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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReporter Spring 2005� � �. �' � � � � , �,�x _ � ���' ��:. �} , �> j -, �� ,�, ���� � � �� � �� �� ��� � �� r� ' _:�. � �,,. ��i �, � �� `�`��� `'f` ��: ,. �����` ��r "-�::�"��'�..�,`_ � t�� j �;� (I� -� � � ��� �'�� � �� � �� . t: � � � --- --- --_------- ,. ��� ��� �. - � � � l, ��� � �' �� � � j __ ��y , � �� I ��� �: � ��� � � �� � �. - � _.. � ith 200 pahns planted, sCreets ancl parking secure almost $1 million from � ��� �� �--� lots created, signal lights Veterans AdminisU�ation HUD � — ! _ , ���� �� , installed and roof tiles Fec�erai Funding. These non Ciry �r� �- � �������! �:� ' laid the 18 month con- fimds were supplemented through ������' �° '�``�' - � �� � �i� � stniction of Phase 1 for the generous donation of $1 million ' '� ' the 57,000-square foot from the Lewis Family. �.` �i- ��. � � Fr,.. ;�, �_� building and surrouncling Program offerings of the Rancho � � , , � � ' � _ __ � landscaping is almost Cucamonga Semor Center curient ��,� - ��" �� ;_ � � completed and is ready ly located on Arrow Route will �.'3$" x -�� �� � �,� �m �� ; for a Sprmg Giand move to Cential Paik, doubl�ng its ;' �,� �� ��s� ��-'� � . � .�,�x > � � "` � �.� ` , _ � i �x �� �� ��i Opening Celebration! current size and providing dedi � '�'�'� � r`�, ,�� - � � �., � , �� �.� , � {r. �'���' " - .L� - � ` _ Located on the north- cated senior activities in the James � - �°� � � fi; ��`��' �;�� `�''� �_ west corner of Base L. Bnilte Senior Center. Inside the Senior Center �� �_ _ ��� � Line Road and Milliken will be David Dreier Hall, which will be available far meetings and Avenue, the James L. events. Recreational classes, seivices, and events for all ages, .� � Biulte Senior Center and including a partnership for a teen drop-in program and organized - ,,% �{� +�� the Goidy S. Lewis activities with the YMCA will take place in the Gold➢ S. Lewis ( o: ; Conu111mity Center at Communiry Center. � .�, f Central Park is "One We look forward to welcoming you to our Grand Opening _ �� y' �`�' �`� -.-,�-� Roof-Two Centers," seiv- Celebration/Open I3ouse. Details regarding the event will be avail- '�� ��� ��� � % ing the needs of commu- able through RCpark.com, all Ciry Centers, street banners, flyers, � � �` � �. �' �,� � niry members of all ages. RCTV Channel 3 announcements or contacting the Comiminiry �`` '""`�'" �� Throu h the enerous Seivices De artmenr � � �.�� g g P -�=�r�t��;� :<.,, --�'�' effoi�s of our local legislators, at (909) 477-2760. --_ '� �� State Senator Jim Br�ilte and Be sure ro check Congressman David Dreier, and a private donation by the Le��is out RCpark.com for Family, const�uction of dle building was fimded entu�ely th��ough a photo galleiy of federal, state, and private donations. Senator Brulte was insti2l- construction images �- mental in the Ciry receiving $10.1 million fronl the 2002 State From groundbreak- Prop 40 Park Bond Funds and another $1.5 million from the 2000 ing to date. _ State Park Boncl Act Funds; Congressman Dreier was able to _ : �� �- � , � � � d� �� � P � :; ;�� _ `, � u� �„ ����� 3.•-� , ' � �' � z� , , . {� � ����� � V` �- � � �� j`� yk ., , . ���, °: - � 1, ,, � -� � "t �`��,na3�� 1's .i �= .- �oiin�3ation fo�� Route G6 �� � �; iYiea���t°e � ��ei�e��ed �de� Librai•y �etail Destltiatiati Pc�lice at Victoria � ���,,-� .w ..,. _ . �_.. � � � �, �i �. 6-7 Gai•deils p. � �.`� CITY PROJECTS GET FEDERAL FUNDING PROTECTION Ftrlv��vG In November 2004, California voters over- whelmingly approved (84%) Proposition 1A ��on the statewide bal- � lot. This measure ;� � was the initiative � that implemented a �f,�' I, ¢ , . historic agreement between Governor ;,� ' Schwarzenegger � and cities, coun- .. ties, and special i districts to protect local government funds from fur- ther raids by the State. The deal agreed to by the Governor and local government requu�es cities and counties to "con- tribute" funds each of the ne�t two years to assist the State in their fiscal crisis. Our Ciry's "contribution" to the State for Fiscal Years 2004/05 and 2005/06 is 51.1 million each year. In