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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/07/19 Additional InformationTH1i2D AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION 353 Third Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 422 -1982 Phone (619) 422 -1452 Facsimile www.thirdavcnucviIla eg corn 2011 Board of Directors Adam Sparks — President + Moctezuma — Vice President Greg Smyth — Secretary Michael Green — Treasurer Eric Crockett Carl Harry Betsy Keller Sherry Mestler Tom Money Christine Moore James Pieri, Jr. Snooky Rico Ian Trotter EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Greg Mattson EVENT MANAGER Jovita Juarez OFFICE MANAGER Heather Marshall City of Chula Vista City Council Members Third Avenue Village Association Re: Storefront Renovation Program Madame Mayor and Council Members The Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) has been since the initiation of the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) - Storefront Program actively supporting, tracking and assisting City staff in finding clients and assisting with the revitalization of Third Avenue. This redevelopment driven program has been instrumental component in making the Village a more vibrant and livable place. Through this program both tenants and property owners have been improving storefronts, which have included painting, window and/or door replacements, remodeling, murals, signage and other general enhancements. These enhancements coupled with other design or visual components such as the Streetscape Master Plan, Outdoor Design Guidelines, Village Sign Program, Dog Friendly Program, Lighting Replacement Grant, Banner Programs, and Landscape Improvement Plans have helped the Village become an inviting destination. The TAVA Board of Directors supports the City's Redevelopment Business Improvement Grant - Storefront Program and their knowledgeable staff, who should be complimented for the interest, professionalism and diligence. We are proud to have developed a strong partnership with the City's Redevelopment and departmental staff in order to incorporate our vision for Third Avenue and to implement the City's plan for revitalization of the Village area. The Board of Directors appreciates the hard work the City staff has put forward in developing and maintaining the BIG - Storefront Program. We hope the City will continue the redevelopment agency's interest in sustaining this program for many years. S' erely, Adam Sparks, `president Owner, Mangia Italiano on 3rd 4 V ,9j-- Greg B. Mattson, AICP Executive Director VI ccw Q #_ LU LULY �— ° LV c N W Cc (.. 3 0 Z H_ a c d, N H V1 J �V N ~o h�� OW� W0 NYN 'w W" Q 3 �, �,. a„ �.. = o 0n � z _�QcfOC �U C. S W 0t 3 r a, V a F- 1uj 1m o 1�,� �0.c ��W� �Oc =ZJ U a, �W m� �N u a �J =o a L9 Q m N ' a - W 0 2 --� 00 M0 = m _0) Ww > U) '' ,. w r >. 00 pN j W N M p r' Z Q o W U o g W cl moo y,. Artist Roberto Salas works with youth volunteers to mix paint. "By bringing volunteers out to do the boxes — it creates an ownership and excitement to be part of the community and to be involved. " -Ariel McCann, 20, Volunteer Volunteers prepare boxes for painting. Iq Volunteers paint base coat on one of the utility boxes. "When we make art it's like apart of ourselves. So, when we go out there and paint these utility boxes it will be like part of ourselves out there. " - Sandra Aguilar, 21, Volunteer Volunteer Sandra Aguilar traces a design to be used as a stencil for the project.. For more information go to: http://www.chulavitaca.g—oy/goto/ArtBo Or contact Dana Richardson at 858 - 609 -7968 or drichardson@sdchip.org 7 l(A—r t CITY OF CHULA VISTA/ COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERS Utility Box Painting Pro graan 2011 Art on a Box Walking Guide r/ CHUL MA CrTY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNER! making a difference together Walk the Boxes Through a collaboration between the City of Chula Vista sDyi A *"� Sempra Energy utility" 2011 Summer Power Outlook City of Chula Vista July 19, 2011 4 2011 California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Summer Outlook • CAISO forecasted adequate supply of electricity to meet 2011 summer peak demand for both total system and Southern California • SDG &E has lined up all electricity supplies and required reserves to meet the needs of our customers • Statewide, nearly 1,812 megawatts (MW) of new generation has been added to the grid since last summer -- more than 46 MW of that supply is from renewable sources. With 845 MW of retirements and an additional 214 MW expected to come on -line, the total expected change from last summer is 1,180 MW • There is less than a one - percent chance for rotating power outages • The ISO has the ability to call on additional resources, such as the "interruptible customers" — sooner to help avoid the need for a Stage 1 emergency. Interruptible customers are business customers who agree to reduce their power usage during peak demand times when the ISO requires it SDE A � Sempra Energy unsay" 2 • Meteorologists are predicting a warmer summer in 2011 compared to last year, when San Diego experienced some of the coolest weather in over 30 years • A return to normal summer temperatures could result in an increase in energy use as a result of air conditioning and other appliances, potentially leading to higher energy bills for some customers • In addition to conservation helping to maintain electric resources, it also helps customers save money on their energy bill. The less energy customers use the lower their energy bills will continue to be • SDG &E is committed to providing its customers with the information and resources necessary to best manage their energy needs • As always, conditions are subject to change due to unexpected situations that maybe out of our control, like high air conditioning use during summer heat waves or transmission emergencies, which could have severe impacts on our ability to deliver power • Despite having adequate resources — anything can happen at any time — therefore, it's important for our customers to make energy conservation a daily habit �E A (,*V, Sempra Energy outym • Every year, SDG &E