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SB 130 Restores Funding to Eastvale

By Marissa Mitchell

SACRAMENTO – Early this month, Senate Bill 130 was approved by the California State Senate (34-0), thus restoring vital funding to for the newly incorporated cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Menifee, and Wildomar. The bill was later approved by the California State Assembly on a bipartisan vote of 72-1.

Senator Richard Roth of Riverside declared regarding the passage, “For too long, Sacramento has failed to provide our region with its fair share. There is no reason why these particular cities should be excluded from receiving an equitable share of state revenue which every other California city receives. SB 130 is a critical measure of fairness and equity, and I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their support and for recognizing how important this funding is for our cities’ residents.”

The City of Eastvale will receive funds that they were not privy to prior to passage of Bill 130. Instead, because each of the four cities were incorporated before the passage of Senate Bill 89 (2011), they suffered great financial difficulties. Senate Bill 89 was one of the steps that the legislature took to close the state budget gap, and resulted in cities which had incorporated after 2004 losing critical public safety and municipal services funding previously given to all newly incorporated cities.

Senator Roth would continue, “Riverside County’s four newest cities are one step closer to receiving the funding they deserve and, in the case of Jurupa Valley, desperately need. This is an issue I have fought for since before I was even elected, and I am proud to have a strong partner in Assembly member Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) in ensuring our cities and region receive their fair share from Sacramento.”

Assembly member Sabrina Cervantes (D-Corona) and Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) issued the following joint statement on their support for SB 130: “We thank our colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting SB 130 and recognizing how important this funding is for our cities’ residents. For too long, Sacramento has failed to provide our region with its fair share. SB 130 is a critical measure of fairness and equity which ensures Riverside County’s four newest cities will once again have the resources they need to keep our neighborhoods and families safe.

“This is a major victory that will provide these four cities with the funding they deserve and, in the case of Jurupa Valley, desperately need. There is no reason why these particular cities should be excluded from receiving an equitable share of state revenue which every other California city receives. We look forward to receiving the Governor’s signature on this measure and finally delivering a fair share of resources to our cities.”

SB 130 will now go on to Governor Jerry Brown for his approval or veto.

Wal-Mart Supercenter Being Built in Eastvale

Photo courtesy: Google Images Eastvale municipality leaders hvae approved development of Wal-Mart.

Eastvale municipality leaders have approved the development of a Walmart supercenter.

By Marissa Mitchell

Eastvale – A new Wal-Mart Supercenter will be built in the city of Eastvale, as ratified by city council members. The Supercenter at large will feature Walmart and other stores, bearing the name “Eastvale Crossings”

On April 26, the project was unanimously approved for building. It will be built on the southeast corner of Limonite and Archibald. In the center covering over 25 acres, the Walmart itself will be approximately 192,000 square feet and include a gas station. Subsequent developments on other parcels of land will be subject to city and Planning Commission review, according to City Manager Michele Nissen.

Per city planning documents, the project will also feature a drive-through pharmacy for Eastvale residents. Time frame for construction, however, has yet to be determined.

Walmart spokeswoman Delia Garcia stated by phone, “The approval is the first step. We’re very early in the process here.”

Photo courtesy: Google Images
Eastvale municipality leaders hvae approved development of Wal-Mart.

The planning project is projected to serve not just Eastvale but also the surrounding communities, including Ontario, Chino, Norco, and Jurupa Valley, said officials.

Garcia added, “We know that many of our customers are already shopping at other Wal-Marts in Chino and Corona, and this will be a convenience to our Eastvale customers, but we’ll also serve a broader area.”

This novel Wal-Mart supercenter is expected to garner around $375,000 a year in sales tax revenue for the city, Nissen stated, which will help the city overall in many ways. In general, average sales tax revenue for any Wal-Mart supercenter can range from $250,000 to $900,000 per year, so the estimate is conservative.

“Those dollars go straight into the city’s general fund,” Nissen declared. “Ultimately, it’s up to the City Council and myself to decide how those dollars are spent, but it’s based on the needs of the community.” And, as a rapidly growing community, the needs are many.

Moreover, the new center is anticipated to help ease a challenge for the city, said Brandon Plott:   “For the last six years, we’ve been able to maintain a solvent budget, but it’s been very challenging. The topic of gaining more sales tax revenue comes up and Wal-Mart brings that to the city.”

More revenue generated leads in turn to greater benefits of the community at large. Simply the project in and of itself is expected to create approximately 100 construction jobs and around 300 retail jobs for the city.

The Wal-Mart will include a full grocery department, giving citizens choices and flexibility in food shopping in and around the marketplace of Eastvale.

