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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, May 1,
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; and Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager/Economic.
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 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)
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. DR LANDMARK, INC.; POWER
MEDIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC:; HOFER PROPERTIES, LLC; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 5
INCLUSIVE, SBSC CASE NO. CIVDS 1904713. (CITY)
D4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12467 BASE LINE ROAD
IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 1090-331-03-0000, 1090-331-04-0000, 1089-581-
04-0000; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND JOSEPH FILIPPI, JOSEPH FILIPPI
WINERY AND VINEYARDS; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
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D5. 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)
D6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8; PROPERTY: 19,318 SQUARE FOOT PIECE OF CITY-OWNED
VACANT LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HAVEN AVENUE AND SOUTH OF
26TH STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA 91730 (ADJACENT TO 8636
HAVEN AVENUE); CITY NEGOTIATOR: JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: DEAN NUCICH, URBAN OFFERINGS; UNDER
NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:45 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 May 1, 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
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
Declaring the Month of May 2024 as Business Appreciation Month.
Rebekah Schwandt, President/Chair of the Executive Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce
introduced Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Board Members and Staff: Mark Guirguis,
President Elect, Robert Hufnagel, General Counsel, Theodore Fiawoo, Treasurer, Arlette Garibay, Board
Director and Heather Rawlings-Polk, Executive Director. President/Chair Schwandt thanked the City
Council, City staff and Chamber Ambassadors for their continuous support to the Chamber of Commerce
and local businesses. Tanya Spiegel, Economic Development Manager, shared the importance of
supporting local business and encouraged residents to shop RC. Mayor Michael and Members of the City
Council presented a Proclamation to Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce declaring the month of
May 2024 as Business Appreciation Month.
B2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Rancho Cucamonga Community and
Arts Foundation Recognizing the Organization's Partnership with the City and Financial
Contributions in Providing Accessibility to Arts Experiences in Rancho Cucamonga During
the 2023/24 Fiscal Year.
Cristina Gorka, Management Analyst I, shared recent contributions and events sponsored by the Rancho
Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation and showcased how the financial contributions have
supported the arts in the City. Susan Sluka-Kelly, Executive Director of the Rancho Cucamonga
Community and Arts Foundation, thanked City staff and the City Council for supporting the arts and
partnership with the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation. Mayor Michael and Members
of the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts
Foundation Board Members: Mark Rivera, Chair, Tina Chen, Vice Chair, Jillian Fowler, Board Member,
Tina Gilfry, Board Member and Bryan Snyder, Board Member.
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B3. Recognition of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Award of Excellence from California Park
and Recreations Society(CPRS) for Grapevine Marketing.
Kyla Brown, California Park and Recreations Society (CPRS) President, presented Crystal Zuniga,
Community Services Supervisor and Annette Mumolo, Community Affairs Senior Coordinator, with an
Award of Excellence for Grapevine Marketing. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council
congratulated staff for their outstanding work on the City's Grapevine magazine.
B4. Presentation of Wallet Hub's Ranking of the Happiest Places to Live in America.
Paige Eberle, Management Aide and Hope Velarde, Management Analyst II, shared a PowerPoint
presentation showcasing Rancho Cucamonga's rankings of the Happiest Places to Live in America by
Wallet Hub. The City of Rancho Cucamonga ranked#1 in the Inland Empire and 53rd overall.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Henry "Hank" Stoy, spoke about item D7 on the Consent Calendar and thanked City staff for their efforts
in addressing resident concerns of the Sycamore Heights project. Still having concerns with the project,
he met with Lennar Homes of California, LLC and they agreed to have a neighborhood meeting. He
believes some concerns can be relieved at that neighborhood meeting.
Dan Griffith, spoke about item D7 of the Consent Calendar and requested additional outreach by the City
and an update of the Sycamore Heights project by the project developer, Lennar Homes of California,
LLC.
Mayor Michael thanked Lennar Homes of California, LLC, for agreeing to meet with residents to discuss
project details and address concerns.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she will need to abstain on item D2, due to a potential conflict of
interest as her employer is Southern California Gas Company.
