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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, November 17, 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, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane
Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman,
City Attorney; and Joe O'Neil, City Engineer.
Mayor Alexander announced the closed session items.
B1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54955.8
REGARDING EXCESS PROPERTY OWNED BY CALTRANS, AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 013406-01-01,007352-01-01 AND 014758-01-01 AS SHOWN ON CALTRANS RNV
MAP NOS. 437511-12, 13, AND 15, RESPECTIVELY; JOHN HOTCHKISS, RIGHT OF WAY AGENT,
EXCESS LAND SALES, CALTRANS, AND WILLIAM J. O'NEIL, CITY ENGINEERING, CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, NEGOTIATING PARTIES, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT - CITY
C. PUBLIC COMMUTATIONS ON c~OSEDS~SION ITEM(S)
No communication was made on the closed session items.
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The closed session began at 5:35 p.m.
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Tho closed session reoessed at 6:42 p.m. with no action takon.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Requ ar Meetin.q
[ A. CALL TO ORDER [
A regular meeting of tho Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, November 17, 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 7:09 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: Jac~ Lam, City Manager;, James Markman, City Attorney; Mike Nelson, Sr. RDA
Analyst; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sid Siphomsay,
Information Systems Analyst; Sam Davis, Information Systems Specialist; 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; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City
Manager; Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra
J. Adams, City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTSfPRESENTATIONS t
B1. Presentation of a Certificate to Jane Park in recognition of her winning the 104t~ U.S. Women's
Amateur Championship.
The City Council presented the Certificate to Jane Park.
B2. Presentation of a Proclamation to Boy Scouts of America Troop 650, Old Baldy Council in
recognition of organizing a relief effort to assist the hurricane victims in Florida.
The City Council presented the Proclamation to Boy Scouts of America Troop 650.
B3. Presentation of a Proclamation to Pam Chambers, a volunteer at the Rancho Cucamonga Animal
Shelter, who has donated over 5,000 hours of time towards helping the homeless animals.
The City Council presented the Proclamation to Para Chambers.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
Mayor Alexander stated it has been a long year of campaigning and felt it was time to work together. He
added that he will not stifle free speech.
C1. Pat Dunaway, Pet Assistance Foundation, stated there has been criticism about the Animal Shelter.
She presented information on regulations pertaining to the Shelter.
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C2. John Lyons asked everyone to support the troops. He stated there was a problem on the east side
of town and that there were all kinds of equipment there to take care of the problem. He stated he was
glad his water did not get shut off. He reminded everyone to shop Rancho Cucamonga. He told everyone
to eat in Rancho Cucamonga also. He bid Councilmembers Kurth and Howdyshell farewell.
C3. Daryn Widing, with the Rancho Cucamonga Pony Baseball League, stated they have 130 players for
their League. He stated the question is where do they play?. He stated they played winter ball in Fontana
because there were not any fields available in Rancho Cucamonga, He felt these 130 players deserve
the right to play in the City. He felt there were less participants in other Leagues, which would create
more field availability.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated the City will look into this.
C4. Wil Wright asked if the Mayor could give more details on his plan to allow a level playing field.
C5. Margaret Coffman, HOPE, thanked the City for the kitten adoption program. She stated this program
has helped a lot of kittens so they do not get euthanized. She stated HOPE is committed to helping
Rancho Cucamonga residents. She stated they need donations so they can continue their good work.
Their website is www.helpingoutpetseveryday.com.
C6. Nicole Myemhin wondered if there was a program to give gifts to the seniors that are shut-in for
Christmas. She asked everyone to donate a throw blanket to the senior center so they can be delivered
to those shut-in seniors. She asked people to prepare holiday cards so they can be given to the seniors
also. She hoped next year a wish list could be made by the seniors so we can help them even more.
D1. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he is impressed with the mall and that people from all over
Southern California are coming to see it. He felt it was very successful. He asked people to patronize all
businesses in the City. He mentioned a framing store at the northeast comer of Foothill and Carnelian.
He stated the smaller businesses need our support. He also mentioned Mr. Maury from the Gelletoria
who also needs everyone's support. He felt there was a need for crossing guards in the City. He
commended the people at the Animal Shelter for their work. He stated he had also thought of a gift-giving
program as Nicole Myerchin mentioned. He felt the Pony Baseball League issue needs to be looked into.
He asked people to call him if they need assistance.
