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Home My WebLink AboutReporter Winter 2006��. s�.�_ � r�� A�� ,a k � _ .. f.;:�"" . .. .. _ .. . ��_ � L i T T l '_- � ,��' '�,�o d.J ... i. _ � O� ��.. .. �i i . � ��JL W � � . ^....� � .. . � � .. �� . t � oston's The Gourmet Pizza and BJ's \� / Restaurant and Brewhouse ha�e joined �_�._.,.-` Rancho Cucamonga's 4th Street hospit�liry cor- ridor, rounding out the area's collection of eateries and new hotels. For Boston'sThe Gourmet Pizza, Rancho Cucamonga will be their first California location. The company started in � the 1960's in Canada +; � � and has grown to 15 � �'� . states plus Mexico. �" �-�.� � �� , '� � �� , BJ's, headquartered in � �_ �^- � E �, Southern California, ,b �.� � �: �i, has 39 outlets in seven �� ,�, , �r�� western states and is a � �� ,k��ra� � �'��'i"' !�!� �a�"� concept chain featur- +.�„� ��'�� `� � �' � � �� ing award-winning �''�'°��"'� = micro-brewed beers. i:�� _ .._. . ' ' . — The new restaurants f�' ` �� _ ' join Famous Dave's � Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que, Mi �. � �� Tortilla Mexican Grill, and _..�- „ _�p:..:��, Fatbt�rger =-��r�� y F��,pl>r.n.r `r'' . � _ �' � �' These newest additions � '"{ ° " �` on 4th Street between -. -�- , �-`-� :'"� � ; �_;� � „�, 'r Haven and Milliken a�•e part �� of a boom on Rancho � � ' k- �� Cucamonga's southern botmd- M� ' �j�� aiy. Five new business-class � hotels have added 547 rooms to the �, � �� ;�`>,.,�' � � Ciry's offerings. Demand for hotels is ��,�� w being drivei� by both expanding companies like Ameriquest Mortgage and Merctuy Insurance selecting Rancho Cucamonga for corporate offices as well as by the proximity of the hospitaliry cor- ridor to Ontario International Airport and flle California Speedway. Hotels include major national brands MarriottTownePlace �..��?a �,�„�� + Suites, Cotutyard by Marriott, Hilton -�;�y��v,,''�,,,�;;�� Garden Inn, HIlton Homewood Suites, and &�� .� :•. ;.—,,, � Holiday Inn Express.The hotels are open �:;� �„��'� ing very soon, with a few already open ��;�, i'_ ��` � Restaurant amenities and recreational °r �'�'"'`y"" advantages like the nearby Empire Lalces �j�i - �� Golf Co�u•se make the location a natural �� for business ti�aoelers. Business travelers, ��'�� ' however, are being encouraged to become tourists, using the City as a jumping off place for a Southern �,,.� California adventure that begins �'`, ; � in Rancho Cucamonga. � ` � M � ��' - ,�� Rancho Cucamonga ameiu- / � , � , � ties feattired, in addition to = u�� i ��'�� i�l. � Empire Lakes, include local � � � "' °�� ` � �� ,, �,%� � wineries, Route 66 attrao- � � °'1� � tions, the Maloof House �� `�'� � '1 and Gardens, die Yustoric ;, .,�� ; `"'�.�,; Sycamore Inn, Victoria ,' Gardens, the Epicenter � `,:, �.�:--� :a °;��`'�' ` Stadium, and the soon to , , ,��-�� , , � � "° �' �� gp� � � A p , rtl a1� � be COTT1pleteCl VLCtOT11 t� n� r u l� � r� ��" 3�a �� G2PCIeI1S CUItL1P� CCllteP. �;i� �r �,,i�� r��, i� ,� a� r� tib y . r ", "�. b�`t� �� r � j �%1C;1��`C? { � � . _, _ i - � � I ��"i�� _ � ��:�' SCorm �rain � ' '� lll iF 9' - ;; a'�'i� s�� uliural Cei�� Protects Giry �. 5 �, _,� :,� �,� �� Topped Off p. 4 �� I - ----I � � �.. � fi".-� i, I r�.� ��+ i, •' !� � � � @� "� � I Bass Pi o� ' ,_ .,� � �; � � �� Chooses RC p. 6 � �°e �tatioii `�` ~ � O�ens p. 8 �l , ,. :, , . "� �, � �, `1 IYs time to get involved! The Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga offers many volunteer opportunities and encourages residents to enrich their lives by volunteering their time. Volunteering is a great way to make new fiiends, give back to your community, and help others! Upcoming Volunteer opportunities: � Season of Giving (December): Support those less fortunate during the holiday season by helping to fill baskets, wrap and deliver gifts, donate gift cards or money, or by lending a hand to those in need. • Sports Coaches/Assistant Coaches: Volunteer coaches help mentor children in not only sports, but in team work, social involvement and physical health. All volun- teers must be fingerprinted and cleared before coaching. • Commodities: Help out our local seniors by assisting in pacl�ing and delivering food to homebound seniors. Deliveries are local and occur the first Monday of each month. • Anunal Shelter — Coming 2006: Come share your passion and care for animals in the upcoming animal care and services program. For more information please call (909) 477-2780, ext. 8006, or visit RCParks.com to download a volunteer application. --> �- ��-, �%��_��\ � -� �, ; ,. �, `�_ =�%_ 1 , � ,. ��`� CHANGE G�TS MILLION A new interchange at Base Line Road and I-15 came $4 million closer to becoming a realiry with the passage of the new federal transportation bill. Project planning began in 2004 and has continued into 2005 with $13 million in federal fimds secured with the help of area Iegislators.The new phase of planning and engine with this r with Congn support.Th currently es The planne� ments incl structures fc both Nort: interchange The proj both Caltra Counry's the San Governmen made the p� VISI�C SPOTLIGHTS RC SENIOR CENT�.�� Rancho Cucamonga's new James L. Bnilte Senior Center took national plain ciu�ious.The seiuor center visit was part of the President's national tour center stage with a Presidential visit last August. Central Park was abuzz with lugl�lighting Medicare changes. activity from law enforcement, Secret Service, the media, supporters, and the �' 1 � R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A • R E P O R T E R • `L O O F) C SAFETY G�►ANT IMPROVES RC I TERSECTIO S N N Fifteen intersections in the City will receive new"countdown" pedestrian signals under a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safery through the National Highway Traffic Safery � Administration. ��" :, Conventional walk signals tell you to begin to cross the street when the illumination of a � �- white walking person symUol appears. Next, a flashing red raised hand appears as a warning. �- '� This means you have time to finish crossing but people at the curb should stay put and wait for the next white walking person signal. The new signals add a cotuitdown component to the flaslung red hand portion of the message.An illuminated timer"cotmts down" the mimber of seconds you have to complete crossing before the flash- ulg stops and the syulbol is steadily red.The Ciry'sTraffic Management Section will begin installing the new signals in January 2006. RC OFFERS LOCAL Kt�TRINA EVACUEES HELP Evacuees arriving from Hurricane Katrina stricken areas are eligible for help from the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The Ciry Council approved $84,600 to provide backpacks to children that contain school supplies, personal comfort items, and a gift card for a local store. Families are eligible for free enroliment ul a recreation class or sports activity offered by the City. In acldition, the mobile recreation pro- gram, "Fun on the Run,° was authorized to visit temporar}� shelters to provide recre- ational seivices to children. Redevelopment housing program fiinds were also set aside to help qualifying fanu] with housing costs while they establish themselves in Rancho Clicamonga. This hc assistance is being coordinated by local non-profit housing organizations and relief a EMERGENCY NUNiBERS HELP LOCAL CELL PHONE USERS Using 9-1-1 on }�our cell phone can be fnistrating. Bus}� signals, long holds, and failure to pick up can be coimnon. All 9-1-1 calls from cell phones go to CHP, and vahiable time can be lost as the call is rerouted to local authorities.These passiug minutes can seem like hours if you need medical, fire or police help. �� The Ciry of Rulcho Cucamonga urges local residents to &�" � program RC emergency ntunbers ulto their cell phones.These ��j .