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RANCHO CUCAMONGA
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga Successor Agency held a closed session on Wednesday, July 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 Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tern
Sam Spagnolo and Mayor 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:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) — ONE POTENTIAL CASE —
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF BASE LINE AT DAY CREEK BOULEVARD; NEGOTIATING PARTIES:
LINDA D. DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AND LEWIS OPERATING GROUP— SUCCESSOR AGENCY
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
No persons were present wishing to speak.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:15 p.m. with no action taken.
G. 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. President/Chairman/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/Mayor Pro Tern Sam Spagnolo and
President/Chairman/Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Bill Wittkopf,
Public Works Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Nettie Nielsen,
Community Services Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal Services Director; Jeff Bloom, Interim
Planning Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Services
Director; Police Chief Mike Newcombe; Fire Chief Mike Bell; Janice Reynolds, City Clerk; Debra
McNay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Recognition of the City of Rancho Cucamonga being designated as a Plug-In Electric
Vehicle City Champion by Southern California Edison.
Christian Nelson, Regional Manager for Southern California Edison, announced that the City had
been designated as a Plug-In Electric Vehicle City Champion by Southern California Edison.
H2. Fire District shares water safety tips for backyard swimming pools.
Kelly Donaldson, Public Education Specialist, provided water safety tips to the community.
H3. Recognition of Los Osos High School Girls Soccer Team Winners.
Mayor Michael indicated that the team members were not available to accept this recognition and
noted that the item would be rescheduled.
H4. Presentations by Deputy George Dorta on crime prevention.
Deputy George Dorta spoke about how the public can guard against crime in the City.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Mira Maximous thanked Chief Mike Newcombe and the members of the Rancho Cucamonga
Police Department for their dedication to the community.
12. Dennis Cisneros spoke in support of Agenda Item No. M8 (Parking District). He noted that
people are trespassing through private property and stated that social media is being used to
attract people to the area. Mr. Cisneros suggested that the Forest District be persuaded to close
access to Cucamonga Canyon.
13. Muhammad Aziz spoke about Agenda Item No. M8 (Parking District). He noted that there is a
problem with people trespassing and littering and suggested that this item be deferred. Mr. Aziz
noted that the No Parking signs should be removed and the parking lot reopened.
14.Allan Donnelly spoke in support of Agenda Item No. M8 (Parking District). He provided
information to the City Council regarding the signs and noted that some signage is wrong.
Specifically, one sign mentions access via Big Tree Road, but there is no such street. Mr. Donnelly
indicated that people are confused with the signage and made suggestions on how signs should
be placed in order to address this confusion.
15. Raymond Herrera spoke about unlicensed illegal aliens who are killing Americans. Also, he
addressed the All State Insurance sign which is written in Spanish. He noted that the City should
impound vehicles being driven by illegal aliens.
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16. Robin Hvidston opposed the placement of the All State Insurance sign. She also spoke about
the illegal aliens who are drunk driving and killing American citizens.
17. John Lyons thanked the City for the fireworks show, as well as the Fire Department for their
weed abatement activities. He announced the 4th Annual Inland Empire Holistic Expo, to be held
on August 4, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Mr. Lyons also spoke about
municipal bankruptcies and Obama care.
CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Fire Board/Successor Agency/Authority Board/Council at one time
without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Fire Board/Successor Agency/Authority
Board/Council Member for discussion.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
J1. Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated June 13, 2012 through July 10, 2012 for the total
amount of$254,966.83.
J3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of June 30, 2012.
J4. Approval of plans specifications and estimates and to authorize the advertising of the
"Notice Inviting Bids" for the Hellman Fire Station 177 Landscaping, to be funded from
Account No. 3289501-5650/1597289-6314.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "HELLMAN FIRE STATION 177
LANDSCAPING' IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS
J5. Approval to set Annual Special Tax Levy for Mello-Roos Community Facilities District No.
88-1 (CFD No. 88-1) for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 88-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/13
J6. Approval to set Annual Special Tax Levy for Mello-Roos Community Facilities District No.
