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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/10/17 - MinutesOctober 17, 2001 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re.qular MeetinR A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, Grace Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst IIh Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer; Betty Miller, Associate Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sam Davis, Information Systems Specialist; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Captain Pete Ortiz, Police Department; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Britt Wilson, Management Analyst III; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2001, as Red Ribbon Week in Rancho Cucamonga. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Paula Pachon. B2. Presentation of Certificates to Red Ribbon Week Button Design Winner and Honorable Mention. Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III, gave a power point presentation relating to the contest. The winners were asked to come forward and be recognized. B3. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of Crime Prevention Week 2001. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Captain Ortiz, Sandy Fatland and Rita Grant of the Police Department. B4. Presentation of Certificates to Crime Prevention Community Heroes. Captain Ortiz, Sandy Fatland and Rita Grant of the Police Department made the presentation to the winners. B5. Presentation of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library's Community Flag Tribute in honor of the September 11 th Tragedy. Deborah Clark, Library Director, talked about the project. She recognized Nina Cole for her wonderful idea. All the participants were recognized for their efforts. City Councir Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 2 B6. Introduction of Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga's new Police Chief. Mayor Alexander introduced Pete Ortiz as the new Police Chief for Rancho Cucamonga. Captain Ortiz talked about the warm welcome he has received in Rancho Cucamonga and stated he will work hard to make this City one of the safest in the County. B7. Presentation of a Proclamation to UNICEF for "Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day 2001". Mayor Alexander read the Proclamation and stated the recipient was not able to attend the meeting. He continued to mention the City will be distributing safety tips for Halloween to all of the schools and that would also be posted on Channel 3. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Cl. Rex Gutierrez, 6640 Catania, stated a group of people went to the Route 30 Task Force meeting to present some ideas to them and now they want the City Council to know the same information. He stated he just bought a new home south of the freeway and was surprised that there will not be a sound wall near his neighborhood. He felt the disclosure process for home builders needed to be looked at. He stated he was not informed of the wall issue and felt he and his neighbors have been misled. He suggested a tape recording with important information be made and that the City mandate that builders provide this to their home buyers. He stated they want the City to please take an interest in this neighborhood and help them. He asked that this be looked into. Mayor Alexander stated the Route 30 Task Force has listened to all of this information and that they will be making a recommendation to the City Council. C2. Douglas Johnson, 6538 Vianza, felt they have not been treated fairly and should be treated like all other residents of the City. He asked that the City Council take the lead on this matter and not push it off to someone else. He felt it was not safe as it is now designed with no sound wall. C3. Tom Wilson, 11512 Falling Star, stated he heard the Route 30 Task Force was powerless and that is why they are all before the Council tonight. He stated he works in the City of Santa Fe Springs and has seen a freeway being built before He had a newspaper article about a traffic accident that he informed the Council about. He read a disclosure that was different than the one that the Planning Department had. He stated he felt the Council has the power to help them, not the Route 30 Task Force. Mayor Alexander asked the City Attorney if the City has the power to change the freeway design. James Markman, City Attorney, stated what he hears the people saying is to help them so they can get things done through the appropriate agency. Mr. Wilson stated he is putting the Council on notice that there is a safety issue out there and that they should do something about it. C4. Mike McCarthy, 11398 Sunrise Court, addressed the Council about what had happened at the last Route 30 meeting and comments made by Tony Luca with Caltrans. He talked about problems with the design of the freeway. He talked about new construction in the area that would also create more traffic, noise, etc. for the area. He talked how the sound wall would help solve many issues he brought up. City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 3 C5. DeLora DeBarge, 6539 Autum Glenn, had correspondence she had obtained at the Planning Department today which she feels are questionable. She continued to talk about the information she received. She asked if the developer fell short of their commitment based on the information she obtained. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they do have further information to go along with what is being presented. C6. Paul Jacobson, 6542 Autum Glenn, also quoted from documents about Citation Homes having corrections to be made with the project pertaining to the sound wall. He stated the noise mitigation has not been handled. C7. DeLora DeBarge felt the studies of Citation Homes and Caltrans are different. C8. Teresa Richard, 1530 E. 7th St., wants to start a massage business in Rancho Cucamonga. She stated she does not want to have a shower in her business as is being required of her. She asked if they can have this business and not have a shower. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated he would work with her on this to see what can be done to help her. C9. Aleta James, 6523 Bonita, stated she has a short letter she would like made part of the record which is on file in the City Clerk's office. She asked that a sound wall be constructed and suggested that a lot of trees be planted to diminish the noise, lights, etc. Councilmember Williams asked her to talk to the Police Chief about the racing vehicles on Highland. C10. Chuck Beitzel, 11467 Cotton Cloud, asked what is actually planned for the area. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated he would be happy to assist with planting information, but that anything on elevation would require Engineer's input. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: September 19, 2001 October 3, 2001 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 9/26/01 and 10/3/01 and Payroll ending 9/29/01 for the total amount of $3,088,714.67. D3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2001. D4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the 6th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Hellman Avenue to Archibald Avenue, to be funded from Account No. 11823035650/1324182-0. City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 01-228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "6TM STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM HELLMAN AVENUE TO ARCHIBALD AVENUE" IN SAID CITY, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D5. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Banyan Street right turn lane west of Milliken Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 01-229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "BANYAN STREET RIGHT TURN LANE WEST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE" IN SAID CITY, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D6. Approval to declare Surplus Miscellaneous City-Owned Equipment. D7. Approval of Drainage Reimbursements for the Etiwanda Area Master Plan for FY 2000/2001 and to appropriate $17,345.00 for Fund 1116303-5650. DS. Approval for the purchase of four (4) Ford F-250 heavy duty super cab trucks with utility bodies from Raceway Ford, Riverside, in the amount of $105,509.10, funded from Fund 1712-001-5604, and the purchase of two (2) Ford F-250 heavy duty trucks with dump beds from Fritts Ford, Riverside, in the amount of $49,885.16, funded from Funds: 1134-3-3,5604, 1133-303-5604, and 1712-001-5604. D9. Approval for the purchase of computer hardware for the Citywide downstream program update and replacement, from Future Computing Solutions, Inc. (CO 01-086), as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $254,920.61 from Account 1714001-5605 as approved in the FY 2001/02 budget. D10. Approval for the replacement purchase of two (2) Elgin Broom Bear Street Sweepers from Haaker Equipment Company of Pomona, California (CO 01-087) through a Piggy Back/Cooperative Purchase Agreement with the City of Alhambra, California, funded from Account No. 1-712-001-5603 in the amount of $298,226.50. Dll. Approval for the application of funds for the Napa Soccer Site Complex project from the Roberti- Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUTTON. RESOLUTION NO. 01-230 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 5 D12. Approval of Resolution of the City Council authorizing grant applications for funding of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail project. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNClLMEMBER WILLIAMS. RESOLUTION NO. 01-231 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAILS PROJECT FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 01-232 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAILS PROJECT FROM THE NON-MOTORIZED TRAILS PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 D13. Approval of Environmental Assessment for Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail - A review to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project is the development of approximately seven miles of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, a Class I, multi- use bicycle, pedestrian, and separated equestrian trail, located within the existing Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way, which varies in width from 80 feet to 100 feet, within the city limits of Rancho Cucamonga. The project includes the acquisition of the historic Etiwanda Station for preservation as a museum and trailhead, and the potential acquisition or use of the historic Casa de Cucamonga, for use as a trailhead. The total area of development of the trail is approximately 85 acres. The total area of development associated with the use of the Etiwanda Station for preservation as a museum and as a staging area for the trail is approximately four acres; for a total of 89 acres of development. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS. D14. Approval of an Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (CO 94-009) with the County of San Bernardino, the cities of Claremont, Fontana, La Verne, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Upland that formed the corridor design authority for the Route 30 Freeway Corridor between La Verne and San Bernardino, adding Montclair as a member of the Authority and adding the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail as a project of the authority. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNClLMEMBER WILLIAMS, RESOLUTION NO. 01-233 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CORRIDOR DESIGN AUTHORITY D15. Approval to adopt a Resolution consenting to a joint public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for Amendment No. 3 to the Redevelopment Plan and the Negative Declaration for the Rancho Redevelopment Project. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNClLMEMBER DUTTON. City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 01-234 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE RANCHO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT D16. Approval for the application of funds for the Regina Winery Museum project from the Urban Recreational and Cultural Centers, Museums, and Facilities for Wildlife Education or Environmental Education Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coast Protection Bond Act of 2000. RESOLUTION NO. 01-235 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR URBAN RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTERS, MUSEUMS, AND FACILITIES FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 D17. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the Contract in the amount of $125,381.67 ($113,983.34 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent Iow bidder, R.J. Noble Company (CO 01-088), for the construction of the Marine Avenue (Humboldt Ave. to 26th St.) and 26th Street (Center Avenue to Haven Avenue) Pavement Rehabilitation, to be funded from AB2928 Traffic Congestion Relief Fund 182, Account No. 11823035650/1256182-0 and Account No. 11823035650/1325182-0. D18. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $609,709.10 ($554,281.00 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent Iow bidder, Herman Weissker, Inc. (CO 01-089), for the construction of the Lower Hermosa Avenue Phase I Utilit,~( Underground and Street Light Improvements from 4th Street to approximately 350 feet south of 8"' Street, to be funded from RDA funds, Account No. 26408015602. D19. Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for CUP 98-32, submitted by Cardlock Fuels System, Inc., located on the east side of Charles Smith Avenue, north of Marino Street. RESOLUTION NO. 01-236 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CUP 98-32 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Dutton to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar with the exception of items D11, D12, D13, D14 and D15. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 7 DISCUSSION OF ITEM D12. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL PROJECT. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D13. APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL - A REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF THE PROJECT MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MILES OF THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL, A CLASS I, MULTI-USE BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND SEPARATED EQUESTRIAN TRAIL, LOCATED WITHIN THE EXISTING PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, WHICH VARIES IN WIDTH FROM 80 FEET TO 100 FEET, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE ACQUISITION OF THE HISTORIC ETIWANDA STATION FOR PRESERVATION AS A MUSEUM AND TRAILHEAD, AND THE POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OR USE OF THE HISTORIC CASA DE CUCAMONGA, FOR USE AS A TRAILHEAD. THE TOTAL AREA OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAIL IS APPROXIMATELY 85 ACRES. THE TOTAL AREA OF DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE ETIWANDA STATION FOR PRESERVATION AS A MUSEUM AND AS A STAGING AREA FOR THE TRAIL IS APPROXIMATELY FOUR ACRES; FOR A TOTAL OF 89 ACRES OF DEVELOPMENT. STAFF HAS PREPARED A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR CONSIDERATION. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D14. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (CO 94-009) WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, THE CITIES OF CLAREMONT, FONTANA, LA VERNE, RIALTO, SAN BERNARDINO, AND UPLAND THAT FORMED THE CORRIDOR DESIGN AUTHORITY FOR THE ROUTE 30 FREEWAY CORRIDOR BETWEEN LA VERNE AND SAN BERNARDINO, ADDING MONTCLAIR AS A MEMBER OF THE AUTHORITY AND ADDING THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL AS A PROJECT OF THE AUTHORITY. Councilmember Williams felt these three items will benefit the City in a very positive way. Brad Buller, City Planner, presented information on the above. Councilmember Williams talked about other plans for this site that will include equestrian use. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports for items D12, D13 and D14. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM Dll. APPROVAL FOR THE APPLICATION OF FUNDS FOR THE NAPA SOCCER SITE COMPLEX PROJECT FROM THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000. Councilmember Dutton stated he wanted this item removed to point out the importance it would have for the community. He continued to talk about the partnership involved in this. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, gave a staff report for this item. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendation in the staff report for item D11. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D15. APPROVAL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE RANCHO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 8 Councilmembers Dutton and Biane stated they would be abstaining from voting on this item due to a conflict as stated in the RDA agenda for this same action. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to approve the staff recommendation in the staff repod for item D15. Motion carried 3-0-0-2 (Dutton and Biane abstained). E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 00-02 - RANCHO ETIWANDA 685, LLC - A request to modify certain sections of the Development Agreement regarding the timing of construction of specific infrastructure improvements before issuance of certain building permits for property generally located north of interstate 210, between Hanley Avenue and Day Creek Channel - Tentative Tract Maps 14493 through 14498, 14522, 14523, 15838, and 15902. Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. He noted there were corrections to pages 128 and 129, which are on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Jerry Gann, representing the owner of the property, thanked the staff for getting this to the Council so fast. He talked about the process they have gone through to get to this point. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 671. ORDINANCE NO. 671 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 00-02, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND RANCHO ETIWANDA 685, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TIMING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF INTERSTATE 210, EAST OF HANLEY AVENUE AND WEST OF DAY CREEK CHANNEL - TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS 14493 THROUGH 14498, 14522, 14523, 15838, AND 15902 MOTOIN: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 671 for the November 7, 2001 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page 9 F2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-07 AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The City of Rancho Cucamonga has completed the Draft City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update. The Project Planning Area encompasses the existing City (approximately 24,000 acres) as well as its Sphere-of-Influence (approximately 7,700 acres) that is located north of the City. This update includes changes in land use designations as well as updates to the policies and programs within all elements of the City's General Plan. The proposed General Plan includes the reduction of approximately 182 acres of residential uses and an increase of 182 acres in non-residential uses. Within the existing City limits, non-residential acreage is reduced by 18 acres and residential acreage is increased by 18 acres. Within the Sphere-of-Influence, the change is a reduction of 200 acres in residential uses, and an increase of 200 acres in non-residential uses. With the implementation of the proposed General Plan, the following additional (i.e., future) development would occur with build out: approximately 13,524 dwelling units, approximately 9,460,680 square feet of commercial, approximately 52,811,591 square feet of industrial, no additional public/quasi-public uses, and approximately 231 acres of arterials/freeways. The Project/Planning Area includes all of the land area within the boundaries of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and its Sphere-of-Influence