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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, September
3, 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 Tem
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)
None.
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, JEVIN KAYE, FINANCE DIRECTOR, MIKE
MCCLIMAN, FIRE CHIEF, AND EMILY NIELSEN, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSINESS PARTNER; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 REGARDING
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION (RCCEA), RANCHO CUCAMONGA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP. (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE 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)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:40 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 September 3, 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 Tem 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
B7. San Antonio Regional Hospital Update on Healthcare Developments and Legislation
Related to Healthcare.
Mayor Michael introduced John Chapman, President and CEO of San Antonio Regional Hospital, who
presented a PowerPoint presentation on Healthcare Developments and Legislation.
B2. Presentation in Honor of National Senior Center Month.
Mayor Michael introduced Jennelle Markel, Community Services Supervisor, and Megan Moberly,
Community Services Coordinator who presented a PowerPoint presentation in honor of National Senior
Center month.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Michael Heftman, Burrtec Waste Industries, shared a new education and outreach school activity packet
and resources to help address Senate Bill 1383 and provided copies of resources to be distributed to the
City Council.
Julie Luu, representative with Western States Carpenters, spoke about developers, contractors and labor
regulations in the city and requested the city ensure growth is responsible, sustainable and equitable.
Lance Asbra, offered a prayer.
Andrea Myrick, spoke in support of extending the Gold Line into San Bernardino County and expressed
disappointment with delaying the extension project.
Kathi Pryor, spoke in support of pickleball courts and inquired if there can be more opportunities for play
time at the Sports Center and if one court at Beryl Park can have four courts painted where individuals
can bring their own nets.
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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 Special Meeting of August 20, 2025.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,515,179,37 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $3,489,113.35 Dated
August 11, 2025 Through August 24, 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 $250.08 Dated August 11,
2025 Through August 24, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of July 31, 2025 for
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration of Reappointment of Planning Commissioners to Four-Year Terms. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of a Transfer of Appropriation in the Amount of$150,000 from General Fund
to Measure I Fund for Street Striping and Pavement Marking. (CITY)
D7. Consideration of an Appropriation in the Amount of $40,457 from the Homeland Security
Grant for the Purchase of Eight Ballistic Shields Through a Competitive Bid. (CITY)
DS. Consideration of an Award of Professional Services Agreements for Five-Year On-Call
Contracts for Various Disciplines for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30. (CITY/FIRE)
D9. Consideration to Enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Ontario for a
Pavement Resurfacing of the Southern Half of the Vineyard Avenue and 8th Street
Intersection as Part of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Major Arterial Paving Program. (CITY)
D10. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit, & Litvak, LLP
for Legal Services Related to the Municipal Code and Other Civil Matters. (CITY)
D11. Consideration of the Purchase of Bendix King Radios and Miscellaneous Related
Equipment, in the Amount of$113,100, from 49er Communications, in Accordance with the
NASPO Cooperative Purchasing Master Agreement No. 00318, CA Addenda 7-22-70-49-
18. (FIRE)
D12. Consideration of Amendment No. 004 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mary
McGrath Architects for Conceptual Design Services for the Fire Station 178 Project. (FIRE)
D13. Consideration of a Managed Services Agreement (CO 2025-084) in the Total Amount of
$270,000 and a Software Maintenance and Support Agreement(CO 2025-085) in the Total
Amount of $411,000 from the Municipal Utility Fund (Fund 705) with Advanced Utility
Systems for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Customer Information System Infinity
Billing Software and Online Payment Portal Platform. (CITY)
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D14. Consideration of a Contract with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. for Park Mowing and Facility
Landscape Maintenance in the Amount of$974,922 for FY 2025/26. (CITY/FIRE)
D15. Consideration of a Contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for LMDs 6R, 9, and 10
Parkway, Paseo, and Median Island Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance in an Amount
Not to Exceed $772,181 for FY 2025/26. (CITY)
D16. Consideration of a Cooperative Agreement for Stadium Modernization Improvements for
FY 25/26 with Rancho Baseball LLC (DBH) and Request for an Appropriation of $275,000
to Complete the Identified Improvements for FY 25/26. (CITY)
D17. Consideration to Approve the Execution of Amendment No. 001 to the Professional
Services Agreement (PSA) Number 2021-079 Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga
and CRBA Custom Inc. to Increase the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount from $154,000 to
$210,000 for the Remaining Term of the Agreement. (CITY)
D18. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2024-155 Between the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and Clair Global Integration, LLC. for Proactive Inspections and Maintenance
of the City's Audio-Visual Systems, Extending the Term by One (1)Year in an Amount Not-
to-Exceed $86,970. (CITY)
D19. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2022-009 with Hunter Consulting Inc.,
dba HCI Environmental 8 Engineering for Hazardous Waste Cleanup and Removal in an
Amount Not to Exceed $103,000 for City and Fire District Services in FY 2025/2026.
