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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Reqular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 19, 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 7:09 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane
Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA
Director; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Joe Kamrani, Sr. Information Systems Analyst; Shelly Munson;
Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Mike TenEyck,
Management Analyst III; Brad Buller, City Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; Deborah Clark, Library
Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Dave
Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Depadment; Chief
Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City
Manager; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; Kathryn
L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk; Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office and Debra J. Adams,
City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a "Key to the City" to Congressman David Dreier welcoming him to Rancho
Cucamonga as our City is now officially part of Congressman Dreier's 26th Congressional District.
Mayor Alexander presented Congressman Dreier with a "Key to the City", Proclamation and a framed 25th
Anniversary Plaque, and thanked him for his assistance with the needs of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
Congressman Dreier talked about serving the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga. He felt as a nation, the
citizens of the United States of America can get through ali of the situations facing us today.
B2. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of current San Bernardino County Board Supervisor
(Second District) and former Rancho Cucamonga Council Member Paul Biane for his years of dedicated
service to our community.
Mayor Alexander presented Supervisor Biane with a Proclamation, City tile and a framed 25th Anniversary
Plaque thanking him for his service to the people of Rancho Cucamonga while serving on the City
Council.
Supervisor Biane thanked the Councilmembers he has worked with, and thanked staff for their support
and for helping him through his career as a Councilmember.
B3. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of the Month of February 2003 as "YMCA Month."
Mayor Alexander presented a Proclamation to Dianna Lee Mitchell and staff.
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B4. Presentation of Donations in the amount of $5,000 each to the Community Foundation and Library
Foundation from General Dynamics.
Charles Beecher made the presentation to Tony Mize, Chair of the Community Foundation, and Paula
Pachon, President of the Library Foundation.
Both Tony Mize and Paula Pachon thanked Mr. Beecher for the check.
B5. Presentation of Plaques in recognition of Chaffey College Staff for their continued support of the
City's Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
Mayor Alexander and Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent, presented plaques to the Chaffey College
staff.
Representatives from Chaffey College thanked the City and felt this was a wonderful cooperative effod.
B6. ADDED ITEM - Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of the Etiwanda High School Marching
Eagle Regiment for their first place victory at the 25~h Annual Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship.
Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Band Directors Don Jaramillo and Scott Nelson, student
staff leaders and Booster President Catherine Eichstedt.
Mr. Jaramilio thanked the City for its support and for the Proclamation.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
C1. Dawn Signor of Alta Loma, felt her vote does not count. She felt what the Council has done is
unconstitutional. She stated she needed $50,000 -- $20,000 for a special election and the rest for a
recall.
C2. Jim Frost mentioned the resignations of John Mannerino and Peter Tolstoy from the Planning
Commission. He commented on the Planning Commission being formed in January 1978 and
commended them for all of their work. He talked about the moratorium that was in place in 1978. He
talked about Jack Lam's work as Community Development Director during the early days of the City's
incorporation. He commented on the increased costs for Workers' Compensation Insurance, layoffs and
the cutting of salaries that is occurring in his company due to the economy.
C3. Brenda Facto talked about the abuse of the police department towards the community and how they
have assaulted and threatened citizens of Rancho Cucamonga. She asked that the Council look for new
law enforcement because of this abuse. She asked that the Council put on the next agenda an item to rid
our community of the contract with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and begin to bring
steps to obtain our own City police department before it becomes another L.A. Rampart disaster.
C4. John Lyons stated he wanted to address the Council on the recall. He also asked that everyone
support our troops over seas. He talked about Councilmember Gutierrez's campaign pledges. He
commented on the mo recent appointments made to the City Council, which Councilmember Gutierrez
voted for. He asked everyone to support the recall stating they can be reached at ranchorecall.org or at
980-0935, P.O. Box 2641, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729. He stated they need volunteers and
contributions for this recall.
Councilmember Gutierrez commented he had said he would not take contributions of $250 or more
during the campaign and that he did not take any contribution larger than $250 until one month after the
election. He stated what Mr. Lyons is reporting is not accurate.
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C5. Julie Vega stated she was offended the last time she spoke to the Council because she got no
comment about being in fear of her life and her safety as well as her family and friends. She stated there
have been about 18 incidents she has witnessed in the last three months. She stated she would like to
emphasize again that that it took 4 incidents, 8 phone calls to get response from the Sheriff's Department.
She said a temporary restraining order was active the whole time. She said her life as well as her
daughter's has been threatened and abused. She said statistics on police brutality are rarely collected
and when they are, they are kept secret. She asked if there was a process to request help.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated Captain Pete Ortiz will be happy to meet with her. He added she could
file a complaint if she would like to, that there is a process that has to be followed.
Captain Ortiz stated there is an internal investigation being done at this time based on the allegations that
have been made, but that he cannot comment about it at this time.
C6. Jim Frost stated he spoke to a father of a man whose son was sent to the Middle East and that they
are looking for DVD's to be shipped to the troops. He felt this could be handled through the City Clerk's
office.
