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City Reaches Tentative Agreements with 3 More Employee Unions
On March 23, three more employee bargaining units agreed to pay and benefit concessions,
which included a 10% reduction in total compensation in addition to workers' comp and vacation sellback reforms. The agreements cover 623 city employees belonging to the Association of Engineers and Architects (AEA), the Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel (AMSP), and the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP). Read the tentative agreements
Earlier in the week, the City Council had approved an agreement with the city's firefighters' union that also included a 10 percent reduction in total compensation. All four bargaining units agreed to continue negotiating with the City regarding retirement reform, sick leave payouts and other outstanding issues.
For updates and additional information on labor negotiations, visit the Employee Relations website.
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 City Seeks Additional Funding for Safe Summer Initiative
On March 28, city leaders kicked off a campaign to raise money to help keep the city's Safe Summer Initiative fully funded this summer. The program offers grants to organizations that provide fun, safe and constructive activities for thousands of at-risk youth. Learn more
"The Safe Summer Initiative has been a key tool that has helped us reduce gang activity in San Jose over the past three summers," Mayor Reed said. "However, given our city's fiscal problems, we need to look for alternative ways to fund these kinds of programs that help keep our streets safe and our youth out of trouble."
During the announcement, Readers' Digest presented the City of San Jose with a $1,000 check for the Safe Summer Initiative as part of the publication's "We Hear You America" campaign. The City has also received generous contributions from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office ($75,000) and Boston Properties ($5,000). City leaders are hoping to raise an additional $50,000 for this year's program.
Donations in support of the Safe Summer Initiative can be made via the San Jose Parks Foundation. You can also help San Jose compete for up to $40,000 in additional funds from Readers' Digest by going online and "cheering" for San Jose.
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Budget Update: Mayor Reed's Budget Message Approved; Community Budget Meetings Start April 6
On March 22, the City Council unanimously approved Mayor Reed's 2011-12 March Budget Message, which included 15 Fiscal Reform Guiding Principles designed to halt cuts in future years and restore services before the end of Mayor Reed's term. The City Manager will use the direction provided by the Council to develop the 2011-2012 proposed budget (scheduled to be released May 2). Read the Mayor's 2011-12 March Budget Message
 The City has also released its schedule of upcoming Community Budget Meetings, which offer residents the opportunity to learn more about the city's fiscal situation and share their thoughts directly with city leaders. The meetings, which were originally launched in 2008 as a part of Mayor Reed's community-based budgeting process, start April 6 and will be held weekday evenings in every City Council District.
View the meetings schedule
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Share Your Input on the Proposed Area Code Change
 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has announced that the South Bay will be receiving a new area code: 669. The new area code is necessary to address a shortage of available 408 numbers, which are expected to run out by the end of 2012. The CPUC is currently considering two options for introducing the new area code:
- Geographic split: The area assigned to the 408 area code will be split into smaller regions. One region will keep the 408 area code and the other will be assigned the 669 area code.
- All-services overlay: The 669 area code will be assigned only to new telephone numbers. Existing phone numbers would retain the 408 area code. For all calls, individuals will need to dial 1+ the area code and telephone number (Note: the City of San Jose has adopted a resolution supporting this option).
For more information, visit the California Public Utilities Commission website.
Residents are encouraged to share their input on these options by calling (866) 340-6147, sending an e-mail, or writing a letter to CPUC, Public Advisor, 320 W. 4th St., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
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Community Budget Meetings Schedule
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Charlie Rose Interview on Pension Reform
View this video interview with six big-city mayors discussing the challenges facing cities across the U.S., including pension reform.
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San Jose Children's Faire, April 16
Celebrate the Month of the Young Child at this San Jose Public Library event featuring hands-on activities, booths,
and more! Learn more
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Get Off the Couch Day at Happy Hollow
 Your family is invited to visit Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
for "Get Kids Off the Couch Day" on April 14.
Learn more
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Attend a Redistricting Commission Meeting
San Jose's Redistricting Commission will be holding public hearings on new City Council District boundaries. View the schedule
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Green Vision Annual Report and Workplan
Learn about our progress in
achieving SJ's Green Vision. View the Annual Report or the revamped website.
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