Many of you know my staff member Stephanie Holm. She has worked in my office for nearly four years on constituent services, with neighborhood associations and on the Council Agendas. After four years Stephanie is moving on. I am sad to see Stephanie go but am pleased to know she will leave us for bigger and better things. Stephanie will be attending the University of California, Hastings Law School in San Francisco! Stephanie has the desire to study criminal law and I know she will excel there as she has excelled here in the District 10 Office.

Stephanie has set high standards of excellence through her work over the years. It is going to be difficult without her but we have two new staff members eagerly awaiting the challenge—Lauren Profeit and Joseph Sanchez!

Lauren was born and raised in Silicon Valley. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and the University of Southern California, where she earned a Master of Public Policy degree. Prior to joining my staff, Lauren worked for Jerry Hill, a member of the California State Assembly.

Joseph was raised in San Jose and is a long time resident of Almaden. Joseph received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Santa Clara University and worked as a Public Relations Specialist at the Santa Clara Valley Water District while in college. After attending Santa Clara University, Joseph worked as an Assistant Paralegal for a successful corporate immigration law firm in Santa Clara. Joseph has also been actively involved in various political campaigns and currently volunteers for a number of non-profits in San Jose.

I am very excited for Stephanie, Lauren and Joseph. Please join me in wishing them all good luck on their new adventures!

All the best,

Nancy Pyle, Councilmember

San Jose is seeking community input on Police Chief Recruitment
The City of San Jose is recruiting for a new Police Chief and is interested in receiving community input on the ideal qualities of a Police Chief. Five community meetings are scheduled between August 24th and September 2nd to hear and collect input from residents. Visit www.sanjoseca.gov/pdf/COP_FinalRecruitmentFlyer2010.pdf for the detailed list of the upcoming meetings. Residents who are unable to attend the community meetings, but would like to submit written comment, may do so by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

San Jose City Neighborhoods Commission Opening—Volunteer Position
At present, District 10 has only two Neighborhoods Commissioners. There is a need to select one additional Commissioner plus two alternatives. This is an opportunity to learn about the City in action, meet with the Mayor and other important City Officials, join other like-minded active neighborhoods and provide a public service. The meetings are once a month on the second Wednesday starting at 6:30 PM.
Visit www.sanjoseca.gov/Clerk/commissionboard/nc/nc.asp to read
more about the commission's purpose. For further information, contact the present District 10 Commissioners: Bob Boydston 408-268-3672 or Russ Petruzzelli 408-439-1848. Application forms are available at the Office of the City Clerk, 408-535-1252.

Civil Service Commission Openings
There are two positions available on the Civil Service Commission: (1) one for an unexpired term ending November 30, 2011; and (2) one for a four-year term ending November 30, 2014. The San Jose City Council will be accepting applications until filled. The Civil Service Commission makes recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager and conducts investigations concerning the administration of personnel in the Classified Service. The Commission acts as an appellate body for personnel decisions affecting City employees and applicants, reviews and recommends changes to Civil Service regulations and appoints members to the City Council Salary Setting Commission. For more information visit www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/CommissionBoard/CivilServ.asp or call the staff at 535-1252. Applications may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, Room 243, City Hall, or on the City’s Web site at www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/forms/BoardApp1.pdf.

Additional San Jose Boards and Commissions Vacancies
Applications are also being accepted for several other City of San José Boards and Commissions for upcoming and future vacancies. You can make a difference in your community on a number of issues being considered by the:

• ARTS COMMISSION ( 1 SEAT)
• DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION (1 SEAT)
• EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMISSION (3 SEATS)
• HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (2 Low-income Rep from District 5 and 7)
• HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (1 SEAT)
• SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (2 SEATS)
• TRAFFIC APPEALS COMMISSION (1 SEAT)

Qualifications: You must live in the City of San Jose and have a commitment to being active in the community.

Application Process: To take advantage of this unique opportunity, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1272. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010. Applications will remain active and on file for one year from the date received. Log onto www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/Vacancy.asp for more details.

San Jose Airport: Alaska Airlines Announces New Service between San Jose, California and Los Cabos, Mexico
Alaska Airlines will inaugurate thrice-weekly service between San Jose, California, and Los Cabos, Mexico, starting in November. The nonstop flight will operate on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

"With its pristine beaches, great restaurants and world-class hotels, Los Cabos will be a welcome getaway this winter for our Bay Area customers," said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines' Vice President of marketing. "We are pleased to offer more service to Mexico, along with the new Hawaii service we've recently added from San Jose and Oakland."

