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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/12/17 - Minutes December 17, 1997 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, December 3, 1997, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels, RDA Manager; Jan Reynolds, RDA Analyst; Brad Buller, City Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Jennifer Haruyama, Management Analyst 1; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Ralph Crane, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal; Captain Rodney Hoops, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. Absent was: Councilmember Rex Gutierrez. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements/presentations were made. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Bob Lundy, Rancho Cucamonga Visitors Bureau, stated he periodically likes to inform the Council about tourism. He referred to a newspaper article which Laura Mulligan was in. He pointed out she is one of the greeters at the Center. He also had a magazine with the Jack Benny statue in it. He stated he has received many letters from people requesting the post card showing Jack Benny. He stated he hopes the City is getting something from their investment in the Rancho Cucamonga Visitors Center. City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 2 D. CONSENTCALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: November 5, 1997 (Williams absent) D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 11/26/97 and 12/3/97 and Payroll ending 10/30/97 and 11/13/97 for the total amount of $2,638,670.75. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 1997. D4. Approval to extend the Office Rental Agreement (CO 92-064) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Professional Baseball Club in the amount of $346.00 per month from January 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998. D5. Approval to extend Quakes Special Baseball Agreement (CO 97-008) for another year (January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998). D6. Approval to enter into an agreement with the City of San Bemardino Economic Development Agency to provide production and operation technicians to operate the video production system to broadcast City Council meetings in the amount of $300 per meeting. PEG Account: 70-276-501. D7. Approval to amend Salary & Benefits Resolution #97-171. RESOLUTION NO. 97-171A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 97-171 IMPLEMENTING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 D8. Approval to authorize the execution and signing of Program Supplement No. 021 to local agency - State Agreement No. 08-5420 for emergency repair work due to Storm 93-1. RESOLUTION NO. 97-190 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SIGNING OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 021 TO LOCAL AGENCY - STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-5420 FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK DUE TO STORM 93-1 D9. Approval to execute an agreement (CO 97-058) for participation in Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement No. 62170. RESOLUTION NO. 97-191 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT NO. 62170 D10. Approval of the submittal of application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for 1997/98 Tire Recycling Grant. City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 97-192 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR A 1997/98 TIRE RECYCLING GRANT D11. Approval to appropriate $20,750 from Fund 09 - GAS TAX (NC 09-4637-7045) for the final lease payment for a 10-wheel dump truck. D12. Approval to appropriate $100,000 from Fund 01-4638-6035 for Development Fee supported plan check Consultant Contract Services for FY 1997/98. D13. Approval of a City policy for placement of banners within the public right-of-way for City and City- sponsored events only. D14. Approval of Map for Tract 14534, located at the southeast corner of Victoria Park Lane and Rochester Avenue, submitted by VVilliam Lyon Homes, Inc., a California Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 97-193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 14534 D15. Approval of ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for CUP 93-13, located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue south of 8th Street, submitted by E & R Rancho Pacific, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 97-194 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR CUP 93-13 (APN: 209- 211-10) D16. Approval of ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Conditional Use permit 95-32, located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard approximately 320 feet east of the intersection of Archibald Avenue at 9777 Foothill Boulevard, submitted by Foothill Auto Body, a California General Partnership. RESOLUTION NO. 97-195 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95-32, APN: 208-282-03 AND 04 City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 4 D17. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and Monumentation Cash Deposit for Tract 13565-5 through Tract 13565-10, located north of Wilson Avenue and East of Wardman Bullock Road, submitted by Standard Pacific Corporation and Richmond American Homes, and release of portions of previously submitted improvement securities and transfer of monumentation cash deposit accepted by City Council on April 19, 1995, from Standard Pacific. RESOLUTION NO. 97-196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 13565-5 THROUGH TRACT 13565-10 AND RELEASING A PORTION OF IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND TRANSFER OF MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 19, 1995 Jack Lam, City Manager, pointed out that item D5 has a correction with the agreement being for the period of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar as corrected. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE BY MODIFYING CERTAIN FEES (Continued from November 5, 1997 meeting) Staff report by Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director. Councilmember Williams commented what a wonderful report this was and felt it could be used in the future as a resource. Mayor Alexander opened the public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Biane echoed what Councilmember Williams had stated and felt this could be used as a model for years to come. RESOLUTION 97-170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND RANCHO CUCAMONGA POLICE DEPARTMENT BY MODIFYING CERTAIN FEES ESTABLISHED IN RESOLUTION 96-012 City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 5 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 97-170. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). F2. CONSIDERATION OF SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 97-03 - CASTILLO COMPANY. INC. - A request to amend the Sign Ordinance by modifying regulations to allow for the identification of subtenants of a major or anchor tenant within shopping centers. Staff report by Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. Councilmember Williams inquired about the one sign per tenant. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, confirmed this. Councilmember Williams felt the corners in the City are looking like circuses with too many signs displayed. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated these are code enforcement issues. Councilmember Williams felt that some code enforcement should occur to help control this. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the City Council/Planning Commission subcommittee is working on this issue. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: John Glammary, Castillo Stores, stated they appreciated the Planning Commission's approval of this amendment. He stated they supported this and did not feel there would be ugly signage because of it. He hoped the Council would approve this. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 586. ORDINANCE NO. 586 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 97- 03, AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF SUBTENANTS OF A MAJOR OR ANCHOR TENANT WITHIN SHOPPING CENTERS WITHIN SECTION 14.20.100 PERMITTED SIGNS - COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 586 for January 7, 1998. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No Items Submitted. City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 6 H. CiTY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No Items Submitted. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. A RESOLUTION DENYING A TAXI CAB SERVICE PERMIT TO BELL CAB CO. (San Gabriel Transit) (Continued from November 19, 1997 meeting) RESOLUTION NO. 97-183 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXICAB SERVICE PERMIT Staff report by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Councilmember Williams asked if a time frame limitation could be set for someone reapplying for a permit. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, said there is nothing in the code at this time. James Markman, City Attorney, said the Council could certainly request this. He stated they have the right to be processed. Mayor Alexander stated that the City Clerk's office had a phone call from Randy Schackman, Michelle Gray and Mike Hirz stating they are in favor of another cab company in the City. He stated it was determined the last time this was discussed that cab service is adequate, but that it is probably approaching the time when this should be monitored. He felt staff should watch and listen to the service provided to the seniors. He stated he had no problem with Bell Cab reapplying within six months to see what the needs are at that time. Councilmember Williams pointed out she has listened to the entire tape from when this item was previously heard and would be participating in the discussions tonight. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the City Council were: Tim Younger stated his concern was how this process has gone so far. He felt things were not done based on what was good for the community and the seniors, but instead only considering Bell Cab vs. Yellow Cab. He felt the Council should consider if the service is adequate or not. Brian Hunt, Yellow Cab, talked about the services they have provided and the track record they have as far as complaints. He stated he has visited the senior developments and told them they can call him if they have any problems with service. Rusty Deton, Bell Cab, felt some of the complaints could be going straight to the cab company instead of going to the City. She felt the customers should be given the choice in the cab company they want to serve them. Scott Schaefer, Bell Cab, stated they would like to be part of the community. He reiterated what service they could provide to the community and asked for the Councirs support and asked that they reconsider their request. City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 7 Craig Arnold, Bell Cab and previously with Yellow Cab felt competition creates better business. Duke Perin, Bell Cab, stated some of the bars felt they needed better cab service. He stated the seniors have also stated they need better service. He stated he did not think competition would drive prices up. Councilmember Williams stated she felt we should watch other cities and see how their programs are going. She felt a response card in the taxi cabs would tell the City how they are doing and be helpful. She stated she has never heard complaints from seniors before. Councilmember Curatalo stated he felt the City has grown where it can support two cab companies. Councilmember Biane stated what is important to him is accountability. He felt having one company might be easier to help control services. He felt at some point in time there might be a need for more than one company, but not right now. Mayor Alexander concurred a little breathing room might be good for the time being. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to approve Resolution No. 97-183. Motion carried 3-1-1 (Curatalo voted no, Gutierrez absent). 12. DISCUSSION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Councilmember Biane stated he did not think because there is currently no project for the Foundation was a reason to dissolve them. He pointed out they have focussed their efforts on youth sports. He stated he agreed that possibly the Foundation should fall under Community Services. He felt the staff should support the Foundation with their projects and bookkeeping activities, etc. Mayor Alexander brought up the fact that the City was under the impression they couldn't donate time, services, etc. if the Foundation was a tax exempt organization. James Markman, City Attorney, stated at one time this was the feeling, but now after some more investigation, felt the City would not run into any serious trouble if they decide to staff the Foundation. He felt the Council should make their decision on a policy issue, not a legal impediment. Councilmember Williams felt the Foundation should seek their own projects. She did not want to disband it, but felt possibly Community Services could help with them getting donations and that type of thing. The Council concurred to keep the current activity level high and not disband the Foundation, and to help support their programs through restructuring. 13. UPDATE ON RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME LOCATED AT 9204 APRICOT AVENUE Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner, who stated they will continue to give updates. He stated they will continue monitoring this matter. Councilmember Williams felt the residents are not getting the type of service they are paying for to stay in these types of homes. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated he has a map showing where these types of homes are located in the City. City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 8 Mayor Alexander felt there needed to be some legislation for these types of homes for better control. Councilmember Biane felt cost recovery for police services relating to these types of issues should also be pursued. Councilmember Curatalo asked if social services is monitoring this. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they are doing inspections on an annual basis, but will act on a complaint immediately. ACTION: Report received and filed. 14. DISCUSSION OF THE ISLE'S HOUSE Brad Buller, City Planner, stated he has talked with Mr. Flocker and advised him of the problem. He stated letters have been sent and a meeting is being scheduled with Caltrans and SANBAG to discuss this issue. Councilmember Williams stated she had some information that had been faxed to her from Jim Banks and that she would be happy to pass it out to the Council. Ron Bradshaw stated he encouraged the Council to consider an histodc landmark designation to the Isles House to hopefully protect and save this before anything happens to it. ACTION: Report received and filed. 15. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES UPDATE PARKS AND FACILITIES UPDATE 1. Lions East 2. Lions West 3. Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center 4. RC Family Sports Center 5. Civic Center 6. Rancho Cucamonga Public Library 7. Stadium 8. Etiwanda Creek Park 9. Heritage and Red Hill Parks 10. Bear Gulch Park COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE 1. RC Family Sports Center 2. Vietnam Memorial 3. Senior Van Transportation 4. Teen Activities 5. Youth Activities 6. Trips and Tours 7. Senior Citizen Activities/Events 8. Human Services 9. Equestrian Center 10. Community Wide Special Events City Council Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 9 Report received and filed. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Councilmember Williams stated she had something for the Public Safety Subcommittee to start looking into before budget time starts so it could possibly be put in the budget. She asked they look at the cost and recovery of the photo red light violation program. She felt this might help get some money back into the City. She stated the City of Beverly Hills already has this program and is very successful. J2. Councilmember Gutierrez had contacted the City Clerk's office and requested the Recreational Vehicle Code be reviewed for the next meeting. J3. Rod Hoops, Police Chief, stated Friday and Saturday at 5:00 p.m. will be the Police and Fire Department's Ho Ho Parade. Jack Lam, City Manager, also commented on this great event. J4. Rod Hoops, Police Chief, also thanked Bob Page of the Daily Bulletin for covering the North Town volunteer painting of the woman's house that was in the newspaper yesterday. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Melissa Gore, Alta Loma High School, talked about the traffic on Milliken near Foothill and how the traffic merges into fewer lanes and that she felt it was unsafe. Mayor Alexander stated this will be followed up on and be looked into. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra J. Ad"~ms, CMC City Clerk Approved: January 7, 1998