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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, April 16,
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 of Community Development/Planning, 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)
No public communications were made.
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, RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2274 AND
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:55 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 April 16, 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 Patricia Bravo-
Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services.
Council Member Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Rancho Cucamonga's 2024 Volunteers and
Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 20-26, 2025 as National Volunteer Week.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Rancho
Cucamonga's 2024 Volunteers and thanked them for their dedication and commitment to the community. A
Proclamation was presented to Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor, declaring the Week of
April 20-26, 2025 as National Volunteer Week.
B2. Presentation of a Proclamation to San Bernardino County Children's Network Declaring
April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized the month of April 2025 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month and presented a Proclamation to Hillary Steenson-Ray from San Bernardino County
Children's Network.
B3. Recognition of Rancho Cucamonga Edison Scholar David Kwon from Los Osos High
School who was Awarded a $50,000 College Scholarship from Southern California Edison
(SCE).
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized Edison Scholar David Kwon from Los Osos
High School who was awarded a$50,000 college scholarship from Southern California Edison (SCE).
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C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Ellen Miller, Rancho Cucamonga Christian Center, spoke about the history of National Day of Prayer and
invited the community, Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council to attend the upcoming National
Day of Prayer event on May 1, 2025 at City Hall.
Six (6) speakers: Sharon Ziese, Paula Rode, Ted Danciart, Sandie Dubois, Geri Gilbert and Rick Gordon
spoke in opposition to a proposed trash disposal change by Burrtec at Alta Laguna Mobile Home Park.
Speakers shared their opposition of Burrtec proposing to assign three (3) individual trash bins per
household to replace the current shared large dumpsters designed for multiple households. Topics of
concern included: hardship/inconvenience of moving bins to curb for disabled and senior residents,
safety/ADA accessibility, narrow carports and streets, limited parking and wildlife accessing bins.
David Dykstra, spoke about a recent'Hands Off' anti-Trump protest event.
Anne Turner, Executive Director and Dean of Novel Programs at Claremont Lincoln University, thanked
City Manager Gillison and congratulated the group of city employees who worked on PathwaysRC as part
of the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Team Program. She informed the program is designed for leaders to
address public sector challenges, and that the City developed PathwaysRC to create pathways to public
service.
Lee Kane spoke in support of item H2 and recognized the efforts of the Rancho Cucamonga team in
developing PathwaysRC to create pathways to public service.
In response to public comment regarding refuse containers, City Manager Gillison thanked the speakers
for voicing their concerns and referred speakers to Matt Marquez, Director of Economic Development for
further assistance.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she will abstain on item D3, due to a potential conflict of interest
as her employer is Southern California Gas Company.
Staff provided an updated staff report for item D9 of the Consent Calendar and one (1) letter was
received by Wesley Wright form Wright Construction Engineering Corporation. Copies of the updated
staff report and letter were provided to the City Council and were available for the public to review and on
the City's website.
D1. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 2, 2025 and Special
Meeting of April 8, 2025.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,290,220.99 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$7,300,824.37 Dated
March 26, 2025, Through April 6, 2025. (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 $37,750.31 Dated March 26,
2025, Through April 6, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Declare Surplus for Vehicle, Retired Computer, Monitors, Laptops,
iPhones, and iPads, Deemed No Longer Needed, Obsolete or Unusable as Surplus. (CITY)
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D5. Consideration to Schedule a Public Hearing for Placement of Liens and Delinquent Solid
Waste Accounts. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
for the Creation of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Suggested Routes Maps in the Amount
of$159,000, Including a 5% Contingency. (CITY)
D7. Consideration of an Appropriation from Fund 174 (Gas Tax R&T7360) in the Amount of
$360,000, Award of a Professional Services Agreement with Roadway Asset Services in
the Amount of $195,190 for Consulting Services for Preparation of a Pavement
Management Plan, and Authorization for the City Engineer to Approve the Use of an
Additional $164,780 for Optional Services and Contingency as Deemed Necessary. This
Project is Exempt From the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 —Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D8. Consideration of a Contract with UPSCO for Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
Maintenance Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000 in FY24/25 and $220,000 Over
Seven Years. (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Award a Contract with CT&T Concrete Paving Inc., in the Amount of
$1,655,100, Plus a 15% Contingency for the Heritage Park Bridge Replacement Project.
