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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, June 19,
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)
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS JENIFER PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR OF
HUMAN RESOURCES, MATT BURRIS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JULIE SOWLES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/CIVIC
AND CULTURAL SERVICES; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2
REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (RCCEA). (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 1089-593-01-
0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 7150 ETIWANDA, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES MATT BURRIS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND JIM BANKS REPRESENTING ETIWANDA HISTORIC
SOCIETY, REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
D3. 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 6:30 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 June 19, 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 Stickler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
B1. City's Ranking in WalletHub's 2024 Best Places to Raise a Family Report.
Rancho Cucamonga Chief of Police, Michael Smith and Fire Chief Michael McCliman provided a
PowerPoint presentation of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's rankings according to WalletHub's rankings
of the best places to raise a family. According to the 2024 Wallet Hub Report, Rancho Cucamonga
ranked 33rd overall out of 182 cities across the United States, 7th in California, 4th in Southern California,
and 1st in the Inland Empire.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Scott Harrington spoke about the dangers of speeding in the west side of Rancho Cucamonga near Los
Amigos Elementary School. He suggested placing radar speeding signs, more police presence and
displayed pictures of suggested street improvements along gth street to bring vehicles away from the
sidewalk to enhance safety in the neighborhood.
City Manager referred Mr. Harrington speak with Justine Garcia, Deputy Director of Engineering, to
address his concerns.
Husam Suleimon, spoke about a recent United Nations report about Israel carrying out an extermination
in Gaza, requested the City divest from companies complicit with international crimes, and his numerous
requests to meet with Mayor Michael and Council Member Hutchison to discuss divestment and recent
protests.
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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 June 5, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,748,330.98 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $6,601,993.25 Dated
May 23, 2024, Through June 09, 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 $1,795.42 Dated May 23,
2024, Through June 09, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of May 31, 2024, for
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Ratification of a Correction of a Typographical Error in Exhibit "A," the Rancho Cucamonga
Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance, of Resolution No. 2024-030, Previously Adopted by
the City Council on May 15, -2024. (CITY)
D6. Consideration to Proceed with the Biennial Review of the Conflict of Interest Code for the
City Council, Fire Protection District and the Rancho Cucamonga EIFD Public Financing
Authority and Authorize the Filing of the 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice. (CITY)
D7. Consideration of an Appropriation in the Amount of $88,000.00 from Citizens Option for
Public Safety (COPS) Funds and Authorization to Utilize Cellebrite Digital Investigative
Programs as a Single Source Procurement. (CITY)
D8. Consideration to Award a Contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for the Heritage
Park Pedestrian Trail Project Phase 2 in an Amount Not to Exceed $153,450.00. (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Award a Professional Services Agreement to BrightView Landscape
Services, Inc. for Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance for LIVID 7 and LIVID 8 Parkways,
Paseos, and Medians in an Amount Not to Exceed $511,540 for FY 2024/25. (CITY)
D10. Consideration to Approve a Single -Source Procurement and Execute a Contract with Enko
Systems, Inc. for Fire Alarm Monitoring, Installations, Inspections, and Testing in an
Amount Not to Exceed $150,000 for FY 2024/2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D11. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreements With Towill,
Inc. (CO19-144) and WestLAND Group, Inc. (CO19-145) for On -Call Design and
Construction Surveying Services, Extending the Term of the Contract to June 30, 2025 and
in an Amount Not to Exceed of $200,000. (CITY)
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D12. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreements With SCST,
LLC (CO19-100), Ninyo & Moore (CO19-101), and Leighton Consulting, Inc. (CO19-102)
for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering and Material Sampling/Testing Services, Extending
the Term of the Contract to June 30, 2025 and in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.
(CITY)
D13. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreements With
Transtech Engineers, Inc. (CO19-106), and Aufbau Corporation (CO19-107) for On -Call
Development Plan Check Services, Extending the Term of the Contract to June 30, 2025,
and in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000, and Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers (CO22-125) for On -Call Traffic Impact
Analysis Preparation and Review Services, Extending the Contract to June 30, 2025.
(CITY)
D14. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreements With HR
Green Pacific, Inc. (CO19-103), Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (CO19-104), and Aufbau
Corporation (CO19-105) for On -Call Civil and Traffic Engineering Design Services,
Extending the Term of the Contract to June 30, 2025, and in an Amount Not to Exceed
$1,000,000. (CITY)
D15. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreements with Aufbau
Corporation (CO19-140), Willdan Engineering (CO19-141), and Onward Engineering
(CO19-142) for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services, Extending the
Term of the Contract to June 30, 2025 and in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000. (CITY)
D16. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-009 with Hunter Consulting Inc.,
dba HCI Environmental & Engineering for Hazardous Waste Cleanup and Removal in an
Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for City and Fire District Services in FY 2024/2025.
