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SUMMER 2018
RIALTO
Progress
Renaissance Marketplace - Pg. 10
Memorial Day Tribute - Pg. 65 Movies in the Park - Pgs. 82-83
THE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE OF THE CITY OF RIALTO
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Rialto City Council, City Clerk, City Treasurer and
Department Heads
Deborah Robertson.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Mayor
Ed Scott.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Mayor Pro Tem
Joe Baca Jr......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Council Member
Rafael Trujillo..............................................................................................................................................................................................................Council Member
Andy Carrizales........................................................................................................................................................................................................Council Member
Barbara A. McGee........................................................................................................ City Clerk / Director of Management Services
Edward J. Carrillo............................................................................................................................................................................................................ City Treasurer
Fred Galante........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... City Attorney
Robb Steel............................................................................. Interim City Administrator/Director of Development Services
Sean Grayson.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Fire Chief
Mark P. Kling........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Interim Police Chief
Ron Carr............................................................................................................................................................................................Interim Director of Finance
Lucy Garcia................................................................................................... Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Robert Eisenbeisz........................................................................................................................... Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Perry Brents................................................................................................................................................................ Director of Community Services
City Council Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday
CABLE ADVISORY COMMISSION NEIGHBORHOOD & HOUSING TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Oscar Samuel Hinojosa Jr. PRESERVATION & BEAUTIFICATION Dennis Barton
Sybil E. Johnson-Helem COMMISSION Willa Henshaw
Betty Luvert Joanne T. Gilbert Allan Kirst
Joe Lyons Linda Goffney Kelvin Moore
Roy Mason Shelanda Langdon Stephanie Lewis
Jennifer L. Morris John Plasencia
Meeting Information:
Theresa Schneider Genesis Martinez (Student)
3rd Monday – 6:30 pm
Gabriel Macias (Student) Vacant
Rialto Network
Responsible Department: Meeting Information: Meeting Information:
City Clerk/Management Services 3rd Wednesday – 6:30 pm 1st Wednesday – 6:00 pm
(909) 820-2519 Council Chambers, City Hall Council Chambers, City Hall
Responsible Department: Responsible Department: Public Works
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Development Services (909) 421-7246 (909) 421-7279
William Richard Brown III
Judy Combs PLANNING COMMISSION UTILITIES COMMISSION
Karen Lozano Dale Estvander Richard Chitwood
Lino Martinez Frank Gonzalez June Hayes
Rosenda Mosqueda Artist Gilbert Kevin Carlson Kobbe
Frank Oscar Jerry Gutierrez Barbara Zrelak - Rickman
Brenda Parker John A. Peukert James Shields
Student Commissioner - Vacant Al H. Twine Alex L. Rowe (student)
Maria Delgadillo (Student)
Meeting Information: Vacant Meeting Information:
2nd Monday – 6:30 pm 3rd Tuesday – 6:15 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting Information: Council Chambers, City Hall
Responsible Department: 2nd & last Wednesday – 6:00 pm Responsible Department: Public Works
City Clerk/Management Services Council Chambers, City Hall (909) 820-2602
(909) 820-2519 Responsible Department:
Development Services RECREATION COMMISSION
MOBILE HOME RENT (909) 421-7246
Joe Britt
REVIEW COMMISSION Robert Luna
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
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Barbara Blackston Janice A. Morrison
Sara Garcia COMMISSION John Silva
Jacquelyn Greene Gary D. Johnson Scott Robert Sparks
Paul Adam Verdugo Vacant
Donnovan D. Rogers
Vacant Vacant
Robert Wilson
Vacant
Meeting Information: Vacant Meeting Information:
4th Wednesday – 6:30 pm Student Commissioner - Vacant 1st Tuesday – 6:30 pm
As Needed Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting Information: Responsible Department:
Council Chambers, City Hall
4th Monday – 6:00 pm Community Services
Responsible Department:
Council Chambers, City Hall (909) 421-4949
2 City Clerk/Management Services
Responsible Department:
(909) 820-2519
Development Services (909) 820-2505
Mayor’s Message
Dear Friends,
These are critical times for cities such as ours as we move
boldly toward a future full of opportunity, but with great
challenges as well. The cost of providing essential municipal
services has never been more complex, and we simply can’t
operate the way we always have.
In this regard, Rialto has been and continues to be an
innovator, developing partnerships and identifying funding
streams that will support essential services and bring added
value to our community.
That’s really what it’s all about – community, and the
willingness of all of us to work together to ensure the best quality of life for our residents.
Over the years, voters in our City have been extremely generous in their support of
revenue initiatives. We appreciate that very much. At the same time, we have done
everything in our power to operate leaner and with a sharper strategic focus. We don’t
spend money where we don’t need to, but we are committed to ensuring that the level of
services we provide is worthy of your trust in us.
We’ve also been aggressive in pursuing economic development opportunities that not
only bring jobs and additional retail options to our community, but much-needed revenue
streams to support City services as well. The Renaissance project is the latest example of
this kind of added community benefit we’ve been able to create with the support of our
partners.
The challenges moving forward are formidable. The cost of doing the City’s business
is growing. The level of support cities receive from the state and federal governments is
declining. Every dollar we don’t spend maintaining our infrastructure today leads to a
much bigger repair or rebuilding expense tomorrow.
In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll keep you up to date on how all of this is
progressing. We also appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you might have.
SUMMER 2018
Thank you, as always, for your support of Rialto —the jewel of the Inland Empire.
