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Here We Grow Again

Staff Reports

Project: Goodman Commerce Center (formally Lewis Eastvale Commerce Center)

190 acres on Hamner Ave. north of Bellegrave Ave. and south of CantuGalleano Ranch Road Project

Description: Specific Plan to provide for a mix of warehousing, light industrial, office, and retail uses.Major Development Review for the development of two industrial buildings.

Latest News: Multi-Tenant Retail Building CR-3 Major Development Review and Conditional Use Permit

Current Status: Approved. Under construction

 

Project: Walmart – Eastvale Crossings

Project Location: Southeast corner of Limonite and Archibald Avenues (APN 144-030-039) Project Description: General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Major Development Review, five Conditional Use Permits, Tentative Tract Map No. 35061, and Variance for the development of a 177,000 +/-sq. ft. retail store and several outparcels on 24.78 acres. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report (certified)

Current Status: Approved. 2nd reading for Change of Zone Ordinance on May 10, 2017

 

Project: 99 Cents Only Store

Project Location: Northwest corner of Hamner Avenue and “new” Schleisman Road

Project Description: Major Development for a new 19,104-square foot retail building on 2.67 acres. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Grading permit issued on May 4, 2017.

Current Status: Approved. Construction of the building is under way. Stop Work Order issued by Building & Safety on August 24, 2017 due to no water connection or fire hydrant installations while building with combustible materials.

 

Project: Sendero Planned Residential Development by Stratham Homes

Project Location: Northwest corner of Limonite and Harrison Avenues; APN 164-010- 017 Project Description: General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Planned Residential Development, and Tentative Tract Map No. 36775 for the subdivision of approximately 44 acres into 323 residential lots and 14 lots for open space and water basins CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)

Current Status: Approved. Planning approved grading plans. Fences and walls plans approved on August 19, 2017. Landscape comments to applicant on August 21, 2017.

 

Project: The Ranch Specific Plan Amendment, Major Development Review, and Tentative Parcel Map

Project Location: Northeast and southeast corners of Hellman and future Limonite (Kimball) Avenues, west of Cucamonga Creek Channel.

Meeting with applicant on October 18, 2017 to discuss status of commercial portion of The Ranch, Planning Area 1.

Current Status: Approved. Grading and construction has started for industrial portion Applicant is still pursuing commercial and business park users. Some inquiries include self-storage and smaller multi-tenant business park suites.

 

 

Project Location: Northeast corner of Limonite and Sumner Avenues

Description: Major Development Review for the development of a new neighborhood retail centerwith multi-tenant and single tenant buildings totaling 72,779 sq. ft. on 7.64 acres, Conditional Use Permits for the operation of three drive-through facilities and a tire store, and Conditional Use Permit for the sales of alcohol in the grocery store. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration

Current Status: Approved. Under construction Smart and Final opened on August 23, 2017. Miguel’s Jr. major development review continued to November 15, 2017 Planning Commission meeting (see Project PLN17-20022)

 

Project: LBA Realty Industrial Building

Project Location: North of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road, 1,000 feet east of Hamner Avenue, and west of the I-15 freeway. (APN 160-020-033 and 156-050-025)

Project Description: Major Development Review for a 446,173-sq.ft. industrial building on approximately 24 acres and overflow parking on APN 156-050-025. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report (certified)

Current Status: Approved. Under construction.

 

Project: The Ranch Specific Plan Amendment, Major Development Review, and Tentative Parcel Map

Project Map: Current Status: Approved. Grading and construction has started for industrial portion, see

Portion Project Location: Northeast and southeast corners of Hellman and future Limonite (Kimball) Avenues, west of Cucamonga Creek Channel. Moons Site (APNs: 144-010-008-0, 144-101-013-4) and Rodriguez Site (APN: 144-010-009-1)

Project Description: Specific Plan Amendment to modify existing boundaries for The Ranch SP No. 358 for Planning Areas 1 through 6, land use designation for Planning Area 5, and revisions to allowable uses. No revisions to Planning Areas 7 through 9. Major Development Review for six (6) industrial buildings totaling 985,000 square feet on six (6) parcels, Tentative Parcel Map No. 36787 to subdivide approximately 97 gross acres into 14 legal parcels CEQA: EIR Addendum

Current Status: Approved. Grading and construction has started for industrial portion, see Project No. PLN 16- 00011. Applicant is still pursuing commercial and business park users. Some inquiries include self-storage and smaller multi-tenant business park suites.

Eastvale Fire Station 31 Recognized in Firehouse Magazine

Staff Reports

Eastvale – In the November 2017 edition of Firehouse Magazine, Eastvale Fire Station No. 31 received a notable recognition in the Career Category 2 Fire Design section designated for stations built less than 15,000 square feet in size.

The 4th annual 2017 Station Design Awards showcased 43 fire and emergency services facilities in North America designed and constructed to meet the needs and responsibilities of its personnel and the community that it serves.

Fire Station No. 31 is a 6,004-sq.-ft. facility built by the City of Eastvale for the Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD). The corner site in the southern part of the city was built in a predominantly residential area. The station is designed to accommodate five firefighters in an individual dormitory setting. The station a two-bay and single-deep apparatus bay, administrative offices, a kitchen with a dining area, an onsite gym as well as a plethora of support spaces required for a facility of this type. Some of the other state of the art features include visitor parking covered firefighter parking, a separate storage building as well as an above-ground fuel station. The design of the station was heavily influenced by the how narrow the available space of the construction site. The apparatus bays are located as far from the corner as possible. The balance of the station follows the side street frontage, allowing for the drive-through requirements of the RCFD. The station was design was well thought out with the sole intention of the architectural style of the area. Sloped roof forms are used in conjunction with parapet areas designed to screen mechanical equipment. The station is scheduled to receive a LEED Silver rating based on the sustainable goals of the City of Eastvale.

Chandler Fire Station 31 is located at 14991 Chandler Street in Eastvale, CA and opened February 22, 2017.

For more information on Firehouse Magazine, please visit their website at www.firehouse.com/magazine.

