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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Summer 2005� �a=r �* a� ->� nxlv c�nu -�� - �� c� � .�. � �, x �� ' ,�;. � : � �� ; ��. � � . � � a� � �� .k�� j � � � � �. . � t � F� f �&�, i `�+��i T+# � �i , � 5. sm 3zi. f 3h� �� .t' -f�-*� : a�' '�,. -s �. � �� : ��A�� _� � .� � -. � Z v r" � � � i € i�„dn �' � a �,¢ „ �.+r� �# . '3+' �-!�, �` � � :. � ' �- �ya �6� �, '�: �F T �� `Y t- / •�'' � b� n. � 4 . ` ,y� � ,�. ��4tJ .r � r�� : , r �. �-' . ,. � 'c:-.. .� '� -,a -_.,� '- ._` _ .� , ^ � . -� v _ ' ,., d�' .., V ,.. � ..S-'-�.`aq .�.Y�,qy �ss_v:�.�=xvrw�,+= ..r�,'�_, , ` �;�.,r F%�j. �.,>� -� � 1'�' �� ` . ��'' . � � �'+:�- _ � `�'`� � ��c�',`�'� "`�, �.� �� {�� . , , � ��; yv � ,. � he official dedication of the James L. Brulte Seiuor Center and Gold}� S. Lewis Commuiut�� e_ Center will be held May 21st, and programming will start soon after, giving Rancho Cucamonga's families—from newborns to seniors—a new home for many of the recreational activities they love so much. Constiuction crews are puttuig the fin- islung touches on the City's "Two Centers—One Roof" project. Located on the northwest corner of Base Lu1e Road and Millilcen Avenue, the 57,000 squue foot Jatnes L. Brt�lte Senior Center and Goldy S. Lewis Community Center has been fiulded through $13.6 million in non-General Ftmd dollars from state and federal programs and tl�rough private donations. Street improvements were fiuided with assistance from the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agenc�T and SCE fimds for tuldergrotuiding utilities. When the prog�ams ctu�rently offered by the Senior Center on Arrow Route move, the progranuiiulg capaciry for senior activities will nearly double with offerings ranging from computer ti�auung to conversational I � ! Spanish. Special work- �� ,�, �'; �� shops will cover elder F�� law, money matters, �� I and health and well- � �� '��I being. Seniors will also �` � iiltl � � - k� n, ' o x�� ;,� __ '� i�� ha�e aceess to daily hot �� ,,��, ,�� t 1(, �� lunehes, meals for the ;� x .�- � � <:;�� _ � �� j � �� V< � �i � � ,. f�� „��. , � � � homebolind, health � �, �, � � � ��: � � screenings, referi�als to ,.,v � . � �, � � resot�rce agencies, home ,�� ,;v' zepau assistance, and .�y �; . �� q� ti�anspoi�tation. Da�id Dreier Hall will - ( - I � `� � � `��. 1 IY^ 3 4�'". �'F' ° � '� , . > .� � �� _ � � � � �� .�1 �Uper �ier0 :��+ c..-� �{ �afe �um�nei• � BC Readers p. 4 � �� m� �f Ue avaIlable for meetulgs and events.The , � � � �; laige outdoor patio and two meetuig ��-� � �� rooms are expected to be popt�lar for �� -��"" ;�.�� reiltals b5� residents.The Goldy S. Lewis �;� � -�� k ' ' - �.� Conununit�� Center will offer recre- _ ational classes and services for all ages, , '� _;7 ' � w" ulclud'ulg a partiieistup with theYMCA � �"�� '` � � � �� that will operate a teen drop-in program, �` fitness classes, day camps, goverlunent and �� -� -- leaderslup programs. '• = -;' Shared space will �LL "`� �� "'�` � I� � inchide a gift shop, , ,� '�- �� . � �-�� Internet cafe, and ,, �, � snack bar. The Ciry �=��=�� envisions a place �� `�� ' � F� �" where grandparents �� , v�� ," a � �. can bring theu grand- �$ ; 4 ,�f` ,�� , l�ids to an art class �, i �� '� ;� " � � ' �� ` , i while they go to the �, , ' _ ' � ��`� �` Fitness Center for a lit -- � _, �� — � ; tle time on the tread- — , ' � mill, among other --- � � > � � ��.. � activities. The fust phase of Centi�al Park also '�� `� uichides 15-acres of developed park- �`� �- '� � � land. Futt�re phases hope to develop I`� �—t � - outdoor recreation facilities and open � � � space on the balance of the over 100 �, �� i ��i� ��..� acre site. Be sure to check out � ; RCpark.com for updates. � r � �. �� ,.