area located directly to the north. The City is located in the southwest corner of San Bernardino County 13 miles west of downtown San Bernardino. The San Gabriel Mountains are located to the north, and the communities of Upland, Ontario, and Fontana surround the City to the west, south and east, respectively. Total acreage within City boundaries is approximately 24,000 acres. Total acreage within the Sphere-of-influence is approximately 7,700 acres. Total project/planning area comprises approximately 31,700 acres. During theses public hearings the City Council will consider the Final EIR and proposed statements of overriding considerations. Certification of the Final EIR and final action on the General Plan Update will occur after the close of the public hearings. (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 3, 2001) Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. He added no other correspondence had been received since the last meeting and asked that this be approved including all amendments. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 01-237 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2001 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS iN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND MAKING ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS REQUIRED BY LAW RESOLUTION NO. 01-238 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Biane seconded by Dutton to approve Resolution Nos. 01-237 and 01-238. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Brad Buller, City Planner, thanked the staff of the Planning Center for their assistance on this project. City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page ~.0 The City Council took a recess at 9:05 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:15 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. F3. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2001-00505 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend the Very Low Residential District lot development standards, and to amend the Hillside Development grading standards, to facilitate horse keeping. CONSIDERATION OF ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2001-00549 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA- A request to amend the Very Low and Estate Residential Districts lot bask, development standards to facilitate horse keeping. Related File: Development Code Amendment DRC2001-00505. Staff report presented by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. Councilmember Dutton stated he is satisfied since the Alta Loma Riding Club supports this. Councilmember Williams felt by making the lots deeper would be much better. Councilmember Biane stated he wants to accommodate the Riding Club and also make sure the lots are still buildable for other purposes so that the building industry is okay with this. Councilmember Dutton asked if the change in lot size will make it harder for someone to build a home since the lot is so narrow and long. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated he felt this would still work. He stated the homes may be a little closer together from lot to lot, but would still work. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Carol Douglas, 6047 Indigo and of Alta Loma Riding Club, stated she appreciated staff working with them on this. She commented on situations that had occurred in previous developments. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 672 and 673. ORDINANCE NO. 672 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2001-00505, AMENDING LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AND HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO HORSE KEEPING, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF ORDINANCE NO. 673 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFQRNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2001-00549, AMENDING LOT BASIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, PERTAINING TO HORSE KEEPING, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page ! ! MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 672 and 673 for the November 7, 2001 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION IN EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED DAY CREEK BOULEVARD ET AL IMPRQVEMENTS PROJECT Staff report presented by Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer. He added there is a letter dated 10/16/01 from Charles Krolikowski, with the law firm of Palmieri, Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP, which on fife in the City Clerk's office. James Markman, City Attorney, stated he did not see anything in the letter to keep the Council from acting on this matter and suggested they continue forward with the matter before them tonight. He stated there is no evidence against this development. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 01-239 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THEREOF, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED DAY CREEK BOULEVARD ET AL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 01-239. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No Items Submitted. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATF Councilmember Biane inquired about a Park and Recreation Commission Agenda item pertaining to Etiwanda Creek Park and the master plan and wondered about the regional facility in that area. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, gave a brief report on this and stated there is no specific funding available for that park but hoped that in the not too distant future there will be funds available to move that park along. ACTION: Report received and filed. City Council Minutes October 17, 2001 Page t2 J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. Raul Delgado, 7559 Fennel, stated there is a green cable box in his Mother's yard and inquired what the outcome was of those boxes as was brought up at a previous meeting. Mayor Alexander added that at the last Council meeting Mrs. Johnson spoke about the safety of those boxes. He added that after meeting with Mrs. Johnson she is satisfied that the boxes are safe, but that she was still concerned about the aesthetics. Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, stated his department checked them also and that they are URL approved. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to adjourn and added that closed session from the Redevelopment Agency would convene at the conclusion of this meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0, The City Council adjourned at 9:39 p.m. Closed session convened at 9:50 p.m. and adjourned at 10:20 p.m. No action was taken in closed session. Respectfully submitted, City CLerk Approved: November 7, 2001