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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a Closed Session on Wednesday, April 15,
2026, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tern
Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Mike McCliman, Assistant City Manager; Nicholas
Ghirelli, City Attorney; Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager, Jennifer Gracia, Deputy City Manager and
Julie Sowles, Deputy City Manager.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR, PETER CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, JULIE
SOWLES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, MIKE MCCLIMAN, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER/FIRE CHIEF, AND EMILY NIELSEN, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSINESS PARTNER; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 REGARDING
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. (CITY/FIRE)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 022901281,
022901282, AND 022901283. PROPERTY IS GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND STADIUM WAY, THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND STADIUM WAY, AND THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND JACK BENNY DRIVE,
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES ELISA COX, CITY
MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND JASON
TOLLESON, SERRANO DEVELOPMENT GROUP, REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS.
(CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
NAME OF CASE: RANCHO CUCAMONGA PRESERVATION SOCIETY VS. CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA ET AL., SAN BERNARDINO SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO.:
CIVRS2601692 (CITY)
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF
SECTION 54956.9: (1 CASE). THE CITY HAS RECEIVED A DEMAND LETTER FROM
GIL RODRIGUEZ, JR. REGARDING THE CITY'S POTENTIAL DISPOSITION OF
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS APN 207-112-024. A COPY OF THE LETTER IS
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. (CITY)
D5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION: INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9: 1 POTENTIAL CASE. (CITY)
D6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 9763 8th STREET, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA; NEGOTIATING PARTIES MIKE MCCLIMAN, FIRE
CHIEFIASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, AND POTENTIALLY INTERESTED PURCHASERS, REGARDING PRICE
AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:49 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING —7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER— COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency,
Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council were
held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Ashton R. Arocho,
MMC, City Clerk Services ❑irector.
Council Member Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Rancho Cucamonga's 2025 Volunteers in
Observance of National Volunteer Week.
LaChelle Brown, Community Services Supervisor, offered remarks highlighting the many hours contributed
by the volunteers being honored. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized Rancho
Cucamonga's 2025 Volunteers by presenting Certificates of Recognition and awards, expressing gratitude
for their dedication and service to the community.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Wendy Lopez displayed images and expressed concerns regarding encampments and homelessness
and reported two alleged public safety incidents that occurred earlier in the day, including a shooting and
a fire-related incident involving individuals experiencing homelessness. She requested enforcement of
local ordinances to help maintain public safety and cleanliness within the City.
Dawn Porter expressed concerns about school overcrowding and noted that encampments and
homelessness were affecting local shopping centers and public safety.
Andrew Hanif, Outreach Specialist with Reach Out Strengthening Communities, spoke about the
importance of increasing awareness regarding the risks associated with 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)
opioids. He asked the City Council to consider options for regulating or restricting the sale of 7-OH in
Rancho Cucamonga and provided informational materials for the Council's review.
Liz Acuna, speaking on behalf of LaVay Bland, expressed opposition to the Hamilton Family Brewery
located at 8889 Archibald Avenue. She shared a personal experience and stated that she hopes the
community meetings will continue to work toward solutions, noting that the Northtown community is
relying on the City Council for support.
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Amy Kashal expressed opposition to the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. She noted public safety concerns and referenced reports of
alleged courthouse incidents at the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court. She requested that the City
Council consider actions to support safe spaces and due-process protections, including not permitting
ICE staging at City facilities, local businesses, and private properties.
In response to public comments regarding encampments and homelessness, City Manager Cox stated
that she confirmed with the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department that there were no reports of a
shooting or fire-related incident earlier in the day. She also connected the speaker with Rancho
Cucamonga Police Department Lieutenant Allison for any further clarification.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott abstained on item D3, due to a potential conflict of interest as her employer is
Southern California Gas Company.
D1. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 1, 2026.
