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Home My WebLink About11/04/2011OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NovembE TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager �.� SUBJECT: Generallnformation Please Note: If you are viewing the document online, you can click underlined words throughovt the text which will take you directly background files referenced for each applicable topic. Miscellaneous News • The City recently received its CaIPERS Annual Valuation Repoi includes employer rates for future years and provides information regarding the funding status of the various City rE plans as of the June 30, 2010. The good news is the actual rates 13 and projected rate for 2013-14 are lower than the estimates i from CaIPERS last year. On the other side of the coin, the Ci� unfunded liability increased by $3.3 million - however higr expected returns on CaIPERS investments resulted in a lo�n projected unfunded liability amount. Details of the report can be the enclosed memo from Finance Director Nelson Smith. • AEG, owner and producer of the Amgen Tour of California prc cycling race, announced this week Bakersfield will play hos individual time trial portion of the race on Thursday, May 1 Bakersfield is the only City to host the time trial during the eight da race. The time trials are an all-day event which historically h hosted in Solvang or Los Angeles. The time trial consists of cyclis alone against the clock on a 15-20 mile course (route is yE determined). Different than the Stage finish the City hosted in � entire event will be located within the metro Bakersfield area an most of the day. Details of the route and day of events will be anr Honorable Mayor and City Council General Information November 4, 201 1 Page 2 goods and entertainment. According to a national racing magc was "quite possibly the largest Reunion ever" and the event's "c ticket sales surpassed the previous years by a landslide." On� racing teams sent a compliment to the people of Bakersfield � event, praising our local facilities and restaurants, saying "every personable and incredibly hospitable." • For many months we have told you about the ongoing progre. Baker Street Redevelopment Project. We are pleased to tell you it opened this week and is now an occupied residential devel Please see the enclosed pictures from the ribbon cutting. • Public Works staff has been steadily completing energy efficiency at Rabobank Arena and Convention Center. The enclosed memc the latest round of improvements. TRIP News ✓ Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays at the intersection c Avenue and Mohawk Street beginning Saturday morning, NovE 201 1 at 7 a.m. and lasting through the weekend. The contractc installing new controller equipment and completing final E connections for the traffic signal. This work will require the trafl power to be temporarily turned off. Temporary stop signs will be and the intersection will operate as an all-way stop. This work is e to be completed and the traffic signal returned to normal oper Sunday afternoon. ✓ During the City Council meeting on September 28th the Council a a change order with the Westside Parkway contractor for the cor of a new box culvert for the Kern County Water Agency. This bc will reroute the Cross Valley Canal - as its current configuration with the Westside Parkway alignment. During excavation for a� this new box culvert residual petroleum coke materials were disc The costs and timeframe associated with disposing of these matE not been determined, but there could be notable costs associatE We will keep you informed as more details become available. Honorable Mayor and City Council General Information November 4, 201 1 Page 3 Event Schedule There are multiple public events scheduled for the next week at City fac � BPD Memorial Run November 5t"; 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Park at Riverwalk Race Day Entry Fee $30 - See enclosed flyer � Monty Python's Spamalot November 1 1 th; 7:30 p.m. Rabobank Theater Tickets: $26.50 - $54 Council Referrals ❖ Councilmember Salas: o Roadway on Planz Road Reports For your information, we enclose the following information: ➢ The Streets Division work schedule for the week beginning N� 7th; a n d ➢ A letter from AT&T regarding changes to its U-verse programming. ➢ A letter from Bright House Networks regarding change� programming. AT:rs:ch cc: Department Heads Roberta Gafford, City Clerk -+� . r, i � �� TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Alan Tandy, City Manager Nelson K. Smith, Finance Director October 28, 201 1 PERS Rates for 2012-13 and Updated Funding Status The City recently received its Annual Valuation Report, which