HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/05/06 - Minutes May 6, 2026
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, May 6,
2026, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickier, and Mayor Pro Tem
Lynne Kennedy. Absent: 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
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 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)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
NAME OF CASE: SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA (TOLL BROTHERS, INC.), SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. CIVRS2603157 (CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6.32 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 May 6, 2026, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, and Mayor Pro Tern
Lynne Kennedy. Absent: Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Blisa C. Cox, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Ashton R. Arocho,
MMC, City Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS ! PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga City Clerk Services Department
in Honor of Professional Municipal Clerk's Week.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to the Rancho
Cucamonga City Clerk Services Department recognizing the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as
Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
B2, Presentation of a Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
Designating the Month of May 2026 as Business Appreciation Month.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to the Rancho
Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce declaring the month of May 2026 as Business Appreciation Month.
B3. Presentation of Healthy RC Youth Leaders' Advocacy in Sacramento.
Alondra Alonso, Community Programs Coordinator, and Jamila-Michelle Snyder, Youth Leader, delivered
an engaging presentation showcasing the recent advocacy efforts in Sacramento and the meaningful
impact these efforts are having on advancing community priorities.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Andrew Hanif, Outreach Specialist with Reach Out Strengthening Communities, spoke about the
importance of substance prevention programs and invited the City Council to the National Innovative
Communities Conference (NICC) 2026, scheduled for June 9--10, 2026, at the Riverside Convention
Center in California.
Marcus Ambroise shared concerns regarding billing and customer service issues with the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) and asked for clarification about the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security's authority to enter private community property, as well as the rights of residents and business
owners.
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In response to public comments concerning the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) and the
inquiry about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's authority, City Manager Cox connected the
speaker with Rancho Cucamonga Police Department Lieutenant Allison and Michael Parmer, Director of
Engagement and Special Programs.
Don Horvatich expressed concerns about parking violations and public safety issues in his neighborhood.
He asked the City Council to consider adding a fenced walking trail leading to the Etiwanda Preserve Trail
to help deter illegal parking in the area.
In response to public comments regarding the Etiwanda Preserve Trail, City Manager Cox connected the
speaker with Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director,
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she will need to abstain from item D3, due to a potential conflict of
interest as her employer is Southern California Gas Company.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy announced that item D16 is being pulled for a staff presentation and discussion.
D1. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 15, 2026.
D2. Consideration to'Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,896,303.52 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of$2,144,336.64 Dated
March 30, 2026, Through April 20, 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 $16,556.16 Dated March 30,
2026, Through April 20, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration of a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to Permit Alcoholic
Beverage Sales for a Proposed Supermarket Located in the Corridor 1 (CO1) Form Based
Zone at 9650 Base Line Road. APN: 0202-161-40. This Project Qualifies as a Class 1
Exemption Under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 — Existing Facilities (DRC2025-
00243). (CITY)
D5. Consideration of a Contract with Hardy and Harper, Inc., In the Amount of$1,405,000 Plus
10% Contingency for Construction for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Local Overlay Pavement
Rehabilitation Project (Project). This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 —
Existing Facilities. (CITY).
D6. Consideration to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with SMG-Rancho
Cucamonga Premier Food Services, LLC for Exclusive Catering, Bar, and Concession
Services at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Approve a Single Source Professional Services Agreement Between the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and Clair Global Integration LLC for Epicenter Stadium Audio
Equipment Replacement and Programming Services in an Amount of $123,986,33, Plus
Contingency in the Amount of $11,013.67 for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed of
$135,000.00. (CITY)
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D8, Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 1 of Professional Services Agreement 2025-067
with Willdan Engineering for Consulting Services on the City Electric System Infrastructure
Extending the Agreement Terms and Contract Amount for a Not-to-Exceed $172,800 from
the Purchased Power Account(Fund 705). (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 3 of Contract Number 2025-026 with Eide Bailly,
LLP for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,070,000 to Continue to Provide Accounting and
Financial Consulting. (CITY)
❑10. Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 2022-069 with Able Building
Maintenance (ABM) for Window Cleaning Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000
for City and Fire District Facilities for FY 2026-27. (CITYIFIRE)
D11. Consideration of Amendment No. 18 to the Agreement with Pacific Utility Installation, Inc.
