HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/10/21 - MinutesOctober 21, 2009
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, October 21, 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 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael.
Present were Councilmembers: Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis
Michael. Councilmember Rex Gutierrez and Mayor Donald J. Kurth were absent.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Pamela Easter,
Assistant City Manager; John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services and Linda D.
Daniels, Interim Deputy City Manager/Redevelopment Agency Director.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael announced the closed session items:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION PER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) - CAMPBELL V. CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CASE NO. CIVRS905562 -City
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 5:00 p.m.
- E. CITY 1VIANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session adjourned at 6:45 p.m. with no action taken.
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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. Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo,
Diane Williams and Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael.
Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth was absent.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Deputy
City Manager/Administrative Services; Linda Daniels, Interim Deputy City Manager/Redevelopment
Director; James Troyer, Planning Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Mike Bell,
Fire Chief; Chief Joe Cusimano, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works
Services Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Jan Reynolds, City
Clerk; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS%PRESENTATIONS
H1. Presentation of Certificates of Participation in the 2009 National Night Out Event
Mayor Pro Tem Michael presented certificates of participation in the 2009 National Night Out event
to the Clark family, Steve Geist, Michelle and Matthew Postel, Lorraine Takehara, Gus Cabezudo
from Lifeway Church and Darrell Harsen from Target.
H2. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Linda Bryan and the Military Family Support
Group.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael presented a certificate of appreciation to Linda Bryan and the Military
Family Support Group.
H3. Recognition of Minuteman Press as Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year."
Mayor Pro Tem Michael recognized Minuteman Press as the Chamber of Commerce's "Small
Business of the Year."
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. John Lyons commented on the custom work and customer service provided by Minuteman Press. He
indicated that Sacred Heart Catholic Church is hosting a carnival this weekend. The Sons of Italy are
hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on October 24, 2009: Mr. Lyons noted that there are a lot of military families
and commended the City's banner program. Lastly, he encouraged people contemplating suicide to seek
help and spoke about its impact to friends and family members.
12. Rey Lavelle expressed concerns with traffic on Amethyst and Hillside, specifically regarding the
placement of a stop sign in that area. Mr. Lavelle indicated that there was a stop sign which was recently
removed and stated that when he called the City he was told that traffic volume did not warrant the
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permanent placement of a sign. He noted that there have been three traffic accidents at the intersection
and submitted a petition with 38 signatures requesting that the stop sign be put back up.
13. Jim Frost noted that planning has begun for the 2010 Run for the Wall. He indicated that the event
will leave from Rancho Cucamonga on May 19, 2010.
14. Jim Moffatt expressed a concern that the Mayor was absent and noted that the electors did not elect
a part-time Mayor.
15. Terry Masl, President of the Inland Valley Democratic Club, spoke in support of campaign
contribution limits and requested that the matter be placed on a future agenda for discussion. He
requested information on how to circulate a petition to get a measure placed on the ballot. Mr. Masl also
spoke in support of representation by district. Regarding the recent State raid, he noted that he had
previously stressed the need for the Council to contact their legislators. Lastly, Mr. Masl noted that there
now are countdown traffic signal lights, which can be used instead of cameras.
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.
J1. Approval of Minutes: October 7, 2009 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated September 23 through October 13, 2009, for the total
amount of $3,174,937.56.
J3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of August 31, 2009.
J4. Accept the Rancho Cucamonga Family Sports Center Basketball Gym Floor Resurfacing and
Finishing project, Contract No. RA 09-018 as complete, release the bonds, retain Faithful
Performance Bond to act as Maintenance Guarantee Bond and authorize the Public Works
Services Director to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of
$15,600.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 09-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FAMILY SPORTS CENTER BASKETBALL
GYM FLOOR RESURFACING AND FINISHING AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
J5. Approval to accept the Compressed Natural Gas Improvement Project at the City Yard,
Contract No. RA08-020 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance as a Guarantee Bond,
release the Labor and Material Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion and approve the final contract amount of $804,831.00.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 09-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE
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CITY YARD, CONTRACT NO. RA OS-020 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
J6. Approval to appropriate $10,000 from reserves to Account No. 2620801-5160 to pay for
California Redevelopment Association legal defense fees related to the lawsuit that is to be
filed to prevent the State from taking away more than $38 million in Rancho Cucamonga
Redevelopment Agency funds.
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, Chairman Kurth was absent.
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.
K1. Approval of Minutes: October 7, 2009 (Regular Meeting)
K2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of August 31, 2009.
K3. Approval of Check Register dated September 23 through October 13, 2009, for the total
amount of $347,855.77.
