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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Spring 2008�ANC HO �;UCAMONGA � �oes �reen :witn �. .___ ______ . . ean tree�s er es � � Rancho Cucamonga is known for the high � levels of maintenance of its public spaces r��' ;��` ��W�� ,� � and facilities.The Public Works Department � � �-'�` �` is the group charged with making sure the f�,_ ;� �,' '" ' ; � � , , , � . � Ciry always looks its best. Now thanks to an ;� �� ` �+ , '- '� x� initiative by the Public Works Department � � ,�� r � � � ' � �* - r - --r cleaning Rancho Cucamonga's streets w�ll �� F{��a �, ,,,'i'�� _�� : � -- � �� contribute towards having cleaner air, too. � . � � As a result of successfiill a 1 in for `"°. �� ' � " Y PP Y g �. � � ,, � . �`.' � ��.� � � . two grants from the South CoastAir � � �,� � , �� t� �''+`� Qualiry Management DistricYs program to �,;�- ,� ' T� " `'' � ' �� :� � � �� reduce air pollution from mobile sources � _�'2 " �, � `� ° � � � the City is the recipient of three ilew �`"" �' �� =� ;� �� compressed natural gas (CNG) street � y, �� C �� `�� `' �p_ ` ° _; sweepers that will join the one CNG �` � + n., sweeper the City already owns. Street . sweeping will also benefit from a roll-off ` - -._. _,:_ _ dump truck that has a CNG engine. �� This first $100,000 grant will be followed by a � �� second $237,000 grant that will purchase two new �hemicals that California has declared as toxic air CNG powered dump trucks and build a CNG fueling contaminants.The CaliforniaAir Resources Board station. Having a local station will allow Rancho <CARB) estimates that diesel exhaust causes 70% of Cucamonga to fi�el its fleet vehicles on a day-to-day the state's cancer risk from airborne pollution" basis, contributing to efficiency and reducing prices for fuel. In emergency situations, other puUlic agencies such as the Alta Loma School District � may also use the station. ° The City intends to expand its CNG fleet over m`-' �` �' � the next few years, replacing twelve � �`>: �- '' � � ��'' � conventional diesel vehicles with clean "-_ f= �` y � t burning CNG vehicles. �� ,� �� ` �� How clean is CNG compared to diesel? �w;., ,- According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, "For heavy trucks and buses, a new (ModelYear '�.� 2004) natural gas vehicle can cut toxic soot pollution by 75 to 90 percent, while smog- forming pollution is reduced by about 2j percent compared to conventional diesel. Diesel soot is extremely toxic, containing over 40 �1�TSIDE � �r,�,�K r1 � �'� ��_��- 500th �� - `��` Pet Placed �^a�,; �'� Through � �` ` � m� Rescue Groups p. 5 . � � �� t` Y�;r,:: >��;: ,. ��;�:: "<,. New Equipment Saves Lives p. 8 % ' / � � \ � � " � � � [ � � � � \ �f \�-�.�. �... � . ._.I' S . �' r'. (, : 1-�„ , - �: r � ; ;, , . � � � r � i � � � �� 'S f `M1%;'f.. g 1 � �;: p i �� .- �� i� y � Handling tTnwanted olicitors 101 Use this information to handle solicitors when they approach: (., • A11 solicitors are required to obtain a permit and prominently display a city-issued solicitors TI IP dO'S �C� badge. Ask to see their badge. If they don'x have one, refuse their soliciting request. don L9S �� • Door-to-door solicitors at residences are prohibited from soliciting between sunset and �� sunrise. Don't opeu the door to solicitors at night. So �� C� L��I o n • Aggressive soliciting is against the law in Rancho Cucamonga: Wliether it's in front of a retail store or at your front door, solicitors caunot be persistent after being refiised, block your path, make intimidating or threatening comments or gestures; or intentionally make physical ` contact. Call:the Police if you feel`threatened by a solicitor.When approached by a solicitor, be sure ' that,you can visibly see their identification badge and or permit. If a solicitor persistently °� '.� � approaches you,,notify the Police� Department �of the situation:��If you �encounter a solicitor that is � ��-..