HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/11/19 - MinutesNovember 19, 2008
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency held a closed session on Wednesday, November 19,
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 5:02 p. m. by Chairman Donald J. Kurth.
Present were Agency members: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and Chairman Donald J.
Kurth. Vice Chairman L. Dennis Michael was absent.
Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; James
Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Mahdi Aluzri,
Deputy City Manager/Community Development; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director.
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B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Chairman Kurth announced the closed session item:
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
CHURCH AND ARBOR LANE; AGS HOMEBUILDER 1, LLC, AND LINDA D. DANIELS, RDA
DIRECTOR, NEGOTIATING PARTY, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT- RDA
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
ITEM(S)
No one was present to comment on the closed session item.
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D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed session began at 5:02 p.m.
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E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
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F. RECESS
The closed session adjourned at 6:37 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, November 19, 2008, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald
J. Kurth called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane
Williams and Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth. Vice Chairman/Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem
L. Dennis Michael was absent.
Also present were: Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, Legal
Counsel/City Attorney; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager, Fabian Villenas, Principal Management
Analyst; John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Mike Toy, Information Services
Specialist I; Charles Scott, Senior Information Services Specialist; Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special District
Manager; Chris Bopko, Management Analyst III; Solomon Nimako, GIS Fire Analyst; Rafael Balneg,
Senior GIS Specialist; Kelly Guerra, Special District Technician; Chearice Johnson, GIS Technician;
Sopheak Kong, GIS Technician; Steve Lawdis, GIS Technician; Pat Morrison, Special District Technician;
Ryan Wilson, GIS Technician; Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community Development; Trang
Huynh, Building and Safety Official; Tiffany Cooper, Management Analyst II/B&S; Mark Steuer, Director
Engineering Services/City Engineer; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer; Dave Blevins, Public Works
Services Director; Don Gentry, Parks Maintenance Supervisor; James Troyer, Planning Director; Steve
Fowler, Assistant Planner; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director; Dave Moore, Community
Services Superintendent; Chief Joe Cusimano, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Peter Bryan, Fire
Chief; Janice Reynolds, City Clerk Elect; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk; and Shirr'I
Griffn, Deputy City Clerk.
H::ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of a $850.00 check to the Northtown Housing Development Corporation to
benefit their After-School Project held at the Northtown Community Center, which was
awarded to Deputies Cundieff and Collins for 2nd place in the Annual COPSWest Convention"
barbecue competition.
Captain Cusimano introduced Deputy Eric Cundieff and Deputy Matthew Collins.
Deputy Cundieff explained that the money was from the COPSWest Chili/Barbeque Cook-Off held in
Ontario is donated to Northtown (Housing Corporation) for their programs.
Mary Rocha, Northtown Social Services Director, expressed appreciation and thanks to the Mayor, City
Council, the Police Captain, Deputies and everyone involved on behalf of Northtown Corporation. She
said that the money will be used for a new ballet program starting in January through Inland Valley Ballet
Company. She stated that this program will enhance children's self-esteem and self-awareness.
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2. Presentation of a Plaque to Don Gentry upon his retirement
Dave Blevins, Public Works Service Director, announced that Don Gentry has served the City for twenty-
one years. He complemented Don for his diligent and competent service thanking Don and his spouse
who also recently retired after twenty-five years as the Pre-School Director from St. Marks School in
Upland.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of "National Geographic Information System
Day," November 19, 2008.
Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Manager, stated the significance of 2008 GIS Day as part of
Geography Awareness Week and that it is the tenth anniversary of GIS Day. She said that the celebration
provides a means to teach and share the benefits of geographic information in schools and community.
Ingrid give calendars created especially for GIS Day to the Mayor and City Council.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Bill Hanlon noted the need for the Council to curb development and consider the wishes of the voters.
He expressed a concern with the firefighters soliciting donations last weekend. Lastly, Mr. Hanlon thanked
Donna Vega for her work with the banner program.
12. Christopher Weller urged the Council to develop aself-sustainable community and announced the
showing of the documentary, "The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American
Dream", which will be held on December 1, 2008 from 12:30 to 2:OOp.m. at Chaffey College in the
Student Services Lobby, Campus Center East.
13. Elizabeth Russo distributed flyers on the Angel Sings 2008 program on December 2, 2008 from 4:00 -
9:00 p.m. Register at www.AngelCareoivino.com to have Angels Sing at your house or to be an Angels
Sing volunteer.
