City Hall News From Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
October 2024
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Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 – 3 p.m. at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd. This free event is for ages 10 and under Page 3 Halloween Home Decorating Contest 2024 Submissions accepted starting Oct. 3 through Oct. 28 and closing at 5 p.m. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ Contest for more information Page 5 Sunset Cinema Don’t miss the last outdoor movie on Friday, Oct. 4. at Lick Mill Park, 4750 Lick Mill Blvd. for the movie, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Page 5 Free Disposal Day Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS) Transfer Station. Call MTWS at 408-727-5365 between Oct. 7–18 to make an appointment
Message from Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
Dear Santa Clarans,
Happy Fall Season! It was wonderful to see so many of our Santa Clara residents at the Magical Bridge opening and at our recent Art and Wine Festival in Central Park. There’s something truly special about coming together as a community during these festive events, and it radiates a sense of belonging and connection among us. With the arrival of fall, I’m excited to dive deeper into our neighborhoods and connect with even more residents across all corners of our city. This season brings with it a fresh opportunity to share thoughts and concerns face-to-face, as
well as gather your creative ideas on how we can continue to improve our beloved Santa Clara. Every conversation is a chance to explore what’s possible – whether it’s enhancing our parks, revitalizing community events, or addressing local needs. Feuling Futures: Empowering Young Women at the NorCal First Alarm Girl’s Fire Camp Last weekend, Mission
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College in Santa Clara hosted the NorCal First Alarm Girl’s Fire camp bringing together young women from grades 9-12 for an unforgettable experience centered on firefighting and emergency services. Offered as both one-day sessions and a comprehensive two-day camp, these young women
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information on how to apply, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Jobs.
NorCal First Alarm Girl’s Fire Camp
engaged in hands-on orientation and training with actual firefighting tools and equipment. Alongside practical training, the campers received classroom instruction covering essential topics designed to spark their passion for a career in the fire service. The camp was predominantly staffed by professional active-duty women firefighters from the Bay Area and across the West Coast, ensuring participants received exceptional guidance and mentorship. This camp not only empowers young women but also cultivates the next generation of skilled and confident firefighters. Thank you to the wonderful women of our Santa Clara Fire Department for fostering meaningful connections with our future female workforce!
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President Faye Brings Senegal’s Tech Ambitions to Silicon Valley I had the honor of greeting President Bassirou Diomaye Faye when he recently visited the United States and stopped in Santa Clara, in his quest to strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for Senegal’s digital transformation. He was
accompanied by high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy, and the Minister of Finance. During their visit, which included Nvidia’s global headquarters in Santa Clara, they met entrepreneurs, visited tech companies, and met with representatives from academia to discuss future collaborations and initiatives to support Africa’s economic and technological growth.
President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the newly elected president of Senegal, marking a significant moment in the nations’s political history. His rise to power was dramatic, transitioning from being a political prisoner to becoming the head of state in a matter of weeks. His victory in the 2024 elections, securing over 54% of the vote, made him the first opposition candidate to win a first-round election in Senegal since its independence in 1960. The election also came on the heels of widespread protests demanding political reform and transparency. His significance to Senegal today lies in his commitment to anti-corruption and economic reform. His election has inspired a sense of pride and hope among young Senegalese voters. October Safety Spotlight: Protecting Our Community Together
October is National Fire Prevention Month, making it the perfect time for our community to revisit safety and preparedness practices. As the cooler weather approaches and we begin using heaters and fireplaces, it’s crucial to ensure our smoke detectors are functioning properly and our emergency plans are up to date. The City of Santa Clara is committed to promoting safety for all residents, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of local resources like free safety inspections and emergency preparedness workshops. In addition, with Halloween just around the corner, let’s also keep our neighborhoods safe for our youngest residents. This means being mindful of
traffic safety, keeping walkways well-lit, and reporting any suspicious activity. Together, we can make Santa Clara a safe and welcoming community for everyone.
