HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/12/04 - Minutes December 4,2024
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, December
4, 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 and Mayor L. Dennis
Michael. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy.
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 of Community Programs.
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 LOCATED AT 12467 BASE LINE ROAD
IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 1090-331-03-0000, 1090-331-04-0000, 1089-581-
04-0000; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, JOSEPH FILIPPI, JOSEPH FILIPPI WINERY
AND VINEYARDS, AND MICHAEL RUANE, NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE OF
CALIFORNIA; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. (CITY)
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D3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE
CUCAMONGA STATION PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
MILLIKEN AVENUE AND AZUSA COURT (APN: 0209-272-11 & -22) AND 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)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:48 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 December 4, 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 and Mayor L. Dennis
Michael. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy.
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. Presentation of a Certificate of Sympathy in Honor of Wilma Steeve.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Certificate of Sympathy in memory of Wilma
Steeve and noted the certificate would be mailed to the Steeve family.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Julie Luu, community member and representative of the Western States General Council of Carpenters,
spoke on item D6, "Consideration of Approval and Execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
(ENA) Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and JRC Real Estate Investments for Property Generally
Located on the Northwest Corner of Civic Center Drive and Haven Avenue". She shared her concerns
regarding JRC Real Estate Investments, A&R Corporation, Sahara Construction Company and their
contractor practices affecting local workers; and advocated to raise the standard of building and living for
all workers in the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
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 20, 2024.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$4,601,826.18 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$12,626,366.59 Dated
October 24, 2024,Through November 24, 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 $16,321.10 Dated October 24,
2024,Through November 24, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
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D4. Consideration to Cancel and Reschedule the February 5, 2025 Regular Meetings of the
Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority, and City Council to
February 4, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration to Accept and Allocate Grant Revenue in the Amount of $3,825 Awarded by
the California State Library for Zip Books Services. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of Approval and Execution of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA)
Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and JRC Real Estate Investments for Property
Generally Located on the Northwest Corner of Civic Center Drive and Haven Avenue.
(CITY)
D7. Consideration of a Contract with Marjani Builders, Inc. for the Family Resource Center
Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $679,000, Plus a Contingency in the Amount of
$96,000. (CITY)
D8. Consideration to Approve and Adopt Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and
Adding Annexation No. 2024-16 to Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Street
Lighting Services) of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-106)
(CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the
Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D8, with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining
on item D3. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
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
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to waive full
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1033 by title only.
Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1033.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member
Scott, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1033 by title only. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent:
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing to Consider Establishing, Repealing, and Amending Certain Service and
User Fee Adjustments for Various Departments (Animal Services, Community Services,
Engineering Services, and Planning and Economic Development), and Consider a
Resolution Approving Such New Service and User Fees. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-105)
(CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Darrell Richardson, Management Analyst II, who gave the staff report
along with a PowerPoint presentation for item G1.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution
No. 2024-105, to establish new fees, repeal outdated fees, and amend certain existing fees for Citywide
service and user fees. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
G2. Public Hearing for Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-104, a Resolution of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, California, Establishing the Rates for the Impact Fees Associated
with Fire Protection, Park, Community and Recreation Center, Library, Animal Center,
Police, and Transportation Facilities; Adopting the Impact Fee Nexus Studies in Support of
the Foregoing Impact Fees, Including Adopting Capital Improvement Programs as part of
the Nexus Studies, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA; and
Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1034, to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Adding Chapter 3.80 to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code,
Establishing a Development Impact Fee for Fire Impacts of Residential and Business
Development, and Making a Determination of Exemption under CEQA. (RESOLUTION
NO.2024-104) (ORDINANCE NO. 1034) (CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced item G2 and informed staff met with representatives of the Building
Industry of America (BIA) and several developers actively working in the City. He noted the BIA and the
developers have asked for clarifying information related to the proposed adjustments to the
Transportation Development Impact Fee schedule, the Non-Transportation Development Impact Fees,
and Nexus Studies. He stated that in order to fully address these questions, staff is recommending that
the public hearing for the Transportation Development Impact Fee schedule, Non- Transportation
Development Impact Fees, and Nexus Studies be continued to December 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Lastly,
Mr. Gillison informed seven (7) letters were received by James Brownyard of Desert Valleys Builders
Association, Joe Oftelie of Warmington Residential, Carlos Rodriguez of the Building Industry of America
(BIA) (2 letters submitted), Michael Manning of Manning Homes, Robert Meserve of New Bridge Homes
and Craig Cristina of Richland Communities. Copies of the correspondence received were provided to the
City Council and were available for the public to review and on the City's website.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Gilman Bishop,Tim McGinnis, Geoff Smith, Craig Cristina and Carlos Rodriguez requested a continuance
of the item for the City to continue working with the Building Industry of America (BIA), developers and
stake holders to address concerns related to the proposed adjustments and to allow sufficient time to
conduct a fee study; spoke in opposition to the proposed increase on Development Impact Fees; and
shared concerns of impacts to multi-family development projects, developers, the building industry and
raised costs of living for tenants.
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to continue the
public hearing on Transportation Development Impact Fees, Non-Transportation Development Impact
Fees, and Nexus Studies to December 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 10500 Civic Center
Drive. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
G3. Public Hearing for Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1035, to be Read by
Title Only and Waive Further Reading, Amending Chapter 17.62 of Article IV of Title 17
(Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Amend Nonconforming
Use Provisions Concerning the Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses. This Project is
Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to Section 15161(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines. (ORDINANCE NO. 1035) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jennifer Nakamura, Deputy Director of Planning, who gave the staff
report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item G3. Ms. Nakamura informed one (1) letter was
received by Robert Close, Director of Development and Construction for Bridge Logistics Properties.
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 Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Robert Close, Director of Development and Construction for Bridge Logistics Properties, spoke in regard
'to land use and zoning changes to a building he acquired located at 10808 6th Street. He shared his
concerns with the land use and zoning changes and noted that the proposed changes would decrease
the quality of the future tenants of the building and requested that the nonconforming use provisions be
further extended to two years.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
Council discussion ensued on the purpose and background of the proposed nonconforming use
provisions, collaborative dialogue between property owners and the City to encourage property
conformance and/or allow additional time for property owners working in good faith to acquire specialized
tenants, option to amend Ordinance in the future if needed and an update of staff currently looking into
future modifications to the City's land use table to broaden uses for eligible zones in 2025.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve staff's
recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1035 by title only, and waive further
reading.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1035 by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 1035
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTION 17.62.040 OF CHAPTER 17.62 OF
ARTICLE IV OF TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING THE DISCONTINUANCE OF
NONCONFORMING USES, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION
15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member
Scott, to approve staff's recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1035 by title
only, and waive further reading. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration to Approve the Implementation of Medic Squad 178. (FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Mackenzie Rojer, Fire Data Analyst; Augie Barreda, Deputy Fire Chief;
Ty Harris, Deputy Fire Chief and Darci Vogel, Fire Business Manager, who provided a staff report along
with a PowerPoint presentation for item H1.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council commended staff for a well written report and
informational presentation.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve the
implementation of Medic Squad 178. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
L1. Adjournment in Memory of Wilma Steeve.
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting in memory of Wilma Steeve at 8:14 p.m.
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ved: December 18, 2024
Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
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