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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
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in
the Tapia Conference 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; James L. Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Jeff Bloom, Deputy
City Manager/Economic and Community Development; and Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The following closed session items were considered:
El. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAN
BERNARDINO ROAD AND EAST OF VINEYARD AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES NETTIE
NIELSEN REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND LIDIA TALAVERA .
REPRESENTING NAI CAPITAL; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. — CITY
E2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(8) — NUMBER OF CASES (2) — SUCCESSOR
AGENCY
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No public communications were made.
D. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No discussion or action was taken.
RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:10 p.m. with no action taken.
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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
The August 19, 2015 regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Successor
Agency, Public Financing Authority and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council reconvened in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 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; James L.
Markman, City Attorney; Linda A. Troyan, City Clerk Services Director and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City
Clerk.
Council Member Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Committee Members and Sponsors for 2015
Special Olympics World Games Host Town efforts.
Recognition to Sponsors (Supporters) —
Mayor Michael introduced Francie Palmer, Communications Manager and Chair of the Host Town efforts
who commented on the Host Town experience, expressed gratitude to supporters and showed a video of
activities hosted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a Special Olympics World Games Host Town.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized and presented the following Supporters of
the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Host Town with Certificates of Recognition: (*In attendance)
• Abundant Living Church, Pastor Torrian Scott*
• Bank of America, Cathy Paredes *
• Burrtec Waste Management Industries, Jimmy Tatosian *
• Chaffey College, Justin Caudill *
• Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Caryn Payzant and Mark Smith
Coca-Cola, Rose Wolf*
• Filippi Winery
• Forest City Developers, Melina Ferraez
Four Points by Sheraton, Erin Kitchen
• Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sue Oxarart*
• Kaiser Permanente, Gwen Kleist
• Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, Maribel Brown *
• Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Grant Riddle
• Shakey's Pizza, Gail Hill and Lisa Fantocone
• Sons of Italy, David Cerboni *
Recognition to Committee Members -
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Francie Palmer, Communications Manager, shared Host Town Committee Members contributions and
what it meant for the athletes, the City and the event.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council expressed gratitude to the following Committee Members
and presented Certificates of Recognition: (*In attendance)
• Lode Campbell *
Mark Chase, City of Ontario
• Sgt. Phil Dupper, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
• Shawn Epstein, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District
• Jenny Hanlon, City of Rancho Cucamonga *
• Albert Ixco, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
• Sean Keliiholoka, Greater Ontario Convention & Visitor Bureau
• Abbey Leffler, Special Olympics Southern California, Regional Director IE *
Dawna Marx, Church of Latter Day Saints *
• Sue Oxarart, Greater Ontario Convention & Visitor Bureau *
• Francie Palmer, City of Rancho Cucamonga
• Caryn Payzant, Church of Latter Day Saints
• Sgt. Mario Salazar, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
• Daniel Schneider, City of Rancho Cucamonga *
• Lonnie Shipman, City of Rancho Cucamonga
• Angelica Smith, City of Rancho Cucamonga *
• Tanya Spiegel, City of Ontario
• LaChelle Sutphen, City of Rancho Cucamonga *
Mayor Michael shared an excerpt from a letter he received from Mr. H. Askelsson, Head Coach of the
Special Olympics Icelandic Powerlifting Team, thanking everyone.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Erin Morales, CVWD, spoke about the District's Parkway Turf Replacement Rebate Program to
single family, residential customers for removing the turf in their parkway. She also commended
the City for its conservation efforts and 40% reduction in water usage for the month of July.
12. Janet Walton offered prayer.
13. 'Nancy Brinkley invited everyone to attend the Associated Artists of the Inland Empire 51st Annual
Juried Art Show on September 11 - 13, 2015 at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.
14. Tom Palzer thanked Public Works Department, Sheriffs Department and Council for installing
stop signs and marking the intersection north of Baseline and Victoria Parkway.
15. Bill Hanlon opposed the West-Side Neighborhood Parks and Street Lighting ballot measure.
16. Jim Moffatt spoke about a recent neighborhood meeting regarding the West-Side Neighborhood
Parks and Street Lighting ballot measure.
17. Mike Dalton spoke in opposition to the West-Side Neighborhood Parks and Street Lighting ballot
measure.
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18. Dulce Correa, Sunrun Solar, supported Agenda Item 01., Ordinance 878, pertaining to solar.
19. David Cerboni, President, Sons of Italy, announced their Annual Poker Tournament event held
on August 22, 2015 at the Magic Lamp Inn and spoke in support of the West-Side Neighborhood
Parks and Street Lighting ballot measure.
