Meet Gilroy`s New Mayor, Don Gage Meet
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Meet Gilroy`s New Mayor, Don Gage Meet
Meet Gilroy’s New Mayor, Don Gage Mayor Don Gage is a lifelong Gilroy resident. Professionally, he worked as a Program Manager at IBM for 30 years. He began his public service in 1981 when he was elected to the Gilroy City Council, where he was well known for his support of law enforcement and youth programs. He served on the Council until 1991 when he was elected Gilroy’s Mayor. In 1993, Don was honored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for his exceptional community service and also was the recipient of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award. In recognition of his leadership role in creating the Gilroy Youth Center, Don accepted the Helen Putnam Award from former Governor Pete Wilson at a ceremony in Sacramento. Gage served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors where he was elected to the Board on March 18, 1997 to represent District One, which has a population of over 330,000 and encompasses 70 percent of the County’s land area. While serving on the Board of Supervisors, Don served as Chairperson of the Board’s Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee, the Valley Transportation Authority, Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Habitat Conservation Plan, and the Santa Clara County Valley Water Commission. He was later elected to serve on the Santa Clara Valley Water District where he has championed transparency and restoring the public’s trust in the agency. Among Mayor Gage’s many priorities are, “First, it is important that we keep our city in the black. I want to maximize the existing businesses by helping them with signage etc. and work to improve morale while looking at staffing to ensure we provide excellent customer service. We will work on the downtown to finish that up. Youth and youth activities will be a priority. I will also work closely with the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, Welcome Center and the community to prioritize what we are planning.” Born April 18, 1945, Don’s family owned a small farm where he worked growing up. He attended local schools and earned his degree in law enforcement. Don and his wife Jeanne live in Gilroy and have three children and 6 grandchildren. Meet Councilmember Terri Aulman Councilmember Terri Aulman is a third generation Californian having spent most of her life in Santa Clara County living in San Jose, Morgan Hill and Gilroy. After retiring from a 30-year career with IBM, Terri worked as a Field Representative for State Assemblyman Guy Houston, working closely with State and Local governments to resolve constituent concerns,. She represented the Assemblyman on various task forces and committees, and presented legislative updates to local city councils. She moved back to Gilroy in 2009 to be near her two daughters, sons-inlaw and three grand-children. She became very involved in the community, most recently serving as Chair of the Gilroy Planning Commission. She is also on the board of the Gilroy Sister Cities Organization, a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, a member of the Downtown Paseo Committee, President of her Homeowner’s Association and a volunteer at the Welcome Center. Terri says "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Gilroy." 1 City Council News L-R Dion Bracco, Cat Tucker, Mayor Don Gage, Dr. Peter Arellano, Peter Leroe-Munoz, Terri Aulman and Perry Woodward. After the November 6, 2012 elections, the registrar of voters canvassed all ballots and certified the election results for the Gilroy City Council seats and the Mayoral Election. Newly elected Mayor Don Gage, Councilmember Terri Aulman, and incumbent Councilmembers Cat Tucker and Perry Woodward were sworn in as the newly constituted Council was seated during a special council meeting on December 7, 2012. The 7 member Gilroy City Council regularly meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 7351 Rosanna Street. If the date falls on a holiday, the meeting is held on the following Monday. Meeting agendas and all meeting materials are available from the homepage of the city website under “ City Meetings” - www.cityofgilroy.org. As always, the public is encouraged to attend council meetings. Live meetings can be viewed on Charter cable channel 17 or on the City website by clicking the “Watch it Now” link on the home page. All archived meeting videos are also available for viewing by clicking the “watch it now” link and choosing the date of the meeting. Cable channel 17 replays are shown the Wednesday following the meeting at 7:00 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays at noon. In mid-January, the council will be holding it’s annual goal