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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, May 21,
2025, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Council Member Hutchison called the meeting to order at 5:00 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; 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)
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
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING, JEVIN KAYE, FINANCE DIRECTOR AND
EMILY NIELSEN, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER; 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)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBER 0227-121-56-
0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 7089 ETIWANDA AVENUE, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; AND PARCEL NUMBER 0227-121-55-0000 COMMONLY
KNOWN AS ADDRESS 7092 ETIWANDA AVENUE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND RICHARD HAMM, REPRESENTING PELICAN
COMMUNITIES, REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE:
HIMNEL USA, INC. D/B/A ST. MARY'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND GLOBAL
PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC VS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SBSC CASE NO.:
CIVDS 2014554. (CITY)
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D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: THM
ENTERPRISES LLC v. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SAN BERNARDINO
SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO CIVRS 2501890. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:03 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 May 21, 2025, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Council Member Hutchison 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 Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Services Director Troyan announced there were no amendments, but there was a revised Staff
Report and recommendation submitted for item D7.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Catherine Kerrigan, shared concerns regarding homeless encampments and public safety.
Wendy Lopez, spoke about her attendance at a community meeting held on May 5, 2025, with City
officials regarding homeless encampments located along the Interstate 210 (1-210) between Archibald
Avenue and Sapphire Street. She shared public safety concerns and asked the City Council to remove
homeless encampments, increase police patrolling and enforcement.
Barbara Barcinas, spoke about her history of reporting homeless encampments between the jurisdictions
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. She shared public safety and fire hazard concerns and
asked the city to partner with local agencies to effectively address the homeless problem.
Carlos Bugarin, spoke about a homeless encounter with a transient at the Archibald Library, injuries
sustained while incarcerated at San Bernardino County Sherriff,s Department West Valley Detention
Center and submitted a claim form to City Clerk Services Department staff at 7:19 P.M., a copy of the
claim form was provided to Mr. Bugarin.
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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.
D1. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of May 7, 2025.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,272,289.17 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$2,602,233.66 Dated
April 29, 2025, Through May 11,2025. (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 $3,131.32 Dated April 29,
2025, Through May 11, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Approve the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility's Wildfire Mitigation
Plan. (CITY)
D5. Consideration of an Additional Appropriation in the Amount of$289,160 from General Fund
for Updated Costs to Phase 1 of the Stadium Modernization Project. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of the Amendment No. 02 to Professional Services Agreement with Dapeer,
Rosenblit, & Litvak, LLP for Legal Services Related to the Municipal Code and Other Civil
Matters, Extending the Term of the Agreement Through September 15, 2025. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Award a Contract with Gentry Brothers Inc. in the Amount of $158,890,
Plus a 10% Contingency of$15,890, for the Hellman Avenue and Feron Boulevard Storm
Drain Project. This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Per Government Code Section 15301(c)(1) - Existing
Facilities. (CITY)
D8. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for
Consulting Services on the City Electric System Infrastructure in the Amount of$172,800.
(CITY)
D9. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements located on the North Side of Napa Street and
650 Feet East of Etiwanda Avenue per Improvement Agreement, Related to
SUBTPM20251, as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize the Release of
Bonds. (CITY)
D10. Consideration of a Request for a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN)
to Permit Alcoholic Beverage Sales for Off-Site Consumption (Type-21 Off-Sale General)
for an Approved Supermarket Located in the Corridor 1 (CO1) Zone at 9040 Foothill
Boulevard -APN: 0208-101-20. The Project Qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption Under State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing Facilities (PCN DRC2025-00088).
(RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019) (CITY)
DI 1. Consideration of Replacement Subdivision Improvement Agreements and Acceptance of
Replacement Bonds for Final Maps of Tracts 16072-1, 16072-2, 16072-3, and 16072.
(CITY)
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D12. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-018 Declaring Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54221 that certain Real Property Owned by the City located at 8282, 8328, and
8378 Rochester Avenue is Surplus Land and Not Necessary for City's Use, Finding that
Such Declaration is Exempt from Environmental Review Under the California
Environmental Quality Act, and Taking Related Actions. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018)
(CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve Consent
Calendar items D1 through D12, with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item
D3. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent: Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1040
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 6.08.100 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND
THE LIMITATION ON TOTAL VALUE OF PRIZES AWARDED DURING THE CONDUCT
OF BINGO GAMES
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to waive full
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1040 by title only.
Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1040.
