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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/04/17 - Minutes April 17, 1996 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meetin.cl A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, April 17, 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 7:06 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; Jerry B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Miki Bratt, Associate Planner; Scott Murphy, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Ingrid Blair, GIS Supervisor; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Capt. Ron Bieberdorf, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS James Markman, City Attorney, stated a closed session is needed to discuss the Ahn vs City of Rancho Cucamonga Settlement Offer by the plaintiff and asked for the Council to add this to the agenda. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to add the Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. B1. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Rancho Cucamonga Lakers as the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation Girls Basketball Champions (ages 8-9). The proclamation and plaques were distributed to all of the team members. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 14-20, 1996 as Library Week in Rancho Cucamonga. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Deborah Clark, Library Manager. City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 2 B3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the week of April 21-27, 1996 as Victims' Week in Rancho Cucamonga. The Proclamation was presented to Mr. Fleiss. Mr. Fleiss told about their support group for victims. He talked about a tree planting ceremony for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Beryl Park to remember loved ones. B4. Presentation of Outstanding Citizen Patrol Officer of the Year Awards - 1995 to Donna Hoover and Larry Henderson. Mayor Alexander presented plaques to Donna Hoover and Larry Henderson. B5. Mayor Alexander presented a Proclamation to Andrew Hall for his years of service to the City and the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation. Councilmember Williams added that Andrew Hall was also supportive of events in the City, the Chamber's activities and always assisted whenever possible. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Derby Wheeler of Visitor's Bureau updated the Council on the event to be held in June in conjunction with the Los Angeles Visitor's Bureau. He presented signs to the Council to hang on Route 66. Mayor Alexander stated he would like to meet with Mr. Wheeler to decide on the placement of the signs. Jack Lam, City Manager, added that staff has set a meeting with the Route 66 people to help with their event. Councilmember Williams asked if the Central Park item, which was at the end of the agenda, could be moved to the front of the agenda under Communications From The Public. Item C2. Herman Remple stated there are people skating on the church property near him and that they are not supposed to be there. He added he felt something needed to be done for these skaters so they can have an area to skate. Mayor Alexander asked that this be on the agenda in one month for the Council to discuss. Councilmember Williams asked for Suzanne Ota to contact Mr. Remple to update him on what has been done on this so far. Item K1 was discussed at this time, but the minutes will remain in agenda order. City Council Minutes Apd117, 1996 Page 3 D. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, announced there were corrections to some of the Resolution Nos. as was pointed out in the memo that was distributed. D1. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 1996 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 03/27/96 and 04/03/96; and Payroll ending 03/17~96 for the total amount of $2,299,714.57. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of March 31, 1996. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Howell's Cafe, Richard A. Howell and Richard A. Howell Jr., 8733 Etiwanda Avenue. D5. Approval of PCN96-01, a request to consider making a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) for the issuance of an Alcohol Beverage Control License (Beer and Wine) within an impacted census tract for a future Mobil Oil Co. mini-market to be located within the Masi Commerce Center at the south west corner of Foothill Boulevard and Masi Drive. D6. Approval to fly P.O.W./M.I.A. flag at Epicenter along with other official flags. D7. Approval to appropriate $10,000.00 donated by The Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library into Library Expenditure Accounts. D8. Approval to lease/purchase one (1) Athey/Mobil Model 2TE5DB Street Sweeper. RESOLUTION NO. 96-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH MUNICIPAL LEASING ASSOCIATES, INC. D9. Approval to execute an agreement (CO 96-015) with San Bernardino County Credit Union to market an Affinity Credit Card for the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. D10. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordedng the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for DR 95-30, located on the east side of Beryl Street, south of Hillside Road, submitted by H & H Homes and release of previously submitted Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and Cash Monumentation Deposit accepted by City Council on December 6, 1989 from James Bice. RESOLUTION NO. 96-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES, AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR DR 95-30 AND RELEASING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 6, 1989 City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 96-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. I AND 2 FOR DR 95-30 D11. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 93-3 (Foothill Marketplace). RESOLUTION NO. 96-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 93-3 (FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE) D12. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 88-2 (Drainage and Law Enforcement). RESOLUTION NO. 96-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-2 (DRAINAGE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT) D13. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 84-1 (Day Creek Drainage System). RESOLUTION NO. 96-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 84-1 (DAY CREEK DRAINAGE SYSTEM) D14. Approval of Resolution establishing an annual levy within the Alta Loma Channel Distdct No. 84-2, the Sixth Street Industrial Park Refund District No. 82-1 R, the Rancho Cucamonga Drainage District No. 86-2 and Milliken South of Arrow District No. 89-1. RESOLUTION NO. 96-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN ASSESSMENT SURCHARGE FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN VARIOUS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS D15. Approval of Resolution establishing an annual levy within Benefit Assessment District No. 91-2 (Day Canyon Drainage Basin Area). City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 96-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE COST OF SERVICE TO BE FINANCED BY BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED IN DRAINAGE AREA NO. 91-2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND DETERMINING AND IMPOSING SUCH BENEFIT ASSESSMENTS D16. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Report and Setting of the Public Hearing for May 15, 1996 to levy the annual assessments for Fiscal year 1996/97 and approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Park and Recreation Improvement District (PD-85). RESOLUTION NO. 96-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PD-85) RESOLUTION NO. 96-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PD~85), FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO D17. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Report and Setting of the Public Hearing for May 15, 1996 to levy the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 1996/97 and approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Street Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. RESOLUTION NO. 96-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 RESOLUTION NO. 96-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS. INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO D18. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Report and Setting of the Public Hearing for May 15, 1996 to levy the annual assessments fo[ Fiscal Year 1996/97 and approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1,2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 96-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 RESOLUTION NO. 96-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1,2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Curatalo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar as corrected. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items were submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 15725 - LEWIS HOMES - A residential subdivision of 30 single family homes on 3.45 acres of land in the Low-Medium Residential designation (4-8 dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Planned Community, located on the south side of Terra Vista Parkway, west of Belpine Place - APN: 1077-091-35. Staff report presented by Scott Murphy, Associate Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Patrick Loy, of Lewis Homes, stated they concur with the staff report. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 96-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15725, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 30 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 3.45 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE TERRA VISTA PARKWAY, WEST OF BELPINE PLACE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-091-35 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 96-051. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 7 F2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96- 01A - WOHL/RANCHO PARTNERS - A request for land use change from Industrial Park to Community Commercial for 14.45 acres generally located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues- APN: 208-352-62 through 69. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Staff report presented by Miki Bratt, Associate Planner. Mayor Alexander called a recess at 7:59 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:12 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Fred Deaux, 11606 Shaw St., asked that the Council vote this project down. He felt timing was an issue for approving this project for development. He commented on the marketing study that was done and felt it did not recommend any rezoning of commercial property. He stated he did not see any necessity to rezone this in order to build the project. He felt there were already a lot of commercial units that are standing vacant. He also mentioned he felt Councilmember Gutierrez should abstain from voting on this matter because he has received campaign contributions from Wohl and that Councilmember Biane should abstain because he is in the development