Plott stated, “It does bring a level of service to the city that the residents want. People can shop for something at a lower price and it brings a level of competition to the city, which is good for our local economy. I think people want to pay lower prices for products.”

 

Miguel’s Jr. Hosts Battle for Burritos to Raise Funds for SoCal Schools

City of Eastvale

Corona – Miguel’s Jr. welcomes back the epic Battle for Burritos fundraising competition between five Southern California High Schools now through April 30. This year competition includes Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Santiago High School, Norco High School, Corona High School and Centennial High School and all are competing for free lunch from Miguel’s Jr. plus cash donations to support the winning schools.

Visit any Miguel’s Jr. now through April 30 and mention the preferred participating school mascot when placing an order. The school with the most mascot mentions will receive a free lunch for all students from Miguel’s Jr. plus a $1 donation for each mention up to $500.

The top three participating schools with the most mascot mentions at the end of the month will receive an additional cash donation of $2,500 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd place and $500 for 3rd place. The winners will be announced on May 1 via Miguel’s Jr. social media.

“We are thrilled to be hosting our second annual Battle for Burritos to support some of the local high schools. Tapping into each school’s competitive team spirit has been a fun way for us to get involved and show support,” commented Steve Rezner, Miguel’s Jr. Director of Marketing, “We hope to continue the tradition and expand the Battle for Burritos program to include more schools throughout Southern California.”

For more information about Miguel’s Jr. 2nd annual Battle for Burritos, visit miguelsjr.com/battle. Follow the competition and support your favorite high school using #BattleForBurritos and #MiguelsJR.

 

Gateway MedSpa

Eastvale – Feeling the need for some Spring cleaning with your beauty routine?  Gateway MedSpa has opened its doors in Eastvale to provide just what your skin and body deserve.

Dr. Fortunata Mendoza, MD is a Board Certified Dermatologist and owner of Gateway MedSpa who has over 35 years of experience as a Dermatologist including experience as a Professor in Dermatology.

Dr. Mendoza states, “We have the purest intentions for our patients and that is achieving and maintaining their skin’s health.  Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable of the products and treatments that we offer.  We have exceptional work ethic beyond compare. Our compassion and relationship with our patients is unmatched

Gateway MedSpa treats a variety of skin conditions and offers services and products to help patients achieve healthy, glowing skin. They offer the latest technology in body sculpting with a laser treatment, SculpSure , which permanently destroys  fat cells in only 25 minutes in each treatment area. Gateway MedSpa is the only location within the surrounding areas of Eastvale that offers SculpSure. Also, they have several services and products to give their patients a youthful appearance by removing age spots, reducing wrinkles, and tightening skin. They carry medical grade products by ZO Skin Health and Skin Ceuticals for your home skin care regimen.  To cover all bases, they also carry an amazing make up line by Jane Iredale.  They are the premier destination in Eastvale for Botox and fillers. These are the services they offer:

  • Botox
  • Fillers (Juvederm)
  • Body Sculpting
  • Wrinkle reduction
  • Fat reduction
  • Skin tightening
  • Skin rejuvenation
  • Customized Facials
  • Medical Grade Peels
  • Electrocautery
  • Cryotherapy for Acne & Pre-Cancerous Lesions)
  • Medical Dermatology consults, care and treatment
  • Micro-Needling
  • Oxygen Facials
  • Vitamin B12 injections
  • Dermaplane

Spring and May Specials:

Oxygen Facials: $99 Special  ($125 value)

Micro-Needling: Purchase 5 treatments and receive the 6th treatment half off

Vitamin B12 Injections: Purchase a package of 5 for $125 and receive the 6th free

Refer a Friend and you will both receive $25 off towards your next purchase of a treatment/service.

Beach Body Package Special!  Includes: 2 sculpsure treatment areas, 2 Pelleve, 5 Vitamin B12 Injections

 

Gateway MedSpa wants customers to know they offer special packages for all occasions. “We can customize package pricing for special occasions such as birthday, bridal/bachelorette, anniversary, and couples to name a few.”

Gateway MedSpa is serving the following areas; Eastvale, Corona, Riverside, Jurupa Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, San Bernardino and welcome the entire Inland Empire. Patients have also driven from Pasadena, Los Angeles, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Anaheim, Irvine and various cities across Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Dr. Mendoza says, “Their willingness to drive shows how our patients trust our care and appreciate our warm hospitality in addition to achieving results.” You may visit Gateway MedSpa on various social media accounts such as: Web @ www.gatewaymedspa.com  Follow them @GatewayMedSpa on Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, RealSelf and Twitter!

“Let us be the Gateway to your skin’s health,” and “Achieving skin health together” is Gateway MedSpa’s motto!

