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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Winter 2005� .� �?��'.�:�-�a �� ,, � «-: � � z..� +��+ � � � r� � � �� k , `, � �� I� . �� v. ,� : � - ;�� f �' � � �'�' �_ � ,- � � .— � : ,. .,- �r-- � a 3y� -- � .- ' ,.,",*.,.;: � ._ f`F '=,-_ � / ' � ,, ,�� l��q ,_". � ��f6 �, � .�a � � �enb �� '' , t�sN . � � �'' �I � I� ` " i%' i �� - � � � �� '� , ' �, '�� .— �� :�t� �, �� _ �� . t� � � � �� ,�� r�,;yit�r ...ai.�a3y„�,r�'"�_�.�. '��""� ...t=-,_ � :;,�--e. ., I . �, -'� ' . . � � � � tt��h � � � � n' � �, `� � n 7 �� r � 4 �� F'� !� �� a, ,, �L �';y: �_ f:7f iYB$fi.:R _ _ ..�. ti_ �� _ _ �__�_ .-��L. _ _ w�a. �� - �ICTOIiI� ENS O��NS To �c �� o S �� he ceremony occun•ed on October 28, 2004, but the real opening for Victoria Gardens happened over the following weekend as tens of thousands opened theu hea�ts and theu• � wallets at Rancho Cucamonga's new town center. "�F Day one openings included three major tenants of the 1.3 million square-foot development: Macy's, Robinsons•May, and JCPenney, as well as many of the more than 120 in-line stores, several of which—like Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma—are Inland Empire fusts. The center is 95% leased. Electric power for the area is being provided through a new utiliry owned by flle Ciry, called the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utiliry (RCMU). A new police facfliry, cun�ently housed in temporary quarters while its permanent faciliry is under constiliction, will seive dle project. The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, which is under constiliction, in the near future will be home to the 540-seat Lewis Family Playhouse, a Celebration Hall for public use, and a new Library. ; �h -. ' i . ��u _ 4 ,� � �1 M1 � + � k � � �� '' � - ,; -� :_ - —=�: '` : � � � � � . 3=-r ��, _ �1°0910f1 C .._ ��. 2 : O�ENING ' �: SOo�v �� Not a11 of the 120 stores �t ; Victoria Gardens were o�en �� orl o��o�e�� z��n, zoo�, � � btlt here's a list of �� what's to come: � ', Afte�° Grand Openi�ig � � Hat Club �� J. Stephens ; : Rockport ', '� Payless ShoeSource I ' EB Games By Thai�ksgiving ' �eekend I '� Kabul�i Sushi I � Girl Nlania '� ' Cinclerella Accessories ' ULTA S�11oi1 � Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q , December 17, 2004 AMC Theaters ' � ' �, Winter 2005 I� ��-� P.F. Clialig's China Bistro �� "�' �Uhiie House/Black Market '�� Johnny Rockets �''� � Sisley Itllian I�itchen �'� Sprii�g 2005 , �,;:�.�.,� Borclers - � _�� I� ' � �� i� � I �1Y e �tatitDll � ,� �'� � � � - � _�... ==�~ " � =. RC EMERGENCY EROSION CONTROL PRO ECTS UNDERWAY J DO'S AND DON'TS FOR ►OD MITIGATION Do: • Try to direct clebris flows away from your properry to a recognized drainage device or to the street. • Work Tvith your neighbors. • Place protective measures to divert debris, do not dam it. • Boa��d up windo�vs facing die flow iF flooding appears imminent. • Clear a path for debris. • Protect children from flowing water. Don't: • Underestimate the power of debris flows. • Walk or drive across swiftly flowing water. • Wait until storms arrive to make a plan. • Tiy to col�fine the floTvs more than is necessaiy. • Try to direct flows to neighbor's pz�opei�ty. Materials: Tl7e materials needecl are readily available, inexpensive aild can be installed with norm�l householcl tools: sandbags, sancl, hlinber and plywood. Remember these tips to prevent flooding and debris flow: • Always place protection, such as sandbags, to deflect debris, not to dam or stop it. • Avoicl aleering drainage patterns that cot�ld worsen conditions for your neighbors. • Consult the Ciry iirunedi�tely for assistance if the nanue of t11e debris problem appears b b d l� E, On October 20, 2004, the � Ranchb Cucamonga Ciry Council "� voted to begin the bid process for several erosion control projects II needed as a result of last year's , � "Grand Prix Fire." This early