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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/11/20 - Minutes November 20, 2002 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meetinq A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, 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 Councilmembers: Paul Biane, Grace Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; Craig Fox, Assistant City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Director; Jan Reynolds, RDA Analyst; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Bob Bowery, Information Systems Manager; Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Speciai Districts Supervisor; Joe Kamrani, Sr. Information Systems Analyst; Sam Davis, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; John Thomas, Acting Building Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Fire Marshall Mike Bell, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Fire Inspector Tim Fejeran, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; Kathryn L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation to State Senator Nell Soto in appreciation of her leadership and service to the City of Rancho Cucamonga as our Representative in the California State Senate. Mayor Alexander presented a plaque to Senator Soto thanking her for all she has done for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. B2. Presentation to Bob Dutton in appreciation of his service to the people and the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Mayor Alexander presented Bob Dutton with a plaque thanking him for his service to the City of Rancho Cucamonga while serving on the City Council. B3. Presentation of Certificates to Alta Loma, Cucamonga, Central and Etiwanda School Districts on behalf of their respective schools in recognition of their participation at the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day Celebration at City Hall from November 12 through November 19, 2002, and for promoting the use of GIS technology in schools. Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director, Ingdd Bruce, GIS/Special District Supervisor presented a 10 minute video highlighting this event. City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page 2 B4. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of "Geography Awareness Week," November 17 through 23, and proclaiming November 20, 2002 as "National Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day." Mayor Alexander, assisted by Larry Temple Administrative Services Director, and Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Supervisor, presented the cedificates. B5. Presentation of a Proclamation in Recognition of "National Family Week." Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Scott Cadman. B6. Presentation of a Commemorative September 11th Poem to the City Council from Community Volunteer, Hilda Katz Phillips. The commemorative poem was read and presented to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Jim and Gwyn Frost talked about the incorporation of the City. Mr. Frost told about the confusion of the incorporation date when the City first incorporated. He also informed the Council about the first Sheriff's Department contract. C2. John Lyons stated he would like to see a monument for those individuals that have served on previous City Councils, both deceased and those still living. C3. Hilda Katz Phillips felt it was appropriate to have her commemorative poem placed at the City's proposed Cultural Ads Center once it is completed. C4. Leslie Grimes felt there should be a special election to fill the existing vacancies on the City Council. She talked about campaign contributions and felt they breed mistrust because a payback is expected. She mentioned Paul Biane showing support for the Colonies project and wondered how he based his decision. She felt money wasn't everything. She added she would like to see real jobs brought into the City through the new City Council. Councilmember Biane stated his opponent raised as much money as he did from the same supporters. C5. Pauline Dean felt it was important to have the right to vote. She talked about the Veterans program and how wonderful it was. Councilmember Williams stated Congressman Dreier also attended this event and how much she appreciated him being present at this event D. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager stated item D16 will be removed from the agenda and would return at a future meeting. D1. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31,2002. City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page 3 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register October 30 through November 12, 2002, and Payroll ending October 24, 2002, for the total amount of $2,887,335.11. D3. Approval to declare Surplus Miscellaneous City-Owned Equipment. D4. Approval of a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission for potential fundraising activities by the Senior Advisory Committee for the new Senior Center at Central park. D5. Approval to appropriate funds received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in the amount of $50,000 for Conceptual Design of Phase 1 of the Senior Center at Central Park (12393035650/1330239-0). D6. Approval of Street Banner Applications and Schedule for calendar 2003 Year. D7. Approval to purchase emergency vehicle preemption devices from a sole source as required by Caltrans for installation at State Route 210 related traffic signals in an amount not to exceed $40,000 from Acct. No. 1124-308-5650-1160124-0. D8. Approval of Annexation of work program areas to Landscape Maintenance District No. 10, located on both sides of Day Creek Boulevard, north of the 210 Freeway. RESOLUTION NO. 02-292 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMQNGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE WORK PROGRAM FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, FOR RANCHO ETIWANDA REVISED UNIVERSITY PROJECT D9. Approval of Landmark Designation LD2002-00003 - SOHEILA AZIZI - Application to designate the Mitchel~ Family Residence as an Historic Landmark, located at 10213 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208- 331-07. Related files: Landmark Alteration Permit LA2002-00003, Mills Act Agreement MA2002- 00001, and Minor Development Review DRC2002-00806. RESOLUTION NO. 02-293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LANDMARK DESIGNATION LD2002-00003 - DESIGNATING THE MITCHELL FAMILY RESIDENCE AN HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 