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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/10/21 - Agenda Packet10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-3801
City Office: (909) 477-2700
AGENDAS
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL
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. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 .
REGULAR MEETINGS
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION Tapia Conference Room ................. 5:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Public Communications
City Manager Announcements
Conduct of Closed Session
REGULAR MEETINGS Council Chambers .......................... 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS
MAYOR L. Dennis Michael
MAYOR PRO TEM Sam Spagnolo
COUNCIL MEMBERS William Alexander
Lynne B. Kennedy
Diane Williams
CITY MANAGER John R. Gillison
CITY ATTORNEY James L. Markman
CITY CLERK Janice C. Reynolds
CITY TREASURER James C. Frost
TO ADDRESS THE FIRE BOARD, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL
The Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council encourage free expression of all points
of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the Agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have
already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a
spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the
audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council by filling out a
speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk. The speaker cards are located on the wall at the back of the
Chambers, at the front desk behind the staff table and at the City Clerk’s desk. If as part of your presentation, you
would like to display visual material, please see the City Clerk before the meeting commences. Any handouts for the
Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority or City Council should be given to the City Clerk for
distribution.
During “Public Communications,” your name will be called to speak on any item listed or not listed on the agenda in the
order in which it was received. The “Public Communications” period will not exceed one hour prior to the
commencement of the business portion of the agenda. During this one hour period, all those who wish to speak on a
topic contained in the business portion of the agenda will be given priority, and no further speaker cards for these
business item s (with the exception of public hearing items) will be accepted once the business portion of the agenda
commences. Any other “Public Communications” which have not concluded during this one-hour period may resume
after the regular business portion of the agenda has been completed. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per
individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak.
If you are present to speak on an “Advertised Public Hearing” or on an “Administrative Hearing” Item(s), your name will
be called when that item is being discussed, in the order in which it was received. Comments are to be limited to five
minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring
to speak.
AGENDA BACK-UP MATERIALS
Staff reports and back-up materials for agenda items are available for review at the City Clerk's counter, the City’s
Public Library(-ies) and on the City’s website. A complete copy of the agenda is also available at the desk located
behind the staff table during the Council meeting.
LIVE BROADCAST
Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council meetings are broadcast live on Channel 3
for those with cable television access. Meetings are rebroadcast on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The City has added the option for customers without cable access to view the
meetings "on-demand" from their computers. The added feature of "Streaming Video On Demand" is available on the
City's website at www.cityofrc.us/cityhall/council/videos.asp for those with Hi-bandwidth (DSL/Cable Modem) or
Low-bandwidth (Dial-up) Internet service.
The Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council meet regularly on the first and third
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
Members of the City Council also sit as the Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council.
Copies of the agendas and minutes can be found @ www.cityofrc.us
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk's office at (909) 477-2700. Notification of 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 21, 2015
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A1. Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams
CLOSED SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AS THE
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
D. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NO DISCUSSION OR ACTION WILL OCCUR)
E. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION – TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
E1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY: 1) REAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY DOU FAMILY TRUST, AND THE PAUL HSU AND SHIRLEY HSU
LIVING TRUST, IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBER 226-401-01 AND 226-421-07. NEGOTIATING PARTIES, MARK A.
STEUER, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES/CITY ENGINEER, REGARDING
INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE. NEGOTIATING PARTIES
MAY NEGOTIATE WITH PROPERTY OWNER, DOU FAMILY TRUST AND THE PAUL HSU
AND SHIRLEY HSU LIVING TRUST OR THEIR DESIGNEE.
E2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTH WEST
CORNER OF BASE LINE ROAD AND DAY CREEK BOULEVARD (APN’S 1089-031-15,
1089-031-16, 1089-031-35); NEGOTIATING PARTIES LINDA DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER AND GARY BAUER, LEWIS GROUP OF COMPANIES; REGARDING PRICE
AND TERMS. – HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
F. RECESS
CLOSED SESSION TO RECESS TO THE REGULAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY 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.
A. 5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 21, 2015
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G.REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE CALLED TO ORDER. IT
IS THE INTENT TO CONCLUDE THE MEETINGS BY 10:00 P.M., UNLESS EXTENDED BY
CONCURRENCE OF THE FIRE BOARD, AUTHORITY BOARD AND COUNCIL.
G1. Pledge of Allegiance
G2. Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams
H.ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of October 18 through 24, 2015 as Voter Awareness
Week.
H2. Recognition of the Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library in recognition of National
Friends of the Library Week.
H3. State Legislative Update by Assemblymember Chris R. Holden.
I.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Fire Protection District, Public
Financing Authority Board, Successor Agency and City Council on any item listed or not listed
on the agenda. State law prohibits the Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority Board,
Successor Agency and City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
The Fire Board, Public Financing Authority Board, Successor Agency and City Council may receive
testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the
Mayor , depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be
addressed directly to the Fire Board, Authority Board, Successor Agency or City Council not to the
members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are
expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or
engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
The public communications period will not exceed one hour prior to the commencement of the
business portion of the agenda. During this one hour period, all those who wish to speak on a topic
contained in the business portion of the agenda will be given priority, and no further speaker cards for
these business items (with the exception of public hearing items) will be accepted once the business
portion of the agenda commences. Any other public communications which have not concluded during
this one hour period may resume after the regular business portion of the agenda has been completed.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 21, 2015
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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: October 7, 2015 meeting.
J2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated September 30, 2015 through October 12,
2015 and Electronic Debit Register for the month of September 2015 for the total of
$1,389,100.55.
J3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2015.
K.CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: October 7, 2015 meeting.
L.CONSENT CALENDAR – PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
L1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: October 7, 2015 meeting.
M.CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
M1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: October 7, 2015 meeting.
M2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated September 30, 2015 through October 12,
2015 and payroll ending October 12, 2015 and Electronic Debit Register for the month of
September 2015 for the total of $4,120,766.05.
M3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2015.
M4. Consideration to accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract
for the base bid plus additive bids 2, 4, 7, 8, 11 and 13 per the attached bid summary in the
amount of $731,798 for the “Citywide Concrete Repair - FY 2015/1016 Project” to the lowest
responsive bidder, DM Contracting, Inc. of Colton, California; and authorize the expenditure
of a contingency in the amount of $158,202 to be funded from accounts 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.
M5. 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.
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M6. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 703443P in the amount of
$9,521.40, for the Sidewalk Improvements at Banyan Street (north side) from Merlot Court
to Cantabria Avenue and Beryl Street (west side) from Base Line Road to 19th Street,
Contract No. 14-156.
M7. Consideration to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the
contract in the amount of $1,932,000.00, to the lowest responsive bidder, PCN3, Inc., and
authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $193,200.00, for the Paul
Biane Library Second Floor Tenant Improvements Project to be funded from Library Funds,
Account No. 1329601-5650/1867329-0.
