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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meetin.q
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, July 1, 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 7:14 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, 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, RDA Director; Cathy Wahlstrom, RDA Analyst; Rick Gomez, Community
Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Jon Gillespie, Traffic
Engineer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Paula
Pachon, Management Analyst II; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Assistant to
the City Manager; Jennifer Haruyama, Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District; Captain Rodney Hoops, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Kathryn L.
Scott, Deputy City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming July as "Recreation and Parks" Month.
Proclamation presented to Ann Punter, Chairperson for the Park and Recreation Commission.
Ann Punter, Chairperson, Park and Recreation Commission, thanked the City Council and Mayor
on behalf of the Commission and said that they are very proud of the parks and the recreation
programs in the community and of the support provided by the Council.
B2. Presentation by Xpressions of Youth and announcement of their dignitary preview stage
performance of "The Wizard of Oz" on July 9, 1998.
Lee Grammar, Xpressions of Youth Founder, formally introduced Mike Roth, Theater Director, and
some of their lead performers. She provided to the City Council a flyer on their production of
"Wizard of Oz" so they could see what they have to offer for the children in Rancho Cucamonga.
The cast introduced themselves and named the role they play in the production.
Mike Roth, Theater Director, explained that Xpressions of Youth is a non-profit organization based
in Rancho Cucamonga with the sole purpose to promote the arts within the community through
dance, music, art and theater. He invited Council and the community to join them in the special
production of "Wizard of Oz."
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C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
C1.
Aubrey Campbell commended the Engineering Department regarding the interchange @ Foothill
& the I-15, as he felt it was previously a death trap.
C2.
Rex Gutierrez, 11021 Carlow Ct., said he recommends that people do attend the production put on
by the Xpressions of Youth. He said in his publication, Rancho Today, there is an article on
Xpressions of Youth.
Mr. Gutierrez said in the Western League of Cities Magazine there is an article on the electricity
industry, and he felt there were ideas that would help the City save money for the residents and the
City, and possibly create a revenue stream.
Mr. Gutierrez said Vineyard Little League won the City championship in their leagues and thought
it might be worth looking into presenting a proclamation or certificates to each of the participants at
a Council meeting.
Mr. Gutierrez suggested that staff remind the developers that when they have completed a job on
the landscaping areas, to hurry and replace the dead grass, fences, etc., specifically @ Milliken and
Victoria Park Lane.
Mr. Gutierrez stated in attending hearings with Cattrans and SANBAG about the Route 30 freeway,
a lot of neighbors do not know what their property behind the freeway corridor will look like, so he
thought it would be a nice idea for the Planning Department to work with Caltrans and develop a
color-coded map of the freeway corridor identifying properties and the sound walls.
Mayor Alexander asked how many residential areas do not have sound walls.
Rex Gutierrez said at the last meeting in E:tiwanda there were a number of neighbors present that
Caltrans said did not require sound walls..
Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer, said that east of East Avenue there are a few homes where a sound wall
is not needed.
Rex Gutierrez said the point he wanted to make is that for informational purposes it would be very
convenient for the residents to see what their status is and would recommend a map for this
purpose.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated that anybody who is interested in coming down to
the Planning Department to review maps that Planning or Engineering have, staff would be more than happy
to explain to them the impact that may or rnay not be from the freeway or the interchange, and would
address any questions they have.
Rex Gutierrez stated that there are two streets that intersect, Ramona and Devon, and it is
confusing because the sign at Devon says "8200" block, and it should be "9800". The
Ramona side should read "8200" block, instead of "8100".
Mayor Alexander stated on items such as these you don't have to wait for a Council meeting to address
these issues.
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Mr. Gutierrez stated the reason he does is because he covers these meetings now for his
publication, the Rancho Cucamonga Today.
Mr. Gutierrez said he heard from a parent that at Rancho Cucamonga High School the girls'
bathroom becomes cloudy due to cigarette smoke. He suggested that when the City has the
meeting with the School District maybe it could be addressed to them that this might be a problem.