14. Edward Dietl noted that he had sent a memorandum to the City Council and the Planning Commission
requesting a workshop to discuss historical preservation. He spoke regarding the designation of historical
landmarks and indicated that the Rains House would be having their annual Christmas party on
December 9, 2008.
15. Jim Frost addressed an activity that was tentatively planned to be at Universal Studios for the children
(18 & under) and their guardians of fallen soldiers.
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.I. CONSENT CALENDAR-REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY
1. Approval of Minutes: August 19, 2008 (Special Closed Session - CM Perf. Evaluation)
November 5, 2008 (Regular Meeting)
2. Approval of Check Register dated October 29 through November 11, 2008, for the total amount
of $118,513.78.
3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 2008
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MOTION: Moved by Williams seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael
was absent.
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K: CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1. Approval of Minutes: August 19, 2008 (Special Closed Session - CM Perf. Evaluation)
November 5, 2008 (Regular Meeting)
2. Approval of Check Register dated October 29 through November 11, 2008, for the total amount
of $74,072.86.
3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 2008.
4. Approval to accept monetary donations from the Rancho Cucamonga Professional Firefighters
Association and Bzengi in the amount of $250 each for the Threat Avengers Trading Card
project as part of the Fire District's Public Education Program.
5. Approval to adopt a boundary map showing Assessor Parcel Map Number 0209-021-42
(Pneudraulics, Inc., a California Corporation), located on the southeast corner of Arrow Route &
Helms Avenue, to be annexed into CFD 85-1.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 08-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP
(ANNEXATION NO. 08-2) SHOWING PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE
ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1
6. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to annex territory referred to as Annexation Number
08-2 (APN: 0209-021-42, Pneudraulics, Inc., a California Corporation), into Community
Facilities District No. 85-1, specifying services provided, to set and specify the special taxes to
be levied within the annexation and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the
annexation.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 08-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. OS-
2) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael
was absent.
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L. CONSENT CALENDAR-CITY COUNCIL
1. Approval of Minutes: August 19, 2008 (Special Closed Session - CM Pert. Evaluation)
September 16, 2008 (Special Meeting re Mountain Shadows)
November 5, 2008 (Regular Meeting)
2. Approval of Check Register dated October 29 through November 11, 2008, and payroll ending
November 11, 2008, for the total amount of $7,210,856.53.
3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 2008.
4. Approval to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids' for the Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance
Contract for Landscape Maintenance Districts 6. 7 and 8, to be funded from Acct. Nos.
1136303-5300, 1137303-5300, and 1138303-5300, respectively.
RESOLUTION NO. OS-222
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS 6, 7, AND 8 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
5. Approval of Community Services Update Report.
6. Approval to appropriate $19,385.84 into Acct. No. 1194701-5604, State Asset Seizure monies,
and utilize the funds to complete the purchase of one 2008 Gem E4 vehicle, which will be
donated to the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department to be utilized by the Citizen
Volunteer Patrol Unit to patrol the City of Rancho Cucamonga Pacific Electric Trail.
7. Approval of request from Mayor Don Kurth to attend League of California Cities' City Manager's
Department Meeting on February 4 - 6, 2009, to participate in a conference panel.
8. Approval to authorize the Public Works Services Director to execute a 30-day written notice of
contract cancellation (CO 92-011) with West Coast Arborists for Citywide Tree Maintenance
Services.
9. Approval for the Public Works Services Director to enter into ashort-term lease with Choctaw
Contractors, Inc., to lease city property located on the northwest corner of Eighth Street and
Baker Avenue to complete water well interconnect project in progress with the City of Ontario.
10. Approval to submit application to the State Office of Historic Preservation designating the City
of Rancho Cucamonga as a Certified Local Government for the purpose of historic
preservation.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-223
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION, DRC2008-00928, TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BE A CERTIFIED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
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11. Approval of a Bill of Sale between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Verizon California, Inc.,
for the conveyance of the Underground Conduit and Substructure Facilities far Verizon as part
of the landscape improvements of the MWD Parkway at the southeast corner of Bluegrass
Avenue and Wilson Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-224
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A BILL OF SALE BETWEEN
THE CITY AND VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE CONVEYANCE
OF THE UNDERGROUND CONDUIT AND SUBSTRUCTURE FACILITIES
FOR VERIZON AS PART OF THE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS OF
THE MWD PARKWAY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLUEGRASS
AVENUE AND WILSON AVENUE
12. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for
DRC2006-00633, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of Center Avenue,
submitted by Rancho Workforce Housing, L. P.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-225
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES DRC2006-00633
RESOLUTION NO. 08-226
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
DRC2006-00633
13. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for
DRC2006-00866, located on the north side of 6'" Street, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted
by Southern California Edison Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-227
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR DRC2006-00866
RESOLUTION NO. 08-228
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS.