 

 

Eastvale’s Newest Retail Development To Open This Fall

Eastvale Marketplace Will be Anchored by a Smart & Final Extra! Grocery Store

City of Eastvale

EASTVALE –Evergreen Devco, Inc. broke ground on its 73,000-square-foot retail development in Eastvale, California, in January. The retail development, Eastvale Marketplace, comprises 7.64 acres on the northeast corner of Limonite and Sumner Avenues, and is expected to open this fall.

“Eastvale is one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of California and is a very special community,” said Chris Bergren, Principal of Evergreen Development. “Eastvale is a young, affluent and family-oriented community with a great culture.”

Eastvale Marketplace will be anchored by Smart & Final’s new Smart & Final Extra! grocery store concept. At 30,560-square-feet in size, it will provide all of the basic grocery necessities and a whole lot more.

The Smart & Final Extra! store at Eastvale Marketplace will also speak to consumers seeking a healthier lifestyle. The store will offer larger sections of fresh and frozen foods, organic and natural products, and bulk food items. Shoppers will find larger sections of produce, along with oven-roasted chicken and other daily-needs items in convenient sizes.

In addition to the grocery store, Eastvale Marketplace will feature three additional retail pads and two shop buildings for additional tenants, which will include a mix of tenants, including a Les Schwab Tire Center and a Pacific Dental Services office.

“We’ve received a lot of interest in Eastvale Marketplace from restaurants and service-oriented retailers,” said Bergren. “To date, we have tenant commitments for 92 percent of the development. We will make more announcements soon, as we know that residents and visitors are looking forward to hearing what restaurants and retailers will open at Eastvale Marketplace.”

Santa Ana-based Moorefield Construction is the contractor for Eastvale Marketplace, which was designed by Pasadena-based McKently Malak Architects.

“Evergreen kept our community in mind when collaborating with City staff to create a shared vision for Eastvale Marketplace,” said Mayor Joseph Tessari. “Eastvale Marketplace will provide a mix of restaurants and retailers who can serve the needs of our growing community and create a broad range of jobs to support our local workforce, both during construction, and when it opens this fall.”

Tenants interested in Eastvale Marketplace are encouraged to contact Chris Bergren at (310) 480-0128 or cbergren@evgre.com.

 

City Of Eastvale City Council Notice Of Public Hearing

PROJECT NO. 12-0051

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Eastvale City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Rosa Parks Elementary School located at 13830 Whispering Hills Drive, Eastvale, CA 92880, to consider the City of Eastvale Planning Commission’s recommendation of approval for the development of a new retail center with a Walmart Store on an approximately 24.68-acre site – Project No. 12-0051.

 The proposed project includes the following proposed  land use entitlements:

  • General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation for the eastern half of the project site from Light Industrial to Commercial Retail.
  • Change of Zone to change the zoning for the eastern half of the project site from Manufacturing-Service Commercial to General Commercial.
  • Tentative Tract Map No. 35061 for the subdivision of approximately 24.68 acres into five commercial parcels and one parcel for a stormwater detention and water quality basin.
  • Major Development Review for the development of an approximately 192,000-square-foot proposed Walmart store and associated improvements.
  • Conditional Use Permit to operate a drive-through pharmacy at the proposed Walmart store.
  • Two Conditional Use Permits to allow two drive-through facilities on two parcels located within the retail center, subject to future Major Development Review approval.
  • Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol sales at the proposed Walmart store.
  • Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol sales in a future gasoline service station located within the retail center.
  • Variance from the parking lot landscaping and shading requirements of the Zoning Code for a portion of the parking lot in front of the proposed Walmart store.

The project site is located at the southwest corner of Limonite Avenue and Archibald Avenue; Assessor’s Parcel Number 144-030-039. The project site is not located on a hazardous materials site that is listed under Government Code Section 65962.5. Applicant is Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, c/o Matt Smith.

The City of Eastvale has completed an environmental impact report (EIR) for the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to assess the potential for any significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed project. The EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 2015011020) was released for public and agency review on October 3, 2016, with the 45-day review period ending on November 17, 2016. The EIR and project file may be reviewed at Eastvale City Hall during business hours. The City Council will consider adoption of the EIR prior to making a decision on the project.

The EIR recommends the adoption of various mitigation measures that will reduce the project’s environmental impacts to a less than significant level as required under CEQA. The EIR identifies three areas in which environmental impacts cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level; namely, air quality, noise, and transportation. Because of these significant and unavoidable impacts, a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared for adoption by the City Council prior to any decision to approve the project.

