HomeMy WebLinkAboutReporter Fall 2018New Food Hall Promises Foodie Haven
Satisfy your cravings for cuisine and community growth, all in one place.
Rancho Cucamonga residents and nearby
businesses are eager for the completion of a
new food hall called Haven City Market (HCM).
This exciting new dining project is currently
under construction at the northeast corner of
Haven Avenue and Arrow Route. The current
vacant, outdated 80,000 square -foot building
previously occupied by JCPenney furniture
outlet is getting a modern, rustic, industrial
architectural update. Upon completion, HCM
will feature more than 30 craft style eateries
and specialty retail shops with a roughly 20,000
square -foot outdoor garden area. The fresh
concept promises to provide a new destination
for millennials, foodies, and families throughout
the Inland Empire.
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many different and unique cuisines as possible,"
said HCM Marketing and Leasing Director,
Grace Chung. "With a quality lineup of tenants,
we are also excited to host many community
events in our 20,000 square -foot outdoor park
and garden. Eventually, we also plan to be a
destination to host private events where there
would be a plethora of restaurants to choose
from as a catering option." HCM also provided
a peek at their tenant list, which will include
Native Son Alehouse (craft beer pub), Belly
& Snout (Filipino fusion), It's Boba Time (Boba
tea and drinks), Shrimp Shack (Cajun seafood),
The Sizzlin' Place (Japanese sizzling pepper
steak), Fala Bar (Vegan), Honeymee (true milk
ice cream with honeycomb), and Popbar (sorbet
and gelato). Other eateries and shops will serve
burgers, craft sandwiches, coffee, southern BBQ,
breakfast sandwiches, and Mexican cuisine.
This project illustrates the City's interest in
reviving a commercial industrial space to create
an innovative retail outlet with a sense of place
while expanding the City's employment and
tax base. It is also expected to create other
opportunities for the shopping center and
generate more pedestrian traffic. HCM is only a
"stone's throw" from City Hall and hundreds of
Rancho Cucamonga residences and businesses.
Be on the lookout for the first phase to be up
and running as early as Fall 2018.
City Manager's Message— Transition to the 21 st Century
The FY 2018-19 budget is now complete and adopted. Locally, the economy is strong. We are in
the 8th year of a recovery and by most measures have met or exceeded the pre -recession peaks. As
an example, unemployment is at a near record low of 3.1% for March 2018 and the City is adding
3,000 - 5,000 new jobs each year. Household income in Rancho Cucamonga continues to rise along
with property values, both of which are positive trends for the residents who live in this community.
The base price of new homes in the community is now averaging well into the $800,000 range and
rents typically are between $1,200 and $2,000 per month.
Rents for warehouse/flex/R&D space continue to rise to the upper $5.00 range per square foot
with vacancy rates dropping into the low single digit range. We are finally seeing some of the last of
the vacant office space built before the downturn begin to be occupied. Tourism and hospitality is a
growing industry for the area and Rancho Cucamonga just added a 108 room Fairfield Inn & Suites
just off 4th Street with another 126 room Residence Inn just off Haven scheduled to open soon.
The strong local economy is creating new opportunities for existing and future residents, including
projects under construction like:
• A Base Line and Day Creek shopping center with a new Stater Brothers, CVS, Waba Grill,
Mod Pizza, Dickeys BBQ and other businesses
• A Base Line and Day Creek mixed-use project featuring 300+ residential units, several fine
dining restaurants and a boutique hotel
• A 182 unit 5 -story mixed-use project at Hermosa and Foothill
• Additional senior housing including an expansion of Villa Pacifica on Base Line and a new
Merrill Gardens on Highland Avenue
• The Rows and Bungalows, a 214 unit for sale walkable development on Church and Haven
• A new Shogun Restaurant and Dunkin Donuts on Foothill between Rochester and Day Creek
• Haven City Market on Haven Avenue and Civic Center Drive, an Anaheim Packing House
style multi -tenant food and retail facility
The City Council is utilizing the opportunities provided by these developments to further bolster
the already strong Rancho Cucamonga Police Department by hiring an additional 5th School
Resource Officer. This will provide even greater safety for our most valuable asset, our children,
and set Rancho Cucamonga apart from surrounding communities. In addition, the City and Fire
District are building a new west side Public Safety facility for police and fire at San Bernardino
Road and Vineyard which will help bring Police service closer to the west side neighborhoods
and further decrease emergency response times. Plans have been approved for a future east side
station expansion at Victoria Gardens and ultimately a southern location in Empire Lakes.