D2. Councilmember Howdyshell stated the Business Press focused in their November issue on a job
boom. He stated he attended Chaffey College's State of the College address, which mentioned all of the
good things that are happening in the City. He felt this will add to the workfome. He stated he attended
an ICSC meeting with Councilmember Williams, which was a great event, He mentioned all of the
volunteers that serve on the City's Boards/Commissions and thanked them for their service.
D3. Councilmember Kurth stated Victoria Gardens is very nice and is bringing in tax dollars to the City.
He stated Central Park keeps looking better and better. He stated the ground breaking for the Cultural
Center was recently held. He stated he is concerned by the comments made by the Pony Baseball
League. He stated he was very proud of the Boy Scouts tonight, He told about some of the experiences
he had as a child while in Scouting. He thanked everyone in Rancho Cucamonga for the opportunity to
have served on the City Council these last two years. He thanked everyone who voted for him in the
recent election. He thanked all of the City staff for their assistance while he was on the Council. He also
thanked his fellow Councilmembers for their support in helping him be a'good Councilmember. Lastly, he
thanked his wife, Dee, and his family for their support these last two years. He stated he has had a great
couple of years and has enjoyed serving very much.
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D4. Councilmember Williams stated there have been a lot of things going on these past couple of weeks.
She stated there was a symposium for women's heart health. She stated heart attacks are killing more
women than breast cancer. She stated women's symptoms are different than men's. She mentioned the
Soroptimist Club fashion show fundraiser. She stated she attended the groundbreaking for the Cultural
Center. She stated this was a good time to recognize the donors of the PAL Campaign. She went to the
VIP Awards event with Councilmember Gutierrez. She stated the REI store opened on Foothill and
added they are interested in supporting the City's trails program. She stated they will have information
about the Rails to Trails Program available in their store. She stated UTI opened a new building on
Haven and added this is a trade school for mechanics. She stated Chaffey College is doing a wonderful
job with their improvements, and that it will be a great place when it is done. She stated she has
volunteered to work at the kiosk at the mall and she was glad to hear all of the people's comments about
it.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
El. Approval of Minutes: October 6, 2004
E2. Approval.of Warrants, Register 10/26/2004 through 11/8/2004 and Payroll ending 11/8/2004, for the
total amount of $4,594,555.65.
E3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31,2004.
E4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Construction of Solar
Powered Flashing Beacons at Hermosa Avenue and Feron Boulevard, Safe Route to School Program,
Federal Aid Project STPLHSR-5420 (011 ), to be funded from Acct. No. 12343035650-1419234-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 'SOLAR POWERED
FLASHING BEACONS AT HERMOSA AVENUE AND FERON
BOULEVARD, SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL PROGRAM, FEDERAL AID
PROJECT NO. STPLHSR-5420 (011)' IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
E5. Approval of a change order to increase the award to the Steiny and Company, Inc. contract (CO 03-
078) in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, for reconciliation of a previously approved contract per
Council action August 6, 2003, and approval to appropriate $200,000.00 to Acct. No.
11243035650/1443124-0 from Fund 124 fund balance.
E6. Approval of emergency expenditures of $60,000 for storm related, emergency recovery effort work
performed by various contractors (Laird Construction, Babco Construction, A.W. Davies Construction, and
JDC) to be funded from Acct. No. 10250015300, approval authorizing the City Manager or his duly
appointed representative to authorize additional contract services by any combination of the four pre-
established contractors named above in a combined amount up to $45,000 for future emergency work as
future needs adse, to be funded from Acct. No. 10250015300, and approval of an appropriation of
$105,000 to Acct. No. 10250015300 from Fund 25 (Capital Reserve) fund balance.
E7. Approval of recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission to close pedestrian access
from Arabian Drive to Heritage Park due to little league vehicle parking on Arabian Ddve.
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E8. Approval of a change order in an amount of $838,176, for the installation of street light, trail light, and
median lighting systems for Day Creek Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard and Victoria Gardens, approval to
increase the award to the Pouk & Steinle Contract (CO 03-127) by an amount of $838,176, approval to
appropriate $922,000 (increased contract award amount of $838,176 plus a 10% contingency in the
amount of $83,824) to Acct. No. 17053035650/1382705-0 from Fund 705 fund balance, and authorization
to reimburse Fund 705 from Fund 612 (Community Facilities District 2001-01) and Fund 614 (Community
Facilities District 2003-01 fund balance for all CFD related lighting systems costs, such reimbursement to
be made following the completion of all work and upon demand for payment.
