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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/03/05 - Minutes March 5, 2003 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Present were Counciimembers: Rex Gutierrez, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Absent was Councilmember: Robert J. Howdyshell Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Director; Flavio Nunez, RDA Analyst; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Lorraine Phong, Information Systems Analyst; Sam Davis, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Francie Martindale, Marketing Manager; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst Il; Kathryn L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to John Mannerino for his years of dedicated service to the City as Planning Commissioner. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to John Mannerino and thanked him for his service to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Mr. Mannerino stated his greatest pleasure of all the things he has done with the City is to serve on the Planning Commission and thanked the City for this special recognition. B2. Francie Martindale, Marketing Manager, talked about the activities scheduled for the May 10th Silver Anniversary Celebration. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. John Lyons reminded everyone to support our troops over seas. He talked about RanchoRecall.org and talked about the campaign contributions of Councilmember Gutierrez. He stated the mailing address for RanchoRecall is: P.O. Box 2641, Rancho Cucamonga 91729 - phone number: 980-0935. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 2 C2. Darlene Nichols, 7828 Amador, stated she supports the Mayor and the job he has done. She stated she has been involved with the League of Women Voters and wanted to encourage people to register to vote. She referred to the December 4 Council meeting. She stated she did not like how the appointments of Kurth and Howdyshell were made and felt this is an example of why people don't care to get out and vote in elections. She asked everyone to get out and support the recall effort. C3. Chris Prato, General Manager of the San Bernardino Public Employees Association, stated their organization represents over 16,000 public employees in San Bernardino County. He stated Rancho Cucamonga employees are one of two cities in San Bernardino County that are not represented by any labor representation. He stated they have been contacted by employees of the City asking for representation which they are allowed that right under the law. He continued to state that certain officials of the City are responding with a campaign of threats, harassment and intimidation which is aimed not only at employees but the blue color group as a whole and even a member of his staff. He felt the City's Managers are violating the State and Federal law. He stated two employees in the maintenance group have received letters of reprimand, threatening their employment because they are seeking professional representation. He stated that is their right to do this. He stated they will vigorously defend these employees' rights. He felt it is long overdue for Rancho Cucamonga to come into the 21st Century. He felt employees needed to be treated with the respect they deserve. C4. Matthew Carrol, Sapphire, commented on a Sheriff's person that went to his friend's house and told him he was into drugs. He stated he has never done anything like that and did not have a record. C5. Jim Frost commented on the men and women in the armed service. He talked about John Mannerino and his service to the City as a Planning Commissioner. He continued to talk how the first Planning Commission was selected. C6. Brenda Facio stated she spoke at the last meeting about the law enforcement in the City. She asked that the Council look into this. She stated she and her son are not drug dealers. She stated the deputies are slandering her. She indicated she had asked that this be placed on the next agenda at the last meeting and does not see it on their now. James Markman, City Attorney, stated this family has come before the Council a number of times in the past and accused the Sheriff's Department of every kind of encroachment imaginable. He stated the Captain has stated no one can respond to this because there is a criminal investigation currently going on, there is a human being in jail on more than $1,000,000 bail and that there is an internal affairs investigation going on in the Sheriff's Department because of these accusations. He stated because no one is responding to these accusations does not mean they agree with them, and added the City does not agree with any of them. He stated this is being looked into. He stated if this family would like to file a claim he could investigate and respond to it, but they haven't done so. Mayor Alexander stated this is being reviewed, but that legally it cannot be talked about at this time. C7. Leslie Grimes felt having the right to vote is very impodant. She felt people do not vote because they feel their vote does not have any power. She felt this was very wrong. She mentioned how Councilmembers Kurth and Howdyshell were appointed and added she did not know what their vision was for the City. She felt the citizens have the right to know this. She stated a special election is costly, but on the other hand only costs $3.50 per registered voter. She felt the City Council should set up a special fund in case there is a need for a special election for the future, and laid her $3.50 on the table to be put in this special fund. C8. Joan DeBarge stated she is learning about government in her senior government class. She stated if there had been a vote, she would not have voted for Don Kurth because he had beat her mother up about 10 years ago and he had a drug addiction. She hoped that the Council would reconsider the election. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 3 C9. Melanie Ingram stated the recall effort is moving along. She felt people in the community do not like what has happened with the appointments and that they are supportive of the recall She stated the recall effort is directed towards the illegal and unethical actions taken by Councilmembers Williams and Gutierrez which led to the appointments of Councilmembers Kudh and Howdyshell. She stated people need to understand that City business was done in private and that people were denied the right to speak and denied their privilege to vote. She continued to talk about the campaign contributions of Rex Gutierrez. She stated one of his contributions was from Susan Trager who is associated with the Colonies Project. She stated the Council will continue to see them here regarding the Colonies project and issues they are not happy with. She pointed out that Dr. Kurth has also taken developer contributions in the past. She added that Counciimember Williams has also taken developer contributions and stated perception is everything. C10. Steve Jennings, resident of the City for 13 years, commented on the great recreation programs through the Community Services Department. He felt the citizens need to be heard and that Councilmember Williams should do what is best for the City. He felt Councilmember Williams has not told the truth in the past about how the appointments were made. He stated Councilmember Williams has walked over the Mayor and has stabbed him in the back. He felt Councilmember Kurth should have respectfully declined his appointment. He said they are supporting the Mayor and the people that will do right for the City. Cll. Melanie Ingram stated the forgot to leave her $3.50 when she previously spoke and left it on the table. D. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, stated there is a modified staff report and Resolution for item D8 which has been distributed to the Council and that it should be replaced with the one that is in the agenda packet. DI. Approval of Minutes: February 5, 2003 February 19, 2003 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register February11 through February 25, 2003, and Payroll ending February 25, 2003, for the total amount of $3,026,180.52. D3. Approval to adopt Annual Statement of Investment Policy. D4. Approval for annual product support and subscription renewal from the sole-source provider, Oracle, in the amount of $55,524, to be funded from General Fund, Administrative Services Department, Information Systems Division Acct. No. 1001-209-5300. D5. Approval for the purchase of Microsoft licenses for Exchange 2000, Windows 2000, SQL 2000, and Office XP Professional from Comark insight in the amount of $62,267.73, funded from Accts. 1001-103- 5152 ($502.68); 1001-209-5152 ($21,331.35); 1001-209-5300 ($39,428.14); 3281-501-5152 ($502.68); and 3281-527-5152 ($502.68). City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 4 D6. Approval to purchase ten (10) miscellaneous Ford vehicles from Raceway Ford of Riverside in the amount of $244,882.40 funded: $7,665.09 from Fund 1139-303-5604; $17,885.20 from fund 1140-303- 5604; and $219,332.11 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund 1712-001-5604, and the purchase of two (2) Ford ranger trucks from Claremont Ford of Claremont, in the amount of $26,270.77, funded from the Vehicle Replacement Fund 1712-001-5604, and the purchase of three (3) miscellaneous Ford vehicles from Sunrise Ford of Fontana in the amount of $78,799.57 funded from the Vehicle Replacement Fund 1712-001-5604. D7. Approval of an application for a Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Funds from the Used Oil Recycling Fund under the Used Oil Recycling Enhancement Act. RESOLUTION NO. 03-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT D8. Approval of a Resolution to accept control and maintenance over portions of Highland Avenue/19~h Street between the City's west city limits and Etiwanda Avenue, Haven Avenue from 19th Street to the south Freeway right-of-way, the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Marbella Drive, Alta Loma Drive from Revere Avenue to Haven Avenue, portions of Chickasaw Road and East Avenue, and portions of Summit Avenue and Cherry Avenue, to be relinquished by the State of California. RESOLUTION NO. 03-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ACCEPTING CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OVER PORTIONS OF HIGHLAND AVENUE/19TM STREET BETWEEN THE CITY'S WEST CITY LIMITS AND ETIWANDA AVENUE, HAVEN AVENUE FROM 19TM STREET TO THE SOUTH FREEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE INTERSECTION OF LEMON AVENUE AND MARBELLA DRIVE, ALTA LOMA DRIVE FROM REVERE AVENUE TO HAVEN AVENUE, PORTIONS OF CHICKASAW ROAD AND EAST AVENUE, AND PORTIONS OF SUMMIT AVENUE AND CHERRY AVENUE, TO BE RELINQUISHED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND TO WAIVE THE STANDARD 90-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT D9. Approval of a Resolution approving the application for California Beverage Container Recycling Container and Litter Reduction annual payment by the California Department of Conservation Division of Recycling. RESOLUTION NO. 03-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CONTAINER AND LITTER REDUCTION ANNUAL PAYMENT BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION DIVISION OF RECYCLING D10. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 4 for Tract Map 15724, located on the south side of Terra Vista Parkway, east of Coyote Canyon Park, submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 03-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT 15724, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT RESOLUTION NO. 03-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 4 FOR TRACT 15724 Dll. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for Parcel Map Number 15630, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, east of Milliken Avenue, submitted by Catellus Development Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 03-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 15630, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY D12. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Dan Guerra and Associates (CO 03-011) to provide Construction Survey Services for the proposed East Avenue Street Improvement in the amount of $21,500.00, to be funded from Acct. No. 11763035650/1446176-0. D13. Approval to authorize the execution of an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (CO 00-044) for engineering design services for the Haven Avenue Storm Drain and Street Widening Project, from Base Line Road to south of Route 210 Freeway to Dan Guerra and Associates to increase the contract amount from $315,400 to $415,400, to be funded from Acct. No. 11763035650/1124176-0, and approval of an appropriation of an additional $100,000 to Acct. No. 11763035650/1124176-0, Measure "1" fund balance. D14. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RMA Group (CO 03-012) to provide Geotechnical and Material Testing Services for the proposed East Avenue Street Improvements in the amount of $12,814.00 to be funded from Acct. No. 11763035650/1446176-0. D15. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Urban Crossroa.ds (CO 03-013) in the amount of $36,950.00 (plus 10% contingency) to provide sound and noise studies along the Route 210 Freeway, to be funded from Account No. 1016-301-5300, Community Development Technical Services Funds, and approve an appropriation of $40,645.00 to Account No. 1016-301-5300. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS. th D16. Approval to release a Drainage Acceptance Agreement located from 5 Street onto Parcels 6 and 7 of Parcel Map 14647, submitted by General Dynamics Properties. RESOLUTION NO. 03-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING DRAINAGE ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT FROM GENERAL DYNAMICS PROPERTIES, INC. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 6 D17. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Parcel Map 15170 submitted by Hillside Cove Associates, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 03-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 15170 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D18. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 15797-1 located on the northwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Victoria Park Lane, submitted by Tava Development, dba Citation Homes. D19. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 15798, submitted by Ryland Homes, located on the south side of Highland Avenue, east of East Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 03-052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 15796 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D20. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for the Improvements for Tract 16021, submitted by Crestwood Corporation, a California Corporation, located at the northeast corner of East Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way. RESOLUTION NO. 03-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16021 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D21. Approval to accept the construction of the Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting at Milliken Avenue and Vintage Drive, Contract No. 01-077, as complete, retain the Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $170,638.19. RESOLUTION NO. 03-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT MILLIKEN AVENUE AND VINTAGE DRIVE, CONTRACT NO. 01-077, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D22. Approval to accept the construction of the Hermosa Avenue Storm Drain and Street Improvements from 400' north of Church Street to 500' north of Base Line Road, Contract No. 02-013 as complete, approval to appropriate $238,980.32 to Acct. No. 11763035650/1301176-0 from Measure "1" fund balance, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $2,510,502.32. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 03-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HERMOSA AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM 400' NORTH OF CHURCH STREET TO 500' NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD, CONTRACT NO. 02-013 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D23. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 83SB 103463488 BCM in the amount of $113,983.34 for the Marine Avenue (Humboldt Avenue to 26th Street) and 26th Street (Center Avenue to Haven Avenue) Pavement Rehabilitation, Contract No. 01-088. D24. Approval to release a Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for 7954 Etiwanda Avenue (CO 03-014), located north of Foothill Boulevard, submitted by Frontier Land Company, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RESOLUTION NO. 03-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A REAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM DONALD J. CLOVER AND TRACY L. CLOVER D25. Approval to release a Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for 12820 Chervil Street, located west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Frontier Land Co., LLC, a California Limited Liability Co. RESOLUTION NO. 03-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A REAL IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM GENEVIEVE A. IVES D26. Approval of a Request from Rancho Cucamonga ACE Softball for a Waiver of Rental Fees for their Opening Ceremonies at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter Stadium on March 8, 2003 (rain date: 3/15/03). MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Kurth to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar as modified and with the exception of item D15. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Howdyshell absent). DISCUSSION OF ITEM D15. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Urban Crossroads (CO 03-013) in the amount of $36,950.00 (plus 10% contingency) to provide sound and noise studies along the Route 210 Freeway, to be funded from Account No. 1016-301-5300, Community Development Technical Services Funds, and approve an appropriation of $40,645,00 to Account No, 1016-301-5300. Councilmember Williams asked Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, to give a staff report. Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. He added the February 11 Route 30 Task Force meeting is running on Channel 3 on Saturday and Sunday all this month. Councilmember Williams felt people should watch the tape and get their questions answered, but if they have fur[her questions they should contact Joe Q'Neil at City Hall. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 8 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve item D15. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Howdyshell absent). E. CONSENT ORDINANCES El. CONSIDERATION OF THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN EACH OF IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. I AND 2 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2003-01 Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 699. ORDINANCE NO. 699 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN EACH OF IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 OF SUCH DISTRICT MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 699. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 {Howdyshell absent). F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRCCUP00-17 - CHEVRON - An appeal of the Planning Commission decision to approve a request to construct a 2,945 square foot service station with convenience market, drive-thru carwash, and pump island on 1-acre of land in Subarea 2, Community Commercial District of the Foothill Boulevard Districts, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard, west of Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-211-012 and 13. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. James Markman, City Attorney, stated the appellant has filed a set of documents with the City Clerk at approximately 7:00 p.m., and that the Council has not had the opportunity to look at these technical documents. He felt the Council needed time to read the information and suggested the Council take a recess. A recess was taken at 8:12 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:28 p.m. with all members of the City Council present (Howdyshell absent). James Markman, City Attorney, stated staff is recommending continuing this matter for two weeks to March 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers because the environmental impact consultant has not had the opportunity to review and respond to it. He also added since Councilmember Howdyshell was not present, it would be better to have the whole Council present on these types of hearings. He stated staff is asking for two weeks to respond to the latest technical information. Mayor Alexander stated he is offended that people bring information in at the last minute prior to the Council meeting, and asked that the information be submitted in a timely manner. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 9 Councilmember Gutierrez stated he feels bad this cannot be discussed tonight, but did not feel it was right to get the information at the last minute. RESOLUTION NO. 03-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRCCUP00-17, REQUESTING TO CONSTRUCT A 2,945 SQUARE FOOT SERVICE STATION WITH CONVENIENCE MARKET, DRIVE THRU CARWASH, AND PUMP ISLAND ON l-ACRE OF LAND IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 2) OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD DISTRICTS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD WEST OF VINEYARD AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF, APN: 207-211-12 AND 13 MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to continue the item to March 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Howdyshell absent). G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No Items Submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No Items Submitted. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Oral) Councilmember Williams stated she and Mayor Alexander along with other neighboring cities' representatives had been to Sacramento to talk to legislators about protecting the City's local funds which is an ongoing issue until the State finds a way to solve their deficit problem and quit looking at cities as a source to take revenue. She stated she and the Mayor had also gone to Washington, D.C. to visit Congress members and also Senators Boxer and Feinstein to try to obtain funds for various projects and for a fire truck. She stated she really felt being there in person helped the cause and that these trips have paid off in the past. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. City Council Minutes March 5, 2003 Page 10 K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Howdyshell absent). The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: April 2, 2003