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News Room - 2003
Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 DECEMBER 19, 2003 CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES BY PLACING TREES CURBSIDE The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works' Solid Waste Division would like to remind the public that all residential subscribers to the City's green waste collection program can recycle their Christmas trees curbside. Trees will be collected with any other green waste on customers' normal garden refuse collection day. The City requests that residents remove ornaments, tinsel, lights, tree stand, and nails. Flocked trees are acceptable. Please do not dump Christmas trees at past recycling center sites, including local City parks, vacant lots, etc. To better serve the public, four years ago, Public Works' Solid Waste crews began picking up and recycling Christmas trees instead of asking the public to deliver them to recycling centers. For more information about recycling, call the customer service line at (916) 433-4800 or visit www.pwsacramento.com/solidwaste/ Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 DECEMBER 9, 2003 LET IT SNOW! CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INVITES COMMUNITY TO ENJOY TRUCKED-IN SNOW Approximately 30 yards of snow will be piled in front of the Tahoe Elementary School in the Sacramento City Unified School District as part of Councilmember Dave Jones' and the City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works' Holiday Celebration Friday, December 19th at 3:00 p.m. Community members and students are invited to join the celebration and enjoy the snow with Department employees and their families. The snow will be obtained, loaded, and picked up by Public Works' employees. The holiday celebration has been funded through employee fundraisers and contributions. Attendees can visit with Santa, enjoy holiday treats, create arts and crafts, and much more. The celebration at Tahoe Elementary School is from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The school is located at 3110 60th Street (take Highway 50 east, exit south on 59th Street, take Broadway east, and turn south on 60th Street). Amy Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 DECEMBER 5, 2003 FLORIN ROAD OVERCROSSING REPAIR WORK TO BEGIN MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH; DRIVERS SHOULD EXPECT SOME DELAYS The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that repairs on the Florin Road overcrossing over Interstate 5 will begin Monday, December 8th and continue through Friday, December 19th, weather permitting. The overcrossing repair project will include reconstruction of damaged bridge railing and chain link railing, and concrete barrier repair. Work will take place during the weekdays from approximately 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. Area drivers should expect some delays, and consider alternate routes whenever possible. The southbound and northbound Interstate 5 number one lane will be closed during scheduled night work from 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. The north side sidewalk on the overcrossing will be closed between December 8th and December 19th. Pedestrians will be directed to the south side sidewalk on Florin Road at Land Park Drive and Greenhaven Drive crossing. Florin Road vehicular traffic lanes will remain open throughout the repair period. For more information, call Ricky Chuck, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, at 916/808-5050. Harold Duffey, Integrated Waste General Manager, 916/433-4932 DECEMBER 4, 2003 CITY PICK-UP CREWS DEAL WITH HUGE LEAF VOLUMES; RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO CALL HOTLINE FOR UPDATES/INFORMATION The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works' Solid Waste Division announced today that due to large volumes of material (including piles of fallen leaves), garden refuse pick-up crews are behind schedule in some Sacramento neighborhoods. For instance, on Monday, December 2nd, crews were providing service to areas that normally would have been serviced on Thursday, November 27th. "We want to apologize for this delay, but also assure residents that Solid Waste employees are working long hours to ensure that the garden refuse collection returns to its regular collection schedule," said Harold Duffey, Public Works' Integrated Waste General Manager. "It's us against Mother Nature - we're tackling the leaf piles just as quickly as we can." Duffey also encouraged residents to call the Leaf Season Hotline (916/433-4827) or the regular Customer Service number (916/433-4800, and press 2) for the latest updates and information on daily garden refuse service. Michelle
Nelson, Co-Project Manager, 916/264-7064 NOVEMBER 20, 2003 PUBLIC INVITED TO DESIGN MEETINGS FOR THE BRIDGING I-5 PROJECT; DECEMBER 6TH, 10TH, OR 11TH
Mike
Melvin, Program Specialist, 916/808-7475 NOVEMBER 19, 2003 FREE PARKING FOR CITY SHOPPERS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON Shoppers in downtown and midtown Sacramento will enjoy free street parking during the holiday season as part of the City of Sacramento's Holiday On-Street Parking Program. Designed to encourage holiday shoppers to patronize downtown and midtown businesses, the program will be in effect during Thanksgiving weekend (Friday, November 28th through Sunday, November 30th); and Monday, December 15th through Sunday, December 28th. Street parking will be free all day on Saturdays and will begin at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays during this holiday period. Sundays are always free. The free parking zone will extend from "I" to "L" Streets and from 3rd to 29th Streets. Only short-term parking meters (30-minute, one-hour, and two-hour meters) in front of or adjacent to retail businesses are included. Although the time itself is free, time limits at these meters (as well as in non-meter zones) will still be enforced. All-day (ten-hour) meters in front of or adjacent to offices are not included in the free parking program. Hinda
Chandler, Project Manager, 916/808-8422 NOVEMBER 6, 2003 PUBLIC INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE FOR THE
NORTH AREA CORPORATION YARD MASTER PLAN PROJECT;
Hector
Cazares, Animal Care Services Manager, 916/264-7433 NOVEMBER 5, 2003 CITY'S ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER CELEBRATES --- NOVEMBER AS ADOPT-A-SENIOR-PET MONTH! The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Petfinder.com, and the City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works' Animal Care Services Center celebrate November as Adopt-A-Senior-Pet month. This holiday season may be an excellent time to adopt a senior pet. Imagine a pet that loves sharing quiet moments, is already trained, and doesn't chew or scratch everything in sight. In addition, Animal Care Services offers a 50% adoption discount for animals deemed disabled or elderly. Puppies and kittens are cute and they are always the first to get adopted. Senior pets have plenty to offer. They bond very strongly with adopters. Many seem to understand they have been given another chance at a happy life and are grateful for the opportunity to love someone and be loved in return. Animal Care Services has loving healthy senior and adolescent pets looking for that one special home to cherish for the rest of their life.