� ; �iolating any of the above; contact Police Dispatch at„ (909) 941-1488 or,Code Enforcement in = City'Hall. at (909);477-2700. � � � �� _ �.. �.. _.. _, _ _ CI'I'Y OF RAl�TCHO CUCAMONGA � '_ THIS SOLICITORS PERMIT IS POR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE , �' cizr oF xnzvcxo cucaMONcn IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SOLICITORS 1SSUED TO: JOHN DOE REPRESENTING: LOCAL BUSINESS TO SOLICIT: SOMETHING NUMBER: 00000000 �XPIRATION: 12l3112008 �HAIR: BROWN ,EY�S: BROWN �`-� � �" HEIGHT: 5'10" : WEIGHT:180 PERMIT MUST BE WORN ON AN OUTER GARMENT IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE. PERMIT MAY NOT BE USED BY OR ASSIGNED TO ANY OTHER P�RSON. MUST HONOR ANY SIGN INDICATING SOLICITORS ARE NOT WANTED ON THE PREMISES. 1 S O ��0 ��_ Solicitors permit shoulcl be visibly displayed. Rancho Cucamon a s Rules g Sometimes it is hard to understand why activities that can make us feel uncomfortable are allowed by law Soliciting is such a case. Individuals that approach us in front of stores, at gas stations, or at our front doors can be aggressive and intimidating. Wl�ile completely pro- hibiting solicitation is not possible because it is protected by the First Amendment as a form of free speech, the Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga enacted an ordinance that balances the right to free speech with the rights of individuals to feel safe and comfortable in their communiry. How does Rancho Cucamonga xegulate soliciting? In Rancho Cucamonga, solicitors must obtain a permit and display a ciry-issued badge.The ordinance prohibits aggressive solicitation such as following an individual, making physical contact, blocking one's path, or using profane language. . Door-to-door solicitation at residences is prohibited between sunset and sunrise. ' Rancho Cucamonga's solicitation ordinance defines soliciting as: "any request, demand, entreary, invitation, plea, offer, enticement or action using the spoken, written, or printed word, or bodIly gestures, signs or other means, for the purpose of obtaining an immediate donation of money or other thing of value or soliciting the sale of goods or services °' `��'�'� -� Ci Ex ands �� .� � Re ulations tY 1' � g Following growing concerns over the harmful effects of second- hand smoke, a recently passed city ordinance goes further to restrict smoking in public outdoor areas where large crowds and children may be present. The ordinance,recently passed by the City Council, expands "No Smoking" laws to include public parks; playgrounds; public plazas; public areas surrounding public facilities including communiry centers, libraries, and similar sites; and trails. The hazardous effects of secondhand smoke are well documented. The Environmental ProtectionAgency attributes secondhand smoke to �, I� ! , ��, � � ,; �� `� May 12 16 �d� ;; a, �� =° ,,. % The Ciry and the Rancho 4` f Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce -� 'T�,�'' ,„ �I are teaming up for the 2008 Business � � ,'f Appreciation Week with a calendar of � �� 6 �� ;� � ` ; events that recognize the contribu- ��"�'�" � tions businesses make to the �, ,y�'.'� � � � . � � P�L - �_ � communiry. r Events highlighting the . � � � «� �, s� r} �'t i, '�.---��"� week include the Spring __ � ,, � �� `�� '` �— -~ ''�� Swing GolfTournament, v . �� , hosted'by the Chamber of � f» - Commerce, and Business � � £r a $ . '�� f + El�" � ,�� ,i �� , s � Appreciation Night at the ` ; F n ; =_ ��. � _ — `iw�--� .� Epicenter, hosted by the City. Business Appreciation Night . at the Epicenter offers a fun-filled night of baseball, with the Quakes battling their rivals, the High Desert Mavericks, on May 16, 2008. i� thousands of smoking related deaths for non-smokers each year. Children ase particularly vulnerable to secondhand smoke because they are still developing physically, have higher breathing rates than adults, and have little control over their environment. Future phases of anti-smoking regulations are being explored as a part of this most recent action, including evaluating no smoking regulations at outdoor patios, restaurant, and bar areas; outdoor shop- ping areas; outdoor lines and ticket booths; waiting areas; and multi- family housing buildings. This year, the City will host a pre-game event from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., with an autograph session and photo opportunity ,with Quakes players, appetizers, and no-host bar.The game starts at 7;05 p.m. and features a grand finale fireworks display. Discounted tickets are avaIlable to Rancho Cucamonga businesses at $3,50 each through the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency. Call the `Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency at (909),477-2700, extension 2059 for more information. Only a limited supply of tickets are available. �e - - Looking for a way to express how much you care about your City. Become �. a Code Enforceinent Vohtnteer. Volunteers assist Code Enforcement Officers with i identifying illegal signage, graffiti; abandoized shopping carts, and other m�:uzicipal ' code violations, as well as clerical'assistance in the office. " , ; n ..,'� Call (909) 4772712"for more information, or to volunteer.Application5 are available � i online at www.ciryofrc.us. � � `�.