The City Council also approved a $2 million Phase 1 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fiber Optic
Network to enhance high speed broadband access for the business and residential sectors of
the community. This will help address one of the most consistent complaints from businesses and
residents—the poor, expensive and unreliable internet service presently offered by the private
sector in the community. Traffic, always a subject near and dear to everyone's hearts, has not been
forgotten. A major project is the Etiwanda Grade Separation Project, a $60+ million dollar project
funded by S131, to build a bridge over the railroad tracks to improve traffic flow on Etiwanda and
the surround areas, is also slated to start this fall (assuming the Gas Tax increase is not repealed this
fall). Our most ambitious street repaving cycle in many years, thanks to the infusion of SB1 funding,
will begin this year including work on 4th street, Amethyst, Foothill, Haven, Hermosa, Highland and
dozens of other streets throughout the City (again – assuming the additional Gas Tax funds are not
repealed this fall). Other critical infrastructure projects including expanding equestrian trails along
north Haven and north Archibald, adding sidewalk improvements along 9th Street, creating a Class
1 bike trail in Southwest Cucamonga and installing the Cucamonga Storm Drain Upper Phase 3
project on Amethyst, south of 19th Street. Finally, the City is still focused on reducing overhead
costs and that is why over $550,000 has been set aside for turf removals and drought tolerant
landscape conversions in LIVID 2R and 4R using voter approved funds as well as Solar RC 2.0 to
reduce energy consumption costs (following last year's highly successful street light purchase and
LED conversion).
All in all, 2018-19 continues the trends of the last few years as the City reinvests in updating and
maintaining existing infrastructure, installing new infrastructure forthe future and creating long-term
plans to help guide the community's growth, park development, communications and sustainability
efforts for the next several decades. This will help ensure Rancho Cucamonga remains the jewel
of the Inland Empire, a world-class community for our residents to live, work and play and where
business begins, grows and thrives.
— John R. Gillison, City Manager
Boost
A brand new media lab brings
technology and creativity
together.
The Rancho Cucamonga Library is pleased
to offersome newand exciting opportunities
for hands-on learning with technology this
fall. Thanks to two California State Library
grants, the Library now offers an assortment
of technology tools and several programs
that introduce these tools to the public.
These new programs focus on two areas:
virtual reality using Google Expeditions
Viewers and videography using GoPros,
green screens, lighting kits, microphones,
film editing software and more.
Thanks to support from the Rancho
Cucamonga City Manager's Office, the
Library has been able to create a permanent
home for the new technology and programs
in the Archibald Library's new Media Lab.
Contact the Library at (909) 774-3965 for
more information about our upcoming
programs including Videography 101,
Video Editing 101 and Intro to Virtual
Reality.
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Exclusive Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charger is now available
at Victoria Gardens.
A new 480 -volt DC Fast Charger for electric vehicles (EV) is now located at Victoria Gardens
on the ground level of the West Parking Garage near the Cultural Center. It is a single charging
unit and has the capability to provide a full charge to most EV's in approximately 30-45 minutes.
More common Level 2 EV Chargers can take several hours. Drivers are charged a nominal fee
of $5.95 to use the charger, plus a $0.20 per minute rate. Drivers can also take advantage
of member rates by signing up at EVgo.com. This equipment is a unique asset to Rancho
Cucamonga's electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
This project was made possible through a grant from the California Energy Commission, via
the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) in partnership with EVgo Services.
The DC Fast Charger is one of twenty planned charging stations that will ultimately be part of
a larger network across California. This infrastructure expands EV charging opportunities along
Interstate 10 in the South Coast Air Basin and supports growth in the Inland Empire.
There are currently 30 public EV charging stations in Rancho Cucamonga, including 12 Tesla
Superchargers and two Level 2 chargers at Victoria Gardens, five business and workplace
chargers, and 12 City -owned chargers located at City facilities and parks. This includes two new
Level 2 chargers located at the All -Risk Training Center on Jersey Boulevard and at the new RC
Sports Center on Rochester Avenue. Collectively, this expansive EV charger network positions
Rancho Cucamonga to become the premier Inland Empire city for electric vehicles. Expansion
of our EV charging network is part of a Healthy RC initiative and is a key strategy outlined in the
City's Sustainable Community Action Plan.