 

Eastvale: Major Projects Ahead

 

  1. R. Horton – The Trails, Planned Residential Development Residential Subdivision Project No. 11-0558 Project Location: Northwest corner of Archibald and 65th General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Tentative Tract Map, and Planned Residential Development for 256 dwelling units with a 5- acre park. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Yvette Noir/Malinda Lim

Approved by City Council on May 22, 2013.Approved monument signs on March 10, 2016.Received a letter on August 15, 2016 from homeowners wanting to close off the opening for pedestrian access on Archibald. No contact information provided in the letter or on envelope to be able to respond. Awaiting second inquiry. (Project is complete)

 

  1. The Campus (former Providence Business Park) Major Development Review, Zone Change, and Tentative Parcel Map Project No. 12-0750 **see also Project No. PLN 16-00032 (No. 34 on this list) Project Location: West of Archibald and Approved by CC on April 9, 2014 Project has been sold to new owners, who have met with staff to discuss implementing the approved development plans. Planning has been contacted by the new owner regarding potential changes to the office portion of the project, but no application for a change has been filed. Road improvements under construction on Archibald Avenue. In building Page 4 Map ID Project Notes Current Activity approximately 750 ft. south of Limonite Ave (144-010-002, -033, -037, & -038) MDR, ZC, TPM for the development of a business park consisting of 14 new industrial buildings ranging from 12,850 square feet to 129,000 square feet and associated improvements on 53.37 gross acres of vacant land (former Bircher’s site). CEQA: EIR Addendum Planner: Cathy Perring/Yvette Noir

 

Final Map approved by City Council on June 8, 2016. Received construction plans for buildings 2 and 3 on July 20, 2016. Provided comments to architect on August 16, 2016. Revised grading plans submitted on August 23, 2016 and building plans were submitted on August 31, 2016 for buildings 2 and 3; Planning staff is currently reviewing these plans. Pre-construction meeting was held with the applicant, contractor, monitors, and Public Works and Planning staffs on August 31, 2016. Received buildings 1 and 10-12 construction plans on October 11, 2016.Currently under review. Staff is working with applicant to get grading permit sign-off. Provided comments to architect regarding buildings 1 and 10-12 construction plans on November 14, , 2016. Applicant submitted construction plans for buildings 6-9 on December 20, 2016; currently under review. Approved construction plans for buildings 2 and 3 on December 21, 2016. Buildings 1 and 10-12 were approved on January 10, 2017.

 

  1. LBA Realty Industrial Building Major Development Review Project No. 14-1077 Project Location: North of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road 1,000 feet east of Hamner Avenue. (APN 160-020-033 and 156-050-025) Major Development Review for a 446,173 sq. ft. industrial building on APN 160-020-033 (approximately 24 acres) and overflow parking on APN 156-050-025. CEQA: EIR Planner: Cathy Perring/Yvette Noir

Formal application submitted on October 20, 2014. 6/4/15 Comment letter sent to applicant re: January 26, 2015 resubmittal package. Revised development plans received July 14, 2015. Traffic study and landscape plans received in August. Met on July 29, 2015 to discuss shared access with Grainger and applicant. Draft EIR 45-day review period ends Monday, January 25, 2016. At-risk building plans submitted on January 6, 2016; civil plans submitted January 12. Received on-site improvement plans on February 4, 2016. Received revised improvement and landscape plans on March 10, 2016. Received 2nd submittal for construction building plans on March 17, 2016. Planning Commission approval and EIR certification received April 20, 2016. The applicant has been submitting information verifying compliance with conditions of approval. Issue had arisen re: COA #28 with respect to guard shack location. Staff worked with the applicant over the last couple of months to find an acceptable design that will accommodate adequate truck stacking. Received acceptable solution to allow five trucks to stack on-site, 7/7/16.Planning Commission approval on April 20, 2016. Approved revised construction plans on December 22, 2016. Page 7 Map ID Project Notes C

 

Received 3rd submittal for construction building plans on August 4, 2016 and is under review. Provided comments to applicant on August 23, 2016.Received 1st submittal for grading plans on August 23, 2016. Staff provided comments on September 7, 2016. Staff scheduled to meet with applicant October 18, 2016 to discuss pending COA needing to be met prior to grading permit sign-off. Applicant submitted revised plans on December 7, 2016; approved on December 22, 2016. Received preconstruction burrowing owl report on December 14, 2016.

 

  1. Stratham Homes – Sendero Planned Residential Development Project No. 14-1398 **See Project No. PLN 15-06023 (No. 24 on the list ) Project Location: Northwest corner of Limonite and Harrison; APN 164-010-017 General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone, Planned Residential Development, and Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of approximately 44 acres into 323 residential lots and 14 lots for open space and water basins CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Yvette Noir/Cathy Perring

 

Planning Commission on May 20, 2015 voted to recommend approval of GPA, Change of Zone, and PRD, and denial of TTM due to too many units. City Council on June 10, 2015 voted 3-0 adopting the MND and approving GPA, Change of Zone, PRD, and TTM subject to not using SCE easement or the City right-of-way to satisfy ALUC open space requirement. Meeting on July 22, 2015 to discuss revised site plan with applicant. Revised site plan presented to City Council on September 9, 2015 and Council was supportive of the revised site layout. The applicant submitted a parcel map to divide the site into 4 parcels for financing purposes. See notes for Project No. PLN 15-06023 for more information regarding the review of the Parcel Map. Applicant submitted first Master Home Plan on April 6, 2016. Comments for master home plan provided June 23, 2016. Waiting for resubmittal of revise master home plan. Applicant submitted second round of Master Home Plan on January 11, 2017.

 

Eastvale City Manager Receives Prestigious Award

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

Eastvale City Manager Michele Nissen

By Marissa Mitchell

Eastvale – Michele Nissen, Eastvale City Manager, received the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award for the ‘Temescal District’ Inland Empire last month. The other two recipients included Kathy Azevedo, former Mayor of Norco, and Jim Pauley, member of the Corona Rotary Club.

The Distinguished Citizens Award is given to those who have been exemplary models of service for community youth; this individual is one who has demonstrated leadership in business, or government, and who “lives by the Scout Oath and Law.” As there are many individuals who contribute time and effort to the Boy Scouts and/or local government and business, the award is not easily come by in any district.

Ms. Nissen was informed of her selection prior to the Temescal Boy Scouts dinner. A picture of her and her fellow award winners could be seen at the dinner itself, as they posed happily together with their respective trophies for the Distinguished Citizen Award on September 27, 2017.

“I didn’t do anything that was specifically about supporting Boy Scouts operations, projects or fundraising,” stated Nissen humbly. “What they are achieving…they are doing all on their own with hard work and support of the Eastvale Community as a whole.” Still, as City Manager, Nissen obviously has something to do with how the Boy Scouts have flourished in and around the Eastvale area.

Nissen continued, “As for the Distinguished Citizen Award, I was very surprised and I wasn’t sure I had done anything above and beyond to warrant such recognition. Needless to say, I was very proud and honored to be recognized.” The City Manager has lived in Eastvale since October 2001 and has since then focused on service for the community. She was appointed to City Manager of Eastvale in May of 2015.

