HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/04/18 - MinutesApril 18, 2012
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City Council held a closed session on
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in the Tapia Room at 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 L.
Dennis Michael.
Present were DistricUCouncil Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Vice
PresidenUMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager and Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
The following closed session items are being considered:
C1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) -ONE POTENTIAL CASE -CITY
T1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR CHRIS PAXTON PER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN
BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE MID-MANAGER,
SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL LABOR GROUP AND EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES-FIRE, CITY
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No persons were present wishing to speak.
D. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:45 p.m. with no action taken.
F. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Financing Authority and City
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. PresidenUChairman/Mayor L. Dennis Michael called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Present were Board Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet,
Diane Williams; Vice President/Vice Chairman Sam Spagnolo and PresidenUChairman/Mayor L.
Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City
Manager/Administrative Services; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal
Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Nettie Nielson, Community
Services Director; Police Chief Mike Newcombe; Fire Chief Mike Bell; Treasurer Jim Frost; City
Clerk Janice Reynolds; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk; Adrian Garcia,
Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Michael noted that Corporal Robby A. Reyes lost his life in a training exercise over the
weekend. Mayor Michael and the members of the City Council expressed their condolences to the
family.
G1. Proclamation for Administrative Professional's Week
Mayor Michael presented a proclamation to Donna Kendrena, President and members of the
International Association of Administrative Professionals, in recognition of Administrative
Professional's Week.
G2. Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Michael presented a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month to Marsha Fielding,
San Bernardino County Social Services Practitioner.
G3. Proclamation for the 3rd Annual Mormon Helping Hands Day
Mayor Michael presented a proclamation to Charles Rich, President and Scott Stratford, Public
Affairs Assistant, representing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for the 3r° annual
Mormon Helping Hands Day.
H. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
H1. Valerie Victorino, Planning Department Secretary, announced a public meeting on the public
draft of the Development Code on Thursday, April 19th 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the James L. Brulte
Senior Center.
H2. Paula Pachon, Community and Arts Foundation member, announced the upcoming Chocolate
and Wine Festival, to be held on April 28, 2012 at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center from 4 - 9 p.m.
H3. Captain Bill Catlett announced his ride against childhood hunger. Donations are accepted at
http://inlandvalleyhopepart.donorpages.comlCaptainBillBikeride. Also, Mark Monniger announced
a fundraiser for Captain Bill on April 28, 2012 from 5 - 10 p.m. at the Monniger residence, 9631
Shale Street, Alta Loma 91737.
H4. Carol Norris spoke about the gang injunction. There was a meeting on April 10, 2012 with
about 200 people attending in opposition to this injunction. She invited the City Council to
upcoming meetings, to be held on the 1~~ and 3r° Saturday of the month at Old Town Park.
H5. Anita Ornelas spoke about the gang injunction and urged the City Council to remove the
decree.
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H6. Gina Mirelez spoke about the gang injunction, noting, that the City does not have a gang
problem but rather a drug problem. She noted that there is a problem with white collar crime and
corruption.
H7. David Forniss invited the City Council to a Car Show on July 7, 2012 and stated a concern
with loud noises in his neighborhood. He asked the City Council to create a program addressing
noise regulations.
H8. James Russell invited the City Council and the audience to the Black and White Gala, to be
held on May 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Park.
Hg. Janet Walton, noted that National Day of Prayer is May 3, 2012 and offered a prayer to the
City Council and the audience.
H10. Teresa Akahoshi invited the City Council to the Relay for Life Bark in the Park on April 28,
2012 at Lifeway Church from 9 - 1 p.m.
H11. Terry Masl noted that political signs are illegally being displayed for the June election. Also,
he addressed Item M1 (CDBG Funding) and hoped that the non-profits are being counseled about
the eventual elimination of the funding.
H12. Bill Hanlon offered his condolences to the Reyes family. He invited the City Council and the
audience to a bike night at the American Legion Post 262. Also, Mr. Hanlon noted that the public
communication portion of the agenda should be for the public, not City announcements.
