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Street Tree Planting Program Urban trees are heroes when it comes to improving the quality of life in Santa Clara. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, trees provide environmental and economic benefits, including carbon sequestration, reduced air pollution, reduced stormwater runoff, and cost savings associated with providing shade to cool buildings. Urban trees have even been shown to reduce stress and noise pollution. Street trees are an important element of healthy and livable neighborhoods. The Department of Public Works is looking to expand the urban forest and beautify neighborhoods. You can request to have a City tree planted in front of your home for free! To request a tree or for questions: • Call 408-615-3080 or email Street@SantaClaraCA.gov; • Fill out an online service request form at SantaClaraCA.gov/ MySantaClara • Select “City Tree Maintenance” • Provide your property address and select “Want a new tree”
Street Tree Planting Program
National Guard’s 95th Civil Support Team Bay EX Dril l Last month at the National Guard’s 95th Civil Support Team Bay EX Drill, Santa Clara Fire Department partnered with multi-disciplinary public safety agencies including the California National Guard, FBI, Cal OES, Environmental Protection Agency, Santa Clara Police Department, Santa Clara County Sheriffs, and other local agencies. The regional public safety response drill took place at Levi’s Stadium and was the culmination of 4 days of drills which began in San Mateo, moved to Alameda, then San Francisco, and finally Santa Clara. Drills involved a variety of simulated threats and included practice with innovative robotic equipment. Proposed Mid-Year Electric Rate Increase to Be Effective July 1, 2023 In May, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) will be proposing a mid-year rate increase of 5% to the Santa Clara City Council. If approved, the rate increase will take effect July 1, 2023. High natural gas prices have had a significant impact on electric and gas utilities throughout California, increasing by 500%, which has caused power prices to rise 150% higher than usual. In response, SVP has tightened the budget, pared down spending and is using appropriate reserves. However, a mid-year rate adjustment will be necessary. For residential customers, SVP will be proposing a one-time climate credit that is intended to help cover the increased costs. SVP offers resources on its website for customers who are looking to find ways to reduce energy usage and lower their electric bills. In addition to appliance rebates, you can find energy saving tips and a tool lending library to measure the use of plug loads such as televisions, video game consoles, computers, etc. Visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Residents for more information. Income-qualified customers may be eligible for a rate discount of up to 40%. For more information and income eligibility
Civil Support Team Bay EX Drill
requirements, please visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Assist. Waterwise Landscape - New at City Hall
Civil Support Team Bay EX Drill
Nearly 5,100 sq. ft. of lawn at Lincoln Street and Warburton Avenue is now a waterwise garden of colorful habitat plants and California natives taking advantage of seasonal rains for plant establishment. Department of Public Works (DPW) staff removed lawn and installed the waterwise landscape working from the planting design created by the Water & Sewer Utilities Department (WSUD). To help fund the lawn conversion, DPW and WSUD utilized the Landscape Conversion Rebate, a partnership program with Valley Water and the City. Combined with the first lawn conversion completed by WSUD in 2022, City Hall expects significant water savings from the nearly 9,300 sq. ft. of grass now transformed to drought- tolerant plantings. Check out water conservation rebates available to Santa Clara residents
and businesses at SantaClaraCA.gov/SaveOurWater. Winter Coat Donation – Thank you!
Thanks for sharing the warmth, Santa Clara! In partnership with Recology South Bay, the City of Santa Clara collected just over 100 gently used coats and blankets for those in need this winter season in January and February. Many thanks to all that donated! Your generosity makes a difference.
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