�� ;:� � ��, �� i � - � �� _ � �:.�,�P�, �'�I y� i l � 1�:� ' ' , il � . ' � �/_ ,- I � . Foothil� Nlurals � " hi � � s, � s �� l" r� "�`�' . 6 �� .�z��.��_ ��-�°a�5 ��. �'u•e �tation p. � � � COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT You can see it online, at the beginnulg of every Ciry Council meeting on RCTV-3. A large copy is displa}�ed in the City Council Chambers. The Rancho Cucamonga Cit�� Council Mission Statement 2005 embodies the goals, aspuations, uld standards for conciuct of the Council as it loolcs forwud to serving residents throlighout 2005. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COLTNCIL MISSION STATEMENT Z OO 5 4 � �Iake decisions, and be perceived as makulg decisions, for the general welfare of the coiru�ninit�c • Always work to improve e�sting services and develop policies to meet the expected as well as anticipated needs of the conuminit�c [� Work together cooperatively to respect all persons and their ideas ul order to � develop and mau7tain trlist of the commtmit�c • Reflect the communiry's desires and � priorities by asst�ruig that deeisions accuratelp reflect the conunuiuty's interests by fairly translating public feedback into public policy. � Enhance the qlialiry of life of all Rancho Clicamonga residents through the contulued pursuit of excellence and coirulutment to the Ciry's core values and goals. �• Set the vision for the colmnulury for the fiit�ue. • Have a professional, objective, and _ �� respectfiil relationslup with each other in order to more effectively address � � i �. 11 Ie ' the challenges of , „ � �,� �o the fimlre. ' ' � , , , , � - To ENst� YoV Dodge the Dangers of Summer: • Drink plenty of fluids to stay h5�drated and make sure that pets have plent�� of water too • Dab on sunscreen and avoid excessive exposure to the sun � Dress in light-weight, light-colored, loose-fittuig cloth- ing and weu a hat or umbrella to block the suns rays � Do not leave cluldren or pets unattended in vehicles � Do limit physical activiry in the midday or hottest time during the day �� : �� .. �,��' ,�-�,»� ;��' " � 4 _ k r /� �� j14�� }� ✓.. � Water Safery Tips: � � Never leave a chfld unattended near water • Assign an adult to be a water watcher, responsible for supervising children ul the pool. The adult should never leave the area without assigning a replacement water watcher • Teach all children to swim and never let them swim alone • A self-closing, self latchuig fence should surrolmd backyard pools/spas to prevent chilclren's access to such bodies of water • Secure and lock all doors, wuidows and gates lead'ulg to the pool/spa area when not in use • Use alarms on windows and doors that open to the pool area � Place items which can be used for climbing (tables, chairs, planters, ete.) away from fences � Mount lifesaving devices by the pool ui a visible, accessible location � Be sure to have a telephone at poolside with emergenc5� number 9-1-1 posted on the phone � Remember, inflatable flotation devices are not lifesaving devices � Remove to5�s from in and around the pool when it is not in use � Avoid diving and alwaj�s wade into water first • Do not rely on swunnung lessons, life preservers or other eqtupment to make a cluld water safe � Learn CPR BBQs: � Never leave a hot BBQ grill unattended • Keep chIldren and pets away from grills • For charcoal grills, only use starter fluid designed for grills—NEVER USE GASOLINE � Do not add lighter fluid to an al�ead}� lit fire • Keep lighter fhiid out of reach of chIldren • Make sure coals are completelj� e�tulguished before disposal • Never use a barbecue indoors • Keep water nearby in case of emergency Fire Safe Landscaping: The 2003 wildfires coupled with the recent rauis have left our lullsides with plent�� of light vegeta- tion. When