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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 15,
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 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 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)
D2. 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. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY, SBSC CASE NO: CIVSB2201969. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:58 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 15, 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
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Week of May 19th — May 25th as Public
Works Week.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy and Members of the City Council designated the week of May 19tn — May 25tn
2024 as Public Works Week and presented a Proclamation to Micah Martin, Public Works Services Director,
Public Works Services staff and Engineering Services staff.
B2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2024 as Mental Health
Awareness Month.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy and Members of the City Council declared the month of May, 2024 as Mental
Health Awareness Month and presented a Proclamation to Joanna Marrufo, Community Programs
Coordinator and Healthy RC Community Partners.
B3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Month of May 2024 as National Bike Month.
Justine Garcia, Deputy Director of Engineering Services, encouraged the community to bike safely in the
City and shared recent highlights from Healthy RC's Connect RC Bicycle Subcommittee. Bill Gaylord,
Connect RC Bicycle Subcommittee Member, invited the community to attend an upcoming Community
Bicycle Ride event at the Pacific Electric Trail on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy and
Members of the City Council declared the month of May 2024, as National Bike Month and presented a
Proclamation to Healthy RC's Connect RC Bicycle Subcommittee Members and Cycling Community
Stakeholders.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Aaron Keedy, spoke about the Cucamonga Creek Trail, displayed images of the trail, compared Upland
and Rancho Cucamonga crime rates, requested a trailhead/access point be established by the City on
Turquoise Avenue and Jennet Street and noted that the proposed trailhead/access point would provide a
safe route to school for Alta Loma High School students to walk/bike to school.
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Lance Asbra, shared his excitement to see the City declare the month of May 2024, as Mental Health
Awareness Month and offered a prayer.
Husam Suleimon, spoke about a recently published video, crimes of genocide in Israel, recent First
Amendment actions across the country yielding results, groups planning First Amendment actions in
Rancho Cucamonga, and requested the City divest from companies that are complicit or materially benefit
from international war crimes.
Johnnie Mae Greene shared her support for Phillip Walker and the International 100 Films Retreat, thanked
Council Member Hutchison for his support and attendance at the 4th 100 Films Retreat, invited Mayor Pro
Tern Kennedy to attend the upcoming 5th 100 Films Retreat in May, shared her vision of the City becoming
a short -film destination and how she would like to see producers watch movies on the new high-speed rail
train from Rancho Cucamonga, California to Las Vegas, Nevada in the future.
Phillip E. Walker spoke about an upcoming international 100 Films Retreat represented by 100 countries,
the success of a film named Sweetest Vacation, an upcoming film named Hapless Revenge that will be
produced in the City and be premiered in Sacramento on June 19, 2024 and continuing his efforts in
establishing the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a short -film destination.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she would 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 of the Special and Regular Meetings of April 17, 2024 and
May 1, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,100,205.71 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $5,279,560.36 Dated April 22,
2024, through May 05, 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 $27,455.80 Dated April 22, 2024,
through May 05, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of April 30, 2024, for the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration to Approve the Amended Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023/24. (CITY/FIRE)
D6. Consideration of an Appropriation in the Amount of $31,000 from Citizens Option for Public
Safety (COPS) Funds for the Purchase of Electric Bicycles for Patrolling Remote Areas Like
the Pacific Electric (PE) Trail. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Award a Professional Services Agreement to Fuel Equipment Services, Inc.
DBA Fuel Sery for the Maintenance of the City and Fire District's Fuel Islands and Fuel
Management Systems in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000 for FY 2024/25. (CITY/FIRE)
D8. Consideration to Award a Professional Services Agreement to CCS Facility Services, for
Citywide Janitorial Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $955,899 for FY 2024/25. (CITY)
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D9. Consideration of a Contract with Roy Allan Slurry Seal Inc. in the Amount of $343,282 Plus
10% Contingency, for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Local Slurry Seal Pavement Rehabilitation
Project. This Project is Exempt From the Requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D10. Consideration of a Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the Amount of $2,369,000
Plus 20% Contingency, for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Local Overlay Pavement Rehabilitation
Project. This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D11. Consideration of a Contract with Hillcrest Contracting, Inc. in an Amount of $2,944,466 Plus
5% Contingency for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Major Arterials Pavement Rehabilitation Project
for Milliken Avenue. This Project is Exempt From the Requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 — Existing Facilities.
