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City of Rio Dell Summer 2018 Newsletter Inside: US CENSUS 2020, EPAD needs your help, E‐Waste event and more. 

 675 Wildwood Avenue Rio Dell, CA. 95562 

City Hall: (707) 764‐3532 Police Department: (707) 764‐5641 

 

City Council Meetings:  The City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 P.M. in 

the Council Chambers at City Hall.  The City encourages residents to attend the meetings. 

 

City Council Members: Mayor Frank Wilson, Debra Garnes, Gordon Johnson, Tim Marks and Sue 

Strahan. 

 

Planning Commission Meetings:  The Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.  

The Commission meets at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.   

 

Planning Commission Members:  Chairperson Nick Angeloff, Arnie Kemp, Melissa Marks, Brian Richter, 

Mike Strahan, Julie Woodall  

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in any meeting at City Hall, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (707) 764‐3532.  Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. 

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Sanitary Sewer Overflow Public Notification

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Public Notification

If you see a manhole that is overflowing, please contact the City of Rio Dell Streets and Sewers Section at 707-764-3532 to report an SSO. Regardless of working hours, on-call staff will respond immediately.

What is a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) A SSO is an unintentional discharge, spill or release of untreated sewage or wastewater from the sewer collection system. The overflow can be caused by rainfall induced inflow and infiltration (I&I), collapsed sewer lines or blockages caused by roots, grease or debris.

Why is it dangerous?

Raw sewage is dangerous because it contains bacteria and other hazardous microorganisms that can be harmful to fish, animals and people. Touching or walking through contaminated areas can bring bacteria into uncontaminated areas of your home. Children and pets are especially vulnerable.

Effects of Sanitary Sewer Overflows?

SSOs can cause significant environmental and public health problems by diverting untreated sewage into the storm drain system where it can be discharged into local waterways. This can pollute lakes, ponds, creeks and streams; endanger aquatic life and interfere with the recreational uses of waterways.

What can you do to prevent SSOs?

Collect waste cooking oil in a can. When cool, place this receptacle in a trash bag, seal tightly and discard in the trash.

Scrape food from plates into a compost or trash bin, never down the drain.

Before washing, wipe oily pans thoroughly with a paper napkin or paper towel.

Minimize or avoid using your garbage disposals. A lot of food waste contains fats, oils and grease and could clog your own pipes and/or the city’s sanitary sewers.

Install and maintain baskets, screens and or strainers over all sink and floor drains to keep debris out of the sewer.

For restaurants, an appropriate cleaning schedule must be followed in order for the grease trap to function properly.

Spread the word to your friends and neighbors about what they can do to help prevent SSOs.

   

2018 Candidates for Rio Dell City Council 

Three seats are open for the Rio Dell City Council election on November 6, 2018. The County 

Elections Department verified signatures on the nomination papers for the candidates.  All four 

nominees qualified to run for election having received the required number of signatures. 

Official candidates for the 2018 election include: 

  1.   Debra Garnes  

  2.   John McManus 

  3.   Bryan Richter 

  4.   Julie Woodall   

155 Megawatt Wind Farm Proposed for Hills South of Scotia 

Up to sixty (60) turbines could be placed on Monument Ridge to the south of Scotia. The project proposed by Terra‐Gen LLC is in its early stages conducting wildlife studies and submitting a Conditional Use Permit with the County of Humboldt. The project could create up to 300 construction jobs and potentially a dozen permanent jobs. Terra‐Gen LLC is currently exploring Rio Dell as a location for its maintenance facility. Access to the turbines is proposed for Jordan Creek Road off US 101 south of Stafford. The company does not intend to use Monument Road (through Rio Dell) for the construction or maintenance of their facilities.   The NOP is available on the County’s website at the following link: 

https://humboldtgov.org/2408/Humboldt‐Wind‐Energy‐Project, or by contacting Cliff Johnson, 

Senior Planner at the County of Humboldt by email at cjohnson@co.humboldt.ca.us or by 

phone at (707) 268‐3721. 

 

 

Misuse of Publicly Available Recycling Containers 

Humboldt Recology and the City of Rio Dell 

provide a recycling container in back of City Hall 

free of charge for residents with recyclable 

materials. The container is picked up once a week 

and its contents are recycled through the City’s contract with 

Eel River Disposal. Over the course of this summer we have 

seen a growing trend of people misusing this service. 

Materials that are not recyclable are being placed into the 

recycling container, creating a lack of space for users who 

have recyclable materials. Sometimes this garbage is not even 

placed inside the container, but instead it is strewn around the 

container, making the removal and emptying of the container 

unnecessarily time consuming and potentially dangerous. 

Some of the inappropriate dumping’s has included material 

such as mattresses, batteries, furniture, used oil, diapers, 

clothing and styrofoam.     

