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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, March 19,
2025, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Council Member Scott called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott and Ashley Stickier. Absent: Mayor L.
Dennis Michael and 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, Julie
Sowles, Deputy City Manager of Community Programs and Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager of
Administrative 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 ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR, PETER CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, MATT BURRIS, DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER/ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JEVIN KAYE,
FINANCE DIRECTOR; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE FIRE SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION AND
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBER 0229-012-08-
0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 8434 ROCHESTER AVENUE, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES MATT MARQUEZ, DIRECTOR OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AND RICHARD LEE, REPRESENTING CBRE GROUP, INC., REGARDING PRICE AND
TERMS. (CITY)
D3. 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 ANTONIO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT, REPRESENTING
ETIWANDA HISTORIC SOCIETY, REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:45 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 March 19, 2025, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Council Member Scott called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott and Ashley Stickler. Absent: Mayor L.
Dennis Michael and 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
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Heather Polk, Executive Director of the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for
their continuous support and shared a success story and partnership between the Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce and the San Bernardino County Workforce Development program.
Maria Gasparini, spoke about a recent shooting incident in her neighborhood and shared public safety
concerns regarding Airbnb short-term rental properties in close proximity to schools.
City Manager Gillison informed the property involved in the incident was not registered as a short-term
rental property and referred Ms. Gasparini to Code Enforcement staff.
David Dykstra, displayed a sign and spoke about the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center and political
issues.
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 Special Meeting of March 3, 2025 and Regular
Meetings of March 5, 2025.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,295,154.18 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $7,389,025.94 Dated
February 24, 2025, Through March 09, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
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D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $36,414.78 Dated February
24, 2025, Through March 09, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Adopt the 2025 Legislative Platform. (CITY)
D5. Consideration to Receive and File the AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Report for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of Amendment No. 05 to the Professional Services Agreement (Contract No.
2020-028) with Granicus, LLC for Subscription Services for an Agenda Meeting
Management System and Live and On Demand Video Streaming Services for an Additional
Two (2) Years Ending March 31, 2027, Increasing the Total Contract Amount by
$53,003.43. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Approve a Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for the Approved
Wildfire Early Detection System Project; and Authorization to Appropriate $661,232 for the
FIREBird Wildfire Detection Device System. (CITY)
D8. Consideration of the Cooperative Purchase of One (1) John Deere ProGator 2030A Diesel
Utility Vehicle, One (1) John Deere TE Gator, and One (1) Smithco Diesel Bunker Rake via
the Sourcewell Contract Number 0112624-DAC from Stotz Equipment in the Amount of
$102,847.84. (CITY)
D9. Consideration of the Execution of a Contract for the Victoria Park Lane DG Resurfacing.
(CITY)
D10. Consideration to Award a Three-Year Contract to Convergint for the Purchase of Public
Safety Video Network (PSVN) Software Renewal Not to Exceed the Amount of $82,720.
(CITY)
D11. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements Located on the West Side of The Resort
Parkway and South of Sixth Street per Improvement Agreement, Related to Tract Map
20118, as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize the Release of Bonds.
(CITY)
D12. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements at the Southwest Corner of Sixth Street and
Hellman Avenue per Improvement Agreement, Related to Tract Map 19918, as Complete,
File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize the Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D13. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga City Employees Association,
Including Amending the Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (RESOLUTION
NO.2025-009) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve
Consent Calendar items D1 through D13, with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item
D3. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent: Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1037, to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Adding Chapter 9.38 to Title 9 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code
Concerning the Prohibition Against Camping or Interference with the Use of Public Property
Including Public Access. (ORDINANCE NO. 1037) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst III, who gave a staff report
along with a PowerPoint presentation for item F1.
Council Member Hutchison spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and balanced enforcement
approach by the City and Rancho Cucamonga Police Department that will not only enhance community
safety, but also offer resources to those experiencing homelessness.
Council Member Scott opened the Administrative Hearing.
