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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/11/15 - Minutes - CC Min November 15, 2006 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES II A. CALL TO ORDER II The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 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, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, and Mayor Pro Tem Diane Williams Absent was Councilmember: Mayor William J. Alexander Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Acting Administrative Services Director, and George Rivera, Administrative Services Manager. ****** II B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) II Mayor Alexander announced the closed session item: B1. CONFERENCE REGARDING CONDEMNATION ACTION, RELATIVE TO THE HAVEN GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT, FOR SUBJECT PROPERTY INTERESTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY ELEUTERIO CORRAL AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 209-242-07. NEGOTiATING PARTIES, JOSEPH O'NEIL, CITY ENGINEER, AND ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY KIRSTEN BOWMAN REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFER - CITY B2. CONFERENCE REGARDING CONDEMNATION ACTION, RELATIVE TO THE HAVEN GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT, FOR SUBJECT PROPERTY iNTERESTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY D.R. LANDMARK AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 209-131-01. NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOSEPH O'NEIL, CiTY ENGINEER. AND ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY KIRSTEN BOWMAN REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND INSTRUCTION TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFER - CITY ****** C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session item. II D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION II Closed session began at 5:30 p.m. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 2 II E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS ~ II F. RECESS II The closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m. with no action taken. ****** CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq II A. CALL TO ORDER II A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 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 7:13 p.m. Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director and Acting Administrative Services Director; Manuel Pilonieta, I.S. Manager; Joe Kamrani, Sr. Information Systems Analyst; Jose Ramirez, Information Systems Specialist; Laura Bliese, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Mike Ten Eyck, Administrative Resources Manager; James Troyer, Planning Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Community Services Superintendent; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Superintendent; Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager; Chief Peter Bryan, Fire Prevention Specialist Kelley Donaldson, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Marcia Godwin, Assistant to the City Manager; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst III; Donna Kendrena, Executive Assistant; Kathryn L. Scott, Assistant City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. ****** II B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENT A nONS 11 Bl. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of the 1251h Anniversary of the Etiwanda area. Donna Kendrena talked about the event they are sponsoring to take place on Saturday, November lSlh from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Etiwanda Historical District. The Mayor and Council presented a proclamation to the Etiwanda Historical Society. B2. Presentation of a photograph to Jack Lam, City Manager, by the Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity for his participation in the Habitat for Humanity house built at the L.A. County Fair on September 21, 2006. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 3 Jack Lam, City Manager, was presented the photograph by Cyndi Torres, Executive Director, Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity. * * * * * * II C. PUBLIC COMMUNICA nONS II C1. Jim Moffatt congratulated Diane Williams and Rex Gutierrez on their re-election. He showed the Candidate's Handbook and read from it about political signs. He felt any signs that are picked up by Code Enforcement should not be returned to the candidate. He felt everyone running for office should read the handbook and follow it. He asked that this be discussed at the next meeting. C2. Nacho Gracia, Executive Director North Town Development Corporation, congratulated Diane Williams and Rex Gutierrez and thanked the entire Council, Jack Lam, City Manager, Captain Pete Ortiz, and all the staff who have helped them this past year. He stated North Town appreciates all the assistance they give to the residents and the Board. He thanked Mayor Alexander for everything he has done for the City and wished him good luck in his new adventure. C3. Darlene Nichols, Amador Street, thanked Mayor Alexander for being a man of character and a good Mayor. She stated she has lived here for 22 years and is proud that Mayor Alexander has been at the helm of the City. She stated under his leadership the City has done great things. She stated he is a man of integrity. She commented that their has not been harmony amongst the Councilmembers, and felt this has ruined everyone's integrity. She stated she was disappointed that Mayor Alexander did not win his race. She wished him God's blessings. C4. Francisco Oaxaca with Metrolink commented on the Metrolink Toy Drive to take place at the Rancho Cucamonga Station. He stated it will be in Rancho Cucamonga at 5:45 p.m. on November 25th He invited everyone to attend this 10t" anniversary event stating it will be bigger and better. C5. A lady who did not identify herself stated because Rancho Cucamonga is a significant link to the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains and for the San Gabriel River and Santa Ana River Water Sheds, she provided the City Clerk with copies for each Councilmember a document dated November 10, 2006 regarding the Carrari Ranch Project Initial Study. She stated also included is another option, a proposal by the Cal Poly University submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Conservancy and the City of Rancho Cucamonga that would study an open space