summer heat dries it out it can form a significant tl�reat if fire occurs. If yoli live near these areas (ulcluding Red Hlll) take the following precautions,"because it will happen again °' • Create a"defensible space" perimeter by removing all flumnable vegetation at least 30' to 100' from your house • Maintain all plants by regularly removing dead branches, leaves and needles • For trees taller than 18', prune lower branches witl�i 6' of the ground `� Landscape with plants that are drought tolerant ancl resistant to fire.Trees should be spaced to allow a minimtml of 30' between canopies at maturit�� The Rancho Cucamonga Pire Safe CouncIl is workulg to educate the conununiry on wildfire awareness and prevention. For more information visit www.fuesafecolincil.org. For informa- tion about meetuigs, contact the Rancho Cucunonga Fire DeparCment at (909) 477-2770. r1 � � � ��, R,. � Playground Equipment and Outdoor Activities: °�,, � Always supervise children when using playground equipment • Minimize risk of injtuy by using playground equipment properly . • Minunize risk of bee and insect stings by wearing shoes and light-colored clothing , -,�„.r,, • Children should wear a � helmet at all times when riding a �� + �`�`� � �,,; bike, skateboard, scooter or in- ' x line skates � ' � � � � For more information, please �: ; �—° �� , �, ' �,; contact the Rancho Cucatnonga a � ,w '� " � ° ' Fire Department at (909) 477-2770. � i� �; It's West Nile Season: West Nile virus has been a sub- ��' ject of concern since 2003.The vinis, — carried by mosquitoes, can sicken and _ kill birds and horses and can be very serious -- in human beings. Many people bitten by mosqui- toes carrying West Nile virus will e�ibit no symptoms but one in five will ha�e symptoms that may include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, a skin rash on the trunk of the body, and/or swollen lymph nodes. Severe sj�mptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, tremors, coma, paralysis, encephalitis, meningitis, and and can in rare cases lead to death. Help us Combat West Nile Virus: The most important part of combating West Nlle vinis is to reduce and eliminate mosquito breeding areas by: � � Draining all standing water • Properly maintaining pools and spas �-, `� • Changing birdbath water weekly �.: � • Stocking permanent ponds and watering troughs with fish that eat mosquito larvae � Enst�ring door and windows ha�e tight � fitting screens in good repair • Avoiding outdoor activity at dawn and dusk from May through October • Wear loose fitting long pants and long sleeved shirts when outdoors � Use approved mosquito repellents containing DEET (read mam�facttirer's instnictions for use) � 2 O O 5 The Buzz About Bees: Stunmer is bee season.The migration of africanized honey Uees to Southern California has made us all aware of the dangers that can be posed by large groups of bees. Swarms of bees in search of a new home can appear in a wide variety of places—trees, branches, bushes, roof vents, automobiles.They are usually not harmfiil and will move within a day or so. If the swarm is not threatening or attached to your home, consider letting it fly away on its own. Here are some tips: � Do not dist�irb a swarm � Keep people, cluldren and pets away from a swarm • Call an e�terminating company if you find a swarm inside or on your home �• Avoid using lawn equipment; sound vibrations can provoke a bee attack � If you find a threatening swarm outdoors (a swarm that is not attached to any part of the structure) call the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control (909) 627-0931 Do not call the Fire Depart- ment to remove swarms or hives, they don't have the nec- essary eqtupment. Call the Fire Department only when there is a medical emergency, for example if someone is sttuig by many bees, trapped by bees, or has an extreme aller- gic reaction to a sting. For more information about how to handle bee swarms, call the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department at (909) 477-2770. 