D2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $2,493,675.18 and Weekly
Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the
Amount of$2,689,536.44 Dated March 16, 2026, Through March 29, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $9,245.10 Dated March 16,
2026, Through March 29, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Accept Grant Revenue for $1,208,780 Awarded by the California
Governor's Office of Volunteers (CalVol) for FY26-27); and Authorization to Appropriate
$1,208,780 for the Approved Fostering a Climate Ready Workforce Program. (CITY)
D5. Consideration of a Five-Year Professional Services Agreement with LION Safety Solutions
for Fire Training Prop Maintenance Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $264,660. (FIRE)
D6. Consideration of a Contract with American Asphalt South, Inc. in the Amount of $175,410
Plus a 10% Contingency for Construction of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Local Slurry Seal
Pavement Rehabilitation Project, This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Government Code Section 15301
—Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Approve Agreement No. ITD-26004 with the County of San Bernardino
Innovation and Technology Department for 800 MHz Radio Communications System
Access, Paging, and Equipment Maintenance Services for $216,290 Annually, with an
Estimated Total Contract Amount of$1,081,450 Over Five Years. (FIRE)
D8. Consideration to Execute an Affordable Housing Agreement Between the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and Fore Green Development, LLC for a Mixed-Use Project Consisting of 308
Residential Units and 14,730 Square Feet of Commercial Lease Area, With 5% of the Units
Designated as Affordable for Very Low Income Households, to be Developed on a 9.15
Acre Parcel at the Northeast Corner of Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue Located at
8112 Foothill Boulevard. (CITY)
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D9. Consideration of a Contract with C.P. Construction Co., Inc., for the RC Sports Center
Sewer Line Project in the Amount of$69,850 Plus a Contingency in the Amount of$10,600
for a Total of$80,350. (CITY)
D10. Consideration to Approve a Single-Source Procurement and Execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Placer Labs, Inc. for Subscription-Based Access to Location
Intelligence and Economic Development Analytics, in an Amount Not to Exceed $137,738
Over a Three-year Term. (CITY)
D11. Consideration for Acceptance of a Change Order to Contract No. 2025-254 with Zuma
Construction and an Appropriation in the Amount of $164,375 from the Capital Reserve
Fund for the Family Resource Center Rehabilitation Project. (CITY)
D12. Consideration of Amendment No. 001 to the Pass-Through Grant Agreement with Southern
California Mountains Foundation for the Californians For All ("CA 4 ALL") Youth Workforce
Program to Extend the Term of the Agreement Through December 31, 2027. (CITY)
D13. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2025-077 with ACC Contractors, Inc.
for Additional Construction Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,191,070 and an
Appropriation in the Amount of$1,191,070 from the Library Capital Reserve Fund Balance.
(CITY)
D14. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with CCS
Facility Services for Citywide Janitorial Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,014,120.
(CITY)
D15. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2024-094 with Colts Landscape, Inc.
for Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance for General Fund and LMD1 Parkways, Paseos,
and Medians, Pacific Electric Trail Hand Watering, and Pacific Electric Trail Weed
Abatement in an Amount Not to Exceed $980,690 for FY26127. (CITY)
D16. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements for Heritage Park Bridge Replacement, File a
Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds for Heritage Park Bridge
Replacement. (CITY)
D17. Consideration to Accept the CDBG Concrete Rehabilitation Project FY 2025/26 as
Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds for CJ Concrete
Construction, Inc. (CITY)
D18. Consideration to Approve and Adopt Resolutions Certifying the Results of Elections and
Adding Annexation Nos. 2026-1, 2026-2, 2026-3, 2026-4, 2026-5, and 2026-6 to
Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Street Lighting Services) of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NOS. 2026-018 TO 2026-023)(CITY)
D19. Consideration to Approve and Adopt a Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and
Adding Annexation No. 2026-1 to Community Facilities District No. 2022-02 (Industrial Area
Services) of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-017) (CITY)
D20. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving Updating Fiscal Year 2025/26 City Salary
Schedules. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016) (CITY)
D21. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between
the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Fire Union Local 2274.
(RESOLUTION NO. F'D 2026-003) (FIRE)
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D22. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between
the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Fire Management Employees'
Bargaining Group. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2026-002) (FIRE)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve
Consent Calendar items D1 through D22, with Council Member Scott abstaining on item D3. Motion
carried, 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) . SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
None.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-024, Adopting Reduced User Fees for Preapproved
Model Home Permits and Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Permits. (RESOLUTION
NO. 2026-024) (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced Zack Neighbors, Building and Safety Services Director and Jennifer
Nakamura, Planning Director, who provided a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation related to
reduced user fees for preapproved model home and ADU permits.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
Discussion took place among the City Council, City staff, the City Attorney, and the City Manager
regarding the impacts of California Assembly Bill 130 on local government, home-hardening fire
requirements, the City's efforts to encourage builders to submit and pre-approve Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU) plans, the financial approach intended to remain cost-neutral, and the potential for an increase in
the number of ADUs within the City.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to adopt
Resolution No. 2026-024, adopting reduced user fees for preapproved model home permits and
preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Permits. Motion carried 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
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1. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hutchison shared that he attended the Solid Waste Advisory Task Force committee
meeting as the City's delegate and praised Environmental Programs Manager Linda Ceballos for
providing an excellent legislative update.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that there was no reportable action taken during the Closed Session held
earlier that evening.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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