HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/04/03 - MinutesApril 3, 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, April 3,
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; 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; 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 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)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:36 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 April 3, 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, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services.
Council Member Stickler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to OneLegacy Declaring the Month of April 2024 as Donate
Life Month.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized the month of April 2024 as Donate Life
Month and presented a Proclamation to Cheryl Machan, Ambassador from OneLegacy.
B2. Presentation of a Proclamation to San Bernardino County Children's Network Declaring the
Month of April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized the month of April 2024 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month and presented a Proclamation to Kevin Anderson from San ,Bernardino County
Children's Network.
B3. Presentation of San Antonio Regional Hospital's Center of Aging Coming (Soon to Rancho
Cucamonga.
Mayor Michael introduced John Chapman, President and Chief Executive Officer at,San Antonio Regional
Hospital who presented a PowerPoint to showcase the new San Antonio Hospital Center of Aging coming
soon to Rancho Cucamonga.
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C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Rafael Legido, representative and member of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, spoke
about the importance of raising awareness of Construction Industry Tax Fraud and informed the
community of National Tax Fraud Days of Action starting April 13, 2024 through April 19, 2024.
Noor Tabba, spoke about Christianity, Muslims, crimes of apartheid and ethnic cleansing in Israel, and
requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
David Williams, spoke about genocide and requested the City divest from companies such as Intel and
Caterpillar who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Phillip E. Walker spoke about the success of a movie premier featuring the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
an upcoming international 100 Films Retreat event and shared that he is producing a new film in the City.
Mohammad Ali, spoke about genocide, crimes of apartheid in Israel and requested the City divest from
companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Andy Cortez, spoke about road conditions of an alley in his neighborhood and requested the City repave
the affected alley and repair potholes.
City Manager Gillison referred Mr. Cortez to speak with Public Works Services Director, Micah Martin, for
assistance.
Noor Abdallah requested the City divest from companies such as Intel and Caterpillar who profit from
Israel's military attacks.
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 March 20, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,134,901.77 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $4,338,514.93 Dated
March 11, 2024, Through March 24, 2024, and City and Fire District Electronic Debit
Registers for the Month of February in the Total Amount of $1,405,362.50. (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 $1,724.15 Dated March 11,
2024, Through March 24, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Schedule a Public Hearing for Placement of Liens for Delinquent Solid
Waste Accounts. (CITY)
D5. Consideration to Declare Computer Equipment and Peripherals, Laptops, Tablets, and
Workstation Towers, That Have Been Deemed No Longer Needed, Obsolete or Unusable
as Surplus. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with 360 Deep Cleaning Services,
LLC for Janitorial and Disinfecting Services in the Amount Not to Exceed $150,000
Annually. (FIRE)
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D7. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Application for Prohousing Incentive Program
Funds. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020) (CITY)
D8. Consideration to Order the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Related to
Case No. PMT2023-04171, Located at 6155 Klusman Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
019) (CITY)
D9. Consideration of a Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2023-001 and Ordering the
Annexation to Street Light Maintenance District No. 7 Related to Case No. DRC2020-
00022, Located at 5686 San Marino Way. This Project Has Been Determine by Staff to Be
Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Section
15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
018) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve
Consent Calendar agenda items D1 through D9 with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on
item D3. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES IN A COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT, INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY IDENTIFIED
AS ANNEXATION NO. 1, INTO THE RESORT OF EMPIRE LAKES COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
E2. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 3.08 (PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DESIGN APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott and seconded by Council Member Stickler, to waive full
readings and adopt Ordinance Nos. 1024 and 1025 by title only.
Patricia Bravo -Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the titles of Ordinance Nos.
1024 and 1025.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott and seconded by Council
Member Stickler, to waive full readings and adopt Ordinance Nos. 1024 and 1025 by titles only.
Motion carried, 5-0.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
None.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
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I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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11. Conisideration to Approve the City Council's 2024 Goals. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Julie Sowles, Deputy City Manager, who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation.
Council Members thanked staff for bringing the City Council together for a day of teambuilding and giving
the City Council and staff an opportunity to collaborate and solidify its Mission, Vision and Values, and
discuss 2024 Goals.
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MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the
City Council's Mission, Vision, Values, and 2024 Goals. Motion carried, 5-0.
12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
13. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
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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.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michaell adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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