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Home My WebLink AboutReporter FY 2003-2004� �c7!'tat': � r��lil�' �`�;' � `,� � ,4\ � .� � �n: �� n�� ; :� , �N UAL E P� , .� .r. ra� �� i��o �� , ,�� :��._, �. ... _. '�1 1 1i ' �� to1 �tr�poarohoi�kC� �) Yt€;;�,o��ota).2, �n� Y QEFutS( �� ltE�t�i3.a; 6tJUF1�!€l� _ October 28, 2004, opening day for Victoria Gardens Phase I, is less than 3 months �7t'� � away, but there seems to be no question that � y' � the doors of the 1.2 million square-foot retail � �',; and entertainment destination will open on 4� ¢" time. The 180,000 square-foot Macy's is virtually "`� i�' -; complete and Robinsons•May, JCPenney, and -.„ 16-screen AMC Theater are well underway. �., : , . , o e i�; a' 3 �" �'� E e�i :`- .,�� '"� TI12 45�-2CL2 master- �' � �� "-��' � �� .� planned development has consis- �� tently demonstrated its abiliry to A;{ e, �T � ' ' � ' � ,-�i �. attract top-notch retailers for its ' ' ' � " �' s " '� � x � � � 120 available in-line stores, r� �; � � including many Inland Empire ' � � "' � � � � � # ' �"� � ' � � firsts (see tenant list right). The ' � � " � � �� _ ��M'`�y ��`�� project will create more than : � __ � � 3,000 jobs in Phase I alone, � �� o , � �� ' y "� � � �� and the Rancho Cucamonga � � � � '` �� Redevelopment Agency is ;��o�� , �� .� �- __ '�-. �- � _-� i currently working with the � -_ � � � � � � __ �____=�.��, — Counry of San Bernardino �� ' ,-„_, _ � '— � � � and Victoria Gardens man- � ' _�. - � � ,� '" �' agement ro facilitate a special job fair-Victoria �x�� , �' `� � Gardens Career Quest-in order to assist mer- r,o� � FEno5 qfE' �t;i� (` � r :�� = chants with recruitment efforts. Many Victoria ' r I � � ,' Gardens merchants will be participating in the �; '��r ` 4P :�°'�`�;'�°'� �,� '�"�'"" �-�`° one-day event, and wlll be looking for ' �� J� s -��""`'� � talented and motivated employees. Potential �� -.;- ��``��`" ,�,�� applicants can streamline their application � � " — � process by downloading an "employment package" �;��'% , � aC �vww.ciryofrc.com/whatsnew.htm. @ 8e:, �� The retail tenant mix and the size of the project will create �'�i� ��r`�� ex ��4�;,�,�, o"o �' a new town center for Rancho Cucamonga. In addition to retail k„� ts �� °�"�` uses, a complement of housing and civic instituCions fills out �� "'�"°� .,�1 the balance of the project. Electric power for the area r�� .�VYaICtS'f��1 t'� �� sE�' ` � t ar 1��}�°�'� will be provided through a new utiliry owned by �,,� ��' i� � � �� C� �,;�s��t��-- ' "� �� ` � _ �� the City, called the Victoria Arbors �`°�°' `�� "'� � Greenfield Electrical Service Project. As well � x � as homes, Victoria Gardens �vill have a new police sub- � �� station, elementa school a new ark and the Victoria ,="� �� : ' �' � P � � Gardens Cultural Center. The Culttiral Center has recendy � ��r benefited from a$1 million gift from the Lewis family, founders �y �, of Lewis Retail�o-developers of Victoria Gardens with Forest p o , w� � Ciry Development. �" � The 540-seat Lewis Family Playhouse is a part of the Cultural Center ' � jf��1�� 1s � ��ili - that also includes a Celebration Hall for public use, and a new Library. � The Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and the Library B 1 � C ]i„� Foundation have passed the $2.3 million mark in their $3 million campaign in support of a Culttual Center and Library programming (see story inside). ��r,� ��_K�X�� .�� Anchor Tenants: AMC Theaters JCPenney Macy's Robinsons•May Restaurants: California Pizza Kitchen KabukiJapanese Restaurant Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que PF Chang's China Bistro Sisley Italian Kitchen Sharkey's Woodfired Mexican Grill Tokyo Grill Yard House Specialty and AppareG• Abercrombie & Fitch American Eagle Outfitters Anchor Blue Ann Taylor LOFT Apple Store Banana Republic The Children's Place Coach Coldwater Creek ECCO EXPRESS Finish Line Forever 21 Hollister J. Jill J. Stephens Jade Aveda Salon Jos. A. Bank Journeys Kay Jewelers Lane Bryant Mimi Maternity New York & Company OshKosh B'Gosh Lifesryle Pacific Sunwear Pottery Barn Rockport Sporting Eyes Strasburg Children Talbots Victoria's Secret White House/Black Market Williams-Sonoma : � �-*��: ��=,�; �� IBI�%,iC.Cf( � 7�r.)�:i7B�j �3 @)i�� 1( J� ,E,v,e (C �,i�:��: ��lS„,�i o1�. � ' \,'ti 1 (t -i �;i� n oYcji�1. ��ra:€Cv � � �Ka �o�ol(Ca�� ,�a�!