�, , nlimbers are: �� Medical or Fire Emergency (909) 983-5911 Police Emergency (909) 941-1488 � �' In addition, consider adding your emergency contact informa- "` tion into }�our cell phone contact list under the name ICE—In Case of Emergenc5�. List the name and phone number you would z� .'. want emergency persoruiel to call if you were ill or admitted to a A�� F, �;..�� hospitaLTlus can help persomiel identify you qtucl�ly if you are n�,�� unconscious, uld let your loved ones know there is an emergency. "' While it is highly recommended that }�ou not use a cell phone while driving, these important tips can improve safery: Keep your hands ou the wheel—use a hands-free device like a speaker phone or head set. Keep Your Eyes on the Road—taking your eyes off the road to dial is a major cause of cell phone related accidents. Use voice- activated dialulg or speed dialulg. LJ r�`'`�, ��"" °'`� CELL PHONE SAFETY w ��. m�ZAKES A DIFFERENCE �' ��i[��i C 1i`( (' f ` `( ,i � �� ;� . , �, � ,� ��,�,_ Diamond Level: $100,000+ • Bank oFAmerica Foundation • Supervisor Paul Biane, San Bernardino County • Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. • California State Libraiy • The DiOrio Funily in memory of Caryn DiOrio • The Dutton Family • The Lewis Painily • Mark Christopher Chazity Classic presented by Adelphia Emerald Level: $50,000 - $99,000 • Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library • Rancho Cucamonga Quakes ^ Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga � Dr. Jacob and Sandra Terner • George and Audre}� Uoigt Ruby Level: $25,000 - $49,000 • Southern California Housing Development Coiporation • WLC/Pitassi ,�lrchitects • CW Driver ^ Harry & Judy Gibson • J.T. Storin Development Sapphire Level: $10,000 - �24,999 • Charles Joseph Associates • Forest Ciry Development • Native Building Corporation • Stone and Youngberg Pearl Level: $5,000 - �9,999 • Ai��erican Building Supply, Inc./ABS Foundation • A1ta Loma Psychological • Aureus Medical/Dr. & Mrs. Barag and Dr. & Mrs. Vigil • Base Line Dental Practice � • Best, Best & F�rieger LLP • Charlotte Carrari • Dr. Victor and Bev Ching • Dr. and Mrs. Haivey D. Cohen • Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Gosney , • The Dicl: Dahler Family • Scott Goldman, M.D. • Tl�e Gutierrez Pamily and Friends of Rex Gutierrez � • The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation • The Bob and Frances Howdyshell Pamily , • The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin • The Law Offices of Howard S. Borenstein • Macy's Rancho Cucamonga at Victoiia Gardens • L. Dennis and Regina Nlichael � • Mountain View �mergency Physicians • Rancho Cucan�onga Chamber of Commerce • Rancho Cucamonga Kiwanis Club/Rancho Grande I�1�i��1Rls Clu� ° Realey E�ecutives of Rancho Cucamonga • RE/MAX Legends � Spaggi's Restaurant • Team Physical Tl�erapy • Anne Viricel � Paul and Diane �X/illliams • Ravenel and 1<aren Wiinberly � Younger and Associates iF.��' �, r STEEL "TOPPED OFF" �� o0 000 �1� 1 � The 94,000-square foot Cultural Center welcomed its newest donor, the Bank of America Charitable Fowidation, with the gusto befitting a$500,000 gift. More than 300 donors to PAL—PromotingArts and Literacy—the public fimdi�ais- ing arm of the Victoria Gardens Ct�ltural Center, celebrated at the construction site on Friday, Jtdy 15, 2005, as the last steel beam was hoisted into place. fl12004, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation annotmced an unprecedent- ed �1.5 billion 10-year goal for giving that supports cornerstone orgaiuzations that contribute to the qualiry of life for residents. "The Victoria C�ardens Cult�u�al Center is an innovative project, uniquely suited to the needs of the Inland Empue," commented Lynn Pike, President of the Bank of America California. "It's also a perfect fit for Bank of America's goal of helping to expand access to culture in our communities and our interest in promotulg family enjoyment of the arts°' The tl�ree-acre Cult�u�al