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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/04/01 - Minutes April 1, 1998 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _R~_ular Meeting .,,A~..~,L TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, April 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 7:06 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Diane VVilliams, 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; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Tamara Layne, Finance Officer; Joan Kruse, Purchasing Manager; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Diane O'Neal, Assistant to the City Manager; Jenny Haruyama; Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Lt. David Lau, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMI~NTSIPRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation for Fair Housing Month. Proclamation presented to Tom Grahn., Associate Planner, and Jess Torres, Inland Mediation Board. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming April as California Earthquake Preparedness MOnth. Proclamation presented to Jack Lain, City Manager. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Larry Rhinehart with the South Coast Air Quality Management Distdct updated the Council on pending legislation relative to the SCAOMD, which was also distributed to the Council and which is on file in the City Clerk's office. He asked for the Council to support this and take action at a future meeting. Councilmember Biane inquired what the dollar fee would generate. City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 2 Larry Rhinehart, AQMD, stated about $10,000,000. Mayor Alexander inquired if the League of California Cities supports this. Larry Rhinehart, AQMD, stated they have not taken a formal action, but felt they are unofficially supporting this. Councilmember Biane asked what the AQMD counterpart is in northern California. Larry Rhinehart, AQMD, advised Councilmember Biane of the agencies involved. C2. Rex Gutierrez, 11021 Carlow Court, thanked the Code Enforcement Division for their work on the graffiti clean-up. He stated he would call in his current list of graffiti items on the Graffiti Hotline. He still felt an Eagle Scout project should be implemented to clean up the utility boxes and poles in the City. He stated the manager of Home Depot asked him to speak for them tonight. He stated they have a fountain on the west side of their building that the City is asking them to remove. He felt there needed to be flexibility for the businesses He stated they are only allowed three times per year to get a CUP for things and asked that =someone from the City talk to them to work out their concerns. He brought up the extra Code Enforcement Officer that the City got and that the person was to work weekends. He felt the weekend people should be doing more than taking a picture and should be working with the people. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: March 4, 1998 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. :314198., 3/11/98,, 3/18/98, and Payroll ending 3~5~98, for the total amount of $2,468,333.38. D3. Approval for advertising of "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of a building pad site at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Creek Park, located on East Avenue north of summit Road. RESOLUTION NO. 98-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING PAD SITE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ETIWANDA CREEK PARK, LOCATED ON EAST AVENUE NORTH OF SUMMIT ROAD, IN SAiD CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CiTY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D4. Approval of appropriation of funds and authorization to purchase one (1) International Model 4900 4X6 Clam Truck/Speed Loader from Dieterich Internationa~ Truck Sales of San Bernardino, California, in the amount of $131,989.44 and funded from Fund 72--4225-7045. D5. Approval of a license agreement (CO98-014) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Southern California Edison for the attachment of banners to light poles for the Foothill Boulevard Banner Program. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER CURATALO, City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 3 D6. Approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO98-015) with LSA Associates, Inc., not to exceed $135,770, for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment 98- 02, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-01 and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 98-01, to be funded from developer deposit through Account No. 01-4333-6035. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS. D7. Approval to authorize the transfer of' $29,050 from Account No. 28-4333-9712 to Account No. 28- 4333-9713 to provide additional funding for the completion of the Senior Center Parking Lot Expansion and Alpine Street Improvement Project. D8. Approval of a request by the Etiwanda Hisl~:orical Society to establish new policies for reservation and fees related to special event uses of the Museum facility that will supplement the City's General Facilities Policy - APN: 227-513-05. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS. D9. Approval of the Easement Dedications from the Southern California Edison Company for street, highway and related purposes and storm drain purposes for the development of the tracts related to Tentative Tract 13564. D10. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security for DR 96-27, generally located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue north and south of North Overlook Drive, submitted by Mastercraft Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 98-057 A RESOLUTION OF" THE CF~r¥ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY' FOR DR 96-27 D11. Approval of the Map, Improvement: Agreement, Improvement Security, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract No. 13564-2, generally located north of Wilson Avenue east of Wardman Bullock Road, submitted by Standard Pacific Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 98-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 13564-2, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO.. 98-059 A RESOLUTION OF 'THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. I AND 7 FOR TRACT MAP NO. 13564-2 D12. Approval of the Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract No. 14459, generally located south of Lemon Avenue between Archibald Avenue and London Avenue, submitted by Alpha Service and Technology C/O Diamond Brothers, inc. City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 98-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 14459, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 98-061 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 TRACT MAP NO. 14459 D13. Approval of release of Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement and approval of a Real Property Improvement Contract and Agreement (CO98-016) and Cash Security for Public Street Improvements at 9623 Almond Street from Mark Jennings and Gina P. Jennings. RESOLUTION NO. 98-062 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT, AND ACCEPTING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT FROM LOT 5 OF TRACT NO. 9306 MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar with the exception of items 5, 6, and 8. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D5: Approval of a license agreement (CO98-014) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Southern California Edison for the attachment of banners to light poles for the Foothill Boulevard Banner Program, Councilmember Curatalo asked for this to be removed sir~ce it was on the RDA agenda, and asked for clarification of this. Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director, stated the agreement is to use the poles only at the present time, that it is not for the approval of the banners themselves. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D6: Approval to execute. a Professional Services Agreement (CO98-015) with LSA Associates, Inc., not to exceed $135,770, for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for General Plan Amendment 98-02, Victoria Community Plan Amendment 98-01 and Eftwanda Specific Plan Amendment 98-01, to be funded from developer deposit through Account No. 01-4333-6035. Councilmember Williams stated she wants to make certain this is not to approve all of the changes in one swoop, but to only approve the contract to have the EIR prepared. City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 5 DISCUSSION OF ITEM D8: Approval of a request by the Eftwanda Historical Society to establish new policies for reservation and fees related to special event uses of the Museum facility that will supplement the City's General Facilities Policy - APN: 227-513-05. Councilmember Williams stated the only thing she has a concern with is in reading the policy she felt the forms to be approved by the City Manager should be in line with the City's other forms, and also wondered if the fees for this should not be incorporated into the City's fee schedule to be approved by the City Council instead of the City Manager. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated that would not be a problem to change this. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to approve items 5 and 6 and modify item 8 as stated above. Motion carried unanimously, 4~0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. F. ADVERTISE[} PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDF, RATtON OF THIE IDR/~FT' ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR FY 1998/9~ Staff report presented by Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. Councilmember Curatalo brought up that exhibit A on page 82, the graffiti removal amount is less money for 1998/99 than last year and wondered why. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, stated it is because of the 3% reduction across the board. Councilmember Curatalo asked if this would hurt the program. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated no. He pointed out that general fund money would be used for graffiti removal. Councilmember Biane inquired about the car .ryover amounts that are identified. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, stated they are from years past. He continued to give more detail about money spent in previous years. Councilmember Biane asked if this carryover money could be used for a program that might need more money than is available this year. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated anything can be done per the Council's direction. City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 6 Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: George Cole of the Old Timers Foundation stated he appreciates their relationship with the City. He stated their cost keeps increasing, but their funds have not gone up to help the seniors of the community. He stated they need funds for the nutrition program which would help them a lot. Sue Smith, YWCA, thanked the Council for previous support and hoped for continued support for the future. Don Hoffner, Pomona Valley Council of Churches, thanked the Council for their previous support. He continued to talk about their program and why it is so important. Noela Chapa, House of Ruth, thanked the Council and staff for their past support for their program and for the future support. Diana Lee Mitchell, Rancho Cucamonga Family YMCA, thanked the Council and staff for their support in the past. She suggested that the groups who are in partnerships with the City for this program could all sit down together and discuss common issues and concerns in order to help each other out. She felt more partnerships could be developed by doing this. Councilmember Williams felt this was a great idea and that the City could act as a facilitator for this idea. Mary Mandella, Foothill Family Shelters, thanked the Council for their support. Theresa Barrasa, Homeless Outreach, thanked the Council for their support and commented on their program. Additionally, Jane Savage 'from the Homeless Outreach, talked about what their program offers. Councilmember Curatalo asked if there is a central location in the City one can call if they need assistance. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they can call the City or the Chamber of Commerce. Jane Savage, Homeless Outreach, stated they have got referrals from churches, police department, and social services department. She stated there is no central location. Mayor Alexander suggested there be a directory made up. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated we do have one and that the City can help people if they call. Theresa Barrasa, Homeless Outreach, stated the United Way is also a good source to go to. Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent, stated the Community Services Department advertises in the Grapevine about the resource directory they have that can help provide information to people. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed Councilmember Williams stated the Assistance League does help children and felt this was very important. She also felt it was very important for children to have dental care. She stated some kids may have health care, but no dental care. She felt the seniors programs needed more money and felt possibly the carryover money should go to the seniors. She also suggested that possibly volunteers could lower administrative costs. City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 7 Mayor Alexander and Councilmember Biane stated ,they would abstain from voting on the Assistance League. Councilmember Curatalo stated he agreed with Councilmember Williams' recommendation. Councilmember Williams suggested $5,000 go to the Assistance League and $7,000 - $8,000 for the seniors be found somewhere. She felt there was possibly some money in the capital improvement fund that could be used for this. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated he would work with the subcommittee on these details and bring it back to the Council for approval. F2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO MODIFY 'THE GENERAL BIKEWAYS PLAN (AMENDMENT 98-01. FIGURE 111-7B) TO DESIGNATE HAVEN AVE~NUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AS CLASS III BIKE ROUTES Staff report by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public headng. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RE!SOLUTION NO. 98-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 98~1, TO MODIFY THE GENERAL BIKEWAYS PLAN, BY DESIGNATING HAVEN AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AS CLASS Ill BIKE ROUTES, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 98-063. Motion carded unanimously, 4-0. G, PUBLIC HEARINGS G1. CONSIDERATION OF A REVt~!Q.N.T.O...THE CITY'S PURCHASING ORDINANCE Staff report by Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 328B. ORDINANCE NO. 328B (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE c/"rY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 3.08 OF TITLE 3 OF CHAPTER 3.08 THERETO, AND REVISING, THE CITY'S PURCHASING SYSTEM City Council Minutes Apdl 1, 1998 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 87-602A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-602 ESTABLISHING THOSE AUTHORITY AND POLICY LIMITS PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASING PROCEDURES OF CiHAPTER 3.08 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL. CODE MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 328B for the April 15, 1998 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 87-602A. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. H. CITY MANAGI~,R'S STAFF REPORTS No Items Submitted. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION TO t~ISPLAY THE VIETNAM MIF~MOR!AI~ MOVING WALL Staff report by Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager.. Mayor Alexander stated they are very anxious for this event to happen on October 23 - 29. Councilmember Williams asked for a written report by Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, to the Council instead of just an oral report. Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, stated he would do this and that the contract would come back at the next meeting. Councilmember Williams asked if there would be a project cost for this in the budget. Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, stated yes. 12. UPDATE REGARDING EARL OLSON'S CONCERNS ON YEW STREET Earl Olson stated he received the Mayor's letter. He stated Joe O'Neil, Mayor Alexander and a Sheriffs Department representative met to discuss his problem on Yew Street which abuts to the flood control channel that is being used for a passageway into his neighborhood. He stated they want something to keep people from going through there. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated they did meet on March 23 and has developed an action plan that Engineering and the Police Department will work on to help Mr. Olson's neighborhood. He felt they were on their way to solving Mr. Olson's problems and that they would keep the Council updated of the progress. Councilmember Williams asked who owns the flood control channel - SANBAG or Metrolink. City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 9 Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated it is not a transportation corridor for Metrolink, that it is SANBAG's. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Williams stated she would like a report on car thefts at the Epicenter because of things she is hearing from the community. She added she would like the report to include car thefts citywide. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the Police Department is investigating this and will inform the Council. J2. Councilmember Williams asked if the City is getting ready for the year 2000 computer problem. She asked if the City's system will work in the year 2000. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the system will not have a problem in 2000. J3. Councilmember Curatalo asked for an update on talks with school officials on the joint use of facilities for after school programs. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC KI. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY V_ALLEY BASEBALL, INC. TO WAIVE FEES FOR A BASEBALl. CLINIC Marty Brene representing the Quakes stated they are putting on a baseball clinic for the community. He continued to explain the program and stated the cost is $35 per child. He stated they do look for sponsorships to lower the cost of $10 - $15 per child. He stated none of the revenue collected goes to the Quakes, but that it is to benefit the community. He stated the proceeds go to the Quakes Community Foundation to benefit the community.. He added they are asking for the City's assistance in the use of field fees and would like to have this waived. Councilmember Curatalo asked what they do with a child who cannot afford this. Mr. Brene stated they have sponsors who can help with this problem and that they hope they will cover this program, but that he did not know for sure or could not guarantee that any child would not be turned away. Mayor Alexander stated the City has to be careful about waiving fees that might cost the City public funds to cover this event. Councilmember Williams suggested that the Quakes approach the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and that they might pat the fee and sponsor the event. She stated the City cannot use public funds to run this event and the Quakes pay nothing. Mayor Alexander stated they will try to help how however possible so that everyone is happy. Councilmember Biane stated he did not agree that the Quakes will not profit from this because he feels they will. City Council Minutes April 1, 1998 Page 10 Marty Brene stated there are not concession stands for the baseball clinic and stated they do not get any revenue. Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, stated the fees they are talking about is for the preparation of the playing fields and for the game. He stated this is a cost the City would have to absorb or pass on. Jack Lain, City Manager, suggested the Quakes Foundation pay for these fees if the whole idea is to keep the cost lower. Marty Brene stated this is an idea to consider. Sal Bruguglio, 6391 Marble and Rotary Representative for the DARE Clinic, felt this should be worked out so that everyone is happy. He felt all issues should be resolved. L ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to adjourn Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 Respectfully submitted, Debra J. Adams, CMC City Clerk Approved: May 21, 1998