Nissen’s contributions obviously impressed Boy Scout leadership. The Boy Scouts have 2,157 youth members, with over 500 adult volunteers delivering the program, in the Norco, Corona, Eastvale, Chino, and Chino Hills communities. Collectively, over 10,000 hours of community service projects that positively impact the communities in a variety of ways have been gathered just this year.

Each year, approximately 85 Scouts earn the coveted “Eagle Rank.” This is a difficult rank to obtain involving many hours dedicated toward a single, community-impacting project. Currently, more than 45 Chartered Partners, including local churches, service clubs, and community organizations, deliver local packs, troops, teams, and crews.

The Boy Scouts is an organization that lives and abides by actions of integrity. By their high standards, Michele Nissen fulfilled the “Scout Oath” they proudly uphold: “On my honor I will do my best/ To my duty to God and my country/ And to obey the Scout Law;/ To help other people at all times;/ To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”

Eastvale Crime Recap: October 2017

INCIDENT: GRAND THEFT AND CONSPIRACY

WHEN: 10/16/2017

WHERE: 1200 block of Hamner Ave., City of Norco

On October 16, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft at a business, located in the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue, in the city of Norco.

Three suspects entered the business, took merchandise, and exited without paying. Officers arrived at the location and contacted a suspect (later identified as Melargo Bobo, age 20 of Lancaster).  Two other suspects (later identified as Oshaunice Holderness, age 25 of Lancaster, and Angelica Bobo, age 25 of Lancaster) were also located after they attempted to drive away from the location. Deputies located additional evidence inside of the vehicle linking them to an additional theft that occurred at a retail business located in the 12400 block of Limonite, in the city of Eastvale.

All three suspects were arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center, located in the city of Riverside for grand theft and conspiracy. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Bloomer or Deputy Robertson from the Norco Sheriff’s Office at (951) 270-5673.

 

INCIDENT: POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY

WHEN: 10/18/2017

WHERE: 13000 block of Running Deer Circle, Eastvale

DETAILS: On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, about 9:06 AM, a resident called to report a vehicle theft of his dirt bike motorcycle. The victim informed officers that his dirt bike motorcycle was stolen from the inside of his garage.  The victim posted a picture of the stolen dirt bike, via social media. Numerous residents of Eastvale reported both on social media and through calls for service with dispatch as to seeing two individuals riding on the reported stolen dirt bike.

About 7:00 PM, the victim was notified, via social media, that his stolen dirt bike was placed at a corner near his residence. Deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale conducted further investigation regarding the pictures that were posted on social media. The suspects were identified as eighteen-year oldDestin J-Brent and a fifteen-year old juvenile both of Eastvale.

On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Destin J-Brent was booked into Robert Presley Detention Center for possession of stolen property and the juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall for possession of stolen property.

The Eastvale Police Department would like to thank the vigilante citizens of the community of Eastvale. The leads generated by the citizens of Eastvale helped solve this crime. The power of social media is a great tool for law enforcement as well as community members to be informed with crime in their communities.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call Corporal Torres at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600.  Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847).  You can also leave anonymous information at www.riversidesheriff.org/tipline or www.wetip.com .

INCIDENT: MAJOR INCIDENT- TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION

WHEN: 10/21/2017

WHERE: Country Village Rd and Oak Leaf Way, Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 2:25 a.m., officers assigned to the Jurupa Valley Police Department responded to the area of Country Village Rd. and Oak Leaf Way, Jurupa Valley, regarding a major-injury traffic collision.  The preliminary investigation revealed a vehicle traveling northbound on Country Village Rd., drifted into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a vehicle traveling southbound on Country Village Rd.  The occupants of both vehicles were transported to local area hospitals for serious injuries sustained during the collision. This investigation is ongoing, but alcohol and/or drug impairment appears to be a factor in this collision.

The Jurupa Valley Police Department’s Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to conduct this investigation.  This investigation is ongoing and we are asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Petersen at the Jurupa Valley Station at 951-955-2600.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: ILLEGAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY

WHEN: 10/25/2017

WHERE: Riverside County

DETAILS: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has experienced an increase in the number of criminal investigations involving the illegal sales of marijuana at storefront locations known as dispensaries. The Sheriff’s Department began identifying an increase in the number of non-medical marijuana dispensaries following the passage of Prop 64, in November 2016.

In the State of California, sales of non-medical marijuana are illegal and all sales of marijuana for profit is prohibited under Prop 215. California law has only DECRIMININALIZED (Not Legalized) the sales of marijuana to seriously ill individuals who have a physician’s recommendation. This means that person(s) who sale, cultivate and/or possesses marijuana for their personal medical needs or the medical needs of a person they are a caregiver for will have a legal defense for selling, cultivating or possessing marijuana, as long as they do not exceed the amount of marijuana reasonably necessary for their medical condition. Under Prop 215, a medical marijuana recommendation from a doctor does not exempt a person from an investigation or prosecution.

On October 25, 2017, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant for illegal sales of marijuana at a local dispensary in the City of Jurupa Valley. Following a criminal investigation, and pursuant to the search warrant, several items of marijuana product were seized as evidence. Once the investigation is completed, the case will be referred to the District Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution.

The Riverside Sheriff’s Department would like to remind the public that sales of non-medical marijuana is in violation of State and Federal law. Those found in violation of illegal sales of marijuana are subject to arrest and prosecution. The City of Jurupa Valley would also like to remind residents that all sales of marijuana are strictly prohibited in the city.

 

INCIDENT: HOMICIDE- PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

WHEN: 8/26/2017

WHERE: 6900 block of Adele Ln., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: UPDATE: 10/27/2017: Central Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s assistance with this homicide investigation and encourage anyone with any information regarding this vehicle of interest to call.

ORIGINAL INCIDENT: On Friday, August 25, 2017, at about 9:48 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon occurring in the 6900 block of Adele Lane, Jurupa Valley. Upon arrival deputies located a Hispanic male suffering from gunshot injuries. The male was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Investigators from the Jurupa Valley Station and Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been arrested.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Paz from the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2195.

 

 

99 Cent Store Construction Halted

By Anthony Saude

Eastvale – Construction of the 99 cent store on the northwest corner of Hamner Avenue at “A” street has come to a screeching halt several months ago.

Eric Norris, the Planning Director for the City of Eastvale said, “Now that their structure is partially constructed, they need to have a water system installed onsite so that the Fire Department could put out a fire if one were to occur. The problem is, there isn’t an onsite water system installed (so, no fire hydrants). “Someone at 99-Cent forgot to have those plans checked by the Fire Department, so they are going through that process”.

