HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/03/19 - Minutes March 19, 2014
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION, REGULAR MEETINGS
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER I
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a regular closed session on Wednesday, March 19, 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/Successor Agency 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, Lori Sassoon,
Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services and Robert Neiuber, Human Resources Director.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I
The following closed session items were considered:
Dl. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR LORI SASSOON AND LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE 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— CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS FOR THE CITY PER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PEOPERTY LOCATED AT 7221 ACORN PLACE IN THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND IDENTIFIED AS APN 0227-693-52; NEGOTIATING
PERTIES: KIRSTEN R. BOWMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND JASON WELDAY, TRAFFIC
ENGINEER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND PROPERTY OWNERS, DINAH
PIERSON, AND THEIR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
INTERESTS TO BE ACQUIRED AS PART OF THE INTERSTATE 15 AND BASE LINE ROAD
INTERCHANGE PROJECT- CITY
[ C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I
No public communications were made.
[ E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS I
No discussion or actions were taken.
F. RECESS
CLOSED SESSION TO RECESS TO THE REGULAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY 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 Council/Fire Protection District/Successor Agency 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; Jim Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels, Assistant
City Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Bill Wittkopf,
Public Works Services Director; Mark Steuer, Engineering Director; Robert Neiuber, Human Resources
Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal Services Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director;
Candyce Burnett, Planning Manager; Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Services Director; Police Chief
Anthony Onodera; Fire Chief Mike Bell; Debra McNay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager and Adrian
Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
H1. Healthy RC Youth Leaders Kick Butts Day Proclamation.
Mayor Michael presented a proclamation to the Healthy RC Youth Leaders for March 19, 2014 - Kick
Butts Day.
H2. Presentation of a $5,000 donation check from K&Z Cabinets to support the construction of a
new rest stop along the Pacific Electric Trail.
Mike Twyford, Vice President of K&Z Cabinets and Lloyd Bumstead, II Owner of Bumstead's Bicycles
presented a $5,000 donation to the Mayor and City Council.
H3. Announcement of the status of the Central Park Pavilion Project and Macy's "Give a Little Love
to Your Park"Fundraiser being held March 7th through March 3151.
Francie Palmer, Community Services Marketing Manager and Karen Emery-McGuire, Senior Parks
Planner, updated the City Council on the Central Park Pavilion Project and announced the Macy's
"Give a Little Love to Your Park"Fundraiser.
H4. Electronic Newsletter RC Connections unveiling.
Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst III, announced the launching of RC Connections.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
11. Harry Stellman spoke about Item L4 (Run for the Wall Request). He requested the City's support and
invited the Council and the audience to the stage one departure from Victoria Gardens on May 14, 2014.
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12. James Banks, Jr. requested that the City Council consider adopting a Resolution in opposition to the
court realignment and asked that this matter be placed on the April 2, 2014 agenda.
13. Pastor Martin Koshy offered a prayer for the City Council and the audience.
14. Janice Walton offered a prayer for the City Council and the audience.
15. Pastor Puredi Hillany reported on a recent visit to the City of Tacloban in the Philippines. He indicated
that a group of Taclobanians will be visiting the City of Rancho Cucamonga and requested that a meeting
be set up with the Mayor. He also spoke in support of developing a sister-City relationship with the City
of Tacloban.
16. Pastor Jennetta Harris from J-Joy Christian Ministries indicated that the church meets at the Lions
Center East every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and expressed the desire to partner with the City.
17. Dave Dykstra noted the need to advocate for the animals at the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
18. Susan Keithly indicated that they had been trying to help the animals at the Center as they are being
inhumanely treated. She noted that there are no checks or balances in place to achieve the No Kill goal.
19. Vicky Reust stated that Mr. Winograd was hired in 2005 to develop a No Kill program and twice now
the City has not followed his advice and employed Directors from facilities that euthanize animals. She
wondered how the Council could fix a problem that they don't even recognize.
110. Dana Keithly expressed a concern with the placement of Item N1 (Owner Request Euthanasia),
noting that this item should have been placed under Administrative Hearings so the public had a chance
to address it. She noted that a 95% live release rate was promised.
111. Nicole Myerchin indicated that Allison Kreider has not been allowed to walk dogs yet. She inquired if
the public would be allowed to address Item N1 (Owner Requested Euthanasia) and it was noted that the
Public Communications portion of the agenda was the appropriate place to address this item. Ms.
Myerchin expressed a concern with the cost of the recent MOU with the firefighters.
112. John Lyons reminded the audience that the NASCAR races will be this weekend and asked everyone
to drive carefully. He concurred with the concerns raised by Mr. Banks and hoped that the courthouse
realignment could be revisited.
113. Bill Hanlon stressed the public's right and obligation to participate in City Council meetings and
pointed out that the City Council members should do what's best for the City.
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 I
J1. Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
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J2. Approval of Check Register dated February 26, 2014 through March 11, 2014 for the total of
$57,974.06.
J3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of February 28, 2014.
J4. Authorization for the purchase of three(3) LifePak 15 cardiac monitors and associated accessories,
as a single source purchase, from Physic-Control, Inc. in the amount of$90,547.09, to be funded
from Account No. 3288501-5603, and approve an appropriation in the amount of$30,550.00 from
Fire District Capital Reserves to Account No. 3288501-5603.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
K1. Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
L1. Approval of Minutes: March 5, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated February 26, 2014 through March 11, 2014 and payroll ending
March 11, 2012 for the total of$5,484,059.93.
