City Council Meeting Tonight

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Tonight is the City of Rialto’s Council Meeting. Below I have highlighted some of the items that will be on the Agenda Tonight.

We have 3 proclomations ranging from Public Safety to Earth Day.

PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

Proclamation – National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

Proclamation – Jazz Appreciation Month.

Proclamation – Earth Day.

This is on the Consent Calendar under Miscellaneous:

D.3 is spending another $5 Thousand to use full time referees verses part time referees becuase of a shortage of the part time staff. With unemployment still at all time highs why are we finding it hard to pay part time refs? Are we looking at all or are we simply taking the easy way out? www.facebook.com/InlandEmpireJobSeekers has about 10 job fairs listed in the Inland Empire I’m sure Rialto can find some part time refs there.

D.3

Request City Council to increase KCALS Officials Purchase Order 2013-0212

amount from $14,900.00 to $20,400.00 for KCALS Officials.

Looks like we will see some more work on how Elected Officals are paid for travel that always sounds good.

D.8

Request City Council to adopt Resolution No. 6247 revising Policy on

Reimbursement of Expenses of Elected Officials.

Now onto the Tab Items:

Rialto Fire

Tab 2 is a Grant that will allow us better staffing within our Fire Department. I am extremly happy with the Public Safety effort in Rialto to protect us while finding other sources of paying for that safety.

TAB 2

Request City Council to adopt Resolution No. 6240, 6241, and 6242,

Ratifying Acceptance of the FY 2012 Staffing for Adequate Fire and

Emergency Response (S.A.F.E. R.) grant from the Department of Homeland

Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the

amount of $2,856,816.

http://www.ci.rialto.ca.us/documents/downloads/Regulare_Meeting_Agenda_4-9-2013.pdf

I think its vital that we show up to every single council meeting we possibly can. I have been MIA for the last 2 months but I try to watch them at home or on the internet. We must watch what is said and done becuase in the end we are the ones paying for the councils desicions.

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One thing that I saw last meeting (via the Web) was how grossly we under estimated the costs of the In & Out Project. That project is now going to cost the city another $$600K+ because they under estimated the cost of the freeway sign and forgot to add in the cost of the Rod Iron Fence and Under Water Catch Basin for the project.

I want an In & Out but not at the cost of the taxpayers. I wish the city would have went to the leaders at the City of Highland Ca and learned how to build a In & Out without draining tax dollars.

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day

Today is FREE Cone Day @benandjerrys in Celebration of their 35th Anniversary. Keep Eating!!

Ben and Jerrys

Closest one to Rialto is at Victoria Gardens next to California Pizza Kitchen

April Coffee With The Chief

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City Council and Travel Spending

Ok first of all I am so glad that I can watch council meetings via the internet that already happened. I was told to watch last week’s council meeting by a few select individuals and I was like ok, whatever the agenda was light a couple issues I wish I could speak on but all in all light.

 

Then I watched the meeting and boy was I surprised! First of all finally council members are pulling that horrid Consent Calendar apart and showing it for what it is a place to dump crazy spending. I was told to watch for the re-emergence of money being spent on an outside company to bring back Measure “V” that was pulled by Council Member Joe Baca Jr. The item read as follows:

 

Request City Council to approve a Professional Services Agreement

 

with USI Consulting for development and implementation of an

 

alternative strategy to a ballot measure to increase fuel tax revenues

 

from petroleum storage facilities in the City of Rialto in an amount not to

 

exceed $47,500.

 

We will get back to this in a minute.

 

You see Councilman Shawn O’Connell pulled a warrant for City Clerk Barbara McGee to be paid for her trip to Washington D.C. She apparently went to the Convention of Mayors with Mayor Deborah Robertson a three day event and stayed for the Inauguration of President Obama.

 

First of all we just gave them another 5 years on the Utility Tax and they all pledged publicly and privately that they would do 2 things:

1. Be Financially responsible with the tax money we give them.

2. Work on a way to break away from the need for this money anymore without reducing the city services.

 

I think Councilman O’Connell has some good points. He should be able to ask the City Clerk what she did while on this trip and the City Clerk should answer him. What I have learned in life when people act evasive or give you the silent treatment there is an issue there. Apparently Barbara McGee still refuses to tell us the people what she did in Washington.

