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Home My WebLink About1998/02/04 - Minutes February 4, 1998 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reg~ll~r Meeting A_.~.. C~LL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 4, 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 7:08 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paula Biane, James Curatalo, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander.. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Assistant to the City Manager; Jenny Haruyama, Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements/presentations were mad(;. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Gary Kendrick stated he is going to start an initiative to be placed on the ballot for the utility tax. He stated Prop 218 only requires signatures in the amount of 5% of those that voted for the last governor to qualify this for the ballot, which is approximately 1500 signatures. He felt it was time to put this to the voters. He stated he has support from Dr. Kurth on this matter also. D.._C_CON$1~NT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos.. 1/7/98 and 1/14t98 and Payroll ending 1/8/98, for the total amount of $1,626,100.89. D2. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Sapporo Express, Wang Hyun Hee, 11815 Foothill Blvd., Unit C. City Council Minutes February 4, 1998 Page 2 D3. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Chico's Tecata Grill, Ronald T.W. & Alexis Danieri, 11815 Foothill Blvd., Unit E. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Havana Hot, Jimenez Francia, 8038 Haven Ave., Suite A. D5. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Round Table Pizza, Bagherdai Ahad and Ghannadi Mirjalal, 7201 Archibald Ave., Suite 8-10. D6. Approval of a Resolution to enter into a contract with ICMA Retirement Corporation for the purpose of establishing a 401(a) Money Purchase Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 98-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, EVIDENCING ITS INTENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A 401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A PLAN COORDINATOR D7. Approval of a Resolution approving the submittal of Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. RESOLUTION NO. 98-019 A RESOLUTION OF THF- CI7'¥ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF RIALTO TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT AS AUTHORIZED BY PUBLIC RESOUCES CODE SECTION 47200 CIWMB D8. Approval of extension of Comcast Cabte T.V. Franchise. RESOLUTION NO. 91-012CC A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FRANCHISE LICENSE WITH COMCAST CABLE T.V. FOR 90 DAYS UPON EXPIRATION OF CURRENT LICENSE'. WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA D9. Approval of Improvement Agreement and ~mprovement Security for Public Street Improvements at 12979 Summit Avenue, located east of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Gayle M. White. City Council Minutes February 4, 1998 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 98-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT 12979 SUMMIT AVENUE D10. Approval to authorize execution of the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement (CO98-007) for Signal Maintenance and Electrical Energy Costs for traffic signals common to the cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. D11. Accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 13753, generally located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue. Release: Faithful Performance Bond #229701S $483,089.00 Accept: Maintenance Bond #229701S $ 48,308.90 RESOLUTION NO. 98-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13753, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by' Curatalo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. E. CON$1~NT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS No Items Submitted. _G. PUiBiLIC HEARINGS No Items Submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No Items Submitted. City Council Minutes February 4, 1998 Page 4 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CON,~IDERATION TO ACQUIRE AND RELOCATE THE HISTORIC CHAFFEY/ISLE HOUSE FROM ITS CURRENT LOCATION AT 6490 ET!WANDA AVENVI~ TO ANOTHER SITE IN THE ETIWANDA COMMUNITY RESOLUTION NO. 98-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION OF THE HISTORIC CHAFFEY/ISLE HOUSE CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 6490 ETIWANDA AVENUE TO ANOTHER SITE IN THE ETIWANDA COMMUNITY Staff report by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. He referred to a letter from James Clark which is on file in the City Clerk's office. He also referred to a letter from the Etiwanda Historical Society which is also on file in the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Williams asked how it would be secured while it is sitting for six months. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated it would be fenced and signage added with staff checking it on a daily basis. He also added the Chaffey Garcia House caretakers and the Etiwanda Historical Society would also be keeping an eye on it. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they are still pursuing the Clemmons house whether it is for this house or for something else. He asked if the Council would like him to keep pursuing this. Mayor Alexander stated he would not want to give up on the location that is being offered to the City right now. Councilmember Williams agreed. Ron Bradshaw, Etiwanda Historical Society, presented a letter from Carolyn Holke which he read into the record and is on file in the City Clerk's office. MOTION: Moved by VVilliams, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 98-022. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. 12. DISCUSSION OF FILLING CITY COUNCII~ SUBCOMMITTEE VACANCIES Staff report presented by Diane O'Neal, Assistant to the City Manager. She commented on the representation needed for the San Bernardino County's Cooperative Management Agreement of the North Etiwanda Preserve, and stated that Supervisor MikeIs suggested that the Mayor be on this committee. The Council concurred. The revised list of City Council subcommitte's is on file in the City Clerk's office. 13. REVIEW OF RECREATION VEHICI. E COD__E (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 2'1, '1998) Mayor Alexander asked who wanted to change this City Council Minutes February 4, 1998 Page 5 Councilmember Biane stated he is happy with it like it is. Councilmember Williams stated she has not been, contacted by anyone complaining about it and felt it must be acceptable as is. Mayor Alexander stated he agreed. Councilmember Curatalo agreed it should be left as it is. ACTION: No action taken. 14. DISCUSSION ON ENFORCING $MOK~I~G BAN.. Staff report presented by Bill Makshanoff, Building & Safety Official. Mayor Alexander felt if the State is going to make mandates they need to provide the money to go along with it. Bill Makshanoff, Building & Safety Official, stated he does not have the resources to enforce this. Councilmember Williams asked if there were many complaints. Bill Makshanoff, Building & Safety Official, stated it is really too soon to tell, but that there has been some. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Biane stated he attended the Lions East Center opening over the weekend. He commented on the rooms that were named and felt each room needed to have its history posted and would like staff to come back with how they can do this explanation of each room. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they have a good start on this already and can apply it over to the Lions East Center. Councilmember Williams stated some of the Lions Club members have a wealth of knowledge and felt it would be very important to capture their comments on tape. J2. Mayor Alexander stated he would like information on how law enforcement is enforcing the issue of people running red lights and commented how bad it is in the morning going to work. Mayor Alexander felt an announcement needed to go on Channel 3 to let people know the City is really going to enforce this. Councilmember Williams felt possibly signs needed to be changed for this also and commented on the fines people can get for violations in a construction zone. Councilmember Williams stated she was wondering about the photo red light info as well. Jack Lain, City Manager, stated the research is nearly completed and will be available fairly soon. City Council Minutes February 4, 1998 Page 6 K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. L.. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to adjourn to executive session to discuss Property Negotiations per Government Code Section 54956..8 for property located on Rochester, between Foothill Boulevard and Arrow Route; Valley Baseball and Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, negotiating parties; regarding terms of agreement. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. No action was taken in executive session. ResEectfully iubmitted, City Clerk Approved: March 4, 1998