MAYOR DEBORAH ROBERTSON
NEWSLETTER Winter Volume | February 2022
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“The purpose of my newsletter is to inform Rialto residents about the ample resources, city events, community news and much more in one place. I hope you enjoy your read.” Page 1
Health
Latest COVID-19 Update
County have an enforcement mechanism for State mask rules. Also, the State on Feb. 28 plans to make an announcement on the future San Bernardino County doesn’t have of its school mask mandate. San mask rules for adults or children, but the State applies its mask requirements Bernardino County does not have local school mask rules, nor does it to everyone in California. have a role in enforcing the State’s school mask requirements. State Those State rules are about to ease Public Health Of cer Tomás Aragón now that the Omicron case and hospitalization numbers boosted by the emphasized during a CDPH call on Monday, February 14 that it is the Omicron surge have dropped role of school districts to enforce the dramatically. State mask mandate.
State to Ease Mask Rules by Feb. 16th
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Starting on Wednesday, the State will no longer require vaccinated people to wear masks indoors in public places. Masking indoors will only be “strongly recommended” by the State for those who are vaccinated. The State will continue to require unvaccinated people to wear masks indoors. The State will continue to not actively enforce its mask rules, nor does the
Information on the State’s COVID-19 rules and guidelines can be found at covid19.ca.gov
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Human Interest Black History Month Highlight Lois Carson, local community leader representing Riverside and San Bernardino Counties is known for her work as the executive director of the Community Action Partnership for Riverside County (CAP) for 30 years. Also, Mrs. Carson worked as the director of Upward Bound at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), and served 24 years on the San Bernardino Community College District Board as trustee. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Lois was the valedictorian of St. Augustine Catholic High School. Lois earned several scholarships and attended Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio, the rst private historically Black owned and operated university in the United States. After moving to California, Lois graduated from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Additionally, Mrs. Carson earned two master's degrees (English and Education) from the University of California, Riverside (UCR). Mrs. Carson founded the San Bernardino County Status of Women Commission and the Inland Empire section for the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). In 1973, Mrs. Carson was the rst African American woman elected to the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees. During her 24-year tenure as trustee, Lois served two terms as president, as well as board clerk and vice president. In her capacity as trustee, Mrs. Carson advocated for childcare, transfer centers, the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S), welfare reform, and community dialogues. From her dedicated work as trustee, Lois served on the Board of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and as a member of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
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A recipient of several awards, Mrs. Carson was the recipient of the 2007 Lyndon Baines Johnson Human Services Award from the National Community Action Partnership. Lois Carson passed away on July 14, 2021. Page 3
Strata Contracts 400MWh In Rialto
January 26, 2022 - Strata Clean Energy (“Strata”) is proud to announce its Inland Empire Energy Storage (“IEES” aka “Poblano Energy Storage”) was awarded a 15-year Resource Adequacy Agreement with Energy Settlement by Paci c Gas & Electric (“PG&E”). On January 21, 2022, PG&E led an Advice Letter at the California Public Utilities Commission for approval of 6,396 megawatt hours (MWh) of new and incremental utility-scale battery energy storage systems (“BESS”), and Strata is honored to be a part of this historic solicitation. “The IEES project in Rialto, CA is a 100MW stand-alone battery energy storage system contracted to produce 400MWhs of capacity by the summer of 2024,” said Josh Rogol, Chief Development Of cer for Strata. “As a fully developed BESS with site control, an executed interconnection agreement and completed entitlements, IEES was well positioned to respond to the request for offers.” This is Strata’s second contracted BESS in California. The 400MWh Ventura Energy Storage project (now owned by Arevon) came online in the summer of 2021 and is serving Southern California Edison under a twenty-year Resource Adequacy Agreement. To read further and learn more about Strata, click here!
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34th Senate District Young Senators Program Senator Thomas Umberg is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 34th Senate District 2022 Young Senators Program! This 6-month virtual program is being offered to students who are seeking to impact change in their community but don’t know where to start. The goal of our young senator’s program is to provide educational opportunities that foster skills in public service, empowering students as community leaders. Participating students will attend monthly meetings, during which they will hear from local and statewide public policy experts, participate in discussions and debates on current events & policy proposals, and strategize on creating and promoting local events that bene t our community. Applications are open to students who meet the following criteria: 1) Be a current High School Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior. 2) Attend at least 1 virtual meeting per month, beginning Saturday, February 26th through August 13th. 3) Complete the Google Form Application here by Sunday, February 18, 2022 No prior work or volunteer experience required!
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We encourage you to share with your students and networks. For additional program details, please see the attached yer or contact jonathan.davis@sen.ca.gov or call (714) 558-3785 with any questions you may have. Page 5
Ron King Memorial Academy Hosted By Mayor Robertson
The Mayor is hosting a golf academy for our youth. If interested, please read attached yer and follow necessary steps in order to attend. Transportation is provided on a rst come rst serve basis and we recommend comfortable clothes and shoes for the golf course.
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Rent Relief Assistance
Worried because you missed a RENT or Mortgage Payment? You're not alone!! Housing Counseling Agencies across California are ready to help you navigate these challenging times. For more information: Call (800) 569-4287
Virtual City Council Meetings In response to COVID-19, The City Council Chambers will be open to the public with limited seating inside the Council Chambers. The public will have an opportunity to speak on any item using the podium inside the Council Chambers.
into the meeting to provide oral comments. To provide oral comments via Zoom you must sign-up by 6:30 p.m. the night of the meeting. Click here to see viewing options.
Members of the public are provided opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or calling
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Upcoming Events
Keynote Speaker Mayor of Barstow Dr. Paul Anthony Courtney
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SB County Sheriffs Department Career Fair
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