4.3 Community Services and Facilities

Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor Final EIS

4.3 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES

This section identifies the community services and facilities within ¼-mile from the proposed BART alignment under both the BEP and SVRTP alternatives (the study area). Community services and facilities are defined as schools, fire stations, police stations, hospitals, libraries, civic/community centers, parks, religious institutions, and museums.

Community services and facilities within the study area are listed in Tables 4.3-1 through 4.3-7, and the locations are shown in Figures 4.3-1 through 4.3-6. The tables also identify the community services and facilities located within approximately ¼-mile (walking distance) from the BEP and SVRTP alternatives’ proposed BART stations1, the addresses of the services or facility sites, the figures on which the services or sites are depicted, and the label of the sites in the figures (Figure ID).

4.3.1 POLICE, FIRE, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Police Services

Police protection and traffic enforcement in the study area are provided by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department, City of Fremont Police Department, City of Milpitas Police Department, City of San Jose Police Department, City of Santa Clara Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol.

Police protection on BART facilities is provided by the BART Police Department. As of September 2006, the department has 277 police personnel, including 194 sworn police officers and 83 civilians. The department provides special training to select officers regarding emergency procedures in BART facilities. A standard emergency response time of less than four minutes is strictly enforced.

As shown in Table 4.3-1, the cities of Milpitas and Santa Clara police stations are located in the study area. As shown in Figures 4.3-1, 4.3-2, 4.3-3, 4.3-4 and 4.3-6, one police station is within walking distance of the proposed Santa Clara BART station.

1 The distance of ¼-mile as used in this section is an approximate distance.

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Figure 4.3-1: Community Facility Map – City of Fremont

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Figure 4.3-2: Community Facility Map – City of Milpitas

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Source: VTA, 2008. Note: Approximate Locations Shown; Study Area Limits = 0.25 miles on either side of the proposed alignment Figure 4.3-4: Community Facility Map - City of San Jose (continued)

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Source: VTA, 2008. Note: Approximate Locations Shown; Study Area Limits = 0.25 miles on either side of the proposed alignment Figure 4.3-5: Community Facility Map – Religious Institutions – City of San Jose

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Table 4.3-1: Police Facilities in the Study Area Figure Figure Facility in the ID Number Study Area Location PS1 4.3-2 Milpitas Police Station 1275 North Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas PS2 4.3-6 Santa Clara Police Department 601 El Camino Real, Santa Claraa a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Santa Clara Station. Source: VTA, 2008.

Fire Protection and Emergency Response Service

Fire protection services and emergency medical rescue in the study area are provided by the cities of Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, and Santa Clara. These cities maintain mutual aid agreements with the area, municipal, and county fire departments through the Santa Clara County Local Mutual Aid Plan, as well as with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

As shown in Table 4.3-2, one fire station in Fremont, two fire stations in Milpitas, four fire stations in San Jose, and one fire station in the Santa Clara are located in the study area. As shown in Figure 4.3-4 and noted in Table 4.3-2, San Jose Fire Station 1 is located within walking distance of the proposed Downtown San Jose Station.

Table 4.3-2: Fire Department Facilities in the Study Area Figure Figure ID Number Facility in the Study Area Location FS1 4.3-1 Fremont Fire Station 5 55 Hackamore Lane, Fremont FS2 4.3-2 Milpitas Fire Station 3 45 Midwick Street, Milpitas FS3 4.3-2 Milpitas Fire Station 1 777 South Main Street, Milpitas FS4 4.3-4 San Jose Fire Station 34 1634 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose FS5 4.3-4 San Jose Fire Station 8 802 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose FS6 4.3-4 San Jose Fire Station 1 201 North Market Street, San Josea FS7 4.3-4 San Jose Fire Station 7 800 Emory Street, San Jose FS8 4.3-6 City of Santa Clara Fire Station 1 777 Benton Street, Santa Clara a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Downtown San Jose Station. Source: VTA, 2008.

The fire protection services of each city in the study area are discussed below.

