Mayor Deborah Robertson - May 2021 Newsletter

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Latest News in Rialto

May

Tune in for the virtual Rialto City Council Meetings

Upcoming Community Workshop: Plan to House Our Rialto

Rialto CARES Act Accepting Applications

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To schedule an appointment, please visit the County vaccination page or call the COVID-19 helpline at (909) 387-3911, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Inside VaccinationsEvery week San Bernardino County provides a shot for hope to its residents to end the COVID-19 pandemic. What most people don’t realize is that getting the vaccines into people’s arms takes a county-wide, coordinated team effort from start to nish.

This video gives an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the amazing logistical effort it takes with a network of partners and providers. And with a county as large as ours, our vaccine couriers can travel up to 213 miles one way to deliver these lifesaving drugs!

County Provides Rental Assistance-

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San Bernardino County has established an emergency rental assistance program that will disperse more than $46.8 million in rental assistance to residents affected by the COVID-19

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Latest COVID-19 Update

pandemic and economic shutdown. The funds were provided through the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. For more information and to submit an application to receive assistance, please visit the County’s Rent Relief website or the ISC211 website.

Ongoing County-operates vaccine sites All 12 County operated sites in the County operate Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All sites are offering the P zer vaccine and both appointments and walk-ups are accepted.

• Adelanto, Columbia Middle School (14409 Aster Rd.) • Apple Valley, Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church (af liated with Providence St. Joseph Health, 18386 Corwin Rd.) Page 2

CARES Act • Bloomington, Ayala Park Community Center (18313 Valley Blvd.)

• Hesperia, Hesperia Health Center (16453 Bear Valley Rd.) • Joshua Tree, Copper Mountain College (6162 Rotary Way) • Montclair, Montclair Place (5060 E North Montclair Plaza Lane) • Ontario, Ontario Convention Center (2000 E. Convention Center Way) • Rancho Cucamonga, Inland Empire Health Plan (10801 6th St.) • Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Cucamonga Sports Complex (8303 Rochester Ave.) • Rialto, Grace Vargas Senior Center (1411 S. Riverside Ave.) • San Bernardino, National Orange Show Event Center (689 South E St.) • Victorville, Hook Community Center (14973 Joshua St.) • Yucaipa, Yucaipa Senior Center (12202 1st St.) Appointments can be made for all sites at sbcovid19.com/vaccine

Small Business Storefront Grant The Rialto Storefront Grant will offer $4000 for quali ed small businesses with at least one and no more than 25 full-time employees that have been deemed nonessential • Small Business Storefront Grant Program - Application (PDF) Rental or Mortgage Assistance The Rialto Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program will offer onetime rental or mortgage assistance up to $1,200 ($400 per month) to help renters or homeowners in the City of Rialto • Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program - Application (PDF) Utility Assistance The Rialto Utility Assistance Program will offer one-time utility assistance up to $210 ($70 per month) to help renters/ homeowners in the City of Rialto • Utility Assistance Program Application (PDF)

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Plan to House Our Rialto

Virtual City Council Meetings

For more information and to sign up for email update, contact Siri Champion, Project Planner, at 909-820-8072 and visit here!

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, May 25th.

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.

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At the beginning of regular meetings, the public is invited to provide input on agenda Page 4 items, which are not of a quasi-judicial nature, or any topic not on the agenda.

COVID-19 Vaccination Center Every

The Grace Vargas Senior Center is a vaccination location, and awaiting walk ups! There’s no line and, as an advocate of our community seeking every opportunity to encourage “Healthy Rialto”, I would encourage you to go to the site, at 1411 South Riverside Avenue, Rialto, as soon as possible. The only requirement is you live, or work in SB County and are 16 years of age, or older.

Please, get the vaccination for your health, your family and our community!

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Spotlight: Azyah & Azuan Rice Azyah and Azuan Rice, offsprings of Aimii Gonzales, Eisenhower Alumni, are undefeatable when it comes to wrestling. This brother and sister duo represent Rialto in the best way possible; through a sport that they love. Azyah, 10U wrestler, placed second at the Reno Worlds in April. Also, she took 1st place in Texas and is recognized as a National Champion in Wrestling for her age category.

We are so proud of the hard work and time dedicated that you both have put forward!

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Spotlight: Complete Health Store The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So, we would like to encourage residents to look into healthy brain supplements especially through this dif cult season we have faced. Jafna Davies (pictured), the Store Manager at Complete Health Store, is here to recommend a few supplements that can help your mind and body.

“During the past year, the mental health of many has been tested. Our everyday stressors may have sent us into bouts of Complete Health Store | 1756 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto CA, 92376

Ashwagandha – is a shrub grown in India and Africa used for reducing stress, calming the brain, reducing infammation, and lowering blood pressure.

depression, anxiety, and or mental instability.

Take the time to breathe, meditate, and/or exercise to release those endorphins.

Here are a few natural supplements to help the mind and body while reducing stress anxiety:

5-HTP (also known as 5-hydroxytryptophan) – is the building block to L-tryptophan, an amino acid created in the body. 5-HTP is used for stress reduction, insomnia, and depression.”

Thank you to Jafna for providing information on healing mind and body and if you would like to visit the store, the address is 1756 N. Riverside Ave. Rialto CA, 92376.

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Upcoming Events

Every Wednesday, the Rialto Farmers Market occurs from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Sound the alarm for Fire and Ice (Cream)! Starts at 12:30 p.m. and single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccinations will take place for anyone over 18 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccine recipients get two churro vouchers – and ice cream is free for all children! No appointment necessary!

Come get your Shot for Hope.

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Upcoming Events

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Employment Opportunities City of Rialto NEW Position: Principal Budget and Financial Analyst

Ricoh Positions: Schedulers Warehouse Associates Forklift Operators and many more!

NEW Position: Instructor Aide

View the City’s Manager Newsletter here

Follow Mayor Robertson’s Socials!

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