Mayor Deborah Robertson Newsletter- June

Mayor Deborah Robertson’s NEWSLETTER

WORD FROM THE MAYOR As we enter stage 2 of the Resilience Roadmap, I just want to thank our citizens for staying home and saving lives since the initiation of the Stay-At-Home ordinance. This has been an adjustment all of us have made to our lives without notice so thank you for keeping everyone safe by staying home and social distancing when out. For the month of June, we have many virtual workshops and discussions Rialto residents can participate in. In addition, there are still many resources one can partake in. If there are any other resources that are not mentioned here, please be sure to visit yourrialto.com. Stay safe!

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Mayor Deborah Robertson

UPDATES #SBCountyTogether Latest Update Daily Stats 5,034 Confirmed Cases 199 Deaths Testing Locations (Week of April 27 and May 4, 2020) Walk up Testing June 1-5th — Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Daily — San Bernardino County Health Center Hesperia Health Center 16453 Bear Valley Rd., Hesperia

Drive-Through Testing Monday through Friday – SAC Health Systems (IEHP Members only) 250 South G Street, San Bernardino 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call (909) 771-2911 Monday, June 8th — San Bernardino Arroyo Valley High School 1881 W Base Line St., San Bernardino 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Appointment ONLY

Ontario Health Center 150 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario San Bernardino Health Center 606 E. Mill St., San Bernardino Adelanto Health Center 11336 Bartlett Ave., Suite 11, Adelanto 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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UPDATES Have questions about what is open and what is not? Heres a list regarding facilities that are now open to the public.

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UPDATES Eligible families have begun to receive Pandemic EBT cards by mail, see attached (En espaĂąol en la pĂĄgina dos).

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UPDATES There are many resources but watch out for these debt relief scams!

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UPDATES Business Partnership Applications Live NOW

COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program is providing $30 Million in Small Business Funding & Supporting all Businesses who partner. We encourage Rialto businesses to apply. For more information click here!

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UPDATES Disaster Loan Assistance, Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness, and More Disaster Loan Assistance

Our nation's small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses.

SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters. SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, personal property, machinery and

equipment, and inventory and business assets.

SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses.

The SBA has 68 District Offices, as well as support provided by its Resource Partners, such as SCORE offices, Women’s Business Centers, Small Business Development Centers and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. When faced with a business need, use the SBA’s Local Assistance Directory to locate the office nearest you.

If you are a business owner who needs access to capital apply TODAY! Click the link here.

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UPDATES PPP Loan Forgiveness

To apply for forgiveness of your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you (the Borrower) must complete this application as directed in these instructions, and submit it to your Lender (or the Lender that is servicing your loan). Borrowers may also complete this application electronically through their Lender. This application has the following components: (1) the PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculation Form; (2) PPP Schedule A; (3) the PPP Schedule A Worksheet; and (4) the (optional) PPP Borrower Demographic Information Form. All Borrowers must submit (1) and (2) to their Lender.

Access the application here

Tune in to City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. If you would like to tune in, you can find additional details here.

Stay tuned and please, tune in!

Congratulations NJROTC unit for earning the unit achievement award

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UPDATES 2020 Census Total Self-Response The 2020 Census SelfResponse displays the most recent total population that has filled out the Census. Use this dashboard here to see the states, counties, and cities with the highest response rates in the 2020 Census. Use population toggle to find areas above a certain pop! *Note: It is important to note it is not the federal government’s responsibility to assume you are in California. As citizens’, it is our responsibility to make sure we respond to the count!

If not, resources we need and money we pay in as a donor state does not necessarily mean we will get back in order to provide services to our citizens.

Stand up, stand out and be counted!* Fill out the 2020 Census here!

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UPDATES EDD awards $10 million in funding to assist California workers impacted by COVID-19 SACRAMENTO – The California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Labor & Workforce Development Agency announced today they have awarded $10 million to 42 Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Area). This is the result of initiatives Governor Gavin Newsom announced earlier this month to support California’s workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Each of these Local Areas have a unique plan to assist their communities with these funds, and they will use the emergency funds to provide supportive services to underserved populations, particularly participants in the English Language Learners (ELL) and ELL Navigator programs. The additional assistance funds will provide up to $800 per person for basic needs such as childcare, housing and utility assistance, and transportation costs. In addition, funding assistance for equipment needed for teleworking along with digital services

for Wi-Fi access may be available for workers in some areas.

“The immense impact of COVID-19 has put an incredible financial strain on the lives of many Californians,” said EDD Director Sharon Hilliard. “It is our hope that this funding, along with other ongoing efforts, will help provide some relief to Californians who need it as quickly as possible.”

Funding was provided in accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and administered by the EDD and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency.

2020 COVID-19 Funds for Supportive Services Contact Information Local Workforce Development Area

Contact Award

Amount

San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board

Phil Cothran, Workforce Board Chair (909) 822-3545

$315,000

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EVENTS Participate in the virtual workshop Communicating the Value of Water featuring Mayor Robertson and Vice Mayor Casillas

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REGISTER HERE

EVENTS

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OTHER Rialto wants to recognize 2020 Grads!

Each high school in the county will be holding a drive-thru ceremony.

More details will be available soon. Submit your graduation photo to be 13 99 featured on the City’s website, Spectrum channel 3 and AT&T channel here. *Deadline for submissions is July 16th*

OTHER Read Rod Foster, the City Manager, monthly Newsletter here

We all know pets are our unconditional friends! We would like to feature your pet in the next newsletter. Send a picture and bio here or go to the Mayor’s Facebook and send a message here

There are many resources to get help. See yourrialto.com or call Rialto’s Community Services Department at 909-421-4949 14

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New Job Opportunities!

Follow Mayor Robertson’s Socials!

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