Center will open in Summer 2006 and will feat�ire the Banlc of America Imagination Courryard, the 540-seat Lewis Family Playhouse, a 23,500-square foot fiill-service library, and Celebration Hall, a multi- --- purpose event venue capable of , hosting 300 people. The PAL campaign is � ; now more than 70 percent � of the way toward its goal `„� _ '` � � of raising $5 million. For � ' more information about ��, �� . � � �� -� �`� �� .,; � �� i donation opportunities, �� "�� " �� -� � r� ,;�� -�� please call (909) 477-2670, ,,�.,.LL_ �, , � ��, � extension 2105. ,i ' -��' �=', , d G' fll' �,�.�� 9M�� 1�II ��'�� „�� 9� ��Ir�� .��"�' .��. j ' . �'^��„k'�i�y� ys��` 3 rq �'�� k �;a �� 'ii � �� s�" i �, �� I + � "� ��i� � � .�� I i '�fi1a.- �' '�' I ��' �� t�s��: , -,._ � s �� u � C., � �� ii� = ' ' i3.. u � �, �I � €��aai i�,, ,,�,��_��#, I ��-��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 G STORM DR.AINS PROTECT CITY FROM FLOODING Rancho Cucamonga recently had three major storm drain projects under- way designed to protect the City from future flooding. All are part of the Ciry's Storm Drain Master Plan and were put out to bid as part of the fiscal year 2005-2006 budget. Awarded in July at the beginning of the budget year, construction got underway this summer on all three pro�ects. The largest project, the Haven Avenue Storm Drain is part of a larger widen- ing project that will increase Haven Avenue to three lanes from Base Line to the I-210 freeway, appro�mately one mile. The flood control channel on the west side of Haven is being replaced by a new eight and one half-foot storm drain pipe. In addition to the new lane, curb, gutter, and sidewalk are also being constructed as a part of this project. Landscaping will be included in the 2006-2007 budget. The Foothill Boulevard Storm Drain is a seven-foot diameter pipe being installed between Ramona and Hermosa that will reduce flooding Fees for Rancho Cucamonga's l l landscape districts and eight street lighting districts were approved for 2005-2006 at current levels. The district fees have remained unchanged for the past 12 years, despite increases in water and electric utiliry rates.The steady fees are a result of Ciry efforts at conservation combined with revenues from new development. Service continues at a high quality level. Fees are evaluated amivally as a result of continually rising utiliry costs, however, properry owners within the districts can be assured the Ciry is committed to managing the districts in the most efficient manner possible. MEDFLY QUA,RANTIlVE IN REGION Mediterranean fiuit flies, or Medflies for short, are one of the most destructive pests to California agriculture. A Medfly outbreak has been recently detected in the Inland Valley area and a quarantine imposed. In addition to Rancho Cucamonga, the quaran- tine area includes portions of Ontario, Upland and Montclair. Medflies are "hosted" by many plants. Common hosts are virtually all fruit, olives, peppers, pricldy pear cactus, tomatoes, walnuts, butternuts, and yellow oleander. Under terms of the quarantine: • Residents in the quarantine area may not remove Medfly host material from their properry. • Homegrown fruits or vegetables may not be sold or given away unless treated by coolang, freezing, or processing, � Commercial growers, nurseries, and paclting facilities must enter into a compliance agreement with agriculture officials for treatment or processing of fruit and vegetables prior to shipment. � Vendors of fruits and vegetables must safeguard Medfly host materials to prevent infestation. along Foothill ro�� '�,,�, '� � ' Boulevard. The � � � � �, , s �� " Base Line Road ` - . �=� ' � �� . � Storm Drain � � ` \ �� ,' `� � i�. � ��' �'_ � also stretches � � �°> � from Ramona to r �� '%" �� Hermosa, but is a ��_�� `�� /�� six and one half-foot �<" �� - j%� pipe. This last project �'`�## : �' : �� will connect with the ��'� ��°� � major storm drain constructed along Hermosa last year. Storm drains are always constructed during the dry season, beginning in the Summer and concluding in the Fall. LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTIlVG :S STEADY FOR ZOOS-Z0�6 • Lawn maintenance personnel must ( °"'' �� ` � � � �`'" �� not remove Medfly host material `^ A'�,` from properties. ''�',��`°' � ,. � �� ` � • Residents may dispose of Medfly ��.