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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, November
20, 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 Tem
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)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:32 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 November 20, 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 Ryan Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring Michael Krouse, Regional Vice President of
Convention Centers West for ASM Global and President and CEO — GOCAL, Toyota
Arena, Ontario Convention Center, California Welcome Center, Recipient of the Anastasia
K. Mann Award Presented by the Travel &Tourism Marketing Association (TTMA).
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented Michael Krouse, Regional Vice President of
Convention Centers West for ASM Global and President and CEO — GOCAL, Toyota Arena, Ontario
Convention Center, California Welcome Center, with a Proclamation.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Bond Mendez, spoke about item D1 on Closed Session regarding labor negotiations with the Rancho
Cucamonga City Employees' Association (RCCEA). She spoke in support of RCCEA members and
asked the City Council for a fair and equitable negotiation process and agreement. Lastly, she requested
the City Council reflect the City's Mission, Vision and Core Values in compensation and benefits for city
staff.
Husam Suleiman, requested the City divest from companies who support or are complicit with
international crimes and requested a meeting with the Mayor and City Council to discuss an Investment
Policy addendum.
Janel Ruiz, Southern California Gas Company, Public Affairs Manager, introduced herself as the new
Southern California Gas Company representative.
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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 to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of November 6, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,370,850.27 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $3,973,744.92 Dated
October 24, 2024, Through November 06, 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$15,847.92 Dated October 24,
2024, Through November 06, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration of Consent to Change in Registered Investment Advisory Services with PFM
Asset Management LLC Accounts Under its Parent, U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration to Accept Grant Revenue in the Amount of$1,500,000 Awarded by the San
Bernardino County Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez; and Authorization of an
Appropriation in the Amount of $1,500,000 for the Victoria Gardens Civic Plaza Project.
(CITY)
D6. Consideration of a Communications Facility Lease Agreement Between Vertical Bridge and
the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the Purpose of an Upgraded Wireless Communication'
Facility at Heritage Park Located at 5546 Beryl Street. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Approve the Purchase and First Year Subscription in the Amount of
$92,739.00 for the Purchase and First Year Subscription of "GWiz" a Gray Quarter Inc.
Software Enhancement Specifically Designed to Improve the Functionality and Service
Levels of our Existing Accela Automation Civic Platform. (CITY)
D8. Consideration to Approve and Adopt a Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and
Adding Annexation No. 2024-11 to Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Street
Lighting Services) of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-102)
(CITY)
D9. Consideration to Approve and Adopt Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and
Adding Annexation No. 2024-1 to Community Facilities District No. 2022-02 (Industrial Area
Services) of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NO.2024-103) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D19, with 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.
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F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing for Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1033, to be Read by
Title Only and Waive Further Reading, Amending the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code
(RCMC) Section 10.52.025 Paid Parking Zones Establishing the 6th Street Paid Parking
Zone and the West Foothill Boulevard Paid Parking Zone. (ORDINANCE NO. 1033) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Alberto Felix, Traffic Engineer, who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation.
In response to Council Member Hutchison, Traffic Engineer Felix provided the boundaries the proposed
Paid Parking District zone and who would be eligible to purchase parking permits.
Mayor Michael asked if the Paid Parking Zones would only be enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and
any time outside of that would not require a Parking Permit.
In response to Mayor Michael, Traffic Engineer Felix replied, yes.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
William (unknown last name), spoke in opposition to item G1 and asked if a public hearing notice was
published, if a letter was sent to residents affected by the proposed Paid Parking Zones, why the
proposed areas were selected, why the fee structure is not similar to the Cucamonga Canyon paid
parking zone, how the City identified the two areas and if a traffic study was completed for the proposed
parking zones.
In response to William's question about public noticing, Mayor Michael affirmed a notice of a Public
Hearing was published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper, letters were not mailed to individual
residents within the proposed parking zones.
City Manager Gillison clarified the Cucamonga Canyon Paid Parking Zone was created to address an
issue where the City had non-residents parking in residential neighborhoods to go hiking. He noted the
proposed parking districts are a completely different situation where enforcement is not all day such as
Cucamonga Canyon. He clarified Paid Parking Zones in commercial corridors are different to encourage
turnover for businesses during the day and enforcement solely at night. He informed that although a
traffic study was not done for the proposed paid parking zones, selection of the area is based on the
City's experience on other areas with new developments with on-street parking. Lastly, he noted the
decision was made to be proactive in avoiding issues before they occur for residents and business
owners.
Ruben Navarro, shared traffic concerns regarding the reduction in lanes to accommodate a new bike lane
and pedestrian safety.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve staff's
recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1033 by title only, and waive further
reading.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1033 by title only.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1033
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
10.52.025 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD THE 6th STREET PAID
PARKING ZONE, THE WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD PAID PARKING ZONE AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to approve staff's recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1033 by
title only, and waive further reading. Motion carried 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration to Receive and File the First Quarter Financial Update for the Fiscal Year
2024/25 and to Approve Additional Appropriations in the Amount of $5,233,890.
(CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Rick Flinchum, Finance Manager, who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to receive and file
the First Quarter Financial Update for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 and to approve additional appropriations in
the amount of$5,233,890. Motion carried 5-0.
H2. Consideration of Resolution No. SA 2024-002 of the Successor Agency to the Rancho
Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency Confirming the Issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding
Bonds Pursuant to a Seventh Supplemental Indenture Approving Preliminary and Final
Official Statements, Bond Purchase Agreements, and Providing Other Matters Relating
Thereto. (RESOLUTION NO. SA 2024-002) (CITY/SA)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jevin Kaye, Finance Director, who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Successor
Agency Resolution No. 2024-002, approving the issuance of Refunding Bonds in order to refund certain
of its outstanding bonds, confirming the issuance of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds pursuant to a
Seventh Supplemental Indenture approving preliminary and final official Statements, Bond Purchase
Agreements, and providing other matters relating thereto. Motion carried 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Scott shared that she recently had the opportunity to thank veteran Ramon Martinez for
his service to our country, and wish him a Happy 100th Birthday. She presented him a certificate on
behalf of the Mayor and City Council and asked him what's the secret to living to 100.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
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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 7:50 p.m.
Approved: December 4, 2024
Li A. royan, MMC
City L1erk Services Director
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