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RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER I
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council and Fire Protection District held a closed session on Wednesday,
January 15, 2014 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; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development and Lori
Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
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 2274, THE FIRE
SUPPORT GROUP AND THE FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP— CITY, FIRE
D2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PUPSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8846 SAN
BERNARDINO ROAD AND 7948 VINEYARD AVENUE, NORTH SIDE OF SAN BERNARDINO
ROAD, WEST OF VINEYARD, IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 0207-101-48 AND 0207-
091-56, 57. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: PAMELA J. PANE, MANAGEMENT ANALYST II AND
KIRSTEN R. BOWMAN, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT AND CHYI CHEN HONG AND
JOHNSON HONG OF HOME AND LAND, LLC. UNDER NEGOTIATION: ACCEPTANCE OF
OFFER—FIRE
IC. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No persons were present wishing to speak.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
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.
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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, 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 President/Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tern Sam Spagnolo and President/Chairman/Mayor
L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels, Assistant
City Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Bill Wittkopf,
Public Works Services Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal Care and Services Director; Trang Huynh,
Building & Safety Services Director; Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Mark Steuer, Engineering
Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director; Police Chief Tony Onodera; Fire Chief Mike Bell;
Debra McNay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
H1. Administration of Oaths of Office to newly re-appointed Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts
Foundation Board Member Bryan Snyder and newly re-appointed Park and Recreation
Commissioners Bill Pallotto and Janet Ryerson.
City Clerk Janice Reynolds administered the Oaths of Office to Board Member Bryan Snyder and
Commissioners Bill Pallotto and Janet Ryerson.
H2. Etiwanda Pacific Electric Depot Announcement: 100th Anniversary Event.
Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner and Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, presented pictures of the
successful site cleanup and announced the 1009, anniversary event on January 11, 2014.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
11. Greg Harman indicated that the Women's Assistance League is discarding electronic waste and good
used clothing in the dumpster.
12. Jennifer Shaw, the new Edison representative, introduced herself to the City Council and the public.
13. Marsha Hawkins, representing the Inland Valley Regional Spelling Bee, commended the City Council
for the large number of participating schools from the area.
14. Tressy Capps reported that drivers are ignoring the numerous signs on Banyon Road and stated that
the traffic remains the same. She indicated that there is an online petition requesting that the school
district reinstate busing.
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15. Daniel To spoke about the traffic congestion at East Avenue and Banyon Road. He questioned why it
has taken so long to extend Wilson Avenue and indicated that more crossing guards are needed in that
location.
16. Michael Richardson showed a video of the traffic. He urged the City Council to do whatever they could
to elevate the Wilson Avenue extension.
17. Luana Hernandez reported that a transitional house was recently established at 6758 Hellman and
requested information on the establishment.
18. Melissa Schweigert referenced a recent decision at the Animal Center to classify volunteers as inactive
if they volunteer less than 5 hours a month for 3 months. She expressed a concern with the volunteer
process and did not believe that it made sense to start over this process if an inactive volunteer desires
to become active again.
19. Jim Heitman representing the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce announced upcoming
Chamber events.
110. Bill Hanlon stressed the need for the City to live within its means. He noted the recent push to obtain
volunteers and donations and indicated that if this is not successful, the City will pursue the assessment
proceedings for the landscape maintenance districts.
111. Jim Moffatt referenced the comments made at the December 4, 2013 Council meeting regarding the
Adopt RC project. He wondered who directed that this project be undertaken. Also, Mr. Moffatt expressed
a concern that the situation at the Animal Center had not been resolved.
112. Allison Kreider indicated that she had been moved to inactive status. She questioned the amount of
time that is required to track volunteer hours and stated that the entire volunteer process is prohibiting
people from volunteering at the Center.
113. Teresa Akahoshi invited the community to visit the library and pick up the 2014 calendar. She
reported that the annual Library Telethon will be held on March 1 & 2, 2014.
114. John Lyons thanked the Fire Department for their assistance with his home. He reported that Crunch
escaped again and was picked up by the Animal Center and returned to him. Mr. Lyons urged everyone
to microchip their pet.
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: December 18, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
January 1, 2014 (Cancelled)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated December 11, 2013 through December 17, 2013 for the total
of$43,504.85.
