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RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION,
REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a regular closed session on Wednesday, August 20, 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 Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Marc Steinorth, Mayor Pro Tem Sam
Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; City Attorney Jim Markman; Linda Daniels, Assistant
City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City
Manager/Economic and Community Development and Robert Neiuber, Human Resource Manager.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
The following closed session items were considered:
Dl. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER AND LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION.
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 9775 MAIN STREET AND 8845
RAMONA AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES LINDA DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER AND FLAVIO NUNEZ, MANAGEMENT ANALYST II AND NORTHTOWN
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS.
D3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS APN 229-131-04, 17,
AND 25, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND
ARROW HIGHWAY; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: JOHN R. GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND BRANDON BIRTCHER OF GOODMAN RANCHO SPE
LLC; REGARDING TERMS.
D4. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS FOR THE CITY PER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7231 ACORN PLACE IN THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND IDENTIFIED AS APN 0227-693-53; NEGOTIATING
PARTIES: KIRSTEN R. BOWMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, AND JASON WELDAY, TRAFFIC
ENGINEER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND PROPERTY OWNER, CARLOS A.
LANDINO, AND THEIR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
INTERESTS TO BE ACQUIRED AS PART OF THE INTERSTATE 15.AT BASE LINE ROAD /
BASELINE AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT.
IC. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No public communications were made.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No discussion or actions were taken.
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F. RECESS I
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.
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. Mayor L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Council/Fire Protection District Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Marc Steinorth,
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President Sam Spagnolo and Mayor/President L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; City Attorney Jim Markman; Linda Daniels, Assistant
City Manager; Mark Steuer, City Engineer; City Treasurer Jim Frost; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services
Director; Police Chief Tony Onodera, Chief Mike Costello; Debra McNay, Assistant City Clerk/Records
Manager and Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
H1. City of Rancho Cucamonga Recognized at the Accela User Conference with the Open for
Business Award.
Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, announced the receipt of the Open for Business Award.
H2. Introduction of newly assigned Police Personnel.
Administrative Lieutenant— Carlos Espinoza
Detective— Kenneth Marshall
Deputy —Alejandro Barrero
Deputy— Duke Ito
Deputy— Brandon Steffler
Police Chief Onodera announced the newly assigned Police Personnel.
H3. Introduction of Fire Chief Costello.
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Fire Chief Costello. A pinning ceremony was performed.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
11.Allison Krieder indicated that she only can walk dogs one day a month. She noted that there are events
where people can rent and walk dogs. These people aren't required to undergo training, interview process
or background check.
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12. Dana Keithly provided the letter that was sent to her regarding her recent public record request, as
follows: All Volunteer Orientations held specifically for the Animal Shelter with dates, location and number
of actual attendees for the following years: 2012, 2013. The letter indicated that there were no records
responsive to the request. Dana provided copies of the City calendar on the Internet which showed 10
dates and locations. Also, she indicated that Volgistics is showing that some volunteers work 1,000 hours
in one day.
13. Susan Keithly read a letter regarding ari incident whereby an animal was heard howling throughout
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the night. When she called the Police Department, they said that Animal Control should resolve the call.
When she called Animal Control, the telephone message said to call the Police Department.
14. David Dykstra indicated that the Council has wasted time and money at the Animal Shelter.
15. Jim Moffatt expressed concerns with Code Enforcement picking on the elderly. He referenced the
handicapped man who was cited for violations and noted that now Code Enforcement is requiring a
wooden fence in addition to the chain link fencing.
16. Bill Hanlon noted that volunteers are heart of this City. He urged the Council to allow these volunteers
to walk dogs. Also, Mr. Hanlon inquired if the vacant seat would be filled by the highest vote getter.
17. Victor Muniz noted that there was not an agenda or presentation at the recent LMD 2 meeting. He
noted that he received a response that there were no records in conjunction with his public record act
request for"Status of LMD-1. Status and purpose of the meeting on July 24th of LMD-2." Also, Mr. Muniz
indicated that the refuse company should make the presentation on the recycling and refuse rates,
scheduled for September 17, 2014.
18. Janet Walton offered a prayer.
19. John Lyons indicated that this is a great City and includes a great Animal Care and Adoption Center.
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: August 6, 2014 Minutes (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated July 30, 2014 through August 12, 2014 for the total of
$151,023.83.
J3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of July 31, 2014.
J4. Approve amendments No. 002 to renew contracts CO 89-136, CO 90-145 and CO 93-006 with
full park maintenance at Golden Oak Park, Hermosa Park and Old Town Park as an addition to
the scope of work, with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. of Irwindale:California, with a 1.4 percent
rate increase in LMD 2, LMD 4R, LMD 9 and LMD 10,and consistent with the original competitive
bid process, for fiscal year 2014-2015 for the maintenance of City parks, Archibald Library, and
City and Fire District landscape sites, in an amount not to exceed $1,899,760 for City facilities
and $72,330 for Fire District facilities to be funded from various General, Special, and Fire Fund
accounts.