Several months ago a stop work order was filed by Tim Steeson says Fire Marshall, Sandie Hastings. The retailer had begun combustible construction on site without any on site fire hydrants, said the Fire Marshall. They are supposed to be installing the underground utilities soon, when that happens they will be able to continue the construction with the combustible materials.

The plans still need to be approved and the water system installed with the fire hydrants, then and only then will they be allowed to re-start the construction. Residents may notice that there is framing and wood on site but that has been there since before the stop work order was issued.

This project has been met with mixed emotions by the residents of Eastvale, some may have hoped that maybe they decided to pull out but that just isn’t the case.

It would be interesting to know how much money the retailer is losing on a daily basis for a mistake of this magnitude, which was unavailable at Press time. This is just another instance of the City of Eastvale doing their due diligence and the retailer is making a costly mistake by not checking plans with the Fire Marshall. Whether you disagree with the construction or not of this retailer the management of the City of Eastvale was once again on point.

Can You Stop A Barking Dog?

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By Marissa Mitchell

Last week, a woman in Eastvale posted her frustration on the city Facebook page regarding a very loud dog her neighbors have.

What to do about neighboring barking dogs – particularly when they consistently disturb the peace of surrounding residents – can be a relevant question for many.

If a person calls Animal Control, this will not do much to alleviate the immediacy of the barking noises. Animal Control will mail a form to the complaining resident, one that stipulates that the dog is disturbing the peace. That form, in turn, will be sent to the address of the dog’s owner, after which the reporting resident will have to attend court to finally issue a citation. This process can take quite a while.

Those affected by the barking of a neighbor’s dog may take the old-fashioned approach of simply asking the dog owner/neighbor to control their dog’s barking, perhaps through a bark collar. This may or may not be effective depending of the type and receptivity of the person approached. If so confronted, the dog owner may also voice a concern of humane animal treatment, since dog collars are suspected on some level of incurring pain to the animal.

One resident responded to the Facebook complaint by suggesting a “Sonic Bird House Bark Control” sustainable outdoors. This essentially is a bark collar but in a birdhouse form, one that can be placed outdoors, in one’s own yard, without breaking down because of weather. If a person uses this, he or she is essentially controlling the barking of a neighbor’s dog without that neighbor’s permission through ultrasonic sound waves.

Back in 2009, Riverside County – Eastvale and Norco included – approved an anti-nuisance ordinance aimed at silencing noisy dogs by increasing fines for owners up to $500 and including remedies such as obedience training. This process, however, does go through Animal Services and through the Court process, as described above.  The law is meant to expedite the process by allowing an administrative hearing officer, sometimes a practicing attorney in arbitration, to hear the complaints and make the decisions quickly, but this is not always the case.

In Chino Hills, residents are instructed to contact the Inland Valley Humane Society. In Chino, citizens must call Animal Control, and if after hours, a police officer will be dispatched, but only if the caller reveals his or her identity. Generally, simply a warning is issued initially. The same process is outlined for Diamond Bar residents. Thus, there doesn’t seem to be any one expedient way to handle barking dogs in one’s neighborhood, and, while there is some sort of process, it will not be quickly remedied through the government.

Here We Grow Again

City of Eastvale

 

KB Homes – The Lodge, Residential Development Project No. 10-0124

Project Location: Northwest Corner of Limonite Avenue and Scholar Way 205 detached single-family homes on approximately 40 acres.

Planner: Malinda Lim PC approval on March 18, 2015 to add tempered glass panels along Scholar Way Approved Phase II Master Home Plan on December 3, 2015.

HOA Landscape Maintained Areas for the northern portion approved on March 17, 2016. Revised HOA Landscape Maintained Areas for Phase 2 approved on April 28, 2016.

Approved an application to relocate the parking lot for the model home complex because the parking lot has been sold to a homebuyer.

Under construction Symmetry model homes now open Phase I completed.

Phase II under construction.

 

Walmart – Project No. 12-0051

Project Location: Southeast corner of Limonite and Archibald Avenues (APN 144-030-039) Proposal for the development of a 177,000 +/- sq. ft. retail store and several outparcels on 24.78 acres CEQA: EIR Planners: Eric Norris Project was reviewed by the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission and received a conditional finding of conformance with the Chino Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Public review of DEIR available from September 27 to November 17, 2016.

On March 15, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the project to City Council. City Council public hearing on April 12, 2017, with a staff recommendation to continue the hearing to April 26, 2017. City Council approval on April 26, 2017. Notice of Determination recorded on April 27, 2017. Approval letter, final conditions, signed resolutions, and stamped plans sent to applicant on May 1, 2017. A lawsuit has been filed by the group, “Eastvale United,” challenging the City’s approval of the project. No court date has been set. City Council approval on April 26, 2017. 2 nd reading for Change of Zone Ordinance on May 10, 2017

 

LBA Realty Industrial Building Major Development Review Project No. 14-1077

Project Location: North of Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road 1,000 feet east of Hamner Avenue. (APN 160-020-033 and 156-050-025) Major Development Review for a 446,173 sq. ft. industrial building on APN 160-020-033 (approximately 24 acres) and overflow parking on APN 156-050-025. CEQA: EIR Planner: Cathy Perring/Yvette Noir Formal application submitted on October 20, 2014. Draft EIR 45-day review period ended Monday, January 25, 2016. At-risk building plans submitted on January 6, 2016; civil plans submitted January 12. Planning Commission approval and EIR certification received April 20, 2016. Issue had arisen re: COA #28 with respect to guard shack location. Staff worked with the applicant over the last couple of months to find an acceptable design that will accommodate adequate truck stacking. Received acceptable solution to allow five trucks to stack on-site, July 7, 2016. Approved revised construction plans on December 22, 2016. Updated burrowing owl survey and mitigation bank contract received on February 6, 2017. Grading permit issued on February 16, 2017. Pre-construction meeting was held February 28, 2017.

 

Goodman Commerce Center Business Park NEC Planning Commission approval on August 5, 2015. Leasing is Attachment Page 9 Map ID Project Notes Current Activity of Bellegrave/Hamner Project No. 15-0551 **see Project No. 11-0271 (No. 2 on this list)

Project Location: Northeast corner of Bellegrave and Hamner Avenues. Proposal for the development of a Business Park.