includes employer rates for future years and also provides updated inf� regarding the funding status of the various City retirement plans as of 30, 2010 CaIPERS valuation date. The table below shows the employer rates we are currently paying � plan, along with our new PERS rates for 2012-13. The CaIPERS reK provides "projected rates" for each plan, estimating the future year E rates for fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15. Rates as a�o of a roll 201 1-12 2012-13 2013-14 ' Est. Fire 25.210� 25.810� 26.5� Police 33.51 1� 33.626� 34.1 � Miscellaneous 15.764� 16.148� 16.4� The actual rates for 2012-13 and projected rate for 2013-14 are lower estimates received from CaIPERS last year. The Fire rate for 2012-13 is 25.810� ; the estimate for 2013-14 is 26.5 Last year PERS estimated these rates at 27.4� and 33.0� respectiv The Police rate for 2012-13 is 33.626� ; the estimate for 2013-14 is 3 Last year PERS estimated these rates at 35.0� and 39.2� respectiv modified plan we expected our employer rates to increase over the th period, with 201 1-12 being the first of the three years. The actuarial report does not explain why the 2012-13 rates are lower tl projected a year ago. The report does explain that the 2013-14 rate E are lower than previously projected because they now have pr� earnings estimates for 2010-1 1 of approximately 20�, where last years' E for 2013-14 were based on the actuarial rate of 7.75�. In addition to the new employer rate data, the annual PERS report also us with updated funding status of the plans, or unfunded liabilities of 1 The table below provides the unfunded liability numbers from last yeai and the current year report, which carries a valuation date of June 30, � Unfunded Liabilities Fire Police Miscellaneous Total - All Plans 06/30/2009 22,639,201 69,013,829 53,578,353 145,231,383 O6/30/2010 22,890,276 70,926,777 54, 768, 688 148,585,741 � As you can see the City's total unfunded liability increased by $3,354,; majority of this increase was created by the Police and Miscellaneo compared to the Fire plan which had a very modest increase. CaIPERS investments showed gains of 1 1.6� during the 2009-10 fiscal y above the long term actuarial estimate of 7.75�. These positive results f effect of lowering our unfunded liability calculation. In other words, if earnings for the year had been "average" our unfunded liability numb have been higher than the amount shown in the actuarial report. As a reminder, the City Council has taken several steps in the past fev� that will reduce retirement benefit costs for newly hired employe� employee groups. The estimated impact of these actions are long nature, but over time will have a significant positive affect on the condition of the Citys' retirement costs and long term liabilities. +�.- �� . ��1� �� To�u��fc��r�ni�a �� V'�c� �i ZI�,7� BAKERSFIELD AMONG THIRTEEN HOST CITIES ANNOUNCED FOR 2012 AMGEN TOUR OF CA Challenging Route to Take Cyclists Over More Than 750 Miles of Striking California Terrain Duri� Premier Cycling Race from May 13 — 20, 2012 LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2011) — After reviewing more than 100 submissions from cities thro� California hoping to be named official start or finish locations, AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour has announced the 13 official Host Cities for the 2012 race. Considered America's largest and mo professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition of the 2012 Amgen Tour of travel more than 750 miles from May 13 — 20, 2012. "Our goal for the Amgen Tour of California has always been to create a route that not or challenging race for the world's top cyclists, but one that highlights the beauty and diverse terrai up the great state of California as well," said Kristin Bachochin, executive director of the Amgen 1 California. "Every year we challenge ourselves to raise the bar once again and create a route mor than the last, but that's the great thing about planning a race in California, there is so much from choose. From epic climbs to fast and flat stages to rolling hills and thrilling finishes by the sea, Ca all." As announced earlier this year, Stage 1 of the race will start in Santa Rosa, hometown of Amgen Tour of California Champion Levi Leipheimer. The race will then take the riders from San I Santa Cruz County for Stage 2, starting with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop and once agaii route back along the picturesque coast of the Pacific Ocean. Heading inland, Stage 3 of the race � San Jose (the only city to be a Host City each of the previous six years of the event) and end in Li� traversing an entirely new part of the State not showcased in previous editions