L3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of February 28, 2014.
L4. Approval of a request from Run for the Wall for a waiver of fees and charges for local events
associated with the 2014 run.
L5. Release of Maintenance Bond Number M5135003 in the amount of $4,046 for the Citywide
Street Name Sign Replacement— FY 11/12, Contract Number CO. 12-020.
L6. Approval of plans and specifications for the Civic Center—Roof System Restoration Project and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise the"Notice Inviting Bids"to be funded from Account Number
1025001-5295 (Capital Reserve).
RESOLUTION NO. 14-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER — ROOF SYSTEM
RESTORATION PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
L7. Approval of plans and specifications for the Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement — FY
13/14 Project and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids", to be funded
from Account No. 1170303-5300 (Gas Tax) as approved in the FY 2013/2014 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT-FY 13/14 PROJECT
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IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
L8. Approval of a Resolution amending Resolution 13-079 to add Landscape Maintenance Districts
4-R (Terra Vista) and 6-R (Caryn Communities) to the purview of the Landscape Maintenance
District Citizen's Oversight Committee.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 13-079 TO ADD
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 4-R (TERRA VISTA) AND 6-R
(CARYN COMMUNITIES) TO THE PURVIEW OF THE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
L9. Approval to amend the final contract amount to$266,724.06 for the Banyan Street Sidewalk and
Pavement Rehabilitation from Etiwanda Avenue to 850 feet w/o East Avenue Project, Contract
No. 13-101, and appropriate an additional amount of $7,000.00 to Account No. 1174303-
5650/1737174-0 from Gas Tax RT 7360 Fund balance, and authorize the final payment to All
American Asphalt.
L10. Accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond and file a Notice of Completion
for improvements for Tract 16867, located at the northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and 210
freeway, submitted by ETCO Investments.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR TR 16867 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
L11. Approval of map, improvement agreement, improvement securities, monumentation cash
deposit and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract Map 18817, located at the northeast corner of Arrow
Route and Baker Avenue, submitted by KB Home Coastal Inc., a California Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP, IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION
CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 18817
RESOLUTION NO. 14-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
FOR TRACT 18817
RESOLUTION NO. 14-053
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 18817
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-054
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.
2 FOR TRACT 18817
L12. Authorize the City Engineer to approve and sign Contract Change Order No. 5 to Professional
Services Agreement 09-005 for the design of Wilson Avenue between East Avenue and
Wardman-Bullock Road and to appropriate$130,000.00 to Account No. 11243035650/1515124-
0 from Transportation Fund balance.
L13. Approval to receive and file Animal Center statistics and outcome for January and February
2014.
L14. Approval of a Resolution adopting an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Executive Management Employee Group for
the period 2012-2015.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
AND THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP RELATIVE TO WAGES,
BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2012/13, 2013/14 AND 2014/15.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEMS
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.
M1. Adoption of the Healthy RC Strategic Plan.
Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst III, presented the staff report. She indicated that several letters
were received in support of the plan and noted that the letters were in front of the City Council for their
information.
Mayor Michael opened the administrative hearing.
Irene Chisholan spoke in support of the Healthy RC Strategic Plan and thanked the City Council for their
support.
Jeni Watanabe supported the Healthy RC program and appreciated that the City Council was concerned
with the health of the community.
Annika Kim, Healthy RC Youth Leader, spoke in support of the Healthy RC Strategic Plan.
Maelin Aquirio, Healthy RC Youth Leader, supported the adoption of the Healthy RC Strategic Plan.
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Alberto Guerrero, a Community Champion member, indicated that this program is positively impacting
the community and supported the plan.
Tami Bellino was not present to speak.
Mayor Michael closed the administrative hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEMS I
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
Ni. Consideration of a revised policy for owner-requested euthanasia (for owned pets) as part of the
implementation of the Animal Center strategic plan.
Veronica Fincher, Animal Care and Services Director, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, Ms. Fincher indicated that non-residents who request this
service are referred to the appropriate City. She discussed the statistical information that was collected
and confirmed that the veterinarians do not need to report the number of animals euthanized.
In response to Mayor Michael, Ms. Fincher concurred that if the Council chose not to provide this service,
there is a chance that dying animals would be left at the Center anyway.
Council Member Alexander indicated that the report did not adequately address the nature of the
assessments being done to determine whether or not to euthanize a pet. He noted that there is no real
plan to save animals.
In response to Council Member Williams, Ms. Fincher confirmed that documentation was generated on
the Center's assessment of animals. Ms. Fincher noted that this service is taken very seriously and
reported that not all animals are euthanized as requested.
In response to Council Member Steinorth, Ms. Fincher confirmed that direction was needed.
Council Member Alexander proposed that the matter be tabled until an Administrative Hearing could be
conducted. In response, Mayor Michael stressed that any action taken by the City Council could be
revisited.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve Option #1, to continue to provide the
service. For statistical purposes, the number euthanized would be placed in a service provided category.
Motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Alexander No).
0. COUNCIL BUSINESS I
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
Councilmember Williams reported on today's meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission. She
indicated that the Commission is still discussing the sphere of influence for the mountain cities.
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02. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
No announcements were made.
P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
In response to Council Member Alexander, Mayor Michael confirmed that staff should prepare a
Resolution and a report on the courthouse realignment for the April 2, 2014 meeting.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
R spectfully submitted,
De ra L. McNay, MMC
Assis City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: Wednesday, April 2, 2014
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