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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER I
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a regular closed session on Wednesday, January 21, 2015
in the Tapia Room at the Civic Center, 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, Lynne Kennedy, Diane Williams, 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 and Jeff Bloom, Deputy City
Manager/Economic and Community Development.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM
The following closed session items were considered:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8408 ROCHESTER AVENUE;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: NETTIE NIELSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND BOBBY BRETT, RANCHO BASEBALL, LLC)
REGARDING LEASE TERMS. — CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT HERITAGE PARK 5546 BERYL
STREET; NEGOTIATING PARTIES NETTIE NIELSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR,
BILL WITTKOPF, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; ALTA
LOMA LITTLE LEAGUE; REGARDING LEASE TERMS. — CITY
IC. 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 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 5:30 p.m. with no action taken.
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G. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
The meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Financing Authority
and City Council reconvened in the City Council Chamber at 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 Members: Bill Alexander, Lynne Kennedy, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tern Sam
Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Jim Markman,
City Attorney; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Tamara Layne, Finance
Director; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Services Director; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City
Manager/Economic and Community Development; Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Mark Steuer,
Engineering Director/City Engineer; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Nettie Nielsen,
Community Services Director; Michelle Perera, Library Services Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal
Services Director; Danielle Boldt, Police Chief; Mike Costello, Fire Chief; Janice Reynolds, City Clerk;
Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Marie Macias, Interim City Clerk Services Director and Adrian Garcia,Assistant
City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Presentation of a Proclamation Honoring Congressman Gary Miller for his Service and
Commitment to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Mayor Michael presented former Congressman Miller with a proclamation in recognition of his
dedicated service and commitment to the City.
H2. Presentation of California Municipal Treasurers Association (CMTA) Investment Policy
Certification to Treasury Management staff of the City's Finance Department.
Mayor Michael presented the award to Finance Director Tamara Layne.
H3. Announcement of a Green Business Recognition Program Recipient.
Deborah Allen, Management Aide, provided an overview of the Green Business Recognition Program
and recognized Program Recipient Jamie Lewis, Southwire. She mentioned that Southwire was
committed to achieve zero waste by 2017.
H4. Presentation by Central School District Superintendent Donna Libutti.
Central School District Superintendent Donna Libutti and Assistant Superintendent Eileen Galarze
presented a video in commemoration of the School District's 100th anniversary. Superintendent Libutti
introduced two Board Members, Kathy Thompson and Barbara Rich, and expressed gratitude for the
City Council's ongoing support.
H5. Introduction of New Chief of Police/Captain Danielle Boldt.
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City Manager John Gillison introduced the new Chief of Police/Captain Danielle Boldt. He noted that
although she was the"new"Chief of Police/Captain,this was her third assignment in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
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I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Larry Henderson provided an update on the status of agreement with Heritage Park Equestrian
Center.
12. Trudy Milne expressed concern with a raccoon problem in her neighborhood for over a year. She
provided a packet of information to the Council pertaining to injuries her dog had incurred after being
attacked by raccoons.
13. Bruce Hecker asked the City Council for assistance in resolving traffic issues in his neighborhood
(east of Sapphire) as a result of the Christmas lights and decorations during the holiday season.
14. Roger Parsons also spoke about parking, traffic and vandalism problems in his neighborhood (west
of Sapphire) during the holiday season.
15. Janet Walton offered a prayer to the City Council and the community, and announced that the first
Thursday in May would be "National Day of Prayer."
16. Ondra Gilbertson spoke about her concerns with the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
17. Allison Kreider expressed her concerns with the Animal Care and Adoption Center.
18. Susan Keithly spoke about the euthanizing of animals at the Animal Shelter.
19. Dana Keithly spoke about her concerns with volunteer hours at the Animal Care and Adoption
Center.
110. Teresa Akahoshi provided the Council with a copy of the Library's annual calendar, and provided
information with respect to upcoming events, accomplishments, etc.
111. Loren Smith introduced himself as the Field Representative for Assemblyman Steinorth and
invited citizens to stop by their office located on Fourth and Haven.
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 17, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
January 7, 2015 (Canceled)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated December 10, 2014 through January 13, 2015 for the total of
31,437,626.55.
J3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2014.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
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K. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Approval of Minutes: December 17, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
January 7, 2015 (Canceled)
K2. Consideration to approve the attached Letter Agreement memorializing certain dates pertaining
to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with WLPX Day Creek, LLC for the Base Line Road and
Day Creek Boulevard Property.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
IL. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
L1. Approval of Minutes: December 17, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
January 7, 2015 (Canceled)
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL 1
M1. Approval of Minutes: December 17, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
December 17, 2014 (Special Meeting)
January 7, 2015 (Canceled)
M2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated December 10, 2014 through January 13, 2015
and payroll ending January 13, 2015 for the total of$8,694,059.94.
