DISTRICT 1 Vice Mayor Charles "Chappie" Jones. . Based on your theory, why do we have any elections? Democracy gives a voice to the voiceless that is what elections do. It is a small amount to pay to protect our democracy. Time for those of us in Districts 8 and 10 who do pay taxes to stop paying them. I was at the City Council meeting last night. All the talk across this country about voter fraud & stolen elections but here in San Jose they steal it away in broad daylight. Comments received will be included as a part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. Just another group of disgusting politicians in this country. The South San Jose Police Substation will finally open as a home for community service officers and as a site for training and recruiting. Dont let 001% dominated by the angry mob speak for all who are tired of the divisions, nonstop campaigning and wasted money. Last Modified Date: 11/27/2006. Sometimes the council will schedule special meetings on different days. 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. It is just another therapeutic medication which reduces symptoms, just like aspirin, vitamin C, and Zinc. Let the people vote. MEETING ARCHIVES. 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.. Malcom: shocked as well. 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. Elections change everything? One specific thought that no one seemed to mention. Your bias is on display here. Get San Jos Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. Ever since the 49ers low-balled San Jose in their suittwo Quater Backs are out with injuries. Remember these names. Strategically, the pro-appoint Council members issued a memo before the meeting and then each spoke in unity. (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. I attended the City Council meeting tonight and I was horrified by Mayor Sams lack of control of the meeting. Magdalena didnt bother to show up. Every citizen of San Jose has the opportunity to vote. She said District 8 would be neglected during the budget process if the city waited to elect her successor. They stole our right to vote for our representative in D8 and D10 Only one person not termed out voted for an election. Booster mandate repealed In a 9-1 vote, the City Council repealed the COVID booster mandate for large events at city-owned facilities less than a month after they implemented it. A lot of this is driven by Dev Davis because she didnt get to be the prom queen. 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. 1 0 obj SJS didnt tell us the ratio of pro-election to pro-appointment speakers; but Id bet the pro-election speakers outnumbered the pro-appointment speakers by at least 2-1. 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. The homeless industrial complex grifters will not solve the homeless problem, but will continue to get their exorbitant salaries of taxpayer money. Matt Mahan needs to step down and go back to the office District 10 elected him in 2020. San Jose Retirement Services; Meeting Bodies; People; Upcoming Meetings: Name Meeting Date Meeting Time Meeting Location Meeting Details Agenda Minutes Video eComment; Miscellaneous Agendas . It makes me wonder. I was particularly impressed by the members of the Asian community speaking about what the vote meant to them. Former Councilmember David Pandori accused some lawmakers of supporting an appointment to maintain the labor majority on the council. But underneath the deliberations over price and principle is politics, political observer Terry Christensen said. 2021-2022 Municipal Regional Permit Stormwater Management Annual Report. The world may be watching, as someone stated last night, but we will be the ones bearing the brunt of a poor decision. Council failed to represent the people who they were elected to represent. 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. This should be a lesson in what not to do. Thats a lot of what this is about, Christensen told San Jos Spotlight. Dev Davis California Strategic Growth Council for the Regional Climate Collaboratives Grant. IT WILL RELEASE YOUR STRESS BY MAKING THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE DO THEIR JOB IN THE OPEN AND AWAY FROM THE SHADOWS. All Fact-Checkable 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. View schedules and records of the Council's public meetings. 1) Use the eComment tab located on the City Council Agenda page. - DEFERRED, City Initiatives Roadmap Fourth Quarter 2021-2022 Status Report. As of Wednesday, District 10 Councilmember Matt Mahan has won his bid to be the next San Jose mayor. An appointee could come in and the entire district staff could turn over at the same time too. He spoke last night for way fewer. Lateral Police Officer Hiring Incentive Pilot Program. We have a good amount of reserve, 7.7% from General fund operating expenses ($1.7 billion), we can cover the cost comfortably. 2) https://www.sanjoseca.gov/news-stories/watch-a-meeting, or Webinar ID is 889 5708 4529. 80628, 80659 and 80685, Councilmembers may be teleconferencing from remote locations. 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. No Cursing Definition of insanity. Numerous residents said they want to cast a ballot in a special electionarguing its their right. City Initiatives Roadmap: Bill of Rights for Children and Youth Audit Report. Agreement with Destination: Home for Funding from Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Funding for the Lived Experience Advisory Board of Santa Clara County. 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. 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. Some one explain to me why this would not work better for the citizens. The people lose because the people elected them, blah blah, blah. The San Jose City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. 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. Its wrong on many levels. This lineup will make the City of Santa Claras 49er Five look like amateur night. The crowd itself was very pro vote. The Reverend Matthew D. Stanley, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. President Alternative phone numbers are: US: +1 (213) 338-8477 or +1 (408) 638-0968 or (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting: 1) By Phone: (888) 475 4499. Council appointing a member isnt like Newsom appointing Harriss replacement. Mute all other audio before speaking. This isnt like whats going on in presidential elections and alarming amount of people still think the 2020 election was a fraud. San Jose Mayor-elect Matt Mahan at the Dec. 5 City Council meeting. We can and we should all be more honest, respectful and helpful to each other. Cohen is a joke. City Council: 12/27/2022: 1:30 PM: Hybrid Meeting CANCELLED: Meeting details: Not available: Not available: Not available: Not available: City Council . Cohen has to do what Labor wants cuz hes up for re-election in 2024. City Initiatives Roadmap - Encampment Services, Outreach, Assistance, and Resources: Agreements for Safe Encampment Resolution Funding Grant from State of California. Not only is it tolerated, the voters keep re-electing them, bopping from one office to the next as they term out. And your saying that they are tired of division. 1. 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. Amendment to the Building Reach Code Ordinance. As a lifelong Democrat I am ashamed of this region and the people who used to seem aligned with my views. The process needs to be addressed. