Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE)
TL;DR
The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee met to review several status reports on city programs, focusing on blight reduction, neighborhood services, and community facilities. The committee accepted multiple annual reports from departments like Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and the City Auditor, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve city services.
Key Decisions
- Blight Reduction Coordination with VTA Status Report Accepted
- ActivateSJ Strategic Plan Status Report Accepted
- Neighborhood Center Partner Program Report Annual Report Accepted
- Animal Care and Services Annual Report Report Accepted
- Audit of Neighborhood Blight Programs Audit Report Accepted
Agenda
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- Call to Order and Roll Call
- Review of Work Plan
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- Consent Calendar
- Reports to Committee
- 1. Blight Reduction Coordination with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Status Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the status report on the Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) on blight reduction coordination. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
- 2. ActivateSJ Strategic Plan Status Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the status report on the ActivateSJ strategic plan to maintain, improve and expand City facilities, programs and services for all in San José. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
- 3. Neighborhood Center Partner Program Annual Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the annual report on the Neighborhood Center Partner Program work plan recommendations and audit implementation. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
- 4. Animal Care and Services Annual Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the annual report on the Animal Care and Services Division’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Public Works)
- 5. Access To and Use of Neighborhood Blight Programs by Traditionally Marginalized Communities Audit Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the report on an audit of access to neighborhood blight programs by traditionally marginalized communities. (City Auditor)
- Open Forum
- Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee.
- Adjournment
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