(CITY/FIRE)
D20. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements located on 12434 4th Street per
Improvement Agreement, Related to Case No. DRC2020-00202, as Complete, File a
Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D21. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion and Authorize Release
of Retention and Bonds for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Local Slurry Seal Pavement
Rehabilitation Project. (CITY)
D22. Consideration of a Resolution Waiving the Collection of Certain Inspection, Permit, and
Special Services Fees for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-023) (FIRE)
D23. Consideration of Approval to Rescind Resolution No. FD 2025-022; Approval to Adopt a
Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory Referred to as Annexation No. 88-25-1 into
Community Facilities District No. 88-1; and Set a Time and Place for a Public Hearing
Related to the Annexation. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-024) (FIRE)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve the
Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D23, with Council Member Scott abstaining on item
D3. Motion carried 5-0.
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
El. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1045
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 16.36.09 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND
ADDING CHAPTER 17.84 TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING UNDERGROUNDING OVERHEAD UTILITIES, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to waive full
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1045, by title only.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No.
1045.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1045 by title only. Motion carried 5-0.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
Cl. Public Hearing for Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 1046,
to Adopt Zoning Map Amendment to Change the Zoning Map Designation for Tracts 16072,
16072-1, 16072-2, and 16072-3, Located at the North West Corner of Etiwanda Avenue
and Wilson Avenue, from Neighborhood Estate 2 (NE-2) to Low Residential (L), to Ensure
Consistency with the Configuration and Development Standards of a Previously Approved
359 Lot Single-Family Residential Subdivision, Consistent with the General Plan Land Use
Designation of Traditional Neighborhood. This Project Qualifies for an Exemption Under
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment will
not have any Direct Impact on the Environment. (DRC20 2 5-001 41) (ORDINANCE NO.
1046) (CITY)
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Claudia Vargas, Associate Planner, who gave a Staff Report
along with a PowerPoint presentation for item G1. Correspondence was received by Brian Berzins,
Richard Santucci, Lisa and Jeff Unger and Mario and Latrevia Palacios; copies of the correspondence
was distributed to the City Council and available for public review.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications received.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to introduce
Ordinance No. 1046, by title only and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No.
1046.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1046
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHOCUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT DRC2025-00141, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP DESIGNATION
FOR TRACTS 16072, 16072-1, 16072-2, AND 16072-3, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 150.79 ACRES,
TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM NEIGHBORHOOD ESTATE 2 (NE-2) TO LOW
RESIDENTIAL (L), AND ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE CONFIGURATION AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF AN EXISTING 359 LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION
OF TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA UNDER
SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member
Hutchison, to introduce Ordinance No. 1046, by title only and waive further reading. Motion carried 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration to Receive and File the Rancho Cucamonga High Speed Rail Station Access
Study and to Direct Staff to Pursue Options to Implement the Improvements. (CITY)
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Alberto Felix, Traffic Engineer, who gave a Staff Report along
with a PowerPoint presentation for item H1.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison seconded by Council Member Scott, to receive and file
the Rancho Cucamonga High Speed Rail Station Access Study and direct staff to pursue options to
implement the improvements. Motion carried 5-0.
H2. Quarterly Development Update - Second Quarter 2025. (CITY)
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Carina Campos, Management Analyst II, and Darleen Cervera,
Management Analyst I, who gave a Staff Report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item H2.
City Council received and filed report.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
In response to public comment, Mayor Michael shared information on the Gold Line extension project
including associated costs and stated that as a representative for San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SBCTA) Board of Directors, his vote that morning was to support looking at alternatives utilizing
the Metrolink line and was looking at the best interest for the entire county.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier
that evening.
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K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:08 p.m.to Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
App ved: Octo r 1, 2025
Li Troyan, MMC
it erk Services Director
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