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Rachel Davis, Communications Director & Press Secretary, Office of Mayor Sam Liccardo

SAN JOSÉ, CA - Today, Mayor Sam Liccardo announced Clay Garner as the new Chief Innovation Officer and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation (MOTI) for the City of San Jose. Clay first joined the MOTI team in 2019 after having worked at Google and has since launched a variety of initiatives and programs aimed at closing the digital divide in San José.

“Clay has a deep commitment to public service and his leadership will carry our digital initiatives to new lengths,” said Mayor Liccardo. “Clay believes that innovation should be inclusive and equitable, and his service to San José continues to initiate positive impact on the community through tech.”

During his tenure with MOTI, Clay helped launch several initiatives benefiting residents through tech, including:

During the onset of the pandemic, Clay also assisted with the launch of Silicon Valley Strong - an online hub for resident resources and volunteer and mutual aid opportunities.

“The pandemic has underscored the vital role of the City in serving our most marginalized communities, and I will work tirelessly to improve digital access and opportunity for all San Joséans,” said Clay Garner, Chief Innovation Officer, MOTI. “In the urban heart of Silicon Valley, we can’t afford to leave anyone unconnected.”

Clay holds a Master of Global Affairs from Tsinghua University in China, where he was a Schwarzman Scholar and recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award, and a B.A. with Honors and Distinction from Stanford University. Beyond his work with the City of San José, he consulted on mobile health projects for the United Nations Population Fund. His portfolio includes projects in digital services, transportation, public safety, privacy and transparency, digital inclusion, and emerging technologies.

In his personal life, Clay was once described as a Chinese pop singer-songwriter and is an avid learner of languages, fluent in both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese as well as conversational Indonesian.

The Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation focuses on building a safe, inclusive, user-friendly, and sustainable San José. More information about the team’s work can be found at www.motisanjose.org

About the City of San José

With more than one million residents, San José comprises the 10^th largest city in the United States, and one of its most diverse cities. San José’s transformation into a global innovation center in the heart of Silicon Valley has resulted in the world's greatest concentration of technology talent and development.

PUBLIC NOTICE INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

Project Name: 5853 Rue Ferrari Project

File No.: H21-006 and ER21-022

Description: The proposed project would demolish the two existing warehouse buildings, totaling 289,330 sf, and construct a 302,772 sf tilt-up warehouse building. The project intends to redevelop the property as a modern industrial facility. While no end users have been identified, the building is programmed and designed to attract users such as logistics, e-commerce, warehouse/distribution, wholesaling, industrial services, and light to medium manufacturing. The new warehouse building would contain approximately 292,772 sf of warehouse space and 10,000 sf of office space. Because office space is considered an incidental or ancillary use to the permitted warehouse use, the analysis in this document integrates office space into the primary warehouse use to be consistent with industry standards and municipal code. The office space may serve as additional office/research and design (R&D) space, storage or a variety of other uses. The proposed warehouse building would include 47 loading dock doors for trailer, box, and recycling trucks on the west side of the warehouse building. The proposed project also includes surface parking with 108 trailer truck stalls and 296 automobile stalls on site.

Location: The 17.38-acre project site is located at 5853 Rue Ferrari in the City of San José.

Assessor’s Parcel No.: 678-05-057

Council District: 2 (corrected from original posting on 1/19/2022)

Applicant Contact Information: Duke Realty Corporation (Attn: Randy Dilag); 409 13^th Street, Suite 1600, Oakland, CA 94612; 415-994-9769; [email protected]

The City has performed an environmental review of the project. The environmental review examines the nature and extent of any adverse effects on the environment that could occur if the project is approved and implemented. Based on the review, the City has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for this project. An MND is a statement by the City that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment because the project will include mitigation measures that will reduce identified project impacts to a less than significant level. The project site is not present on any list pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code.

The public is welcome to review and comment on the Draft MND. The public comment period for this Draft MND begins on Wednesday January 19, 2022 and ends on Tuesday February 8, 2022. The Draft MND, Initial Study, and reference documents are available online at: www.sanjoseca.gov/negativedeclarations

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, hard copies are no longer available at the typical locations such as the City of San José Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, located at City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street. Therefore, if requested, a hard copy will be mailed to you. Please allow time for printing and delivery. Please contact Thai-Chau Le at (408) 535-5624, or by e-mail at [email protected] for hard copy request, questions, or concerns.