Deborah Robertson
MAYOR OF RIALTO
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Rialto Progress Contents
Rialto Progress Contents
General Information
Mayor’s Message............................................................3
City Contacts...................................................................5
Interim City Administrator’s Message.....................6
Spotlight Article.............................................................8
Taste of Rialto/Run Around The Rocks................. 14
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Mayor’s Hump Day Brunch...................................... 15
Cooling Center............................................................. 18
Attentions Gardeners!/Rialto Historical Society....22
Coffee with the Chief................................................. 25
Area Community Meetings..................................... 26
Rialto Police Explorers/Volunteers........................ 27
Rialto Library................................................................ 28
Calendar......................................................................... 30
Community Services
How to Register........................................................... 35
Kidstuff........................................................................... 36
Summer Camp Fit4Kids............................................ 38 Page 76
Seamless Summer Food Program......................... 39
Youth Sports Programs............................................. 40
Special Interest Classes............................................. 42
Explore the Community Center............................. 45
Rialto Fitness & Aquatic Center.............................. 46
Student Summer Special/Glow Ride.................... 48
Learn to Swim.............................................................. 51
Senior Services............................................................. 54
Facility Rentals............................................................. 58
Community Theater................................................... 60
City Map......................................................................... 61
Special Events & Programs Page 77
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Rialto Unified School District ................................. 62
Sight Clinic ................................................................... 64
Memorial Day Tribute ............................................... 65 SUMMER SERIES
Run Whatcha Brung................................................... 66
MOVIES IN THE PARK
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Madd 5K Run/Walk..................................................... 68
Community Garden Open House ........................ 69
Recycled Art Contest ................................................ 74
National Night Out..................................................... 76
Movie
FREE FAMILY FUN!
Bike Rodeo.................................................................... 77
Movies in the Park...................................................... 82
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City Contacts and Departments
City Contacts and Departments
City of Rialto
City Administrator............................................... 909-820-2689
Mayor and Council.............................................. 909-820-2689
Administrative Services
Finance Division...................................................909-820-2544
Information Technology....................................909-421-7220
Purchasing Division............................................ 909-820-2539
Human Resources
Personnel ...............................................................909-820-2540
Risk Management................................................909-820-2540
Community Services
Community Services Department................. 909-421-4949
Classes............................................................ 909-421-4949
Excursions...................................................... 909-421-4949
Fit4Kids*......................................................... 909-421-4949
Fitness Center/POOL...................................909-820-2611
Senior Center................................................ 909-877-9706
Special Events.............................................. 909-421-4949
Tiny Tots/Preschool.................................... 909-421-4949
Rialto Historical Museum...................................909-875-1750
Sandra Courtney Playhouse............................. 909-873-8514
City Clerk/Management Services
City Clerk.................................................................909-820-2519
Rialto Network.......................................................909-421-7235
U.S. Passport Service...........................................909-820-2519
Healthy Rialto.........................................................909-820-2519
Notary Public..........................................................909-820-2519
Development Services
Building & Safety................................................. 909-820-2505
Business Licensing................................................909-820-2517
Code Enforcement.............................................. 909-820-2636
Demographic Information............................... 909-820-2535
Development Services........................................909-421-7246
Garage/Yard Sale..................................................909-820-2517
SUMMER GUIDE 2012
Housing Programs............................................... 909-820-8013 Public Works
Planning.................................................................. 909-820-2535 Engineering........................................................... 909-421-4999
Redevelopment Successor Agency................909-421-7246 Engineering – Transportation......................... 909-421-4999
Environment...........................................................909-421-4921
Fire Department Maintenance – Parks/Streets........................... 909-820-2602
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Emergencies...............................................................................911 Recycling/Waste Management.......................909-421-7222
Administration...................................................... 909-820-2501 Signal/Street Sign Maintenance..................... 909-820-2602
Fire Prevention..................................................... 909-820-2501 Solid Waste.............................................................909-421-7221
Traffic....................................................................... 909-820-2602
Police Department
Emergencies...............................................................................911 City Treasurer
Administration...................................................... 909-820-2578 City Treasurer........................................................ 909-820-2522
Animal Control......................................................909-421-7203 Cemetery Information....................................... 909-820-2522
Citizen’s Academy............................................... 909-820-2572
Pride Platoon*....................................................... 909-820-2621 *Funded by Rialto’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) 5
City Administrator’s Message
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Home Sweet Home / Mortgage Assistance Program
DOWN PAYMENT
MORTGAGE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
NPHS offers the best homeownership
solutions for first-time homebuyers.
HIGHLIGHTS
Up to $60,000 of the purchase price for down
City of Rialto n Development Services n Rialto Housing Authority payment assistance
“
HomeSweet
Deferred second mortgage for 30 years at 3%
simple interest
Sales price not to exceed $310,000
Home”
Funds available on a first-come first-served basis
with an acceptable purchase contract
Qualified Rialto residents may get help with QUALIFYING CRITERIA
general home improvements, through the • Borrower must be first-time homebuyer
“Home Sweet Home” Rehabilitation Loan Program. • Must qualify for a first mortgage with a
City of Rialto approved lender
CAL HOME FUNDED
• Borrower must occupy property as primary
Program Income Limits for 2016-2017 Family Size residence
and Maximum Income • Single-family detached homes, condominiums,
and town homes are eligible
CAL HOME FUNDING (80%)
• Family must not exceed 80% of the HCD Income
1 person $37,550 5 persons $57,900 limits for San Bernardino County
2 persons $42,900 6 persons $62,200 • Borrower must complete 8 hours of HUD approved
3 persons $48,250 7 persons $66,500 first-time homebuyer education
4 persons $53,600 8 persons $70,800
If your family size and income are within th above limits, and you meet all other
qualifications please contact the Housing Division for a pre-application.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMITS
1 Member $37,550 5 Members $57,900
This is a deferred loan program. No payments are required. The principal 2 Members $42,900 6 Members $62,200
amount with a 3% Simple Interest accrued annually will become due and 3 Members $48,250 7 Members $66,500
payable when you sell, transfer/change of title, or owner ceases to reside 4 Members $53,600 8 Members $70,800
at the residence. Applicants must reside in the home requesting repairs
as their primary residence and the property must have equity.