E9. Approval of Elected Officials Event Attendance Policy.
El0. Approval of a Resolution stating that Caltrans Excess Property, located north of the 210 Freeway
and south of Highland Avenue between Amethyst Street and Archibald Avenue, will be used for public
purposes, more specifically a public park.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, THAT THE EXCESS PROPERTY TO BE
ACQUIRED FROM CALTRANS, LOCATED NORTH OF THE 210
FREEWAY AND SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN
AMETHYST STREET AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE, WILL BE USED FOR
PUBLIC PURPOSES, MORE SPECIFICALLY A PUBLIC PARK
Ell. Approval of completion of Reimbursement Agreement (CO 04-185) for Bell Court Development I,
LLC (APN: 0209-491-86-0000).
RESOLUTION NO. 04-340
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPLETION OF
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BELL COURT DEVELOPMENT
I, LLC
E12. Approval of a Resolution and a Preliminary Engineering Cooperative Agreement between the City
of Rancho Cucamonga and the State of California (CO 04-186) for the improvement of Base Line Road at
the 1-15 Freeway Interchange.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-341
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY DESIGN
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA
E13. Approval of an agreement with Architerra Design Group (CO 04-187) to provide development plan
checking services.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-342
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
CHECKING SERVICES
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Page 6
E14. Approval to award designated contracts to the specified sub-contractors for the Construction of the
Rancho Cucamonga Cultural Center Project, totaling $1,297,295, and authorize the expenditure of a 5%
contingency for each contract totaling $64,865, to be funded from the following sources: RDA 2004 Tax
Allocation Bonds Acct. No. 2660801-5650/1357660-6314 ($635,026); State Library Grant Funds Acct. No.
1310602-5650/1357310-6314 ($396,324); County Community Development Block Grant Funds Acct. No.
1205301-5650/1357206-6314 ($6,486); and Forest City Participation Funds Acct. No. 1615303-
5650/1357615-6314 ($324,324); and authorize the appropriation of $635,026 into RDA Acct. No.
2660801-5650/1357660-6314.
E15. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to
landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for
DRC2001-00572, located at 9649 Foothill Boulevard on the south side of Foothill, east of Archibald
Avenue, submitted by McDonald's Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-343
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DRC2001-00572
RESOLUTION NO. 00-344
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1
AND 6 FOR DRC2001-00572
E16. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. I and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Parcel
Map No. 16038, located on the west side of Klusman Avenue north of Diamond Avenue, submitted by
Klusman LLC, a California Limited Liability Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-345
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER
16038, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
RESOLUTION NO. 64-346
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 16038
E17. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with DMJM + Harris, Inc. (CO 04-188) to provide
project report and environmental document for improvement of the Base Line Road at 1-15 Freeway
Interchange in the amount of $513,887 and authorization of 10% contingency, to be funded from Acct.
No. 11243035650/1361124-0.
E18. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 16071, located on the west side of
Utica Avenue, south of Arrow Route, submitted by Utica, LLC.
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-347
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
iMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 16071 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
E19. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. CD7736 in the amount of $487,239.00 for the
Beryl Park Irrigation Renovation Project, Contract No. 02-041.
MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
F. CONSENT ORDINANCES
No Items Submitted.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC ]-IEA GS
Gl. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2004-00272 -
LEVVIS INVESTMENT COMPANY - A request to change the land use designation from Industrial Park
to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) on the westerly 20.55 acres of a total 37.78
acre site, with a Master Plan Designation for the entire site, on property generally bounded by Center
Avenue, Arrow Route, 26th Street, and Haven Avenue - APN: 0209-092-04. Related file:
Development District Amendment DRC2004-00273. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2004-00273 -
LEWIS INVESTMENT COMPANY - A request to change the zoning from Industrial Park (Subarea 6) to
Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) on the westerly 20.55 acres of a total 37.78 acre
site; establish a Master Plan Overlay District pursuant to RCMC 17.20.030 for the entire site; and adjust
the Haven Overlay District Boundary approximately 60 feet easterly consistent with the land use
designation change, on property generally bounded by Center Avenue, Arrow Route, 26~ Street, and
Haven Avenue - APN: 0209-092-04. Related file: General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00272. Staff has
prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
A staff report was presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were:
David Lewis, Lewis Trust Company, felt their justification letter (which was distributed to the
Council and on file in the City Clerk's office) was taken out of context. He presented a DVD
explaining this project.