 

I will take Councilman O’Connell’s question a step further. What value did her trip have to the city of Rialto and the tax payers that pay those taxes? City Administrator Mike Story made 2 statements. One was that he approved the City Clerk to extend her stay in Washington D.C. beyond the time of the Mayors Conference. Two that he would do it again.

 

Its my opinion that the Mayors conference is merely a way for mayors to insert themselves into National Policy. Also why would the city pay our elected officials to attend the Inauguration of President Obama? What value did this trip bring for Rialto?

 

Furthermore any further travel that taxpayers are paying for I think it would be good to report back to us what value there was for the citizens. IE I went to the International Shopping Center Convention and these following businesses were interested in doing business with Rialto.

 

Now to D4 we are paying a company to use their contacts to get to talk to the operators of the Tank Farms is a waste of money. The city did such a good job with Measure “W” why not use that same hard work and spirit of community to work out something with these operators.

 

Finally I would call on Mayor Robertson and whoever else goes with her to the International Council of Shopping Centers Convention to report back to us what value the Convention was to the City.

 

http://rialto.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=331

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown to Chair the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown to Chair the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) has been appointed by Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) to chair the Assembly Select Committee on Small Business Financing and Development Opportunities for the 2013-2014 session. The committee will focus on helping small businesses and creating an environment for small business growth in the state.

 

“I want to thank Speaker Pérez for giving me the honor of chairing this important committee,” said Assemblymember Brown. “Our committee will focus on responding to the needs of small businesses, encouraging non-traditional lending efforts and looking for ways to update and streamline some of the state’s regulatory processes.”

 

With a background as a small business owner, Assemblymember Brown will draw upon her experiences to tailor legislation that will improve access to credit and technical services for small businesses owners.

 

“I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and serving the needs of the small business community. Small businesses are so important because they provide a majority jobs in our district and play a vital role in boosting our economy,” concluded Assemblymember Brown.

 

Additional members appointed by Speaker Pérez include Assemblymembers Raul Bocanegra, Rob Bonta, Susan Talamantes-Eggman, Chris R. Holden, Eric Linder, Brian Nestande, and Marie Waldron.

 

The committee will work closely with small business owners and hold public hearings to discuss business related problems and solutions.

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino)

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino)

 

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.

Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown: http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/

Rialto’s Job Fair a Success

Rialto Job Fair a Success

 

On March 27th 2013 Rialto held its first job fair of 2013 after holding one late in 2012 both were at the Cathedral of Praise Church on the Corner of Riverside Ave & Valley Blvd. The one in 2012 was ok but it was filled with schools looking for students, agencies like American Water with fake job openings (locally) and temp agencies. These are all good (except for the fake job openings) when people are not severely desperate for work. Schools mean more debt and temp agencies are not full time regular work.

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A total of 517 job seekers and people were standing in line 10 minutes until 8 a.m. (started at 10 a.m.) and people were still coming after it was over at 1 p.m.  There is a need in our community & together we can make a difference. The Cathedral of Praise volunteers; City of Rialto volunteers (including the HR Manager); San Bernardino Valley College Occupational Advancement Department volunteers; and the Director for the Applied Technologies Training, Economic Development and Corporate Training Division (San Bernardino Community College District) also one volunteer from San Bernardino Valley College Workability department  .

This most recent job fair that was partnered by City of Rialto Human Resources and San Bernardino Valley College was one of the best job fairs I have been to in 3 years. It was full of diverse, interesting and quality employers looking for employees. These were not just jobs to get you through the basic bills, these were jobs you could work and retire from.

We were at the job fair and we spoke to employers. Here are a few of the many choices you had to choose from:

  1. Forest Home http://www.foresthome.org/aboutfh/employment/ A local Mountain Camp founded by Henrietta Mears. They offer all types of camp options and an extensive list of job openings both professional and entry level.
  2. Manheim http://www.manheim.com/careers/?WT.svl=m_footer_careers A local Auto Auction company offering a wide range of opportunities in the automotive field from back and front office work to hands on interaction with the Vehicles themselves Manheim presented a company willing to hire those quality people looking for a career.
  3. Child Care Careers www.childcarecareers.net This is a temp agency for the Child Care industry. They handle job openings at the State (school districts), Federal (head start) and private Early Childhood Education centers. Kirsten from Child Care Careers told me they had a massive order for staff incoming and were looking at doing a mass hire.