H13. John Lyons indicated that Toby Keith's restaurant opened up this week. As Prom Night is this
Saturday, he urged the students not to drink and drive. Also, Mr. Lyons spoke about the need to
establish a jail ministry.
H14. Jim Frost offered his condolences to the Reyes family. He spoke about the upcoming Run for
the Wall, which leaves Victoria Gardens on May 16, 2012.
H15. Raymond Herrera expressed a concern with a billboard sign in Spanish that is advertising
Buchanan whiskey and urged its removal.
H16. Robin Hvidston opposed the celebration of Cinco de Mayo in the City. She noted the need to
honor our fallen heroes and spoke about the gang activity currently occurring in Mexico. Regarding
the billboard, she asked the community to call the company and urge them to advertise in English.
H17. Rick Creed expressed his condolences to the Reyes family. He invited the City Council and
the audience to a BBQ at Central Park on May 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
H18. Joe Schumacher from the Chamber of Commerce invited the City Council and the audience
to their weekly meetings, every Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m. at Central Park. Also, he
announced that the annual golf tournament would be June 15, 2012.
CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Fire Board/Authority Board/Council at one time without discussion.
Any item maybe removed by a Fire Board/Authority Board/Council Member for discussion.
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I. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
11. Approval of Minutes: April 4, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
12. Approval of Check Register dated March 28, 2012 through April 10, 2012 for the total of
$50,993.23.
13. Approval to receive and file the current Investment Schedule as of March 31, 2012.
14. Adoption of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities
District No. 85-1, Annexation No. 12-2 and ordering the annexation of such property
located on 26~" Street, east of Center Avenue in Community Facilities District No. 85-1
(Eloy Vasquez, Owner - APN: 0209-121-28).
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY
OF COMMUNITY FACILTIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ANNEXATION N0.12-2 AND ORDERING THE
ANNEXATION OF SUCH PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 85-1
I5. Accept the Hellman Fire Station (177) Construction Project, Contract No. FD10-006 as
complete, retain the Faithful Pertormance 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 $2,869,364.41.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HELLMAN FIRE
STATION (177) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTRACT NO. FD10-
006 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Buquet, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR -PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
J1. Approval of Minutes: April 4, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL
K1. Approval of Minutes: April 4, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
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K2. Approval of Check Register dated March 28, 2012 through April 10, 2012 and payroll
ending April 10, 2012 for the total of $2,380,180.60.
K3. Approval to receive and file the current Investment Schedule as of March 31, 2012.
K4. Approval of a request from South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for a
waiver of fees for use of the Epicenter special event area on Friday, June 15, 2012 and
Saturday, June 16, 2012, to conduct their Electric Lawn Mower exchange event.
K5. Approval to award a contract (CO#12-023) for purchase of replacement banquet tables
and chairs, to Mity-Cite, Inc. for the remainder of the 2011/2012 Fiscal Year, with the
option to renew in one (1) year increments not to exceed three (3) years, in accordance
with Request for Proposal #11/12-109, in the amount of $60,000.00 to be funded from
Account Number 1025001-5207 (Capital Reserve Fund 025), and authorize staff to
purchase additional or replacement tables and chairs as approved in the Fiscal Year
budget.
K6. Approval of an agreement from the County Board of Supervisors, Second District, County
of San Bernardino, for the Central Park Pavilion Project and appropriation of funds in the
amount of $250,000 into Account Numbers: 1120000-4740 (Grant Revenue) and
1120305-5650/1834120-0 (Capital Projects: Central Park Pavilion).
K7. Accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of a contract in the
amount of $33,898.00, to the apparent low bidder, De La Riva Construction, Inc. of
Fullerton, California, and authorize the expenditure of a contingency in the amount of
$3,400, for the "City Hall Main Lobby Ceiling Replacement Project" to be funded from
Capital Reserve Account 1025001-5602 as approved in the FY 2011-2012 budget.
K8. Adoption of an Energy Risk Management Policy for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Utility.
K9. Accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the
amount of $132,000.00, to the lowest responsive bidder, All American Asphalt, and
authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,200.00, for the
Lemon Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Sapphire Street to Carnelian Street to be
funded from Proposition 42 Funds, Account No. 1190303-5650/1731190-0.