Amy Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 NOVEMBER 5, 2003 CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS' SOLID WASTE DIVISION PREPARES FOR LEAF SEASON Now that fall is here and winter is on the way, the City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works' Solid Waste Division is gearing up for leaf season. It is important to get the leaves off of the streets because they can impede the flow of water in gutters and drains, causing street flooding. Each year, Solid Waste prepares for this busy time by adding additional equipment, adding extra crews and more work shifts, and suspending Neighborhood Clean-Up days in potential flood locations (because this material can get in the way of collecting garden refuse). To help ensure that crews don't get behind on garden refuse collection, extra crews and equipment are sometimes designated for the heavier foliaged areas of Sacramento. During leaf season, Solid Waste collects 450 tons of garden refuse on average a day compared to 225 tons collected during non-leaf season. Customers are asked to be patient - - - the increase in garden refuse collection sometimes causes crews to get behind their usual schedules. To help during this busy time, customers should place garden refuse in the street away from the gutter but not impeding traffic, and refrain from pruning large trees and shrubbery. Leaf season is expected to continue through January 2004. For more information, please call the garden refuse leaf season Solid Waste hotline at 916/433-4827.
Amy Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 NOVEMBER 4, 2003 CITY TO
RESURFACE 19TH STREET FROM "H" TO "S" STREETS; The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that crews will resurface 19th Street from "H" to "S" Streets starting October 30th, with work expected to be complete by November 14th. Work will take place during the weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Significant traffic impacts, including lane closures and loss of on-street parking, should be expected. One lane will remain open throughout the project. This work is expected to cause traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. Resurfacing a street generally extends its life by 20 to 30 years, providing smooth passages for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. For more information, call Zuhair Amawi, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, at 916/808-7620. Hinda Chandler, Project Manager, 916/808-8422 NOVEMBER 4, 2003 PUBLIC
INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE FOR THE SACRAMENTO INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITY
PROJECT;
Hector
Cazares, Animal Care Services Manager, 916/264-7433 OCTOBER 30, 2003 CITY'S ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER REMINDS PET OWNERS --- DON'T LET HALLOWEEN BRING A SCARE! With Halloween tomorrow, the City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works' Animal Care Services Center urged pet owners to strongly consider the following Halloween pet tips provided by American Humane:
Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 OCTOBER 29, 2003 PUBLIC INVITED TO STOCKTON BOULEVARD ENHANCED BUS SERVICE OPEN HOUSE -- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
Amy Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 OCTOBER 27, 2003 CITY TO RESURFACE 19TH STREET FROM "H" TO "S" STREETS; TRAFFIC DELAYS EXPECTED The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that crews will resurface 19th Street from "H" to "S" Streets starting October 30th, with work expected to be complete by November 14th. Work will take place during the weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Significant traffic impacts, including lane closures and loss of on-street parking, should be expected. Two lanes will remain open throughout the project. This work is expected to cause traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. Resurfacing a street generally extends its life by 20 to 30 years, providing smooth passages for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. For more information, call Zuhair Amawi, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, at 916/808-7620. Ricky Chuck, Project Manager, 916/808-5050 OCTOBER 14, 2003 CITY TO BEGIN 65TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; OCTOBER 21ST The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that the 65th Street Improvements Project will begin October 21st, with completion slated by late December, 2003. This project will dramatically improve the east side of 65th Street from Elder Creek Road to Lemon Hill Avenue. The project includes construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, planters, curb ramps, storm drainage and water system upgrades, infrastructure for streetlights and communication conduits, and minor traffic signal modifications. Street work will take place on the weekdays from approximately 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Access for vehicular traffic will be maintained throughout this project. However, this work is expected to cause some traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. This is the second phase of the Will C. Wood neighborhood area improvements, which includes enhancements to the 63rd Street corridor from Elder Creek Road to Morrison Creek. The project is funded through a combination of Measure A ½ cent sales tax-revenue, Major Street Fund, Water Fund, and State Funds. Michelle Nelson, Co-Project Manager, 916/264-7064 OCTOBER 13, 2003 PUBLIC INVITED TO KICK OFF EVENT FOR THE BRIDGING I-5 PROJECT;
Nader Kamal, Project Manager, 916/808-7035 OCTOBER 13, 2003 ARENA BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PROJECT GRAND OPENING;
Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 OCTOBER 9, 2003 CITY TO RECONSTRUCT NORTH 3RD STREET; ROAD CLOSED TEMPORARILY TO THROUGH TRAFFIC The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that crews will reconstruct North 3rd Street from Bercut Drive to Richards Boulevard October 13th through November 30th. The entire road will be closed to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained, and mail delivery and garbage services will not be impacted by this closure. Work hours will be weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The reconstruction of North 3rd Street includes curb and gutter, sidewalks, roadway, storm drainage, and traffic signal modifications. This project is funded with Measure A half sales cent tax revenue, gas tax revenue, and State funds. For more information, call Ricky Chuck, Project Manager, City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works, at 916/808-5050. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 OCTOBER 1, 2003 CITY TO RECONSTRUCT VINE STREET; ROAD CLOSED TEMPORARILY TO THROUGH TRAFFIC The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that crews will reconstruct Vine Street from North 10th to Dos Rios Streets October 6th through December 6th. The entire road will be closed to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained, and mail delivery and garbage services will not be impacted by this closure. Work hours will be weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The reconstruction of Vine Street includes curb and gutter, sidewalks, roadway, streetlights, storm drainage, and water main improvements. This project is funded with Measure A half sales cent tax, gas tax, Enterprise funds, and State funds. For more information, call Ricky Chuck, Project Manager, City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works, at 916/808-5050. Cecilyn Foote, Project Manager, 916/808-6843 SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PUBLIC INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE FOR THE INTERSTATE 80 (I-80) BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT;
Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 September 22, 2003 CITY TO RECONSTRUCT SPROULE AVENUE FROM 12TH TO 16TH STREETS; ROAD CLOSED TEMPORARILY TO THROUGH TRAFFIC The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that crews will reconstruct Sproule Avenue from 12th to 16th Streets September 29th through December 5th. The road will be closed to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained, and mail delivery and garbage services will not be impacted by this closure. Work hours will be weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The reconstruction of Sproule Avenue includes curb and gutter, sidewalks, streetlights, storm drainage, fiber optic cabling, and traffic signal improvements. This project is funded with Measure A half sales cent tax, gas tax, and State funds. For more information, call Ricky Chuck, Project Manager, City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works, at 916/808-5050. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 September 19, 2003 CITY TO RESURFACE FLORIN PERKINS ROAD; SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC DELAYS EXPECTED The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that crews will resurface Florin Perkins Road from Fruitridge Road to Jackson Highway September 24th through September 25th. To avoid conflict with commute traffic, work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. One lane northbound and one lane southbound will remain open throughout the project. This work is expected to cause traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. Resurfacing a street generally extends its life by 20 to 30 years, providing smooth passages for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. For more information, call Rohit Nand, Project Manager, City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works, at 916/808-1960. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 September 18, 2003 PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE AT FRANKLIN BOULEVARD FOR CITY RESURFACING PROJECT; SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC DELAYS EXPECTED The City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works announced today that crews will resurface Franklin Boulevard from Broadway to Sutterville Road September 22nd through September 23rd. On September 22nd, the southbound lane of Franklin Boulevard will be closed to through traffic, and on September 23rd, the northbound lane will be closed to through traffic. During these partial road closures, traffic will be detoured on to 24th Street and/or 34th Street. To avoid conflict with commute traffic, work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. One lane will remain open throughout all resurfacing work. This work is expected to cause traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. Resurfacing a street generally extends its life by 20 to 30 years, providing smooth passages for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. For more information, call Rohit Nand, Project Manager, City of Sacramento's Department of Public Works, at 916/808-1960. Michael
Root,
Waste Reduction Coordinator, 916/433-4935 CITY'S
SOLID WASTE DIVISION TO HOST BACKYARD COMPOSTING SEMINAR;
Hinda
Chandler, Project Manager, 916/808-8422 July 21, 2003 PUBLIC INVITED TO
OPEN HOUSE FOR THE SACRAMENTO INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITY (SITF)
PROJECT;
Hector
Cazares, Animal Care Services Manager, 916/264-7433 June 30, 2003 CITY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES POINTS TO DANGERS OF INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR PETS The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center cautioned pet owners today to take extra care to ensure the safety of their animals on the July Fourth holiday this week. Animal Care Services staff asked pet owners to remember that the same fireworks that amuse and entertain humans can be terrifying to animals. Every year at this time, City animal control officers respond to many calls to pick up stray animals who have wandered from home after being frightened by fireworks, assist animals who have become trapped trying to hide from the loud sounds, and even pick up dead animals who have become victims of accidents caused by their attempt to flee from fireworks. City Animal Care Services asks pet owners to:
If you see an animal that appears to be lost or hurt, please call City Animal Care Services at 916/264-7387 (or the City Operator at 916/264-5011 after hours) immediately to dispatch a City animal control officer. If outside of City limits, call County Animal Care and Regulation at 916/875-5232. Hector
Cazares, Animal Care Services Manager, 916/264-7433 June 30, 2003 CITY ANIMAL
