HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/03/06 - Minutes March 6, 2024
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, March 6,
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)
No public communications were made.
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR; MIKE MCCLIMAN, FIRE CHIEF; AND JULIE SOWLES,
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER; 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 EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH(1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: PEPE'S
INC. V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, CASE NO. 5:20CV02506JGBSP (CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SAN BERNARDINO ROAD AND KLUSMAN AVENUE IDENTIFIED AS
PARCEL NUMBER 0208-151-05-0000, COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 9575 SAN
BERNARDINO ROAD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES
JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, AND BOBBY MENDEZ, REALTY MASTERS & ASSOCIATES;
REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
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D4. 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)
D5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA METROLINK STATION IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 0209-272-
11, 0209-143-21, AND 0209-272-22 AND CERTAIN ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY
INCLUDED WITHIN THE STATION FOOTPRINT; CITY NEGOTIATOR: JOHN GILLISON,
CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: SARAH WATERSON, PRESIDENT, REPRESENTING
DESERTXPRESS ENTERPRISES, LLC, DBA AS BRIGHTLINE WEST; UNDER
NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:42 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 March 6, 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 Linda A. Troyan,
MMC, City Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B.- ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Two (2) speakers: Antoinette Jensen and Peta Attwood spoke about alleged child abuse incidents occurring
in the Etiwanda School District, mandated reporting laws under Penal Code §§ 11166, concerns of retaliation
by the Etiwanda School District and lack of enforcement by the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
Rabbi Sholom Harlig, thanked the City Council, City Staff, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and
Rancho Cucamonga Police Department for their service and support, spoke about antisemitism and
requested that City resources be used for local issues not international affairs.
Youssef Abdelmonem, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from
companies who profit from Israel's military attacks in Gaza.
Husam Sueiman, spoke about genocide, apartheid and ethnic cleansing in Israel, requested the City divest
from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks and provided documents about divestment
supporting a Ceasefire Resolution.
Dr. Sharon Lyn Stein, spoke in opposition to a Ceasefire Resolution, antisemitism and requested the City
stay out of international issues.
Gabriel Kounaton, spoke in opposition to a Ceasefire Resolution and ongoing protests in the City.
Dr. Rachel Garcia, spoke about ongoing issues in Israel and requested the City Council legislate for local
issues such as public safety and not interfere in foreign affairs.
Ricardo Sawyer, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution, ongoing issues in Israel and requested the City
divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Ryan West, spoke about open space and shared ideas for the Central Park Masterplan.
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Lev Rasin, spoke about the history of conflict in the Middle East and requested the City Council not interfere
in foreign affairs and focus on local policies.
Dr. Khadeeja Abdullah requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Jacob Haiavy, spoke in opposition to a Ceasefire Resolution, antisemitism and requested the City stay out of
international issues as a Ceasefire Resolution should be directed and agreed upon by the two parties
involved in the conflict.
Mariam, spoke in opposition to a Ceasefire Resolution and shared concerns of antisemitism in local schools.
Phillip E. Walker, spoke about a short film movie premier for "The Sweetest Vacation" and thanked the City
Council for their support.
Stephanie, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from companies who
profit from Israel's military attacks.
Hind Museils, spoke about the poor quality of life and ongoing issues in the Middle East and requested the
City Council maintain the City a safe place and support justice for humanity.
Dr. Nazli Janjua, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and the crisis of hospitals not being functional
due to Israel's military attacks in Gaza.
Rheyanah Williams, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from
companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Noor Abdallah requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Noor Tabba, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City stand up for justice.
Mayor Michael announced the public communications one-hour period ended at 8:02 PM and that any other
public communications which have not concluded during this one-hour period will resume after the regular
business portion of the agenda has been completed.
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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 February 21, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,120,381.63 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$3,135,130.30 Dated
February 12, 2024, through February 25, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Approve Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to
Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $326.79 Dated February 12,
2024, through February 25, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Adopt the 2024 Legislative Platform. (CITY)
D5. Consideration of Amendment No. 02 to the Professional Services Agreement With NV5,
Inc. (CO19-110)Ito Increase the Contract in the Amount of $150,000 for FY 2023/24 for
Electrical Engineering Design and Support. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of a Secondary Professional Services Agreement with Westbound
Communications Pc., to Establish a Separate Professional Services Agreement with
Westbound Communications Inc. Exclusively for Economic Development Marketing and
Communication Services. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Approve Professional Services Agreements with Twenty-Six Selected
Vendors for On-Call CEQA Environmental Consulting Services for Three Years with Option
to Renew in One-Year Increments for a Total of Five Years. (CITY)
D8. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract CO#2022-121 with Loghmani &Associates
Design Group, Inc. for Additional Construction Services in an Amount Not to Exceed
$47,740, Consideration of Professional Services Agreement CO #19-140 with Aufbau
Corporation for In-Field Construction Management Services in an Amount Not to Exceed
$80,000, and an Appropriation in the Amount of$127,740 from the Library Capital Reserve
Fund Balance. (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Order the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Related to
Case No. PMT2022-02242, Located at 6046 Indigo Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
005) (CITY)
D10. Consideration to Approve and Adopt Resolutions Certifying the Results of Elections and
Adding Annexation Nos. 2024-1, 2024-2, 2024-3, 2024-4, 2024-6, 2024-7, and 2024-8 to
Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Street Lighting Services) of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-006 TO 2024-012) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Agenda items D1 through D10, and with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item
D3. Motion carried 5-0.
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
None.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City and Plaintiff agreed upon a settlement for a waiver of cost for item
D2 on tonight's Closed Session.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS—(CONTINUED)
Mayor Michael continued public communications at 8:05 PM.
Sarnia Alkam requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Dania Alkam requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks and redirect
funds to Rancho Cucamonga residents.
Isatu N' Diaye, requested the City divest from foreign governments and redirect funds to local government.
Abed Millbes, requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Zayneb Khan requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Fatima Khan requested the City divest from Israeli investments.
Eugenia, spoke in opposition of the City divesting from Israeli investments and highlighted Israel's
contributions in technology and inventions.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Approved March 20, 2024:
4nda,A Wan, MMC
ler ervices Director
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