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CONTACT Caitlin O'Hara, Conservation & Communications Manager 408-838-2859; [email protected]

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Note: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo does not allow unscheduled media visits inside the facilities. Due to COVID-19 precautions and the great amount of routine care needed by our zoo animals, all animal care staff interviews and site visits must be scheduled in advance.

New Animals Fly Into the Coop at Happy Hollow’s Double-H Ranch Visitors can now play and learn about the four new Narragansett turkeys and a brand-new, custom-built chicken coop.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (January 20, 2022) – Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is excited to welcome four Narragansett turkeys and a new chicken coop to Double-H Ranch, the Zoo's conservation-focused barn area for endangered and heritage breed domestic animals. The turkeys are named Nquit, Neesse, Nish and Yoh, which translate to one, two, three, and four, respectively, in the native language of the Narragansett people.

“When people think of endangered species, they usually think of wildlife, but there are actually domesticated breeds, like Narragansett turkeys, that are also at risk of extinction,” says Heather Vrzal, Zoo Curator.

Recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1874, the Narragansett turkey is a heritage breed unique to North America and named for Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. The breed is a cross between the Eastern Wild turkey and domestic turkey.

“Unlike turkeys today, Narragansett turkeys have quite striking plumage,” says Rachel Atkins, Happy Hollow’s Veterinary Technician. “They have beautiful black, gray, tan, and white feathers, a black beard, and a mostly featherless head. And their necks can range in color from red to a blueish white.”

Narragansett turkeys were domesticated for their excellent temperaments and calm disposition as well as being a source of meat and eggs. As an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo, Happy Hollow ensures their safety and survival through conservation. Narragansett turkey toms can weigh between 22 to 28 pounds, and hens can weigh between 12 to 16 pounds. These birds are also athletic and can run quickly and fly.

Along with this new species, the new coop is designed to look like a miniature version of the nearby barn. All the birds can comfortably live, roost, and lay eggs in the new coop with enough space while zookeepers can easily clean and provide care for the birds. Thanks to the support of Happy Hollow Foundation and the County of Santa Clara, the turkeys will be moving into this new habitat along with Happy Hollow’s current chicken flock.

“The chicken coop was designed with convenience and comfort in mind for both the zookeepers and the birds,” says Amy Pizarro, Happy Hollow Foundation Executive Director. “We are thrilled to support this exciting upgrade for both the avian residents and human caretakers of Double-H Ranch.”

To see the chickens and turkeys in their new home, visit Happy Hollow during current operating hours: Thursday – Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit www.happyhollow.org to plan your visit.

About the City of San José With more than one million residents, San José is one of the most diverse large cities in the United States and is Northern California’s largest city and the 10th largest city in the nation. San José’s transformation into a global innovation center has resulted in one of the largest concentrations of technology companies and expertise in the world. In 2011, the City adopted Envision San José 2040, a long-term growth plan that sets forth a vision and a comprehensive road map to guide the City’s anticipated growth through the year 2040.

About the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Happy Hollow Park & Zoo has provided outdoor play to the Bay Area since 1961. Happy Hollow is a facility of the San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services, and is supported by the Happy Hollow Foundation. The mission of Happy Hollow is connecting people to nature through play. Happy Hollow features a unique combination of family rides and amusements, a Puppet Castle Theater, nature themed play areas, special events for all seasons, an Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited zoo, and a zoo education and wildlife conservation program with classes and camps for all ages. Happy Hollow also offers annual memberships for families and individuals. www.happyhollow.org

About Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) oversees 10 regional parks, 209 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 park playgrounds, 48 community centers, and over 63 miles of trail. It has one of the most diverse service models of any agency of its type. ActivateSJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life. For more information, please visit activatesj.org.

SAN JOSE — Bloom Energy has struck a leasing deal that enables a fresh expansion in north San Jose for the creator of cutting-edge green energy technologies, executives said Wednesday.

The green energy company has leased 32,800 square feet, an agreement that allows Bloom Energy to occupy an entire big office building on North First Street that serves as the company’s headquarters, commercial real estate firms CBRE and JLL said.

With the latest leasing agreement, Bloom Energy now occupies 182,700 square feet, which is the entirety of one of the two office buildings in the [email protected] office complex in north San Jose’s Alviso district.

Bloom Energy has launched a growth boom in San Jose and Fremont, according to Carl Guardino, Bloom Energy’s executive vice president for government affairs and policy.

