February 19 Newsletter
Southern California Gas gives update on Advance Meter installation: New online tools are included in the current upgrade of residential and most business natural gas meters with the addition of an advanced meter communications device. Southern California Gas Public Affairs Manager Colby Wells provided the City Council with an update on the new system, which enables customers to sign up and access information, including: View up-to-date hourly and daily usage information and estimated costs; set and achieve savings and conservation goals; take an energy survey to learn how to conserve energy and save money, and; analyze usage over time. The new system will eventually provide better privacy and security when the company's network is fully operational. In the past, customers had to provide SCG with a key to their gates, leave latches unlocked, or confine their dogs to allow meter reading. Once fully operational, customers will only need to provide entry for periodic maintenance. The meters will also help the environment by taking 1,000 SoCalGas vehicles off the road every day, reduce 6.3 million vehicle miles and about 140,000 tons of greenhouse gases per year. To view the staff report, click here.
Demographer to analyze data, develop options for voting districts: The Visalia City Council authorized the City Manager to solicit a proposal from a qualified demographer familiar with district election requirements to analyze data and develop options for five-member City Council voting districts forfuture public review and comment and Council consideration. The proposal will include a work plan, timeline, community outreach effort, and cost. On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Tulare County court ordered the City of Visalia to elect Council members by district and in even years beginning in 2016 with two City Council members and continuing in 2018 with the remaining three Council members. Visalia now has two years to draw district boundaries for five voter districts. To view the staff report, click here.
Enjoy Donuts and Discussion with Vice Mayor Warren Gubler and Public Works Director Adam Ennis: Join them from 7 to 8:30 am Saturday, Feb. 22 at Panera Bread at 4103 S. Mooney Blvd. This information gathering allows citizens to address their concerns or ask questions one-on-one with Vice Mayor Gubler. Public Works Director Adam Ennis will give an update on the City's largest public works project, the upgrade of its water conservation plant, as well as give information on street upgrades and significant projects in the City. Drop-ins are welcome at any time. Vice Mayor Gubler also can be reached through 713-4400, Ext. 3313, or by email at [email protected].
Work continues on Houston widening project: CalTrans announced scheduled lane closures on Lover’s Lane and McAuliff Street as part of the current widening project for State Route 216 (Houston Avenue). Crews will be working to remove and replace curbs and gutters in this area. Northbound and Southbound #2 lane (right lane) of McAuliff from Sumter Court to State Route 216 (Houston Avenue) will be closed beginning Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th, 2014 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Northbound and Southbound #2 lane (right lane) of Lover’s Lane from Sweet Avenue to Golden West Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th, 2014 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Signal lights at the intersection of Lover’s Lane and State Route 216 and the intersection of McAuliff Street and State Route 216 are fully operational. Due to the high volume of traffic during school drop-off and pick-up, commuters are reminded to be aware of pedestrians and pay close attention to road construction vehicles and personnel. Drivers are encouraged to avoid this area during project work hours and use alternate routes when possible.
Demographer to analyze data, develop options for voting districts: The Visalia City Council authorized the City Manager to solicit a proposal from a qualified demographer familiar with district election requirements to analyze data and develop options for five-member City Council voting districts forfuture public review and comment and Council consideration. The proposal will include a work plan, timeline, community outreach effort, and cost. On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Tulare County court ordered the City of Visalia to elect Council members by district and in even years beginning in 2016 with two City Council members and continuing in 2018 with the remaining three Council members. Visalia now has two years to draw district boundaries for five voter districts. To view the staff report, click here.
Enjoy Donuts and Discussion with Vice Mayor Warren Gubler and Public Works Director Adam Ennis: Join them from 7 to 8:30 am Saturday, Feb. 22 at Panera Bread at 4103 S. Mooney Blvd. This information gathering allows citizens to address their concerns or ask questions one-on-one with Vice Mayor Gubler. Public Works Director Adam Ennis will give an update on the City's largest public works project, the upgrade of its water conservation plant, as well as give information on street upgrades and significant projects in the City. Drop-ins are welcome at any time. Vice Mayor Gubler also can be reached through 713-4400, Ext. 3313, or by email at [email protected].
Work continues on Houston widening project: CalTrans announced scheduled lane closures on Lover’s Lane and McAuliff Street as part of the current widening project for State Route 216 (Houston Avenue). Crews will be working to remove and replace curbs and gutters in this area. Northbound and Southbound #2 lane (right lane) of McAuliff from Sumter Court to State Route 216 (Houston Avenue) will be closed beginning Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th, 2014 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Northbound and Southbound #2 lane (right lane) of Lover’s Lane from Sweet Avenue to Golden West Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th, 2014 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Signal lights at the intersection of Lover’s Lane and State Route 216 and the intersection of McAuliff Street and State Route 216 are fully operational. Due to the high volume of traffic during school drop-off and pick-up, commuters are reminded to be aware of pedestrians and pay close attention to road construction vehicles and personnel. Drivers are encouraged to avoid this area during project work hours and use alternate routes when possible.