City of Fremont

The Fremont Fire Department has 11 fire stations, one of which is within the study area (see Table 4.3-2).

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■ Fire Station 5, located at 55 Hackamore Lane serves the study area from South Grimmer Boulevard south to Dixon Landing Road. This fire station has its own fire engine and is capable at all times of providing fire protection, fire rescue, and emergency response, including emergency medical services.

City of Milpitas

The Milpitas Fire Department has four fire stations, two of which are in the study area (see Table 4.3-2). Each fire station has its own fire truck and is capable at all times of providing fire protection, fire rescue, and emergency response, including emergency medical services.

■ Fire Station 1, located at 777 South Main Street, is the largest of the Milpitas fire stations and serves the area from Calaveras Boulevard to Montague Expressway.

■ Fire Station 3, located at 45 Midwick Street serves the area from Dixon Landing Road to Calaveras Boulevard.

City of San Jose

The San Jose Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency services to the entire city. Each fire station is capable at all times of providing fire protection, fire rescue, and emergency response, including emergency medical services. There is a fire engine housed at each station. As shown in Table 4.3-2, there are four fire stations in the City of San Jose located within the study area.

■ Fire Station 1, located at 201 North Market Street, is staffed 24 hours a day. Within the study area, this station handles calls from I-280 and north to the city limits.

■ Fire Station 7, located at 800 Emory Street, is a single-engine company staffed 24 hours a day. This station serves the study area in the area from Newhall to Taylor streets.

■ Fire Station 8, located at 802 East Santa Clara Street, is a single-engine company staffed 24 hours a day. Within the study area, this station handles calls in the area from Mabury Street to I-280 and US 101, encompassing the downtown area.

■ Fire Station 34, located at 1634 Las Plumas Avenue, is staffed 24 hours a day. Within the study area, this station handles calls from US 101 to I-680 and from I-280, to Sierra Road.

City of Santa Clara

The Santa Clara Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency services to the entire City. As shown in Table 4.3-2, Fire Station 1 is located in the study area.

■ Fire Station 1, located at 777 Benton Street, is staffed 24 hours a day.

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4.3.2 PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Hospitals

There are no hospitals located within the study area.

Schools

Public school districts in the study area include the Fremont Unified School District, Milpitas Unified School District, Berryessa Union School District, Orchard Elementary School District, East Side High School District, San Jose Unified School District, and Santa Clara Unified School District. In addition to public schools, three private schools in San Jose are within the study area. These schools are Saint Patrick Elementary School, the Five Wounds Catholic Elementary School, and the Bellarmine Preparatory High School (see Table 4.3-3).

In total, one elementary school in Fremont, one elementary school in Milpitas, six elementary schools in San Jose, and three high schools in San Jose are within the study area. These schools are listed in Table 4.3-3 and shown in Figures 4.3-1 to 4.3-4 and 4.3-6. As noted in Table 4.3-3, one high school and three elementary schools are within walking distance (¼-mile) of a proposed BART station.

There are also two universities located within ¼-mile of a proposed BART station. San Jose State University (SJSU), a California State University with an enrollment of over 26,000 students, is located at One Washington Square in San Jose. Santa Clara University, with an enrollment of just over 8,000 students, is a private Jesuit university located at 500 El Camino Real in Santa Clara.

Civic, Community, and Cultural Facilities

There are 19 civic, community, and cultural facilities located in the study area (see Table 4.3-4). As shown in Table 4.3-4 and Figures 4.3-4 and 4.3-6, 12 of these facilities (nine in San Jose; three in Santa Clara) are located within walking distance of a proposed BART station. The study area also includes the SES Portuguese Society Hall and the Santa Clara County Superior Court in the City of Santa Clara.

The City of Milpitas Civic Center, City Hall, and Senior Center are within the study area. The City of San Jose has the Watson Community Center, Roosevelt Community Center, Grace Baptist Church Community Center, Portuguese Band and Social Center and the San Jose City Hall.