CARE SERVICES REMINDS PET OWNERS With summer officially kicked off last week and temperatures already reaching the 100s, the City of Sacramento’s Animal Care Services Center reminds pet owners to never leave a pet unattended in a parked car for any period of time. Pets are best left at home on hot days, in a cool spot with plenty of cold water available for drinking. On a warm day, the temperature in a car can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in just a matter of minutes, even with the windows partially open. During the hot summer months, Sacramento City animal control officers respond to at least 1-2 calls per week (and often more) from citizens concerned about animals left in cars. City animal care services staff have witnessed animals being left in hot cars right in front of the Animal Care Services Center as their owners conduct business inside the Center. Even the few minutes it takes for a quick run into the grocery store can mean severe dehydration, heat stress, or even death for an animal left behind in a car. If you witness an animal inside a car on a hot day, please call City Animal Care Services at 916/264-7387 (or the City Operator at 916/264-5011 after hours) immediately to dispatch a City animal control officer. If outside of City limits, call County Animal Care and Regulation at 916/875-5232. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers the following steps to take if your pet is exposed to high temperatures:
To receive brochures on canine summer safety guidelines and the deadliness of leaving a pet in a parked car, please call City Animal Care Services at 916/264-PETS. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 May 29, 2003 CITY CREWS
CONTINUE TO RESURFACE FREEPORT BOULEVARD; The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works continues the resurfacing of Freeport Boulevard, moving on to Freeport Boulevard between Blair Avenue to Fruitridge Road and Freeport Boulevard between Broadway to 21st Street starting June 2nd and extending through June 21st. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Preparation work will begin on June 2nd with minor traffic impacts. The actual resurfacing will start on June 9th and extend through June 21st with significant traffic impacts, including lane closures and loss of on-street parking. One lane northbound and one lane southbound will remain open throughout the project. This work is expected to cause traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. Resurfacing a street generally extends its life by 20 to 30 years, providing smooth passages for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. For more information, call Zuhair Amawi, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works at 916/808-7620. Jon
Souza, Waste Reduction Coordinator, 916/433-4937 May 29, 2003 CITY AND
SACRAMENTO RECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION TO HOLD The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division, Councilmember Dave Jones, Councilmember Steve Cohn, and the Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station will host the first Recycling and Conservation Fair for local schoolchildren on Tuesday, June 3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Sacramento Transfer and Recycling Station, located at 8491 Fruitridge Road in Sacramento. Schools from the Sacramento City Unified, Natomas Unified, North Sacramento, and Del Paso Heights School Districts were invited; over 400 local schoolchildren will participate in this year’s fair. The Mayor and City Council have also been invited. Children will view exhibits from the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the City’s Public Works’ Solid Waste Division, the County of Sacramento’s Waste Management/Recycling Division, the Department of Conservation’s Division of Recycling; and visit with Recycling Rex – the Department of Conservation’s recycling mascot. To pre-schedule an interview with the Councilmembers, please call 916/808-7523. For more information about recycling, visit www.pwsacramento.com/solidwaste/. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 May 20, 2003 CITY TO
RESURFACE SOUTH LEG OF FREEPORT BOULEVARD; The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works will resurface Freeport Boulevard from Fruitridge to Sutterville Roads starting May 27th through June 9th. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Preparation work will begin on May 27th with minor traffic impacts. Resurfacing will start on June 2nd and extend through June 9th with significant traffic impacts, including lane closures and loss of on-street parking. One lane northbound and one lane southbound will remain open throughout the project. This work is expected to cause traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. Resurfacing a street generally extends its life by 20 to 30 years, providing smooth passages for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. For more information, call Zuhair Amawi, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works at 916/808-7620. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 May 20, 2003 TRAFFIC
DETOURS ON I-5 The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works announced night traffic detours on Interstate 5 at Arena Boulevard on Wednesday, May 28th; Thursday, May 29th; Friday, May 30th; and Monday, June 2nd through Friday, June 6th. Detour preparation will begin at 8:00 p.m. and the detours will take place from approximately midnight until 5:00 a.m. These detours will allow for the removal of the temporary false work that supports the bridge structure. The half-mile detour
will allow for vehicles to travel in both northbound and southbound directions
without impeding construction activity. Caltrans, the City of Sacramento,
and the California Highway Patrol will be monitoring the detour. Jamille
Moens, Administrative Officer, 916/264-6719; or 916/716-0810 May 9, 2003 CITY’S
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES KICKS OFF THE The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center’s first off-site clinic for pets of the homeless will take place at Loaves & Fishes on Saturday, May 10th from 8:00 a.m. to noon where pets of the homeless will receive treatment and care free of charge. Animal Care Services received an anonymous donation of $15,000 specifically to alter and treat animals of the homeless community. The shelter is partnering with Mercer Veterinary Clinic for the Homeless, a non-profit veterinary organization operated by UC Davis students; Welfare Of Our Furry Friends (WOOFF); and Loaves & Fishes for the “Homeless Community Pet Care Program”. The goal of this program is to reduce pet overpopulation, improve the quality of life for many pets, and protect public health. "It is very gratifying to know that pets of the homeless community will be healthier and happier as a result of this program," said Hector Cazares, Public Works’ Animal Care Services Manager. "This