3 � �� , , � �� , ��I�J(I�/� fI�(�(��`� ' r � < <� \l'� �i�� ' �� F�� o Yo� �s�r F Llc��s� Yo� o� It's the right thing to do for your pets. A dog license dan- gling from your dog's collar tells everyone that your pet is loved and wanted. If your dog gets loose, then Animal Control officers can take the necessary steps to malce sure you are re-united. Animal license checkers canvass Rancho Cucamonga peYiodically checldng dogs over four moilths old for licens- es. Avoid additional fees and get your license. Download an application at www.cosan-bernardino.ca.us/acc or you can visit the Rancho Cucamonga ?,nimal Shelter in person at 11780 Arrow Route, next to the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter. , ; � -� � , ��'� � � � �' :�:� � � � �.� � ,,., r� ��_ , ,, 3�� ,�, � ��; �, _ ' �� } --�. �.;, `� � � � _ �a'2� �.. � � � � ,> � �.x�v; =�. �" � � yr � �, � � � � ry �4 � � r . � , ry.: �-. �'� � � � �� = . � �� _ � � , � � ' '1 , � � 1 ,, � � ' � , � 1 Tlus year's "Super Hero" Summer Reading theme is sure to bring out the "super" readers in Rancho Cucamonga. For seven weeks this Siunmer, from June 20th through August 6th, pre-schoolers, school age cluldren, and teens can earn prizes and incentives if they meet their Stunmer Reading goals. Teens who sign up to be Summer Reading volunteers and help with yotuiger readers are heroes, too. Applications are available at the Library or call (909) 477- 2720, e�t. 5025 for information. �='' ��1 � � � ^` �� C LIBRARY ��AI�ES HOUSECALLS � �` Can't visit the library because you are disabled or ill? The Rancho Cucamonga �� " Public Library will come to you. HouseCalls is a free service that matches Library c-� ::>� �~�� volunteers with patrons who need help getting books and materials. Temporary �""`�'" �. service is also available for those recovering from an extended illness or surgery. To �,� `�;�;, �1,., apply call (909) 477-2720, extension 5029. The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter is worlang with Cats in Need of Human Care to provide foster homes to cats and lattens in need of temporazy care. Cats in Need, a non- profit, no 1a11 rescue group is Iooking for volunteers who a��e able to opeii their homes far short periods to animals. The organization provides food, litter, and necessary veterinaiy care to the foster volunteers. To help provide assistance for a cat in need, dlrough your time or a taY-deductible donation, please call (909) 664-3560 or (909) 851-5732. 1 � :; 1. �� 1 ' ::1 � ' '1 ' Victoria Ga�del�s' fifth anchor—the Victoria Gudens Cultural Center—is well under coustruction, ris- ing above the surround'uig landscape desp_ the wet weather after the project broke ground on November 6th last year. Steel and concrete has begun to fill ul the shape of the new coirullunity� cultural instit�ition expected to draw more than a half million visitors per year to Rancho Cucamonga's new town center. The Rancho Cucamonga Conummij� Foundation and the Ra�icho Cucamonga Library Foundation tlu•ough the Promotin€ Arts and Literacy (PAL) Campaign have rai_ __ $2.4 million to support the construction uid f , �-� a� , ,;. � ,; R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A ° R E P O R T E R ° Z O O rJ r�� r�� Friday hours, cut as a result of the State budget crisis in 2004, have been restored at the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. "Last year, the State budget situation became so dire that State funding to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library