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Nacho Gracia, 9999 Feron Boulevard, thanked Councilmembers Kurth and Howdyshell for their
help with previous projects they have been involved in. He stated he had the pleasure of meeting
the Lewis family in the past, but stated he is representing ~he Northtown Development
Corporation tonight and that he is opposing this project. He stated the Board felt it would be
better to have something there that would create jobs instead of buildi~3g these homes that no one
could afford. He stated he would prefer to have this left as industrial.
Jim Frost stated he supports Planning Commissioner Rich Fietcher's comments that were
attached to the staff report. He felt there was still a lot of vacant land in the City for residential
He stated he agreed with what Nacho Gracia stated. He did not think the City Council should be
market driven and should leave this industrial.
John Lyons stated years ago he was fighting the American Beauty project. He felt the City
Council should hold the line and leave this industrial.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Alexander stated he could not disagree more with the Planning Commission. He stated he did not
agree with Nacho Gracia either..He felt by doing this it will create jobs and also keep the area consistent
with what it is now. He stated he does support the change as proposed.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to echo what the Mayor stated. He stated he cannot
understand the effort that went into opposing this. He felt Haven was a "hodge-podge' of uses. He
questioned whythere is a storage building at the 210 Freeway and Haven. He stated he likes this plan
because of the office.component and the homes proposed there. He stated he does not see the disaster
this is made out to be. He stated he would like to see some affordable homes there and did not feel this
was market driveR. He did not think this project would destroy Haven Avenue. He' felt there were more
medts with this than disadvantages.
Councilmember Kurth stated he supports this project and felt it was balanced and consistent with
surrounding land uses. He felt this property was deep enough to have a commemial frontage and that it
would be a project that people could be proud of. He stated he will support it.
Councilmember Howdyshell stated he agrees with Councilmember Kurthls comments and supports the
project.
councilmember Williams felt the project across the street from City Hall should have been looked at more
closely alld stated she would support this land use designation. She stated she would like to see a Task
Fome created once the new City Council comes on board so that each parcel of land can be looked at
before they are built on to make sure they are designated for the dght use. She stated she will support
this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-348
(RESOLUTION NOT VOTED ON)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2004-00272 FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK TO LOW-
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) ON THE
WESTERLY 20.55 ACRES OF THE TOTAL 37.78 ACRES, AND WITH A
MASTER PLAN DESIGNATION FOR THE ENTIRE SITE, ON
PROPERTY GENERALLY BOUNDED BY CENTER AVENUE, ARROW
ROUTE, 26TM STREET, AND HAVEN AVENUE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0209-092-04
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· RESOLUTION NO. 04-349
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2004-00272 FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK TO LOW-
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) ON THE
WESTERLY 20.55 ACRES OF THE TOTAL 37.78 ACRES, AND WITH A
MASTER PLAN DESIGNATION FOR THE ENTIRE SITE, ON
PROPERTY GENERALLY BOUNDED BY CENTER AVENUE, ARROW
ROUTE, 26TM STREET, AND HAVEN AVENUE; AND MAKING
.FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 0209-092-04
MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 04-349. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-350
(RESOLUTION NOT VOTED ON)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AMENDMENT DRC2004-00273 REQUESTING TO AMEND THE
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S MAP FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK
DESIGNATION (SUBAREA 6) TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) ON THE WESTERLY 20.55 ACRES OF
THE TOTAL 37.78 ACRE SITE, ESTABLISHING A MASTER PLAN
OVERLAY DISTRICT PURSUANT TO RCMC 17~20.030 FOR THE
ENTIRE 'SITE, AND ADJUSTING THE HAVEN OVERLAY DISTRICT
BOUNDARY APPROXIMATELY 60 FEET EASTERLY, CONSISTENT
WITH THE LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE, ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY CENTER AVENUE, ARROW ROUTE, 26TM
STREET, AND HAVEN AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 0209-092-04
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the titie of Ordinance No. 737.