¢t �00 �t��. (nti ist� r's i�� . - '�i � � PUBLIC SAFETY YOUR CITY SERVICES 2003/04 Homestead by Lewis: Plans approved, under POLICE �� • 107 Sworn Officers ,. ' � �'�ij • 33 General Support Employees ,a • Uolunteer Programs: Reserve �. �;� Officers, Citizen Patrol, E�lorexs, �, .,. :wr� Equestrian Unit, On-Call Chaplain �. ` • Solution Oriented Policing Unit: Multi-Enforcement Team, Bicycle Enforcement Team, Crime Prevention Unit, �� School Resource Officers, DARE Program �V: • Other specialized services as needed , (such as SWAT, Emergency Services, etc.) j FIRE � �!� �._ � ; � • Paramedic Services, Technical �� ; � ei, Rescue Team, Hazardous Materials ' - � ;' Response, Wildland Response, t' �� and Public Education Program �� ' • Daily Staffing: 6 Fire Engines, l � ' Truck Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Unit, � �`�' � Battalion Chief `� i • Total Emergency Response Staff: `� �' 24 Captains, 24 Engineers, 24 Firefighters, " � 3 Inspectors, 3 Battalion Chiefs, �' 14 Administrative & Maintenance Staff ANIMAL CONTROL • Collects, shelters stray animals, promotes adopfion and animal spay and neutering. COMMUNITY SERVICES ��krr�°rf 1u��, — —,. I� c�;�d�, �� , -�� !� _ 1i r--- � �� a � °- • RCpark.com & Grapevine brochure � �• 24 parks/273.6 acres of parldand "� developed for community use , � , �� Community facilities include: � f' • Lions East Community Center � ' � Lions West Community Center • Senior Center • Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter stadium and Adult Sports Complex • Family Sports Center (with Teen Center) • Central Park Phase I • Special Events—Movies & Concerts in the Pariz, 4th of July Spectacular, and much more • Programs and classes for all ages: Playschool, Youth, Teen, Adult and Seniors • Adult and Youth Sports Programs COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �INCLUDES PLANNING, BUILDING AND �� SAFETY, AND ENGINEERING� z„� ��,,,�� Planning Applicarions broke �.,,�•• all previous records with: " 1,573 applications filed, and 59 �, „`: �. � subdivision applications filed. -`'`T ' Plan Checks broke all previous records with 6,076 checics performed. Victoria Gardens (JCPenney, Macy's, Robinsons • May,): Plans approved, under construcrion Foothill Crossing (Sears Grand): Plans approved, under construclion Victoria Gateway (Circuit Ciry, REI): Plans approved, under construction Rancho Cucamonga Town Square: Plans approved, under construction Cultural Center: Plans approved Hotels: Plans approved for 5 hotels Victoria Arbors: Plans approved, under construction, 523 single family, 775 multi-family construchon, 677 dwellmg umts Central Park Phase I (Senior/Communiry Center): Plans approved, under construcrion Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail: Phase I environmental documents Haven to Etiwanda Depot funded by $3.78 million grant. Phase II, Amethyst to Archibald, design 95% complete Sphere of Influence/Annexations: 359—home, 150-acre project at Etiwanda, Wilson; 265—home project at the northern end of Eflwanda Historic Preservation: Isle House restorarion continues, foundation and painting on Fischer House, 3landmark designarions, 2landmark alterarions, 2 property tax reduction contracts Affordable Housing: Olen Jones senior apart- ments completed LIBRARY • 160,000 electronic/print materials , • 5 Childten's "Storydmes", toddler, � � � �'�'� PTech oloan Cen eolwghchildren � �; �' 6 personal computers (PC's) �y.:' • On-line databases available �,;,�;; � from home, including "live" reference �� assistance 24/7 • Kidsmobile visiting neighborhood schools and parks with 7,000 children's books • Reading tutoring for youngsters 7 to 12 • Reference and business information systems • "Housecalls" delivery for homebound residents • Adult and Family Literacy Programs • Technology Classes for all ages ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS • 494 miles of roadway • 104 miles of storm drain • 15,112 regulatory, traffic signs -; " . 70,000 trees �,;: �; • 41 acres or 26 miles of equestrian trails • 34 miles of PVC trail fencing • 17 softball fields (lO lighted),10 baseball fields, all lighted, 1 baseball stadium, lighted,l4 soccer/football fields (12 lighted) • 24 parks, 3 equestrian arenas • 25 park playgrounds, 27 park restrooms • 11 Ciry faciliries (Civic Center, Stadium, Mimal Shelter, Lions East, Lions West, Library, Family Sports Center, Senior Center, Corporate Yard, Metrolink Starion, Police Department and Helipad) • Maintains 969 doors, 398 plumbing fixtures, 145 park and paseo benches, 200 fire extin- guishers, 127,985 square-feet of floor tile, 5,000 light fixtures . REDEVELOPMENT/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Attracts industrial development �``>� to increase local employment and �� 1 � 1j, �1 retail development to increase � �� , sales t� base, such as Victoria �' Gardens. `� � ��: :.y • Administers housing pmgrams �' and makes neighborhood improve- __ ments, using federal funds. • Provides financial support to eliminate blight. . .:,�. `.' -._ � . . . . � .. � �y iaot ;:vou�( i��`Ili��a�iaf ul��e (alOo��o�y�op. Jm�i �or` 71;�u +°Ic�n`i9lnh (0�` )i`9 LI :87ta�: �O��Oy:� �O.V �f�:�.