retention plan, partnered with cultural and preservation programs, which would benefit the conservation of most of the cities northwestern sphere of influence along with cultural, agricultural and ecological education programs for all ages. She asked that this item be placed on the next agenda for consideration and possible funding of the study. C6. Carol Douglas from Alta Loma Riding Club stated tonight is bitter sweet, and thanked Mayor Alexander for his hard work and love he has for this community. She congratulated Diane Williams and Rex Gutierrez for their re-election. C7. Tony Mize stated he is here one last time before the PAL Campaign house drawing. He stated Nov. 17'", 5:00 p.m. is the last time people can purchase tickets. He stated the drawing is Dec. 2"d at the Cultural Center from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. C8 Luella Hairston stated she is an ex-candidate that ran for City Council. She thanked those that voted for her and supported her during the election process. She felt she ran a campaign of honesty and integrity. She stated she has no regrets. She stated the three main things she heard while campaigning were: managed growth, public transportation for the seniors, and affordable housing for seniors and young professionals. C9. John Lyons commented on everything that Mayor Alexander has done for the City throughout the years. He stated he has done an outstanding job and had a unique style like no other. He stated he is honest and has integrity. He stated there was a large outcry from the community when the Mayor lost. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 4 He stated there is life after politics. He, Melanie Ingram, Leslie Grimes and Linda Yoder presented Mayor Alexander with a "Mayor Alexander" hat. C10. Leslie Grimes thanked Mayor Alexander for being someone that truly cares even though she didn't aiways agree with him. She stated he would really be missed and commented on the respect he has for the community. She thanked him for allowing everyone to speak. She stated she is truly sorry he will not be our Mayor, and hoped he will still be a part of this community. She thanked him from the bottom of her heart. C11. Melanie Ingram stated we all care about Mayor Alexander and they wanted to continue being friends. She stated they will continue watching the Council. ****** D; COUNCIL RESPONSES To PUBLIC COMMENTS No responses were made. ****** II E. CONSENT CALENDAR II E1. Approval of Minutes: October 4,2006 E2. Approval of Check Register dated 10/26/06 through 11/6/06 and Payroll ending 11/6/06, for the total amount of $2,094,811.31. E3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31,2006. E4. Approval of Plans, Specifications and Estimates and to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Construction - Phases II & III, to be funded from Account Numbers 1 2143035650/1519214,1 1103165650/1519110,10250015650/1520025, and 1 1923035650/1520192. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS. RESOLUTION NO. 06-352 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION - PHASES II & III, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E5. Approval of a Resolution approving records retention schedule additions and amendments for the Information Systems (IS) Division. RESOLUTION NO. 06-245 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS FOR THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS) DIVISION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 5 E6. Approval of a recommendation by the Park and Recreation Commission to approve application.s and schedule for calendar year 2007 for City Street Banners. E7. Approval to transfer a City vehicle to the County of San Bernardino for police services. E8. Approval of Parks, Recreation Facilities and Community Services Update. E9. Approval of a resolution amending Resolutions 06-209 and 06-238, reflecting the reclassifications of the positions of Administrative Services Director, Finance Officer and Administrative Services Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 06-353 A RESOLUTiON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 06-209 AND 06-238 El0. Approval of plans and specifications for the Switchgear Upgrade at Lions Community Centers East and West and authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" to be funded from 1025001-5602 as approved in the FY 2006-07 budgel. RESOLUTION NO. 06-354 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SWITCHGEAR UPGRADE AT THE LIONS COMMUNITY CENTERS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEiVE BIDS Ell. Approval of a Master Plan Transportation Facility Reimbursement Agreement (SRA-048) (CO 06- 207) for future construction of two traffic signals, one at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock road and the other at Banyan Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road with deveiopment of Tract 14759 submitted by Puite Homes Inc., to be funded from Account No. 11243035650/1026124-0. RESOLUTION NO. 06-355 A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MASTER PLAN TRANSPORTATION FACILITY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (SRA-048) FOR FUTURE INSTALLATION OF TWO TRAFFIC SIGNALS, ONE AT THE INTERSECTION OF WILSON AVENUE AND WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD AND THE OTHER AT BANYAN AVENUE AND WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD E12. Approval to award a contract (CO 06-208) to New Tech Solutions for tape backup hardware, software, and tape media in the amount of $110,233 under WSCA Contract Number 3-04-70-0468H to be funded as follows: $11,500 (Accl. No. 1001209-5215), $36,928 (Accl. No. 1714001-5152), $22,968 (Accl. No. 1714001-5215), $10,661 (Accl. No. 1714001-5605), and $28,176 (Accl. No. 2650801- 5605/1357-6322 - RDA 2001 Tax Allocation Bond Fund); and authorization for the following appropriations totaling $70,557 to provide for the funding noted above: $36,928 (Accl. No. 1714001- 5152), $22,968 (Accl. No. 1714001-5215), and $10,661 (Accl. No. 1714001-5605) and an additionai appropriation of $18,506 (Accl. No. 1001209-5300) for maintenance, installation, and technical training. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 6 E13. Approval of a contract with G/M Business Interiors of Riverside, California, in the amount of $980,000 to provide and install freestanding furniture for various departments throughout the Civic Center utilizing a County of San Bernardino contract, to be funded by the General Fund (Fund 001), Capital Reserve Fund (Fund 025), Library Fund (Fund 290), and Redevelopment Agency Funds (Fund 620 and 622), authorize staff to enter into contracts for building systems modifications to accommodate work area improvements, and authorize the related appropriations into the appropriate account numbers to be determined by staff. E14. Approval to award and authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dan Guerra and Associates (CO 06-209), for the preparation of design survey, plans, specifications and cost estimates for the Almond Box Culvert at Alta Loma Creek Crossing, west of Hermosa Avenue, in the amount of $27,500 (base amount of $25,000 plus a 10% contingency of $2,500), to be funded from the General Drainage Fund and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding in a 25% - 75% respective match. E15. Approval and authorization of the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (CO 06-210) in the amount of $82,600 to Butsko Utility Design Inc., for system planning, design of Foothill Boulevard Extension and Epicenter within the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility service area respectively to be funded $68,100 from 17053035650/1608705, $14,500 from 17053035650/1609705, Municipal Utility Fund and appropriate $68,100 to 17053035650/1608705, $14,500 to 17053035650/1609705 from Municipal Utility Fund. E16. Approval of a Resolution by City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Fire District amending the appropriate resolution establishing those authority and policy limits pertaining to the purchasing procedures of Chapter 3.08 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, and City Council approval of Resolution No. 06-206A to revise authority limits for transfers of funds between and/or within Council budgetary appropriations. RESOLUTION NO. 87-602B A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-602 ESTABLISHING THOSE AUTHORITY AND POLICY LIMITS PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASING PROCEDURES OF CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE RESOLUTION NO. 06-206A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 06-206 E17. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the Contract (CO 06- 211) in the amount of $214,166 to the apparent low bidder, Silvia Construction, Inc., and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $21,416.60, for the Base Line Road Pavement Rehabilitation from West City Limit to Carnelian Street, to be funded from Measure I funds, Account No. 11763035650/1374176-0 and Transportation funds, Account No. 11243035650/1575124-0. E18. Approval of Parcel Map Number 18190, located on the north side of Heather Street, east of Dakota Avenue submitted by Stonefield Development. RESOLUTION NO. 06-356 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 18190 City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 7 E19. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Parcel Map No. 17077 located on the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard submitted by Foothill Crossings Rancho, LLC - APN 229-021-58. RESOLUTION NO. 06-357 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP MUMBER 17077 RESOLUTION NO. 06-358 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 3 FOR PARCEL MAP 17077 E20. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for two traffic signals, one at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road and the other at Banyan Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road for Tract No. 14759 submitted by Pulte Homes, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 06-359 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TWO TRAFFIC SIGNALS, ONE AT THE INTERSECTION OF WILSON AVENUE AND WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD AND THE OTHER AT BANYAN AVENUE AND WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD FOR TRACT 14759 E21. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Security Cash Deposit for Parcel Map 16482, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, south of Base Line and at the terminus of Eiger Way, submitted by Ash Gupta and Sapna Gupta, husband and wife, and release of previously submitted Improvement Agreement and Security accepted by City Council on October 20, 2004, from Magyar Homes, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 06-360 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 16482 AND RELEASING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SECURITY PREVIOUSL Y ACCEPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 20, 2006 E22. Approval to accept the installation of the Solar Speed Detection Sign Project, Contract No. 06-068, as complete, approval to appropriate $750.70 to Account No. 10250015650/1530025-0 from Capital Reserve fund balance, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee bond, release the Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $120,750.70. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 06-361 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE SOLAR SPEED DETECTION SIGN PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 06-068 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E23. Approval to accept the Haven Avenue Street Widening and Storm Drain Improvement Project from Base Line Road to North of 19'" Street, Contract No. 05-034 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 $6,646,433.72. RESOLUTION NO. 06-362 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HAVEN AVENUE STREET WIDENING AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM BASE LINE ROAD TO NORTH OF 19TH STREET, CONTRACT NO. 05-034 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E24. Approval to accept the Base Line Road Pavement Rehabilitation from Carnelian Street to Lion Street, Contract No. 06-080 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $288,232.98. RESOLUTION NO. 06-363 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE BASE LINE ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM CARNELIAN STREET TO LION STREET, CONTRACT NO. 06-080 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E25. Approval to accept the Highland Avenue Tree Screen from East of Milliken Avenue to Rochester Avenue, Contract No. 06-077 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $144,850. RESOLUTION NO. 06-364 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HIGHLAND AVENUE TREE SCREEN FROM EAST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE TO ROCHESTER AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 06-077 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E26. Approval of Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit as Security for Parcel Map 16926, located on the north side of Fourth Street between Buffalo Avenue and Richmond Place, submitted by Cal Development, LLC and release of previously submitted Cash Deposit Security accepted by City Council on November 1, 2006, also from Cal Development, LLC. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 06-365 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT AS SECURITY FOR PARCEL 16926 AND RELEASING THE CASH DEPSOIT SECURITY PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006 E27. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. Bd 697845-M in the amount of $3,735.25, for the renovation of two baseball fields at Red Hill Community Park, Contract No. 05-057. E28. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16454-1 (Detention Basin Expansion Improvements), located at the southeast corner of Base Line Road and Etiwanda Avenue submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 with the exception of item E4. Discussion of Item E4. Approval of Plans, Specifications and Estimates and to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Construction - Phases II & III, to be funded from Account Numbers 12143035650/1519214,1 1103165650/1519 110,10250015650/1520025, and 1192 303 5650/1520 192 Councilmember Williams pointed out what is written in the recommendation of the staff report. She wanted to make sure the City is going to bid and that construction is coming soon. She stated there is a "Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail" that meets regularly, and commented on their bike ride to occur in May. She stated the information can be found at the REI website or at the REI store. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve item E4. Motion carried unanimously 5- O. II F. CONSENT ORDINANCES ~] No items submitted. ****** II G. ADVERTISED PuBLIC HEARINGS II Gl. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00690 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An amendment to Section 17.08.030.E.2.B. Location of Corrals. This action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. A staff report was presented by James Troyer, Planning Director. Councilmember Michael asked if there is any restriction how close a corral can be to a secondary dwelling unit. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated under this section it will just apply to the primary dwelling, the front dwelling and it won't apply to any secondary dwellings on the property. He added the Alta Lama Riding Club does support the recommendation. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 10 Councilmember Williams asked what mechanism is in place so that someone does not build a corral close to a guest house on their neighbor's property. She stated she knows the State is allowing the second unit, but asked if there is any kind of disclosure or can we make sure the owner of the second unit is aware that neighbors on either side can bring in a corral and a horse at their discretion. She felt people need to know this when building their second unit. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated staff can provide this information at the counter when people come in to build a second unit. Councilmember Williams stated she just doesn't want people to be misled. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Carol Douglas Alta Loma Riding Club, stated they are in support of this change and felt this should be disclosed to someone as suggested by Councilmember Williams. John Lyons felt there should also be a disclosure at the time of sale so that people are aware up front. Carol Douglas stated this disclosure should be done at the time of sale and when people are signing their papers. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 771. ORDINANCE NO. 771 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00690, AMENDING SECTION 17.08.030.E.2.B LOCATION OF ANIMALS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 771 for the December 6, 2006 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. G2. CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00772 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An amendment to the definition of Accessory Structure in Section 17.02.140, amendment to 17.08.060.A. Accessory Structures and Additions; and amendment to 17.08.060.C. Projections into Yards. This action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (B)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. A staff report was presented by James Troyer, Planning Director. Mayor Alexander questioned how far government would go by getting into the dealings of a backyard shade. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated this regulates issues that are viewable from the street, and that it just establishes a height limit of 16' if there is anything located in the rear yard. Councilmember Michael asked what happened if someone wants to put up a car sunshade and asked how this process would work. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated it would be prohibited in the front setback and would have to be located at the rear of the property and cannot exceed a height of 10'. Councilmember Gutierrez asked about any grandfathering of any structures that are out there. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 11 James Troyer, Planning Director, stated if it doesn't have an approval it would be a new review. Councilmember Gutierrez asked if there is a house that has a small side area and the owner wants to put a shed you can see from the street would there be a setback requirement. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated if it is less than 120 square feet and is lower than 8 feet that it can go to the property line. He stated if it is bigger than 120 square feet and over 8 feet high it will have to go 5 feet off the rear and side property line. Councilmember Williams clarified that you would not need approval for putting a prefab shed in a backyard as long as it is under 120 square feet. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated it would still require Planning Department review, but it doesn't have to be a scaled drawing or anything, and that it would not require a building permit or any fee charged. Councilmember Williams asked if prefab playhouses and climbing structures would require Planning Department approval. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated they are putting in a review procedure because there are so many complaints that they get through Code Enforcement. He stated this procedure is to make sure it meets the review requirements so that it doesn't exceed 16 feet. Councilmember Williams felt this might be a little intrusive, but we can see how the public reacts to this. She felt this would be a misuse of staff time. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Leslie Grimes stated she agreed with Councilmember Williams and felt this was a lot of wasted time for staff. She felt this was ridiculous for small sheds. She stated she could understand large storage sheds, but didn't feel the City should have to approve playground equipment. John Lyons asked about retroactive and asked if he a person might have to take something down. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated they would review these on a complaint basis. Councilmember Williams stated she hoped there wouldn't be a lot of staff time spent on approving a dog house because she thought that would be ridiculous. Ken Douglas felt this Ordinance protected people where they can put their shed to possibly eliminate complaints from their neighbors. Melanie Ingram asked how this Ordinance will affect the previous Ordinance just approved. She felt this was a huge waste of staff time to monitor this, and felt Code Enforcement had better things to do with their time. Sal Jaffey, representing the Daniels family on Alpine, stated their issue is that this will allow for an 8 feet shed to go next to a 6 foot wall, which exceeds the height of the wall. He stated this will eliminate the setback requirements which currently exist. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated if it is under 120 square feet and 8 feet or lower, it can be within the 5 foot setback. Mr. Jaffey stated their proposal is if they are within the 5 foot setback, it be limited to 6 feet high, not 8 feet, which is the height limitation of the wall. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 12 There being no further input, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Spagnolo asked why we can't leave that 5 foot setback in there. James Troyer, Planning Director stated it was for things like the Home Depot storage shed and we were getting complaints by neighbors that when they were being put up against the property line. The current code restricts it to 5 feet away from the property line. He stated they could go to 6 feet, and under a 120 square feet of structure if that is the desire of the Council. ': r-/. -, / / r. !"'; ", .~; Councilmember Michael stated he agreed with this recommendation. Councilmember Williams felt this should be altered so the structures are not higher than the wall or fence they are against unless they are at least 5' away. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated they could incorporate this change into the Ordinance. Mayor Alexander re-opened the public hearing to discuss the change to the Ordinance. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 772 ORDINANCE NO. 772 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00772, AMENDING SECTION 17.02.140 DEFINITIONS, AMENDING SECTION 17.0B.060A ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND ADDITIONS, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.0B.060.C. PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 772 for the December 6, 2006 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 4-1 (Alexander voted no). G3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING ELECTRIC RATES. FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 3.46 OF TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE A staff report was presented by Jack Lam, City Manager, with Mike TenEyck, Administrative Resources Manager, available to answer any questions. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 06-366 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ELECTRIC RATES, FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 3.46 OF TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 06-366. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 13 ****** II H. PuBLIC HEARINGS II No items submitted. II I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REpORTS II No items submitted. * * * * * * II J. COUNCIL BUSINESS II 11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council member.) Councilmember Gutierrez thanked everyone who supported him during the last election. He stated there is plenty to be happy about with the holidays coming up. He stated this is the time to get back to the things that are important. He stated he loves the City. He stated the people heavily gave them a mandate from the last election. He felt the people want the City to be managed conservatively. Councilmember Williams also thanked the people who supported her and stated she would continue representing the people. She mentioned the PAL Campaign and the deadline to buy tickets, which is Friday, November 27th at 5:00. She thanked Vineyard Bank for their help with this project also. Councilmember Michael thanked everyone who ran in the election and hoped we could heal and get back to what we should do for the people of the City. Mayor Alexander stated he kept his promise about not getting dirty in this election. He stated he has listened to people say things about his son. He stated with regards to the financing of the community, he sat in the minority. He talked about congestion and the three million dollar bridges. He stated he enjoyed his time on the City Council and being the Mayor, and felt he has been responsive to everyone in the community. He hoped everyone will keep their promises made during the campaign. * * * 1< .,. 1< K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING K1. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to talk about the Sign Ordinance at the next meeting and also the Carrari Ranch item that was brought up. James Markman, City Attorney stated there is a CEQA process going on for the Carrari Ranch project and felt we should wait until this is completed to discuss this. Councilmember Gutierrez agreed. * * * * * * City Council Minutes November 15, 2006 Page 14 II L. ADJOURNMENT II MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Res ectfully submitted, 't/14- Approved: December 6, 2006