DISTRICT 4 DISPATCH. Manh Nguyen. Office Of Councilmember Manh Nguyen FEBRURARY 2016 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2. A message from Councilmember Manh Nguyen:

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1 Office Of Councilmember Manh Nguyen DISTRICT 4 DISPATCH VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 FEBRURARY 2016 A message from Councilmember Manh Nguyen: Councilmember Manh Nguyen In this issue: Message From Councilmember Manh Nguyen Calendar Transportation Updates Public Safety Updates Arts Public Utilities District 4 Business Recent Events D4 Events Citywide Events Regional Events Volunteer Information 2016 is well underway, and I am optimistic about what this new year will bring District 4, and the City as a whole. We have been fortunate to receive some rain, and even more fortunate that it has been a manageable amount. At the same time, it is important to remember that we are currently in the middle of the peak of El Nino, and many more storms are expected to come. With that said, I would like to remind you to be mindful of the possible hazards that rain can bring. Make sure that you report any flooding to the City by calling In addition, sandbags are available at several different sites throughout the city, and you can find a list of locations on the City s website. In closing, I would like to remind you all that February is African- American History Month. Also, Happy Valentines Day and happy Lunar New Year from the District 4 team and I! If you have any questions, comments or concerns that you would like to share with my office, I encourage you to call us at (408) or district4@sanjoseca.gov. Manh Nguyen San Jose District East Santa Clara St district4@sanjoseca.gov SanJoseDistrict4.com

2 Calendar VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY CALENDAR - PAGE 2 For any questions, comments, concerns, or to request your event be added to our calendar, please District4@sanjoseca.gov. EVENT: River Oaks Neighborhood Association Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, February 3rd WHERE: 345 Village Center Circle ABOUT: Monthly RONA North San Jose Neighborhood Association Meeting EVENT: Lunar New Year WHEN: Monday, February 8th EVENT: Berryessa Citizen s Advisory Council Meeting WHEN: Monday, February 8th WHERE: Berryessa Community Center ABOUT: Monthly BCAC Neighborhood Association Meeting EVENT: Valentine s Day WHEN: Thursday, February 14th EVENT: National Random Act of Kindness Day WHEN: Wednesday, February 17th WHERE: Worldwide ABOUT: A national day where people are encouraged to do something kind to a friend or stranger for no specific reason. EVENT: Town Hall Meeting WHEN: Thursday, February 18th 6:00PM WHERE: Morrill Middle School ABOUT: A general community meeting that provides an opportunity to discuss the critical issues facing District 4 and the City of San Jose with Councilmember Manh Nguyen and his staff. RSVP Here:

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5 Arts VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 PUBLIC SAFETY - PAGE 5 WORLD PREMIERE SAN JOSE STAGE COMPANY in association with EL TEATRO CAMPESINO VALLEY OF THE HEART Written and directed by Luis Valdez February 10 - March 6, 2016 "... a quintessentially California play, written by a master of the genre." - Los Angeles Times The fight to maintain dignity, identity, family and love in the face of war and fear are at the heart of this American love story deeply rooted in the fertile Santa Clara Valley. Famed playwright, director and producer Luis Valdez s sweeping epic illustrates the ironic divide between America s ideals and its actions in what the San Jose Mercury News says is a "multicultural touchstone," and of which the Los Angeles Times says "We need memory plays as powerful as this one... a quintessentially California play, written by a master of the genre."

6 Public Utilities VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 PUBLIC UTILITIES - PAGE 6 Large Item Collection Program For a limited time only between September 30, 2015 to and June 30, 2016, the City of San Jose is coordinating a large item collection with the City s garbage agencies. You can schedule a large collection (up to 3 items) for free. Each additional large item collection (3 items per collection) will be $27. For FAQs, please click here.

7 District 4 Business VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 DISTRICT 4 BUSINESS - PAGE 7 Their new San Jose location opened on December 15th Located on 1085 East Brokaw Road #10, their San Jose store features all new menu items including Korean Buffalo Wings, Umami Fries, and Ahi Tuna. Come by and enjoy all of the KoJa Kitchen classics while watching your favorite Golden State Warriors go for more NBA records on their 65" Flat Screen TVs in HD.

8 Recent Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 RECENT EVENTS - PAGE 8 On Saturday, January 9th, my office held a neighborhood clean-up event for the Vinci Park South Neighborhood. With the help of Mayor Sam Liccardo and several dedicated volunteers, we were able to help residents from this neighborhood start spring cleaning early. We filled up 8 full-sized dumpsters in 4 hours. It s always an honor for me to have the opportunity to help my constituents. My office will be holding more neighborhood clean-ups for other neighborhoods in District 4 in the coming months.