Not Acceptable to Recycle   Auto/Mirror or Tinted Glass   Blueprints / Overhead Transparencies   Carpeting   Clothing   Hazardous Waste or Containers   Crystal / Glassware / Dinnerware   Disposable Diapers   Light Bulbs or Fluorescent Tubes   Metal or Steel Objects: Nails, Wires, Etc.   Paper Towels, Napkins or Facial Tissue   Shrink‐Wrap   Pyrex or other Ovenware   Styrofoam   Wax Coated Cardboard   Hypodermic Needles 

   

 Remember, it’s important to: Rinse food from containers and remove lids. Break down all large items to maximize space. And, to not place items in front of the recycling container, blocking access. 

  

 

 

 

 

Use Rio Dell’s Online Bill Pay System 

 

We live in EARTHQUAKE country. Are you prepared?  Basic Emergency Checklist:  □ Bo led Potable Water (1 gallon per person per day) □ First Aid Kit □ Ba ery Powered Radio □ Rain Gear / Plas c Shee ng □ Fire Ex nguisher □ Medica on □ Flashlight / Ligh ng □ Wrench (to turn off gas) □ Plan if separated from children / dependents □ 3 day food supply (infant, animal etc.) □ Bucket □ Regular bleach 

AbandonedVehicles

Abandoned vehicles stored on private property or on public streets are unsightly and contribute to neighborhood blight. Any vehicle left parked in the same spot on the street for more than 72 hours is in violation according to Ord. 173 §§ 33-11.050, 1983.

If you believe there is an abandoned vehicle on a public street in your area, please let us know.

Call (707) 764-5642 or drop by City Hall to fill out a complaint.

Eagle Prairie Arts District Needs Your Help!  

The Eagle Prairie Arts Collective is a collaboration of artists and artisans, operated by the Eagle Prairie Arts District (EPAD). The District’s mission is to help merge local businesses/community groups and artists by bringing various types of visual, creative and intergenerational arts to the community. EPAD is a non‐profit 501(c)(3) tax‐exempt public charity organization, EIN #46‐2239947, Non‐Profit # 3534201. Donations are tax deductible. Have questions? Call Monica at (707)267‐4920.  EPAD is a valuable asset to the community and they respectfully ask for your financial support to continue providing great community services.    

UPCOMING EPAD EVENTS: 

Saturday, September 8, 2018 3:00pm to 8:00pm - COMMUNITY JAM NIGHT with BBQ, Brew and Art Vendors

Saturday, October 13, 2018 3:00pm to 8:00pm - Member Appreciation Event

To find out more about how you can help EPAD, visit http://epadart.org/ donate, or become a member by detaching the slip below and mailing it directly to: EPAD, 406 Wildwood Avenue, Rio Dell, CA 95562  

  

 

 

 

Rio Dell Participates in Community Choice Energy 

New Countywide Energy Program  

On November 15, 2016  the Rio Dell City Council passed Ordinance No. 345‐2016  joining  the 

Community  Choice  Energy  program  administered  by  the  Redwood  Coast  Energy  Authority 

(RCEA). The Council’s action followed the results of an informal community survey issued by the 

City  wherein  86%  of  respondents  were  favorable  to  the  City’s  participation  in  Community 

Choice Energy.   

 

To learn more about Community Choice Energy, visit:  

http://cce.redwoodenergy.org/ 

 

Or, call 1 (800) 931‐RCEA 

 

Eagle Prairie Bridge Reopens 

Eagle Prairie Bridge, also known as SR 283, reopened to traffic on the morning of Friday August 3rd. The bridge which is owned and maintained by CalTrans was closed in March of 2018 for a repainting of the structure and resurfacing of the bridge deck.  Two‐way traffic is currently allowed and lane striping will occur on Monday August 6th to finish the project.   The occasion was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Chamber of Commerce. The reopening comes just in time for the Wildwood Days Festival, the annual event organized by the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department held August 3rd through the 5th.    

 

 

Pictured are Abbey Barrios (Archeologist), Karen Dunham (Rio Dell City Clerk), Julie Woodall (Planning Commissioner and 

Chamber Member), Robert King (CalTrans Engineer), Brad Mettam (CalTrans Executive), Nick Angeloff (Planning Commission 

Chair and President of the Chamber of Commerce) and Mike McCracken (CalTrans Engineer). 

 

 

 

 

Have  you  used Rio Dell’s online  bill  pay  yet?  Simply  visit  the City’s 

website at www.cityofriodell.ca.gov and click on  the Rio Dell Online 

Bill Pay button on the lower right. If you have any questions or would 

like  to  talk  to  a  live  an Account Representative,  please  call  1‐(707) 

764‐3532 during standard business hours. Please Note: Payments will 

not be posted  to  an  account until  funds are deposited on  account. 

This may  take up  to 5 business days. Consumer Fees: Visa, MasterCard & Discover Credit/Debit = $1.50 up  to 

$50.00 and 2.49% for more than $50.00 

 

Please visit www.redwoodtransit.org to 

find Northbound and Southbound 

schedules! 

 

          

Do you need a regular and convenient garbage pickup service? 

Recology Eel River provides cost effective Garbage and Recycling services to Rio Dell! 

Give them a call at 707‐725‐5156 to see how they can help. 