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J5. Approval to adopt an Annexation Map showing Assessor Parcel Number 0225-191-37, (DIAR
LLC, owner), located at13351 Banyan St, which is proposed to be annexed into CFD No. 88-1.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 14-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1,
ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION MAP (ANNEXATION NO. 88-14-1)
SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 88-1
J6. Approval to adopt a Resolution of intention to annex territory referred to as Annexation No. 88-
14-1 (APN: 0225-191-37 — DIAR LLC, Owner) located at 13351 Banyan St into Community
Facilities District No. 88-1, specifying services proposed to be financed, to set and specify the
special taxes proposed to be levied within the annexation territory and set a time and place for
a public hearing related to the annexation.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 14-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 88-
14-1) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, 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: August 6, 2014 Minutes (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Steinorth, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
L1. Approval of Minutes: August 6, 2014 Minutes (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
M1. Approval of Minutes: August 6, 2014 Minutes (Regular Meeting)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated July 30, 2014 through August 12, 2014 and payroll ending
August 12, 2014 for the total of$4,282,420.63.
M3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of July 31, 2014.
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M4. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Cucamonga Valley Water District, City
of Rancho Cucamonga and Inland Empire Utilities Agency Regarding Water Use Efficiency
Initiatives.
M5. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the Bi-Annual Routine Destruction of City Records pursuant
to California Government Code Section 34090, the City's Records Retention Schedule, and
other applicable legal citations.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-159
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CITY RECORDS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS SET FORTH IN
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LEGAL REFERENCES
M6. Approve amendments No. 002 to renew contracts CO 89-136, CO 90-145 and CO 93-006 with
full park maintenance at Golden Oak Park, Hermosa Park and Old Town Park as an addition to
the scope of work, with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. of Irwindale, California, with a 1.4 percent
rate increase in LMD 2, LMD 4R, LMD 9 and LMD 10, and consistent with the original competitive
bid process, for fiscal year 2014-2015 for the maintenance of City parks, Archibald Library, and
City and Fire District landscape sites, in an amount not to exceed $1,899,760 for City facilities
and $72,330 for Fire District facilities to be funded from various General, Special, and Fire Fund
accounts.
M7. Release of Maintenance Bond No. 387924P in the amount of$14,259.34 for LMD-4R and Garcia
Park Lighting Retrofit Project, Contract No. 13-035.
M8. Approval of map, Improvement Agreement, improvement securities, monumentation cash
deposit and ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 and Street Light
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 8 for Tract Map 16578, located on the west side of East Avenue,
south of Victoria Street, submitted by Plaza Developments East Avenue LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-152
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 16578
RESOLUTION NO. 14-153
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 16578
RESOLUTION NO. 14-154
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 16578
RESOLUTION NO. 14-155
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 16578
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M9. Accept the bids received and award both the base and alternate bid and authorize the execution
of the contract in the amount of $1,324,955.00, to the lowest responsive bidder, R. J. Noble
Company, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $132,495.00,
for the 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Haven Avenue to West City Limits and Hellman
Avenue from Base Line Road to 19th.Street project to be funded from Gas Tax RT7360 and
Measure I Funds, Account Nos. 1174303-5650/1816174-0, 1177303-5650/1836177-0 and
1176303-5650/1836176-0.
M10. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Bonds for Tract 16776 / DRC2012-00740, located on the
northeast corner of Base Line Road and Forester Place, submitted by LVD Rancho Cucamonga,
LLC.
M11. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Bonds for Tract 18032, located on the west side of Day
Creek Boulevard, south of Vintage Drive, submitted by Meritage Homes.
M12. Approval of final map and monumentation cash deposit for Parcel Map 19518, located on the
north side of 7th Street, about 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue, submitted by DCT 8th &
Vineyard LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR PARCEL
MAP 19518
M13. Accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and
file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 18709, located at the south west corner
of Day Creek Boulevard and Vintage Drive, submitted by FH, II, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-157
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR TRACT 18709 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M14. Accept Improvements, retain the Faithful Performance Bond in lieu of a Maintenance Bond and
file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 16651, located on the north side of Foothill
Boulevard, west of the Cucamonga Channel, submitted by D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding
Company, Inc., a California corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-158
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR TRACT 16651 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M15. Approval of final map for Parcel Map 19482, located at the southwest corner of Laurel Street
and Red Oak Avenue, submitted by RC Laurel Properties, LLC, a California limited liability
company.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-160
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR PARCEL
MAP 19482
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M16. Approval to appropriate additional funds in the amount of$68,064 for Design Development and
Construction Document Services for Southwest Cucamonga Park, to be funded by a Proposition
84 Grant, into Revenue Account 1235000-4740 (Grant Income) and Expenditure Account
1235305-5650/1754235-0 (Capital Project).
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
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N. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS -.CITY
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
N1. Update on the status of Southwest Cucamonga Park. (Oral Report) .
Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Michael, she confirmed that there were no parks in this area.
0. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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.)
No updates were given.
02. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.)
Mayor Michael announced that the next Council meeting will be held on September 2, 2014. The
September 3, 2014 Council meeting has been cancelled.
P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
IQ. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
•ectfully submitted,
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zebra L. McNay, MMC
ssistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: Tuesday, September 2, 2014
(Special City Council Meetings)
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