Mayor Deborah Robertson - June/July 2021 Newsletter

Newsletter

Latest News in Rialto

June & July

Tune in for the virtual Rialto City Council Meetings

Rialto’s Farmers Market 9th Birthday

Marcus Fuller named City Manager

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Latest COVID-19 Update

Vaccinations by the numbers As of June 22nd, 1.6 million doses have been administered to county residents. Those who are fully vaccinated are 780,000+, making 43.2% of the county fully vaccinated.

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Recap: Sneakers and Vaccine Speakers San Bernardino County’s door-to-door vaccination outreach campaign targeting 42 regions in need is being celebrated as a success for engaging and educating more than 10,000 community members in just 10 days! From June 4 through June 14, Operation Sneakers and Vaccine Speakers provided COVID-19 awareness to at-risk communities countywide.

Helpful canvassers with extensive knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine shared information about local sites and demysti ed rumors about the vaccine.

The County averaged a total of 75 canvassers, also known as “speakers in sneakers” every day, and Spanishspeaking representatives were on hand to support communications with nonEnglish speaking residents.

By the end of the program, team members provided information to residents and stakeholders in the cities of Fontana, Chino, Upland, Montclair, Rialto, and San Bernardino.

Appointments can be made for all sites at sbcovid19.com/ vaccine Page 2

Recap: Mens Health Awareness Event Community Conversations; Policing in Rialto On June 16th, Mayor Robertson hosted an opportunity for Rialto community members to engage in a necessary dialogue with the Rialto Police Department. This event promoted conversations about reimagining policing in the city of Rialto.

The evening of community conversations focused on improving the relationship b etween Rialto community and RPD for a better tomorrow. This is the beginning of an ongoing series of events that will take place in the future to discuss what policing andaccountability can look like for the Rialto community.

Pathway from Boys to Men Inc. Scholarship Opportunity The application requirements are as followed; Applicants must meet all scholarship requirements and show proof of residency with a California Drivers license, California I.D., or School I.D. The essay must be two pages, double spaced, using Arial or Times New Roman, size 12 font. Please provide your most recent report card, progress report, or transcript.

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Thank you to the Rialto Police Department and members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Xi Lambda Chapter, the San Bernardino Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Also, thank you to those who turned out to have important discussions for a better Rialto.

Rialto Community Garden Presentation The Rialto Community Garden will be hosting a presentation. Please join to learn more about free classes to help you with your garden and to learn tips and tricks.

First class will be July 17, 2021at 9:00 am. Address: 137 S. Palm Ave. For more information, contact the Garden Manager at (909) 421-7221.

Virtual City Council Meetings Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and directives from the Governor’s Of ce and Public Health Authorities, until further notice.

You may watch a live feed of the meeting online here join the meeting via Zoom Webinar here; or listen to the Meeting over the telephone: (669) 900-9128/Webinar ID:941 5232 5262. Next meeting takes place on Tuesday, July 27th.

Note: Meetings are opportunities for Council discussion and for the Council to gain information on particular items from staff. These items are listed on the agenda as TAB Items or on the Consent Calendar. The Council has had the opportunity to hear from staff and the public and to discuss the item in detail and is prepared to make a nal decision.

At the beginning of regular meetings, the public is invited to provide input on agenda items, which are not of a quasi-judicial nature, or any topic not on the agenda.

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Lake Rialto Secured $1M in Governor Leyva’s Budget Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) is pleased to announce the following 20th State Senate District budget wins spearheaded by the Senator and approved by the California State Legislature yesterday to bene t families and communities across the district: • $1.05 million for the creation of Lake Rialto using recycled water from the City of Rialto’s wastewater treatment plant--designed for the co-equal bene ts of habitat management and public open space/educational facilities.

In addition, Rialto and San Bernardino County were granted with additional funding:

• $1 million for Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County.

CAPSBC works with communities by supporting, advocating for and empowering residents to achieve self-reliance and economic stability. The primary work is in advocacy, and addressing homelessness and poverty.