85-1 (CFD No. 85-1) for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE
ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 85-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/13
Fire Protection District, Financing Authority, City Council Minutes
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J7. Adoption of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities
District No. 85-1, Annexation No. 12-4 and ordering the annexation of such property
located on the southwest corner of Archibald Ave. and 6th St. in Community Facilities
District No. 85-1 (Beazer Homes Holding Corp, Owner—APN: 0210-062-08).
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-045
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 NO. 12-4 AND ORDERING THE
ANNEXATION OF SUCH PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 85-1
J8. Authorization to renew contracts (CO 89-136, CO 90-145, CO 93-006) with Mariposa
Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., of Irwindale, California, with no fee increase and consistent
with the original competitive bid process for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 for the Maintenance of
City Parks, Archibald Library and City and Fire District Landscape Sites, in an amount not
to exceed $1,550,000 for City Facilities and $65,750 for Fire District Facilities to be
funded from various general fund accounts, San Bernardino County Reimbursement
Account, Capital Reserve Account, Landscape Maintenance District Accounts, CFD
Account 868, Library Account 290 and Fire District Accounts approved in the Fiscal Year
2012-2013 budget.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Release of Faithful Performance Bond No. 6294720 held in lieu of a Maintenance
Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $2,335,350.59, for the Pacific Electric Trail Phase 4 —
Grove Avenue to Amethyst Avenue, Contract No. RA09-014.
K2. Accept the Foothill Boulevard Bike/Pedestrian Bridge, Route 66 Trailhead and Street
Improvement Project, Contract No. RA10-015 as complete, release the bonds, accept a
Maintenance Bond, authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion SUBJECT
TO RECONCILIATION and approve the final contract amount of$9,092,879.67.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BIKE/PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, ROUTE 66
TRAILHEAD AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CONTRACT
NO. RA10-015 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
City Manager John Gillison noted a correction to the staff report for Item No. K2.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the corrected staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
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L. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
L1. Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
M1. Approval of Minutes: June 20, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated June 13, 2012 through July 10, 2012 and payroll
ending July 10, 2012 for the total of$7,340,787.88.
M3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of June 30, 2012.
M4. Approval to allocate $7,250 awarded by the California State Library into Library Revenue
Account 1291000-4740/0-3730 and appropriate $7,250 into Expenditure Account
1291602-5010/0-3730 for Emergency California Library Literacy Services Grant.
M5. Approval to allocate $15,000 awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts into Library
Revenue Account 1301000-4740 and appropriate $7,500 into Expenditure Account
1301602-5200 and appropriate $7,500 into Expenditure Account 1301602-5300 for "Big
Read" Grant.
M6. Authorization for the transfer of one (1) 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 2WD Crew Cab,
purchased from George Chevrolet of Bellflower, California, in the account of $37,811.60
in accordance to request for quote #115303, funded from Acct. No. 1105208-5604 (Air
Quality Improvement Grant), to facilitate the vehicle's use by the County of San
Bernardino for Police Department Services.
M7. Authorization for the transfer of two (2) 2013 John Deere Utility Terrain Vehicles,
purchased from Cascade Turf, LLC of Montclair, California, in the amount of $35,940.53,
in accordance to request for quote #115768 and one (1) 2012 Wells Cargo Enclosed
Trailer purchased from Jacobsen Trailer, Inc. of Fowler, California, in the amount of
$11,656.76, in accordance to request for quote#114645 funded from Acct. No. 1381701-
5604 (Capital Outlay-Vehicle), to facilitate the vehicles' use by the County of San
Bernardino for Police Department Services.
M8. Approval of a "Permit Parking District" for the residential area identified as "Bella Vista
Drive, and Henry Street" generally located north of Hillside Road and west of Sapphire
Street.
RESOLUTION NO, 12-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA ESTABLISHING A PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10.50 OF
THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
M9. Release of Faithful Performance Bond No. 6294720 held in lieu of a Maintenance
Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $2,335,350.59, for the Pacific Electric Trail Phase 4 —
Grove Avenue to Amethyst Avenue, Contract No. 09-262.
