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The memorandum discusses the Beautify San José (BeautifySJ) Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. It highlights the city's commitment to reducing blight through education, eradication, and enforcement strategies. Key achievements include the removal of 24.4 million pounds of trash and the eradication of 2.5 million square feet of graffiti. The report emphasizes community engagement, educational outreach, and the establishment of a Blight Enforcement Working Group to enhance enforcement efforts. The document outlines the program's focus on equity and access, as well as its integration with other city services to maintain cleaner public spaces.
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BeautifySJ program aims to combat neighborhood blight through education, eradication, and enforcement.
24.4 million pounds of trash removed; 14.3 million pounds related to blight reduction.
2.5 million square feet of graffiti eradicated, marking a 17.28% decrease from the previous year.
Community volunteers contributed nearly 20,000 service hours.
Data-informed approach adopted to target resources in high-need communities.
Educational outreach expanded with partnerships and multilingual campaigns.
Blight Enforcement Working Group established to enhance enforcement efforts.
Focus on long-term sustainability and community-driven solutions.
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COUNCIL AGENDA : 8/26/2025 FILE : 25-907 ITEM : 7.1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: August 14, 2025 SUBJECT: BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report Recommendation As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on August 14, 2025, accept the Beautify San José (BeautifySJ/BSJ) Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memorandums that involve no approvals of any City action. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services). [Neighborhood Services and Education Committee referral 8/14/2025 Item (d)1] NSE COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 8/14/25 (d)1 FROM: Jon Cicirelli DATE: July 28, 2025 Date: 8/7/2025 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report RECOMMENDATIONS a) Accept the status report on the Beautify San José Neighborhood Blight Reduction plan and results for graffiti, litter removal, illegal dumping, and dumpster days; and b) Cross-reference this report...
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The BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Annual Report, presented to the San José City Council on August 26, 2025, outlines the efforts and achievements in blight reduction through education, eradication, and enforcement. Key highlights include the removal of 24.4 million pounds of trash, eradication of 2.5 million square feet of graffiti, and a decrease in illegal dumping incidents. The report details various programs aimed at community engagement and environmental stewardship, as well as partnerships with local organizations.
Key points
24.4 million pounds of trash removed as part of blight reduction efforts.
2.5 million square feet of graffiti eradicated.
14.73% decrease in illegal dumping from the previous year.
974 youth engaged in the Environmental Stewardship Program.
28,303 work orders completed for illegal dumping.
14,826 residents volunteered, contributing 718,865 pounds of litter and debris removal.
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BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Annual Report August 26, 2025 San José City Council PRESENTERS Jon Cicirelli, Director Olympia Williams, Deputy Director Paul Pereira, BeautifySJ Interim Division Manager Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services 1 AGENDA • • • Three E’s Approach to Blight Education & Outreach Engagement Model • Blight Eradication Efforts • • 2 Deterrents & Enforcement Key Partnerships THREE E’S APPROACH TO BLIGHT The "Three Es" model — E ducation, E radication, and E nforcement — a holistic and most effective framework for addressing the complex issue of illegal dumping. 2024 • EDUCATION - 2025 Highlights BSJ removed 24.4 million pounds of trash • 14.3 million pounds removed as part of blight reduction efforts COMBATING • BLIGHT Eradicated 2.5 million square feet of graffiti • ERADICATION 3 ENFORCEMENT • 14.73% decrease from the previous year Launched the Blight Enforcement Working Group continues to serve as EDUCATION STRATEGY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM The Environmental Stewardship Program was piloted at Franklin Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Katherine Smith Elementary schools this fiscal year. • • 4 974 youth were...