The San Jose portion of the study area also contains a variety of cultural and entertainment attractions. Downtown San Jose museums include the San Jose Museum of Art and the Tech Museum of Innovation. Other cultural facilities in downtown San Jose include the HP Pavilion, San Jose Center for Performing Arts, San Jose Civic Auditorium, and the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.

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Cultural and entertainment attractions within the Santa Clara portion of the study area include the de Saisset Museum and the Mayer Theater.

Table 4.3-3: Schools in the Study Area Figure Figure ID Number Facility in the Study Area Location Warm Springs Elementary 47370 Warm Springs Boulevard, S1 4.3-1 School Fremont S2 4.3-2 Curtner Elementary School 275 Redwood Avenue, Milpitas S3 4.3-2, 4.3-3 Brooktree Elementary School 1781 Olive Tree Drive, San Jose S4 4.3-3 Vinci Park Elementary School 1311 Vinci Park Way, San Jose S5 4.3-4 Anne Darling Elementary School 333 N 33rd Street, San Jose S6 4.3-4 San Jose High Academy 275 North 24th Street, San Josea Five Wounds Catholic S7 4.3-4 1390 Five Wounds Lane, San Josea Elementary School S8 4.3-4 Saint Patrick Elementary School 51 North 9th Street, San Joseb S9 4.3-4 San Jose State University One Washington Square, San Joseb S10 4.3-4 Horace Mann Elementary School 55 North 7th Street, San Joseb Downtown College Prep – S11 4.3-4 1460 the Alameda, San Jose Charter School Bellarmine Preparatory High S12 4.3-4 850 Elm Street, San Jose School S13 4.3-6 Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clarac a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Alum Rock Station. b Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Downtown San Jose Station. c Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Santa Clara Station. Source: VTA, 2008.

Libraries

As shown in Table 4.3-5, the Milpitas Community Library, East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library are within the study area. The latter two, as noted in Table 4.3-5 and shown in Figure 4.3-4, are located within walking distance of a proposed BART station. The East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library is currently closed. A new library, constructed at the same location, is expected to open in 2009.

Parks and Recreational Facilities

Santa Clara County and the cities of Milpitas, San Jose, and Santa Clara parks and recreation departments provide a variety of park facilities in the study area, including neighborhood parks, county parks, golf courses, and community gardens. There are 17 parks and recreational facilities in the study area, including one municipal golf course (see Table 4.3-6). Four parks are located in the City of Milpitas, 12 parks are located in

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Table 4.3-4: Civic, Community, and Cultural Facilities in the Study Area Figure Figure ID Number Facility in the Study Area Location CC1 4.3-2 Milpitas Civic Center 455 Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas CC2 4.3-2 Milpitas City Hall 455 Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas CC3 4.3-2 The Sal Cracolice Building/ 540 South Abel Street, Milpitas Milpitas Senior Center CC4 4.3-3 Watson Community Center 1082 Jackson Street, San Jose CC5 4.3-4 Portuguese Band and Social 100 North 27th Street, San Josea Center CC6 4.3-4 Roosevelt Community Center 901 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose CC7 4.3-4 Grace Baptist Church 484 East San Fernando Street, San Joseb Community Center CC8 4.3-4 San Jose City Hall East Santa Clara Street, San Jose (between 4th and 6th streets) b CC9 4.3-4 San Jose Museum of Art 110 South Market Street, San Joseb CC10 4.3-4 Tech Museum of Innovation 201 South Market Street, San Joseb CC11 4.3-4 San Jose McEnery Convention 150 West San Carlos Street, San Joseb Center CC12 4.3-4 Civic Auditorium 145 West San Carlos Street, San Josec CC13 4.3-4 Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Josec CC14 4.3-4 HP Pavilion at San Jose 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Josec CC15 4.3-6 SES Portuguese Society Hall 3995 The Alameda, Santa Clara CC16 4.3-6 Santa Clara Women’s Club 3260 The Alameda, Santa Clara d Adobe CC17 4.3-6 de Saisset Museum 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara d CC18 4.3-6 Mayer Theater 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara d CC19 4.3-6 Santa Clara County Superior 1095 Homestead Road, Santa Clara Court a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Alum Rock Station. b Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Downtown San Jose Station. c Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Diridon/Arena Station. d.Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Santa Clara Station. Source: VTA, 2007.

