WINTER/SPRING 2021
THE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE OF THE CITY OF RIALTO yourrialto.com Rialto City Council, City Clerk, City Treasurer and Department Heads Deborah Robertson...... Mayor Ed Scott...... Mayor Pro Tem Rafael Trujillo...... Council Member Andy Carrizales...... Council Member Karla Perez...... Council Member Barbara A. McGee...... City Clerk / Director of Management Services Edward J. Carrillo...... City Treasurer Sean Grayson...... Acting City Manager Stephen Erlandson...... Deputy City Manager Eric Vail...... Interim City Attorney Mark P. Kling...... Police Chief Bob Chandler...... Interim Director of Finance Angela McCray...... Director of Human Resources Brian Park...... Interim Fire Chief Michael Tahan...... Interim Director of Public Works Karen Peterson...... Acting Director of Community Development
City Council Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6:30p.m.
CABLE ADVISORY COMMISSION NEIGHBORHOOD & HOUSING TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Oscar Samuel Hinojosa Jr. PRESERVATION & BEAUTIFICATION Allan Kirst Daniel E. Peeden COMMISSION Joshua Holeman Joe Lyons Joanne T. Gilbert Kelvin Moore Roy Mason Linda Goffney Johan S. Rodriguez Meeting Information: Shelanda Langdon Stacy Augustine 3rd Monday – 6:30 pm Jennifer L. Morris Vacant Responsible Department: Theresa Schneider Vacant (Student Commissioner) City Clerk/Management Services Vacant (Student Commissioner) Meeting Information: (909) 820-2519 Meeting Information: 1st Wednesday – 6:00 pm 3rd Wednesday – 6:00 pm Responsible Department: Public Works HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Responsible Department: (909) 421-7279 William Richard Brown III Development Services (909) 421-7246 Judy Combs UTILITIES COMMISSION Karen Lozano PLANNING COMMISSION Richard Chitwood Lino Martinez Dale Estvander June Hayes Channing T. Hawkins, Sr. Frank Gonzalez Kevin Carlson Kobbe Brenda Parker Artist Gilbert Barbara Zrelak - Rickman Vacant Jerry Gutierrez James Shields Student Commissioner - Vacant John A. Peukert Vacant (Student Commissioner) Meeting Information: Al H. Twine Meeting Information: 2nd Monday – 6:30 pm BarBara L. Chavez 3rd Tuesday – 6:00 pm Responsible Department: Vacant (Student Commissioner) Responsible Department: City Admin City Clerk/Management Services Meeting Information: (909) 820-2525, ext. 2062 (909) 820-2519 2nd & last Wednesday – 6:00 pm Responsible Department: RECREATION COMMISSION MOBILE HOME RENT Community Development Joe Britt REVIEW COMMISSION (909) 421-7246 James Maldonado Barbara Blackston Janice A. Morrison Sara Garcia HISTORICAL PRESERVATION John Silva Carole D. Sharp COMMISSION Scott Robert Sparks Robert Wilson Albert Calderon Jose M. Aparicio Vacant Paul Adam Verdugo Noemy Clara Vacant (Student Commissioner) Meeting Information: Suzanne T. Chitwood As Needed Lisa L. Bartley Meeting Information: Responsible Department: Tina Meyer 1st Tuesday – 6:30 pm City Clerk/Management Services Vacant (Student Commissioner) Responsible Department: (909) 820-2519 Meeting Information: Community Services 4th Monday – 6:00 pm (909) 421-4949 yourrialto.com Responsible Department: Community Development (909) 820-2505
2 Acting City Manager’s City Acting Message
A Community Message
2021 is here, and we know it could not have come soon enough for many of our residents and businesses.
And yet, as difficult as the past year has been, it also allowed us to put on full display the sense of community that makes Rialto such an extraordinary city. Our strength and perseverance. Our concern and support for one another. Our willingness and ability to adapt to a new reality. Together we’ve endured a pandemic, an economic crisis, and more – and as we look ahead to a new year, we do so with a sense of resolve and confidence that comes with being part of a city with so much going for it.
The challenges in front of us remain formidable and require our continued vigilance. Simple steps like wearing a mask, avoiding crowds and maintaining social distancing can make a huge difference in terms of getting COVID-19 behind us and returning to the normalcy we all crave.
As we do, we have much to look forward to.