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J3. Approval of Check Register dated December 18, 2013 through January 7, 2014 for the total of
$1,181,798.17.
J4. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2013.
J5. Approval of a contract with HdLCC for fiscal consulting services associated with the proposed
refunding of the outstanding 1999, 2001, and 2004 Redevelopment Tax Allocation Bonds, in the
amount of$20,500, with a 10% contingency ($2,050), to be funded from Account No. 3281501-
5300.
J6. Approval of plans, specifications and estimates and to authorize the advertising of the "Notice
Inviting Bids" for the Capital Maintenance Repair Projects at the Jersey Fire Station (174),
Banyan Fire Station (175) and the Fire Maintenance Facility, to be funded from Account No.
3288501-5602.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 14-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT BOARD APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
CAPITAL MAINTENANCE REPAIR PROJECTS AT THE JERSEY FIRE
STATION (174), BANYAN FIRE STATION (175) AND THE FIRE
MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
J7. Approve and authorize a Professional Services Agreement (CO. 14-001) with ASSI Security to
install access controls at various Fire Stations in the amount of $118,250 (plus $11,750
contingency); and, approval to increase the annual service contract (CO 12-071) in an amount
not to exceed $100,000 annually for the maintenance and repair of access controls and related
security services for the existing City facilities as well as the additional scope of work to include
the Fire facilities, the new Public Works Services Center, and Household Hazardous Waste
Facility to be funded from various General Fund and Fire District accounts as approved in the
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Adoption of Resolution No. 14-006 to approve and transmit to the Oversight Board an amended
Long Range Property Management Plan in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section
34191.5.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AN AMENDED
LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN PREPARED BY THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 34191.5 AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0.
IL. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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L1. Approval of Minutes: December 18, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
January 1, 2014 (Cancelled)
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
M1. Approval of Minutes: December 18, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
January 1, 2014 (Cancelled)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated December 11, 2013 through December 17, 2013 and payroll
ending December 17, 2013 for the total of$2,103,964.34.
M3. Approval of Check Register dated December 18, 2013 through January 7, 2014 and payroll
ending January 7, 2014 for the total of$2,788,093.91.
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M4. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2013.
M5. Accept the Central Park Carpeting project, Contract No. 13-145 as complete, release the bonds,
accept a maintenance bond, authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and
approve the final contract amount of$93,444.60.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CENTRAL PARK
CARPETING PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 13-145 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M6. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. M5139351 in the amount of $22,609.66, for the
Freedom Courtyard project, Contract No. 12-061.
M7. Approval to utilize a Competitively Bid Cooperative Agreement for Janitorial Supplies, awarded
to Network Services to be funded from various citywide accounts, in accordance with the
adopted budget.
M8. Approve and authorize a Professional Services Agreement (CO. 14-001) with ASSI Security to
install access controls at various Fire Stations in the amount of $118,250 (plus $11,750
contingency); and, approval to increase the annual service contract (CO 12-071) in an amount
not to exceed $100,000 annually for the maintenance and repair of access controls and related
security services for the existing City facilities as well as the additional scope of work to include
the Fire facilities, the new Public Works Services Center, and Household Hazardous Waste
Facility to be funded from various General Fund and Fire District accounts as approved in the
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget.
M9. Approval for an expenditure in the amount of$80,320 to Econolite Control Products, Inc., for the
installation, configuration, integration, training, and testing of Centracs software and related
hardware for the Traffic Management Center Upgrade Project Citywide, to be funded from
Transportation Fund, Account No. 11243035650/1831124-0.
MOTION: Moved by Steinorth, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
N. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ICITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law.
The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
Ni. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2012-01036 —
2013 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE — CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA— An update of the
City's Housing Element in accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580-65589.8 of the California
Government Code. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for
consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2012-01036, TO REVISE AND
UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE
10.6, SECTIONS 65580 TO 65589.8, OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
In response Council Member Alexander, City Attorney Markman indicated that Housing Elements
approved by other jurisdictions usually comply with State law. He noted that a City cannot guarantee that
the housing activity will occur as planned, noting that there was more incentive when Redevelopment
funds were at stake. Council Member Alexander indicated that thousands of hours of work are done to
develop a document that has no teeth.