Consideration to Accept Award in the Amount of $750,000 from San Bernardino County
through the County Board Discretionary Fund Priorities Program, and to Authorize an
Appropriation in the Amount of$750,000. This Project is Exempt From the Requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Government Code Section
15301 — Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D10. Consideration of a Contract with American Asphalt South, Inc. in the Amount of $349,400
Plus a 10% Contingency for Construction and Construction Management and Inspection
Services, for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Local Slurry Seal Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Pursuant to Government Code Section 15301 —Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D11. Consideration to Accept All Improvements as Complete, File the Notice of Completion and
Authorize Release of Retention for the RCMU Electric Vehicle Charging Station Hub. This
Project is Exempt from All Appropriate National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review as Required by the Department of
Energy and CEQA Guidelines. (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar items D1 through D11, with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item
D3. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
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F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1039, to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Adding Chapter 10.84 to Title 10 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code Regulating the Use of Bicycles and E-Conveyances in Public Areas. (ORDINANCE
NO. 1039) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst III, who gave a staff report
along with a PowerPoint presentation for item F1. Management Analyst Lewis-Huntley informed a minor
update was applied to Ordinance No. 1039, copies of the amended Ordinance were provided to the City
Council at the dais and were made available for the public to review on the City's website.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
Navya Kaka, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, shared public safety concerns and requested
the City expand community outreach and education for a-bikes to promote safe riding practices.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
In response to public comment, Council Member Scott thanked the speaker for her advocacy efforts and
concerns on the topic. Council Member Scott shared public safety concerns, spoke of recent a-bike
accidents involving youth and thanked City staff and the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department for their
community outreach efforts and support.
Council Member Hutchison shared his concern for lack of training requirements for a-bikes and
encouraged all residents riding a-bikes to wear a helmet and respect vehicles.
Mayor Michael shared pedestrian safety concerns of a-bikes on trails and commended staff for a well
written report and informational presentation.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve
staffs recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1039 as amended by title only,
and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No.
1039 by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 1039
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 10.84 TO TITLE 10 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING THE USE OF BICYCLES AND E-CONVEYANCES IN PUBLIC AREAS
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member
Hutchison, to approve staffs recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1039 as
amended by title only, and waive further reading. Motion carried 5-0.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing for Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-010, A Resolution of the City
Council of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Approving the Development Impact Fee Nexus
Study for the Community and Recreation Center Impact Fee, Library Impact Fee, Animal
Center Impact Fee, Police Impact Fee, Park Impact Fees and Fire Impact Fee , Adopting
Capital Improvement Programs as Part of the Nexus Study, Updating and Establishing the
Fee Amounts for Such Development Impact Fees, and Making a Determination of
Exemption Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Consideration of First
Reading of Ordinance No. 1038, to Be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading, An
Ordinance of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Adding Chapter 3.80 to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, Establishing a Development Impact Fee for Fire Impacts of
Residential and Business Development, Amending Chapter 3.68 to Remove References to
Quimby Act in Lieu Fees, and Making a Determination of Exemption from the CEQA.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2025-010) (ORDINANCE NO. 1038) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Zack Neighbors, Director of Building & Safety Services, Jason Welday,
Engineering Services Director, and Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager of Community
Development/Planning, who gave a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item G1.
Director of Building and Safety Neighbors informed staff provided an updated staff report and one (1)
letter was received by Robert Meserve from New Bridge Homes. Copies of the updated staff report and
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.