Rialto remains one of the fastest-growing population and economic centers in Southern California. Our commercial and retail growth has been explosive, creating jobs, providing tax dollars to support essential city services and ensuring that Rialto remains a pre-eminent place to live, work and play.
We’re also an innovation center, and have much to share about continuing public safety improvements, the amazing technology at our wastewater facility and the reinvestment of dollars into our local infrastructure.
We’re able to do this, of course, because of you and your continued support for your community and your city. With that, we encourage you to remain engaged – to let us know what you think, to check in on City Council meetings, and to safely support our community where you can.
Things will return to normal, rest assured, and when they do, Rialto will be stronger than ever. The turn of the calendar is an important early step; farewell 2020, welcome 2021!
Thank you for making us a shining example for other communities to follow.
Sean Grayson , Acting City Manager Winter / Spring 2021
3 Rialto Progress Contents Help Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19
City Message...... 3 City Contacts...... 5 Important Resources...... 6
Covid 19 Information & Testing...... 7 Page 7 Battle of the Badges...... 8 StayStay 66 feet feet from from others others Military Banner Program...... 9
Farmers Market...... 10 Table of Contents Table Passport Day in Rialto...... 12 City of Rialto Memorial Day Tribute...... 13 WWearear aa mask mask Virtual Community Services...... 14 MILITARY City of Rialtosbcovid19.com Senior Services...... 15 BANNER PROGRAM The City of Rialto is honored to be home of men and women Advertise with Us...... 16 MILITARYwho serve or have served our country.Dispose of Criteria: used gloves Library Resources...... 18 ActiveBANNER Duty, Retired, Reserved, PROGRAMCompleted Serviceand masks Current or former Rialto resident OR a relative of ina Rialto the trashresident How toThe Order: City of Rialto is honored to be home of men and women Garage Sales...... 20 who serve or have served our country. Wash your hands often Completed order form Earth Day...... 22 Criteria: Photograph of the service person in military uniform 5x7 or larger. Active600 Duty, dpi orRetired, higher. Reserved, Completed Service Current or former Rialto resident OR a relative of a Rialto resident Payment by Cash, Check or Money Order in the amount of $350. Hazardous Waste...... 25 HowMade to Order: Payable to City of Rialto. Page 9 Completed order form This includes the permanent two sided banner, brackets and cost of installation. Park Clean-Up Days...... 26 Photograph of the service person in military uniform 5x7 or larger. Rialto600 dpi Community or higher.APPLICATION Services Payment& Rialto by Cash, Check Network or Money Order in the amount of $350. Park Ambassadors...... 27 Made Payable to City of Rialto. Full Name: presents Last This includes the permanentFirst two sided banner, bracketsM.I. and cost of installation. Address: Street Address APPLICATION Apartment/Unit #
Full Name:City State ZIP Code Phone: ( Last ) First Email:M.I. Address: virtualStreet Address Military Honoree InformationApartment/Unit # - Community Center- Full Name: City State ZIP Code Phone: ( ) Email:
*The spelling of the Honoree’s name will be taken directly fromMilitary this application. Honoree The lettering of Information the name and military branch will be sized to fit the personalization area on the banner. BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE Full☐ Name: ☐ ☐ ARMY MARINE CORPS NAVY ☐ AIRArts FORCE & Crafts Education☐ COAST GUARD Kids Books *The spelling of the Honoree’s name will be taken directly from this application. The lettering of the name and military branch will be sized to fit the personalization area on the banner. BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE City of Rialto ☐ ☐ For more information or if you wish☐ to sponsor a banner Attn.: MilitaryARMY Banner Program MARINE CORPS NAVY 150☐ S. PalmAIR Ave. FORCE (909)☐ 820COAST-2519 GUARD [email protected] or visit our website at yourrialto.com Rialto, CA 92376 Page 14 City of Rialto For more information or if you wish to sponsor a banner Attn.: MilitaryFitness Banner Program Active Mind & Body Sports 150 S. Palm Ave. (909) 820 2519 [email protected] or visit our website at yourrialto.com Rialto, CA 92376