M8. Consideration to approve the authorization to advertise the “Notice Inviting Bids” for the Red
Hill Park Lake Modernization project.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
"RED HILL PARK LAKE MODERNIZATION PROJECT" IN SAID CITY
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
M9. Consideration of approval of a request to summarily vacate a portion of Hellman Avenue,
located south of Feron Boulevard V-228 – APN 209-032-57.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-185
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE
VACATION OF A PORTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE, SOUTH OF
FERON BOULEVARD
M10. Consideration of approval of Drainage Reimbursements for the Etiwanda Sevaine Area
Master Plan for FY 2014/2015 and Appropriation of $104,144.00 to account 1116303-
5650/1026116-0
M11. Consideration of approval of Developer Drainage Reimbursement for the Etiwanda San
Sevaine Area Local Drainage System for Drainage Reimbursement Agreement DRA-43 and
appropriation of $64,020.36 to account 1116303-5650/1026116-0.
M12. Consideration of approval of Drainage Reimbursements for the General City Area Master
Plan for FY 2014/2015 and appropriation of $180,930.97 to account 1112303-5650/1026112-
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M13. Consideration of approval of Developer Drainage Reimbursement for the General City Area
Local Drainage System for Drainage Reimbursement Agreement DRA-37 and appropriation
of $31,390.82 to account 1112303-5650/1026112-0
M14. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 001 to License Agreement Co#2010-153 between
JD and KH Holdings, LLC (Licensee) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for use of a Twenty-
Foot Wide Strip of City’s Storm Drain right-of-way for parking and landscaping purposes.
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M15. Consideration of the request to waive rental fees associated with a Veterans Resource Fair
scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2015, to be held at the James L. Brulte Senior
Center and hosted by Marc Steinorth, Assemblymember, 40th District, and in partnership with
the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
N.ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by
law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
N1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2013-00961
– STORM WESTERN, INC. - A request to change the General Plan land use designation for
an 8.32 acre parcel of land within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area from Very Low (VL)
Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low (L) Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
for a site located on the south side of Carnesi Drive and east of Etiwanda Avenue; APN:
0227-061-03 and 82. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental
impacts for consideration. Related Files: Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-
00962, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936, Variance DRC2014-00219 and Tree Removal
Permit DRC2014-00113.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
DRC2013-00962 – STORM WESTERN DEVELOPMENT INC. - A request to change the
Etiwanda Specific Plan zoning designation for an 8.32 acre parcel of land within the Etiwanda
Specific Plan area from Very Low (VL) Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per acre) to Low (L)
Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for a site located on the south side of Carnesi Drive
and east of Etiwanda Avenue; APN: 0227-061-03 and 82. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Related Files: General Plan
Amendment DRC2013-00961, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936, Variance
DRC2014-00219 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00113.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-186
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2013-00961, A REQUEST TO
CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR AN
8.32 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC
PLAN AREA FROM VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL (.1-2 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS
PER ACRE) FOR A SITE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CARNESI DRIVE AND EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF – APNS: 0227-061-03 AND 82.
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ORDINANCE NO. 880 (FIRST READING)
AN ORDIANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2013-00962, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DESIGNATION FOR AN 8.32
ACRE PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AREA FROM VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL (.1-2 DW ELLING UNITS
PER ACRE) TO LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) FOR A SITE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CARNESI
DRIVE AND EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF – APNS: 0227-061-03 AND 82.
N2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2015-
00421 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A supplement to Development Code Update
DRC2010-00571 amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code to provide development standards for the Mixed Use Development District,
development and land use standards for the industrial districts, and to clarify definitions,
administrative procedures, and correct prior errors and omissions. Related Files: CEQA
Review CEQA2015-00018.
ORDINANCE NO. 881 (FIRST READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT CODE
UPDATE DRC2015-00421, A SUPPLEMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CODE
UPDATE DRC2010-00571 AMENDING TITLE 17 (DEVELOPMENT
CODE) OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, AND TO CLARIFY
DEFINITIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, CORRECT PRIOR
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF.
O.CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
O1. Consideration of request for Outreach and Promotion Partnership with the Sam and Alfreda
Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts for Maloof Centennial Celebration.
O2. Update on Rancho Cucamonga Enterprise Geographic Information Systems Connect (Regis
Connect) Shared Services Contracts (Verbal Report).
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P.COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
P1. Council direction regarding the selection of a representative for South Coast Air Quality
Management District.
P2. Council direction regarding the designation of a voting delegate and alternate for the National
League of Cities Annual Business Meeting.
P3. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the
meetings that were attended.)
P4 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Q.IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
R.ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or
my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on October 15, 2015, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California, and on the City’s website.
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Linda A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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Capitol Update
41st Assembly District
Rancho Cucamonga City Council
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
BUDGET
•Strengthening healthcare and human services for
every Californian
•Help for working families
•Protecting our communities
EDUCATION
•Ensuring all Californians receive
a quality education
•Bills
•AB 220: Algebra Requirement
Reform
•AB 288: Concurrent
Enrollment
LEGISLATION
•AB 15-Human Rights
•AB 265-Buy Here, Pay Here
Auto Loans
•AB 525-Franchise Bill
DROUGHT
•Statewide urban water
conservation
•Thank you to local
conservation efforts
GOOD NEWS!
•Gold Line Foothill Extension
Phase 2a is now complete.
•Phase 2b to Claremont is a
SGV COG priority for bond
funding.
•Metro Operations facility in
Monrovia creating local jobs.
•Ontario Airport returns to local
control.
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
•Caltrans has very limited capacity for new programming.
•$5.7 billion shortfall in needed repairs on roads in our
state.
•Fuel efficiency contributes to revenue loss.
CONTACT US
District Office:
600 N. Rosemead Blvd,
Suite 117
Pasadena, CA 91107
Tel: (626) 351-1917
Staff:
Robbin Lewis-Coaxum
Chief of Staff
Kayleen Maya-Aviles
District Director
Bobi Johnson
Principal Consultant
Darryl Lucien
Legislative Director
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October 7, 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
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, October 7, 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 Pro Tem Spagnolo.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Lynne Kennedy, Diane Williams, and Mayor Pro Tem Sam
Spagnolo. Mayor L. Dennis Michael, absent.
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 ITEM(S)
The following closed session items were considered:
E1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GC §54956.8
REGARDING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN CENTER DR, EAST
OF HAVEN AND WEST OF TERRA VISTA PARKWAY WEST, IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBER
1077-422-58. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND MIKE
COSTELLO, FIRE CHIEF ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT AND BOB MARTIN ON BEHALF OF
WESTERN LAND PROPERTIES. UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS. – FIRE
E2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF BASE LINE
ROAD AND DAY CREEK BOULEVARD (APN’S 1089-031-15, 1089-031-16, 1089-031-35);
NEGOTIATING PARTIES LINDA DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND GARY BAUER,
LEWIS GROUP OF COMPANIES; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. – HOUSING 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.
F. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:34 p.m. with no action taken.
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G. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The 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. The meeting was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Lynne Kennedy, Diane Williams, and Mayor Pro Tem Sam
Spagnolo. Mayor L. Dennis Michael, absent.
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 the 2015 National Procurement Institute Achievement of Excellence in Procurement
(AEP) Award.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo and Members of the City Council recognized Ruth Cain, Purchasing Manager and
Divion staff members Vanessa Williams, Buyer II; Debbie Grimes, Buyer I; Cheryl Combs, Buyer I; Lori Liscano,
Receptionist; and Corinna Martinez, Office Services Clerk for receiving the award.
H2. Announcement of Annual Fire Department Open House.