Applicants must own and reside in the residence for a period of at least
one (1) year with a minimum credit score of 500. BORROWER CONTRIBUTION
Homeowners must meet certain income guidelines to qualify for • Borrower must contribute 3% of purchase price
rehabilitation funds. The program must correct code violations and health
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and safety problems along with general property improvements.
The process of completing the home repairs may take several months.
Please call NPHS at (909) 988-5979
The improvements can make your home comfortable and upgrade the for more information.
appearance of your neighborhood. Other restrictions apply.
Eligibility for the loan program are limited to owner-occupied single
family homes whose gross family income does not exceed the amounts Administered by Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc.
set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
under the state income limits.
Managed by LDM Associates
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(909) 820-2525 ext. 2119 • E-mail: jrios@mdg-1dm.com
MEAS U RE
Spotlight Article - Measure U Update
(TANK FARM TAX) U P D AT E
On November 4, 2014, Rialto voters approved Measure U and imposed a tax of up to $1.00 per cubic
foot of liquid storage capacity for any wholesale liquid fuel storage business. The primary targets for the
new tax were the businesses that operate the “tank farm” on Riverside Avenue, south of the I-10 Freeway.
The businesses scheduled to pay the tax included, among others, Kinder Morgan, Tesoro and Shell Oil.
The tax did not apply to retail service stations. Immediately upon approval, these various liquid storage
businesses sued the City of Rialto alleging a variety of constitutional violations.
What is that status of the Litigation?
On February 22, 2017, the Superior Court for the County of San Bernardino ruled in favor of the City of
Rialto that the tax was a valid business license tax. The plaintiff businesses then filed an appeal with the
Appellate Court of the State of California. The parties expect to present the case to the Appellate Court
in May 2018, with oral briefings approximately 6-9 months thereafter (late 2018 or early 2019). The City
expects a decision before June 2019. Depending upon the outcome, either party could appeal to the
California Supreme Court, lengthening the time before a final determination.
Is the City Collecting the Tax in the Meantime?
Yes. The City and the affected businesses entered into an agreement that requires payment of the
tax pending settlement of the litigation. The City may not use the funds, but must hold them in escrow
until the courts render a final decision. As of January 2018, the City holds $21.5 million in escrow. If the
court rules in favor of the plaintiff businesses, the City must refund this money plus interest.
If the City prevails in the Litigation, will it fulfill its promise
to reduce the Utility Tax?
Yes. The City Council committed to reduce the current Utility Tax rate from 8% to 6% for all customers
upon implementation of the fuel storage tax. Originally, the City expected the fuel storage tax to
generate approximately $10 million per year in general fund revenue. The reduction in the Utility
Tax rate from 8% to 6% would decrease Utility Tax revenues by about $4 million in the current fiscal
year, so the City general fund would net approximately $6 million in new revenue assuming both taxes
remained applicable.
What did or does the City intend to do with this New Fuel
Storage Tax Revenue?
Besides tax relief for Rialto residents, the City Council pledged to spend the additional funds on expanding
public services, including public safety, public works and recreation, among others. The City Council also
pledged to increase expenditures on capital outlay, including replacement of vehicles and equipment,
street and park repairs, and other major infrastructure improvements. Cities across California struggle to
reinvest in capital improvements and the City slated these monies to help address deferred maintenance
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of core governmental facilities.
What happens if the Courts overturn the Fuel Storage Tax?
The City will refund the monies held in escrow, and the Utility Tax will remain at the current rate of 8% for
all customers. Depending upon the ruling, the City will need to decide the next steps. The City prevailed
in the Superior Court and it expects to prevail in the Appellate Court.
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Utility User’s Tax
Spotlight Article - UUT FAQ
FAQs
UUT
What is the UUT?
It is a voter approved 8% general tax on home and business
Aren’t we simply paying for employee
utility services. In California, approximately 150 municipalities
retirement costs?
The City’s obligations to its employees for retirement
and counties have implemented a UUT. Rialto initially (pension and medical care) will continue to increase over
implemented the UUT in 2003 with a 5-year sunset, and the next several years. All bargaining units in the City now
reapproved the tax in 2008 and 2013. contribute toward their pension costs, and City employees
have accepted minimal compensation enhancements to help
What utilities are affected? absorb this growing burden. Because of legislation adopted
Telephone (land & mobile), Gas, Electric, Sewer/Water, and in 2013, new employees now receive a reduced pension
Cable/Satellite services. benefit that will help reduce long-term costs. Without the
UUT, the City’s obligations do not go away and the City must
How has UUT improved the City? eliminate positions and cut vital services in order to make the
Since Fiscal Year 2003-2004, UUT revenue has ranged between contracted payments.
$10.7M and $14.2M each year, representing approximately
20% of the General Fund. UUT revenue allowed the City to Why is Measure U important?
increase or maintain services including public safety, code Rialto voters adopted Measure U in 2014. Measure U levies a
enforecement, street maintenance, recreation, senior center tax on fuel storage facilities. Once implemented, the UUT will
operations, and more. drop from 8% to 6%. The balance of the Measure U revenue
assures that the city fund capital projects in the future (i.e.
