Transportation and Environment Committee (T&E)
TL;DR
The Transportation and Environment Committee reviewed several key city infrastructure and sustainability reports, including updates on climate initiatives, BART expansion, and water resources. The meeting focused on tracking progress in critical urban development and environmental projects for San José.
Key Decisions
- Climate Smart San José Plan Report Accepted Semi-Annual Report
- BART Silicon Valley Extension Status Status Report Reviewed
- Bike Plan 2025 and Trail Network Annual Report Accepted
- Water Supply Status Status Report Reviewed
- Shoreline Levee and Sea Level Rise Assessment Status 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. Climate Smart San José Plan Semi-Annual Report. (Environmental Services)Reports to Committee
Accept a semi-annual report on the Climate Smart San José plan from September 2024 through February 2025. (Environmental Services)
- 2. BART Silicon Valley Extension Status Report.Reports to Committee
Accept a status report on the BART Silicon Valley Phase II extension. (Transportation/Public Works)
- 3. Bike Plan 2025 and Trail Network Annual Report.Reports to Committee
Accept the annual report on Bike Plan 2025 and the trail network. (Transportation/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
- 4. Water Supply Status Report.Reports to Committee
Provide a status report on water supply discussions between the City of San José and regional water agencies. (Environmental Services)
- 5. Shoreline Levee and Sea Level Rise Status Report.Reports to Committee
Accept a status report on shoreline levee and sea level rise. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)
- 6. City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model Status Report.Reports to Committee
Accept a status report of the City-Generated Tow Services Delivery Model and contract services implementation. (Police/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
- 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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