setting session in the Police Department Community Room, 7301 Hanna Street. During these sessions, the council discusses issues important to the community and prioritizes them for action. Upcoming City Council Meetings Monday, December 10, 2012 Monday, January 7, 2013 Friday, January 11, 2013 Goal Setting Session Saturday, January 12, 2013 Goal Setting Session Monday, January 28, 2013 Monday, February 4, 2013 Monday, February 25, 2013 2 Monday, March 4, 2013 Monday, March 18, 2013 Monday, April 1, 2013 Monday, April 15, 2013 Monday, May 6, 2013 Monday, June 3, 2013 Monday, June 17, 2013 City of Gilroy Q2 Sales Tax Update 2012 GENERAL OVERVIEW The City of Gilroy’s business activity for the second quarter of 2012 increased by 2.3%. On a cash basis, the City of Gilroy’s quarterly sales tax collections through June 30, 2012 slightly decreased by 0.5% from the same period in 2011. This reflects the correction of a reporting error by a California business. Statewide sales tax receipts during the same period grew by 6.8%. Northern California grew by 7.1% and Southern California grew by 6.6%. After the economic downturn, Gilroy’s sales tax revenue began recovering quicker than other cities, as a result of its strong retail base. With the most recent quarter, the City’s sales tax is continuing to improve. The largest gains for the City of Gilroy included apparel stores and misc. vehicle sales. The largest declines were in energy sales and chemical products. A statewide look at economic performance continues to indicate upward movement. The construction and business to business sectors showed increases in employment of 5% over the prior year. Transportation shows continued growth. Sales of new vehicles are up 27.4% over the prior year, fueled by ‘baby boomers’ purchasing cars as they enter retirement. Gasoline prices also continue to climb. The residential real estate market shows signs of coming back. The number of single family homes sold was up 8.5% from last year. The median price rose 8.1%. While improvements show positive signs, California is still years away from a complete recovery. Overall statewide job growth was 2% and there remains a gap between the number of jobs being created and the number of people entering and remaining in the workforce. The Bay Area continues to be the strongest regional economy in California due to the booming tech industries, including smartphones, tablets and equipment. Consumers want better and better technology, which continues to fuel the technology boom. Reconciliation of Second Quarter 2012 Sales Gilroy: 2nd Quarter 2012 Sales Tax Capture & Gap Analysis Report Percent of Potential Sales Tax: Less than 100% indicates leakage and more than 100% indicates capture (based on disposable income in Santa Clara County). This chart shows Gilroy as a sales tax “capture” community and that even with the recession Gilroy is a regional destination capturing sales tax in excess of what residents alone typically spend. ConsumerTotal Total Consumer 258% 961% Apparel Stores DepartmentStores Stores Department Furniture/Appliance DrugStores Stores Drug 100% 121% 68% Recreation Products Florist/Nursery Florist/Nursery Food Markets Food Processing Equip. Auto Parts/Repair Auto Parts/Repair 7% 188% 162% 161% Auto Sales - New Auto Sales- -Used Used Auto Sales Service Stations Misc. Vehicle Sales Sales Misc. Vehicle Bldg. Mtls. - Wholesale Building Materials Bldg. Mtls. - Retail … 210% 209% 137% 109% 195% Misc. Retail Restaurants Restaurants Liquor LiquorStores Stores 362% 89% 306% 681% 272% TOP 25 SALES/USE TAX CONTRIBUTORS The following list identifies Gilroy’s Top 25 Sales/Use Tax contributors. The list is in alphabetical order and represents sales from July 2011 through June 2012. The Top 25 Sales/Use Tax contributors generate 43.0% of Gilroy’s total sales and use tax revenue. ARCO AM/PM MINI MARTS GILROY TOYOTA S. COUNTY CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH BEST BUY STORES HOME DEPOT SOUTH COUNTY NISSAN CALVIN KLEIN JN ABBOTT DISTRIBUTOR TARGET STORES CHEVRON SERVICE STATIONS KOHL’S DEPT. STORES THE GARLIC FARM TRAVEL CENTER COACH STORES LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT TV’S GAS AND FOODMART COSTCO WHOLESALE NIKE FACTORY STORE UNION 76 SERVICE STATIONS GILROY CHEVROLET/CADILLAC POLO RALPH LAUREN VALERO SERVICE STATIONS GILROY GAS & MINI-MART ROTTEN ROBBIE SERVICE WALMART STORES SEE-GRINS RV Business Activity Performance Analysis Projected 2Q 2012 Final Results Actual 2Q 2011 Results Projected Percentage Change 3 $ 3,012,456 $ 2,945,479 2.3% City of Gilroy Sales Tax Update Q2 2012 ANNUALIZED CHANGE IN SALES TAX CASH RECEIPTS 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 0 -0.05 -0.1 -0.15 -0.2 -0.25 Recession City of Gilroy Santa Clara Countywide California SALES TAX REVENUES QTR ending