What does the UUT cost me? roads, parks, facilities). The businesses that must pay the tax
The average Rialto resident pays up to $30 - $40 per month under Measure U have sued the City, and we do not know
depending upon utility usage. when (or if ) the tax will become effective.
Is the UUT still needed? Who is Exempt from UUT?
The City Council and staff are committed to operating in a Residents 65 years of age and older, and very low income
fiscally responsible manner to provide essentialy services to residents qualifying under the guidelines of California’s
the City, and we continue to explore ways to generate new Department of Housing & Community Development.
revenues while reducing expenses. However, the City cannot
maintain current services without the utility tax due to
inflationary costs for many services and scheduled payment
increases for employee retirement obligations.
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For more information about the UUT, or UUT exemption, please contact the 9
Finance Department (909) 820-2661 or visit www.yourrialto.com
Spotlight Article - Coming This Summer to Rialto
Coming this Summer
Renaissance Marketplace…
will open at the southwest corner of Ayala Drive and the 210 Freeway. The shopping center will build out with
460,000 square feet of retail and service space anchored by Cinemark Theaters (opening in July 2018), 24 Hour Fitness
(opening in June 2018), Old Navy, Burlington, Ross, Blaze Pizza, the Habit, Chick-Fil-A, Olive Garden, Panera Bread,
and Septembers Taproom & Eatery. Starbucks Coffee and Panda Express have already opened.
Renaissance Plaza…
will commence construction at the northeast corner of Ayala Drive and Renaissance Parkway, across from the
Renaissance Marketplace in May 2018. The project includes a Cracker Barrel restaurant, Sonic Drive-Thru, and
a Holiday Inn Express hotel. Future construction phases include three multi-tenant buildings. The City expects
Cracker Barrel and Sonic to open in the fall, 2018. The City commenced construction on street improvements along
Renaissance Parkway during the first week of April 2018.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf… Aldi Grocery and Warehouse
will open its first Rialto store at the southeast Shoe Store…
corner of Riverside Avenue and Easton Avenue. commenced construction at the northeast corner of
Coffee Bean serves fresh coffee, tea, and Foothill Boulevard and Cactus Avenue. Aldi Grocery is
assorted breakfast items. The Rialto store will a rapidly expanding small format grocery store owned by
accommodate customers with a drive thru, as the same company that operates the Trader Joe’s grocery
well as indoor and outdoor seating. chain. Warehouse Shoe already operates in Rialto but will
relocate from its current location to expand its product
offerings and provide better parking for its customers.
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10Spotlight Article - Frisbie Park
City of Rialto Development Project
Frisbie Park Expansion
The City of Rialto is pleased to announce the planned expansion of Frisbie Park. The City expects to begin
construction in the fall of 2018 with a grand opening date approximately one year later. The Frisbie Park
Expansion consists of expanding the remaining undeveloped 8.5-acres of an existing 27.4-acre site located
at 598 E. Easton Street.
The improvements include:
• Installation of new prefabricated restroom and concession buildings serving the
.Rialto baseball league
• The design and construction of path of travel improvements to improve accessibility
for disabled persons in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Significant expansion of the park property, including amenities such as the tot-lot play areas,
child-lot play areas, exercise stations, a skate park, multi-purpose courts, tennis courts,
restroom facilities and picnic shelters
• Installation of new MUSCO baseball field lighting.
All of these improvements will
modernize and upgrade the
entire park, positioning the park
to increase service levels to local
residents, organized baseball and
softball leagues, and park users,
well into the 21st century.
North
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South
11Project Summary
CENTER
Upcoming Capital Projects
Fire Station 205
The City intends to construct
RACQUET & FITNESS
a new fire station on Willow
Avenue, between San Bernardino
Avenue and Valley Boulevard, to
improve delivery of emergency
services to South Rialto. The
project includes construction of
temporary housing and apparatus
storage for immediate improvement of emergency service delivery pending completion of the permanent facilities.
Improvement
Upon completion of the permanent fire station, the Fire Department will use the temporary facilities for training
and educational purposes. Phase 1, which includes the temporary quarters and apparatus storage building, will
commence construction in Summer 2018. The permanent fire station will begin construction in 2019.
SEPTEMBER
Randall Avenue Widening
The City of Rialto proposes to widen Randall Avenue between Cactus Avenue and Riverside Avenue to allow for
planned growth and make this section consistent with previously widened sections along the corridor. The widening
project includes new pavement, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. In addition, the City will install turning lanes at the
intersections at Cactus Avenue, Bloomington Avenue, Lilac Avenue, and Riverside Avenue. The project also includes
improvements at the Randall Avenue/Bloomington Avenue/Lilac Avenue intersection to enhance visibility and
upgrade the intersection to current accessibility standards. Anticipated construction commences in Fall 2018.
Capital
Street Overlay Project
The City Council appropriated $3.2 million funding for the FY 2017/18 Annual Street Overlay Project,
including Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Act (RMRA) Funds of $606,500. The
statewide SB1 funding is $5.2 billion, including $1.5 billion apportioned to local cities and $1.5 billion to
counties for local streets and roads repair. Rialto received a formula allocation of $1.8 million for basic
road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on local streets and roads system.
Anticipated construction commences Summer 2018. The project includes the following streets as priorities in accordance
with the City’s Pavement Maintenance Policy:
• Linden Ave. from Foothill Blvd. to 2nd St.
