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DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY ISSUED LAST WEEK. On Wednesday, January 4th, at 2:59 p.m., City Manager McHarris, in accordance with Milpitas Municipal Code Title V, Chapter 1, Section 4.02-1, declared local emergency within the City of Milpitas, California for a significant weather event. Click here to read the full Declaration of Local Emergency and read here the Press Release.

MILPITAS FARING WELL DURING SERIES OF STORMS. While many regions of the Bay Area are being severely impacted by the series of storms, Milpitas is faring relatively well. The City is experiencing some trees that have fallen, few street closures or power outages, and few calls for service. A Storm Information Page is available here with several resources to learn more and prepare for any type of emergency.

CITY MANAGER MCHARRIS APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY CITY MANAGER. City Manager Steven G. McHarris announced the appointment of Matt Cano as the City’s next Deputy City Manager effective January 30, 2023. Read the full Press Release here.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROGRAM. The City of Milpitas is launching a new program to deter automobile catalytic converter theft crimes. The business enrollment phase is currently underway. The program is funded by a $200,000 allocation of Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and will be available for 3 months or until the funding is expended, whichever is sooner. In partnership with the City, local automotive business will provide metal rebar or protective plating services to add an additional layer of protection to deter catalytic converter theft for Milpitas residents. Milpitas residency will be determined by the Milpitas Police Department through an online system. As part of this program, the City will reimburse automotive businesses in the amount of $400/vehicle, up to a maximum of $10,000 per business. If the cost of metal rebar or protective plating exceeds $400/vehicle, the Milpitas resident will be responsible for the remainder of the cost. Etching is not eligible for reimbursement through this program. The City encourages Milpitas residents to register and avail of the $400/vehicle discount when the program launches in the Fall.

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 TESTING. Appointment-based testing continues at locations throughout Santa Clara County. For locations outside of San José, visit the County’s COVID-19 testing web page. Walk-ins continue to be accepted at standing pop-up sites in San José.

Public Notices

For Storm Watch Resources and Updates, please go to www.milpitas.gov/storminfo

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Milpitas City Council will hold a public hearing via a Special Meeting in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas and through teleconference/Zoom webinar by joining https://milpitas.info/0124SpCouncilMtg, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m. on the following:

Milpitas General Plan Housing Element (2023-2031) – Citywide: The City Council will receive a presentation from staff and consultants on the City’s draft Housing Element of the General Plan and Addendum Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and consider approval and adoption of the following: Resolution No. 23-001 pertaining to the 6th Cycle draft Housing Element, Addendum to the Milpitas 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH#: 2020070348), General Plan Amendment GP23-0001 to update the Housing Element, and the 6th Cycle Draft Milpitas General Plan Housing Element Update (2023-2031). Read more.

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