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and our partner in Virtual Services 1 yourrialto.com www.yourrialto.com/virutal-community-center Frisbie Park Page 22 4 yourrialto.com City Contacts and Departments City of Rialto City Manager...... 909-820-2689 Mayor and Council...... 909-820-2689 Community Compliance...... 909-820-8070
Administrative Services Finance Division...... 909-820-2544 Information Technology...... 909-421-7220 Purchasing Division...... 909-820-2539
Human Resources Personnel ...... 909-820-2540 Risk Management...... 909-820-2540 City's expanded services days
Community Services NOW OPEN Monday-Friday 7am-6pm Community Services Department...... 909-421-4949 Classes...... 909-421-4949 Fit4Kids*...... 909 -820 -2611 Fitness & Aquatic Center...... 909 -820 -2611 Senior Center...... 909-877-9706 Special Events...... 909-421-4949 Sports...... 909-421-4949 Tiny Tots/Preschool...... 909-421-4949 Rialto Historical Museum...... 909-875-1750 Sandra Courtney Playhouse...... 909-873-8514
City Clerk/Management Services City Clerk...... 909-820-2519 Rialto Network...... 909-421-7235 U.S. Passport Service...... 909-820-2519 Healthy Rialto...... 909-820-2519 Notary Public...... 909-820-2519
Community Development Building & Safety...... 909-820-2505 Business Licensing...... 909-820-2517 Development Services...... 909-421-7246 Economic Development...... 909-820-8014 Garage/Yard Sale...... 909-820-2517 Housing Programs...... 909-820-8012 Planning...... 909-820-2535
Fire Department Public Works Emergencies...... 911 Engineering...... 909-421-4999 Administration...... 909-820-2501 Engineering – Transportation...... 909-421-4999
Fire Prevention...... 909-820-2501 Environment...... 909-421-4921 Winter / Spring 2021 Maintenance – Parks/Streets...... 909-820-2602 Police Department Recycling/Waste Management...... 909-421-7222 Emergencies...... 911 Signal/Street Sign Maintenance...... 909-820-2602 Administration...... 909-820-2578 Traffic...... 909-820-2602 Animal Control...... 909-421-7203 Citizen’s Academy...... 909-820-2572 City Treasurer Pride Platoon*...... 909-820-2565 City Treasurer...... 909-820-2522 Cemetery Information...... 909-820-2522 Utilities/Water Conservation/Rebate Programs Information...... 909-820-2525, ext. 2062 *Funded by Rialto’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
5 CITY OF RIALTO RESPONDS COVID-19 Testing Site Important Resources For the latest news and additional resources, visit www.YourRialto.com, It’s Easy. It’s Free. It Helps or call the numbers below for more information. o Symptoms Re uired Rialto Carl Johnson Center ace Coverings 214 N. Palm Ave., Rialto are Re uired Public Information about Covid-19 via a message. Stay Connected! Monday - Saturday Updated daily. Important Resources YourRialto.com Follow the City and 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (909) 820-2525 our departments on Latest news and links ext. 2099 social media. to various resources. Hours 24/7 Appointments are highly recommended Walk-Ins will experience longer wait times
To make an appointment, visit www.sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/ For directions on how to register, call 909-387-3911.
COVID-19 COVID-19 Visit Testing Sites Hotline sbcovid19.com sbcovid19.com/ (909) 387-3911 Help Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 testing-sites For Covid-19, San Monday through Friday Bernardino County Find testing sites sbcovid19.com related information. in San Bernardino 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. County Stay 6 feet from others Wash your hands often
Food Assistance Program Senior Information Visit sbcovid19.com/ & Assistance covid19.ca.gov food-assistance Hotline For updates from the yourrialto.com 1-800-510-2020 Dispose of State and Governor. Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm used gloves and masks 6 Wear a mask in the trash COVID-19 Testing Site COVID-19 It’s Easy. It’s Free. It Helps o Symptoms Re uired Rialto Carl Johnson Center ace Coverings 214 N. Palm Ave., Rialto are Re uired Monday - Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appointments are highly recommended Walk-Ins will experience longer wait times
To make an appointment, visit www.sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/ For directions on how to register, call 909-387-3911.