• Merrill Ave. from Maple Avenue to Riverside Ave.
• Rialto Avenue from Riverside Avenue to Sycamore Ave.
• Valley Blvd. from Spruce Avenue to 640 feet east of Lilac Ave.
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• Valley Boulevard from Riverside Avenue to the East City Limit
Street Maintenance Project
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On August 22, 2017, the City Council awarded a $1.8 million
construction contract for the Annual Street Maintenance Project.
This budget includes a first time allocation of $1 million of Pavement
Maintenance Funds. The Pavement Maintenance Funds derive from
a $2.50 per month charge per residential account and $2.08 per yard
for commercial refuse accounts to maintain Rialto’s local streets. The
$1 million received from the collection of the Pavement Maintenance
funding will improve 20 miles on 60 local streets in the southwest
12 portion of Rialto. Construction started in April 2018 and will be
complete by Summer 2018.Wastewater Project
City of Rialto/Rialto Utility Authority Project
Wastewater Treatment
(Sewer) Plant Improvements
On February 27, 2018, the Rialto Utility Authority
approved a $30 million landmark project to construct numerous
improvements at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Construction will commence this summer with completion two
years later in August 2020.
Originally constructed in 1955 with several subsequent
expansion, the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (also known
as the Sewer Plant) consists of five distinct treatment facilities
each with a specific and necessary role in the processing and
disposal of the City’s sewage.
In 2015, the City began the process to develop a viable
project that would ensure the continued operation and
reliability of the Sewer Plant. The project team evaluated the
Sewer Plant’s improvement needs and in September 2016, the
City Council authorized the project team to develop a report
and the recommended project scope.
The improvements will result in a more efficient treatment
process, and enable the City to save approximately $500,000
annually. This savings will help keep sewer treatment rates as
low as possible.
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MAYOR’S
Brunch
HUMP DAY
and Wellness Presentation
Wednesdays June 6th, 20th
11 am - 12 pm July 11th & 22nd
Rialto Branch Library August 8th & 22nd
251 W. First Street September 5th & 19th
For additional information call Administration: (909) 421-4991
Plus, don't miss…
Farmers Market
Every Wednesday | 10 am - 2 pm | City Hall • South Parking Lot
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SUMMER 2018Cooling Centers
During high heat advisory and high heat warnings,
the City of Rialto Cooling Center Program offers a
no cost, easy access relief from the heat.
With safe indoor facilities staffed with City personnel
and plenty of water to stay hydrated, Rialto residents
will be sure to stay cool this summer!
These Cooling Centers are
conveniently located in the City!
Grace Vargas Senior Center
1411 S. Riverside Ave.
Rialto Community Center
214 N. Palm Ave.
Rialto Branch Library
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251 W. First St.
Information/Cooling Center “Cool Line”
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(909) 877-9706Look Before You Lock / Weed Abatement
Never leave children
alone in or around cars;
not even for a minute.
Get in the habit of always
opening the back door to check
the back seat before leaving
your vehicle. Make sure no child
has been left behind.
• Create a reminder to check the back seat. Put something you’ll • Keep vehicles locked at all times, even in driveways or
need like your cell phone, handbag, employee ID, brief case, etc., in garages. Ask home visitors, child care providers and
the back seat so that you have to open the back door to retrieve it neighbors to do the same.
every time you park.
• Keep car keys and remote openers out of reach of children.
• Keep a large stuffed animal in the child’s car seat. When the child is
• If a child goes missing, immediately check the inside
placed in the car seat, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger
passenger compartments and trunks of all vehicles in the
seat. It’s a visual reminder that the child is in the back seat.
area very carefully, even if they are locked. A child may lock
• Make sure you have a strict policy in place with your childcare the car doors after entering a vehicle on their own, but may
provider about daycare drop-off. Everyone involved in the care of not be able to unlock them.
your child should always be aware of their whereabouts. If your
• If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get involved. Call 911
child will not be attending daycare as scheduled, it is the parent’s
immediately. If the child seems hot or sick, get them out of the
responsibility to call and inform the childcare provider. If your child
vehicle as quickly as possible.
does not show up as scheduled, and they have not received a call
from the parent, the childcare provider pledges to contact you • Be especially careful during busy times, schedule changes and
immediately to ensure the safety of your child. periods of crisis or holidays. This is when many tragedies occur.
Rialto Fire Vegetation Management
PROCESS FOR VACANT PARCELS:
May 1st
Deadline for properties to be cleared
Second week of May 2018
City contractor begins to abate properties
SUMMER
that have not complied
FALL 2018
For more information call the weed abatement hotline at
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(909) 820-2691
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19CPR & First Aid Class / Ambulance Transport
AMBULANCE
TRANSPORT
Is Your Family Covered?
The cost of ambulance transport should be
the last thing you worry about.
The Rialto Fire Department is dedicated to making
For less than .17 cents a day, emergency ambulance transportation affordable.
you and your dependants will receive
You and your dependants are completely protected,
emergency ground ambulance regardless if you have insurance or not, and regardless
transportation at no cost to you. of how much your insurance does or does not pay.
For more information call us today at (909) 820-2501
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CPR & FIRST AID CLASS
Rialto Fire Department Station 202 - 1700 N. Riverside Ave.
NEXT CLASSES: CPR/AED CLASS:
May 17th (CPR only) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
June 21st (CPR only) FIRST AID CLASS:
July 19th (First Aid and CPR) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 16th (CPR only)
Rialto Fire Department is offering CPR/AED & First Aid classes to the community.