QTR ending 6/30/12 6/30/11 Change $698,240 $670,997 4.1% Group Outlet Center Auto Dealers: Eastside Auto Mall Other Auto Dealers Total Auto Dealers Services Stations Downtown Economic Incentive Area 196,330 82,751 279,081 419,559 188,293 24,425 212,718 396,152 31.2% 5.9% 55,595 49,617 12.0% 515,641 498,393 3.5% 221,846 221,836 0.0% 2,189,962 937,242 $3,127,204 2,049,713 954,540 $3,004,253 6.8% -1.8% 4.1% 413,235 468,077 -11.7% -527,983 -526,851 0.2% $3,012,456 $2,945,479 2.3% SALES TAX PERFORMANCE Q2 12 Compared to Q2 11 Santa Clara County Campbell Cupertino Gilroy Los Altos Los Altos Hills Los Gatos Milpitas Monte Sereno Morgan Hill Mountain View Palo Alto San Jose Santa Clara Santa Clara County Saratoga Sunnyvale (Excluding Auto Dealers and Service Stations) Newman Development of 10th St) (Exc. Serv. Stations) (Camino Arroyo north Regency Center (Camino Arroyo south of 10th St) Major Groups Total Other Groups Total Groups State and County Pools Less Adm. Fees Timing Differences: Triple Flip, SBOE late payments and adj. Total Sales Tax 4 Source: MuniServices 2.7 % 2.8 % 2.3 % 3.2 % 10.6 % -21.7 % 13.6 % 133.0 % 22.6 % -4.6 % 6.1 % 6.8 % 2.2 % -6.6 % 2.2 % 2.9 % Gilroy Welcome Center The Gilroy Welcome Center (GWC) formerly the Gilroy Visitors Bureau is located at Gilroy Premium Outlets. The mission of the GWC is to welcome visitors to the Gilroy area and provide information on lodging, recreation, restaurants, shopping, events and things to do in the community. In addition, the Center offers a wide selection of gift items unique to Gilroy. The Gilroy Welcome Center partners with the City of Gilroy, Gilroy Downtown Business Association, Gilroy Economic Development Corporation, Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and Gilroy Gardens. According to Executive Director Jane Howard, “ In promoting and marketing the Gilroy region as a visitor destination, the GWC contributes a very measurable benefit to the community by generating revenue, jobs and taxes.” For more information, visit the Center located at 8155 Arroyo Circle, Building A – Suite #6 or check out their website – http://gilroywelcomecenter.org. Jane Howard, Tracey Romero, Pam Gimenez Some written comments received at the Welcome Center recently. “Awesome shop – loved it” Lancaster, California “Very nice shop – good information” Woodbridge, Virginia “Wonderful center! Very hospitable – thank you for the use of the computer” Tucson, Arizona “A lovely place with lots of friendly people – thank you” Derbyshire, England “Great place to visit again and again” Sydney, Australia “Very friendly, great place” Kent, UK “Very helpful and friendly – great place – thanks” Carlsbad, California “Enjoyed visiting the store” Yuma, Arizona 5 Winter Storm Preparedness Gilroy is no stranger to winter storms bringing heavy rain and high winds. Many improvements have been made to storm channels and storm drain systems over the years to lessen the damaging effects of flooding in Gilroy. Some residents may remember the heavy floods in the 1950 ‘s and 1960’s. Following the big flood in February, 1986, the Army Corps of Engineers built the Uvas Creek levee which stretches for 2 miles along the north side of Uvas Creek, from the Gilroy Sports Park to Santa Teresa Blvd. The levee, along with the West Luchessa Road Bridge was built in the late 1980’s. It has greatly lessened the chance that flooding from the Uvas watershed will occur in town. The old bridge, known as the Thomas Road Bridge, was much narrower and often acted as a bottleneck when faced with creek debris. It is not unusual for Miller Rd. to be closed at Silva’s Crossing during periods of heavy rain. Please stay clear of any fast-moving water. The primary purpose for these improvements is to route large volumes of water originating in the Uvas and Llagas watersheds through Gilroy in a controlled manner on the way to the Pajaro River, and finally to Monterey Bay. Localized flooding can be more common and may occur when storm drains become plugged with debris such as leaves or in rare cases, as in October of 2009 when it rained so heavily that the storm drain system could not drain the water as quickly as it was coming down. During these events, City of Gilroy Public Works crews are deployed as rapidly as possible to clear these blockages. During heavy rainfall periods, the City closely monitors the water level in Uvas Creek, shown here at the Luchessa Rd. Bridge. The Emergency Operations Center is activated if the water level reaches the 2 red reflectors shown in the yellow circle. Heavy winds often accompany winter storms, causing tree limbs and possibly power lines to fall. NEVER go near a downed power line, immediately call 911 for assistance. An excellent source for preparedness information, as well as up-to-the-minute news on storms in the South Bay Area, is the website for the Santa Clara Valley Water District at http://www.valleywater.org/ During extreme storm events, the City of Gilroy Emergency Operation Center (EOC) may be activated. The EOC assists the efforts of field and emergency personnel, and issues emergency information on the web, Cable Channel 17, Radio 1610AM, and via social media. Also, should the need arise, sandbags and sand are available at the Chestnut Fire Station, 7070 Chestnut Street, Gilroy. Please bring your own shovel. Please take the time to ensure that you and your family are prepared for power outages and other issues that may accompany winter storms. 