General Information............................................................ Utility Bill Payment Questions..................................... Report Street, Light Issues................................................ Code Enforcement Issues................................................... Waste Services (Mid Valley Disposal)............ Water Conservation................................................ Parks & Community Services............................. Non-Emergency Police............................................ Vallarta Supermarkets, a well- known food retailer in the Central and Southern California Hispanic markets, officially opened their doors in the City of Madera on September 23, 2020. With the snip of a ribbon, and a blast of confetti, residents raced inside to be the first to shop the new store. Located at the site known to many Maderans as the former Mervyn’s, or most recently, Fallas Paredes Discount Store building, the company invested over 11 million dollars to fully remodel and repurpose the property. The remodel includes a Santa Barbara mission-style façade improvement with dual entrances to the west side of the building. The supermarket chain specializes in carrying a variety of Latin American foods and products, including freshly made tortillas. It also has both a full and self-service meat counter, a bakery, a Mexican kitchen that offers hot foods, in-store dining and more. The completion of the project marks the latest in a series of continued rapid growth currently underway in Madera County. • 10/01 Measure R Workshop (English) • 10/12 Columbus Day (City holiday) • 10/14 Measure R Workshop (Spanish) • 10/15 Measure R Workshop (English) For the latest information about the current status of City services, please visit: madera.gov/covid19 A complimentary 30-day supply of P.P.E. is available for private sector small businesses permitted to operate under State & Local Public Health Guidelines. Available P.P.E. includes disposable face masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields. Eligible small businesses can contact the Madera Chamber of Commerce: (559) 673-3563, Madera County Economic Development Commission: (559) 675-7768, or the City of Madera: (559) 661-5488. Businesses will be asked to complete an order form. Distribution will occur in October. This program is made possible in partnership with the State of California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Madera County Elections has improved the voting process to keep you, your family, and Election workers safe by preventing the spread of COVID-19. There will be a drive thru, no contact, vote by mail ballot collection point at City Hall on Election Day from 5PM-8PM. You can stay in your car! P VOTE SAFE AT HOME Your official ballot is on its way to you, look for it in the mail P RETURN BALLOT By mail, postage is paid, or at an official County Drop Box P VOTING IN PERSON You still can! There will be long lines at ALL VOTE CENTERS on Election Day. Avoid long lines, vote BEFORE November 3rd. P REMOTE ACCESSIBLE VOTE BY MAIL Available to ALL voters On July 15, 2020 the Madera City Council passed a resolution submitting to the city voters a ballot measure to establish a business tax on businesses which sell, distribute, manufacture, and cultivate cannabis including industrial hemp and hemp products. Known as Measure R, the measure will be included on voter’s ballots for the November 3, 2020 election. Three online community workshops are planned (via Zoom) for those interested in learning more: • October 1, 2020 (6pm – English) • October 14, 2020 (6pm – Spanish) • October 15, 2020 (6pm – English) Please visit madera.gov/measure-r for more information, including links to workshops. Questions/comments about Measure R can be sent to [email protected]. New grocer opens for business in Madera; brings 225+ jobs City project to illuminate Madera with 150 solar powered streetlights begins Free P.P.E. available for small businesses in Madera Important information about voting in the upcoming election Measure R: Cannabis business tax measure headed to ballot; virtual community workshops planned YOUR NO. 1 SOURCE FOR NEWS FROM CITY HALL KEY CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS October 2020 • Vol. No. 10 • Madera.Gov More details @madera.gov/events The City of Madera is excited to announce that it has begun installing the first of 150 new solar streetlights throughout the City. The streetlights are included as part of the first phase of an $18.8 million project that seeks to create a more environmentally conscious energy efficient city. The planned improvements, once complete, are expected to provide a substantial savings of taxpayer dollars. The streetlights are being strategically placed in areas that lack lighting and conduit. According to City Manager, Arnoldo Rodriguez, streetlights enhance neighborhood security and provide improved safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. “Poorly lit streets can be perceived as dangerous. A well-lit street provides a welcoming environment that promotes increased mobility,” said Rodriguez. “This can help ward off potential criminal activity.” Rodriguez also noted that because the new streetlights are solar powered, they proved a viable alternative to traditional hard-wired streetlights that can be difficult to retrofit in areas that lack existing infrastructure. “Planning standards have changed over time, that’s why some of the oldest homes in our community tend to be in the darkest neighborhoods. Because these streetlights are solar powered, we can go into areas that don’t have existing conduit and install lights without having to remove mature trees, reconstruct driveways and sidewalks, or deal with any other costly challenges that historically would have made these improvements cost prohibitive.” Rodriguez says the City is also working towards transitioning its existing inventory of HVAC units and lighting fixtures at public facilities to modern energy efficient equivalents, all part of a concerted effort to reduce the City’s overall carbon footprint and dependency on non-renewable energy sources. (559) 661-5400 (559) 661-5459 (559) 661-5466 (559) 661-5114 (800) 706-5779 (559) 661-5466 (559) 661-5495 (559) 675-4200 # moments Madera Madera Proud Proud SPOTLIGHT UPCOMING EVENTS
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General Information............................................................ Utility Bill Payment Questions..................................... Report Street, Light Issues................................................ Code Enforcement Issues...................................................