� �"� � _ --_ w__- -- -- --� . _____.�.._..:�.�.;� . _,- , 3 Loca1 Businesses Get a Pat on the Back � �' � a-., � _ - - � � � . . . � �. _ . 1 n � 1 m. . � �. �rt ��a .�� -- naming rights for the outdoor play areas. In addition to the pet play area, the all-new 1,200 square foot surgical suite is underway and will allow for on-site �' � emergency care as well as spay-neuter procedures, ':�, preparing pets in temporary residence at the Animal Center __ .' � _ for adoption as soon as possible. Thanks to all the donors and volunteers who support the I, Animal Center and who have contributed to this recent campaign. Without the parmership with tlie Rancho Cucamonga community, the Animal Center could not reach its goal of placing every adoptable pet. ` For more infarmation about the Center's needs and how you - a can help, visit us at � ! w i � " ,,� ` �� ` �� www.rcpets.info or' ��=�- ' call (909) 466-7387; �z �* �� ' ` � � � extension 3076. �''� �' �,s r�:� �� a.-. , �� , �� ir � _ r - �. Recent generous donor support will bring construction ;-�- --- of the new pet play areas at the Rancho Cucamonga , .� Anunal Care and Adoption Center to a close this spring, '� �, �r with three new outdoor meet and greet pet play areas, �`" '�� complete with shade structures. �2 `�' Charles and Suzanne Buquet and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes made the final donations to meet the -�-- goals of the capital campaign. The Buquets, active animal welfare proponents, are tireless advocates in the effort to find loving homes for pets. The Quakes organization, as well as being a great neighbor, has been a terrific ongoing supporter of theAnimal,Center. The baseball season means several Bark in the Park {<_ events, where pet owners and ; - � �`� �� their four-legged friends can \ �\ � 6 A �� en�oy a great��night of baseball �, �%�� and tlze proceeds help support �y;� ;�_�� the Anunal Center. This latest ' ��x �� •" -� . r .. generous �ift secures them ;� `" �� + ' _.;,� ;�� ,e� � �,;�� .: �: + � tl� -- . � Most people know all about the Diary ofAnne Frc�nk, but local audiences experienced a special version of this poignant story in the MainStreet Theatre Company production Dreams ofAszne Frank. The MainStreet Theatre Company, the resident professional theatre company at the Lewis Family Playhouse, explored new territory when this theatre for young audience (TYA) company presented the U.S. Premiere of Dreams ofAnne Frank. Not only was it their first U.S. premiere, it was also the first time that the Company produced a play targeted towards an older youth audience. Written by Bernard Kops with music by David Burman, the play took place during the time of the Nazi occupation when Anne and her famIly, along with others were forced into hiding for two years within a cramped Amsterdam attic. It is here that Anne expresses and one could say blossoms her imagination to escape the evil world with which she was surrounded by. � � �' 'a s , � � � "'. � �r� Renclerings of the �neet ancl greet pet play c�rea. . �,� r:' � `:�' . � � .� �- �; � � � • . r +.G � , � ', �� Drec�m,r ofAnne Frank starred John Neisler as Otto Frank, Stasha ' Surdyke as Edith Franlc, Matthew Henerson as Mr. Van Daan, Joann McGee as Mrs.Van Daan,TracyThomas asAnne's sister Margot, Jeremy Lelliott as Peter Van Daan, David Ross Paterson as Mr. Dussell and Kelly Huddleston as Anne Frank. Directed by Robert Castro, with set and costume design by Victoria Petrovich, lighting design by ,;' Jose Lopez and musical direction by Ed Burguiarena. As part of the three-week run, the Lewis Family Playhouse invited " Holocaust Survivors to come and share their experiences with the audience after the matinee performances. Special guests included Dr. Jack Brauns