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: August 5, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated July 29, 2015 through August 11, 2015 for the
total of$319,884.46.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Alexander, seconded by Vice-President Spagnolo, to approve the
Staff Recommendations in the Staff Reports for Consent Calendar Items J1 and J2. Motion carried 5-0.
IK. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: August 5, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Vice-President Spagnolo, seconded by Agency Member Williams, to approve the
Minutes of August 5, 2015. Motion carried 5-0.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
L1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: August 5, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Authority Member Williams, seconded by Authority Member Kennedy, to approve the
Minutes of August 5, 2015. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
Ml. Consideration to approve Minutes of: August 5, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
M2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated July 29, 2015 through August 11, 2015 and
payroll ending August 11, 2015 for the total of$6,427,806.65.
M3. Continuation of Resolution No. 15-093, proclaiming the existence of a Local Drought Emergency
under Government Code Section 8630 and Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 2.36.
M4. Consideration of the request to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution
of the contract in the amount of $42,365.00, to the lowest responsive bidder, New Vision
Construction, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of$4,236.50,
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for the Demolition and Reclamation of existing buildings at the future Los Amigos Park Project
to be funded from Park Development Funds, Account No. 1120401-5650/1754120-0 and
appropriate $46,601.50 (Contract award of$42,365.00 plus 10% contingency in the amount of
$4,236.50) into Account No. 1120401-5650/1754120-0 from Park Development fund balance.
M5. Consideration of a request to approve a Contract with Major League Softball Incorporated (MLS)
to provide Adult Softball League Services.
M6. Consideration to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract
for the Base Bid and Alternate Bid 1 items 2-5, in the amount of $1,076,200.00, to the lowest
responsive bidder, Hardy & Harper Inc., and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in
the amount of $107,620.00, for the Foothill Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project from
Vineyard Avenue to Haven Avenue to be funded from Measure I and Citywide Infrastructure
Funds, Account Nos. 1177303-5650/1855177-0 and 1198303-5650/1881198-0.
M7. Consideration to accept the Arrow Route Electric Distribution Line Extension project, Contract
No. 14-103 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$1,826,061.90.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ARROW ROUTE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE EXTENSION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO.
14-103, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK.
M8. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. CSB0008324 in the amount of
$21,442.57, for the Deer Creek Channel Bike Trail improvements from Base Line Road to
Highland Avenue, Contract No. 13-130.
M9. Consideration of approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 16578, located on the
west side of East Avenue, south of Victoria Street,submitted by Plaza Developments East Ave
LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
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EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 16578
M10. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Agreement with the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the San Bernardino County Associated
Governments(SANBAG)(Caltrans Agreement No. 08-1549;CO.13-169) providing for the partial
relief of maintenance responsibilities during the construction phase of the Interstate 15 at Base
Line Road Interchange Improvement Project.
M11. Consideration to accept the proposals received, award and authorize the execution of a contract
in the amount not to exceed $220,466.00 for the Phase 2-Solar Photovoltaic System Installation
at Rancho Cucamonga City Hall project in accordance with RFP#15/16-004, to MD Energy, Inc.
and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of$22,046 to be funded from
1025001-5602 Capital Outlay-Building and Improvements and approve an appropriation in the
amount of $77,512.00 from the Capital Reserve Account Fund (025) into account 1025001-
5602.
M12. Consideration to approve specifications for the Citywide Concrete Repair-FY 2015/1016 project
and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids"; to be funded from Account
Numbers 1001318-5300 (Street Maintenance), 1177303-5300 (Measure I), 1131303-5300
(LMD 2) and 1134303-5300 (LMD 4R) as approved in the FY 2015/2016 budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
CITYWIDE CONCRETE REPAIR - FY 2015/1016 PROJECT IN SAID CITY
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS
M13. Consideration to accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract in
the amount of $85,000.00 for the "Department of Innovation and Technology (DolT) Tenant
Improvement Project" to the lowest responsive bidder, St. George Construction of Corona,
authorize the expenditure of a contingency in the amount of $8,500.00 and appropriate
$93,500.00 from Account 1025001-5602 (Capital Reserve).
M14. Consideration to approve specifications for the 2015/2016 Parks Painting Project and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids", to be funded from accounts: 1131303-5300
(LMD 2), 1134303-5300 (LMD 4), 1139303-5300 (LMD 9), 1140303-5300 (LMD 10) and
1868203-5300 (CFD 2000-03).