M10. Approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount
of $165,000.00 to International Line Builders, Inc., for operation and maintenance of the
Arbors substation and the Municipal Utilities Electrical Distribution System within the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Services Area for FY 2012/13 to be funded from
1705303-5309 and 1705303-5603 Municipal Utility funds.
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M11. Authorization to renew contracts (CO 89-136, CO 90-145, CO 93-006) with Mariposa
Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., of Irwindale, California, with no fee increase and consistent
with the original competitive bid process for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 for the Maintenance of
City Parks, Archibald Library and City and Fire District Landscape Sites, in an amount not
to exceed $1,550,000 for City Facilities and $65,750 for Fire District Facilities to be
funded from various general fund accounts, San Bernardino County Reimbursement
Account, Capital Reserve Account, Landscape Maintenance District Accounts, CFD
Account 868, Library Account 290 and Fire District Accounts approved in the Fiscal Year
2012-2013 budget.
M12. Authorization to renew contract (CO 08-162) with United Pacific Service, Inc,. (UPS) of La
Habra, California, with no fee increase and consistent with the original competitive bid
process for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 for City-Wide Tree Maintenance Services with no
additional contract extensions granted thereafter in an annual amount of $620,000, to be
funded from various City accounts as approved in the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget.
M13. Accept the City Hall Main Lobby Ceiling Replacement Project, Contract No. 12-025 as
complete, release the bonds, accept the contractor's warranty and authorize the Public
Works Services Director to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract
amount of$35,796.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CITY HALL MAIN
LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 12-
025 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M14. Authorization to renew contracts (CO 02-018, CO 09-125) with Trugreen Landcare of
Upland. California, with no fee increase and consistent with original competitive bid
process for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 for the Maintenance of City Landscape Sites, in the
amount of $680,000 to be funded from General Fund Account 316 (Street and Park
Maintenance) and Landscape Maintenance District Accounts 136 (Caryn Community),
137 (North Etiwanda), 138 (South Etiwanda), 139 (Lower Etiwanda) and 140 (Rancho
Etiwanda) as approved in the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget.
M15. Approval an award for a one year services and supplies contract for existing copiers to
Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Inc., of San Bernardino, California, in the amount of
$80,870.
M16. Approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount
of $131,000.00 to Butsko Utility Design, Inc., for Technical Electrical Engineering support
within the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Service Area for FY 2012/13 to be funded
from 1705303-5309 Municipal Utility Fund.
M17. Approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount
of $132,000.00 to Applied Metering Technologies, Inc., for Installation, Configuration and
Meter Reading Services within the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Service Area for
FY 2012/13 to be funded from 1705303-5309 Municipal Utility Fund.
M18. Consideration to waive various fees and charges for the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of
Commerce Grape Harvest Festival and Carnival scheduled for August 17-19, 2012, at the
Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter.
M19. Approval to set annual Special Taxes A and B for Community Facilities District No. 88-2
(Drainage and Law Enforcement)with no increase to the current rate.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-2 (DRAINAGE
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT).
M20. Approval to set annual benefit assessments for Drainage Area No. 91-2 (Day Canyon
Drainage Basin) with no increase to the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE COST OF SERVICE
TO BE FINANCED BY BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED IN
DRAINAGE AREA NO. 91-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 AND
DETERMINING AND IMPOSING SUCH BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS.
M21. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 93-3 (Foothill
Marketplace) with no increase to the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA. CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 93-3 (FOOTHILL
MARKETPLACE) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013.
M22. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2000-01 (South
Etiwanda)with a reduction in the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-01 (SOUTH
ETIWANDA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013.
M23. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2000-02 (Rancho
Cucamonga Corporate Park) with a reduction in the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-02 (RANCHO
CUCAMONGA CORPORATE PARK).FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013.
M24. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2000-03 (Rancho
Summit) operation of and Maintenance of Park and Parkways with no increase to the
current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAX "B" FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-
03 (RANCHO SUMMIT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 TO FINANCE
THE OPERATION OF AND MAINTENANCE OF PARK AND
PARKWAYS,
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M25. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2000-03 (Rancho
Summit)with no increase to the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAX "A" FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-
03 (RANCHO SUMMIT) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013
M26. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2001-01
(Improvement Area Nos. 1 & 2), Series 2001-A with a reduction in the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-01 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 (IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1 & 2),
SERIES 2001-A.
