Senator Dave Cortese's Office - Mario Lopez

Senator Cortese was scheduled to attend but had to cancel; he is expected to join the January WONA Meeting.

Key updates shared:

• Federal level: Policy changes affecting MediCal/Medicare; California may lose federal funding following the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

• State legislation: Senator Cortese’s office is sponsoring ~15 proposals, including:

  • SB 429 – Public wildfire catastrophe model

  • SB 653 – Native plants and fire prevention

  • SB 551 – Expands firefighter job time from 9 to 12 months

  • SB 30 – Closes loopholes in selling high-pollution diesel trains

• High-Speed Rail: Projected $113M annual savings identified.

• CA Care Court: Facing challenges with participation and court dismissals; proposed expansion to include patients with Bipolar I & II.

District 1 - Rosemary Kamei

Park Completion: Originally scheduled for December 31; Pulte’s delays in removing the sales office have pushed the timeline back. Community Feedback:

• Neighbors strongly oppose delays and want Pulte held to the original agreement.

• City is exploring interim solutions (e.g., opening the park while the sales office remains).

Parking Issues:

• The park is designated a neighborhood park (intended for walk-in access, no parking).

• Broader concern: New apartment/townhome developments lack sufficient parking.

• Expectation: Park visitors may use nearby street parking. Permit parking is not an option, so this will be an ongoing issue.

Transportation Update - Stevens Creek Corridor Study - Chris Giangreco 

• Santa Clara neighbors were invited, as WONA shares Stevens Creek Blvd concerns.

• The Stevens Creek Corridor Study is complete; DOT will conduct additional focused studies in specific areas to refine proposals.

WONA Feral Cat Issue

• Current Efforts: Neighbors have rescued and fostered 10 kittens and fixed 5–6 cats in recent months.

• Goal: Fix as many cats as possible — especially females — by year’s end to prevent another kitten season.

• Challenges: Limited TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) appointments at San Jose Animal Care Center.

• Call for Volunteers: Neighbors are encouraged to help with trapping and identifying unfixed cats.

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Thank you to all residents who attended!