Mayor Alexander stated it is illegal to smoke on any school property.
Toni Rhodes, 15100 Arrow Rt., stated it was nice to be able to sit here and hear the proclamation
read for the parks and recreation and hear the word "all?' When her and her daughter Christy were
in Washington discussing with people from other states the problems that adults with disabilities
have, it was nice to be able to talk about a ramp at Heritage Park. She wanted to say thank you.
In regards to the children (Xpressions of Youth), she thinks it is wonderful that it was suggested that
they do performances for seniors, but it would also be super if they did so for people with disabilities.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D 1. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos.. 6/10/98 and 6/17/98 and Payroll ending 5/28~98 for the total
amount of $1,580,978.39.
D2. Approval of City Council Representative to the California Cities Home Ownership Authority
(CCHOA).
D3. Approval of a Resolution of Intention to Vacate Portions of Four Alleys generally within the
Northtown area bounded by Hermosa Avenue - Marine Avenue and 26th Street - Humboldt Avenue and
setting the date of the public hearing for August 5, 1998..
RESOLUTION NO. 98-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CFFY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLJ~RING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE
PORTIONS OF ALLEYS GENERALLY WITHIN THE NORTHTOWN AREA
BOUNDED BY HERMOSA AVENUE - MARINE AVENUE AND 26TH STREET -
HUMBOLDT AVENUE
D4. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for CUP 96-27, located at the
southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road,. submitted by Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc.
RE. SOLUTION NO. 98-122
A RESOLUTION OF THE C~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENTAGREEMENTAND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR CUP 96-27
D5. Approval ofthe 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 No.
15796, generally located at the northeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Victoria Park Lane, submitted by
Tava Development Company, a California Corporation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 15796,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
RESOLUTION NO. 98-124
A RESOLUTION OF '["HE! 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 NO.
15796
D6. Approval of the 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 No.
15797, generally located south of Highland Avenue and east of Woodruff Place, submitted by Tava
Development Company, a California Corporation..
RESOLUTION NO. 98-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 15797,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
RESOLUTION NO,. 98-126
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 NO.
15797
D7. Approval of release of Memorandum of Understanding Agreement relating to the retrofit of a flood
wall for Tract 13566 and refund of security deposit of $50,000.00 (improvements completed), located south
of Wilson Avenue adjacent to the San Sevaine Basins, submitted by Rancho Cucamonga, LLC, a California
Limited Liability Company.
RE!SOLUTION NO. 98-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
OUCAMONGA, OALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD
WALL FOR TRACT 13566 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT OF
$50,000.00, LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN
SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC, A
CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
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D8. Approval of release of Memorandum of Understanding Agreement relating to the retrofit of a flood
wall for Tract 13566-3 and refund of security deposit of $115,000.00 (improvements completed), located
south of Wilson Avenue adjacent to the San Sevaine Basins, submitted by Gentra Capital Corporation, a
Delaware Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE RETROFIT OF A FLOOD
WALL FOR TRACT 13566-3 AND REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT OF
$115,000.00, LOCATED SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE SAN
SEVAINE BASINS, SUBMITTED BY GENTRA CAPITAL CORPORATION, A
DELAWARE CORPORATION
D9. Approval to accept Contract No. 96-054, Lions Community Center East Renovation, located at 9191
Base Line Road, approve the final Contract amount: of $939,400.00, and authorize the City Engineer to file
a "Notice of Completion."
RESOLUTION NO. 98-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE IMPROVEMENTS FOR LIONS
COMMUNITY CENTER EAST RENOV'ATION, LOCATED AT 9191 BASE LINE
ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports
contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
El. INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 98-01 - MASl Consideration of a request to
expand the area for Auto Service Court within the Industrial Area Specific Plan.
Kathryn L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 589.