6 Disaster Preparedness Gilroy Emergency Operations Center Holds Disaster Drill While our friends on the East Coast were fighting for survival against Hurricane Sandy, our local Emergency Operations Center (EOC) held a pre-planned drill to gain experience on the emergency set-up shelters in the event of a disaster. The Silicon Valley Shakeout 2012 exercise was a full-scale exercise designed to establish a learning environment for personnel to exercise the set-up and staffing of shelters and coordination of emergency management efforts among local and county assets. The exercise was held on October 30th, 2012 at various locations throughout Santa Clara County. The City conducts frequent training related to emergency operations in order to be better prepared for disaster related problems including, but not limited to, earthquakes, flooding, emergency shelter, swift water rescue, power outages and downed power lines or trees. The City’s Emergency Operations Team meets monthly for practical drills and exercises. Residents and businesses should also prepare to do their part in minimizing the affects of winter storms or earthquakes by creating a Disaster Plan for family and business implementation. Meet with family members and discuss the need for preparing for a disaster. Explain the dangers of earthquakes, fire and severe weather to children. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team. Discuss the type of disasters that are most likely to happen. Explain what to do and where to go in each case. By doing so, you become an integral part of our community’s emergency preparedness plan. Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the survival information for earthquakes and floods available at www.ready.gov. Follow the recommended procedures for developing a family disaster plan. In the event of a real disaster, if power is available, tune to Cable Channel 17, local news and the City website. If these services are not available, tune to 1610 AM on your battery powered or car radio for up to date information from the City of Gilroy. 7 Awards Gilroy Fire Department & Office of Emergency Services Recognizes Kris Moore as its Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year A lifelong Gilroy resident, Kris: •Has been an active Gilroy Amateur Radio Emergency Service (GARES) member since the program was founded in late 2005 •Has completed numerous projects for the organization including (but not limited to): •Assisting with the selection & installation of Amateur Radio Communications Room (ARCR) equipment •Programming, software installation and troubleshooting •Worked the “Cable Cut” incident and the Gilroy Flood Event, both in 2009 •Has experience in the position of Shift Supervisor of the ARCR and can work at any of the positions therein. •Is an experienced Net Control Operator. •Is the GARES subject matter expert in digital packet. •Is a “Mutual Aid Communicator” at the Santa Clara County RACES level. •Is a fully qualified Field Operator and can standup an operational field station (voice and digital packet) at any incident command post as needed. •Has gone above and beyond most volunteers and stepped up to help out in any emergency or activation, asked or not. In his “spare time” Kris is a Justice Studies (law enforcement) student at San Jose State University. For all these and, most importantly, his “Can-Do” attitude, the Gilroy Fire Department & greater Emergency Management Organization takes great pride in naming Kris Moore as its 2012 Volunteer of the Year. PG&E Savings by Design Award Then Mayor Al Pinheiro accepts a $17,021.00 check on behalf of the city from Charlene Iwata of PG&E . The check was awarded by the PG&E savings by design program as an award to the city for the energy efficient design and construction of the new Gilroy Library. 