Users of the station are encouraged to visit EVgo.com to set up an account. EVgo is the owner
of the DC Fast Charger and is responsible for all operations and maintenance, technical issues,
and customer support. For more information regarding the City's Healthy RC initiative and
sustainability efforts, please visit HealthyRC.com or contact Deborah Allen at (909) 774-2047 or
by email at Deborah.Allen@CityofRC.us.
Sustainable Community Action
Plan Recognized for Excellence
Local sustainability efforts garner regional attention.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga was recently honored with two
separate awards for its community-based Sustainable Community Action
Plan (Plan). The first award was presented by the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) as part of the region -wide 2018
Sustainability Awards Program. The second award was presented by the
American Planning Association - Inland Empire Section (IES -APA) under
the "Innovation in Green Community Planning" award category.
The City received the "Green Region" Award at the SCAG 2018
Regional Conference and General Assembly in Indian Wells on May 3,
2018. SCAG is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization,
representing six counties, 191 cities, and more than 18 million residents.
IES -APA recognized the Plan on May 24, 2018 during its Award
Recognition Dinner held at the Riverside Convention Center. Rancho
Cucamonga was one of 12 Category Winners in the Inland Empire.
Development of the Plan began in August 2013 with a $150,000 grant.
An extensive public outreach process followed, including participation
from thousands of residents, local businesses, community organizations,
students, City staff, and elected officials. The Rancho Cucamonga City
Council adopted the Plan in April 2017. It now serves as a roadmap
for advancing environmental sustainability in Rancho Cucamonga.
The Plan's unique triple bottom line approach to driving sustainability
through the lenses of the environment, the economy, and public health
and equity was a key factor in its recent recognition.
Sustainability efforts are part of the Healthy RC initiative to strive towards
advancing a healthier, greener, and cleaner Rancho Cucamonga. These
two recent awards reinforce Rancho Cucamonga as an environmentally
sustainable leader in the Inland Empire. Next steps include incorporating
a publicly -accessible dashboard that will display the City's progress for
environmental sustainability.
For more information, contact Deborah Allen at (909) 774-2047, or by
email at Deborah.Allen@CityofRC.us. To learn more about the Healthy
RC initiative and Sustainable Community Action Plan, visit
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The Compassionate Community
initiative continues to inspire
residents to make a difference
in our community. It was first
launched by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and Healthy RC in 2017. Whether a project is
big or small, the effort of sharing compassion and promoting
acts of kindness will ultimately lead to a more healthy,
sustainable, and resilient community.
Acting on Compassion
The City partnered with Pomona Valley Habitat for
Humanity to help repair a U.S. Navy veteran's home in
Rancho Cucamonga. The project was initiated as part of the
Community Improvement Division's larger effort to protect
the well-being of Rancho Cucamonga residents.
After a fire damaged the house of Mr. Paul Pestel, a U.S.
Navy Veteran, he and his family were unable to afford
repairs. The City wanted to make sure that he and his
daughter, who is also a Navy veteran, have a safe home.
The partnership with Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity
is helping keep repair costs low by securing donations of
materials and labor from construction professionals. Thank
you to the following organizations for their help in making
this project possible:
• Elite Customs for providing reduced cost services to
remove all asbestos and lead.
• Home Depot made a generous donation of materials
through their veteran assistance program.
• Lifeway Church Ministries for providing services and
support.
For opportunities to support Pomona Valley Habitat for
Humanity on this and other projects, visit HabitatPV.org or call
(909) 596-7098. Additional donations are being coordinated
by Lifeway Church Ministries at 7477 Vineyard Avenue
in Rancho Cucamonga. For additional information about
the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Improvement
division, visit CityofRC.us or call (909) 774-2712.
It's Your Turn
You can get involved in creating a welcoming and unified
environment for everyone! Take action and share your
#BeKindRC story & tag us on social media. You can also
participate by sharing your compassionate stories, becoming
part of the planning committee, or getting involved as
a volunteer. Contact us at HealthyRC@CityofRC.us or
- (909) 774-2043, or visit HealthyRC.com for more
information.
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Join the City and take steps toward a safer, more active school year!