of the race. A ne� 2012, Stage 4 will start in Sonora and wind its way south, featuring several new climbs, before wl be a dramatic sprint finish in Clovis. AEG Announces Host Cities for 2012 Amgen Tour of California Page 2 The much-anticipated Individual Time Trial, Stage 5, will be held in Bakersfield, a city thai the Amgen Tour of California before (although not the Time Trial specifically), likely proving to fa have more than just speed as part of their repertoire. "The Amgen Tour of California is a major win for Bakersfield. It means a big economic im community. This event is being held in Bakersfield because our community came together for thE Stage Five finish in 2010 and showed how well we all can work together. We had a tremendous c volunteers who made the 2010 event a success and we look forward to having the same level of for the 2012 Individual Time Trial." Echoing his enthusiasm was Mike Maggard, Chairman of the Kern County Board of Super 2010, the Amgen Tour of California rode through spectacular Kern County scenery. The foothills � with the sights and sounds of outstanding athletes, and the images that were beamed througho� showed everyone the diverse nature that is Kern County. For 2012, the Individual Time Trial will � completely different experience. For an entire day, the cameras and attention will be right here.' Stage 6 will start in Palmdale and head to Big Bear Lake, which was the site of a thrilling <. 2010 when Michael Rogers (AUS) of HTC-Columbia secured his place as the race leader. For 2012 challenges arise as a new climb is thrown into the mix. Stage 7 of the race will start in Ontario, another new city for 2012, and once again includ route to the top of Mt. Baldy. During the 2011 race, Mt. Baldy was the scene of an electric stage � American cyclists and RadioShack teammates Chris Horner and Levi Leipheimer crossed the finisr second respectively. Tacking on an additional 10 miles to the route with the start in Ontario, Sta� prove to be the penultimate stage once again. The final stage of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, Stage 8 will take place in the heart � Los Angeles, sending riders in and around L.A. LIVE, the sports and entertainment district which i AEG Announces Host Cities for 2012 Amgen Tour of California Page 3 In celebration of today's announcement, each Host City created a short video introducin� and the Stage they will be hosting. The videos feature iconic images from each city, and have beE to create one exciting overview of the Host Cities for the 2012 Amgen Tour of California. "It goes without saying that our Host Cities play one of the most crucial roles in this race, thrilled to have a group of extremely supportive cities as our partners," continued Bachochin. "E< these cities is committed to not only promoting this race, but the sport of cycling overall." For 2012, Amgen will return as the title sponsor for the seventh consecutive year, contin leverage the race to raise awareness of the important resources available to people affected by c its Breakaway from Cancer initiative. A leading global biotechnology company with headquarter Amgen's invaluable support has helped to ensure the continued success of the race and impact k sporting arena. "Amgen stands ready to collaborate with this year's Host City communities to spread aw our company, our mission to serve patients, and the incredible support services that are availabl� people affected by cancer through Amgen's nonprofit Breakaway from Cancer partner organizati Stuart Arbuckle, vice president and general manager, Amgen Oncology. Carrying an elite distinction, the Amgen Tour of California is listed on the international pr cycling calendar (2. HC, meaning "beyond category"), awarding important, world-ranking points 1 finishers. The Amgen Tour of California continues to draw global attention as one of the most an� cycling events of the year — one that attracts Olympic medalists, World Champions and the top T� competitors. "Everyone always looks forward to the Amgen Tour of California because it has it all — a c route, fierce competition, incredible fans and a beautiful setting," said Christian Vande Velde, wf fourth overall in the 2011 Amgen Tour of California. "I feel proud to be an American cyclist right i AEG Announces Host Cities for 2012 Amgen Tour of California Page 4 • Stage 5: Thursday, May 17 — Bakersfield (Individual Time Trial) • Stage 6: Friday, May 18 — Palmdale to Big Bear Lake • Stage 7: Saturday, May 19 — Ontario (new for 2012) to Mt. Baldy • Stage 8: Sunday, May 20 — Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE Assuming her new position as executive director of the Amgen Tour of California, 2012 first full