was cut more by than $200,000. When the State took an additional $119,000 in property taxes that fund the Library, we had to tighten our belts and make reductions," explained Deborah Clark, Library Director. Friday opening has been made possible by a combination of $50,000 saved by the Ciry from closing on Fridays in 2004 plus the Governor's restoration of the Public Library Foundation m the State budget for 2005. This State program to support libraries based on local population resulted in Rancho Cucamonga receiving a check for $62,000 for the 2005 fiscal year but the program has once again been reduced for the 2006 budget year. "Public libraries have taken an enormous hit durmg the State budget crisis," Clark said. "State support for libraries has been reduced over 75%—more than any other State program." RC T��R ARTs Ac�E� GETS TEMPORARX HOME Once our seniors have moved into the James L. Brulte Senior Center at Central Park, the Rancho Cucamonga Theatre Arts Academy will formally open its doors at the Center on Arrow Route. During the mterim period when seniors and performers share space at the Center, the Academy will offer some of its programs during late afternoon and evenings hours. Some of our classes for beginners as well as experienced performers and techni- cians include: "Introduction to Acting," "Musical Theatre Workshops," "Technical Theater," "Scenic Artistry," and "Make-up Technique." This temporary Theater Arts Center will be the home of a year-round academy until the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center is complete in late 2006. � ' ' _ '___ .y� � � �I `�`a� , ��=L _ ..A endowment of the Cultural Center '. '"�� The Victoria Gardens Cultural �� Center will include the 540-seat Lewis � Family Playhouse, the future home of `� ` �� the Rancho Cucamonga Theater Arts `. �'` Academy and a venue for family-friend- �� `� �,.� L��: � � �.� ly theatrical productions by profession- �; � al troupes.A 23,000-square foot second � Rancho Cucamonga full-service public '' � .'� library will feattire a performing arts ' collection selected to add value to the synergy of its shared home with the Lewis Family Playhouse. Celebration Hall will be a multipurpose venue able to accommodate 450 people.Visit vgculturalcenter.com for more information and photos. � �� 4 A hf �� # � �i�� n �'� ir �a�z:a�� . �. � �� a.: ��`�t��— - ,�� 4�� ; ��,� �� .�� n,�`�. �y z { �� f, �' 7 ��- � ,, � , � �c 7i�'� i '�� .. � `' � "„ �p�d hk.y w.:-- _ f � �f; � a # ��y � � � ,' ; �k �„ � � �. ��i � � �; �, ��, F�- ,'.' ;` ` ' ' .� �' �,�+: � � �, � � , ��: �� r� ,H � s r� �� , � .� �� 9 , ' � r ` �.�. � � ;� �''` � � �� fk"� �u � � �'„ �� . � � � �.� ` �� - � �: � � f-�`� ' , ,..�-.�� ._ �-�.��,�� f ` � :� 3 � �� kry��?� S�`� ., \ � A � �', '�� ? �J' �� , �y� � , �+ ��v , � ��, � ��x� � ��. �i � ��`� ` -� � ;"c '��` � :, � ;r'` c � � �� £ ,�; � , � _1 ` � . � �- ` _r' ' '� �� " __�� „�g -- -. �" � ,\ ' � � �,� q��. .Y{ ;, � � : � �':. , ��'�� ' _= ��-`� � .�, ,� �� , � � � ��x . > , ,� ,�� ,. i �; ��; , � t__. ; > 4 _ "� f ' � \``,ia �\ , ,�a� , ,. � d i�� , �- �i--,� ,��`�"��w,,� �� i�r�l��!f-1� � �, A� �;� � � f� � , �a� ��rn��f ��* 1 � ,�,V:� yy � �.� ; - � .�,� ; * � � p �i.: �- . �% '� = £ � i, : , _--.,,� - - r � � � !;` * � ��' U �. , :, � : ,�ao k/�Y'��j��— "✓ � �i� J �� -,��`� f�� - . Foo�x� M s NvR Tov�sM � NEW IN TO��N Buffalo Wild Wings—an award-winning big screen sports bar a�1d eateiy, will open its first California location on Day Creek Boulevard next to the Sears Grand. CIP Gateway 1& 2 LLP—a real estate partnerslup, has purchased the 11.9-acre, seven-building Gateway Pointe business park. Grainger—a new Rancho distributor of facilities mauitena�lce supplies located on Hyssop Drive offernlg more than 25,000 local- ly taflored products including heatuig, ventilation, and air condi- tioning equipment; motors; and electrical and safery supplies. Internet Avenues—supplier of I�iternet marketing and websites to plastic and cosmetic surgeons and one of the largest high tech companies in the Inland Empire, has moved into its $4.1 million headqua�•ters Utulding on Haven Avenue. Kumho Tire—a Korean tue manufacturer known for its high per- formance lines will occupy 835,000 squa�•e feet. Three Brothers Inc.