business. Councilmember Gutierrez stated it is legal to vote on issues if you have received support for an interest, i.e., campaign contribution. He added if he was working for Wohl, then he could not vote. He also mentioned he has received more campaign contributions from Lewis Homes than he has from Wohl. He stated he would vote what is best for the City and the people of the City. Councilmember Biane stated he felt his record was clear because when there has been a conflict in the past with a development, he has not voted on it. He stated he has no conflict with Wohl. James Markman, City Attorney, stated he has not received any facts as to why any City Councilmember should not vote on this matter. Jeff Chavez, resident for 20 years, felt a strip mall on Foothill would be very beneficial. He felt approving it would be great for the economy. Jack Masi stated he felt the project looks like it will have a strip mall. He stated he was not allowed to do this and did not feel Wohl should be able to. He felt if this one is allowed, then others should be allowed to come into the City and build a strip mall. Michael Scandifio, of Masi Partners, stated there are no findings to support this development. He talked about what was required of his project, but that Wohl was not required to do the same things. He felt Lewis has played by the rules and that Masi has also. He stated no one has ever come into Rancho Cucamonga and made a deai because you have to meet standards. He felt this is the wrong project for this location at the wrong time. He felt it should go back.to the Planning Commission for further study. James Sharp, of Etiwanda High School, stated he did not feel there needed-to be another strip mall in Rancho Cucamonga. He stated there needed to be a place for the kids to go such as an underaged dance club. City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 8 Peter DeForge, Wohl Partners, stated they are playing by the rules of the City. He stated they have worked with the hotel about what they have planned for this site. He pointed out their architect is the same one that did Terra Vista. He felt this project would provide a variety of retail shops for residents to go to. He felt their parking yield is as much as Petsmart has. He felt the'center would provide shops for the residents. He stated they are asking for a rezoning and to be able to do what is allowed across the street. Tom Bond, Architects Pacifica, told about the project and stated that it would be a good project for this site, He felt it would create healthy competition. He felt a zoning change would create a healthy change south of Foothill. Brad Umansky, 7269 Fermo, felt it was beneficial to rezone the property. He felt a hotel and retail center are compatible. He brought up why Lewis Homes continues to build more retail when they have a vacancy rate. Dab Daniels, 10970 Deer Canyon, did not feel the project would have any negative effect on the City. She felt it would create choices for people. Chuck Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, stated when he first heard about this project, he was against it, but now there have been some changes made and he thinks it is a good project. He did not think City standards should be compromised, but felt this would be a good project. He stated he did not think the land use study was anything but a flop. He stated it is repetitive page after page. Greg Hoxworth, Lewis Homes, told about what his company has gone through to get their project approved, and why they have built on certain parcels of land. He read a letter dated April 17, 1996. He stated they would like to be given the same consideration as Wohl. Andrew Hall, Manager of Best Western Heritage Inn, stated when he first heard of the project, he was against it. He stated he has now changed his mind about the project because of Mr. Wohl's concern for the hotel and the community. He feltthey would provide a proper project and he felt retail would help the hotel's business. He askedthat the land use change be approved. Doug Manning, Masi Project, felt the Masi project would benefit the community. He felt the Masi project would be farther along if they had asked for some of the things that Wohl is asking for. He stated if Wohl gets their zone change, he would like to come back for Masi and ask for general commercial. Bob Chambers, Leasing Agency for Masi Plaza, thinks Rochester and Foothill will eventually be ready for national tenants. There being no further comments, public hearing was closed." Councilmember Gutierrez felt past visions of City fathers needed to-be looked at and also trends should be considered. He did not think Wohl Was getting any preferential.treatment. He stated what he is hearing is to wait until there are not any more retail vacancies. He stated there has been spot zoning all over the City and did not feel it was appropriate to deny Wohl. He stated the commercial study said the City should act aggressively.. He asked that the people not think the council can be bought and give them credit to do what is right for the City. Councilmember Biane stated he would make a decision that is best for the City, not just an individual developer. He stated when he ran for Council he ran on pm:develo 3ment. He felt it was best to support this project. City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 9 Councilmember Williams stated she has never had anyone demand a paycheck from her because of a previous campaign contribution. She stated she did meet with the three main players and listened to them on an individual basis. She stated she felt something needed to be done to the zoning that is more suitable. She did not want this to be wide open, but that it should have some limits. Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, suggested that staff provide the Council with community commercial information. Councilmember Curatalo stated he would not support any amendment to the General Plan. He stated he would not override the Commission's decision to deny this. He suggested that this not be voted on tonight, but be sent back to the Planning Commission to look at uses for community commercial. Mayor Alexander stated this could result in spot zoning. He stated he agre.ed with a couple of the Planning Commissioners as far as changing standards to accommodate the developer. He stated he would like to get together with the Planning Commission to discuss this to address the north and south side of Foothill. Councilmember Williams referred to the memo, page 4, alternative 3 which states "recognizing that Terra Vista Town Center now extends to Elm Avenue, the Wohl site could be viewed as a continuation of the logical extension of the Haven and Foothill Activity Center. Using the Terra Vista Community Plan as a model for Community Commercial Retail, the following text could be added to Subarea 7, "and then using the following text. She felt this could be put into a motion. James Markman, City Attorney, suggested the following motion: "Direct staff to prepare a Resolution approving the General Plan change application to be brought back at the next meeting, and to direct the staff at the Planning Commission level to produce the text for a Community Commercial designation for this particular site in the Specific Plan that conforms to the area that Councilmember Williams just mentioned". RESOLUTION NO. 96-052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-01A, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND USE MAP OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR 14.45 ACRES OF LAND, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF FOOTHILL' BOULEVARD AND EAST OF SPRUCE AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-352-62 THROUGH 69 CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 96-01 - WOHL/RANCHO PARTNERS - A request to amend the Industrial Area Specific Plan to create a Community Commercial designation for 14.45 acres generally located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between Spruce and Elm Avenues - APN: 208-352-62 through 69. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. RESOLUTION NO. 96-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 96-01, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT FOR 14.45 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED SOUTH OF FOOTHILL ~BOULEVARD, NORTH OF EUCALYPTUS AVENUE, EAST OF SPRUCE AVENUE, AND WEST OF ELM AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 208-352-62 THROUGH 69 City Council Minutes April 17, 1996 Page 10 Motion: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to direct staff to prepare a Resolution as suggested by the City Attorney. Motion carried 3-2 (Curatalo and Alexander voted no). No items were submitted. No items were submitted. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION REGARDING RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES (HR 2927 (Continued from April 3, 1996) (ORAL REPORT) Councilmember Gutierrez asked that this be continued to May 1, 1996 meeting and to study the Resolution distributed tonight. ACTION: Item continued to May 1,1996. 12. UPDATE REPORT FROM THE ROUTE 30 AD HOC TASK FORCE Staff report presented by Rick Gomez, Community Development Director. ACTION: Report received and filed. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. DISCUSSION OF THE CENTRAL PARK PROPERTY Councilmember Williams stated she was approached by citizens about the Central Park project because of the discussion about the Green Lawn Ordinance. She stated there was also another rumor out in the public about the sale of the Central Park property. She felt crazens should be able to discuss this-with the Council and deny these rumors. City Council Minutes ApHI17,1996 Page 11 Hugh Johnson, resident, stated he would like to state his discontent of the condition of the Central Park property. He stated when he bought his property ten years ago, he felt the park would be built soon, but that it has not. Nannette Bhaumik, resident, commented on the City's General Plan. She felt Central Park was greatly needed. Patricia Carlson, ofTus'tin area, stated she would like to see it a priority that the property is not sold and that the development of the park move forward. She stated she would like to clean up the properbj and create ideas for the development of the park.. She stated she would like to see trees planted so they can start growing into large trees. She mentioned she would like to see the citrus and farmland preserved. Mayor Alexander stated no one can sell a park. He invited the residents to come to the next Park and Recreation Facilities Sqbcommittee to discuss this further. He suggested this be placed on the Subcommittee's next agenda which would be May 1. Brad Umansky commented on an accident across from Elena Park and felt there needed to be stop signs put in there. Mayor Alexander asked that this be passed on to the Traffic Engineer. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to adjourn to Executive Session as added above to discuss Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9, Ahn v. City of Rancho Cucamonga. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session. Respectfully submitted, DebraJ. Ada' ,~CM~ City Clerk Approved: May 15, 1996