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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/02/19 - Minutes February 19, 1997 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re.qular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 19, 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 7:07 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Rex Gutierrez, 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; Cathy Wahlstrom, RDA Analyst; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Jenny Haruyama, Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; and Debbie Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Jack Lam, City Manager, introduced Rod Hoops who would be the new police chief for Rancho Cucamonga starting on March 1. Captain Hoops stated he is glad to be part of Rancho Cucamonga and that he will do his best to serve the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga and the City Council. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. D. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the public hearing date on Item D10 should be changed to April 16 instead of April 2. He asked that this be noted in the Resolution setting the public hearing. City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 2 D1. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 1/22/97, 1/29/97 and 2/5/97; and Payroll ending 1/23/97 for the total amount of $3,231,945.95. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER GUTIERREZ. D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedules as of December 31, 1996 and January 31, 1997. D3. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale General for Sam's Place, Craig Vercnocke and Thomas Oeschger, 6620 Carnelian Avenue. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Applica~on for Off-Sale General and Off-Sale Beer & Wine for Thrifty and Payless Drugstores, Thrifty Payless, Incorporated, 9650 Base Line Road. D5. Alcoholic Beverage Applicalion for Off-Sale General and Off-Sale Beer & Wine for Thrifty and Payless Drugstores, Thrifty Payless, Incorporated, 8760 19th Street. D6. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Base Line Parkway Improvements, located between Deer Creek Channel and Milliken Avenue, to be funded from Beautification Funds, Account No. 21-4647-9614. RESOLUTION NO. 97-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BASE LINE PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED BETWEEN DEER CREEK CHANNEL AND MILLIKEN AVENUE, PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D7. Approval to destroy records and documents which are no longer required as provided under Government Code Sections 34090 and 34090.5. RESOLUTION NO. 97-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 34090 AND 34090.5 D8. Approval of Minimum Wage Adjustment for Part Time Employees. D9. Approval of the Disposition of City Owned Property (Summit Avenue) while reserving an easement for street and public utility purposes, submitted by L.D. King, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 97-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, IS NOT REQUIRED BY TITLE TO BE FEE SIMPLE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SIGN THE QUITCLAIM DEED AND TO PRESENT SAME TO THE COUNTY RECORDER TO BE FILED FOR RECORD City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 3 D10. Approval of the formation of Assessment District 93-01, Masi Plaza, at the southwest corner of Rochester Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Council actions are: Declaring the District Boundaries; Declaring Intention for Certain Improvements and Issuance of Bonds; and Approving the Engineer's Report. RESOLUTION NO. 97-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING THE PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 97-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; DECLARING THE WORK TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY BENEFIT; DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 97-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PASSING ON THE "REPORT" OF THE ENGINEER, GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS D11. Approval to Release Lien Agreement for San Bernardino County Assessor's Parcel No. 201-055-49, Foothill Communities Church of Nazarene, located on Highland Avenue, from the Alta Loma Creek Channel to 600 feet east. RESOLUTION NO. 97-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A LIEN AGREEMENT WITH FOOTHILL COMMUNITIES CHURCH OF NAZARENE D12. Approval to execute Professional Services Agreement (CO 97-005) with Martin and Chapman Co. for consulling services with respect to the mail ballot process for ratification of PD-85, and appropriate funds in the amount of $22,731.91 from Account No. 90-4130-6028. D13. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance Distdct no. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DR 96-22, located on the north side of Fourth Street west of Etiwanda Avenue, in the General Industrial District, submitted by Hedtage Bag Company, a Texas Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 97-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DR 96-22 City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 97-017 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 DR 96-22 D14. Approval to accept Improvements, Release Bonds and File a Notice of Completion for CUP 93-49, generally located between Foothill Boulevard and Church Street and between Spruce and Elm Streets. Release: Faithful Performance Bond 15667S Faithful Performance Bond 15668S Faithful Performance Bond 15669S Faithful Performance Bond 15666S $144,200.00 34,200.00 401,000.00 108,600.00 RESOLUTION NO. 97-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO ACCEPT THE IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASE THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS, AND FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR CUP 93-49, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND CHURCH STREET AND BETWEEN SPRUCE AND ELM STREETS MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item D1 and as corrected in Item D10. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D1. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 1122197, 1129197 and 215197; and Payroll ending 1/23/97 for the total amount of $3,231,945.95. Councilmember Gutierrez asked if this would include all three agencies, i.e., Redevelopment Agency, Fire District and City. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it only included the City. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Alexander to approve Item D1. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items were submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REVENUE BONDS - Approval to issue bonds for the construction of Villa Pacifica, a 158-unit senior housing community near the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Archibald Avenue. Staff report presented by Cathy Wahlstrom, RDA Analyst. City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 5 Councilmember Biane asked with the City as the vehicle to facilitate the financing, is the City in any way puffing itself out there for liability if there was a default of the bond financing. Cathy Wahlstrom, RDA Analyst, stated no, that Bank of America would be purchasing the bonds right away, that they would not go out to public bid. She stated the Agency has no liability whatsoever. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this is a classic conduit financing where the City is using its tax exempt status through which this transaction is made. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public headng was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 97-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE BY THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ITS REVENUE BOND SERIES 1997A (VILLA PACIFICA SENIOR COMMUNITY PROJECT) MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 97-019. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F2. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 96-02 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to add regulations prohibiting commercial parties within all residential zones and property used for residential purposes. Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 569. ORDINANCE NO. 569 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW SECTION, 17.02.600, TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL PARTIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND UPON PROPERTY UTILIZED FOR RESIDENTIAL USES (NONCONFORMING USE) MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 569 for March 5, 1997. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F3. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 96-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to enact regulations for wireless communication facilities (i.e., cellular transmission) in conformance with Federal Communications Commission regulations. Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 6 Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 570. ORDINANCE NO. 570 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER, 17.26 THERETO, AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 570 for March 5, 1997. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. No items were submitted. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. REPORT ON THE SELECTION PROCESS OF VENDORS USED BY THE CITY (Continued from February 5, 1997) Councilmember Gutierrez stated he has received a lot of statistical information from Larry Temple and Susan Stark. He stated there is a lot of money that is paid to people outside the City. He stated the City is giving $7.7 million worth of business back into the City. He stated the total figure to vendors outside the City was $23.9 million which he stated that many of those payments are special types of payments, i.e., utility companies, bond payments, etc. He stated the RDA is paying about $2.9 million back into the City and $26.2 million outside of the City. He stated for the Fire Distdct there is about $114,000 worth of vendor money inside the City and $3.7 million outside. He felt the City could try a little harder to do business with more vendors in the City and do a little checking to see if they are competitive. He felt the staff should be checking with the vendors for competitive pdcing. He hoped that the City does not get in a hurry and that they take the time to check out local vendors first. He felt local vendors should be given the chance to do business with the City first. He added that Susan Stark had told him her staff would be happy to give the Council information on the bidding process, etc., and that he would probably put this on the agenda in the future. Mayor Alexander stated everyone in the City is guilty of using businesses outside the City, and that even candidates running for office have used outside vendors for their campaigns. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he wanted to review the process and invite people to do business in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Councilmember Curatalo asked if the City had outreach programs to address Councilmember Gutierrez's concerns. City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 7 Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the City has from time-to-time contacted the Chamber of Commerce or other organizations to sponsor seminars on how to do business with the City, how to get on bid lists, etc. He stated any company that wants to get on the bid list should contact Purchasing and they will be put on the list. He added the City has a purchasing manual that lists the steps involved for the process. He stated there is a policy very similar to other City's to give a sales tax credit to be computed in the local business person's bid. He stated they get the "favor" or credit of the sales tax. He stated not only does the City look for the best price, but they are looking for the service and good product. Councilmember Williams stated she supported Councilmember Gutierrez 100%. She felt the City is probably using vendors outside the City because they are cheaper. She felt this was worth looking into and that it was worth pursuing. Councilmember Gutierrez felt the City should set some goals and start using businesses in the City. Councilmember Curatalo felt the staff will do whatever is possible to address Councilmember Gutierrez's concerns. ACTION: Report received and filed. 