The development includes 8 buildings totaling approximately 191,356 square feet. The business park will accommodate professional offices, light industrial and light assembly uses. CEQA: Former EIR Project Planner: Eric Norris/Cathy Perring Approval letter sent on August 11, 2015 Construction drawings for all eight buildings approved by Planning on January 30, 2016. Received CDA well site construction and landscape plans. Planning approved revised elevation for Buildings 3 and 4 on April 24th . Construction of Goodman Business Park is complete. Confirmed tenants in the business park (per Goodman) are: · Platinum Collision (Auto-collision Repair) · VW / Audi / Porsche · Provident Realty (Residential Real Estate) · James Lin Motorsports (Off-road Accessories) · Eastvale Academy (Children’s Learning Center) · American Electric Supply (Electrician) · World Financial Group (Financial and Insurance Services) · Hong-Chau T Lee (Optometry) · C-Quence (Jujitsu) · Eastvale Athletics (CrossFit)

 

The Ranch Specific Plan Amendment, Major Development Review, and Tentative Parcel Map (Commercial Portion) Project No. 15-0783 **See Project No. PLN 16-00011 for The RanchIndustrial Portion (No. 21 on the list)

Project Location: Northeast and Southeast corners of Hellman and Limonite (Kimball) Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval to City Council on November 4, 2015. Approved by City Council on December 9, 2015. Second reading by City Council on January 13, 2016. Approval letter sent following CEQA 30-day statute of limitation ending on January 12, 2016. No challenge was filed. Grading and construction has started. Attachment Page 10 Map ID Project Notes Current Activity Avenues. Moons Site (APNs: 144-010-008-0, 144-101-013- 4) and Rodriguez Site (APN: 144-010-009-1) Specific Plan Amendment to modify existing boundaries for The Ranch SP No. 358 for Planning Areas 1 through 6, land use designation for Planning Area 5, and revisions to allowable uses. No revisions to Planning Areas 7 through 9 are being proposed. This request also included review for: Major Development Review for six (6) industrial buildings totaling 985,000 SF on six (6) parcels, Tentative Parcel Map No. 36787 to divide approximately 97 gross acres into 14 legal parcels CEQA: EIR Addendum Planners: Cathy Perring See notes for Project No. PLN 16-00011 for information on development of the industrial portion of the project. On February 19, 2016, a new owner purchased the six (6) light industrial business park lots that were approved on November 4, 2015 (project #21 on this list). The commercial sites will be developed by the original applicant. Meeting with applicant on October 18, 2016 to discuss status of commercial portion of The Ranch. Staff met with applicant for commercial portion of The Ranch on March 22, 2017 to discuss uses and layout of Planning Areas 2, 3 and 6. Applicant inquired about CUP requirements on May 25, 2017 for a car wash and mini-mart tenant.

Costco Inks Deal To Open

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Staff Reports

 

Eastvale – The last hurdle has been cleared for the long awaited Costco project to move forward without any further negotiations. The city of Eastvale agreed to increase the $2.5 million to $4.5 million in future sales tax to be paid to the centers developer of the Goodman Commerce Center in November of 2016. One month after Eastvale officials agreed to the sales tax refund for the developer Costco has signed a deal to be the project’s retail anchor.

Costco will occupy 10 of the 40 acres set aside for retail in the 205-acre project.  The original pact for the $2.5 million in sales tax from the project was to help pay for street and other infrastructure improvements but the increase in the sales tax was needed to attract the likes of a big box retailer the size of Costco. City officials are very excited and grateful to be getting a Costco this will be a big deal for the city on a couple of different levels, first there is the projected $1.1 million in sales tax annually. Also when companies like Costco commit to be the anchor of the shopping center it all but guarantees other well respected, high revenue retailers will be interested in bringing their businesses to the city. Total infrastructure costs — including street improvements, sidewalks, and water, sewer and utility poles — are expected to be $36 million, according reports by the city. The City Council only agreed to the proposal as long as the lease with Costco was signed by September 30 and the store open by the end of 2018. The City also said they are going to do everything in their power to make it happen even sooner.

Eastvale Crime Recap: September 2017

INCIDENT: ANNIVERSARY OF UNSOLVED FATAL HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT

WHEN: 9/6/2017

WHERE: Limonite Avenue between Lucretia Avenue and Wineville Avenue, Jurupa Valley

 

ORIGINAL INCIDIENT: On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 2:06 a.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Police Department responded to the area of Limonite Avenue and Lucretia Avenue, in reference to a reported traffic collision.  Deputies arrived on scene within minutes, along with personnel from Cal Fire, and located a deceased male in the roadway. The investigation revealed the decedent, whom is a resident of Jurupa Valley, was riding his bicycle westbound on Limonite Avenue when he was struck from behind by a vehicle.  The vehicle did not stop and fled the scene.  Limonite Avenue between Lucretia Avenue and Wineville Avenue, was closed for seven hours due to the investigation.  The name of the deceased male is being withheld until the next of kin can be notified. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Deputy Ditfurth of the Jurupa Valley Station Traffic Team at (951) 955-2600.

 

UPDATE: One year later, this fatal hit-and-run traffic collision remains unsolved. In the early morning hours, of Tuesday, September 6, 2016, Forrest Holmes, a resident of Jurupa Valley, was riding his bicycle westbound on Limonite Avenue when a vehicle struck him from behind then immediately fled the scene. As part of their investigation, the Jurupa Valley Traffic Team obtained video surveillance from a nearby store. The video showed Holmes riding his bicycle westbound on Limonite Avenue, then seconds later, a white, or light colored sedan is seen driving at a high rate of speed, also westbound Limonite Avenue in the same lane of traffic as Holmes was riding his bicycle in.  To date, the involved vehicle and driver have not been identified, and there are no new leads in this case.  The Jurupa Valley Traffic Team is hoping to solve this case with the help from the public. They are asking for someone to come forward with a credible tip, or to admit they were the driver of the vehicle that night. Anyone with information about the traffic collision is again being asked to contact Deputy Ditfurth #3988 at the Jurupa Valley Police Station Traffic Division at 951-955-2600, or may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

 

 

INCIDENT: INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION/ THEFT OF UTILITIES

WHEN: 9/6/2017

WHERE: 1200 Block of Columbia, Eastvale

DETAILS: On September 6, 2017, at 3:00 PM, patrol deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale were summoned to a residence in the 12000 block of Columbia, Eastvale, reference a possible possession of stolen property investigation.  While at the residence, they located evidence of an illegal, indoor marijuana grow. The Eastvale Special Enforcement Team was notified and a search warrant was granted for the location. Members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team, served the search warrant around 7:20 PM. Evidence of illegal marijuana cultivation along with an electrical bypass to steal electricity were located inside of the residence. There were no persons at the location during the investigation. Over 1600 marijuana plants were located inside the residence. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with further information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy Kiley Hansen at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, (951) 955-2600.