Any person may submit written comments prior to the public hearing or may appear in person before the City Council to be heard. Written comments may be mailed to the City of Eastvale City Clerk at Eastvale City Hall, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752. Any questions on the project may be directed to Eric Norris at (530) 574-4875 or via e-mail at enorris@eastvaleca.gov. To be presented to the Council at the meeting, all comments made in writing or via e-mail prior to the public hearing must be submitted and received by the City of Eastvale City Clerk no later than Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Oral and written comments may be submitted directly to the City Council at the public hearing. If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you raised at the public hearing as described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Eastvale City Council prior to or at the public hearing.

Suspects Arrested In Mail Theft

Photo courtesy: Dickie Simmons

Staff Reports

 

Eastvale – Last week deputies announced that the Norco Sheriff’s office arrested four suspects for mail theft from homes in the City of Eastvale. Several more suspects were arrested, three from Corona, by the US Postal Service.

According to a press release, on March 28 around 2 am, Norco deputies located an unoccupied stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Hamner Ave., Norco. While conducting further investigation, deputies located and detained four suspects at the scene. During a subsequent probation compliance search of their belongings, deputies located several hundred pieces of stolen mail, checks and credit cards in their possession. The mail was determined to have been recently stolen from the cities of Norco, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and Ontario. Several locations victimized include, but are not limited to:

7000 block of Freesia Ct., Eastvale

7000 block of Ginko Ct., Eastvale

13000 block of Blue Ribbon Ln., Eastvale

14000 block of Orangevale Ave., Eastvale

3900 block of Pontiac Ave., Jurupa Valley

2100 block of 5th St., Norco

3000 block of S. Clover Ln., Ontario

All four suspects were arrested and booked into jail at the Robert Presley Detention Center for numerous crimes including conspiracy, mail theft, identity theft, possession of stolen property and vandalism. The suspects have been identified as:

Anthony Joey Marquez, a 22-year-old resident of Rialto

Janeen Alejandra Gutierrez, a 24-year-old resident of Rialto

Alejandra Tapia-Jimenez, a 24-year-old resident of San Bernardino

Jovanni Benitez, a 22-year-old resident of Loma Linda

The three arrested from Corona are Bernie Martinez 23, Kammi Leigh Vestesen, 24, and Paul Wagner 28.

In the federal case, a father and son team from Adelanto were arrested for mail theft. They went so far as to jump onto a moving USPS vehicle in an attempt to rob it.

“The brazen acts of these defendants demonstrate the lengths to which mail thieves will go, including jumping onto moving vehicles and attempting to rob secure post offices,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “This case is the latest of several cases highlighting my office’s focus on criminals victimizing the Postal Service and its customers.”

If convicted of the conspiracy charge in the criminal complaint, the defendants each would face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. A criminal complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in court.

One thing the USPS is doing to combat mail theft is a new program that will scan images of mail you are to receive. By April 14th, Informed Delivery will be available covering the majority of the United States.

The United Stated Postal Service now offers a service called “Informed Delivery.”  With Informed Delivery, the USPS is able to scan your mail each day and send images directly to you.

Get up to 10 mail piece images in your morning email, which can be viewed on any computer or a smart phone. Get more mail than that? Additional images are available for viewing on your online dashboard – in the same place you track your packages! Don’t worry if you are on travel; if you have email or online access, you can see much of the mail that will be delivered to your mailbox.

If you suspect your mail is stolen, you will know exactly what is missing when filing a police report.

Eastvale City Council Recap

By Tiana Goegebuer

Eastvale – The February 22nd City Council Meeting was attended by Council Members Rigby, Rush, and Plott, as well as Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore and Mayor Tessari. The invocation was led by Pastor Ed Moreno from New Day Christian Church, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Lorimore. After a moment of silence to honor the fallen Police Officer from the City of Whittier, the Council moved into a Closed Session.

In the Presentations/Announcements portion of the meeting, Mayor Tessari invited Captain Rossi from Fire Station 31 to accept the Safely Surrender Baby Month proclamation. The Council then moved Item 10 on the Agenda, the City Manager’s Report, to this portion of the meeting.

Next, the meeting progressed to the Public Comments section, a resident stated his concerns about birthing homes in Eastvale, to which the Council responded by saying that since the issue is currently part of an ongoing investigation, not much information could be given without harming the pursuit.

The Consent Calendar was discussed next, and all Items were passed 5-0.

