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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/06/05 - Minutes June 5, 1996 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, June 5, 1996, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,California. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor William J.Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J.Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam,City Manager;James Markman, City Attorney; Andrew Arczynski,Assistant City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Cindy Hackett,Associate Engineer;Bill Makshanoff,Building Official;Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Duane Baker,Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk; Capt. Ron Bieberdorf and Deputy Danielle Stout, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of Proclamation honoring Rosemary Faust as Rancho Cucamonga's Small Businessperson of the Year. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Rosemary Faust. Ms.Faust thanked the community, her family and the Council for their support. She also added you really need to be persistent to have a successful business. B2. Presentation of Proclamations to Ryan Gilkey and Cory Wilson for their assistance in solving a crime in our community. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamations to Ryan Gilkey and Cory Wilson. Each boy was also presented with a check in the amount of $50 by the detective investigating the case, who also thanked them for their assistance in this matter. 83. Mayor Alexander presented a proclamation to Sergeant Ted Housley who would be leaving Rancho Cucamonga. Mayor Alexander thanked Sergeant Housely for his service to the community and wished him well as he leaves Rancho Cucamonga. Sergeant Housley thanked the Council for this special recognition and for the opportunity to have worked in the City. n a,. rir rnr�rr n i City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 2 C1. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC John Gurney, 12924 Chestnut in Eftwanda, stated there is an old gas station at Etiwanda and Foothill and that people are living inside of it. it was bringing the City down. Do He stated the police say they cannot do anything about it, but felt cONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, stated Item D15 should be removed from the agenda as the applicant had not complied with the conditions as yet. He stated this would return to the Council when it was ready. D1. Approval of Minutes: May 1, 1996 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 5/8/96 and 5/15/96; and Payroll ending 5/2/96 for the total amount of $1,420,137.78. D3. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Barbee's Pizza, John J. Barbee, 7251 A Haven Avenue. D4. Approval to declare surplus miscellaneous City owned equipment. D5. Approval to purchase one (1) Indeco 621 HD Hammer Hydraulic Breaker from RDO Equipment Company of Riverside, California, funded solely from Account Number 72-4225-7044, in the amount of $20,682.61. D6. Approval to purchase one (1) Double-Drum Vibratory Compactor from Ingersoll-Rand Company of Los Angeles, California to be funded from two Account Numbers: 09-4637-7044 as a Lease Purchase for $5,000.00 each year for five years, and 72-4225-7044 in the amount of $5,421.44. D7. Approval to amend Resolution No. 96-054 to include roadway construction equipment - compactor and hydraulic breaker - through Municipal Services Group. RESOLUTION NO. 96-054A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-054 AUTHORIZING THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH MUNICIPAL LEASING ASSOCIATES, INC. D8. Approval of Resolutions relating to the November 5, 1996 election. RESOLUTION NO. 96-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1996, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES, AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO 96-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CHARGE TO CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, FOR PREPARATION OF MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS OF THE CANDIDATES STATEMENT FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996 D9. Approval of Light Variance Request for district 21 Baseball Play-offs at Red Hill Park and Heritage Park Sixty Foot Fields until 11:00 p.m. D10. Approval to adopt Memoranda of Understanding (CO 96-029, 96-030 and 96-031) and Compensation Resolution for Fiscal Year 1996/97. RESOLUTION NO. 96-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY'S GENERAL EMPLOYEE BARGAINING GROUP, MAINTENANCE BARGAINING GROUP AND SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL BARGAINING GROUP FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 Dll. Approval to award and authorization for execution of Contract (CO 96-032) for Community Trail Fencing, located at Windrows Park and North Victoria Windrows Loop, east side, south of Kalmia Street and Banyan Street, south side, from Milliken Avenue to Mt. Baldy Place, to Econo Fence Company, in the amount of $74,993.05 ($68,176.50 plus 10% contingency) to be funded from Landscape Maintenance District 2, Account No. 41-4130-9525 and Landscape Maintenance District 6, Account No. 45-4130-0525. D12. Approval to execute a Program Supplement (CO 96-033) to Local Agency-State Master Agreement No. SLTPP-5420 for the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the State of California for the Improvement of Haven Avenue from Deer Creek Channel to Base Line Road. Reimbursable Funding from the Supplement Agreement shall be