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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, April 17,
2024, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, and Mayor Pro Tern
Lynne Kennedy. Absent: 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; 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 64966.8 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)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF 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 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)
D5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 0227-121-56-
0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 7089 ETIWANDA AVENUE, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES MATT BURRIS, DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, REPRESENTING THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, RAYMOND WOLFE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
REPRESENTING SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(SBCTA), REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
D6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4): 1 CASE. (CITY)
D7. 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)
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 April 17, 2024, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, and Mayor Pro Tern
Lynne Kennedy. Absent: 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 Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Aaron Keedy, spoke about the Cucamonga Creek Trail, displayed images of the trail along with a news
article titled "Rancho Cucamonga Gets $2.6 Million to Buy 122 Acres for New Trail into National Forest"
and requested a trailhead/access point be established by the City on Turquoise Avenue and Jennet Street.
Ellen Miller, spoke about National Day of Prayer, requested a Proclamation and advised she will invite local
churches to the National Day of Prayer event to be held on May 2, 2024 in the Courtyard of City Hall.
Husam Suleimon, spoke about crimes of apartheid, genocide and ethnic cleansing in Israel, requested the
City divest from Intel and Caterpillar who are complicit with international crimes, and requested the City's
investment policy be amended to include a statement that the City will not be complicit with internationally
recognized crimes.
Samia Alkam, spoke about Caterpillar excavators being used to demolish Palestinian communities and
requested the City divest from companies such as Caterpillar who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Youssef Abdelmonem, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from Intel
and Caterpillar and any companies who are complicit with genocide.
Phillip E. Walker spoke about an upcoming international 100 Films Retreat event and shared that he will
be participating in the Community Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center and invited the community to attend the event.
Johnnie Mae Greene thanked the City -Council, City Staff and the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
for their great work in the community. She shared her support for Phillip Walker, her vision of the City
becoming a short -film destination and spoke about various opportunities to grow the local economy through
the development of the new high-speed rail train in Rancho Cucamonga.
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Noor T. requested the City Council take a stand to share the values of City residents and requested the
City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Lonnie Marion, spoke in opposition to a ceasefire resolution, antisemitism, destruction of Israel, shared
conflict history between Israel and Palestine, and requested the City not divest from companies supporting
Israel.
Dania Alkam, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from Intel and
Caterpillar.
Elder Tate Spaulding, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about a recent service project at
Red Hill Park, advised he found Mayor Michael's family history and provided a copy to the City Clerk, spoke
about the importance of people learning about their family history and shared a church supported phone
application called Family Tree that helps people find their family history.
Dr. Sharon Stein, played audio from recent protests at a City Council meeting in Montclair and requested
the City not interfere in political and social issues.
Kareemah Williams requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Rheyanah Williams, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from
companies such as Caterpillar and Intel who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Hind Muse, spoke about genocide, importance of preserving family history and requested the City divest
from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Shahid Rahmatullah, spoke against selective compassion and shared his belief that all humans are created
equal and stated he did not like to see companies associated with genocide.
Cody Strobe, spoke about racism, information distribution in the media and requested the City divest from
companies who profit from Israel's military attacks.
Edna Tzobery requested the City focus on local issues and not intervene in international affairs.
Huda Rashid requested the City divest from any companies who are complicit with genocide such as
Caterpillar, who is supplying machines to destroy Palestinian homes and other civilian infrastructure.
