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RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
MINUTES
. A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council and Fire Protection District held a closed session on
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 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/Fire Protection District Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Marc
Steinorth, Mayor Pro TemNice President Sam Spagnolo and Mayor/President L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; City Attorney James Markman; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services and Jeff
Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I
The following closed session items were considered:
Dl. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR LORI SASSOON PER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN
BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE MID-MANAGER,
SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL GROUP, THE GENERAL LABOR GROUP, THE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION LOCAL 227, THE FIRE SUPPORT GROUP AND THE
FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP— CITY, FIRE
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD, IDENTIFIED AS 7150
ETIWANDA AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA D. DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND GWYN FROST, PRESIDENT OF
THE ETIWANDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY— CITY
D3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD, IDENTIFIED AS 7086
ETIWANDA AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA D. DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND GWYN FROST, PRESIDENT OF
THE ETIWANDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY— CITY
IC. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) •I
No persons were present wishing to speak.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
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1 F. RECESS
CLOSED SESSION TO RECESS TO THE REGULAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE,
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA.
The closed session recessed at 6:00 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, Successor Agency, 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.
Present were Board Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Marc Steinorth,
Diane Williams, Vice PresidentNice 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; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic & Community Development;
Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Mark Steuer, City Engineer; Trang Huynh, Building &
Safety Services Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal Services Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community
Services Director; Fire Chief Mike Bell; Police Chief Tony Onodera; Debra McNay, Assistant City
Clerk/Records Manager and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. State Legislative Update and Introduction to the Rancho Cucamonga Community by
Assembly Member Chris Holden.
Assembly Member Chris Holden provided legislative information to the community.
H2. Announcement of Healthy RC Community Forum.
Ruben Brambila, Project Manager for Healthy RC Kids, announced the Healthy RC Community
Forum, which will be on October 10, 2013 at the Cultural Center.
H3. A Proclamation declaring October as International Walk to School Month.
Mayor Michael presented Michelle Dynes, Assistant Principal of Ruth Musser Middle School, with
a proclamation declaring October as International Walk to School month.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Reggie Stanley noted that she receives Social Security and reported that the recent increase
has resulted in her rent being raised. She indicated that the onsite manager allows vandalism,
bullying and drugs at the apartment complex. Ms. Stanley requested assistance to stay in the City.
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12. Janet Walton offered a prayer to the City Council and the audience.
13. Jim Heitman, representing the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, announced
upcoming Chamber activities in the City.
14. Allison Kreider discussed the Animal Care and Services Center's Strategic Plan. She noted that
this plan does not include any concrete goals.
15. Ondra Gilbertson addressed a previous statement that no one at the Center wanted to
euthanize animals. She spoke about Baby, who was walked infrequently, was not promoted at the
Center and who was euthanized for behavioral reasons.
16. Dana Keithly pointed out that the Strategic Plan does not mention the goal to have a No Kill
Shelter. She spoke about a 2011 report from the Director's previous employer, the Pasadena
Humane Society, in which unadoptable animals were not counted in the placement totals.
17. Jim Moffatt expressed a concern with these issues coming up at every meeting and urged the
City Council to resolve the matter.
18. John Lyons noted that the dismissed volunteers need to be held accountable. He urged
students not to drink and drive. Lastly, Mr. Lyons addressed the gang problem and asked the City
Council to promote curfews and other restrictions on gang members.
19. Melissa Boyd announced the Top Chamber Business Awards Luncheon, to be held on October
11, 2013 at the University of Redlands.
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• 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.
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J. CONSENT CALENDAR — FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT I
J1. Approval of Minutes: September 17, 2013 (Special Meeting, 3:00 p.m.)
September 17, 2013 (Special Meeting, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated September 11, 2013 through September 24, 2013 for
the total amount of$102,726.02.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR — PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - I
K1. Approval of Minutes: September 17, 2013 (Special Meeting, 3:00 p.m.)
September 17, 2013 (Special Meeting, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.)
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-
0.
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L. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
L1. Approval of Minutes: September 17, 2013 (Special Meeting, 3:00 p.m.)
September 17, 2013 (Special Meeting, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated September 11, 2013 through September 24, 2013 and
payroll ending September 24, 2013 for the total amount of$5,535,202.33.