K10. Approval of consent to Indirect Transfer of Control of Nextg Networks of California, Inc. at
its parent level with no change of ownership or interest in Nextg and no impacts to City
aspects of Original Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA CONSENTING TO THE CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP AND
CONTROL OF NEXTG NETWORKS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
K11. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and ordering the
Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 and Street Lighting Maintenance
District Nos. 1 and 8 for Tract 18096, located at the southwest corner of East Avenue and
Via Veneto Drive and disposition of City-owned property on the east side of Dolcetto
Place, north of Garcia Drive and south of Via Veneto Drive, adjacent to Tentative Tract
18096 submitted by Rancho Victoria Meadows, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER
18096, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, TO BE SURPLUS AND A
BURDEN ON THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE
THAT CERTAIN DEED, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT "1.0" AND TO CAUSE THE SAME TO BE DELIVERED TO THE
PERSONS NAMED THEREIN
RESOLUTION NO. 12-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
9 (LOWER ETIWANDA) FOR TRACT 18096
RESOLUTION NO. 12-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR TRACT 18096
RESOLUTION NO. 12-061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 8 (SOUTH ETIWANDA) FOR TRACT 18096
K12. Accept the landscape improvements and file a Notice of Completion for landscape
improvements for Tract 18449 located at the northwest corner of Long Meadow Drive and
Victoria Park Lane, submitted by Richmond American Homes.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 18449 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE LANDSCAPE WORK.
K13. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16262, located 427 feet north of the
centerline of Hillside Road, submitted by Toll CA IV, L.P.
K14. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16592, located on the north side of
Hillside Road, west of Archibald Avenue, submitted by Toll CA IV, L.P.
K15. Accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the
amount of $578,705.40, to the lowest responsive bidder, All American Asphalt, and
authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $57,870.54, for the
Archibald Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Foothill Boulevard to Base Line Road
and Church Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Hellman Avenue to Archibald Avenue to
be funded from Proposition 42 and Measure I Funds, Account Nos. 1190303-
5650/1773190-0 and 1176303-5650/1771176-0 and appropriate $185,600.00 to Account
No. 1190303-5650/1773190-0 and $240,000.00 to Account No. 1176303-5650/1771176-
0 from Proposition 42 and Measure I fund balances, respectively.
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K16. Approval of plans, specifications and estimates and to authorize the advertising of the
"Notice Inviting Bids' for the Wilson Avenue Extension and Rehabilitation project from
East Avenue to Wardman-Bullock Road (extension portion) and from Wardman-Bullock
Road to Cherry Avenue (rehabilitation portion), to be funded from Account Nos.
11243035650/1515124-0, 11143035650/1515114-0 and 11763035650/1721176-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WILSON AVENUE EXTENSION AND
REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM EAST AVENUE TO WARDMAN-
BULLOCK ROAD (EXTENSION PORTION) AND FROM WARDMAN-
BULLOCK ROAD TO CHERRY AVENUE (REHABILITATION PORTION),
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
K17. Accept the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Celebration Hall Flooring Project, Contract
No. 11-074 as complete, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond, authorize the
City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion, authorize the purchase of "Seashore' Attic
Stock Flooring from the contingency funds, authorize the transfer of the remaining
purchase order funds to Account No. 1025001-5304 for partial reimbursement of the
temporary carpeting and approve the final contract amount of $36,809.44.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE VICTORIA GARDENS
CULTURAL CENTER CELEBRATION HALL FLOORING PROJECT
CONTRACT NO. 11-074 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK.
K18. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application.
K19. Approval of a Resolution adopting a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and the Executive Management Group for the period 2012-14
RESOLUTION NO. 12-066
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AND THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE
GROUP RELATIVE TO WAGES, BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1,
2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014.
K20. Approval of City Manager contract amendment.