addition, the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (RDA) is required to pay the State nearly $8 mil- lion in RDA funds over the next two years. CITIES In exchange for this funding loss, local governments are now guaranteed Constitutional protection of local property tax and sales tax. Costs for mandated programs that cities are required by the State to provide must be reimbursed by the State or the mandates are automatically repealed. Additionally, vehicle license fee funds that were withheld fi�om the Ciry last year are guaranteed to be repaid in FY 2006/07. This represents over $2.5 million to Rancho Cucamonga. Recent budget proposals included in the Governor's State of the State address included spending cuts that have the potential to affect local budgets negatively. These include continuing shifts from cities, counties, and special districts to the State, health and human services reductions, cuts in funds for local transportation projects, and cuts to Public Library Foundation grants. The Ciry continues to monitor the budg- et process and impacts it may have on Rancho Cucamonga and is working hard at the State level in partnership with the League of California Cities to ensure that local interests are protected. tion, and transportation at Rancho Cucamonga's new Senior Center at Central Park. In addition, the I-15 interchange at Base Line `` ""'`�� Road will receive another $500,000 for engi- . R A�TCHO CUCAMONGA'S LEGISLATIVE neering planning and design. This will com i�l � plete the Phase I development and analysis ` �/( work made possible by $800,000 received last �OGRAM SECURES $16•9 1111LL1�1� year for enviromnental st�ldies and preliminaiy engineering. Once engineering is complete, the � L�CtiL ���C'I'S next step wi11 be to identify const�2iction fiinds. Thanks to the efforts of Congressman David Dreier, the Federal Omnibus Appropriations Bill � has allocated �150,000 for senior health, rnitri- e yeais of Ciry effor[s have paid off with fiuiding n� a large variery of projects resulting fi�om Rancho Cucamonga's enhanced legislative program. Each year the Ciry works hard to ensure that the Ciry . Council and staff are informed regarding leg- •° islative issues in the coirununiry and that State li and Federal legislators are continually briefed on key issues that could affect the Ciry. In addition, Rancho Cucamonga participates in he League of California Cities and other profes- lal government organizations regarding legislative R A N C H O C U C A M�O N G A ^ R E P O R T E R • � O� 5 . � � ' '. � ���.�� � 1 �.:' � � � r - ..,.,.__ .. . _.., _ � . _ �` �j-�� More than 80% of voters said yes to Measure I, the :�� `" z�' ����, E� renewal of San Bernardino Counry's half-cent sales tax ��` � i t` L����� �� for transportation. The vote represented a more than �"`� 20% increase over the passage of the original Measure ,•�:— �,�;A-. ' ►�-+ in 1989—a large portion of which went to fund the `''` " �` �'' � � 1 E� ��. _ - : J 210 Freeway-a significant benefit to Rancho `" � 11 Cucamonga. Local streets and road funds from the original �,.� ballot measure have also paid for $15 million of ' " .-� � improvements to Rancho Cucamonga streets over � /' the past 13 years. Projects funded include the �,.--''� Carnelian sCorm drain and repaving, the East j- ,�� � Avenue street widening and improvements, and the - - ,_ Haven Avenue widening and � ���--�-� -�~��"'^`"� � storm drain. �f�f`'' � 'r "— �.��`� � The e�tension of Measure `�f,�"� � /� I unti12040 will continue to _"J�j � ensure local and regional ,; ����� , ;,� �« _ transpoitation projects keep � ' pace with area growth. In � - , Rancho Cucamonga, $92.7 -�' ` � = �' million in Measure I fimds �,, will go to projects between ��;� �' 2010 and 2040. Planned � �. � ,. �"" � Measure I projects include � � , � / , the I-15/Base Line Road �' Interchange, the I-15/6th � E o. Street-Arrow Interchange, the railroad crossing at Milliken, improvements on Vineyard, improvements on Base Line, improvements to . ,�� Hellman Avernie from Arrow to Foothill, and improvements on Hermosa from '��" k Highland to Banyan. and regulatoiy issues unportant to the Ciry. Finally, Rancho