M3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2014.
M4. Consideration to adopt the 2015 Legislative Platform.
M5. Consideration to accept the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center—Wall Tile Replacement Project,
Contract 14-165 as complete, Release the Faithful Performance Bond; Accept a Maintenance
Bond; Release the Labor and Materials Bond; Approve a Resolution authorizing the Public
Works Services Director to file a Notice of Completion; Release the Retention 35 days after
acceptance and Approve the final contract amount of$12,985.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA ACCEPTING THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL
CENTER — WALL TILE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 14-
165 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
M6. Consideration to approve specifications for the LMD-5 Fence Replacement Project and
authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids", to be funded from account
1135303-5607.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
LMD-5 FENCE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
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M7. Consideration to award a Professional Services Agreement to Alta Planning + Design in the
amount of$59,999 for preparation of a Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists and Pedestrians to
be funded from Account No. 1218107-5300/0-3747.
M8. Consideration to accept and to allocate $5,000 grant awarded by the California State Library
into Library Revenue Account 1291000-4740/0-3762 and appropriate $5,000 into expenditure
account 1291602-5200/0-3762 for"Programs in a Box" Project.
M9. Consideration to approve an Improvement Agreement extension for DRC2012-01065, located
at 8628 & 8604 Hickory Avenue, submitted by All-State Paper and Metal Recycling Co., Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DRC2012-01065
M10. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 7635137 in the amount of
$32,785.88, for the FY 2012/2013 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation—Slurry Seal of Various
Streets project, Contract No, 13-094. •
M11. Consideration to accept the 19th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Haven Avenue to West
City Limits and Hellman Avenue from Base Line Road to 19th Street project, Contract No. 14-
199 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$1,293,826.62.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 19TH STREET
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM HAVEN AVENUE TO WEST CITY
LIMITS AND HELLMAN AVENUE FROM BASE LINE ROAD TO 19TH
STREET PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 14-199, AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M12. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for DRC2011-00255, located 13195
Whittram Avenue, submitted by All-State Paper and Metal Recycling Co., Inc.
M13. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 18096, located at the south
west corner of East Avenue and Via Veneto Drive, submitted by Rancho Victoria Meadows, LLC.
M14. Consideration of approval of Map, Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security and
ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract Map Number 17433, located on the north side of
Church Street east of Archibald Avenue, submitted by Living Water Investment Group, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 17433,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
RESOLUTION NO. 15-006
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
(GENERAL CITY) FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 17433
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 17433
RESOLUTION NO. 15-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 2 (LOCAL STREETS) FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 17433
M15. Consideration to approve a grant agreement with San Bernardino Associated Governments
(SANBAG) for AB2766 Mobile Source Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Signal
Synchronization Partnership Program for the integration of ramp traffic signals at three existing
freeway interchanges into the City's existing coordinated arterials; to approve allocation of
$124,810 in MSRC Funds to Revenue Account No. 11050004740; to approve appropriation of
$124,810 into Account No. 11052085650/1900105-0; and to approve appropriation of$228,290
from Account No. 11240003621 (Transportation Fund) into Account No.
11242085650/1900105-0
MOTION: Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports, with the exception of Item M4, removed for discussion by Alexander. Motion carried 5-0.
Item M4 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion by Councilmember Alexander.
MOTION: Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
report for Item M4. Motion carried 4-1, Alexander opposed.
N. CONSENT ORDINANCES
The following Ordinances have been introduced for first reading. Second readings are
expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Fire Board, or Council will act upon them at
one time without discussion. The City Clerk will read the title. Any item can be removed for
discussion by a Board Member, or Council Member.
N1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2014-00126 -
COMMERCE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LP FOR CSF, INC. - A request to modify the
Zoning Map to change the zoning designation from Industrial Park(IP) to General Industrial (GI)
in order to construct a 139,983 square foot office/warehouse on a 6.6-acre project site located
south of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue within the Industrial
Park (IP) Development District - APN: 0229-401-06, 07, 08, and 09. Related cases: General
Plan Amendment DRC2014-00012 and Development Review DRC2014-0000127. Staff has
prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 871 (SECOND READING)
A SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 871 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT DRC2014-00126, A REQUEST TO MODIFY
THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) IN ORDER TO
CONSTRUCT A 139,983 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/WAREHOUSE ON A
6.6-ACRE PROJECT SITE LOCATED SOUTH OF MISSION PARK DRIVE
BETWEEN RICHMOND PLACE AND BUFFALO AVENUE WITHIN THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
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The Interim City Clerk Services Director read the title of Ordinance No. 871.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt Ordinance No. 871. Motion carried 5-0.
0. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
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. Consideration of Public Interest, Convenience and Necessity in granting a Taxicab Service
Permit to American Cab.