INCIDENT: AT RISK MISSING PERSON

WHEN: 9/6/2017

WHERE: 3700 Block of Quartz Canyon Rd., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On September 6, 2017, at 3:08 PM, deputies assigned to the city of Jurupa Valley Police Department were dispatched to the 3700 block of Quartz Canyon, regarding a missing person.  A case worker from the Good Samaritan Hospital in Bakersfield, CA reported 61-year-old Mario Garcia Sanchez had not arrived at his new care facility in Jurupa Valley.  Mr. Sanchez is described as a Hispanic male adult, 5’09” tall, thin build, with a salt and pepper buzzed haircut.  He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, shorts, and black Nike flip flops.  Mr. Sanchez was seen walking in the area on video surveillance, but he never arrived at his destination.  Mr. Sanchez does have some medical issues and he may appear dazed and confused if located.

INCIDENT: SEXUAL BATTERY INVESTIGATION AND ARREST

WHEN: 9/12/2017

WHERE: 1200 Block of Hamner Ave., Norco

DETAILS: On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 3:52 p.m., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Office responded to a business in the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue, in the City of Norco. Upon arrival, deputies learned an adult male suspect had sexually assaulted two adult females and one juvenile. All three incidents occurred inside of the business, while the victims were shopping. The suspect was able to flee the location prior to the arrival of the deputies. Store security camera footage captured the suspect on video.  On Saturday, September 16, 2017, about 3:57 p.m., deputies were advised the suspect had returned to the business and left after being inside the store for several minutes. Deputies were able to develop investigative leads that led to the identification and location of the suspect. On Sunday, September 17, deputies contacted the suspect at his residence in the city of Eastvale. The suspect was identified as Miguel Muro, age 30. The suspect was subsequently arrested for several counts of sexual battery and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center. The Norco Sheriff’s Office is concerned there may be additional victims who might have been assaulted by the same suspect. They are encouraged to contact Deputy Robertson of the Norco Sheriff’s Office at 270-5673. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

 

INCIDENT: WANTED GANG MEMBER IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND DRUGS

WHEN: 9/21/2017

WHERE: Dirt Field near 34th St. and Wallace St., Jurupa Valley

DETAILS: On September 21, 2017, about 1:45 PM, members of the Riverside County Sheriff Department’s Region 7 Gang Task Force contacted a Hispanic male adult living in an abandoned motorhome in a dirt field near 34th Street and Wallace Street in Jurupa Valley. Task Force officers recognized the male as 29 year-old Jurupa Valley resident Miguel Angel Aguilar. Task Force officers also recognized Aguilar as being a member of a criminal street gang. Aguilar was also being sought for an active PRCS or Post Release Community Supervision felony warrant and an additional felony warrant for vehicle theft.  Task Force officers conducted a probation search of the motorhome and located a loaded firearm and methamphetamine. Aguilar was arrested and later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for the following charges:

  • Felon in possession of a firearm
  • Felon in possession of drugs with a loaded firearm
  • Gang member in possession of a loaded and unregistered firearm
  • Felon in possession of ammunition
  • Under the influence of methamphetamine while armed
  • Two outstanding felony warrants

 

INCIDENT: INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, THEFT OF UTILITIES, POSSESSION OF UNREGISTERED FIREARM

WHEN: 9/21/2017

WHERE: 6400 Block of Emerald Downs, Eastvale

DETAILS: On September 21, 2017, at 4:00 PM, members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Team served a search warrant in the 6400 block of Emerald Downs in the city of Eastvale. Evidence of illegal marijuana cultivation along with an electrical bypass to steal electricity were located inside of the residence. The following suspects were arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for cultivation of marijuana, possession of cocaine, theft of utilities and possession of an unregistered firearm:

  • Yong Heng Huang, 20-year-old resident of Eastvale
  • Jia Jun Li, 20-year-old resident of Eastvale
  • Jing Feng Ma, 20-year-old resident of Eastvale
  • Da Yi Xiong, 21-year-old resident of Pasadena

 

 

Candlelight Vigil

Photo by Will and Darlene Stickles

The Candle light vigil was held on October 5, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eleanor Roosevelt High School front parking lot.  The vigil was heartfelt and well attended. Many people shared experiences, offered condolences, and gave respect to those who have passed during this terrible tragedy.

Mailbox Thefts Recur

Photo courtesy: Google Images

Staff Reports

 

Eastvale – Another cluster of Mailboxes have been broken into last week at the corner of Post and Lost Fort Place, and please alert residents about their mail being missing. But most mail thefts occur at night, so its recommended to pick up your mail every day after your courier has arrived, most likely by 5 pm.

A few months back, residents reported thefts off Spring and Nicole Court, on the side of Riverboat and King River, and up and down Tisdale. Many believe that the thefts had increased at that time because of expected tax returns. However, these thefts have been going on for a long time and they are not unique to Eastvale. Mail thefts have been reported in Corona, Norco, Chino and other surrounding areas.

But local Police and the US Postal Service are adamant about stopping these thefts from occurring.

“The United States Postal Inspection Service will continue to bring violators to justice to secure the integrity of the U.S. Mail,” said Postal Inspector in Charge, Robert Wemyss in a statement. “Protecting the ability to use the mail in a safe and secure manner is at the core of the Postal Inspection Service’s mission,” he added.

“Mail theft and other property crimes are a rising problem and trend in this region,” said Corona Police Department Chief of Police Michael Abel. “We take these matters seriously and truly appreciate the joint cooperation in this prosecution. It’s important that we hold suspects such as these accountable for their actions.”

Fall Into Some Fun At JCSD’s Annual Fall Festival Jurupa Valley

It is FALL FESTIVAL time again, this year it will kick-off on Saturday, October 7th, 2017. Jurupa Community Services District’s (JCSD) Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Fall Festival will be at Harada Heritage Park located at 13099 65th Street, Eastvale. Bring the whole family to join in the experience; there will be live music, dance performances and games. The Family Fun Zone, Hay Maze and a Pumpkin Patch are all day fun for the kids. It is back by popular demand the 2nd annual Red Wagon Parade if you own a red wagon decorate it and enter the contest. Admission is free on the day of the event the cost for the Family Fun Zone wristbands will be $5. There will be a large variety of food and merchandise to purchase from one of the many vendors that will be attending.

This year the City of Eastvale will be offering a free Bicycle Valet service in their continued efforts to develop a bicycle master plan and campaign to increase bicycle safety. Grab your helmet, hop on your bicycle, and pedal to the picnic!

 

WHEN: – Saturday, October 7th, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.,

Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. – Featuring DSB (Journey Tribute Band)

If you have any questions, please call the JCSD Parks and Recreation Department at (951) 727-3524 or visit our website atwww.parks.jcsd.us.