Cucamonga is actively �� involved in seeking available f�mding from State and Fecleral government for local projects. Our eFforts have resulted in fimding of $16.9 million in Rancho Cuc�monga projects, including: •$10 million in Proposition 40 State Park Bond funds for Central Park (2003) '•$156,000 in federal funds for Emergency Operations Center equipment (2003) �, •$960 000 in federal funds for Senior Center �`�"` ��� �� ;; �,�� Rancho Cuca.monga's 1'a�sport Ofiice Can �Ielp The Rancho Cucamonga Ciry Clerk's office operates a passport seivice so that City resi dents get t heir passports c lose to home. Not only will they accept your appli- cation; they will also take your photos for a $12 fee. Applicants should bring an original Birdi Certificate, Celtificate of Naniralization, or previous U.S. Passport plus a valid driver's license or State Identification Card. Copies of any documents are not acceptable. Application forms are free at the Ciry Clerk's office or can be downloaded at www.travel,state.gov. Passport fees are S85 far those 16 and over and $70 for those age 15 and under. Normal deliveiy is -- four to si� weeks. Adclitional fees r are required for faster deliveiy. �� � _ �;. � ���s E ,�. �i ��, � � �� � `1x }' �� . , � ,� - . � � ,-�x�: ��„ � �r �,�� �. �;`F;. construction and programs (2004 & 2005) � � € � ,�{� � •$1.3 million of federal funds for planning � _�1 ;; �� rr�� and design of a new I-15/Base Line Road � '`'i interchange improvements (2004 � 2005) �1 � ��� `�� � •$5 million for constiuction of the , " `� I-15/Base Line Road interchange � �. �� �,,,�; � � � � ;�:s � earmarked in the reauthorization "� f� of TEA-21, the federal transportation ��'� - 4 funding bill (pending approval) �'`"'�- M �' �� ,k;,�, �` � � .: ,,. . b� , ` �� - � �• �� �' �, �, ,, _. __ ,:___. .a�__ .,.. . _. __. .�.. F�r ��da�es visi�m �..�:� _ �:� - � RCparlr.cona atad tl�e ;. ` Lil�rary website at ' ' �.. �. vvww.rcpl.lib:c�.�zs _ f Fo ��o� �o� The Promoting Arts and Literacy (PAL) !, Campaign, a joint project of the Rancho Cucamonga Communiry Foundation and the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation, is working hard to reach their goal of raising $5 million for the Victoria Gardens Cultural Centei. The �5 million goal includes 52 million for con- st�uction and S3 million for an endowment for the Center. With construction just undeiv✓ay, PAL has ah�e�dy received pledges totaling nearly $2.4 million from commtmity philanthropists, .. businesses, supportive communiry mem � `�* , bers and our schools and students. The Victoria Gardens Cultural Center 'n will feat�u�e a 540-seat theatre, a 23,000 square foot second, fiill seivice library , for d1e communiry and a multipurpose venue that can accommodate 4�0 �� people. •td�; � i�, The fiist m a series of donor and public appreciation events was held in November 2004, at the groundbreaking for the Culniral Center. This event, "Act One: The Journey Begins," featured storytelling, commlini- ry theater lughlighCs, live music, as well as an a earance b� the I�ids Culnire . � r�,,. ��j °� ��� The Rancho Cucamonga Library is busy building the foundation for the new library f s' � at Victoria Gardens, but it is more than bricks and mortar they are using. The founda- � I;� Y tion the librarians at the Rancho Cucamonga Library are building is the heart of the new �� ��5 Library, the collection of books that residents will use after the walls go up. _ Building a library collection takes time, �a�� � �'°� � care, and skill. Wid1 over 2.5 mlllion books � k�� �� �-_ -� available librarians must select the best �� i; 80,000 for their communiry. Once the books ! are acquired they must be catalogued, ,E�'lxl- �' - ,� reeeive protective covers, and be marked �9� F � :- 4 � ;� p� 4d�, ,'-� + �ix � �,��"� with call numbers. ,� ����� �� ;r._ �� � ,�� �_'I To date the Rancho Cucamonga Libraiy � �� _, �- �T has purchased more than 30,000 books for �'� �- : �'� � �� �° x�� the Victoria Gardens Library. At an average """�' ��� �" `'' cost of $25 books are expensive, Money to ,� � ± ���� ���� �� ����"� � buy books has been derived from an on- ,.. . . .