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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/12/03 - Minutes December 3, 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, December 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 and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy. Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Mike McCliman, Assistant City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager of Community Development, Jennifer Gracia, Deputy City Manager of Community Programs and Julie Sowles, 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 Dl. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, PETER CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, JULIE SOWLES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, MIKE MCCLIMAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FIRE CHIEF, AND EMILY NIELSEN, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES BARGAINING GROUP, RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION - IAFF LOCAL 2274, AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. (CITY/FIRE) D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9: (3 CASES). THE CITY HAS RECEIVED THREE GOVERNMENT CLAIMS REGARDING DAMAGE TO THREE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ALONG BELLA VISTA DRIVE AND CARNELIAN STREET. COPIES OF THE CLAIMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. (CITY) E. RECESS The closed session recessed at 5:51 p.m. December 3, 2025 I 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 6 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 Wednesday, December 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 and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy. Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, 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 BI. Oath of Office Ceremony for Rancho Cucamonga City Manager Elisa C. Cox. Mayor Michael administered the Oath of Office for Rancho Cucamonga City Manager Elise C. Cox. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council congratulated City Manager Cox on being named the City's fourth City Manager since incorporation and presented City Manager Cox with a Certificate of Appointment. B2. Administration of Oath of Office to Reappointed Planning/Historical Preservation Commissioners Al Boling, James Daniels and Tony Morales. Mayor Michael administered the Oath of Office to reappointed Planning/Historical Preservation Commissioners Al Boling, James Daniels and Tony Morales. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented Commissioners with Certificates of Appointments. B3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Youth Volunteers of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Leslie Jenson, Communications Director for the Church of Latter Day Saints in Rancho Cucamonga formally acknowledged and commended the youth volunteers for their dedicated service and meaningful contributions to a recent community project. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to Youth Volunteers of the Church of Latter Day Saints and thanked them for their compassion and service. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Two (2) speakers: J.A. Anton and Jess addressed the Council regarding immigration enforcement activities reportedly conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse and a Home Depot location. Ms. Anton urged the Council to affirm the City's commitment to community values by considering the adoption of resolutions or policies aimed at supporting and protecting immigrant residents. • December 3, 2025 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 2 of 6 Four (4) speakers: Justin Nottingham, Chris Little, Edward Aldaz and Christine Sabala spoke in opposition of a proposed zoning amendment to the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan. Speakers shared concerns about high-density housing, insufficient public notification, ambiguity in the definition of 'single-family home', traffic congestion and noted the project location is misaligned with the Etiwanda neighborhood and would be better suited near a transportation corridor. City Attorney Ghirelli provided clarification on the City Council's decision-making process and informed the community that the proposed zoning amendment to the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan is scheduled for review by the Planning Commission at its meeting on December 10, 2025, in Council Chambers. The item will be publicly noticed as a hearing and will subsequently be presented to the City Council for discussion and consideration in early 2026. Two (2) speakers: La Vay Bland and Liz Acuna spoke in opposition of the Hamilton Family Brewery location at 8889 Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Speakers shared concerns about the brewery's location near a residential area, noise, parking overflow impacting the adjacent neighborhood, disruptive patron behavior, public intoxication, traffic and public safety. 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. Di. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of November 19, 2025. D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of $1,155,944.03 for City and the Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $2,420,209.24 Dated November 12, 2025, Through November 23, 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 $1,004.07, Dated November 12, 2025, Through November 23, 2025. (CITY/FIRE) D4. Consideration of an Agreement with Z&K Consultants for Construction Management and Inspection Services and an Appropriation in the Amount of $227.568 for the Civic Center Waterproofing and Roof Repairs Project. (CITY) D5. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Group for Contract Code Enforcement Services for a 1 Year Term, with the Option of Two 1 Year Renewals in the Amount Not to Exceed of$525,000. (CITY) D6. Consideration of a Request to Summarily Vacate a Portion of Right-of-Way Along East Avenue Related to Project Case No. DRC2020-00438, Located at the Southeast Corner of Banyan Street and East Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-095) (CITY) D7. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Management Association. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-099)(CITY) D8. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Executive Management Employee Group. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-098)(CITY) December 3, 2025 I 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 6 MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve Consent Calendar items D1 through D6, with Council Member Scott abstaining on item D3. Motion carried 4-0-1.Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy. E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION El. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following: ORDINANCE NO. 1049 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,AMENDING CHAPTER 17.100 OF ARTICLE V OF TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE REGULATIONS REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW AND TO ESTABLISH A BONUS ADU PROGRAM, AND FINDING THE ITEM TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15282(H)AND 15061(B)(3) E2. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following: ORDINANCE NO. 1050 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DISSOLVING THE TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPROVING A MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTION 12.20.080 OF CHAPTER 12.20 OF TITLE 12 AND SECTIONS 17.20.020 AND 17.20.040 OF TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO THE TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15061(B)(3)AND 15378(B)(5) E3. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following: ORDINANCE NO. 1051 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 89 ADOPTING A DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE WHICH ESTABLISHES A DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AND DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance Nos. 1049, 1050 and 1051 by title only. Patricia Bravo-Valez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 1049, 1050 and 1051. VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to waive full readings and adopt Ordinance Nos. 1049, 1050 and 1051 by title only. Motion carried 4-0-1.Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy. F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S) None. December 3, 2025 I 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 6 G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT GI. Public Hearing to Consider Establishing, Repealing, and Amending Certain Service and User Fee Adjustments for Various Departments (Building 8 Safety, Community Services, Engagement and Special Programs, Engineering Services, Library Services, and Public Works), and Consider a Resolution Approving Such New, Amended, and Repealed Service and User Fees. (RESOLUTION NO.2025-097)(CITY) City Manager Cox introduced Darrell Richardson, Management Analyst II, who provided a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation about establishing, repealing, and amending certain service and user fee adjustments for various departments. Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing. There were no public communications. Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-097, establishing, repealing, and amending certain service and user fee adjustments for various departments (Building 8 Safety, Community Services, Engagement and Special Programs, Engineering Services, Library Services, and Public Works). Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy. G2. Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission's Decision to Approve a Request for Design Review, Minor Exception, and Variance for the Construction of 166 Single-Family Residences Proposed Within an Approved Tract Map on Approximately 70- acres Located Near the Northeast Corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Wilson Avenue in the Low Residential (L) Zone; (Tracts 16072 and 16072-2) This item is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Section 15162. Case File Number: Design Review DRC2024-00395, Minor Exception DRC2025- 00168, Variance DRC2025-00169. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-096)(CITY) City Manager Cox introduced Sean McPherson, Principal Planner, who provided a staff report along with a PowerPoint for an Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision for the construction of 166 single-family residences within a previously approved tract. Two (2) letters were received in opposition by Lozeau Drury, LLP and Alicia Mosley, copies of the correspondence received were provided to the City Council and were available for the public to review on the City's website. Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing. Appellant, Hayley Uno, Lozeau Drury LLP, addressed the City Council on the appeal submitted. Applicant, Matthew Gevergiz, Project Manager at Lennar Homes, spoke in favor of the project. Two (2) speakers: Alicia Mosley and Michelle Lauron, spoke in opposition of item G2 and the Etiwanda Heights Plan. Their comments included concerns regarding insufficient public notification, increased traffic congestion, potential environmental impacts, and the incompatibility of compact-style housing with the existing neighborhood aesthetic. City Attorney Ghirelli clarified that Item G2 is unrelated to the proposed zoning amendment to the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood and Conservation Plan. He reminded the public that the zoning amendment will be presented to the Planning Commission on December 10, 2025, with the item publicly noticed as a hearing, and subsequently presented to the City Council for discussion and consideration in January or February 2026. He further noted that Item G2 pertains to a single-family residential project originally approved approximately 20 years ago, for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously prepared. December 3, 2025 I 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 6 • Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-096, denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's decision to approve a request for Design Review, Minor Exception, and Variance for the construction of 166 single-family residences proposed within an approved Tract Map on approximately 70-acres located near the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Wilson Avenue in the Low Residential (L) Zone; (Tracts 16072 and 16072-2). Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S) None. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS 11. Consideration to Approve the Appointment of One Member and Re-appointments of Two Members to the Public Art Committee. (CITY) Mayor Michael introduced Community Services Subcommittee Council Member Scott and Council Member Stickler, who provided a verbal report for item 11. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the appointment of Tara Bryan and re-appointments of Ebony McGee and Ilianna Salas to the Public Art Committee. Motion carried 4-0-1.Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy. 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 Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:12 p.m. Approved: December 17, 2025 . 2O fAs ton R. Aroche, M City rk Services Director December 3, 2025 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 6 of 6