ORDINANCE NO. 589 (second reading)
A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 98-01~ A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF AUTO
SERVICE COURT WITF!IN THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 589.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
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F. ADVERTISED PU:BLIC HEARINGS
Fl. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC NEED AND NECESSITY IN GRANTING A TAXI CAB SERVICE
PERMIT TO BELL CAB COMPANY (SAN GABRIEL TRANSIT)
Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that the applicant, Bell Cab, has submitted a request
to continue this item.
City Attorney, James Markman, stated that the Council may continue the matter per the applicant's request
without starting the hearing, or Council may' take testimony tonight and then continue it.
MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to continue item F1 to August 5, 1998, @ 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council chambers. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G1. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF 30 MPH ON
CAMINO PREDERA FROM RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO 200 FEET NORTH OF PREDERA
COURT
Staff report presented by Jori Gillespie, Traffic Engineer.
Mayor Alexander asked if there is any way we can simply go ahead and legitimately or logically post this 25
(MPH) as opposed to waiting until we get something built there and then have to change the sign.
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, said the courts are strict on the 85t~ percentlie, being 35 MPH; we are
dropping it five, and to drop it ten, the courts. may decide we're not reasonable and throw our tickets out.
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, stated when the homes are built it can be reduced again by 5 MPH.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were:
Rex Gutierrez, 11021 Carlow Ct., stated in 1996 he was walking door to door and met a family at
the bottom of this drive who complained about the speed. He does not know whether a blinking light
might be in order, but no matter what you do he does think that selective enforcement is going to
be one of the big answers; to have an officer present on a motorcycle might help a lot, because he
does not think the people will even notice that the speed limit has been changed by 5 MPH.
There being no response, the public hearing was closed
Kathryn L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 590.
ORDINANCE NO. 590 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED
LIMIT ON CAMINO PREDERA
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MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by C:uratalo to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance
No. 590 for July 15, 1998.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
H 1. UPDATE ON COUNTY CONDITIQNAL USE PERMIT CUP/97-0007/W139-45- Update on Ling Yen
Mountain Temple and Retreat Facility project, located approximately 1 mile north of the intersection of
Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue within the City's Sphere of Influence - APN: 226-061-72, 73,
and 74.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor Alexander asked if this particular parcel is within the sphere of the fire district for protection.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, answered it is actually within the district boundaries. Our sphere
boundaries are a different situation; the fire district actually includes our sphere of influence in their district
boundaries; they do not have to annex it. If it is a wild land area, the fire district is not responsible for
protection, but once it is urbanized or developed, then they assume the role of having to protect that site.
Councilmember Curatalo said he has read all the reports, and it seems that the County is skirting the issue
of environmental impact reports.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, said he would have to concur, and that would be his personal judgment.
Councilmember Curatalo asked if there is any particular reason why they are avoiding this issue.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, said we have asked them and they feel that they can address it through
special studies and not require an environmental impact report. He said that the Leona Klipstein groups,
Friends of the Sage, have also issued a 21-page letter from their attorney agreeing with our view that an EIR
is necessary and also asking Fish and Wildlife and Fish and Game to get involved in that discussion.
Councilmember Curatalo asked if we are putting some pressure on them through our Planning Department.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, said that when the first preliminary plans came out, we did receive some
County staff support, however that support has somewhat changed as of late.
Councilmember Curatalo said he would appreciate being kept apprised of this.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, reviewed the exhibits.
Mayor Pro-Tem Williams requested that he point out how this is going to affect the natural drainage that
normally occurs there.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, said they will have to create a drainage entry device to a pipe that will
run under the cliff and then into the existing detention area south of there; and this will require significant
drainage improvements.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, discussed the parking as shown on the exhibits.
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Architectural styles in Etiwanda North were discussed.
Councilmember Biane said that on a public safety issue he can understand why someone cannot build a
specific architectural style.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated that from an architectural standpoint overall, the Etiwanda North
Plan was looking for a rural type of low-key style for the foothills so that the aesthetic views from below
looking up to it would be unobtrusive and would not detract from the mountain or natural views.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that the Etiwanda North Specific Plan did address the issue of architectural
styles and it did give a wide variety of ranges of architectural styles that could be permitted in that area, and
most of the homes that have been approved in the Etiwanda area fit in with that pattern of architecture, and
the oriental style that is here is not one of those that was identified.