San Jose-based Bloom’s boom runs counter to the dreary narrative espoused by some that a mass exodus of companies seeking to flee California is underway.

“When it comes to decisions about California, some employers may be going, but Bloom Energy is growing,” Guardino said.

The two-building [email protected] tech campus totals 368,700 square feet and is located at 4353 N. First St. and 4453 North First St. Bloom Energy occupies the entire 4353 N. First office site. CBRE Investment Management bought the office complex in 2020.

“We have expanded our headquarters in San Jose and increased our manufacturing footprint in Fremont to further our technology leadership and support the strong demand for our solutions,” Guardino said.

Bloom Energy manufactures and provides clean energy power generators. The company’s fuel cell power generators use natural gas or biogas as fuel.

CBRE brokers Jeff Houston, Rochelle Imani and Vincent Scott, and JLL broker Steve Levere arranged the lease.

“We are pleased to have Bloom Energy as a full-building tenant at [email protected], where we have successfully implemented a robust leasing and management program that is focused on tenant satisfaction and retention,” said Brian Ma, a senior director with CBRE Investment Management.

“Tenant amenities include a fitness center with a yoga studio and several large outdoor collaboration areas, a sought-after feature,” CBRE stated.

CBRE added that it revamped underutilized outdoor areas to create a healthier environment in the office complex.

Outdoor spaces are increasingly being viewed as important amenities in office spaces amid rising health-related concerns while the coronavirus rages on.

The technologies that Bloom Energy has crafted could help ward off some of the effects of catastrophes linked to electricity and energy woes, including deliberate outages known as public safety power shutoffs, company executives said.

“As Bloom Energy empowers our communities and businesses to responsibly take charge of their energy with clean, resilient power, we’re providing critical protection from grid instability for our communities, driven by wildfires, rolling blackouts and PSPS events,” Guardino said.

The demand for the company’s energy products has spurred hiring at Bloom Energy, the company said.

“As the world’s need for reliable and sustainable energy grows, we’re growing careers in engineering, finance and supply chain in our San Jose headquarters and adding more than 300 manufacturing careers throughout Silicon Valley over the next 12 months,” Guardino said.

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Colorado State used solid defense and built the lead steadily in getting a resounding 78-42 win at San Jose State, Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Rams improved to 13-1 overall and 3-1 in the Mountain West on the year, while the Spartans fell to 7-7 and 1-1 in the conference.

After San Jose State opened the game with a three, CSU came back and answered immediately with 10-0 run and never looked back. The Rams played consistently solid defense and led 35-17 at the halftime break. The lead grew to as many as 41 in the second half, as the visitors pulled away for the comfortable victory.

Colorado State finished the game a solid 46.3 percent (31-of-67) from the floor, and held San Jose State to just 27.8 percent (15-of-54) from the field, including 21.9 percent (7-of-32) from three. CSU dominated the glass, 49-31, and gave up just five turnovers on the day. The Rams turned 13 SJSU turnovers into a 15-2 point advantage.

CSU had three in double figures, led by junior Dischon Thomas with 14 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Isaiah Rivera posted 12 points, while junior Isaiah Stevens has 12. Junior David Roddy has six points, 11 rebounds and six assists in the victory. Overall, CSU had nine players with six or more points in the game. Omari Moore was the only Spartan in double figures with 15.

STAT OF THE GAME • CSU forced San Jose State to a season-low 42 points, with the previous low 45 at No. 8 Texas.

NOTES • This is a series that has had Colorado State on the winning end of all 23 matchups, including all 10 in San Jose. • The 36-point margin was CSU's largest of the year and the largest margin of victory in the series. The previous high in the series was 29 and the previous for the year was 31 against Little Rock. • The six assists was a season-high for Roddy and it was his fifth 10+ rebound game of the year. • Rivera's 12 points were his second double-figure scoring game of the year and third of his career. • This was the fifth game this year that Thomas has scored in double figures this year.

NEXT UP • The Rams return home for the first game with the return of students from the break, hosting New Mexico for CSU's State Pride game on Wed., Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. • The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, with Rich Waltz, Dan Dickau and Jenny Dell on the game. • The audio will be on the Colorado State Sports Radio Network (along with online at CSURams.com), with Brian Roth and Adam Nigon handling the broadcast. • CSU Sports Network broadcasts can be also accessed on mobile devices through the Varsity Network app (free on all Apple and Android devices).