year that Bachochin will take complete leadership of the overall production and manage event. Bachochin, who has been involved with the Amgen Tour of California since its inception, v� responsibility of overseeing everything from operations to marketing. For further information on the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, and to view the 2012 Am� California Host Cities video, visit www.am�entourofcalifornia.com. About the Am�en Tour of California The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de Fran race, created and presented by AEG, that challenges the world's top professional cycling teams t� demanding course from May 13-20, 2012. About Am�en Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. . biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new sciei by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab to manufacturing plant to patient. Amgen therapei changed the practice of inedicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight agains kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advar to dramatically improve people's lives. To learn more about our pioneering science and vital mec AEG Announces Host Cities for 2012 Amgen Tour of California Page 5 Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. These organization range of support services complementing those provided by a patient's team of healthcare profe more information, please visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com or follow us @BreakawayCancer About AEG AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a whol subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including faciliti STAPLES Center, The Home Depot Center, Sprint Center, The 02, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and Tim Best Buy Theater; sports franchises including the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), two Major League Soc� two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Ange Bay to Breakers foot race and the Amgen Tour of California cycling road race; AEG Live, the orgar entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production. For more inforr AEG today at www.aegworldwide.com. ### Media Contacts: AEG Michael Roth; 213-742-7155; mroth@aeg-la.com GolinHarris Erin Barrier; 213-438-8707; ebarrier@�olinharris.com Baker Street Redevelopment Project Ribbon Cutting 11/2/11 , � � ,� � \ -� . � � % � _ � � .� - s . � '� ��! -- �. ` - `� �� _-� �� > � � � � %' � :��=� � G % G �� ir � - - _, .� ��_ �_ ��_ ,- - � '� � � � - �� - =�� -�._- ��; � __ _ _: -�. -'�—x: -�.�, _� �r..� �; � \ �� \ ;_ �= � %_� �.-� 1 i_ � �� I �I ; `` � � i �- � ;� � �-:� � i �= - _ � =_ �� I_I�� . _ _ � �_ =1�� r _►�� . DATE: TO: FROM: � B A K E R S F I E L D Public Works Department Memorandum November 2, 201 1 Alan Tandy, City Manager Raul Rojas, Public Works Director -�_ __ __ _ SUBJECT: Energy Efficient Improvements at Rabobank Arena and Conver Staff from the General Services Division recently completed three en improvement projects at Rabobank Arena and Convention Center. 1 replaced outdated equipment and improved the efficiency of the facilitiE projects were successful in reducing energy consumption, thereby re electricity costs for the facilities. In addition to reducing electrical costs, General Services' staff applied for for these two projects. The City received an $11,160 check for the replac boilers at Rabobank Arena and two boilers at the Convention Center. The � were replaced with multiple smaller units which are capable of being stage heating demands within the facilities. In addition, a new boiler was in� administrative area in Rabobank Arena to reduce the need to heat unoc� when no events are scheduled. The Division also anticipates receiving a PG&E rebate of approximatE replacing outdated exterior lighting at the Convention Center with en lighting. General Services' staff will continue to explore other energy efficient op owned facilities to improve both energy efficiency and the environment. Thomas Roads Improvement Program 900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 200, Bakersfield, California 93301 Telephone: (661) 326-3700 • Fax: (661) 852-2195 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2011 Traffic Advisory TMon�as�ir Cen�Q� Contact: Luis Topete, PE Civil Engineer III (661) 326-3478 Mohawk Street-Truxtun Avenue Traffic Signal Work Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays at the intersection of Truxtun A� Mohawk Street beginning Saturday morning, November 5, 2011 at 7 a.m. and lastir the weekend. The contractor will be installing new controller equipment and compl electrical connections for the traffic signal. This work will require the traffic signal pc temporarily