HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023/09/06 - Minutes September 06,2023
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, September
06, 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)
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
131. 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 LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
NAME OF CASE:CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA V.BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY,SBSC
CASE NO.: CIVSB2305412. (CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
NAME OF CASE: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA V. TOWER OF POWER
CORPORATION, ET AL., SBSC CASE NO.: CIVSB2110388. (CITY)
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1)OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA V. TOVEY/SHULTZ, INC., ET AL., SAN BERNARDINO
SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. CIVSB 2127516 (CITY)
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D5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL; EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A); CRANEVEYOR CORP. V. CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA; U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF
CALIFORNIA, CASE NO. 5:21-CV-01656-SP; NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
CASE NO. No. 22-55435. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:45 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING —7:00 PM
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 September 06, 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 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; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Linda A. Troyan,
MMC, Director of City Clerk Services.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Services Director Linda Troyan noted a revision to item D14 on the Consent Calendar to
include an appropriation of funds.The revised Staff Report was distributed to the City Council and made
available to the public. City Clerk Services Director Troyan also noted that the Resolution number
assigned to item D15 needs to be revised and should be Resolution Number 2023-102.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT/ PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of Proclamations of Recognition to Library Board of Trustees Members Kristen
Murrieta-Morales and Janet Temkin for their Service to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library.
Kristen Murrieta-Morales, accepted the Proclamation. The Proclamation for Janet Temkin will be mailed to
her.
B2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 2023 as National Senior Center Month.
Jennelle Markel, Community Services Coordinator—Seniors Division, accepted the Proclamation.
B3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 22, 2023, as Native American Day.
Vanessa Brierty, District Director with the Office of Assemblymember James Ramos, accepted the
Proclamation.
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B4. Presentation of San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Small Business to Business
Event.
Monique Arellano, Chief of the Council of Governments and Equity Programs, and Tim Watkins, Chief of
Legislative and Public Affairs, provided a presentation on the benefits and opportunities available to small
and large businesses at the Small Business to Business annual event and encouraged the city's
participation.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Kaufman, spoke about current cannabis legislation and requested advice from the city on possible
cannabis dispensary site opportunities in the city.
Heather Rawlings Polk, Executive Director, Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City
for its partnership and support for the business community.
Philip E. Walker, spoke about the success of a short film produced in the city and the 100 Films Retreat
program;thanked the city for their support; and inquired about the Juneteenth holiday request he submitted
to the city.
Lance Asbra, offered a prayer.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she will need to abstain on item D3, due to a potential conflict of
interest as her employer is Southern California Gas Company.
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for Regular Meetings of August 16,2023 and Special Joint
City Council and Planning Commission Meeting of August 16, 2023.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$4,079,849.90 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$10,924,366.29 Dated August
08, 2023, Through August 27, 2023, and City and Fire District Electronic Debit Registers for
the Month of July in the Total Amount of$8,799,633.73. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of$10,585.98 Dated August 08,
2023, Through August 27, 2023. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Accept Grant Revenue in the Amount of$77,235 from the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021 and 2022 and
Authorize Appropriation of these Funds and $1,000 from Law Enforcement Reserve Funds
to Purchase Equipment for the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. (CITY)
D5. Consideration to Appropriate Grant Revenue in the Amount of $45,000 Awarded by the
ASPCA for the Purchase of Large Animal Disaster Response Equipment and Supplies.
(CITY)
D6. Consideration of the Purchase of Holmatro Electric Extrication Rescue Tools in the Amount
of$104,890 from Western Extrication Specialist, Inc.as a Single Source Vendor. (FIRE)
D7. Consideration to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with AudienceView for
Ticketing Services in the Amount of$55,000 Plus a 10% Contingency for the Lewis Family
Playhouse and Randall Lewis Second Story and Beyond®Services. (CITY)
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D8. Consideration to Approve a One-Year Extension of a Professional Services Agreement with
Central Square, Inc.for Maintenance and Support in the Amount of$141,915. (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Approve a Three-Year Support and Maintenance Agreement with HLP Inc.
in the Amount of$107,530. (CITY)
D10. Consideration to Approve an Extension of an Agreement for Professional Services with
Palmer Consulting for Project Management Services in the Amount of$85,000. (CITY)
D11. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brodart Co.