� ,{+, t. 4T . J � � _ going fundraising cam- �•_..,� .. �,� � � ��,'� paign and series of � _ _ .� .� : ���� � , , ; �, t-1 �' ' events, the most recent of j'�'""'' � �# ���--' '' which, was the 9�h Annual �'� �� � � I Open House and Library �� � � �•�.. �-��� � . � � , �`�`;�;-�---�-TM-;- ' Benefit, held at the , �: .�a e �� � , �, � � o �, � e I 1 n� • a JOSepll Flllppl Wlriel'y. � ' The "Evening at the �' ��� o�a � �' e , . ��i �; �� �� �� . � �' . �� �� . � � Wine " was a reat suc- _b:. � �� � a o � �5' g � " cess with nearly 200 peo- � �, ,, ,�� � ' � = �� ple attending in support , � � �.. ��� ���� ���..�..�.��„�,..,..a.w���_._.��, .: �� �� � M � �`° = of the Library. '.� , �; t; , ,, i; � Pp 5 _ Company, a group of st�iclents who help �p � ;i to pronlote the Cult�iral Center. "��� Everyone can become a PAL --� - # ��.�. m-- - Campaign supporter. Book dedica- � .,: , Cions are available foi� 525. Other �""�� � � � � � � ---'`"' sponsorship opportunities include � �� $1�0 for an engraved brick in the `"� � donor's plaza, $250 For a theatre seat dedication in The Lewis Family ' Playhouse. In addiCion, naming opportunities for businesses and � philanthropists making major g�fts are sti11 available. I'or addition��1 � � information about cont��ibuting to � ��, the PAL Campaign, call (�09) 477- �;=�� �" �2760, ext. 2105. � �� � ' � � -� � '�� � � c�a : � � :�t= „n �,,,,r,, f' � x �� ��.: � _` , F � � g�� �s��<� , �, � �E'� �' :_� � � �� „' Low-cost spaying and neutering will be available to Rancho Cucamonga residents on March 3, 2005, when the "Spaymobile" comes to town. The Ciry is again offering this opporninity with the Humane Sociery of San Bernardino Valley for the service, which also inchldes low-cost vaccinations. The mobile veterinary clinic will be located at the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter but residents must make appointments in advance by calling (909) 882-4205. No appointments are required for low-cost vaccinations, which will be offered between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the reduced rate. Through a partnerslup with the Pet Overpopulation Coalition (POPCO), the City is providing ' spay/neuter vouchers worth up to $50 for dogs and $25 for cats to ' promote responsible pet owner- ship. To request a voucher call R A 7V G H O C U C A M O N G A • R E P O R T E R • Z O O rJ � ���'.. ,� � .��. / :�.,� /� �.. �.. � I �� / � .,.. � .� — `� � �. . �. _ . _ .�.' � �/— _� ;�� .~ Rancho Cucamonga is committed to helping those in need in the communiry. Through the Human �' �� ��� �q Services Division, the Ciry helps to facilitate many services and referrals that assist those in times of diffi- �� ' ,>�. culty. The Communiry Services Department, Huulan Services Division `; � ���;��, ;� 4; ��,, , offers a Resource Directory, Child Care Directoiy, and Senior Housing ��� �, , Directory free of charge to interested residents, Residents may also 3 � � ��" = � download these directories ancl obtain more infonnation on Human ' � � \�` Seivices programs on the CSD website by visiting www.RCpark.com. ' � �, �, A, ;. ����� �' One most heartfelt experience for staff and volunteers is to be able i _ -� —����' to assist someone in need all year round during the holidays when tl�e � �of: A B' e-� �, � a ��' , Division coordinates donated holiday baskets to those in need. . ��'",��,��°s� � A .�� � e ; � " `. �` �.ti �, ' � Referrals are available for many seivices: basic needs and emergency �' �� ` �' �� o e � �' '� � �� �" �� assistance children and outh, communi information le al aid, coun- �`` �' � B a° ¢c o;, e 'm , � , A �. �� ?��,�;;_� � Y �Y� g � � � �� � . , �� seling and mental health, disabled assistance, addiction treatment, edu - n',, ,`, ',, o,. �-=� cation and literac em lo ment and volunteerin famil lannin and ', ��� ,�__ _- � ._ Y� P Y g, Y P g � _ � :x �f'��= �� � parenting, health care, hotlines, consumer information, ��`�'� ��` -- - immigration, senior services, veterans programs and more. Far more information on Human - .