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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/09/18 - Minutes September 18, 1996 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reaular Meetina A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, September 18, 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 7:03 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; Brad Buller, City Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Bob Zetterberg, Integrated Waste Coordinator; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst II; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Lt. Joe Henry, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Citrus Little League 9- and 10-year-old team for being the District 21 Champions, Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Doug Morris and the Little League team members. B2, Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Deer Canyon Little League All-Star team for being the District 21 Champions. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Ed Roseman and the Little League team members, B3, Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the Alta Loma Little League Senior Division team for being the District 21 Champions. Mayor Alexander announced that the team could not be present tonight, but that they would still receive the Proclamation. B4. Presentation of Proclamation declaring the week of September 16- 22, 1996 as Pollution Prevention Week. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Bob Zetterberg, Integrated Waste Coordinator, City Council Minutes September 18, 1996 Page 2 B5. Presentation of Rancho Cucamonga Coyote's Recycling Video and the characters of Rancho Cucamonga Coyote and the Used Oil Mascot "Slick A. Saurous." Mayor Alexander announced that this item would come back on the October 2nd Council agenda. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Cl. Greg Bordner presented a petition that had been signed by residents along 19th between Haven and Highland. He stated there are unsafe speed limits in that area. He suggested there be a stop sign along this route. He commented on the blind curves at Inyo and Palm. He pointed out there were no sidewalks for the school kids to walk on. Mayor Alexander asked if they have tded to talk to the Engineering Department. Mr. Bordner stated he has talked to them and that he was told they would investigate this, but that he had not heard fi*om them. He stated he had been told that Police protection would be beefed up in this area, but did not feel that had been done either. Mayor Alexander asked him to talk to Joe O'Neil and felt a meeting could be set up with the residents of this area. Councilmember Gutierrez pointed out that staff had been investigating problems this morning in the area of Fairmont and Highland. C2. Frank Williams, 10356 Mahogany Court, stated there is an issue on the November ballot that would affect him and the residents of the City. He stated Proposition 218 would jeopardize all the services of the City and that he strongly opposes this. Councilmember Biane stated he would be agendizing this for a future meeting for an analysis to be done by staff so that a report could come back for everyone to hear. C3. Gary Stewart, 9279 Rancho Park Place, also on Board of Directors for the Rancho Cucamonga V'~tors Bureau, advised the Council that 'Rancho Cucamonga" is a very popular name in Europe. He stated he would have two cars in the Duarte parade from Rancho Cucamonga. He added he would be taking a trip to Texas and would be displaying Rancho Cucamonga as much as possible. C4. Bob Lundy, Executive Director Rancho Cucamonga Visitors Bureau, stated he was present to talk about the Jack Benny s{atue. He commented how popular Jack Benny is and referred to a newspaper arlJcle he had distributed to the Council. He stated he would like to see the statue moved out on the highway. He commented on an event to take place this weekend. and how nice it would be to have "Jack" more visible. Mayor Alexander stated he understood Mr. Lundy's concerns about the statue having more visibility for the future, but said it was a little late to do anything about it this weekend. Councilmember Gutierrez agreed it would be nice for the statue to be more visible with easier access to see it. Jack Lam, City Manager, asked if Mr. Lundy had spoken to any staff members about the stadium being open to view the statue. City' Council Minutes September 18, 1996 Page 3 Mr. Lundy stated he had inquired last week, and thanked Rick Gomez for the information he gave him on access. He stated he should have asked earlier. He admitted the fault was with him for not inquiring sooner. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated staff would look at what it can do to help this weekend to solve the problem. Mr. Lundy thanked him for the assistance. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: August 21, 1996 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 8/28/96 and 9/4/96; and Payroll ending 818/96 for the total amount of $1,950,221.89. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of August 31, 1996. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for an unnamed business, Kacy Ye and Kwok Ching Ng and Connie L. Tsang, 9799 D Base Line Road. D5. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale General Eating Place for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Pacific Gold Incorporated, 10709 Foothill Boulevard. D6. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Chavez Mexican Food, David and Minerva Contreras Chavez, 10062 Arrow Route. D7. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for MVP & Gdll, Angela Marie and Michael Oscar Galaz, 12809 Foothill Boulevard, Suite A, B, C, D. D8. Approval of request by Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce to waive City fees in conjunction with the annual Grape Harvest Festival. D9. Approval of a resolution approving the submittal of a Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. RESOLUTION NO. 96-132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, PAYMENT REQUESTS, AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS HERETO FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECURING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISCRETIONARY GRANT UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 1220 (EASTIN, 1993) D10. Approval to execute contract (CO96-049) for the Founder's Day Parade by World W'ide Spectaculars, Inc. d.b.a. Pageantry Productions in the amount of $7,139.05 to be paid from Account No. 01-4532-3900. D11. Approval to execute contract (CO96-049) for Household Hazardous Waste Services rendered to the City of Rancho Cucamonga by the San Bernardino County Fire Department Household Hazardous Waste Program. City Council Minutes September 18, 1996 Page 4 D12. Approval to accept the Foul Pole Support System Improvements at the Epicenter as complete. D13. Approval to accept Street Improvements, Release of Bonds and File a Notice of Completion for Improvements for CUP 88-18, generally located at the east side of Haven Avenue, between Highland and Lemon Avenues. Release: Faithful Performance Bond $124,000.00 No. 117 29 30 Labor and Materials Bond 62,000.00 No. 117 29 30 RESOLUTION NO. 96-133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CUP 88-18, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carriled unanimously, 5-0. No items were submitted. No items were submitted. No items were submitted. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS G. PUBUC HEARINGS Ho CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. CONSIDERATION TO REQUEST IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING OF ASSEMBLY BILL 3229 Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. He stated staff recommends that Council conduct the public hearing to consider the request for AB 3229 funds appropriation from the State, approve the allocation of these funds toward the hiring of new officers and required equipment, formally accept the Federal COPS grant, direct staff to request the San Bernardino County Shedff's Department to immediately take steps to provide five additional patrol officers for the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. Councilmember Curatalo stated he supports this and is eager to get it implemented. City Council Minutes September 18, 1996 Page 5 Councilmember Biane thanked staff for this and felt it was a good idea. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Williams to accept staffs recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. DISCUSSION OF RECENT COURT DECISION AND THE CITY OF HIGHLAND'S APPROACH TO RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER INSTALLATIONS Mayor Alexander stated this is an item he has always felt very strongly about. He stated he does not want this to have anything to do with elections coming up in the future, but stated he would like to get a "re-commitment" from the Council. He stated that back last year when this regulation was repealed there was a statement made that the City needed to show how they can take measures to lessen the burden of the cost of these ordinances, i.e., residential sprinkler system, before the Council would discuss it again. He felt now was the time when the cost could be reduced and that this is not meant to be pol'(dcal or hostile. He stated he would like staff and the BIA, and the public who wish to participate, to review this over the next 60 days wi~ a report to come back at the second meeting in November to show that the cost has been reduced for residential sprinklers. MOTION: Moved by Alexander as stated above, seconded by Curatalo. Councilmember Biane thanked Mayor Alexander for bdnging the information forward and stated if there is more or new information to bring forward, he is always willing to listen. Councilmember Williams stated she has no problem looking at this again, but still feels if this is a safety issue as it is purported to be, it should be made part of the state codes and would be willing to help work toward this goal. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he is always willing to listen to any new information. He did not feel there really was any new information at the present time. He felt staff should present any new information to the Council and allow them to make their own decision without a recommendation from staff. Councilmember Curatalo stated he did not entirely agree with Councilmember Gutierrez because he felt staff were the experts in this field. He stated this did not mean staff was controlling the Council by making a recommendation. Councilmember Gu~errez stated he agreed that staff does not control the Council because they can make up their own minds. Mayor Alexander stated he would not think it was fair if staff could not make a recommendation, just as they did for the Green Lawn Ordinance. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Frank Williams, BIA, stated he is willing to get with staff any time to discuss this further. He stated the BIA is not opposed to residential fire sprinklers, but that they are against mandating it for residents. He felt Mayor Alexander has made this a political issue through his newspaper article. He did not feel homes should have to be retrofitted. He felt this should be tabled tonight and then come back after the election. City Council Minutes September 18, 1996 Page 6 Mayor Alexander pointed out that this would not come back until after the election. Mr. Williams felt this was political and did not feel it should be insinuated that Councilmembers Gutierrez, Biane and Williams are not supportive of public safety. Councilmember Gutierrez asked if this would come back under Council Business. Mayor Alexander stated yes. Councilmember Williams asked who Mayor Alexander wanted to do the study. Mayor Alexander stated he is inviting anybody, i.e., residents, BIA, etc., to be able to review the Hunt Study. Councilmember Williams stated she could not support this if. it is going to impact the work load of staff,s time. She felt maybe this should come back in 90 days instead of 60 days. Mayor Alexander stated he did not feel staff would have to spend a lot of time for this. Councilmember Gutierrez suggested that Mayor Alexander prepare the report. Mayor Alexander stated he would be happy to do this. Councilmember Biane suggested this come beck in late January so they could have more time to pull this together. Councilmember Williams stated she would like to get public input on this also. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Curatalo to bring this back in January, 1997. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 12. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FOR LIBRARY FOUNDATION APPOINTMENTS AND DISCUSSION OF RECRUITMENT POLICY Staff report presented by Councilmember Biane who indicated the Library Foundation Subcommittee has gotten together with a recommendation for appointments to the Library Foundation. He ==~a~ecl that they are also making a recommendation in order to recruit more members for the Foundation to open this up to those individuals who are not residents of the City but are interested in sewing on the Foundation Board because they possibly have business interests in Rancho Cucamonga. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Ede Swistock, Library Boardmember felt the names before the Council are very qualified. He agreed that this should be opened up to individuals who live outside the City and asked that the Council consider this. Bob Howdyshell, Library Boardmember, felt they should open this up to nonresidents who are interested in sewing on the Foundation because it would be beneficial to the Library. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to appoint Barnett, Beasley, Morrison, Pachon, Schmidt, and Valenti, and to accept applications from those living outside of the City limits so they can be considered for a position on the Foundation. Councilmember Williams asked if there was still the open position would they have to re-advertise. City Council Minutes September 18, 1996 Page 7 Councilmember Biane stated yes they would have to go through the process. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 13. UPDATE FROM ROUTE 30 AD HOC TASK FORCE Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. Councilmember Gutierrez asked what the result was to assure that the freeway will not be opened on a piece meal basis and asked if this has been agreed upon. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the Council has adopted a Resolution and that it will be part of the Letter of Understanding so that the freeway is not opened in sections. He added this is all on record. Councilmember Gutierrez asked if this is an enforceable Resolution or just a recommendation from Caltrans' viewpoint. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated he did not believe Caltrans would open the freeway without the concurrence of the City. He stated they are wanting to build the *freeway just as the City has requested. Councilmember Gutierrez asked if Mr. O'Neil remembered what would happen to Highland between Haven and Milliken. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the Task Force spent a lot of time reviewing the issue near Milliken. He stated what the Task Force adopted, and mentioned Caltrans is already in design on this item, is that Highland would become discontinued at Fairmont and would dead end there. He stated Fairmont would be closed off and not be a through street. Councilmember Gutierrez pointed out that lhe traffic should decrease on 19th when the freeway is completed. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated it would decrease by about two thirds of what it is today. ACTION: Report received and filed. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Biane asked for a report to come back at the October 16th Council meeting on Proposition 218 and the affects it would have if it is approved by the voters. He felt there should be available an action to oppose or support this measure depending on the report. J2. Councilmember Biane felt it might be a good time to get the Council and school superintendents together for a summit in one month to come up with a collaborative effort to develop something for all agencies to get involved in that could help the youth. K1. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Bryan Antonez asked if there was any follow-up on the ice rink matter brought up at the last meeting. City Council Minutes September 18, 1996 Page 8 Councilmember Williams stated there was a memo done on this matter. She asked Brad Buller to give a brief report on this even though it was not on the agenda. Bred Buller, City Planner, stated there is interest to develop an ice rink in the City, but that most of the inquiries about it have not gone anywhere. Councilmember Williams asked Brad Buller for confirmation to the memo's report that there was no ice rink planned at the Ontario Mills. Bred Buller, City Planner, stated they are going to try to market this to bring something to Rancho Cucamonga. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to adjourn for an 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 Jer~ B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, negotiating parlies; regarding terms of payment. Molion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session. pectfully s..u.bmitted, 'Debra J. Ada,-hs, CMC City Clerk Approved: October 16, 1996