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Eastvale’s All-Stars

Photo Courtesy: Swoosh All-Stars Organization

Photo Courtesy: Swoosh All-Stars Organization

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On the weekend of July 18-19, nine student athletes from the City of Eastvale competed in their travel basketball club’s California State Games, held in San Diego. They represented Eastvale professionally, and were able to achieve the Bronze medal after competing for three days with over 20 different teams from across the nation.

 

The team members are as follows:

Keenan Cobbs, 10, Harada Elementary

Skye Jun, 10, Harada Elementary

Cole Lester, 10, Norco Elementary

Diego Mendoza, 10, Harada Elementary

Maximus Mendoza, 8, Harada Elementary

Kendall Roberts, 12, River Heights Intermediate

William Roberts, 9, Harada Elementary

Diego Saucedo, 10, Harada Elementary

Jason Van Horn, 10, Harada Elementary

 

For more information on these athletes and the travel basketball club, visit http://www.swooshallstars.com.

A New City Hall For Eastvale

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – The corner of town at what used to be Schleisman Road and Hamner Avenue was once the home of Al’s Corner, a watering hole of Eastvale’s days gone by.  The little tavern is long gone, but the battle for the land it sat on was a bone of contention for the City, the County and the owner up until last year.

The vacant land – now at the redesigned corner of Riverboat Drive and Hamner Avenue – will be the home of Eastvale’s future City Hall.  After years of litigation, the County of Riverside seized the property through Eminent Domain, and deeded it over to the City of Eastvale last year.

For some time now, Eastvale has occupied space in the Gateway Shopping Center near the movie theater.  And while this location has served its purpose, the City has outgrown the offices, finding themselves in a more-than-cozy atmosphere, with some employees even sharing cubicles.

On July 15, the City of Eastvale held a meeting inviting members of the community to hear about the plans for the new City Hall, and contribute their ideas to the mix.

Situated on one of the main arteries into the City within close proximity to Cal Fire Station 27, the new City Hall will be a municipal beacon leading residents and visitors into Eastvale.  The hope for the design will be conservative and welcoming.  The 20,000 square foot, two-story building will include public access, Council Chambers and conference rooms on the ground floor, and City Staff offices upstairs.  Just outside will be an Emergency Operations Center, and approximately 80 parking spaces, all within ecologically-friendly landscaping.

An update on the final designs and construction of the City Hall project is set to be completed this December, with the expectation that the building will be completed by March 2017.

Eastvale: Shopping Area Special Enforcement

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Over a period of several weeks, the Eastvale Police Department received several calls from residents concerning vehicle burglaries and thefts in the shopping areas located in the area of Hamner Avenue and Limonite Avenue. In response to community concerns, the Eastvale Police Special Enforcement Team (SET) Officers worked closely with Eastvale Patrol Officers and Eastvale Investigators to begin several special enforcement operations in the shopping areas near Limonite Avenue and Hamner Avenue in the city of Eastvale.

Over a period of several weeks, multiple people were taken into custody for various theft and narcotic-related violations. Of those detained, two notable arrests occurred during this enforcement operation.

On June 18, plainclothes Officers witnessed a suspect breaking into a locked vehicle located in an Eastvale shopping center. Officers immediately took that suspect into custody.

On June 22, a suspect was arrested in an Eastvale shopping center for an arrest warrant. That arrest led Officers to a residence in Eastvale, resulting in the confiscation of a large amount of narcotics and the recovery of stolen property that was linked to a theft from a vehicle.

During this operation, Eastvale officers arrested Michael Cole, 29, of Corona, for parole violation; David Arroyo, 19, of Riverside, for possession of a controlled substance and burglary; and Willie Abarca, 40, of Eastvale, for possession of a controlled substance for sales.

The Eastvale Police Department will continue to conduct traditional and plainclothes enforcement in areas where crimes are reported and where enforcement activities are deemed to be most effective.

Anyone with questions regarding these incidents may contact Lieutenant Scott Forbes at the Eastvale Police Department at (951) 955-2600.

Photo courtesy: City of Eastvale

Michael Cole

Michael Cole

David Arroyo

David Arroyo

Willie Abarca

Willie Abarca

 

Eastvale Council Recap

Photo By: Emily Aguilar

Photo By: Emily Aguilar
The WRELP Group awards Eastvale for achieving the Gold Level in energy efficiency.

By Emily Aguilar

Eastvale – The July Council meetings for the City of Eastvale covered an array of topics, ranging from future construction sites, upcoming events, and special recognitions.

The first meeting on July 8 began by introducing Gilmar Tenes, an Eastvale resident who recently became a volunteer as a Code Enforcement Officer.  Tenes has completed his certification, and looks forward to working with the City.