In response to Council Member Williams, City Attorney Markman confirmed that non-conformance with
the Housing Element could subject a developer to a legal challenge.
In response to Mayor Michael, Mr. Grahn confirmed that there was a nexus between the Housing Element
and the Rapid Transportation Plan.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing.With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the negative declaration and adopt
Resolution No. 14-002. Motion carried 5-0.
N2. Proposed fee amendments for the Community Services Department and Community
Development amending Resolution No. 12-196.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE FOR
APPLICABLE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER VARIOUS
MUNICIPAL SERVICES, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 12-196.
Community Services Director Nettie Nielsen and Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, presented the
staff report.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael closed the public
hearing.
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MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 14-003. Motion carried
5-0.
0. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT
CITY & SUCCESSOR AGENCY
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
01. Accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount
of$133,230, to the lowest responsive bidder, Golden State Constructors Inc., and authorize the
expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of$13,323, for the Sidewalk Improvements at
9th Street from Hellman Avenue to Old Spur Track and Baker Avenue from 8th Street to 9th
Street to be funded from Safe Route to School Grant Funds and Citywide Infrastructure Funds,
Account Nos. 1234303-5650/1856234-0 and 1198303-5650/1856198-0, respectively. - City
Mark Steuer, City Engineer, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo, Mr. Steuer confirmed that a detour would be provided for the
children walking to school.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0.
02. Recap of Design and Sign Tour DRC2013-01029. - City
Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager, Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner, Mike Smith, Associate
Planner and Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Council Member Steinorth appreciated the Design and Sign tour, noting that access to employment is
key. He noted that it was important to become a hub to destination sites. Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
concurred, indicating that automobile ownership is dropping. He noted that it is important for the City to
revamp our planning to address the changes in transportation modes.
Council Member Alexander indicated that the tour has raised questions and identified possible pitfalls.
He stressed the need to involve the school districts in the planning process. Council Member Williams
supported height along Haven Avenue. She noted the need to develop underground parking and to get
away from large parking lots.
Mayor Michael indicated that the future development in Rancho Cucamonga needs to make sense. He
liked the concept of BART traveling to Victoria Gardens and multi-level developments for families. He
encouraged staff to work towards the desired amendments and present it to the City Council for their
consideration.
03. Award of contract to Strategic Economics, Inc. in the amount of $126,000.00 for an update to
the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan to be funded from Account No. 1001301-5300.
City
Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst I, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Steinorth, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0.
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04. Approval of a Resolution requesting the Oversight Board to direct the Successor Agency to
undertake proceedings for the refunding of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency
1999, 2001, and 2004 Tax Allocation Bonds. - Successor Agency
RESOLUTION NO. 14-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REQUESTING DIRECTION
TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE REFUNDING OF
OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO
Donna Finch, Management Analyst I, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Steinorth, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt Resolution No. 14-004. Motion carried
5-0.
05. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Bonds for Community Facilities District No.
2004-01 (Rancho Etiwanda Estates) Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $37,000,000 and the defeasance and refunding of prior Special
Tax Bonds. - City
RESOLUTION NO. 14-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2004-01 (RANCHO ETIWANDA
ESTATES) DESIGNATED SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES
2014 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$37,000,000, AND THE DEFEASANCE AND REFUNDING OF PRIOR
SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF SUCH DISTRICT ISSUED THEREOF,
APPROVING THE FORM OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT SALE OF THE BONDS AND APPROVING
OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS
Ingrid Bruce, Special Districts/GIS Manager, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Steinorth, seconded by Alexander, to adopt Resolution No. 14-005. Motion carried
5-0.
. P. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
P1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES(Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
Council Member Williams reported on a meeting today with the Local Agency Formation Commission
and indicated that the discussion included various mechanisms for the management of open space
and habitat preservation lands.
Council Member Steinorth reported that on December 19, 2013, he accompanied Chief Bell to their
first ConFire Board Meeting.
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P2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
There were no announcements.
Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. after a moment of silence in memory of Jon Mikels.
R spectfully submitted,
D bra L. McNay, MM
As st nt City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: February 5, 2014
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