Gerald Hammer, thanked staff for their work and spoke in favor of staff's recommendation.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing pertaining to the Non-Transportation Development Impact Fees
and Nexus Study. He noted that the Public Hearing for Transportation Development Impact Fees and
Nexus Study was continued to the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in council chambers.
Council Member Scott thanked staff and noted that she appreciates the collaborative work between City
staff, the Building Industry Association (BIA) and shareholders to ensure implementation is fair and
reasonable.
Council Member Hutchison thanked New Bridge Homes, the Building Industry Association (BIA), the
Desert Valleys Builders Association (DVBA) and all shareholders for their shared industry knowledge and
for their dedicated time and energy in working with City staff.
Mayor Michael thanked staff, the Building Industry Association (BIA) and shareholders for their hard work
and an effective compromise on Non-Transportation Development Impact Fees. He asked if the new
development impact fees and rates go into effect on July 1, 2026.
City Attorney Ghirelli, confirmed proceeding forward under the old development impact fee program will
be permitted so long as entitlements are received and building permits are pulled prior to July 1, 2026
and affirmed the new development impact fees and rates go into effect on July 1, 2026.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve staff's
recommendation, approve Resolution No. 2025-010 as amended and introduce the First Reading of
Ordinance No. 1038 by title only, and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No.
1038 by title only.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1038
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.80 TO THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
FOR FIRE IMPACTS OF RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AMENDING CHAPTER
3.68 TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO QUIMBY ACT IN LIEU FEES, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to approve staffs recommendation and approve Resolution No. 2025-010 as amended and
introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1038 by title only, and waive further reading. Motion carried
5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Presentation on the California Cross Connection Control Policy Handbook and Implications
for Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems. (Verbal Report) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Rick Snawder, Battalion Chief, and Shane Adams, Fire Prevention
Supervisor who gave a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item H1.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy asked if only residents who have fire protection sprinkler systems in their homes
or their buildings would be affected, the scope of work that would be required to comply and who would
be responsible to enforce cross connection control requirements.
In response, Fire Prevention Supervisor Adams confirmed that only residents/business owners with
sprinklers would be affected, but that the backflow prevention device costs and scope of work is narrow.
He noted that the Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD) is responsible for enforcing cross connection
control requirements and that the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District is acting in a supportive
role.
City Manager Gillison informed that the cross connection control requirements are mandated by the State
and noted that some of the work will require the City to issue permits and requires a level of cooperation
from all agencies. He affirmed that the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) is the lead agency.
responsible for enforcement and that the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District is supporting
CVWD's efforts.
Mayor Michael asked if there was a record of every residence/business with a sprinkler system.
In response, Fire Prevention Supervisor Adams informed that there are records of approximately 1,500
systems and that all Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) customers would be notified about cross
connection control requirements.
H2. PathwaysRC—A Plan to Develop Pathways to Public Service. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Rick Snawder, Battalion Chief, Nathan Hunt, Deputy Director of
Community Services, Marlena Perez, Principal Engineer, Jenifer Phillips, Director of Organizational
Development and Matt Marquez, Director of Economic Development who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation for item H2.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council shared their excitement for the opportunities that
PathwaysRC will bring to future generations and commended staff for a well written report and
informational presentation.
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H3. Consideration of a Contract With Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the Amount of$7,647,890,
Plus a 10% Contingency for the Advanced Traffic Management System Phase II Project
and Authorization of an Appropriation in the Amount of $831,930. This Project is Exempt
From the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to
Government Code Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Krystal Lai, Associate Engineer, and Alberto Felix, Traffic Engineer who
gave a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item H3.
Council Member Hutchison thanked staff and expressed his excitement for the project noting that
residents would benefit from the Advanced Traffic Management System Phase II Project.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve a contract
with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the amount of$7,647,890, plus a 10% contingency for the Advanced
Traffic Management System Phase II Project and authorization of an appropriation in the amount of
$831,930 and related actions. Motion carried 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
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.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 9:13 p.m.
App wed: May 7, 2025
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