Next, Jeff Sims of the Western Municipal Water District presented a plan to expand waste-water generation to keep up with the many new neighborhoods in Eastvale. Sims also spoke of air quality management to create an “industrialized Febreze system” with specialized neutralizers that will reduce odor.

During Public Comments, Manjee Dhiman-Rios of the 88impact Foundation announced upcoming events such as “Breakfast with our Heroes” on Sept. 11, and the “Walk with a Hero” walk-a-thon on Nov. 7, at American Heroes Park. The proceeds will be distributed to local families and charities. Dhiman-Rios also mentioned the “Women Behind the Badge” event, recognizing women who served or supported law enforcement. Later, Eric Henry from the Foundation took the microphone to award City Manager, Michele Nissen, for her public service.

Moving onto New Business Items, the Council motioned three items. The first was a potential cell tower to be located next to the Fire Station at the northeast corner of Chandler Street and Selby Avenue. While there is currently only one provider willing to assist in the process of creating the tower, the Council emphasized their willingness to work toward beginning construction in the near future. The next item motioned was the approval of adding Chapter 110.4, Title 110 to the Eastvale Municipal Code permitting residents to install small solar energy systems. Lastly, the Council motioned the passing of relocating the proposed Emergency Operations Center to a local area, which was decided to be at City Hall.

The City Manager’s Report walked the Council through the City’s dedication to improving the condition of its streets.  The resurfacing was recently completed on Hellman Ave. to Chandler St. and River Road; and on Schleisman Road.  Certain parts of other upcoming street projects will be funded by CDBG.

An update on the construction of a new City Hall facility was provided.  Project design is set to be completed this December, with the expectation that the building will be completed by March 2017. Other announcements brought up included construction on the Goodman Commerce Center and the opening of a new pizza restaurant in the Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center.

Before the meeting ended, the Council welcomed Joan D. Roberts as the new director of JCSD, who was described as a dedicated leader.

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The July 22 Council meeting began with excitement as the City was awarded with the Gold Tier Participation Plaque. The award was presented by WRELP (Western Riverside Energy Leadership Partnership), a group that collaborates with gas companies and Edison to work toward the conservation of energy. Eastvale partnered with WRELP in 2014, and quickly rose to the Silver level in its efforts to conserve energy.  Eastvale then jumped from Silver to Gold – an accomplishment made in just a year. WRELP’s Tyler Masters stressed that the City must continue its efforts in spite of its accomplishments.

Next, Deputy Deanna Myers from the Eastvale Police Department was introduced.  She will be in charge of Crime Prevention, Safety, and Neighborhood Watch. Also, the Eastvale Community Foundation announced they have set up four new banners to recognize local citizens who have given their service to the military; also, they are looking to place new banners recognizing other individuals who have served their country.

Julia Sung was not present to give the Student Liaison Report.

For the Public Comments section, Hari Dhiman – who recently became President of the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce – spoke about the evolution of the Chamber since 2010, and his goal of reorganizing and expanding for the benefit of the community. Board meetings will now be held on the second Friday of each month, and networking meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month.  The next speaker was Jeremy Hutman, a representative of CaliforniaFIRST, a group dedicated to sustainable energy management.

The Council motioned to approve all the items from the consent calendar, including the regular meeting minutes from the June 24 and July 8 meetings, and ordinances on Recreational Vehicle Parking and Solar Panel Regulations.

Moving on to New Business, the Council approved the purchase of a 2015 Ford Focus Electric as the new City Hall vehicle, the redesigning of the ShopEastvale website, and the preparation to select an alternate council member to represent the Economic Development Committee in the event neither Mayor Bootsma nor Councilman Rush can fulfill the obligation.

The City Manager Report stated that the median cost of Eastvale homes has increased to $480,000. Council will discuss the possibility of placing a stoplight at the intersection of Sumner Ave. and 68th St.  And finally, for the time being, a Public Library cannot be built near the future City Hall due to a lack of available space.

It was also mentioned that in the past month, the Eastvale Police Department received more than 1,000 phone calls – half of those calls were regarding car thefts. A DUI/License Checkpoint was initiated on July 17 at Archibald and River Rd.  36 field sobriety tests were conducted, and 7 citations were written for unlicensed drivers.

The meeting ended with Council Communications, where the City staff was complimented for taking the initiative to lower their flags for the victims of the Chattanooga Shooting. Mayor Bootsma then took the microphone to address cigarette regulations for public places, such as parks; the topic was referred to the Public Safety Committee.

The meeting adjourned with plans to meet again on Wed., Aug. 12, at Rosa Parks Elementary.

Back to School’s “Three R’s”: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Waste Management of Southern California Offers ‘Green’ Tips for Back to School

 

City of Eastvale

Eastvale – As nearly 50 million students head back to elementary and secondary school and an additional 21 million students go back to college, Waste Management encourages parents, students and educators to think about ways to make this school year a lesson in sustainability.