gift allows us to go beyond our normal scope of services." Using Animal Care Services’ new spay/neuter mobile (SNOmobile) medical unit, approximately 100 pets of the homeless will be altered and another 100 pets of the homeless will be treated medically this year through the Homeless Community Pet Care Program. Many of these animals will be identified at Mercer’s regular monthly clinics (second Saturday of every month at Loaves & Fishes) and referred to the shelter to be altered. In addition, Animal Care Services will bring the SNOmobile to most of the regular Mercer clinics this year. This will enable Mercer Clinic volunteers to perform non-emergency treatments. Mercer currently lacks the appropriate equipment. "The new partnership is a natural one, because we have complementary abilities”, said Emilia Wong, Mercer Clinic’s Co-President. “The City’s Animal Care Services has a wonderful new mobile facility and now, funds specifically to help pets of the homeless, while Mercer can identify a large number of pets in the target population and has many trained volunteers." Besides providing basic care at the monthly clinics, Mercer Clinic currently arranges and funds spay/neuter surgeries for all patients and provides patients with free high-quality pet food. In addition, Mercer Clinic enrolls patients in the Acute Care Network, which provides emergency care 24-hours a day. The clinic is funded entirely by grants and donations. The new partnership between the Animal Care Services Center and Mercer Clinic will help preserve the health of animals that are often the only source of constant emotional support for their homeless owners. To learn more about the City’s shelter and wonderful animals waiting to be adopted, please visit the Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street, call 916/264-PETS, or view the animals on-line at http://www.sacpetsearch.com. For more information regarding Mercer Veterinary Clinic for the Homeless, visit their website at http://www.mercerclinic.org. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 May 7, 2003 CITY TO
RESURFACE FREEPORT BOULEVARD; The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works will resurface Freeport Boulevard from Blair Avenue to Fruitridge Road starting May 8th through May 23rd. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Preparation work will begin on May 8th with minor traffic impacts. Resurfacing will start on May 12th and extend through May 23rd with significant traffic impacts, including lane closures and loss of on-street parking. One lane northbound and one lane southbound will remain open throughout the project. This work is expected to cause traffic delays and drivers are encouraged to build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. Resurfacing a street generally extends its life by 20 to 30 years, providing smooth passages for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists alike. For more information, call Zuhair Amawi, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works at 916/808-7620. Jamille
Moens, Administrative Officer, 916/264-6719 April 30, 2003 CITY’S
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center will partner with the Mercer Veterinary Clinic for the Homeless, Welfare Of Our Furry Friends (WOOFF), and Loaves and Fishes to provide veterinary care to the pets of the homeless. Animal Care Services received an anonymous $15,000 donation to be used specifically to alter and treat animals of the homeless community throughout the year in an effort to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the quality of life of the pets of homeless people. The gift allows Animal Care Services to go beyond its normal scope of services and better assist Mercer Veterinary Clinic with its on-going efforts to help the pets of the homeless. The first joint free clinic is scheduled at Loaves and Fishes on Saturday, May 10th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Loaves and Fishes is located at 1321 West C Street, Sacramento. To learn more about the City’s shelter and wonderful animals waiting to be adopted, please visit the Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street, call 916/264-PETS, or view the animals on-line at http://www.sacpetsearch.com. Claudia
Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator, 916/264-8166 April 29, 2003 CITY’S
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AND COUNCILMEMBER ROBBIE WATERS TO HOST PET ADOPTION
EVENT; The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center and Councilmember Robbie Waters will host a pet adoption event on Saturday, May 3rd, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Promenade Shopping Center, located at 7465 Rush River Drive in the Pocket Area (intersection of Windbridge and Rush River Drives) as part of the North Shore Animal League America's annual Pet Adoptathon. The shelter’s new mobile spay/neuter adoption unit will be on-site as well as adoptable animals. The City will also be selling licenses for animals with proof of rabies vaccinations. Thousands of animal shelters in dozens of counties are participating in the North Shore Animal League’s Pet Adoptathon 2003. Anyone interested in adopting a new animal friend should plan to attend. To learn more about the City’s shelter and wonderful animals waiting to be adopted, please visit the Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street, call 916/264-PETS, or view the animals on-line at http://www.sacpetsearch.com. Amy
Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 April 28, 2003 CITY TO
RESURFACE STREETS IN OLD SACRAMENTO; The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works will resurface “L”, “K”, “J”, “I”, Front, and 2nd Streets in Old Sacramento from April 28th through May 16th. Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will not extend into Downtown Sacramento. Preparation work will begin on April 28th with minor traffic impacts. Resurfacing will start on May 1st and extend through May 16th with major traffic impacts including loss of on-street parking and road closures. This work will restrict traffic and on-street parking in Old Sacramento and visitors should build extra time into their plans to park in the nearby public parking garages located at Capitol Mall and Front Street or “I” and 2nd Streets. All businesses will remain open and access maintained during the resurfacing project. For more information, call Zuhair Amawi, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works at 916/808-7620.