In closing, I encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of the season – take a stroll through our beautiful parks, enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn, and don’t hesitate to reach out as I look forward to hearing from you. Let’s continue to work together to make Santa Clara not just a place to live, but a community we all love to call home. Wishing you a warm and wonderful Fall Season! Best,
Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor
Mayor Gillmor with her dog, Charlie
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CITY NEWS & UPDATES Learn about the latest updates in Santa Clara
Children's SpooktaClara Halloween Party Join us at the Children’s SpooktaClara Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 – 3 p.m. at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd. This free event is for ages 10 and under. Activities will include Trick or Treat Row, Pumpkin Walk, carnival games, sponsor giveaways, arts & crafts, and more! Visit SantaClaraca.gov/Halloween for more information.
Public Power Week 2024 Public Power Week is just around the corner! This national celebration held Oct. 6 – 12, shines a spotlight on the benefits of community-owned, not-for-profit utilities like Silicon Valley Power. We take pride in delivering reliable, affordable energy to our residents, and we’re excited to celebrate with you. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Santa Clara City Hall, 1500 Warburton Ave. for a fun afternoon! Enjoy lunch from the onsite food truck, explore some of SVP’s large utility trucks, and don’t miss the chance to check out our newly wrapped Ford F150 Lightning, a sneak peek into the future of electric vehicles. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with the SVP team and celebrate the value of public power. We can’t wait to see you there! Halloween Home Decorating Contest 2024 The Cultural Commission encourages all City of Santa Clara residents to enter their apartments, homes, condos, and townhomes Halloween outdoor decorations in the Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Submissions for each council district, best group entry, and best of the best categories are accepted starting Oct. 3 through Oct. 28 and closing at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced Wednesday, Oct. 30. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Contest for more information. De La Cruz, Lick Mill, and Scott Boulevards Bicycle Improvements Project The City is studying options for implementing new bikeway facilities along multiple corridors in Santa Clara. These studies are supported by Federal Community Project Funding and corridors include:
Halloween Home Decorating Contest
• De La Cruz Boulevard: Montague Expressway to Trimble Road • Lick Mill Boulevard: Tasman Drive to Montague Expressway • Scott Boulevard: Calabazas Creek to Saratoga Avenue
The proposed new bikeway facilities are based on recommendations from the City of Santa Clara Bicycle Plan and may include lane reductions and/or parking removal There will be several opportunities for community input through multiple public outreach activities, including project meetings and online surveys. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/BikePedProjects for more information. Imagine A Day Without Water: Oct. 17 Nearly a million Californians lack access to safe drinking water. This Oct. 17, commit to keeping our drinking water clean:
1. Go organic in the garden. Minimize synthetic fertilizers that contaminate soils, harming people, plants and wildlife. Organics support healthy ecosystems. 2. Use plant-based products. Petroleum-based soaps and cleansers damage aquatic ecosystems. Renewably resourced plant-based products biodegrade naturally, having minimal environmental impact.
Keep our Drinking Waters Clean
3. Avoid PFAS. Toxic “forever chemicals” show up in water repellant and non-stick products, food packaging, cleaning products and most types of artificial turf To date, Santa Clara has not detected PFAS in our water supply. Minimizing PFAS products decreases their potential to leach into our drinking water. 4. Drink Santa Clara Water. Reduce plastic pollution that contaminates our community and environment by switching to tap water. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/WaterQuality for more information.
