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Home My WebLink About2026/02/04 - Minutes February 4,2026 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, February 4, 2026, 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: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Mike McCliman, Assistant City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager, Jennifer Gracia, Deputy City Manager and Julie Sowles, Deputy City Manager. 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,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) E. RECESS The closed session recessed at 6:32 p.m. February 4, 2026 1 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 5 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, February 4, 2026, 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: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Ashton R. Arocho, MMC, City Clerk Services Director. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS None. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Sharon Ziese, Chairperson of the Residents Committee and resident of Alta Laguna Mobile Home Park, expressed appreciation to the City and Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst,for their collaborative efforts. She voiced her support for the approval of Consent Calendar Item D5,which authorizes an amended and restated Mobile Home Park Accord for a ten-year term. Jesus Jacuinde-Torres provided information on resources and programs available at the Pomona Valley Pride Center and invited the community to attend a fundraiser and Oscars viewing party hosted by Pomona Valley Pride on March 15, 2026. Kevin Mande discussed parking issues in his neighborhood related to student parking and pick-up/drop-off activities at Rancho Cucamonga High School. He noted that he is circulating a petition to restrict non- residential parking but has not yet obtained the required 75 percent of signatures to establish a Residential Permit Parking District. Mr. Mande was referred to speak with Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director. Armando Moreno expressed appreciation to the City for repairing sidewalks on Main Street and voiced opposition of the Hamilton Family Brewery location at 8889 Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. He raised concerns regarding its proximity to a residential area, hours of operation, noise, disruptive patron behavior, traffic, and public safety. Miguel Espinoza voiced opposition to the Hamilton Family Brewery location at 8889 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. He expressed concerns about its proximity to a senior residential community, disruptive noise levels, public safety, and emphasized the importance of caring for elders in the community. February 4, 2026 1 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 2 of 5 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 Meetings of January 21, 2026. D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of $2,652,184.58 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers(Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company)in the Total Amount of$9,756,253.46 Dated 1/4/2026, Through 01/18/2026. (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 $32,362.43 Dated 1/4/2026 Through 1/18/2026. (CITY/FIRE) D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of November 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025 for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. (CITY/FIRE) D5. Consideration to Approve an Amended and Restated Mobile Home Park Accord for a Period of Ten Years with the Following Mobile Home Parks Located in Rancho Cucamonga: Alta Laguna, Alta Vista, Casa Volante, Chaparral Heights, The Pines, Ramona Villa, and Sycamore Villa. (CITY) D6. Consideration of a Cooperative Agreement between Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the Almond Street Improvement Project (Project). (CITY) D7. Consideration to Approve the Purchase of a Mobile LED Screen and Trailer from Multi-Media LED, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $116,990. (CITY/FIRE) D8. Consideration of the Purchase of Bendix King Radio Equipment in the Amount of $5,220 from 49er Communications in Accordance with the NASPO Cooperative Purchasing Master Agreement No. 00318, CA Addenda 7-22-70-49-18. (FIRE) MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve Consent Calendar items D1 through D8,with Council Member Scott abstaining on item D3. Motion carried, 5-0. E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following: ORDINANCE NO. 1055 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AND CONSERVATION PLAN IN ORDER TO ALIGN THE SPECIFIC PLAN'S RESIDENTIAL DENSITY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN, INCORPORATE SITE PLANS FOR PLANNING AREAS 1 AND 2, MAKE OTHER REVISIONS TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN, AND ADD NEW BUILDING TYPES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW DENSITY (DRC 2025-00022), AND MAKE OTHER CONFORMING REVISIONS, AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN'S PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED EIR February 4, 2026 1 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 5 MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1055 by title only. City Clerk Services Director Arocho read the title of Ordinance No. 1055 into the record. VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1055 by title only. Motion carried, 5-0. F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S) None. G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT None. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S) H1. Receive and File an Oral Presentation by the Etiwanda Historical Society of Its Annual Report of Events, Fundraising, Membership, and Outreach Activities. (CITY) City Manager Cox introduced Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst II, and Members of the Etiwanda Historical Society, Tony Gonzalez, President, Kate Alvarado, Vice President and Roni Dawson, Secretary and Event Coordinator who provided an Annual Report of events, fundraising, membership, and outreach activities by the Etiwanda Historical Society. Mayor Michael inquired whether the Society is generating sufficient funds to continue preservation and restoration of historical properties. Roni Dawson,Secretary and Event Coordinator,stated that current fundraising efforts are sufficient to cover expenses but emphasized the need for additional support through increased membership and volunteer participation. She also welcomed ideas to help ensure the organization's long-term sustainability. Mayor Michael and City Council members expressed their appreciation to the Etiwanda Historical Society for the presentation and extended best wishes for their continued success. The report was received and filed. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS 11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES None. February 4, 2026 1 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 5 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 Council Member Scott recommended that the City Council include an item on the next meeting agenda to discuss community concerns regarding noise and public safety related to Hamilton Family Brewery. The Council discussed the time required to meet with all stakeholders, the preparation of the staff report, and the upcoming six-month review in March for Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 — Hamilton Family Brewery. City Attorney Ghirelli clarified that the review of Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257 — Hamilton Family Brewery may be presented by staff for informational purposes and does not require Council action. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to place review of Minor Use Permit DRC2023-00257— Hamilton Family Brewery on the agenda for council discussion at a Regular City Council Meeting scheduled in March 2026. Motion carried, 5-0. L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:36 p.m. Approved: February 18, 2026 �®q /Ashta R. Aroc o, M C City Clerk Services Director February 4, 2026 1 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 5