�G�1,J0 1�A%1 ��I ._. � `. _ i �r `a tt ort�i�` ��uoLq�o �� 3`� ""TMg ' a + `( ( �J _� q�,X � ��„„„��,,, � it p.: !I)91In011c.i a 0 00 W G��_ "'�� u � �60 �oeql i�a a�ie�h�al(��S ,imia� ?l)1 . . �#-�i � 4e , k '.�. z�< =>�.t . ... ""��'u;zE � � . �� ,�— �- 't- � � i�Yr�� u�aeo6�� ( (a�ioi'.�o�noP au�, ,. � �� ' � " "" .,, ��.,,�` � � , � ,a,o,—,�e„-y,,';-�"' � � , _ jod�:Kyur� �03 unh� aa(e� ty P��F ,s . �`'r :w i �1 , A�t� d�ri "� �r - i u . 7 � � � ' t� ( �S, �i � iu� � iaaaural �g�(a� �a� 9oauga mr�a)oa� � , �j � a�� r ' �_' � 3, � � � � 1 ,� �dst�4ai5n� i (o�oe�( im�al adyp t� -� i � � i ;- i t�` �� " � � a _ r, � � Fi�"ti �� d��i �� U�� i��'d�i� � � fj H '�" t i , � � �� 7�� i�I�,, �� :!^t "" ��,;-- 1 � �1'r C�B��1G1'� j� i; �� - �/� � ti E � ti , I , � ' �ii� � � �: � - � � � � �.� � � e'%�� v (" 1 � � :�� o- �'> ,r , a X � � ,i l � � : � _ �� . � ��` �ln)� � i�l ��lolD r ar � � i �� , ( T � � �- � r � ' ` " ,� � - -� �� _ , �i �; �= �� I: � -� � - -- _ - - . : . ., / � _ > � � �,>a � :� _ -�� — � )t� t� �� 1P a•l�� 6!cda �•B �o, I i �� ,� . r, ��, a�r �_ < � � 6��_ �� _ , -, y - ,r.,�, _, ' �.� ��- .- . '" . .� _ _ . ( n ��o�� i 1 i`? �J.a4rI �il uc r :.� io1 �_—,..: _�,�,.- �� ° � .� � �� : • � ._ ' . z . . �orr , �� I �o �^ ZdoA�u�d�� i` lc ��tiV�, - 8 "�� ` .-_-�._ � :�` t�`'" _ a Phase I of Central Parlc, slated for com letion this winter, �� 16r ��o�r� �;�oa��rv�� o� ]�b� ,,-aa� - 1�V �°i'-��`�{�,� C2T5 i112 ll2ll1eS 0{ i110SC WIlOSC C{{OYiS Tll2d2 i11C �2� 1ll1ll10I1 �mr �D/ � i r'; 1�o1s�N �ys� ��as - CtTY Op �� •�• L!� �°��t�t � � , � � � � � Rq1ICFICI CtIGApAG1MCA i �� project possible. The 27,000 square-foot James L. Brulte Semor s i.-r�' � +��"� ,�, co E� d9,��,a ----�---�--:._.�._ �'-�.. �.2Tli2i, i112 3�,��0 SqU3CC-{OOY GOld� S. J.eW1S C0111lTlllllliy �.211Y2Y, � �� c��5 roaosotog� ao(a� o�Y9-ytc s`' � � _ ��.,_ ' • � � _ and David Dreier Hall are schedu ed to open their doors in late �� ,��s �, �:�� < <�t� �se �� o�,t,� a�� ,�; 2004. ,ee� �`vak � 1�b arE o or� er i��+sk; � - - t �e c.;l. z � � rs ,.� : , ' � . ., Senator James Brulte and Congressman David Dreier assisted = the City in obtaining State and Federal funding for the project, and � the Lewis Family made a signifcant private donarion. ,,. " Senior facilides will include dedicated areas for dance and � < . �.�' �''�'; `f;� ,� ' -''� ��'' �.� ' = r ✓ � ,,�. fimess, billiards, games, arts and crahs, as well as mulripurpose -�� '�'�;r'�� ;y�' '�� '' � space. The large main event room has a full lzitchen for the senior ,t��/��j��, -' �� e f , � r� nutrition program. � �l'r,,';, !:;!� '� Through a parmership with the City, the Rancho Cucamonga � � ; , 7� / i , Jf,1� � � - � � � i [�Oj1�� -a2�� , , � Family I'MCA will provide teen drop-in and and organized activides. t�a�t;,f,1'��fr � a, _ �� `� The 103-acre site is located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road ,�, �1,��' and Milliken Avenue, and Phase I development is located on the east- ''�'�� rt��(� . _- 3�jr�� .��n�as �� : ern porrion of the site. � !? ��I,3��,�: � l; , � c�c�B ,�� ,�� , i��+�� 4� fi J' ` ��} ��3 �, r} v a i jia;�lfs�9j�" °� i��. ��'�i� ue oaia c€��aF 7a �' ' ' � ` �`� � ��. ` � i�� CI'T'Y �1�11I�ES ON ' � : � �� ' � r � ,�, �,; � ,1'�r� �l� 3�� l )e� � u�r�� oje�T'Yt 5 s��`z�.'�'' r�.,� tpj° �I lu � i �� t�a j�Ji 1�'s 7f ■/'�■7 T ■/� � , �� , ,� �� .. � . _ B J i � �� .:. C(Okl;-� f) o i7'JN �11COd0 579n0 ��VJ iJ� i � i O �� ViI � � _ � . . (al:,r� �7 �JaA �J k'�o��iL i4la 0� f `(_ � I�a3: �: �i�� f�9�l�sal�s � t �lc oi �5�_6 e a�ri�o p6�C� i�' aS I'��i �� (_i ia �2 i da .- F�o�n�� OJ�� a�� 3�a ��fola3� �� at C�ua� !J��A'1 a[r, J) �a�� 7�fele�oi� e n�, i'�s � A� :��. �� Ur4� rej ��as�1e1 �ac s� l��l i�razs` ��ya�C o(� t-. �� 7r �a�f �N �c5a�6o a��).��i<i��aafl��L'oa �qp�.ar4rKola �oa� a-%��J��6 fr,�ta"d� oi`',� In the walce of the "Grand Prix" Fire, eight Rancho Cucamonga drainage ��.a�,��1�: �.��;�.,sr;,�b �Y�' �r;sas�� r�91��re� ��;��,��ax , ar�;s�f ��I��r, ::�a,93 ��r;�r areas are under design for a variery of construction projects from plaang of K-rail �.�. :�a� { r�� '�� :�t '�.3 =gea�'o� ��a_��, �� i ��c,� y`.`� a�,�a� '�� , �i and construction of debris racks to new channels, down drains, and culverts. The �' a�6��.�t .� ,e��r „aa,3H �.,, �n �,��;�, - locations include Slcyline Drive at the north City limit, the east and west forlc of the .� � �: � j Carnelian Drain, King's Ranch Road east of Gateway Demens Wash at Amethyst ` �� (,�� '� A ,� i�� r�, ��, �,`� P� �. � v�a �� ]., � l�A�. 1n i �c'�� - and Almond Barret Basin at Huntswood north of Meadowood, and the east and west "3 � � �� :� u��' far s"r r� �i k �� 1 Y r to �� a r <�Y ��_ �a� �i�,` % fork of Alta Loma Creelc at Hermosa and Almond. `�� , � i��iY��ldiG S_t Io � i �n-ti1�a� o�,: I�ai�f i��a i i�1��o ��,f-s�d� The City has applied for funds for these projects from the Federal Emergency < i „ , Management Agency (FEMA). ffthe $900,000 application is approved, it will help offset costs � �' �0 '��, ��,�' ', �' �"� -� -�°��"s-��- � � � � , �' "".'°�",° '�°� l-�� to the City. The City continues to target other improvement projects, such as the drainage -�' `"'�" f�'`'�'°�� improvements on Devon Street. I � � 1` � � 1 � � 1 1 f �� i � ' s��. . a , )�i�7�v l�o_�l �!e'�elg8�r sa;� LY e�Do� e a,fC)�ml� e°�'4 �� • ��,,' o �.��a]% o�r��„�s i/i�a�� r7�e1 il�o 'o #. l_i op� �ae�o��'� i a n o a u� a r,>> �� ,� � � 1,1�� ,;(�B k �� ' �er�, �9q4�6B� 0 A . 11 B'� � ��!�A.As.Z��O �1 9 - ;�..9:. 0 1 , L�, �. do S`�i: i-a , e ao',:�I � �0�;��n111A ''C.�.�.. � , �� ; � � e�_ �. �09B�" B C �i�9�,1 3'� �1 '�1 1 "_��l@�(7v�f��J�" c �e ; ' . � � o (Jst :aiL�a, ��fok2i tilaa�iS��U � i�sL ,r� ,ati�� ;o��e�i x�o� �� a; � D}�I B 8��.� � zY r:� �i;r �t a�o.i,� �. li.i3�, \,vt %i.�3h _93�1_;. . 1GSr7)Ct!0_. �'_:�0{�'�� _,1c I��.�� a'i�)�0_�87�"c :�7?�t �s",�"a_1§�l.l�i� ; i '_ y'��as(oloa��1 f��ai= �. .�., �"`��`�4Y�ja : i��=! �i�� i�\z I�a� i��6 as��i-9�Y" o c(�,i V'' �aa )��3'g"a�i�%sSCa` ��BC)c �-W'��,� o �� T��6'� �c of �at�sf�}'2��§ 1�.'C,". u a �r �. � � r .oal L� �3'},� .iB��u„�e� i oC�a:- o�'��tii(xt� 18'� 1 a'� ta!:y� � �,-. cc4��C�ojaK ��" " a 'a,'¢�cl i�� 1��o��gPi= �, 11 8� 19rc{C�"c{�,`(�n 9°; ��. t ^t la<r�a(��§S Lt !➢a o� u��GLlasi-� io��`ac� 5so, �,. " 1 a)�97� Ya :�,�d 9,Y- a 1 (e:Il 7o{at. ;r;-� � 1 .�Ad�� f �a.� � Ly'�p�� 9� I� '�r�1�� ,.� � e �ia�; t';/{ i�,�a .�� 0 esCC 1,��,.�?�"3K�3,ti�� r n'a,�+rfs ��s�csr 1fl`r�1P'•� r rs,e �'f.lk iiz�i � J FROM AIMAZING TO AMERICANA- RC THEATER IS THE TICKET .��.�# 1 `Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat," the Andrew Lloyd Webber � '�°��"�"'P`, m�� favorite, was the spring production of the City's Community Services t�`� �`°�� `r> ,�`"',� ' theater program in 2004. A range �� , ��°` ``�.' of musical sryles from rock and roll � j ;� �` '�° to calypso and pop has brought �. �� enthusiastic audiences for the past � . 30 years, and the City's production �� was no different. Directed by '' � , � � � �� Keel Milliken and Alison �'� '�t � '�� `' Y �,� � ��:, I ; + "�i4�i Hooper, the producrion ran March 1 <" �� fi;� ti� 25 through 28, 2004, at the Alta ��§ � ' "' ° �` _ , �-' � ' Loma High School Theater. ' _` ` .0 � ; `: � � The Los Osos High School � � '- �` Theater was the site fox the July � �� ' � ��,.� �1%�� ; � - producrion of a perennial piece of � � ��` � Americana, "The Music Man," by ��.�''�.. � � =.t; �� ` °� � �',;�' Meredith Willson. Professor = �`�"�'�� —''"� .�, r ` � � � � ,�� Harold Hill is perhaps one of the �`� ��'`� _;� original flim flam men, unril he falls in love with River Ciry, Iowa town librarian, Marian. His scheme to disappear with the money for the instruments he is supposed to buy for the new town band falls victim to love. More than 80 Rancho Cucamonga and regional players assisted in the play, famous for the hits "76 Trombones" and "`Til There Was You:' FOUNDERS EVENTS SHINE FOR ALL-STARS �vn PALs The Founders Day Parade wasn't the only star-studded event among last November's festiviries, although it was hard to outshine the parade's 12 Grand Marshals, players of the Vineyard Litde League Major All Stars, contenders for the Little League World Series last year. Those attending the November, 2003 Founders Night Gala heard the announcement that the joint fundraising effort of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and the Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation's Promoting Arts and Literacy (PAL) program had raised $1.1 million to benefit the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. A generous $1 million pledge by the Lewis Family in Apri12004, along with the foundations' efforts, has increased PAL's fundraising total to date to $2.3 million! SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM Rancho Cucamonga has allocated $20,500 to fund expanded senior nutrition efforts over and above funding provided through the Counry of San Bernardino. The amount is up from $8,500 in 2003. When the new James L. Brulte Senior Center opens later this year, the number of ineals for seniors has the capacity to nearly double from 80 to 120 meals served. The program, operated by a newly restructured Oldtimers Foundation, will be funded up to $8,500 through Communiry Development Block Grant Funds. The remaining $12,000 is allocated from the Community Services Deparhnent Recreation Fund, however, City staff is continuing to work to obtain sup- plemental outside funding as an alternative. ELETHON NETS NEW t�� PALS _..,.-...---�,`„�re.. �t�"ro�:. . The 2004 O",�� ^ �� . . Library Telethon, hosted o'� � by Rodney and Tina � � ''S �, 4�w Gilfry, gave viewers a � �� 1 � � � : glimpse of the new , �� - �� :s � Victoria Gardens Mall ' ,�.� and a taste of the ��, Y'� cultural arts program- ming that will be provided through the Victoria �� Gardens Cultural Center when it opens in 2006. Performances �� ranged from Suzanna Guzman and Rodney Gilfry of the L.A. 0pera to children's youth choirs and dance groups, but the real star of the ' �' ' show was the 87,000 square-foot Cultural Center, as Performing Arts :: ''" 01 and Literacy (PAL) campaign donors lined up to present on air '.' " checks, raising $162,280 towards boolcs and theater programming. ° .��. �� REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a . � � � iaa I�EEPS HOMES �IITHIN IZEACH � � Rancho Cucamonga's FirstTime Home Buyer Program has been '� adjusted to be more in line with Ciry home prices, enabling geater ' participation by those qualifying for the plan. The program is open to "' those earning 90% or less of the County median income, $54,300, accord- ing to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development. _ - — i I These families � # �, �^^'�: can now receive up � � ; ,� ��,� � �� to $80,000 to reduce ta�t�'��--'�'��3�� - � �`�, � ' � the first trust deed I ' ,�s�`' ��'�„ `� . '�- $ on a home bringing �,- _ ,,.- k ,� �•��'} it to a level where the .�-y` =�=— � applicant can qualify =_ _-- ' i ;nh. � for a moxtgage. In c- � `"� � ` � ` �'� � �r,l'i t�e(, ��eauY^.)ulh ;r.' il�,n J:� (a � I�"Y%n�q��i�a1oC;,.;�� rc��lY��>o - �e -e s�tv�l�� a�i �s! Y ��Io��e -a a - � . � - a�t"ia� �r`� eY` 11ota (�' e o• 1�� I1i11 x�'C�0)71�� 70�'1s7� B 1' � 1 1 1 Ig a�}��xtiYi � � LGSu�u��l ,1o[9��e o�a_��o�e'la.' _ � i�(fllal `�u�� cio)oai i_oi �, 9oeY9k:s ILi�ol� ;j°i :� 4.` :tii iroik�;, ,o�a�cl��o�afc��ai�U�;iS� �� ':�t_�pcec�l��.;c(o1a¢��i, � E cln �:`v' ,7.��.�� i.��a �t), l,,Sy`Tro�g� i . @�1C�� 'r �p r�, .e�3n �ul ;�a85�y ��(„tiiii �� 70 � � " . Q ' �� c �� 1111 � a� rh � � . . . '� � �B-r._. c-:�l ��hl(e�(-��t �Gl6t�l"' � l`�ai�C t �eP"sp3Vli' ::1�;_ iu�� r,s �� cY;� i��l ,;� l�� L- :ri ��. �l \ t(vil ( {�(.;tul �o� '�ai� � � � s �� ' i- ,u oai� o-� p��d4��s�� (ps.�o3n 4;; � y � r, s � , t � e o a�� r�� l�E� 3� ��(lfr;Y �,k t �, fi � e e � �"�o qae_- �� a k ,i(e �� n)otEfNt::. . _ 1�+��I� 1��[�j Q �XJ�h(CLtvs[�t� d�B�j CE�' [�c ��b U �� rdar �i:( tooCoFed�e s�,ei i�iCs "�a . � r€oY I%�1h� �oP 1t,�� r) � ot�a�g�� E tn fdc�� ."� [�.ifi��r{ifi� ,, z.�` ' : _,. ��Xa! �c1 iak�� tc:Yc r,�, i�s*�7s,` 4? 2003, average sales � ` ' �`' ' r " I � ,. prices for existing � ��y� � .� � �� homes were more '� �, `; �� „�.�: , ,�;v� ., — . , �Y , a- `; than $306,000, and - `` � , they have continued ..s-�°�'� ` t� i to rise in 2004. The ` ��' '` �.._ ..�.�� .��: � . - , = � ' First Time Home Buyer Progam helps the City achieve its goal of providing a mix of safe, affordable housing opportunities. � �;:; ;;p�.;� � � . %(�l �s �.j P ,. %/1!r .—_...:�. . � �i,j'�i�(,�.f.� . �', �, IR,.� � „� ��r "u� � �� s; � , � iCMA RC T�xEs ToP HoNORS �� 'i :� �=: � Redevelopment Agency—FastTrack, the electronic business .��,,., ;` i newsletter of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, took 10� �' home both a"Sawy" award for best in its class and the "Ray Bancroft �' Award" for best overall newsletter from the City-Counry �„NU,� � Communications and Marketing Associarion (3CMA), a national organ- T '" ization for marketing and communications by public agenaes. l�.'� "FastTracic is fun to look at, easy to navigate, and clearly aimed at specific ;�"� markets," said the judges. Visions, the printed business attraction newsletter of the � s p = Agency, won a national "Award of Excellence:' �`� Library—The City's program took third place nationwide in the Black Boolcs Galore Program, sponsored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (see story page 5) and judged by panelists including distinguished children's librarians and award-winning authors. City Manage�'s Office—The California Association of Public Informadon Officials (CAPIO) awarded Rancho Cucamonga's Reporter Newsletter and Annual Report a"1st Place—Award of Excellence" in the Community Special Audience Newsletter category for large cities. The City also won a"2nd Place—Award of Distinction" in the Special Publicarion category for its Erosion Control brochure. Community Services/Engineering/Public Works—The Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter was named Best Class A Stadium nationwide by Baseball America. Award-winning components that helped the Epicenter rise above its 560 competitors included best siructural design, its majestic mountain view, and many of its service components. CITY iZAISES ALMOST �8.9 MILLION The Rancho Cucamonga City Council and staff continue to work hard to raise money from a variety of sources to supplement the City's own revenues. Here are some highlights: Victoria Gardens Cultural Center—Since it's inception, the Promoting Arts and Literacy (PAL) Campaign has raised $2.3 million through the efforts of the Rancho Cucamonga Community �, Foundation and the Library Foundation. Lewis Family Playhouse—The Lewis Family demonstrated its long-standing commitment to the com- munity of Rancho Cucamonga with this $1 million gift to underwrite programs for the new 540-seat performing arts venue. Victoria Gardens Library—The PAL Campaign and Annual Telethon raised $162,280, and Bucks for Boolcs coniributed $28,670 to the Library's efforts to buy materials for the new facility. Rancho Cucamonga Library —The California State Library awarded Rancho Cucamonga Library a $5,000 Spealcing of Reading LSTA Grant for its adult learners boolc club. Friends of the Library—A $100,000 donation from the Friends of the Library helped the Library to protect services, purchase children's books, and fund the annual Summer Reading Progam. Maloof California Discovery Garden—Rancho Cucamonga and the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for the Arts & Crafts were awarded a$75,000 grant from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to fund the garden. Community Services Department—Target Carporation provided the Ciry a grant of $5,000 to purchase educational toys and books for children ages 5-10. These materials were used by older siblings visiring the Family Assistance Computer Technology and Services (FACTS) Center. The Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Program was funded with a$310,747 grant from the "First 5" Commission of San Bernardino County. Base Line Road and I-15 Interchange—Rancho Cucamonga worlced to gain inclusion of $5 million in the proposed federal highway bill (see story this page). . ' �� DESIGN WINNERS SET EXAMPLE "Projects worthy of emularion" is how the Planning Commission describes this year's winners of the Rancho Cucamonga Awards for Design Excellence. This year's awards went to Mercury Insurance, Chipotle Restaurant, Starbucks/T-Mobile, Islands Restaurant, Maxxis Warehouse, General Motors, Heritage Pointe Senior Apartments, and Etiwanda Gardens Receprion Hall. Calls for Service and Inquiries 119,329 Part I Crimes Reported 4,720 Part II Crimes Reported 9,403 Reports Talcen 17,142 Traffic Collisions Reported 2,276 Cirizens on Patrol 29 Explorers ZO Reserves 24 Total Volunteer Hours 30,756 Dollar Ualue of Uolunteer Time $1,100,000 FIRE� Calls for Service 6527 Emergency Medical Services 65a/o 2704 Other Emergency 27�/a 378 Fire 4% 362 Auto/Mutual Aid 3% 40 Other 1% 10,011 TOTAL CALLS 100% Statistics by Type of Fire 95 Structures 116 Vehicles 64 Uegetarion 103 Other 378 TOTAL FIRES Emergency Medical Services Call Comparison 1,759 Basic Life Support 4,333 Advanced Life Support 435 Other 6,527 TOTAL "(Data far 2003 Calendar Year) 25% 31% 17% 27% 100% MAINTENANCE/ PUSLIC WORKS Emergency Ca110uts • Streets (Staff Hours) 354 • Facilities (Calls) 520 Street Sweeping (Curb Miles) 31,660 puked up 14,678 �bt�yd� oj�b�s Graffiri Removed (s.f.) 210,840 Rain Debris Clean-up (I,oads) 48 School Crosswallcs/ Legends Painted (s.f.) 42,240 Gallons of Paint for School Crosswallcs/Legends (32 Schools) 384 Video Inspection of Storm Drains (1.£) 6,300 Signs Repaired 3,100 Signs Installed 512 Traffic Legends Painted (s.f.) 10,210 Storm Drains Cleaned 464 Storm Drains Inspected (Catch Basins) 2,800 Miles of Street Frontage of Landscaped Sites as Measured by GIS 96 Sidewalks Repaired 23,422 Curbs Repaired (1.£) 2,698 Driveway Approaches Repaired (s.f.) 3,836 Wheelchair Ramps (Installed, Repaired) (s.£) 1,800 Potholes Repaired (s.£) 2,042 Asphalt Ramps 643 Asphalt Overlays (s.f.) 48,010 Park Acreage Mowed >4,000 Trees Pruned 7,657 Trees Removed 825 Trees Planted 536 Parks & Parlc Buildings Maintained 11 r � � � �t�I� h � ��-�„� o ` ��:r� �, ` � 27 /o ! � �c�,'�� 66�/a `i� �^ � 7% �� `. `�. 100% � � � �'�' �� a � ��6`�' � , ��,' �� 4�,� ` � ��'�,,°�; ��= __ <.._ ANIMAL CONTROL Dogs Sheltered Cats Sheltered Dogs Adopted, Returned to Owner Cats Adopted, Returned to Owner 2,493 2,658 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Includes Planning, Building and Safety, and Engineering) Planning All Permit Applications 1,100 Site Plan Reviews 88 Conditional Use Permits 34 Subdivisions 55 Home Occupation Permits 534 Sign Permits 83 Building & Safety/Code Enforcement Permits Issued 6,966 Inspections Performed 72,901 Code Enforcement Service Requests 3,561 63% Engineering Transportation Permits 700 37% Street and Parkway Improvement Permits 1,773 REDEVEY,OPMENT/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Tucable Retail Sales >$1.45 billion Business Assistance New Businesses 948 Existing Businesses Assisted 121 Firstl"ime Home Buyer Program Loans Since Novembex 1998 58 Capital Projects: Over $48 Million Invested in Public Improvements COMMUNITY SERVICES Program Area Parriciparion Seniors 125,717 Teens 18,885 Youth 78,814 Special Events 42,570 Performing Arts 7,625 Human Services 15,650 City Sponsored Youth Sports 233,883 City Sponsored Adult Sports 193,517 City Assisted Youth Sports 1,867,291 (Program Area Participation) Aquatics 78,312 Special Activiries Mobile Recreation-Fun on the Run Special Events/Rentals 10 Par6cipants 7,437 Parks 9 Contract Classes 950 Pardcipants 82,925 Trips and Tours Day/Multi-day Trips 184 Parriapants 953 Volunteers 3,546 Hours of Service 25,670 Dollar Value (Uolunteer Time at $14/hr.) $359,380 Senior Transportarion 7,250 RC Family Sports Center 159,930 Communiry Facilities (Lions East Comm. Ctr., Lions West Comm. Ctr., RC Family Sports Ctr. and Rancho Cucamonga Senior Ctr.) • Bookings 11,959 • Total Partidpants (Attendees) 44,538 Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter Rentals 19 Days of Rental Activity 41 Days of Quakes Baseball 66 Performing Arts Productions Participants 300 Audience 3,148 0 1; f �Uui �21�1%�k�A'�'/ ,t,� e o_6i �,�ii i�ao,<, IoJi6�C � - So - �sr,��is. � �,nv�i�u�, � � � � � � � a e'��a � ii��aG ini�t•, ;Qt(o�iooi �� . � � ._a o Aifno�l�i�i �L,itGo� ; I( ll �:q� In � � e o, u e� ��CtqGoq��(�tai , ��e il4 rn�lCa "�A " r�B al I�Yuqake�('st lt��i;l� f(OJ\4- = � � U�C�to� ��o�c c�ah:�l. ianrctuiiiii( �al �n�j� ii��Kc (��D�y imr ��n'�toh`,i�al� .�tvu��rt �r,e) ii« �,�i��ao� �ii �ol li �' �+9G,� yii_n_J.i �l a��)_n:iio�%� I 'i'7 ;�SJ��/!d,"d, � ,,,. � �� ` ` �' � �� i�:'�� . � I�DMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Business License Division Business License-Renewals 5,858 Business License-New Applicants 1,822 Finance Division Accounts Payable Checks 12,856 Cash Transactions-City Hall 15,677 Cash Transactions-Off Site 131,417 � M ry 1., H�� l� �� • ?�' 6xn r �. i �4}''� ;� � s: I,IBRARY Library Visits 442,000 New Books, V'ideos, DVDs Added 15,560 Items Borrowed 750,000 Registered Borrowers 150,000 Reference Quesdons 100,000 Storytime Visitors 10,100 Technology Center V'isitors 11,500 Library Volunteer Hours 8,500 Donations/Friends ofthe Library* $100,000 '�(Data for 2003 Calendar Year) L �3 or darnage'd�seats�and. rep�ace tliem��wlt�; ones and�uifo at►on on car seat safery` ' o�i�e'Dep �,� ent; in��partnersli��with � �� Ivld Safe�: Progam, of�'ers yone w o�s m nee �� o""' '� � `call jodi Millex a � , �, � x, , .. monga's : Bi I'rogrutr reaches out to a114th�t� •�+�.v na�,��r`��" `� classrooni � s�� ,� �,�, s o � �£ollowed `afe ; �. . ro � � , �ate � e � a'. � �se �,� 0 o e ski' � � � ' ' ase a a endees � . . _ � .�,�; � _ ' g aud cirivin ��.-0�� '"� �fatal car�,acciden � , clud�ng � �, The four��`day � � volwed iri the;�s �assadors'to; th`� _ l��o�u �i � ��kl�� i;�. PD EXPANSION ALMOST COMPLETE The Police Deparhnent renovation and addition of an Emergency Operation Center that began sum- mer 2003 is almost complete. Expected to open Fa112004, the new Police Department will have a third floor which will allow the Department to better meet the needs of a population that has grown e�po- nentially since City Hall was built in 1990. The new Emergency Operation Center received a$157,000 technology grant last year to purchase enhanced communicarions, mapping, and visual information display equipment. The result will be improved ability to analyze and tailor emergency responses more accurately during a disaster, mu�i- mizing use of resources. Congressman David Dreier helped to obtain the funding. H.O.P. PARTNERSHIP Police, probarion, and parole officers have joined together in a Habitual Offender Program (H.O.P) to help those on probation or parole stay out of trouble. Enhanced supervision is a mixture of deterrence and support that identifies technical violations and improves the person's access to needed services to reinforce their efforts to rehabilitate and reassimilate into society. The result is that the people in the program are less lilcely to become repeat offenders and as a result helps keep the crime rate low. CITY MET "GRAND PRIX" FIRE CHALLENGE October 21 through 26, 2003, was a triumph in the face of disaster for Rancho Cucamonga. Public safety personnel, City employees, volunteers, utility worlcers, business and individual donors came together as an f extraordinary team to take on any challenge the "Grand Pr'vc" Fire pre- ``"� ' kA =� �> sented from the fire lines to feeding the volunteers and firefighters. The � � collective effort was a celebration of Rancho Cucamonga's depth of char- �� acter as a communiry. Thank you to our community. NEW CHIEF FOR RC FIRE DEPARTMENT After 28 years with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department, 20 as Chief, Chief Dennis Michael retired prompring a nationwide search for a replacement to fill the post. Executive search firm Bob Murray & Associates assisted the City with the search process, leading to the naming of Battalion Chief Peter Bryan as the top candidate. Bryan assumed the Chief's job on Apri124, 2004. Chief Bryan brings more than 30 years experience to the job. He has served as Battalion Chief in Rancho Cucamonga since 2001, and before that held the position of Fire Chief in Monrovia and Norco. He holds a Master of Science degree in Fire Protecrion from Pacific Western University. FIRE STATIONS N0. 173 AND 17fi FOR CITY Fire Station 176, a 9,000 square-foot faciliry on one acre, opened at 5840 East Avenue last March. The opening brought permanent local fire service to the northeastern portion of the Ciry almost exacdy one year ��"' after construcrion started at the site. The new station `$';� houses a paramedic fire engine and can provide advanced `� �� . life supp ort services. The starion is also charged with ;` �a .- g �;� res pondin g to fire-rel at e d i n c i d e n t s i n t h e " w i l d l a n d � � ^�� %�,s,...� e �: � 1 interface" area along the foothills of the San Bernardino ; Mountains. � `� ` Temporary Station 173 also broke ground for a new � �' home earlier this summer. The portable building on Base �` ._ Line Road will be replaced with a 12,000 square-foot facil- ity and detached 2,000 square-foot storage building in an architectural sryle that will match the historic character of Old Etiwanda. The permanent facility, to be completed in mid 2005, will house one engine unit, and a hazardous material unit with firefighters who are cross-trained for both duties. FIRE SAFE COUNCIL FORMS LOCAL CHAPTER In the wake of the "Grand PriY" Fire, Rancho Cucamonga formed a chapter of the Fire Safe Council. This grassroots group will be a part of the network that comprises Fire Safe Councils nationwide. They work to educate the communiry to prevent fires, monitor fire safety-related legislation, and make their communities fire safe. To join, or for more informarion, please call (909) 4772770. ' www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us 10500 Civic Center Drive • P.O. Box 807 ^ Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 •(909) 477-2700 � Fax (909) 477-2846 � Willtam J. Alexander, Mayor Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem • Rex Gurierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M. D., Council Members �4,. �,.,.�„;�,_ .... _ . ,._ .rv. _ �'�_�7C�CoiPn'r�i� .�o��:Y��)��iSa��aqouf15C1a� i { �xa.. ld I_�C� d�rr.�=Ca � r�d Cl� r(�C�i9a.�..