October 16 Newsletter
ALERTTC KEEPS YOU INFORMED IN AN EMERGENCY
ONE DAY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE TO DISTRICT ELECTIONS?
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CITY COMMITTEES
HEALTHY VISALIA FESTIVAL SET FOR OCT. 20
DONUTS AND DISCUSSION ON OCT. 27
DUMP ON US FOR FREE OCT. 20
COUNCIL OKS ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES FOR PLAZA DRIVE
ALERTTC KEEPS YOU INFORMED IN AN EMERGENCY: Register today by clicking here for Alert TC, an emergency phone notification system that sends out phone, text and email alerts in times of emergencies in the City. With AlertTC, the City is able to send time-sensitive, targeted messages to select groups and geographic areas. The system is capable of reaching landlines, cellular and VolP phones, BlackBerrys/PDAs, pagers and TTY/TTD devices for the hearing impaired. It also sends messages via SMS/text messaging, fax and email and posts messages to Facebook and Twitter. The City's contact database currently includes all residential and commercial landline phone numbers. You must register additional methods of contact, such as cell phone numbers, VolP numbers and email addresses. The system is primarily used to disseminate messages pertaining to the health, safety or welfare o the City when affected by an emergency event, including severe weather warnings. To learn more, go to www.alerttc.com.
ONE DAY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY: Take your choice of planting trees, painting benches and tables or removing graffiti. Over 220 volunteers are needed to help at five locations throughout the City during the Make a Difference Day 2012, from 8 am to noon Saturday, Oct. 27. Work will be done at Packwood Creek from Cameron to Caldwell and Sue to College Streets, at St. John's Riverwalk at Ben Maddox Way, and at Fairview and Rotary Parks. Register to volunteer at http://daytabank.handsonnetwork.org or call 713-4384 or email [email protected].
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE TO DISTRICT ELECTIONS: When the City's Charter was written nearly 100 years ago, the population was less than 10,000 and it called for at-large City Council elections. A vote by the citizens is required to change the Charter. Citizens will have the opportunity to decide if they wish to change the Charter when a ballot measure, Measure P, goes before voters on November 6. An informational flyer is intended to inform citizens on the differences between at-large and district elections and provide resources to obtain more comprehensive information. For a copy of the flyer in both English and Spanish, click here.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CITY COMMITTEES: The City is currently accepting applications for six committees. The following committees currently have vacancies: Citizens Advisory Committee; Environmental Committee; Historic Preservation Committee; North Visalia Neighborhood Advisory Committee; Transit Advisory Committee; Waterways and Trails Committee. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept for two years. Visit the City's website at www.ci.visalia.ca.us. "Committees/Commissions" to view the handbook and application. You can also call the City Clerk's Office at 713-4512.
HEALTHY VISALIA FESTIVAL SET FOR OCT. 20: The City's third annual "Healthy Visalia Festival" will be held from 1 to 4 pm at the Shannon Baseball Complex at Riverway Sports Park. The fun-filled, free event begins at 1 pm with local talent entertainment, music, family activities, and lots of prizes. Informational booths and free health screenings by Family HealthCare Network and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Healthy Visalia Committee. To learn more, visit www.healthyvisalia.com.
DONUTS & DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL MEMBER GUBLER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MICHAEL OLMOS ON OCT. 27: Enjoy Donuts and Discussion with Council Member Warren Gubler and Assistant City Manager Michael Olmos from 7 to 8:30 am Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Bakery/Deli area at Vallarta Supermarket, 3112 N. Dinuba Blvd. The informal gathering allows any citizen to address their concerns or ask questions one-on-one with Council Member Gubler or Assistant Manager Olmos. Drop-ins are welcome at any time. Council Member Gubler also can be reached through 713-4400, then enter 3313, or by email at [email protected].
DUMP ON US FOR FREE ON OCT. 20: The City will hold a Dump on Us event from 7 to noon Saturday, October 20, at the City of Visalia Corporation Yard at 335 North Cain in Visalia. The Dump On Us event is free and available for all Visalia residents to rid property of any garbage, electronic waste, green waste and household hazardous waste items. A commercial shredding service will be on site. The City will accept Home-Generated Medical Sharps, including needles, syringes and lancets. They must be in sharps containers available at local pharmacies, and there is a limit on the number of containers per person. No drugs or prescription medicines will be accepted. Call 713-4500 or go to www.DumpOnUs.org for details. Dump On Us for Free Saturday,October 20!
COUNCIL OKS ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES FOR PLAZA DRIVE INTERCHANGE; RAMP CLOSURE POSTPONED: The closure of the eastbound onramp onto Highway 198 at the Plaza Drive Interchange has been postponed. The ramp closure had originally been scheduled for Oct. 22 through Nov. 11. Go to plaza198.com for the latest on the project and upcoming closures. The Plaza Drive project is about 40 percent complete. Plaza Drive north of Hurley Avenue will open all four lanes by the end of October. The next phases will begin to widen ramps at Highway 198 and install concrete pavement at the ramp intersections. The City's plan to develop an architectural theme for the interchange was approved by Council in August, 2011. A committee was formed, including members of the Visalia Arts Consortium, the Citizen's Advisory Committee, Cal Trans, and Teter, an architectural consultant. A concept was presented and approved by Council on Dec. 15, 2011. For the complete staff report, click here.