- ��> �`�`y - Services programs, please call (909) 477-2780. �,��,�r� �om =�,�� -�,� , SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD CLF�N-UP DAY A HUGE SUCCESS Rancho Cucamonga's second Neighborhood Clean-up Day filled four forry yard roll-off bins as volunteers from the communiry and City staff helped property owners dispose of unwanted debris, overgrown vegetation, and un�van[ed items. Neighborhood Clean-up Day will be a twice yearly opportunity for the next three years, thanks to the Rancho Cucamonga Code Enforcement Division's successful application for a�193,�54 grant from the State Department of Housing and Communiry Development. -- One of only 30 successful cities of 139 applicants, �����, r,r. Rancho Cucamonga's program includes graffiti �,`� �,r -, abatement and public education in good , �_il y.' property maintenance as well as the popular I ��° neighborhood events, all in keeping with �� �;� ��', �- `'� ` the Division's mission: "working together to � —r ���;' -�� promote an attractive communiry." � t� ���� ' `. �� � ,.Q _ 6 ��� ,;,� x��� POPCO at (877) 477-6726 before February 24, 2005, if you want to use it when the Spaymobile visits. Residents can also apply for the vouchers and use them at participating veterinarian's offices. . �_ �-�-�----�,. n,.�,� .r ,�.,, v'., ..� io.�A4r..., r,F.m:..�� p8�`•'�,, s�,.wr,.,n -..�. � � � �.�., v� .pn, a! n. F° � �—it.�: ..,, F — :—� ... : - _ _ . � rt.:.. , _ ����/`� �Q1V�1V�U14�ITY THEATI�E PR���',AM �D l�Ew T�E�T� A►RTS �LA�SES GET TEl4�[I't31iAiR.� �I�,1ME Starting this Spring, Rancho Cucamonga's Theatre Arts classes, Theatre Academy and pro- grams will be held in the facility at 9791 Arrow Route, once the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center officially moves its programs to the James L. Brulte Senior Center at Central Park. The temporary Theatre Arts Center will offer performing arts and Academy classes, workshops and smaller produc- tions, while the Rancho Cucamonga Communiry Theatre program will continue to present their larger Broadway-sryle musicals. The temporary Center will allow the Ciry to provide an increased offering of qualiry inst�uctional programs, whIle gaining momentum to move into the permanent faciliry at the Lewis Family Playhouse in the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. Visit RCpark.com for more details. NEW IN TOWN RC Businesses: Royal Alliance Mortgage Coiporatioii a locally owned and operated lending company using staCe of the art technology to process mortgage loans has recently purchased a Ize�v 14,000-square foot office building in the A�Iilliken CorporaCe CenCer. SCI Rea1 Estate Investments—recently acquired d1e Alta Loma Shopping Cencer at Base Line Road and Carnelian at a price of �16.8 miliion dollais. The cen- ter, 98% leased, is anchored by Stater Bros. RC Retailers: ' Pier 1 Imports—�ullerica's largest unporter of gifts �nd home fiuilishings, opened just before the holi- , d�ys at Terra Vista Town Center. REI—has opened in the Victoria Gateway Center owned by Regency Centers, Other new tenants include Cll�cuit Ciry and Nlen's Wearhouse. Beverages and More—a retailer of �vine, spirits, beer, national and old time sodas, gotumet food items, coffee aild teas, as well as glassware, has chosen a location in flZe Victoria Gateway CenCer. RC Restaurants: Jol�my Carinds Country Italiaii Restaui•ant is open at Victoria Gateway Center, one of the new retail develop- ments on the east end oF Foothill Boulevard. Chick-fil-A�ne of the most popular chicken restaurants is now open at Victoria Gateway Center. The chain is one of the largest privately-held restaurants and the second la��gest quick-selve restaurant chain in the natioi� based on annual sales. With the opening of Victoria Gardens anchoring the east end of Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga's portion of Route 66 is poised to become the automobile- oriented equivalent of Old Town Pasadena. An eclectic mi� of one-of-a- kind entertainment and restaurant destinations combined with the draw- ing power of national brands and unique retailers is adding up to a super-regional retail powerhouse. On the one-of-a-kind side, Foothill offeis both lustory and nostalgia. The Sycamore Inn, recendy acquired and refilrbished by Chuck and Linda Keagle who owned the Cask & Cleaver in 