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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Summer 2004:,�, _ _ ,, , � - � . �. �= � . �•: �i ��` � � � �' �,.. �� _� � � . .�._ �.: - _ _ _ ;�--.,.� �. . „� ; �;, �; �� _ � �. , �� ,.�— � w ,:�� - , � p" ,; . - . - � . .: �. K5. .,�.. � i � f�� Y� � IN1� _ FAMILY FLTN AI,L SUIVI i� E: �f� GHT I iJUR. OWN BACKY.AT�.� _ �, , � . � rom seven to sevenry—Rancho Cucamonga res- fiuzdamentals and skIlls ��rac�ice as well as team play. Adult Slow- idents can look forward to a fiu1-filled Suriuiler Pitch Softball and Flag Football" will get you off your couch and `°�,, �,� without having to Ieave RC! The' Communiry into Summer. '� -- -f " Services Department has programmed lots of day Of course Summer wouldn't be Summer without water fun, and and special camps for all the kids in your household, from blos- the Community Services Department gives more than 3,200 les- soming actors to sprouting sports stars. sons over the Summer and has an entire range of open swim and For Culture Vultures lesson hours at bodl Alta Loma and Etiwanda High School pools. -- Creative kids will find their RC Teen Spirit 4�: �� ,� ��. .; imaginations inspu•ed whether Is "there's nothing to do" the favorite refrain in your house? ,�� ' i e";�� - .'° it's visual or performing arts they Transform your teen into a happy camper by signing him or her � crave. Have your kid Adopt an up for a Rancho Cucamonga Communiry Services Teen Daytnp. �� ,� � �� Artist or explore the world of Past destinations have included Medieval Times, Pharaoh's `''� �� '-�'' !,�.�► '. Su erheros and Su ervillains Kin dom water ark Universal Studios Ynott's Ber Farm Ma ic �.t�. , . � � �,�.. _, P P g P , , �' , g '�-�"� �'` �� p with watercolors chalk and Mountain and Disneyland. The Rancho > > 1 -- _ -- _ ; , , � ) � � ° collage in the mornings and Cucamonga Family Sports Center % ___ � ,. ��..�;.�� , ,, ] �.{ (� theater games and performing Teen Center also delivers basketball, ,- � � , � � , � � � �` �_ �� "` arts activities in the afternoon, volleyball, racquetball, pool tables, � For theater buffs, "The Music Man" will video games, big screen television � � , o' " � headline this Summer's theater performances in the Los Osos High and of course—music. All between ; � .,�� '' � School Theatre. Seniors can sign ilp for a trip to the Dorothy the rypical teen Summer wake up ,� � ,-, � '� �� . Chandler Auditorium to see Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" per- time of 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. week- ! �„�- � '' formed b the Los An eles O era. da s and 8 m. Frida s. � ��' Y g P Y, P� Y �� . Sports Scores Sig in RC RC Family Fun Catch the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in the stadium named by Don't forget Rancho Cucamonga's Sth --�"` Baseball America as "the Finest Class A Stadium" in the country. Annual "4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" at the Rancho Remodeled cafes and a new giant fan cam screen are featured. Cucamonga Epicenter. Tickets go on sale June 1st. All Summer long, This season's weekday specials, fireworks shows, bobblehead Red Hill Park will again host Concerts in the Park on Thursday giveaways, and special events are just icing on the cake compared nights from 6 p.m, to 9 p.m. to the excitement delivered by this Anaheim Angels affiliated team. When the Summer really heats up, what about a pool party? The The season runs until August 29th and you can purchase tickets by Communiry Services folks will rent out two-hour blocks on calling (909) 481-5252 or going on-line to www.rcquakes.com. Saturdays and Sundays to families who want to have a group splash Basketball, soccer and volleyball sports camps for Rancho and have no pool at home. Water toys and lifeguard are included Cucamonga kids are offered through July and August, teaching and prices vary by the number of guests. For further information on these Summer programs, please call (909) 477-2765. --� �._., � ,, � �`� �' � : i:, t ; �`, S � , - — �a� �:' _. `� � � 1 � '' �,� „ i ��i � �:',�,, ��-�-� _; Culriiral �eiiter �tate and City _ , � �c � ��' �`� Protect Your Home ��. 4 Btul�et Upciate I'oal Ti��s i ��" �� _ . �;: -� � -` p. 23 ' p. 7 p. � e , �_ — _ _ _ ; 2 times height ;i �';� � On level ground 2 4 to 6 times height �� F;�. v��' �! ��k�, �ka On steep hillsides and slopes Maintain adequate space between ornamental or wild shrubs. I� 30 —, feet " Zone 1: "Defensible Space" Required: 30' on level ground or i/3 of landscaped area, whichever is less. Area closest to structures. Character: Lo�r ground cover, shrubs at least 24° fronl walls, trees at san7e distances as t�•ee to tree recomulendations. ;�, - d � ;� � �,; ;, '# �=, � �F -��`� � o�.