 

The Jurupa Community Services District is an independent local government agency, governed by a five-member, elected Board of Directors. JCSD serves more than 107,000 people in a 48-square-mile region of western Riverside County that encompasses the city of Eastvale and a significant portion of the city of Jurupa Valley. JCSD provides a variety of critical services such as water, sewer, frontage landscape and street light maintenance, and graffiti abatement. JCSD also provides park maintenance and recreation program services throughout most of the city of Eastvale. For more information, visit our website at www.jcsd.us.

 

 

Here We Grow Again

 

Smart & Final Store is now open:

13346 LIMONITE AVE
EASTVALE, CA 92880
PHONE: (909)773-1813

 

Construction is now underway for this project

99 Cents Only Store Project No. 13-1601

NEC Hamner Ave. and A Street Major DP for new 19,104 SF stand alone retail building on 2.67-acres. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration Planner: Cathy Perring/Kanika Kith

 

Project is is now under construction

Lennar – Mill Creek Crossing, Planned Residential Development Subdivision Project No. 12-0297 Project Location: Southeast corner of Chandler St. and Hellman Avenue Minor Development Plan Review for the development of a Master Home Plan for the “Mill Creek Crossing at Eastvale” residential development of 122 single family dwelling units for Tract 29997 Planner: Malinda Lim/Yvette Noir

Driveway Blockers Beware

By Staff Reports

In California, it is illegal to park a car in front of a driveway. According to California Vehicle Code § 22500, “A person shall not stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle… In front of a public or private driveway…” Anyone who decides to park in front of a driveway is subject to towing and citations.

This law may surprise a lot of people who believed that once they purchased a home they could do whatever they want with it. Contrary to popular belief, even in America we are not entitled to do whatever we want. You can park in front of your own driveway but just remember that the police can also write you a citation for doing it.  

 There are safety concerns for both the homeowner/renter as well and the local authorities. If a fire or other disaster were to happen near your home and you had to evacuate but a family member parked in front of your driveway you would lose all of the cars in that driveway. If there is a crime reported, it give the criminal another place to hide from the police when they come to investigate. It is also another obstacle the Fire department would have to negotiate during the chaos of putting out the fire.    

 The most effective solution would be to talk to your neighbors about the safety concerns for the community and the local authorities. If you have a neighborhood watch program in place, they could help you bring awareness to everybody that a citation can be issued for the offense.

  Although it might cause problems for the offending driver, residents are justified in reporting blocked driveways because it is simply against California Vehicle Code.

Non Profit Investigation: 88 Impact

Staff Reports

Eastvale – In our investigative reporting series of local non-profits accountability, we have requested information and tax records for several area non-profits. Our response from 88 Impact Foundation, a local non profit who accepts donations from local residents, businesses, and government agencies, was “we are a private foundation and we do not have to disclose where our money goes out to.”

According to IRS.gov, this is incorrect. According to the IRS, you have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of a tax-exempt organization’s: Annual information returns (e.g., Form 990); Exempt status application materials; and Notice of status under Internal Revenue Code section 527(i).

“All we want to know is where the money goes. We are asking accountability,” said Michael Armijo, Editor of CityofEastvaleNews.com. “Nothing more, just where are you spending the money people and companies are donating. IF they are working with the city, and IF the city is spending money (labor, promotion, direct donations) on the foundation, then they are spending the taxpayers money. If the resident’s are donating, where is resident’s money going? That’s it.”

“As you have stated, 88 IMPACT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation, and as such is subject IRS regulations on all tax-exempt organizations and nonprofit organizations,” Anthony Chan, a freelance reporter, wrote in a letter to Hari Dihman, listed as the Principal in the 88 IMPACT Foundation.

The demand letter, which included the formality of content required under the Freedom Of Information Act, also stated; “According to the IRS, the following tax documents of all tax-exempt organizations must be available for public inspection and copying: Form 990, Form 990-EZ, Form 990-PF (Return of Private Foundation), Form 990-BL, Form 1065. 501(c)(3) Non-profit organizations must also provide Form 990-T for public inspection and copying.” The 88 IMPACT Foundation office personnel stated the opposite, that they were not required to comply and will not produce any documents regardless of IRS code.

According to their Facebook page; “The 88 iMPACT Foundation was built with the hopes of its founding family to create an impactful family legacy. As of April 22, 2014, the long talked about and anticipated 501(c)(3) Non-Profit 88 iMPACT Foundation has been filed & made active. 88 iMPACT Foundation will serve to further develop, support, educate, and create resources for all Small Business & Public Safety Agencies (i.e. Law Enforcement & Fire Fighters).” Their goal is to support the people that make our communities thrive economically & keep families, homes, and our businesses safe. “Under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq., I hereby request to inspect or obtain copies of public records of 88 IMPACT Foundation’s annual tax returns for 2014, 2015, and 2016 including: Form 990, Form 990-EZ, Form 990-PF, Form 990-BL, Form 1065, and Form 990-T,” the letter stated.

“The California Public Records Act requires a response within ten business days.  If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records,” Chan wrote. For exemption application materials, a community member is entitled to inspect or receive a copy of the organization’s exemption application (Form 1023, 1024, or other document required to be filed), any papers filed in support of the application and any determination letter issued by the IRS with respect to the application.

Nonprofits are required to file IRS Form 990 must allocate their annual expenses into three categories: 1.program expenses—expenses directly related to carrying out your nonprofit’s mission. 2. administrative expenses—expenses for your nonprofit’s overall operations and management—for example, costs of board of directors’ meetings, general legal services, accounting, insurance, office management, auditing, human resources, and other centralized services, and 3. fundraising expenses—including costs for publicizing and conducting fundraising campaigns, maintaining donor mailing lists, conducting special fundraising events, and any other activities that involve soliciting contributions. The IRS does not require that nonprofits spend any particular portion of their income on each category. It just wants nonprofits to report how they spend their money, according to nolo.com.

Failure to comply with public disclosure requirements can result in “a maximum penalty of $10,000 for each failure to provide a copy of an annual information return.”

Next month we will follow up with the information requested.