C7. Leslie Grimes stated she is upset, disappointed and dismayed. She commented on the $3,000 loan
that Councilmember Gutierrez took from Dan Richards and felt this was a mistake. She continued to talk
about the contributions he took. She asked the Council to quit taking contributions from people doing
business in the City. She stated the recall effort is being done because the Council has denied them the
right to vote.
C8. Melanie Ingram stated she is representing Steve Jennings, who is Chairman of the Recall
Committee, who couldn't be here tonight. She reiterated the information how to reach the Recall
Committee. She stated they are getting ready for the recall process and that they are planning to recall
Diane Williams, Rex Gutierrez, Robert Howdyshell and Donald Kurth. She continued to comment about
how the appointments of Howdyshell and Kurth were made. She pointed out to the Council that
perception is everything. She stated she is interested in seeing what conflicts Councilmember Gutierrez
now has.
James Markman, City Attorney, commented on the 1997 letter that was written and stated it was released
of the Attorney Client Privilege, but that the current letter cannot be given out because it has not been
released of the Attorney Client Privilege.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
DI. Approval of Minutes: January 24, 2003 (Special Meeting)
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register January 25 through February 10, 2003, and Payroll January 25
through February 10, 2003, for the total amount of $3,760,444.08.
D3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of January 31,2003.
D4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Construction of Lemon
Avenue Street Rehabilitation from Beryl Street to Amethyst Street, from Acct. No. 11763035650
(Measure "1" Funds).
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LEMON AVENUE
STREET REHABILITATION FROM BERYL STREET TO AMETHYST
AVENUE IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D5. Approval for authorization to purchase one (1) Ford E-150XL eight-passenger van from Fairview
Ford of San Bernardino, in the amount of $16,110.65, funded from the Youth Enrichment Services
Grant, Fund No. 1252-401-5604.
D6. Approval of $300,000.00 for the purpose of funding the Citywide Concrete Repair, Tree Remova~
and Tree Planting Annual Maintenance Agreement for repair of City sidewalks, curb and gutters, to be
funded from Acct. 11763035300, and approval of a $300,000.00 appropriation to Acct. No. 1763035300
from the Measure I Fund balance.
D7. Approval of a request from the Skamnes/Hocking Family for a Waiver of Rental Fees for use of the
Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter Adult Sports Complex for a Memorial Softball Tournament in the
memory of Stephanie Skamnes Hocking on February 22, 2003.
D8. Approval of a Resolution authorizing an advancement of funds and approving an Agreement
between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency (CO 03-
004) for re- imbursement of costs related to Community Facilities District 2003-01.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADVANCE BY THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY
OF PART OF THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 AND AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE AGENCY
D9. Approval of a Public Parking Facilities Ground Lease and Public Parking Facility Operating
Agreement between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Victoria Gardens Mall, LLC, (CO 03-005) for
property generally located north of Foothill Boulevard, west of 1-15 Freeway.
D10. Approval to enter into a Lease Hold Agreement at the City Yard between Cingular Wireless (CO
03-006) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the purpose of installing a Wireless Communication
facility for Cingular Wireless Personal Communication Service.
Dl1. Approval to release an Agreement for Reimbursement of Public Improvements for
Undergrounding of Overhead Utilities (URA-003) by DR 85-48, located at the northeast corner of
Hellman Avenue and Seventh Street for Golden West Equities Properties, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING AN AGREEMENT FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES URA-003) FOR DR 85-48,
GOLDEN WEST EQUITIES PROPERTIES, INC.
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D12. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for CUP 99-24, submitted by Rancho
Technology, LLC, located on the nodhwest corner of Archibald Avenue and Ninth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR CUP 99-24, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D13. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for DRC2001-00493, submitted by Lindsay-
Ontario, LLC, located on the northwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Fifth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2001-00493 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D14. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for DRCDR01-03, submitted by Fullmer
Construction, located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue, north of Sharon Court.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRCDR 01-03 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D15. Approval to amend Tract Map No. 14875, located at the southeast corner of Archibald Avenue
and Church Street, submitted by Archibald Garden Villas Partnership, a Limited Partnership.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDING TRACT MAP
NO. 14875
D16. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 16128, submitted by D.R. Horton,
located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and San Carmela Court
RESOLUTION NO. 03-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16128 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
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D17. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 929203528 in the amount of $65,259.00 for
the Access Ramp Improvements, generally located along Hermosa Avenue and Lemon Avenue,
Contract No. 01-078.
D18. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 3419309 in the amount of $8,374.00 for
the Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting at Rochester Avenue and lark Drive, Contract No. 01-025.
MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
El. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.18 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 700.
ORDINANCE NO. 700 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.18 OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Kurth to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No.
700. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
E2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING GRAFFITI PROHIBITION AND REMOVAL
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 701.
ORDINANCE NO. 701 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING GRAFFITI
PROHIBITION AND REMOVAL
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Kurth to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No.
701. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fl. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2003-01
(CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2003)
Jack Lam, City Manager, introduced the item stating the public hearing was continued from February 5,
2003.