� j�� t, � �� -�= k>fi� ,: -� «- �.. Zone 3: Outermost Zone No landscaping. Character: Native plants, trees. �linlinate ladder fi�els, thin bushes and trees to appropriate distances, cut native grasses/weeds, remove conifer needles to la}�er t�vo inches dlick Ladder fuels are Removal of ladder �"+ created when fuels should provide �'-; vegetation of a separation of three �°;; different heights times the height of ;• is close enough the lower fuel layer. '. to allow a surface �,�� y fire to become a crown fire. � 3x �+ - t. X„ _,�, � _. _�_ �f _ , �OLi1N'I'EER '�0 ii�i.�' �I'I'IFI 'I'Ii� �I'I'�''S �ISAS'I']ER �iloT I The C�ry of Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga I olice Department, and the Rancho , Cllcamonga Fire Protection District will begin developing a plan to identify hazards that colild _, .,� `l�e �"i�esponsible for properry �lamage cluring a nat�il�al clisaster and propose mitigation measures to reduce potential damage. Development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan is reqliired for the Ciry to be eligible for future Federal pre-disaster mitigation grants and c�lls for input from coiluliunity members. The Ciry is seeking residents and businesspersons to participate in developing the plan. �olunteers will contribute approximately 20-40 hours of tune between Nlay and September 2004. If you are interestecl, please contact the Ciry at (909) 477-2700, ext. 3070. Zone 2: The Mid-Zone Landscaping optional. i/3 of landscaped area borderuig "defensible space.° Character: Shn�bs, trees. No ladder fuels, appropri�te spacing of new landscape materials, break up bnish aild thickets, cut native grasseshveeds, remove conifer needles Co layer t�vo uiches thick. �, �: _ . "Y �� ; � r :� � ry �, � � � �� '� �. �� r ,�" Q�� . _ � -� - .�;� v � �. ,� �; :� � :� � <�`� �� . ''.� �'� a �"�� •� �� e�� , �y � � _ � �� ' � The recommended separation distance between tree canopies within the defensible space area varies from 10 to 30 feet depending on the hiliside and slope. !'ROTECT OUR HOME- t DEFENSIBLE While wildfire can overcome even the best eaamples of landscapes planted for fire safery, the Ciry encourages you to landscape for "clefen- sible space.° The standards shown here are designed to provide greater fire safery both for homes locatecl in or adjacent to wildland vegetation and homes located in urbanized areas that are at risk From burning maCerials that can be can�ied a mile or more beyond the fu�e fi�ont. The term "defensible space" is used to describe an area of reduced wildfire threat around a Iiome. Create "defensible space' by altering vegetation to increase its moisture content near houses, decreasing overall hiel volume, and planning dle arrangement and height oF plant material to avoid the creation of ladder fuels (see diagram on opposite page). It is also important to ensure adequate space for fire- fighteis to operate safely. Be a�v�u�e dlat the arrangement oF plants can create a hazard. Trees and sluti�bs that progress fi�om ground level to treetops can carry flames froili fuels burning at grolmd level, such as excessive leaf litter, to taller fuels such as shillbs, which ignite sti11 taller fuels such as tree branches. This ladder fi�el risk can be reinediecl by raising the height of the upper fuel layer by removing lower tree branclles or reducing tlle height of lower fuel layers by prunin; or removing tall shrubs or small trees. Within the "defensible space" area, a vertical separation bet�een fuel layers of at least three tu�ies the height of dle lower fuel Iayer is recommended. If a shrub growing adj�cent Co a pine tree �vere three feet high; the right separation would be nine feet (3 feet x 3 feet = 9 feet). Vertical separation of fuels can be �ichievecl by renloving the lower tree branches or reducing dle height of the slu�ub, or both. In designing or redesigning land- scaping, the principle comn7only used is to make the areas nearest structures lean and green—that is reduce the amounts of fue1, clean away dead or high risk vegetation, and lceep the areas closest to the buildings well-maintained, green and healthy. For homes on relative- ly Elat land (up to a 20% hillsicie or slope) this zone should be approxi- mately 30 feet. The steeper d1e hillsides and slopes around buildings, the more `defensible space" is required (see diagram below). THE CITY WANTS �� :, �:. YOU TO BE PREPARED �� :,, ,.