start ;;, Ihas allowed the Ciry to be pre- pared to prevent damage from '��I seasonal rains, particularly in ��;�, areas hardest hit during last �;��' ` � year's storms. � ,}�-. Projects include placing of r�� „,�, K-rail, constiuction of debris _ � racks, new channels, down drains, and culverts. The loca- tions include Skyline Drive at the north Ciry limit, the east and west fork of the Carnelian Drain, King's Ranch Road east of Gateway, Demens Wash at Amethyst and Almond, Barret Basin at Huntswood noiih of Meadowood, and the east and west fork of Alta Loma Creek at Hermosa and Almond. In addition, the Ciry continues to work on drainage improvements to Devon Street. The Ciry applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to offset costs for those projects that conform to FEMA's eligi- biliry criteria, Many, if not all of the projects, will be under constn�ction by this December, HOW TO USE SANDBAGS a Fillitig: Filling sandb�gs is best done with two people. Fill half filll with sand �� or local soil. Stacking: Fold top of sandbag down and rest the bag on its top on the stack. Stamp the bag into place. to e eyon youi attempts to contro lt. Complete each layer before �� ,; � � � � � stairting the ne� layer. � � , � � � -t � �� Stagger the layers. Stacic ,� �� =�-�� no more than three layeis � � � �� ---� '�� ; . � � : �.4;;r,�� "�' � �� a � �� t , ��„�� high unless they are �. �� ,�� ,^��n,.,,�� -�w r �r�i �; "�; �� , �� against a building or -'� : � � �.w � �` �� . � stacked pyramid-style. .ar: � µr ,,.,,,... . , �� ,�t >`� a 7 w �,��a��:* s:'t� , , , _ .,,r :;� �, F�,: . "REVERSE ENHANCES PROTECTION RESIDENTS San Benlardino Counry's Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS) is ready to warn residents in case of fire or flood dangers. Five weeks of system test- ing was� completed early in October 2004 and the sysCem is now officially ready to be used as an additional level of warning to reach out to residents in tlle event of an emergency. OfCen called a"reverse 911" system, TENS can dial all known tele- phone numbers, inchicling unlisted numbers, in a given geographical area in the event of an emergency. Five hundred calls go out simult�neousl5�, ring up to si.i times beFore hanging up and will leave a nlessage on answering machines. Recorded messages include a number to call for more information. The systein currently covers limited areas in San Bemardino County mountain communi- � ties and hillside/foodlill areas fi�om Upland to Yucaip�, inchlding Rancho Cucamonga, as � we11 as many portions of the high desert. ��a.4 TENS wil1 not warn people who are not at home �hen the system is used or who have ��,.� R:,.�:�� new phone numbers. C:� �::,1,0:..,;,, Thus, the system acts as a supplement The City and enhancement to the current notifica- of Rancho tion system, which includes radio, T.V. Cucamollga media alerts and enleigency personnel War�ts door-tadoor conununications. The combi- Z'ou to be nation of notiFications provides wider � . Erosion ContrQlr .�. :n�� Brochures :�� are available by callin'n�� PI�AN FOR EROSION CoN�xoL A�. YF.Ax Rou� • Train your plants to develop deep roots by watering thorougl�ly but less often. • Water only early in the moming or late at nigl�t. • Avoid watering on windy days. • Adjust sprinlclers to water plants and not pavement or driveways. • Water your lawn only when it needs it. • Tum oFf yotu sprinlders �vhen it rains. • Fi� brolcen sprinklers. • Fix hoses, couplings, valves and spigots that leak. �`, COLD WEATHER SLOWS WEST NILE VIRUS As it gets colder, the threat of mosquito-borne West Nile Vuus has begun to abate in southern California. First detect- ed in 1999 in New York Cit��, the vuti�s has been carried west, althol�gh Califoriva has had Far fewer deaths from infections than other less populous western states. The most important way resiclents can protect thenlselves from West Nile Viilis is to ensure that they do