ONE DAY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE TO DISTRICT ELECTIONS?
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CITY COMMITTEES
HEALTHY VISALIA FESTIVAL SET FOR OCT. 20
DONUTS AND DISCUSSION ON OCT. 27
DUMP ON US FOR FREE OCT. 20
COUNCIL OKS ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES FOR PLAZA DRIVE
ALERTTC KEEPS YOU INFORMED IN AN EMERGENCY: Register today by clicking here for Alert TC, an emergency phone notification system that sends out phone, text and email alerts in times of emergencies in the City. With AlertTC, the City is able to send time-sensitive, targeted messages to select groups and geographic areas. The system is capable of reaching landlines, cellular and VolP phones, BlackBerrys/PDAs, pagers and TTY/TTD devices for the hearing impaired. It also sends messages via SMS/text messaging, fax and email and posts messages to Facebook and Twitter. The City's contact database currently includes all residential and commercial landline phone numbers. You must register additional methods of contact, such as cell phone numbers, VolP numbers and email addresses. The system is primarily used to disseminate messages pertaining to the health, safety or welfare o the City when affected by an emergency event, including severe weather warnings. To learn more, go to www.alerttc.com.
ONE DAY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY: Take your choice of planting trees, painting benches and tables or removing graffiti. Over 220 volunteers are needed to help at five locations throughout the City during the Make a Difference Day 2012, from 8 am to noon Saturday, Oct. 27. Work will be done at Packwood Creek from Cameron to Caldwell and Sue to College Streets, at St. John's Riverwalk at Ben Maddox Way, and at Fairview and Rotary Parks. Register to volunteer at http://daytabank.handsonnetwork.org or call 713-4384 or email [email protected].
IS IT TIME TO CHANGE TO DISTRICT ELECTIONS: When the City's Charter was written nearly 100 years ago, the population was less than 10,000 and it called for at-large City Council elections. A vote by the citizens is required to change the Charter. Citizens will have the opportunity to decide if they wish to change the Charter when a ballot measure, Measure P, goes before voters on November 6. An informational flyer is intended to inform citizens on the differences between at-large and district elections and provide resources to obtain more comprehensive information. For a copy of the flyer in both English and Spanish, click here.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CITY COMMITTEES: The City is currently accepting applications for six committees. The following committees currently have vacancies: Citizens Advisory Committee; Environmental Committee; Historic Preservation Committee; North Visalia Neighborhood Advisory Committee; Transit Advisory Committee; Waterways and Trails Committee. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and kept for two years. Visit the City's website at www.ci.visalia.ca.us. "Committees/Commissions" to view the handbook and application. You can also call the City Clerk's Office at 713-4512.
HEALTHY VISALIA FESTIVAL SET FOR OCT. 20: The City's third annual "Healthy Visalia Festival" will be held from 1 to 4 pm at the Shannon Baseball Complex at Riverway Sports Park. The fun-filled, free event begins at 1 pm with local talent entertainment, music, family activities, and lots of prizes. Informational booths and free health screenings by Family HealthCare Network and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Healthy Visalia Committee. To learn more, visit www.healthyvisalia.com.
DONUTS & DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL MEMBER GUBLER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MICHAEL OLMOS ON OCT. 27: Enjoy Donuts and Discussion with Council Member Warren Gubler and Assistant City Manager Michael Olmos from 7 to 8:30 am Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Bakery/Deli area at Vallarta Supermarket, 3112 N. Dinuba Blvd. The informal gathering allows any citizen to address their concerns or ask questions one-on-one with Council Member Gubler or Assistant Manager Olmos. Drop-ins are welcome at any time. Council Member Gubler also can be reached through 713-4400, then enter 3313, or by email at [email protected].
DUMP ON US FOR FREE ON OCT. 20: The City will hold a Dump on Us event from 7 to noon Saturday, October 20, at the City of Visalia Corporation Yard at 335 North Cain in Visalia. The Dump On Us event is free and available for all Visalia residents to rid property of any garbage, electronic waste, green waste and household hazardous waste items. A commercial shredding service will be on site. The City will accept Home-Generated Medical Sharps, including needles, syringes and lancets. They must be in sharps containers available at local pharmacies, and there is a limit on the number of containers per person. No drugs or prescription medicines will be accepted. Call 713-4500 or go to www.DumpOnUs.org for details. Dump On Us for Free Saturday,October 20!
COUNCIL OKS ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES FOR PLAZA DRIVE INTERCHANGE; RAMP CLOSURE POSTPONED: The closure of the eastbound onramp onto Highway 198 at the Plaza Drive Interchange has been postponed. The ramp closure had originally been scheduled for Oct. 22 through Nov. 11. Go to plaza198.com for the latest on the project and upcoming closures. The Plaza Drive project is about 40 percent complete. Plaza Drive north of Hurley Avenue will open all four lanes by the end of October. The next phases will begin to widen ramps at Highway 198 and install concrete pavement at the ramp intersections. The City's plan to develop an architectural theme for the interchange was approved by Council in August, 2011. A committee was formed, including members of the Visalia Arts Consortium, the Citizen's Advisory Committee, Cal Trans, and Teter, an architectural consultant. A concept was presented and approved by Council on Dec. 15, 2011. For the complete staff report, click here.