HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/02/18 - Minutes February 18, 2015
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, February 18, 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 I
The following closed session items were considered:
E1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, THE FIRE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES GROUP AND THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIREFIGHTER
ASSOCIATION LOCAL 2274.— CITY, FIRE
I C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I
No public communications were made.
D. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS I
No discussion or action was taken.
F. RECESS I
CLOSED SESSION TO RECESS TO THE REGULAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR
AGENCY, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, 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 6:20 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, Public 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; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Jim Markman,
City Attorney; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Tamara Layne, Finance
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; Danielle Boldt, Police Chief; Fabian Villenas,
Principal Management Analyst; Francie Palmer, Communication Manager; Donna Finch, Management
Analyst I; Marie Macias, Interim City Clerk Services Director and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Administration of Oath of Office to newly appointed Park and Recreation Commissioner Dianna
Lee.
Mayor Michael administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Dianna Lee, newly appointed Park and
Recreation Commissioner. The Mayor and Council Members congratulated Ms. Lee on her
appointment.
H2. Recognition of Deputy Josh Payne for his exemplary service to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Danielle Boldt, Police Chief, introduced Deputy Josh Payne and expressed appreciation for his hard
work and dedication. Mayor Michael read and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Deputy Payne
recognizing him for his efforts, which led to the apprehension of a bank robbery suspect in December,
2014.
H3. Presentation of a proclamation to Linda D. Daniels, Assistant City Manager, in honor of her
receiving the League of California Cities John H. Nail Award.
John Gillison, City Manager announced that Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager, had been
nominated for the League of California Cities' annual John H. Nail Award and that she had been
selected as the winner of the award at the League Conference. He recognized her for 30+ years of
service in local government and all her contributions to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He noted that
Linda is an exemplary example of an Assistant City Manager and truly has the community at heart.
Mayor Michael read and presented Mrs. Daniels with a proclamation in honor of having received the
award. He and the Council commended her for her many qualities.
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H4. Presentation of Certificate of Sympathy to Joe and Mike Annunziato, sons of Frank Annunziato
Mayor Michael presented a Certificate of Sympathy to Joe and Mike Annunziato, and expressed
condolences on behalf of the City. He informed that he would be calling for a moment of silence in
honor of Mr. Annunziato at the conclusion of the meeting.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. David Dykstra commented on the City's failure to fulfill its promise to develop a "No Kill" animal
shelter in Rancho Cucamonga.
12. Delores Martin stated that she works in the Public Relations Department at Western Memorial.
She spoke about untimely deaths of young children and adolescents, as a result of unfortunate
accidents, as well as the devastation that their loved ones suffer when they are not prepared. She
made herself available to discuss options with any interested individuals.
13. Pastor William Martin spoke about the National Day of Prayer and stressed the need for prayer in
the world. He invited everyone to participate in the event, scheduled to take place at the Victoria
Gardens Cultural Center on May 7 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
14. Allison Kreider read a portion of an article pertaining to "No Kill" animal shelters and expressed
concerns with the City's animal shelter.
15. Dana Keithly commented on the article read by Ms. Kreider and shared a short video of an
occurrence at the City's animal shelter during their open house, involving a supporter of the animal
shelter. She stressed the need for additional volunteers at the shelter to help take care of the animals.
16. Nicole Myerchin expressed various concerns with respect to the animal shelter, the Animal
Services Director, procedures for hiring volunteers, and requested a written response on the legality
associated with Ms. Kryder being singled out for not meeting the volunteer time requirements.
17. Ms. Dravis expressed concern with all the issues surrounding the City's animal shelter.
18. John Lyons expressed concerns regarding the animal activists and stated that he would like to see
the animal shelter issue placed on a ballot for a public vote.
19. Susan Keithly stated that she was one of the dismissed volunteers and disagreed with comments
made by Mr. Lyons. She stated that it's the City that wants more money from its citizens.
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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. Consideration to approve Minutes of: February 4, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated January 28, 2015 through February 10, 2015
for the total of$209,021.24.
J3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of January 31, 2015.
J4. Consideration to award the purchase of one (1) Type I Fire Engine, as budgeted for the Fire
Protection District,from KME Kovatch of California, in the amount of$615,462.84 in accordance
with RFP #14/15-103, from Account No. 3288501-5604 (Capital Outlay-Vehicles) and approve
an appropriation in the amount of $55,470.00 from District Capital Reserves to Account No.
3288501-5604.
J5. Consideration to Cancel the Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing
Authority and City Council on April 15, 2015 and Schedule a Special Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
on April 15, 2015.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Williams, to approve the
staff recommendations in the staff reports for Consent Calendar Items J1 - J5. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: February 4, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
K2. Consideration to Cancel the Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing
Authority and City Council on April 15,2015 and Schedule a Special Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
on April 15, 2015.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, to approve the
staff recommendations in the staff reports for Consent Calendar Items K1 —K2. Motion carried 5-0.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
L1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: February 4, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Consideration to Cancel the Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing
. Authority and City Council on April 15,2015 and Schedule a Special Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
on April 15, 2015.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, to approve the
staff recommendations in the staff reports for Consent Calendar Items L1 —L2. Motion carried 5-0.