L3. Approval of a reimbursement in the amount of $344,769.33 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 Creek Improvement Project, and approval of an appropriation of $344,769.33 to
Account No. 1114303-5650/1358114-0 from the Drainage - Etiwanda/San Sevaine (Fund
114) fund balance.
L4. Accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the
amount of $173,480.00, to the lowest responsive bidder, Guzman Grading and Paving
Corp., and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $17,348.00,
for the 4th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Milliken Avenue to Richmond Place
project to be funded from Gas Tax RT 7360 Funds, Account No. 1174303-5650/1817174-
0 and appropriate an additional amount of $20,000.00 to Account No. 1174303-
5650/1817174-0 from Gas Tax RT 7360 Fund balance.
L5. Accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 16227-2, located north of
Day Creek Boulevard, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Ryland Homes.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16227-2 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
L6. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Cash Deposit for DRC2011-00645, located 8772 Red
Hill Country Club Drive, submitted by Laszlo and Maureen Vass.
L7. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Agiline to provide temporary staffing for
network support in an amount not to exceed $98,800, authorize the City manager to
execute the agreement.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to adopt the recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT - FIRE & CITY I
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
Ml. Presentation of the 2013 Midyear Update of the Department Statistics Report.
Donna Finch, Management Analyst I, presented the staff report.
M2. Presentation of Fire District's Annual Report Video for Fiscal Year 2012/13 (Oral Report)
Chief Mike Bell presented the annual report.
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M3. Approval of a revised Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) and the San Bernardino County Associated Governments
(SANBAG) (Caltrans Agreement No. 08-1549; CO# 13-169) assigning responsibilities for
the construction support and construction capital components of the Interstate 15 at Base
Line Road Interchange Improvement Project. (REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA)
M4. Approval of Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for establishment of maintenance responsibilities related to the
Interstate 15 at Base Line Road Interchange Improvement Project.
Jason Welday, Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Steinorth, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt the recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0
M5. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Advance Expenditure Agreement No. C13030 (CO13-
118) and Amendment No. 1 to Construction Cooperative Agreement No. R13028 (C013-
119) with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SANBAG) for construction
phase project management of the Interstate 15 at Base Line Road Interchange
Improvement Project.
Jason Welday, Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Michael, Mr. Welday addressed the Federal funding of the project. He noted
that the City has requested an extension and is extensively coordinating this project with Caltrans.
In response to Council Member Steinorth, Mr. Welday agreed that there have been hurdles in this
project which needed to be overcome. He expected that the extension would be approved but
noted that there are no guarantees.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to adopt the recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0
M6. Approval of an Escrow Agreement with the San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SANBAG) and Community Bank related to the deposit and disbursement of
funds for construction of the Interstate 15 at Base Line Road Interchange Improvement
Project.
Jason Welday, Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to adopt the recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0
. N. COUNCIL BUSINESS I
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
N1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the
meetings that were attended.)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported on today's OmniTrans meeting, and indicated that the Board
was scheduled to cancel the public meetings to consider the service reductions. In light of the
shutdown of the Federal government, the Board elected to continue with these hearings. Also,
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported that the Board authorized the release of a Request for
Proposal for the operation of the Bus Rapid Transit Service.
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Council Member Steinorth indicated that he attended the League of California Cities Conference
on September 18—20, 2013. He reported on several sessions that he had attended.
Council Member Williams stated that she also attended the League of California Cities Conference
and indicated that she came back with some good ideas. Also, the Council Member reported that
she participated as the voting delegate for the City.
Mayor Michael commented on today's meeting of the San Bernardino Associated Governments.
He had removed an item from the Consent Calendar regarding a budget amendment for
Greenhouse Gas emissions. Mayor Michael reported that SANBAG will be holding a workshop to
discuss this further. Also, Mayor Michael reported on his attendance at the League of California
Cities Conference.
N2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported that he and Council Member Steinorth had attended the first
rehearsal of Aesop and looked forward to the official announcement. Also, he thanked the
Community Services Department for their assistance last weekend at the talent show held by the
staff of San Antonio Community Hospital.
0. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
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No items were identified.
P. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
'spectfully submitted,
D ra L. McNay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: October 16, 2013
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