Deputy Arrests Mira Loma Women for Identity Theft and Possession of a Controlled Substance

DATE/TIME: July 1, 2017 / 1800 hours
INCIDENT: PC 530.5, Identity Theft
HS 11378, Sales of Methamphetamine
LOCATION: Britton Way / Mount Vernon Ave, city of Grand Terrace
SUSPECT(S): Shawna Hernandez, 27-year-old resident of Mira Loma
VICTIM(S): Confidential

SUMMARY: Deputy Joshua Gile was patrolling in the contract city of Grand Terrace. He conducted a vehicle check in the parking lot of the CVS Pharmacy. The vehicle’s tag was expired for over four years. The driver was contacted and identified as Shawna Hernandez. Hernandez had an outstanding warrant for her arrest and the vehicel was inventoried so it could be towed. Evidence of identity theft was discovered, such as other people’s mail, identifying information and access cards. Hernandez had burglary tools including pry bars, bolt cutters and other cutting tools used to facilitate the mail theft. Over an ounce of suspected methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle.

Hernandez was transported to Central Detention Center and booked for Identity Theft and sales of methamphetamine.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Non Profits Under Scrutiny

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Local nonprofits have been under scrutiny and a lawsuit is being filed this week, which has opened a can of worms in compliance and liability. Some non-profits have reportedly experienced mishandlings of their finances, refusals to release tax records, and non-filings of IRS documents. A local Chamber is now being sued and other non profits are being requested to show their finances.

The local Chamber of Commerce is being sued this week as legal documents were completed and were ordered to be filed. The exact amount and the defendants, which are the board of directors for refusing to pay and respond, will be released once the suit has been filed in court. Releasing the names of the board members personally being sued prior to the filing would be considered “third party disclosure.” After the filing all information will be released as it will then become public record, and the lawsuit will lead to subpoenas of their finances.

“The board members are covered under their Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance,” said a local agency who insures non-profits. “They will be fine as long as they have the required insurance. If a non-profit is running without D&O, they can be assuming personal liability.”

Incorporated non-profits are usually not personally liable unless neglect or specific harm is inflicted. But other ways a nonprofit board member might be held liable include:

  • When a board member directly injures someone on purpose
  • When a board member guarantees a loan or other business debt for the nonprofit which then defaults on that loan or debt
  • When a board fails to make sure that the organization deposits payroll and property taxes or files mandated tax returns.
  • When a board member engages in fraudulent activities or does something illegal or just plain reckless that causes harm, or mixes up nonprofit and personal funds.

As long as the nonprofit is incorporated and board members do nothing “bad,” they should be fine, however, serving on the board of an unincorporated nonprofit.

Board members, in that case, are not protected the way they are in an incorporated nonprofit. These types of nonprofits are more common than you might think, so check the organization’s incorporation papers before agreeing to serve on a board. If you are already involved in an unincorporated nonprofit, consider the pros and cons of incorporating.  You and your fellow board members might sleep better if you took the steps to become incorporated.

Just to make sure that no legal actions slip through the cracks of incorporation law, most experts do recommend that nonprofits purchase Directors and Officer (D & O) liability insurance to protect against certain kinds of lawsuits and other types of litigation.

Local non profits are many, and all must have a 501 (c) (3) status granted by the IRS. A specific rule on nonprofits is that the debt follows the entity.

So who is qualified to be a nonprofit? According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Exempt Organizations Select Check (Publication 78 database) provides a partial listing of organizations that have been recognized by the IRS as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. For information on other organizations that have been recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt organizations, you may call IRS Customer Service at 877-829-5500. You can also contact them through any of the other methods described in Publication 557. This information can be found at IRS.gov. A contributor can also check an organization’s exemption letter, which states the Code section that describes the organization and whether contributions made to the organization are deductible.

The IRS sometimes recognizes a group of organizations as tax-exempt if they are affiliated with a central organization. This avoids the need for each of the organizations to apply for exemption individually. For more information, see Publication 4573, Group Exemptions. Subordinate organizations exempt under group rulings are not separately listed in the Select Check (Publication 78 database); see Eligible Donees Generally Not Listed in Publication 78

According to the IRS, you have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of a tax-exempt organization’s:

Annual information returns (e.g., Form 990);

Exempt status application materials; and

Notice of status under Internal Revenue Code section 527(i),

In person at the organization’s principal office, or its regional or district offices, during regular business hours. Unrelated business income tax returns filed by organizations exempt under Code section 501(c)(3) are also available. You may also request copies of such materials in writing. The organization may charge a reasonable fee to cover copying and mailing costs.

You are entitled to inspect or receive a copy of any annual return for three years from the date the return was required to be filed (or, for an amended return, from the date it was filed). For more information, see the IRS’ frequently asked questions on public disclosure, the final regulations, or Disclosure Requirements at IRS.gov.

For exemption application materials, you are entitled to inspect or receive a copy of the organization’s exemption application (Form 1023, 1024, or other document required to be filed), any papers filed in support of the application and any determination letter issued by the IRS with respect to the application.

Stay tuned for our print edition to print the public record and our online version for updates, and an ongoing investigation highlighting local non profits and their compliance to IRS laws.

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City Installs New Signs

Courtesy City of Eastvale

 

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale will be installing 18 new signs at 9 different locations throughout Eastvale to prohibit “Commercial Trailer/Semi Trailer” and “Commercial Vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight over 10,000lbs” from parking in the Residential District, under the Eastvale Municipal Code (EMC) 10.20.160.
The following locations are where the new signs will be posted:

Northbound Hamner Avenue between Citrus Street and Schleisman Road

Westbound Limonite Avenue, West of the I-15

Southbound Hamner Avenue, South of Bellgrave Avenue

Westbound of 68th Street, East of Tarah Street

Westbound Bellgrave Avenue, West of I-15

Southbound Archibald Avenue, North of Limonite Avenue

Eastbound Schleisman Road, East of Hellman Avenue

Eastbound Chandler Street, East of Hellman Avenue

Nortbound Archibald Avenue, North of the Santa Ana River Bridg

If you have any questions please call Public Works at (951) 703-4470.

Eastvale Suicide Death Investigation

Post Date:07/24/2017 7:51 AM
Press Release: Suicide Death Investigation

Agency: Eastvale Police

Station Area: Jurupa Valley

Written Date: July 23, 2017 Time: 1:45 p.m.

Incident Date: July 23, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Incident Location: 5900 block of Festival Way, City of Eastvale (Orchard Park)

Reporting Officer: Lieutenant Eric Briddick

File Number(s): EV172040017

Details:

On Saturday, July 23, about 9:00 a.m., deputies assigned to the Eastvale Police Department responded to a suicide at Orchard Park, located in the 5900 block of Festival Way, city of Eastvale. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male adult in the restroom area of the park. The investigation revealed the victim’s death appears to be a result of suicide.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau responded to the scene. This incident is still under investigation and the victim’s identity is being withheld until family is notified.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Deputy Loza at the Jurupa Valley Station at(951) 955-2600, or the Coroner’s Bureau at 951-443-2300.

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