Kelley Donaldson, Community Affairs Coordinator/Public Information Officer (PIO), Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Department, invited everyone to attend their open house on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 10:00 am to 3:00
pm at the Jersey Blvd. Fire Station.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
L1. Anthony Gonzalez announced the reopening of the historic Route 66 Richfield Cucamonga Service
Station on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm.
L2. Scott Graham spoke about Renew Financial’s “California First” PACE Program.
L3. Janet Walton offered a prayer.
L4. Michael Dalton advocated a no vote on Measure A – West Side Neighborhood Parks and Street
Lighting Community Facilities District No. 1, set for the November 3, 2015 special election.
L5. Luana Hernandez spoke about the Route 66 Richfield Cucamonga Service Station.
L6. John Lyons addressed Council regarding the Route 66 Richfield Cucamonga Service Station, voting in
support of Measure A, and October being Breast Cancer Awareness month.
L7. Frederick Clay requested each Council Member’s position on Measure A.
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CONSENT CALENDARS:
J. CONSENT CALENDAR – FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
J1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: September 16, 2015 (Regular Meeting) as amended.
J2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated September 9, 2015 through September 29, 2015 for
the total of $201,608.09.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Williams, seconded by Board Member Kennedy, to approve the Staff
Recommendations in the Staff Reports for Consent Calendar Items J1. And J2. Motion carried 4-0-1 with President
Michael absent.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: September 16, 2015 (Regular Meeting) as amended.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member Williams, to approve the Minutes
of September 16, 2015. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Michael absent.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR – PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
L1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: September 16, 2015 (Regular Meeting) as amended.
MOTION: Moved by Authority Member Williams, seconded by Authority Member Kennedy, to approve the Minutes
of September 16, 2015. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Chairman Michael absent.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Council Member Alexander pulled item M12 for discussion.
M1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: September 16, 2015 (Special Meeting Development Code
Amendment) and September 16, 2015 (Regular Meeting) as amended.
M2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated September 9, 2015 through September 29, 2015 and
payroll ending September 29, 2015 for the total of $4,501,343.33.
M3. Consideration of a request to waive up to $900 in fees and authorize staff to prepare a Partnership
Agreement with Rancho Cucamonga Rotary Club for the 2016 Grape Stomp Triathlon.
M4. Consideration to accept the CNG Fuel Station Expansion Project, Contract No. 14-121 as Complete;
release the Faithful Performance Bond; accept a Maintenance Bond; authorize the 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 $565,460.15.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-180
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CNG FUEL STATION
EXPANSION PROJECT CONTRACT, NO. 14-121 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
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Public Financing Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes
City of Rancho Cucamonga | Page 4 of 6
M5. Consideration to accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract in the
amount of $84,524.36 for the “Public Safety IAQ HVAC Project” to the lowest responsive bidder, Clear
Coast Construction of Ontario, authorize the expenditure of a contingency in the amount of $8,475.64
and appropriate $93,000 from Fund 017 (Law Enforcement Reserve) into account 1017701-
5650/1893017-0.
M6. Consideration to accept the LMD-5 Fence Replacement Project, Contract No. 15-070 as Complete;
release the Faithful Performance Bond; accept a Maintenance Bond; authorize the 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 $25,235.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-181
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE LMD-5 FENCE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 15-070 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M7. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 0628858M in the amount of $31,437.35,
for the FY 12/13 through FY 14/15 ADA Ramps at Various Locations project, Contract No. 14-091.
M8. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 1001000136 in the amount of $14,260.00,
for the Hermosa Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Main Street to Arrow Route, Contract No. 14-
157.
M9. Consideration of approval to release of Faithful Performance Cash Deposit retained in lieu of
Maintenance Guarantee Bond for DRC2013-00427, located at 5912 Vineyard Avenue, submitted by
Pruitt Construction.
M10. Consideration of approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a
Notice of Completion for the removal of Interim Basin Appurtenances for Tract 14139, located at the
south west corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Golden Prairie Drive, submitted by Centex Homes.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-182
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 14139 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
M11. Consideration of approval of a reimbursement in the amount of $229,004.45 to the County of San
Bernardino Flood Control District that will serve to transfer the Regional Mainline Drainage Fees
collected by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as provided for in Agreement No. CO-02-139 to meet the
City’s funding obligation for the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Creek Improvement Project, and approval of an
appropriation of $229,004.45 to Account No. 1114303-5650/1358114-0 from the Drainage -
Etiwanda/San Sevaine (Fund 114) fund balance.
M12. REMOVED ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
M13. Consideration to approve a Stipulation for Entry of Judgment in Condemnation with Christiana Trust,
a Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but as a trustee of
ARLP Trust 3 for the acquisition of right of way located at 7231 Acorn Place in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga (APN 0227-693-53) needed for the I-15 at Base Line Road / Baseline Avenue Interchange
Improvements Project.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga | Page 5 of 6
M14. Consideration of approval of a Communications Facility Lease Agreement between Los Angeles SMSA
Limited Partnership, dba Verizon W ireless, and City of Rancho Cucamonga for the purpose of installing
a wireless communication facility at Day Creek Park located at 12350 Banyan Street.
M15. Consideration to authorize the purchase of Office Furniture and Fixtures from G&M Business Interiors,
in the amount of $133,420.00 for the Police Department Detective Division to be funded by the State
Asset Seizure Fund 195.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, to approve the Staff
Recommendations in the Staff Reports for Consent Calendar Items M1. through M15, except M12 which was
pulled for discussion. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Michael absent.
ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION:
M12. Consideration of approval of Resolution No. 15-183 expressing the City Council’s Support of Measure
A, the West-Side Neighborhood Parks and Street Lighting Measure, to be on the November 3, 2015
Election Ballot.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE A ESTABLISHING
THE WEST-SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND STREET LIGHTING
FACILITIES DISTRICT TO BE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ELECTION BALLOT
Council Member Alexander pulled the Item from the Consent Calendar because he did not want his public
statement, in this forum, to be used to influence others in regards to this issue. He advised he originally voted to
have the Item on the ballot because he believes everyone has a right to vote on issues, particularly on an issue
that affects the community.
Other Members of the Council expressed support for the ballot measure.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, to approve the Staff
Recommendation in the Staff Report for Consent Calendar Items M12. Motion carried 3-0-1-1 with Mayor Michael
absent and Council Member Alexander abstaining.
N. CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORTS
FIRE DISTRICT
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Mike Costello, Fire Chief and Ivan Rojer, Deputy Fire Chief who gave the
Staff Report on Items N1 and N2.
N1. Consideration to approve to enter into the Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Agreement
with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and approval of the Resolution No. FD
15-023.
RESOLUTION NO. FD15-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESOLUTION FD 15-023 AUTHORIZING
THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA
WILDLAND PROTECTION AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
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N2. Consideration to approve to enter into the Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Vehicular Equipment
– Type III Engine with State of California Office of Emergency Services and approval of Resolution No.
FD. 15-024.
RESOLUTION NO. FD15-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESOLUTION FD 15-024 AUTHORIZING
THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
TRANSFER OF VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT – TYPE III ENGINE WITH THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
MOTION: Moved by Vice President Spagnolo, seconded by Board Member Kennedy, to adopt Resolution Nos.
FD15-023 and FD15-024. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Michael absent.
O. COUNCIL BUSINESS
P1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings that
were attended.)
P2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.)
Council Member Williams spoke about a SANBAG meeting she attended earlier that day.