�.�..., ri��• cry of Ranclio C��can,o�ga • Erosion Control and Flood Prevention information is Y�'u =� be e <� ,�ed... available at Ciry facilities, and on the Ciry's website �t �-� www.ci.rancho-cuc�monga.ca.us ',•` °� • For c�ble subsci�ibers, also check out RCTV-3 for video --�� oF the erosion cont�ol communiry meeting held last �- December. _ �� REDUCE THE RISK TO YOUR PROPERTY Tree Tips: • Thin trees so t11at the remaining tree canopies do not touch. • Tree Iimbs, not til�nks, less than ten feet from all stiuc- riires, including chirmleys, should be removed. • Trun trees taller than 12 feet so that no poition of any branch is less th�n si� feet above the ground. Trees less than twelve feet should be trimmed up one-third of their height. Branches should be trinimed to the trunk. • Trees and shrubs should be trimmed so that a vertical clearance of no less th�n si� feet or three times the height of the shitilb, whichever is greater, is maintained. Shrub Tips: • On level ground, thin individual bushes and shrubs or groups of t`vo to three bushes or shiubs to spacing of two times their height, increase this distance on hillsides or slopes to four to s� times their height. • Shrubs near the bases of taller trees should be separated from the bottom trees' branches by a space three times theu� height. • Shnibs taller than three feet should be pruned off the ground at least t�elve inches. Maintenance Tips: • Remove all dead bui�nable fiiels, leaves and needles fi�om roofs and gtrtters, ground debris, and dead branches in bushes and trees. • Cut brass fotu� inches high and higher • Keep landscaped area near your home low growing, green, and healthy. � Note; Every person's situation and proper y are unique. There is no guar- antee that any or all of these measures will prevent damage or injury to any person or particular parcel of property. . � � � , CULTURAL CENTER , ____ � � _ �, � ��,rj iZECEIVES 1 �ILLION GIFT CI I�� SAv� 'I'� �E ►F A SHELTER : L VOLLTNTEER FOR FOSTER CARE The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter is partnering with �- H.O.P.E. ("Helping Out Pets Everyday"), a non-profit, volunteer � animal advocacy group, in a new foster care pIlot program for m cats and kittens. Foster volunteers' efforts wIll help prepare animals for adoption and give homeless animals a chance to F survive and live a happy life. If you are interested in participat- to ing in this life-saving program, please contact H2O.P.E. at li (800) 811-4285. � The Spaymobile is Coming! a Spay and Neutering Just Got a Lat Easier L The Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga is lo sponsoring low-cost spay/ neutering � - and vaccinations for your pet by , �, �, � � scheduling a visit from the ';� � �, �, �� ' 'fl � Spaymobile—a state-of-the-art mobile ' �"'" � � � veterinary vehicle operated by the = ��" 2 Humane Sociery of San Bernardino ". �,, ., Valley. The Spaymobile wIll be at Old �� ` � , °�' Town Park at 10033 Feron °� �'-.,�= �� 'r, � Boulevard, on Sat., June 12, from � � `� �� _. � ' 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments `�` " • � �� are necessary for spayed and neu- �� '�� r' tering procedures; low-cost vaccina- ',� � w `' tions will be given between the � �>-�� hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p m �� ,; � with no appointment necessary. ��`�„ ' , To make an appointment to have your pet spay or neutered, please -= -�` call (909) 882-4205. Ciry vouchers are avaflable to assist with the cost of spay and neutering, please call (877) 447-6726 to request a voucher. �CENTRAL PAI� TO OI'EN � With a November 2004 opening on track, the Communiry Services ,�Department has set a fast pace for the construction of Phase One of Central Park. Major progress is being made and the project is well on its way to an official opening this Winter 2004, Currently, fiinding e�sts for a portion of the Central Park Plan. Phase One Constnlction includes the building of the main 57,000 square- foot building that wfll house the James L. Brulte Senior Center and the Goldy S. Lewis Communiry Center, including David Dreier Hall, with many Ciry programs, events and public functions, as vell as YMCA teen progran�s already being planned. The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center has received a$1 million gift fi-om the ewis family, founders of Lewis Retail—co-developers of Victoria Gardens ith Forest Ciry Development. The April8th announcement also gave a name a key element in the Cultural Center complex, dle Lewis Family Playhouse. "The Lewis family has been involved with Rancho Cucaillonga since before corporation," commented Ciry Manager Jack Lam. "They ive alw�ys met the highest standards of _., �.