deposited to the SB140 Account. RESOLUTION NO. 96-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SIGNING OF A PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT TO LOCAL AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT TO NO. STLPP-5420 FOR THE STATE-LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF HAVEN AVENUE FROM DEER CREEK CHANNEL TO BASE LINE ROAD D13. Approval to execute an amendment to the Epicenter Rental Application with Rancho Cucamonga (CO 94-039) with Rancho Cucamonga High School for Graduation Ceremonies at the Adult Sports Complex in exchange for City use of Rancho Cucamonga High School Gymnasium for Youth Basketball Program. D14. Approval of Map, execution of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 4 for Parcel Map 14786, located on the north side of East Elm Avenue between Spruce Avenue and Church Street, submitted by Lewis Development Company. City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 96-084 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 14786, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT RESOLUTION NO. 96-085 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 4 FOR PARCEL MAP 14786 D15. Approval of Map, execution of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, execution of Vintners Walk Encroachment/Maintenance Agreement and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3D and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 13845, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Doulevard and Rochester Avenue, submitted by Masi Cor~merce Center Partners. ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA. RESOLUTION NO. 96-086 A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF RANClIO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ENCROACI IMENT/MAINTENANCE FOR VINTNERS WALl( OF PARCEL MAr NO. 13845 RESOLUTION NO. 96-087 A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF RANClIO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMDER 13845, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 96~088 A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF RANClIO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGI ITING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR PARCEL MAP 13845 D16. Approval to Release Bonds and Notice of Completion for Tract 12659-1, located on the southwest corner of Eftwanda Avenue and 24th Street. Release: Faithful Performance Bond $ 88,000.00 Street Improvements #3SM 713 819 00 Release: Faithful Performance Bond 132,000.00 Etiwanda Storm Drain #3SM 713 820 00 City Council Minutes June 5,1996 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 96-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 12659-1 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D17. Approval to Set the Date for the Public Hearing for July 3, 1996 to Consider Vacating an Alley located between Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road, east of Red Hill Country Club Drive. RESOLUTION NO. 96-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SAN BERNARDINO ROAD, EAST OF RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, APN: 207-113-18 THROUGH 24 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item D15. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items were submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-04 - FRANCIS BALCI IAK - An appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a request to establish a 1,075 square foot video arcade and a 2,207 square foot pool roo~ in conjunction with a 2,100 square foot restaurant within the Ncighborhood Co~,~ercial (NC) shopping center located at the southwest corner of I lellman Avenue and Base Line Road - APN: 208-202-17. {CONTINUED FROM MAY 15, 1996) ITEM WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT, RESOLUTION NO. 96-091 A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF RANClIO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-04, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISI I A VIDEO ARCADE, OCCUPYING 1,075 SQUARE FEET, AND A POOL ROOM, OCCUPYING 2,207 SQUARE FEET, IN CONJUNCTION WITII A RESTAURANT OF 2,100 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED IN TI IE NEIGI IDORI' IOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AT TI IE SOUTI IWEST CORNER OF I IELLMAN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT TI IEREOF - APN: 208-202-17 F2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15732 - LEWIS I ISMES- Appeal of a condition of approval regarding school facility financing for a proposed subdivision of 33 single fa~aily homes on 9.46 acres of land in the Community Service designation, located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and Eftwanda Avenue - APN: 277-522-05, 07, and 08. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 15, 1996) ITEM WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT. City Council Minutes June 5,1996 Page 6 F3. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 96-01 - WOHL/RANCHO PARTNERS - A request to amend the Industrial Area Specific Plan to create a Community Commercial designation for 14.45 acres generally located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues - APN: 208-352-62 through 69. Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Peter DeForge stated he was present to answer any questions and wanted to make sure that Councilmember Williams' previous concerns had been excluded from the Ordinance. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated yes. Mayor Alexander stated he does not agree with doing this as proposed, and that is why he is voting no. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 554. ORDINANCE NO. 554 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT FOR 14.45 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, NORTH OF EUCALYPTUS AVENUE, EAST OF SPRUCE AVENUE, AND WEST OF ELM AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-352-62 THROUGH 69 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to set second reading of Ordinance No. 554 for second reading on June 19, 1996. Motion carried, 3-2 (Alexander, Curatalo voted no) F4. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-03 - HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH - Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the continued use of modular buildings on 10 acres of land in the Very Low Residential District (up to 2 dwelling units per acre), located at 5354 Haven Avenue - APN: 1074-271-01. James Markman, City Attorney, clarified that the next item is an advertised public hearing that deals only with the application for the modular buildings. He stated staff has submitted a Resolution for the Council to consider. Councilmember Gutierrez clarified that the issue of the ball fields would be discussed later on the agenda. Staff report presented by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Jackie Bolda, 11849 Mt. Gunnison Court, requested that the Council deny the appeal. She stated the Church is doing a lot of improvements to the church and that they are continuing to grow. She told about the programs the Church has to offer. She stated if the buildings are allowed to stay, they can continue with their programs, otherwise, they would have no place to go. City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 7 Hugh Hewitt, Attorney for the Church, felt the modulars should be allowed to be kept as per the Municipal Code. He stated the Church has the same master plan they've had since 1983 and that they have not deviated from this. He asked that the Council uphold the Planning Commission's decision. David Burns, St. Pastor of the Church, stated they have tried to make the modulars attractive and fit in with the community. He felt if the modulars have to be removed, it would shut down their programs. He stated they are planning to go on to do Phase 2 and expand the Church. He stated the modulars are well-kept and in good condition. He asked that the Council grant the continuance of the CUP so they can keep the modulars for their programs. Pete Sinits, 10458 Vivienda, stated he did not think the Planning Commission had the authority to grant the appeal and did not think just because it was a church it should be given an extension. He stated all extensions should have been removed by now and that they have all expired. He felt the Church should have to comply with all the rules just like all of the other businesses do. Greg Bentley, 7994 Thoroughbred, stated he is a member of the Church and that the modulars are the life of the Church. He stated the Church has complied with their master plan, and pointed out they are landscaped. Alan Aylor, resident of Rancho Cucamonga, stated they live in the community because the City believes in the family. He stated he has put a lot of work into the Church. He stated their programs reach out to members of the community and asked that the Council deny the appeal. A man, (no name given), stated he is not a member of the Church but thought it was wonderful what they are doing. He felt they should be allowed to keep the modulars. Michael Myers felt the Church taught morals to his son and his family. He also felt the Church taught his family good values. He felt if the youth programs are abolished by removal of the modulars, his son will not continue to get this type of teaching. George Lighther, Boardmember of the Church, stated without the modular buildings, the Church is shut down because all of the programs will not have a place to be held in. Steve Carroll, 11131 Brentwood, stated the Church has done a lot for him and his wife. He stated he likes the Sunday School program and that without the modulars they would not be able to have this program. He asked the Council to allow the modulars to remain. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. James Markman, City Attorney, stated this is an unusual appeal, but that you can rule out any physical problem created in the neighborhood by the modulars. He stated there is no evidence in front of the Council that would substantiate any findings other than what is in front of them in the Resolution. He stated this looks like it is a legal issue. He stated the only argument for the Council not to concur with the Planning Commission, which is entirely incorrect, is on page 133 which is part of a letter written by the attorneys for the appellant. He stated it suggests that section 17.02.100 precludes the Council from extending the CUP for the modular buildings on the Church property for any time than what is indicated in that section. He stated this section has nothing to do with the period of time in which someone can use a use permit for temporary buildings on a church. He stated this section deals with how much time you are given to start exercising or using your CUP. He stated if the Church had not done anything all this time, he would concur. He stated this is not an exercise issue because the Church has already done work. He stated since there is no evidence about the physical problem with the modulars, he suggested that there is nothing else the Council can do but adopt Resolution No. 96-093. City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 8 Councilmember Curatalo stated he felt the Church has complied with the master plan and would support the Planning CommissioNs decision to leave the modulars. Councilmember Biane thanked the people for being here tonight. He felt the modulars brought a lot to the community because of the programs they provide. Councilmember Gutierrez stated there was some confusion with wording in the code, but the City Attorney has now cleared this issue up. He asked what would happen when the modulars are removed. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated that area would be a small parking lot. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he hoped that the neighbors and the Church representatives could come together somehow and settle these differences. He stated he has no problem with the modulars. Councilmembe~ Williams stated she agrees with all that has been said. She stated the Council is not trying to close the Church. She asked when they would be able to remove the modulars. David Burns, Sr. Pastor of the Church, stated they really can't project when they will be able to develop further and remove the modulars. Councilmember Williams clarified (from a previous comment made) that the Senior Center will be dedicated June 22. She also stated when the Lions Center is revamped some of the playschool programs the City has going at the Church will move from the modulars to the Lions Park Community Center. RESOLUTION NO. 96-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96- 03, FOR EXISTING TEMPORARY MODULAR BUILDINGS LOCATED AT HILLSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND VISTA GROVE STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1074-271-01 MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 96-093. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. ITEM I1 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME BUT THE MINUTES WILL REMAIN IN AGENDA ORDER Mayor Alexander called a recess at 9:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:48 p.m. with all Councilmembers present, and Andrew Arczynski now serving as the legal counsel for the remainder of the meeting. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS G1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS ('LEGAL WORDING CHANGES ONLY) Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 9 Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 555. ORDINANCE NO. 555 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 9.24 OF TITLE 9 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.24 TO TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO MASSAGE TECHNICIANS, MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SIMILAR BUSINESSES MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and set second reading for June 19, 1996. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. G2. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.30 AND PROHIBITING LOITERING BY MINORS Staff report presented by Deputy Danielle Stout, Police Department. Councilmember Curatalo thanked her for her work on this matter. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 556. ORDINANCE NO. 556 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.30 AND PROHIBITING LOITERING BY MINORS MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and set second reading for June 19, 1996. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. No items were submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. DISCUSSION OF HILLSIDE CHURCH BALL FIELDS (Oral Report) Oral report was presented by Councilmember Gutierrez who stated he has received many letters from people on this issue. He stated he was also approached by some of the neighbors to the south of the Church, but City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 10 wanted to hear both sides of this matter. He stated he wishes that both sides could get together and be happy. He stated he felt there should be some degree of privacy for the neighbors to the south. He hoped that the neighbors and the Church could discuss this and come up with a solution to this matter. Mayor Alexander stated he felt all of the City Council went to see both sides of this issue. He felt some kind of screening should be put up to add more privacy. Councilmember Williams stated she has been up there and felt the neighbors should work this out and compromise. She stated privacy is an issue for the neighbors to the south. She stated the City would be happy to facilitate a meeting if they wanted them to. She stated the programs at this church are wonderful and that everyone is learning from them, but felt the kids should also see everyone working out this problem to learn something from that. She felt they can come to a resolution if they would only try. Mayor Alexander opened the item up for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Jackie Bolda stated her Church spent $500,000 to make the fields. She stated there are kids using the fields other than just people from the Church. She stated they are reaching out to the community to make it better. She stated they have done exactly what the City asked them to do. She stated the season is almost over and within one year the foliage will be fully covering everything. She stated they don't want to be enemies with the neighbors. She felt all the money being used for attorneys could be spent on a block wall for better screening. She hoped that this could be settled. Kevin Hoyt, member of the Church, stated there is one house that really has their privacy invaded. He stated he would put up the first $300 for additional shrubbery for