Mayor Alexander asked if they could overcome the problems, has facilities such as these subtracted from
surrounding property values or have they remained the same.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated that in the Hacienda Heights area property values increased
dramatically. In terms of affordability it's a negative; in terms of a property owner, it's a windfall.
Councilmember Williams asked if the County has addressed the issue that the State usually suggests that
the difference be given to the City as far as design, etc., who has the sphere of influence. She said it is
assumed by LAFCO upon placing that in the sphere that the City will now have the final say, or primary
interest, in service provision and in development of that particular piece of property, because that is what
a sphere indicates. She said she has not been able to receive an answer back from the County as to why
they would choose to ignore our right to have influence over our own sphere of influence.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, said we have not really received a response, but approximately seven
years ago the County amended its newly-adopted genera~ plan to eliminate the provision that you just
mentioned, that required them to conform to the sphere of influences of every city within their county. They
amended their General Plan policy to say they will "consider."
Mayor Alexander asked Councilmember Williams if we are anywhere near proposing annexation.
Mayor Pro Tem Williams said we could propose annexation anytime we want, but it takes the consensus
of the landowner.
Brad Buller, City Planner, said this particular project is not adjacent to our city boundaries.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, said staff has been told by the County that the landowner of this project
has been transferred.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, said we did get a few phone calls by concerned residents in Rancho
Cucamonga, who may be in the audience. He said the applicant may have sent a representative, as we did
invite them, and we also invited County staff, however they declined to attend.
Brad Belvedere, 240 E. 52"d Street, San Bernardino, said he is considering becoming a resident in
the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He said he and his wife thought this to be the most desirable area,
unfortunately they found out late last week that the temple was up for approval through the County
of San Bernardino. They picked this particular area because of the view and vista of the mountains;
it had a nice quiet road (Wardman/Bullock) and he said our tract would be served by this particular
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street, but now there will be up to 600 people coming to visit this site. He said traffic is inadequate.
He said it is totally unthinkable to put a =project of this size behind a residential complex. He said
in the Hacienda Heights area it put a big burden on the homeowners, with a lot of feuding. He said
all Asian people have bought the property; they have taken a diverse amount of people in the
community and centralized them. He said you lose diversity. He also stated that the sales office
for the Standard Pacific Homes are not informing prospective buyers about the proposed temple.
Rex Gutierrez, 11021 Carlow Ct., stated as a concerned citizen he thinks it's unfortunate that the
people who want to build this church are not here to represent themselves to answer some of these
questions. He said there are a lot of religious people in this community, and we need to be careful
in this debate. We need to be careful about using any type of argument that would make any
negative insinuations that could be racial or religious. However, he did say it was unfair for a
developer to not disclose that information. He said we should concentrate on the drainage,
landscape issues and less on the fear of this unknown into the city.
Toni Rhodes, Rancho Cucamonga, stated that what makes this community so special is our
foothills. She said at some point you have to decide if enough is enough. She said it is not about
a temple; it is about a building; however, if it is a Buddist Temple, it should look like one. She is
really concerned about the environment and as a resident of this community she would hate to see
us lose the foothills to anything or anybody..
Mayor Alexander said it would be appropriate to provide a synopsis of the comments from this evening to
the County.
Mayor Pro Tem said she is really concerned about a 96-foot tall building. She said in our foothill plan it is
mentioned about sculpting the building into the environment it is in, and she thinks the word "sculpting" is
a very important architectural word because it would cause it to blend in so that it does not stick out like a
sore thumb. She said this would be a huge piece of stucco sticking up, and we're also talking about a lot
of cars and one road. This could present a problem with respect to any emergency situation, and she is
really concerned about that. She said she is also concerned about the septic system, which she feels is a
major blunder. She said this is a huge edifice on the side of our foothills.