1967, began as a stagecoach stop in the mid-1800s. Over the years, it has become known as a watering hole for Hollywood rypes, especially during Prohibition. Today, under the Keagles it continues to offer elegant dining in a historic setting, while just down the road the Red Hill Coffee Shop and The Magic Lamp also dish up one of a kind experiences for nostalgia buffs with a yen for something different. Drive along and your dining options abound from Vince's Spaghetti, Felipe's Taqueria, and Ken's Japanese Restaurant to national chains lffie Romano's Macaroni Grill, Island's, The Old Spaghetti Factory, and Claim Jumper. Other unique Route 66 retailers inchide Windsor Cottage Gifts, the Cucamonga Fiuit Company and Route 66 Memories—a wildly unique store offering eveiything from giant steel dinosaurs to Route 66 signs. RANCHO CUCAMONGA SOLVES Yov� "E-WAs�" PxoB�Ms Household Hazardous Waste, or "HHW," eveiything from left-over paint and dead car batteries to the new problem of "E-waste" or obsolete or broken electroiuc items, has a home in Rancho Cllcamonga. Since the HHW program began in 1989, the faciliry has grown from one shed with an oil tank to a faciliry that accepts 67.5 tons of material annually—keeping these items out of landfills and storm drains. The faciliry at 2158 Base Line Road is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat�irdays only and features several programs beyond the simple disposal of paii�ts, batteries, pesticides, propane tanks, and aerosol cans. The Household Waste Exchange shed displays items such as car wax, buildii7g and yard care products for those who want them � �; ��� �' , H/ISTORIC ` �O��TE �b � , , �;� � � � � � � , .��y � , � r � , � �R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A � m R E P O R T E R � �L O O� . ,��� ::. . :.... P . g � � With the o enm of "' Victoria Gardens other Route 66 retail centers are attracting '; � :-� � � „� � an impressively growing list of � -- � 4z.` new tenants. In the past year, ;�� �� „ r' �� .� ' Pier I Imports has joined two �� µ �; ,. ��{ . other furniture and house- t�", - r� '� �,��.� �;.� wares retailers in the central � � ' ' ° � "' portion of Foothill. Those �`� � .�� � �`� � � ��-� retailers—Surroundings Plus s 3 �. Furnitw�e and Design at Terra �'' �� � �^ � ���"'� » Vista Town Square and "�-,,, � ��� ,� �i �;,; z;�� HomeGoods at Terra Vista Town Center contribute to the � �' ��; �*' ��<,� Ci 's b'1� t tt t h � 1 1' f� h h ld � �'� �" �o YoV Calv GET THERE FROM HERE ry a i iry o a rac s oppeis oo iing oi ouse o Over the last year, �he Cit��'s Public goods. Living Spaces is a new furnit�ire oudet specializing -` � � r � Works Division has comple�eci t�vo road in same day deliveiy, occupies the site of the former Costco - ,�.� �� '� �, ,: projects that will improve mobili�y and on Foothill to the east. Victoria Gardens offers Potteiy Barn �,. �. streetscape aesthetics in the Ciry. The and Williams-Sonoma. ��� ,J � �-- �2illiken/�Uilson eztension planned to .., �, Victoria Gateway�S SUCCeSS '� ��� x� 3 �d � ��� �� ���a °a rs� �Ra° � at landing anchors—like =�µ� � � m� �,�"" coincide with the constitiiction of Los Osos � High School, is now complete. The new road- REI—wluch have a reputation � ',.� � �� way, starting about one-quarter oF a mile north oF for choosing only a few sites, ^ Banyan, and extending north to Wilson and the even in densely populated � eztension of Wilson from ��Iillil�en to Deer Creek areas like southern � e ��� �� � f r,; Channel was needed to provide better traffic circu- California, shows the corri- %, : t,� ��� lation for the area, as �ell as a second emergency dor's drawing power. �� � t� r,'�� ���`" �� �� � access route for the high school. _ Foothill Crossing, anchored Carnelian Avenue. reconstructed in 2000 when by a flagship Sears Grand— � �` � a new concept in retailing 1, ��� �`����' �,� � a stori77 drain wtis installed and ,' ` �,.m� �_'� , _ - the cuive south oF Vivero Street � ,. for the national giant, also - � realigned, has recently received a speaks to the allure of the -��., ?,� M � face-lift. One oF the older areas of �� Mother Road. ����°�F � L� ��� � � ,, �,,,� �'� � � . , ��,�'�- ��,.