8 Uvas Preserve Restoration The Dennis Debell Uvas Creek Park Preserve is one of the natural jewels in Gilroy’s parks inventory. The 125 acre nature preserve area straddles Uvas Creek between West Luchessa Avenue and Santa Teresa Boulevard. The area is laced with jogging paths, hiking trails and offers wildlife viewing. The creek itself is often dry during the summer months, but during the rainy season it often swells to the point that the roadway at Silva’s Crossing is closed to through traffic. Planning for this preserve began in the 1970s, and restoration of the Uvas Creek, formerly the site of a sand and gravel mining operation, began in 1995. The project was given a boost in the 1980s with a $1 million bequest to the city by the family of former councilman and developer Dennis DeBell. In 2003, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution honoring Dennis DeBell in renaming the City of Gilroy’s Uvas Creek Park Preserve to the Dennis DeBell Uvas Creek Park Preserve. In recent years, some damage has occurred to sections of the riparian corridor as a result of illegal digging , storm debris, and small grass fires. Last fall, the City of Gilroy, in conjunction with Santa Clara County, State Fish and Game, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the California Conservation Corps restored much of this area to it’s natural state, and improved an access road between Silva’s Cross at Miller Avenue and Santa Teresa Boulevard. This road improvement is not only advantageous to hikers and cyclists, it also provides ready access for emergency vehicles and police patrol. Spaced along the Uvas Creek Levee, which borders the preserve, are interpretive signs that describes the abundance of plants and wildlife in the area. There are also many bird nest boxes in the preserve that are monitored by local naturalists. Trails in the preserve can be accessed on the north side at various points along the Uvas Creek Levee, and on the south side from Christmas Hill Park to Santa Teresa Boulevard via the newly surfaced and improved Uvas Creek Trail extension between the Christmas Hill Park Ranch Site and Santa Teresa Boulevard. 9 Meet the Public Works Department The mission of the Department of Public Works is to design, build, operate and maintain the City's public facilities and infrastructure in a manner that is safe, sustainable and economical. The Public Works Department is responsible for general management, operation and care of the infrastructure found in the City's right-of-way which includes streets, alleys, parking lots, bridges, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, traffic signals, traffic signage, street striping, legend painting, curb painting, sanitary sewer system, storm drain system, reclaimed and potable water systems for irrigation, street lights, street sweeping, graffiti removal, landscapes and tree trimming, right-of-way permits and inspections. The department oversees the design and construction of infrastructure projects, both large and small. The department oversaw the design and construction of the new Gilroy Library. Each year, the department undertakes infrastructure projects valued in the tens of millions in support of Gilroy residents and businesses. Review of development projects for public improvements, review of tentative and final subdivision maps for conformance with the Subdivision Map Act, review and approval of waste management plans; Contract management of the Wastewater Treatment Plant , update of the capital improvement program and the implementation of its specific capital projects. The department is headed by Public Works Director and City Engineer Rick Smelser. The Engineering Division is comprised of an environmental engineer, a development engineer, a traffic engineer, an engineer I and two engineering technicians/inspectors. The Operations Division , headed by Operations Engineer David Stubchaer, overseas the Water System Division, the Parks and Landscape Maintenance Division, and the Streets Maintenance Division. 10 Meet the Public Works Department Engineering Division Master Plans and Nexus Study - Evaluate “system needs,” establish design and planning criteria, review demand and capacity, determine costs and determine fees (Nexus Study). Capital Projects - Summarize existing system deficiencies and propose improvements to enhance system reliability. Summarize improvements needed to service anticipated future growth. Develop a Capital Improvement Program with 2yr, 5yr and 20yr plus planning horizons. Development - Development plan review , inspections services and related agreement processing. GIS system maintenance, flood plain management administration, customer service support, And erosion control support/direction. Traffic & Transportation - Transportation planning (regional coordination), funding, impact studies, design, roadway, safety and bicycle pedestrian engineering. Wastewater Treatment & Water Reclamation – South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA ) is a joint powers authority established to manage the treatment of wastewater for the Cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill. In partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the SCRWA also operates a recycled water facility co-located at the treatment plant site. The SCRWA plant was built in 1990 and is a model of energy efficiency and cost effective operation. The plant uses state-of-the-art, fully automated, high-efficiency equipment to save costs and resources. The SCRWA reliably meets the steadily increasing demand for recycled water to irrigate local parks, golf courses, sports complex, landscape medians, agricultural and industrial uses. The plant’s remaining effluent is disposed of in percolation ponds. The ponds allow the water to soak into the soil and eventually add water to the underground aquifer. This is different from many other treatment plants in the Bay Area that discharge effluent directly to the Bay. Discharge to ponds requires a more stringent level of treatment than is required for Bay discharge. The SCRWA produces a superior grade of effluent that consistently meets all State and Federal regulatory requirements. The SCRWA plant has been the recipient of numerous awards in California for excellent facilities and operations. David Stubchaer Jim Maestri Sandra Meditch Rick Smelser Teresa Mack Saeid Vaziry 11 Meet the Public Works Department Operations Division Jesus Hernandez Steve Eddlemon George Ocampo Jeff Castro Paul Bischoff Marshall Silva Rito Martinez Mathew Schreiber Dan Aldridge Avey Gonzalez Water System Division Supplies clean, safe, healthy, affordable, reliable water to customers through proper operation and maintenance of water infrastructure, and accurate metering and billing of water consumed. Maintains 8 wells, 11 reservoirs, 125 miles of water mains, 24/7 water emergency response, 6 booster stations, extensive water quality testing, works with California Dept. of Public Health and other agencies, administer cross-connection control program, 200 fire hydrants,14,000 water meters, 1,600 backflow prevention devices, and 8,000 water valves. Ed Hernan dez Raul Padilla Bill Headle y Eligio Parraz Lupe Gomez Chris Weske Steve McDon ald Terry Morris Parks & Landscape Maintenance Division The Parks Division plans and maintains parks, preserves, and land/streetscapes throughout the city, with both city staff and contract labor. Maintains 13 parks, 2 preserves, 8 public restrooms, 13 building landscapes, 5.5 miles of streetscape, 80 irrigations systems, 1,281 remote control irrigation valves, 12 irrigation pumps, 14,000 sprinkler heads, graffiti abatement at parks, and teams with Recreation on the park reservation system. 12 Meet the Public Works Department Operations Division Jim Trujillo Jose Muniz John Shouse Todd Tom Todd Barreras Gotterba Gerald Barreras Bumanglag Orlando Herrera Streets Maintenance Division The Streets Division maintains and operates safe and reliable streets, sidewalks, trails, bikeways, storm drains, sewer lines with city staff, and the urban forest within the City of Gilroy with city staff and contract labor. Maintains 112 miles of roads, 17,000 street trees, 150 miles of sewer lines, 92 miles of storm drains, street signs, striping, cross-walks, 14 sewer siphons, 24/7 emergency response, 2,400 drainage catch basins, leaf removal, graffiti & weed abatement, and misc. construction projects. What is the South County Regional Wastewater Authority (SCRWA)? SCRWA is the sewer treatment plant. It is the facility where all wastewater in Morgan Hill and Gilroy flows to and is treated. The SCRWA plant was built in 1990 and is a modern, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. The SCRWA Plant treats the water and then disposes of the treated water to ponds. The ponds allow the water to soak into the soil and eventually add water to the underground aquifer. This is different from many other treatment plants in the Bay Area that discharge the treated water to the Bay. Discharge to ponds requires a more stringent level of treatment than is required for Bay discharge. The SCRWA plant has been the recipient of numerous awards for excellent facilities and operations. 13 Shar-De Perkins Victoria Rayos Operations Office Assistants New Employees Henry Servin, Jr. has been hired as a Senior Civil Engineer (Traffic & Transportation) with the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. Henry has over 22 years of experience in the practice of transportation planning and engineering, traffic studies, high-speed rail planning and engineering, development review, management and construction administration and more. He has a BS in Civil Engineering and is a Licensed Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer. Lisa Gabrielsen is returning to her previous position as an Engineering Technician/Inspector II, with the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. Lisa will be