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Stay 6 feet from others Wash your hands often Winter / Spring 2021
Dispose of used gloves and masks Wear a mask in the trash 7 RIALTO POLICE & FIRE BLOOD DRIVE
BATTLE BADGES OF THE OF
Helping Save Lives On and Off the Job
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2021 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Grace Vargas Senior Center 1411 S. Riverside Ave., Rialto
Sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org enter sponsor code: rialtopd For more information contact Officer DeLeon at [email protected] Save up to 15 minutes at your donation with RapidPass. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to learn more. redcrossblood.org | 1-800-RED-CROSS FIRE SAFE Winter Safety Tips Home Heating Safety Candle Safety • Have a 3 foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. Battle of the Badges Blood Drive/Winter Safety Tips Safety of the Badges BloodBattle Drive/Winter • Blow out all candles when you leave • Never use your oven to heat your home. the room or go to bed. • Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, • Keep candles at least 12 inches away water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and from anything that can burn. manufacturer’s instructions. If you do burn candles, make sure to... • Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. • Use candle holders that are sturdy, and won’t tip over easily. • Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. • Never use a candle if oxygen is used in • Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the the home. room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home. • Have flashlights and battery-powered lighting ready to use during a power • Test smoke alarms at least once a month. outage. Never use candles.
Heating Equipment Smarts yourrialto.com Source: www.nfpa.org/education Install main CO alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home immediately and call your fire department or gas company. 8 Program Banner Military BADGES City of Rialto MILITARY BANNER PROGRAM The City of Rialto is honored to be home of men and women who serve or have served our country.
Criteria: Active Duty, Retired, Reserved, Completed Service Current or former Rialto resident OR a relative of a Rialto resident How to Order: Completed order form Photograph of the service person in military uniform 5x7 or larger. 600 dpi or higher. Payment by Cash, Check or Money Order in the amount of $350. Made Payable to City of Rialto. This includes the permanent two sided banner, brackets and cost of installation. APPLICATION
Full Name: Last First M.I. Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit #
City State ZIP Code Phone: ( ) Email: Military Honoree Information
Full Name:
*The spelling of the Honoree’s name will be taken directly from this application. The lettering of the name and military branch will be sized to fit the personalization area on the banner. Winter / Spring 2021 BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE
☐ ARMY ☐ MARINE CORPS ☐ NAVY ☐ AIR FORCE ☐ COAST GUARD
City of Rialto For more information or if you wish to sponsor a banner Attn.: Military Banner Program 150 S. Palm Ave. (909) 820 2519 [email protected] or visit our website at yourrialto.com Rialto, CA 92376
9 All market staff, farmers and producers are dedicated to adhering to health and safety standards and providing safe and reliable access to nutritious foods necessary for a healthy community.
Farmers Market Farmers Certified
We ask that people who are visiting the market to please follow the current guidelines when shopping to help keep the market safe and running smoothly: • Practice Social Distancing. Please do not crowd around the vendor booths. If someone is at the booth, please wait, at least 6 ft. of distance until it’s your turn. • Face Coverings. When visiting the market, it’s highly recommended that individuals wear face coverings. • Do Not Touch. We ask that you do not touch any food items. The vendors are more than happy to bag your items for you. • No Lingering. After completing your purchases please do not linger at that market.
We now have $10 Market Match when you use your EBT or Pandemic Card. Visit us at the Farmer’s Market for more details. We accept WIC and SNAP
We look forward to seeing you every Wednesday! yourrialto.com Stay Healthy Rialto!
10 The State of Women
SAVE THE DATE
Entry Fee $10
The State Of Women Winter / Spring 2021 Saturday, March 6th * 9:00am-1:00pm City Clerk’s Office (909) 820 2519 [email protected] 11 Passport Day
Saturday, March 20, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. By Appointment Only
Please bring the following information with you:
Original certified birth certificate or naturalization papers are
Recent passport photos - 2x2 (may be taken at the City Clerk’s Office for $12
Completed DS-11 Form or DS-82 (available at the City Clerk’s Office)
Valid driver’s license or identification card
Payment by City Clerk’s Office check or money order ONLY. 290 W. Rialto Ave. Rialto, CA Debit /Credit cards
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12 Memorial Day Tribute Memorial
Saturday, March 20, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. By Appointment Only
Please bring the Monday, May 31, 2021 following information with you:
Original certified birth certificate or naturalization papers 10:00 am. – 1:00 p.m. are
Recent passport photos - 2x2 Rialto Park Cemetery—200 N. Willow Ave., Rialto (may be taken at the City Clerk’s Office for $12
Completed DS-11 Form or DS-82 Winter / Spring 2021 (available at the City Clerk’s Office) San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs
Valid driver’s license or identification card Get your Veteran ID Card that day
Payment by Just bring your Form DD-214 City Clerk’s Office check or money order ONLY. 290 W. Rialto Ave. Rialto, CA Debit /Credit cards will NOT be accepted. For more information call (909) 820-2519 For More Event Information: (909) 820-2519 yourrialto.com