Council Member Kennedy reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference held
September 30 - October 2, 2015, Mayor Michael’s installation as the League’s President and voting as the City’s
Alternate Delegate.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported on OmniTrans meeting.
P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
There were none.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Linda A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
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MEMORANDUM
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Date: October 21, 2015
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: John R. Gillison, City Manager
By: Breanna L. Medina, Emergency Management Coordinator
Subject: CONTINUATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-093, PROCLAMING THE
EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL DROUGHT EMERGENCY UNDER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 8630 AND RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.36
Recommendation
Continue 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.
Background
On January 17, 2014, the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency due to current drought conditions.
On April 1, 2015, the Governor also issued Executive Order B-29-15 which directed expedited actions to
reduce the harmful impacts from water shortages and other impacts of the drought. The Governor's
proclamation called upon local water suppliers and municipalities to implement water shortage
contingency plans immediately in order to avoid or forestall outright restrictions that could become
necessary later in the drought season. In response to these actions, on May 12, 2015 the Cucamonga
Valley Water District declared a Stage 6 -Severe Water Emergency in Resolution No. 2015-5-3.
Cucamonga Valley Water District has declared a Stage 6 -Severe Water Emergency in order to achieve
a 35% reduction in potable water as part of the mandate for a total statewide reduction as outlined by
the State Water Resources Control Board. As a customer of the Cucamonga Valley Water District, the
City of Rancho Cucamonga will need to enact emergency measures through ordinance and other
operational and administrative actions in order to meet these executive orders and mandated
conservation numbers.
Additionally, the existing drought conditions exacerbate already perilous fire conditions in the northern
portions of the wild land urban interface of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and increase the risk of flash
floods due to soil conditions. These conditions are likely to be beyond the services, equipment,
personnel and fiscal resources of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Continuation of this local drought
emergency will allow the Director of Emergency Services (City Manager) to continue to exercise the
powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of the City prescribed by state law,
ordinances, and resolutions existing and passed in conjunction with this emergency.
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Gillison
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-186
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2013-00961, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR AN 8.32 ACRE PARCEL
OF LAND WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM VERY
LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO LOW (L)
RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR A SITE LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CARNESI DRIVE AND EAST OF ETIWANDA
AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF – APNs:
0227-061-03 AND 82.
A. Recitals.
1. Storm Western Development, Inc. filed an application for the approval of General Plan
Amendment DRC2013-00961 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject General Plan Amendment request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th of August 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a noticed public hearing on General Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961 and issued
Resolution No. 15-60, recommending to the City Council that the General Plan Amendment be
approved.
3. On the 21st day of October 2015, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A,
of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the
above-referenced public hearing on October 21, 2015, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property located on the south side of Carnesi Drive and
east of Etiwanda Avenue in the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
b. To the north are single-family residences within the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan; to the south is an existing church within the Very Low (VL) Zoning
District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; to the west is an existing church and single-family residences
within the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and to the east are single-
family residences within the Low (L) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
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c. The General Plan land use designation and the Etiwanda Specific Plan zoning
designation for the project site is Very Low (VL) Residential; and
d. Storm Western Development, Inc. submitted an application for the subdivision of
8.32 acres of land into 17 lots (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936). Sixteen lots are for residential
purposes, with Lot #17 as the new boundaries for Cross and Crown Lutheran church, which is
located on a portion of the project site; and
e. Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, which is located at the southeast corner of
Etiwanda Avenue and Carnesi Drive, is selling a portion of their property to the applicant, which was
originally master-planned for expansion of the church educational program; and
f. The project site is vacant with the exception of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church,
a perimeter wall along the south side of Carnesi Drive and 50 onsite trees. Staff has determined that
the existing wall along the south side of Carnesi Drive was voluntarily constructed by Toll Brothers
during the development of the residential subdivision on the north side of Carnesi Drive
SUBTT16279. The wall straddles the property line between the project site (Tentative Tract 18936)
and the public right-of-way. There is no documentation available showing that there is an easement
or other legal agreement that would restrict removal of the wall; and
g. The application includes General Plan and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendments to
change the land use and zoning designations from Very Low (VL) Residential (.1-2 DU per acre) to
Low (L) Residential (2-4 DU per acre) for the 16 residential lots (Lots 1-16). The new boundaries for
Cross and Crown Lutheran Church (Lot #17) will remain in the Very Low (VL) General Plan Land
Use District and Etiwanda Specific Plan Zoning District. The project also includes applications for a
Variance DRC2014-00219 for property line walls that range in height from 6 feet to up to 11 feet
along the rear property lines of all 16 residential lots and a Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00113 to
remove up to 50 onsite trees. House product for the lots is not a part of the project scope and will be
submitted at a later date; and
h. The site is currently zoned Very Low (VL) Residential and is within the Etiwanda
Specific Plan area. The narrowness of the site precludes developing a double-loaded street with lots
that meet the 200-foot lot depth requirement. The applicant has requested to change the zoning
designation to Low (L) Residential, which requires 100-foot lot depths. The existing single-family
residences to the east were developed prior to City’s incorporation and are within the Low (L) Zoning
District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The existing lots to the east average approximately 7,500
square feet in size, below the 15,000 square foot average lot size required by the Etiwanda Specific
Plan. The existing single-family residences to the north are with the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan and average approximately 25,000 square feet in size, in conformance
with the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The existing lots to the west were developed prior to City’s
incorporation and are within the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan and
average approximately 16,000 square feet in size, below the 25,000 square foot average lot size
required by the Etiwanda Specific plan; and
i. The proposed lots comply with the 80-foot lot width and 100-foot lot depth
requirements of the Etiwanda Specific Plan for the Low (L) Zoning District. The lots range in size
from 11,597 to 19,938 square feet with an average lot size of 15,010 square feet, which exceeds the
required 15,000 square foot average lot size. These lot sizes will permit for the creation of a double-
loaded new street that provides a density transition from the existing smaller lot (7,500 square foot
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lots) development to the east and the existing larger lot (25,000 square foot lots) development to the
north. The proposed lots will also be compatible with the existing lots to the west, along Etiwanda
Avenue, which average approximately 16,000 square feet in size; and
j. The applicant is requesting to change the General Plan land use designation and
the Etiwanda Specific Plan zoning designation from Very Low (VL) Residential (.1-2 dwelling units
per acre) to Low (L) Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). The lot sizes will allow for the creation
of a double-loaded new street that provides a density transition from the existing smaller lot (7,500
square foot lots) development to the east and the existing larger lot (25,000 square foot lots)
development to the north. The proposed lots will also be compatible with the existing lots to the
west, along Etiwanda Avenue, which range in size from 15,000 and 16,000 square feet; and
k. The project is designed to conform to all related development criteria for the Low
(L) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, except for the necessity of up to 11-foot tall walls.
