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Hi Neighbors,
As we head into summer, I want to provide information on City summer programs for you and your family.
I also want to update you on renovations and investments focused on beautifying our parks and improving our community center. It is important we see where our tax dollars are at work in our neighborhoods.
I look forward to seeing you out in the community this summer!
Best,
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Domingo Candelas
Councilmember, San José District 8
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Basketball court renovation project at Groesbeck Hill Park
Tuesday, May 16th through Friday, June 30th, the area will be gated, locked and unavailable to the public during construction.
This project includes:
- repairing court cracks using a slip sheet (multi-layer) crack repair system
- resurfacing the court surface
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replacing basketball posts with goalsetter posts, backboard, rim and nets
- adding color to the courts and striping
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Evergreen Community Center
Marquee Installment
Installation of a programmable marquee at front of the Center. The changeable message sign will control advertisement of events and programs at the Center visible to residents and commuters in the area.
Additional Improvements
Replacing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, flooring in the multi-purpose room and lobby, and other minor facility improvements extending usefulness of the facility for community use.
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Lake Cunningham Regional Park
Restroom Renovations
Project will span 3 restrooms and include the construction of partitions, painting and sealing floors and other surfaces, repairing trim, replacing fixtures, and repairing plumbing which will improve park visitors' comfort and usability of the restrooms and extend the useful life of the restrooms structures.
Park Yard Renovations and Improvements
Project includes asphalt grinding, overlay, and restriping the parking lot (East Yard), reparing an existing fence, installing a new sump pump, paving a new ashpalt walkway (West Yard), and other miscellaneous improvements to address infrastructure backlog needs.
Shoreline Study Planning
On Tuesday, March 14th 2023, the City Council unanimously approved a memo I co-authored with the Mayor, Councilmembers Ortiz and Cohen. We approved the staff study and also directed staff to return to Council by Fall 2023 with a five-year funding strategy for infrastructure repairs at Lake Cunningham. You can read our March 10th MEMO here.
Additional Improvements
Project includes asphalt paving, roof replacement, fencing repairs, installing additional storage areas, sump pump replacement, building improvements, security camera upgrades, and other minor improvements.
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Welch Park and Meadowfair Park
Welch Dog Park Shade Structure
Installation completed for a new shade structure. Dimensions of the structure are 25’ x 20’ and shades four of the existing benches near the center of the dog park.
Welch Youth Lot
Project improves the youth lot replacing the play equipment.
Welch Restrooms
Project elements include installing new changing tables, converting the exterior women's park restroom to a unisex restroom, and converting the exterior men's park restroom to a dedicated restroom for the neighborhood center.
Meadowfair Masterplanning
This master planning process continues to work on identifying community needs such as pedestrian accessibility linking Meadowfair Park and Arcadia Ballpark.
Meadowfair Restroom Renovation
Project includes repairing wood and water damage on building exterior, replacing the restroom door, sealing and repainting exterior, replacing interior fixtures, sealing floors, replacing floor boards, and other minor improvements.
Meadowfair Tot Lot
Project elements may include replacing or renovating the playground structures, installing a new shade structure, repairing or replacing the resilient surfacing, and other miscellaneous improvements to address infrastructure backlog needs.
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Other Repairs and Renovations
Boggini Park Tot Lot
Project includes replacing or restoring the playground structure, installing new resilient surfacing, and other miscellaneous improvements.
Thompson Creek Trail (Quimby Rd to Aborn Ct)
Trail extension to be completed by Fall/Winter 2023.
Arcadia
This allocation provides funding to purchase necessary fixtures, furnishings and equipment for the new Arcadia Softball Facility.
Basketball court renovation project at Groesbeck Hill Park
Tuesday, May 16th through Friday, June 30th. The area will be gated, locked and unavailable to the public during construction.
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Annual SJPL Summer Learning Reading Program
San José Public Library (SJPL) is looking forward to connecting with local youth, adults and families for our upcoming Summer Learning program. This annual event promotes reading, literacy, learning and fun during the critical summer months. Pre-register starting Monday, May 8th! Start reading on June 1st.
Summer Learning is:
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Free! No library card needed!
- Reading a minimum of 8 hours OR 8 books from June 1 - July 31!
- Open to everyone! Adults and youth. All ages + family members.
- Fun giveaway and grand prizes for all ages.
- Available at all 25 SJPL locations, including King Library.
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Available online at: www.sjpl.org/summer or the Beanstack Tracker mobile app
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A wide variety of fun Summer Learning kickoff events happening at SJPL locations between June 1-11.
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Getting prizes! Sign up and, starting June 1st, get a FREE book and choice of giveaway prize at any SJPL location, plus start reading to earn your chance to win an exciting grand prize.
One of our main goals of this program is to keep youth learning over summer break. Building strong reading habits and curiosity over the summer can support accelerated learning growth and better prepare kids when they return to school in the Fall. Come June 1, please encourage everyone you know to sign up via Beanstack AND select their FREE prize book and giveaway prize.
SJPL’s Summer Learning challenges everyone to read at least 8 books or 8 hours this summer. It doesn’t matter what you read, how you read, or where you read. If you like it and you are reading - it counts! Audiobooks count too!
There is more information for everyone at www.sjpl.org/summer.
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You can now connect to Wi-Fi in the Silver Creek High School Attendance area as part of the expansion of the #SJAccess Community Wi-Fi network!
The "SJ Access Free Wi-Fi" network is free and available to anyone within the coverage areas of these East Side Union High School District schools:
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Silver Creek (NEW!)
- Overfelt
- Mt. Pleasant
- Andrew Hill
- Independence
- James Lick
- Oak Groave
- Yerba Buena
Learn more at sjpl.org/CommunityWiFi
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SJPL is currently recruiting for the next class of VISTAs for the 8/14/2023 - 8/12/2024 service year. Library VISTAs will work full time (40 hours a week) for a full calendar year. VISTAs gain valuable work experience while also receiving a living stipend and an education award at the end of their service year in one of the following units:
SJPL VISTAs support critical Library programs through fundraising, grant writing, research, and volunteer recruitment. The benefits of being a SJPL VISTA include:
- $1,027 stipend every 14 days of service
- Choice of Education Award or End of Service stipend of up to $6,185
- Health benefits
- Child Care Benefits
- Student loan deferment and interest.
To learn more about program requirements and how to apply, visit the SJPL VISTA Webpage.
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SUMMER 2023 CODING CAMPS
Coding5K Summer Camps are coming soon! Registration is available now.
These five-day camps are available for students in grades 3–8. Experienced, certified educators will teach computer coding and its connection to topics, such as art, storytelling, robotics, and math. Camps will also include special guests and workshops, and in-person and virtual camps will be available.
Coding5K Challenge | San Jose Public Library (sjpl.org)
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