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You also had Law Enforcement agencies like San Bernardino County Sheriff, Riverside County Sheriff, Fontana Police, Rialto Police & San Bernardino County Probation. Other public safety or security companies were Rialto Fire Department, Securitas, First Defense & Allied Barton. There were temp staffing agencies a couple schools and Avon & Mary Kay but overall it was well planned, few empty spaces and very well attended.

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Inland Empire Easter Ideas

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Unsure where to take the kids (and teens!) Easter Egg Hunting? Below are some ideas!

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RialtoSpring Eggstravaganza 2013 The City of Rialto, Rialto Branch Library and Friends of the Rialto Library present the 2013 Spring Eggstravaganza. Enjoy a day filled with fun activities for the entire family. This event takes place Saturday, March 30 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Rialto Civic Center 150 So. Palm Ave. and Rialto Branch Library. Hop on over. http://www.ci.rialto.ca.us/cityclerk_6117.php

March 30th, 2013

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RialtoKidz Egg-sperience Party Cathedral Of Praise Intl Ministries is located at 1521 South Riverside Ave will have Egg Launch, bouncers, arts & crafts, music and games and will be giving away a Nintendo Wii system. This free event is from 5pm to 6pm.

March 30th, 2013

RedlandsBake Sale for No Kid HungryThe event will be in downtown Redlands at Ed Hales Park. The park is located on the corner of State Street and 5th. We start at 9 AM to coincide with the adjacent Farmer’s Market and will go until 3 PM unless we sell out first! Come out for those baked goodies for your Easter Celebration. https://www.facebook.com/events/484478218279453/?fref=ts

March 30th, 2013

HighlandCitrus Harvest FestivalThe City will soon celebrate its 17th Annual Citrus Harvest Festival. The Historic District will be filled with crafters, delicious food, antique and classic cars and lots of area residents. There will fun for everyone including live entertainment, kids games and rides, an historic home tour, shopping and much more. Join us on Saturday, March 30 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. http://www.ci.highland.ca.us/Events/?Events=CHF

March 30th, 2013

Riverside –Riverside Community College (RCC)– 4-6 p.m. at Bookstore Promenade – Public event for kids in the community. Easter egg hunt for prizes with three separate age groups. Cash box, opportunity drawing, pizza and drinks! FREE! Multiple activities available from clubs on campus. http://rivasrcc.org/eventCalendar.aspx

March 28th, 2013

Chino HillsEaster Egg-citement– 11-2:00pm! Participate in a variety of activities including egg hunts, an egg decorating contest, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, musical entertainment, a craft fair, and refreshments to purchase. No outside baskets or bags allowed. The City will provide bags for egg hunts. http://www.chinohills.org/index.aspx?NID=1065

March 30th, 2013

ClaremontSpring Celebration– 10:30am (egg hunt!). Entertainers, crafts, contests, clowns, games, a petting zoo, as well as a terrific candy egg hunt! At 10:30 am, the siren marks the start of the candy egg hunt.  Children 0-12 years old are separated into 4 different age groups. Parents are encouraged to enjoy the hunt from the sidelines. http://www.ci.claremont.ca.us/ps.leisurerecreation.cfm?ID=1742

March 30th, 2013

FontanaEaster Egg-citement @ Jessie Turner Center. 10-1pm! Come out and participate in the EasterEgg Hunts, games, crafts, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny! http://www.fontana.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2528&month=2&year=2013&day=28&calType=0

March 30th, 2013

FontanaEaster Eggs-perience @ Cypress Neighborhood Center. 10-12pm!  Play games, participate in the Easter egg hunt, and be sure to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. http://www.fontana.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2529&month=2&year=2013&day=28&calType=0

March 30th, 2013

FontanaEaster Egg-travaganza @ Don Day Center. 10-1:00pm! Be part of our Easter egg hunt, games, giveaways and take a picture with the Easter Bunny!http://www.fontana.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2530&month=2&year=2013&day=28&calType=0

