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| Puerto Vallarta |
| December, 2005 |
• Joining Efforts for Clean Beaches and Rivers
• American Diplomat Visits Puerto Vallarta Mayor
• New Urban Development Plan, Well Supported
• Project to Open 36 Beach Accesses
• CAPRI 37 One Class Racing Sailboat – DREADNOUGHT
• Municipal Medical Service Equipment Renovated
• Vallarta Must Modernize Itself without Losing Its Essence and Identity
• Rules for Parking Lots Invitation to Tender Defined
Joining Efforts for Clean Beaches and Rivers
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Interstate Jalisco Nayarit Clean Beaches Committee announced the start of the institutional campaign “Permanent Beaches and Rivers Clean-up” promoted jointly by the municipal governments of the five member municipalities, with the support of State and Federal agencies, businessmen, schools, universities and other sectors of the society.
The official campaign kick-off took place October 21 at the Boca Negra Beach, with the attendance of the governors from both states, Francisco Ramirez Acuña and Ney Gonzalez, and with the main purpose of raising awareness among the population on the importance of keeping the beaches of Banderas Bay clean.
 Committee President Martin Vazquez Mendoza announced that in this permanent cleanup program five municipalities participate: San Blas, Compostela, Bahia de Banderas, from Nayarit, and Cabo Corrientes and Puerto Vallarta from the State of Jalisco.
He explained the idea is for every federal, state and municipal agency to join in this integral sanitation program permanently until the beginning of the rainy season, thus creating an institutional system to present a more likable tourist destination to the eyes of visitors.
He said the good evolution of the institutionalization of this environmental culture requires the partivipation of the whole population, as well as educational institutions, business associations, governments, who visualize the need of working together to achieve satisfactory results, all in benefit of a good image of our beaches in the region.
Works will begin at Boca de Toamates, Boca Negrea, Flamingos, Malecon, Los Muertos Beach, Amapas, El Nogalito, Garza Blanca, Mismaloya and Boca de Tomatlan, in the municipality of Puerto Vallarta; while on the part of Cabo Corrientes, sanitation will carried out on the beaches of Yelapa, Las Animas and Quimixto, with the support of the Navy.
Nayarit will undertake the cleaning of beaches in Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, Destiladeras, Higuera Blanca, and others for a total of 15 beaches, in coordination with the municipal authorities and the support of the population.
Likewise actions will be undertaking on river banks with the participation of residents and the selling of plastic bags to visitors to raise funds to be used to purchase more of such containers.
The attendance of all five mayors from the participating municipalities was also expected at the kick off ceremonies. At which the official mascot was to be presented, a blue-footed booby bird.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
American Diplomat Visits Puerto Vallarta Mayor
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David T. Donahue, Counselor Minister for Consular Affairs of the US Embassy in Mexico visited Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor last Tuesday at his office.
 During this encounter the conversation revolved around issues regarding the type of assistance that visitors from Unites States can get in the event of an emergency.
Mr. Donahue thanked Mayor Gonzalez for the support given to American citizens visiting Puerto Vallarta, and acknowledged his willingness to establish the best relations with different cities of the neighbor country.
The Counselor Minister for Consular Affairs said that Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful city, well organized; a clear refection of what the current administration does in support and assistance of every foreign visitor.
The diplomat was accompanied by Consular Agent Kelly Trainor, who agreed in acknowledging the good work done by the municipal government to offer better services to visitors.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
New Urban Development Plan, Well Supported
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The project involves city planning experts, the State Government, Engineers and Architects Bars, as well as other professionals. It is out for consultation and at the disposal of all sectors of society and the citizens to bring their input
 The drawing up of the General Urban Development Plan (PDU for its Spanish initials), is in the hands of planning experts and it is supported by a specialized company, the State Government and the participation of the bars of architects and civil engineers and other local professionals, Urban Planning Director Carlos Manzano told a press conference.
He also pinpointed that the proposal of the new PDU has been put out for consultation and at the disposal of the different sectors of Vallartan society, such as associations and organizations, as well as hotels so there is citizen participation with their opinions and points of view, to make the necessary adjustments, since it is not an imposition.
“The purpose of putting a plan out for consultation consists of having everyone who has any bearing on a decision as to how we want our city for us to live in it. Evidently the proposal we are making is as supported as possible.
It is not something we are trying to impose. Simply and plainly we are giving some guidelines to city’s growth, which in time will be analyzed by those who know and we are willing to listen and to understand those points of view with a legal support so they are applied inside the plan.”
Manzano emphasized that the PDU’s public consultation is that the whole society is informed as to where the city is going and above all, the interest that the new development plan come into effect.
He said plans are perfectible and can be corrected or modified even after they have been approved, since there are partial plans that allow for a general plan to be adapted, which reflect general growth tendencies, and allow to consolidate all those actions that are being brought about in town.
Manzano emphasized that Vallarta doesn’t have much room to grow; therefore, it is tried to control growth at a rate of 4.8%, and to determine the space needed for that growth over 20-25 years, where urban infrastructure plays a significant role, like avenues must be created to communicate new poles of development.
He said the plan will be in public consultation for thirty days and he estimated that once the observations and corrections have been made, it will be submitted to the City Council for approval within a 40-day period.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Project to Open 36 Beach Accesses
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On the upcoming assembly of the Municipal Council, the proposal to open thirty-six accesses to the beach on different spots of the city, in order to meet the demands of beach vendors and the citizens in general.
City Attorney Miguel Angel Yerena said he has been maintained contact with businessmen and hotel owners to inform them of this new government action, and apply it according to the law, under the agreement to maintain beach accesses open permanently.
He added that after negotiations hoteliers show their willingness to cooperate with the new City proposal along the hotel zone.
The project will involve the Semarnat, the Federal Zone Administration (ZOFEMAT), Urban Planning and Public Works departments. The latter will condition said accesses with restrooms to benefit visitors and vendors alike.
Yerena said that Mayors Gonzalez instructions are to start adaptation works as soon as possible, as they have in fact started at the NH Krystal Hotel.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
CAPRI 37 One Class Racing Sailboat - DREADNOUGHT
By Captain Guillermo SEMEYN Cross. S/V L’ESCAPADA
 The all women Capri 37 team from Vallarta with their tactician from MEXICO CITY descended upon Long Beach to bring an international flavour to this one class all women race held annually.
Given the heavy pedigrees of some of the other crews it is really inaccurate to say that the Vallarta girls were bringing an international flavour to the race as many of them have competed in international races spanning continents some even single handed. What we’re talking about here is ‘la crème de la crème’ of women sailors world wide.
So how did our girls do? Well in this writers eyes (and remember I compete against them every month aboard another Capri 37 named BELAT) I wished they had come FIRST if only, to assuage our egos but they did extremely well given the heavy pedigrees they were up against and returned with a FOURTH PLACE Trophy very respectful and we welcome them home victoriously.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Municipal Medical Service Equipment Renovated
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Puerto Vallarta, first municipality in Jalisco to enjoy this type of ambulance, to improve service to employees and beneficiaries.
Two mobile intensive therapy ambulances were delivered to the Municipal Medical Services Department, which come to improve the service and care of City Hall personnel and affiliates.
 Upon delivering the ambulances, Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor said that Puerto Vallart is the first Municipality to have this type of ambulance, which will result in quality health care services that our people needs and deserves.
In turn, Rosalba Covarrubias representative of the company Gemco, explained some of the characteristics and features of the ambulances and that will provide patients with specific care.
Ye units are air conditioned, have two compartments, one for the driver and a medical compartment, air purifier with one minute cycles to keep air inside the medical compartment pure.
They are brand new units, 0 miles, American regulation compliant, with special monitor and trauma equipment.
Rosalba Covarrubias said the ambulances are basically intensive care units and have similar equipment than that in a hospital’s intensive therapy area. She went on to say that one of the great advantages of this ambulance is that the patient can be stabilized aboard the unit and there is no need for high-speed transfer or turn the siren on.
She said that in acquiring these units two million pesos were invested and the service they will provide is equivalent to that in United States. She said Municipal Medical Services personnel will be trained on the operation of the ambulance and the equipment.
At the dedication ceremony, the mayor was accompanied by Medical Services Director Miguel Angel Aldrete, Councilman Cesar Abarca Gutiérrez, Municipal Attorney Miguel Angel Yerena Ruiz, Communications Director Gloria Palacios Ponce, Urban Planning Director Carlos Manzano Zepeda, Public Security Director Miguel Santana Estrada and the Under director of Transit, Francisco Hernandez, among others.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspape
Vallarta Must Modernize Itself without Losing Its Essence and Identity
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With the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, the new Parque Hidalgo was dedicated Saturday, November 12 by Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor, to seal his promise to the citizens to make this space into a beautiful garden and a place for the relaxation, recreation and enjoyment of Vallartan families and visitors.
 Hundreds of citizens, tourists, businessmen, merchants and representatives of the different sectors of Vallartan society witnessed the act, and congratulated the mayor on the realization of this great work, made possible by the participation of private investors committed to the development of this tourist destination.
The mayor was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Gloria Cordova de Gonzalez, president of DIF, other members of his family, Municipal Council Members and City Hall executives, as well as the representative of Discovery PV, Hugo Torres.
“This is a very special day for Vallartans, because we are dedicating the new parquet Hidalgo with all the additions and new, agreeable things that a tourist destination must have, a destination that is currently positioned in first place nationwide” said Mr. Gonzalez in his address.
 He reiterated that Puerto Vallarta is currently the most important destination in the country, a window to the world and all who live here “have the responsibility to leave for the new generations with a great vision of the future, a space for competitiveness, so we can remain in this scenario of competition between tourist destinations of the world”.
He added that in the eyes of the world, Puerto Vallarta must be the most Mexican of the destinations but also to be the vanguard and modernity, without losing that picturesque touch and its identity. The attitude of this land is one of noble, kind, amiable people, who give of themselves for the good of all.
After the dedication ceremony, the hundreds assembled on the Parque Hidalgo enjoyed Brass Band music and the musical renditions by “Arcano”.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Rules for Parking Lots Invitation to Tender Defined
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Once the technical and architectonic characteristics are determined for El Pitillal Plaza and Lazaro Cardenas park projects, they will submitted to the Municipal Council for approval.
 As previously announced, the Public Solicitations Commission would have met to analyze the proposals presented by the Urban Planning Department and the Municipal Treasury regarding the minimum general characteristics and architectonic techniques each of the projects for parking lots at plazas Lazaro Cardenas and El Pitillal must meet, in order for tenders to be accepted.
Ernesto Cervantes Gutierrez from the Municipal Attorney’s office, said that the meeting called by Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor is part of the procedure being followed so once the proposals with the mentioned characteristics are analyzed and the commission agrees on minimum conditions of entry, they will be turned over to the Council in the next assembly to rule upon.
He said that they still don’t have the rules for said invitation to tender, and that at this meeting the possible characteristics of the works will be studied, before being submitted to the general assembly of the Municipal Council.
In the meeting, the amounts to be established as rent for the properties and other important matters regarding the tenders that will be submitted to the Municipal Council, to rule on the rules for the invitation to tender.
Mayor Gonzalez Villaseñor has reiterated the interest of his government to promote these works that will benefit the tourist sector and the population in general, therefore the Attorney’s office Directed by Miguel Angel Yerena Ruiz is working to make sure the legal requisites of the procedure are observed.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
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