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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, January 17,
2024, 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
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR; AND JENIFER PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH RANCHO CUCAMONGA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION;
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP; AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9: 2 CASES. (CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH(1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 64956.9; NAME OF CASE: PEPE'S
INC. V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, CASE NO. 5:20CV02506JGBSP (CITY)
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1)OF SUBDIVISION (D)OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: HIMNEL
USA, INC. D/B/A ST. MARY'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND GLOBAL PROPERTY
HOLDINGS LLC VS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SBSC CASE NO.: CIVDS
2014554. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:40 p.m.
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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 January 17, 2024, 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 Patricia Bravo-
Valdez, MMC, City Clerk Services Deputy Director.
Council Member Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT/ PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Certificate of Sympathy in Memory of John Melcher, Former Planning
Commissioner for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Certificate of Sympathy in memory of former
Planning Commissioner for the City of Rancho Cucamonga,John Melcher. Mayor Michael noted the certificate
would be mailed to the Melcher family.
B2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Two Rancho Cucamonga Businesses Awarded
with the Prestigious Award of Being 2023 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Recipients.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Christine Holyfield
of My Healthy Penguin and Dana Walker-Jackson of Cinderella's Closet.
B3. Presentation of Rancho Cucamonga's Ranking — 24 Best Cities for Women to Live and
Work.
Carina Campos, Management Analyst II, and Tenika Hill, Community Affairs Coordinator, provided a
PowerPoint presentation of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's rankings according to WalletHub's rankings
of the 24 Best Cities for Women to Live and Work. According to WalletHub, Rancho Cucamonga ranked
171h overall out of 24 cities across the United States.
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C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Lance Asbra, offered a prayer.
Sean Jewett, submitted a letter and spoke on behalf of the Day Creek Tennis Club. He shared concerns of
the conditions of the playing surfaces of the four tennis courts at Day Creek Park and LED lighting system;
and asked the City to consider renewing the facility and resurfacing the tennis courts.
Sarah Edelmaier, submitted a letter with historic articles and spoke about the history of the Kramer's
Supreme Camellia, a native flower to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and proposed that the City adopt the
Kramer's Supreme Camellia flower as the official City flower.
Elder Christopher Miranda, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about JustServe.org a
website where volunteer needs of organizations are posted, and volunteers search for opportunities to
enhance the quality of life in the community.
Sal Zavala, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about JustServe.org and service project
opportunities for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He noted that the JustServe.org network has over 200
missionaries in the region and 50 missionaries in Rancho Cucamonga ready to volunteer and serve the
community.
Phillip Walker, spoke about his passion of short films in Rancho Cucamonga and invited the community to
an upcoming 100 Films Retreat.
Elijah Garcia, Dr. Laura Espinoza, Armando Moreno and Julia Moreno, spoke in opposition to a proposed
location for Hamilton Family Brewery at 8889 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 —
(DRC2023-00257). The four (4) speakers shared concerns relating to: approval of the project by the City
of Rancho Cucamonga's Planning Department, proximity of the brewery to adjacent homes, public
intoxication, public safety and sentiments of being a marginalized/underrepresented community.
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 and Council Member Stickler requested that
item D7 be pulled for discussion and a presentation by staff.
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for Regular Meetings of December 20, 2023.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$4,387,173.58 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $11,691,429.19 Dated
December 11, 2023, Through January 07, 2024, and City and Fire District Electronic Debit
Registers for the Month of November in the Total Amount of$1,883,840.06. (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$4,859.99 Dated December 11,
2023, Through January 07, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of December 31, 2023
for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration of the Purchase of Two Type-1 Ambulances Utilizing a Sourcewell
Cooperative Agreement Awarded to Wheeled Coach in the Amount of$656,970. (FIRE)
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D6. Consideration of a Contract with Gentry Brother's, Inc., in an Amount of$6,711,090, Plus 5%
Contingency in the amount of$335,555 for the West Foothill Boulevard Street Improvements
Project; Inclusion of Revenue in the Amount of$2,400,000 into the State Grants Fund; and
Authorization of Appropriations in the amount of$4,957,705.This Project is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code
Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. (CITY)
plus a 10% Gen+innnnnv in the Amount of $106,A00 fnr the Beryl Park East Innl„sive
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D8. Consideration of a Contract with Ace Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $400,100 Plus 10%
Contingency and Authorization of an Appropriation in an Amount of $25,795 from LIVID 1
Capital Replacement Fund 141 Balance for the LED Sports Lighting Upgrade Project.(CITY)
D9. Consideration of Amendment No. 03 to the Agreement with International Line Builders, Inc.