“As school boards, administrators, teachers, parents and students prepare for a new school year, Waste Management is providing some easy tips to use in your daily routine to help reduce waste,” said Eloisa Orozco, spokesperson for Waste Management of Southern California.

Here are some waste reduction tips for everyone to remember this school year:

  • Reduce trash created by disposable bags, sandwich bags and foil by packing lunches in washable, reusable lunchboxes, bags and containers.
  • Reusable coffee mugs and travel containers are a better option than disposable paper cups.
  • Replace juice boxes and disposable cans and bottles with refillable water bottles. Many have caps that can clip to backpacks and lunch bags.
  • Whole fruits and vegetables as snacks are healthier and better for the environment than packaged snacks.
  • Consider purchasing paper and notebooks made from recycled paper or other eco-friendly supplies.
  • When possible, take notes electronically on your laptop.
  • When upgrading to the latest phone, computer, tablet or other device, look into buyback and recycling programs or donate the old ones to a not-for-profit organization.
  • Educate yourself on your school’s recycling programs.
  • Create an organized group to start recycling. School-related groups might include science classes, environmental clubs, and parent-teacher organizations.
  • Encourage students and teachers to donate leftover school and office supplies at the end of the school year.
  • Classroom paper recycling can be as easy as providing every classroom with a receptacle for used paper that is collected separately from garbage.
  • If available, place lunch food and cafeteria leftovers in compost bins on campus.
  • Recycle old computers, cell phones, televisions, and other electronic equipment, or donate to a not-for-profit organization.
  • Purchase recycled paper products or other eco-friendly supplies for your campus.
  • Reward participants. A reward system could provide incentives to help the success of your waste reduction program. Pizza parties, gift certificates, or donations to charities are examples of good rewards.

 

Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. To learn more information about Waste Management visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com

 

Reagan Elementary

Setting students on a path of integrity toward success

Photo Courtesy: Sarah Sanchez Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Photo Courtesy: Sarah Sanchez
Ronald Reagan Elementary School

By K.P. Sander

Eastvale – Ronald Reagan Elementary opened its doors on July 6, as “Wranglers” for Tracks A, C and D started off the new school year in style.

With a few first-day jitters behind them, the newest member of the Corona-Norco Unified School District’s family is up and running with aplomb, and students and teachers alike are enjoying their beautiful new surroundings.

Principal Susan Helms, who has been a CNUSD principal for the past ten years, is proud to be guiding the District’s 50th school to success.

“It is extremely exciting and an honor to be here,” says Helms.  “We are here to provide a stellar education for our students, first and foremost.”

Helms also praises the stellar staff that she is surrounded by.

“Our school community from an employee perspective is wonderful, and the culture we are creating is off to such a positive start.”

Reagan started the school year with 1,250 students (which include all four tracks – B Track started Aug. 3).  Helms says the majority of their  population came from a boundary restructuring that mostly affected Barton Elementary, which was over capacity at its peak with 1,800 students.  Reagan also has 46 teachers on staff, utilizing 41 state-of-the-art classrooms.

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander 2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe, and 6th Grade teacher, Daniel Monroe – a husband and wife team committed to excellence at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander

Photo Courtesy: K.P. Sander. 2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe, and 6th Grade teacher, Daniel Monroe – a husband and wife team committed to excellence at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

2nd Grade teacher, Erin Monroe – who previously taught at Barton Elementary – has a simple, but effective, philosophy for her students:  “Always try your best!”

“We are working on character development,” says Erin.  “Students are constantly reminded to be responsible citizens filled with integrity, who are aware of others.”

There is a motto posted in Erin’s classroom, encouraging students to keep that positive behavior at the forefront of their days:  “We are Reagan Wranglers!  We ride with PRIDE – Positive – Resilience – Integrity – Determined – Encouraging.  Blazing a trail to success!  Yeehaw!” She doesn’t hesitate to give out “Brag Tags” as a reinforcement of those positive behaviors.

Erin enjoys working with the DOJO app, a communication tool that keeps her in sync with parents at a moment’s notice.  Through broadcast or individual messages, parents are aware of assignments, behaviors and events that help improve the partnership for student success.  Students know that this technology provides their parents with instantaneous updates, which helps with accountability.

Erin’s husband, and fellow Reagan teacher, Daniel Monroe, has a similar philosophy for his 6th Grade students – teaching not only academics, but skills to set them up for successes that will carry them through life.  “Progress, not perfection,” is the journey he wants his students on.

“The first day of school was so exciting,” says Daniel.  “The energy was contagious and it is great to be with such a positive staff creating this new culture.  We are a team here – everybody is seeking the same Wrangler Pride.”