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Mayor Alexander stated this is the time and place for the public hearing on the establishment of City of
Rancho Cucamonga Community Facilities District No. 2003-01 and Improvement Area No. 1 and
Improvement Area No. 2 therein, the proposed rates and methods of apportionment of a special tax to be
levied within the improvement areas ad the proposed issuance of debt on behalf of the district. He asked
the City Clerk if she could report on the notice given of this hearing.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, stated the notice of this hearing was given for February 5, 2003 by
publication on January 24, 2003 in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin and by mail on January 14, 2003 to
each property owner within the proposed district. On February 5, 2003, the City Council opened the
hearing, and then continued it to tonight. She stated she has received no written communications
regarding the proposed district.
Staff report presented by Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing stating all interested persons or taxpayers may
testify for or against the establishment of the district or the improvement areas, the extent of the district or
the improvement areas, the furnishing of specified types of public facilities, or any matters material to the
questions set forth in Resolution No. 02-328 and proposed Resolution 03-032.
There being no response, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Alexander asked the City Clerk if the City has received written protests from the owners of one-half
or more of the property within the district or the owners of one-half or more of the property within either
improvement area that is not exempt from the special tax?
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, stated it has not.
Mayor Alexander stated in the absence of a majority protest, the City Council may consider the adoption
of Resolution Nos. 03-035, 03-031 and 03-032.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FORMS OF JOINT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES FINANCING AGREEMENTS PERTAINING TO
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AND EACH OF THE CUCAMONGA COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT, THE ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE CHAFFEY
JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to approve Resolution No. 03-035. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01,
ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING TWO IMPROVEMENT
AREAS THEREIN, ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
THE DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN
EACH IMPROVEMENT AREA, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN
EACH IMPROVEMENT AREA AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS
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MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to approve Resolution No. 03-031. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO
INCUR A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN EACH OF
IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 OF CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 AND
ORDERING SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF EACH
IMPROVEMENT AREA WITHIN THE DISTRICT PROPOSITIONS
RELATING TO THE RESPECTIVE IMPROVEMENT AREA
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to approve Resolution No. 03-032 Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
The City Clerk conducted the special election called for February 19, 2003 in connection with City of
Rancho Cucamonga Community Facilities District No. 2003-01 and the Improvement Areas therein.
The City Council recessed at 8:34 p.m. Mayor Alexander called the meeting back to order at 8:48 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Alexander asked the City Clerk to make a repod in connection with tonight's special election.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, stated after receiving ballots from each of the qualified electors of Community
Facilities District No. 2003-01, she closed the election and the canvassing board, consisting of herself,
Linda Daniels and Mark Mandel, canvassed the vote. With respect to Improvement Area No. 1 of the
district, with one ballot returned, Proposition A has passed with a vote of 147 acres in favor and 0 acres
opposed, representing a 100% vote in favor. Proposition B has passed with a vote of 147 acres in favor
and 0 acres opposed, representing a 100% vote in favor. With respect to Improvement Area No. 2 of the
district, with two ballots returned, Proposition C has passed with a vote of 83 acres in favor and 0 acres
opposed, representing a 100% vote in favor. Proposition D has passed with a vote of 83 acres in favor
and 0 acres opposed, representing a 100% vote in favor. Therefore, Propositions A, B, C, and D have
each passed.
Mayor Alexander thanked the City Clerk for her report.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-033
A RESOLUTION 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, CERTIFYING THE
RESULTS OF THE FEBRUARY 19, 2003 SPECIAL TAX AND BOND
ELECTIONS
MOTION: Moved by Kudh, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 03-033. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 699.
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ORDINANCE NO. 699 (first 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 set second reading of
Ordinance No. 699 for the March 5, 2003 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Items Submitted.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
No Items Submitted.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. PARKS1 RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE
ACTION: Report received and filed.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Jl. Mayor Alexander stated he would like a report at the next meeting on the police issues previously
brought up with any information that is not confidential.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
KI. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY NICOLE MYERCHIN TO CHANGE THE CITY'S ANIMAL
SHELTER TO A "NO KILL" SHELTER AND TO BAN THE DECLAWING OF CATS
Report presented by Nicole Myemhin who said she had previously met with the Mayor regarding this
issue. She stated she has distributed information for the Council to consider and asked for the Council to
help her regarding this matter.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked if animals taken to our facility are only from Rancho Cucamonga.
Nicole Myerchin stated yes.
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Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to see an analysis done on what this would cost. He
stated he is in favor of this idea. He felt the City should do what it can to help get the animals adopted.
Nicole Myerchin stated if the Council can come up with a figure, she will help to meet the goal in order to
make this work.
David Dykstra stated he supported the Council's concern about this.
Councilmember Williams commented on the cost to adopt a pet. She felt somehow this should get
sponsored, She felt there should be a way to get the animals spade and neutered at a lower cost. She
felt some veterinarians should step up to the plate and do some of the spading and neutering for free.
Nicole Myerchin felt the spading and neutering should be worked into a program with the obtaining of dog
tags.
Councilmember Kurth thanked her for taking the initiative to pursue this.
L. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Kudh, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The
meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
Approved: March 5, 2003