The 2018-2019 school year is upon us and Healthy RC wants to remind everyone
to be active and safe while traveling to and from school. The Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) program creates opportunities for students to safely walk, bike and roll to
school. Program staff work with parents, community members, students, teachers,
school officials and public safety officers each year to identify and address potential
safety issues and strategize ways to educate and encourage students to become
more physically active and aware of their surroundings.
Be on the lookout forfun programs and events happening at your school throughout
the year. Events and programs may include safety assemblies or bike rodeos where
students learn how to cross the street safely, what street signs mean and how to
choose the safest route to school.
We also celebrate National Walk to School Day every year in October! This year, Los
Amigos Elementary School in Southwest Cucamonga will join efforts with the City to
celebrate on October 10th as a part of the Healthy RC SRTS program.
For more information about the SRTS program and if you're interested in bringing
more SRTS programming to your school, visit HealthyRC.com or contact us at
HealthyRC@CityofRC.us.
"Do Yourlhing" to Save Energy
'this Summer
The City of Rancho Cucamonga and Energy Upgrade
California are teaming up to encourage you to "Do Your
Thing" for energy efficiency. The goal of the campaign is
to promote energy efficient practices and simple behavi<
changes that encourage energy conservation among residents and
businesses. This statewide effort sets the pace for smarter energy use by providing
examples of simple actions that can save energy. Some practices include using
energy efficient devices, unplugging home electronics when not in use, and lowering
the air conditioner during hotter months.
The "Do Your Thing" campaign complements Rancho Cucamonga's Healthy RC
Initiative and aligns with the City's Sustainable Community Action Plan, which helps
us to strive for a greener and cleaner Rancho Cucamonga. Please remember to take
part all summer long and "Do Your Thing" for energy efficiency!
Healthy RC Partners with the
Cucamonga School District
Local kids and families are set to benefit from new
initiatives — in and out of the classroom.
Healthy RC has partnered with the Cucamonga
School District (CSD) to pilot a Community
School Model (CSM) at Los Amigos Elementary.��"`
A Community School is both a place and a set
of partnerships between the schools and other +*
community resources. Its integrated focus on
academics, health and social services, youth and ,
community development and engagement leads
to improved student learning, stronger families
and healthier communities. The City of Rancho
Cucamonga and the Healthy RC initiative are using
the CSM as a comprehensive approach to build an i
equitable culture of health and ensure that all children
in our city are healthy, ready to learn and reach their
full potential. Health barriers frequently prevent
children and youth, particularly those from low-income households, from actively engaging in
learning. Children who are regularly absent from school due to chronic health problems, such as
asthma, miss essential learning time and quickly fall behind their peers. Using public schools as
hubs, Community Schools brings together many stakeholders to offer a range of supports and
opportunities to children, youth, families and communities. From financial literacy to health and
dental services, to hands-on opportunities to explore career options in school and afterschool,
this approach draws heavily on community assets to better support students and their families.
To focus collaborative efforts at Los Amigos Elementary, Healthy RC developed a CSM
subcommittee that consists of various partners that include (but are not limited to) CSD, City
departments, local businesses, nonprofits, hospitals, and residents. The subcommittee meets
once a month to develop and identify targeted strategies to meet the specific needs identified by
the community. As part of an extensive assessment of Los Amigos Elementary (surveys, bilingual
focus groups, stakeholder meetings), Los Amigos Elementary families identified access to healthy
eating and physical activity opportunities, neighborhood safety, lack of infrastructure, and access
to healthcare and mental health services as top priorities.
Healthy RC has worked closely with the Cucamonga School District and Los Amigos families
to identify their needs and develop targeted strategies to bridge the gap between families
and resources. We are excited to continue this partnership and implement Community School
strategies in Fall 2018 for the Los Amigos Community. Although this program is currently being
piloted at Los Amigos Elementary, we look forward to implementing best practices and strategies
at other schools within the CSD and throughout the City to make Rancho Cucamonga the
healthiest city it can be.
Youth Leaders: Creating Change in RC
The Healthy RC Youth Leaders program is now
accepting applications for middle and high school
students. Students (ages 13-18 years) have the
opportunity to actively and meaningfully participate
in local issues that affect their health, their peers,
— and their families. Students meet twice a month at
g City Hall and engage in workshops and trainings
to enhance leadership and communication skills,
deepen their understanding of public policy and local
governmental processes, and build their capacity
to improve the health and wellness of the city. As a
result, youth have been instrumental in helping to
inform and shape critical policies that improve quality of life in Rancho Cucamonga. For more
information or to apply, visit HealthyRC.com or call (909) 774-2044.
