Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/11/20 - Minutes November 20, 1996 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, November 20, 1996 in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 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 D. Daniels, RDA Manager; Jan Reynolds, RDA Analyst; Cathy Wahlstron, RDA Analyst; Brad Buller, City Planner; Alan Warren, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer; Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Capt. Ron Bieberdorf, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements or presentations were made. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Cl. Aubrey Campbell stated everyone has been working a long time to resolve the day laborer problem near Arrow and Grove. He stated he is afraid for his life and felt the people picking up the laborers should be fined. He felt there should be a law to protect him. Mayor Alexander suggested this be agendized for the next meeting to discuss or suggested the Public Safety Subcommittee of Councilmembers Gutierrez and Curatalo further discuss this. Councilmember Gutierrez stated the Public Safety Subcommittee could meet on this issue and then it could come back to the full Council at the December 4 meeting. C2. Bob Lundy, Executive Director, Rancho Cucamonga Visitors Bureau, stated he was present to introduce Bruce Davis who also works at the Visitors Bureau, and to inform the Council that they are reducing their hours of operation there. He also referred to a fax he had received from Australia from the Old West Frontier Company which is on file in the City Clerk's office. He commented that the Jack Benny statue is still not very accessible. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 2 Bruce Davis, 12914 Tiburon Drive, Victorville 92392, and also works at the Visitors Center, told about his working experiences at the Center. He also commented they are on reduced hours and the commenls they have been receiving from people that have previously stopped when the Center was not open. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he felt the Council did want them to have a successful center although he felt the Council did not have all the answers at the present time. He stated he is willing to help them find answers and that he would be willing to meet with the people from the Visitors Center to try to work out something so they could be opened more. C3. Jane Bradshaw, member of C-Car and the Route 30 Ad Hoc Task Force, wanted to thank the Council for all of their support and help as it relates to item H1. She stated she especially wanted to thank Councilmember Williams for taking a leadership role in getting things accomplished. D. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, stated there is supplemental information for item D10 which indicates the results from the bid opening held today. D1. Approval of Minutes: October 16, 1996 (Curatalo absent) D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 10/23/96, 10/30/96 and 11/06/96; and Payroll ending 10/31/96 for the total amount of $2,929,066.21. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 1996. D4. Approval to authorize the advertisement of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Traffic Signals and Street Improvements at Base Line Road and East Avenue Improvement Project, to be funded from Fund 12, TDA Article 8 Account No. 12-4637-9203. RESOLUTION NO. 96-151 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE "NOTICE INVITING BIDS" FOR THE CONSTRUCTiON OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT BASE LINE ROAD AND EAST AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TO BE FUNDED FROM FUND 12, TDA ARTICLE 8 D5. Approval of application for Grant Funds from the Environmental Enhancement and Mrdgation Program for the Metrolink Corridor Beaufification Project and the Don Tapia Trailhead Facility. RESOLUTION NO. 96-152 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE FOLLOWiNG PROJECTS: METROLINK CORRIDOR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT AND TAPIA TRAILHEAD FACILITY City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 3 D6. Approval of the Environmental Initial Study Parts I and II and Issuance of a Categorical Exemption for the proposed Rochester Avenue Street, Storm Drain, and Railroad Crossing Improvements from 450 feet south to 250 feet north of 8th Street. RESOLUTION NO. 96-153 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY PARTS I AND II AND ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED ROCHESTER AVENUE STREET, STORM DRAIN, AND RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS D7. Approval of Map, execution of Improvement Agreements, Improvement Securities, Memorandum of Understanding Agreement for Tract 13566 and Order the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 8 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 8 for Tract 13566-2 and 13566, located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, west of Cherry Avenue, in the low density residential district, submitted by TMP Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 96-154 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND FINAL MAP OF TRACT NOS. 13566 AND 13566- 2 RESOLUTION NO. 96-155 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY TMP HOMES RESOLUTION NO. 96-156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 8 FOR TRACTS 13566-2 AND 13566 D8. Approval to appropriate $335,600 from Fund 01 (General Fund Reserve for Integrated Waste Management), and approval to appropriate from the Unreserved Fund Balance $50,000 from Fund 13 (Recreation Fund), $25,000 from Fund 14 (Air Quality Improvement Grant Fund), $46,870 from Fund 20 (Park Development), $130,000 from Fund 21 (Beautification Fund), and approval to appropriate an additional $200,000 from Fund 20 (Park Development) based on revenues reflected in the adopted Fiscal Year 1996/97 Budget, for the Renovation of the Lions East Community Center, and approval to award a contract to Old Hickory Construction, Inc. (CO 96-054) in the amount of $854,000 (plus a 10% contingency). D9. Approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO 96-055) with IWA Engineers to provide a Program Development Plan in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for the City Parks/Recreational Facilities and Access Ramps, Sidewalks and Driveways in public rights-of-way and approval to appropriate $9,700 from Fund 40 - LMD 1 (Account No. 40-4130-9320), $29,680 from Fund 41 - LMD 2 (Account 41-4130-9320), $14,600 from Fund 43 - LMD 4 (Account 43-4130-9320), $18,00 from Fund 90 - PD- 85 (Account 90-4130-6028), and $21,200 from Fund 10 - Prop 111 (Fund 10) for services attributable to said agreement. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 4 D10. Approval to award and authorization for execution of contract (CO96-056) for Arrow Route Street Improvements, from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Spur to 400 feet west of Milliken Avenue, to be funded from Transportation Systems Development, Account No. 22-4637-9522 and SB-150, Account 35- 4637-9522. D11. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 12832, located on the proposed Day Creek Boulevard, between Highland Avenue and Victoria Park Lane, submitted by the William Lyon Company. RESOLUTION NO. 96-157 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 12832 D12. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 13279, located on the south side of Highland Avenue, between Rochester and Milliken Avenues, submitted by the VVilliam Lyon Company. RESOLUTION NO. 96-158 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 13279 D13. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14139, located on the southwest corner if Etiwanda Avenue and 25th Street, submitted by Centex Homes, a Nevada General Partnership. RESOLUTION NO. 96-159 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14139 D14. Approval to Release Agreement and Security Deposit for Interim Flood Control Facilities for Tract Numbers 11934, 12044, 12045 and 12046, from R.C. Land Company. RESOLUTION NO. 96-160 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF AGREEMENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR R.C. LAND COMPANY D15. Approval to accept Improvements, Release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 13890, generally located on the south side of Banyan Street, east of Haven Avenue. Release: Faithful Performance Bond $ 455,210.00 #B95-013091 Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond 45,521.00 #B95-013091 City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 96-161 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13890 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D16. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bonds for Tract 13930, located on the west side of Hellman, south of 19th Street. Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond ~985325S Maintenance Guarantee Bond #985324S Maintenance Guarantee Bond #985327S $ 29,700.00 56,400.00 19,000.00 D17. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bonds for Tract 13945, located south of Highland and east of East Avenue. Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond On-Site Maintenance Guarantee Bond Highland $ 25,400.00 40,500.00 D18. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 111-3313-6967 for Tract 14121, located on the southwest corner of Highland and Milliken. Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond $ 45,980.0 #111-3313-6967 D19. Approval to accept the Northeast Park and East Avenue Street Improvements, Contract No. CO96-011, as complete, release the bonds and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount. RESOLUTION NO. 96-162 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR NORTHEAST PARK AND EAST AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 96-011, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to approve the recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Curatalo abstaining from voting on the October 16 minutes. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 6 E. CONSENT ORDINANCES El. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR SECOND POLICE RESPONSES TO PARTIES Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this was placed on the agenda from the last meeting because more information on Prop 218 was needed to see if this Ordinance could go through. He reported that he, the City Attorney and various staff attended a workshop today on Prop 218, and that Mr. Markman would report on that. James Markman, City Attorney, stated he felt because of how Prop 218 is worded, they could call this a penalty instead of a fee which has been drafted into the Ordinance distributed to the Council tonight. He suggested this go back to first reading tonight because of the new content in the Ordinance. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for any public input. There being no response, public comments were closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 561. ORDINANCE NO. 561 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.32 TO TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR SECOND RESPONSES BY POLICE TO PARTIES AND OTHER ASSEMBLAGES MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading for December 4, 1996. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E2. CONSIDERATION TO EXTEND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 88-02 (CO 88-199) - STANDARD PACIFIC - A request to amend the termination date of the Agreement for Etiwanda Highlands (Tentative Tract 13564 and Tract 13565) for approximately 282 acres located at the northeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 562. ORDINANCE NO. 562 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 88-02 FOR ETIWANDA HIGHLANDS MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 562. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 7 E3. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN 95-05 - MISSION LAND/CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to add Big Box retail as a Conditionally Permiffed Use on approximately 33 acres, plus a request by the City for consideration of an additional contiguous 40 acres, for a total consideration of approximately 73 acres within the Industrial Park designation (Subarea 12) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan, generally located north of Fourth Street, east of Milliken Avenue, and west of the 1-15 Freeway - APN: 229-263-18 through 21,229-263-48 through 53, and 229-341-13. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 563. ORDINANCE NO. 563 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 95-05 AMENDING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT TO ADD WAREHOUSE-STYLE RETAIL MERCHANDISING AS A USE FOR 73 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED NORTH OF FOURTH STREET, EAST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE, AND WEST OF THE I-15 FREEWAY IN SUBAREA 12 - APN: 229-263-18 THROUGH 21,229-263-48 THROUGH 53, AND 229-341-13 MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 563. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN SUBAREA 16 REDESIGNATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT {EIR) - CUCAMONGA CORNERPOINTE LLC - A public hearing on a draft Final EIR prepared for General Plan Amendment 95-03A, Industrial Area Specific Plan Amendment 95-04, Development District Amendment 95-02, and Tentalive Tract 15727 to authorize the development of 351 single family dwelling units and a neighborhood park by the reclassification of approximately 82 acres from Industrial Park to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), and the consideration by the City of alternative land use and zoning designations of Office, Commercial, Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), and Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) for the remaining 60 acres of land within the area bounded by Sixth Street on the north, Archibald Avenue on the east, Fourth Street on the south, and Hellman Avenue and the Cucamonga Creek on the west. APN: 210-062-02, 05, 06, 08, 10, 11,13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, 31,32, 33, 34, and 39. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95-03A - CUCAMONGA CORNERPOINTE LLC - A request to amend the General Plan Land Use designation from Industrial Park to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 77 acres of land at the intersection of Fourth Street and the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel bordered by Sixth Street on the north, and the City will also consider an altemative designation of Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). APN: 210-062-02, 11,13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, and 33. W~h this application the City will also consider amending the Industrial Park designation to alternative land uses for the remaining land bounded by Sixth Street on the north, Archibald Avenue on the east, Fourth Street on the south, and Hellman Avenue and the Cucamonga Creek on the west as follows: For approximately 15 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Sixth street and Hellman Avenue and bordered on the west by the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel the City will consider Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) as alternative land uses. APN: 210-062-05, 06, and 39. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 8 For approximately 45 acres of land bordered by Sixth Street on the north, Archibald Avenue on the east, and Fourth Street on the south the City will consider Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre), Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial, and Office as alternative land uses. APN: 210-062-08, 10, 11, 13, 28, 31, and 34. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT 95-02 - CUCAMONGA CORNERPOINTE LLC - A request to amend the Development District Map designation from Industrial Area Specific Plan to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 82 acres of land at the intersection of Fourth Street and the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel bordered by Sixth Street on the north, and the City will also consider an alternative designation of Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). APN: 210-062-02, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, and 33. W~h this application the City will also consider amending the Industrial Area Specific Plan designation to alternative land uses for the remaining land bounded by Sixth Street on the north, Archibald Avenue on the east, Fourth Street on the south, and Hellman Avenue and the Cucamonga Creek on the west as follows: For approximately 15 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Sixth street and Hellman Avenue and bordered on the west by the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel the City will consider Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) or Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) as alternative land uses. APN: 210-062-05, 06, and 39. For approximately 45 acres of land bordered by Sixth Street on the north, Archibald Avenue on the east, and Fourth Street on the south the City will consider Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre), Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial and Office as alternative land uses. APN: 210-062-08, 10, 11, 13, 28, 31, and 34. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 95-04 - CUCAMONGA CORNERPOINTE LLC - A request to remove 82 acres of land at the intersection of Fourth Street and the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel bordered by Sixth Street on the north, from the Industrial Area Specific Plan for the purposes of rezoning the land to Development Cede Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre). APN: 210-062-02, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, and 33. With this application the City will also consider amending the Industrial Area Specific Plan, Subarea 16 to alternative land uses and amending development standards for the remaining land bounded by Sixth Street on the north, Archibald Avenue on the east, Fourth Street on the south, and Hellman Avenue and the Cucamonga Creek on the west as follows: Removing approximately 15 acres of land located at the southeast corner of Sixth Street and Hellman Avenue and bordered on the west by the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel from the Industrial Area Specific Plan for the purposes of rezoning the land to Development Code Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) or Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) as alternative land uses. APN: 210-062-05, 06, and 39. Removing approximately 45 acres of land bordered by Sixth Street on the north, Archibald Avenue on the east and Fourth Street on the south from the Industrial Area Specific Plan for the purpose of considering Development Code Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre), Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial, and Office as alternative land uses. APN: 210-062-08, 10, 11,13, 28, 31, and 34. 3. Consider changing the development standards and land use activities for Subarea 16 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 9 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15727 - CUCAMONGA CORNERPOINTE LLC - A total residential development of 342 single family lots and a 5 acre neighborhood park on a total of 82 acres on land to be rezoned to the Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located at the inter-~mlion of Fourth Street and the Cucamonga Creek Flood Control Channel bordered by Sixth Street on the north. APN: 210-062-02, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, and 33. Staff report presented by Alan Warren, Associate Planner. Councilmember Gutierrez inquired if the lot in the corner was residential - 4 to 8 dwelling units per acre? Alan Warren, Associate Planner, stated yes. Councilmember Gutierrez inquired if it was discussed at the Planning Commission the possibility of the same type of light commercial that was proposed for the opposite corner. Alan Warren, Associate Planner, stated that was not discussed. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that was addressed in the EIR as far as the use, and that the Commission decided to go with the staff recommendation not to leave it industrial but to make it residential because it created an island of industrial surrounded by residential. Councilmember Biane asked about the economic impact, property tax generation, residential versus light industrial. He stated he realized that some of the properties would remain commercial or business park in its orientation, but wondered if there were any figures that were quantified one versus the other. Alan Warren, Associate Planner, stated the report acknowledged that the most advantageous is entirely industrial. He stated the breakdown was still a positive for the City, but it was less than what would be expected if it were all industrial. Councilmember Williams asked in what way would this be positive to the City. Alan Warren, Associate Planner, stated it would be on the plus side of cost versus expenditure. Councilmember Williams asked if the cost for cops and extra street sweeping etc. was factored in? Alan Warren, Associate Planner, stated all the departments were contacted and their input was considered to formulate the analysis. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Brace Strickland, Griffin Industries, complimented the City on its staff working with them on this project. He identified the project on the maps shown on the overhead. He explained what development was around his project. He also explained they would be enhancing the landscaping along 4th Street. He explained the park plan including its amenities and added this had been discussed with the Park and Recreation Commission. He felt the project is in the proper location and complied with the General Plan. He stated they have proposed 142 - 5,500 square foot Iols, 84 - 6,000 square foot lots, and 116 - 6,500 square foot lois with a price range from $155,000 to $225,000 for the purchase of a home. He stated they agree with all of the conditions of approval except for No. 8 Engineering condition which was about the traffic signal designation. He stated they agreed with the signalization plan that is proposed, but did not feel they should have to bear the cost for it themselves. He requested a credit for the cost of the lights from the traffic fees. He stated a traffic fee is normally $1,710 per lot. He stated if you took their projected cost for the traffic signals which is approximately $168,000 to $170,000, which would put this in the $470 range of a credit, they felt they should get at least all of it or part of it to offset their cost for putting in the signals. He stated they felt they have a well-balanced City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 10 plan for the community and that this would bring people into the City. He asked for the Council to approve the project as recommended by the Planning Commission. Coundlmember Gutierrez stated he could not approve the project without the signals at 6th Street and that who pays for the signals would have to be resolved. Mr. Strickland, Griffin Industries, felt the City should pay for this signal. Councilmember Williams asked why the park would not have a soccer or ballfield. Mr. Strickland, Griffin Industries, stated it would depend on whatever the Park and Recreation Commission approved. Councilmember Williams asked how it would work when someone buys in, would it be passed along to them the cost for the Landscape District, and how do we figure how much it is going to cost because the City is going to have to maintain them. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated they would be placed in Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 which includes several parks in the community. Councilmember Williams asked would all of No. 1 go up if this happens to be a high intensity. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated that is a possibility. James Markman, City Attorney, stated if this goes up, you would have an election because of Prop 218. Councilmember Biane asked how close can they get to the actual numbers for the Landscape Districts. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated they can get very close to the maintenance and operations on a park, especially one of this size, although the City couldn't control the water costs. Councilmember Curatalo referred to a letter from Mr. Stagliano dated November 18 which stated they are not aware of Mr. $trickland's needs for the exchange of property. Mr. Strickland, Gdffin Industries, referred to and presented his exchange agreement he has with Mr. Stagliano. Councilmember Biane added that Mr. Stagliano stated in this letter that they are in favor of the concept of the project. Dean Cook stated they are the owners of 5.1 acres of land adjacent to the Griffin project at the corner of 6th and Hellman. He stated he would like to find out what the mitigation on the flood control on Hellman was because if this project does go through, he and Mr. Blessant were concerned about having to pay for the flood control improvements. He stated he felt residential has less value than commercial and stated that density is an issue for this property. He stated they would support this project if it would raise the value of his property. He stated they are concerned because he felt what went in at this location would be industrial, but would support it if it were residential if it would raise their investment up. Councilmember Gutierrez asked him when he thought they would want to build something commercial. Mr. Cook stated it would probably not be until at least the end of the decade. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 11 Councilmember asked Joe O'Neil to answer some of Mr. Cook's questions with regards to the flood control issues. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated if this project was approved, the applicant would have to do a very comprehensive storm drain master plan study and that he would be required to construct improvements which could include a master plan drain that would suffice for some of these other properties. He stated the drainage would be looked at for the entire area so that a problem is not left for any of the adjacent properties. Jeff DeBerrard, owner of 18 acres at the northeast side of the property, stated they do not support this project. He stated they did not oppose the zone change for the Griffin Development, but did have some concems. He stated in one of the EIR alternatives, it called for commercial zoning designation for the 18 acres of his property and running south. He stated they felt the commercial zone designation would be very compatible with the Griffin Development and the homes there. He added in talking with the Planning Department, they did not feel the entire parcel should be designated as commercial. He stated they felt it was a very small designation of only five acres of his property to be commercial as indicated by Alan Warren. He asked the Council to increase that designation to ten acres if they approve this project, or would like for the entire parcel to be commercial as in alternative of the EIR. He stated he was concerned about his setbacks being increased because of this residential development. He did not think he should be penalized because of this project. He stated he did not think his property should have to be master planned for one development to come in on the corner. He stated he did not oppose this project, but did not want his property to be restricted because of this proposed development. Councilmember Biane stated he agreed with Mr. DeBerrard that you would need 8 to 10 acres in neighborhoed commercial to do something. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the consultant's report as to if this could support more retail in this area indicated yes it could. The question was, was it enough to support a neighborhood commercial center, the answer was no. He stated they felt at this point in time with what they understood the market to be that the five acres was enough for this type of neighborhood commemial they thought this project might generate. He stated if some time down the road they thought it needed to be changed, that could be a reasonable change. He continued to state the requirement of a master plan for the entire Subarea 16 was a requirement this Council supported and put into the Industrial Specific Plan. He stated this would occur no matter what, that any activity on this Subarea 16 requires a master plan before anything could be built. He stated they are only applying this now to the smaller industrial park area, the same standard that was originally supported by the plan which is consistent with all other zoning areas of the City where you have filed commercial or industrial park. Mayor Alexander asked what kind of a cost factor is involved in setting up a master plan for this type of area. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated there are three priorities to consider when doing a master plan. One has to deal with circulation, second is drainage and the third is the component of how they all ffi together. He stated master plans run with the land and are considered to be living documents. Mr. DeBerrard stated the Council was not here tonight to change the zone for the five acres from industrial park, but was only here to change the designation and approve the land use designation of the general plan to commercial use, not a zone change. He stated what they are asking for is to change his designation to ten acres so if and when they build some kind of shopping center, they will not have to come back to the Council to ask for a zone change or General Plan amendment on the additional acreage needed for their project. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 12 Jim Frost, City Treasurer, stated he felt there were short term benefits for long term goals and did not feel this really pencilled out. He felt there were diffedng opinions as to how much sales tax would go to the City. He stated the EIR estimated approximately 50%, which was pdor to juggling in density. He stated based on the fiscal consultant's experience they felt any upward adjustment to this figure has the potential of compromising the integrity of the fiscal analysis by inflating the City revenue projections. He realized the City needs money now, but felt they should wait for the dght development to come in. He felt the process should be questioned because of the length of time it has taken for it to get this far and the amount of money that has already been invested in this project. He mentioned Prop 218 and that it will probably be a problem as it relates to this project. He did not think the City had all of the information to go forward with this project. Margie VanNoy, her daughter Randi, and neighbor Madlyn, stated they are in favor of the development and that they have gotten signatures of people in favor of it which they submitted to the City Clerk's office. Randi VanNoy stated she would like to have a park to play ball in. Madlyn stated they would like to see more people living in their area and a park close by. Emma Hackett, Edelweiss St., stated she is concerned about the lack of park facilities in this area and about the cdme rate. She also complained about people paying $150,000 to $200,000 for homes that would have to listen to airplane noise. She felt industrial would be a good use for this area and felt there were many things to consider. She felt this was a lot of houses for a small area. Kenneth Smith stated he is a homeowner north of the proposed project. He stated he did not feel a residential project south of his property would hurt his property value. He did not feel there were too many units packed in one area and stated he is in support of this project. Carla Florence stated she is against the project and pointed out the City Council had received correspondence from her indicating these reasons (on file in the City Clerk's office). She stated she is also concerned about the flood control regulations indicated in the EIR. She also brought up the gangs that are on either side of the proposed project. She stated the classrooms are really being impacted, and will be even more so if this development goes in. She felt the noise levels along the streets would increase. She stated she has read the EIR and is concerned about the information in it. Bruce Strickland, Griffin Industries, presented closing comments on the proposed project. He asked that their project be approved. Jane Graham stated she agreed with the builder and supported the project. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Williams stated the question is if this is the right project for this area. She asked how did this project get this far when there is such a philosophical difference. She stated she realizes the developer has spent a lot of money designing this project, but did not think it should have got this far along into the process. She felt the park was only being used as a carrot to make this project appealing to the neighbors. She stated the airport noise would be a problem and would get worse as time went on. She stated this is changing the General Plan and did not agree with this. She felt this was only asking for trouble by approving this project. She felt that housing is not a profit to the City, but would be a deficit. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he respects what Councilmember Williams is saying and that she has some good points, but also added he felt this project could work in that area. He stated the people he is talking to say they would use and want a park in this area. He stated if he lived there, he would like more residential to come in to increase property values. He stated he agreed with the Planning Commission. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 13 Councilmember Biane stated he has put a lot of thought into this. He mentioned the impacts the airport would have on this area. He stated he had thought about what would make this area better and felt more people moving in would be the answer. He also felt the park would be an asset to the area, and used Northtown as an example of an area that has gotten better because of improvements. He stated he felt this project would improve this area. Councilmember Curatalo stated he felt this is an expansion of the residences already there. He stated he agreed with the Planning Commission and supported this project. Mayor Alexander stated he felt the signals should be made part of the project conditions. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to see the park go in right away instead of waiting until the end of the project. Councilmember Curatalo stated he agreed. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the Council can decide at what point of the project's completion they would like this park to be built. Mr. Stdckland, Griffin Industries, stated he would put the park in at 30% build-out of the project. Councilmember Gutierrez felt it should be approved with the park being built at 30% build-out and the signal being installed. Mr. Strickland, Griffin Industries, stated he would like a fee credit for all of the signals. Councilmember Biane felt it would be helpful to know what other developers have been required to do and would like a history of this. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 564 and 565. RESOLUTION NO. 96-163 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN SUBAREA 16 REDESIGNATION WITH A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF RESOLUTION NO. 96-164 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95-03A, CHANGING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK TO LOW MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR APPROXIMATELY 92 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTH STREET, NORTH OF FOURTH STREET, AND EAST OF HELLMAN AVENUE AND THE CUCAMONGA CREEK CHANNEL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 210-062-02, 05, 06, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, 33, AND 39. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 14 ORDINANCE NO. 564 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT 95-02, CHANGING THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS MAP FROM INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, SUBAREA 16, INDUSTRIAL PARK TO LOW MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 97 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTH STREET, NORTH OF FOURTH STREET, AND EAST OF HELLMAN AVENUE AND THE CUCAMONGA CREEK CHANNEL, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 210-062-02, 05, 06, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, 33, AND 39 ORDINANCE NO. 565 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 95-04, TO DELETE 97 ACRES OF LAND FROM SUBAREA 16 OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTH STREET, NORTH OF FOURTH STREET, AND EAST OF HELLMAN AVENUE AND THE CUCAMONGA CREEK CHANNEL, AND AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SUBAREA 16, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 210-062-02, 05, 06, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, 33, AND 39 RESOLUTION NO. 96-165 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15727, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 342 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ON 82 ACRES OF LAND WITH AN APPLICATION FOR REZONING TO THE LOW MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) DISTRICT, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOURTH STREET AND THE CUCAMONGA CREEK FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL, BORDERED BY SIXTH STREET ON THE NORTH, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 210-062-02, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, AND 33. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution Nos. 96-163, 96-164 and 96-165, and to waive first reading and set second reading of Ordinance Nos. 564 and 565 for December 4 with the mod'~cafion that the park will go in after 30% of the project receives occupancy. Motion carded 4-1 (Williams voted no). Item H1 was discussed at this time but the minutes will remain in agenda order. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS G1. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH ON MILLIKEN AVENUE FROM 4TH STREET TO BANYAN STREET, A SPEED LIMIT OF 40 MPH ON BASE LINE ROAD FROM SPRUCE AVENUE TO EAST CITY LIMIT AND A SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MPH ON ROCHESTER AVENUE FROM BASE LINE ROAD TO BANYAN STREET Staff report presented by Paul Rougeau, Traffic City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 15 Engineer, who made a correction in the title of the Ordinance by stating the speed limit on Base Line from Spruce to East City limit should read "50" instead of "40". 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. 566. ORDINANCE NO. 566 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY CODE REGARDING PRIMA FAClE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to waive full reading and set second reading for December 4, 1996 of Ordinance No.566. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. CONSIDERATION OF THE FREEWAY AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (CO 96-057) FOR PROPOSED ROUTE 30 Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council was: Jane Bradshaw, C-Car, stated they are really happy with everything presented. Councilmember Biane thanked Joe O'Neil and the Engineering staff for all of their hard work. Councilmember Williams stated she felt Rancho Cucamonga has set the pace for this project. She stated it has been a long process, but that it wasn't over yet. Mayor Alexander thanked SAN BAG for all of their work and patience. RESOLUTION NO. 96-156 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FREEWAY AGREEMENT AND A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE ROUTE 3-0 THROUGH RANCHO CUCAMONGA MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 96-156. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. A recess was taken at 10:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 16 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. DISCUSSION OF PARKING ISSUE RAISED BY TONY ESPINOZA Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Councilmember Biane asked if there was any public education that could be done through PEG or the Grapevine about this. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated he would be happy to do both of these things. Councilmember Williams asked if there was something on the ticket indicating an appeal process. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated yes. Councilmember Williams asked if any of the 15 people that had called to file an appeal were granted the appeal. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated they were all granted the appeal. Councilmember Williams suggested that the whole RV Ordinance be reviewed in the Grapevine including the citation process. ACTION: Report received and filed. 12. DISCUSSION OF ROLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Councilmember Gutierrez stated that now with the election over he would like something in writing from the Chairman of the Planning Commission if he will be able to work with the City Council and to make sure there are no outstanding issues. He felt the Council is owed that. He stated he would like to hear from the Chairman of the Planning Commission what his desire is to work with the Council, so there is not a situation where there is no communication. He felt a workshop is needed so that the City understands where they are going and for the General Plan to be looked at. He felt there needed to be an Economic Development Subcommittee to see where the City is going so that everyone is on the same page. He felt all of the City Council and Planning Commission needed to get together and set some direction. Councilmember Biane stated he agreed with a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council to go through the General Plan and to get information from staff on the cost to go through this process. He felt the inten/iew process for the Planning Commission should be done on off-election years to eliminate politics getting involved. Councilmember Curatalo stated he agreed with the workshop and felt that needed to be done more often. Councilmember Williams stated she agreed that it should be a workshop instead of just a joint meeting so that staff can come in with information to help them make decisions. She stated she agreed with Councilmember Gutierrez that there is one Planning Commissioner that needs to state if he is going to work with everyone or if thers is animosity. She suggested December was a good time to have the meeting. Mayor Alexander stated he agreed with the workshop idea to discuss the General Plan. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 17 Councilmember Gutierrez reiterated that he would like to know if the Planning Commission is willing to work with the City Council. He also stated he liked Councilmember Biane's idea of doing the Planning Commission appointments on off-election years. ACTION: The Council suggested December 11,5:00 p.m. to meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the General Plan. Brad Buller, City Planner, would be checking with the Planning Commission to see if this would work with their schedules. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to meet with Councilmember Curatalo as the Public Safety Subcommittee on the Day Laborer issue and then report back to the entire Council at their next meeting. J2. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to discuss at the same Subcommittee meeting if there is a way to determine if a car has been parked at a certain spot for too long a period of time. He stated he didn't know if this would require a report back to the Council, but felt the Public Safety Subcommittee should discuss this. J3. Councilmember Biane stated he would like to talk about the DeBerrard property and address the concerns he brought up earlier. James Markman, City Attorney, stated the Council can direct staff to come up with a zone change or the owners can initiate this when they come up with a project. Mayor Alexander felt the Council should go ahead and initiate the zone change because he did not feel five acres would be enough for a viable project. Councilmember Biane felt Mr. DeBerrard was correct and that it would be better to take care of this now rather than wait and have to do it later. He didn't feel it would attract a tenant by waiting until a potential project comes up. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. Primo Morales, 8210 Malvern, stated he was here to take in the meeting and was interested in the Cornerpointe project. He congratulated the Council for having the green lawn ordinance on KNX Radio. He felt the Central Park site should have something done with it soon. He added he didn't think residential housing would be a deficit to the City because it was very important. Councilmember Williams clarified that based on dollars and cents it is a deficit because the services that are required cost more than the property tax dollars bring in. She stated she agreed that the residents of the City are very important. Linda Shirley wanted to comment on the relationship between the Council and the Planning Commission and felt the two groups had a responsibility to the residents and that they should work together and get past any problems. She did not agree with the project for Cornerpointe. She did not think it was worth the money and felt the Council did a disservice to the people buying the homes. City Council Minutes November 20, 1996 Page 18 L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Alexander to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Property Negotiations per Government Code Section 54956.8 for property located on Rochester, between Foothill Boulevard and Arrow Route; Valley Baseball and Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, negotiating parties; regarding terms of payment. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session. City Clerk Approved: January 15, 1997