ORDINANCE NO. 1040
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
5.08.100 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE LIMITATION ON
TOTAL VALUE OF PRIZES AWARDED DURING THE CONDUCT OF BINGO GAMES
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance. No. 1040 by title only. Motion carried 3-0-2.
Absent: Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEMS)
F1. Consideration of Introduction and First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Designating
Moderate, High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility
Areas in Accordance with the California Fire Code and Government Code Section 51175-
51189. (ORDINANCE NO. FD 059) (CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced Fire Chief Mike McCliman, Fire Marshal Rick Snawder, and Deputy Fire
Marshal Shane Adams who gave a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item F1.
Board Member Hutchison opened the Administrative Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Board Member Hutchison closed the Administrative Hearing.
Board Member Hutchison inquired about the timeline for the enforcement of new construction regulations
and spoke about the dangers of ember cast during wind driven fires.
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In response to Board Member Hutchison, Deputy Fire Marshal Adams stated new regulations would
apply as of January 1, 2026.
Board Member Scott spoke about the importance of fire safety, local control and commended staff for
their public outreach efforts to keep City residents informed.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Stickler, seconded by Board Member Scott, to approve staffs
recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. FD 059 by title only, and waive further
reading.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. FD 059 by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. FD 059
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
ZONES, ESTABLISHING THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA, AND MAKING
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO DEFENSIBLE SPACE REQUIREMENTS
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Board Member Stickler, seconded by Board Member Scott,
to approve staffs recommendation and introduce the First Reading of Ordinance No. FD 059 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. Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution for Placement of Special Assessments and Liens
for Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Marissa Ostos, Management Analyst II, who gave a staff report along
with a PowerPoint presentation. Management Analyst Ostos informed one (1) protest letter was received
by Tammie Enriquez and informed the City is currently working with Burrtec and property owner to
resolve an account balance issue. Copies of the correspondence received were provided to the City
Council and were available for the public to review on the City's website.
Council Member Hutchison opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Council Member Hutchison closed the Public Hearing and encouraged residents with delinquent solid
waste accounts to pay before the deadline to avoid penalties.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt Resolution
No. 2025-017. Motion carried 3-0-2.Absent: Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
G2. Public Hearing to Consider First Reading by Title Only of City Council Ordinance No. 1041,
to Adopt Zoning Map Amendment DRC2025-00044 in Order to Change the Zoning Map
Designation of Two Parcels Addressed 9750 and 9720 7th Street from Center 1 —
Southwest Cucamonga (CE1-SC) to Neo-Industrial (NI), in Order to Correct an
Inconsistency With the General Plan Land Use Map. This Project is Exempt from
Environmental Review Under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3), as the
Proposed Zoning Map Amendment Will Not Have Any Direct Impact on the Environment.
APNs: 0209-211-68, 0209-211-69. (ORDINANCE NO. 1041) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jared Knight, Assistant Planner, who gave a staff report along with a
PowerPoint presentation.
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Council Member Hutchison opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Council Member Hutchison closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to introduce the First
Reading of Ordinance No. 1041 by title only, and waive further reading.
Linda Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 1041 by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 1041
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT DRC2025-00044, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION OF
2 PARCELS LOCATED AT 9750 AND 9720 7TH STREET FROM CENTER 1 — SOUTHWEST
CUCAMONGA (CE1-SWC) TO NEO-INDUSTRIAL (NI), IN ORDER BE CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN.APN: 0209-211-68, -69
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member
Scott, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1041 by title only. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent:
Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy.
G3. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual
Action Plan, and the Draft Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for the Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG) Program. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst II, who gave the Staff Report and
provided an overview of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and the
Draft Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program.
Council Member Hutchison opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Council Member Hutchison closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Scott shared her appreciation for the staff report and the importance of maintaining the
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program in the future. She shared that she enjoys serving
for the Community Action Partnership Food Bank that benefits from the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds and provides meals for those suffering from hunger and food insecurities in San
Bernardino County.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt the 2025-
j 2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and the Draft Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Motion carried 3-0-2. Absent: Mayor
Michael and Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
1-111. Quarterly Development Update- First Quarter 2025. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director and Zack Neighbors,
Building & Safety Services Director, who provided the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager Gillison shared the success of the new Mendocino Farms restaurant and his excitement for
incoming new businesses such as Moe's Southwest Grill and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming that are
unique to the region and settling in areas beyond the immediate proximity of Victoria Gardens.
City Council received and filed report.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hutchison reported his attendance at the International Council of Shopping Centers
(ICSC) annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada and thanked City staff for attending the conference to
meet and attract potential new businesses for the city.
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
Council Member Hutchison adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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