not leave standing water on their propeives, thereby reducing breed- ing habitat for mosquitoes. Proper maintenance of outdoor pools and ponds and frequent cle�ning and changing water in bu�dbaths are ullpoi�tant. For further information, contact West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District at (909) 627- 0931 or visit w��.wvmosquito.org. BE ALERT FOR COYOTES � MovlvT�nv I,ioNs Our open spaces and hillsides are important parts of Railcho Cucamonga's quality of life but it is impoitant to remember we share these areas with animals who call these areas home. Additionally, these animals Iike coyotes and� mountain lions i11ay be forced to vennue closer to our homes' " because last year's fires destroyed theu� habitat. Follow these ; tips for a safe relationship with our wilder neighbors: • Don't feed wildlife • Don't leave pet food and garbage where �nimals can get it • Remove hiding places like bnlsh aiZd low lyulg vegetadon • I�eep pets indoors or ui ei�closed keimels with secure tops • Even thoLigh dle potential for being attacked is e�U�emely rare, keep children indoors between dusk and dawn, The Califomia DeparCment of Fish and Game (DFG) has ' more information on living in nlountain lion and coyote territoiy at ��.dfg.ca.gov. Face-to-face encounters with mountain lions should be reported 'ulzmediately to 9-1-1. ' General questions or concerns regarding mountain lions can , be addressed by DFG at (909) 484-0167. � �vi �, I � �, / � ! , �.' _ 1� � ��' Bxowse Populax Titles at �ttp / / catalo�.x�pl.lib. ca•�S 0 � � �, � r, ,, � �r�. � ,, .� � $ am �� , :�s�t ��. � �z'"y:' ` 9 � � ` y�j "i1� ,` � � �� ,;,_ _ �, �. �__ � ;� ,�� . :�� 1 , � , � r, r,. The Rancho Cucamoi7ga Library Literacy Program has published "Moments of Our Lives," a compilation oi' wri[iilgs fi�om learners in the ' program. Using a grant from the Wal-Mart ! Foundation, the Literacy Program charged learners and tutors with the e�citing task oF cap- � turing the poems, stories, biographies, and fanl- ' ily histories of program pu�ticip�nts. �� In an exceipt fi�om the book, Libraiy Director �� Deborah Kaye Clarke writes, "I congratulate ' them...because they have challen�ed dlem- --- , selves to become— — - i ��,.-<-°~ r�, 1 e�ich day—just a I M o M E N r s I N �I litCle bit better and a �'�, OuR i;��'�s �� little bit nlore of �� , j what the�� are. And �;� because flley h�ve �� " �� '. � ' i� beeil willing to � —` �� shlre a part of `� j�� r � �� their lives. .the�� a �� _ �'�� can help empower � �� - o�hers." _ ��,�--_ Rl.NCHp CUCl.h10NGA I�UJIIC LIIIP hFY , I.ITEF�CY I'iIOGR:.T� i1NTHOlOGY .'. �� , `i ; �. �`'_., - _ _ _.��-_.._.� � � � , � ,` 1 VICTo� % � � , � � � � �` � On September 24, 2004, the Rancho Cucamonga Public Libraiy has marked a decade of growth and success. From 50,000 items and a contract faciliry operated by San Bernardino Counry, dle Rancho Cucamonga Libraiy has grown to 140,000 items and nvo facilities, the current LiUraiy faciliry on Archibald Avenue and the soon to be constnicted Victoria � �- � �, Gardens Libraiy. >'�J �" Milestones include the 1�95 Friends of the � �`s' �{t t. �'��'4*ti_ Libraiy Bookstore, the 1��7 first Libraiy -�— �' �� -- Telethon, the 1999 Back to Basics Tutoring �, �� _: Program for kids, the 2001 latmch of the �,. ;�„�� S;' Kidsmobile bookmobile, the 2002 award ��','� S v,�a-- of $7.75 million from California State r�� ;�,� �� \i�' ` Library Bond fimds to buIld the Victoria ��—�,,x,�' �� Gardens Library, and the 2003 "Super ��' � Reader Bookmobile." The Victoria Gardens _ � Libraiy is anticipated to open in 2006. _ �_ �� As for the Libraiy's bii�lzday party, it was held —��°;,j October 1, 2004 and honored Library volunteers. tj� t � � ��:M On November 6, 2004, the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center raisecl the curtain on its opening act. The fiist in a series of 20-mondi fi�=�-�--. milestone events for donors `� ( �� .