M27. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2001-01
(Improvement Area No. 3 Zone 7), Series 2001-B with a reduction in the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2001-01 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2012/2013 (IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 ZONE 7), SERIES
2001-B.
M28. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2003-01
(Improvement Area No. 1, Zone 1, 2, & 3, Series 2003-A) with no increase to the current
rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 (IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1, ZONES 1, 2 &
3), SERIES 2003-A.
M29. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2003-01
(Improvement Area No. 2, Zones 1 & 2, Series 2003-B) with no increase to the current
rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2003-01 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 (IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2, ZONES 1, &
2), SERIES 2003-B.
M30. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2004-01 (Rancho
Etiwanda Estates) with no increase to the current rate.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-122
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-01 (RANCHO
ETIWANDA ESTATES).
M31. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2006-01 (Vintner's
Grove) with no increase to the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-01
(VINTNER'S GROVE) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013.
M32. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2006-02 (Amador
on Route 66) with no increase to the current rate.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL
TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006-02 (AMADOR
ON ROUTE 66) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013.
M33. Approval of Resolution establishing an annual levy for the costs incurred in the collection
of assessments within Assessment District No. 93-1, Masi Plaza.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN
ASSESSMENT SURCHARGE FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN
THE COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN ASSESSMENTS DISTRICT
NO. 93-1.
M34. Approval of a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding
proposed fee modifications for program activities and facilities operated by the
Community Services Department.
M35. Approval to renew contract#09-057 between NEC Corporation of America and the City of
Rancho Cucamonga for Telephone System Maintenance and Support Services for Fiscal
Year 2012/13, in the amount of $84,992, and a contingency in the amount of $9,158, to
be funded from Account No. 1001205-5300 (Contract Services).
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
N. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
N1. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2010-00571 AND ADDENDUM TO THE
GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FPEIR) (SCH
#2000061027) — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A comprehensive update to the
Development Code including a request to replace Title 17 (Development Code), modify
Chapter 2.24 (Historic Preservation), modify Chapter 1.12 (Penalties, Administrative and
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Civil Remedies and General Provisions), delete Chapter 5.12 (Regulation of
Entertainment), delete Title 14 (Signs), delete Chapter 19.08 (Tree Preservation) and
other clarifying amendments of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code as well as
a proposed addendum to the General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report
(FPEIR). This item was continued from the June 20, 2012, City Council Meeting.
DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE 2012 — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA —
Consideration of a proposal to establish new development fees for Planning services as a
result of the creation of new application types in the comprehensive update to the
Development Code (DRC2010-00571). This item was continued from the June 20, 2012,
City Council Meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 855 (FIRST READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
DRC2010-00571, A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FEES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO
APPLICATIONS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW AND FOR THE
MODIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LAND USE
ENTITLEMENTS.
Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. In conclusion, she noted some
additional recommended changes to the assembly uses and removing the floor area ratio.
In response to Council Member Buquet, Ms. Nakamura clarified that the Site Development Review
would be similar to a light Minor Development Review. Regarding the floor area ratio, Council
Member Buquet noted that the calculations are not quite right. He noted that this should be flagged
by staff as an area of concern. In response, Ms. Nakamura noted that this will be looked at further
and may come back with any other minor issues that are found when the code is implemented.
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo thanked staff for their hard work, and noted the efforts that were made
to streamline the process and make it easier to understand. In response, Ms. Nakamura indicated
that there were no changes to the design standards but pointed out that the regulations were
reorganized to ensure ease of use.
Council Member Alexander appreciated the lack of acronyms. He noted that staff had done a good
job of taking the bureaucracy out of the regulation while maintaining the City's high standards.
Council Member Williams concurred that the language is easier to understand.
In response to Mayor Michael, Ms. Nakamura indicated the recommended changes to the
Ordinance include changing the assembly uses and removing the floor area ratio. She noted that
staff would be studying regulations regarding urban chickens and thrift stores.