10213 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-331-07 D10. Approval of Mills Act Agreement MA2002-00001 - SOHEILA AZIZI - (CO 02-136) Request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax on the Mitchell Family Residence, a Historic Landmark, located at 10213 Foothill Boulevard - APN: 208-331-07. Related files: Landmark Designation LD2002-00807, Landmark Alteration Permit LA2002-00003, and Minor Design Review DRC2002-00806. City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page 4 Dll. Approval to increase the contract award with Boyle Engineering Corporation (CO 02-087) for preparation of construction plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, Phase 2, from Amethyst Street to Archibald Avenue, to be funded from Acct. No. 11103165300 for the amount of $40,658 with a portion to be reimbursed from a grant under the Bicycle Transpodation Account (BTA). PULLED FOR DISCUSSION. D12. Approval of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) - Phase II Permit Fee and appropriation of $12,500 into Acct. No. 1001-306-5300. D13. Approval of the Deannexation of Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15802 from Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7, located on the west side of East Avenue, north of Banyan Street. RESOLUTION NO. 02-294 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE DEANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 7 FOR PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 15802 D14. Approval of easements from Southern California Edison for the installation of Banyan Street Improvements and for storm drains west of Wilson Avenue and north of Tract 14496, located west of Day Creek Boulevard in the Rancho Etiwanda Development. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION. RESOLUTION NO. 02-295 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT GRANTS OF A ROAD EASEMENT AND A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREON, AND TO CAUSE THE SAME TO BE DELIVERED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR RECORDATION D15. Approval of release of Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement (CO 02-132) for Parcel 1 of parcel Map 8901, located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Center Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 02-296 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING OF REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 8901, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND CENTER AVENUE D16. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DRC2002-00185, located on the southeast corner of knuckle intersection of Dorset Street and Cartilla Avenue, submitted by Rancho Pacific Development Corporation. REMOVED FROM AGENDA. RESOLUTION NO. 02-297 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DR02002-00185 City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 02-298 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR DRC2002-00185 D17. Approval of Map and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Parcel Map 15781, located at the nodhwest and southwest corners of Highland Avenue at Day Creek Boulevard, submitted by Ralphs Grocery Company. RESOLUTION NO. 02-299 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 15781, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 02-300 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR PARCEL MAP 15781 D18. Approval of release of a Real Properly Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for Development Review 84-02, located on the southeast corner of Jersey Boulevard and Boston Place. RESOLUTION NO. 02-301 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 84-02, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF JERSEY BOULEVARD AND BOSTON PLACE D19. Approval to accept bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $586,564.00 ($533,240.00 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent Iow bidder, Albert W. Davies, Inc., (CO 02-0133) for the construction of the Foothill Boulevard Storm Drain Improvements from Etiwanda Avenue to 1600' Easterly, to be funded from AD 84-1 Day Creek Funds, Acct. No. 16023035650/1414602-0. D20. Approval of a policy for the use of the Me~lo~Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 for proposed Community Facilities District 2003-01. RESOLUTION NO. 02-302 A RESOLUTION OF THE C~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, WAIVING CERTAIN POLICIES SET FORTH IN THE CITY'S STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF THE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITIES FACILITIES ACT OF 1982 IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page 6 D21. Approval for the award of a window cleaning services contract for various city facilities, per the bids received to Sunshine Windows, of Upland, (CO 02-134) in an annual amount not to exceed $34,600.00. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION. D22. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 08083234 in the amount of $10,359.43, for the Lemon Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Carnelian Street to Beryl Street, Contract No. 01-039. D23. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. AE2664674 in the amount of $8,968.80, for the Amethyst Avenue Street and Storm Drain Improvements from 300 feet north of Roberds Court to 450 feet north, Contract No. 01-045. D24. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. CB48961 in the amount of $3,657.80, for the North Etiwanda Security Wall between South Termini of Stephens Place and Koch Place, Contract No. 01-046. DISCUSSION OF ITEM Dl1. Approval to increase the contract award with Boyle Engineering Corporation (CO 02-087) for preparation of construction plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, Phase 2, from Amethyst Street to Archibald Avenue, to be funded from Acct. No. 11103165300 for the amount of $40,658 with a portion to be reimbursed from a grant under the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA). Councilmember Williams felt this was a graat thing and wanted it pointed out for the community to know about. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D14. Approval of easements from Southern California Edison for the installation of Banyan Street Improvements and for storm drains west of Wilson Avenue and north of Tract 14496, located west of Day Creek Boulevard in the Rancho Etiwanda Development. Councilmember Dutton asked what the time schedule was for this. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated in the next couple of months construction will be starting and be completed within six months. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D 21. Approval for the award of a window cleaning services contract for various city facilities, per the bids received to Sunshine Windows, of Upland, (CO 02-134) in an annual amount not to exceed $34,600.00. Councilmember Williams asked if there was anyone local that was interested in this. Joe O'Neil, City engineer, stated there was no one local company that bid on this job. Councilmember Williams stated that was her concern and now she had her question answered. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar, with the exception of item D16. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page ? E. CONSENT ORDINANCES El. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2002-00770 - KISCO SENIOR LIVING - A proposed Development Agreement (CO 02-128) to permit a parking ratio of 1.15 parking space per unit for an age-restricted apadment community of 264 units on 9.6 acres of land in Planning Area 8 of the Subarea 18 Specific Plan, located at the southwest corner of Fairview Place and 6th Street - APN: 210-082-53 thru 57. This project is based on the Environmental Impact Reports prepared for the Subarea 18 Specific Plan and the General Plan Update certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in 1994 and 2001, respectively. This project is within the scope of these prior environmental documents and does not raise or create new environmental impacts not already considered in the certified EIRs. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 691. ORDINANCE NO. 691 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2002-00770, TO ESTABLISH A UNIQUE PARKING RATIO FOR A SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND 6TM STREET AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 65864 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE FOR REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 210-082-53 THRU 57 MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 691. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2002-00643 - FOUNTAIN GLEN PROPERTIES - A proposed Development Agreement (CO 02-129) associated with a proposal for 216 market-rate senior apartments in the High Residential component (24-30 dwelling units per acre) of the Mixed Use MHO District (Office, Hospital and related facilities) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mayten Avenue - APN: 227- 151-70. Related Files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15923 and DevelopmentJDesign Review DRC2002-00633. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 692. ORDINANCE NO. 692 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DRC2002-00643, TO ESTABLISH A UNIQUE PARKING RATIO FOR A PROPOSED SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CHURCH STREET AND MAYTEN DRIVE, WITHIN THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN, AS PROVIDED FOR iN SECTION 65864 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE FOR REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 227-151~70 MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 692. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page 8 F. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS Fl. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MASTER PLAN Staff report and power point presentation were given by Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F2. PRESENTATION ON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S IDENTITY THEFT PROGRAM (Oral) Captain Pete Odiz introduced the item. The presentation was given by Detective Bob Hards and Detective Steve Wolff. Councilmember Dutton suggested they provide the Chamber of Commerce with an information packet. Both the detectives stated they would be happy to do this. ACTION: Report received and filed. G. COUNCIL BUSINESS Gl. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION Staff report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. She indicated the candidates were very qualified. She stated at the subcommittee's request, she has gone to the Library Board and suggested the Foundation's membership be increased so that all of the applicants could be appointed. She indicated the Library Board approved this suggestion. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Curatalo to appoint Teresa Akahoshi, Stefani Carrasco, Ruth Leal, and Wanda Mitchell. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G2. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT LARRY MCNIEL, PAM STEWART, AND PETER TOLSTOY TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSIONS Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. Councilmember Williams asked what the term of office was. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the term would end in 2005 because they were already into this term one year. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to reappoint Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart and Peter Tolstoy. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes November 20, 2002 Page 9 G3. CONSIDERATION OF POLICY REGARDING COMMISSIONS Staff report given by Mayor Alexander. Councilmember Williams suggested that the chair not hold the position for more than two years. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to approve the policy as modified. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G4. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO SUPPORT CONCEPTUAL AREA PROTECTION PLAN FOR THE ETIWANDA NORTH PRESERVE AUGMENTATION AREA BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME (PR J2002-00172) Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. Various questions were asked of staff. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to approve the Conceptual Area Protection Plan. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G5. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE ACTION: Report received and filed. H. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING H1. Councilmember Dutton stated he would like a report on job creation that has occurred in the City. He would also like to know the economic impact and benefits for jobs as it relates to the mall. I. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC I1, John Lyons stated he voted and trusts Paul Biane. 12. Councilmember Williams reported the Route 30 freeway will open on Sunday November 24 and 12:00 Noon. J. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. City Clerk Approved: December 18, 2002