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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
11 A. CALLTO ORDER II
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in the Tapia
Room of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The
meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robed J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kudh, M.D., Diane
Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander.
Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman, City
Attorney; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; and George Rivera,
Administrative Services Manager.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Mayor Alexander announced the closed session item.
B1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 TO GIVE GEORGE
RIVERA, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER; PAMELA EASTER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER;
AND LARRY TEMPLE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE
MEET AND CONFER PROCESS - CITY
B2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PUSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(A) TO DISCUSS THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING TITLED (CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA V. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, ET AL., SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. RCV 068007 - CITY
II c. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No communication was made on the closed session items.
II D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION II
The closed session began at 5:30 p.m.
II E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS I
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The closed session adjourned at 6:53 p.m. and reconvened at 9:26 p.m. Closed session adjourned at
10:03 p.m. with no action taken.
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Reflular Meetinq
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, July 21,2004, in the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. Mayor William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane
Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pam Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman, City
Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Director; James Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative
Services Director; Charles Scott, Sr. Information Systems Specialist; Shelly Munson, Information Systems
Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner;
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore,
Recreation Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Deborah Clark, Library Director;
Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst
II; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
[[ B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
No announcements/presentations were made.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
C1. John Lyons, Etiwanda, stated he wanted to complain about Councilmember Kurth. He mentioned
Councilmember Kurth's comments he had made in the newspaper the other day about managed growth.
He talked about the growth in Etiwanda and the impacts it can have on the City. He mentioned the
availability of water CVWD can provide for this area. He asked everyone to vote "no" on Kurth at the
November election.
C2. Janet Ryerson, Sr. Advisory Committee, said thank you to the Council for Central Park. She
commented on the progress of the park, which includes a senior center and community center. She felt
this was a great accomplishment for the City. She felt they are meeting the challenges of today and the
future. She again stated thank you for raising the bar for this project.
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C3. An unidentified man thanked the City Council for what they have done with the new senior center
and Central Park. He talked about how much better it will accommodate all of the seniors and their
activities. He thanked the Council for looking out for them.
C4. Pauline Dean mentioned the $10,000,000 that Senator Brulte got for the senior center. She also
mentioned the money that Congressman Dreier obtained for this project. She asked everybody to help
write letters to our legislators to get $500,000 for transportation use.
Mayor Alexander stated it is Pauline Dean and the seniors that have worked so hard to get this project
where it is today.
C3. Melanie Ingram wished Ms. Dean a "Happy Birthday." She distributed copies of a report from the
Center for Governmental Studies entitled "Losing Ground" and how this relates to managing growth in the
City. She also commented on an article she read in the Daily Bulletin where Councilmember Kurth stated
that it didn't matter how he got elected.
I[ ,,. CouNciL COMMUNICATIONS I
D1. Councilmember Gutierrez commented on construction delays throughout the City and also the dust
created from the construction, He asked for people to be patient because he felt it would be very
rewarding once everything was completed. He commented on the mall project stating he is very excited
about it. He felt the City needs the revenue and jobs the mall would create. He commented on the
musical that took place at Los Osos High School last weekend. He stated the Music Man was a great
production.
D2. Councilmember Howdyshell stated he is very excited about the new senior facility and the mall. He
expressed thanks to the staff for all of their work on this,
Mayor Alexander stated he agreed,
D3. Councilmember Kurth stated he is proud of all the great things going on in the City, and stated it is a
team effort that has got this done, He commented on the people he has met while he is walking precincts
and that he has forwarded their issues so they can be resolved. He stated he is proud to be part of this
team.
D4. Councilmember Williams commented on the wondedul "Project Isaiah," which has taken weapons off
the street and turned them into steel, She stated the Governor was at the Ontario Mills and commented
on the number of people that were in attendance supporting his message about the budget. She
commented on the Inland Empire Division of the League and the speaker from the League's last meeting
that was talking about Measure L She stated this needed to be extended when it comes to the voters
again because of all the things it does for transportation issues.
D5, Mayor Alexander stated the City is working hard to keep the Library open as many hours as
possible, He added he agreed with everything other Councilmembers have stated about the senior
center. He also commented on Marsha Banks correcting the pronunciation of "Cucamonga," and also
stated the City is trying to make the Route 30 Freeway as safe as possible.