—has ptuchased the 83,000-square foot retail building at 10788 Foothill Boulevard in the Tena Vista Town Center. Tofasco of America, Inc.—has purchased the 72,000-square foot Portico Distribution Center. Universal Technical Institute—recently expanded from 97,000 squa�e feet to 190,000 square feet on HavenAvenue and can now handle 2,200 automotive n�ainees who learn how to �a diagnose and trouble shoot Ford, Mercedes Benz, and Volkswagen velucles, including operating the increasingly complex equipment that has made most auto dealer's seivice depai�tments look more like computer labs than repair shops. "We believe the combination of one-of a-kind retailers and national chains makes Footlull Boulevard a natural place to begin to grow tourism," explained Redevelopment Director Linda Daniels. � .-- , N, . . , .. - VICTORIA GARDENS OPEN�GS The Victoria Gardens Regional Center continues to lead southern California's Inland Empue with retail firsts for the region.The Cheesecake Factory opened its doors on March � ?� 21st to nearly 200 people waiting to get in and PF Chang's China Bistro sold out its _.` � t�� F�+� t-� Valentine's Day opening in less than one hour. The Yard House has been the top performer _-.. �, �-; i �� "� +� in its chain since opening day and the line is still three hours long for Lucille's Smokehouse -rg�� ^` �,, �� Barbecue on weekend evenings due to customer interest. � =�-~' � Sephora, another store that opened in March, hit its first quarter target in the first few ��; �� days. Recent openings also inchide a Wlute House Black Market ne�t door to sister store \\,� � � Chico's, as well as Corner Bakeiy Cafe, and Johnny Rockets. Recently signed leases inchide �� "�� j� �� a 10,000-square foot Urban Outfitters, ISSI, I{ing's Fish House, Nathan's Famous, and , _ � rr Puppies@Moondoggies. Recently the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency launched a mural program designed to grow the unique look and feel of Foothill Boulevard and to build on the iconic image of Route 66 and nurture tourism in the City. The program was prompted by the Ciry's 600-square foot 25th anniver- sary mural, installed at the Corner of Foothill and Haven about two years ago. Growing interest led to the creation of a special Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Mural Program that offers rebates for those who want to develop murals of their own. Mural subjects focus "�i � on local history and partici- a '� n�„� , '� pants can receive a rebate ; � -� �` �` - � � ofup to $7,500 toward the �'�� -�. �, ` -� � � � cost upon completion. t%�� K+" �� ;��v��, >_ �� R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A o R E P O R T E R • Z O O 'rJ � .� , � , �� 1 ' I' T� � ,�, � Rancho Cucamonga is working '�_ ��= �°- hard to leverage all available resources � at regional, state, and federal levels to construct as much as possible of the � � x=" City's portion of the 21-mile �`�� '� �` � � � Pacific Electric Inland Empue Trail. '` � � Construction will begin on the first seg- �'�' Y � r'�`� ;>' � �� ,�.