ORDINANCE NO. 737(first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AMENDMENT DRC2004-00273, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
ZONING WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK (SUBAREA 6) DISTRICTS
TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
ON THE WESTERLY 20.55 ACRES OF A TOTAL 37.78 ACRE SITE;
ESTABLISH A MASTER PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
RCMC 17.20.030 FOR THE ENTIRE SITE; AND ADJUST THE HAVEN
OVERLAY DISTRICT BOUNDARY APPROXIMATELY 60 FEET
EASTERLY CONSISTENT WITH THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
CHANGE, ON PROPERTY GENERALLY BOUNDED BY CENTER
AVENUE, ARROW ROUTE, 26TM STREET, AND HAVEN AVENUE AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0209-092-04
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Kurth to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance No. 737 for the December 1,2004 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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G2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2004-00371 -
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the General Plan land use designation from
Low residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) to Very Low Residential (.1-2. dwelling units per acre) for
approximately 9 acres of land, located at the northwest and southwest comers of Victoria Street and
East Avenue - APN: 0227-061-38, 70, 71, 72, 78, and 81 and 0227-121-38, 39, 40, 44, 45, and 46.
Related file: Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment DRC2004-00402. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2004-00402-
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Etiwanda Specific Plan land use
designation from Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) to Very Low Residential (.1-2 dwelling units
per acre) for approximately 9 acres of land, located at the northwest and southwest comers of Victoria
Street and East Avenue - APN: 0227-061-38, 70, 71, 72, 78, and 81 and 0227-121-38, 39, 40, 44, 45,
and 46. Related file: General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00371. Staff has prepared a Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
A staff report was give by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. Mr. Henderson informed the Council that
Resolution No. 04-352 has been replaced with Ordinance No. 738.
Councilmember Howdyshell inquired if this is two pamels of land.
LarrY'Henderson, Principal Planner, stated yes.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public headng. There being no response, the public headng
was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-351
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2004-00371, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LAND
USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES OF LAND FROM
LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), TO VERY
LOW RESIDENTIAL (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT
THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF VICTORIA
STREET AND EAST AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 0227-061-38, 70, 71, 72, 78, AND 81 AND 0227-121-
38, 39, 40, 44, 45, AND 46
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 04-351. Motion carried
.. unanimouslY 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-352
(RESOLUTION NOT VOTED ON -
REPLACED BY ORDINANCE NO. 738)
AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2004-00402, A REQUEST TO CHANGE'THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES OF LAND
FROM LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), TO
VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE),
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF
VICTORIA STREET AND EAST AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-061-38, 70, 71, 72, 78, AND 81 AND
0227-121-38, 39, 40, 44, 45, AND 46
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Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 738
ORDINANCE NO. 738 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
DRC2004-00402, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LOW RESIDENTIAL (2-4
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (1-2
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES OF
LAND, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS
OF VICTORIA STREET AND EAST AVENUE - APN: 0227-061-38, 70,
71,72, 78, AND 81 AND 0227-121-38, 39, 40, 44, 45 AND 48
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance No. 738 for the December 1,2004 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Councilmember Gutierrez left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Il n. ~LiC HEARINGS Il
No Items Submitted.
I. CiTy ~NAGER,S ST~F REPORTS
I1. ANNEXATION DRC2003-01164 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to approve the Tax
Revenue Exchange for annexation proceedings (LAFCO No. 2965) between the County of San
Bernardino and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, for approximately 300 acres of land generally located
north of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road - APN: 0225-084-05, 06, 07,
08, and 09 and 0226-081-05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. The entire project area of
approximately 300 acres is also referred to as the Etiwanda Creek Annexation. Related Files: General
Plan Amendment DRC2003-01163 and Etiwanda North Specific Plan Amendment DRC2003-01162.
A staff report was presented by Jack Lam, City Manager.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. There being no response, public comments were
closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-353
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
PROPERTY TAX REVENUES TO BE EXCHANGED BETVVEEN AND
AMONG THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, RESULTING FROM THE JURISDICTION
CHANGE DESCRIBED BY LAFCO NO. 2965
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MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to approve Resolution No. 04-353. Motion carried
unanimously 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent).
J1. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES'AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE
ACTION: Report received and filed.
J2. DISCUSSION ON 210 FREEWAY (Oral)
ACTION: Item continued to the December 1,2004 meeting.
J3. DISCUSSION OF DOG BREEDING ISSUE (STEVE KNECHT)'(Oral)
ACTION: Item continued to the December 1, 2004 meeting.
K1. Mayor Alexander thanked Councilmembers Howdyshell and Kurth for their service on the City
Council. .. .
No communicatiOn was made from the public. · '
'MOTION: Mo¥od by Kurth, seconded by Howd~hell to edjoum. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-'1
(Gutierrez absent). The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
Approved: December 1', 2004