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M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
Ml. Consideration to approve Minutes of: January 13, 2014 (Special Meeting), August 14, 2014
(Special Meeting) and February 4, 2015 (Regular Meeting).
M2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated January 28, 2015 through February 10, 2015
and payroll ending February 10, 2015 for the total of$5,607,937.89.
M3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of January 31, 2015.
M4. Consideration to Cancel the Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing
Authority and City Council on April 15,2015 and Schedule a Special Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
on April 15, 2015.
M5. Consideration of the request to appropriate funds in the amount of $20,090, plus a 10%
contingency in the amount of $2,009, for geotechnical services to be conducted by Leighton
Consulting, Inc. for Southwest Cucamonga Park, to be funded by a Proposition 84 grant, into
revenue account 1235000-4740 (Grant Income) and expenditure account 1235305-
5300/1754235-0 (Contract Services).
M6. Consideration to terminate Contract CO 14-145 for security guard services with Allied Barton
Security Services, LLC of Riverside, California effective March 31, 2015; award a contract
effective April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015, in the amount of $90,000 to the most responsive
bidder, Allied Barton Security Services, LLC of Riverside, California, in accordance with Request
for Proposal (RFP) #14/15-105 for Security Guard Services to be funded from Facilities
Maintenance, Landscape Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 3B, 4R, 7, 9 and 10, Sports Complex and
Library accounts; award a contract effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, in the amount
of$335,000, renewable in one year increments up to a total of five years,to the most responsive
bidder,Allied Barton Security Services, LLC of Riverside,California, in accordance with Request
for Proposal (RFP) #14/14-105 for Security Guard Services to be funded from various City
accounts contingent on the approval of the FY 2015-2016 budget.
M7. Consideration of approval of Amendment No. 001 (Contract CO#13-247) with Architerra Design
Group of Rancho Cucamonga, for landscape architectural design services for the development
of landscape construction drawings for the "Civic Center Landscape Renovation" project in an
amount not to exceed $72,900 to be funded from account 1025001-5607 (Capital Reserve) as
approved in the FY 2014-2015 budget.
M8. Consideration to reject bid for the "Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting Maintenance Contract" as
non-responsive to the needs of the City.
M9. Consideration of approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the
construction of the Etiwanda Creek Park Sidewalk Improvement Project,to be funded from Park
Development Fund, Account No. 11203055650/1861120-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "ETIWANDA CREEK PARK SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT," IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
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M10. Consideration to accept and to allocate $1,000 grant awarded by the 2015 YALSA/Best Buy
Teen Tech Week Grant Revenue Account 1290000-4740/0-3763 and appropriate $1,000 into
expenditure account 1290601-5200/0-3763 for"Teen Tech Week DJ Workshops" Project.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member Williams, to approve the
staff recommendations in the staff reports for Consent Calendar Items M1 through M10. Motion carried
5-0.
N. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL & FIRE DISTRICT
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
N1. Receive Midyear Budget Update Report.
Tamara Layne, Finance Director, provided the Midyear Budget Update Report. She reported that the
City's operating budget for expenditures was performing well as of midyear, and was consistent with the
prior year. She reported that generally, revenues were on track with, or slightly ahead of, projections and
expenditures were on track with, or slightly below, historical norms.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, to receive and
file the report. Motion carried 5-0.
I0. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. SELECTION OF DELEGATE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENT'S (SCAG) GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Donna Finch, Management Analyst I, presented the report to the City Council and requested the Council
select a delegate for the Southern Califiornia Association of Governments (SCAG) general assembly.
She informed that the City does not have a Regional Council Member that serves on the SCAG Board;
however, she noted that Council Member Williams serves on SCAG's Energy and Environment
Committee.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Alexander, appointing
Council Member Williams as the Delegate to represent the City of Rancho Cucamonga at the SCAG
General Assembly. Motion carried 5-0.
02. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
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There were no updates.
03. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Council Member Kennedy expressed appreciation for the mid-year budget report.
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Council Member Williams announced that she was still wearing red, since April had been designated
as Women's Heart Health Month. She discussed the differences in women's heart attacks compared
to heart attacks in men. She encouraged women who have experienced tingling in the arms or legs,
nausea, shortness of breath, lightheadedness,jaw pain or extreme fatigue to go see a doctor.
P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
S. ADJOURNMENT I
Mayor Michael announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Frank Annunziato. He
spoke about Frank Annunziato, who was born on June 27, 1929 and passed on January 19,2015. Mayor
Pro Tem Spagnolo also said a few words about Frank, and said that he would be missed. The Mayor
called for a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Annunziato.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie Macias, MMC
Interim City Clerk Services Director
Approved: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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