(Contract No. 19-085) in the Amount of $145,700, Plus a 10% Contingency and
Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $160,270 from the Municipal Utility Fund (Fund
705)for the CVWD Well Pump Project. (CITY)
D12, Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-025 Declaring Certain City-Owned Property (APN
1108-011-17-0000) as Exempt Surplus Land Pursuant to Government Code Section
54221(f)(1)(N) and Finding Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2026-025) (CITY)
D13. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Prohousing
Incentive Program Funds. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027) (CITY)
D14. Consideration of Resolutions Adopting Updated Records Retention Schedules, Authorizing
Destruction and Rescinding Previous Records Retention Schedules. (RESOLUTION NO.
2026-029) (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2026-004) (CITY/FIRE)
D15. Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Net Energy Metering Policy, Pursuant to the
Requirements and Authority of Chapter 3.46 of Title 3 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-028) (CITY)
D16. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Days, Time and Place for Regularly
Scheduled Meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing
Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority, and the City of Rancho
Cucamonga City Council and Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Days, Time
and Place for Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Planning and Historic Preservation
Commission, Effective July 1, 2026. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-030 AND RESOLUTION
NO. 2026-031) (CITY/FIRE)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve
Consent Calendar Items D1 through D15, excluding item D16, and with Council Member Scott abstaining
on item D3, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent:
Mayor Michael.
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D16. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Days, Time and Place for Regularly Scheduled
Meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency,
Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council
and Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Days, Time and Place for Regularly
Scheduled Meetings of the Planning and Historic Preservation Commission, Effective July 1,
2026. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-030 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-031) (CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Cox introduced the item and Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk Services Director, who presented
the staff report and information on the proposed changes establishing the days, time and place for
Regular City Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings, effective July 1, 2026.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve item D16
adopting Resolution No. 2026-030 and 2026-031, establishing the days, time and place for Regular City
Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings, effective July 1, 2026. Motion carried 4-0-1.
Absent: Mayor Michael.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Consideration of a Resolution to Establish a Residential Permit Parking District on Main
Street and Reid Avenue to be Known as the "Main Street Residential Permit Parking
District", Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 10.50; and to Approve a Waiver of Permit
Fees for the District for a Period of Five (5) Years. The Establishment of the Residential
Permit Parking District is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) — Existing Facilities.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026) (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced the item and informed the item for consideration is in response to concerns
raised by residents regarding parking impacts associated with Hamilton Family Brewery and the
surrounding neighborhood. She noted that after evaluating conditions and working closely with affected
residents, staff is presenting a proposed solution of establishing a Residential Permit Parking District on
Main Street and Reid Avenue as a solution. She then introduced Jason Welday, Director of Engineering
Services and Alberto Felix, Traffic Engineer, who presented a staff report along with a PowerPoint
presentation for item F1.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy opened the Administrative Hearing.
Armando Moreno spoke in support of the proposed solution of establishing a Residential Permit Parking
District on Main Street and Reid Avenue.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy closed the Administrative Hearing.
Council discussion followed, focusing on how the Residential Permit Parking District would be enforced,
how affected residents and the public would be notified, plans for public outreach, and increased
patrolling by parking officers and the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt Resolution
No. 2026-026, establishing the "Main Street Residential Permit Parking District" and waive permit fees for
residents of the district for a period of five (5) years from the date of the adoption of the resolution
creating the district. Motion carried 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing to Approve the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program. (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst 11, who presented the Staff Report and
provided an overview of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve the 2026-
2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Motion carried
4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier
that evening.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. to Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
App oved: May 21, 2026
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