In conjunction with the application, the applicant has submitted a Variance application DRC2014-
00219 requesting to increase the maximum wall heights along the rear property line of all 16
residential lots from the permitted 6 feet to up to 11 feet in height for drainage purposes; and
l. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the General Plan
and will provide for development, within the district, in a manner consistent with the General Plan
and with related development. The proposed General Plan Amendment will change the Land Use
Designation of the project site from Very Low (VL) to Low (L) Residential. The project site will act as
a transition in density between the existing pre-incorporation non-conforming lot to the east (7,500
square foot lots) and the larger conforming lots to the north (25,000 square foot lots). The new lots
will be of similar size to the pre-incorporation non-conforming lots to the west (16,000 square foot
lots). General Plan Policy LU-2.4 states that the “General Plan encourages the development of
vacant residential lots where they are largely surrounded by other residential development to
maximize efficient use of existing infrastructure and to meet housing demand;” and
m. This amendment does promote the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land
Use Element. General Plan Land Use Policy LU-2.5 encourages the development of land
constrained by challenging parcel sizes and dimensions. If the project site was developed in
adherence to the current land use designation (Very Low (VL) Residential - 25,000 square foot lots),
the lot configuration dictates the creation of lots that are approximately 50 percent deeper and 30
percent larger in size than that required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed General Plan
Amendment will permit a transition in density between the smaller pre-incorporation non-conforming
lots to the east (7,500 square foot lots) and the larger conforming lots (25,000 square foot lots) to
the north. The new lots will be of similar size to the pre-incorporation non-conforming lots
immediately to the west (16,000 square foot lots); and
n. This amendment would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent
properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properties. The proposed General Plan Amendment will permit for the development of single-family
residential lots that will act as a transition in density between the smaller lots (7,500 square foot lots)
to the east and the larger lot (25,000 square foot lots) to the north. The project will connect to the
existing roadway network and become a part of the larger community. The main environmental
impact created by the project will be a minor increase in traffic. The increased traffic due to the
General Plan Amendment is expected to add less than 100 trips per day to Carnesi Drive. The City’s
Traffic Engineer has reviewed the traffic evaluation submitted for the project (Trames Solutions, Inc.,
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August, 2014) and concurs with the study conclusions that the project contribution to the number of
vehicle trips along Carnesi Drive will have a minimal impact on the nearest intersections.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed district in
terms of access, size and compatibility with the existing land uses in the surrounding area. The
project site will be developed with single-family lots and is surrounded by residential development to
the north, east and west and will be accessed by an adjacent public street and will connect to
existing utility services. The proposed change in land use and zoning designation from Very Low
(VL) Residential to Low (L) Residential will create a transition in density between the smaller lot
residential development to the east (7,500 square foot lots) and the larger lot residential
development to the north (25,000 square foot lots). Under the current Very Low (VL) zoning
classification (25,000 square foot lots), the narrowness of the project site dictates that the lots can
only be plotted on one side of the new street. These lots would be approximately 50 percent deeper
and 30 percent larger than required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan for the Very Low (VL) zoning
designation and more than twice as large as the existing lots to the east, within the Low (L) zoning
designation. For this reason, the proposed land use and zoning change to Low (L) Residential is
appropriate.
b. The proposed amendment would not have significant impacts on the environment
nor the surrounding properties. The proposed General Plan Amendment will change in the land use
designation of the project site from Very Low (VL) Residential to Low (L) Residential and will act as
a transition in density between the smaller lot homes to the east (7,500 square foot lots) and the
larger lot homes to the north (15,000 square foot lots). The project site will connect to the existing
roadway system and utility infrastructure. House product for the proposed lots was not submitted for
review at this time. When house product is submitted, it will be reviewed for compliance with the
design criteria outlined in the Etiwanda Specific Plan and Development Code and will require Design
Review Committee review and Planning Commission approval. Staff has prepared an Initial Study of
the potential environmental impacts related to the project and determined that with the
implementation of mitigation measures the project will not have a significant impact on the
environment.
c. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. The project
site is surrounded by residential development to the north, east and west and will act as a transition
in density between the smaller lot homes to the east (7,500 square foot lots) and the larger lot
homes to the north (25,000 square foot lots). To the east are single-family residences developed on
approximately 16,000 square foot lots. The proposed subdivision will be developed in conformance
with the Low (L) Residential development criteria of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, except for wall
heights in excess of 6 feet necessary for drainage purposes. The project site will connect to an
existing public street and will become part of the larger community.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
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findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local
CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of
the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would
have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment
period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
b. The City Council has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
comments received from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regarding the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that based on the imposition
of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect
on the environment. During the Public Comment Period, staff received comments from the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regarding the potential for the project site to be a
habitat for the Burrowing Owl and Western Yellow Bat. To address CDFW comments, two additional
mitigation measures were added to Initial Study Parts II and III. The City Council further finds that
the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City
Council. Based on these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative
Declaration; and
c. The City Council has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources
Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the
mitigation measures during project implementation. The City Council therefore adopts the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project; and
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which the City Council’s decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California
91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Council hereby adopts General Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961, as depicted in Attachment
A, attached hereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 2015.
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ORDINANCE NO. 880
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2013-00962, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DESIGNATION FOR AN 8.32 ACRE
PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
FROM VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) TO LOW (L) RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)
FOR A SITE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CARNESI DRIVE AND
EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF – APN’S: 0227-061-03 AND 82.
A. Recitals.
1. Storm Western Development, Inc. filed an application for the approval of Etiwanda
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962 as described in the title of this Ordinance. Hereinafter
in this Ordinance, the subject Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment request is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 12th day of August, 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing with respect to the above referenced Etiwanda
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962 and, following the conclusion thereof, adopted its
Resolution No. 15-61, recommending that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga adopt
said Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment.
