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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/05/03 - Minutes May 3, 1995 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re.qular Meetin,q A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, May 3, 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 7:09 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, Redevelopment Manager; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Cindy Norris, Associate Planner; Cathy Morris, Planning Technician; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Cindy Hackett, Associate Engineer; Barbara Krall, Assistant Engineer; Dave Blevins, Public Works Maintenance Manager; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Mary Kuhn, Personnel Analyst I; Ingrid Blair, GIS Supervisor; James Frost, City Treasurer; 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 Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B 1. Presen~tion of Proclamation Designating the Week of May 1~20, 1995 as Historic Preservation Week. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Brad Buller, City Planner. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Don Kurth distributed a letter which was read into the record and on file in the office of the City Clerk. C2. Trisha Herrera, student at Stork School, spoke about the importance of the D.A.R.E. program and how much she enjoyed it. C3. Carol Phillips also commented on the D.A.R.E. program and what she had heard about possible cutbacks with the program. She talked about the benefits of the program and felt it was so important and should not be cut out. She stated they would like some guarantee that the City will put money into the program. City Council Minutes May 3, 1995 Page 2 Jack Lam, City Manager, stated there are three school districts who have committed to continuing with the program and felt any contact with legislators was beneficial for expressing her concern. Ms. Phillips stated she heard that Alta Loma School District will not continue the program. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he has not heard that, but that she should talk to their Board. He stated he has talked to Assemblyman Brulte and that he feels the money set aside for this program should be used for that purpose. C4. Craig Hemler commented on the article in the newspaper about the party at Supervisor Jon Mikels home. He asked if the City is going to try to recover the money for the Police Department's efforts to stop this. Jack Lam, City Manager, and Mayor Alexander stated there is nothing that the City is doing at this time to recover any costs. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated Rancho Cucamonga does not have a nuisance recovery policy at this time, but that the Police Department is looking at something to present to the Council in the future. James Markman, City Attorney, stated the City does not have anything in place to recover the costs and commented that only four cities that he works with have something to recover costs for nuisances. D. CONSENT CALENDAR DI. Approval of Minutes: February 15, 1995 March 1,1995 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 4/12/95, 4/20/95, and 4/26/95; and Payroll ending 4/20/95 for the total amount of $1,133,365.55. D3. Approval to authorize the adverlising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the 1994/95 Fiscal Year Pavemeht Rehabilitation Program Phase II at various locations, to be funded from Account Nos. 01-4640-9400 and 10- 4637-9113. RESOLUTION NO. 95-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 1994/95 FISCAL YEAR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM PHASE II AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Calaveras St. Street Improvements, from Ninth Street to Arrow Route, to be funded from CDBG Account, Account No. 28- 4333-9115 City Council Minutes May 3, 1995 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 95-062 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CALAVERAS ST. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, FROM NINTH STREET TO ARROW ROUTE PROJECT, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D5. Approval of Parcel Map and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 14457, located at the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Utica Avenue, submitted by TSG Partners, a California Partnership. RESOLUTION NO. 95-063 A .RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 14457 RESOLUTION NO. 95-064 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 PARCEL MAP 14457 D6. Approval to eXecute Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance Nos. 1 and 6 for Conditional Use Permit No. 93-13, located on the east side of Hermosa Avenue approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, submitted by E. & R. Rancho Pacific, Incorporated. RESOLUTION' NO. 95-065 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 93-13 RESOLUTION NO. 95-066 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 93-13 D7. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Cash Deposit for Tract 14486, located at the north side of Arrow Route at Ramona Avenue. Release: 'Maintenance Guarantee $ 440.00 Cash Deposit (Street) City Council Minutes May 3, 1995 Page 4 D8. Approval to accept the Metrolink Station Phase I Improvement Project, Contract No. CO 94-025, as Complete, Release the Bonds and Authorize the City Engineer to File a "Notice of Completion" and approve the final contract amount of $2,959,726.10. RESOLUTION NO. 95-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE METROLINK STATION PHASE I IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items were subm~ed. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT CONSOLIDATE PLAN, THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR FY 1995/96 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION PLAN - The review and adoption of the Federally required Consolidated Plan which covers the five-year period for FY 1995-1999, the Annual Action Plan for FY 1995/96, including the final selection of projects for the Community Development Block Grant annual application, based on a grant of $1,024,000 and $37,644 in Program Income, and review of required amendments to the City's Federal Citizens' Parlicipafion Plan. Staff report presented by Cindy Norris, Associate Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Betty Davidow, Inland Mediation Board, thanked the City for their support and talked about their program. Dennis Marcello, Executive Director Boys & Girls Club, talked about their program and how it involved the youth. He stated they are getting Block Grant funding from two other cities. Councilmember Curatalo asked if they were to receive funds from Rancho Cucamonga, what would they be used for. Mr. Marcello, Boys & Girls Club, stated staff. Cathy Rogers and Brenda Weaver of the YWCA spoke about the "Pact Program"' and the "Y Teen Program". Miriam Gandell, Foothill Family Shelter, talked about their program and what it had to offer. She asked that the Council consider their program for funding. City Council Minutes May 3, 1995 Page 5 Barbara Hope, Director of the House of Ruth, thanked the Council for their support. She also talked about their program. Donald Havner, Pomona Valley Council of Churches and West End Hunger - SOVA, talked about his program. Lee Stanis°ne, Homeless Outreach, talked about their program. Councilmember Williams stated she would abstain from this matter because she has an association with one of the applicants. She continued to leave the meeting room until the item had concluded. Councilmember Curatalo felt the total public service figure should be looked at and increased to 7% and given to the youth organizations. Councilmember Gu§errez stated he would like to see about $10 - 15,000 taken off of the home improvement amount. He felt there should be a way to fund a couple more organizations. Mayor Alexander commented on the amount of money the City has put into youth programs. He suggested that Councilmembers Curatalo and Gutierrez sit down with staff and include Frank Geary of the Daily Bulletin, to come up with the final amounts and consider some of the other organizations. Don Donnelly stated he cares about the human needs of people. He did not think that people should be forgotten. He stated he liked Councilmember Gutierrez's idea. Jim Frost felt the Council should look at the dollars instead of the percentages. RESOLUTION NO. 95-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN INCLUDING THE FINAL SELECTION OF PROJECTS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION PLAN MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Curatalo to continue the item to May 17 in order for Councilmembers Curatalo and Gutierrez to work with Planning staff on the amount allocated. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Williams abstained). Mayor Alexander called a recess at 8:45 p.m. The' meeting was called back to order at 8:58 p.m. with all members of Council present. ITEMS F2, F3 AND F4 WERE CONSIDERED AT THE SAME TIME, F2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS AND RESOLUTION FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1,2, 3A, 3B14, 516, 7 AND 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 (No Increase of Assessment Rate is Proposed) Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. City Council Minutes May 3, 1995 Page 6 Councilmember Williams asked about the tot lot in Landscaping Distdct 5, that last year the residents did not want it and what was their position now. Joe O'Neil., City Engineer, stated the person against it last year has now moved. He stated they are trying to make contact with someone in that neighborhood for any Concerns they might still have. Councilmember Biane thanked the Engineering staff for their work on not increasing the assessments. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated it is because of the efforts of the Council and the City Manager. Councilmember Curatalo agreed with Councilmember Biane. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 95-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to approve Resolution No. 95-069. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS AND RESOLUTION FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 (No Increase of Assessment Rate if Proposed) See Item F2 for discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 95-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to approve Resolution No. 95-07.0. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F4. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS AND RESOLUTION FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PD-85) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 (No Increase of Assessment. Rate is Proposed) See Item F2 for discussion. City Council Minutes May 3, 1995 Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 95-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 85-PD (HERITAGE AND RED HILL COMMUNITY PARKS) MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to approve Resolution No. 95-071. Mo~on carried unanimously, 5-0. G, PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted, H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No items were submitted. I. COUNCIL'BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL GUIDELINES AND POLICY Staff report presented by Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I. Councilmember Gutierrez asked when they might start seeing messages. Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I, stated equipment has been ordered to get it read, and that it should be soorl. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to adopt the policy. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. Mayor Alexander stated that Don Donnelly had asked to be informed of any budget meetings scheduled. Councilmember Williams stated she already gave him that information. City Council Minutes May 3, 1995 Page 8 L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Alexander to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Labor Negotiations per Government Code Section 54957.6 to give Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director, direclion in regards to the Meet and Confer process. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. not to reconvene. No action was taken in Executive Session. Re~ectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: May 17, 1995