While the peer-to-peer accountability and being kind and supportive of each other also drives Daniel’s teaching values, the focus for these 6th Graders is CCR:  College/Career Readiness.  By instilling a yes-you-can attitude into students now, it helps stop the excuses for why they can’t later.

“I feel my role as a facilitator is to ask students what they would choose to do when nobody is watching,” says Daniel.

He says it is all about accountability with these students, who are amazingly well-organized with their super-binders – with a place for everything, and everything in its place; just another tool for success that helps to stop the excuses.

“Ronald Reagan said, ‘America is too great for small dreams,’ says Helms.  “I feel the same way about Reagan Elementary.  We are too great for small dreams; we have lofty goals and want our students to have every opportunity possible.”

With such dedicated leadership and philosophies for success, these Wranglers are indeed lucky to be studying at Ronald Reagan Elementary.

Reagan Elementary is located at 8300 Fieldmaster St., in the southwest corner of Eastvale.  They can be reached at (951) 736-7737.  The official opening will be held on Fri., Aug. 28, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and festivities.

Join W.O.L.F.F. for NNO

WOLFF logoBy Patricia Flinn

Eastvale – Join W.O.L.F.F. at Eastvale’s National Night Out on Tues., Aug. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Eastvale Gateway Center Target Parking Lot.

There will be lots of fun, including a balloon artist, and games and prizes for kids at the W.O.L.F.F. booth. W.O.L.F.F. advocates for a safe community and will be promoting an anti-bully message at this year’s event. There will also be applications and information about joining our organization at the National Night Out booth.

If you are interested in joining W.O.L.F.F., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting public safety officer and firefighter families through volunteering, fundraising, and collaborating with local communities, please email us at eastvalewolff@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wolff.eastvale.

Eastvale: DUI-Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

Staff Reports

Eastvale – The Eastvale Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on July 17, at Archibald Avenue and River Road, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects they have on those who might drive drunk or drugged, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Ninety Percent of California drivers approve of checkpoints.

Operation Results:

  • 743 Vehicles passed through the checkpoint
  • 0 DUI arrests
  • 36 Field sobriety tests for DUI of alcohol
  • 7 Citations were issued for unlicensed drivers
  • 2 Citations were issued for suspended driver’s license
  • 22 Citations for miscellaneous vehicle code violations
  • 5 Vehicles towed

Drunk driving is a major cause of fatal and injury collisions each year. Eastvale Police Officers are seeking your assistance in saving lives. If you are on the roadways and you observe a possible drunk driver, call 911 immediately. Officers will be dispatched to the location and make every effort to prevent the impaired driver from continuing to pose a threat.

The Eastvale Police Department wishes to remind you that if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, please designate a sober driver before getting into a vehicle. Remember “Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest!”

Eastvale: Attempted Robbery

attempted robbery1

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Staff Reports

Eastvale – On Tues., July 21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an attempted robbery occurred at the Edwards Eastvale Gateway Stadium 14, located in the 12000 block of Limonite Avenue, in Eastvale.

According to the City of Eastvale, the suspect said he was armed with a firearm and demanded money from an employee who was working in the box office. The suspect fled on foot westbound through the parking lot before obtaining any money.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 25 years of age, 5′-6″ tall, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing sunglasses, a black hooded jacket, dark gray shorts, white tennis shoes, and a black backpack.

Anyone with information regarding the attempted robbery is encouraged to call Investigator Gonzales at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2600.

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Image Courtesy: City of Eastvale

Eastvale Resident Wins Chino Derby

Photo By Scott Schaller

Photo By Scott Schaller

By Josh Thompson

Chino – Heavy rain stayed away long enough for Eastvale’s Will Wright to win the 25th annual Chino Challenge Demolition Derby on Sat., July 18 at the Chino Fairgrounds.  Wright won the night’s top prize of $3,500.

Rain throughout the day in Chino drenched the dirt field, but let up about an hour before opening ceremonies, giving workers enough time to flatten the dirt and prepare it for three preliminary derbies, a last chance derby and the 24-car main event.

Wright – nicknamed “the Beast” – halted second-place driver, Dickie Vander Meulen, with several big hits to his vehicle’s front end to win his first derby title. The 24-car main event lasted 45 minutes.

Vander Meulen, of Ontario, won $1,200 for placing second. Ryan Doty, of Eastvale, placed third and won $700. Chino Hills resident, Andrew James, placed fourth, winning $400; and Corona’s Matthew Kingma took fifth and won $200.

Winning the derby title was Wright’s second victory of the night. His Star Wars themed car with Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker won the event’s Best Appearing Car contest and its $250 prize.

Wright, playing the role of Darth Vader, got into a “light saber” fight with Skywalker, played by Doty. The fight scene got a big reaction from the standing-room-only crowd of more than 3,500 people.

