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BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report.

Environment & Sustainability Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) Agenda Ready Introduced 13 Sep 2024
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CC 24-404
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
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Introduced
13 Sep 2024
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:19

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, recommending acceptance of the report and cross-referencing it to the full City Council. The report outlines the programs aimed at blight reduction, including graffiti removal, litter removal, and neighborhood beautification efforts. It highlights significant achievements such as the removal of over 12 million pounds of trash and nearly 3 million square feet of graffiti. The report also details partnerships with various organizations and future plans for enhancing neighborhood services.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee.
  • It recommends accepting the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report for FY 2023-2024.
  • The report details the core delivery system for blight reduction managed by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.
  • The program has grown from 16.5 FTEs to 111.0 FTEs over six fiscal years.
  • In FY 2023-2024, the program removed approximately 12,642,000 pounds of trash and eradicated 2,994,859 square feet of graffiti.
  • The report mentions a 36% increase in volunteer participation in litter programs.
  • Partnerships with organizations like Caltrans and Valley Water are highlighted for effective blight management.
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NSE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE 10/10/2024 (d)2 FROM: Jon Cicirelli SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: September 16, 2024 Approved Date: 10/3/2024 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report RECOMMENDATION Accept the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and cross-reference the report to the full City Council on October 29, 2024. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The Committee will be knowledgeable of the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction programs delivered by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (the Department) in fiscal year 2023-2024. This memo is focused on blight reduction services. Encampment management services reports through the forthcoming Consolidated Annual Homelessness Report. BACKGROUND The BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction programs are the core delivery system for the City’s blight reduction and beautification strategy that focuses on working collaboratively with neighborhood associations, schools, businesses, and residents to improve the cleanliness of public spaces. The unit is managed by the Parks, Recreation and...
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Presentation

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The BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Annual Report outlines the program's accomplishments and future plans. It highlights significant efforts in blight reduction, including the eradication of trash and graffiti, community engagement, and partnerships with various organizations. The report also discusses educational initiatives and enforcement actions related to illegal dumping.

Key points
  • The BeautifySJ initiative has been active for over six years, focusing on blight reduction services.
  • In 2023-2024, 12,642,000 pounds of trash were removed, a 33% increase from the previous year.
  • Graffiti eradication efforts resulted in 2,994,859 square feet cleaned, a 3% increase from FY22-23.
  • The program hosted 152 Dumpster Day events, collecting 1,462 tons of debris, a 58% increase from previous years.
  • Key partnerships include Caltrans, County of Santa Clara, and various community organizations.
  • The program engaged over 7,400 students across 74 schools and is finalizing contracts for out-of-home advertisements.
  • Enforcement actions include issuing 236 citations for illegal dumping since October 2016.
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BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Annual Report October 10, 2024 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee PRESENTERS Olympia Williams, Interim Deputy Director Aurelia Bailey, Interim Division Manager Hilda Morales, Program Manager Jamie Marcil, Program Manager Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services 1 AGENDA • BeautifySJ Expansion • Three Es Approach to Blight • 2023-2024 Program Accomplishments • Looking Forward 2 3 THREE Es APPROACH TO BLIGHT Since its initial launch over six years ago, the BeautifySJ initiative the City’s investment in blight reduction services resulted in major increases in the eradication of graffiti, illegal dumping, and litter focused on public spaces. Cities and Counties that use this approach: Alameda County Contra Costa County Upstream San Mateo County City of Los Angeles Downstream 4 2023-2024 ERADICATION EFFORTS • 12,642,000 million pounds of trash from the City’s public spaces ⚬ 33% increase from FY22-23 • 2,994,859 square feet of graffiti eradicated ⚬ 3% increase from FY22-23 • 7 Mural projects completed since 2018 ⚬ including 116 individual art pieces • 1,704 incidents on private properties addressed • Hosted 152...
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Letter from the Public

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The document contains written public comments from Allie Hughes, representing the San Jose Downtown Association, regarding two agenda items for the October 10 NSE meeting. The comments address the Consolidated Annual Homelessness Report and Implementation Plan Status Report, emphasizing the importance of addressing homelessness for community well-being, and the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Program, highlighting the need for a clean environment to foster economic growth.

Key points
  • Comments submitted by Allie Hughes on behalf of the San Jose Downtown Association.
  • Item 1 discusses the importance of the Consolidated Annual Homelessness Report and its role in addressing homelessness.
  • Item 2 supports the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Program and its initiatives for improving public spaces.
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Outlook Fw: Written Public Comment for October 10 NSE Meeting From Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Thu 10/10/2024 11:30 AM To Tubera, Katerina <Katerina.Tubera@sanjoseca.gov> From: Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2024 11:10 AM To: Tubera, Katerina <Katerina.Tubera@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Fw: Written Public Comment for October 10 NSE Meeting From: Taber, Toni <toni.taber@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:50 AM To: Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: FW: Written Public Comment for October 10 NSE Meeting From: Allie Hughes <alliehughes@canyonsnow.com> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:20 AM To: Taber, Toni <toni.taber@sanjoseca.gov> Cc: Leslee Guardino <l >; Alex Stettinski < Subject: Written Public Comment for October 10 NSE Meeting > [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources.] You don't often get email from alliehughes@canyonsnow.com. Learn why this is importantGood morning Toni, On behalf of the San Jose Downtown Association, please see the written public comments attached below on items 1 and 2 under reports to the Committee for the Oct. 10 NSE meeting. Thank you! All my...