City Manager John Gillison noted that Corporal Robby A. Reyes lost his life in a training exercise
and the family wishes to hold a memorial service at Central Park. As the City Council agenda was
posted on April 12, 2012, the City Manager noted that the Council must determine the need to take
immediate action and that the need for action came after the agenda was posted.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Buquet, to add this matter to the agenda as there is a
need to take immediate action and the need for action came after the agenda was posted. Motion
carried 5-0.
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K21. Approval of a request for a waiver of rental fees and deposit for the use of Central Park for
memorial services for Corporal Robby A. Reyes and authorization to establish a policy to
allow for the reduction or waiver of fees and deposits for the use of City facilities for future
memorial services of active military personnel killed in the line of duty. (Added by Urgency)
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
L. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The following item has been advertised and/or posted as a public hearing as required by
law. The Chair will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
L1. Adoption of a Resolution making determinations regarding the proposed annexation of
territory (Homescape Cucamonga, LLC, Owner - APN 0207-201-22 -Annexation No. 12-
3) located on the northeast corner of Arrow Route and Baker Street to an existing
Community Facilities District, calling a special election and authorizing submittal of levy of
special taxes to the qualified electors.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS
REGARDING THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
(ANNEXATION NO. 12-3) TO AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT (CFD 85-1) AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUCH TERRITORY
Fire Chief Mike Bell presented the staff report.
President Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, President Michael
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt Resolution No. FD 12-021. Motion
carried 5-0.
M. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following item has been advertised and/or posted as a public hearing as required by
law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
M1. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN - DRC2012-00245 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A review of the
Federally required 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan, which includes the selection of CDBG
funded activities, based on a grant allocation of $804,436.
Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Michael, Mr. Grahn noted that the allocation was slightly reduced to each of
the groups, as the overall allocation was reduced. Also, Mr. Grahn noted that he has an open line
of communication with all of the groups regarding the funding limitations.
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Cathy Morris, Planning Specialist, provided photographs and information on past assistance that
has been provided using CDBG funding.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing.
Greg Alverado, representing the Old Timer's Foundation, thanked the City Council for the
opportunity to partner with City to provide services.
Mayor Michael closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt the 2012-2013 Annual Action
Plan. Motion carried 5-0.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S~
Speaker cards may be submitted for all those who wish to speak on the following topic(s). The
following items have no legal publication or posting requirements. Comments are to be limited
to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the
number of individuals wishing to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the
Fire Board, Authority Board or City Council, not to members of the audience.
N1. Adoption of the Wildland Urban Intertace Fire Area Map
ORDINANCE N0.~53 FD 52 (FIRST READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
DESIGNATING VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES,
ESTABLISHING THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA,
AND MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO DEFENSIBLE SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Fire Chief Mike Bell and Fire Marshall Rob Ball presented the staff report
In response to Council Member Buquet, Fire Marshall Ball confirmed that the proposed map was
consistent with what has been used in the past. He addressed the first map that had been
provided to the City Council, which had shown very high fire hazard and high fire hazard areas.
This map only shows the very high fire hazard areas. Central Park was shown as a very high fire
hazard area but was removed as it didn't fit the criteria for such a designation.
In response to Council Member Spagnolo, Chief Bell indicated that adopting the Ordinance did not
have any operational impact.
Council Member Alexander addressed Central Park, noting that it is a serious problem. He also
expressed concerns with insurance agencies, noting that they are collecting funding without
helping to resolve the problem.
Chief Bell noted that he has spoken with BIA and the local Fire Safe Council regarding this map.
In response to Mayor Michael, Chief Bell confirmed that maps do not have to exactly conform to
the State's maps.
No one from the audience wished to speak on this matter.
The Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager read the title of Ordinance No. FD 52.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander, to take up Ordinance No. FD 52 for first
reading and schedule second reading for May 2, 2012. Motion carried 5-0.
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O. COUNCIL BUSINESS
01. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
Mayor Michael thanked Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo and the staff who went to Sacramento today.
P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. in the memory of Corporal Robby A. Reyes.
The special meeting was not held.
Re ctfully submitted,
Deb a L McKay, MMC
Assis nt City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: May 2, 2012
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