� ,� "` ' I orporate citizenship. This gift to the new -- � ultural Center is another sign of their com �� y��, a � �,j ,� _ itment to our communiry." s The Rancho Cucamonga Communiry � ,� �� .+ � �, oundation and Libraiy Foundation continue �� work together to raise fiinds to support �� , � � brary and theater programming at the ` � �+ . ., � ultural Center. Called PAL—Promoting Arts �„ x,, __ ',� �'� - ' nd Literacy—the campaign has, with the ewis Family gift, raised almost S25 million toward its S3 million goal from cal businesses and communiry members. PAL offers opportunities to participate at all levels From "Adopt a Book° at 25, to having your name on a theater seat foi� $2j0. Major donation and nam- g opportunities are also available. To become a suppoiter of the PAL ampaign, please call Palila Pachon, PAL Caillpaign Coordinator, at (�09) 477- 760, e�. 210>. � w�r�R 2004 It is currently planned that when Phase One is complete dle extraor- dinaiy faciliry will have: • A new traffic signal on Milliken entering Central Park • A new traffic signal on Base Line, between Milliken and Spitilce • 241 P�hn Trees • 776 other various Trees • 23,235 Shnibs • 5">4 Rose plants • 174 Vines • 10 acres of Marathon Turf and • 5 acres of Meadow Grass R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A ° R E P O R T E R ° �L O O�L V�cTo� G�ENs A�r�.cTs IN EMp� F�sTs Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn have joined the grow- ing list of tenants for Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga's new 1.2 n7illion square-foot "new downtown." The 400-acre master planned development is again demonst��ating its power to att��ct retailers who haue yet to get their feet wet in the ahllost 3 nv]lion person Ii�land Empu�e retail marke[. Other fusts for our region inciude: • Coldwater Creek—a retailer of women's apparel, footwear, jewehy and accessories • Ecco—an international shoe manufact�lrer of qualiry footwear • Rockport—a wholly-owned subsidiaiy of Reebok International Ltd., retailing foo�vear, apparel and accessories for men, women, and children • Sporting Eyes—spoits sunglass specialty store • Strasburg Children—special occasion cluldren's clod�ulg • Talbots--classic apparel, shoes, and accessories for women The expected opening date of October 28, 2004, is on track for more than 120 stores and anchors uicluding JCPenney, Macy's, Robinsons•Nlay, and Ai1�IC Theaters on x;� ^'� �' -�` �,; the 147-acre Phase One portion of the �j site. ,� F� � _ ,� /� � r' �. The Victon� Gardens Culttlral Center ;;�'� ��` _�� will fe�t�ire a 540-seat Performing ALis ��" Center Celebration Hall for public use, � '� - , r'' �`y � A'�" � ' '' and Library wluch are unique and ,,` �` ,�� `� fi `� u�portant pai�s of the developnlent � ��,,' (see story faculg page). s :� . �� _ ; �r'';,,?,.., '°"� �:;',_ . Get Your s' - News Fresh � �` Log-on to ;�z �w ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us � choose RC News for the latest ` mation on the RC community �= RC LlBx�xY TELETHON EXCEEDS GOALS Rancho Cucamonga residents experienced a virtual look at the Ciry's new Victoria Gardens Library and Cultui�al Center during the 2004 Library Telethon. Video segments and descriptions paint- ed a picture of the 60,000 square-foot facility, includmg Che new Library with its performing arts special collection. Cultural Center programming was a feature of the April 16th-18th event, with viewers getting a sneak preview of performing arts programming and programs for residents to participate in when the Center is complete. PAL donors presented checks on air. Telethon proceeds of �162,280 far exceeded the goal! The donations will purchase books for the new Library and will suppoi�t the children's theater program. '��,�� :� Z'ou can nlonitor the project of Central Park �� on-line at wv,�v.RCpark.com. — Future phases of Central Park may include . �"`" � �� a sports ��mnasium, teimis complex, Familj� �j- `�, . ,� : aquatics center, water features, picnic aieas, � � ,�ie ., � peiformance pavilion with nat�iral ampluthe �`�-�- �; : � ._; ater seatu7g, four chilclren's play ueas, =? b �"`�.��°�.