Classes can be taken individually or togehter. Gain the knowledge and
confidence of how to respond and to be most effective in helping others
before emergency personnel arrive.
“Reducing Risk In The Community Through Prevention”
CPR/AED Class $50.00 First Aid Class $20.00
American Heart Association - Center for Healthcare Education
BLS Healthcare Providers (CA approved course)
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Class size - 8 Students Class size - 8 Students
Students will receive a Student • Students receive hands-on training
TO REGISTER PLEASE Manual and One-way Valve Mask. and student manuals
A completion card will be mailed • Certificate ready 1-2 weeks after
CONTACT: approximately 2 weeks after class completion of class
• Quarterly class offerings
Tori Jung - Fire Prevention Specialist
Phone: 909-820-2692
Fax: 909-421-0824 Both Classes $70
E-mail: tjung@confire.org Cash or Checks made out to “Rialto Fire Dept.” due at beginning of class.
20Rialto Fire Explorer Post / CERT
CITY OF RIALTO
Empowering
residents of the
City of Rialto to
be more than
Rialto Fire survivors.
Explorer Post #299 A FREE 20-hour CERT course
wants YOU! delivered by a team of first responders and volunteers who have
the requisite knowledge and skills to instruct the sessions.
Interested in hands-on
training with the
Rialto Fire Department?
We currently have 20 positions
open (for ages 14-21).
The Fire Explorers are sponsored by the Rialto Fire
Department and Learning for Life. We will teach
you the necessary skills needed to RIDE
the engines. You will learn all aspects of the
Fire Department - training, and day-to-day
operations. You will be able to do most of the
training maneuvers alongside professional Rialto
Fire Fighters. Explorers must be 14 years old to
enter the Ride Program. You must also be able to
prove you have a 2.5 GPA or higher and maintain
it throughout your time as an Explorer.
Our post has attended the Inland Empire Explorer
Academy for the past several years. Academies
include education and hands on training in Auto
Extrication, Wildland Firefighting, Structure Fires, The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
Confined Space Rescue and Hazardous Materials educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may
Training. Our group has won several trophies and impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills,
awards in Musters and Fire Training Competitions such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and
and has been seen on local television, in disaster medical operations. CERT members also are encouraged
numerous newspapers and in Rialto parades. to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active
For an application or more information, visit role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Fire Station 201 located at 131 S. Willow across Rialto Fire Department is pleased to provide CERT Training to the
the street from the Police Station.
residents of the City of Rialto sixteen years of age and over.
Or email Lead Advisor: Firefighter Rudy
Delgado rdelgado@confire.org
June 15th • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
June 16th & 23rd • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SUMMER 2018
LOCATION: Rialto Fire Station 3 (1550 North Ayala Dr.)
INFORMATION: (909) 820-2501
TO SIGN-UP: e-mail name and phone number
to RialtoCERT@gmail.com
Participants will receive a CERT participant manual,
CERT backpack, CERT helmet and CERT safety-vest.
(Provided by the Homeland Security Grant Program.)
yourrialto.com/residents/fire-department 21Rialto Historical Society / Attention Gardeners!
ATTENTION GARDENERS!
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Have you always wanted to grow your own produce and flowers but do not
have the space? Well now you can. The City of Rialto’s Community Gardens
have a variety of plot sizes available to suit the needs of our residents.
Gardening Benefits
• Improve Your Health • Enjoy the Outdoors
• Grow Nutritious Produce • Save $$ On Your Grocery Bill
• Meet New People • Low Impact Exercise
• Exchange Gardening Tips
For a small fee you too can grow your very own
produce that is healthy and nutritious.
For more information, call 909-421-7221.
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22The City of Rialto
Public Works - How Can We Help?
Public Works Department
“How Can We Help You?”
Various services are provided through
the following divisions:
• Maintenance
• Engineering/Traffic Engineering
• Solid/Household Hazardous Waste
• National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES)/
Storm Water
Potholes
To report potholes, trees in the City’s right-of-way that
need to be trimmed or possibly removed, trash in alleys
or in the City’s right-of-way, damaged or lifting sidewalks,
park maintenance issues, missing or down street signs
call (909) 820-2602 or send a request via email at
publicworks@rialtoca.gov during regular business hours.
For maintenance emergencies after-hours, weekends or
holidays (trees/branches fallen, park maintenance issues,
large potholes, broken irrigation, large items in the public
right-of-way, street flooding) contact the Public Works
Department at (909) 820-2602.
Graffiti
To report graffiti call the Graffiti Hotline at (909) 820-2670.
Graffiti will be removed within two (2) business days.
Traffic Signals
To report traffic signal issues call Public Works Engineering at (909) 421-4999.
For after-hours traffic signal emergencies contact the Rialto Police Department
at (909) 820-2550 to report blacked out intersections or pole knockdowns.
To report street light outages contact Public Works at (909) 820-2602.
Sewer / Water
To report sewer related issues contact Veolia at (909) 877-2752.
SUMMER 2018
To report issues related to water meters, leaks or water coming up from the street contact:
Rialto Water Services at (909) 820-2546 or West Valley Water District at (909) 875-1804
To report potential violations related to illegal water runoff contact (909) 421-4921.
Trash / Hazardous Waste
To set up new trash service or to report issues with your trash service or
street sweeping contact Burrtec Waste at (909) 877-1596.
For general questions regarding hazardous waste call (909) 421-7222.