- ,' �a � �, >, host material by double-bagging the ��., ��r material in opaque garbage bags, ��... `� tying the bags closed and leaving the bags for pickup by municipal garbage pickup. The quarantine will last until the Medfly infestation has been eradicated. An aggressive eradication program for the Medfly is currently underway, such as releasing sterile male Medflies into the population and administering ground treatment of naturally occurring insecticide within 200 meters of where Medflies are found. For further information, contact Jeff Barnes, Engineering Division, at (909) 477-2700, extension 4180. u � �� Yovx P�oJECT IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY ', Later tlus wuiter you'll be able to get the status of your building or ln�oject permit oilline or by accessing the building permit system with a phone call. IYs the latest teclulological uulovation instituted bj� the Ra�lcho Cucamonga Building and Safery Depa�tn7ent. The new Rancho '�� " ' ' ��'�� Cucamonga Telephone .��;iq � . and Onlule Permit ` j? � �j � � : � �- System (RCTOPS) is � � � beulg implemented to � �. , � '�� " '� allow customers to schedule inspections �: or to check on �� `4:� ' projects, streamlining � - '� � , �,�, ,� � �r �;�� -�� responses to approxi- � . � �� I mately 1,800 monthly inspection phone calls and reducing the 120 staff hours spent per month checking messages, returning calls, and adding data to the e�sting system. The efficiency of the RCTOPS system translates to increased customer service. Now, conn�actors, developers, and homeowners won't have to wait or play phone tag; they'll be able to get an answer when they want and staff will be fi•ee to spend more time with them at the counter on more complex issues. , --� BLOCK PART�Y KICKS OFF TY I�ENRY' S FARMERS MARKET OPENIlVG Henr��'s Farmers Market received a warm Rancho Cucamonga wel- come at a block-party sryle grand opening last October.Thousands flocked to Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road to checic out the 27,000 square foot store, taste free samples, and enjoy entertainment and games that were part of the festivities. Henry's picked Rancho Cucamonga as its second �� - '� � ` �.� FASS PRO SHOPS C�oosE RC Bass Pro Shops award-winning outdoor stores combine entertainment, conservation, and outdoor education with sales of a huge variery of outdoor gear. How popular are they? In many the 17 states that have one, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor >rld store is among the top .�rist attractions statewide. Now, Bass Pro Shops has iosen RCs Victoria Gardens 'est��le center for one of its estination Outdoor World tores to Ue located on the �ast side of the center. The 180,000-square foot store will �ffer all things "outdoors"— from clothing to rods and reels, and from golf clubs to fiirniture. The Cit��'s pro�mity to major outdoor destinations such as Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve, the San Bernardino National Forest, cleep sea fishing off thern California's beaches, imond Valle3� Lake help make it a grea� rc�aillocation.The store will also offer a 22,000 square foot boat showroom and service center. The RC store will feature rustic lodge architecture and will offer a casting pond for fly fishing demonstrations, an education area, and an indoor aquarium stocked with native fish. location in San Bernardino County for its high incomes, active lifestyle, young families, and steady g�•owth. The heart of Henry's is its large produce section. Hem•y's offers