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Matter CC 25-097

Blight Reduction Coordination with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Status Report.

Homelessness Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) Agenda Ready Introduced 15 May 2025
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File
CC 25-097
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
15 May 2025
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:18

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Memorandum

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This memorandum provides a status report on the coordination between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) regarding blight reduction efforts. It outlines the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing blight and homeless encampments on properties adjacent to City land. The MOU was executed on April 25, 2025, and establishes a structured approach for clean-ups, communication, and resource sharing between the City and VTA. Key elements include coordinated clean-ups, regular communication, and resource sharing to enhance the response to blight and encampment issues.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee.
  • The subject is the Blight Reduction Coordination with VTA.
  • The MOU was executed on April 25, 2025.
  • The MOU formalizes collaboration to address blight and homeless encampments.
  • Key elements of the MOU include coordinated clean-ups, regular communication, and resource sharing.
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  • The text does not provide details on the specific outcomes or impacts of the MOU.

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NSE COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUBJECT: See Below Approved 06/12/25 (d)3 FROM: Jon Cicirelli DATE: May 27, 2025 Date: 6/4/2025 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Blight Reduction Coordination with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Status Report RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on the Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) on blight reduction coordination. BACKGROUND On November 14, 2023, the City Council1 directed staff to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between VTA and the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department’s BeautifySJ Program. The MOU aims to formalize coordination for addressing blight and homeless encampments on adjacent properties, for a more effective and timely response across VTA properties within San José. Having partnerships with other agencies such as Caltrans, Valley Water, Union Pacific Railroad, and the County of Santa Clara are vital, as they enable improved blight response and encampment management throughout San José. Additionally, these partnerships allow for easy access to address blight issues and in some instances provide...
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Attachment

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This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) for blight abatement and reduction. The MOU outlines the responsibilities of both parties in addressing issues such as litter, graffiti, illegal dumping, and encampments on public property. It includes provisions for joint meetings, resource sharing, and the development of a Quarterly Coordination Plan and Annual Report. The term of the MOU is renewable annually for nine successive years unless terminated by either party. The document also addresses compliance with laws, indemnification, insurance requirements, and non-discrimination policies.

Key points
  • The MOU is between the City of San José and VTA for blight abatement and reduction.
  • The term of the MOU is renewable annually for nine successive years.
  • Parties will participate in joint monthly meetings and quarterly in-person meetings.
  • A Quarterly Coordination Plan and Annual Report will be developed.
  • Each party is responsible for its own costs and expenses.
  • Either party may terminate the MOU with 90 days' written notice.
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NVF:AJM:CLS 3/18/2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AND SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR BLIGHT ABATEMENT AND REDUCTION This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is between the City of San José (“CITY”), a municipal corporation, and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (“VTA”), a public agency organized as a special district under California law. CITY and VTA may be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” This MOU is made and entered into on the date that it is fully executed by the Parties (“Contract Date”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City of San José is located in Santa Clara County and is the largest city in Northern California both by population and area; and WHEREAS, to promote public health and safety and quality of life for residents, the City endeavors to abate and reduce blight, including the removal of litter, graffiti, illegal dumping, and abatement of encampments on public property; and WHEREAS, VTA owns and operates light rail and bus systems and owns and maintains certain right-of-way properties (“VTA Property”) for transit infrastructure, including areas located within the City of...
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Presentation

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This document is a status report on the coordination between the City and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) regarding blight reduction and addressing homeless encampments. It outlines the background, key elements of the collaboration, and key milestones for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two entities.

Key points
  • The City Council directed staff to negotiate an MOU with VTA to address blight and homeless encampments.
  • Key elements of the collaboration include coordinated clean-ups, resource sharing, and regular communication.
  • Milestones include VTA completing the final review of the MOU by March 2025, final sign-off and execution in April 2025, and a meeting between BeautifySJ and VTA staff in May 2025 to prioritize project areas.
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Blight Reduction Coordination with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Status Report Neighborhood Services and Education Committee June 12, 2025 Aurelia Bailey, Division Manager, PRNS Jamie Marcil, Program Manager, PRNS 1 Background November 2023: City Council directed staff to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) The MOU aims to formalize coordination for addressing blight and homeless encampments on adjacent properties 2 Key Elements 3 Coordinated Clean-Ups Resource Sharing Regular Communication Joint responsibility to address and reduce blight. BeautifySJ and VTA will coordinate and collaborate to address blight promptly, reduce repeat offenders and streamline resource use To better address the areas impacted by ongoing blight and encampments, both agencies agree to share resources, data, and expertise, which will allow for a quicker and more strategic response Scheduled meetings to allow for regular communication to address ongoing challenges, prioritization of coordinated work, and finalize the logistics of upcoming clean-ups Key Milestones 4 Timeframe Milestone March 2025 VTA completes final review...