(CO19-086) in the Amount of $1,199,300, Plus a 10% Contingency and Appropriation of
Funds in the Amount of$19,230 From the Municipal Utility Fund (Fund 705)for the RCMU-
Line Extension Etiwanda North Project(Substructure). (CITY)
D10. Consideration of Amendment No. 09 to the Agreement with Pacific Utility Installation, Inc.
(C019-085)in the Amount of$334,420, Plus a 10%Contingency and Appropriation of Funds
in the Amount of $367,860 from the Municipal Utility Fund (Fund 705) for the RCMU-Line
Extension Etiwanda North Project(Cabling). (CITY)
D11. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release
of Retention and Bonds for the Arbor Substation Exterior Redesign and Storage
Improvement Project. (CITY)
D12. Consideration of Resolutions Amending and Restating the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan.
(RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-001 AND FD 2024-001) (CITY/FIRE)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve the
Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D12, with the exclusion of item D7, and with Council
Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3. Motion carried 5-0.
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D7. Consideration of a Contract with H L Hitchcock Construction Inc.in the Amount of$1,068,985
plus a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $106,899 for the Beryl Park East Inclusive
Playground Project, Approval of Amendment No. 003 to the Professional Services
Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. Increasing the Contract
Compensation by$32,580 for Construction Administration Services to a Total Not-to-Exceed
Amount of $134,580, and Authorization.of an Appropriation for $126,594 from the Park
Improvement Fund (Fund 119). This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Per Government Code Section 15301 —
Existing Facilities. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jennifer Hunt-Gracia, Community Services Director, who provided a
PowerPoint presentation for Item D7.
Discussion ensued on the benefits of the Beryl Park East Inclusive Playground Project, grant opportunities
and enhancing the quality of life in the community.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve a Contract
with H L Hitchcock Construction Inc. in the amount of$1,068,985 plus a 10% contingency in the amount of
$106,899 for the Beryl Park East Inclusive Playground Project, approval of Amendment No. 003 to the
Professional Services Agreement with RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc. Increasing the contract
compensation by $32,580 for construction administration services to a total not-to-exceed amount of
$134,580, and authorization of an appropriation for$126,594 from the Park Improvement Fund(Fund 119).
Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1023
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2023-00318,AMENDING ARTICLES III, IV,V,VII,
Vlll, AND IX OF TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE VARIOUS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, APPROVING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2023-
00317 APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY,
AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO A CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (SCH NO. 2021050261) FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN,AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to waive full
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1023, by title only.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No.
1023.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member
Hutchison, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1023, by title only. Motion carried 5-0.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing to Consider Amending the Transportation Development Impact Fees for
Engineering Services. (CITY)
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CANCELLED. INTERESTED PARTIES WERE NOTIFIED OF
CANCELLATION.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration of the Healthy RC Active Transportation Infrastructure Assessment and
Improvement Plan, Connect RC, and Determination That Connect RC is Categorically
Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)per Section 15301 —Existing
Facilities and Section 15305—Minor Alterations of Land Use Limitations. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Justine Garcia, Deputy Director of Engineering Services, who provided a
staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item H1.
Discussion ensued on Connect RC's effective community outreach efforts, requests for amenities such as
seating and more shade along trails, and the importance of safe routes to school in the City.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt the Healthy
RC Active Transportation Infrastructure Assessment and Improvement Plan, Connect RC, and determine
that Connect RC is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)per Section
15301 — Existing Facilities and Section 15305— Minor Alterations of Land Use Limitations. Motion carried
5-0.
H2. Consideration to Approve Amendment Number 4 to Joint Powers Authority Agreement with
the San Bernardino Council of Governments Services including an Increase to the Member
Dues by$60,334. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Michael Parmer,Assistant to the City Manager,who provided a staff report
along with a PowerPoint presentation for item H2.
Discussion ensued on funding model utilized by the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG),
future funding opportunities, membership benefits of SBCOG and the City's and region's growth and
success through cooperative regional planning.
MOTION:Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy,seconded by Council Member Scott,to approve Amendment
No. 4 to Joint Powers Authority Agreement with the San Bernardino Council of Governments Services
including an Increase to the Member Dues by$60,334. Motion carried, 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. Selection of a Delegate for the Southern California Association of Government's (SCAG)
General Assembly. (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy,to appoint Council
Member Scott to serve as Rancho Cucamonga's delegate at the upcoming SCAG General Assembly and
to appoint Council Member Stickler to serve as Rancho Cucamonga's alternate at the upcoming SCAG
General Assembly. Motion carried, 5-0.
12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
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13. INTER-AGENCY UPDA ES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that therE was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier
that evening.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT -Adjourn Meeting to Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council held a moment of silence in honor of John Melcher,
Former Planning Commissioner forte City of Rancho Cucamonga. Mayor Michael adjourned the City
Council Meeting to February 6, 2024, at 8:20 P.M.
Approved February 6, 2024:
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