Burrell Park Neighborhood Association
Future Projects
The BPNA is currently working on the following projects and looking for feedback from local residents on their ideas.
Street Lights
There are two streetlights on Burrell Court, more than the allotted 600 feet apart, leaving the middle of the street in complete darkness. This is especially dangerous because of the poor sidewalks and narrow street with an abundance of parked cars and increases the opportunities for vandals. After circulating and submitting a petition to the San Jose’s Department of Transportation in early 2024, the city assessed the situation and determined that three lights are needed that would cost between $270K to $290K.
Thanks to Councilman Mulcahey - he was able to add the street light installation to the City's 2025-2026 budget.
This was also due to YOUR involvement. Thanks to those who signed the petition asking for the additional street lights as well as the advocacy work of the Burrell Park Neighborhood Association.
Sidewalk Repair
Burrell Park was developed 100 years ago and some of our sidewalks are suffering with age creating safety hazards.
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As in many cities, San José’s Municipal Code, cites that all property owners are responsible for maintaining the sidewalk, park strip area, driveway approach, and curb and gutter adjacent to their property.
Conditions Requiring Repair
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• Vertical separation of more than one-half (1/2) inch
• Ramping: rise or depression of more than one (1) inch within eight (8)inches, in conjunction with a vertical separation
• Hole or opening in a break or construction joint of one (1) inches ormore
• Breaking away or spalling of concrete with a depth of more than onehalf (1/2) inch
The city will perform sidewalk inspections upon request by residents or concerned citizens.
To request an inspection, call 408-794-1901 or email TreesAndSidewalks@sanjoseca.gov.
If repair is needed, the property owner will be notified to make the necessary repairs in 60 days.
Fees
Property owners are financially responsible for the repair of the sidewalks, and permits for the work. Property owners may request financial hardship assistance if their household annual income is three times the federal poverty level or less. Approval of financial hardship is limited to available funding and may not be awarded to all qualified applicants. To request financial hardship assistance, email TreesAndSidewalks@sanjoseca.gov and ask for a financial hardship assistance application form.
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Click this link for more information.
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Other Suggested Projects
Saturday, September 27th 8 am to 11 am
Please volunteer!
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Walking Group -
Winery Event at Burrell Winery -
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Neighborhood Directory for Associate Members
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Film Night -
Neighborhood Beautification
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Neighborhood Sign on Traffic Island