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$25,000 Energy Efficiency Grants Available for Homeowner’s Association Silicon Valley Power offers a grant to help Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs) improve energy efficiency in their community’s common areas. Grants of up to $25,000 are available to eligible HOAs located within the city of Santa Clara. A 20% copayment is required. Typical projects include upgrading hardwired lighting fixtures, such as exterior building lights, bollards, and parking lot lights, as well as interior fixtures in common areas such as clubhouses or recreational rooms. More efficient pool pumps can save significant energy and may also qualify. Grant awards are made twice per year with an upcoming deadline of Dec. 31. For complete eligibility requirements and program details, visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Rebates. Financial Rate Assistance Program Provides Discount Up to 40%
$25,000 Energy Efficiency Grants
Silicon Valley Power understands the economic pressures on its customers due to inflation and rising energy costs. To help financially vulnerable customers, the utility offers a Financial Rate Assistance Program (FRAP) to provide a discount on the electric bill for all eligible customers. The program is tiered to provide the most help to customers who earn the least amount of money. Discounts range from 25–40%, depending on income eligibility. To apply for the Financial Rate Assistance Program, visit SiliconValleyPower.com/Assist. For questions, call our Energy Conservation Hotline at 408-244-SAVE (7283). Santa Clara Water - 130 Years Strong
Santa Clara began delivering water to the community in 1894. In celebration of their 130th year, Water & Sewer Utilities branded their high-quality drinking water, showcasing the new look at the recent Art & Wine Festival. Their eye-catchingly oversized Water Quality Report Card detailed Federal and State standards that the City’s water surpasses, while the new brand logo attracted desirable attention and questions. The Tap Water Express provided water to attendees, who were encouraged to continue hydrating locally by choosing Santa Clara’s superb tap water over less frequently tested bottled water of unknown origins. The Department continually advocates for sustainability in multiple ways; switching from bottled to tap water tops their list in protecting our planet from plastic pollution. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/WaterQuality for more information. Santa Clara Parade of Champions
Don’t miss the 55th Annual Santa Clara Parade of Champions will on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Franklin Square in Santa Clara. The day will be filled with a parade, live music, community village and more. Visit SCParadeofChampions.org for more information.
Santa Clara Tap Water Express
Visit the Magical Bridge Playground! Now open at Central Park!
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EVENTS & MEETINGS Find out what's happening in Santa Clara
Environmental Day at Recology Recology South Bay is hosting an Environmental Day for Santa Clara residents on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1675 Rogers Ave. in San Jose from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Environmental Day is designed to promote recycling, reuse, and diversion of usable materials from the landfill. Residents are invited to bring the following accepted materials: • Documents for confidential shredding (limited to twobanker-sized boxes) • E-waste (computers, monitors, printers, etc.) • Universal waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs and fluorescent tubes) • Clothing, including shoes (in good condition for donation) Residents must provide a current utility bill and personal identification to verify eligibility. No appointment required. Contact Recology South Bay at 408-970-5100 for questions.
Sunset Cinema Don’t miss the last outdoor movie on Friday, Oct. 4. Visit Lick Mill Park, 4750 Lick Mill Blvd. for the movie, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). Admission is free. Visit SantaClaraCA. gov/SunsetCinema for more information
Bike to the Future Join the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for a day of activities, entertainment, food, and great biking routes to suit any rider, with SVBC’s annual Bike to the Future Fundraising Ride on Oct. 6 in San Jose. Funds raised support SVBC’s work for healthy, just communities and safe, accessible streets. Fundraise as an individual, create or join a team! Prize will be given for the highest individual fundraiser, the largest team, and the team with the highest average raised per member. The event welcomes people of all ages and interests with four routes of 39 (with a 10-mile family-friendly option), 56 and 100 miles – and mini-community festival with free bike repairs, contests, music, delicious food, and more! Register at bikesiliconvalley. org/ride.
Worm Composting Workshop Help your plants and veggies thrive during the Fall and Winter seasons and beyond! Learn how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a worm bin that you can use for vermicomposting. Register to attend the Worm Composting Basics Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Community Garden at 2380 Monroe St. Registration is required and limited to 12 attendees. Register at ucanr.edu/compost or by calling the “Rot Line” at 408-918-4640.
Free Disposal Day The next Free Disposal Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS) Transfer Station. Free Disposal Day provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of appliances and e-waste items, as well as mattresses, furniture, and other bulky items. Appointments are required, and availability is limited. To participate, call MTWS at 408- 727-5365 between Oct. 7–18 to make an appointment. Proof of residency (utility bill or driver’s license) is required. Residents are responsible for unloading their vehicles. Hazardous waste (e.g. paints, fluorescent bulbs, chemical cleaners, pesticides, etc.), automotive parts, and pressure treated wood are prohibited . For more resources on where and how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste please visit HHW.org.
