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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/07/05 - Minutes July 5, 1995 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, July 5, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:52 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, Redevelopment Manager; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Jim Martin, Plan Check Coordinator; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Susan Stark, Finance Officer; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Capt. Ron Bieberdorf, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS BI. Presentation of $500.00 from Target Stores to the Rancho Cucamonga Crime Prevention Unit for Shoplifting Prevention Education. Steve Satuloff from Target Stores presented a check to Capt. Bieberdorf and Spring Gaunthier of the Crime Prevention Unit. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. ApprovalofMinutes: June 7,1995 June 8,1995 June14,1995 City Council Minutes July 5, 1995 Page 2 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 6/14/95 and 6/21/95; and Payroll ending 6/15/95 for the total amount of $1,442,976.60. D3. Approval to appropriate funds from Fund Balance and authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Base Line road Temporary Widening and Rehabilitation, from Day Creek Channel to Victoria Park Lane, to be funded from Transportation Systems Development Fund Account No. 22-4637- 9306 and S.B. 140 Fund, Account No. 35-4637-9306. RESOLUTION NO. 95-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BASE LINE ROAD TEMPORARY WIDENING AND REHABILITATION, FROM DAY CREEK CHANNEL TO VICTORIA PARK LANE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D4. Approval of Extension of Comcast Cable T.V. Franchise. RESOLUTION NO. 91-012U A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FRANCHISE LICENSE WITH COMCAST CABLE T.V. FOR 90 DAYS UPON EXPIRATION OF CURRENT LICENSE WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA D5. Approval of summary vacations of portions of various excess City rights-of-way located on 24th Street, 25th Street and Center Avenue and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for DR 95-03, located within the Northtown Area along 24th Street, 25th Street and Humboldt Avenue, east of Hermosa Avenue, submitted by Northtown Housing Development Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 95-104 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. 1 AND 2 FOR DR 95-03 RESOLUTION NO. 95-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATIONS OF PORTIONS OF VARIOUS EXCESS RIGHTS-OF-WAY, LOCATED ON 24TH STREET, 25TH STREET AND CENTER AVENUE D6. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance Distdct No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DR 95-09, located on the northeast corner of Fourth Street and Archibald Avenue, submitted by Frito-Lay, Inc. City Council Minutes July 5, 1995 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 95-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 95-09 RESOLUTION NO. 95-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR DR 95-09 D7. Approval ora resolution authorizing agreements with the California Highway Patrol for participation in training programs. RESOLUTION 95-108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN TRAINING PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL D8. Approval to execute an agreement to co-sponsor concerts with Acts Concerts (CO 95-024) at Rancho Cucamonga's Epicenter. (Continued from June 27, 1995) D9. Approval to execute a Cooperative Agreement (CO 95-025) with the County of San Bernardino for participation in the County's Home Consortium. D10. Approval to award and authorization for execution of contract (CO 95-026) for Calaveras Street Improvements, from Arrow Route to Ninth Street, for the amount of $160,938.80 ($146,328.00 plus 10% contingency) to be funded from CDBG Account No. 28-4637-9115 to Gentry Brothers. D11. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 13759, located on the west side of Haven Avenue, south of Victoria Street, submitted by Fu Mai Limited. RESOLUTION NO. 95-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 13754 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations contained in the staff reports of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes July 5, 1995 Page 4 E. CONSENT ORDINANCES El. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT 95-01 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - A request to change the land use category from Industrial Park (Subarea 17) to "LM" (Low Medium Residential, 4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 1.38 acres of land at 9775 Main Street (south side of Main Street, east of Archibald Avenue). The City will also consider "L" (Low Residential, 2-4 dwelling units per acre) and "M" (Medium Residential, 8-14 dwelling units per acre) - APN: 209-062-01. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 95-01 - NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - A request to change the land use category from Industrial Park (Subarea 17) to "LM" (Low Medium Residential, 4-8 dwelling units per acre) for 1.38 acres of land at 9775 Main Street (south side of Main Street, east of Archibald Avenue). The City will also consider "L" (Low Residential, 2-4 dwelling units per acre) and "M" (Medium Residential, 8-14 dwelling units per acre) - APN: 209-062-01. Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 541 and 542. ORDINANCE NO. 541 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT NO. 95-01, CHANGING THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS MAP FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK TO LOW MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL FOR 1.38 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET APPROXIMATELY 288 FEET EAST OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 209-062-01 ORDINANCE NO. 542 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-01 REMOVING FROM THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE MAP 1.38 ACRES DESIGNATED INDUSTRIAL PARK (SUBAREA 17) LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET APPROXIMATELY 288 FEET EAST OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 209-062-01 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and set second reading for the July 19, 1995 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E2. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH ON CHURCH STREET FROM PEPPER STREET TO ARCHIBALD AVENUE; AND A SPEED LIMIT OF 35 MPH ON MORNING PLACE AND VINTAGE DRIVE FROM BANYAN STREET TO MILLIKEN AVENUE Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 540. City Council Minutes July 5, 1995 Page 5 ORDINANCE NO. 540 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCMAONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 540. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTE IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25 MILLION TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS (Continued from June 27, 1995) Staff report presented by Linda Daniels, RDA Manager, who stated the public hearing was opened and closed previously, and that she was available if there were any questions. RESOLUTION NO. 95-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZNG THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTE IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR CERTAIN MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS, APPROVING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE PLEDGE BY THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF* CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT MONEYS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 95-110. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No items were submitted. City Council Minutes July 5, 1995 Page 6 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.30 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TAXICABS Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Councilmember Williams asked if it stated in the ordinance that the driver's permit must be hung in a place that was visible to the passenger. She stated she has not seen one in any cab that she has taken recently in the local area. She sees this done in other cities, and wanted to know how to solve this problem. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated it is in the odinance that the driver shall have their identification clearly visible. Bdan Hunt, Yellow Cab, stated the drivers do have picture identification on their shirts, so he will need to make special arrangements to have something in the cab. Councilmember Williams stated she has not seen a driver yet in Rancho Cucamonga with a badge on. Brian Hunt, Yellow Cab, stated he will see that is taken care of. All the drivers have to have their badges in order to get into the office so he knows that they all have one. Councilmember Williams stated another problem she has noticed is that some cab drivers will take longer routes to the same destination. Brian Hunt, Yellow Cab, stated if they receive a complaint about a driver, they are called into the office to discuss it. If they receive two or three complaints on the same driver, then they will be let go. Councilmember Williams stated she did not know of a way to let the citizens know that they should be making complaints. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, suggested they look at putting an article in The Grapevine to educate the residents to their rights as taxicab users. Councilmember GutJerrez stated the revision is not to necessarily add more bureaucracy, it is meant to protect the public. He stated in one of the cities he visited, he was given a card when he used a cab that listed his rights as a passenger, and thought maybe they could do that here. Councilmember Curatalo asked how often are the meters checked, because he has taken cabs that travel the same route to the same destination yet the fare can be $3.00 to $4.00 difference in the fare. Brian Hunt, Yellow Cab, stated the County comes out once a year to check the tolerances, and that they are very seldom off. He stated the wait time can make a difference in the rate. Mayor Alexander asked if the Subcommittee had any problems when coming up with these amendments with giving an exclusive franchise to one company. Councilmember Gutierrez stated right now, and probably for the next few years, they do hot have a situation that is going to be competitive, and they felt by having this clause it would give the City the right to approve or disapprove any company that comes in. He stated they are not opposed to competition, and would be happy to have more than one company, but when another company comes along and wants to do business in the City, they need the right to check out their qualifications and background to see if they can provide proper service to the citizens. City Council Minutes July 5, 1995 Page 7 Couniclmember Williams asked how the Municipal Code relating to taxicabs applies to things she has seen around town like Mom's Cab or Kid's Shuttle. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated they are classified differently because they are not picking up someone who might be waving them down. They are more like a limosuine driver and the Public Utilities Commission regulates them differently. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to direct staff to install the amendments, and to bring back an ordinance for first reading 12. CONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO FILL LIBRARY BOARD VACANCIES (Oral Report) Mayor Alexander stated the Ad Hoc committee recently interviewed many people who were interested in serving on the Library Board. Councilmember Williams felt it showed the stature of the library in the community already that they had 18 applicants. She stated their recommendation is to re-appoint Edward Swistock on the Board and to select Rebecca Davies to fill the unexpired term left by Jacqueline Bolda's resignation. She hoped that the other applicants will stay involved because the library needs many support people. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Alexander to approve the recommended appointments. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Biane asked for an update on the recent crime activity in the Northtown area. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. L. ADJOURNMENT James Markman, City Attorney, asked to add an Executive Session item to discuss possible settlement of lilJga~on, Gentry Brothers, Inc. v. City of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardnio County Superior Court No. RCV 059489, which has come up since the agenda was prepared. City Council Minutes July 5, 1995 Page 8 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Labor Negotiations per Government Code Section 54957.6 to give Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director, direclJon in regards to the Meet and Confer process; and Property Negotiations per Government Code Section 54956.8, located at 9591 San Bernardino Road, Cucamonga County Water District and Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, negolJatJng parties, regarding terms of payment; and to add the above Executive Session regarding possible settlement of litigation with Gentry Brothers Inc. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jan Sutton Deputy City Clerk Approved: August 2, 1995