�� bot�nical garden and interpretive t��i1, open �� - - � field lor ii�formal ball games, and wall�ing padls. � Through the efforts of Senator Jun Brulte, and Congressman David Dreier, as well as the generous support of the Lewis f�mily, the Ciry has received almost $15 million to hmd the project. No City fimds are being used to construct the project. ,; :I , i <,; ; CAMONGA VALLEY �% ��4d,��;�� -_�Water District �,,, ,�� ATER DISTRICT: s NEW IN TOWN �OUD PAST INNOVATION` HEADQUARTERS Swabplus Inc.—A maker of the world's only liquid fille�l swabs recently purchased a 59,000,square-foot indust��ial building on Hermosa Avenue: T'lie company's unique product line features swabs filled widl a variery of substances for health and beaiiry needs. Advanced Chemical Technology- Purchased an 18,384 square-foot industrial biiilding on Utica Avenue. The company provides an' e�ensive line of specialry chemicals, seivices, and equipment for water and industrial process treatment applications. A and B Hongda Company—Has leased a 195,236 square-foot indtistrial building on Santa Anita Avernie. As a business-to- business wholesaler of iron and fiberglass `" garden accessories, florals and ceramics, the firm will use the space for distribution activities. the District was an arm of the Counry of San Bernardino, or for some newcomers, to even believe that there is actually a"Counry of Cucamonga." In 1955, when the District was formed, "Counry" was put in its name reflecting that it was formed under the "Counry Watei� DistricY' governance provisions of the California water code. The District's governance stnicnue will remain the same following the name change. CVWD also took this opportuniry to change its logo, as new artwork proudly displays the flow of surface water through local canyons. Customers can rest assured that although the name has changed the District remains commit- ted to providing seivice you can depend on! To learn more about the name change and other exciting District news log onto cvwdwater.com. RC EPICENTER— BEST C�ss A STADIUM IN THE NATION If you are looking for an outing to one of �; America's best ballparks? Go no fiirther than our own �� Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter. Baseball Atnerica !; selected the Epicenter from 60 Class A stadiums nation- �' wide for having the best stitilcnu�al design and service i §i components along with its majestic mountain views. �'� Hank Stickney, owner of the Rancho Cucamonga ;�i Quakes conullented, "The Epicenter looks better today ��! Chan the day it opened in 1993. This is due to the � wonderFul Ciry Councll members and Ciry staff that have worked hard over the past 11 years to Iceep the Faciliry up-to-date and modern.° COUNCIL AVAILABLE ON-LINE On January 28, 2004, the Cucamonga Counry Water District (CCWD) officially changed its name to the Cucamonga Valley Water District. Along with changing its name the District also revised its logo. The resoLlrces utilized to provide customers with high qliality, reliable water st�etch far beyond the District's seivice area and into the Cucamonga Valley—an Inland Empire term that dates back to the region's wine-making roots. Also, many of the District's regional partneis are located within the "Valley" and incorporating it into the name was symbolic of the District's growing use of regional statewide partnerships that allow the District to address industry issues for customers' benefit. The name change will also help eliminate confilsion some customers have regarding the word "Counry" in the DistricYs name. The word caused many to believe _ The Administrative Services Department's Information Systems Division brings you st��eaming video of arcluved Ciry Cotmcil meetings which you can access tYu�ough the internet. Now house- holds widlout cable, but with internet seivice will be able to watch Ciry Counefl meetings on-line. R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A ° R E P O R T E R ° � O O 4 STATE D CITY BUDGET WATCH � The Ciry faces a challenging budget envi- ronnlent that will continue into Fiscal Year 2004/05 and beyond, with continued state take-aways of local tax dollars, increases in Fi�ed operating costs, the additional costs associated with operating new facilities, and ever-present uncertainry causecl by the State Buclget crisis. The challenge for our Ciry, like others, will be to continue to develop budget plans to create fiscal "normalcy." For more than a decade, the California SCate Legislan�re has reduced local tax dollars to governments—money that cities, colmties, and special districts use to provide essential seivices, such as police and fire protection, roads, parks, and libraries. In Rancho Cuca�nonga tllese impacts