Mayor Michael pointed out that when the economy does recover, the City will be in a good position
to provide business friendly services.
Council Member Buquet noted that Page 493 of the agenda packet addresses fees. He indicated
that these new fees reflect a 50%fee reduction.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing.
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Michael Chesser concurred with the proposed development standards. He noted that he had
worked with Ms. Nakamura to make changes to the document, and indicated that she was very
professional in her interactions with him.
Mayor Michael closed the public hearing.
The Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager read the title of Ordinance No. 855.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo to take up Ordinance 855 for first reading,
set second reading for August 1, 2012 and adopt Resolution No. 12-101. Motion carried 5-0.
N2. Consideration to approve the Resolution confirming the diagrams and assessments,
approve the annual Engineer's reports and order the levy and collection of annual
assessments within Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 for
Fiscal Year 2012/2013. No increase of the assessment rate is proposed.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAMS AND
ASSESSMENTS, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS
AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, AND 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013.
Christopher Bopko, Management Analyst III, presented the staff report.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo to adopt Resolution No. 12-126. Motion
carried 5-0.
N3. Consideration to approve the Resolution confirming the diagrams and assessments,
approve the annual Engineer's reports and order the levy and collection of annual
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4-R, 5, 6-R, 7, 8, 9
and 10 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAMS AND
ASSESSMENTS, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS
AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4-R,
5, 6-R, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013.
Christopher Bopko, Management Analyst III, presented the staff report.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo to adopt Resolution No. 12-127. Motion
carried 5-0.
N4. Consideration to approve the Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment,
approve the annual Engineer's reports and order the levy and collection of the annual
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assessments within Park and Recreation Improvement District No. PD-85 for Fiscal Year
2011/2013. No increase of the assessment rate is proposed.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAMS AND
ASSESSMENTS, APPROVING THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS
AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. PD-85
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013
Christopher Bopko, Management Analyst III, presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Buquet, City Manager Gillison addressed communication with the
property owners, and noted that a newsletter is being prepared.
In response to Mayor Michael, City Manager Gillison indicated that the information in the
newsletter will be specific to PD-85.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to adopt Resolution No. 12-128. Motion
carried 5-0.
O. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required
by law. The Chair will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
01. Approval of a Resolution adopting the Fire District's General Fund Final Budget
for Fiscal Year 2012/13 in the amount of $24,203,610.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FIXING A FINAL BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013
John Gillison, City Manager presented the staff report.
Council Member Buquet reported that this budget is balanced and does not use any funds from
the General Fund.
Council Member Alexander indicated that his pending vote reflects his opposition to the inclusion
of three new positions in the Fire District.
Chairman Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Chairman Michael
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to adopt Resolution No. FD 12-046. Motion
carried 4-1, with Council Member Alexander voting no.
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P. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
P1. DESIGNATION OF A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE 2012
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, noted that Mayor Michael, Mayor Pro Tern
Spagnolo, the City Manager and himself would be attending the League of California Cities
Conference and suggested that the City Council designate their voting delegation for the business
meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to designate Mayor Michael as
representative and Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo and City Manager John Gillison as alternates for the
League's annual business meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
P2. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO
THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION.
Council Member Williams reported that she and Council Member Alexander serve on the Library
Sub-Committee. The sub-committee is recommending the appointment of Darren Vilardo and
Kathy Sommer to three year terms and the reappointment of Ruth Leal, Teresa Akahoshi,
Rebecca Davies and Leslie May to serve additional two year terms on the Library Foundation.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to appoint Darren Vilardo and Kathy
Sommer to three year terms and reappoint Ruth Leal, Teresa Akahoshi, Rebecca Davies and
Leslie May to serve additional two year terms on the Library Foundation. Motion carried 5-0.
P3. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
No announcements were made.
Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
In light of the State's suspension of this mandate, Mayor Michael requested a Resolution for the
next meeting affirming the City's policy to adhere to the Brown Act.
R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. in the memory of Duane Lawrence Wolfe,
Retired RCFD Engineer.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. McNay, M
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: August 1, 2012
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