(CITY/FIRE)
D17. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-069 with Able Building
Maintenance (ABM) for Window Cleaning Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000
for City and Fire District Facilities for FY 2024/2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D18. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2021-043 with Fitness Repair Shop,
Inc., dba Coast Fitness for Fitness Equipment Maintenance in an Amount Not to Exceed
$40,000 for City and Fire District Services in FY 2024/2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D19. Consideration of Amendment No. 04 to the Professional Services Agreement (CO2023-
061) with Abound Food Care for Two -Year Renewal for Services Related to Senate Bill
1383 Compliance. (CITY)
D20. Consideration of Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2020-107 with Champion Fire Systems
for Fire Suppression System Maintenance in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000 for City
and Fire District Facilities for FY 2024/2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D21. Consideration of Amendment No. 7 to Contract No. 18-102 with Absolute Security
International, Inc. for Security Guard Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 for
City and Fire District Facilities for FY 2024/2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D22. Consideration of Amendment No. 13 to Contract No. 16-114 with EMCOR Services/Mesa
Energy Systems for Citywide HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services in an Amount Not to
Exceed $950,000 for City and Fire District Facilities for FY 2024/2025. (CITY/FIRE)
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D23. Consideration to Accept a Permanent Easement Over the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California Property on Wilson Avenue (Between Etiwanda Avenue and East
Avenue) Related to Tract Map 16072. (CITY)
D24. Consideration to Accept the LED Sports Lighting Project as Complete, File the Notice of
Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds. (CITY)
D25. Consideration to Accept the Kenyon Park Restroom Fire Repair Project as Complete, File
the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds. (CITY)
D26. Consideration of a Resolution Confirming Unpaid Weed and Fire Hazard Abatement Fees
and Authorizing a Special Assessment on Affected Parcels on the Next Tax Roll.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2024-053) (CITY/FIRE)
D27. Consideration of Resolution to Modify the Interfund Loans from the Capital Reserve Fund
(Fund 025) and Street Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7 (Funds 151,
152, 154, 155, and 157). (RESOLUTION NO.2024-056) (CITY)
D28. Consideration to Adopt Resolutions Updating the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year
2024-25 City and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Salary Schedules.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2024-054 AND RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-008) (CITY/FIRE)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the
Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D28, and with Council Member/Board Member Scott
abstaining on item D3. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Summary of Review of Results of Annual Independent Audit Concerning the Fiscal Year
2022-23 Expenditures in Landscape Maintenance Districts #1 General City, #2 Victoria,
#4R Terra Vista, #6R Caryn Community, and #7 North Etiwanda, Street Lighting District #2
Residential, and Park and Recreation Improvement District #85. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Dave Terry, Community Parks and Landscape Citizens'
Oversight Committee Chair, who provided a verbal report for item F1.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Mayor Michael asked Chair Terry if during the audit he confirmed that the revenue received by each
assessment district was expended within the district and not elsewhere.
Chair Terry replied yes, to the extent of what was reviewed by the Community Parks and Landscape
Citizens' Oversight Committee along with auditors and staff.
Mayor Michael thanked Chair Terry and the Community Parks and Landscape Citizens' Oversight
Committee Members for their service to the community. The report was received and filed.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
None.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11, Consideration of the City Council Library Subcommittee's Recommendation to Appoint
Members to the Library Board of Trustees. (CITY)
Mayor Michael introduced Library Subcommittee Members Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy and Council Member
Scott, who recommended the reappointments.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to re -appoint
William Diepenbrock, Eva Miller and Riley Wells to a three-year term ending on June 30, 2027 on the
Library Board of Trustees. Motion carried 5-0.
12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Michael announced he and Members of the City Council attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
earlier that day to celebrate the opening of Fire Station No. 178. He thanked Fire Chief McCliman and
staff for a wonderful community event and program.
13, 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
Mayor Michael announced that the next Regular Meeting will be on July 17, 2024 as the July 3, 2024
Regular Meetings have been cancelled.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
L1. Adjournment in Honor of Ms. Mabel's 100th Birthday.
Mayor Michael wished a special happy birthday to Ms. Mabel, a resident who just celebrated her 100th
birthday.
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting in honor of Ms. Mabel's 100th Birthday at 7:32 p.m.
Approved: July 17, 2024
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