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Table 4.3-5: Libraries in the Study Area Figure Figure ID Number Facility in the Study Area Location L1 4.3-2 Milpitas Community Library 40 North Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas L2 4.3-4 East San Jose Carnegie Branch 1102 East Santa Clara Street, San Josea Library (Currently closed. New library expected to open in 2009.) L3 4.3-4 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library 152 East San Fernando Street, San Joseb a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Alum Rock Station. b Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Downtown San Jose Station. Source: VTA, 2007.

Table 4.3-6: Parks and Recreational Facilities in the Study Area Figure Figure ID Number Facility in the Study Area Location P1 4.3-2 Dixon Landing Park City of Milpitas P2 4.3-2 Hall Memorial Park City of Milpitas P3 4.3-2 Hidden Lake Park North Milpitas Boulevard between Escuela Parkway and Jacklin Road P4 4.3-2 Parc Metropolitan City of Milpitas P5 4.3-3 Brooktree Park City of San Jose P6 4.3-3 Flickinger Park City of San Jose P7 4.3-3 Townsend Park City of San Jose P8 4.3-3 San Jose Municipal Golf Course 1560 Old Oakland Road, San Jose P9 4.3-3 Penitencia Creek County Park City of San Jose P10 4.3-3 Watson Park City of San Jose P11 4.3-4 Roosevelt Park City of San Jose P12 4.3-4 St. James Park City of San Josea P13 4.3-4 Plaza de Cesar Chavez City of San Josea P14 4.3-4 McEnery Park City of San Josea P15 4.3-4 Arena Green City of San Joseb P16 4.3-4 Guadalupe River Park City of San Joseb P17 4.3-6 Larry J. Marsalli Park City of Santa Clarac a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Downtown San Jose Station. a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Diridon/Arena Station. c Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Santa Clara Station. Source: VTA, 2007.

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Religious Institutions

There are at approximately 53 religious institutions of various denominations located in the study area. These facilities, which often serve as community focal points, are identified in Table 4.3-7 and in Figures 4.3-1, 4.3-2, 4.3-5, and 4.3-6. The majority of these institutions (30) are located in the City of San Jose. Eighteen of these institutions are located in the City of Milpitas, with two religious institutions located in the City of Fremont. Three are located in the City of Santa Clara.

As noted in Table 4.3-7, three of the religious institutions in the study area are within walking distance of the proposed Alum Rock Station, sixteen are within walking distance of the proposed Downtown San Jose Station, one is within walking distance of the proposed Arena/Diridon Station, and three are within walking distance of the proposed Santa Clara Station.

Table 4.3-7: Religious Institutions in the Study Area Figure Figure ID Number Facility in the Study Area Location R1 4.3-1 Warm Springs Baptist Church 111 East Warren Avenue, Fremont R2 4.3-1 First Baptist Church 303 Hackamore Lane, Fremont R3 4.3-2 Living World Fellowship Church 1494 California Circle, Milpitas R4 4.3-2 Greater Love of God Church 159 Dixon Road, Milpitas R5 4.3-2 First Baptist Church of Milpitas 200 Abbott Avenue, Milpitas R6 4.3-2 Zion Church of Praise 196 North Main Street, Milpitas R7 4.3-2 True Holiness Church of God 1067 Herman Street, Milpitas R8 4.3-2 Bibles Way Apostolic Church 82 North Main Street, Milpitas R9 4.3-2 Crosspoint Chinese Church 680 Calaveras Boulevard #690, Milpitas R10 4.3-2 Avatamaska Buddhist Lotus Society 50 South Main Street, Milpitas R11 4.3-2 Spring Valley Bible Church 220 South Main Street, Milpitas R12 4.3-2 Emanuel Community Church 346 South Abel Street, Milpitas R13 4.3-2 Jehovah’s Witnesses 300 South Hollow Drive, Milpitas R14 4.3-2 India Community Center 555 Los Coches Street, Milpitas R15 4.3-2 St. John Baptist Catholic 279 South Main Street, Milpitas R16 4.3-2 Zion Church of Praise 195 North Main Street, Milpitas R17 4.3-2 Macedonia Missionary Baptist 121 Sinnott Lane, Milpitas R18 4.3-2 Bochasanwasi Swaminarayan 25 Corning Avenue, Milpitas R19 4.3-2 Chinese Church in Christ 399 South Main Street, Milpitas R20 4.3-2 Genesis United Methodist Church 633 South Main Street, Milpitas R21 4.3-5 Mathis Memorial Church of God 264 North 27th Street, San Josea