more than 350 organic and farm-fresh varieties of produce, that on any given day could include prized items from fresh corn on the cob to seven differ- ent Icinds of tomatoes. The Rancho Cucamonga store also features a meat and seafood counter, deli counter, and bakery. {i A N C H O C U C A M O N G A a COMMLTNITY -,,� ,� � �� , 1 � 1 , I � The Cil�� hosted two comnnuiiry workshops in October in order to gather uiput and suggestions from the communiry on the Ciry's developing animal care and services �,- --��,,, program. �� Rancho Cucanlonga has contracted with the �" �� Count�� of San Bernardino For aiumal field control .� services since 1983 and shelter services at the Cit��- ;� � owned shelter since 1995. I�i May 2005, the City ; �� Council decided to transition from a Count� con- � � tract to a Ciry-operated anitnal shelter by Ma�� 2006 � ��'_ and Cit��-operated field services by July 2006. � ��,� �� Nathan J. Winograd of No Kill Solutions was f, �. �3 , hired to assist in tlie transition and to evahiate ="�`=—�'� ��. � i: t, the feasibility of operating a shelter that moves �:� �� toward the goal of a No Kill faciliry. Winograd _ facilitated both the nudda� and evening work- �� shops held at Central Park. �� The workshops, along with communiry � surveys filled out by the piiblic, are import�uit components of the transition process. The meetings brought together commuiul�� mem- bers, local and regional animal rescue groups, and Cit�� staff to answer questions, discuss the changes happening at the RC shelter, aud find ways to design a qualit�� program. Rancho Cucamonga's newrinunal Care and Services Department will provide shelter for homeless uid abandoned animals, as well as protect the health, safet��, and welfu�e of the public. Upgrades to the Ciry-owned facilit5� at 11780 Arrow � x`�� Route are also being �� . �i� �� plamled. / ��'� � Questions abolit the 9'�� ' .: M" " Y , ,�; r�� Ciry's program aild new �� j ` .� �iunal Services depart- '�'`� � �` n, ment ean be addressed � � '�� to Kimberly Thomas in I � � a� ',� _ �:, �� , � the City Manager's office ' :� �� at (909) 477-2700, a � �� .""� extension 2008. '� � , - - �, R E P O R T E R • 2 � � 6� � s:,'�-� ��,—�� BE AN RC Alvl�. C� AND SERVICES VOLUNTEER A strong volunteer program will be important to the RC r�limal Shelter's sliccess. We are looking for animal-loving volunteers to sign up to participate lli the broad volunteer program being developed for the shelter. Put your name on the interest list by calling (909) 477-2700, extension 2011, or email us at RCPets@ci.rancho-cucamonga. ca.us. `�-�....� � � �� _,. �� : � ��.�� . �� : ��,, , Sign up to receive periodic updates on the City's auullal care and services program. Simply send an emaIl to: RCPets@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us KEEP UP TO DATE I Log on to RG's developing aninial services and care website for the latest news and updates. www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/animal_care ,� 4 . .' a� � ,- r � ,. Station 173 finall5� have a new home, replaculg the temporary sulgle-wide trailer they called home for 30 years. Today, the crew, the engine, and the Hazardous Materials team occupy a craftsman style building with an innovative outdoor "plant- �� ing" of water conseiving syn- '� thetic nirf. Located on Daycreek ��I Blvcl. just north of Base Line, the �' Redevelopment Agency-funded ' fire station protects the eastern ; , part of the Cit��. The Rancho Cucamongl Police Department offers the -- following tips for a safe and crime-free holiday season: At Home ` r T�.' ^ Be extra cauYious about locking doors and ' �� windows when you leave tl�e house, even for a few minutes. _�� .