Nader Kamal, Project Manager, 916/808-7035 April 9, 2003 CITY TO
PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OVER FIVE TONS As part of the City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ 7th Street Extension Project, traffic signs to prohibit commercial vehicles over five tons will be installed at 12th and D Streets; 12th and E Streets; 8th and D Streets; and 8th and E Streets by April 15th. Access to 7th Street from D and E Streets has been restricted to one lane to allow construction crews more space to work. Large trucks are not able to navigate through the narrowed intersections. The traffic signs are intended to discourage commercial vehicle traffic in this area and will remain up until the end of the project, which is slated for completion by spring, 2004. Local truck traffic - - service trucks and Crystal Creamery trucks - - will be allowed. The 7th Street Extension Project will connect existing 7th Street from downtown Sacramento, north through the Union Pacific Railyard, to Richards Boulevard. The project includes the construction of a two-lane roadway (with accompanying sidewalks, bike lanes, street lighting, and landscaping), as well as an underpass which will take traffic under the current railroad tracks.
Arthur Lytle, Project Manager, 916/808-8460 April 8, 2003 PUBLIC
INVITED TO VIEW RENDERINGS OF FUTURE APRIL 30TH, 7:15 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator, 916/264-8166 April 4, 2003 SHELTER
ANIMALS FEATURED AT In a cooperative effort to find the best adoptive homes possible for the Sacramento region’s shelter cats and dogs, the City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center, the County of Sacramento’s Department of Animal Care and Regulation, the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the Placer SPCA, and Yolo County Animal Care Services participated in the North Shore Animal League’s “Tour for Life” event today. Members of the public hoping to adopt a lovable pet attended the event today in the PetSmart parking lot, located on the corner of Watt Avenue and Arden Way between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. "This event gives local shelters the opportunity to showcase some of the beautiful and fun-loving animals waiting to be adopted," said Hector Cazares, Public Works’ Animal Care Services Manager "This is the second year we were chosen to participate in this annual, nationwide event and we look forward to participating in the future.” The North Shore Animal League’s 35-foot-long, brightly colored mobile adoption unit is making a cross-country trek during the month of April, with 23 adoption event stops scheduled. The Sacramento stop featured more than 60 wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption currently living in local shelters. The goal of the Tour for Life -- which will travel from the Golden Gate to the Empire State -- is to spotlight animal shelters as the best places to adopt animals, emphasizing that shelter dogs and cats can make wonderful lifetime companions. Along with its sponsors, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, Fort Dodge Animal Health's ProHeart 6, TFH Publications & Nylabone® Products and Veterinary Pet Insurance, the League’s Tour for Life will travel to 18 states, work with 100 animal organizations, and log more than 16,000 miles. In addition to Sacramento, Tour for Life will visit Albuquerque, New Mexico; Baltimore, Maryland; Boulder, Colorado; Dallas, Texas; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Jacksonville, Mississippi; Miami, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; New York City, New York; North Little Rock, Arkansas; Oakland, California; Phoenix, Arizona, Raleigh, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; San Antonio, Texas; San Francisco, California; Spartanburg, South Carolina; St. Louis, Missouri; West Valley City, Utah; Eatontown, New Jersey; London, Ohio; and Merriam, Kansas during the national pet-adoption blitz. North Shore Animal League, located in Port Washington, New York, is the world’s largest animal adoption organization. Founded in 1944, the League has found loving homes for more than 800,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies since its inception. To learn more about the City's Animal Care Services and the animals hoping to be adopted, visit 2127 Front Street, call 916/264-PETS, or view the animals on-line at www.sacpetsearch.com. For more information about the North Shore Animal League and/or the Tour for Life event visit www.nsalamerica.org.
Amy Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 April 2, 2003 CITY TO
INSTALL NEW CURB AND GUTTER ON WORK SET FOR APRIL 12TH – APRIL 18TH The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Maintenance Services Division will repair the curb and gutter on the east side of Freeport Boulevard adjacent to Sacramento City College starting Saturday, April 12th through Friday, April 18th. City Crews will remove the existing five-foot rolled curb and repair it with a three-foot vertical curb as part of the City’s regular maintenance program. There will be a lane closure northbound on Freeport Boulevard and work will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The lane closure will begin on Sutterville Road near the Freeport Boulevard intersection and continue north to the bus stop located in front of City College. This work has been scheduled during Sacramento City College’s spring break to help alleviate major traffic delays. However, this work is still expected to cause some traffic delays and drivers should build extra time into their plans or choose alternate routes. For more information, call Juan Montanez, Project Manager, City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, at 916-433-2254.
Hector Barron, Project Manager, 916/808-2669 March 27, 2003 PUBLIC
INVITED TO CENTRAL CITY TWO-WAY CONVERSION STUDY APRIL 9TH 4:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator, 916/264-8166 March 27, 2003 SHELTER
ANIMALS FEATURED AT “TOUR FOR LIFE” EVENT Members of the public hoping to adopt a lovable pet are encouraged to attend a regional animal adoptathon on April 4th in the PetSmart parking lot on the corner of Watt Avenue and Arden Way (1738 Watt Avenue) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In an effort to find the best adoptive homes for the Sacramento region shelter cats and dogs, the City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center, the County of Sacramento’s Department of Animal Care and Regulation, the Sacramento SPCA, the Placer SPCA, and the Yolo County Animal Care Services are participating in the North Shore Animal League “Tour for Life” event. The North Shore Animal League’s mobile adoption unit will be making cross-country treks during the month of April, with 23 adoption events scheduled, including one in Sacramento on Friday, April 4th to promote animal adoptions. There will be more than 60 wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption that are currently living in local shelters. Anyone interested in adopting a new animal friend should plan to attend. Please call 916/264-PETS for more information or to view the North Shore Animal League’s adoption mobile unit visit www.nsalamerica.org.