3. On the 21st day of October, 2015, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Ordinance.
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: This City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the
above-referenced public hearing on October 21, 2015, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, the City Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property located on the south side of Carnesi Drive and
east of Etiwanda Avenue in the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
b. To the north are single-family residences within the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan; to the south is an existing church within the Very Low (VL) Zoning
District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; to the west is an existing church and single-family residences
within the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and to the east are single-
family residences within the Low (L) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
c. The General Plan land use designation and the Etiwanda Specific Plan zoning
designation for the project site is Very Low (VL) Residential; and
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d. Storm Western Development, Inc. submitted an application for the subdivision of
8.32 acres of land into 17 lots (Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936). Sixteen lots are for residential
purposes, with Lot #17 as the new boundaries for Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, which is
located on a portion of the project site; and
e. Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, which is located at the southeast corner of
Etiwanda Avenue and Carnesi Drive, is selling a portion of their property to the applicant, which was
originally master-planned for expansion of the church educational program; and
f. The project site is vacant with the exception of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church,
a perimeter wall along the south side of Carnesi Drive and 50 onsite trees. Staff has determined that
the existing wall along the south side of Carnesi Drive was voluntarily constructed by the Toll
Brothers during the development of the residential subdivision on the north side of Carnesi Drive
(SUBTT16279). The wall straddles the property line between the project site (Tentative Tract 18936)
and the public right-of-way. There is no documentation available showing that there is an easement
or other legal agreement that would restrict removal of the wall; and
g. The application includes General Plan and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendments to
change the land use and zoning designations from Very Low (VL) Residential (.1-2 DU per acre) to
Low (L) Residential (2-4 DU per acre) for the 16 residential lots (Lots 1-16). The new boundaries for
Cross and Crown Lutheran Church (Lot #17) will remain in the Very Low (VL) General Plan Land
Use District and Etiwanda Specific Plan Zoning District. The project also includes applications for a
Variance DRC2014-00219 for property line walls that range in height from 6 feet to up to 11 feet
along the rear property lines of all 16 residential lots and a Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00113 to
remove up to 50 onsite trees. House product for the lots is not a part of the project scope and will be
submitted at a later date; and
h. The site is currently zoned Very Low (VL) Residential and is within the Etiwanda
Specific Plan area. The narrowness of the site precludes developing a double-loaded street with lots
that meet the 200-foot lot depth requirement. The applicant has requested to change the zoning
designation to Low (L) Residential, which requires 100-foot lot depths. The existing single-family
residences to the east were developed prior to City’s incorporation and are within the Low (L) Zoning
District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The existing lots to the east average approximately 7,500
square feet in size, below the 15,000 square foot average lot size required by the Etiwanda Specific
Plan. The existing single-family residences to the north are with the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan and average approximately 25,000 square feet in size, in conformance
with the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The existing lots to the west were developed prior to City’s
incorporation and are within the Very Low (VL) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan and
average approximately 16,000 square feet in size, below the 25,000 square foot average lot size
required by the Etiwanda Specific plan; and
i. The proposed lots comply with the 80-foot lot width and 100-foot lot depth
requirements of the Etiwanda Specific Plan for the Low (L) Zoning District. The lots range in size
from 11,597 to 19,938 square feet with an average lot size of 15,010 square feet, which exceeds the
required 15,000 square foot average lot size. These lot sizes will permit for the creation of a double-
loaded new street that provides a density transition from the existing smaller lot (7,500 square foot
lots) development to the east and the existing larger lot (25,000 square foot lots) development to the
north. The proposed lots will also be compatible with the existing lots to the west, along Etiwanda
Avenue, which average approximately 16,000 square feet in size; and
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j. The applicant is requesting to change the General Plan land use designation and
the Etiwanda Specific Plan zoning designation from Very Low (VL) Residential (.1-2 dwelling units
per acre) to Low (L) Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). The lots will allow for the creation of a
double-loaded new street that provides a density transition from the existing smaller lot (7,500
square foot lots) development to the east and the existing larger lot (25,000 square foot lots)
development to the north. The proposed lots will also be compatible with the existing lots to the
west, along Etiwanda Avenue, which range in size from 15,000 and 16,000 square feet; and
k. The project is designed to conform to all related development criteria for the Low
(L) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, except for the necessity of up to 11-foot tall walls.
In conjunction with the related applications, the applicant has also submitted a Variance application
(DRC2014-00219) requesting to increase the maximum wall heights along the rear property line of
all 16 residential lots from the permitted 6 feet to up to 11 feet in height for drainage purposes.
SECTION 3: Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Council during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Council hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment does not conflict with the Land
Use Policies of the General Plan and will provide for the development, within the district, in a
manner consistent with the General Plan and with related development. As a Land Use Policy, the
General Plan states that new development should be accommodated in a manner that integrates it
into the physical structure of the City, is a logical extension of existing infrastructure improvements
and there are adequate public services available to serve the development. The proposed zoning
amendment will implement the Land Use Policies outlined above and will not be inconsistent with
the density or quality of existing development within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area and the City.
b. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment does promote the goals and
objectives of the Etiwanda Specific Plan which in turn are consistent with and implement the goals
and objectives of the General Plan. These goals include promoting the economical and efficient use
of land, promoting design and construction techniques that are responsive to the environment, and
promoting development compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed zoning
amendment will result in development that is consistent with these goals and objectives and will be
indistinguishable in overall quality and design from existing development in the surrounding area.
c. The proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan amendment will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed zoning amendment will act as a transition in density between the smaller lot homes to
the east (7,500 square foot lots) and the larger lot homes to the north (25,000 square foot lots). The
lots will be of similar size to the existing residential lots to the east. The minor increase in density
will not increase traffic in a manner that is beyond what the roads were designed to accommodate or
overwhelm the existing public facilities in the surrounding area; and
d. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the General Plan. The General
Plan states that the Low (L) land use designation is characterized by detached, low density single-
family residential units on individual lots forming a cohesive neighborhood, with private yards and
private parking with a density range of 2 to 4 dwelling units per acre. The related subdivision
(SUBTT18936) of the project site has a proposed density of 2.43 units per acre. The proposed
zoning amendment will be fully compliant with the General Plan; and
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e. In conjunction with the approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961,
the proposed Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment will be consistent with the objectives of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan. The project site is being subdivided for the development of single-family
residences with a density of 2.43 dwelling units per acre and an average lot size of 15,010 square
feet, in excess of the required 15,000-square foot average lot size. The project site will act as a
transition in density between the smaller lot homes to the east (7,500 square foot lots) and the larger
lot homes to the north (25,000 square foot lots). The lots will be of similar size to the existing
residential lots to the west and will become an integral part of the surrounding area.
SECTION 4: Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental
assessment for the application, the City Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference,
based upon the findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local
CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of
the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would
have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment
period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The City Council has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
comments received from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regarding the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that based on the imposition
of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect
on the environment. During the Public Comment Period, staff received comments from the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regarding the potential for the project site to be a
habitat for the Burrowing Owl and Western Yellow Bat. To address CDFW comments, two additional
mitigation measures were added to Initial Study Parts II and III. The City Council further finds that
the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City
Council. Based on these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative
Declaration; and
c. The City Council has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources
Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the
mitigation measures during project implementation. The City Council therefore adopts the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project; and
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration and
all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning
Commission’s recommendation is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone
(909) 477-2750.
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SECTION 5: The Etiwanda Specific Plan is hereby amended to change the project site land
use district from Very Low (L) Residential to Very Low (VL) Residential, in words and figures, as
shown in Attachment A.
SECTION 6: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Ordinance
is, for any reason, deemed or held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, or preempted by legislative enactment, such decision or legislation shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or words thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or words might subsequently be declared invalid or
unconstitutional or preempted by subsequent legislation.
SECTION 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published within 15 days after its passage at least once in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario, California, and
circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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General Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961
Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962
City Council Meeting
October 21, 2015
Project Proposal
A request to change the General Plan land use and Etiwanda Specific Plan
zoning designations from Very Low (VL)Residential (.1-2 dwelling units per
acre)to Low (L)Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre)
The Planning Commission approved the related projects to subdivide the
project site for the development of 16 single-family residences and the
associated Variance and Tree Removal Permit contingent upon City Council
approval of the General Plan Amendment and Etiwanda Specific Plan
Amendment.
