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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/12/03 - Minutes - Special / Regular December 3, 2014 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, December 3, 2014 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, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Deputy City Attorney Steven Flower; 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 12949 WHITTRAM AVENUE (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITTRAM AVENUE AND ETIWANDA AVENUE); NEGOTIATING PARTIES MARK STEUER, CITY ENGINEER AND LEN SANTORO, CBRE AND ORANGE TREE REALTY; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. — CITY D2. 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 C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No public communications were made. E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. The closed session recessed at 5:40 p.m. with no action taken. December 3, 2014 I Special & Regular Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, City Council Meetings City of Rancho Cucamonga I City Council Minutes I Page 1 of 7 G. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ONLY CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in the City Council Chamber at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Deputy City Attorney Steven Flower; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Robert Nieuber, Human Resources Director; Anthony Onodera, Police Chief; Debra McNay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager and Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II. G3. Approval of a Resolution certifying Municipal Election results. RESOLUTION NO. 14-214 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS PROVIDED BY PROVISION OF LAW MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 14-214 certifying the election results. Motion carried 4-0. G4. Confirmation of Lynne Kennedy's appointment to the City Council. MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to confirm Lynne Kennedy's appointment to the City Council. Motion carried 4-0. H. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I No comments were received. I. ITEMS OF BUSINESS WITH NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS H1. Oaths of Office will be administered by Honorable Jeffrey King, Associate Justice, to the following: • L. Dennis Michael, Mayor • Bill Alexander, Council Member • Diane Williams, Council Member • Lynne Kennedy, Council Member Jeffrey King, Associate Justice Jeffrey King administered the oaths of office. December 3, 2014 I Special & Regular Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, City Council Meetings City of Rancho Cucamonga I City Council Minutes I Page 2 of 7 • 1. RECESS I FOLLOWING RECESS, A RECEPTION WILL OCCUR IN THE FOYER OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO CONGRATULATE THE ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL CONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. • Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. J. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. CITY 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 Tem Sam Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Deputy City Attorney Steven Flower; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Robert Nieuber, Human Resources Director; Anthony Onodera, Police Chief; Debra McNay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager and Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II. K. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I K1. Administration of Oaths of Office to re-appointed Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation Board Members Al Arguello, Taro Barag, and Rosemarie Brown and to newly appointed Members Kimberly Alexander and Nick Baker. City Clerk Janice C. Reynolds administered the oaths of office. K2. Let's Move Cities, Towns and Counties: Most Innovative City Award + Five Gold Medal Award. Mayor Michael and Mike Palmer, Management Analyst I, announced the awards received by the Let's Move Cities, Towns and Counties program. L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS L1.Janet Walton offered a prayer for the City Council and the audience. L2. Susan Keithly spoke about the Animal Care and Adoption Center staff not checking for microchips on the 2 Pomeranians. She wondered why the welfare check was not done sooner and noted that a one- sided investigation was done. Ms. Keithly requested a town hall meeting and wondered why the public was only allowed 3 minutes to speak. L3. Ondra Gilbertson spoke about her dog, Zoey, and what happened when the dog bit her. She expressed concerns with all three dogs being taken by the Animal Center. December 3, 2014 Special & Regular Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, City Council Meetings City of Rancho Cucamonga I City Council Minutes I Page 3 of 7 L4. Allison Kreider spoke regarding this incident. She expressed concerns with the excessive costs that were incurred with the transportation of these 3 dogs. Two of the dogs were not injured. L5. Melissa Schweigert continued to discuss the matter. She indicated that it was illegal to take the dogs without the owner's permission. L6. Dana Keithly noted that Ondra returned home at about 4:30 that day. The dogs should have been returned to her at that time. The unreasonable charges should be.cancelled. Also, Ms. Keithly noted that the report in response to Council Member Alexander's concerns has never been released. L7. Vicky Reust pointed out the activities that the fired volunteers had been offering. Since that time, activities offered by the Center have decreased and opportunities are being wasted. L8. Lynn Weise spoke about her request to the City Manager for the name of the firm that conducted the investigation of the Center Director. Ms. Weise reported that a private investigator conducted the investigation and stated that this person is not familiar with how to run a shelter. L9. James McGuire was very concerned with the low voter turnout at the recent election. L10. Luara Hernandez reported that a grand opening is being planned for the summer of 2015 for the service station on Route 66. L11. John Lyons referenced the previous speakers and indicated that millions of dollars would be needed to operate a"No Kill"facility. The Animal Care and Adoption Center is well run. Mr. Lyons noted that there were people who would be able to help the lady pay her bills. He wished the Council and the audience a Merry Christmas. 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. M. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Ml. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2014 (Regular Meeting) M2. Approval of Check Register dated November 12, 2014 through November 24, 2014 for the total of$69,013.43. M3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 2014. M4. Request approval by Resolution of the revised Records Retention Schedule for the Fire Protection District. RESOLUTION NO. FD 14-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Council Member Kennedy abstained from voting on Item Ml. December 3, 2014 I Special & Regular Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, City Council Meetings City of Rancho Cucamonga I City Council Minutes I Page 4 of 7 • MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports. Mallon carried 5-0 with Council Member Kennedy abstaining on Item M1. N. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY N1. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Council Member Kennedy abstained from voting on Item N1. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Council Member Kennedy abstaining. O. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 01. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Council Member Kennedy abstained from voting on Item 01. MOTION: Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 with Council Member Kennedy abstaining. P. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL P1. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2014 (Regular Meeting) P2. Approval of Check Register dated November 12, 2014 through November 24, 2014 and payroll ending November 24, 2014 for the total of$5,997,391.22. P3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 2014. P4. Approval to accept grant revenue (ML14032) in the amount of $113,990 ($87,500 Expansion CNG Station, $26,490 Bicycle Lockers Installation) from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, administered by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) into account 1105000-4740 (AQMD-Grant Revenue) and authorize the appropriation of$87,500 into account 1105208-5650/1873105-0 (Capital Project) and $26,490 into account 1105208-5607 (Capital Outlay-Improvement Other Than Building); authorize the Public Works Services Director to be the designated signatory authority on behalf of the City; authorize the appropriation of $96,210 into account 1712001-5650/1873712-0 from Fund 712 fund balance for the City's share of the CNG Expansion Project cost; and authorize Change Order Number 1 in the amount of$183,710 with TOMCO, LLC to add additive alternate bid items 1 and 2 for the CNG Expansion Project. P5. Release of Maintenance Bond No. 1971654 in the amount of$97,376 for the Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement FY 12/13 Project, Contract No. 13-012. P6. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for Tract Map 16226-2, located north of Day Creek Boulevard and west of Etiwanda Avenue within Rancho Etiwanda Estates, submitted by BMC Rancho Etiwanda, LLC, and to authorize the release of the Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds for Rancho Etiwanda Estates Infrastructure (Tentative Tract 16226). December 3, 2014 J Special & Regular Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, City Council Meetings City of Rancho Cucamonga I City Council Minutes I Page 5 of 7 RESOLUTION NO. 14-215 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT MAP 16226-2 RESOLUTION NO. 14-216 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND MATERIAL BONDS FOR RANCHO ETIWANDA ESTATES INFRASTRUCTURE (TENTATIVE TRACT 16226) P7. Accept traffic signal improvements and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract • 18856, located on the south side of Church Street between Mayten Avenue and Malaga Drive, submitted by Homecoming Vat Terra Vista, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 14-217 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 18856 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK P8. Approval of Drainage Reimbursements for the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Master Plan for FY 2013/2014 and appropriation of$147,850.94 to Account No. 1116303-5650/1026116-0. P9. Approval of Drainage Reimbursements for the General City Master Plan for FY 2013/2014 and appropriation of$159,548.39 to Account No. 1112303-5650/1026112-0. P10. Approval of an amendment to the City Manager's Contract—Removed for discussion. Council Member Alexander removed Item P10 for discussion. Council Member Kennedy abstained from voting on Item P1. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the remaining staff reports. Motion carried 5-O with Council Member Kennedy abstaining on Item P1. P10. Approval of an amendment to the City Manager's Contract—Removed for discussion. Council Member Alexander indicated that the salary ranges are out of control. He understood the need to survey surrounding cities but noted that every time one City raises their salaries, other cities follow suit. This is not a privately held company but a municipal government. Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo stated that this action is a merit increase. Employees are evaluated annually and can earn a merit increase if their performance warrants it. Council Member Williams indicated the need to pay a salary that is in line with other cities. The City will lose a lot of talented people if the salary structure is not maintained. Mayor Michael stated that the personnel manual requires an annual review and provides for merit increases if warranted. Mr. Gillison is paying for all of his retirement costs. MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendation in the staff report. Motion carried 4-1 with Council Member Alexander voting no. December 3, 2014 I Special & Regular Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, City Council Meetings City of Rancho Cucamonga I City Council Minutes I Page 6 of 7 Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion. P1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by.thCity Council to the community on the meetings that were attended.) Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo announced that the OmniTrans Board of Directors has reached an agreement with the bus drivers. Mayor Michael reported that the San Bernardino Associated Governments,Board has directed staff to pursue a design and build process for the new Express lanes. Q2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.) Council Member Alexander thanked the community who had re-elected him to the City Council. He welcomed Council Member Kennedy. Mayor Michael also thanked the community and welcomed Council Member Kennedy. He noted that she will be a great asset to the City Council. Council Member Kennedy thanked the City Council for their support and promised to serve the community well during her tenure on the City Council. Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified. R. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra L. McNay, MMC • Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager Approved: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 December 3, 2014 I Special & Regular Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, City Council Meetings City of Rancho Cucamonga I City Council Minutes I Page 7 of 7