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Home My WebLink About2025/01/15 - MinutesJanuary 15, 2025 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, January 15, 2025, 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 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 OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (RCCEA) AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. (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) E. RECESS The closed session recessed at 6:54 p.m. January 15, 2025 1 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 1 of 5 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 January 15, 2025, 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 Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council held a moment of silence honoring those affected by the California Wildfires. A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA City Clerk Services Director, Linda Troyan, announced there was an update to item D5 on the Consent Calendar. She informed that a revised Staff Report, attachment and letter in support received by Craig Cristina of Richland Communities for item D5 were distributed to the City Council and made available for the public. Lastly, she announced Item D7 would be pulled for discussion and a presentation by staff. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Individuals Who Supported Lifesaving Measures on a Choking Child and Provided Continued Support to the Family During Recovery. Fire Chief McCliman thanked the Kidd family in attendance and all the agencies and community partners who responded and assisted during and after the event including: the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team, Confire Dispatch, Firefighters and Deputies of the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Captain Stapleton shared details of the lifesaving event and the generous furniture donation made by Living Spaces. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized Living Spaces General Manager Ron Davis, Living Spaces Supervisor Lucy Rodriguez and Alix Anderson of Confire Dispatch with Certificates of Recognition for supporting lifesaving measures on a chocking child and providing continued support to the family during recovery. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Heather Polk, Executive Director of the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, expressed her gratitude for the City's partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and shared a story highlighting hope and collaboration among the Rancho Cucamonga business community during recent wind and power outage events. Karen Hruby shared concerns and notified the City of recently receiving a flyer at her residence from the white supremacist group Aryan Freedom Network. Lance Asbra, offered a prayer of hope. January 15, 2025 1 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 2 of 5 Captain Smith of the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, addressed Ms. Hruby's concern and informed that the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department is aware of the recent distribution of flyers by the white supremacist group Aryan Freedom Network as multiple calls for service have been received. He informed that the Criminal Intelligence Division is investigating and appears that the organization is working with an attorney and refraining from threatening people. He stated that while the flyers may be disturbing/highly offensive, they are not considered a criminal act as the organization is acting within the First Amendment which protects freedom of speech. He noted the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department will continue to monitor and document incidents as they occur. Mayor Michael spoke on behalf of Members of the City Council and stated the City has policies embracing equity, equality and diversity and stand in opposition to mistreating anyone in the name of race or religion. D. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Scott abstained on item D3, due to a potential conflict of interest as her employer is Southern California Gas Company. Mayor Michael announced that item D5 has an updated Staff Report and item D7 is being pulled for discussion and a presentation by staff. D1. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of December 18, 2024. D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of $2,405,091.61 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $11,331,895.52 Dated December 09, 2024, Through December 18, 2024. (CITY/FIRE) D3. Consideration to Approve Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $178.69 Dated December 09, 2024, Through December 18, 2024. (FIRE) D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of October 31, 2024 and as of November 30, 2024 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. (CITY/FIRE) D5. Consideration of Adoption of Statement of Goals and Policies for the Use of Community Facilities Districts and Assessment Districts. (CITY) D6. Consideration of the Purchase of 33 Sets of Firefighting Turnout Gear from AIIStar Fire Equipment, Inc. as a Single Source Vendor in the Amount of $129,074. (FIRE) .. DeviGe . r D8. Consideration of a Contract with Lawrence W. Rosine Co. for the Council Chambers Carpeting and Seating Replacement Project in the Amount of $210,383.00, plus a Contingency in the Amount of $21,038.30. (CITY) January 15, 2025 1 Fire Protection District; Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 3 of 5 D9. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Local Overlay Pavement Rehabilitation Project. (CITY) D10. Consideration of a. Resolution Ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' Proclamation of a Local Emergency Due to the Extreme Wind Event That Began January 7, 2025. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-001) (CITY/FIRE) MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D10 with the updated Staff Report for item D5, exclusion of item DT and with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3. Motion carried 5-0. D7. Consideration of an Approval of Amendment No. 04 to the Agreement with Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (CO #19-148) in the Amount of $216,827 Plus a 10% Contingency and an Authorization to Appropriate $238,510 for the Installation of FIREBird Wildfire Detection Device System at Various Cucamonga Valley Water District Sites. (CITY) City Manager Gillison introduced Michael Parmer, Assistant to the City Manager, and Deputy Fire Chief, Augie Barreda, who provided a PowerPoint presentation for Item D7. Discussion ensued on administrative rights and access to the FIREBird Wildfire Detection Device System, number of cameras, awarded grant funds through the assistance of former Assemblymember Chris Holden (District 41), implementation process, early detection, activation and response times. City Manager Gillison commended the partnership between the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City Manager's Office staff for their efforts in improving public safety in the region. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve staff's recommendation for item D7 of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION None. F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S) None. G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT None. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S) None. January 15, 2025 1 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 4 of 5 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS 11. Selection of a Delegate for the Southern California Association of Government's (SCAG) General Assembly. (CITY) Mayor Michael announced he will be attending as the City's representative at the Southern California Association of Government's SCAG General Assembly. MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to appoint Mayor Michael to serve as Rancho Cucamonga's delegate at the upcoming SCAG General Assembly and to appoint Council Member Scott, to serve as Rancho Cucamonga's alternate at the upcoming SCAG General Assembly. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 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 None. L. ADJOURNMENT -Adjourn to Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Approved: February 4, 2025 Lin . Troyan, MMC ity erk Services Director January 15, 2025 1 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 5 of 5