6.59 Acre
Project Site
1.73 Acres
25,000 SF Lots
7,500 –8,000 SF Lots
13,000 SF Lots
15,000 SF Lots
Comparison Between Very Low (VL) and Low (L) Etiwanda Specific Plan Development Standards
Lot
Depth
Lot
Width
Side
Setbacks
Front
Setback
Rear
Setback
Average Lot
Size
Maximum Lot
Coverage
Low (L)100 Feet 80 Feet Total 20
Feet
25 Feet 25 Feet 15,000 SF 30%
Very Low (VL 200 Feet 90 Feet 10/20 Feet 30 Feet 60 Feet 25,000 SF 25%
Original Layout
Sixteen (16) Lots
Complies with Low (L) zoning designation
Full vehicle & pedestrian connection to Pinon Street
Double-loaded street
Four houses facing Carnesi Drive
Requires removal of 642 linear feet of existing wall for street
Neighborhood Meeting #1
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on April 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton, with
approximately 80 persons in attendance
Property owners to the east were in opposition to the proposed street connection to Pinon Street
Property owners to the north (along Carnesi Drive) were in opposition to the demolition of the wall along the
south side of Carnesi Drive to develop a public street to access the project site
Property owners to the north were also in opposition to the proposed land use change feeling that it would
increase traffic and decrease their property values
They also indicated that they did not want smaller lot homes facing their larger lot homes to the north
Design Review Committee Meeting #1
The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on May 6,2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Staff provided an overview of the project and outlined neighborhood opposition to the new street
connection to Pinon Street,removal of a portion of the wall along the south side of Carnesi Drive and the
proposed land use amendments
The meeting was attended by approximately 30 residents from the Toll Brothers neighborhood,which is
north of the project site
The residents felt that the project should take access through the church property from Etiwanda Avenue
The Committee recommended that the project applicant consider incorporating the community’s concerns
into the final project layout
Current Carnesi Drive Street Scene
Wall permitted on July 15, 2003
Wall voluntarily constructed by Toll Brothers to screen existing residences and vacant lot to the south
Wall located on the property line between project site and public right-of-way
No legal agreement or limitation recorded on the title preventing removal of the wall
Current Layout
Sixteen (16) lots
Complies with Low (L) zoning designation
Emergency vehicle & pedestrian connection to Pinon Street
Double-loaded street
All houses facing new public street
Requires removal of 60 linear feet of existing wall for street
Lots 1 –6 on east side of new street are 200 feet deep and the
lots on west side of street are over 150 feet deep,in excess of
the 100 foot lot depth requirement for the Low (L)Zoning
District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
Neighborhood Meeting #2
The applicant held a second neighborhood meeting on June 19,2014 at 6:00 p.m.at Etiwanda Gardens,
with approximately 100 persons in attendance.
The developer presented an updated layout which created a cul-de-sac off of Carnesi Drive with an
Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA)gate.
The Toll Brothers residents remained in opposition to the new layout,not wanting any portion of the wall
removed in order to provide access to Carnesi Drive
The residents insisted that access should be taken from Etiwanda Avenue through the church property
The church members in attendance raised concerns that accessing the site through the church parking lot
would potentially encumber their future expansion plans
Design Review Committee Meeting #2
The updated project (Layout #2)was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on March 31,2015 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was attended by approximately 50 community members from Cross and Crown Lutheran Church
and residents from the surrounding neighborhood
The church members were generally in favor of the modified project layout presented by the applicant
Residents living north of the project site expressed opposition to the project layout and submitted a petition
signed by 86 residents.Their concerns included removal of a portion of a wall along the south side of Carnesi
Drive,vehicle traffic and a perceived loss of property value due to the proposed smaller lot sizes
The Committee stated that the proposed layout was a good compromise taking the neighbors concerns into
consideration.The Committee recommended that the project move forward to the Planning Commission for their
review
Planning Commission Workshop
The applicant held a Planning Commission Workshop in the Tri -Communities Room of City Hall on August 27,2014 at
8:20 p.m.
The applicant outlined the advantages and disadvantages of 4 potential layouts of the project site and how they arrived
at their decision to move forward with Layout #2,which takes access from Carnesi Drive with a cul-de-sac
The Commissioners commented that while the original layout had many positive features,Layout #2 addressed many
of the concerns raised by the neighboring property owners
The Commission observed that Layout #3,which was designed to meet the current Very Low (VL)zoning
requirements,required the removal of more linear feet of wall along Carnesi Drive,created lots that were approximately
30 percent larger and 50 percent deeper than the lots to the north and eliminated the opportunity for an emergency
vehicle access gate to provide a secondary access point to the existing development to the east
The Commissioners commented that Layout #4,which takes access from Etiwanda Avenue through the church parking
lot with a double cul-de-sac,created an awkward street layout with multiple flag lots and greatly encumbered any future
expansion of the church
Zoning Conforming Layout
Seven (7) lots
Complies with Very Low (VL) zoning designation
No emergency vehicle or pedestrian connection to Pinon
Street
Single-loaded street
Lots 50 percent deeper and 30 percent larger in size than
required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan
All houses facing new street and side yards of houses to
east
Requires removal of 75 linear feet of existing wall along the
south side of Carnesi Drive for street and equestrian trail
Access from Etiwanda Avenue
Fifteen (15) lots
No emergency vehicle or pedestrian connection to Pinon
Street
Double-loaded street
Cross and Crown Church (property owner)opposed to
this layout as it limits their future growth opportunities and
reduces parking
Creates double cul-de-sac with multiple flag lots
Places new public street within 300 feet of existing
intersection at Etiwanda Avenue and Carnesi Drive
August 12, 2015
Planning Commission Meeting
•Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936,Variance DRC2014-00219 and
Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00113
•Recommended City Council approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961 and Etiwanda
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962
•Approximately 30 persons commented on the project
•The positive comments were related to the applicant’s willingness to make changes to the originally
proposed site layout to accommodate concerns raised by the neighboring property owners
•The concerns raised were related to opposition to the zone change and the new project street taking
access from Carnesi Drive which requires removal of a portion of an existing wall
•These residents continue to request access be taken from Etiwanda Avenue through the church
parking lot
General Plan Consistency
•General Plan Land Use Policy LU-2.4 encourages the development of vacant
residential lots where they are largely surrounded by other residential development to
maximize the efficient use of the existing infrastructure and to meet the housing
demand
•General Plan Land Use Policy LU-2.5 encourages the development of land
constrained by challenging parcel sizes and dimensions
•The proposed amendment advances the goals of the General Plan to develop land
with challenging parcel sizes and dimension,to create compatible development
consistent with land patterns of adjacent developments and to provide an adequate
number of housing units to meet the housing demand
Neighborhood Compatibility
•If developed under the current standards,the narrowness of the project site would
dictate the creation of lots that are much deeper and larger than required by the
Etiwanda Specific Plan.
•The project as proposed will provide for a visually appealing street scene with houses
plotted on both sides of the new public street
•The proposed amendments will provide a logical transition between the smaller lots to
the east and larger lots to the north
•The new lots will have a similar appearance to the lots to the north,the main
difference being lot depth,as the lots on average are only 10 feet narrower than those
to the north
Environmental Impacts
•Staff prepared an Initial Study that reviewed the potential environmental
impacts of the project
•Air quality,greenhouse gas,traffic,biologic and historic resource studies were
submitted for the project
•All potential environmental impacts created by the project were deemed to be
less-than-significant with the implementation of project specific mitigation
measures
•Staff made a minor change to a mitigation measure related to the preservation
of the onsite trees allowing for the trees to be temporarily boxed on-site prior to
replanting (Biological Section)
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment
DRC2013-00961 and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962 through
adoption of the attached Resolution and Ordinance and adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for the project.
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DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2015-00421
City Council
Meeting
October 21, 2015
1
City Council Meeting
Presentation Agenda
Proposed Code
amendments
Background of Mixed
Use
PC Workshop/Hearing
CC Study Session
Conclusion
October 21, 2015
2
City Council Meeting
Proposed Changes
Article III
Allowed Uses
Commercial (Secondary /
Accessory) Industrial
Commercial (Re-purposing)
Industrial
Permitted in Industrial Park
(IP) and General Industrial
(GI) Districts only
October 21, 2015
3
City Council Meeting
Proposed Changes
Article IV
Fences, Walls and Screening
Article V
Animal Regulations
Article VII
Industrial Design Standards
Article VIII
Universal Definitions
Barn
Garage
Mixed Use Development
October 21, 2015
4
City Council Meeting
Mixed Use Opportunity Sites
City Council Meeting
5
October 21, 2015
City Council Goals
City Council Goal A24 (phase 1)
Develop standards to address mixed use,high density,
Transit Oriented Development and initiate a Development
Code amendment to incorporate new development
standards.
