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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, July 17,
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 4:30 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) AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
GROUP. (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: JOHN
FOWLER, ET. AL V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ET. AL, SAN BERNARDINO
SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CIVSB 2205982. (CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ROCHESTER AVENUE BETWEEN 8TH STREET AND
JERSEY BOULEVARD, JERSEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN ROCHESTER AVENUE AND
WHITE OAK AVENUE, AND WHITE OAK AVENUE SOUTH OF JERSEY BOULEVARD;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; SARAH WATERSON, PRESIDENT, REPRESENTING
DESERTXPRESS ENTERPRISES, LLC, DBA BRIGHTLINE WEST; AND JENNIFER
FARLEY, SENIOR SPECIALIST, REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES, REPRESENTING
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON; UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF
PAYMENT. (CITY)
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D4. 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)
D5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8810 ETIWANDA AVENUE,
FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 0229-131-07; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER,
REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND WILLIAM A. JONES,
TRUSTEE OF THE JONES FAMILY TRUST OF 2010, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 2/3
INTEREST AND ROBERT BRUCE STANFORD, JR. & WILLIAM R. RUSHING,
TRUSTEES OF THE STRACK FAMILY TRUST, DATED MARCH 13, 2014, AS TO AN
UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST, OWNERS; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
D6. 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 6:40 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 July 17, 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Month of July 2024 as National Park and
Recreation Month.
Ted Morales, Superintendent, Community Services Department, accepted the proclamation.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Cynthia Prisock, thanked the City for having well-maintained parks, recreation facilities and amenities
such as the Lewis Family Playhouse in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as it helps keep the children at
her day care business active and happy.
Manuel Lopez, shared his personal fitness journey, thanked the City for the gym at the James L. Brulte
Senior Center located at Central Park.
Phillip E. Walker, announced the completion of a short film named Hapless Revenge, his attendance at
the 2024 California State Capitol Juneteenth Holiday and Resource Faire, asked the City to observe
Juneteenth (June 19th) as a City holiday and invited the Mayor and Members of the City Council to the
premier of Hapless Revenge at the 6th 100 Films Retreat on August 16, 2024.
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.
A revised staff report for item D9 of the Consent Calendar was provided to the City Council and made
available for the public.
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D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for Regular Meetings of June 19, 2024 and Special
Meetings of June 20, 2024 and June 27, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$4,377,421.88 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$6,947,398.77 Dated
June 10, 2024, Through July 07, 2024, and City and Fire District Electronic Debit Registers
for the Month of May 2024, in the Total Amount of$8,302,907.06. (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 $17,893.75 Dated June 10,
2024, Through July 07, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Accept a Donated Van from Arrowhead Credit Union's ArrowHeart
Foundation. (FIRE)
D5. Consideration of a Memorandum of Agreement with the San Bernardino County Fire
Protection District for Participation in the California Regional Task Force 6. (FIRE)
D6. Consideration of a Lease Agreement with Rancho Baseball LLC for the Use of the Minor
League Baseball Stadium Located at the Epicenter Sports Complex. (CITY)
D7. Consideration of a Contract with Gentry Brother's, Inc., in the Amount of $870,020 Plus
10% Contingency for the 6th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project) From Haven
Avenue to Cleveland Avenue and 400 Feet West of Fairway View Place to Milliken Avenue.
This Project is Exempt From the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 —Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D8. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 01 to Master Agreement CO#2022-128 with
Collaborative Solutions, LLC for Professional Support Services for Workday ERP Platform
for a Two-Year Term in the Amount of$198,500. (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 02 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement(CO20-
104) and Joint Escrow Instructions Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Jones
Family Trust of 2010, Robert Bruce Stanford, Jr., William R. Rushing, and Bernell
Hydraulics, Inc. for Purchase of the Fee Simple Interest, Business Goodwill and Relocation
Assistance Benefits in the Real Property Located at 8810 Etiwanda Avenue and Further
Identified as APN 0229-131-07 in Connection With the Construction of the Etiwanda Grade
Separation Project and to Waive the Collection of All City Permit Fees for the Demolition of
Existing Structures Located on the Property. (CITY)
D10. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with NEOGOV,
Contract No. 17-199, for Applicant Tracking Software Services Extending Agreement Term
to August 8, 2027. (CITY)
D11. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with the Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development Services in the Amount of $60,000.
(CITY)
D12. Consideration to Authorize the City of Rancho Cucamonga to Enter Into a Settlement
Agreement with Kroger Co. for Opioid-Related Claims and Directing the City Manager to
Execute Documents Necessary to Effectuate the City's Participation in the Settlement.
(CITY)
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D13. Consideration to Order the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Related to
Case No. PMT2024-00538, Located at 8951 Orange Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
055) (CITY)
D14. Consideration of Resolution No. FD 2024-016 Approving the Annual Local Responsibility
Area Wildland Protection Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire in
the Amount of$215,600 for FY 2024-25. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-016) (FIRE)
D15. Consideration of Resolutions Approving the Special Tax Levy for Various Community
Facilities Districts and the Special Annual Benefit Assessment for Drainage Area No. 91-2
for the Fiscal Year 2024/25. (RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-062 TO 2024-077) (CITY)
D16. Consideration of Resolutions Approving the Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities
Districts Nos. 85-1 and 88-1 for Fiscal Year 2024/25. (RESOLUTION NOS. FD 2024-018
AND FD 2024-019) (FIRE)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D16, with the revised staff report for item D9 and Council Member Scott
abstaining on item D3, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) -SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Preliminary Review Hearing to Consider a Proposed Master Plan Application for a
Commercial Development that Would Include Site Specific Development Standards at the
Northwest Corner of Base Line Road and Day Creek Marketplace. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, and Bond Mendez,
Associate Planner, who gave the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
Applicant, Mark Barajas, Vice President— Retail Project Development, Lewis Retail Centers, spoke about
the proposed project, background, clarified the footprint of the proposed development project, CC&Rs
(Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), the City's Form-Based Code, difficulty attracting tenants and
asked for direction of the City Council to build something that aligns with the community and the
applicant's needs.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Council Member Hutchison proposed the applicant consider a multi-tenant development instead of a
single tenant user.