� � �,v , F, - -�, ���� landscaping and pl�nting in the WlletlleP lt S R2IlCI10 � � � z��°� � . �,.\ , � > � ,� •e .��_� N�s'�� � `"��,. �:�_ ,�._ i ._a .._:__ _ Cucamonga's upscale demographics or just Route 66 magic that draws them-stay tuned for what Foothill Boulevard's retaIl centers will attract next! �\ � fi�ee of chuge. This reeycling helps reduce the amotmt of waste needing cli; posal, Do-it-yourselfeis cai7 pick up a 15 quart draul pan, a filter bLleket, and shol� rag for that driveway oil ch�nge—as well as brulgii7g back the usecl e wlien they're done. Computers and televisions—anything with a Cathode Ray Tube or CRT—wei banlled from landfllls in 2001 because of their lead content. At the HHW� facil ry Llnwanted monitors, computers, printers, cell phones, VCRs, stereos and othe electronic waste can be disposed of saFely. What's next on the horizon? In 2006, florescent light bulbs will be banne from landfills along with a rnimber of other electronic devices, so it looks lik Rancho Cucamonga's HHW faciliry will continue to provide ai1 invaluable ser` ice for our communiry. No bulk5� items, such as refrigerators, are accepted. Please call (909) 477-27�i ext. 4062 for more il�formation. For business waste disposal call t11e S1 Bernardino Cotmry HHW Division at (909) 387-5401 and ask for the Sma Quantiry Generator Program. T1S Sli�SC111- the recon- �d replace- ian Avenue �g materials meet low � as well as tion. It is down to the windows and the interior at Fire Station 173 on Base Line Road. The new 12,000-square foot Fire Station replaces a temporary building and will house one engine unit, a hazardous material unit, and firefighters cross-trained for both duties. Concrete bases for the light poles have been installed, traffic signals are under construction, and fiber optic conduit is being installed. The fiber optic installation is part of a project along Base Line Road to ��� install fiber optics to increase the Ciry's �r � data infrastiucture. That project is being i funded by the Rancho Cucamonga �"�` � , Redevelopment Agency. ���, , s � � I 1 � � ': � 1 �� I,,, � ' ' ; ��' ,, .� I � �,r„�,� '.�`�'�� ",k �. s 7 a ��$�� ��� � ,�.� . :�' . l 6'.in�i'ri � � ,, �,` ;f. � hl ,�, �: ;, � � �i_-�',, As part of the Ciry's efForts to pron7ote the safest environ- ment possible at Victoria Gardens, the public safety personnel have moved inro their new home at Victoria Gardens. The new Police facility, const�llcted as part of the planning to ensure the highest standards of public saFety as the new retail develop- ment, is located on Kew St��eet near the AMC Theater. Public �� � � � feedback on saFety and the strong Police presence at the �� �-�� Center has been e�cellent. , _ , .� ���� �� P1 �� , { � � � �, ' _. � f�: � �� �� � � � � � � �' 4 , _:'�:., The Police Department moved back � into larger quarters at Ciry Hall in Janliary �' to expand fl1e Police Department and constiuct a new Emergency Operations -� � Center, ' �� On Wednesday, December 21, 2004, � the Ciry received its final inspection for the constiuction of the "heli-port" on the new Police Depart�nent roof and a test "stop" by the San Bernardino Counry SherifPs Departmeilt Eurocopter EC-120 was conducted. The Emeigency Operations Center received a$156,000 federal technology grai�t last year to purchase mapping and com- munications equipment. The new center, soon to be oper�tional, allows tallored emergency responses and accurate disaster analysis resulting in deploying resources to the best effect in �n emergency. m::� , /I 1� '�',� = "`� : �m��� • ��y ; :,o; ; � � �� � ���i,. �-..�✓ _ ,.�._ � � ��,..�.�.� � 1 ,� rj i �OMIViEI�iTS PLEASE As part of its Award-winning Community Information Program, the City is pleased to present this issue of the Rraneho Caaeanaon�ga Reporier. We welcome your comments. Please call IGmberly Thomas at � (909) 477-2700, ext. 2008. � ~� �- I www.ci.rancho-cucamonga. ca.us 10500 Civic Center Dr. a P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 •(909) 477-2700 ° Fax (909) 477-284b William J. Alexander, Mayor • Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Council Members �� ' � . � , 'r , ; .