2018 Spooktacular
to Haunt the RC
Epicenter
The Community Services Department
and Alaska USA Federal Credit Union are
excited to announce that this year's annual
Spooktacular will bring family Halloween fun
to the RC Epicenter. The event, previously
held at the City's Family Resource Center,
is moving due to increased popularity. The
new location will provide adequate space for
activities and parking to ensure an enjoyable
experience for the entire community.
This free event will offer entertainment for
all age groups. Planned activities include the
traditional trunk or treat, a costume parade,
activities for children, food, raffles, and
Halloween scares for those brave enough
to enter. Join the festivities on Saturday,
October 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Visit RCpark.com and follow us on Facebook
at @RanchoCucamongaCSD for event details.
Enrollment Underway
for the 2018-2019
Playschool Program
Now is the time to enroll your little ones, ages
one through five, in the popular Playschool
program. This progressive academic and
socialization program is specifically designed
just for them. Classes run from August
through May and focus on building self-
esteem, developing motor skills, improving
social development and kindergarten
preparation through games, music, art and
group play. The program aims to enhance
community pride and awareness through
various fieldtrips and activities that promote
wide-ranging community participation for the
children and their families.
The Community Services Department offers
a variety of youth programing for all age
groups that encourages increased social,
family and community involvement. Visit
RCpark.com to learn more.
Protecting Rancho
Cucamonga through
Modern Training Solutions
First responders are sharing the tools we can use
to protect our families and co-workers.
Following the December
2, 2015 terrorist attack in
San Bernardino, the Rancho
Cucamonga police and fire
departments determined it
was important to train citizens.
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j Department has now been
training employees at local
businesses on handling events
like active shooters for several
years. Deputies Lane and
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up with the FAB School in
Rancho Cucamonga to conduct training on responding to mass
casualty events.
Because these acts of terror are occurring more frequently
and with more deadly results, our first responders saw the need
to increase response times and save lives. Our Police and Fire
departments offer a quarterly "Surviving an Active Shooter'
class to the community for anyone who lives, works or plays in
Rancho Cucamonga, with the next one scheduled for September
2018. The class teaches terrorism awareness, suspicious activity
reporting, active shooter response, identification of improvised
explosive devices, and basic treatment for traumatic injuries.
In previous years, the standard was to lock down, block the
door, turn off the lights, and stay quiet. Using the Department
of Homeland Security's model, police and fire personnel now
teach citizens the RUN, HIDE, FIGHT concept in conjunction
with the White House's "Stop the Bleed" initiative. If terror
strikes, fight back.
The Solution -Oriented Policing (SOP) Unit proactively focuses
on strengthening partnerships with the community and
businesses in our area and these classes are a part of that work.
Follow the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department on social
media for upcoming classes and other events.
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Wildfires are a Matter of When,
Not If
Prevention and training are critical to keeping our community
safe from wildfires.
California's climate, terrain, and drought conditions are prime factors for
wildfire danger. So much so, in fact, that our state is one of the most likely to
experience them. Unprecedented wildfires devastated whole neighborhoods
and communities in northern and southern California just last year. Rancho
Cucamonga faced a similar threat as the Grand Prix wildfire bore down on our
community 15 years ago.
The 2003 Grand Prix and 2014 Etiwanda fires demonstrated that the magnitude
of wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds, in terms of suppression efforts and
response, far exceeds the capacity of day-to-day resources. If not for the
California mutual aid system and the willingness of cooperators to send help
during our time of need, the outcome for our community would have been
devastating. Today, Rancho Cucamonga firefighters stand ready to respond to
wildfires following joint training exercises with state, federal and neighboring
agencies. These collaborative trainings help strengthen relationships and refine
strategies and tactics for an effective response.
The Fire District is committed to participating in the State's mutual aid program,
helping neighbors when needed and calling upon regional agencies when our
community needs help. Three years ago, the District's fleet expanded with the
addition of a brush engine owned by California's Office of Emergency Services
(Cal OES). In exchange for local use, Cal OES requires Rancho Cucamonga
firefighters to staff the unit when it's requested for a fire anywhere in the state.