MD, FACS, Robert Geminder, Pearl Good, Dr. William Good andYavob Basner.The special guests were very well received and audience members were hanging on their every word as they provided insight into the harsh realiry of the Anne Frank story. "It's one thing to read a book or watch a stage production about this time in histor5�," said Sonia Torres, Playhouse patron,"but it just does- n't compare to hearing first-hand from the people who lived through it:' Drec�ms ofAnne Frank closed in February to a standing ovation. The next MainStreet Theatre Company production will be The Big Friendly Giunt, based on Roald Dahl's classic, adapted for the stage by David Wood, coming to the Lewis Fanlily Playhouse,Apri1 l lth - '� 26th! See you at the Playhouse! Kelly Huddleston as Anne Frank, set and costu�ne design F�y Victoria Petrovich, Zigbting design by jose Lopez. �nim�al � ,(�enter s�,� ��u'�elebrates S0� '+��: ` , Save-A Pet, a Riverside l�ased anunal ��'� a"; .� resctie group, was recently recognized � ,�,� r�; � �� b}� the Ranclio Cucamonga Ciry � , �� '�� Couacil for its rescue of tlie 500th pet `�` � � -. � "-�,'� �¢t � ` tlus cu- fi-om the RanchoCucunoii a � ;'�' ��x�a'��, Y U Anuiril Care ancl;�ldopti.on Center. � � � Tl�is�is iu �tiddition to �ulimals placed � .� �: -=�',� �� u� adoption. ��--- � ' � = � Rescue groups, liLce ihe;nonprofit �;� Save-A-Pec, fmd liomes for �uiunals t11at �'� ' are spayed;netiitered and"liea1t11y.They . activel5� reacli out'to th�ir comuit'iuities to fuid hohies. Save-A-Pet lias rescued Iiterallp ilious�uids of animals'sulce iCs foundulg in 19�2. In 2 sho�v of��2ppreciation for this 500-pet milestoiie, the I2ancho ,� �� Cucamongatlnu�ial Services Departiiient awarded flie group a certifi caCe of recognition��and a gift ceitificatc Co PETs�IART � �� iitnal rescue grotips play an� essential role ior the I�eCs u1 residence �it the RCAnun�l Center."l:hese org�uuzaCions operate like �n extension ��of rtie seivices offered b}� the Animal C,enter. Some, lilce Sa��e-A-Pet, provide lo��r cost sj�a}�-neuter �subsiclies �uid conduct public education. �Others focus on the needs �of partic�ilu I.uids of pets or breeds.� � 0 �,:,a �..� %t`-��\ �%,�" t7� �t \; ��.5� �..,�,,��.� ,,,, �� y�� , � ;..; � { �. The�zimal'Center dee��ly appreciates d1e commiCment to anunal rescue shared by its pu-tners � Some of tlle rescue partners uiclude: � • ��Beagles �uid Buddies � �� • Co�lstal German Shepherd Rescue ( • Dal�natian Rescue • Southern Cali('oriva Golden Recriever ancl Lab Reseue • Siberian Husl�� Rescue • Helen`Uood�vardAilunal Centei� '' • Buiui}� Bunc11 ` • Tails a'�Uaggin' , ' � � ^ Vlutts n' Stuff �: �< , �� , • New��Be�tnniiZas 7 � 5 � .�..,� ; r � � � � "` - �.� , r • labb}> Cat Rescue t-� j,, � �a� � _ - � • Maiii Cooii Rescue �� :� ''f ^ Riverside Humane Society ..� " ` ��s'�' � • San Di,ego Humatze Soeiet�� ,�, _ --„ � " �� `�'� V� Share the `I�rai� Rancho Cucamonga has many parks Equestrians: Cyclists: and open space and many miles of tralls, • Make sure your horse has the temperment • Approach others and pass with care.Yield including the new Pacific Electric Inland and training for riding on public traiis. to all other trail users. Empire Trail 5-mile segment now open Busy multi-use trails are not the proper .�en approaching from behind announce between Amethyst to Etiwanda Avenue.Trail place to school green horses. yourself and the number of cyclists in users can park in the 16 stalls at the north • Move right to allow faster trail users to pour group well in advance to avoid entrance of the school district facilities near pass. . ; ,' startling others. the Amethyst trailhead or at Central Park or .�ounce your intentions to pa'ss others' `'' • Reduce speed to pass safely. Ellena Park from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. �d reduce speed to pass safely. `` ' • Pass horses as far to the left as possible to Once completed, the Pacific Electric Trail . Only pass on the' left. avoid ;unintentional contact. A red ribbon will stretch 21 miles from Claremont to ' on a horse's tail indicates the horse may Rialto in the former ri ht-of-wa of the • Move to the side of.the trail if your horse g y has behavior problems. kick if approached too closely from Pacif'ic Electric Rallway, just north of Base . � behind. Line Road. The traii is open to