� - r" ment tlus summer, between Amethyst " w. ,. .' �_- andArchibald,using $272,000 in both local � ,='' .. - matclung fiinds and money from a Bicycle �' _�'� �"�' l TransportationAccount grant from the state. In April, the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) approved a grant in the amount of $954,900 in Transportation DevelopmentAct fiinds for the reach fromArclubald to Haven.The segment from Haven to 1200 feet east of EtiwandaAvenue will Ue funded with $3•7 million in federal grant and local matching fiuids once the City and Caltrans submit corrections to various environmental documents to obtain the fed- eral environmental clearauce. Ciry Engineering staff is working on another grant application tuider the state's BicycleTransportationAccount to design and construct the segment from Grove to Base L'uie. Planning staff has applied for Safe Route to School fiinds for the Base Line Road to Amethyst reach.The Rancho Cucamonga Community Fotuidation is also taking taY deductible donations from residents who want to help tmderwrite the project. � . �i ��.:; : '"i. , � �� ,�. � e � ,� i��1 }� ��- � j�,, ; �. , , 't= ' ,�,� � ' � � i' � ti� k��t � � �� k:,,4 . d , §'0� x� �� .t @�� b , ai �� 'r t i 9 $ 1 i � Y fi.k�,{'��£.�', .�ai4 � ` vaea c^ . _. __.,-. , ,. � ., „ _ �3: � � �� 1ZEPORT �R�KEN STItEETLIGHTS If there is a streetlight out in your neighborhood, you can help keep your neighborhood safe and get the lights back on quickly by reporting it to Edison. It's easj� to do: • Get die pole munber (the seven cligit number ending ui � ma�•ked on the pole). • Call Edison Street Light Repau at (800) 6>5-4555. • Listen to the recording and press "0," an additional record- ing will ask for the accotmt mullber, press "0" agaul, and a person will take down yotu information. � Be prepared to give your name, contact phone number, the location of the pole ai7d pole niln�ber. You can also report the same information to the Ciry of Raneho Cucamonga by calling (909) 477-2700, extension 2579. iUU�LIC �OI�� 1tOJECT �OVEN TO I�iZOTECT l�C The Rancho Cucamonga Ciry Council and st��tf acted quicl�ly ul the wake of the 2003 Grand PriY Fue, undertal�ing erosion control projects just ahead of ttus past winter's heavy rains. Projects ulcluded placi�lg of K-rail, construction of debris racks, new channels, ciown drains, and culverts. While man}� of the proj- ects are still uudeitivay, significant effort was made before the rain5� season set in. Locations for the projects uiclude Skyline clrive at the north Cit� linut, the east �uld �vest forlc of the Carneiian Drain, K'tng's It�nch Road east of Gatewa5�, Demens Wash atAmetli�st and �iiond, Barret Basul at Huntswood north of Meadowood, Devon Street, and the east and west fork of Alta Loma Creek at Hermosa �uidAhuond.The project at the north end of Crestview Drive has been completed. Constnletion of the Bella Vista Chamlel is in filll swing. Corrections to the Barret Debris Basui are in progress. The results? While residents may have been iuconveiuenced b5� the second wettest winter ui Southeni C��lifornia lustory, Raneho Cucamonga's planning and preparation paid off and homes and hillsides sui�ived unscathed. �, � y,� ��,, ,� ,r,,f�� a � � � �� {;,f �,�.-r �.0 �� "� ,� �n�� }' � f�r�� : 4 , /� r�;l' 'I��(�<< �—r`� r;i�, r. a k� : � f . �� ` _ � ��j ` . � 1..� �- �,. � � �� r a A'� 111C i511S111055 W�16C11 t"lUb1Al11 su'1VCJ ULIJll1CJJ- es T1ie tools it needs to prevent crime b5� traui- � uig business personnel ho�� to be obseivant ��, �.�;��`.��`� and a�v�u•e of potential crulle. This free pro- ��.� �� ;; graui covers topics inchiding general criilie ��"�x �� prevention, credit cud and bad checic fraud, �� `j detecting counterfeit currenc}�, robber}� proto- �� col, burgl�u•5� prevention, workplace violence, �- _, personal safery, and building �>, ` � _ , securiry. �_ � , '�'` Just like its cousin, �� - � veighborhood Watch, Business � x 4� Q� �' Watch is based on the princi- � � �i re " le that an aware and alert � ;� � � - �� , P �µ�., � +"�, _ commlinit}� is an effective � , �'.