While firefighters train and prepare for wildfire through fire hazard abatement
and community awareness programs, residents are encouraged to prepare their
homes as well. If you live closer to our foothills, create a defensible space around
your home that includes low growing plants with high moisture content. Remove
dead branches or trees and clear weeds and dry vegetation from around your
property. Roofs and eaves are also vulnerable to flying embers in a wildfire, so
be sure to clean your rain gutters and inspect your attic roof vents for proper
installation and integrity.
History has shown that it's not a matter of if a wildfire will threaten our community,
but when it will happen again. Learn more about wildfire preparedness and what
to do in an emergency at RCFire.org/ReadyRC.
Handling Toxic Waste at Home
Many commonly used household products are toxic and require proper
disposal.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility to help
you keep your home healthy and safe. The disposal facility accepts the most common toxic items
like household cleaners, paint, and used motor oil, along with items that may not be as recognizable
as dangerous. The facility also accepts batteries, used cooking oil, fluorescent bulbs and tubes,
television sets, and computers.
The facility only accepts waste from residents of Rancho Cucamonga or San Bernardino County.
Proof of residency is required, so remember to bring the proper paperwork. There is a limit of 15
gallons or 125 pounds of waste per trip, and containers must be no larger than 5 gallons. Please be
advised, business waste is not accepted.
The collection facility is open Saturdays only from 8:00 a.m. to noon and is located at 8794 Lion
Street between Vineyard and Hellman off 9th Street. The facility will be closed on the following
dates in 2018: September 1, November 24, December 22, and December 29.
If you arrive at the facility outside of operating
hours, do not leave your items. It is illegal to
abandon hazardous substances outside the
facility when it is closed. Residents can use any
of the other participating collection facilities in
the county. Days and hours of operations vary,lil
so please call 1-800-OILYCAT (800-645-9228) or
visit TooToxicToTrash.com for information about
alternate disposal sites.
Call the Environmental Programs Info Line at
(909) 919-2635 for a complete list of acceptable
items, transportation guidelines, and additional
information.
Safe Sharps Disposal
Follow proper procedures and stay safe when handling your sharps.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Fire Protection District are partnering to provide
residents with a safe disposal method for used home -generated sharps. It is illegal to throw
used syringes and needles in the trash after using them to administer medication or test blood
sugar. Used sharps may contain blood-borne pathogens and pose a health risk to your family
and the community when improperly stored or disposed of.
Follow these guidelines for proper storage and disposal of used sharps to keep your family
and community safe:
Always store used sharps in an approved container. Free sharps -approved containers are
available to Rancho Cucamonga residents for pick up Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., at any of the seven Rancho Cucamonga fire stations. Do not bring your sharps
with you to the fire station if they are not in a sharps -approved container. Sharps -approved
containers are also available for purchase at your local pharmacy.
Do not over fill the container. Fill your container to the marked fill limit line (usually three-
quarters full). Lock the lid to seal the container in order to prevent spills and accidental sticks.
Bring your photo identification and exchange your full container of used sharps. Sharps
are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at any of the seven Rancho
Cucamonga fire stations. Never leave sharps or full collection containers unattended. If fire
personnel are out of the station or on a call when you arrive, please return at another time or
visit another station. It is illegal to leave sharps outside of a station.
This program is for Rancho Cucamonga residents only. Sharps from businesses are not
accepted. For additional information, visit the City's website at CityofRC.us or call the
Environmental Programs Info Line at (909) 919-2635.
KeepingYour
Neighborhood Clean
Bag your trash for a cleaner
neighborhood.
Gusty Santa Ana winds can stir up problems
for the collection of neighborhood trash and
recyclables. Containers are frequently blown
over and the materials inside end up strewn
throughout nearby streets.
You can help keep your neighborhood
clean on windy days by doing the following:
• Avoid placing trash and recycling out on
windy days.
• Be sure to place your trash into a large
trash bag and tie it closed before placing
in the barrel This will make clean-up
efforts easier should the barrels tip over.
• Bag any excessive trash and recyclables
that do not fit in your barrel and
accumulated bags will be removed by
your waste hauler on the next scheduled
collection day.
General Election 2018
The next City of Rancho Cucamonga election
is November 6, 2018. Approved by the voters in
2016, this will be the first time Councilmembers
will be elected by district. Districts 2 and 3 will
be on the ballot for this election and all voters
will decide the Mayor's seat. In the November
2020 election, voters in Districts 1 and 4 will
each elect a City Councilmember. For more
information about the election and locating
your district, visit CityofRC.us or contact the City
Clerk's Office at (909) 774-2023.