turned off. Temporary stop signs will be installed and the intersection w as an all-way stop. This work is expected to be completed and the traffic signal rE normal operation by Sunday afternoon. Motorists are advised to select alternate routes and avoid this intersection if possib stay alert while traveling through the work zone, and watch for construction equiK personnel that may be entering or leaving the job site. The Thomas Roads ImK Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public. For additional information on the Westside Parkway project, please visit our www.BakersfieldFreeways.us. ### � 2 K CFtiN RtiN� Saturday, November 5tn, 2 Honoring PATRICK DON VEGAS - Born March 17, 1945, commissioned as a Bakers fie(d Pc August 6, 1969; died in the line o f duty on June 20, 1980. WILLIAM L. SIKOLA - Born Ju(y 3, 1956, commissioned as a Bakersfield Polic September 4, 1979; died in the line of duty on July 17, 1983. "...to lay down my life rathe� than swerve from the path of duty..." RACE START . . 2K Fun Run 8:00 a.m. 5K & 10K Run 8:30 a.m. PLACE - LOCATION • The Park at River Walk (Stockdale Highway/Buena Vista Rd.) CHECK - IN • 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (Pick up registration packet) ENTRY FEES • Early Mail-In Entry Fee $� (Must be received by November : • Race Day Entry Fee $30.( (Beginning at 6:00 �.m.) — ENTRY FORM --------------- downloaded at www.bakersfieldcity.u: Send check payable to: BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT BENEFIT ASSOCIATION c/o Andrea Pflugh, P.O. Box 59, Bakersfield, California 93302 (661) 326-3685 � � FIRST NAME LAST NAME SEX DA � � ADDRESS HOME OR CELL PHONE m � � CITY STATE ZIP BUSINESS PHONE RACE 5K & 10K DIVISION T-SHIRT SIZE � 7K � 1 d R I I�If1GR ��(1_�A � Ffl_PI I IC � Yni ith � Si • S A K E I� S F I E L D CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager FROM: Raul Rojas, Public Works Director DATE: October 31, 2011 SUBJECT: Roadway on Planz Road Referral No. 272 COUNCILMEMBER SALAS REQUESTS STAFF TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATE DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT A PORTION ROADWAY RIGHT IN FRONT OF PAULEY SCHOOL ON PLANZ ROAD THAT PRE: TRAFFIC HAZARD. THERE IS A LARGE GAP PROBLEM IN THE WIDTH AND UNI ROADWAY IN THIS AREA. Staff reviewed the request for the Planz Road widening east of Pauly School determined that this widening can be performed at an estimated cost c $300,000. Once the site is evaluated in more detail, a more definitive estimatic brought forward. Planz Road, being a collector, is not eligible for TDF money, so another fundir must be used. We recommend putting this project forward in the FY 2012-1: provided funding can be made available. Paqe 1 of 2 STREETS DIVISION — WORK SCHEDULE Week of Nov. 7, 2011 — Nov. 11, 2011 Resurfacinq/Reconstructinq streets in the followinq areas: Sealing streets in the area between Stine Rd & Wible Rd north of Ming (weather perrr Grinding & ResurFacing Streets in the area north of 21St St between "B" St & Elm St Blade Sealing in the area north of Brundage between "H" St and Chester Ave also be1 and Oleander (weather permitting) Miscellaneous Streets Division projects: Video inspection of City owned Sewer & Storm lines to evaluate condition of pipes Repairing Curb & Gutters at Bus Stops in various areas Grading at Sports Village for a temporary parking lot Placing Grindings on the Kelso Peak access road Preparing for Crack Sealing program THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Paqe 2 of 2 STREETS SWEEPING SCHEDULE Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 Between So. "H" St. & Union Avenue — Pacheco Rd. & Hosking Rd. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Truxtun Ave. (ext.) — Coffee Rd & Partridge Ave. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 Between 99 Hwy. & So. "H" St. — Ming Ave. & Panama Ln. Cul-De-Sacs on the north side of Magdelena Ave., west of So. "H" St. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 City areas between Brundage Ln. & Ming Ave. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. City areas between Wilson Rd. & Pacheco Rd. — So. "H" St. & Union Ave. Between Casa Loma Dr. & Planz Rd. — Madison Ave. & Cottonwood Dr. Between Planz Rd. & Brook St. — Madison Ave. & Hale St. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 Between Carr St. & California Ave. — Mohawk St. & Stockdale Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Marella Wy. — California Ave. & Montclair St. Between La Mirada Dr. & Chester Ln. — Montclair St. & No. Stine Rd. Between California Ave. (ext.) & Stockdale Hwy. — No. Stine Rd. & 99 Hwy. Between Stockdale Hwy. & Ming Ave. — New Stine Rd. & Ashe Rd. Between Mountain Ridge Dr. & Ashe Rd. — Taft Hwy. & Berkshire Rd. Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 No sweeping service due to the Holiday. NOTE: If raining, there will be no street sweeping service and all street cleaning pers assigned to cleaning plugged drains and part circle culverts. � �� at&t � October 26, 2011 Alan Tandy City Manager City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Dear City Manager Tandy, AT&T �� `��' _ r-� - , :� �;. AT&T occasionally modifies the channel availability for the AT&T U-verse�' N service. Listed bel upcoming channe) availability change. December 1, 2011 Encore Espanol (channel 943) will be removed from U200, U200 Latino and Paquete Espanol pac In addition, AT&T's contracts with programmers for the content displayed on our U-verse'� N sE periodically expire, but are usually re-negotiated or extended with no interruption or change foi verse members. While AT&T makes every effort to reach a fair agreement to continue carriage, reasonable agreement cannot be reached with a program provider, we will no longer have the r carry their programming on U-verse N. As we previously advised, our carriage agreement with N(channel 189) is set to expire on November 27, 2011. Current TV (channel 189) will continue available to U-verse members through this date; however, there is a possibility that as of midnig November 27, 2011, if a reasonable agreement cannot be reached with the programmer, we wil longer carry the programming. However, if an agreement is reached prior to December 1, 2011, TV (channe) 189) may move from U200 to U300 on that date. Customers will be provided with written notification of the above: customer bills include a mes: referring them to the Legal Notices in USA Today on the first and third Tuesday of each month, a the AT&T website att.com/U-versepro�rammin�chan�es, for information on programming chan; If you have any questions, please contact your local AT&T External Affairs manager, Jan Bans on 661.327.6565. Sincerely, �t�i nn.t 3701 North Sillect Avenue Bakersfield. CA 93308 Tel (661) 634-2260 Fax (661) 395-3378 bright house NET\VORKS October 28, 2001 Mr. Alan Tandy City Manager City of Bakersfield 1600 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Dear Mr. Tandy: loseph R. Schoenstein Division President Bakersfield Division ,�'M°'� � n� � ��?�a 0 • ^,.. From time to time our agreements with cable channels and television stations come up for renewal. While we da no� dis�uption of service, regulations require us to notify you of the possibility of losing programming. Please be advisE agreements wiih BBC America, E!, Encore, Encore Adion, Encore Drama, Encore Family, Encore Love, Encore Suspe FUSE, GOLF Channel, MoviePlex, Ovation, Playboy, Sprout, Starz, Starz Cinema, Staa Comedy, Starz Edge, Starz in Blac Style, TruN, TuTV Bandamax, TuTV De Pelicula, TuTV De Pelicula Classico, Youtoo N and Zee TV remain in effect on a � but we may have to cease carriage in all formats if our authority to continue is withheld. We are working diligently a acceptable and fair terms with all of these channels. Bright House Networks utilizes a new digital video delivery technology known as Switched Digital Video (SOV). SOV management system that makes it possible to offer more digital programming services than before, including new HD i offer more new video services, Bright House Networks will be moving some existing programming services to the new adding new services on the SDV system. On or afcer December 1, 2011, the following new channels will be delivered on the SOV system: The Weather Channel HD (Standard service) channel 1085 Ovation HD (Digital Variety) channel 1211 On or after December 1, 2011, the following change will happen: GoIN HD (Hispanic tier) will move from channel 1612 to 1614 EWTN En Espanol HD (Hispanic Tier) will move from channel 1604 to 1630 When delivered on the SDV system, the above channels will become bi-directional (or two-way) services and will cont all Bright House Networks customers who subscribe to our digital services and lease a digital set-top box or tuni� supporting two-way services. Nowever, the above channels will no longer be available to customers with a unidirectional (one-way) retail televisio currently lease a CableCARD from Bright House Networks but do not utilize a digital set-top box or tuning adapter. impacted customers has been notified about the changes that directly affect their current services and offered the digital set-top box or tuning adapter from Bright Nouse Networks. In either case, such customers will not need to repl� retail device. The first nationwide test of the U.S. Emergency Alert System will occur at 11:00 a.m. P5T on Wednesday, November 9