walkers, jog- • Step off the trail if your horse has to -' relieve himself. Kick any droppings off • Obey posted speed limits and use common gers, bicyclists, and equestrians and as a _. sense in crowded areas. the trail. ; 1 result, it is important for traIl users to ' • iJse appropriate hand signals for turning observe tra31 etiquette. Joggers/Walkers: and sto m GENERAI. TRAIL GUIDELINES: • Stay right, pass on left. pp g • Should your approach frighten or spook a • Share the trails—cyclists yield to all other '�ounce yourself when passing. -"horse, stop.Wait for the rider to tell you it users and pedestrians yield to equestrians. • Yield to equestrians. is okay'to pass. • Slower traffic keep right, faster traffic pass • If you wish to approach a horse, asl� .the •- Always wear a helmet. on left. rider for guidance. �� . • When passing, provide adequate warning • Dogs must be kept on a leash ��, � � �� .� and reduce speed. at all times. ��;,�,�i„-.� �„ ,,�,,, _ • Anunals may act une.xpectedly.Ask the han- • Keep a short leash on your dler of a horse or dog for guidance before dog when passing or being approaching their aniinal. passed by others, including • If you wear a musical device/headset, make horses and cyclists. Remember, sure the volume doesn't prevent you from your dog may frighten others hearing what is happening around you or �d they may be unsure of disturb others. how to pass safely. .. m. . . . , � n�..� . _ ��. vm..._.. � _.. _. _.w,,, .. ,,,., s. _.a.. ,. �__., .. , •t; � , � �, , , 1 .. .. .. �`i. ,. . [� f . ' �:'� . 3.'. ��i[��y�',y �' - {, -� „ �v^w � �� n K � �tl�� r�� _ �il�� F � t�"�v i ' �__�__,,,-. � � � ��a""�i ��'"a �, �,'4�,�r � ��.1 m+ " r€� � ,�� k. � a . . ��...,. ..c�:. ..:��- .. �,v� . �;�i";`,�°�,��5.':�'� — ,�,. _ �w�� ? .- ... „ ,r:, � �. �si .;.'; �' , '�!, ' . � � , � x. ' . .. ; ' " ,. r `��,�t; � � x � �=. _` t.:; �� > , � � ��-� �> � } <; � � � s _ ` � - C y � e � , ��,�� ry.; .� � ucamon a's 30t1� ��ve��a� ;:, � � � ��' �� °��` ��° � ��;��s �� -- �� . ��,�� .. s Incorporation "City with a Plan" Tn 1975, the Tri-Community Incorporation Committee was The goal of new qualiry neighborhoods was,achievecl'through the created to propose formation of a new Ciry. Durulg the 1970s,Alta developmeut of the Ciry's first two master-planned communities:Terra ' Loma, Etiwanda; and Cucamonga'experienced massive aild uncon- Vista and Victoria.The City's historic neighborhoods, like Northtown, ' trolled growth as families from LosAngeles and Orange counties were preservecl and improved.The Ciry's two original parks;Alta Loma moved east'seeking affordable housing. In addition, neighboring Parlc and Vineyard Park, were joined by Red Hi11 Commuiiity Park and ' cities were interested in anne�ng the majority of the 35-square Heritage Park until today the City of Rancllo Cucamonga features 29 mile area of unincorporated cotmty land.The citizens wlio formed parks with 1'variery of recreational facilities including the Epicenter the committee were concerned about tlie future.They understood Adult Sports Park. that their vision for-a new cit�= would allow tlie area to manage its Upon incorporation, the City becanle responsiUle for police development and create its own destiny.'On Election Day, protection and service. On July 1, 1978, the City contracted with the November 1977; 59 percent of voters approved the �ncorporation San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department to act as the City's Police ' of Rancho Cucamonga. Department.Today,Rancho Cucamonga is'acknowledged as'one of the Population at incorporation was 44,600, malcing Rancho ' safest cities ul the nation Uecause of partnerslups between the Police '_ Cucamonga the third largest ciry in San Bernard'uio Counry.The Department aiid the communiry'that include Neighborhood Watch, ' booming economy of the 1980s gave the Ciry the resources to Business Watch, Ciime-Free iVIulti Housing, Citizen Patrol,and the ' realize its vision and goals through innovative community design ' Explorer programs:The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District pre-dates and growth management strategies as the City grew to 73,842 dur- uicorporation, with the formation of the Alta Loma Fire Protection ing tlie decade. Park and recreatiom opportunities, new qualiry District in 1931. In 1975, the Alta Loma