Voter Registration Requirements:
To be eligible to vote in California you must be:
• A U.S. Citizen
• A resident of California
• At least 18 years of age on or before the
next election
• Not in prison or on parole for a felony
conviction
• Not declared mentally incompetent by
court action
Are you already registered to vote?
Visit the San Bernardino County Registrar of
Voters website at sbcountyelections.com to get
full details regarding Voter Registration.
Do I need to re -register?
You will need to re -register to vote when.
• You move to a new permanent residence
• You change your name
• You change your political party choice
Monday, October 22, 2018 is the last day
to register to vote for the November 6, 2018
election.
How and where do I register to vote?
1. Register online at sbcountyelections.com.
2. Visit the County of San Bernardino Elections
Office (777 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino)
or call (909) 387-8300 or (800) 881 -VOTE.
3. Residents can pick up voter registration forms
at libraries, City Clerk's Offices, Department of
Motor Vehicles and post offices.
Where do I go to vote?
Your polling location is printed on the back
of your sample ballot pamphlet. You can
also visit the Registrar of Voters website at
sbcountyelections.com or call (909) 387-8300
or (800) 881 -VOTE.
'the Curtain Rises on Lucky Season IT
It's lucky season number 13 for Lewis Family Playhouse,
one of the Inland Empire's hottest destinations for quality
entertainment. This season will span the entertainment gambit
with eclectic multi -genre concerts, comedy, musicals, and classic
plays. Join us for the return of some Lewis Family Playhouse
favorites, as well as artists making their Playhouse debut.
British psychedelic pop legends, The Zombies will kick off this
season, followed by featured headliners including R&B artist
Brian McKnight, former Glee star Jane Lynch, the Blind Boys
of Alabama, Fritz Coleman, Peter White, and Herb Alpert. Our
specialty series includes the return of side-splitting political
comedy troupe Capitol Steps, crooning quartet Under the
Streetlamp, string duo Black Violin, Golden Dragon Acrobats,
Mariachi Flor de Toloache, silhouette performers Catapult, cello
rock group Break of Reality and more. The Inland Pacific Ballet
will also return with The Nutcracker and The Little Mermaid.
Our resident professional Equity Company, MainStreet
Theatre Company, will also be back with outstanding theater.
The company will start off its season with academia's cartoon
favorite, School House Rock Live! and follow it up in the Spring
with the West Coast premiere of Hans Christian Andersen's The
Emperor's Nightingale. Rancho Cucamonga Community Theatre
is taking on Shakespeare again with one of his most popular comedies, Much Ado About Nothing.
Broadway at the Gardens will present the award-winning Hunchback of Notre Dame, featuring Alan
Menken's spectacular score.
Tickets for our 2018/2019 season go on sale July 5. A lineup like this could sell out quickly, so don't
wait. Box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit LewisFamilyPlayhouse.com or
call (909) 477-2752 or (877) 858-8422. Be sure to follow us on social media for the latest news and
download our LF Playhouse app from the App Store and Google Play.
2018 Founders Day Community Parade
Seeks Entries
The City of Rancho Cucamonga invites businesses, schools, youth groups and other organizations
to submit applications to participate in the 2018 Founders Day Community Parade. The theme for
this year's parade is "Music for the Generations: The Soundtrack of Our Lives." Join us for the fun on
Saturday, November 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Entries will travel along the parade route that begins south of Day Creek and Foothill Boulevards,
continues south to Jack Benny Drive, and concludes at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter. Groups
are encouraged to create small floats or themed marching units. All entries must have a banner
to identify their group, and be uniformed, costumed, or dressed to appropriately represent the
parade theme. Award categories include best representation of theme, most spirited, most
participation, and best overall float. The group
that best embodies the spirit of the day will be
presented the coveted Founders Award.
Participation for non-profit groups is free and
commercial businesseswill be charged an entry
fee of $50. Please note that all groups must
pre -register and submit an entry application
by Monday, October 1, 2018. Applications
are available online at RCpark.com. For
more information regarding the Founders
Day Community Parade, please contact the
Special Events Division, City of Rancho
Cucamonga Community Services Department,
at (909) 477-2760, or visit RCpark.com.