=� and the public was a ° �� - � ,�:� groundbreaking on the _i �.xl ,. �j i " 4 . �i , site of the Cultural Center � � J � �. ' � at Victoria Gardens. � �� Entitled "Act One: The �.! c� Journey Begins," the �� ;�' �� ;v �,7 groundbreaking featured � � . t, .�i storytelling; Communiry - � � �'+ ' Theater highlights from The `��' `� Sound of Music, Once Upon � . �1 � ' � ,' ' / � . � . � 1 � IYs a lot like Amazon, the super book- seller website, but in this case, the use of the Uooks is fi�ee. What is it? It's the new catalog at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. As well as searches by tifle, author, and subject, the catalog will display the covers of newer tifles. Just do a search on the DaVinci Code or Dr. Seuss and see what comes up. Or ask for "Popular titles" and browse. The new catalog can also be viewed and used from your home com- puter at http://catalog.rcpl.lib.ca.us. Mattress, Josepll and the Aulazing Technicolor Dream Coat, and The Music Man; ancl live music. There were also special recognitions for donors to PAL—the Promoting Arts and Literacy campaign Chat h�s been the funclraising engine for the Cultural Center. To date PAL has raised 52.33 million towarci its �5 million go�l to const�lict and endow the f�cili- ty. For as little as $25 residents can adopt a book, $150 buys a bricic, and $250 entitles the donor to their n�me on a theater seat. In addition, dlere are also naming opportunities for businesses and philan- thropists who make a major giI't to the Cultural Center. For additional inFormaCion on supporting the PAL Campaigi� c�ll (909) 477-2760, e�tension �105. - . . �� ..a;�y! fq- . ��.r �� '' ,�� a� ,.. :_4�1�,#� r�� v� � �, �'��_ �l�,.t � �^'�� _ � u r l�,z�.,.��d'r.r �i,� <s......m.�s�+� , k'`vM. _ M?L,., pa�..A rM`,u� 3€,rt. ,�.'��; Lc>ax..y.4�.s_ '�q : >,�1' M �.1�F1+,.�� .,�r�. ,�2. � � 11 � 1 � After two decades of planning sketches and dreams, Phase I of Central Park will open early 2005. 'I`he James L. Bnilte Senior Center, and Goldy S. Lewis Communiry Center including David Dreier Ha11 are now in the final stages of const�llction—a11 to be offered under one roof. Under this single red-tiled roof, residents will find 57,000 square feet of classes, programs and acavities. Located on 15 acres at the northwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road, the facilities features flexible meeting/multipurpose rooms and recreational activities offered through the City's Communiry Services Department as well as teen activ- ities offered by the Rancho Cucamonga Family YMCA. State, fecieral, and private donations have fimded the project. Whole families will be seived by the center, fi�om grandparents to toddlers. "We envision grandparents bringing their grandkids to an art class then walk- ing to the Senior Fitness Center for a little time on the treadmill," said Luis Munoz, Park and Recreation Commission Chainnan. There will be lots of conunon areas for mingling as well with an Internet Cafe served by a wireless network and a gift shop, concession stand, and coffee shop. CENTRAL PARK BOOK:MARI��--COLLECT THEM ALL� Seven Central Park bookmarks, all capturing a moment in the construction of Central Park are rcan� now being offered I ,..;�.-.�...-- to local collectors � �� y � who want a record of � � -,;:�-_='==- the project. Number one was issued last June, number [wo in August, and number three in October 2004, There will be one evei other month with rnimber �o Cucamong�ntral Par� y y seven scheduled for M�y 2005. n�,,.. .w.�-� ��` � The series, sponsored by construction contractor '-�''�'�f: �.