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Home My WebLink About1998/12/16 - Minutes December 16, 1998 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, December 16, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Agencymembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman,, Principal Planner; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Diane O'Neal, Assistant to the City Manager; Chief Denis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition commending Jimmy Schafer and Amanda Bratvoid of Alta Loma High School for being selected to play in the Pasadena City Rose Bowl Band. Students from Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga and Etiwanda High Schools were present to receive certificates for being selected to play and march with the Pasadena City Rose Bowl Honor Band. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation commending the Pop Warner Panthers Midget Division and Braves Junior Midget Division on their Mount Baldy Conference Championship and the Pop Warner Eagles on its American Football Conference (A.F.C.) Division Championship. All the team members were introduced and certificates were given to everyone. A proclamation was also presented to Steve Wilkerson for his involvement with Pop Warner. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 2 C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Jay and Janice Jacobs of Alta Loma since 1990, stated their daughter was bitten by a dog at Vineyard Junior High School on October 24, 1998. Mr. Jacobs gave a summary of the people he has talked to about his concerns regarding this incident. Mayor Alexander offered to meet with him and to put this on the next agenda if Mr. Jacobs would like to. Mr. Jacobs stated he would like this to come back on the next agenda. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D t. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 11/25/98 and 12~2~98 and Payroll ending 11/18/98 for the total amount of $2,591,312.36. D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 1998. D3. Approval and execution of a Cooperative Agreement (CO98-069) between the San Bernardino Associated Governments/San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SANBAG) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the funding of the construction of the Highland Avenue Realignment and the construction of Day Creek Boulevard (Highland Avenue/Day Creek Boulevard Project). RESOLUTION NO. 98-217 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BEETWEEN THE SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENTS/SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FOR THE PROPOSED DESIGN, FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIGHLAND AVENUE/DAY CREEK BOULEVARD PROJECT D4. Approval to authorize the Advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of the Highland Avenue Realignment and the construction of Day Creek Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Base Line Road to be funded from Account No. 32-.4637-9710 and Account No. 22-4637-9710. RESOLUTION NO. 98-218 A RESOLUTION OF "THE CFI'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHLAND AVENUE REALIGNMENT AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE TO BASE LINE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 3 D5. Approval to declare Surplus Miscellaneous City-Owned Equipment. D6. Approval to appropriate $27,000 from the Data Processing Replacement Reserve to fund the Library's LAN Network project. D7. Approval of Parcel Map, Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Parcel Map 15170, located on the east side of Hellman, north of Wilson, submitted by Hillside Cove Associates, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 98-219 A RESOLUTION OF THE! CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 15170, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 98-220 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 15170 D8. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Tract 15766, located on Base Line Road, approximately 800' west of Victoria Park Lane, submitted by R. C. Apartments L.L.C., a Developer. RESOLUTION NO. 98-221 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURI'r¥ FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 15766 RESOLUTION NO. 98-222 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 15766 D9. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for the Installation of a Master Plan Storm Drain System relating to Tract 14534-2, located in Victoria Park Lane, east of Rochester Avenue, submitted by William Lyon Homes, Inc., a California Corporation. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 98-223 A RESOLUTION OF 'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MASTER PLAN STORM DRAIN SYSTEM RELATING TO TRACT 14534-2 D 10. Approval to reject all bids for the Ftancho Cucamonga Civic Center Canopy Addition Project because the bids substantially exceed the Engineer's Estimate. D11. Approval to award and authorization for' execution of Contract (CO98-070) for the construction of landscaping and irrigation for the Haven Avenue Beautification Project between Base Line Road and Church Street, to be funded from Beautification Funds, .Account No. 21-4647-9709. D12. Approval to accept the Senior Center Parking Lot Expansion Project, Contract No.98-008, as complete, Release the Bonds, and authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion" and approve the final contract amount of $157,761.95. RESOLUTION NQ 98-224 A RESOLUTION OF "I'HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT EXPANSION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 98-008 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D 13. Approval to accept the traffic signal lighting at the intersection of Arrow Route and Red Oak Avenue, Contract No. 98-022, as complete, Release the Bonds, and authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion" and approve the final contract amount of $119,373.00. RESOLUTION NO. 98-225 A RESOLUTION OF 'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CAUFORNIA,.ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTING AT 'THE INTERSECTION OF ARROW ROUTE AND RED OAK AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 98-022 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D14. Approval to accept the Tapia Via Street ~mprovements, from Grove Avenue to Rancheria Street, Contract No. 98-012, as complete, Release the Bonds, and authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion" and approve the final contract amount of $195,194.41. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 98-226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TAPIA VIASTREET IMPROVEMENTS, FROM GROVE AVENUE TO RANCHERIA STREET, CONTRACT NO. 98-012 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D15. Approval to accept the Spruce Park Skate Park, Contract No. 98-032, as complete, Release the Bonds, and authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion" and approve the final contract amount of $120,079.80 RESOLUTION NO. 98-227 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SPRUCE AVENUE SKATE PARK, CONTRACT NO. 98-032, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D16. Approve of the improvements, Release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a "Notice of Completion" for improvements for PM 15074, located on the north side of La Vine Street 230 feet east of Hellman Avenue, submitted by Mr. Denning M. Perdew, Executor for the estate of John L. Perdew. RE. SOLUTION NO. 98-228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 15074, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Curatalo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES El. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Community Facility to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 17 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227- 091-18 through 21. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. E1 and E2. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the tittes of Ordinance Nos. 592 and 593. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 6 ORDINANCE NO. 592 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND COMMUNITY FACILITY TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 17 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0.227-091-18 THROUGH 21 E2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIROiNMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to change the Victoria Community Plan Land Use Map from Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for approximately 6 acres of land on the north side of Base Line Road, approximately 1,100 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue and for 2 ~ acres of land approximately 2,000 feet east of the intersection of Rochester Avenue - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, and 43. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ORDINANCE NO. 593 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PERACRE)TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PERACRE) FOR 6 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND FOR 2 ½ ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-091-22, 25, AND 43 MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Curatalo to waive full reading and approve Ordinance Nos. 592 and 593. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS REGARDING GRADING REVIEW AND TIME EXTENSIONS - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Staff report presented by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. The City Council asked various questions about this item. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 7 Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for' public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Alex Cabral, Attorney for applicant, read a statement for the record which is on file in the City Clerk's office and was distributed to the City Council. He felt all projects should be heard on a case-by-case basis. He reported Riverside County and Fontana have already adopted this into their ordinances. Rick Ewing, Aliso Viejo, stated they are in the process of doing a plan modification. He stated they have run out of time to complete their final map and need more time. Kai Risen of Rancho Cucamonga felt if this is approved it would tie up the land just to allow the developer more time getting the project ready. He felt a developer should have to re-file their project when their time is up. There being no further comments, public hearing was closed. Councilmember Biane asked if there was something that could be done to only allow one year extension. James Markman, City Attorney stated page 90, subsection C in the packet could have a different number put in. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the Planning Commission was adamant about a maximum of five years. Mayor Alexander stated he would like to see the time extensions given as long as they are reviewed. Councilmember Williams stated she felt the state should never have given the extension to three years because she felt the City might change their mind about what they would like to see for a certain area and that it might not be compatible with what is proposed for the area. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 594. ORDINANCE NO. 594 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.12 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REVIEW OF GRADING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Alexander to change subsection c on page 90 to state that an extension shall not exceed five (5) years as opposed to two (2), to waive full reading and set second reading for January 6, 1999. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 595. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 8 ORDINANCE NQ 595 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF SUBDIVISION MAPS MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Curatalo to waive full reading and set second reading for January 6, 1999. Motion carried 3-2 (Dutton and Williams voted no). Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 596. ORDINANCE NO. 596 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO C UCAMONGA, CAL/FORN IA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 98-01, AMENDING SECTION 17.02.100 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA DEVELOPMENT CODE, RE. GARDING LAPSE OF APPROVALS AND EXTENSIONS MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Curatato to waive full reading and set second reading for January 6, 199. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.. No Items Submitted. No Items Submitted. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, SUBCOMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. Mayor Alexander stated he did not think there was a need to go through this since it had recently been done after the June election. The Council concurred. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 9 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to leave the subcommittees as was submitted. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 12. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SIGNAGE TASK FORCE Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner. Councilmember Williams stated she hoped they will also go after businesses that put merchandise out in the parkways. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to approve the subcommittee's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 13. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES UPDATE A., PARKS & FACILITIES UPDATE 1. Rancho Cucamonga Family Sports Center 2. Rancho Cucamonga Public Library 3. Stadium 4. Spruce Avenue Park Skate Facility 5. Heritage Park 6. Etiwanda Creek Park: 7. Central Park B. COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE 1. Seniors 2. Teens 3. Youth Activities 4. Youth Sports 5. Rancho Cucamonga Family Sports Center 6. Adult Sports 7. Facilities 8. The Grapevine 9. Contract Classes 10. Community-wide Special Events 11. Proposed Boxing Program 12. Senior Transportation Prograrn 13. Trips and Tours 14. Human Services 15. Park and Recreation Commission 16. Epicenter Councilmember Williams stated Ruth Musser Middle School would like Kevin McArdle to come out to their school and speak to them about how they can help with the skate park. She said this is part of a leadership program they have. City Council Minutes December 16, 1998 Page 10 Kevin McArdle, stated he would be happy to do this. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. L, ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to recess to the conclusion of the Fire District meeting for an executive session to discuss: A. PROPERTY CLAIM SETTLEMENT PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT BERYL, BETWEEN 19TM STREET AND HIGHLAND; LARRY TEMPLE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR, NEGOTIATING PARTY, REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. B. PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PER GC)VERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON ETIWANDA AVENUE AND VICTORIA AVENUE, NEGOTIATING PARTY BRAD BULLER, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT. The meeting recessed at 8:52 p.m. No action was taken in executive Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.. session. Respectfully submitted, ':'"r'b;l~ra J. Ad~p~, CMC City Clerk Approved: January 6, 1999