This year’s auction car brought in a record bid from J&A Manufacturing in Pixley.  The $16,000 bid for a 1975 Monte Carlo decorated in candles to mark the derby’s 25th anniversary will benefit the Let It Be Foundation, which assists children with life threatening illnesses.

The auction car, driven by John Vermeer of Chino, placed 10th.

Eastvale Community News Complete Edition August 2015

2015-08-EastvaleNews-COVERThe Eastvale Community News covers local news for Eastvale, Norco, Corona, and Chino. Click the following link to access the complete issue in pdf format: 2015-08-EastvaleNews-WEB

Eastvale: National Night Out 2015

Enhancing the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bring back a true sense of community

Image Courtesy: NNO

Image Courtesy: NNO

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Join the City of Eastvale for a night out against crime.  This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, your neighbors, and the City’s Public Safety Commission.

 

Tues., Aug. 11, 5 to 7 p.m.

Target Parking Lot (Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center)

12471 Limonite Ave, Eastvale

 

Event Activities:

  • Bomb Squad
  • K-9 Demonstration
  • SWAT Team
  • McGruff the Crime Dog
  • Child Fingerprinting
  • Explorer Program
  • Hazardous Materials Unit
  • Ladder Truck
  • Free Pepper Spray Certification (18 and Older Only)
  • Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Rock Wall
  • Lots of Fun!

For more information about this event, call (951) 703-4415, or visit NNO.org.

Eastvale: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE LEAL MASTER PLAN

Notice is hereby given that the City of Eastvale, as lead agency, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the below referenced project. The Draft EIR analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance with Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City of Eastvale has prepared this Notice of Availability (NOA) to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft EIR and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed project.

The Draft EIR is available for public review and can be downloaded from the City of Eastvale’s website at www.EastvaleCA.gov. A printed copy of the Draft EIR is available for review at the City of Eastvale Planning Department, 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91725 (7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday – Thursday).

Lead Agency: City of Eastvale
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752

Project Title: Leal Master Plan

Project Location: The project is located in the northeastern section of Eastvale. The site is bounded by 58th Street on the north, Hamner Avenue on the east, Limonite Avenue on the south, and Scholar Way on the west. The site is located immediately west and north of existing commercial and retail developments and south and east of existing and approved but not built residential neighborhoods of varying densities. The project area is approximately one-half mile west of the Interstate 15/Limonite Avenue interchange.

Project Description: The Draft EIR evaluates the potential significant environmental impacts that may result from adoption of the Leal Master Plan, a long-range planning document that identifies the general parameters for future development of the project site, an approximately 160-acre landholding that includes one of the city’s last operating dairies.

The Leal Master Plan envisions future development of the project site as the city’s town center, anchored by a “lifestyle” retail center as described in the Master Plan and also including a mix of complementary office, civic, hotel, residential, and recreation and entertainment uses. The proposed Master Plan identifies the specific parameters for the design and quality of overall future development of the project site, establishes permitted and conditionally permitted uses, and defines a staged development review process allowing for the future development of commercial, office, hotel, civic, and residential uses on land that is currently designated in the General Plan for residential and business park uses.

The specific mix of land uses that will be developed on the project site will be fully defined in Stages 2 and 3 of the Staged Development Process (described in Chapter 5 of the Master Plan).

The City has determined that the Leal Master Plan will require preparation of an EIR to address the potential environmental impacts resulting from the project. As a result, the City has not prepared an Initial Study as permitted in Section 15060(d) of the CEQA Guidelines.


Project Impacts: The Draft EIR evaluates the potential impacts that would result from implementation of the proposed project, including the short- and long-term effects of the changes on the environment. The Draft EIR also evaluates the potential for the project to cause direct and indirect growth-inducing impacts, as well as cumulative impacts. Mitigation has been proposed for those impacts that are determined to be significant.

The approach to mitigation in the Draft EIR consists of an inventory of mitigation measures that will apply to every subsequent development plan and/or project submitted in Stages 2 and 3 of the Staged Development Process within the Master Plan area (Leal Master Plan Mitigation Program).

The Draft EIR identifies impacts that require mitigation in the following topic areas: Transportation and Traffic; Air Quality; Aesthetics, Light, and Glare; Noise; Biological Resources; Cultural Resources; and Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Significant and unavoidable impacts and cumulatively considerable impacts have been identified for the following the environmental issue areas: Transportation and Traffic; Air Quality; and Noise.

The proposed project site is not on any of the sites enumerated under Government Code Section 65962.5 and is not a hazardous waste facility, land designated as hazardous waste property, or a designated hazardous waste disposal site as reported on the California Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor website (http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/).