Waste Services (Mid Valley Disposal)............Water Conservation................................................ Parks & Community Services.............................Non-Emergency Police............................................
Vallarta Supermarkets, a well-known food retailer in the Central and Southern California Hispanic markets, officially opened their doors in the City of Madera on September 23, 2020. With the snip of a ribbon, and a blast of confetti, residents raced inside to be the first to shop the new store.Located at the site known to many Maderans as the former Mervyn’s, or most recently, Fallas Paredes Discount Store building, the company invested over 11 million dollars to fully remodel and repurpose the property. The remodel includes a Santa Barbara mission-style façade improvement with dual entrances to the west side of the building.The supermarket chain specializes in carrying a variety of Latin American foods and products, including freshly made tortillas. It also has both a full and self-service meat counter, a bakery, a Mexican kitchen that offers hot foods, in-store dining and more. The completion of the project marks the latest in a series of continued rapid growth currently underway in Madera County.
• 10/01 Measure R Workshop (English)• 10/12 Columbus Day (City holiday)• 10/14 Measure R Workshop (Spanish)• 10/15 Measure R Workshop (English)
For the latest information about the current status of City services, please
visit: madera.gov/covid19
A complimentary 30-day supply of P.P.E. is available for private sector small businesses permitted to operate under State & Local Public Health Guidelines. Available P.P.E. includes disposable face masks, hand sanitizer, and face shields. Eligible small businesses can contact the Madera Chamber of Commerce: (559) 673-3563, Madera County Economic Development Commission: (559) 675-7768, or the City of Madera: (559) 661-5488. Businesses will be asked to complete an order form. Distribution will occur in October. This program is made possible in partnership with the State of California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
Madera County Elections has improved the voting process to keep you, your family, and Election workers safe by preventing the spread of COVID-19.
There will be a drive thru, no contact, vote by mail ballot collection point at City Hall on Election Day from 5PM-8PM. You can stay in your car!
P VOTE SAFE AT HOMEYour official ballot is on its way to you, look for it in the mail
P RETURN BALLOTBy mail, postage is paid, or at an official County Drop Box
P VOTING IN PERSONYou still can! There will be long lines at ALL VOTE CENTERS on Election Day. Avoid long lines, vote BEFORE November 3rd.
P REMOTE ACCESSIBLE VOTE BY MAILAvailable to ALL voters
On July 15, 2020 the Madera City Council passed a resolution submitting to the city voters a ballot measure to establish a business tax on businesses which sell, distribute, manufacture, and cultivate cannabis including industrial hemp and hemp products. Known as Measure R, the measure will be included on voter’s ballots for the November 3, 2020 election. Three online community workshops are planned (via Zoom) for those interested in learning more:
• October 1, 2020 (6pm – English)• October 14, 2020 (6pm – Spanish)• October 15, 2020 (6pm – English)
Please visit madera.gov/measure-r for more information, including links to workshops. Questions/comments about Measure R can be sent to [email protected].
