NOTE: Paid members have special access to our private GoGoVerde community message board. Contact the membership committee for details!
EAST CAMPBELL AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DURATION: Monday, March 22 for about 1 year
WHERE: East Campbell Ave. between Railway Ave. and the Highway 17 undercrossing
WHAT: The East Campbell Ave Improvement Project construction begins March 22. Most of the construction will take place on East Campbell Ave. between Railway Ave. and the Highway 17 undercrossing. The Improvement Project includes: (1) widening of the Campbell Ave. bridge over Los Gatos Creek; (2) streetscape improvements including decorative streetlights; (3) widened sidewalks; (4) on- street parking; and (5) new trees. There will be intersection modification at Railway Ave. and Campbell Ave. and improvements to the Highway 17 undercrossing.
Residents should expect some lane closures and traffic delays. Construction will last approximately one year and hours of work will generally be from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
LEARN MORE: http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/WhatsNew/2010/Campbell%20Ave%20Improvement.PDF
CENSUS 2010
WHAT: The Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and happens once every 10 years. Every person living in the United States must be counted, including people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens. The City of Campbell needs your help to ensure everyone in the City is counted in the next census. Take 10 minutes to answer and mail back the questionnaire that will be sent to your address sometime this month. It's safe, easy, and critically important for Campbell and Santa Clara County! An accurate count is critical for community funding!
LEARN MORE: http://www.californiacompletecount.org/
CITY OF CAMPBELL FISCAL CHALLENGE
WHERE: Campbell City Hall
WHAT: The City of Campbell has been dealing with budget challenges for all but two years since Fiscal Year 2004. Even after many rounds of cuts, a projected ongoing budget shortfall of about $2 million led the City to initiate an outreach effort in early 2008 to hear from residents. Unfortunately, since that the time, the economy has deteriorated further and City revenues have plummeted - with sales tax revenue alone estimated to be $2 million below projections. On February 22, 2010, an update on the current budget and projections for the next five years were presented to the City Council. Ongoing budget deficits of between $2-3 million are anticipated in each of the out years. This is not a sustainable situation and staff is currently working on developing a budget correction strategy. You can access numerous items related to the City of Campbell budget situation by using the link below.
LEARN MORE: http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/WhatsNew/2008/FiscalMessage.htm
VTA VASONA LIGHT RAIL EXTENSION PROJECT OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: Wednesday, January 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Avenue, Campbell
WHO: Santa Clara County residents and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). NOTE: This is not a DCNA sponsored event.
WHAT: The Vasona Junction Project would extend light rail from the existing Winchester Station, continuing to a new Hacienda station, and terminating at a new Vasona Junction Station in the Town of Los Gatos. The extension would be within VTA’s right of way adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad. The VTA invites all interested persons and agencies to a public scoping meeting/open house to share the newest information about the project and provide an opportunity for the public to give comments on the environmental issues that will be discussed in the Federal Environmental Document. Project staff will provide a project overview, scheduling and funding information, and a list of potential significant impacts and proposed mitigation.
WHY: VTA is in the process of pursuing federal funding for the Vasona Light Rail Extension Project.
LEARN MORE: http://www.vta.org/news/show/nr+10+01+03
ANDY'S ORCHARD FIELD TRIP
WHEN: Sunday August 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m
WHERE: Andy's Orchard in Morgan Hill
WHO: The DCNA and your neighbors. This is an opportunity for current members to socialize! Sign into the DCNA Member's Yahoo Group to RSVP!
WHAT: Travel to a bygone era and sample the best tree ripened peaches, nectarines, and plums the Santa Clara Valley has to offer. You will experience this special journey into our past - before the Valley of Heart's Delight became today's Silicon Valley. The Tasting, Tour, and Harvest Walk provide an opportunity for visitors from urban areas to connect with the farmer and learn more about how the food they eat is grown. It will include touring of the farm stand, the store/museum, the orchard, landscaped areas, the packing and, the drying facilities. Your guide (hopefully Andy Mariani) will cover the history of fruit, the Santa Clara Valley, fruit growing, marketing, varieties, drying, and so on. Fruit history is also Campbell's history. Join the DCNA Field Trip to on Sunday August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Bring the whole family. Bring neighbors and prospective new DCNA members. Everyone is welcome. Cost is $15 per person, $12 for seniors, & children under 10 are free. Arrive 15 minutes early.
DCNA HOLIDAY BRUNCH
WHEN: Sunday, December 7, 2008, 10:00AM until???
WHERE: Upstairs at the Chicken Coop
WHO: The DCNA and your neighbors. This is an opportunity for current members to socialize and bring your neighbors so they can see what a great group we are!
WHAT: Purchase your own meal and then bring it on upstairs. The association will provide coffee and tea. We are also asking everyone to bring an unwrapped toy to give to the SCCFD toy drive. For every toy you bring, you will get a ticket for special raffle gifts!
NOTE: If you are looking for a great gift for kids, please buy balls or books. The Santa Clara County Fire Department is in need of these things. Dolls, trucks and board games are some other suggestions. Thank you for helping kids in need.
[NEWS ALERT!] Hearing on Winchester Blvd. Development
The Campbell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed mixed-use development between El Caminito Way and Budd Avenue. This project is technically outside the boundaries of the Downtown Campbell Neighborhood Association, but traffic and decisions made regarding it will set precedence for development along Winchester. Lexmar Development has proposed to build a 3-story retail and residential building at 2295-2305 S. Winchester Blvd.
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 7:30pm
Location: Campbell City Hall Council Chambers, 70 N. First St.
Download these PDF files for specific information:
[NEWS ALERT!] East Campbell Avenue Improvement Project
The City of Campbell is hosting a Community Meeting for residents, business owners, property owners and interested parties regarding the East Campbell Avenue Improvement Project. This meeting will include discussions of the (1) Campbell Ave/Railway/Civic Center intersection modification; (2) the Campbell Ave bridge over Los Gatos Creek widening; (3) Hghwy 17 underpass improvements; and many more potential projects.
When: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008 at 7pm
Location: Campbell City Hall Council Chambers
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