adjusts rates to bring revenues in line with the amounts authorized by state and federal regulators. As a result, residential customers will see an increase in summer electric bills compared to last year, particularly in tiers three and four (assuming no change in usage). Non -CARE customers in tier one and tier two will see a slight increase in rates, approximately 3 percent from last summer. Reduction of baseline allowances • Electric rates rise progressively as electricity use climbs to the second, third and fourth tiers. When usage moves from tier two to tier three, electric rates jump considerably, approximately 80 percent in the summer, which is why SDG &E always encourages customers to conserve energy where they can • Last year, San Diego experienced an unusually cool summer with low energy usage. • Meteorologists are predicting an average summer which could bring higher energy bills for some customers. SD ,E A Sempra Energy um ty-' • To help reduce future bills, we encourage everyone to conserve energy when possible and to take advantage of our energy efficiency programs. Visit sdge.com for information and energy- saving tips • We want customers to know there are many kinds of assistance available — from programs to reduce their overall utility bill, to energy- efficiency tips to trim energy use and cut costs • We urge anyone who is having difficulty paying his or her electric bill to call us to work out a payment arrangement • SDG &E: 1- 800 - 411 -7343 • For income - qualified customers, our CARE program provides a 20 percent line -item bill discount, along with additional rate discounts for electricity use in tiers 3 and 4, and our Energy Team program offers no -cost energy- saving home improvements. SDg s A Sempra Energy umity • Air conditioners probably use the most electricity in your home during the summer • Use fans to cool your home when you can. • A fan costs about 2 -4 cents per hour while an air conditioner costs from 36 cents to $1.68 per hour, depending on the size of the air conditioner and tier in which the usage is being billed • Keep it off when you aren't home • Consider buying a programmable thermostat so you can turn it on about half an hour before you return so you won't be walking into a hot house • When you are at home, set the air conditioner at 78 degrees. When you are away, set it at 85 degrees SD ,E A �Sempra Energy unnty' • Turn off unneeded lights, computers and appliances when not in use • Use major appliances before 11 a.m. or after 7 p.m. and unplug small appliances when not in use • Check weather - stripping around doors and caulking around windows. Properly sealed doors and windows help prevent warm outside air from entering the home • Close blinds, shades or drapes during the hottest part of the day to block out the sun's heat • Install low -flow, water - saving shower heads to cut water use and save 5% to 10% on water heating costs • Save up to 10% of hot water costs by washing full laundry loads in cold water • Run the dishwasher only when it's full. You'll save 2 -4 gallons per load • Fix leaky faucets. One drop of hot water per second can waste 2,500 gallons per year SoA .ter A Sempra Energy utmty' • Water conservation kit • SDG &E offers residential customers a complimentary Home Energy & Water Savings kit which can help reduce water usage by up to 11 %. When you save water, you're also saving energy used for water - heating, which can help lower your monthly energy bill. The kit includes three faucet aerators and a low -flow showerhead. • Lighting Events • Save money and energy by joining SDG &E for special home lighting exchange events held throughout San Diego all year long. • Trade up to five incandescent light bulbs (75 watts or higher) for the same number of new, energy- efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (100 watt equivalent) • Get new products like three -way CFLs and table lamps • Trade up to two halogen lamps (any style lamp with a halogen bulb) for two new energy- efficient floor or table lamps • For more information or to find a lighting event near you, visit sdge.com /lighting ,SD E A *Sernpra Energy sway "' • Energy Savings Assistance Team • On SDG &E's website you can find information about our assistance programs including the Energy Savings Assistance Team that provides homeowners and renters free home repairs, making homes more comfortable and secure. Not only do Energy Savings Assistance Team participants save energy, they may also save money on monthly SDG &E bills • For more information on these programs and how you can save on your bill, visit our website at sdge.com or you can give us a call at 1- 800 -411- SDGE. • Rebates • SDG &E offers a variety of rebates to make energy- efficiency improvements more affordable than ever. Some of the available rebates include: Home Insulation, Dishwasher, Pool Pump and Motor, Refrigerator Rebates, and whole house fans. Consumer Energy Center: http : / /www.consumerenergycenter.org /tips /index.html �E A 5empra Energy ut ity' • We also all need to be prepared for emergencies, including sustained hot weather and other emergency situations. • SDG &E has established emergency preparedness plans to ensure that we continue to provide safe and reliable service under different circumstances. • We encourage all our customers to develop an emergency plan and make sure your families are prepared to follow it. • We may ask you to immediately reduce your energy usage. Or, we will encourage you to shift energy usage to non -peak times of day (before 10am and after 7 pm) to make sure there is enough electricity for everyone when it is needed most to keep homes and businesses cool. SD E A AZ)Sempra Energy uriiity" • Summer power outlook looks good, but we must all be prepared for the unexpected • High energy use results in high summer energy bills • Conserve energy • Consider our energy efficiency programs • Call us or visit our website — sdge.com /summer -- if you need assistance • Be prepared for emergencies, including sustained hot weather �E A Sempra Energy amity° Questions Claudia Valenzuela Public Affairs Manager cvalenzuela (a�semprautilities.com www.sdge.com /summer ,�E AA) : Sempra Energy ut i ty"