K4. Approval to adopt an annexation map showing Assessor Parcel Numbers 0229-141-10 & 11,
(ARCO AM/PM), located on the southeast corner of Arrow Route., and Etiwanda Ave.,
proposed to be annexed into CFD 85-1.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 09-041
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 AN ANNEXATION MAP
(ANNEXATION NO. 09-6) SHOWING PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE
ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1
K5. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No.
09-6 (APN NOS: 0229-141-10 8 11, ARCO AM/PM), into Community Facilities District No.
85-1, specifying services proposed to be financed, to set and specify the special taxes
proposed to be levied within the annexation territory and set a time and place for a public
hearing related to the annexation.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 09-042
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.
09-6) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0, President Kurth was absent.
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L. CONSENT CALENDAR - CTTY COUNCTL
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial.
They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be
removed by a Councilmember for discussion.
L1. Approval of Minutes: October 7, 2009 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated September 23 through October 13, 2009, and payroll
ending October 13, 2009, for the total amount of $8,214,712.52.
L3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of August 31, 2009.
L4. Approval of Plans and Specifications for "Citywide Street Name Sign Replacement - FY 09/10"
and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids' tc be funded from Acct. No.
1025001-5300 (Capital Reserve) as approved in the FY 2009/2010 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-206
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITYWIDE STREET NAME SIGN
REPLACEMENT - FY 09/10 IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
L5. Approval of a resolution and a Project Advancement Agreement between SANBAG (CO 09-
070) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for SANBAG to reimburse the City of Rancho
Cucamonga for project costs for Nexus Study projects that are eligible to receive Measure I
2010-2040 funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-207
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROJECT
ADVANCEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
L6. Approval of a payment in the amount of $137,180.76 to the County of San Bernardino Flood
Control District that will serve to transfer the Regional Mainline Drainage Fees collected by
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as provided for in Agreement No. CO 02-139 to meet the
City's funding obligation for the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Flood Control Project, and approval of
an appropriation of $137,180.76 to Acct. No. 1114303-5650/1358-0 from the Drainage
Etiwanda/San Sevaine (Fund 114) fund balance.
L7. Approval of Community Services Update Report.
L8. Approval to purchase three (3) Dell Equallogic Storage Array Networks and Maintenance
from Dell, Inc., of Round Rock, Texas, utilizing a competitively bid contract awarded by the
Western States Contracting Alliance ("WSCA") /National Association of State Procurement
Professionals "NASPO" Contract #B27160, in the amount of $165,406, to be funded as
follows: $164,235 from Acct. No. 1714001-5605 (Capital Outlay -Computer Equipment) and
$1,171 from Acct. No. 1714001-5200 (Operations & Maintenance).
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L9. Approval to award the purchase of two (2) 19,500 lbs. GVWR dump bed trucks from Fairview
Ford Sales, Inc. of San Bernardino, California, as per request for bid ("RFB") #09/10-009 in
the amount of $75,262.95 from Acct. No. 1712001-5604 (Vehicle and Equipment
Replacement Fund) to be used by the Public Works Services Street Section.
L10. Approval of Reconveyance of Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents for Lot 5, Document
No. 2009-0355891; Lot 6, Document No. 2009-0355892; Lot 7, Document No. 2009-0355893;
Lot 12, Document No. 2009-0355894; and Lot 14, Document No. 2009-0355895 of Tract
17919 to Bella Victoria, LP, a California Limited Partnership, located at the northwest corner
of East Avenue and Miller Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-208
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING DEED OF TRUST AND
ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS FOR LOTS 5, 6, 7, 12 AND 14 OF TRACT
17919, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST AVENUE
AND MILLER AVENUE
L11. Approval of Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street
Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2, located at 9018 Base Line Road, submitted by
Javier T. Mendez & Margarita Mendez, Husband and Wife.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-209
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 9018 BASE LINE ROAD (APN: 0202-23-135)
L12. 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 DRC2006-00540, located at 13233 Foothill Boulevard, in the area between the Etiwanda
San Sevaine Flood Control Channel on the East and the Southern California Edison
Transmission Corridor on the west, submitted by Northtown Housing Development
Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-210
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR DRC2006-00540
RESOLUTION NO. 09-211
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 DRC2006-00540
L13. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bonds, Nos. 104957240 (TR) and 6494655
(SA), in the amount of $147,023.00 for "Construction or Modification of Traffic Signals and
Safety Lighting at Ten Locations' project, Contract No. 07-087.