and Cucamonga fire districts neighborhoods, preserving and improving existing neighborhoods, combined to' form the Foothill Fire Protection District. On July l, 1989, ` the highest standards for public safet�; and local economic develop- the Fire Protection District was legislatively reorganized into the Ciry. ment were achieved through the "City with a Plan" philosophy of Local economic development efforYs also followed the "Ciry with a local government as eYpressed in the 1981 General Plan. Plan" model.The 300-acre Barton Plaza at Poothill and Haven in the mid- 1980s was the result of the planning efforts of both the City and the Barton llevelopinent Group.Today, Haven Avenue continues to be the region's premier olfice destination. � =,� � �� "'.�`" �N�:, «�. ;;s �� '� �' �i. �{ �.. I'articipate in Plannin This winter Rancho Cucamonga is kicking off an update of its General Plan, a document that guides planning and development deci- sions in the City. In the 30 years since incorporation and based on the goals established at that time, the maturing Ciry now includes thriving urban places that service the shopping, d'uung, entertainment, civic and community needs of traditionally suburban neighborhoods. Our City works well because we look and plan ahead. The General Plan update will focus on planning issues relevant to Rancho Cucamonga through 2030, such as accommodatu�g a share of the region's poptdation growth, continuing to be an engine for economic growth by attraeting good companies and jobs, and keeping Rancho Cucamonga a distinctive communiry where we love to live, work and Industrial development along Sixth Street and Arrow Highway between Haven and the I-15 has ensured a strong local employment sector of quality jobs. Zonuig and land use policies requiring 360- degree architecture and landscaping have ensured that these qualiry development blend in and have adequate separation from residential communities. During the 1990s, the City grew by 30,000 residents and began to reap the benefits of its vision as the "Ciry with a Plan" Educationai and income levels rose whffe crime declined. Retail development along the Footiull Boulevard corridor gave residents a place to shop locally and local sales tax revenues began to help fund important quality of life amenities. Civic infrastructure grew with the construction of a new Civic Center, a new animal shelter, and a new City library. In 1993, the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter and Adult Sports Park gave residents a new place to play as well as a new tradition in the inalcing, rooting for the Quakes, the City's own minor league baseball team. Metrolink built a station in the City in 1994. Today, Rancho Cucamonga's tradition of vision continues into the 21st Century, with the opening of the new 210 freeway, the Goldie S. Lewis Community Center and the James L. Brulte Seniar Center at Central Parlc and the Pacific Electric Trail. At Victoria Gardens, one of Southern California's premier lifesryle, entertainment, and shopping centers, the Lewis Family Playhouse and Paul A. Biane Library at Victaria Gardens are a testament to the City's ongoing commitment to unique public private partnerships and emphasis on qualiry facilities that con- tribute meaningfully to the Ciry's superb quality of life. for a Bri ht Fut �� g g raise children.As an overarching theme, the General Plan will address what it means to Ue a healthy commtuury - in physical, economic, and quality of life terms - and how we will maintain and enhance those qualities that make Rancho Cucamonga one of the most desirable communities u7 the region. Are you interested in helping define a vision for a healthy Rancho Cucamonga? The Planning Department is looking for volunteer Visioneers to take part in the General Plan program.The commitment will Ue brief and easy. Please contact JamesTroyer, Plamung Director at (909) 477-2700 or james.troyer@cityofrc.com for information abcut how you can be a part of this exciting process. 