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14 www.yourrialto.com/virutal-community-center SENIOR SERVICES: Services Senior
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SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM LEGAL SERVICES Senior drive through meal distribution at Grace Vargas Senior Inland Counties Legal Services is available to assist Rialto and Center each Wednesday from 10:00am-11:00am. Suggested Colton senior residents 60 years and older. Contact their Intake donation: $3.00 per meal for 60 years and older, $7.00 per meal Department at 1 (888) 245-4257 or their senior line at 1(800) for 59 years and younger. (5) frozen meals, ½ gallon milk, bread, 977-4257 to schedule a telephone appointment. fruit and a desert. For information call (909) 877-1360. SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PROVIDERS The San Bernardino County Department of Aging & Adult Pichardo Benefits Services, LLC Services Senior Information and Assistance Program provides Mike Pichardo (909) 754-0441 information and assistance, referrals and resources to seniors. One Source Insurance Services For information call 1-800 510-2020. Vaneisa Layton-Lowe (951) 219-1049 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION United Healthcare Omnitrans Access Service is an Americans with Disabilities Act Sandy Salcido (909) 559-8235 (ADA) mandated public transportation service for people unable Jar Insurance Services to independently use the fixed route bus service in South Claudia Vargas (626) 833-2702 Western San Bernardino County for all or some of their trips. For additional Omnitans service information call (909) 383-1680. AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASS For those that need to renew their car insurance discount AARP offers an online course for 25% discount. www.aarpdriversafety.org Promo code: for 25% discount: DRIVINGSKILLS Discount good through February 28, 2021 Winter / Spring 2021
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For more information, please visit the library or call (909) 875-0144
THE FRIENDS OF THE RIALTO LIBRARY is a non-profit group of volunteers who raise money for the Winter / Spring 2021 Rialto Branch Library.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN HELP! Become a Friend by volunteering your time with the group, or make a monetary donation at the library
For more information, call 909-875-0144 17 SAN BERNARDINO Hours: COUNTY Library Tues-Thurs, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sat, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. until further notice School and Homework Resources
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19 Garage SalesGarage Garage Sale Rules and Regulations Reminder
Please review the following regulations: Restrictions & Conditions A. Garage sales shall be conducted only during daylight hours. Please be mindful of the B. No property offered for sale at a garage sale shall be stored, displayed, following rules for garage or offered for sale within public rights-of-way or on public property at sales in the City of Rialto: Please note that free dumping at the landfill is not part of our Community Clean-Up Day events. any time. Regular landfill fees will apply at all times. C. Property offered for sale at a garage sale may be displayed in the front or • No more than four (4) garage side yards of the premises where the sale is conducted. sales per year, per location. D. All property to be sold at a garage sale shall be limited to used personal property owned, utilized and maintained by the seller of property or • Maximum period of three (3) members of his/her family on or in connection with the premises where consecutive days, Friday - the sale will be conducted or group of residences within the same Sunday. neighborhood. No new or used property acquired or consigned solely for the purposes of resale shall be displayed or offered for sale or trade. • Garage sale dates are not E. All merchandise offered for sale at a garage sale shall be made rescheduled due to available for inspection by the city’s Community Compliance Division. If inclement weather. requested by the Community Compliance Division, the seller of property conducting the garage sale shall produce evidence of title or ownership • Permits are not required. to the merchandise offered for sale. Advertising 2021 Schedule: A. No more than two (2) signs, not more than four square feet, shall be permitted to be displayed on the property of the residence where the March 5, 6, 7 garage sale is being conducted. June 4, 5, 6 B. The posting of garage sale directional signs on public property, including, but not limited to, parkways, greenbelts, bus benches, sidewalks, curbs, September 3, 4, 5 vehicle safety poles, signs, and stanchions, or upon any parked vehicle December 3, 4, 5 on a public street, alley, or parking lot, or upon utility poles is unlawful. Directional signs not larger than eight hundred sixty-four square inches may be placed on private property provided the person conducting the garage sale has obtained the prior consent therefore from the owner or occupant of the premises where the directional sign is placed. There shall
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20 Community Clean-Up Days CLEAN-UPCommunity DAYS FREE TRASH & GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL FREE January 23rd • April 10th July 10th • October 23rd 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The City of Rialto has added a new program to the Quarterly Community Clean-up Days. The staging/check-in line will start on First Street at the corner of Palm Avenue. Proof of residency is required (ID or Utility Bill). Business waste will not be accepted. All participants must wear face coverings. Please note that free dumping at the landfill is not part of our Community Clean-Up Day events. Regular landfill fees will apply at all times.
