HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/08/02 - Minutes August 2, 2023
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a closed session on Wednesday, August 2,
2023, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli,
City Attorney; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development and Julie
Sowles, Deputy City Manager/Civic and Cultural Services.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No public communications were made.
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8408 ROCHESTER ,AVENUE,
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 (RANCHO CUCAMONGA EPICENTER STADIUM);
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JOHN GILLISON AND ELISA COX, REPRESENTING THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; NEGOTIATING PARTY: RANCHO BASEBALL LLC;
REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 0227-121-56-
0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 7089 ETIWANDA AVENUE, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES MATT BURRIS, DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, REPRESENTING THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, RAYMOND WOLFE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
REPRESENTING SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(SBCTA), REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:44 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING —7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER—COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency,
Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council were held
on August 2, 2023, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were:John Gillison, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney;and Linda Troyan, MMC,
City Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Stickler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT/ PRESENTATIONS
131. Presentation of a Proclamation for Outgoing Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
President Heather Parsons.
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Kaufman, spoke about potential economic opportunities of commercial cannabis dispensaries and
stated that he submitted reading materials titled"Legal Dispensaries:Additional Revenue"and"The God
Plant Documentary Synopsis"for the City Council's review.
Herman Janssen, spoke on behalf of Pharmacy Plus,commercial cannabis dispensaries, health benefits
of medical marijuana, economic opportunities and asked for city guidance on the establishment of
commercial cannabis dispensaries.
Rich Schmidt, shared public safety concerns on various crosswalks including the intersection of Spruce
Avenue and Mountain View Drive, signs prohibiting motorized scooters and asked the City and Police
Department for assistance in enforcing laws.
Nine (9) speakers: Debbie Zwerner, Orleatha Thomas, Mark Monninger, Julie Dorey, Conner Mann,
Colin Mann, Dr. Henry Lin, Connie Grisby and Kathy Pryor spoke in support of the growing sport of
Pickle Ball, the social/health benefits for players and asked the City Council to consider converting
existing tennis courts into pickle ball courts or adding new pickle ball courts in the City to support the
progressive growth of the sport. A "Petition to Build Eight Regulation Pickleball Courts in Rancho
Cucamonga" was submitted by Kathy Pryor, USA Pickle Ball Association representative for Rancho
Cucamonga.
City Manager Gillison noted that part of the Community Services Department Workplan includes a"Park
and Recreation Needs Assessment" that is expected in the Fall of 2023. He explained that the Needs
Assessment will be designed to survey community needs, evaluate all existing facilities and explore new
trends in the City. He noted that the Park and Recreation Needs Assessment would be sent to all
residents and local sport groups/organizations and encouraged everyone to complete the survey once
it is made available.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for Regular Meetings of July 19, 2023.
102. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$1,984,929.72 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (No Checks Issued to
Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $7,522,673.68 Dated July 10,
2023, Through July 24, 2023 and City and Fire District Electronic Debit Registers for the
Month of June in the Total Amount of$1,486,075.96. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration of an Appropriation in the Amount of$235,500 to Purchase a Transformer and
Switchgear from Anixter Power Solutions in the Amount of$235,500. (CITY)
D4. Consideration to Approve a Three-Year Enterprise License Agreement with ESRI for
Comprehensive GIS Services in the Amount of$510,000. (CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration of Amendment No. 001 to the Professional Services Agreement with ESi
Acquisition, Inc.for Incident Management Software and Maintenance Services in the Amount
of$40,810. (CITY/FIRE)
D6. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement(CO 2022-018)
with DLR Group, LLC, Adding Precinct Visioning, Needs & Operations Assessment, and
Programming&Conceptual Design Services for the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
(CITY/FIRE)
D7. Consideration of Amendment No. 02 to Managed Services Agreement with Advanced Utility
Systems (Contract No. 18-087) for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility CIS Infinity
Software Billing Platform. (CITY)
D8. Consideration of Amendment No. 002 to the Professional Services Agreement with Crown
Pointe Investigations, LLC for Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services as a
Single Source Vendor. (FIRE)
D9. Consideration of Amendment No. 06 to the Professional Services Agreement with Magellan
Advisors, LLC (CO18-103) for Fiber Optic Project Management and Design Services for
Fiscal Year 2023/24. (CITY)
D10. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Emergency
Operations Plan. (RESOLUTION NO. 2023-091) (CITY/FIRE)
1011. Consideration of a Resolution Waiving the Collection of Certain Inspection, Permit, and
Special Services Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2023-037) (FIRE)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D11. Motion carried 5-0.
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
CHAPTER 10.76 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE, DISCONTINUING
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA'S POLICE TOW ROTATION PROGRAM, AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to waive full
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1019 by title only.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1019.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1019 by title only. Motion carried, 5-0.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Consideration to Conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 1021 to be Read by Title Only and
Waive Further Reading,Amending the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code(RCMC)Section
10.52.025 Paid Parking Zones establishing the Hermosa Foothill Paid Parking Zone and to
Designate Authority to the City Engineer to Set Rules and Regulations for the Zone as
Appropriate. (ORDINANCE NO. 1021) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Justine Garcia, Deputy Director Engineering Services,who gave the staff
report for item G1.
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that in addition to City staff negotiating a commitment by Arte property
management to contribute $400,000 to pay for street widening, Arte agreed to modify its Parking
Management Plan to go from a paragraph to several pages of parking strategies to manage parking
concerns.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion ensued on Arte's cooperation and the benefits of the proposed Hermosa Foothill Paid Parking
Zone.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve staffs
recommendation and Introduce First Reading of Ordinance No. 1021, by title only and waive further
reading.
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Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1021 by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 1021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
10.52.025 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD THE HERMOSA FOOTHILL
PAID PARKING ZONE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member
Hutchison, to approve staffs recommendation and Introduce First Reading of Ordinance No. 1021, by title
only and waive further reading. Motion carried 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1020, to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Amending Section 2.16.030 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code
Pertaining to Salaries for Mayor and Members of the City Council. (ORDINANCE NO.
1020) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager,who gave a verbal report for item 11.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve staffs
recommendation and Introduce First Reading of Ordinance No. 1020, by title only and waive further
reading.
Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1020 by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 1020
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.16.030 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
SALARIES FOR MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Kennedy, to approve staff's recommendation and Introduce First Reading of Ordinance No. 1020, by title
only and waive further reading. Motion carried 5-0.
12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
13. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier
that evening.
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K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Approved: August 16, 2023
Li l a A.Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
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