working closely with the team to provide inspections for all public improvements and will perform design work in connection with public works projects. In addition to working for the City of Gilroy, Lisa’s past experience includes working as a Geotechnical Engineer for Lowney Associates and Pacific Geotechnical Engineering and managing pre-cast concrete and glass fiber reinforced concrete projects for Willis Construction Company. She has a BS in Civil Engineering and an AA in Liberal Studies. Tesla Charging Station Opened at Outlets A Helpful Tip from the Gilroy Fire Department on Fire Extinguishers A Tesla Supercharger was installed last fall on the north side of the Gilroy Premium Outlets. Tesla Motors make electric cars with a range of about 150 miles between charges. Tesla is building a network of charge stations around the state which will enable their customers to take longer trips. Gilroy was chosen because of its central location. Other California locations include Lebec, Coalinga, Barstow, Folsom and Los Angeles. Kristi Abrams, community development director, said the City is “really happy” to have the charge station, that the added traffic it will bring couldn’t hurt business. Portable fire extinguishers can save lives and property by containing or putting out small fires. To operate a fire extinguisher remember the acronym PASS. P - Pull the pin that unlocks the operating lever. A - Aim low. Point the extinguisher nozzle or hose at the base of the fire. S - Squeeze the lever above the handle to discharge the extinguishing agent. To stop the discharge, release the lever. S - Sweep the nozzle or hose from side to side. Moving carefully toward the flames, keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth. Call the fire department and our crews will come out to ensure the fire is completely extinguished. 14 Pets Information Animal Licensing The City of Gilroy requires all dogs and cats living within the city limits to be licensed with the Gilroy Police Department. To get a license, your pet must have a current rabies vaccine. TYPE OF LICENSE 1-YR. FEE 3-YR. FEE(requires 3-Year rabies vaccination) Unaltered Pet $25.00 $70.00 Spayed/Neutered Pet (Proof Required) $17.00 $49.00 Late Fee (60 days past due date) $25.00 $25.00 Replacement Tag (Renewals Only) $4.00 $4.00 Animal licensing is available online at www.PetData.com. For general questions about animal licensing for the City of Gilroy please call the Gilroy Police Department at (408) 846-0300. For specific or detailed information regarding animal control for the City of Gilroy please call (408) 846-0338. Animal Bites State law requires that all animal bites be reported to animal control. If you are bitten by an animal or your animal bites someone, please notify the Gilroy Police Department. A Police Officer or the Animal Control Officer will take a bite report. We also advise that you seek medical attention for all animal bites. To report an animal bite, please contact: GILROY POLICE DEPARTMENT non-emergency number (408)846-0350, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Sign Up to Facebook for up-to-the-minute City News Be sure to follow these City Departments on Facebook for up to the minute information. Each page can be joined by simply clicking on the corresponding link at the bottom of the City of Gilroy homepage at www.cityof Gilroy.org. Another useful feature with Facebook is that you can send in comments or information to add to the subject or discussion. 15 Resource Directory EMERGENCY/EMERGENCIA Health & Mental /Servicios de Salud American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 Breathe California asthma, tobacco, etc 998-5865 Children’s Health Insurance. 1-888-244-5222 Gardner Family Health Services 848-9400 Gardner Dental Services 848-9436 Gilroy Neighborhood Health Clinic 842-1017 Hospitals – St. Louise Regional 848-2000 Santa Teresa Kaiser 972-3000 Valley Medical Center 885-5000 Kaiser Permanente 848-4095 Mental Health Services 1-800-704-0900 Planned Parenthood 847-1739 Roto-Care Clinic (Tues) 676-3030 Santa Clara Family Health Plan 1-800-260-2055 South County Self Help Center (mental health) 686-2365 Urgent Care US Health Service 848-0444 Valley Health Clinic Gilroy 1-888-334-1000 Pregnancy Services 852-2206 Housing/Vivienda California Apartment Association 873-1599 Emergency Housing Consortium 294-2100/686-1300 Homebuyer Assistance Program 408-846-0242 Housing Authority of Santa Clara 275-8770 Ochoa Migrant Center 842-7552 Project Sentinel (Landlord/Tenant dispute) 842-7740 South County Housing (Prop mgt) 778-0276 Sobrato Transitional Housing 848-6400 Senior Services/Servicios Ansíanos Senior & Caregiver Support 408-325-5237 Senior Center 846-0414 Live Oak Adult Day Services 408-847-5491 Meals on Wheels 1-800-510-2020 Outreach Transportation 