Used Tires Shred Fest Rialto City residents can bring up to 9 Protect your identity. Shred your used tires to the Public Works Office at personal documents for free. Bring your 335 W. Rialto Avenue on Community papers to Palm Ave. between 1st Street Clean-Up days free of charge. and Rialto Ave. (across from City Hall) We will not accept tires from from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the truck businesses, including semi-trucks. is full.
Electronic Waste Residents can Bring your televisions, microwaves, computers and monitors, and other electronics to Palm Ave. between now dispose 1st Street and Rialto Ave. (across from City Hall) to be of trash, bulky recycled. Winter / Spring 2021 items, and green waste for free. Usable Items The Salvation Army will be accepting usable household items (such as clean clothing, shoes, furniture, sports equipment, etc.) on Palm Ave. between 1st Street and Rialto Ave. (across from City Hall).
For More Information Call 909-421-7222 21 Receive FREE New Oil Filters when you recycle your old ones! Bring Up to 2 Used Filters to Recycle. $15 max. - No Refunds or exchanges
Saturday, February 6th Saturday, April 3rd 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 1610 S. Riverside Ave., Ste #100, Rialt o, CA 92376 505 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376 Free Oil Filters/Earth Day Oil Filters/Earth Free
Open to Rialto residents only. Must provide proof of residency (ID or utility bill). For more information call (909) 421-7221.
A Fun, Free, Family Event Saturday, April 17th 1 Public Works Yard 246 S. Willow Ave.
yourrialto.com Registration: 7:30 am Opening Ceremony: 8:00 am Clean-up Activities: 8:15 am-12:00 pm Interested in Volunteering? 22 Please contact:Amy Crow at Lunch: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (909) 421-7221 or [email protected] THE RIA LTO Trash & Sweeping Days App TRASH & SWEEPING DAYS APP is Available Now! Rialto Residents can now access their personalized and customizable Street Sweeping and Trash Collection schedules online and through a smartphone app.
Get a reminder to move your vehicles before your street sweeping day. In addition Household Hazardous Waste and Community Clean-up day schedules are also available through this service.
Reminder Service is available via email, text, phone call or you can download printable calendars. Winter / Spring 2021
Download the app today from the App Store or Google Play.
23 Schedule a Residential BULKY ITEM PICK UP Burrtec Today KEEP RIALTO CLEAN Did you know City of Rialto residential customers can schedule a bulky item pickup twice a year at no additional cost? Bulky items include the following: kitchen appliances, water heater, tables, chairs, old mattresses, electronic waste and other PLEASE NOTE: Household hazardous waste bulky household items. Burrtec will collect up to ten (10) items, (such as paint, used motor oil and filters, household cleaners, fluorescent lights) are not two (2) times per calendar year. Please call our Customer Service
accepted. These items must be disposed at the Department at (909) 877-1596 one week prior to your scheduled Clean-Up Community hazardous waste collection center located at collection day to arrange a pickup. 246 S. Willow Ave., Rialto. For a complete list of dates and hours of operation, please visit the city website at yourrialto.com
Help STOP YouIllegal Can Dumping in Rialto
• If you see someone illegally dumping, do not approach them! Get a description of the person and/or vehicle with the license plate number. Contact your local law enforcement agency and report it by calling (909) 820- 2550. • Secure bin or containers in locking enclosures. • Keep dumpster lids closed. • Install “NO DUMPING” signage. • Strengthen surveillance and patrolling by adding cameras. Illegal dumping of trash or other unwanted items in the public right of way is against the law in the • Encourage members of the community to report City of Rialto. A $250 reward is being offered by illegal dumping. Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone HELP OUR CITY STAY BEAUTIFUL guilty of illegal dumping. Help our City stay beautiful and clean by reporting illegal dumping yourrialto.com in your area. (City of Rialto Municipal Code 8.30.020) 24 Safely Dispose of Hazardous Waste HAZARDOUS W STE Community Clean-Up Community