]1 E. CONSENT CALENDAR Il
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated E7 needs to be removed from the agenda and that it will come
back at a future meeting.
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El. Approval of Warrants, Register July 1 through July 13, 2004, and Payroll ending July 13, 2004, for
the total amount of $3,778,319.76.
E2. Approve to receive and fire current Investment Schedule as of June 30, 2004.
E3. Approval of plans and specifications for the "Removal and Replacement of Grand Prix Fire Damaged
Fencing along the Skyline, Monroe Canyon, Davis and Hermosa Easement Community Equestrian Trails"
and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to be funded from Capital Reserve
Acct. No. 1025001-5650/1497025-0 as approved in the FY 2004/05 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-225
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR "REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF GRAND
PRIX FIRE DAMAGED FENCING ALONG THE SKYLINE, MONROE
CANYON, DAVIS AND HERMOSA EASEMENT COMMUNITY
EQUESTRIAN TRAILS" AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
E4. Approval of plans and specifications for the "Removal and Replacement of Grand Prix Fire Damaged
Flexible Metal Guard Rails and Posts at 4 Locations" and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice
Inviting Bids," to be funded from Capital Reserve Acct. No. 1025001-5650/1498025-0 as approved in the
FY 2004/05 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-226
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR "REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF GRAND
PRIX FIRE DAMAGED FLEXIBLE METAL GUARD RAILS AND POSTS
AT 4 LOCATIONS" AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
E5. Approval to Summarily Vacate the Drainage and Trail Easement of Parcel Map No. 15349, a
dedicated easement for future drainage and trail purposes, located north of Church Street, east side of
Milliken Avenue; V-196 - APN: 227-151-73.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-227
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE
VACATION OF THE DRAINAGE AND TRAIL EASEMENT OF PARCEL
MAP NO. 15349, A DEDICATED EASEMENT FOR FUTURE
DRAINAGE AND TRAIL PURPOSES, LOCATED NORTH OF CHURCH
STREET, EASE SIDE OF MILLIKEN AVENUE; V-196 -APN: 227-151-
73
E6. Approval of Resolution allowing City Engineer to send a Notice of Intent to Purchase Property, to be
funded by developer, in response to a Caltrans offer to sell pursuant to Government Code 54220 through
54227, for property located on the east side of Mulberry Street, south of 210 Freeway and west of
Etiwanda Creek Channel, APN: 228-011-18 and-29.
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-228
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO SEND NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY ON THE
EAST SIDE OF MULBERRY STREET, SOUTH OF THE 210 FREEWAY
AND WEST OF ETIWANDA CREEK CHANNEL
E7. Approval for the purchase of one lot of lobby furniture for Central Park from Lloyd Henry Interior
Systems, Inc., of Montrose, CA, in the amount of $79,044 and appropriation of $79,044 from the Park
Development Fund balance into Fund 1120305-5200. REMOVED FROM AGENDA.
E8. Approval of a Request from Valley Baseball Inc. (Quakes) and Baseballers Against Drugs (BAD) for
a Waiver of Fees and Charges for a Free Youth Baseball Clinic at the Rancho Cucamonga Stadium on
August 3, 2004.
E9. Approval of Amendment to (CO#03-100) agreement with Dan Guerra & Associates for Increased
Scope of Work to Include Additional Staking Services for the Central Park Landscape and Irrigation
Project.
El0. Approval of an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and J.
Filippi Winery for property located at 12467 Base Line Road.
Ell. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, ~mprovement Security, Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 and Summarily
Ordering the Vacation (V-197) of Peach Tree Lane and disposition of City-owned property by quitclaiming
Lot A and a portion of Lot B of Tract 9588, for Tract 16430 located on the west side of Archibald Avenue
between Wilson Avenue and Hillside Road, submitted by Archibald Ventures, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-229
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER
16430, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SECURITY
RESOLUTION NO. 04-230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1
AND 2 FOR TRACT 16430
RESOLUTION NO. 04-231
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE
VACATION (V-197) OF PEACH TREE LANE AND DISPOSITION OF
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY BY QUITCLAIMING LOT A AND A
PORTION OF LOT B OF TRACT 9588
E12. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract Map
16113, located on the west side of East Avenue, south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Trimark Pacific
Rancho Cucamonga, LLC.
