Pack City Hall for Summerwind Tenant Union

In November, we advocated to the San Jose Code Enforcement Appeals Board with the tenants at Summerwind Apartments in East San Jose, who have been in a battle against their landlords due to their poor living conditions, including issues with pests and mold.

At the November meeting, code enforcement promised action – and updates – but no change occurred for these residents. So, we’re returning to hold code enforcement to their word.

Join us on Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 pm to support the Summerwind Tenant Union and call for action for the landlords’ code violations. The hearing will take place in the Council Chambers at San Jose City Hall (200 E. Santa Clara Street). Be there and help us show up for tenants’ rights!

Location details:
San  Jose City Hall
200 E Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Meeting location:
We will gather outside of chambers. The meeting will be held in council chambers, but not through the traditional entrance for council meetings. The entrance will be on the first/ground floor at the back of the rotunda (south side, think of Santa Clara Street being the “front.”) Follow the hallway and a placard will indicate council chambers. A map exists below with arrows indicating entrance.

Meeting notes:

• Talking points are available here.
• This item is not on the regular agenda. We will be giving public comment at the end of the meeting (Agenda Item 9)
• Giving public comment: Upon arrival, fill out a (pink?) card which will be at the front of the room or on the wooden guard in front of the seating area.

Parking:
City Hall garage will be closed. Park in the Fourth Street garage, 44 S. Fourth St. and San Fernando, which offers the first 90 minutes free (the meeting will likely run longer than 90 minutes). Cost: $1.00 every 20 minutes, $20 max; $5.00 after 6:00 p.m., weekdays. Please see photo at bottom of this post for walking directions from garage to chambers.

Transit:
Light rail service is available to Santa Clara and First / Second Streets. Bus Lines: 22, 63, 64, 65

We may be able to connect you with carpooling. Please contact us at info@siliconvalleydsa.org.

Accessibility:

• The general seating area is accessed by stairs. We assume additional seating is available in accordance with ADA guidelines.
• There will be ample room for distancing, if desired – chambers seat 300+ and less than 50 attendees were present at the 11/13 meeting (~20 of them being with our group).
• It is not necessary to remain in chambers the full duration of the meeting. Personal breaks can be taken at any time simply by leaving through the entrance. No signin/out etc. is required.
• Food and drink is prohibited in chambers but can be consumed outside. (Water is likely fine).
• Closed captioning is often provided without request.
• The meeting will take place in English, however we expect Spanish translators to be available.

Additional information about the San Jose Appeals Hearing Board is here.