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Table 4.3-7: Religious Institutions in the Study Area (Continued) Figure Figure ID Number Facility in the Study Area Location R22 4.3-5 Five Wounds National Portuguese Church 1375 East Santa Clara Street, San Josea R23 4.3-5 Church of Living God 1465 East San Antonio Street, San Josea R24 4.3-5 Greater St. John Baptist 1230 East San Antonio Street, San Jose R25 4.3-4 San Jose First Vietnamese Church 102 South 21st Street, San Jose R26 4.3-5 First AME Zion Church 95 South 20th Street, San Jose R27 4.3-5 Mt. Hermon AME Church 12 South 14th Street, San Jose R28 4.3-5 Seventh Day Adventist Church 425 East St. John Street, San Jose R29 4.3-5 San Jose Missionary Baptist 499 East St. James Street, San Jose R30 4.3-5 St. Patrick’s Cathedral 389 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose R31 4.3-5 Church in San Jose 124 South 11th Street, San Jose R32 4.3-5 Grace Baptist Church 484 East San Fernando Street, San Jose R33 4.3-5 Church of Christ 81 North 8th Street, San Joseb R34 4.3-5 Message of Peace Assembly 246 North 7th Street, San Joseb R35 4.3-5 Metropolitan Community Church 65 South 7th Street, San Joseb R36 4.3-5 Church of Jesus Christ 66 South 7th Street, San Joseb R37 4.3-5 First Christian Church 80 South 5th Street, San Joseb R38 4.3-5 Apostolic Assembly of Faith 77 North 5th Street, San Joseb R39 4.3-5 First United Methodist Church 24 North 5th Street, San Joseb R40 4.3-5 Seventh Day Adventist Church 77 North 5th Street, San Joseb R41 4.3-5 Star of David Church 80 South 5th Street, San Joseb R42 4.3-5 Antioch Baptist Church 268 East Julian Street, San Joseb R43 4.3-5 First Presbyterian Church 49 North 4th Street, San Joseb R44 4.3-5 First Unitarian Church 160 North 3rd Street, San Joseb R45 4.3-5 Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe 81 North 2nd Street, San Joseb R46 4.3-5 Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 81 North 2nd Street, San Joseb R47 4.3-5 La Iglesia De Cristo 12 South 1st Street, San Joseb R48 4.3-5 St. Josephs Cathedral Basilica 80 South Market Street, San Joseb R49 4.3-5 Templo la Hermosa of the Assemblies of 56 South Montgomery Street, San Josed God R50 4.3-5 Eckankar-CA Satsung 871 Coleman Avenue, San Jose R51 4.3-6 Ambassadors of Christ Church 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clarac R52 4.3-6 Mission Santa Clara de Asis 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara c R53 4.3-6 St. Clare’s Church 725 Washington Street, Santa Clara c a Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Alum Rock Station. b Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Downtown San Jose Station. c Located within ¼-mile from the proposed Santa Clara Station. d Located within ¼-miles from the proposed Diridon/Arena Station. Source: VTA, 2008.

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4.3.3 REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no local, State or federal regulations that specifically pertain to community services and facilities. Design guidelines and mutual aid agreements with the cities of Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, and Santa Clara provide guidance for the alternatives and for addressing potential adverse effects on community services and facilities.

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