include state tak- ings of over S2.6 million in General Ftulcl monies and over �2 million from the Redevelopment Agency in Educational Reimbursement Augmentation Fund sllifts alone this fiscal year. Despite the passage of Propositions �7 and �8 in �Iarch of 2004, the State Buclget contin- ues to have an on-going stnictural deficit, and there continue to be various proposals to cut local government funding 11ext fiscal year. Over tlie last ttivo years, d1e Ciry of �2ncho Cucan7onga has experienced significant increases in Fixed costs to operate, inchiding insurance, retirement system costs related to financial market and plan adjustments, and pre- existing contracts for law enforcement and other costs. These costs are expected to increase next year as well. :_ � �,;� . ; � � � �� n�r� ��;�.��,�. Tlle City has responded to this challenging budget environment by taking a numUer of proactive measures to preseive basic seivices, while addressing d1e loss of revenue. By taking action early, it is hoped the Ciry will minimize disiliption of seivices for a shorter period. Since 2003, the following cuts have taken place: • Implemented a mmlber of personnel cuts and adjustments, through a selective hll�- ing freeze, delaying the replacement of some positions, and restiucturing others. • Implemented fimding adjustments that will delay some capital projects, suspend depreciation accounts, and in some cases, �mfortunately, create some cus- tomer service inconveniences. • Eli�ninated or indefinitely postponed cert�in Reclevelopinent Agency c�pital projects. • Adjusted funding by using some General Fund Reseives, at dle Council cliscretion, to avoid having to cut Ciry Library Seivices further than June 2003 Ievels. • Implemented various cuts in various pra giam areas. More cuts may be necessary this coming budget }�ear and the Ciry is working to pre- serve services. Pre-planning and Budget St��dy Sessions for Fiscal Year 2004/0� are being held April ttu-ough June, 2004. At d1e state level, the Ciry has also been very active in making sure there is a real "face" attached to these cutbacks in seivices. Working with our legislative advocates, the League of California Cities, and other cities in our region, Rancho Cucamonga has opposed a number of legislative initiatives that would take further revenues. This is an on-going effort ancl the Ciry wIll continue to do every- thing possible to protect local revenue. For Further information on the State and Ciry budgets, check out the Ciry's website at wn�v.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us. Check out the "What's \Tew° secCion of the Ciry's website at www.ci.ran- cho-cucamonga.ca.us/whatsnew.ht�n. The recorded versions of the meetings are archived on the site. A�proxunately du�ee-to-four months of ineetings are available to �vatch. Meetings are usually available one week after the original date in accordance with the Ciry's normal cable television re-play schedule. The service worl�s for those with both broadband and dial ul� connections although sound and video qualiry may be affectecl. ��M��NTS PLEA As part of its o SE Inforrria�on P�g amCthemunity is pjeased to pYesent ' Ci�' Rancho �is issue of �e We weleo ucamonga Reporter. Please call meY°uY corrimerits. �m6erly Thornas at (909) 4772700, ext. 2008. r �r� z� '_ �� C�L�v STREET STORM DRAIN COMPLETE The Carnelian Street Storm Drain and rehabilitation of the street from Vivero Street (south of Base Line Road) to 19th Street is now complete. The improve- ments mean that storm water flows will be greatly reduced and the pavement will be protected from storm damage. The storm drain will also help to miti- gate an inadequacy created during the construction of the portion of the project constructed by the San Bernardino Associated Governments to protect the 210 fi�eeway. Approximately 5700 linear feet oF 78" reinforced concrete storm drain pipe was installed in Camelian Street and 3701inear feet of 36" reinforced con- crete stonn drain pipe in Base Line Road, along �vith lateral pipes and catch basins to pick up surface flows. Construction began in July 2003. � local Police Department, you are also helping yourself to keep from becoming a victim of�a crime. Below are some safet� tips for the Summer and all seasons from RCPD Crime Prevention: • Be aware of locations and sit��ations wluch would make you vLllnerable to crime, such as alleyways a�d dark parkulg lots. Avoid dooiways, bushes, and alleys where people cotild hide. Do not walk alone or after dark. �henever possible w�ilk ��ith a