23Kiwanis Laughlin Overnighter
Club of East Rialto
LAUGHLIN
OVERNIGHTER
Trip Includes:
Get on the road for a Drinks, snacks & games
fun filled trip to on the bus, room
Laughlin, NV accommodations and
Free Buffet
Thursday - Friday
August 23rd & 24th
Cost Per Person:
$85 each (Double Occupancy) or
$100 each (Single Occupany)
1/2 due at signup
Full payment by July 23rd
(No refunds unless trip cancelled by club.)
Bus leaves from Ramrod Senior Park at 7:30 am and
from Rialto City Hall South Parking Lot at 8:00 am
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For Signups or Information:
(909) 874-8103
(909) 907-4525
(951) 206-5464
24 All proceeds assist our club with community service projects, such as our Drowning Prevention/Child Safety Fair, Kidprint Program and Feeding the Needy!Coffee with the Chief
WITH THE CHIEF
“Coffee with the Chief” offers residents an opportunity
2ND TUESDAY to personally meet with Interim Police Chief Mark P. Kling
of every month and other representatives in a casual setting. Community
members will learn about the police department, special
8:00 - 9:00 am projects, and other related events.
Dates:
May 8th
Denny’s
1377 W. Foothill Blvd.
June 12th
Corky’s Kitchen and Bakery
2019 N. Riverside Ave. #11
July 10th
Coco’s Restaurant
1683 S. Riverside Ave.
August 14th
Denny’s
1377 W. Foothill Blvd.
SUMMER 2018
For information please
contact Jeanette Lopez
at (909) 820-2565.
25Area Community Meetings
Rialto
POLICE DEPARTMENT
AREA COMMUNITY MEETINGS
AREA COMMAND NORTH
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunrise Church
2759 N. Ayala Drive - Room # 162
Lt. Paul Stella (909) 820-2568
email: pstella@rialtopd.com
Senior Code Enforcement Officer: Dave Hernandez
AREA COMMAND SOUTH
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Grace Vargas Senior Center
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1411 S. Riverside Ave
Lt. Robert Smith (909) 820-2572
email: rsmith@rialtopd.com
Senior Code Enforcement Officer: Dave Hernandez
26 www.rialtopd.comRialto Police Explorers Post / Volunteers
RIALTO POLICE
Explorers Post #200 Volunteers
The Rialto Police Department is fortunate to have Explorer Post #200, a career
exploration program, sponsored by our department and which is affiliated with
the Boys Scouts of America. The Explorer Post began in 1975 and has been the
starting point for many law enforcement officers. The program is one of career
exploration and education for youth ages 14 to 21, interested in learning and The Rialto Police Volunteers are involved
excelling in a professional career of law enforcement. Currently, our post has in several aspects of service to the Police
14 members, all of whom play an important role in our organization; we are Department. Among other things, they
hoping to expand our post to 40 members. assist with traffic control at accident and
crime scenes, conduct citizen and vacation
patrols, help out at DUI check points, host
Neighborhood Watch Meetings, conduct
station tours, assist with the City’s Hazardous
Waste Days and conduct free child
fingerprinting at a variety of City and
Police Department events.
Our volunteers also assist with many City
events which include National Night Out,
the annual Christmas Parade, Halloween
Hi-Jinks, and the Family festival, just to
name a few.
There are currently 33 Police Volunteers
and 114 Neighborhood Watch Groups.
This position is very prestigious with the explorer assuming and being assigned Volunteers donate approximately 5,000
a very large role of responsibility. The explorer is instructed and educated about hours of service to the Department
the methods of police work. During the process of growing through the explorer annually. We are indebted to this fine group
program, fundamentals of discipline, work values and the practices of law of men and women who selflessly dedicate
enforcement are taught and strictly adhered to. themselves to assisting the Rialto Police
Department.
Explorers participate in many community and police functions which include:
traffic control during parades and city events, police patrol ride-a-longs with If you are interested in becoming a
police officers; special assignments to include gang sweeps, search warrants, DUI volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer
checkpoints, and Undercover operations and police patrolled security in addition Packet located on the Police Department
to many city wide special events donating more than 6,500 hours of service to the website (rialtopd.com) and return a signed
department and community. hardcopy to the Police Department front
counter, attention Sergeant Gerard.
Each year we go to the California State Officer Memorial in Sacramento, compete
in a Nationwide Explorer competition in Las Vegas, as
well as participate in our City of Rialto’s Open House,
International Festival, National Night Out, Halloween Hi-
jinks, and any other events that the City may need us for.
The Explorer Post holds weekly meetings on Thursdays
between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and address training topics
SUMMER 2018
related to law enforcement as well as incorporating
training in areas of civic involvement and special projects
which benefit the entire community.
The success of the Law Enforcement Explorer Post is
obvious, as several of the current officers received their
first exposure to police work in this program. Applications
can be picked up at the front counter of the Police Dept.
lobby Mon. - Fri., 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
For more information or questions, please contact
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Sergeant Vicki Gerard at (909) 820-2603 or vgerard@rialtopd.comRialto Branch Library
251 W. First Street
909-875-0144
www.sbclib.org
The Friends of the Preschool Storytime Literacy Tutor Training
Rialto Library is a THURSDAYS AT 12 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 9 AT 10 AM
non-profit group Join us for this wonderfully fun and engaging SATURDAY, JULY 7 AT 10 AM
of volunteers who storytime where amazing books meet song, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 10 AM
raise money for rhymes, puppets and more. For preschoolers Interested in helping adults learn
the Rialto Branch you won’t want to miss! how to read? This session provides
Library. There are tutors with the training they need
ways you can help! Become Movers and Shakers to become a volunteer and help
a Friend by volunteering your time with the AUG. 14 - SEPT. 18 | TUESDAYS AT 12 PM adults gain a skill which will carry
group, or make a monetary donation. Bring your preschooler to this program for them forward the rest of their life!