New grocer opens for business in Madera; brings 225+ jobs
City project to illuminate Madera with 150 solar powered streetlights begins
Free P.P.E. available for small businesses in Madera
Important information about voting in the upcoming election
Measure R: Cannabis business tax measure headed to ballot; virtual community workshops planned
YOUR NO. 1 SOURCE FOR NEWS FROM CITY HALL
KEY CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
October 2020 • Vol. No. 10 • Madera.Gov
More details @madera.gov/events
The City of Madera is excited to announce that it has begun installing the first of 150 new solar streetlights throughout the City. The streetlights are included as part of the first phase of an $18.8 million project that seeks to create a more environmentally conscious energy efficient city. The planned improvements, once complete, are expected to provide a substantial savings of taxpayer dollars.
The streetlights are being strategically placed in areas that lack lighting and conduit. According to City Manager, Arnoldo Rodriguez, streetlights enhance neighborhood security and provide improved safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. “Poorly lit streets can be perceived as dangerous. A well-lit street provides a welcoming environment that promotes increased mobility,” said Rodriguez. “This can help ward off potential criminal activity.”
Rodriguez also noted that because the new streetlights are solar powered,
they proved a viable alternative to traditional hard-wired streetlights that can be difficult to retrofit in areas that lack existing infrastructure. “Planning standards have changed over time, that’s why some of the oldest homes in our community tend to be in the darkest neighborhoods. Because these streetlights are solar powered, we can go into areas that don’t have existing conduit and install lights without having to remove mature trees, reconstruct driveways and sidewalks, or deal with any other costly challenges that historically would have made these improvements cost prohibitive.”
Rodriguez says the City is also working towards transitioning its existing inventory of HVAC units and lighting fixtures at public facilities to modern energy efficient equivalents, all part of a concerted effort to reduce the City’s overall carbon footprint and dependency on non-renewable energy sources.
Se abre una nueva tienda de comestibles en Madera; aporta más de 225 puestos de trabajo
Vallarta Supermarkets, un conocido minorista de alimentos en los mercados hispanos del centro y sur de California, abrió oficialmente sus puertas en la Ciudad de Madera el 23 de Septiembre de 2020. Con el corte de una cinta y una explosión de confeti, los residentes corrieron hacia adentro para ser el primero en comprar en la nueva tienda.
Ubicada en el sitio conocido por muchos habitantes de Madera como el antiguo edificio de Mervyn’s, o más recientemente, Fallas Paredes Discount Store, la compañía invirtió más de 11 millones de dólares para remodelar completamente y reutilizar la propiedad. La remodelación incluye una nueva fachada estilo misión de Santa Bárbara con entradas dobles al lado oeste del edificio.
La cadena de supermercados se especializa en llevar una variedad de alimentos y productos latinoamericanos, incluidas tortillas recién hechas. También tiene una carnecería, una panadería, una cocina mexicana que ofrece comidas calientes, comidas en la tienda y más. La finalización del proyecto marca el último de una serie de rápido y continuo crecimiento actualmente en curso en el Condado de Madera.
El 15 de Julio de 2020, el Ayuntamiento de Madera aprobó una resolución en la que presentaba a los votantes de la ciudad una medida de votación para establecer un impuesto comercial sobre las empresas que venden, distribuyen, fabrican y cultivan cannabis, incluidos el cáñamo industrial y los productos de cáñamo. Conocida como Medida R, la medida se incluirá en las boletas de los votantes para las elecciones del 3 de Noviembre de 2020. Se planean tres talleres comunitarios en línea (a través de Zoom) para aquellos interesados en aprender más:
• 1 de Octubre de 2020 (6:00 p.m. - inglés)
• 14 de Octubre de 2020 (6:00 p.m. - español)
• 15 de Octubre de 2020 (6:00 p.m. - inglés)
Visite madera.gov/measure-r para obtener más información, incluidos enlaces a talleres. Las preguntas / comentarios sobre la Medida R se pueden enviar a [email protected].
