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Home My WebLink About2009/01/07 - MinutesJanuary 7, 2009 RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER ' The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency and City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 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/Mayor Donald J. Kurth. Present were Agencymembers/Councilmembers: Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, Vice Chairman L. Dennis Michael and Chairman Donald J. Kurth. Agencymember/Councilmember Rex Gutierrez was absent. Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community Development and Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) . Chairman Kurth announced the closed session items: 1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 TO GIVE JOHN GILLISON, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND PAMELA EASTER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS -RDA, City, Fire C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session item. fflf~R D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 5:02 p.m. ffffff E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements were made. F. RECESS Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 2 of 9 The closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m. with no action taken. ..... G. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS The meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, and City Council reconvened 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 7:05 p.m. Members of Boy Scout Troop 634 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, Vice Chairman L. Dennis Michael and Chairman Donald J. Kurth. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community Development; Mark Steuer, Director Engineering Services/City Engineer; James Troyer, Planning Director; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Chief Joe Cusimano, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Peter Bryan, Fire Chief; Jan Reynolds, City Clerk; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk. ,..., H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Norman MacKenzie for his contribution to the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Kurth presented a proclamation to Norman MacKenzie and thanked him for his work with the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce. 2. Presentation of a Proclamation to former Park and Recreation Commissioner Martin Dickey in honor of his years of service to the community. Mayor Kurth presented a proclamation to Martin Dickey and thanked him for serving as a Park and Recreation Commissioner. 3. Presentation of a check by Falken Tire Corporation in the amount of $12,700 for the Pacific Electric Trail Enhancement Program. Representatives from Falken Tire Corporation presented a check in the amount of $12,700 for the Pacific Trail Enhancement Program. 4. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Maegan Ridley in recognition of being crowned "Miss Rodeo America." Mayor Kurth presented a Certificate of Recognition to Maegan Ridley for being crowned "Miss Rodeo America." ...... Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 3 of 9 L PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 11. Bernice McGrew expressed a concern with Code Enforcement's issuance of a citation and indicated that $200 must be paid to schedule an appeal. If she goes forward with the appeal, this reduces the amount of funding to address the matter. The City Manager referred her to Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager//Community Development. 12. Jim Frost spoke about the POW -MIA Run for the Wall, to be held May 13 - 24, 2009. Participants travel on motorcycles from Rancho Cucamonga to Washington, D.C. 1.3. Ed Dietl spoke on behalf of the Rancho Cucamonga Historic Preservation Commission and asked the City Council to focus on saving historic buildings in the City. 1.4. John Lyons agreed with the importance of maintaining the City's heritage, expressed support for the Pacific Electric Trail and encouraged computer proficiency. ...... J. CONSENT CALENDAR-REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Agency at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by an Agencymember for discussion. Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2008 (Special Meeting-Consensus Bldg.) December 17, 2008 (Adjourned Meeting -Practical Vision) December 17, 2008 (Adjourned Meeting -Central Park Phase II) December 17, 2008 (Regular Meeting) 2. Approval of Check Register dated December 10, 2008 through December 29, 2008, for the total amount of $4,047,884.48. 3. Approval to authorize an increase to RA Contract No. 07-019 in the amount of $187,900.00 to Dan Guerra and Associates to authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $18,800.00, and approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for the design of the Route 66 Historical Point of Interest along the north side of Foothill Boulevard east of Baker Avenue, to be funded from 2004 Tax Allocation Bond Funds, Acct. No. 2660801-5650/1189660-0. MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Michael, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. ,..... K. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Fire Board at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Boardmember for discussion. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 4 of 9 Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2008 (Special Meeting-Consensus Bldg.) December 17, 2008 (Adjourned Meeting -Practical Vision) December 17, 2008 (Adjourned Meeting -Central Park Phase II) December 17, 2008 (Regular Meeting) 2. Approval of Check Register dated December 10, 2008 through December 29, 2008, for the total amount of $100,354.04. MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. L. CONSENT CALENDAR- CITY COUNCIL The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Councilmember for discussion. Approval of Minutes: December 10, 2008 (Special Meeting-Consensus Bldg.) December 17, 2008 (Adjourned Meeting -Practical Vision) December 17, 2008 (Adjourned Meeting -Central Park Phase II) December 17, 2008 (Regular Meeting) 2. Approval of Check Register dated December 10, 2008 through December 29, 2008, and payroll ending December 29, 2008, for the total amount of $7,781,128.92. 