SUBJECT: City Manager s Weekly Report DATE: June 3, 2011 INFORMATION

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1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL FROM: Debra Figone SUBJECT: City Manager s Weekly Report DATE: June 3, 2011 INFORMATION Labor Negotiations An update on labor negotiations is available on the City s Labor Relations website at: Proposals and correspondence with all bargaining units related to negotiations are also available on this website. For questions, please contact Alex Gurza, Director of Employee Relations, at New Airport Rates for Hourly Parking Take Effect Next Week On June 7, the Airport will increase parking rates at its two hourly parking lots located inside the Terminal A Garage and the public parking area inside the Rental Car Center; signage reflecting the change is currently being installed. The new rate for the hourly lots will be $2 per 30 minutes up to a maximum of $30 per day, and with a $30 per day flat rate for subsequent days. In addition, new parking areas close to Terminal B are currently scheduled to open by the end of June; one will be an hourly lot and two will be daily lots that will offer a new alternative for Airport parking. The parking charge for the daily lots will be a flat rate of $22 per day. The new economy lot opened last month north of Terminal A with a flat rate of $15 per day. The opening of the new lots will mark the completion of all major elements of the Terminal Area Improvement Program. The City Council approved new ranges for Airport parking rates on May 24. For more information, contact Bill Sherry, Aviation Director, at South Bay Water Recycling to Receive up to $4.5 million in Grant Funds South Bay Water Recycling was selected by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under WaterSMART's Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program to receive up to $2 million to extend its 120-mile recycled water distribution system. Through a proposal submitted by the Bay Area Integrated Water Management Program, South Bay Water Recycling will also receive up to $2.5 million in funding from the California Department of Water Resources under Prop 84. South Bay Water Recycling currently serves 10,000 acre-feet per year of recycled water to more than 600 customers in Silicon Valley. The grants will fund projects that support the Green Vision Goal of beneficially reusing 100 percent of San José s wastewater and will increase the system s capacity up to 500 acre-feet per year, saving 163 million gallons of potable water per year. The Prop 84 funding will also be used for potable water backup systems at the airport and at the Advanced Recycled Water Treatment Facility and a regional recycled water outreach program. For more information, contact Mansour Nasser, Deputy Director, Environmental Services, at AB 57 (Beall) Passes Assembly Moves on to the Senate On May 26, AB 57 (Beall) passed the Assembly Floor. The final vote was 71 to 5. AB 57 expands the membership of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) from the current membership of 19 to 21. The bill provides for the two additional seats to be designated for the Mayors of the cities of San José and Oakland or their appointees. AB 57 also limits Santa Clara County and Alameda County to no more than three

2 HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Subject: City Manager s Weekly Report Date: June 3, 2011 Page 2 of 4 seats each. AB 57 now moves to the Senate, where the bill is expected to be referred by Senate Rules Committee to Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. Senator Mark DeSaulnier, D Contra Costa County is Chair of the Committee. For more information regarding AB 57 contact Hans Larsen, Director Department of Transportation at or Roxanne Miller, Legislative Representative at (916) Music in the Air Series Starts at SJC On May 27, a four-week series of free mini-concerts in the Airport, Music in the Air, sponsored by SJC s shops and restaurants began. The miniconcerts feature live performances at various gates on Friday afternoons that provide a festive atmosphere in the Airport while helping attract customers into the concessions. The Airport and the concessionaires will evaluate the results of the program to determine if more performances should be scheduled in the future. For more information, contact Bill Sherry, Aviation Director, at San José Responds to 2009 Pretreatment Compliance Audit On May 27, the City responded to the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board s 2009 Pretreatment Compliance Audit (PCA) Summary Report and Pretreatment Compliance Inspection (PCI) Report. Both the audit and the inspection evaluate the pretreatment program for the San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant. The City will respond to the findings by revising its Standard Operating Procedures for the pretreatment program and by enhancing employee training. The pretreatment program is mandated under the federal Clean Water Act and regulates industrial facilities discharging wastewater to the Plant. For more information, contact Rene Eyerly, Environmental Program Manager, at Green Gardeners Complete Landscape Course On May 24, thirty certified Green Gardeners were commended at a graduation ceremony after completing a rigorous course designed for landscape professionals. This landscape course, called the Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener Certification Program, was offered by the City in partnership with the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP) from March 1 to May 3, The training was primarily funded by the 2010 Pest Management Alliance Grant that the City received from the Department of Pesticide Regulation. The certification is valid for one year. For more information, contact Elaine Marshall, Environmental Program Manager at San José Information Memos Distributed May 27 through June 2, 2011: New Service Delivery Model for Neighborhood Quality Complaints 20Delivery%20Model%20for%20Neighborhood%20Quality%20Complaints.pdf Governor's May Revision to the State Budget y%20revision%20to%20the% %20state%20budget.pdf

