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Weekly summary for San Jose
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 6, 2026
In San Jose, Arena Green Park next to the SAP Center received a $1.3 million upgrade, including $1.1 million from the city and $200,000 from the San Jose Sharks, enhancing this key downtown green space. The city also installed a new high-tech Throne smart restroom at Arena Green West, improving visitor convenience. Earlier in April, community members participated in the Great American Litter Pick-Up event focused on cleaning the Guadalupe River Trail and Arena Green areas. Recent San Jose city-related Board of Supervisors meetings included consideration of lease amendments affecting office space and ongoing discussions related to parks and recreation, reflecting continued attention to local green space management. What to watch: The upcoming City Council meeting on May 5 may include further agenda items related to parks and recreation initiatives.

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Agenda item: Actions Related to the Terminal Elevator Replacement Project.. City Council recently discussed this issue.
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Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Decrease
-$5.9M
-4.13%
2024-2025 Adopted Budget: $143.9M2025-2026 Proposed Budget: $137.9M
5-year context: 2021-2022 $87.3M to 2025-2026 $137.9M

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5/5/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council
City Council's 2026-05-05 meeting centered on Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing... and Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan S…
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City Council
2026-05-05
2.8: Report on Request for Proposals for Encampment Cleanup Services
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City Council
2026-05-05
2.11: Retroactive Approval and Approval of TogetherSJ Neighborhood Engagement Program Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event
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City Council
2026-05-05
8.1: Final Public Hearing and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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City Council
2026-05-05
7.1: Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report
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City Council
2026-05-05
2.9: Amendment to the Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor LLC for Large Format Digital Signage on City-Owned Property
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City Council
2026-05-05
7.2: Park Master Plans, Amended Turnkey Parkland Agreement, and Park Naming for Two City Chartered Parks
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City Council
2026-03-03
2.7: Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18, Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Policy
City Council
2026-03-03
2.7: Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18, Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Policy
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