Applicant Barajas, noted current CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) have been filed and
recorded but is open to explore options including a multi-tenant development.
City Manager Gillison clarified CC&R's are a set of rules governing the use of the property and noted the
restrictions are limitations imposed on owners on the use of their property.
Mayor Michael asked if CC&R's can be modified.
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City Attorney Ghirelli recommended reviewing the recorded CC&R's before making any decision.
Council discussion ensued on the applicant reviewing CC&R's with staff to explore a multi-tenant or
mixed-use development, importance of future projects aligning with the General Plan, concerns of
economic development limitations with proposed single tenant user, increasing the building's footprint and
current design limitations.
Applicant Barajas, agreed to continue working with staff to explore a 3,600 to 4,000 square foot multi-
tenant development.
City Council received and filed report.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. THIS PUBLIC HEARING WILL NOT BE HEARD TONIGHT. THE APPLICANT HAS
REQUESTED A CONTINUANCE OF THE APPEAL HEARING. A NEW PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IF AND WHEN THE HEARING WILL OCCUR.
Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision to Approve Design
Review DRC2022-00379 — Fore Property, Applicant. The Project is a Site Plan/Architectural
Review for a Mixed-Use Development Comprising of 308 Residential Units and 14,704 Square
Feet of Commercial Space Within the Center 1 (Ce1) Zone, Located at the Northeast Corner
of Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue. A CEQA Section 15183 Compliance Memorandum
has Been Completed for This Project. APNs: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44, and 45. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison provided a report on item G2 and informed the City received an official notice from
the appellant, Red Hill Country Club, withdrawing the appeal. Therefore, the public hearing item will not
be returning to a future meeting.
G2. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Fire District's General Fund Final Budget for Fiscal
Year 2024/25. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-022) (FIRE)
City Manager Gillison reported the Fire Protection District's preliminary budget was adopted on June 27,
2024. After public noticing, the final budget is presented for adoption.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Scott, seconded by Board Member Hutchison, to adopt Resolution
No. FD 2024-022, adopting the Fire District's General Fund Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Motion
carried 5-0.
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G3. Public Hearing of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to Consider Resolutions Confirming the
Diagrams and Assessments and Ordering the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments for
Landscape Maintenance Districts; Street Lighting Maintenance Districts; and Park and
Recreation Improvement District No. PD-85 for Fiscal Year 2024/25. (RESOLUTION NOS.
2024-078, 2024-079 AND 2024-080) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Rick Flinchum, Finance Manager, who gave a verbal report for item G3.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt
Resolution Nos. 2024-078, 2024-079 and 2024-080, confirming the diagrams and assessments and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts; Street
Lighting Maintenance Districts; and Park and Recreation Improvement District No. PD-85 for Fiscal Year
2024/25. Motion carried 5-0.
G4. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolutions Making Determinations Regarding the
Proposed Annexation of Territory, Annexation 88-24-1, Adoption of Resolution Calling a
Special Election, and Adoption of Resolution Declaring Results of a Special Election in
Community Facilities District No. 88-1. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-020 AND
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-021) (FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Fire Prevention Supervisor, Shane Adams, who provided a verbal report
for item G4.
Mayor Michael asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan to confirm that notice of public hearing was
mailed and published in accordance with the law.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan affirmed that notice was mailed and published in accordance with the
law.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing to protests, comments and questions from interested persons,
including persons owning property within Annexation No. 88-24-1 of Community Facilities District No. 88-
1.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if any protests had been received.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan informed no protests have been received.
Mayor Michael asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if any persons are registered to vote within
Annexation No. 88-24-1, of Community Facilities District No. 88-1, and, if so, the number thereof.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan informed that the County of San Bernardino Registrar of Voters has
certified that there are no registered voters within Annexation No. 88-24-1 of Community Facilities District
No. 88-1.
Mayor Michael asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if the owner of all of the taxable property in
Annexation No. 88-24-1 of Community Facilities District No. 88-1 consented to holding the Special
Election on July 17, 2024.
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City Clerk Services Director Troyan replied, yes.
Mayor Michael asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if she concurs that the Special Election may be
held today, July 17, 2024.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan replied, yes.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Hutchison, seconded by Board Member Stickler, to approve
Resolution No. FD 2024-020, calling a special election. Motion carried, 5-0.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan opened the official ballot and announced the vote is in favor of the
proposition presented on the ballot.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Stickler, seconded by Board Member Scott, to approve Resolution
No. FD 2024-021, declaring the results of Special Election in Community Facilities District No. 88-1,
Annexation No. 88-24-1. Motion carried, 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Presentation from Empire Economics Inc. on the City's Annual Employment and Housing
Trends Study and Analysis of the Economic Impacts of Brightline West High-Speed Rail
and Potential for Nearby Development Opportunities. This Item is Not a Project as Defined
by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is Therefore Exempt from CEQA
Review. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Economist, Dr. Joe Janczyk from Empire Economics, who provided a
report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item H1.
City Council thanked Economist, Dr. Joe Janczyk and received and filed report.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
I CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier
that evening and that the revised staff report for Consent Calendar item D9 was provided to the City
Council and made available for the public on the City's website.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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