RESOLUTION NO. 15-165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2015/2016
PARKS PAINTING PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
M15. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) compressed natural gas (CNG) storm drain
truck and 60-month warranty for the blower from Haaker Equipment Company of La Verne,
California in accordance with request for proposal ("RFP") #14/15-109 (replacing unit#1651) in
the amount of $471,469.04 from Account Nos. 1712001-5604 and 1712001-5300
(EquipmentNehicle Replacement); and authorize the appropriation of $471,469.04 from the
EquipmentNehicle Replacement fund balance into 1712001-5604 ($448,504.04) and 1712001-
5300 ($22,965).
M16. Consideration to Accept and to Allocate $18,000 Awarded by the California State Library into
Library Revenue Account 1290000-4740/0-3730 and Appropriate $8,700 into Expenditure
Account 1290603-5010/0-3730, $1,300 into Expenditure Account 1290603-5030/0-3730 and
$8,000 into Expenditure Account 1290603-5200/0-3730 for California Library Literacy Services.
M17. Consideration to Accept and to Allocate $84,590 Awarded by the California State Library into
Library Revenue Account 1292000-4740/0-3764 and Appropriate $15,000 into Expenditure
Account 1292602-5100/0-3764 AND $69,590 into Expenditure Account 1292602-5200/0-3764
for Staff Innovation Fund - Statewide Project.
M18. Consideration of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2014.
M19. Consideration to Accept and to Allocate $5,000 Awarded by the California State Library into
Library Revenue Account 1291000-4740/0-3765 and Appropriate $1,320 into Expenditure
Account 1291602-5010/0-3765 and $180 into Expenditure Account 1291602-5030/0-3765 and
$3,500 into Expenditure Account 1291602-5200/0-3765 for STEM Education Outreach.
M20. Consideration to approve and to allocate $10,000 awarded by Kaiser Foundation Hospital,
Southern California Region into Healthy RC Revenue Account No. 1218000-4905 and
appropriate $10,000 into Account No. 1218107-5200/0-3716 for costs associated with the
Brining Health Home Program.
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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 M20. Motion carried
5-0.
N. ADVERTISED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL/FIRE DISTRICT
N1. Continuance of Advertised Joint Public Hearing- Consideration to award energy services
contracts to SolarCity Corporation based out of Riverside, California and consider the adoption
of the proposed Resolution entitled "A resolution of the City Council and Fire District of the City
of Rancho Cucamonga making findings necessary to authorize energy services contracts for
carport, ground-mount, and rooftop solar photovoltaic systems at Central Park, Epicenter,
Banyan and Day Creek Fire Stations and making findings relative to the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) that the solar photovoltaic systems are categorically exempt
and accepting the proposal of and awarding energy services contracts to SolarCity Corporation
for the complete design, construction, and installation of the solar photovoltaic systems at the
City and Fire District facilities".— City&Fire(To be Continued to September 2, 2015 City Council
Meeting)
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Mayor Michael announced Staff is requesting the Joint Public Hearing be continued to the September 2,
2015 Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Public Communication: There were none.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, to continue the
public hearing to September 2, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
0. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS 1
CITY COUNCIL I
01. Consideration of adopting an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, establishing expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop
solar systems, and amending Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 878 (FIRST READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING EXPEDITED,
STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL
ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS, AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE.
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Services Director; Michael
Frasure, Building Inspection Supervisor, Building & Safety Department and Deborah Allen, Management
Aide, Sustainability, City Manager's Office, who gave the Staff Report on Item 01. Staff displayed a
PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council questions.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Williams, to introduce
Ordinance No. 878, waive full reading, and hear the Ordinance by Title only.
Linda Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 878.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member
Williams, to introduce Ordinance No. 878, waive full reading, and hear the Ordinance by Title only. Motion
carried 5-0.
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IP. COUNCIL BUSINESS
P1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo talked about a recent event where Gentex Corporation, located in Rancho
Cucamonga, showcased its F-35 Lightning II mobile cockpit demonstrator to state and local elected
officials.
Council Member Williams reported on her attendance at a LAFCO meeting held earlier in the day.
Council Member Alexander and Mayor Michael acknowledged members of Boy Scout Troop 776 attending
the Council meeting.
P2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Council Member Williams announced a network program on September 11 at noon about youth trends.
She urged parents to contact her for further details.
IQ. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
There were none.
IR. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
MMC
ity C - Services Director
Approved: Wednesday, September 2, 2015
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