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 April 3, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,185,473.87 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $2,507,820.24 Dated March 25,
2024, Through April 8, 2024. (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 $31,581.69 Dated March 25,
2024, Through April 8, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
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D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of March 31, 2024, for
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration of an Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $93,000 from Community
Development Technical Services Fund 016 for the Development of a Comprehensive
Development Impact Fee Study. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of the 2023 Annual Review of the Development Agreement by and Between
SC Rancho Development Corp., a California Corporation and Empire Lakes Holding
Company, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company and the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
Case No. DRC2015- 00118. (CITY)
D7. Consideration of the 2023 Annual Review of the Development Agreement by and Between
Speedway Commerce Center Development, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company and
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Case No. DRC2021-00175, and the 2022 and 2023 Annual
Review of the Development Agreement by and Between Bridge Point Rancho Cucamonga,
LLC and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Case No. DRC2021-00180. (CITY)
D8. Consideration of Approval and Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Abeyratne Family for Property Commonly Known as
9575 San Bernardino Road, APN 0208-151-05-0000 and Authorize the Expenditure and
Appropriation of Funds for the Purchase, Due Diligence and Closing Costs of the Property in
the Amount of $793,000.00 From Economic Development Property Reserve (001). (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Award a Contract to Presidio Network Solutions Group for the Purchase of
Identity Service Engine Servers (ISE) in the Amount of $111,820 for Network Access and
Control. (CITY/FIRE)
D10. Consideration to Approve a Contract with Insight Public Sector Utilizing a Cooperative
Contract through OMNIA Partners Agreement for Network Hardware Maintenance and
Support, in the Amount Not to Exceed $350,000. (CITY/FIRE)
D11. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement With Fehr & Peers in the Amount of
$165,200, Plus a 10% Contingency for the Completion of the Traffic Analysis for the
Cucamonga Station/Milliken Avenue Widening Study, and Authorization of an Appropriation
From the Citywide Capital Infrastructure Fund (Fund 198). (CITY)
D12. Consideration of a Contract with Epsilon Engineering, Inc. for the Kenyon Park Restroom
Fire Repair Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $215,620. (CITY)
D13. Consideration of a Contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc for the Concrete
Rehabilitation Project FY 2023/24 in an Amount Not to Exceed $617,512.55. (CITY)
D14. Consideration of Amendment No. 001 to the Professional Services Agreement with Theresa
Lee Consulting, LLC, for Workday Functional and Technical Consulting in the Amount of
$90,000. (CITY)
D15. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements on the Northeast Corner of Arrow Route and .
Rochester Avenue per Improvement Agreement, Related to Case No. DRC2021-00320, as
Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
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D16. Consideration to Accept the Chaffey-Garcia House Roof Replacement Project as Complete,
File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize the Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D17. Consideration of an 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. DRC2020-00386, Located at 8182 Rancheria Drive, Northeast corner
of Red Hill Country Club Drive and Rancheria Drive. This Project has been Determined by
Staff to be Exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021) (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-022) (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
023) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve Consent
Calendar items D1 through D17, with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3. Motion
carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
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. Conducting Public Hearing to Consider Changes to the Technology Fee, and Service and
User Fees for Engineering Services and Environmental Programs; and Consideration of
Resolutions Approving Such Revised Service and User Fees. (RESOLUTION NO.2024-024
AND RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-003) (CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Justine Garcia, Deputy Director of Engineering Services, who gave the
staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item G1. Deputy Director of Engineering Services
Garcia noted that correspondence was received by the Desert Valley Builders Association and that staff
provided a revision to Resolution No. 2024-024, as staff caught a typo for one fee. She informed that the
residential parcel map, plus per lot fee was incorrectly entered into the resolution table as $139 and has
been revised to reflect the correct amount of $371 as reflected in the NBS report. Copies of the
correspondence received and amended Resolution were provided to the City Council and were available
for the public to review on the City's website.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Hutchison asked how often the consultant recommended the technology fee be reviewed
and adjusted since ten (10) years have passed since the last adjustment.
City Manager Gillison informed that fees are reviewed on an annual basis and the technology fee would be
reviewed and adjusted every other year or third year with the proposed adjustment schedule.
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve Resolution
Nos. 2024-024, and FD 2024-003, establishing the revised service and user fees for the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and establishing the revised technology fee for the Fire Protection District. Motion carried 4-0-
1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
G2. Public Hearing to Approve the Draft 2024-2025 Action Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst 11, who gave the staff report along
with a PowerPoint presentation for item G2.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy opened the Public Hearing.
Aaron Keedy requested the City consider using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for
bicycle infrastructure in the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Scott thanked staff for their work and including funding for public services such as
Northtown Housing Development Corporation and Foothill Family Shelter Services.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve the 2024-
2025 Action Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the Plan and any necessary
amendments to the Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);
Provide City Staff with a methodology to distribute funds should the City's 2024-2025 CDBG annual
allocation increase or decrease; Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate, execute, and amend
contracts with subrecipients or professional service providers as necessary to implement the CDBG
projects identified in the 2024-2025 Action Plan; Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute,
amend, and submit to HUD all Plans and documents necessary to administer the 2024-2025 CDBG
programs; and authorize the appropriation of funds for the 2024-2025 CDBG program. Motion carried 4-0-
1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Quarterly Development Update - First Quarter 2024. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Zack Neighbors, Director of Building and Safety and Matt Marquez,
Director of Planning and Economic Development, who provided the staff report along with a PowerPoint
presentation for item H1.
Council Member Hutchison thanked staff for great work.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy thanked staff for their work and bringing these important updates to the City
Council and the community.
City Council received and filed report.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
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12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
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
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Approved: May 15, 2024
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Cit le ervices Director
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