(CITY)
D12. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-070 with Mariposa Landscapes,
Inc. for LIVID 2 Parkway, Paseo, and Median Island Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance in
an Amount Not to Exceed $1,697,730 for FY 2024/25. (CITY)
D13. Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to Contract No.. 2020-030 with Mariposa Landscapes,
Inc. for LIVID 4R Parkway, Paseo, and Median Island Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance
in an Amount Not to Exceed $570,910 for FY 2024/25. (CITY)
D14. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements on the West Side of East Avenue from 550
Feet North of Foothill Boulevard to Marshall Court Per Improvement Agreement, Related to
Case No. SUBTT20148, as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release
of Bonds. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's Local
CEQA Guidelines a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this Project was Adopted by the City
Council on August 19, 2020. (CITY)
D15. Consideration of a Resolution Updating Service and User Fees Related to Building and
Safety Services. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-034) (CITY)
D16. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Management Association.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2024-035) (CITY)
D17. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Executive Management Employee Group.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2024-033) (CITY)
D18. Consideration to Approve a Resolution Adopting a Side Letter of Agreement Between the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga City Employees Association, the
Rancho Cucamonga Management Association, the Teamsters Local 1932, and the
Executive Management Employee Group. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-032) (CITY)
D19. Consideration to Approve a Resolution Adopting a Side Letter of Agreement Between the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Firefighters Local 2274, the, Fire
Management Employees Group, and the Fire Support Services Association Employee
Group. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-004) (FIRE)
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D20. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal
Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, and Requesting its Consolidation with the
Presidential General Election and a Resolution Adopting Regulations Pertaining to Candidate
Statements. (RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-028 AND 2024-029) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D20, and Council Member/ Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3, due to
her employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
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
E2. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
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)
E3. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
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)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to waive full reading
and adopt Ordinance Nos. 1026, 1027 and 1028 by title only.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 1026, 1027 and 1028.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to waive full readings and adopt Ordinance Nos. 1026, 1027 and 1028 by title only. Motion carried
4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing to Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 1029 to be Read by Title Only
and Waive Further Reading, Amending the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code (RCMU)
Section 10.52.025 Paid Parking Zones Establishing East Avenue Paid Parking Zone.
(ORDINANCE NO. 1029) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Alberto Felix, Traffic Engineer, who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy opened the Public Hearing.
Aaron Keedy, spoke about the safety benefits of parallel parking spaces for cyclists such as the parking
spaces designed for parallel parking along Hermosa Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to introduce the
First Reading of Ordinance No. 1029 by title only, and waive further reading.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1029 by title only.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1029 by title only. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent:
Mayor Michael.
G2. Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution for Placement of Special Assessments and Liens
for Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-031) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Marissa Ostos, Management Analyst II, who gave a staff report along with
a PowerPoint presentation. Management Analyst Ostos informed one protest letter was received by Jim
Losquardo and confirmed that payment has been made and City staff will remove him from the list before
County submittal. Copies of the correspondence received 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 encouraged residents with delinquent solid waste accounts to pay before the
deadline of July 12, 2024 to avoid penalties.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to adopt
Resolution No. 2024-031. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-030 Ordering the Placement of a General Tax
Measure Known as the City of Rancho Cucamonga Transient Occupancy Tax Measure on
the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot and Submission to the Voters an
Ordinance to Increase the City's Transient Occupancy Tax from 10% to 12%, Requesting
the County Elections Department to Conduct the Election on the City's Behalf; Directing the
City Attorney to Prepare the Impartial Analysis and Authorizing the Submission of Ballot
Arguments and Rebuttals. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager, Jennifer Camacho-Curtis, Community
Affairs Officer, and Tanya Spiegel, Economic Development Manager, who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation. City Manager Gillison clarified the purpose of the item is not proposing any
position and if passed tonight the recommendation is to call an election and place the Transient Occupancy
Tax Measure on the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Ballot. Community Affairs Officer
Camacho-Curtis stated if approved by Rancho Cucamonga voters, this measure would provide a modest
flow of income, increase the diversification of the City's revenue base and provide additional locally
controlled revenue that would help the City better plan for long-term .sustainability of key City functions,
including: supporting public safety, addressing homelessness, improving infrastructure, maintaining and
improving parks and open space, and supporting city programs for seniors and youth.
Council Member Hutchison asked if there would be a financial benefit for businesses collecting Transient
Occupancy Tax revenue if the voters approved the Transient Occupancy Tax Measure.
Assistant City Manager Cox replied there would be no direct financial benefit to businesses as the revenue
would go to the City's General Fund account.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy noted . that- if approved, businesses would have a direct benefit from the
environment and services provided by the City including: public safety, maintaining roads and ensuring the
community is well maintained to increase visitation.
City Attorney Ghirelli informed the item requires a unanimous vote of those present for the motion to pass.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt Resolution
No. 2024-030. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
H2. Consideration to Receive and File the Third Quarter Financial Update for the Fiscal Year
2023/24 and to Approve Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with BPR
Consulting Group, Interwest Consulting Group, and Willdan for Plan Check and Inspection
Services. (CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Noah Daniels, Finance Director, and Rick Flinchum, Budget Analyst, who
gave a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to receive and file the
report and approve amendments to Professional Service Agreements with BPR Consulting Group,
Interwest Consulting Group, and Willdan for Plan Check and Inspection Services. Motion carried 4-0-1.
Absent: Mayor Michael.
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I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
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 Pro Tern Kennedy adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Approved: June 5, 2024
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Li da A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
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