For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

Major Printing Company Relocates its Production to San Jose!
Southwest Offset Printing, one of California's largest privately-owned printers, signed a new 10-year lease with AMB Property Corporation for a 68,502-square-foot facility, located in North San Jose. The San Jose Redevelopment Agency worked with the City of San Jose, AMB and Cornish and Carey Commercial, to help facilitate Southwest's move from Redwood City to San Jose's Enterprise Zone. The Company chose North San Jose for its production headquarters for Northern California because of the City's Enterprise Zone program, which allows Southwest to take advantage of various tax credits and deductions. "Southwest Offset Printing, bringing more than 100 jobs to San Jose, demonstrates how the Enterprise Zone program is such an effective tool in retaining jobs and creating new jobs," said Harry Mavrogenes, Executive Director, San Jose Redevelopment Agency. "This company is one of many companies our Agency was able to recruit this year as a result of this economic development tool."

4th Annual Almaden Golf Tournament ---
Monday, August 23rd
For the past three years, the Almaden Community Center, in partnership with the Almaden Advisory Council, Senior Advisory Council, local businesses, and Councilmember Pyle’s Office, has been a part of the annual golf tournament at the Almaden Golf and Country Club.

Proceeds from this year’s tournament will again go to the Christiana Powery Memorial Scholarship Fund which benefits the children of the Hoffman Via Monte Area. Last year over $3000 was raised for this scholarship fund which provides opportunities for local children to take part in summer recreational activities like sports, science, music, art and dance.

When: Monday, August 23rd
Where: Almaden Golf and Country Club, Hampton Drive, San Jose
Time: 11:00am Registration Begins
           11:30am Longest Drive Contest Begins
           12:00pm Putting Contest Begins
            1:00pm Hit the Links
Post Tournament: Dinner, Silent Auction and Awards Presentation
Cost: $145 for players who register before August 15th
$160 for players who register after August 15th
Includes official tournament gift bag, official tournament polo shirt, 18 holes of golf, golf cart, range balls, lunch, beverages, dinner and awards ceremony.

For more information visit www.almadencc.golfreg.com or contact Brandon Kwock at 408-268-1133 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Run for a Healthy World on Monday, September 6th



Music in the Park concert series
Every Thursday of June, July and August
Music in the Park is in the middle of its 22nd year presenting free live music – featuring some of the world’s best musicians - to downtown’s core. Enjoy free outdoor performances from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, located at Market and San Carlos streets. For information, call the (408) 279-1775 or www.sjdowntown.com/Music_in_the_Park.html.
August 19: Y&T (Classic Rock). Opener: OTR Band.
August 26: Pato Banton (Reggae). Opener: Whiskey Avengers.

Starlight Cinemas--Wednesdays through August 25
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to San Pedro Square, the Historic District, or the SoFA District for free outdoor screenings of action-adventure flicks, 1930s-1950s classics, and cult and indie films. Be ready for plenty of fun audience participation for the entire family. Screenings begin at dusk each Wednesday, June 9 – August 25 with pre-show antics about an hour prior. For information, call (408) 279-1775 or www.sjdowntown.com/Starlight_Cinemas.html.

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 17th; 1:30pm and 7:00pm
City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, City Council Chambers
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/agenda.asp
*Guadalupe Mines

Rules & Open Government Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 18th; 2:00pm
City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, Wing 118-119
www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/CommitteeAgenda/Rules/Rules.asp

Hoffman Via Monte Strong Neighborhoods Meeting
Wednesday, August 18th; 6:30pm
Pat Dando Hoffman Via Monte Neighborhood Center, 1180 Blossom Hill Road, #2

Almaden Mining Company Restaurant Community Meeting
Wednesday, August 18th; 6:30pm
Almaden Community Center; 6445 Camden Avenue

4th Annual Almaden Community Center Golf Tournament
Monday, August 23rd
Almaden Golf & Country Club, 6663 Hampton Drive
http://www.almadencc.golfreg.com/

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 24th; 1:30pm
City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, City Council Chambers
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/agenda.asp

Rules & Open Government Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 26th; 2:00pm
City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, Wing 118-119
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/CommitteeAgenda/Rules/Rules.asp

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 31st; 1:30pm
City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, City Council Chambers
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/agenda.asp

Almaden Senior Association Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st; 9:45am
Almaden Community Center, 6455 Camden Avenue
http://www.almadenseniors.org/index.html

Rules & Open Government Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st; 2:00pm
City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara Street, Wing 118-119
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/CommitteeAgenda/Rules/Rules.asp

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st; 5:00pm
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/CommissionBoard/Parks.asp

VTA Board Meeting
Thursday, September 2nd; 5:30pm
Santa Clara County Government Offices, 70 W Hedding Street
http://www.vta.org/inside/boards/board_agenda_minutes_index.html