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-232
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 16113,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 04-233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1
AND 7 FOR TRACT MAP 16113
E13. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities for Public Street
Improvements and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Parcel Map 16167, located at the southeast corner of Vineyard
Avenue and 9th Street, submitted by ON Vineyard, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-234
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 16167,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES
FOR PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 04-235
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1
AND 2 FOR PARCEL MAP 16167
E14. Approval to award the execution of a contract in the amount of $166,555.55 to Global Presenter
(CO 04-093) of Huntington Beach, and authorize the expenditure of a contingency in the amount of
$12,481.91 for an Audio/Visual Presentation System Upgrade for the City Council Chambers and to
furnish and install an Audio/Visual Presentation System for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
authorize an appropriation of $21,475.00 from the COPS/Dreier EOC Grant to Acct. No. 1382105-5603
and an appropriation of $66,171.76 ($61,998.10 plus a 5% contingency of $4,173.66) to Acct. No.
2624801-5650/1348624-6314 for the EOC System (total cost of $83,473.10 plus contingency of
$1,173.66), and approval of a transfer from Acct. No. 2650801-9624 to Acct. No. 262400-8650 in the
amount of $66,171.76.
E15. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Associated Engineers, Inc. (CO 04-094), Dan
Guerra & Associates (CO 04-095), Dawson Surveying, Inc. (CO 04-096), and SB&O, Inc. (CO 04-097) to
provide Annual Construction Survey Services for FY 2004/2005, with an option to renew annually up to
an additional two years after review of fees and mutual agreement of both parties, for proposed Capital
Improvement Projects through the City, for a total not to exceed $500,000 annually, to be funded from
various individual project accounts.
E16. Approval of Professional Services Agreements with Krazan & Associates, Inc. (CO 04-098), Ninyo
& Moore (CO 04-099), and RMA Group (CO 04-100) to provide annual soils and material testing services
for FY 2004/2005, with an option to renew annually up to an additional two years after review of fees and
mutual agreement of both parties, for proposed Capital Improvement Projects throughout the City, for a
total not to exceed $500,000 annually, to be funded from various individual project accounts.
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E17. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of
Completion for Improvements for DRC2001-00719, located at the east side of the southern terminus of
Hyssop Drive, east of the 1-15 Freeway, submitted by Erin Madison, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2001-00719 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
E18. Approval of release of a Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for Parcel Map
13892, located on the north side of Northridge Drive, west of Haven Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING OF REAL PROPERTY
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL
MAP 13692, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NORTHRIDGE
DRIVE, WEST OF HAVEN AVENUE
E19. Approval to accept the Carnelian Street Storm Drain and Street Rehabilitation Improvements from
Vivero Street to 19th Street, Contract No. 03-058 as complete, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance
Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract
amount of $2,851,650.37.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-238
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CARNELIAN STREET
STORM DRAIN AND STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS
FROM VIVERO STREET TO 19Tx STREET, CONTRACT NO. 03-058
AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
E20. Disapproval of Final Map for Tract Map 16114, located on the east side of East Avenue, south of
Wilson Avenue, submitted by Trimark Pacific Rancho Cucamonga, LLC
RESOLUTION NO. 04-239
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DISAPPROVING TRACT MAP 16114
MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
II ~. CONSENT ORDINANCES I
No Items Submitted.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS I
Gl. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ANNEXATION DRC2003-01051 - TRAIGH PACIFIC -
A proposed Annexation of approximately 240 acres of land into the City of Rancho Cucamonga, located
within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan north of the lower SCE corridor between Etiwanda Avenue and
East Avenue - APN: 0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 21 thru 26 and 0225-084-02 and 03. Related Files:
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-00409, General
Plan Amendment DRC2003-00410, and Development Agreement DRC2003-00411.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-00410 -
TRAIGH PACIFIC - A proposed General Plan Amendment of approximately 168.77 acres of land from
Very Low Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre), to Low residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and
Conservation, for land located north of the SCE corridor between Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue -
APN: 0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25, and 26 and 0225-084-02. Related Files: Annexation
DRC2003-01051, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment
DRC2003-00409 and Development Agreement DRC2003-00411.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
DRC2003-00409 - TRAIGH PACIFIC - A proposed Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment of
approximately 168.77 acres of land from Very Low Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre), to Low
residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Flood Control/Resource Conservation and master-planned
circulation modifications to the north, for land located north of the SCE corridor between Etiwanda
Avenue and East Avenue - APN: 0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25 and 26 and 0225-084-02. Related
Files: Annexation DRC2003-01051, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749, General Plan Amendment
DRC2003-00410 and Development Agreement DRC2003-00411.
CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT14749 - TRAIGH PACIFIC - A proposed subdivision of 168.77 acres into 269 residential lots
and a remainder parcel in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Flood Control
within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located north of the SCE corridor between Etiwanda Avenue and
East Avenue - APN: 0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25, and 26 and 0225-084-02. Related Files:
Annexation DRC2003-01051, Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-00409, General Plan
Amendment DRC2003-00410, and Development Agreement DRC2003-00411.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DRC2003-00411 - TRAIGH
PACIFIC - A proposed Development Agreement to address specific conditions of development and
annexation for 168.77 acres of land within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, located north of the SCE
corridor between Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue - APN: 0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25, and 26
and 0226-084-02. Related Files: Annexation DRC2003-1051, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT14749,
Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-00409 and General Plan Amendment DRC2003-
00410.
A staff report was presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. Mr. Henderson introduced Kent
Norton, consultant, who informed the Council on environmental issues. He referred to a letter that was
included in the agenda packet.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were:
Craig Page, Traigh Pacific, stated he started working on this project with the County and has now
worked with the City to complete it. He stated it is consistent with adjacent projects that have
recently been approved. He stated they have reviewed the conditions of approval and they are
acceptable to the applicant. He respectfully request that the Council deny the appeal of the
tentative map, certify the EIR, approve the General Plan and Etiwanda North Specific Plan
Amendments and authorize annexation in the Development Agreement.
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John Lyons stated he keeps waiting for the Council to increase densities. He did not feel there
was much planning for flooding in the Etiwanda area and stated it is in the flood plain. He stated
he would like to have a wilderness park built on the north end of the City. He stated this would
give the mountain lions a place to go.
Craig Sherman, representing Spirit of the Sage and Habitat Trust, Inc., stated he faxed
information which was distributed to the Council and that he would provide the original documents
to be included in the record. He felt the City needs to figure out how they want their General Plan
to be so things are not done piece meal. He felt there needed to be a water study done to make
sure there is enough water for this new development. He did not feel the Development
Agreement was circulated according to CEQA. He did not feel the impacts have been addressed
through the EIR. He felt the sewer issue should also be addressed,
Chuck Buquet stated this is the North Etiwanda area under the Etiwanda Specific Plan. He
stated this project does meet the high standards of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He stated he
would love to see this developed under the City rather than the County. He thanked the
developer for that.
Vicky Vaughn, Sacramento Street and from the Alta Loma Riding Club, stated the equestrian
center is a great part of this plan and is just what they need. She stated it will open up trails for
them. She felt the Council should go ahead with this project.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked how much mitigation was done by the developer as it relates to open
space for this project.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated they are providing 164 acres of offsite mitigation land.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked how many acres the City has of open space bordering these
developments.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated considering all of the annexations the Council has been
brought for approval, there are 365.7 acres.
Councilmember Gutierrez inquired how much land is in the North Etiwanda Preserve.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated there are over 900 acres. He also stated there are 1,200
acres in the Day Creek Preserve and 800 acres in the flood control district that is being set aside as
conservation areas as part of the San Sevaine flood control improvement project.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated this is over 3,000 acres and asked if it is contiguous.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated most of it is contiguous.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he just wants the public to know there is an effort with the County
through these approximate 3,000 acres to preserve this open space that can be used for wildlife. He
wanted to make this point so everyone is aware of this.
Councilmember Howdyshell felt this is a super project and agreed with the comments made by the Alta
Loma Riding Club.
Councilmember Kurth felt by doing this it allowed the City to take control of this area. He felt the
standards can be held high.
Councilmember Williams echoed what had been said. She wanted to thank County Supervisor, Paul
Biane, for his cooperation and continued work on this.