Se abre una nueva tienda de comestibles en Madera; aporta más de 225 puestos de trabajo
Comienza el proyecto de la Ciudad para iluminar Madera con 150 farolas solares
Medida R: La medida del impuesto a las empresas de cannabis se somete a votación; talleres comunitarios virtuales previstos
TU FUENTE NUMERO 1 DE NOTICIAS DEL AYUNTAMIENTO
NÚMEROS TELEFÓNICOS DEL SERVICIO AL CLIENTE:
La Ciudad de Madera se complace en anunciar que ha comenzado a instalar las primeras 150 nuevas farolas solares en toda la Ciudad. Las farolas se incluyen como parte de la primera fase de un proyecto de $18.8 millones de dólares que busca crear una ciudad con mayor eficiencia energética y conciencia ambiental. Se espera que las planificadas, una vez que se completen, proporcionen un ahorro sustancial de dólares de los contribuyentes.
Las farolas se están colocando estratégicamente en áreas que carecen de iluminación y conductos. Según el administrador de la ciudad, Arnoldo Rodríguez, las luces de las calles mejoran la seguridad del vecindario y brindan mayor seguridad a los conductores, peatones y ciclistas. “Las calles mal iluminadas pueden percibirse como peligrosas. Una calle bien iluminada proporciona un ambiente acogedor que promueve una mayor movilidad ”, dijo Rodríguez. “Esto puede ayudar a evitar posibles actividades delictivas”. Rodríguez también señaló que debido a que las nuevas farolas funcionan con
energía solar, demostraron ser una alternativa viable a las tradicionales farolas con cables que pueden ser difíciles de actualizar en áreas que carecen de infraestructura existente. “Los estándares de planificación han cambiado con el tiempo, es por eso que algunas de las casas más antiguas de nuestra comunidad tienden a estar en los vecindarios más oscuros. Debido a que estas farolas funcionan con energía solar, podemos ir a áreas que no tienen conductos existentes e instalar luces sin tener que quitar árboles maduros, reconstruir entradas y aceras, o lidiar con cualquier otro desafío costoso que históricamente hubiera hecho que estas mejoras fueran prohibitivas. . “
Rodríguez dice que la Ciudad también está trabajando para hacer la transición de su inventario existente de unidades HVAC y accesorios de iluminación en instalaciones públicas a equivalentes modernos de eficiencia energética, todo como parte de un esfuerzo concertado para reducir la huella de carbono general de la Ciudad y la dependencia de fuentes de energía no renovables.
Para obtener la información más reciente sobre el estado actual de los servicios de
la ciudad, visite: madera. gov/covid19
Más información en @madera.gov/eventsPRÓXIMOS EVENTOS
Información general.........................................................................................Preguntas sobre el pago de facturas de servicios públicos.........Reporte de Calles, Problemas de luz........................................................Quejas de cumplimiento de códigos........................................................
Servicios de residuos (basura)........................................Conservación del agua......................................................Parques y servicios comunitarios...............................Policía (no emergencias)...................................................
#momentosMaderaMaderaProudProud
DESTACARUn suministro gratuito de 30 días de P.P.E.
está disponible para pequeñas empresas del sector privado autorizadas a operar bajo las Pautas de Salud Pública Estatales y Locales. Disponible P.P.E. incluye mascarillas desechables, desinfectante para manos y protectores faciales. Las pequeñas empresas elegibles pueden comunicarse con la Cámara de Comercio de Madera: (559) 673-3563, la Comisión de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Madera: (559) 675-7768, o la Ciudad de Madera: (559) 661-5488. Se pedirá a las empresas que completen un formulario de pedido. La distribución se producirá en Octubre. Este programa es posible en asociación con la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Estado de California (Cal OES).
P.P.E. gratis disponible para pequeñas empresas en Madera
Elecciones del Condado de Madera ha mejorado el proceso de votación para que usted, su familia y los trabajadores electorales estén seguros al evitar la propagación del COVID-19.
P VOTE SEGURO EN CASASu boleta oficial está en camino a usted, búsquela por correo
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P VOTO ACCESIBLE REMOTO POR CORREODisponible para TODOS los votantes
Habrá un auto-servicio, sin contacto, punto de recolección de boletas para votar por correo en el Ayuntamiento el día de las elecciones de 5:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. ¡Puedes quedarte en tu coche!
Información importante sobre la votación en las próximas elecciones
octubre 2020 • Vol. No. 10 • Madera.Gov
• 10/01 Measure R Workshop (English)• 10/12 Columbus Day (City holiday)• 10/14 Measure R Workshop (Spanish)• 10/15 Measure R Workshop (English)
