HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/05/21 - MinutesMay 21, 2026
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a Closed Session on Thursday, May 21, 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 Tem Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, 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)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:32 p.m.
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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING — 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Adjourned 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 21, 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 Director.
Council Member Stickler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Services Director Arocho announced that item H1 contained an incorrect resolution number
listed as Resolution No. 2026-034 and requested that the City Council reflect the correct number
Resolution No. SA 2026-001 when considering the item.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
B1. Proclamation Designating the Month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to the Healthy RC Youth
Leaders recognizing the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
B2, Presentation of a Proclamation Designating the Week of May 18th -- May 22nd as Public
Works Week Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to the Public Works
Department recognizing the week of May 18 through May 22, 2026, as Public Works Week.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Four (4) speakers: Juan Flores, Matt Benson, Mark Wardlow, and Jorge Rivera, identified their roles of
employment and emphasized the importance of supporting continuity in employment to maintain the
community's quality of life through the upkeep of the City parks and facilities, reducing turnover, strengthening
workplace culture, promoting safe staffing practices by retaining skilled employees and filling vacancies, and
ensuring competitive compensation. Correspondence was received and distributed to the City Council by
Teamsters Local 1932.
Three (3) speakers: LaVay Bland, Laura Espinoza, and Julia Moreno, expressed opposition to the Hamilton
Family Brewery located at 8889 Archibald Avenue. They shared personal experiences, highlighting the noise
concerns, and ongoing graffiti in the area and stated that the recent implementation of a Parking District in the
area will not fix all the issues for the residents.
Correspondence was received and distributed by Michael Perez regarding City of Rancho Cucamonga safety
ratings compared to other cities in San Bernardino.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she will need to abstain from item D3, due to potential conflict of interest
as her employer is Southern California Gas Company.
D1. Consideration to Approve the Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meetings of May 6, 2026 and
Special Meeting of May 11, 2026.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,498,135.94 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $3,481,885.95 Dated April 21,
2026, Through May 3, 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 $16,426.15 Dated April 21, 2026,
Through May 3, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of March 31, 2026.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration to Approve the Amended Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26.
(CITY/FIRE)
D6. Consideration to Approve the Use of Cooperative Agreements with The Interlocal Purchasing
System and OMNIA Partners in the Amount Not -To -Exceed $4,000,000 and Authorize an
Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $4,000,000 for Phase I[ of the Citywide Network
Refresh Project. (CITY/FIRE)
D7. Consideration to Authorize Purchase of Desktop and Laptop Computers from Dell
Technology Solutions and Lenovo Technology Solutions in an Amount Not -to -Exceed
$124,610. (CITY/FIRE)
D8, Consideration of the Purchase of Two Paramedic Squads Utilizing a Sourcewell Cooperative
Agreement Awarded to Ward Apparatus in the Amount of $613,750. (FIRE)
D9. Consideration of the Purchase of Thirty -Six Sets of Firefighting Turnout Gear from AIIStar
Fire Equipment, Inc. in the Amount of $148,800. (FIRE)
D10. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2025-116 with Mariposa Landscapes,
Inc. for LIVID 6R, 9, 10 Parkway, Paseo, and Median Island Landscape in an Amount Not to
Exceed $796,900 for FY 2026-27. (CITY)
DI I. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2024-095 with Mariposa Landscapes,
Inc. for Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard Median, and LIVID 3B Parkway, Paseo, and
Median Island Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance in an Amount Not to Exceed $340,000
for FY 2026-27. (CITY)
D12. Consideration of Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 2020-030 with Mariposa Landscapes,
Inc. for LIVID 4R Parkway, Paseo, and Median Island Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance
in an Amount Not to Exceed $606,270 for FY 2026/27, (CITY)
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D13. Consideration to Approve Parcel Map No. 21001, an Improvement Agreement, Improvement
Securities for Public Improvements, and a Subdivision Guarantee of Performance Related to
Case No. SUBTPM21001, Located at 13261 Victoria Street. Per a California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) this Project Qualifies for a Class 15 Categorical Exemption under State
CEQA Guidelines 15316 as a Minor Land Division. (CITY)
D14. Consideration to Accept Grant Revenue in the Amount of $900,000 Awarded by the San
Bernardino County Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez; and Authorization of an
Appropriation in the Amount of $900,000 for the Neighborhood Center Improvement Project.