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Mayor Alexander stated he appreciated what Mr. Lyons stated. He felt his was the best alternative out
there and felt it was a win/win situation. He stated there are wild land areas in the City where there are
streams, walking paths, trees, etc.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-240
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CAUFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE TRACY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES THE ANNEXATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 240 ACRES, A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT14749, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, FOR A
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 168.77 ACRES INTO 269 LOTS FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, WITHIN THE VERY LOW
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE
ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED NORTH OF THE
LOWER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) CORRIDOR
BETWEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE - APN: 0225-
083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25 AND 26 AND 0225-084-02
RESOLUTION NO. 04-241
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENT TO PURSUE A
CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION AND REQUESTING THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED
NORTH OF THE LOWER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE)
CORRIDOR BETWEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE, AS
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT "B," AND
OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "C," THE PLAN OF SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 04-242
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2003-00410, TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (.1-2
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND CONSERVATION FOR 168.77
ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED NORTH OF THE LOWER SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) CORRIDOR BETWEEN ETIWANDA
AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25, AND 26 AND
0225-084-02
RESOLUTION NO. 04-243
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT14749 FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 168.77 ACRES
INTO 269 LOTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, WITHIN THE
VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED
NORTH OF THE LOWER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE)
CORRIDOR BETWEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE
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Page 11
AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT14749 FOR A
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 168.77 ACRES INTO 269 LOTS FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, WITHIN THE VERY LOW
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE
ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED NORTH OF THE
LOWER SCE CORRIDOR BETWEEN ETtWANDA AVENUE AND EAST
AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN:
0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25, AND 26 AND 0225-084-02
MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Howdyshell to approve Resolution Nos. 04-240, 04-241, 04-242
and 04-243. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the titles or Ordinance Nos. 729 and 730.
ORDINANCE NO. 729 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA NORTH
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2003-00409, TO CHANGE THE
DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (.1-2
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND FLOOD CONTROL/RESOURCE
CONSERVATION FOR 168.77 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH
OF THE LOWER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE)
CORRIDOR BE'BNEEN ETIWANDA AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE;
AND MAKING FINDINGS tN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0225-083-
05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23, 25, AND 26 AND 0225-084-02
ORDINANCE NO. 730 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CAUFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT DRC2003-00411, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND TRAtGH
PACIFIC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AN APPROXIMATE
168.77 ACRE SITE WITH UP TO 269 RESIDENTIAL LOTS, FOR
PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) CORRIDOR BETWEEN ETIWANDA
AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE -APN: 0225-083-05, 06, 07, 10, 22, 23,
25, AND 26 AND 0225-084-02
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Kurth to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance Nos. 729 and 730 for the August 4, 2004 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
[] H. PUBLIC HEARINGS II
No Items Submitted.
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July 21, 2004
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I1. STATUS OF EMERGENCY EROSION CONTROL MEASURER - BELLA VISTA PROJECT
Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked if they are proceeding as if the City has the funding.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated they will be looking for the funding as they proceed with the plan.
Councilmember Howdyshell inquired how long this will take to do the work.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated this is a very short stretch of property so it would probably not take more
than three months to get it done, but felt it could probably be done quicker.
Councilmember Howdyshell asked if the ownership on the land is solved.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the City does not have any dedication from the property owners. He
indicated they have talked to them and they have advised they are willing to do this, but added they have
not actually seen the plans as yet and do not know the impact it will have on them.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the City Council were:
Ead Anderson, Bella Vista, stated he was here tonight with many of the residents that live on Bella
Vista. He stated he is pleased with what he has heard. He felt the major thing that needs to be
done Ps for the Council to find the funds so that it this is completed by December. He stated he Ps
frustrated and asked what the Council can do to approve the necessary money to go forward to get
this completed.
Mayor Alexander pointed out the equestrian and riding trails are development funded. He started he did
not want people to think the City has so much money they are building trails all over because Pt is up to a
developer to do this. He stated the City is committed, but felt it was also the homeowner's responsibility
to assist with this.
Sharon Morff, Bella Vista, asked what they can do to get funds from the Council to get this project
taken care of.
Mayor Alexander stated the City is doing everything they can do to find the funding.