� � When leaving home for an extended time, have a ll�`� $�"a neighbor or family member watch your hotise � �� ;� and pick up your newspapers and mail. • Indoor and outdoor Iights should be on an l �� automatic timer. � • Leave a radio or television on so the house looks anc( sounds occupied. • Large displaj�s of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home. � Be aware that crinunals sometimes pose as col�riers delivering giPts. Shopping � If j�ou must shop at niglit, park in a well-lighted area. • Never leave your car unoccl�pied with the motor runi�ig or with children inside. � Do not leave packages in plain view on the seat of your car. � Avoid carr5�ing large amoimts of cash. Pay for ptirchases with a check or credit card when possible. � Be extra carefiil if }'ou carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded sl�opping areas. CO��s I'�E �� As part of its Award-wimui�b ConuilL1��9 7i�ormation , � is leased to present dus issue of the Piogiam, the Cit} � P oui � Rancho Cucc�rrto'n�� ReporteT: We welcome 5' � conunents. Please call Fabian Villenas at �� c�09) 477-2700, e�t. 2006. The Rancho Cucamonga F�re �� ^ = � , � :� Protection District's Strategic Plai� y,��:�� ',u= �� ,�� identifies that two new fue stations �.�`��'�� ,�a� are needed to seive the District and �� ..�. meet current demands for service. Tlus is one of the major conclusions of the recently completed Fue District Strategic Plan. Stations 177 (plamied for northwest Alta Loma) anci 17S (planned near Base Line & Haven) will require a total of 21 new personnel. These new members will staff two 3-person paramedic engine companies and provide an additional Battalion Gluef on a rotating shift basis.The plan also. calls for additional personnel for several important support fimc- tions such as apparatus maintenance, clerical support, fire pre- vention and Emergenc5� Preparedness. At anAugust speeiai snld}� session, the Fire Board adopted si.Y seivice level goals as recommended by the Strategic Plan. The remaining recommendations, of 52 total, are still tmder consider- ation. These service level goals include the establishment of a four-minute travel time for fire apparatus to 90 percent of the emergencies within the communiry. This time frame establishes the location for futlire fire stations, strategically placing them in order to meet the travel time goal. Another goal reconunends the stafPing and equipping of an additional piece of equipment in stations that exceed 2,500 responses aiuivall}�. Two District stations curreutlj� respond to more than 2,500 incidents amivally and a third is East approach- ing that tlu�eshold. Also included ui the six major service level goals are benchmarks for fue inspections, vehicle maintenance and the installation of Pire spruiklers in new construction. The Strategic Plan also calls for the relocation of Fire Station 172 (San Bernardino Rd.) southwest of its etiirrent location and the reconstruction of Station 171(AmethystAve.) in order to relo- cate apparatus to provide better response coverage in the com- munity. Costs associated with the five-year plan total almost $7.3 million anmially and approximately $16.7 million in one-time cap- ital costs. At the same meeting, the Fire Board directed staff to develop fiinding options for consideration that might be used to inlplement various recommendations of the Strategic Plan. In the meantune, the District is moving forw<trd with fire and emergency nledical service improvements. A paramedic squad staffed by two paramedics 24 hours per day wIll be stationed in the northwest portion of the District in early 2006. Residents and Uusinesspersons are encouraged to review the 2005 Strategic Plan online at www.ci.rancho-cucunonga.ca.us and provide feedback. E-mail can be sent to Ghief Peter Br��an at pbrj�an@ci.railcho-cucamoi�ga. ca.us. www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us 10500 Civic Center Dr. • P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 °(909) 477-2700 • Fax (909) 477-2846 William J. Alexander, Mayor ° Diane Williams, Mayoz� Pro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Council Membez�s HAVE A CRIlVIE-FREE I�OLIDAY SEASON