(CITY)
D15. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, Authorize Release of
Retention and Bonds for the Fiscal Year 2024125 Victoria Gardens Civic Plaza Project, and
Authorize an Appropriation of $166,045. (CITY)
D16, Consideration to Approve the Final Map of Tract 20775, an Improvement Agreement,
Improvement Securities for Public Improvements, and a Resolution Ordering the Annexation
to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Related to Case No. SUBTT207751DRC2023-
00131, Located on the Northwest Corner of Arrow Route and Manola Place. The Project is
Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Section 15332 — Infill Development Projects. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-032) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve
Consent Calendar Items D1 through D16, and with Council Member Scott abstaining on item D3,
due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
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F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution for Placement of Special Assessments and Liens
for Delinquent Solid Waste Accounts. (RESOLUTION NO.2026-033) (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced Scott Rapp, Environmental Programs Coordinator, who presented a
staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item G1.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
MOTION., Motion was made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to
adopt Resolution No. 2026-033. The motion carried 5-0.
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G2. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1056 to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Amending Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Prohibit
Home Experience Sharing in All Zones. This Item is Statutorily Exempt from the
Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Sections
15060(C)(2) and 15061(13)(3). (DRC2026-00097) (ORDINANCE NO. 1056) (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced Melanie Hall, Senior Planner and Jennifer Nakamura, Planning
Director, who presented a staff report along with a PowerPoint Presentation for item G2.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
MOTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to
approve staff recommendation and introduce Ordinance No. 1056 by title only and waive further
reading.
City Clerk Services Director Arocho read the title of Ordinance No. 1056 into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 1056
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO AMEND TITLE 17
("DEVELOPMENT CODE") OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
HOME EXPERIENCE SHARING AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT UNDER SECTIONS 15060(C)(2) AND 15061(B)(3) OF THE
CEQA GUIDELINES
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council
Member Stickler, to approve staff recommendation and introduce Ordinance No. 1056 by title only
and waive further reading. Motion carried 5-0.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H'I. A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency
Approving the Issuance of Refunding Bonds in Order to Refund Certain of its Outstanding
Bonds, Approving the Execution and Delivery of a Eighth Supplemental Indenture and
Irrevocable Refunding Instructions Relating Thereto, Approving the Preliminary and Final
Official Statements and Bond Purchase Agreement and Requesting Oversight Board
Approval of the Issuance of the Refunding Bonds, Requesting Certain Determinations by the
Oversight Board, and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (RESOLUTION
NO.2026-034) (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced Jevin Kaye, Finance Director, who presented a staff report along with
a PowerPoint presentation for Item H1.
Mayor Michael asked City Clerk Services Director Arocho to remind the City Council of the
amendment stated earlier regarding the item.
City Clerk Services Director Arocho announced that the item before the City Council contained an
incorrect resolution number listed as Resolution No. 2026-034 and requested that the City Council
reflect the correct number Resolution No. SA 2026-001 when considering the item.
MOTION: Motion was made by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to
adopt SA Resolution No. 2026-001, approve and authorize the Debt Service Savings Analysis to be
presented to the Countywide Oversight Board (the "Oversight Board") and be submitted to the
Department of Finance as required by Redevelopment Agency Dissolution Act; and Request
Oversight Board approval of the issuance of the refunding bonds. Motion carried 5-0.
H2, Consideration of a Resolution Approving Waiver of the Formal Bidding Process for
Architectural Design Services for the Renovation of the Rancho Cucamonga Police
Headquarters and Consideration of Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Mary McGrath Architects for Design Services in the Amount of $399,080.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2026-035) (CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Cox introduced Lieutenant, Jeff Allison, Deputy Fire Chief Augie Barreda, and Fire
Business Manager, Darci Vogel, who presented a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation
for Item H2.
Council discussion followed, focusing on the plan for relocating staff during the construction and
overall excitement about the project.
MOTION: Motion was made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to
adopt Resolution No. 2026-035, to waive the formal bidding process and approve Amendment No.
1 with Mary McGrath Architects for $399,080 for the Police Headquarters renovation and expansion.
The motion carried 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hutchison reminded the community about the upcoming Statewide Primary
Election on June 2, 2026.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
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None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:01 p.m.
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