��. Barnhart, Inc., is being distributed through the Rancho '�,l-�- A--=--`= �=--� _"""' Cucanlonga Public Libraiy, Communiry Services Department at Ciry Hall, the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center, Lions Centers, RC Family Sports Center and Barnes and Noble in Terra Vi,sta T�wn Center �n F��thill Rrnilevar�l GIVING CATS HOPE HOPE (Helping Out Pets Eveiyday) is working with the Rancho Cucainonga Animal Shelter to provide foster homes for cats and kittens. This pllot program takes homeless anunals and gives them [emporary, but loving homes that will increase their chances of adoption later. The ca�s and kittens in the program �� ,�� need help to become adoptable ��, ��,��' because they are too young, need ;��,��`�� ` : �' �� ' socialization or have t��eatable ill- °� �� Q� � . , �� '" ��. �� nesses and need special care. For �� tt� . �� more information call HOPE at � ' � ' � � �> ' li �� (800) 8ll-4285. �`" � 4 ,� � , �% �" ,� �h� j � � �„'� ."`a ' � �� ° - , - � � �"'i,�'x � �. , � � , u � � � , � ;",� �` '. �.,� � '�: � a , n � � . � : ,r,�� _ . : � r . �= � _: : � . , �'� , � � � a : �" � � „ . � � � `. . , t .- �� . . . _ ' ' ,_�.R � . . .�, _, .. . _ : �, < �.. . h.�,� � 4 ;M, J { � 'f. �'�'. �� ' � t � �� .�� Py �1e� 4 ;Ji ,, , ,_y �`�:x�� v .��'. LosT �vD Fou�vD PETS GET HIGH TECH BOOST The "Lost and Found Pets Bulletin Board" on the Rancho Cucamonga website offers pet owners a high tech way to reach out when a loved pet has gone missing. The website will post photos, a description, reward information, and other rele- vant detaIls to assist in identifying and returning the lost pet. Just go to the Ciry's website at www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us and click the icon under "WhaYs Happening in RC." =IE=��ci�o f ��nn�ur�g ❑ opWation Coalition 77) 447-G726. % �� , Pet � ,, �t a�� _�� ",� �e aemnAe n�n r t �- � � ��-: �f � �.'` �� a.� ry .o.,..� b � � F.��o��._ � �°�o ,,,,.,,,,e.,�. ,o.« �,.� o, � _ . FI. 5 N�w I� o Foothill Ci'ossing--�cross the street from Victoria Gardens, has made the southwest corner for Foothill Boulevard and the I-15 freeway a dynamic complement to Victoria Gardens. As well as the new Sears Grand, I'oothill Crossing will be home to: CompUSA—one of the nation's leading retailers of computer-related products and seivices. Vitamin Shoppe—one of America's leading discount retailers of qualiry vitamins and nutritional supplements. Relax the Back—providers of solutions for those with back and neck pain. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf—puiveyors of fine coffees and teas. Quizno's—innovative quick serve sandwich maker. Red Robin—America's Gourmet Burgers and Spirits— family friendly server of more than 20 gouimet burgers. Joe's Crab Shack—seafood and crab seived in suiroundings reminiscent of a Gulf Coast fishing camp. Rounding out the list of tenants for the 315,000 square-foot center are Ortho Mattress, Pomona First Federal Bank and Tiust, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, Angel's Hot Dogs, Salon Renaissance, and Tantric Tanning. Victoria Gateway—across fi�om Victoria Gardens at the noi�thwest corner of Day Creek and Foothill Boulevards. Anchored by a Circuit Ciry store, the following tenants can also be found in this center: REI—one of the West Coast's leading outdoor recreation sports retailers. Beverages & More—qualiry selection of beverages. Drexefl Heritage—selling high quality furniture (coming in 2005). Johnny Carino's—fine Italian dining. Chick-Fil-A—popular retro chain of chicken, sandwiches and salads. / _ _�_ ., , i: � ; � �� .► �� As early�as 7Ta.m., eager job seekers began to line up outside the gates at Los Osos High School on August 21, 2004. They were after an opportuniry to join the team at Victoria Gardens. Representatives of the upscale retailers at the new Lifesryle Centei' interviewed thousancls oF potential employees, assisted by Career Quest Job F�ir staff and volunteers fi�om the Ciry, Counry of San Bernardinq the State of California Employment Development Department, Chaffey College, and the Ciry's Police Explorers. While most applicants were able to introduce themselves and obtain applications, a lucky few were hired on the , • 4� SpOt. C � : � In addition to the •, �� a� a � �, ,, � ( � : �,��; � �-� excited applicants, the ,, ��' ��'�� r'��, � �` merchants themselves � �,�`' � � � , �� f � � �,t �' � � � �' were very enthusiastic r �' ` ��'� � '�� - about the event. Eighty • �� '�� {r-'� � �' " � �;'�� :, percent of company � , � ' f representatives indicat- � � � ' g j ed that .they felt the �: /a � '� ( �' �,' qualiry of the appli- '��` � � �� ' cants was excellent �� ` .