- � �.� � deterrent to crime. Merchants �`��'�..��"�� ' are the ones who reall}� l�low � � �� ,� what is going on in their own bi�siness district and can effec- tively be the e5�es and ears of law enforcement. For more information or to get started call the Rancho Cucamonga Police Depu�tment Crune Prevention Uiut at (909) 477-2500 and mention that you would like to arrange Busuiess Watch trauling for your emplo}�ees. /' � ' � Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. You can help prevent Rancho Cucamonga's chil- dren from starting to smoke at the sotuce, by helpuig to stop the sale of tobaeco products to people less than 18 years of age. As a parent, talk to your chIldren about the dangers of tobac- co Lise.As a business owner, do not sell tobacco to Icids.As a busi- ness patron, look for signs that sa}� stores will not sell tobacco to kids, sup- port merchants when the}� ask for proper identifica- COMMENTS PLEASE tion and if you see unlaw- As part of its award-wnuung ful activit}�, report it. Coinmmiity Ir�formation Proo am, Remember the sale of die City is pleased to present dus issue tobacco products to o£theRa�zcM�o Ccccaniorzga Repo�'ier. persons under the age of We welcome your comznents. 18 is prohibited by law. Please call Kunberly Thoma§ at you can rcport utilawful �(909) 477-2700, e�. 2008. tobacco sales by calling ._ _.. 1-800-5 ASK-4-ID. 1llC il'dllC11U l.11CA111Ul1�h 1'llC LC�Rl1L111Gll1 2L1111U11111,CJ 1VlLL new public education progranls for otu• community. Keep an e�e out for Chese upcomin� campaigns: � Risk ��atch—A comprehensive injury prevention program targeting ei�ht major unintentional uijuries that threaten ehildren under 14. e Seiuor Safet��—Helpulg seniors preveut injuries from fire and burns, falls and other general medically-related issues. � Yield to Emergenc�� Vehicles—Educating drivers on how to react to emergenc�� vehicles respondulg to incidents. � Safery on Wheels—Preventing injuries on bicycles, in-line skates, sl�ateboards, pocket bikes, dirt bikes, and more. Por more u�formation on these helpfiil new progruns, please contact us at (909) 477-2770. � � � Construction is well underway at Day Creelc Fire Station No. 173 with completion expected this Stmlmer. , �� Interior casework and ceilulgs aie ,„ �� ' r g underwa} some of the elect�ieal fix �� tures have been uistalled, and glaz- . �� ; . ing is complete. ___ , On the site, miscellaneous walkways are in place and Fire `"" ` �� _ officials and Redevelopment �, : �"�� ; � �. �,;�, Agency staff are coordinating �, ; _ Rancho Cucamonga's first demon �° z`' y . stration project using modern arti ��, �� ficial turf. With water resources � 3� t. � even more limited in the south �� -�,� �"r �,.- g�; t� s � i � west, more and more public agen � -'�, �� ,�y cies and sports vennes have ttuned _ � � �� - � � � to arti�cial turf.The Fue StaCion No. 173 installation will save more than 35 mlllion gallons per year or 25 million gallons over the guaranteed eight-year life of the product. Unlll�e the AstroTurf of tlie 1960s, not oi�15� does today's artifi- cial turf look and feel lilie reai grass, ul many ways it is superior. Reduced maintenance and irrigation costs will mean the installa- tion will pay for itself in four years. In the following four years, the Ciry will save $65,000 while the product is still tulcler war- rantee and could save as much as $195,000 if the t�irf lasts the expected 15 years. www.ci.ranclio-cucamonga.ca.us 10500 Civic Center Dr. • P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 �(909) 477-2700 • Pax (909) 477-2846 William J. Alexander, Mayor • Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spaguolo, Council Meynbe��s