Nanette Hart, Rancho Cucamonga Compassionate Communities Member, spoke in support of item F1
and shared that she volunteers annually in the Point-in-Time (PIT) count alongside Rancho Cucamonga
Police Department deputies to better understand the number of people experiencing homelessness in the
City. She noted that the proposed ordinance is a thoughtful and necessary step to maintaining.the safety,
cleanliness and accessibility to public spaces and asked the City to implement and enforce the proposed
ordinance with dignity, respect and compassion.
Anthony Rodriguez, displayed images and spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and asked the
Rancho Cucamonga Police Department to enforce the ordinance to maintain cleanliness and safety in
public spaces.
Jaimie Gesiriech, Rancho Cucamonga Healthy RC Youth Leader, spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance stating that the ordinance balances safety and fairness. She asked that the ordinance be used
compassionately and only when truly necessary; and encouraged the City to continue investing in
housing, mental health care and other resources that help unhoused individuals rebuild their lives.
Council Member Scott thanked speakers and spoke in support of the City's balanced approach to
preserve safety in public spaces.
Council Member Scott closed the Administrative Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve
staffs recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1037 by title only, and waive
further reading.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1037 by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 1037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER
9.38 TO TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY OR INTERFERENCE WITH THE USE
OF PUBLIC PROPERTY INCLUDING PUBLIC ACCESS
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VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to approve staffs recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1037 by
title only, and waive further reading. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent: Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tern
Kennedy.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolutions Making Determinations
Regarding the Proposed Annexation of Territory (Annexation 25-1) into an Existing
Community Facilities District, Adoption of Resolution Calling a Special Election, and
Adoption of Resolution Declaring Results of a Special Election in Community Facilities
District No. 85-1. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-003 AND FD 2025-004) (FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Darci Vogel, Fire Business Manager, who provided a verbal staff report
for item G1.
Council Member Scott 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.
Council Member Scott opened the Public Hearing to protests, comments and questions from interested
persons, including persons owning property within Annexation No. 25-1 of Community Facilities District
No. 85-1.
There were no public communications.
Council Member Scott asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if any protests had been received.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan informed no protests had been received.
Council Member Scott asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if any persons are registered to vote
within Annexation No. 25-1, of Community Facilities District No. 85-1, 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. 25-1 of Community Facilities District
No. 85-1.
Council Member Scott asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if the owner of all of the taxable
property in Annexation No. 25-1 of Community Facilities District No. 85-1 consented to holding the
Special Election on March 19, 2025.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan replied, yes.
Council Member Scott asked City Clerk Services Director Troyan if she concurs that the Special Election
may be held today, March 19, 2025.
City Clerk Services Director Troyan replied, yes.
Council Member Scott closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Stickler, seconded by Board Member Hutchison, to approve
Resolution No. FD 2025-003, calling a special election. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent: Mayor Michael and
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy.
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City Clerk Services Director Troyan opened the official ballot and announced all nine votes in favor of the
proposition presented on the ballot.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Stickler, seconded by Board Member Hutchison, to approve
Resolution No. FD 2025-004, declaring the results of Special Election in Community Facilities District No.
85-1, Annexation No. 25-1. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent: Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration to Receive and File the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the
Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Aracely Estrada, Management Analyst I, who gave a staff report along
with a PowerPoint presentation for item H1.
Council Member Hutchison reflected on the amazing projects started and completed in 2024; and shared
his pride for a cherished and memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony of Beryl Park East Inclusive Playground
where the community came together to celebrate the City's first inclusive playground, designed for
children of all abilities to enjoy play together.
Council Member Scott commended staff on an excellent report and shared her admiration in seeing
projects come to life from a General Plan designed for and with the community.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to receive and
file the General Plan Annual Progress Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024;
authorize the City Manager to make any necessary non-substantive changes to the report; and direct
staff to forward it to the California Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the
California Department of Housing and Community Development. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent: Mayor
Michael and Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Scott thanked Ms. Jenson's third grade class at Los Amigos Elementary School for
inviting her and Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy to speak about Women's History Month and local government.
12. 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.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Scott adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Appr6ved: April 2, 2025
Lind . T an, MMC
ity C r Services Director
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