In the City Council Business section, Item 9.1 involved Richard Wall being sworn in to the Public Safety Commission. Item 9.2, an Investment Portfolio Update was approved 5-0. Item 9.3, Solar Powered Receptacles Project Overview and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Senior Administrative Analyst Rodriguez was continued to a later meeting. Item 9.4, Pavement Management System Update was approved 5-0. Item 9.5, Draft Truck Route Study Update was approved 5-0. For Item 9.6 , the Appointment of Ad-Hoc Committee, the Council voted 5-0 to appoint an ad-hoc committee comprised of two planning and two public safety commissioners with alternates, plus two community members selected by City Staff.

The meeting adjourned with closing statements by the Council and City Staff. ■

Indoor Marijuana Plants Located

By City of Eastvale

On February 8, 2017, The Eastvale Police Department received information regarding marijuana being cultivated inside a residence in the 13000 block of Beacansfield Lane, Eastvale. A search warrant was obtained for the location and approximately 600 marijuana plants were located inside the residence. The residence sustained extensive damage due to the suspects renovating the interior to accommodate for the growing of marijuana. No suspects were at the location and the case is continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Jurupa Valley Station Special Enforcement Team at (951) 955-2600.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is seeking applicants for Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Correctional Deputy, Sheriff’s 911 Communications Officer, and other employment opportunities such as clerical and support positions. If you are interested in a career with us, please apply atwww.joinrsd.orgor call 1-888-Join-RSD

 

City Council Recap for January

By Tiana Goegebuer

The January 11th, 2017 City Council Meeting was attended by Councilmembers Todd Rigby, Adam Rush, and Brandon Plott were present, as well as Mayor Joseph Tessari and Mayor Pro Tem Clint Lorimore. The invocation was led by Pastor James Turner from Eastvale Bible Church.

The Council held a Closed Session meeting, and no reportable actions were taken as a result, and the meeting then progressed on to the Presentations and Announcements section. Representatives from the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) discussed the Eastvale Health Screening, and then progressed to the Public Comment section.

In the Public Comments, there were two speakers; one who wished to address the mail theft in his area, and the other who asked the Council to find more proactive ways to deal with things such as mail theft and littering.

The Consent Calendar was approved 5-0.

Next, in the Public Hearings section, Item 8.1 was discussed by several members of the community before the Council moved to pull the Item from the calendar or the evening. IT was approved 5-0.

In the City Council Business section, Items 9.6 and 9.7, the appointment of the Public Safety Commission and the Planning Commission positions were addressed first.

Item 9.1, an update of the maternity homes and the enforcement actions taken was presented by the City Manager.

Item 9.2, Consideration of an Ad-Hoc Committee to Discuss Possible Solutions for Maternity Homes, was discussed, and two Councilmembers will serve on the committee, with Mayor Tessari serving as an alternate.

Item 9.3 involved the Community Fruit Tree Public-Private Partnership Memorandum of Understanding. It was approved 5-0.

Item 9.4, the Chandler Station (Fire Station No. 51) Update was presented by Bob Williamson, the project and construction manager for the build.

Item 9.5 had to do with the Acceptance and Quitclaim of Storm Drain Easement for Eastvale MDP on certain lines and parcels.

The Meeting adjourned with closing statements from the City Staff and Councilmembers.

The January 25th, 2017 City Council Meeting was attended by Councilmembers Todd Rigby, Adam Rush, and Brandon Plott were present, as well as Mayor Joseph Tessari and Mayor Pro Tem Clint Lorimore. The invocation was led by Pastor Rob Norris from The Crossings church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Rush.

In the Presentations/Announcements portion of the meeting, an update was provided by the Public Safety Commission, an introduction of the JCSD Community Affairs Supervisor was presented, a plaque was given to Chief Deputy Jason Horton for his service to the City, and the new president of Norco College came to speak and introduce himself to the Council. Student Liaison Natalie Diaz gave her report on upcoming and current happenings in the Eastvale schools.

In the Public Comment section, a resident came forward to speak about the mailbox break-ins and theft in Eastvale, another resident complained about the traffic around Rosa Parks Elementary School, one implored the Councilmembers to continue taking action against maternity homes.

The Consent Calendar was approved 5-0. There were no Public Hearings.

Item 8.1, the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was presented and approved 5-0.

Items 8.2, the Acceptance of the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Award, and Item 8.3, the Acceptance of the Emergency Management Performance Grant, were both approved 5-0.

Item 8.4 stated additional programs offered by Waste Management, and was approved 4-1, with Councilmember Rush voting ‘no’.

Item 8.5 was an update on the Roadway Adoption Program was presented and approved 5-0.

Item 8.6, a Quitclaim of Presidio Road Storm Drain was given, and it passed 5-0.

The Meeting adjourned with closing statements from the City Staff and Councilmembers.

 

Harada Heritage Park Served Its Purpose !

