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Report on July 27 Greenprint Meeting
July 28, 2009
Last night many members of Save Our Trails attended the Greenprint Task Force meeting. Our intention was to demonstrate to city staff that residents care about the Three-Creeks Trail, and that a bike lane on Alma does not constitute a reasonable replacement.
The entire City (staff, councilmembers, planning commissioners, and more) is now well aware of the 3-Creeks Trail!
Excellent public comments from Save Our Trails members, and other
members of the community; Members of the Task Force made strong
argument for connected network of trails, and spoke against the Alma
bike lane being an acceptable alternative to the Trail;
Much
discussion from the full Task Force about not wanting to dream small,
and not precluding the future visions; even a pointed mention of the
approval of a structure that would sever the trail.
There was a discussion about a “Central Park” for SJ, someplace w/ public venues, zoo, etc. Discussion went on that it didn’t need to be all at one place: it could be distributed. Think Guadalupe Park (Arena Green; Discovery Park) + Kelley Park (Happy Hollow, Tea Garden, History Museum), connected by 3-Creeks Trail. Wasn’t explicitly mentioned, but I think it was in their minds by that point.
Well done, all!
July 27, 2009
This meeting was focused on the danger to the Three Creeks Trail by the Stucco Supply Company, which intends to build a structure directly on the former rail line property. There was extensive discussion about the appeal, and the importance of involving local residents in a solution.
There was also discussion about the Greenprint plan for the City of San Jose, which will be part of the general plan. The previous general plan included the Three Creeks Trail. The new plan only indicates that the general area needs an improved transportation corridor for non-auto traffic which could be fulfilled by putting bike lanes on Alma. Members of the group strongly disagree with this position. Interested parties can attend a task force meeting at City Hall in Wing Room 118-120 on Monday July 27th at 6:30pm.
July 27, 2009
The City of San Jose is planning on removing the Eastern portion of the Three Creeks Trail from the General Plan. There is a General Plan 2020 Committee meeting for the meeting tonight 6:30 p.m., at City Hall, Wing Room 120. This is your chance to express your opinion. More information here.
July 20, 2009
Save Our Trails Meeting
Sun, July 26, 2009, 2pm-4pm
Garden
Theater
1165 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
Conference
Room 2nd Floor
Go up the elevator and make a left.
July 19, 2009
The organization committee has formed to decide what format the group should take. At present they are specifically exploring possible bi-laws. Further discussion is scheduled for the next meeting.
The name committee met to discuss a possible name change for the organization. The final decision was to retain the name Save Our Trails with the added tag-line Connecting Santa Clara County Communities. The current website url was retained.
On Wednesday July 8th, the San Jose Planning Department approved the erection of a canopy by Stucco Supply Company that owns property on the former railway line. In extensive discussion, the group discussed how to submit an appeal.