March 30th, 2013

Lake ElsinoreChildrens Fair & Egg Hunt-10am! Kids ages 1 to 8 years will love trying to find their share of 8,000 candy stuffed eggs. Visit the Children’s Fair after the hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free activities, live entertainment, bouncers and yummy food. The Puppet Show is on stage at 11 a.m. with the Easter Bunny on site from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. for pictures. http://www.lake-elsinore.org/index.aspx?page=18&recordid=2313

March 30th, 2013

MontclairEaster Eggstravaganza– 9-11am! Easter egg hunts, special prizes, games, photos with the Easter Bunny. $3 pancake breakfasts. http://www.cityofmontclair.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6374

March 30th, 2013

MurrietaSpring Eggstravaganza-9am! There will be over 10,000 eggs to hunt at age-restricted hunt times. Come out and join us for a fun morning! http://www.murrieta.org/cals/default.asp

March 30th, 2013

NorcoEaster Egg Hunt & Hop– 10am! The event is free of charge and is for children ages 1-11 years old. Activities included: Egg hunt, bunny hop, pet adoptions, arts & crafts, and the Easter Bunny!

Rancho CucamongaWelcome the Bunny @ Victoria Gardens-11-1pm. Games, prizes, crafts, and more!

OntarioCucamonga-Guasti Spring Fest & Egg Hunt-10am! Spring Festival & Egg Hunt. Registration 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Event 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Egg Hunts, Crafts, Jumpers,Egg Decorating Contest $10 for parking. http://cms.sbcounty.gov/Portals/1/Egghuntflyer2013.pdf

March 30th, 2013

TemeculaEaster Egg Hunt @ Harveston Park-10am! Hop your way to one of Temecula’s annual Easter Egg Hunts. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy music, fun and games. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket to collect all your Easter Treats. Egg Hunt for children ages 1-12 years. Egg Hunt starts at 10am sharp! http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Residents/SpecialEvents/Spring+Egg+Hunt.htm

March 30th, 2013

TemeculaEaster Egg Hunt@ Patricia H. Birdsall Sportspark-10am! Hop your way to one of Temecula’s annual Easter Egg Hunts. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy music, fun and games. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket to collect all your Easter Treats. Egg Hunt for children ages 1-12 years. Egg Hunt starts at 10am sharp! http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Residents/SpecialEvents/Spring+Egg+Hunt.htm

March 30th, 2013

TemeculaEaster Egg Hunt @ Temeku Hills Park-10am! Hop your way to one of Temecula’s annual Easter Egg Hunts. Have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy music, fun and games. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket to collect all your Easter Treats. Egg Hunt for children ages 1-12 years. Egg Hunt starts at 10am sharp! http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Residents/SpecialEvents/Spring+Egg+Hunt.htm

March 30th, 2013

UplandSpring Egg Hunt-10am! 30th annual Easter egg hunt. http://www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us/asp/Events/GetPDF.asp?ID=144

March 30th, 2013

RedlandsEaster Buffet & Egg Hunt @ Redlands Country Club-11am! $34­­.95+ Per Person • $14.95+ for 4 – 10 years old. Children 3 and u­­nder are free. Don’t forget your baskets for the kids to go on the Easter Egg Hunt! Please let us know ahead of time how many kids will be attending the hunt. http://www.redlandscountryclub.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=302364&ssid=187619&vnf=1

March 31st, 2013

RiversideSpring Egg Hunt @ Anza Narrows Park- 10am! Join us as we have a hopping good time andcelebrate spring at our Spring Egg Hunt. There will be an egg hunt (promptly at 10 a.m.), youth fun zone and other activities. We will hop it off with a visit from Peter Rabbit. This FREE program is for youth ages 12 and younger

RiversideSpring Egg Hunt@ Bryant Park- 10am! Join us as we have a hopping good time and celebrate spring at our Spring Egg Hunt Spectacular. There will be music, arts and crafts, prizes, a variety of egg hunts and other activities. We will hop it off with a visit from Peter Rabbit. These FREE programs are for youth ages 12 and younger.

RiversideDowntown Easter Egg-Stravaganza– 12-4:00pm! Free family event featuring face-painting, balloon artists, arts and crafts, story-telling, Easter Peep Show by DragonMarsh, and Easter Egg give-away.