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L14. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16226-1, located at the
northerly terminus of Day Creek Boulevard, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by K.
Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.
L15. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16227, located at the north
side of Day Creek Boulevard between Indian Wells Place and Etiwanda Avenue, submitted
by K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.
L16. Approval to accept the "Compressed Natural Gas Improvement Project at the City Yard,"
Contract No. OS-114 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee
Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion and approve the final contract amount of $804,831.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-212
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE CITY YARD,
CONTRACT NO. 08-114 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
L17. Approval to accept the "FY 2008!2009 Bus Bay, Driveway and ADA Access Ramp
improvements at Various Locations," Contract No. 09-201 as complete, retain the Faithful
Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, and authorize
the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of
$145,787.11.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-213
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FY 2008/2009 BUS BAY,
DRIVEWAY AND ADA ACCESS RAMP IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS, CONTRACT NO. 09-201 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez, to approve the staff recommendations in the
remaining staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0, Mayor Kurth was
absent.
M. C1TY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
M1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE COMMUNITY SURVEY FOR THE GENERAL PLAN
UPDATE
James Troyer, Planning Director, presented the staff report. He introduced Sam Gennawey, Senior
Project Manager for Hogle-Ireland, Inc. who addressed the General Plan update and its extensive
outreach process. He introduced Mr. Tim McLarney, President of True North Research, who presented
the main factual findings from a 15-minute telephone survey. In summary, he indicated that
respondents had a high opinion of the quality of life in the City and focused on preserving rather than
changing the City's character. Also, respondents tended to be forward-thinking on economic
development initiatives, redevelopment of Foothill Boulevard, B.A.R.T., environmental issues and
Healthy R.C.
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In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, discussion was held regarding the high quality of life response
and the low ranking of quality of life when people were asked what they liked most about the City. Mr.
Gennawey addressed how the survey will assist in the General Plan update, noting that as a result of
the survey the focus will be on enhancement and embellishment, not change. Lastly, it was noted that
the survey respondents were from all areas of the City.
M2. CONSIDERATION OF THE HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING ("HEAL) RESOLUTION IN
SUPPORT OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES "HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING
CITIES CAMPAIGN"
RESOLUTION NO. 09-214
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING ("HEAL")
CITIES CAMPAIGN
Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst II, presented the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Williams, Ms. Lewis-Huntley confirmed that staff is working with school
superintendents and reported on the walking bus program. Councilmember Williams had read that
some schools were removing bicycle racks and did not want that to occur in the City.
Councilmember Gutierrez concurred noting the need for students to walk tc ride their bicycles to
school.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt Resolution No. 09-214, supporting the
League of California Cities Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign. Motion carried 4-0, Mayor
Kurth was absent.
M3. PRESENTATION OF HEALTHY RC LIVING SHOW AND WEBSITE (Oral)
Mayor Pro Tem Michael indicated that this presentation would be made at a future Council meeting
N. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion
01. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Councilmember.)
Ccuncilmember Williams noted that the Metrolink's Holiday Toy Express will be arriving in Rancho
Cucamonga on November 21, 2009. She noted that the train will be collecting toys for the California
Firefighters"'Spark of Love' toy drive.
Councilmember Spagnolo reported that the festivities will start at 3 p.m. with the train arriving at 5 p.m.
He invited everyone to the Sons of Italy Second Annual Pasta Meatball Dinner on October 24, 2009 from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Central Park. Councilmember Spagnolo noted the Inland Empire West End Job Fair
to be held on October 29, 2009 at the Ontario International Airport and indicated that Haven Avenue will
be closed for about 6 weeks starting on October 30, 2009.
Councilmember Gutierrez invited everyone to the 3r° Annual Veterans Night Points of Light Balloon Lift
on November 11, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Central Park.
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Mayor Pro Tem Michael noted that he represented the City today at Etiwanda High School and reported
that their marching band has been invited to participate in London's 2011 New Year's Day Parade.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael commended the Community Services Department for their 2008/09 program
report.
Councilmember Gutierrez reported that Rancho Cucamonga High School's marching band will be
playing in Rome, Italy.
Councilmember Williams invited everyone to the Founder's Day event at Victoria Gardens on November
14, 2009. Also, she noted that there will be a Historical Street Fair on Etiwanda Avenue that day as well.
O. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmember Gutierrez requested that a report be prepared on the placement of a stop sign at Hillside
and Amethyst. In response, Mayor Pro Tem Michael suggested that it be considered by the Public
Works Subcommittee.
Q. ADJOURNIVIENT
Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Deb a L. McKay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: November 4, 2009
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