friend. � If you carry a purse, cairy it securely bet�veen your arm and your body. When shopping, never leave your purse unattended in your shopping cart. • If you are walking or in your vehicle and dunk that you are being followed, go to a police station or a public pl�ce. Never go d'uec�l}� home. • If qou see a crime occur, do not risk your safet�� by tiyi�zg to apprehend (�1e suspect. Always be a good wit�7ess and ca119-1-1. Be prepared to tell d7e call taker �rhat happened, when, �vhere, if anyone is injured and a descripaon of d1e suspects. If you are interested in starCing a Neighborhood Watch in your area, please contact Sand}� Fa�land at (909) 477-2820, S[aci Johnson at (909) 477-2839 or Jodi Miller at (909) 477-2841. AxouNv T� PooL THIs Su�x • Never leave a child unattended near water • A self-closing, self-laCchinb fence should surrouncl backyard pools/spas to prevent children's access to such bodies of water • Secure and lock all doors, windows and gates leading to [he pool/spa area when not in L�se • Place iCems which ca�l be used for climbing (tables, chau�s, planters, etc.) away fronl fences • Nlount lifesaving devices by the pool in a visible, ' accessible loeation ➢� ��- • Be sure to have a telephone at poolside with �'�� emergenc}� number 9-1-1 posted on the phone - � w" �� • Inflatable flotauon devices are not Iifesaving devices • Remove toys from in and around the pool when it is not in use • Avoid diving and always wade into water first �� • Do not rely on swimming lessons, life preservers or other equipment to nlake a child water saFe • Leam Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) The checl.points address safery issues, ulcluding safery belts, dlildren properly secured 'u1 tlleir car se�Cs, as well as proof of driver's license, registration, aad insurance. These are all important issues dlat keep the citizens in our communiry safe. Jocli Miller, a crime prevention officer ancl car seat safet�� insl�ec- tor, is always on hand at these clleck pouits to insure that children are properly rest��ained in theu� car seats. As children gro�v, iC may be neeessary to ��se a difFerent car seat or adjllst �heu currei7t one. One of the leading causes of cieath in clulcl��en Llncier the age of 14 is injury that occurs in car accidei7ts when ehild��en are i�ot rest��ained properly. As a pUblic seivice, paren�s can contact Miller and bring [heu� car seat into the station to have then� cl�ild's car selt inspected. If it is noi7-Iunctioning or broken, tlley i71ay be able to receive a new one in excl�ange for die old one. The RCPD has a lunited supply of free seats Tha� are provided to the de��aitnlent by Safe�y Arigels of Rancho Cucamonga. For more information, please contact Jodi Ivliller at (909) 477-2841. FIRE STATION N0. 1%3 UNDERWAY For nearly thu-�r years, pre-fabricated equipment bays and living quarters have been the home For Fu�e Station Na 173. All t11at wi11 soon change with the const��uction of the permanent facility. Altllough there has been a"temporal��" Station No. 173 on Base L'u1e Road, comprised of portable-t��pe buiidings it was never ll�tended to be a perinanent facility. Unfortunately, as ille necessai�� fimcls were not available to build a new station in the early 19�Os, the project had Co be put on hold. Now dlat [hose Redevelopment Agency fiinds are available and due [o the rapid growth in the communiry, as well as che soon-to-be-completed Victoria Gardens project, Fire Station Vo. 173 has become a key necessit�� for our communit��. Tl1e permanent Fu�e Station l�ro. 173 faciliry will be appro�aCely 12,000 square-feet ancl �i11 also contain a detached 2,000 square-Foot storage faciliry. In keeping with the historic flavor oF the Etiwanda area, d1e Station wi11 be built with n1a[erials dlat reflect the heritage and look of old Etiwanda. Once ihe permanent facility is built it wi11 house one engine Lu1it; a 1�azardous material uiut, and a cross- t��ained, three-man crew. Firefighters who are also part oF a Hazardous Materials Response Team are trained and certified Co take corrective action to prevenC or contain the spread of haza��dous mate- rials from a spill, eYplosion, or fire. Grading has already begun at rhe site and completion oF tlle project is expected in Julj� 2005. www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us 10500 Civic Center Dr. • P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 •(909) 477-2700 • Fax (909) 477-2846 William J. Alexander, Mayor • Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Council Members