3 HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Subject: City Manager s Weekly Report Date: June 3, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Trail Markers/Signage Project Costs 11%20PRNS.PDF Cambrian 36 Annexation Update 11%20PBCE.PDF Upcoming Meetings and Events: Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Winter/Spring Break Camps Begin Registration Registration began Tuesday, February 1, Dates and times vary by location. For more information please visit or Sjregistration@sanjoseca.gov. Family Camp Registration for the 2011 Season Begins Saturday, March 5. For more information please visit or call City Hall Film Viewing of the HBO Documentary, Wartorn: Friday, June 3, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Presented by Councilmember Rose Herrera in the City Hall Council Chambers (200 E. Santa Clara Street, San José CA, 95113) Admission and parking is free at the City Hall parking garage, entrance on 6 th Street. RSVP required at sbbsmtickets@yahoo.com or by calling Join us in supporting groups that are working to give assistance to veterans and their families by joining us for a film viewing brought to us by the South Bay Blue Star Moms and the Family Alliance for Veterans of America. This timely HBO documentary explores combat stress and posttraumatic stress in the military throughout American history, chronicling its effect on military personnel and their families from the time of the Civil War. An expert panel discussion will follow the film viewing to discuss and answer your questions about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a crippling anxiety that results from exposure to life-threatening situations, such as combat. Music in the Park 2011: The Original Stone City Band Thursday, June 9, 5:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market & Park Ave. San José, CA For more information, contact Amy Anderson at x324 or aanderson@sjdowntown.com LCRSP Skate the Lake Contest, PT 1 Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m., Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park (LCRSP), 2305 S. White Rd, San José, For more information, contact Viet Nguyen at or viet.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov. Music in the Park 2011: Freddie McGregor Thursday, June 16, 5:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market & Park Ave. San José, CA For more information, contact Amy Anderson at x324 or aanderson@sjdowntown.com San José Firefighters Car Show Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., History Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Road, San José, CA For more information, contact Pam Watson at or pwatson@historysanjose.org

4 HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Subject: City Manager s Weekly Report Date: June 3, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Southside Flea Market Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. 3 p.m., Southside Senior & Community Center, 5585 Cottle Rd, San Jose, For more information, contact Michelle Saechao at or michelle.saechao@sanjoseca.gov. San José Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 18, 12 p.m. 8 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 10 a.m. 8 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market & Park Ave. San José, CA For more information, contact Joanna M. Farris at or info@sjaacsa.org Music in the Park 2011: White Album Ensemble--Thursday, June 23, 5:30 p.m.- 9:15 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market & Park Ave. San Jose, CA For more information, contact Amy Anderson at x324 or aanderson@sjdowntown.com Music in the Park 2011: Natural Vibrations--Thursday, June 30, 5:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market & Park Ave. San Jose, CA For more information, contact Amy Anderson at x324 or aanderson@sjdowntown.com Attachments Debra Figone City Manager

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6 Parent Project Because the tougher it gets to be a kid the tougher it gets to be a parent! PARENT PROJECT 12-WEEK PROGRAM ONE DAY A WEEK 6-9 P.M. LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SANTA CLARA COUNTY CONTACT: PARENT PROJECT CALL 808- DON T PARENT WITHOUT HELP EMPOWERING PARENTS. TRANSFORMING TEENS.. Learn to never argue with your child Improve school attendance and performance Prevent alcohol and drug use Stop gang involvement ( ) OR PARENTPROJECT@DA.SCCGOV.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT Cost: The fee for the program is $120.00/person or $155.00/couple (dinner is provided). Scholarships available for financial need. Parent Project is a collaboration among the District Attorney s Office, the City of San Jose and the Mayor s Gang Prevention Task Force, Law Enforcement Agencies, School Districts, Community Organizations, and Counseling Agencies countywide striving to keep kids safe.

7 Locations Parent Project San Jose Dates & Times San Jose Family Learning Center Thursdays 1149 E. Julian Street (Multi-Purpose) June 9- Aug 25, 2011 San Jose, Ca 95127(English) 6:00pm-9:00pm San Jose Family Learning Center Mondays 1149 E. Julian Street (Multi-Purpose) June 6- Aug 29, 2011 San Jose, Ca 95127(Spanish) 6:00pm-9:00pm ADDITIONAL CLASSES OFFERED IN SAN JOSE, LOS ALTOS PALO ALTO, MORGAN HILL AND SAN MARTIN

8 PROYECTO DE PADRES Porque entre más difícil es ser adolescente... mucho más difícil es ser padres! PROYECTO DE PADRES UN PROGRAMA DE 12 SEMANAS UNA VEZ A LA SEMANA 6-9 P.M. CLASES EN TODO EL CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA Nuestra meta es: CAPACITAR Y OTORGAR PODER A LOS PADRES PARA PODER TRANSFORMAR A LOS ADOLESCENTES. Aprenda a evitar para siempre las discusiones y peleas con sus hijos. Mejore la asistencia escolar y el desempeño académico de sus hijos. Prevenga el uso de drogas y del alcohol. Intervenga para eliminar el pandillerismo COMUNÍQUESE CON EL PROYECTO DE PADRES LLAME A: 808- DON T PARENT WITHOUT HELP ( ) O ESCRIBA POR CORREO ELECTRÓNICO A: PARENTPROJECT@DA.SCCGOV.ORG PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN ACERCA DE ESTE PROGRAMA, VISITE NUESTRO SITIO EN INTERNET EN: Costo: La cuota para este programa es de $ por persona o $ por pareja (se ofrece cena.) Ofrecemos ayuda financiera para las personas que la necesiten. Spanish/MDM El Proyecto de Padres es una colaboración entre la oficina del fiscal del Distrito, la Ciudad de San José y la coalición del alcalde para prevenir el pandillerismo, los departamentos de policía, los distritos escolares, las organizaciones comunitarias y agencias de orientación y asesoría en todo el condado en su lucha por mantener la seguridad de niños y jóvenes.

9 PROYECTO DE PADRES EN SAN JOSÉ Lugares Fechas y horarios El Centro Familiar De San Jose los lunes 1149 E. Julian Street 6 de junio-29 de agosto 2011 El Cuarto de Multi-Uso 6:00pm-9:00pm San Jose, Ca (en español) El Centro Familiar De San Jose los jueves 1149 E. Julian Street 9 de junio-25 de agosto 2011 El Cuarto de Multi-Uso 6:00pm-9:00pm San Jose, Ca (en inglés) EN El OTONO SE OFRECEN CLASES ADICIONALES EN SAN JOSÉ, LOS ALTOS, PALO ALTO, MORGAN HILL Y SAN MARTIN