Public Review Period: In accordance with Section 15087 of the CEQA Guidelines, this Public Notice is posted to officially notify the public, public agencies, responsible and trustee agencies, that the required 45-day public review period will commence on Thursday July 23, 2015 and conclude on Monday September 7, 2015. Any written comments (via e mail or letter) on the Draft EIR must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing day of the comment period. Written comments may be submitted to:

City of Eastvale Planning Department

Attn: Eric Norris, Planning Director

12363 Limonite Ave, Suite 910

Eastvale, CA 91752

Comments can be emailed to enorris@eastvaleca.gov (please include “Leal Master Plan EIR Comments” in the subject line). The deadline for mailed comments also applies to email comments.

Information Courtesy of the City of Eastvale. To view the map of the Leal Property, visit http://www.eastvaleca.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3889

Eastvale: Socially Speaking

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – As we’re winding down from a month of birthdays, weddings, barbeques, and family, it’s time to check the social media avenues to see what news we missed over the weekend. Don’t know where to go? Well now you can find out the latest news and events by following us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews) and our website (www.anapr.com).

Trending topics last month included an exclusive interview with our new Eastvale City Manager, pictures of the new Ronald Regan Elementary School, a full story about the future Goodman Commerce Center, and a recap of the Eastvale San Antonio Medical Center grand opening. Eastvale residents also beamed with pride when we announced that Roosevelt High School was honored with the California Gold Ribbon Schools Award and that our very own “Dr. D” was announced as Principal of the Year.

The posts that sparked heated conversation last month were the results of a DUI Checkpoint and a Planning Commission Public Notice for a proposed 99 Cent Store in Eastvale. Check out the full article about the 99 Cent Store by visiting http://www.anapr.com.

Also, make sure to check our Facebook page weekly, as we post new events, yard sales, and stories throughout the week. Every Thursday, we post local yard sales for the weekend and allow you to post your own yard sale in the comments. On Fridays, we post the weekend events and link our new monthly calendar, which consists of a variety of meetings, events, and outings in the surrounding areas. We also post the online version of the full Eastvale Community Newspaper for you to download or print out.

Don’t forget to LIKE our page at Facebook.com/EastvaleCommunityNews, Follow us on Instagram at @EastvaleNews and subscribe to our website at anapr.com. Use #ILoveEastvaleNews to tell us why YOU love Eastvale News.

Keep on Trending, Eastvale!

Inland Empire: ERHS Student Named Athlete Of The Year

Jasmyne Graham is California Girls Track & Field Standout

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale Gatorade Track & Field Champ, Jasmyne Graham

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
Gatorade Track & Field Champ, Jasmyne Graham

Staff Reports

Eastvale – In its 30th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, recently announced Jasmyne Graham of Eleanor Roosevelt High School as its 2014-15 Gatorade California Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year. Graham is the first student at ERHS to be selected for this honor.

“Wow. This is big! So excited for Ms. Graham and her family.  Great job to the staff at Roosevelt for keeping her on task both athletically and academically.  Great job!” said Corona-Norco Unified School District Board of Education member, Bill Newberry.

The award – which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the track – distinguishes Graham as California’s best high school girls’ track and field athlete. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year award, Graham joins an elite alumni association of state award winners in 12 sports, including Allyson Felix, 2001-02, Los Angeles Baptist HS, CA; Derek Jeter, 1991-92, Kalamazoo HS, MI; Candace Parker, 2001-02, Naperville Central HS, IL; Abby Wambach, 1997-98, Our Lady of Mercy HS, NY; Mark Sanchez, 2004-05, Mission Viejo HS, CA; Lolo Jones, 1997-98, Roosevelt HS, IA; and Bianca Knight, 2006-07, Ridgeland HS, MS.

The 5-foot-2 senior won the 100-meter high hurdles with a time of 13.17 seconds and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 40.73 at the state meet this past season, leading the Mustangs to fifth place as a team. Her 100- and 300-meter hurdles times at the state meet each ranked as the nation’s number one prep performance in 2015, and among the 15 fastest performances in U.S. prep history at the time of her selection.

Reginald Thompkins, who is an Administrative Director for CNUSD, as well as CIF State President, said, “This is a great accomplishment that the Eastvale community can be proud of.  It really is a huge recognition for Jasmyne.  It’s one of my duties as President to hand out the awards to these awesome athletes; it was very special to be there, witness her performance and give her this award.”

Graham – who is also the Citrus Belt Area Athletic Directors Association Female Athlete of the Year – chipped in by running the opening leg for the eighth-place 4×100-meter relay quartet that finished in 47.54 seconds, as well as the second leg of the ninth-place 4×400-meter relay squad that crossed the line in 3:49.90.

Graham has maintained a 3.14 GPA in the classroom. In addition to donating her time as a running instructor and guest speaker for youth track athletes, she has volunteered on behalf of the Black Coal and Red Roses mentoring program for girls.