1�RMED FORC�S BANNERS Service Member the Recognition They Deserve Sign up now to give the active duty soldier in your family the recognition and support they deserve. For $155 (the cost of the banner plus installation) you can honor an active duty resident or an immediate family member: spouse, child, grandchild, son- or daughter-in- law, or niece or nephew. Banners are installed in May and November each year. Orders for the May installation must be received no later than Thursday, April 24th. You may access an order form online at www.ciryofrc.us under "What's New in RC?" or call (909) 477-2700, extension 2059 to request a brochure by mail. Police De a�tment p Adds Crime Anal st y The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department has added a Crime Analyst in the ongoing effort to make sure Rancho Cucamonga remains one of the safest cities in Che state. Criininal Analyst Rhonda Maher brings a complex set of skills to the job, which focuses on using sophisticated mapping techniques to get an overview of local illegal activiry to see where linked activities may indicate trends. These trends can include identification of crime hot spots, "next hit probabiliry analysis,° and time of day/day of week analysis. Analysts must obtaim professional certification and are able to map 1�Tew Equipment Saves L�ves The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District has added the 12-Lead EKG to the tool kit carried by City paramedics. The specialized monitor allows parainedics to get a multi-dimensional picture of a patient's heart when called out to what may be a cardiac incident.The result- ing pictures shows parainedics if the patient's heart is experiencing trouble, especially useful in cases where the symptoms, such as dizziness or weakness, can be early signs of a heart attack or can also be associated with other conditions. A 2007 USAToday study noted tl�at six percent to six and a half percent of all Californiaris say they have heart disease and/or have had a heart attack. In Rancho Ciicamonga, it could be estunated that 10,000 people are living with heart disease.Tliat means we have our work cut out for us, says Stephanie Rasmussen, EMS Administrator for the Fire District. "Consistent trauiing and follow-up ensures our paramedics' skills stay sharp" The complete assessment provided by the 12-Lead EKG allows City paramedics to treat patients on the scene and, while they are preparing to transport them, call the hospital with their observations. Early contact allows the hospitals to quickly get the patients to the cardiac catheterization lab where doctors can unUlock clogged blood vessels that often are the cause of heart attacks. Is it effective? Recently, use of the 12-Lead EKG facilitated happy endings for three local residents over 50, all complaining of chest or abdominal pain.All three underwent successful catheterization within 15 minutes of their arrival at the hospital. ,>., t ��, `�,� -, �� crime scene locations, suspect-victim relationships, and suspect routes to reveal links between crimes and timelines.This information allows tlle police to farecast Illegal activiry �u1d preveiit it, and also contributes to greater efficiencies by allowing resources to be focused on areas where there is a greater likelihood of activiry. The technique is particularly useful in serial properry crimes such as robbery, burglary, and car theft, as well as vandalism Face ID `hit' bulletins also allow the police to advertise information about sus'- pects and increase the chances of their apprehension. m� l� ,� a ;� �,�:� � ��;,..,��`�'�' .�h I�►Y. �; '�;� `. � '� & :� �' `:i HEART ATTACK • Don't disiniss chest discomfort. Most heart attacks invoive j.� discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fiillness,or pain. • Sometimes the discomfort is in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. • Shortness of breath is common Uut may or may not be accompanied by chest discomfort. • Other symptoms include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness. STROKE SYMPTOMS • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face or leg, especially on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. m Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. _ • Sudden severe headache with no known cause. If you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, immediately call 911. www.cityofrc.us 10500 Civic Center Dr. • P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 •(909) 477-2700 • Fax (909) 477-2846 Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor • L. Dennis Michael, Mayor Pro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, Councilmembers '