Councilmember Curatalo said he would like to make sure that Planning understands his position and that
he does not want Planning to accept anything at that scale in that area without an environmental impact
report. He said he is upset with the County for changing the regulations, and he would like the County to
know that.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that staff will present these concerns to County staff and eventually the
Commission, and will keep the City Council informed as new information becomes available.
Mayor Alexander stated that the Council is emphatic about the EIR and the access which meets the Fire
Department's standards.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS (oral)
Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II, presented the oral report. She said the Library Subcommittee is
recommending Joyce Womack and the reappointment of Ede Swistock to the Library Board of Trustees.
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MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to accept the Library Subcommittee's recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
12. CITY COUNCIL PARK & RECREATION S. UBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS (oral)
Mayor Alexander gave the oral presentation. He said the Park and Recreation Subcommittee is
recommending Martin Dickey, Gary Bemis, and the reappointment of James Clopton to the Park and
Recreation Commission.
MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to accept the Park & Recreation Subcommittee's
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0.
13. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES UPDATE
DISCUSSION ON EXPLORING CrTY-SPONSORED BOXING PROGRAM.
Mayor Alexander said he would like to see 'various avenues for youth in our community to develop. He said
in certain areas of our community we have developed some very fine programs, but we don't have anything
that really relates to kids who would like to become involved in a boxing program. He said there is a world
champion, who is no longer boxing, who wants to donate a lot of his life and time to some kids and he would
like to advise the City on how economically a program like this can be done.
Jack Lam, City Manager, said staff has done some preliminary investigation, but have not completed the
work yet.
Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent, presented the staff report regarding a proposed year-round boxing
program and a boxing event fundraiser at the Epicenter.
Zack Padilla, former professional welterweight champion boxer, stated that he is the best boxing trainer in
the world. He said he loves the sport and it: has kept him out of trouble. He won a World Championship and
he loves seeing the kids become involved in the sport. He wants to reach out to kids and help them achieve
a goal.
Mayor Alexander asked if there is something wherein we could start out at a more minimal level and work
our way up, or is this something that needs to be started at the top.
Zack Padilla stated with respect to a gyrn, you can start without air conditioning, showers, weights,
which would save a lot of money. You need mirrors, one boxing ring, heavy bags and good trainers.
Mayor Alexander stated that he has been to Zack's house, and there is nobody more enthusiastic about
helping kids and doing something for the community. He would like to try and find something to put together.
Mayor Pro Tem asked if there has been any discussion with the YMCA with respect to a partnership. She
said previously there were businesses in town who were very much in favor of getting a boxing program
started, and they were at the time looking at the YMCA as a partner in this. She asked if that was a good
place to start, as they (the YMCA) might be able to provide space.
Zack Padilla said he has never heard of a situation with the YMCA involved.
Mayor Alexander said this is a tremendous opportunity right now for us to get into something that will offer
youth exposure to a lot of sports people.
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Councilmember Biane stated there must a way to put ourselves into a building. He said there are industrial
building for sale that are affordable. He asked if there were other funding sources through the budget that
could be used.
Jack Lam, AICP, City Manager, said there are a Io1: of areas that staff needs to explore. He said they need
to pursue discussions with the YMCA and other possibilities.
Mayor Pro Tam Williams said this is a good start. She said the staff report was one of the most thorough
reports she has ever seen, and really appreciates it.
Zack Padilla to work together with staff to pursue options on promoting a fundraising event.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items identified for the next meeting.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no communications from the public.
L. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded b,y Biane to adjourn to executive session to discuss Property
Negotiations per Government Code Section 54956.8 for property located on Etiwanda Avenue between
Victoria Avenue and Base Line Avenue; Brad Butler, City Planner, negotiating party; regarding Terms of
Agreement. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. Executive Session to adjourn to Monday, July 6, 1998, 6:00
p.m. for election results and to swear in Bob Dutton. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy City Clerk
Approved: August 19, 1998