By Tiana Goegebuer harada-park

After having been famously stuck in a 6-year drought, a series of powerful winter storms has brought some much-needed rainfall to Southern California. According to the L.A. Times, since the beginning of October, Los Angeles has received more than 13 inches of rain. This amount is 216% of the normal rainfall of this time of year, which the National Weather Service states is 6.26 inches.

Eastvale has experienced its fair share of rain over the course of the last few weeks as well. On Sunday, January 22nd, the rain poured down for a period of at least 5 hours straight before lightening to a drizzle. Due to the unusual amount of water suddenly found in the city, Eastvale’s own Harada Heritage Park found itself almost completely under water.

The 32-acre park in Eastvale doubles as a storm basin in the event of excessive rainfall, just like that which was experienced on the 22nd. Harada serves as a place for the rain that falls on many streets to drain in the attempt to avoid flooding on the roads. The basin portion of the park—normally home to recreational sports and the Concerts in the Park during the summer—captures the water and later drains out after the flooding has ceased. The collected runoff will either percolate into the ground or flow into the surrounding storm drains. This system helps to create a safer environment for the homes in our community, and serves to control the flooding in the streets.

On the 22nd of January at approximately 7 p.m., Harada Heritage Park was filled to the brim with rainwater, to the point that it was nearly reaching the parking lot at the top of the stairs. The following morning, the water level had dramatically receded in spite of the continuous rainfall. A few days after that, the water had completely drained. Thanks to Eastvales great planning system our multi-purpose park returned back to normal just as quickly as it became a temporary “Lake”. It is once again ready for our amazing Community Sports and Music!

 

Military Banner Program :Applications are now being accepted

By City of Eastvale imagejpeg_0

The City of Eastvale is now accepting applications for the Military Banner Program for the May 2017 installation.

The Military Banner Program recognizes and honors Eastvale residents that are serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

To be eligible for the Military Banner Program, a service person must:

  • Be an Eastvale resident or is the spouse, mother, father, daughter, son, brother, sister, grandchild, or legal guardian of a current City of Eastvale resident. Proof of residency will be verified by a provided driver’s license or other form of identification and a recent utility bill listing an Eastvale address; and
  • Be serving on active duty. For the purpose of this program, active duty is defined as twelve (12) months of continuous service in the United States Armed Forces.

-At the time of application submittal, a minimum of six (6) months must be remaining of active duty service.

 

Limited funding is available and banners will be approved on a first come first serve basis. Approved military banners will be installed along Archibald Avenue in May 2017.

This program is subject to all terms and conditions of the Military Banner Program Policy.

An application must be submitted with a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license, utility bill and photo of the service person by March 15, 2017. Applications can be download here and submitted via email to info@EastvaleCA.gov or mailed to:

City of Eastvale Military Banner Program

12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910

Eastvale, CA 91752

CPUC Scoping Meeting: SCE’s Riverside Transmission Reliability Project

By City of Eastvale 

On April 15, 2015, Southern California Edison (SCE) filed an application (A.15-04-013) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to construct and operate the 230-kV transmission line and 230-kV substation components of the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP).

This project will not directly impact Eastvale but the proposed lines will be an aesthetic visible to our city.

The CPUC will conduct a public Scoping Meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Jurupa Valley High School –Auditorium (10551 Bellegrave Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752).  The purpose of the scoping meeting is to present information about the revised project and the CPUC’s decision-making processes, and to listen to the views of the public on the range of issues to be considered in the scope and content of the Subsequent EIR. A court reporter will be present to record all verbal comments made at the scoping meeting.

Meeting Schedule:
Open House: 6:00 p.m.
Brief Presentation: 6:30 p.m.
Verbal Comments: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

All written comments for the CPUC’s CEQA scoping period must be received by February 24, 2017. 

Comments can be submitted in several ways:

  1. U.S. mail to:  Jensen Uchida (CPUC Project Manager)
    California Public Utilities Commission
    c/o Panorama Environmental, Inc.
    One Embarcadero Center, Suite 740
    San Francisco, CA 94111
  2. E-mail –riversidetrp@panoramaenv.com
  3. Fax – (650) 373-1211
  4. Attending a Public Scoping Meeting and making a verbal statement or submitting a written comment at the scoping meeting. Individual respondents may request confidentiality. If you wish to withhold your name or street address from public review, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your written comment. Such requests will be honored to the extent allowed by law. The CPUC will not consider anonymous comments. All submissions from organizations and businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be available for public inspection in their entirety.

Small Business Workshop: Branding

SCORE Inland Empire is offering a FREE workshop on Thursday, February 16.

