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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/03/05 - MinutesMarch 5, 2008 RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Tapia Room of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Present were Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem, L. Dennis Michael, and President/Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; and Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) PresidenUMayor Kurth announced the closed session items: 61. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) -STEVE KILMER V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA & STEVE TAYLOR; CASE NUMBER RCV 074142 -City/Fire B2. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 TO GIVE JOHN GILLISON, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS -Fire C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session items. D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 5:35 p.m. E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 2 F. RECESS The closed session adjourned at 6:53 p.m. with no action taken. G. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, and City Council was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael, and Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director/City Manager; James Markman, Legal Counsel/City Attorney; Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst; Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst II; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director; Tranda Drumwright, Housing Programs Manager; Flavio Nunez, RDA Analyst II; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Manuel Pilonieta, Information Services Manager; Sid Siphomsay, Information Services Analyst I; Shelly Munson, Information Services Specialist II; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community DevelopmenUlnterim City Engineer; Jerry Dyer, Senior Civil Engineer; James Troyer, Planning Director; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official; Kurt Keating, Code Enforcement Supervisor and the rest of the Code Enforcement staff; Dave Moore, Community Services Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Robert Karatsu, Assistant Library Director; Michelle Perera, Library Services Manager; Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian; Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director; Captain Joe Cusimano, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Fire Marshall Rob Ball, Fire Inspector Tim Fejeran, Captain Cheryl Roberts, Fire Prevention Specialist II Michelle Seckler, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk; Kathryn L. Scott, Assistant City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, Assistant Secretary/Secretary/City Clerk. ~,_. H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS H1. Presentation of a check for $43,000 from the Friends of the Library by the President of the Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. Members of the Friends of the Library presented a $43,000 check to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. H2. Recognition of Community and City Participants in the 2007 Spark of Love Toy Program. Fire Chief Peter Bryan and Captain Cheryl Roberts recognized those that participated in the Spark of Love Toy Program and presented them with certificates. H3. Announcement regarding "Healthy Hounds and Humans," in partnership with 24-Hour Fitness, promoting the health benefits of pet ownership. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 3 Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director, introduced "Wiggles" who is available to be adopted. He commented on the benefits of owning a pet. He commented on the adoption program they have with 24- Hour Fitness and the benefits you would have by adopting a pet. L PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 11. Tom Thomas, Nick Victorio and Allan Portacorero, Creative Outdoor Advertising, stated they want to work with the City to try to keep the animated sign people employed. He felt they should be allowed to use the animated signs. He asked what they can do to keep their employees working. Nick Victoria stated they are monitoring their animated sign people and making sure they are not leaving a mess at the location they are working at. He stated Hemet has a permit process for these types of sign activities. 12. Shyra Harris and Beth Levy wanted to talk to the Council about juvenile delinquency and youth programming and distributed material which is on file in the City Clerk's office. She stated they are asking that Rancho Cucamonga get involved in their programs that they support. 13. Jim Moffatt talked about the USO and stated they will be at Red Hill Coffee Shop this Friday collecting donations. He told people to stop by and support the USO. 14. Frank Atry stated he could not get a return phone call from the Mayor or City Manager, and couldn't understand why. He stated he is going to pursue his concerns with the police department and the staff at City Hall. He hoped they will establish dialogue with him. He stated he would be introducing a petition and hoped to get assistance getting it off the ground. 15. John Lyons defended the Sheriff's Department and stated the only people that have problems with them are the criminals. He mentioned the recent heavy winds we had over the weekend. He stated at the southeast corner of Foothill and Rochester the dust was really bad and felt we need to do something to help eliminate the blowing dust. He wished that information could be presented at a meeting to explain about the Fire Explorer program. He commented on how much he likes the new trail and how he rides his bike on it. He stated he likes Rancho Cucamonga's trail better than Upland's. He stated where the trail meets at Archibald he would like to see a place where people can stop to eat and park their bike or horse. 16. Debbie Lei and Christina, Los Osos High School and representing Lower Case People, updated the Council about their program and asked them for their support. She stated they will be having an event on March 14 at the corner of Day Creek and Highland to raise awareness of the conditions of other countries. She stated on April 11 they are asking other high schools to participate and join in another event they will be having. She stated people can contact their organization at osos.l owe rcase peo p I e. com. 17. Jim Frost talked about the Run for the Wall event to start on May 14 that will be leaving our City and heading for Washington, D.C. He showed a photo of the helicopters that will be flying with the motorcycles to Washington, D.C. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 4 J. AGENCY/FIRE BOARD/COUNCIL RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS Councilmember Spagnolo referred to the man that spoke about the sign ordinance and stated it is currently still being reviewed by the subcommittee. He stated it is not a done deal at this time. He stated he was perplexed about the man that made a lot of innuendos with no facts to support them. He suggested the girls that spoke about the juvenile delinquency youth programming contact the Police Department regarding the problems going on in the schools. Councilmember Gutierrez stated the human directional signs have always been illegal in the City, but that we really haven't enforced it unless there was a complaint. He stated he and Councilmember Spagnolo will be meeting about the sign issue very soon. He stated he is also concerned about the man that made the negative comments. He stated he appreciated the efforts of the Lower Case People. He said the Council does try to address everyone's concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Michael stated he felt every elected official does take this job seriously and that customer service is very important to them. He also referred the ladies that talked about the juvenile delinquency youth programming information to talk to the Police Department. He mentioned the animated sign speakers and stated the subcommittee will be looking at this and taking more time to come up with a solution. He stated it is great to see the high school students address the Council. Councilmember Williams stated she agreed with the confusion about the police matter. She stated the social works students should get with some of the workforce housing unit people. She felt there were a lot of teenagers that are doing good things that people just don't hear about. Mayor Kurth stated juvenile delinquency is a terrible problem. He encouraged them to get in touch with the restorative justice program. He stated he always tries to return all of his phone calls. He stated he appreciated hearing from the Lower Case People. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he is not familiar with the man that said he and the Mayor are not returning phone calls. He stated if the man has a police matter they should contact Chief Cusimano. K. CONSENT CALENDAR -REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY K1. Approval of Check Register dated February 13 through February 26, 2008, for the total amount of $863,748.05. K2. Approval of a contract with G/M Business Interiors and various other contracts to provide and install systems and freestanding furniture, carpeting and related items for various departments throughout City Hall, utilizing a County of San Bernardino contract, to be funded as per the 2007/2008 approved budget for Redevelopment Agency Acct. Nos. 2650801-5602 and 2650801-5207 (Public Improvements 2001 TAB), and authorize staff to transfer funds associated with the project to the appropriate accounts. K3. Approval to accept bids received and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $75,000.00 to Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc., (RA 08-006 / CO 08-013) of Azusa, California, for Citywide Graffiti Abatement Services, to be funded from Acct. No. 1001316-5300 ($48,750) and Acct No. 2620801- 5300 ($26,250), as approved in the FY 2007-08 Budget with an option tc renew for additional one-year periods, upon review and confirmation of pricing and mutual consent, up to a total of four years beginning in Fiscal Year 2007-08. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 5 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. L. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT L4. Approval of Check Register dated February 13 through February 26, 2008, for the total amount of $64,228.63. MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams to approve item L4 contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. M. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL M5. Approval of Check Register dated February 13 through February 26, 2008, and payroll ending February 26, 2008, for the total amount of $5,451,174.31. M6. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Construction of Banvan Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Carnelian Street to Beryl Street, to be funded from Measure "I" funds, Acct. No. 1176303-5650/1627176-0. RESOLUTION NO. 08-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BANYAN STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM CARNELIAN STREET TO BERYL STREET IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS M7. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $12,739.00 awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (Homeland Security Grant 2007), administered by the State of California and San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services, into Acct. No. 1380000-4740 (Grant Income); and authorization to appropriate $4,869.00 into Acct. No. 1380501-5207 (O&M/Capital Supplies) and $7,870.00 into Acct. No. 1380501-5603 (Capital Outlay-Equipment). M8. Approval to declare surplus City-owned miscellaneous equipment and vehicles. M9. Approval to award a contract to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. (CO 08-016), in the amount of $1,831,717.25 (plus a 10% contingency) from Park Development Account No. 1120305-5650/1313120-0 for the construction of the South Etiwanda Park aka Garcia Park Improvement Project. M10. Approval to accept bids received and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $75,000.00 to Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc., (CO OS-013 / RA 08-006), of Azusa, California, for Citywide Graffiti Abatement Services, to be funded from Acct. No. 1001316-5300 ($48,750) and Acct No. 2620801- 5300 ($26,250), as approved in the FY 2007-08 Budget with an option to renew for additional one-year periods, upon review and confirmation of pricing and mutual consent, up to a total of four years beginning in Fiscal Year 2007-08. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 6 M11. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14759 (Traffic Signals), located at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road and the other at Banyan Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road, submitted by Pulte Homes, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 08-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14759 (TRAFFIC SIGNALS) M12. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee cash deposit for DRC2002-00922, located at the east side of Fairway View Place, south of 6'" Street, submitted by Fairway Business Center on Milliken. M13. Approval to accept Improvements and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2003-00097 located at 12645 6'" Street, submitted by Inland Empire Utilities Agency. RESOLUTION NO. OS-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2003-00097 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK M14. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Pertormance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 16089, located on the north side of Wilson Avenue, east of Hermosa Avenue, submitted by David F. Dowding & Judy Dowding, husband and wife, Daniel Valdivia & Karla Valdivia, husband and wife, and Fabricio Badiola, a married man. RESOLUTION NO. OS-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 16089 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK M15. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithtul Pertormance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 14759 (street improvements), located at Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. OS-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 14759 (STREET IMPROVEMENTS) AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK M16. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 14759-1, located at Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. OS-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 14759-1 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 7 M17. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 14759-2, located east of Wardman Bullock Road and south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 08-052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 14759-2 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK M18. Approval to release the Faithful Performance Bond held in lieu of a Maintenance Bond and accept a Maintenance Bond for Tract 14759-2 (Rancho Summit Park), located east of Wardman Bullock Road and south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. M19. Approval to release the Faithful Pertormance Bond held in lieu of a Maintenance Bond and accept a Maintenance Bond for Tract 14759-3 (Olive Grove Park), located east of Wardman Bullock Road, south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. M20. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Pertormance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 14759-3, located at Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 08-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 14759-3 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK M21. Approval to accept the Archibald Avenue Community Trail from Banyan to Wilson project, Contract No. 07-218 as complete, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond and authorize the Acting City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $112,944.00. RESOLUTION NO. 08-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ARCHIBALD AVENUE COMMUNITY TRAIL FROM BANYAN TO WILSON PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 07-218, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. -N. JOINT ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL ITEMS N1, N2, N3 AND 01 WERE CONSIDERED AT ONE TIME. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 8 N1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2006-00635 - RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING - A request to amend the General Plan land use designation from General Commercial (GC) to Mixed Use (MU) for approximately 17 acres of land, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Center Avenue and Hermosa Avenue -APN: 1077-601-02, 03, 04, O5, 06, 11, 13, and 14. Related Files: Development District Amendment DRC2006-00634, Development Review DRC2006-00633, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2006-00636. An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for certification. This item and the Environmental Impact Report will be considered by Council for final action. RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING - A request to amend the Development District from Community Commercial (CC), Foothill Boulevard District, Sub area 3, to Mixed Use (MU) for approximately 17 acres of land, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard between Center Avenue and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 1077-601-02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 11, 13, and 14. Related Files: General Plan Amendment DRC2006- 00635, Development Review DRC2006-00633, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2006-00636. An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for certification. This item and the Environmental Impact Report will be considered by the City Council for final action. RESOLUTION NO. 08-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2006- 00635, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MIXED USE FOR 17 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN CENTER AVENUE AND HERMOSA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1077-601-02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 11, 13, AND 14. ORDINANCE NO. 790 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE RANCHO WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2006-00634, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS MAP FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) FOOTHILL BOULEVARD DISTRICT (SUBAREA 3) TO MIXED USE (MU) FOOTHILL BOULEVARD DISTRICT (SUBAREA 3) FOR 17 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN CENTER AVENUE AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1077-601-02, 03, 04, O5, 06, 11, 13, AND 14 A power point, which is on file in the City Clerk's office, for item N1 was presented by Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. A recess was taken at 8:37 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:45 p.m. with all members present. A staff report on items N2, N3 and 01 was presented by Flavio Nunez, RDA Analyst II. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 9 A power point presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office, was given by Tony Mize, the applicant for the project. Agencymember/Councilmember Michael asked about the waiting list of people for this type of housing. He stated there are also other requirements to be met as well. Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Director, stated it is approximately two years. Agencymember/Councilmember Gutierrez asked about the background check process to get into this type of unit. Tony Mize explained this. He asked that the project be approved. Chairman/Mayor Kurth asked City Attorney Markman to explain the legal requirements that both the City and Agency need to address in terms of affordable housing. James Markman, City Attorney, stated there is within the Redevelopment Project Area, 20% of the available tax increment is required by law to be used to generate or sustain low to moderate income housing. He stated if you don't fulfill this obligation, the City's economic development program could be shut down. He stated this is an overriding requirement of Redevelopment law for the City Redevelopment Agency. Chairman/Mayor Kurth opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the Agency/City Council were: John Lyons stated he would like to see the existing residents get a 6' wall. He felt Center and Church was a lousy intersection. He felt this needed to be fixed. He stated he did support the project. Dan Aylworth, Inland Valley Education Center, stated he does support the project. He stated he is here on behalf of Sharon Arpella. He didn't feel this project should be three story because the neighboring homes are single story homes. He stated he realizes we need workforce housing, but felt it should be scaled down to go with existing housing. Norm McKenzie, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, stated they support this project. He felt it was important to approve this project before the state forces the City to do it. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Agencymember/Councilmember Spagnolo stated the City offers its services to help a community improve itself. He felt there were some two story homes near the area of this proposed project. He stated he supports this project and National Community Renaissance. He felt they do a very nice project. Agencymember/Councilmember Gutierrez stated he concurred with what Agencymember/Councilmember Spagnolo stated and felt we do need some work done in this area. He felt this project will improve the quality of life for people that live in the area of the proposed project. He felt the product this company puts out is very good. Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Michael stated there are a lot of people that work in the City that can't afford some of the homes here, and added this type of housing gives the opportunity for some of our workforce to be able to own a home. He felt the location of this project will allow these people to use our mass transit system for their convenience. He applauded the staff and National Core for the quality of this project. He stated he supports the project as presented. Agencymember/Councilmember Williams asked if the entire project would be surrounded by a block wall. James Troyer, Planning Director, stated yes Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 10 Tony Mize stated they will remove any of the neighbors walls that are a hodge podge and put up block wal Is. Agencymember/Councilmember Williamsfelt this was great that some of these people can freshen up their existing properties. She felt this project would be a great addition to this area. She liked the amenities it has to offer. She stated she was in support of the project which would enhance the area and also Foothill. She also liked the programs the management has to offer. Chairman/Mayor Kurth apologized to the man that didn't get to finish his presentation earlier in the meeting due to our public comment time limitation. He stated it has been his goal as Mayor to have an orderly meeting and that everyone has five minutes. He felt everyone deserved a decent place to live. He felt we do need workforce housing in our City. He felt we have an obligation as a City to have this type of housing here. He stated he is supportive of this project and felt it will benefit our City and fulfills a humanitarian commitment to find housing for all types of people. Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Michael stated with regards to the comment made by the gentlemen that left that the reason the developer got more than five minutes is because he is part of the presentation for the project. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 790. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to approve Resolution Nos. 08-055, 08-056, 08- 057 and waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 790 for the March 19, 2008 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to approve RDA Resolution No. 08-003 and the agreements in item 01. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. 08-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN CENTER AVENUE AND HERMOSA AVENUE ("PROPERTY"), IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN REGARD THERETO RESOLUTION NO. RA OS-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,. APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN CENTER AVENUE AND HERMOSA AVENUE ("PROPERTY"), IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN REGARD THERETO SEE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER ITEM N1 Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 11 N3. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN HERMOSA AVENUE AND CENTER AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. OS-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY SEE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER ITEM N1. O. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS SEE DISCUSSION AND ACTION UNDER ITEM N1. 02. PRESENTATION REGARDING ON-LINE PAYMENT AND PROCESSING OF PERMIT FEES (oral/PowerPoint presentation) A item was introduced by Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official. A power point presentation was given by Manuel Pilonietta, Information Services Manager, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. ACTION: Report received and filed. ITEMS 03 AND 04 WERE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. 03. PRESENTATION OF THE RECENT NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP EVENT (oral/Power-Point presentation) A power point presentation was given by Kurt Keating, Code Enforcement Supervisor, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. The staff from Code Enforcement were introduced at this time. ACTION: Report received and filed. 04. INTRODUCTION OF CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFF AND AN OVERVIEW OF CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES (oral/PowerPoint presentation) SEE DISCUSSION UNDER ITEM 03 OF $18.5 MILLION FROM ACCT. NO. 2622801-5620. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 5, 2008 Page 12 P, COUNCIL':-BUSINESS P1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Councilmember Spagnolo mentioned Tree City USA award has again been given to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He stated five trees will be presented at the Ralph M. Lewis Park with the assistance of Coyote Canyon School to occur at 9:30 a.m. on March 12th. He pointed out that effective this Friday all City facilities would be smoke free. Mayor Pro Tem Michael commented on the Council workshop held earlier in the day regarding healthy cities. Councilmember Williams commented on the legislative report (item P2) and stated the City is monitoring what the state is doing with their budget. She stated all cities and counties are going to get hit hard by the State. Mayor Pro Tem Michael stated today was an Omnitrans meeting and that it was reported most of the riders are satisfied with the service. He encouraged the community to get on one of the buses when headed to work to see how effective it might be and to eliminate so many cars on the road. Mayor Kurth stated during the recess he called the man who said his phone calls weren't being returned, and that the man refused to talk to him. He commented on the number of deaths due to smoking. He stated today Congress approved legislation pertaining to treatment for alcohol and drug addiction and that it would require insurance companies to cover this type of treatment. P2. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (oral report) See Councilmember Williams' comments in Item P1. Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR,NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. ~~ . ! : ' ' R. AD.TOURNMENT ~~ The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Res ectfully s fitted, D bra J. Ada s MC Assistant Sec ary/Secretary/City Clerk Approved: April 2, 2008