1-800-400-6222 Senior Legal Assistance/ Brown bag 846-0414 Senior Nutrition Lunch program 846-0428 Senior Excursions / Casino Trips 846-0414 Wheeler Manor South County Housing 847-5490 Transportation/ Transportación Cal Train 1-800-660-4287 Greyhound Bus Lines 847-7610 Valley Transportation Authority 1-800-894-9908 Fire/Ambulance/Police 9-1-1 California Highway Patrol 848-2324 Poison Control Center 1-800-662-9886 Sheriff’s Department Civil 808-4800/ 683-2681 Chemical Dependency Referrals AL-ANON (Support Group) 379-1051 / 847-0427 Alcoholic Anonymous 374-8511 Alcohol/Drug Referral Gateway 1-800-488-9919 Narcotics Anonymous 408-998-4200 Nar-Anon 1-800-477-6291 SLE Insight Recovery 846-5200 Support Homes /SLE for Recovery … 1-800-811-1800 Crisis line Crisis intervention EMQ Youth Crisis 379-9085 Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault 1-877-363-7238 Family Court Clinic Restraining orders etc.. 534-5600 Protective Services -Child Abuse 683-0601 -Adult Abuse 975-4900 Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline 683-2482 Police Services / Servicios de Policía Police Assistance (Non-Emergency) 846-0350 Administration 846-0310 Animal Control (Vector Control 918-4770) 846-0350 Anti- Graffiti Program 846-0524 Crime, Drug, Gang GPD/ tip line 846-0349 Environmental (Garbage issues) 846-0529/ 846-0264 Graffiti Reporting Line 846-0395 Neighborhood Watch / Mediation 846-0524 Records Unit (reports, arrests etc) 846-0300 Vehicle Abatement / Abandoned Vehicles 846-0320 Victim Witness Assist. (Victims of Crime) 295-2656 WeTip / Anonymous (reward) 1-800-78-CRIME Emergency/ Homeless Services /Emergencia American Red Cross 577-1000 Salvation Army 848-5373 Second Harvest Food Bank 1-800-984-3663 Shelter Bed Hotline.1-800-7Shelter. 1-800-743-5837 Social Services Agency Food Stamp 846-3900 St. Joseph Family Center 842-6662 W.I.C. (Women, infant, children) Program 792-5101 Coffee with Mayor Gage 2013 There are currently many ways in which citizens can engage the Mayor in discussion. Coffee with the Mayor venues provide an additional, informal setting in which the Mayor can answer questions and otherwise engage in specific or broad discussions on city issues with Gilroy residents. For more information call 408-846-0491. All coffees are scheduled for Saturdays and will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna Street January 19th and March 2nd at 9:30 a.m. 16 Community Calendar January 1 4 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 14 14 15 16 18 21 22 23 28 New Year’s Day – City Hall Closed Recreation Family Night Open Gym 6:00 pm City Council Meeting 6:00 pm Physically Challenged Board of Appeals 9:00 am Arts & Culture Commission 5:00 pm Housing Advisory Committee 6:00 pm Library Commission 7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm City Council Goal Setting Session City Council Goal Setting Session Recreation (Disaster Preparedness Class) 10:30 am Personnel Commission Meeting 5:30 pm Youth Commission 6:00 pm Parks & Recreation Commission 6:00 pm Sign Ordinance Review Task Force 6:00 pm Recreation –(Safe Sitter Class) 4:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Day – City Hall Closed Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 6:00 pm Public Art Committee 5:30 pm City Council Meeting 6:00 pm Your City Website February 1 4 7 11 11 12 12 13 16 18 19 25 26 27 The Portal to current City information of all types, with many links to other valuable local and regional information. Recreation Family Night Open Gym 6:00 pm City Council 6:00 pm Planning Commission 6:30 pm Personnel Commission Meeting 5:30 pm Youth Commission 6:00 pm Arts & Culture Commission 5:00 pm Sign Ordinance Review Task Force 6:00 pm Library Commission 7:00 pm Recreation (Disaster Preparedness Class) 10:30 am President’s Day – City Hall Closed Parks & recreation Commission 6:00 pm City Council Meeting 6:00 pm Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 6:00 pm Public Art Committee 5:30 pm www.cityofgilroy.org March 2 2 4 7 8 11 11 12 13 16 18 19 26 27 Recreation – Kids Discover Arts 9:00 am Coffee with the Mayor – 9:30 am City Council Meeting 6:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 pm Recreation- Family Night Open Gym 6:00 pm Personnel Commission 5:30 pm Youth Commission 6:00 pm Arts & Culture Commission 5:00 pm Library Commission 7:00 pm Recreation (Disaster Preparedness Class) 10:30 am City Council 6:00 pm Parks & recreation Commission 6:00 pm Bicycle Pedestrian Commission 6:00 pm Public Art Committee 5:30 pm Questions or comments regarding this publication may be addressed to: Joe Kline, Public Information Officer City of Gilroy 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 [email protected] 408-846-0254 This newsletter is published quarterly in January, April, July and October. 17