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise. a. Why is it that the military budget goes up every single year, no matter if a Republican or Democrat is in office? What has gotten into San Jose Council? I saw a beautiful mix of people from all over the world who were begging for the right to vote. I dont care for the Republicans, but lately Im beginning to wonder if the Progressives are the new Authoritarian government. Click *9 to raise a hand to speak. Theres no way you believe Matt is any different than the entrenched politicians. I find this onitselfi disgraceful. 2 0 obj How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting: 1) By Phone: (888) 475 4499. CAN WE DO THIS? Find agendas for past and upcoming City Council and Council Committee meetings. (Davis). 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). I think it brings shame to our city.. What the hell has happening with your Council, Dev Davis? 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. The vast majority not attending could care less and dont want to waste time and money on an elections that change nothing. Typical for people that dont like the democratic process to complain about how much elections cost. This 7-4 highly political and ideological vote by the city council will have a political backlash that will be more expensive than just a special election. CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Office of the City Clerk 200 East Santa Clara St ., Tower, 14 th F loor San Jos, California 95113 . 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. 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. 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 Also, I think you should stop talking for others, you dont represent the majority of people living in San Jose, it is just your opinion. to submit applications; over the holidays. I care enough to expect we should all be represented and not playing dirty and name calling. The lack of intelligence in this statement is absurd. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under "Letters from the Public." I agree, Mahan should have fulfilled his responsibility as a counsel member before seeking higher office. 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). 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. Expecting the City Manager to somehow bolster your position with on the spot questions is not a winning strategy. What a racket. 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. What has Chavez promised Dev Davis? Everytime someone spoke in favor of a special election he smiled and pounded his hand on the dias in support of that vote. Amen, Tim. 2022 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant Program for the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team. To Get their defund and anti police left crap no laws buddies in who allow whats happening now will destroy more districts? Mayor and City Council. Can you believe we have to fight our own representatives for the right to vote?!? Although the proponents of appointment claim the continuity would benefit their constituents, that remains to be seen. If Davis continues on her vengeful path, she needs to be recalled too. UPDATE: San Jose works to fill two vacant council seats, Chavez concedes, Matt Mahan will be San Jose mayor. Its not just Mahan. 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. Now, he defends appointments that COMPLETELY ignore the voters and will determine who will serve the outstanding TWO YEARS of a four year term. But as usual, the Councilmembers listened but did not hear the people. I hope incoming Mayor-elect Mahan learns from this. Its more like the Senate picking Harris s replacement. Comments are moderated and approved by administrators. Meeting Agendas City Calendar Accessibility E-Government Policy Sitemap. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under "Letters from the Public." Please identify the . People are in their right to attend council meetings and voice their opinions because they care about who gets to represent them for the next two years and this is called democracy, my friend. And it wounded our economy greatly by putting thousands of small businesses out of business. Applications will be open for three weeks, with a tentative deadline of Jan. 2. This appointment process is there only to benefit the political block who is in power. And even a small percentage is showing that people care. Were partnering with you the readers to make it happen. - TO BE HEARD AT 4:00 P.M. 2022 California Building Standards Code Adoption. The Covid lockdown and mandates should have been a clue that we no longer live in a free society. Had they come into the meeting with their own memo, with facts about cost, timing, a constituent support continuity plan, and ranked choice voting questions answered, it could have gone differently. But lets not pretend this is a Progressive vs Moderate thing. 4 0 obj Plus, the idea Matt would accomplish everything he wants to do in a year is ridiculous. This is a preview of future politics in San Jose with the make up of authoritarian council members. Together, we can continue to build a free and independent press that serves Silicon Valley. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Comments received will be included as a part of the meeting record but will not be read aloud during the meeting. 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. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback. 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. Plata Arroyo Neighborhood Association and Gateway East N.A.C. I know the current (and forthcoming) council lacks sharp minds, but wow Sergio, just wow. 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. https://zoom.us/j/92330645884?pwd=Q2ZVNlpxeHlxTDlzcVd1THhTbmhoQT09, Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee (PSFSS), Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole, Housing and Community Development Commission, https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/94053988541?pwd=Y09qaWUyMTRZQmY2ak5lUUx6ZWdlZz09, Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (BFCPP), Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE), https://zoom.us/j/96517897367?pwd=VU9PVThlSFM3SlhlMTZCU2pIUWtmQT09, Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E), Smart Cities and Service Improvements Committee, Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -. City Initiatives Roadmap - Clean Energy Resilience: Power Procurement Agreements. BY YOU HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE IN THE MEDIA IS MEDIA DOINGVITS JOB IS EXACTLY WHAT MEDIA WAS CREATED FOR SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE. Mute all other audio before speaking. This City needs a Strong Mayor system yesterday, and until then, San Jose will be a diminishing laughing stock of a 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. *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled. Balance your books and take care of the people. Adoption of an Ordinance Ratifying Final Expenditures in Various Appropriations for 2021-2022 and Adoption of the Associated Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in 2021-2022. He will forever be remembered as a loving father and grandfather, an avid gardener, and strong community advocate. Time to move on. He led a long meeting allowing all to speak that wanted to. OK its a special meeting? Is this enough to sway a councilmembers vote and move forward with a special election? endobj eComments are also directly sent to the ilegislate application used by City Council and staff. endobj Theres definitely valid critique to be made of those pushing for appointments vs a special election. I dont think thats appropriate. Anyone with a phone, computer, or mobile device could have attended the meeting. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. Any dissenting voices from the public will be ignored. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests. 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