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DELMAS PARK NAC MINUTES – SEPT 10
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, 2007
Attendees: Jodene Perrin-Gill, Catherine Lavin, Craig and Kathy Sutherland,Chris Palfi, Kimberly Pforr, Trini Ramos, Rosalinda Cortez, Khan Bui, EmilyMoody, Liz Ortiz.Planning Commission Meeting - Sept 12
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2007Emily Moody gave an update on the Planning Commission Meeting held atCity Hall on 9-12-07. Three speakers from the Delmas Park NeighborhoodAdvisory Committee (NAC) will be able to address the commission. Residentparticipation is to show local support for the Strong Neighborhood Initiative(SNI) proposal. The planning commission will ask staff members any questions they mayhave in regard to the SNI proposal.Update – The planning commission approved the Delmas Park SNI proposal,and gave kind words in regard to the Delmas Park Area, and the importanceto continue to invest in the SNI for the city and its residents.San Jose City Council Meeting – Oct 2
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2007It’s important to provide feedback to the council members. Delmas Park NACis requesting the residents to show up for this council meeting in support of the Delmas Park SNI.Councilmember Sam Liccardo opens it up and the mayor will give 2 minutesper person to speak on behalf of the Delmas Park NAC and SNI.Updates from Delmas Park NAC members:Kathy:Council meeting for Citywide Neighborhoods Commission – Sept 25
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, 2007.Council chambers in City Hall. We’re looking for residents to show up tosupport the Citywide Neighborhoods Commission.Signs are being made forthose attending to hold up - Just a way of getting more notice! Jodene will be sending out anemail urging all to be present next Monday. The SNI PAC issunsettingsun settingand there is a plan to take the PACstructure and pilot a program ground up from the residents. The CitywideNeighborhoods Commission will be made up of 3 representatives selectedfrom each neighborhood group. Jodene:
 
Annual Budget Review. Learned about the budget process, along withestablishing funds, and got to meet some of the other NAC chairs. Traffic issues at Lakehouse. After an HP Pavilion concert, there was a buildupof cars after an argument sparked. Discussed possible solutions to mitigatethe buildup of cars using Lakehouse after a concert like closure of sidestreetsside streetsafter concert events, but there was a question of cityresource vs. self maintenance of the residents.“Yard” sale. See if itsit’spossible to have this in the fall. One potential site isthe empty corner lot on Josefa/San Carlos next to the tattoo parlor. Jodenewill call the lot owner. An email list will go out to consolidate the list of itemsand donors. Any items not sold by the end of the sale will be donated to thesalvation armySalvation Armyor other nonprofit.Catherine:Emergency Prep Training that she attended was mostly focused on your ownhome. They gave family plans for various disasters and preparedness kitinstructions.Some tips during a disaster: 1)Whenwhenphones go down, text messagingstill works. 2) Store an old fashioned phone (that does not need power) incasethe electricity goes out. 3) Keep day glow sticks. If there is a gas leak, it canbe possibly ignited from a flashlight switch.Liz Ortiz and Rosalinda Cortez:RReminder of the Family Giving Tree. During Christmas we work with theFamily Giving Tree to provide neighborhood children with gifts. Originallystarted with 45 kids, now over 100. Looking to raise funds to pay theregistration fee of $120, and misc. Ed Ybarra donatedof $200towards the National Night Out Event held in August ($100) and seed money to establisha bank account ($100).that could be partially used towards the event. This isa reminder if you would like to also volunteerPlease let Rosalinda know if youare interested in volunteering or donating for this event.Khan Bui: The next NAG meeting is Sept 19
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2007, 6pm at City Hall. The top three priorities will be discussed:1)Street maintenance and traffic calming
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Parks and Recreation3)Gang abatement and youth activities
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