Rialto Site Schedule Behind 246 South Willow Ave. • Fridays & Saturdays: 8 am – 12 pm JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Friday 8th Friday 12th Friday 12th Friday 9th Saturday 9th Saturday 13th Saturday 13th Saturday 10th Friday 22nd Friday 26th Friday 26th Friday 23rd Saturday 23rd Saturday 27th Saturday 27th Saturday 24th We will take: 4 Motor Oil and oil filters 4 Car Polish/wax 4 Cosmetics/Nail polish and remover 4 Antifreeze 4 Furniture and floor polish 4 Pet Care products 4 Weed Killer and Fertilizers 4 Auto/Household Batteries 4 Fluorescent tubes and bulbs 4 Household Cleaners 4 Aerosol paint 4 Sharps/syringes 4 Latex and Oil Base Paints 4 Medicines – prescription/ (in approved sharps container only - free 4 Wood Preservative over the counter containers are available at our site during 4 Paint Thinner 4 Pesticides regular operating hours) We CANNOT take: 8 Waste from any business 8 Ammunition 8 Abandoned Waste 8 Asbestos 8 Radioactive Waste 8 Televisions 8 Explosives 8 Contaminated Medical Waste 8 Computer monitors
Before transporting, be sure that: Winter / Spring 2021 - the waste is in the original container or is properly labeled for your safety and the safety of our workers - the containers are not leaking and are sealed - the total amount of waste does not exceed 15 gallons or 125 pounds (up to 20 gallons of used oil is allowed in containers no larger than 5 gallons) REMEMBER: - Save money and only buy the amount of product you need. - When possible, use less toxic alternatives to harsh cleaning chemicals. Never mix chemicals together. - Keep the products in their original container – do not re-use food containers to store hazardous products. - Store supplies in a safe spot in the garage or house to prevent accidental spills, poisoning, or explosions. Look around and see what could fall in an earthquake. Keep products away from heat sources.
For information on disposing of business waste and other non-acceptable waste, call San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Waste at 1-800-645-9228. 25 CITY OF RIALTO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PARK Clean-Up DAYS
Park Clean-Up Days Clean-Up Park Join our City Workers! • Trash Clean Up 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • Shoveling • Raking Saturday, March 14th • Sweeping Margaret Todd Park • Trimming 201 N. Willow Ave. Saturday, May 9th • Painting Jerry Eaves Park For more information: 1485 Ayala Dr. (909) 820-2602
INFORMATION for homeowners in Rialto You may have received a letter containing important information from SLWA and the City of Rialto about the water service line on your property.
As a homeowner, you are responsible for the maintenance of the utility lines on your property. When a water or sewer line fails unexpectedly, the repair or if needed, the replacement, can cost you between hundreds and thousands of dollars out of your pocket. Repair Coverage, managed by Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), was developed to protect you from the financial burden of expensive water service line emergency repairs. With this protection, you will have no bills to pay for covered repairs up to your coverage benefit. You just call our 24-hour emergency repair hotline and you will receive priority status. A local, licensed and insured SLWA approved Contractor will be dispatched promptly. And, all repairs are backed by our one-year guarantee. yourrialto.com To learn more, call 866-922-9006
26 or visit www.slwofa.com Park Ambassadors What is the Role of a Park Ambassador? PARK The Community Services Department cares about our park users. The Park Ambassador Program is designed with Clean-Up our community members in mind. We DAYS strive for every park user to have a safe, pleasant and positive experience while using City of Rialto Parks. During Covid times, the Park Ambassadors are there to make sure that restrictions on park use are being followed, while at the same time, providing the community with the latest information available on City programs and services.
Play it safe
Wear a mask
Maintain distance
Wash hands frequently
Dispose of used gloves & masks in the trash
Greet people with a wave instead of a handshake
Avoid gathering with people outside of your household
Consider visiting the parks at
less peak hours of the day Winter / Spring 2021
Together we can make a difference!
Thank you for your commitment in doing your part to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 while enjoying Rialto's Parks. 27 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID SAN BERNARDINO, CA City of Rialto PERMIT #1506 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 92376-9948 ***** ECRWSSEDDM ***** Postal Customer SPRING Eggstravaganza Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 more details coming soon!
This event is subject to possible cancellation, modification or postponement to meet Covid-19 guidelines.
For more information, please call (909) 421-4949 @RialtoNetwork