3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue Sidewalks and Block Walls, and the Wilson Avenue Median Modification at Fields Place, to be funded from Transportation Funds, Acct. Nos. 1124303- 5650/1670124-0,1124303-5650/1671124-0 and 1124303-5650/1675124-0. RESOLUTION NO. 09-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ETIWANDA AVENUE SIDEWALKS AND BLOCK WALLS, AND THE WILSON AVENUE MEDIAN MODIFICATION AT FIELDS PLACE, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS 4. Approval of a Resolution designating applicant's agents information (Universal) information be filed with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining Federal assistance due to disasters. RESOLUTION NO. 09-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING APPLICANT'S AGENTS INFORMATION (UNIVERSAL) BE FILED WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO DISASTERS Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 5 of 9 Approval of a request from the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Waiver of Rental Fees for Use of the Epicenter Stadium on January 17, 2009, for a Free Youth Baseball Clinic. 6. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $227,934.00 from the 2008/09 State of California Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (SLESF) into Acct. No. 1354000-4740 (Grant Income) and authorization to appropriate $227,934.00 into Acct. No. 1354701-5300 (COPS Grant State Contract Services) to supplement overtime costs associated with daily patrol services and criminal investigations. Approval of agreement to award Land Surveying Services with Dan Guerra & Associates (CO 09-001) for processing Tract Maps, Parcel Maps, Easement Documents, Legal Descriptions and any other related duties as needed per the proposed fee rate schedule to be funded from Fund 016 (Community Development Technical Services Fund/AB1600), Acct. No. 1016301- 5300. RESOLUTION NO. 09-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR PROCESSING TRACT MAPS, PARCEL MAPS, EASEMENT DOCUMENTS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES 8. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for DRC2005-00905, located on the east side of White Oak Avenue cul-de-sac, south of Jersey Boulevard, submitted by Charles Karubian and Lawrence Karubian. RESOLUTION N0.09-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DRC2005-00905 9. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 16324, located at the northerly end of Wardman Bullock Road, submitted by Rancho 2004, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 09-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 16324 10. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 4 for Parcel Map 18797, located on the east side of Haven Avenue, north of Town Center Drive, submitted by Church Haven Company, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. RESOLUTION NO. 09-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 18797, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 6 of 9 RESOLUTION NO. 09-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 4 FOR PARCEL MAP 18797 11. Approval to authorize an increase to Contract No. 07-195 in the amount of $187,900.00 to Dan Guerra and Associates to authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $18,800.00, and approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for the design of the Route 66 Historical Point of Interest along the north side of Foothill Boulevard east of Baker Avenue, to be funded from 2004 Tax Allocation Bond Funds, Acct. No. 2660801-5650/1189660-0. 12. Approval of Maintenance Guarantee Cash Deposit for DR 00-27, located at the northeast corner of 19'" and Carnelian Streets (the Vons store within the Alta Loma Shopping Center), submitted by the Vons Companies, Inc., a Michigan Corporation. 13. Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 17382, located on the east side of Center Avenue between Arrow Route and 26'" Street, submitted by William Lyon Homes, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 09-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 17382 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION OR THE WORK 14. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 104908258, retained in lieu of a Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $1,374,159.23 for Fiscal Year 06/07 Local Street Rehabilitation Overlay Improvements, Contract No. 07-041. 15. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 7592602, retained in lieu of Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $67,150.00 for the 5'" Street and Fairway View Place Asphalt Pavement Final Cap Improvements, Contract No. 07-091. MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Gutierrez, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. M. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following Ordinances have had public hearings at the time of first reading. Second readings are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Agency, Fire Board, or Council will act upon them at one time without discussion. The City Clerk will read the title. Any item can be removed for discussion by an Agencymember, Boardmember, or Councilmember. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 7 of 9 CONSIDERATION OF 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to modify the definition of landscaping under Section 17.02.140 of the Development Code to allow for the use of synthetic turt and modify Sections 17.08.090, 17.10.060 and 17.30.060 of the Development Code to establish design guidelines for the use of synthetic turf. Staff has prepared a negative declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ORDINANCE NO. 804 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-00593 AMENDING SECTION 17.02.140C OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF LANDSCAPING TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF SYNTHETIC TURF AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.08.090C(5), 17.10.060C(1)(E) AND 17.30.060F; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF 2. CONSIDERATION OF 2ND READING 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 (second 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 MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams, to approve Ordinance Nos. 804 and 802 for second reading. Motion carried 5-0. N. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT In order to comply with legal publication or posting requirements, it is recommended that the following item be continued to January 21, 2009. 1. MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams, to continue this item until January 21, 2009. Motion carried 5-0. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 8 of 9 O. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements. Jack Lam, City Manager addressed "Team RC" and the creation of three new Learning & Development Teams: Practical Vision Learning Team, the Ideal Culture Learning Team and the Employee Orientation Team. These teams were formed to research and then recommend a course of action in three crucial and related areas: our Vision for our shared future, the Organizational Culture within which we work, and the process by which people new to the organization will become -and feel -apart of it. He introduced the Vice Chair, Michelle Perra, who spoke about the creation of the team and its purpose. Kris Martinez (PWSD) indicated that the Chair, James Linthicum, had accepted a position with another agency. The team members introduced themselves: Vice Chair Michelle Perera (Lib). Members: Mike Bell (FD); Joe Cusimano (PD); Linda Daniels (RDA); Tim Faulkner (PWSD); Theresa Fisher (CMO); Lenore Gueste (BS); Mike McCliman (FD); Solomon Nimako (Admin Serv); Celeste Rodriguez (CSD); Staff Support Fabian Villenas (CMO). Fabian Villenas reported that ten meetings were held at various facilities and Solomon Nimako discussed the methodology used in the survey and indicated that one-on-one interviews were held with employees. Linda Daniels discussed the successfulness of the process and a DVD was shown highlighting various employees reciting the vision, mission and values statements. Mike Bell addressed the vision statement and Theresa Fisher introduced the values which were identified as a result of this process. Michelle Perera spoke about various initiatives that could be implemented in the organization and thanked the City Council and Management for their support of this process. The Mayor and City Councilmembers expressed their support of the practical vision, mission and values statements and commended staff on their hard work. P. COUNCIL BUSINESS The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Councilmember Spagnolo reported that the U.S. Census Bureau will be holding a grand opening on January 29, 2009 at 10 a.m. and indicated that employment opportunities were available. tie also stated that the City had compiled a list of projects in the event that Federal funding becomes available as a result of an economic stimulus package. Lastly, he noted that staff is closely monitoring the State's budget process in conjunction with the League of California Cities. Councilmember Gutierrez was encouraged with a proposed business stimulus package and indicated that he will be working in a new job that will focus on helping the community through the economic situation. Updates are available at vineyardpress.com. Mayor Pro Tem Michael noted that the State's budget process is creating local challenges but was confident that the City would weather the storm. He invited the audience to the Mayor's State of the City address, which will be held at the Red Hill Country Club on January 14, 2009. Mayor Pro Tem Michael reported on the 2"" Annual Do It Yourself TV Commercial Contest being sponsored by Omnitrans and also noted that Omnitrans is seeking comments on their Short Range Transit Plan. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 7, 2009 Page 9 of 9 Councilmember Williams noted that the Mayor's State of the City address would be broadcast on Charter TV for those unable to attend the luncheon. She encouraged people interested in jobs with the census to take the practice test first and reminded trail users to stay to the right of the trail and to wear helmets. Mayor Kurth noted a recent newspaper article which indicated that a city that had banned smoking had a 41% decrease in heart attacks. He also noted that the City Council had conducted a meeting today regarding emergency medical dispatch and was very pleased with the progress being made. Lastly, Mayor Kurth noted that he would be absent from the next meeting as he would be attending the Presidential Inauguration. 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Councilmember Williams reported on the Community Services Subcommittee's recommendation regarding an appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. The Subcommittee is recommending that Janet Ryerson be appointed to fill the unexpired term of former Park and Recreation Commissioner Martin Dickey, to expire in June 2010. MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Michael to appoint Janet Ryerson to fill the remainder of Martin Dickey's term on the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried 5-0. ,,..«. Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified. «.,... R. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hurth stated the next regular meeting would be held on January 21, 2009. Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. in honor of Meagan Ridley, "Miss Rodeo America." Re$pecttully submitted, ~~~~ Debra L. McKay, MMC Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager Approved: January 21, 2009