Jamille Moens, Animal Care Services Administrative Officer, 916/264-6719 March 26, 2003 SACRAMENTO’S
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES OFFERS During the month of April, the City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services is waiving all late fees on dog licenses to encourage as many City residents as possible to license their dogs. This is a savings of $15 per customer for those with an expired license or who have never licensed their dog. Plus, Animal Care Services will conduct low-cost rabies clinics every Wednesday night during the month of April from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Center at 2127 Front Street. All dogs over four months of age living in the City of Sacramento are required to have and wear a dog license tag. There are approximately 82,000 dogs in the City of Sacramento. Of that total, only 12 percent are licensed. A dog license is proof of rabies vaccination. This is important because Sacramento is a rabies endemic area. Most importantly, dogs that are brought into the shelter wearing a current license are almost always reunited with their owners. For questions regarding the late fee amnesty program or to learn more about the shelter and the wonderful animals waiting to be adopted, visit the City’s Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street, call 916/264-PETS, or view the animals on-line at http://www.sacpetsearch.com.
Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator, 916/264-8166 March 25, 2003 CITY OF
SACRAMENTO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center is looking for dedicated volunteers. The next volunteer orientation will be held on April 9th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the City’s Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street. This is an opportunity to learn about the volunteer program and get started helping animals at the shelter! Volunteers perform many important tasks including exercising and grooming animals, staffing and organizing special events, assisting with cleaning and feeding, helping prospective adopters, and reuniting lost animals with their owners. The success of the animal shelter relies heavily on volunteers. Volunteer orientations are held every second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the City’s Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street. To learn more about how to become a volunteer and/or to reserve a spot for the April 9th volunteer orientation, call Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator at 916/264-8166. To learn more about the shelter and its wonderful animals waiting to be adopted, visit the City’s Animal Care Services Center, call 916/264-PETS, or view the animals on-line at http://www.sacpetsearch.com.
Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator, 916/264-8166 March 25, 2003 INTERESTED IN BEING A FOSTER CARE PROVIDER FOR SHELTER ANIMALS? CITY’S
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER HOSTS WORKSHOPS ON The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center is looking for dedicated foster care providers for needy shelter animals. The next foster care workshops will be held Saturday, March 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the City’s Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street. The foster care workshops are designed to introduce the program to potential foster care providers and teach some basic animal care skills. Foster care providers take animals into their homes when they need extra care. These animals may be too young for adoption, have health problems, or just need additional attention. After fostering, each animal returns to the shelter for adoption. Fostering allows more animals an opportunity to find new homes. Please register for either workshop date by calling Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator at 916/264-8166. To learn more about the shelter and its wonderful animals waiting to be adopted, visit the City’s Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street, call 916/264-PETS, or view the animals on-line at http://www.sacpetsearch.com.
Jon Souza, Waste Reduction Coordinator, 916/433-4937 March 10, 2003 VICE MAYOR
JONES KICKS OFF MONTH-LONG $10,000.00 Sacramento City Vice
Mayor Jones, the Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division,
the Sacramento Zoo, the Sacramento City Unified School District, the Sacramento
Recycling and Transfer Station, and SBC Smart Yellow Pages kicked-off
the Project Redirectory Campaign today.
The new SBC SMART
yellow pages are being delivered now and feature the Sacramento Zoo’s
Red Panda, while the SBC white pages will feature the Department of Public
Works’ Solid Waste Division’s commingled curbside recycling
program calendar. Project Redirectory will conclude with a celebration
at the Sacramento Zoo’s Earth Day related event on April 12th. That
day, members of the public can receive a discount on admission into the
Zoo by bringing outdated phone directories for recycling.
Bob Williamson, Project Manager, 916/808-8430 March 7, 2003 CITY CELEBRATES
GROUNDBREAKING FOR The City of Sacramento’s
Mayor Heather Fargo will join Councilmembers, representatives from local
businesses, community members, and City staff to celebrate the beginning
of the City Hall Refurbishment and Expansion Project at a groundbreaking
ceremony on Tuesday, March 11th, at 11:00 a.m. behind the historic
City Hall located at 915 “I” Street.
Jon Souza, Waste Reduction Coordinator, 916/433-4937 March 6, 2003 PROJECT REDIRECTORY! CITY KICKS
OFF $10,000 On Monday, March 10th
at 11 a.m. at the Sacramento Zoo, the City of Sacramento Vice Mayor Dave
Jones, Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Manager Harold Duffey,
the Sacramento Zoo, Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento
Recycling and Transfer Station, and SBC Smart Yellow Pages will celebrate
the kick-off event for the Project Redirectory Campaign (a phone directory
recycling campaign). The Zoo is located at 3930 West Land Park Drive.