“Jasmyne is the most fierce high school competitor I have seen,” said Eleanor Roosevelt coach, Aaron Shires. “Her parents have instilled in her the discipline, desire and commitment to excellence that John Wooden would be proud of in an athlete. The reason Jasmyne can take over a race the way she does is because of her preparation. She attends extra training sessions; she treats her body properly with the right nutrition and sleep. She lives a life that is not just committed to being great at track, but [to] being the best she can be at anything she does.”

Graham has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in track and field on a scholarship at the University of Southern California this fall.

The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track and field – and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade high school sports leadership team in partnership with USA TODAY High School Sports, working with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.

For more on the Gatorade Player of the Year program, including nomination information, complete lists of past winners, and the announcement of the Gatorade National Player of the Year, visit www.gatorade.com/poy.

Eastvale: ERHS Student Receives National Award

Photo Courtesy: Hamilton Friends 2015 Hamilton Award Winner, Emily Lundberg

Photo Courtesy: Hamilton Friends
2015 Hamilton Award Winner, Emily Lundberg

Staff Reports

Eastvale – Emily Lundberg, a student at Eleanor Roosevelt High, has received the national Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award for superior community service and achievement.  Hamilton Awards are given annually by The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association (Hamilton Friends) of Seattle, Washington.  Winners receive a scholarship, commemorative certificates, memorabilia, and acceptance into the extensive Hamilton Leaders Academy.

Lundberg is one of 38 students selected for the award, the purpose of which is to recognize high school students for their academic, personal, service and entrepreneurial accomplishments and to select students for the Hamilton Leaders Academy.  Winners are high-achieving, service-oriented, high school juniors with significant financial need.

“This year, the award was very competitive.  We received 609 applications from 48 states.  Winners represented 18 states,” said George T. Cox, Founder and Senior Director of Hamilton Friends. “Our goal is to identify young people who have set high standards for citizenship and success in their lives.  We are very excited about Emily’s potential for future greatness.  The Eastvale Community is lucky to have Emily as a resident,” concluded Cox.

When Emily’s achievements are reviewed, it is easy to see why the judges were so impressed.

Hamilton Friends is named for Alexander Hamilton, one of the most important American founding fathers.  He was born out of wedlock in the West Indies.  When he was 9-years old, his father abandoned the family, leaving young Alexander, his brother, and their mother, Rachel, without a penny.  Hamilton’s mother died only a few years later, when he was 13.  Yet within seven years, and barely out of his teens, he was appointed as an aide to General Washington, and later became the visionary that laid the foundations of America’s current national banking system.

In its first ten years, Hamilton Friends has recognized over 500 young people for superior service and achievement.

“These young people give us tremendous hope.  With proper attitude, support, experiences and inspiration, I have no doubt they will achieve great things in their lives,” said Cox.

For more information about The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association, visit their website at http://www.hamiltonfriends.org.

Eastvale: ECN 3rd Annual Golf Tournament

Eastvale Community Foundation swings into action this summer

 

By Claire Lewis

Eastvale – The Eastvale Community Foundation’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Fri., Aug. 21, at the Los Serranos Country Club (located at 15656 Yorba Ave. in Chino Hills).

With a Shotgun Start at 1 p.m., the fun begins at 10 a.m. with registration, followed by a Chipping & Putting Contest – with cash prizes! – at 11:30 a.m.  The event ends with a special dinner at 6 p.m.

The Foundation works to make a difference in the community of Eastvale, and the proceeds from this Golf Tournament – as do all donations – help to support programs like sports/arts scholarships for students, the Military Banner Program, forthcoming City monuments and way-finding signs, and much more.

Play in this tournament will be limited to the first 144 golfers.  Individuals can participate at $125 person or $450 for a Foursome (all fees include lunch, cart, dinner, goody bag and more).  There are also Sponsorships available, as follows:

  • Platinum – $2,500
    • Includes company name and logo on all promotional materials and event banner; one foursome of golf; tee signs on six holes; and a reserved table at dinner for 8 individuals.
  • Gold – $1,500
    • Includes company name and logo on all promotional materials and event banner; one foursome of golf; and tee signs on three holes.
  • Silver – $1,000
    • Company name and logo on all promotional materials and event banner; and golf for two players.
  • Bronze – $750
    • Company name and logo on all promotional materials and event banner; and two dinner tickets.

Additional sponsorships are available.

Not a golfer? Come on out and support the Eastvale community as a spectator; Dinner Only tickets are also available.

The deadline to register is Sat., Aug. 1, and golfers and sponsors may sign up at ecfgolftournament.eventbrite.com.

For more information about the Eastvale Community Foundation, visit EastvaleFoundation.org or Facebook.com/ECFeastvale.

Eastvale Marketplace Retail Development

By Claire Lewis

Eastvale – The City of Eastvale has recently prepared an Initial Study for the development of a new retail center.