12. DISCUSSION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. He also introduced Bob Dutton, Chairman of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation. Bob Dutton stated the Foundation was formed when the current City Council was not even in office which was in the 1980's. He felt when the Foundation was formed their focus was the development of a performing arts center. He stated a lot of "movers and shakers" in the City are no longer here. He commented that his office is now doing the bookkeeping to alleviate City staff from having to do this, and that his office is also doing the Treasurer's report so that City staff does not have to do this. He stated the Foundation needs to start working on the endowment program. He did not think the Foundation could do the work on this program alone. He felt the Council should give the funds to support a director for the Foundation to manage this program. He stated the reason his office started doing the bookkeeping was because the City wanted to charge the Foundation $35.00. He did not feel his office should have to be taking care of everything for no charge. Councilmember Biane felt staff should investigate how much it would cost to assist the Foundation with their programs. Councilmember Curatalo asked if there was any research done to see if there are any grants to fit into this program. Bob Dutton stated there was research done about four years ago, but that it has not been looked into since that time. He stated there are a lot of organizations and foundations out there that will fund different types of programs and projects. He stated you need a grant writer to do this for you for which there would be a cost involved. He did not feel the Foundation should be put to rest, but he felt the endowment program would be very beneficial. Mayor Alexander stated he would like to see a group of people that have a love for this type of thing involved. Jack Lam, City Manager, provided information on the history of the Foundation and what it's purpose was to be. He stated because of the 501c status there would have to be some distance given between the Foundation and the involvement of City staff. City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 8 Mayor Alexander felt this should be revisited now so that we know this for sure. Councilmember Williams commended Bob Dutton for his commitment and for the work his staff has done to keep this thing going. She stated she did not want to see the Foundation fold, but felt she would like to see it as its own body. She also felt a grant writer would be very beneficial. James Markman, City Attorney, stated that a City employee cannot staff a Foundation because it would hurt its 501c status. He stated it was his understanding that the Foundation would have to act independently. He stated even Mr. Francis, who was the attorney for the Foundation in the beginning, felt the City and the Foundation should be separate as much as possible. Councilmember Biane suggested that the Foundation could apply for CDBG money if they met the criteria. Mayor Alexander felt the City should make a commitment to do whatever it can for the Foundation. Councilmember Gutierrez inquired how much authority the City can have and if they should be telling the Foundation what they should be doing or not doing. Bob Dutton stated he would contact some people that deal in this area and then report back to the Subcommittee with the information. Councilmember Biane felt this would be a good idea and that Duane Baker should be advised of his findings. He felt staff should come back with the answers instead of Mr. Dutton having to carry the burden. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated what he is hearing the Council say is what are some other cities doing that have had Foundations and how are they doing, and what can be done to get people in to help with funding and getting the endowment program going. Also, what can be done to get someone to help with grant writing. Bob Dutton stated they also need to investigate how far the City can go in helping before it will hurt the 501c status of the Foundation. The Council concurred. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Williams stated she had some items she would like considered as Park and Recreation Facilities items. A. She wanted to know what the status is on the Vietnam Traveling Memorial. She stated the date has been set and is there any update at all. B. She stated she would like an update on the Lions Center East and West progress. She asked if we were in or out of budget, are we in the time frame of getting finished, etc. C. She stated she would like a report on seeking a van to be available to the Senior Center to assist them with the nutrition program. City Council Minutes February 19, 1997 Page 9 D. She stated she would like an update on the "Y" property next to Milliken Park. She stated Lewis Homes has talked about ge~ng involved in this. She would like to know who owns it, what is there and what is its relationship to the park property. She stated she would like to know about the possibility of portable buildings there. E. She asked if The Grapevine is printed locally or far away. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated they would check into all of these items and report back to the Council. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. Clayton Huckaby, business owner in Rancho Cucamonga, asked if the proposed apartment complex project on Base Line has a status report to be given tonight. Mayor Alexander stated the matter will be presented at the March 5 City Council meeting. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Property Negotiations for property located along the west side of Grove Avenue, south of Arrow Highway; Linda Daniels, RDA Manager, negotiating party; regarding price and terms of payment. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session. Reactfully submitted, Debra J. Adarff's, CMC City Clerk Approved: March 5, 1997