D1. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,226,375.95 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$8,029,549.24 Dated
April 09, 2024, Through April 21, 2024, and City and Fire District Electronic Debit Registers
for the Month of March in the Total Amount of$1,543,578.26. (CITY/FIRE)
D2. Consideration to Approve City District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to
Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of$1,674.55 Dated April 09, 2024,
through April 21, 2024. (CITY)
D3. Consideration to Cancel July 3, 2024, August 7, 2024, October 16, 2024, and January 1,
2025, Regular Meetings of the Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing
Authority, and City Council. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Award a Professional Services Agreement to Yunex LLC for Traffic Signal
Maintenance and Safety Lighting Maintenance in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,351,170 for
FY 2024/25. (CITY)
D5. Consideration to Approve Professional Services Agreements with Eight Selected Vendors
for On-Call Contract Planning Services for Three Years with Option to Renew in One-Year
Increments for a Total of Five Years. (CITY)
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D6. Consideration of a Contract with US Builders and Consultants Inc. in the Amount of
$714,619, Plus 15% Contingency in the Amount of $107,193 and Authorization of
Appropriation of Funds in the Total Amount of$355,360 from the TDA Article 3 Fund (Fund
214), Measure 1 1990-2010 Fund (Fund 176), Measure 1 2010-2040 Fund (Fund 177), and
the Infrastructure Fund (Fund 198) for the Day Creek Channel Bike Trail Improvements
Project. This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act(CEQA) Per Government Code Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Approve the Final Map for Tract No. 16605, Improvement Agreement,
Improvement Securities for Public Improvements, Resolution Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Street Light Maintenance District No. 1, and Street
Light Maintenance District No. 2 Related to Case No. SUBTTM16605, Located on the
North Side of Foothill Boulevard, Between Red Hill Country Club Drive and the Pacific
Electric Trail. Staff Finds the Project to Be Within the Scope of the Project Covered by a
Prior Mitigated Negative Declaration Certified, by City Council on October 4, 2017 (State
Clearinghouse SCH#2017071010) by Resolutions 17-098 and 17-099 and Does Not Raise
or Create New Environmental Impacts Not Already Considered in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025) (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026)
(RESOLUTION NO. 2024-027) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve
Consent Calendar agenda items D1 through D7 with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on
item D2. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
Mayor Michael announced City staff prepared a joint staff report for Ordinance Nos. 1026, 1027, and
1028. The staff report for the three items would be provided at one time. Mayor Michael informed that
the City Council would conduct the required hearings once the joint staff report has concluded.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Consideration of Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of:
1.) Ordinance No. 1027, an Ordinance of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Amending the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code's Community Services Regulations, Including
Prohibited Conduct at City Parks, Recreational Trails, Libraries and Other Recreation
Facilities, and Making a Finding of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality
Act(CEQA). (ORDINANCE NO. 1027) (CITY) and
2.) Ordinance No. 1028, an Ordinance of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Amending
Chapter 6.04 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Concerning Regulations and
Procedures Related to Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Animals and Making a
Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(ORDINANCE NO. 1028) (CITY)
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing for Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1026, to be Read by
Title Only and Waive Further Reading, Amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Amend Requirements for Density Bonus
Applications and Agreements, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's), Update Administrative
Review of Specified Modifications to Historic Structures, and Update Allowed Use
Descriptions for Microbrewery and Light Warehouse and Distribution uses. This Project is
Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines. (ORDINANCE NO. 1026) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, Veronica Fincher,
Animal Services Director and Nathan Hunt, Community Services Superintendent, who gave the joint
staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for items F1 and G1.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 1026.-
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing for Ordinance No. 1027.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing for Ordinance No. 1028.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Mayor Michael thanked staff for their efforts in reviewing and updating the Development Code.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, and seconded by Council Member Stickler, to introduce
Ordinance Nos. 1026, 1027, and 1028, waive full reading of each ordinance, and read each
ordinance by title only.
Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 1026, 1027
and 1028.
ORDINANCE NO. 1026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2024-00047, AMENDING SECTIONS 17.18.040,
17.32.020, 17.46.030, 17.46.070, AND 17.100.080 OF TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
MAKE CLEAN-UP REVISIONS TO CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE
CEQA GUIDELINES
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ORDINANCE NO. 1027
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE'S COMMUNITY SERVICES REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 12.04, INCLUDING
PROHIBITED CONDUCT AT CITY PARKS, RECREATIONAL TRAILS, LIBRARIES AND OTHER
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE'S SALES OF GOODS AND
MERCHANDISE FROM VEHICLES, CHAPTER 8.40, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
ORDINANCE NO. 1028
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 6.04 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND
VICIOUS ANIMALS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, and seconded by Council
Member Stickler, to introduce Ordinance Nos. 1026, 1027, and 1028, waive full reading of each
ordinance, and read each ordinance by title only. Motion carried, 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
Mayor Michael reported his attendance at a San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) meeting
and informed the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) authorized the execution of
Amendment No. 4 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the San Bernardino Associated
Governments (SANBAG), now referred to as the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG), to
provide the Board of Directors with the authority to adjust the methodology for assessing member agency
dues, as needed, without needing to amend the JPA Agreement in the future, and to make other
changes.
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 Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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