�i When asked to identify what portion of new employees they expected to hire from the event, half of employers responding indicated that fifty percent to sevenry-five percent of their staff would come �s a result of the job fair. The Victoria Gardens Career Quest Job Fair held last August created an opportunity to fill approximately 3,000 new jobs in Rancho Cucamonga to support the opening of retailers at the new Victoria Gardens retail center. The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency partnered with the County of San Bernardino and Victoria Gardens management to facilitate the special job fair in order to assist merchants with recniiiment effoiis. For those still interested in job opportunities, the Ciry is offering an employment portal on its website at www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us. _ — ��. '-� .� s�� ,�f�- �`�_'�'_ � � , ;�,� ��,� �,� �� . � . . >�, .�� r•�� t, _ t �� . ,. � .,� � � �< _.'� � k+� '%< � ..- I �� ,- ; ,� ,� �� - � . � ,�, µ �,�,R _ - _ � =�- .. � � ,� ,,,�, � � �,� � � _ _ _.. I �` _ � ° ,� i� ' • a, �_ � � ` ` � ". _ ,_ �kk�,..w'� �_ r - I _.' F F�' � o ... � � .. I � .; { �2��.��5.�� F � $ iPi�. ' , .., . ' . �s � ,�'�" , g_� . i r .. ., . ' . -� ,. � �p�. � �. i&��'� � ......;��.., Wnr . i i�i,�:�-�:��(�t f c n;,�-„,� @�. �� ,`��.,'�j� L..'�lh�Y�4�i�s�i�cJii�.f.: R A N C H O C� U C A M O N G A HIGH UALITY CLEANUP AT CITY PA►RKS THROUGH INNOVATNE PARTNERSHIP This fall marks the one- year anni�ersaiy of an inno- ' vative Ciry contract that ` maintains the highest stan- dards for park cleanup in , Rancho Cucamonga. Social Vocational Seivices (SVS) �` ,� �°? ; „��,�� was the contTactoT hired in ' �y�, ,=, � ' � � - "�� =�_' '�, z,�� '� ��'""` � �i /P'fi',��, Jr"' , .. IF.S 4�b, Septeniber 2003 to perform ��.�-�- - ` �?- weekly litter and trash pick- ;�L _ up at 15 parks. Since then, the group's track record , has been excellent and the >.°-� contract has freed up = �_ ` �� ' �, �� maintenance staff for more M � ` j j �, r :F �� ,� technically demandmg �;��-� � �- � �: r�� .�,�. --� �� . C�L1t1eS. , t �" i wu`a � /g � �f ��, f �,� w'v- ,. The company provides �� -��,� z�r ��c.� �y�,, ��,�, � vocational services, � � ` � � �,; �'� � k �"�� s • R E P O R T E R • �L O O S CpMMENTS PLCO�m �� As part of its Award-wmn�n �e City Information Program, is pleased to present this isso teo� �e Rancho Cuca�nonga Rep We welcome your comments. P�.ease call Kimberly Thomas at (909) 477-2700, ext. 2008. �., - �..� ��.��_�. _ ._ i� g+�9 X F�5�,7:� ,�,p. includinp traininp and 4g �� b b ?'.�9 �7 -.. � �5 ,t.'�.,,�3 � t .� 4 �Kt', � de employment experience, , ° �;,,, �y�> >� � for active persons with � �' `� ' � �';�.' a,F�� ,e ; �-' disabilities that may have � a difficult time obtaining employment. These willing workers have a variery of conditions that inchide cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities, mental retardation, and traumatic brain injury. � The original contract was issued with the possibiliry of a one year e�ension based on performance and last October the City not only e�tended the contract but added an addi- tional park to the SVS roster. GRADE SEPARATION WILL AID TRAFFIC FLOW An $18 million grade separation is planned for the train crossing on Haven Avenue south of Airow Route. As one of Rancho Cucamonga's main north-south streets, Haven Avenue is impacted Uy increasing train traffic, incl�iding the growth of fi�eight and Metrolink service in south- ern California. The grade separation will create a rail bridge and vehi- cle undercrossing. Constniction is anticipated to begin in 2006 ancl will take up to two yeais to complete. During the construction period, nortll- south U�affic on Haven will use a temporaly four-lane constniction road in tl�e immediate area. .