The proposed project – dubbed the Eastvale Marketplace – will be located at the now vacant lot on the northeast corner of Limonite and Sumner avenues.  All told, it will include approximately 71,472 square feet of retail space in a center with multi-tenant and single-tenant buildings and associated parking facilities, according to the City of Eastvale.

The Center will include a 31,000 square foot grocery store; a ten-bay tire store; a bank with drive-up access; two fast food drive-thru restaurants; two additional retail buildings totaling more than 20,000 square feet; and parking access with 393 parking stalls.

Access to the center would present on both Limonite Avenue and Sumner Avenue; pedestrian connections will be located on Valencia Street.

The Initial Study did not identify any significant or unavoidable impacts.  Notice has been posted for the 21-day required public review period – which concluded on Mon., July 13 – and can be viewed at Eastvale City Hall, located at 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910 (Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Eastvale: About W.O.L.F.F.

WOLFF logoBy Patricia Flinn

Eastvale – W.O.L.F.F. is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our community, establishing strong bonds and building relationships with wives of law enforcement and fire fighters. We promote the interests of law enforcement and firefighter families through volunteering, fundraising, and collaborating with local communities.

If you are interested in joining W.O.L.F.F., please email us at eastvalewolff@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wolff.eastvale.

Inland Empire: A 5-Year Old Superhero

Photo Courtesy: Jerry Davis 5-year old Carter Forsyth

Photo Courtesy: Jerry Davis
5-year old Carter Forsyth

By Sarah Sanchez

Eastvale – Whether it’s Superman flying or Spider-Man swinging, every 5-year old has a superhero. But Carter Forsyth is not like other 5-year olds, because Carter is his own superhero, with his “Papa”, Jerry Davis, following right behind him.

Carter is an Eastvale resident that is one of 300,000 U.S. children suffering from Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA is an autoimmune, inflammatory joint disease that presents with varying degrees of pain, swelling, stiffness, lethargy and a reduction or loss of mobility. Growth retardation is common in children with JIA, and this symptom is often exacerbated with medications typically used to treat the disease. Muscle weakness or loss, and osteoporosis are also possible conditions associated with JIA.

Carter had been experiencing pain and medical attention from Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis since July 2013, but he was diagnosed with JIA on January 6, 2014. Facing a life-long disease as a young boy is tough for Carter and his family, but this superhero doesn’t let his disease get him down.

Carter is a “shining force, radiating happiness and hope that he shares with everyone who touches his life,” according to his family. He has a big heart and a silly personality. He is also a curious boy who constantly seeks knowledge and has an amazing memory. At his recent preschool graduation, Carter told the crowd that he wants to be a scientist and study volcanoes when he grows up.

Carter and his family have high hopes that he will be able to do just that, since the treatment he is currently on has helped give him relief from the everyday pain he was experiencing. According to his grandfather, Jerry Davis, aka “Papa”, Carter is doing much better today than he was at this time last year. His latest treatment still involves a trip to Loma Linda Hospital once a month for an all-day infusion treatment, but Carter has gotten used to them, for the most part, and he hardly complains, according to Davis.

In order to raise funds and awareness of JIA, Davis will be

Photo Courtesy: Jerry Davis Carter and his “Papa” at last year’s California Coast Classic 525 Mile Ride For A Cure.

Photo Courtesy: Jerry Davis
Carter and his “Papa” at last year’s California Coast Classic 525 Mile Ride For A Cure.

participating in the 15th Annual California Coast Classic 525 Mile Ride For A Cure, hosted by the Arthritis Foundation. Last year, as a first-year individual rider, Davis raised just over $13,000. This year, Davis founded “Team Carter,” which currently has 46 registered riders participating. At press time, Team Carter is the top fundraising team at $90,000.

“Our goal is $125,000, and with three months to go, I’m hoping we can reach that goal,” said Davis.

All funds will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation to further the search for a cure.

Carter’s family also wants to give a big thank you to the Arthritis Foundation for all they have done for him. The foundation helped Carter find his current doctor at Loma Linda Hospital, who was able to find a successful treatment.

Davis says that the Arthritis Foundation also honored Carter as the official “Finish Line Juvenal Arthritis Honoree” of last year’s CCC Ride For A Cure. They are also sending Carter and his whole family to this year’s Juvenile Arthritis Conference, later this month in Florida.

“Our family is very grateful to the Arthritis Foundation and that is another reason why I, as Carter’s grandfather, will be involved in the ride every year for a long time to come. I believe in this organization and I am thankful for what they do,” said Davis.

To donate to Carter’s personal fundraiser, please visit www.525m4Carter.com.  To join Team Carter, visit www.TeamCarter525m4aCure.com. To follow the team and Carter on this journey, LIKE their Facebook at www.facebook.com/525miles4Carter. If you would like more information about this cause, you can email 525m4Carter@gmail.com.