1 AND 6 FOR DRC2006-00866
14. Approval to release Faithful Pertormance Bond No. 4359939, retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $234,398.00 for the Highland Avenue Gates at Highland
Avenue east of San Benito Avenue and Fairmont Way north of Kenyon Way Project, Contract
No. 07-049.
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15. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 08870121 retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $162,900.00 for the Banyan Street Pavement
Rehabilitation, Sapphire to Carnelian Street Project, Contract No. 07-054.
16. Approval to accept the Etiwanda Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from 4'" Street to Arrow
Route and Arrow Route from 2500' west of Etiwanda Avenue to Etiwanda Avenue Pavement
Rehabilitation improvements, Contract No. 08-048 as complete, retain the Faithful
Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, authorize the
City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of
$899,937.12.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-229
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ETIWANDA AVENUE
FROM 4T" STREET TO ARROW ROUTE AND ARROW ROUTE FROM
2500' WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE TO ETIWANDA AVENUE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 08-
048 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
17. Approval to accept the Terra Vista Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation from Spruce and Avenue
to Milliken Avenue improvements, Contract No. 08-143 as complete, retain the Faithful
Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, authorize the
City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion, and approve the final contract amount of
$194,699.06.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TERRA VISTA
PARKWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM SPRUCE AVENUE TO
MILLIKEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 08-143 AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
WORK
18. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a
Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Rancho Etiwanda
Estates Infrastructure (Day Creek Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue), located north of the
extension of Day Creek Boulevard and west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by JTY
Investment, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-231
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR RANCHO ETIWANDA ESTATES
INFRASTRUCTURE (DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, ETIWANDA AVENUE)
AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE WORK
19. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 15982, located on the northeast
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los
Angeles, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. OS-232
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT
15982
20. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 15982-1, located on the northeast
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los
Angeles, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. OS-233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT
15982-1
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael
was absent.
M.. CONSENT ORDINANCES
DRC2007-00935 -CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to amend Section 5.24.300
(Open Space Districts) of Chapter 5 of Part II of the Etiwanda Specific Plan to add recreational
vehicle and self storage facilities as a Conditionally Permitted Use in the Open Space District.
Related Files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 and Conditional Use Permit
DRC2008-00204. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 800 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
TEXT AMENDMENT DRC2007-00935, A REQUEST TO AMEND PART II,
CHAPTER 5, SECTION 5.24.300 OF THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS BY
ADDING SECTION .304 UNDER CONDITIONAL USES, THEREBY
PERMITTING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND BOAT STORAGE AND
SELF STORAGE FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE,
SUBJECT TO BEING LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ETIWANDA
AND SAN SEVAINE FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AND ADJACENT TO
THE EASTBOUND I-210 AND I-15 FREEWAY INTERCHANGES; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT
DRC 2008-00161 - LEWIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS - A request to change the Terra
vista Community Plan land use designation of 14.783 acres of undeveloped land in the Terra
Vista Community at the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street from Office to
approximately 11.83 areas of Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre) and
2.90 acres of Neighborhood Commercial - APN: 1077-422-01, 46, and 93. Related Files:
General Plan Amendment DRC2008-00160, Conditional Use Permit and Development Design
Review, DRC2008-00163. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
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ORDINANCE NO. 801 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY
PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2008-00161, A REQUEST TO AMEND LAND
USE PLAN (FIGURE III-17) DESIGNATION OF 14.73 ACRES OF
UNDEVELOPED LAND IN THE TERRA VISTA PLANNED COMMUNITY
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND CHURCH
STREET FROM OFFICE TO APPROXIMATELY 11.83 ACRES OF
MEDIUM-HIGH RESIDENTIAL (14-24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND
2.90 ACRES OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1077-422-01, 46, AND 93
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve Ordinance 800 and 801 for second
reading. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael was absent.
N. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TEMPORARILY REVISING REGULATIONS RELATING
TO DURATION OF BUILDING AND GRADING PERMITS AND DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AS PART OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION'S
HOUSING MARKET ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
ORDINANCE NO. 802 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY REVISING REGULATIONS
RELATING TO DURATION OF BUILDING AND GRADING PERMITS AND
DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Tiffany Cooper, Management Analyst, presented the staff report.