Jack Lam, City Manager, explained how capital funding works. He stated if no capital funds can be
found, then they have to find other sources.
ACTION: Report received and filed.
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2003-00961 - LYNNE AND
RENEE MASSEY
Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City council were:
Wendy Stachowiak stated they are trying to make everyone happy with this. She stated they are
trying to get their home built so their children have a place to live. She stated they do care about
their neighbors and their views. She stated the new design is not exactly what they wanted, and
that it Ps costing them thousands for the redesign work.
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An unidentified woman stated she has not heard from anyone in the last two weeks. She
questioned if this was approved for result or effort. She stated if it was approved for effort, the
Stachowiak's were led through a City process and made the effort and it is not their fault. She
stated if it was approved for result, the project meets the minimum requirements and should have
been planned better. She asked if that is good enough. She stated they want to work with
everyone so they are all happy.
Mike Schneider, Engineer for the project, stated on Monday they submitted some plans to Brad
Bullet stating the roof has been lowered on this house. He asked instead of approving the
appeal, the Council allow them the opportunity to meet with the Masi's and show them their new
plans so they can come up with a solution for everyone.
Chuck Buquet stated he disagreed with Mr. Schneider and did not feel his calculations are
correct. He stated the suggestion for dropping the roof will still not make a difference. He stated
they have been working on these types of issues for a number of years for this area. He stated
he blames the people that sell these lots for not disclosing all of the information about the
property. He felt they should be able to go back through the process and not pay the fees.
Mr. Stachowiak stated he has complied with all City regulations and did not feel someone should
be able to come in now and say this is net approved. He felt this was unfair. He asked the
Council to reconsider their previous decision and deny the appeal and let him build his home.
Jim Ford, Predera Court, commented on how his view could be completely obstructed depending
on how lots around his home are built. He thinks everyone should be entitled to keep their view,
even if yeu have lived in your home for awhile.
There being no further input, public comments were closed.
Mayor Alexander asked if there is a regulation about not being able to block a view in Red Hill.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated we do not have an Ordinance that states what views are to be protected,
but stated what came out at a previous meeting is that the Hillside Standards talk about view as being an
important element when reviewing hillside projects.
Mayor Alexander felt people should be told this. He stated he still felt it was irresponsible for the Council
to accept the appeal and put these people in jeopardy. He stated it was unfair. He felt this should be
continued so that there is some type of resolution.
Councilmember Williams stated the Design Review Committee had asked for certain changes, but did not
feel those had been made. She also felt it should go back to Design Review again and the Planning
Commission so that it is acceptable to the neighborhood. She is afraid this will set the standard if it is
approved.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated there was disclosure from staff about the history of the property, the last
approval, about the issue of the hillside envelope, and that minimum was not going to be allowed. He
stated there have been many revisions through this process.
Councilmember Williams stated the minutes that have been included with this agenda did not reflect this.
She asked Mr. Buller if this can be worked through.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated yes.
Councilmember Kurth felt this was something that could be worked out, but felt the fees should be
waived.
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-244
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REVERSING THE ACTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND DENYING THE APPLICATION FOR
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00961, A REQUEST TO
CONSTRUCT A 3,628 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON
LOT 12 OF TRACT 10035 IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT 8045 CAMINO
PREDERA; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN:
0207-631-02
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Howdyshell to continue the item for one month so things
can be worked out.
Councilmember Gutierrez felt the Council should possibly consider an Ordinance about blocking people's
views.
Councilmember Kurth felt this should go back to Design Review.
Motion carried 4-1 (Kurth voted no).
J. COUNCIL BUSINESS
J1. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATF
ACTION: Report received and filed.
J2. CONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW BOARD
MEMBER
Councilmember Howdyshell stated they were sorry to hear that Paula Pachon had resigned, but felt
Bruce Bowen will be a great boardmember.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander to appoint Bruce Bowen. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
[[ K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
K1. Councilmember Kurth mentioned the City Council, just prior to this meeting, saw a taser gun
demonstration, and asked for Captain Ortiz to give a report at a Council meeting in the future.
[[ L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No communication was made from the public.
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M. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The
meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. to closed session, not to reconvene.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra J. Adarfis, CMC
City Clerk
Approved: August 18, 2004