• $400,000 for dormitory improvements for Rialto Fire Stations. Funding will improve station dorm con gurations and lack of privacy. This project will provide separation of sleeping quarters with individualized rooms for privacy in each re station.

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Marcus Fuller; New Rialto City Manager Rialto’s Mayor and City Council are pleased to announce the hiring of Marcus Fuller as City Manager, effective June 21.

Fuller, Assistant City Manager in Palm Springs since 2014, brings more than 26 years of public sector local government service, including two years as Rialto’s Public Works Director and City Engineer Fuller stated, “I am grateful for the Council support and the opportunity to continue delivering on Rialto’s Bridge to Progress,” Fuller said. “Rialto’s elected leadership and staff have a well-earned reputation for their innovation, their focus on economic development and job creation, and the sense of community they have inspired.”

Fuller is highly a respected leader and we are grateful that this will re ect in our beautiful city of Rialto. Welcome home Fuller!

Economic Updates in the City The Mayor chairs multiple standing subcommittees that provide weekly updates.

Here are a few; 1. SBCTA Grant Application for pedestrian/ bicycle safety and transit improvements.

Direction was given to Public Works to prepare an application for sidewalk improvements,

given the increase was deferred last year due to COVID. The EDC recommended what is identi ed as Option 2 (to suspend the pavement management fee) to help reduce the required rate increase. This item will be presented to Council on July 13.

Additional economic updates are to come!

potentially along Eucalyptus near Frisbie Middle School; staff was asked to con rm the project would align with the Safe Routes to School Plan.

2. Burrtec presented its annual solid waste rate increase, and discussion related to options presented on how to stabilize the rate increase

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Samira Salau is an 18-year-old California Military Institute graduate who started her entrepreneurial journey during the COVID-19 pandemic. During our interview, I asked her a few questions about her journey, inspiration, and what it is like being an entrepreneur at her age.

She stated, “During the beginning of quarantine, my siblings and I developed a liking for roller skating, but my younger brother did not own any skates. With a few alterations to an old pair of shoes, he was able to join the fun of roller skating. My story was shared on Facebook and received so much attention that I decided to create my own business; Sammy's Skate Shop, a custom roller skate shop. I taught myself how to create skates out of any shoe and receive orders from all around the world including Australia. I have a passion for roller skating and having the opportunity to share my passion with others is unexplainable. This quarantine has been very stressful for my family, however, making skates is highly therapeutic and I am glad to share my creativity with others. Taking advantage of this dif cult time and using digital media to my ability has been an experience I will cherish. I am honored to operate my small business to express my creative skills as a young black woman.”

Samira Salau has created dozens of custom skates for local, state, and international customers. She will be headed off to UC Irvine but, she plans on continuing her business to share her passion with others.

To place an order, you can visit her Business Instagram here Personal Instagram here Depop Shop here

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Samira will also be a vendor at this years National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3rd, to take custom skate orders!

Business Spotlight: Sammie’s Skate Shop

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State and Local Rental Assistance Program

To help people stay in stable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order that means you may be protected from eviction if you can’t afford to pay your rent. To be protected, you must sign and give a CDC Declaration to your landlord.

The CDC just extended its eviction protection order until July 31, 2021. If you already gave your landlord a CDC Declaration and your situation hasn’t changed, you don’t need to do it again to be protected until July 31. If you haven’t given your landlord a Declaration yet, nd out if you're eligible and see the steps to take here.

Upcoming Events Rialto Community Garden Presentation The Rialto Community Garden will be hosting a presentation. Please join to learn more about free classes to help you with your garden and to learn tips and tricks.

First class will be July 17, 2021at 9:00 am. Address: 137 S. Palm Ave. For more information, contact the Garden Manager at (909) 421-7221.

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Employment Opportunities

Are you looking for a meaningful career working in a fun and dynamic environment serving others? Then come work for us. We are currently accepting applications for multiple positions. For more information, please visit kec.rialto.k12.ca.us This job plus other opportunities can also be found at edjoin.org

The City of Rialto is looking for a Construction Inspector. Please read the description, requirements and apply here

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