them. Randy Walker, 8687 Orange, stated he is involved in the softball program. He stated he always hears many positive comments about their softball program. He felt the decision the Council makes effects the lives of the community. Hugh Hewitt, Attorney for the Church, stated he did not think that a roundtable discussion was the answer to the problem. He did not think this was a question of compromise. He did not think they should meet with the local officials and the neighbors. James Markman, City Attorney, stated it was acceptable for public officials to get involved and help things out. He stated the Council can always have control over inappropriate uses and felt it was appropriate to get involved in a land use dispute to help settle it. Tom Smits, south side of the Church, stated the plan that was done in 1983 does not show the ballfields as they are presently done. He commented they were not notified of several of the meetings regarding the approvals for this project. He felt if the backstops had been located on the north side of the property, there would not be the problems there now are. He stated they are not against the Church, but that some people are concerned about their privacy. He stated they are willing to sit down with the Church and get a resolution to this matter. John Terrant, 10475 Vivienda (southeast corner), felt the biggest problem was lack of communication. He asked Dan Coleman if there was any indication of lighting the fields for the future. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated no. Mr. Terrant stated there needed to be a compromise. George Lightner spoke again rebutting previous comments about the Church City Council Minutes June 5, 1996 Page 11 Debbie Weddie, 6153 Granby, stated the neighbors did not know the fields would be in their backyard when they moved there. She stated something needed to be done to stop the noise. Corky Stone, 6628 San Benito, stated he attends the Church and read a letter that had been in the In/and Valley Daily Bulletin. He felt the programs were very beneficial to the community and felt by following guidelines of the City there is legal justification to what is going on at the Church. Ann Ebert, 12799 E. Rancho Estates, stated the Grace's residence has no privacy and did not agree this should be allowed. There being no further input, public comments were closed. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he has learned a lot tonight. He commented on the wonderful baseball program. He stated he still felt this was an issue for everyone to get together on and discuss. ACTION: Report received and filed 12. CONSIDERATION OF PROCESS FOR FILLING CURRENT TERMS EXPIRING ON PLANNING COMMISSION Staff report presented by Councilmember Biane for the Subcommittee. Councilmember Gutierrez also gave his comments about the process and the creation of a short list for the entire Council to interview. He stated he would be happy to create a short list or interview the whole group if there is only a small group that apply. Councilmember Williams stated it is logical if there are a lot of applications to sort them out by qualifications. She stated she would like to have the right to look at the discards, so that if there is someone that she felt was qualified, they could be added to the list to be interviewed. Councilmembers Biane and Gutierrez stated they agreed with that. Councilmember Curatalo stated he would like to be able to interview every applicant that applies for the Planning Commission. He insisted he have that right. Mayor Alexander stated he agreed with Councilmember Curatalo. He felt if the City Council gets it down to 12, then the entire Council should interview that group. Councilmember Williams suggested that the notes from the interviews to get to the short list be able to be reviewed by everyone on the Council. Councilmember Biane stated he had no problem with this. Councilmember Curatalo felt by creating a short list it would turn this into a political process and felt he should be able to interview everyone. Councilmember Williams stated she would like the opportunity to look at all of the applications and have everyone interviewed. She also suggested that all five Councilmembers look at all of the applications and screen them. City Council Minutes June 5,1996 Page12 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez that if there is less than 20 applicants, every application will come to the whole Council. If there is more than 20 applicants, Councilmembers Biane and Gutierrez will come up with a short list of 12 people. After interviewing that group, Councilmembers Biane and Gutierrez's notes will be available attached to each applicant's application that did not make the short list for review by the entire Council. If any or all names want to be added back to the list by any member of the Council, that could be done with the entire Council conducting the interviews. This should also be noticed on PEG Access. Applications will be accepted for 30 days. Motion carried 4-1 (Curatalo voted no). J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Labor Negotiations per Government Code Section 54957.6 to give Jack Lam, City Manager, direction in regards to the Meet and Confer Process. Executive Session to adjourn to Thursday, June 6, 1996, 5:30 p.m. for a budget study session to be held in the Tri-Communities Conference Room located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. The meeting recessed at 10:35 p.m. not to reconvene. No action was taken in Executive Session. R/e~,pectively submitted, City Clerk Approved: July 3, 1996