��, � � WATCH FOR SHOP RANCHO The Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual Shop Rancllo campaign witl7 a direct distri- �,i bution of the Shop Rancho booklet to ; ,, Rancho Cucamonga households. The ;"� �i campaign helps make residents ', aware of their local shopping �I options in order to encotuage tlzem I to keep local ciollars at home. Local ��' shopping helps boost Ciry rev- t', enues, which in nim support quali- '� `,�� ry of life amenities like recreation, .;�'�� pasks, ancl libraries as well as unportant public safety services. � � -.;,, _ �� ' � �' � ' / � y The portable building that now hoLises temporary Fire Station 173 on Base Line Road is being replaced with a perma- nent 12,000 squ�re-foot facffiry and detached 2,000 square-foot starage btiilding. Nearly a11 the st�llctural fi�anung and interior partitions are complete. The station's architect�u�al sryle will match the historic character of 01d Etiwanda. The permanent facility, to be completed in mid-2005, will house one engine uiut and a hazardous illaterial unit with firefighters who are cross-trained Eor bodl duties. Partnering widi developer Forest Ciry and inajor tenants, ''�e Ciry has also formed a loss prevention and securiry task force to network and share ultelligence. Although officers are now working out of temporary quarters, diere wi11 be � new sub- �tation constilicted at the �. Police Department staFf is working widl other City departments to desi;n and equip ole faciliry. Const��uction has begun and the move-in clay is e�pected by the end of 2004. "�'� CounciZRosCer as ofprinting deadline, November 11, 2004 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 Memders � L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Council Members-Elect � �_ ,,. �- `� EMERGEI�CY OPERATIONS CENTER TO OPEN T]HIS WINTER Tile, vinyl flooring and carpeCs are in. Cabinets h�t��e been installed, doors and �vinclo��s are almost compleCe. The reno- vation of the Police DepartnlenC and the creation of a nen, Emeigency Operations Center (�OC)� begun in Sumnler 2003 are almost complete. The new Police Department will have a third floor that will allow the Department to betCer meet the needs of a population that has grown exponentially since Ci�� Hall was built u11990, There will also be a new helipad. The new Emergency Operations Center received a�157,000 technology grant last year through the efforts of Congressman David Dreier to purchase enhanced commulucations, mapping, , and visual information � ' � ; ' display equipment, The � �� /% ��;.�, result will be improved �,�. � �� I abiliry to anal�ze anci tai- _ �.�I lor emergency responses �more accurately durin� a � � y disaster, ma�nuzulg use �� ,,;,.-:e . � of resources. � �r�� ;� � �� r_ ��" � : _ -': � _ _� � — , _ , POLICE AT VICT�RIA ��DEN� FocV� o� S�� Two years of p1a�lning lor public safety at Victoria Gardens are begimung to be realized with the openulg of the new cen- ter on October 2�, 2004. The process began witli review of the design pians for the retail cenCer. Using a technique called "Crime Prevention Through Enviromnental Design," the Police Department �rovided input and comments regarding the site and architecnuai pl�lns. The Ciry's Police Department also visit- ed other similar developments inchiding Iivine S�ectnlm and Downton�n Disney to sLuvey prevention activities and opera- tion policies and proced�lres. Following this work the Police Department developed and has now completed a multifaceted training program for Department employees and retailers to deal with responding to specific rypes of incidents, alcoholic beverage control, counter- feiting, and false identification.