By City of Eastvale

On Thursday, February 16, 2017, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, SCORE Inland Empire will host a FREE workshop on Branding: How To Stand Out From the Crowd, at New Day Church, 7155 Hamner Avenue, in the City of Eastvale.

Branding is more than a logo or tagline. It’s what your company stands for—inside and out. To create a strong, successful brand, companies must take an integrated approach that influences everything from how they hire to the way they serve customers. And it starts with answering the question: “Why does our company matter?”

Discover what your business needs to stand out from the crowd. Having the right brand for your business can help create recognition, inspire trust, and generate new customers. Does your brand allow your target market to connect with you in a way that will move them to buy or create referrals? Attend this workshop to start fine-tuning your brand now for business success.

Business owners and start-up entities alike are welcome to attend.

Presented By: Carolyn Ortman, CKO Marketing Group

Carolyn Ortman, “The Marketing Matchmaker” guides aspiring and thriving business owners, corporate managers and non-profit administrators to find the right customers for long-term mutual value. With 19 plus years of training, public speaking, marketing, and consulting experience, she has a passion for assisting entities in mastering marketing communications for growth, success, and profitability. A graduate of both UC Riverside and California State University, San Bernardino, Carolyn holds a Bachelors Degree in Business and an MBA in Marketing. www.ckogroup.com

Pre-registration is recommended, as seating is limited.  For more information or to register, please visit http://inlandempire.score.org/localworkshops.  This no-cost seminar was made possible by the City of Eastvale.

 

One-on-One confidential business consulting available every 1st and 3rd Monday at Eastvale City Hall.  Appointments for one (1) hour mentoring sessions can be made on the Inland Empire website at https://inlandempire.score.org/.

 

Possession of Counterfeit Currency and a Controlled Substance

By City of Eastvale

On January 18, 2017, Eastvale Police Officers responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress at a retail store at 12315 Limonite Avenue, Eastvale. When officers arrived, they detained a man and woman as they exited the store. Officers discovered the woman, Cherokee Hicks (age 39 of Chino), was in possession of methamphetamine for sale and was under the influence of a controlled substance. The man, Iban Perez (age 36 of Ontario), was under the influence of a controlled substance.

Officers located Hicks’ vehicle in the parking lot and located a third suspect, David Suarez (age 36 of Ontario), inside the vehicle. Suarez was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, and he was under the influence of a controlled substance. Officers also recovered counterfeit currency in the vehicle.

Hicks was booked for possession of a controlled substance for sales, possession of counterfeit currency, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Perez was booked for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Suarez was booked for possession of a controlled substance and for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

This investigation is on-going, and the Eastvale Police Department requests that anyone with additional information contact Deputy Ce. Martinez at 951-955-2600.

 

STEM Academy Ceremony in February!

By CNUSD

              The Eastvale STEM Academy Ground Breaking ceremony will be held Friday, February 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. in Eastvale. The E-STEM Academy is built on three founding principles: Access, Collaboration, and Partnership. E-STEM focuses on preparing students to be college and career ready in the STEM fields upon graduating through partnerships.

Eleanor Roosevelt High School is set to become the district’s second STEM school. The Eastvale STEM Academy building is scheduled to open in 2018. Students enrolled in the STEM program will be exposed to a learning environment which requires critical thinking, problem solving, innovation and collaboration. These skills will be integrated into the STEM curriculum of real-world science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The address to the E-STEM academy is 7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale, CA 92880.

 

New Year, No Fear

By Pastor Mark LeeMark Lee New

Many artists believe that a blank canvas is a beautiful, yet terrifying sight.  While the empty space is full of immense potential, the creative process itself can be time consuming, uncertain and intense.  The same could be said about any new venture.  Whether you are beginning a painting or starting a project, the excitement for what could be is often mixed with some anxiety for what lies ahead.

As we enter a new year, it is easy to understand the opportunities and challenges that a blank canvas brings.  Ahead of us lie twelve months full of possibility.  The next 365 days can bring us everything from increased professional success to a more physically fit body.  However, on the flip side, the new year could also bring unexpected heartbreak.

While many people have started 2017 with renewed hope, others can’t help but feel dread.  Perhaps last year did not meet their expectations.  Poor health, surprising losses or other disappointments have left them less than enthusiastic about the future.  At the same time, the current political turmoil, global unrest, and changing social climate is enough to make even the most optimistic people feel a concerned.

So, what should we do if we find ourselves frightened by the blank canvas of 2017?  The answer is simple:  fear not.  Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”  God holds the future in his hands, so it is not ours to worry about.  After all, every masterpiece has to start as a blank canvas.