a fun and exciting Course filled with active
INFORMATION: 909-875-0144 songs, props, the letter of the day and a English Conversation
story. Join in the fun as we move and shake AUGUST 13 – SEPTEMBER 17
our way through this program! The purpose MONDAYS AT 5:30 PM
of this program is to promote being active, Enhance your English: participants
as well as the developmental skills of print take turns telling their story in English.
motivation, letter awareness, gross motor
skills, a sense of rhythm, body awareness, Adult Book Club
following directions and listening skills. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 AT 5:30 PM
The Pluto files: the rise and fall of
Learn-Ology Lab-Stem Program America’s favorite planet by Neil
AUG. 16 – SEPT. 20 | THURSDAYS AT 4 PM deGrasse Tyson
Bring you elementary age children to
how fun new program based on STEM Citizenship Class
(four specific disciplines — science, Learn the process of becoming a
technology, engineering and mathematics) citizen, test tips, and practice tests.
Morning Session
BECOME A Homework Buddies AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 21
VOLUNTEER! TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS | 4 PM - 6 PM
AUG. 21 – SEPT. 18 | TUES. AT 4 PM – 6 PM
FRIDAYS AT 11 AM
Afternoon Session
ORIENTATION DATES:
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AUG. 22 – SEPT. 18 | WED. AT 4 PM – 6 PM AUGUST 22 – SEPTEMBER 19
Saturday, June 23 at 2:00 pm High School volunteers help elementary WEDNESDAYS AT 5 PM
Saturday, July 21 at 2:00 pm school students with their homework. No
Saturday, August 18 at 2:00 pm need to sign up, just bring your homework!
BOOK BAG
San Bernardino County Library volunteers can
take pride in helping to provide outstanding Join today!
library service to our customers. Join us as we Members save!
review all aspects of being a library volunteer 1st Tuesday 11:00 am -
and discuss the types of duties a library of every month 6:00 pm
volunteer can do. Interested in becoming a
28 volunteer? Applications are available at the $4.00 per bag (non-member)
$3.00 per bag (member)
front desk in the library.Rialto Branch Library
MONDAY, JUNE 11 | 2:00 PM MONDAY, JULY 9 | 2:00 PM
Teen Craft.......................................... Surfer Card with Bookmark Teen Craft...................................................... Nautical Knot Bracelet
TUESDAY, JUNE 12 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM TUESDAY, JULY 10 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
Family Performer................. Kreepy Kritters - A Reptile and Family Performer........................ One World Rhythm Musical
Bird Adventure Show Adventure Time
THURSDAY, JUNE 14 | 11:00 AM THURSDAY, JULY 12 | 11:00 AM
Family Craft.......................................................................... Fish Puppets Family Crafts........................................................... Paper Roll Squids
FRIDAY, JUNE 15 | 2:00 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 13 | 2:00 PM
Family Movie..................................................................Little Mermaid Family Movie..................................................................... Finding Dory
MONDAY, 18 | 2:00 PM MONDAY, JULY 16 | 2:00 PM
Teen Craft..............................................................Painted Sea Dollars Teen and Adult Performer..................................... Marcus Miller
TUESDAY, JUNE 19 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM A Drum Adventure
Family Performer........................................ Noteworthy Puppets: TUESDAY, JULY 17 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
S.T.E.A.M. works: The Puppet Musical Family Performer........................................................ Thor’s Reptiles
THURSDAY, JUNE 21 | 11:00 AM THURSDAY, JULY 19 | 11:00 AM
Discovery Time............................................................... Shark Activity Discovery Time......................................................... Exploring Sonar
FRIDAY, JUNE 15 | 2:00 PM FRIDAY, JULY 20 | 2:00 PM
Family Movie.............................................................................Shark Tale Family Movie............................................................ Song of the Sear
MONDAY, JUNE 25 | 2:00 PM MONDAY, JULY 23 | 2:00 PM
Teen and Adult Performer............... Line Dance Adventure Teen Craft............................................. Beach Boardwalk Pictures
with Miss Dottie TUESDAY, JULY 24 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 26 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM Family Performer........Annie Banannie Balloon Adventure
Family Performer........ Ken Frawley – Sing-Along Adventure THURSDAY, JULY 26 | 11:00 AM
THURSDAY, JUNE 28 | 11:00 AM Family Craft........................................................Shell-tastic Magnets
Family Craft..................................................... Paper Plate Portholes FRIDAY, JULY 27 | 2:00 PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 | 2:00 PM Family Movie............................................................................. Turtle Tale
Family Movie..................................................................................... Moana MONDAY, JULY 30 | 2:00 PM
MONDAY, JULY | 2:00 PM Teen Craft............................................................................. Turtle Mosaic
SUMMER 2018
Teen Craft.................................... Message in a Bottle Necklace TUESDAY, JULY 31 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
TUESDAY, JULY 3 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM Family Performer.................................... Rialto Fire Department
Family Performer...............................Rialto Police Department THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 | 11:00 AM
THURSDAY, JULY 5 | 11:00 AM Discovery Time............................................................. Whale Activity
Discovery Time.................................................. Star Wheel Activity FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 | 2:00 PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 | 2:00 PM Family Movie.......................................................................Dolphin Tale
Family Movie.......................................................Finding Nemo
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