RiversideSpring Egg Hunt @ Hunt Park-10am! Join us as we have a hopping good time and celebrate spring at our Spring Egg Hunt Spectacular. There will be music, arts and crafts, prizes, a variety of egg hunts and other activities. We will hop it off with a visit from Peter Rabbit. These FREE programs are for youth ages 12 and younger.

RiversideSpring Egg Hunt @ La Sierra Park- 10am! Join us as we have a hopping good time and celebrate spring at our Spring Egg Hunt Spectacular. There will be music, arts and crafts, prizes, a variety of egg hunts and other activities. We will hop it off with a visit from Peter Rabbit. These FREE programs are for youth ages 12 and younger.

RiversideSpring Egg Hunt @ Nichols Park -10am! Join us as we have a hopping good time and celebrate spring at our Spring Egg Hunt Spectacular. There will be music, arts and crafts, prizes, a variety of egg hunts and other activities. We will hop it off with a visit from Peter Rabbit. These FREE programs are for youth ages 12 and younger.

Riverside ParkWhite Park– 9:00am! Sponsored by the Riverside Police Foundation and the Riverside Police Officers Association. Free egg hunt, photos with the easter bunny, face painting and much more. For Children ages 0-12. All adults must accompany a child. http://riversideca.gov/calendar

RiversideSpring Egg Hunt @ Villegas Park- 10am! Join us as we have a hopping good time and celebrate spring at our Spring Egg Hunt Spectacular. There will be music, arts and crafts, prizes, a variety of egg hunts and other activities. We will hop it off with a visit from Peter Rabbit. These FREE programs are for youth ages 12 and younger

March 30st, 2013

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Statement of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown on Celebrating

Statement of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown on Celebrating

Cesar E. Chávez Day

SACRAMENTO

 

– Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) issued the following statement today in recognition of Cesar E. Chávez Day on Sunday, March 31:

 

“Please join me in celebrating Cesar E. Chávez, one of the most influential leaders of our time. Cesar E. Chávez dedicated his life to social justice and equal opportunity among farm workers across the nation. Through his organization, the United Farm Workers of America, he fought for fair wages, a quality education and affordable housing among  farm workers who have sacrificed and contributed greatly to this nation. As a leader, I share his passion for dedicating my life to helping people and addressing key social issues. It’s an honor to recognize a leader that has done so much to bring our country together.”

 

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.

Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown:http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/

Rialto Job Fair this Wednesday March 27th

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List of Empolyers to be at the event:

Apple One Employment
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Ashley Furniture
Center for Employment Training
Chaffey College Economic Development
ChildCare Careers
City of Rialto
City of SBETA
Community Action Partnership
Complete Coach Works
CRY-ROP
Excel 2
Farmers Insurance-Riverside
Farmers Insurance-San Bernardino
FedEx Ground
Fontana After School Program
Fontana Police Dpt/ Personnel & Training
Forest Home
Keller Center for Corporate Learning-DEVRY
Kimco Staffing Services, Inc.-Redlands
Kohl’s E-commerce & Distribution
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Manheim
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Office Team, Riverside-Robert Half
OPARC
Pacific Advisors- Guardian
Pathway Group
Primerica-Redlands
Primerica-Irwindale, CA
Quality Commercial Pest Control, Inc
Radio Shack
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Rolling Start, Inc., Resource Center for Independent Living
San Bernardino County Probation Department
San Bernardino Employment Resource Center
San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department
Securitias Security USA
Security Defense
Southern Wine & Spirits
Southwestern Voc College/dept. of Public
State Pipe & Supply
The Academic Advantage
The Art Institute of California
The Home Depot
Think Together
TS Staffing Services Inc.
University of Phoenix
US Forest Service
Vector Marketing
Victor (Behavioral Health
Wildwood Canyon Villa
Western & Southern Life

Rialto City Council Meeting

This is just a reminder to our readers that the next Rialto City Council meeting is tomarrow March 26 at 6:00pm

Here is a like to the online agenda see you there:

http://www.ci.rialto.ca.us/documents/downloads/Regular_Meeting_Agenda_–_3-26-2013.pdf

They will be discussing the results of Measure “W” and it looks like they will be talking about paying another firm ALOT of money for another tank farm tax. This si your opportunity to get out there and get heard.

They also will be discussing the retail project on Easton and Riverside Ave.

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