 

Miranda’s Rescue Needs Your Help!  

Miranda's Rescue For Large & Small Animals is a no‐kill rescue, adoption & sanctuary facility that brings relief  to  hundreds  of  distressed,  neglected,  abused  & discarded  animals,  large  & small,  every  year. Miranda’s Rescue is a non‐profit 501 (c) (3) tax‐exempt public charity organization, EIN #68‐0417389. 

The Goals of Miranda’s Rescue: 

- To rescue abandoned, abused and injured animals whether large or small; rehabilitate them, have them vaccinated, spayed or neutered; and find them loving adoptive homes.

- To enhance our local community by offering programs involving animals that benefit disabled persons, children and the elderly.

- To increase public awareness of the companion animal overpopulation issue and provide solutions to end the killing of adoptable animals.

 To find out more about how you can help Miranda’s Rescue, visit http://mirandasrescue.org/ or donate by detaching the slip below and mailing it directly to: Miranda’s Rescue, 1603 Sandy Prairie Rd., Fortuna, CA 95540   Here’s my Donation!  $__________  toward life‐saving care for homeless and/or abused animals.                  ____________________________________ I enclose (check one): ___  Check or Money Order___    Visa or MC # and Expiration Date                  ____________________________________ Name:____________________________________      Signature  Address:__________________________________  City/ZIP: __________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ 

       

September 12, 

 

 

Kiwanis International is Interested in Starting a Rio Dell – Scotia Club 

Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting 

differences in the lives of children. Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, 

no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 

150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for 

communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve 

what one person cannot accomplish alone. 

Interested in joining? 

Contact DanaAWebb@gmail.com for more information. 

Helping Make Every Day

Your Best Day

(707) 443-9747

www.humsenior.org

Humboldt Senior

Resource Center

is committed to seniors

and their caregivers in

Humboldt County having

a high-quality life with

health, dignity and

self-determination

in a community of respect

and tolerance.

1910 California Street Eureka CA 95501

(707) 443-9747 ext. 3203adhs@humsenior.orgwww.humsenior.org

Please contact us for more information about

HSRC programs and services.

A History of Service

In our community, adult day health

care began in the historic Washington

School building in Eureka more than

30 years ago. Today, Adult Day Health

is a program of the Humboldt Senior

Resource Center and is a Community-

Based Adult Services (CBAS) program

licensed by the state of California.

Adult Day Health & Alzheimer’s

Services is located in a state-of-the-art

care center at 1901 California Street

built for the support of Humboldt

County residents with physical and

mental disabilities. We provide

affordable, quality care in a warm and

inviting setting.

The Adult Day Health Center includes:

Whether you are looking for services

for yourself, a family member, or

friend, we can help guide you.

Adult Day Health Services

Adult Day Health is a therapeutic day

program that provides care to enhance

the independence and quality of life

for adults with physical and mental

disabilities. We also provide respite

for family caregivers.

Adult Day Health is licensed by

the state of California and staff is

professionally licensed and trained to

provide quality care.

Our services include:

therapies

medical care, and treatments

services

input from a registered dietician

services provided by social workers

home

Alzheimer’s Services

The caring Alzheimer’s Services staff

is available to provide support to

professionals and family caregivers

who are navigating the journey of

Alzheimer’s disease and related

disorders.

Our services include:

books and videos

professionals

opportunities for family and

professional caregivers

volunteers to help improve

dementia care

What We Provide

You will be welcomed by dedicated

and caring staff at the safe off-street

entrance into the Adult Day Health

buildings. Our participants benefit from:

“Above all, the program has given me hope.”

How to Enroll

Call (707) 443-9747 ext. 3203 to make an appointment to tour the

Adult Day Health Center.

Ask about using the many books, videos and information available in

the Alzheimer’s Resource Library.

CENSUS 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWThe 2020 Census is closer than you think!

Here’s a quick refresher of what it is and why it’s essential that everyone is counted.

The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years. The census covers the entire country and everyone living here. The first census was in 1790.

It’s in theConstitution.

Census data determine how more than $675 billion are spent, supporting your state, county and community’s vital programs.

It means $675 billion.

Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.

It’s about fair representation.

Completing the census is required: it’s a way to participate in our democracy and say “I COUNT!”

Taking part is your civic duty.

The census counts every person living in the U.S. once, only once, and in the right place.

Everyone counts.

It’s about redistricting. After each census, state officials use the results to redraw the boundaries of their congressional and state legislative districts, adapting to population shifts.

Your data are confidential.Federal law protects your census responses. Your answers can only be used to produce statistics.

By law we cannot share your information with immigration enforcement agencies, law enforcement agencies, or allow it to be used to determine your eligibility for government benefits.

Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life and consumer advocacy.

Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories, offices and stores, which create jobs.

Local governments use the census for public safety and emergency preparedness.

Real estate developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods.

Census data are being used all around you.

2020 will be easier than ever.In 2020, you will be able to respond to the census online.

You can help.You are the expert—we need your ideas on the best way to make sure everyone in your community gets counted.

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