City Council Goal A25 (phase 2)
Review the City's zoning districts and evaluate/investigate
creating overlay districts or specific plan areas that will
create villages or development districts in order to
revitalize underperforming or underutilized areas and
create synergy amongst the varying land uses.
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Planning Commission
Workshop held on July 8, 2015
Discussion on draft Mixed Use standards
Overall in favor of concepts
How to better connect mixed use sites along Foothill
Boulevard
Incorporate streetscape design elements from Victoria
Gardens and continue to require high quality design
Public Hearing held on August 12, 2015
Recommended approval
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City Council Meeting
City Council Study Session
Held on September 16, 2015
723 acres zoned for Mixed Use, with 35 acres undeveloped
Applicable parking standards
Overall project density
Water conservation effects
Requiring a mix of land uses
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Proposed Changes
Article III
Mixed Use Development
Mixed Use standards did not
previously exist
Adds Table 17.36.020-2 to
include development standards
for the Mixed Use Zoning
District
Includes density, FAR, building
height, parking, open space,
landscaping, and setback, etc.
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Mix of Land Uses
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Land Use Mix
Project shall incorporate a minimum of two of the following
types of land uses:
Commercial, Office, Institutional, Residential, Live/Work
Density
Paragon in Monrovia (54 units/ac)
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Setbacks
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Local –5 feet from PL
Street Yard (major/special blvd)50% -75% reduction of streetscape requirements
Street Yard (secondary/collector)50% -75% reduction of streetscape requirements
Street Yard (local)75% -100% reduction of streetscape requirements
Collector –15 feet from PL
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Setbacks
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Major –20 feet from PL
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High-Quality Design
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Landscaping
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Reduction of required landscape area
will contribute to less water usage
Drought tolerant plants and trees
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Landscaping/Open Space
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Common Open Space
Courtyards and Paseos
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Open Space
Private Open Space
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Rooftop Deck Patio and Balcony
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Parking
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Each Mixed Use Project is
unique. Therefore:
Require a parking study for all
mixed use projects
Provide options for parking
reduction
Conclusion
Next Steps
Initiate Phase II –Mixed Use Development Standards
Recommendation
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STAFF REPORT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Date: October 21, 2015
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
John R. Gillison, City Manager
From: Francie Palmer, Communications Manager
Subject: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR OUTREACH AND PROMOTION
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION
FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR MALOOF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to provide outreach and promotion
assistance in partnership with the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts
for the Maloof Centennial Celebration 2016.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City has received a written request from the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for
Arts and Crafts to provide outreach and promotion assistance as the Foundation celebrates
throughout 2016 the celebration of iconic master craftsman Sam Maloof in what would have
been his 100th year. Starting with a celebration on January 24, 2016 various events will be
held locally and nationally, including a Maloof Symposium at the Smithsonian on
September 16, 2016 at the American Art Museum in Washington D.C.
THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MALOOF FOUNDATION WOULD INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING:
Partnership Considerations:
• Use of city distribution outlets such as Community Centers and Libraries for
event fliers provided by Maloof Foundation.
• Inclusion of Maloof Centennial in Winter and Summer 2016 Grapevine/Rancho
Reporter publications (size to be determined, estimated at ¼ page depending
upon space available).
• Ability to place a posting on the electronic billboard at Foothill and Archibald.
Cost for artwork and formatting to be borne by Maloof Foundation.
• Posting of Centennial Celebration events on the City’s event calendar.
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SAM AND ALFREDA MALOOF FOUNDATION FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR MALOOF CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 21, 2015
• 2-week Street Banner site availability in January and Fall of 2016. Cost of banner
to be borne by Maloof Foundation, city to provide design approval prior to
printing.
• Social media outreach regarding Centennial Events.
In return, the Maloof Foundation will recognize the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a
partner/supporter of the Maloof Centennial Celebration on print and electronic publications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no direct fiscal impact to the City.
Respectfully submitted,
Francie Palmer
Communications Manager
Attachment: Request Letter from Maloof Foundation
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O2. Update on Rancho Cucamonga Enterprise Geographic Information Systems Connect
(Regis Connect) Shared Services Contracts (Verbal Report).
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DATE: October 15, 2015
TO: MAYORS AND CITY CLERKS
FROM: LAURA H. WELCH, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CLERK OF THE BOARD
SUBJECT: CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING – AGENDA & CANDIDATE MATERIALS
The City Selection Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at 11:30
a.m., at the Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino, following the SANBAG Board of Directors meeting.
At the meeting, Committee members will elect a mayor or council member to serve on the South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
The Clerk of the Board has received the required documents from the following mayor(s) or council
member(s) interested in serving in this position.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Larry McCallon, City of Highland
Candidate materials, along with the previous meeting minutes and agenda for the upcoming meeting,
are attached for your information and review. In accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the
City Selection Committee, it is requested that each City Clerk transmit the information to every City
Council member.
Continued on Reverse
Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors
Laura H. Welch
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
385 North Arrowhead Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0130 | Phone: 909.387.3841 Fax: 909.387.4554
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PLEASE REMEMBER… the voting members of the City Selection Committee are the
Mayors of each city within San Bernardino County. Only the following cities will
participate in this election: Big Bear Lake, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Grand
Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands,
Rialto, San Bernardino, Upland and Yucaipa. The Mayor may designate a member of the
Council to vote at the meeting by providing that member with written designation signed by
the Mayor and filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Sincerely,
Laura H. Welch, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
City Selection Committee Secretary
Attachments: Agenda
April 9, 2014 Minutes
Candidate Materials
c: City Managers
Kathleen Rollings-McDonald, LAFCO
Duane Baker, SANBAG
Saundra McDaniel, Clerk of the Board, SCAQMD
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CANDIDATE MATERIALS
SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
The SCAQMD is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive basin-
wide air quality management plan for the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, and the non-
desert portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The governing board
consists of one person appointed by each of the following: the Governor, the Speaker of
the Assembly, the Senate Rules Committee, and the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
from among the members of the Los Angeles City Council; a County Supervisor from
each County; and one elected official from the cities of each County, except for
Los Angeles County, which has two. The governing board usually meets on the first
Friday of each month and has committee meetings throughout the month.
A selection will be made to fill the seat held by Chino Mayor Dennis Yates, for a term to
expire in January 2020. Mayors and City Council members of the SCAQMD member
cities are eligible to serve on SCAQMD. As a reminder, the successful candidate must
be elected by a majority of the member cities, with a majority of the population. The
member cities are: Big Bear Lake, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Grand
Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands,
Rialto, San Bernardino, Upland, and Yucaipa.
The current representation on SCAQMD is as follows:
Position Incumbent Term Expires
Primary Member Dennis R. Yates
City of Chino January 2016
Declared Candidates
Larry McCallon
City of Highland
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