Amy Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 February 19, 2003 TRAFFIC DETOURS ON I-5 RELATED TO CITY’S ARENA BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PROJECT The City of Sacramento’s
Department of Public Works announced night traffic detours on
Interstate 5 at Arena Boulevard on Monday, February 24th; Wednesday, February
26th; Thursday, February 27th; and Sunday, March 2nd. Detour preparation
will begin at 8:00 p.m. and the detours will take place from approximately
midnight until 5:00 a.m. These detours allow for the construction
of a new bridge over crossing as part of the Arena Boulevard Interchange
Project. If there is rain or fog, the scheduled lane closure will be canceled
and rescheduled to the next day.
Michael Whipple, Public Works ADA Coordinator, 916/808-5521 February 13, 2003 PUBLIC INPUT
WELCOMED AT The City of Sacramento’s
Disabilities Advisory Commission invites members of the public to attend
a Commission workshop at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20th at the interim
City Hall Council Chamber located at 730 “I” Street. The Commission
is seeking input from members of the public concerning the current City
standards for the utilization of truncated domes (small yellow domes)
on curb ramps.
Amy Williams, Media and Communications Specialist, 916/808-7523 February 11, 2003 MEMBERS
OF THE PUBLIC WELCOMED TO The City of Sacramento invites members of the public to attend an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at the interim City Hall located at 730 “I” Street, which previously housed the Police Department’s administrative offices. Anyone interested can tour the Interim City Hall Council Chamber, learn about the City Hall Expansion and Refurbishment Project, and enjoy light refreshments. February 18th is the first Council meeting that will take place at the Interim City Hall. To make way for the City Hall Project, all functions of the historic City Hall, including public counters to pay utility bills and make other City payments, the City Manager’s Office, the offices of the Mayor and City Council, the Council Chamber, and others have moved to 730 “I” Street.
Angie Louie Fong, Supervising Engineer, 916/808-7921 February 3, 2003 CONSTRUCTION
BEGINS FOR The City of Sacramento’s Department of Pubic Works announced today the beginning of Phase 1 construction for the Stockton Bus Enhancement Project. This project will use new technologies to increase the transit service down the corridor, including the installation of fiber optics. Fiber optic cables will be installed under Stockton Boulevard starting at “T” Street and Alhambra Boulevard and continuing down Stockton Boulevard to Mack Road. The fiber installation is expected to take five months to complete. “We are very excited about the start of this project,” said Councilmember Lauren Hammond. “This project is a great example of public agencies working together to bring the community better transit service.” Stockton Boulevard is one of Sacramento Regional Transit District’s (RT) busiest transit corridors. In order to minimize impact to the City’s roadways including the recently resurfaced roadway on Stockton Boulevard near the U.C. Davis Medical Center, the City is using directional drilling technology to install the conduit infrastructure for the project. Lane closures will take place during regular business hours in order to avoid peak commute times. Other construction activities include the installation of technologies that will help traffic flow and allow the buses to spend less time in traffic congestion and achieve better travel times. In addition, RT has purchased new buses for this service corridor. The City Council approved the Enhanced Bus Project design in August, 2002 after a six-month study and design process that incorporated significant community input. Using federal and state funds, the California Transportation Commission, approved $6 million in funding for the project. The Stockton Bus Enhancement Project is the region’s first project implementing a combination of intelligent transportation technology and new low floor buses to provide enhanced bus service. Construction is slated for completion by June, 2003 and RT will begin enhanced bus service along Stockton Boulevard in summer, 2003. For more information about this construction project, please call Angie Louie Fong, Supervising Engineer with the City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works’, at 916/264-7921. For more information about RT’s Bus Service, please call Bill Draper, RT Public Information Manager, at 916/321-3881. Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator, 916/264-8166 January 6, 2003 INTERESTED IN BEING A FOSTER CARE PROVIDER FOR SHELTER ANIMALS? CITY’S
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER The City of Sacramento’s
Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center is looking
for dedicated foster care providers for needy shelter animals. The next
foster care workshop will be held Saturday, January 18th from 1:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. at the City’s Animal Care Services Center at 2127 Front
Street. Claudia Schlachter, Volunteer Coordinator, 916/264-8166 January 6, 2003 CITY OF
SACRAMENTO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES CENTER The City of Sacramento’s
Department of Public Works’ Animal Care Services Center is looking
for dedicated volunteers. The next volunteer orientation will be held
on January 8th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the City’s Animal
Care Services Center at 2127 Front Street. This is an opportunity to learn
about the volunteer program and get started helping animals at the shelter!
Volunteers perform many important tasks including exercising and grooming
animals, staffing and organizing adoptathons, and assisting clerical staff
with processing licensing applications. The success of the animal shelter
relies heavily on volunteers. Dennis Kubo, Program Manager, 916/808-7516 January 2, 2003 CITY ACTIVATES
ON-LINE APPLICATIONS FOR The City of Sacramento’s
Department of Public Works’ On-Street Parking Division announced
today that customers can now use the Internet to obtain and submit residential
parking permit applications, report disabled placard abuse, and submit
parking complaints. Members of the public can access and submit these
forms at http://www.pwsacramento.com/parking/index.cfm. Customers can
also fax completed forms to 916/808-7501 or visit 1023 J Street, Suite
202. This new on-line service provides customers with a convenient way
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