VantagePoint Church meets at Roosevelt High School on Sundays at 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 11 a.m

 

 

 

 

Tips from Deputy Myers

Dear Deputy Myers:

Deputy Myers

Deputy Myers

An oldie, but a goodie…

All too often I hear people that are victims of crimes, such as vehicle burglaries or package delivery theft, post the incidents on social media but do not report the crimes to local law enforcement. I cannot begin to tell you how important it is to REPORT REPORT REPORT!!! If local law enforcement in your area does not know the crime occurred, they cannot be a part of the solution to preventing it from happening again.

Neighborhood watch meetings and social media are great ways to advise your neighbors of what is happening to keep them informed so it doesn’t happen to them; but reporting to law enforcement, will assist in making the crimes stop altogether. This is especially important if you have video surveillance of the possible suspect.

The following is a list of what to do if you fall victim to a property crime (i.e. burglary, theft, vandalism, etc.). 1) Try to avoid touching the vehicle, door, or area around where the item(s) were taken from. This will assist the officer when they arrive to possibly obtain prints. 2) Develop a timeline as to when the last time you saw the item, when you last used it, how/when you secured it, and when you noticed it missing. 3) Contact your local law enforcement!! The non-emergency number to report past crimes is (951)776-1099. Even if you are in a hurry to get to work or have to pick up/drop off a child at school, many reports can be taken over the phone. 4) After you have reported the crime and given necessary details, feel free to reach out to social media, neighbors, etc. to assist with catching those who may have committed the crime. Please note: posting to Facebook forums DOES NOT automatically inform your local law enforcement with what is going on in your neighborhood, you still need to call and report the crimes and suspicious activities as they occur to help prevent them from happening in the future.

It is incredibly important to report crimes, no matter how insignificant, as they affect the statistics regarding current crime trends in the area. The statistics also provide much needed information to law enforcement in crime prevention for the future.

Deanna Myers is the Volunteer and Programs Coordinator for the Jurupa Valley Station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department that services the Eastvale Police Department.  She has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for about eight years, and most recently was assigned to patrol within the City of Eastvale before moving into her current position where she is in charge of the Neighborhood Watch program for the City of Eastvale.

 

Battery Charging Safety Tips

By City of Eastvale

Don’t leave batteries on a charger for long periods of time as it can cause the charger to overheat and catch fire.

The City of Eastvale and CAL Fire Riverside want to advise residents that leaving batteries on a charger for long periods of time can cause the charger to overheat and catch fire.

Please review these important safety tips before charging a battery:

  • Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes and other ignition sources away at all times.
  • Be sure the room is properly ventilated.
  • Always wear protective safety goggles, gloves and an apron.
  • If acid splashes into eyes, flush immediately with cold water.
  • In case of acid spill, neutralize with baking soda.
  • Do NOT attempt to charge batteries unless you are properly trained.
  • NEVER leave charging batteries unattended.
  • If you smell or see smoke or a fire immediately dial 9-1-1.

Understanding Eastvale’s Code Enforcement

By City of Eastvale

EASTVALE, CA– The City of Eastvale’s Code Enforcement division was established to enhance the quality of life within the City by enforcing local laws set forth by the elected and appointed officials. Unlike law enforcement, Code Enforcement officers are City employees utilized to conduct field inspections of properties to ensure compliance with applicable zoning, safety, fire and nuisance codes; ordinances; and/or abatement regulations as outlined in the City’s Municipal Code. Be advised, that any violations to the Municipal Code may be subject to fines, fees and/or legal action. Eastvale’s Code Enforcement is able to respond to reported violations by submitting a complaint through the City’s E-Citizen Service Request System, phone or via email. Officers can also provide additional assistance to the public; however, some inquiries may require a referral to a different department or agency for resolution. It is also important to note that due to the confidentiality or sensitive nature of some cases, information may not be available to the public. In addition, Code Enforcement can provide community outreach, education, and other technical support to assist various departments, divisions, and agencies. To further assist residents with identifying some of the most frequent Code violations found in the City and become familiar with community-wide standards, the City developed the “Eastvale Community Neighborhood Preservation Standards” brochure which can be viewed by visiting www.EastvaleCA.gov.

Code Enforcement cannot respond or resolve the following issues:

  • Emergency situations that threaten human life, property and/or demand immediate attention. (For these emergencies, please call 9-1-1)
  • Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions – (CC&R) violations (Rules established by a developer or Home Owner’s Association that govern residences in a particular neighborhood.)
  • Private disputes between neighbors
  • Situations which are not specifically addressed in the Eastvale Municipal Code

To learn more about the City’s Code Enforcement division, or for questions or inquiries, please call Eastvale City Hall at (951) 361-0900 or you can email Code_Complaint@EastvaleCA.gov.