John Gillison, City Manager, announced that the Applicant had withdrawn the application. There was
no action taken.
02. Consideration of the removal of an existing marked crosswalk on Highland Avenue
approximately 365 feet west of Mayberry Avenue pursuant to California Vehicle Code (CVC)
Section 21950.5 as requested by Alta Loma School District.
Jason Welday, Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report.
In response to concerns expressed by the City Council, Mr. Welday informed that staff had planned to
place no pedestrian crossing signs at the location of the crosswalk to be removed, and that staff would
monitor the crossing; however, he was not sure how long this would be done. He agreed to work with
the school. The City Council requested a security gate and directed staff to discuss options and
methods to educate students and parents.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0.
03. Consideration of an Extension of Urgency Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 872 for an additional
22 months and 15 days to require a Conditional Use Permit for new Massage Establishments in
all zones in which such use is currently permitted.
ORDINANCE NO. 872-A
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 872,
REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF NEW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS IN ALL ZONES IN WHICH SUCH
USES ARE PERMITTED BY THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
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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The Interim City Clerk Services Director read the title of Urgency Ordinance No. 872-A.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 872-A. Motion
carried 5-0.
IP. CONTINUED ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS -CITY COUNCIL I
This item was Continued from December 17, 2014 City Council Meeting.
The following item has been advertised and/or posted as a public hearing as required by law.
The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
P1. Approval of proposed Fee Amendments for Various City Departments and amending Resolution
No. 12-196, 06-142, 07-048, 08-210, 14-191, 79-1, and 99-146.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-223
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE APPLICABLE
TO VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO.
12-196, 06-142, 07-048, 08-210, 14-191, 79-1, AND 99-146.
Heather Bolton, Management Aide, Animal Care and Services, presented the staff report.
Council Member Alexander expressed concern with the increase of fees to take care of animals at the
animal center while at the same time dismissing volunteers.
To an inquiry from Mayor Michael, City Manager Gillison explained that the best practice was to set fees
to collect the cost of the permit. He added that staff makes every effort to look at the actual costs for
providing a service.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing.
Dana Keithly questioned the increase for adoption fees for animals.
Susan Keithly spoke about pet adoption fees.
An unidentified speaker requested clarification of the pet adoption fees.
Mayor Michael closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 14-223. Motion carried
4-1, Alexander opposed.
Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
COMMUNITY &ARTS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Mayor Michael announced that he and Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo serve on the Community Services
Subcommittee and recommended the appointment of Scott Haddon to serve a four year term on the
Rancho Cucamonga Community &Arts Foundation Board of Directors.
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MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to appoint Scott Haddon to serve a four-year
term on the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation Board of Directors. Motion carried 5-
0.
Q2. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
Council Member Kennedy announced that she would be representing the City on the League's
Transportation, Communications and Public Works Policy Committee.
Council Member Williams announced that as the Omnitrans alternate representative, she had attended
a workshop on Tuesday, in which there had been discussion regarding possible routes for an express
bus in the area. She mentioned that City Manager Gillison had also been present to ensure that the
City's desires were heard.
Q3. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Council Member Alexander suggested Council Members re-read the report for Item M6. and directed
them to page 72 of the report. He stated that the fence was good, that more work was being done in
ancillary areas.
Council Member Kennedy acknowledged the Library Director and staff for promoting the Library and
its services nationwide, as well as the Friends of the Library. She thanked staff for recruiting new
businesses to the City, and encouraged residents to visit the City's website to stay informed and
involved. She spoke about the issue of embezzling funds in the City of Pasadena and asked City
Manager Gillison to report on the measures taken by Rancho Cucamonga to ensure this would not
happen in the City.
City Manager Gillison informed that there was a lack of procedural and internal controls in Pasadena
to ensure that all funds were audited on a regular basis. He advised that Rancho Cucamonga funds
were audited on a regular basis and that a multiple check process was utilized in different departments.
He stated this was a robust process that kicks requests back for the smallest of errors.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo stated that it was ironic to chastise staff in a public forum. He spoke about
the need for Council to rely on staff to monitor the situation, as the Council cannot keep up with all bills
being processed. He stated that staff remains engaged in an effort to ensure that no harm comes to
the City, and expressed support for City staff.
Council Member Williams announced that Healthy RC and Rancho Cucamonga Rotary would be
sponsoring the annual Grape Stomp Sprint Triathlon and 5k, which would be a lot of fun. She invited
interested individuals to visit greatstomptri.org for additional information. She also spoke about
upcoming events sponsored by the Friends of the Pacific Trail, such as a Moonlight Ride on February
3rd at 7:45 p.m. and a Fun Ride to the Farmers' Market in Claremont on February 89h. She informed
that meetings were held on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
R. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Marie Macias, MMC
Interim City Clerk Services Director
Approved: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
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