9 Recent Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 RECENT EVENTS - PAGE 9 Berryessa Business Association Thursday, December 10th 8:30 A.M. Berryessa Coldwell Banker Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council Monday December 14th 7:00PM Berryessa Community Center I was proud to join Valley Transit Authority today for the opening of the pilot program for VTA FLEX. VTA FLEX represents the best in public transit innovation. FLEX addresses a major challenge for our public transit system, the last mile between existing public transit stops and our homes and offices. River Oaks Neighborhood Association Wednesday December 2nd 7:00PM Premier Pizza NextDoor Meeting - Date Will Be Posted Online FLEX provides a transit option specifically designed to address this last mile. With FLEX, VTA will provide an on-demand service to transport people who live and work in North San José quickly between different FLEX service stops. I hope that this pilot will be successful and that VTA FLEX will have many happy customers in a few months.

10 Recent Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 RECENT EVENTS - PAGE 10 On Monday, January 25th, my office held our 2nd El Niño Community Preparedness meeting for the people of Alviso. Alviso sits roughly 13 feet below sea level and has seen severe flooding during previous El Niños, especially during the rainy season of My office has been working hard in collaboration with the Mayor and other City Officials to make sure that the City is doing everything it can to keep Alviso from flooding.

11 District 4 Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 DISTRICT 4 EVENTS - PAGE 11 Where: Morrill Middle School When: Thursday, February 18th 6:00PM Who: Councilmember Manh Nguyen and District 4 Staff What: A general community meeting that provides an opportunity to discuss the critical issues facing District 4 and the City of San Jose with Councilmember Manh Nguyen and the District 4 Staff. RSVP Here:

12 District 4 Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 DISTRICT 4 EVENTS - PAGE 12 We are happy to announce we will be holding the 39th Annual Berryessa Art & Wine Festival this year. We invite our past festival participants and new artists to submit your application. We are excited to offer online application submission this year. Please read all information carefully. In order to ensure more diverse and quality exhibits, we will review the variety and quantity of art to be displayed and sold. Placement is based upon what is deemed most effective for both the Festival and the participants. We are looking forward to our 39th year and hope to continue our past successes. The festival has been judged by artists and craftspeople as one of the best organized and most convenient one-day arts and crafts fairs in Northern California. Link to register

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16 Citywide Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 CITYWIDE EVENTS - PAGE 16 To volunteer at one of the events locations, please click one of the following links: Piedmont Hills High School Location Berryessa Community Center Location Educational Park Branch Library Location Alviso Youth Center Location

17 Citywide Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 CITYWIDE EVENTS - PAGE 17 The Mayor s office would like to invite you to the Community Budget Priority Setting. This year, the event will be held at Parkside Hall (180 Park Ave.) on Saturday, February 20 th. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:00 a.m. Residents throughout San Jose will have the opportunity to discuss and provide input on priorities for the Budget and also participate in a Zero-Based budgeting exercise designed around programs and services that impact our neighborhoods. Translation services will be available at the event. Event Registration Link: llr=ffcsvncab&oeidk=a07ec4e0gi7d3bb2dbf

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21 Regional Events VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 REGIONAL EVENTS - PAGE 21 Head downtown and you ll see the banners going up on street poles. Walk by Plaza de Cesar Chavez, you ll come across new turf that s being installed and lanterns going up that will soon illuminate the historic park at night. Drive by Mineta San José International Airport and, overnight, super-sized signs have sprung up, welcoming travelers to the region. While the 2016 Super Bowl will take place at nearby Levi s Stadium on Sunday, February 7, San José is one of three Super Bowl 50 venue cities, with the others being San Francisco and Santa Clara. San José s also hosting the NFC Champion team and practice venue. It s also the site of Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade at SAP Center, an event that brings together players and coaches from the two champion teams, attracting more than 5,000 journalists from around the world. San José s about to become SB50 central with Super Community Events such as SoFA s Winter Market and Downtown Ice as well as other visitor amenities such as an NFL store and the It s Happening! Winter at Plaza de Cesar Chavez park activation. For the full rundown of activities, visit the City s SB50 website, As you can imagine, City staff are working long hours to make sure Game Week is an incredible experience for visitors and locals alike. Plus, some of the improvements you re seeing are permanent and the catalyst to enhancing placemaking efforts around San José that are already underway.

22 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2 VOLUNTEER - PAGE 22 There are many ways in which you can get involved within your community. You can attend community meetings that are regularly held by different neighborhood associations, you can sign up for local events that aim to better the district, you can host your own event, or you can sign up to volunteer on the official District 4 website which can be found here: The City of San Jose is hiring! Student Intern/Grad Student Intern, IWM Enforcement & Regulations - ESD Wastewater Operations Foreperson I/II - ESD Senior Engineering Technician - ESD Regional Wastewater Facility Associate Engineer (Mechanical and Instrumentation & Control) - RWF/ESD Air Conditioning Mechanic - Environmental Services For more information, or to see more listings, please visit: