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Home My WebLink AboutReporter FY 2007-2008� � � f �' �` � � � � ��; � X�tf � �.: _ � i / ,' , � , � � � , . ... ' � . G4, � � a �+� i'� /J • ` ' s .�: ..�t�- • / 1 � � y4i� �' � Rancho Cucamonga has launched the "Healthy RC" movement. It's a multi-year program to promote healthy choices in three areas: "mind," "body," and "earth." �i '��*�+" Rancho Cucamon a has „ 1: �t�`� g ,� � �,,7; headstart on the Healthy � � ��h: concept. The Ciry's e�ensive `';� � �; system of parks, trails, and ;; ,, ,,, recreational and cultural ,..,�, � amenities already pro- ��, �;;� mote healthy lifesryle z� ��$L �-� choices. The Police 3°�: � and Fire Departments ;:, � offer a variery of �''" ' health and safety programs, and Building and Safery enforces a variery of ordinances focused on health, including the recent smoking ban on Ciry property. _ a great The Ciry is wasting no time getting underway. Development of a two-year acdon plan is ongoing. It wIll promote the existing "healthy" resources in the Ciry as develop new offerings f�r �-�, _� �,� =:' a Healthy RC brand. well as under the ��°�� j: �;y �G; Take a look in this fa1Ps "� ,,�, Grapevine. You'll be impressed by ��3,a 4rn ��, �e variery of Communiry Services �� - '', ��, offerings that will help you increase � �' ` your fitness level and lower your ��" ",� stress. In addition to traditional g� s orts ro rams, there are walkin `'�`��. � �`� P P g g, �'�+. � exercise, and dance offerings to get �--_ '� you up and moving. Yoga, music, and art classes will inspire you and lower your stress levels, promoting a healthy mind in your healthier �,�-, .. , . :. � .� body. _ � �, �Y� ..,rl:. � Y� ._ .... The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library has a great collection available to residents d�rough its three amazing libraries: the Paul A. Biane Library at Victoria Gardens, the Virtual Library available 24/7 online at www.rcpl.lib.ca.us, and the Archibald Library which will reopen this fall after a complete makeover (see story page 6). In the future, the Library will also be offering a health related curriculum as part of its communiry programming. In addition to promoting healthy bodies � and healthy minds, Rancho Cucamonga , has added a special component to the ( , ° Healthy RC program—Rancho l Cucamonga as a greener, more � sustainable community. This healthy earth component of the program is already undenvay with decisions like the recent policy to ban expanded polysryrene, commonly known as styrofoam, at Ciry facilities and the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the Ciry's street sweeping fleet. In fact, the Ciry was recently awarded a clean air grant to fund constniction of a CNG fueling station, and is making plans to replace twelve conventional diesel vehicles with clean-burning CNG vehicles. Rancho Cucamonga has launched the nearly two-year long process of updating the City's General Plan with the overarching theme of Healthy Cities and Green/Sustainabiliry woven throughout, and has begun implementing a wide range of public outreach initiatives to gain public input on this critical document. These actions make the City of Rancho Cucamonga a great , ` , example for the °Green � Valley Initiative," a regionwide effort to make ,;; ANIMAL CENTER the Inland Empire a center ' EXPANSION PG. 3 of green technology ' emphasizing balanced, FAMILY RESOURCE sustainable economic and �ENTER �PENS PG. 4 ;:;:; communiry development to PREMIER �FFICE create jobs and improve j,OCATION PG. 5 qualiry of life. WORKFORCE HOUSING PG. 8 �� ` � fi � � .� � � +� '. S; �: � � , , � �+" � _ �. � � (s> — � �' ^`#.R= ., , : �.._— ..,...__.. .....-- '"".4 - ...i�*._ ' . '_ �,�'�""^sE „C . � o nn r. �„ .. - r�..�� FY 2008/O9 BunGET UPDA� The Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga has adopted a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2008/09 in keeping widl the Ciry's policy of fiscal responsibiliry. The year will be one of economic challenge. The Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga, like local and state governments throughout the country, is adjusting to the effects of the housing slump, subprime mortgage default crisis, and economic downturn. The Ciry's budget goal ii1 the upcoming year is "a best effort to sustain existing levels of service to the public" even widl fiscal resources being c{iminished by die tough economy. The Ciry is required to operate with a balanced budget; and therefore Ciry staff and Couneil closely C��ack economic and revenue trends and react quickly to the changing fiscal enviromnent. Anticipated revenue unpacts to Rancho Cucamonga's budget include declines in properry and sales tax, declines in development and franchise fees, and reductions in State monies. Meanwlule, costs are rising on key budget items such as utiliry and fuel costs, increased contract expenses and fees from other agencies, and escalating maintenance and fixed costs for buildings and facllities. The Ciry has launched specific cost containment actions to ensure expendinires rem�in in line with revenue. Personnel costs are being reduced by "attrition management°—n7aking strategic decisions about filling or not filling positions as Fiscni, Y� 2008/09 MEETING PUBLIC SERVICE DEMANDS City General, Library & Fire District Operating Funds Where the Money is Spent Public Works 10.8% � , �� Engineering 3.3a/o i' Community Services 4.8a/o Communitv Develonment 0.3% Govemance Z.l% Administrarive Services 11.0o/0 Animal Care & Services 2.5�/a BuildinQ & Safety 3.9% 2OOg GOALS Established by City Council f��►��► they become vacant. The Ciry also has begun shedding development related cont��act seivices. And all departments have been alerted to conserve whenever possible. Even as operating revenues have declined ai7d fi�ed costs have increased, each department has stepped up to meet the challenges. Departments have enacted thoughtfid measures tl�at adjust to climu7ished resources while keepu�g seivice at the lugh levels Rancho Cucamonga citizens have come to expect. At the beginning of each year, the Ciry Council establishes its goals for the year. In January 2008, the City Council established the following goals: • Continue development oF the North End Police Substauon, Hellalan and Baseline Fire Stations, and Fire Administration faciliry. Continue implemenCaCion of tlie Fire Strategic Plan prioriry items on a pay-as-you-go basis. ConGnue innovative, proactive, and cost-effective police and fire programs. • Form a communiry-oriented policing team comprised of a Depury Sheriff and Code Enforcement Officer. � Develop and enact a mandatory brush clearance program for key areas. Continue the Spay/Neuter Initiative and complete constiuction of new medical and get acquainted facilities at the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center. 2: Parizs and Recreation • Complete design and begul constiuction of the ne�t phase of Central Yark, ulcluding the Family Aquatics Center. • Complete Master Plan Update and conceptual plans For Pllase II of Etiwanda Creek Park, including funduig options. • Conlplete program and fimding plans for expansion of the annual Founders Festival. EYplore the possibIliry of combining the Grape Harvest Festival �vith Fotmders Day. CreaYe more opportunities for Rancho Cucamonga to be known for its festivals. Continue progress towarcls the compleuon of the Pacific Elect��ic Trail, i��cluding working with Trail citizen groups on fi�t�ue phases, activities, and fundraising. 3: Cutting Edge Programs Puisue "Healthy Cities" program opportuniCies, and incor��orate existing Ciry activiCies and oflier uuCia6ves into the program. • AfCer completion and approval of dle Traffic Congestion SCudy, begin implementation of st��dy reconvnendapons, incluc(ing signal synchronization, safe routes to schools, neighborhood traffic calnung programs, and relieving traffic congestion. Work with Porest Ciry/Lewis on the expansion of Victoria Gardens and its associated Master Plan. Complete the `Reinventing Archibald Libraiy" renovation project. Enhance code enforcement programs. Worlc on new development and workforce housing as well as ways in which to redevelop unde�utilized poitions of the City, including FooThill Boulevard. � Complete constn�ction of the CNG fiieling faciliry at Corporate Yard and above grounc� storage tank retrofit project. �� 4: Internal Workforce Development Continue development and implementation of worlcforce development prog�ams to meet internal Ciry worl�force needs, succession planning, and recniitment challenges. � Conlplete iillplementauon of accounang requirements in FY 08/09 that mandate public agencies record fiimre expenses related to retiree benefits as liabilities. Update adnunistrative and personnel rules for tl�e Ciry employees. 5: Mid-range and Long-term Goals Continue the General Plan Update including public participation, tecluucal Uacl<ground repoit, and land use altematives. As pait of this process, consider long- term goals, vision for the Ciry, and strategic planning. Identify future park and open space locations. � Complete the work on the inclusionary housing ordinance, as well as implenlent a warkforce housing educauon program to strengthen resident's and business awareness of the communiry benefit oF workforce housing. Be pro-active about �rojects in the Ciry's sphere of intluence. � Consider ways to ensure equitable seivices and facilities, including those that are related to communiry seivices, throughout the Ciry (west side/east side). 6: Ongoing Objecrives ConCinue to fine-tt�ne reports and the provision of information to the Ciry CounciL Implement a"Way-Finding" Program throughout Che Ciry and a Unified Sign Program for all Ciry buildings and facilities. h� � �„� � �� G .. . �' 0 _:�� j� "� � ��u;�k � � __ �� ` kE . _- -f—� , -- -- �, -, , � � , � �; � � �� .��.,I � 3� �� _, , � ».._._...__ .._ ... ,r �,r :f.�� 3..: ; — .____. „t ��.�� y .-. � � � �� ; � � �� -: - �- � E� SION 1� _'t� _ X" �e4 � � .�. LL"<?.� � COMPLETIOIO� AT ANIMAI. �EN R � � �. s h� �` � �� - � � _ ��:.,; RANC � GUCAM( � � ,;� �,��4 �', :��, �� . � �`C�µ�t �'�"°"�, 6 � ,��ir� `�" �,'�"�a,�.. �:� Phase II of the Rancho Cucamon a Animal Center will mean ets at the Center can receive medical f.' treatment on site at a new surgical fac�iliry and meet the families who may adopt them in an expanded �� "get acquainted" pet playground area. � � � � � � The new 1,200-square-foot surgical suite will allow the Center to provide in-house surgical services that currendy must be sent to outside veterinarians. Pets with a variery of inedical problems : anive at the Center every month. The new faciliry will ensure these pets get prompt and complete '' `'�'`'" "' ` medical care ranging from a simple x-ray to setting a broken bone. ��° '`" ' `'" '"'" In addition to emergency procedures, staff will now also be able to do spay and neuter surgeries ` l``' ��" "" V``Y `' ``'y� '\ right at the Center. This allows pets to be available for families on the day of their adoption. An °'� �'� ' '� "'"� ' � ""� `�" ""` increased spay/neuter program is viewed as critical to achieving the main goal of the Center— �' `'" making sure every adoptable pet finds a home. � � �� r� ��. � � s �d � � *€ �� Meanwhile, work is underway on the expanded "Field of Dreams" outdoor pet get-acquainted � � " � " �� `' " �' " %'' ' '" �`'' ` " " � ,' area. Additions include an expanded play area and pet-friendly shade canopies to provide shelter � �"0� ' � �' � ° � ' � � �� ' ^ �� ° � �� "� i�' �x � "' � '� � �-� � �� _ fTOTTI SUIl aRCl C21Il. �� `a t�� 1 S aih�; t �� ( iiCl.�i G`� �,�s'� i I= The get-acquainted areas are used in several ways. Potential adopters can get to know a J `� '`� `' ''` �' 1"`'' •'"' °', `; "' " dog and its personaliry in an attractive, expansive, quiet environment. And dogs that are at the f �`;""' '"�" ,` w�{� , p' �'""` '�,"'.' ��"�„ `'' tF" Center waiting for their forever family have a chance to get out of the kennels and have time <<�`�� "��'� ��'�� '��" ��' �'��I�� to play alone or with the Center volunteers. � «�� '�� : ��- i_ � � � �.��i ��' � RC—TAG F�GHTs G�FI� Wi�x SuccEss Last summer, the City Council took an � aggressive step to fight graffiti by funding an i �4 ��; y. expanded program that now includes free graffiti � �a� � �`: � , � �- � s�,��'-' removal for private businesses and residents. The program is called RGTAG, or "Team Anti-Graffiti". r \\'r The new program called for the expansion of the ! �,,';` ' ,.: program to a 7-day-a-week service, increased staff, � t�r«.a,x �Is i��a �6u ti :��. , � ` � �� ,�ip�i �illi :: �ci[�I�t 'i'� '�� ,�� f V�'��'��n :ol' N,�I dA'st� ��, J; a� oSilili 1�4 � : , � � �,,�� ii��> �� i� °.ti=;� � � � � � � i��r �,uii io� I c�"I�t � ,R�� yi,l.iV '�, I : ;a�.�� iqaui �ir�. .�� - � � ��7 ,-r:�1 ��j �, ,�, � � � �. � � �4 � aial �iq �3�Su� � 7 ho i� �P i �" -rr� � .f � ��, �i � �� o �, �7�� s� �� , k �a 1�8a.v'�1� �. G iN. �..,., . 1 '�G".�Q�L 45��- ,�s '�ii i��(J%� �_ ' s .,.. ,_.. �. �';�f, ��; `, . � initiated a 48-hour removal time frame and allowed ,,,,,� , �>,�;- �' ,� ��' the Police Department to initiate the Graffiti Tracker0 �„��'� �„�,,, � '' y d � k� � Program to identify and anest perpetrators. I f::- l �� B �, i R I] 9� �}., ! I� A year later, the Ciry has over 300 registered �� ,,�ar��p, ,_ private businesses and residents in the graffiti removal ', - program and the Graffiti Crew has performed � �� AN�i�Q thousands of removals, from sidewalk scrawls to entire r �`�"��" ��$ buildings! The Police Department has made over 20 � �'�"��r�``��'� �UCA1VYONGA � �, �� arrests and has recovered over $50,000 in restitudon '°��` A payments from convicted offenders. RGTAG is the first program of its rype in the Inland Empire and is a joint project of the Police, Building & Safery, and Engineering Departments. The City is pleased to offer this program to its residents and businesses, and we encourage you to join the team! Contact the Code Enforcement Division for printed information at (909) 477-2712, or to report graffiti you can call th Graffiti Hotline at (909) 481-7999 or logon to: https://reportgraffiti.ciryofrc.us. . �. '� � S� 3 �- A 5 L: � 1�� k � �' �:: � �, ., � �� ^ PACIFIC ELECTRIC �F ��; � TRAIL POPULAR �A�J �`�` RECREATION SPOT � ., x`='" ,bj� , t �„3 �' �. 4'4 _ :i#° ) L:-?, �,i _9'd. 4 �, � �� r.;: � i:: f: 7 � < � _ ��, a � ` ,i :, _ � _ - . �_, ��=��.,. �-�, 1 � � �'�.� , 1.:.'ri z �� t�; .: °! 6t.,� �6,,,J.� , �.t � ,-;� i� �� r 3 a��t� �� eYEa� o-!� -1 ��.� ,.:� >�� ;, ;,� ti� ; 6^i. Y t.i �'t �,{�,v y��, �,y' �.a�; � ��,��j, � �- � .�'�� LYR �='R1� Programs & Services ' = at the RC Family Resource Center � Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) • At-Risk Famfly Programs � � Case Management� � '� Citizenship � Corrununication Impairment ' (speech, hearing, vision, cognitive) • Crisis Response • Education Assistance Emergency Food/Clothing • Family Crisis Inteivention � Family/Spousal Abuse • Financial Counseling • Health Insurance Information • Job Counseling/Placement � Legal Aid � Life Skills Classes • Medical Service Education � Mental Health • Parenting Classes • Housing Referrals � Substance Addiction/Rehabilitation/Recovery • Supplemental Food (for nursing mothers) • Support Groups � For more information call (909) 477-2781. E �"� �__, � � :..._��..�. � With the snip of the ceremonial red ��` ��°� °"`��4 �' jJ ,�� j ribbon at Central Park on October 27, 2007, a ry�"" � __ „-� «�'N,..; flood of joggers, walkers, and bicyclists �� , `; �t '�; � poured onto a new five-mile centerpiece of �� 1� � d!�� ` �.� �: a the Pacific Electric Inland Empire TraIl in �-� �� '�'_ , .. __. , �` Rancho Cucamonga. � �� This is no ordinary traff. Following the east-west � "1' � ':� route of the old Pacific Electric Raffroad, the TraIl is night- ��. I �`�° ;� lighted for safery from end to end, and has climate- ..K ,��_ �� '_ � appropriate landscapmg, trash cans, and doggie bag y.' � �� ` dispensers at all intersection crossings. You'll even find '`� r ' horse tie-ups and drinking fountains along the route. �,;; ` � r The newly opened segment—stretching fi•om � '. ��- Amethyst Avenue to east of Etiwanda Avenue—features two parallel trails: a ribbon of concrete and another of decomposed granite. The concrete trail is intended for pedestrians and bicyclists, while the softer surface is designed for joggers and equestrian riders. A;second segment of the Trail from Etiwanda Avenue to the east Ciry limit is nearing constniction. The third segment, from Amethyst Avenue to the west Ciry limit, is being designed. 'I`he Trail is estimated for completion in two to three years depending on funding. 'On any given day, you'll find walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and even in-line skaters and horseback riders enjoying flle Trail, pait of an eventual 21-mile system reaclung fi�om Rialto to Claremont: The Trail follows d1e route of the legendary Pacific Electric RaIlway, once the world's largest interurban and street railway system. SIL�ER FOX EXPRESS OFFERS ENHANCED SENIOR TRANSPORTATION Rancho Cucamonga seniors are hopping on the Silver Fox Express. The colorful 16-seat passenger van offers door-to-door pick-up for those sixry and older to the James L. Brulte Senior Center as well as grocery store visits and routine medical appointments. The service is a joint project of the Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana Family YMCA. "By working with the YMCA," said Ryan Samples, Rancho Cucamonga Communiry Services Supervisor, "we are able to introduce enhanced services, adding additional routes and dedicated service for grocery store and medical visits." With its Silver Fox logo and lively purple and teal graphics, the van has already become a fun and flashy presence on the streets of the Ciry. Door-to-door service to the James L. Brulte Senior Center is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Groceiy store and routine medical visits can be made by reservation Monday through Friday. The Silver Fox Express Transportation System is open to all residents of Rancho Cucamonga ages s�ry or better. To join the program, simply pick up, fill out, and ret�irn the Silver Fox Express application along with the $Z5 annual fee to the James L. Bnilte Senior Center at Central Park, 11200 Base Line Road. Application forms and a Senior Transportation Resource Guide outlining multiple transportation options for seniors are available at the Senior Center or online at www.RCpark.com. "Fox Funds" are avaflable to assist seniors who qualify for financial assistance. For more information or questions, call (909) 477-2780. The Silver Fox Express is a simple phone call away. Existing riders can call dle reservation line at (909) 987-0777 by noon Friday for service the following week. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, while space is avaIlable. R;��HO CU��vt( IS PREMIER oFFI� -_�I :� M 1:� I� M�I� . :� +�� A score of new high-end professional office projects have solidified Rancho Cucamonga's identiry as the premier location for professional and corporate office space in the Inland Empire. The trend is capped by a record-setting 20- building development undertaken by New York's Rockefeller Group Development Corporation of Rockefeller Center fame. � �� _ r � ��, In fact, more than one million square 'a ., �� ' � feet of office space is being added to the ��`. E� ^� �� Ciry's inventory in the latest wave of �� ,�'.-� %��--- �-� projects. These new state-of-the-art office �;�. �w ._.�:.,.�� :- projects, combined with the 2.5 million square feet of e�sting office space, will provide more companies with more opportunities to land a prized Rancho Cucamonga business address. Two years ago, the national real estate investment brokerage firm Marcus & Millichap identified Rancho Cucamonga as the "sought after address" for office space in the Inland Empire. "Most people view Haven Avenue as the ---� premier office corridor in the Inland Empu�e," summarizes Dan Foye, Vice President with Collins Commercial and � , ....� leasing agent for the Rockefeller rv�� developments. �`��;��'�'F�jl��'"��N� ,;,; � r �� r �r,.,�,.v �� w�.._. i Rockefeller's 238,000 square feet of �� j � �� ; ; ! !� office projects in Rancho Cucamonga ��, � �'- n ��;� 6��.�� stand out as a landmark. The Rockefeller -� ' �� j developments consist of tYu�ee campuses, a 1 now all close to completion. The Haven �r Avenue Professional Center features eight freestanding buildings wrapped around � courryards accented by attractive landscaping. The nearby Pittsburgh Avenue Professional Center has four free-standing, one-story office buildings, and four twa � story buildings set on a lushly landscaped three-acre parcel. The Jersey , T,. .'� Boulevard Professional Center provides a combined 101,658 square feet of first '"�-y.-�. class stylish contemporary office space just off of Haven Avenue along Jersey � _y� Boulevard. �� i �- ` fi'= Also on the Haven Avenue office corridor, Hillwood Development and I: � Rancho Cucamonga-based Lewis Operating Corporation are building Vintnei s `�-��--' �-� Grove, a 138,000-square-foot, master-planned office and medical campus. The '� � project includes a 100,000-square-foot, Class A office building, as well as eight .�� smaller buildings ranging from 4,276 to 4,690 square feet. _ In the meantime, the nearby Haven Park development features two recently ;n :; completed 75,000-square-foot, three-story office towers with dramatic modein ,;` ' i;� _ architecture. The lushly landscaped 12-acre development also features 21,200 square feet y°; _ of retail space, a new 136-room aloft hotel, and a potential premier dinner house locat�on �;�;' �Mr.-� fronting Haven Avernie. !�su On the east side of Haven Avenue, you'll find the Stone Haven Executive Park, nine '�� buIldings within a state-of-the-art professional office campus. The pedestrian-friendly ! development, now nearly completed, features condominium offices in seven newly constructed one- and tv✓o-stoiy buildings. The significant growth of Rancho Cucamonga's office market marks another phase in the overall development of the business landscape. The scores of new office projects will continue to provide new space for companies seeking a presence in Rancho Cucamonga — the preferred business address in the Inland Empire. NATION' S "ALOFT" �I'ENS IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA .��. y W HOi ELS �_ -^ .Wi'��'KiM1 " '�iiltlWlllY , ,, � ,�,% ,, t ,�, . ,;,�, � , _ � ��, t r � �,.�; � ,, ;�,, � � ' ;a � � ,t, 4, i.�� ; , nt �'�� 41)l i �, , . `i' -i , � ,,,,k t l r�, °i ,� r ,� � k� l x r� � .�•;r i ri i�,,. t k��` .tit,�rr `� � :6� � a�,3. 1.,' ` s��; >> �..,� .�� i.,,. .,,. ��, ,� r. i: ��s` �R�- .iU�P. � '�:.'.0 �1Jii t ;:� �:6i!I ii„it;5 il,';« '.s: ; r,�� . _ . , � ,, ��,'�� , , t E, , �a � ,a,� � ,a� �„�, ,�t�� ; . �; J ARCHIBALD LIBRARY UNDERGOING AN EXTREME MAKEOVER TOURISM \, �. � ,;,., � � � � PROGRAM�� After 14 years, 4 million customers, and over 7 i ° I'� million books and other items checked out, die ;�� `� " � � a�; Archibald Library is getting a well-deseived malceover. ' The Archibald Library will be closed through the summer to give constiuction crews complete access to � �...,,__�w�w�_� ___�_� ..�._. d1e building. Inchided in the remodel are an enclosed and expanded technology center, a more spacious children's area, a redesigned story area, new carpeting, fi�esh paint, new furniture, a new roof, a new energy efficient air conditioning and heating system, and lots of new boolcs. But library lovers need not worry. The Paul A. Biane Library is available for all library services, including the Sununer Reading Club. It's located in the Victoria Gardens Retail Center at 12505 Cultural Center Drive. In fact, during the period of the Archibald Library remodel, the Biane Library is offering extended hours, including temporary Sunday service. For those not� able to travel to Victoria Gardens, Central Elementary School will host the Summer Library for Families program from June 23 through August 20. The Sununer Library offers books, magazines, participation in the Summer Reading Club, and organized activities for children and famIlies in a conveniently located, air conditioned room. This service is available Monday through Friday fi•om 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Elementary School is located at 7955 Archibald Avenue. And for seniors, a selection of books and magazines will also be available for browsing and borrowing at the James L. Biulte Senior Center located at 11200 Base Line Road. For additional information, please contact the Rancho Cucamonga Library at I (909) 477-2720. For construction updates, check the Libraiy website at www.repl.ca.us. PIQUES INTEREST, GENERATES VISITS Rancho Cucamonga's theme—"Gateway to a Southern California Adventure"-is reacliiilg out to visitors in all 50 states and aroiind the world. In fact, for the 2007 peak tourism season from May throi�gh October, Ciry staff handled approximately 20 tourism information reqi�ests , per' day, not ' just from other states in the U.S. but from 43 countries `worldwide. The tourism program, a project of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, reaches visitors tlu•ough print and online advertising, trade sllows, public relations, email promotions, and partnerships and sponsorslups with tourism agencies. Who wants to know about visiting Rancho Cucamonga? Inquu•ies come from people in small to�vns, such as Oak Creelc, Wisconsin (33,000), to laige metropolitan areas lilce Chicago, Illinois (2.8 million). Requests are sometimes simple: "Please send a visitor's package. Thank you." Or more colorfiil: `Rancho Cucamonga ... I just love saying that name! My friend and I will be out California way in early OctoberP' Those who ask for information receive a welcome letter from the Mayor and a copy of dle Rancho Cucamonga Fun Book. The Fun Book is a guide to entertainment, dining, and lodging in die Ciry. To date 30,000 copies of the Fun Book have gone out to potential visitors, not only through the mail, but also through the official Inland Empire California Welcome Center and the LA/Ontario International Airport. The program is responsible, at least in part, for increased visitor numbers. Hotel occupancy figures and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) numbers show the Ciry saw a 23% increase in hotel occupancy t� revenue for the May-October 2007 tourist season compared with the same period the previous year. information resource is the Rancho Cucamonga �le via dle Ciry's website. It lists hundreds of ttu•oughout dle year in d1e Ciry and at nearby venues. During d1e tourism season, the online Calendar received nearly 20,000 visits, averaging more than 100 "electronic trips" per day. Tourism equals money. When visitois to the communiry spend time (and money) in local restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment venues, it boosts the local economy and helps create employment oppommities for residents. ,- � ; � � � * � �,. . ; � � �� -� � � �� :� � � �_._�-�._. � � �� , �� ' "�,,�,��:it�� ` � '` � � : �M ., ,�_ � �. a �v. . � ,� � ' `P� '� ,: �: I.00�vG BAcx AT FY 2007/O8 We hope that you enjoyed Rancho Cucamonga's highlights of FY 2007/08 throughout this tlnnual Report. The "Year in Review" sec6on on �iis page details the various services provided to our residents from each Ciry department during the ]ast fiscal year. Rancho Gucamonga adopted a balanced General Fund budget that covered the costs incurred by the City to provide services to its estimated 174,000 citizens. POLICE Sworn Officers 143 General Support Employees 45 Calls for Service 133,330 Part I Crimes Reported 4,681 Part II Crimes Reported 11,636 Reports Taken 16,577 Traffic Collisions Reported 1,588 Citizens on Patrol 29 Equestrians 32 Explorers 18 Reserves 23 Total Volunteer Hours 23,435 Dollar Ualue of Uolunteer Time $836,803 � �x E k. - ,� e; � �$ � ' "�= �� n� FIRE� Fire Personnel 90 Inspection,Prevenrion, Support Em�loyees 26 Calls for Service 7,846 Emergency Medical Services 66% I 4,012 Fire/Other Incidents 34% I 11,858 TOTAL CALLS 100% ' Statistics by Type of Fire 163 Structures 35% 91 Vehicles 19% 95 Uegetarion 20�/o 122 Other 26% 490 T`0'I'AL FIRES 100% "(Data for 2007 Calenday Year) � g utia i � -�� . � , � -�' � �, � � � � �, �M � d,� �a: ' .;.. `�`--- --'� ', , ' 1�NIMAL CARE & ADOPTION CENTER Placements Adoptions 2,229 Placed with Rescues 601 Strays Returned to Owners 537 Trap, Neuter, and Release 249 Placed with No Kill Humane Sociedes 53 Brought to Center Owner Surrenders 350 Strays Surrendered 4,856 Euthanized 963 Field Service Calls 5,466 Uolunteer Hours 3,321 Outreach Events 57 �- ?�y� � �. _ .� E�,,, g �� - y a f a� + 2 t� � �� w ��4 � ��: . � �� w �. � : s COMMUNITY SERVICES I,IBRARY Major CulturaURecreation Facilities 7 Full Service Libraries Community Facilities (Lions East Comm. Ctr., Lions West Comm. Ctr., RC Family Sports Ctr., James Brulte Senior Ctr., Goldy Lewis Comm. Ctr., Victoria Gardens Cultural Ctr., and RC Family Resource Center) Rentals 2,317 Total Attendance 444,104 Program Area Participation Seniors 240,674 Teens 43,051 Youth 78,703 Special Needs Youth 620 Special Events 37,190 Human Services 17,848 City Sponsored Youth Sports 230,484 City Sponsored Adult Sports 246,498 City Assisted Youth Sports 2,154,647 Aquatics 112,737 RC Family Sports Center 37,072 RC Family Resource Center 966 Mobile Recreation-Fun on the Run Rentals 6 Participants/Attendance 455/2,803 Parks 5 Recrearion Classes Number of Classes 1,098 Parricipants 5,309 Attendance 107,341 Trips and Tours Day/Mulri-day Trips 34/9 Participants 1,644 Uolunteers 2,384 Hours of Service 53,362 Dollar Value $1,053,365 (Uolunteer Time/$19.74/hr.) Senior Transportarion 23,144 Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter Days of Rental Acrivity 46 Days of Quakes Baseball 68 Lewis Family Playhouse Theater for Young Audiences Performances 83 Attendance 33,031 Community Theater Productions 4 Attendance 8,495 Total Attendance Lewis Family Playhouse 07/08 Season 51,468 Classes/Participants 35/5,563 � F �,y�� i+� " �� "�f ' f'ti `;�� '='��`,�',�� 1 � �i , : � _ �; � -� Virtual Library 1 Kidsmobile (bookmobile) 1 Literacy, Reading Tutoring, Technology Classes Library Visitors 560,000 New Books, CDs, DVDs Added 5Q000 Items Borrowed 1,022,000 New Cards Issued 16,000 Information Questions 166,200 Children's Programs Attendees 31,005 Technology Center Users 82,000 Online Database Searches 340,000 Donations/Friends of the Library'� $125,000 Grants $149,000 � ��t�u��i� �: = � �' ��n. °� � �' � '��'it#�''" "y '' ��'�' � - �+----::;':.:y REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Business Attraction/Retention New Businesses 1062 Businesses Assisted 133 Total Employment 66,399 Taxable Sales $2.6 billion Assessed Ualue $19.65 billion Housing Assistance (to date) Rental Units 1,353 First Time Home-Buyers 85 Tourism Information Requests 3,600 Hospitality Revenue $1.6 million ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Business License Division Business License-Renewals 8,250 Business License-New Applicants 2,193 Inspecdons Conducted 157 Finance Division Accounts Payable Checks 15,337 Cash Transactions-City Hall 13,129 Cash Transac6ons-Off Site 180,156 Purchasing Division Total Bids 12 QUOtCS %1 Purchase Orders 953 " i' �' �:��1� i� ti� ��.�Sr�� ,��, 11��OIIt1 rb r.' . ti �t�l! r..�`��r IP41t � un: t :�f COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Includes Planning, Building and Safety, and Engineering/Public Works) Community Development Construction Projects: Haven Park, Victoria Promenade, Signature Center Programs: Historic Preservarion Home Improvement Planning All Permit Applications 1,051 Plan Checks 2,575 Development Plan Reviews 24 Conditional Use Permits 31 Subdivisions 20 Home Occuparion Permits 450 Sign Permits 244 Building & Safery/Code Enforcement Permits Issued 2,975 Inspecrions Performed 35,025 Code Enforcement Service Requests 4,167 Engineering/Public Works City Facilities/ (s.£) 21/ 1,001,000 Trails (miles) 35.48 Trees 72,000 Parks/Dog Parks 29/1 Equestrian Arenas 3 Playgrounds 29 Roadway (miles) 520 Street Sweeping (Curb Miles) 31,408 Graffiti Removed (s.f.) 720,111 Rain Debris Clean-up �oads) 69 Signs Repaired/Installed 5,461 Traffic Legends Painted (s.£) 8,465 Storm Drains Cleaned 289 Storm Drains Inspected 1,260 Landscaped Sireet Frontage (Miles) 1,252 Sidewallcs Repaired (s.£) 13,294 Curbs Repaired (l.f.) 6,323 Driveway Repairs (s.f.) 10,964 Potholes Repaired (s.f.) 1,453 Asphalt Ramps 548 Asphalt Overlays (s.f.) 20,052 Parlc Acreage Mowed >6,000 Trees Pruned 9,130 Trees Removed 1,017 Trees Planted 734 �� h�� :; i� ; � � ' `� d >f � � '��F _, , .. 7 �il � � '. ��t .F �,N WORKFORCE HO�JSING A CITY PRIORITY Affordable housing for Rancho Cucamonga Perhaps, the up-and-coming recent college graduate ready residents is a prioriry for the Rancho Cucamonga to take on the business world, but not the high cost of Redevelopment Agency. housing. And of course — as any senior �vill tell you — Even with the recent drop in hoine prices, the American dream is still out of reach for many residents. And some people who rent apartments find that Rancho Cucamonga's average market rate of $1,333 per month is more than they can afford. The Redevelopment Agency has committed significant resources over the yeais to ensure that individuals in Rancho Cucamonga who need more affordable housing options can find them. By law, the Agency must spend 20% of its tax increment revenue to fund workforce housing efforts. anyone trymg to mamtam a stable fmancial footmg on a fi�ed income. Through partnerships with nonprofit housing organizations and local apartment owners, the Agency has successfully placed more than 1,700 units in the Ciry and has invested millions of dollars in the development of workforce housing units. Additionally, the Agency has pursued supplemental units in many market-rate apartment communities, creating a complimentaiy blend of both standard-priced apartments and reduced-priced workforce units. Developments such as Heritage Point, Olen Jones, and Villa Pacifica Senior AparCments have helped hundreds of seniors and hardworking individuals find qualiry, affordable residences in Rancho Cucamonga. Who are the people who use worl�force housing and home buying assistance? Perhaps the young teacher at your children's elementaiy school or the single parent raising their family on one income in a two-income world. FIRE DISTRICT SPARKS SAFE RC EDUCATION The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District provides a variery of outstanding educational programs for the communiry, businesses and schools. Public education about safery is one of the core objectives of the District. In June, the District wrapped up the third year of the Risk Watch Program. It's a comprehensive injury prevention program that targets the eight major accidental injuries that threaten children fourteen years of age and younger. Nine schools participated, including more than 50 teacheis and some 900 children. For older Rancho Cucamonga residents, the District distributes quarterly newsletters to more fllan 1,300 people. The publications provide information on injury and illness prevention. The Fire District also provides safery presentations to these groups by request. A current focus is the "Yield to Emergency Vehicles" campaign. The goal is to educate drivers about how to act when sharing the road with an emergency vehicle responding to a call. The campaign is marketing through public safety announcements, press releases, and giveaway items. As drivers get used to the new "hands free" cell phone law, one aim is to remind drivers about the importance of yielding to emergency vehicles when they hear sirens and see flashing lights. SUBMIT PHOTOS OF YOUR FAVORITE STREET WhaYs the best street in your neighborhood? The Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga's Planning Department invites residents to submit photos oF your favorite street. Send your photos along with a short description of why you consider it a great street. Wonderful neighbors, a fabulous view, the best location ever, nicely kept yards, leafy street trees? The photographs and descriptions will be displayed at Ciry Hall throughout the month of October in honor of National Communiry Planning Month. The annual OPEN HOUSE! The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department Celebrates Fire Prevention Week Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. Jersey Fire Station (Jersey and Milliken) event raises the visibiliry of planning and recognizes excellence in planning nationwide. For more information on submitting your photos, please visit the Ciry's website at www.ciryofrc.us under the Planning Department, or call the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Be sure to watch for flyers at our libraries and at Central Park. Also, be sure to visit the Planning Depai�tment's display booth at the Grape Harvest Festival on Sunday, November 2, 2008 and the Etiwanda District Street Faire on Saturday, November 8, 2008. www.cityofrc.us 10500 Civic Center Drive • P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 •(909) 477-2700 • Fax (909) 477-2846 Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor • L. Dennis Michael Mayor Pro Tem Rex Gurierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams,Council Members