Enjoy the Musical, Oliver Roberta Jones Junior Theater brings to life, “Oliver!”, the story of a child who dares to trust in others, search for love, and ask for more in London’s seedy underworld. Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. Performances will be held the weekends of Nov. 1-3 and 8-10. Purchase general admission tickets at $15 each. Performances will be held at the Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet for more information and to purchase tickets.
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CLASSES & ACTIVITIES Participate in year-round classes and activities for all ages
National Drive Electric Week Celebrate National Drive Electric Week from now until Oct. 5 and explore the many benefits of going electric! Electric vehicles help reduce emissions, save on fuel costs, and require less maintenance than traditional gas-powered cars. Whether you're a homeowner, manage multifamily housing, or run a business, Silicon Valley Power offers rebates for EV chargers to make your switch even easier. We also provide rebates for pre-owned EVs, so you can enjoy the perks of electric driving at a lower cost. Visit SiliconValleyPower.com/EV for more details and take advantage of these great offers today! Magical Bridge Playground in Central Park is Now Open
National Drive Electric Week
The City of Santa Clara and Magical Bridge Foundation welcomes you to visit the 9th Magical Bridge Playground. Come slide, spin, swing, and play on this incredible new public playground designed for all ages and abilities. Playground parking is available in the Pavilion Parking Lot. Resident Youth Card Membership The 2024-25 Resident Youth Card is available for purchase at the Youth & Teen Center, 2446 Cabrillo Ave. or online for $30. Membership is valid through July 2025. The annual Resident Youth card membership includes free access to: • Youth and Teen Center • After School Program weekdays until 6 p.m. • Skate Park afterschool and Saturdays • Summer Open Gym/After Camp Care • Summer Recreation Swim at Warburton Park and Mary Gomez Park Financial assistance is available. For more information, contact the Youth & Teen Center at 408-615-3760 or YTC@SantaClaraCA. gov. Community Service Opportunity at Children’s SpooktaClara Halloween Party Middle school and high school students, are you looking for community service hours? Come help us set up, lead carnival games, manage inflatables and distribute treats in Trick or Treat Row. To register, visit SantaClaraca.gov/ActiveNet. Volunteer Magical Bridge Kindness Ambassadors are Needed Kindness Ambassadors facilitate events, crafts, and activities for all ages and abilities and promote kindness at the playground. Looking for a way to add a meaningful experience to college/work applications? Your work as a Kindness Ambassador will help make the Magical Bridge Playground a welcoming place for all. Kindness Ambassadors will receive training to promote kindness and inclusion both on, and off, the playground. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet to sign up and for more information. Total Body HIIT Class This fitness class combines maximum effort intervals with short rest periods. Work your body with a combination of body weight, free weights, and running for an efficient and fun workout. Classes will be held at the Reed and Grant Sports Park on Thursdays from Oct. 17 – Dec. 19 at 4:45 p.m. or 6 p.m. Visit SantaClaraca.gov/ActiveNet to register.
Job Opportunities The City of Santa Clara is looking for passionate team members in various fields to serve and enrich our diverse community. We have an opening for YOU on our team! Openings in various fields such as:
• Library Administration • Maintenance • Planning & Development • Public Safety – Police & Fire • Recreation • Transportation • Water & Sewer Utility
• Administration • Building Development • Electric Utility • Engineering • Finance • Human Resources • Information Technology
Join the Center of What’s Possible! To view all job opportunities and for information on how to apply, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Jobs.
55th Annual Santa Clara Parade of Champions Save the Date! The 55th Annual Santa Clara Parade of Champions will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Franklin Square in Santa Clara. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. For more information, visit SCParadeofChampions.org.
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