(Contract No. 201.9-168) for Materials Acquisitions Services in an Amount Not to Exceed
$450,000. (CITY)
D12. Consideration of a Power Purchase Agreement with VS HW NAPA A, LLC to Purchase the
Renewable Energy and Capacity from the Proposed Solar Photovoltaic Project, Located at
13160 Napa Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California for a Total of 3 Megawatts and
Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Sign the Power Purchase Agreement,
Operating Memorandum and Any Related Documents. (CITY)
D13. Consideration of a Power Purchase Agreement with VS BI 4th St RCMU, LLC to Purchase
the Renewable Energy and Capacity from the Proposed Solar Photovoltaic Project, Located
at 12434 Fourth Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California for a Total of 3 Megawatts and
Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Sign the Power Purchase Agreement and
Any Related Documents. (CITY)
D14. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Environment Planning Development Solutions, Inc. for Environmental Compliance Services
for Cucamonga Canyon and the Morgan Ranch Trailhead to the Scope of Work.(CITY/FIRE)
1315. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a 25 Miles Per Hour Speed Limit on Hermosa
Avenue between Hamilton Street and Victoria Street.This Item is Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
(RESOLUTION NO. 2023-102)(CITY)
D16. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Measure I Five-Year Capital Project Needs
Analysis covering Fiscal Years 2024/2025 Through 2028/2029. (RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
099) (CITY)
D17. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Generating Facility Interconnection Electric Service
Rule to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility's Rules and Regulations. (RESOLUTION
NO. 2023-100) (CITY)
D18. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting Parking Restrictions at Parks and
Recreational Trails and Making a Finding of Exemption From the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines. (RESOLUTION NO. 2023-101) (CITY)
D19. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving an Update to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District Personnel Rules and Regulations and the Manual of Operations -
Employee Performance Evaluation, Amending the Firefighter Probationary Period.
(RESOLUTION NO. FD 2023-038) (FIRE)
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D20. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Support for Brightline West and the Nevada
Department of Transportation's Federal-State Partnership for Their Intercity Passenger Rail
Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation. (RESOLUTION NO.
2023-103) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve the
Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D20, with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining
on item D3. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing for Consideration to Approve the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)Program Year 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER). (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst II, who gave a PowerPoint
presentation and reviewed the components of reporting plans, citizen participation and highlights of
accomplishments for the 2022/2023 program year.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy , seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); determine that the action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2)of the CEQA Guidelines and authorize
City Manager or their designee to submit the Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD). Motion carried 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Fire District Staffing and Response Planning (FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Mike McCliman, Fire Chief,who gave a PowerPoint presentation for item
H1. Fire Chief McCliman reviewed the implementation of Two Battalion System, current service delivery,
battalion chief responsibilities, implementation timeline, and budgetary impacts.
Discussion ensued on measuring the effectiveness of the new Battalion Staffing System.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve the hiring
of three additional shift Battalion Chiefs to facilitate and fully implement the staff recommended North and
South geographic Battalions. Motion carried 5-0.
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I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
Mayor Michael reported his attendance at a San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Meeting
(SBCTA) that morning where the board unanimously approved the bid and construction of the Bus Rapid
Transit system,which includes stations in Rancho Cucamonga.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli reported on Closed Session item D4. The City Council approved and authorized the
City Manager to execute a Settlement Agreement with the three defendants in that case that will result in a
payment of$320,000 in exchange of dismissal of the lawsuit.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT-Adjourn to Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Approved: October 4, 2023
Vendroyan, MMC
rk Services Director
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