Mayor Kurth opened the public hearing.
Carlos Rodriguez thanked the City Council for considering BIA's suggestions.
Dat Ta asked that the Ordinance be revised to include smaller developers.
Jack Lam, City Manager, recommended that the Ordinance be adopted and indicated that staff would
study the matter and bring a report back for further consideration.
Frank Williams thanked the City Council for their support of the building industry.
Mayor Kurth closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance No. 802 for the December 3, 2008 meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis
Michael was absent.
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2.
COMPANY - A request to change the Victoria Arbors Master Plan land use designation from
School to Mixed Use to allow for single-family Low-Medium Residential (4-6 dwelling units per
acre) designation for 8.79 acres of land, located at the northwest corner of Victoria Park Lane
and Long Meadow Drive -APN: 0227-171-29 and 30. Related file: Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM18449. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 803 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER
PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2007-00047, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
PLAN FROM SCHOOL TO MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL TO BRING THE
SITE INTO CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN FOR 8.79
ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
VICTORIA PARK LANE AND LONG MEADOWS DRIVE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0227-171-29 AND 30
Steve Fowler, Assistant Planner, presented the staff report.
Mayor Kurth opened the public hearing.
John Morrsette, representing American Beauty Development Company, thanked the City Council for the
opportunity to work in Rancho Cucamonga.
John Lyons commended American Beauty Development Company for their work in the City.
Christopher Weller urged the City Council to start producing an economic model that will maintain the
City.
Mayor Kurth closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance No. 803 for the December 3, 2008 meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis
Michael was absent.
RECESS: Mayor Kurth recessed the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
RECONVENE: Mayor Kurth reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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O. C[TY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS . : .
1. PRESENTATION BY ARDESS LILLY, PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST WITH THE U.S
CENSUS BUREAU REGARDING PREPARATIONS FOR THE_ 2010 CENSUS (Oral
Presentation)
Ardess Lilly, Partnership Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau presented information regarding
preparation for the 2010 Census.
2. REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
VOLUNTARY/INCENTIVE BASED GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM DRC2008-00116
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James Troyer, Planning Director, presented information on the new voluntary/incentive based green
building program.
Frank Williams expressed concerns with a mandatory green building program and indicated that BIA
supported the California Green Builder Program, not the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Program.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams to conceptually approve the voluntary/incentive
based green building program. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael was absent.
3.
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst presented an agreement with Mrs. Catherine Vail Bridge
which provided for the transfer of copyrights for her book.
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve the agreement between the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and Mrs. Catherine Vail Bridge for the transfer of copyrights. Motion carried 4-0-1;
Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael was absent.
4. A PRESENTATION BY THE GIS/SPECIAL DISTRICT STAFF HIGHLIGHTING THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA'S ENTERPRISE WIDE GIS SYSTEM AND THE RECENTLY
CONCLUDED 2008 GIS DAY (Oral Presentation)
Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Manager presented information regarding the City's enterprise wide
GIS system and 2008 GIS Day.
P. COUNCIL BUSINESS
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Councilmember.)
Councilmember Spagnolo thanked Arrowhead and Larry Lawrence for providing water to neighboring
communities during the recent fires. He noted that a Thanksgiving Dinner is being provided free by the
VFW Post 8680.
Councilmember Gutierrez addressed the Veteran's Day events that were held at Central Park.
Councilmember Williams congratulated the City and staff on the Founder's Day parade.
Mayor Kurth wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE'S
Councilmember Spagnolo noted that he serves with Councilmember Williams on the City Council
Community Services Subcommittee. The Subcommittee recently met to discuss appointments to the
Community Foundation Board of Directors and has recommended that Linda Bryan and Brad Firle be
appointed.
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MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams to approve the appointment of Linda Bryan and
Brad Firle to the Community Foundation Board of Directors. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L.
Dennis Michael was absent.
3.
nt Presentation)
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer and a representative from Nextg made a presentation on the Right-of-
Way Use Agreement with Nextg Networks for Citywide installation of wireless infrastructure.
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve the Right-of-Way Use Agreement with
Nextg Networks. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael was absent.
Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
- R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kurth stated the next regular meeting would be held on December 3, 2008.
The meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m. to December 3, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. for a workshop. Said meeting will
be held in the Tri Communities Room.
Res ectfully submitted,
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De ra L. McKay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: December 17, 2008