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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/03/15 - Minutes March 15, 1995. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ReRular Meetin~:l A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, March 15, 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 7:15 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; William P. Curley, Deputy City Attorney; Jerry B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Manager; Brad Buller, City Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; 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 Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS BI. Presentation of Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department recognizing them for their continued outstanding service to the community. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Ron Bieberdorf and staff from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. Councilmember Gutierrez also commended the Police Department for their service to the City. B2. Presentation of Proclamation Designating March as Red Cross Month. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Jim Lawry and Bea Watson. Bea Watson commended the Inland Valley Chapter and talked about the telethon to be held on March 26 at the Comcast Station. B3. Presentation of Proclamation Designating the week of March 12-18, 1995 as Girl Scout Week. No one was present to receive the proclamation. City Council Minutes March 15, 1995 Page 2 B4. Presentation of Proclamation Designating the week of March 26-April 1, 1995 as Architecture Week. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to John Melcher. B5. Presentation of the Special Award of Excellence for the Adult Sports Complex from the California Park & Recreation Society. Mark Whitehead of the Park and Recreation Commission presented the award to the City Council. Bob Meuting and Dan Guerra who were involved with the project were also present. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Mayor Alexander stated there is a report on Route 30 tonight if anyone would like a copy of it. D. CONSENT CALENDAR DI. Approval of Minutes: December 21, 1994 (Special Meeting) December 21, 1994 January 17, 1995 February 1, 1995 (Gutierrez absent) D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 2/22/95, 3/1/95 and 3/8/95; and Payroll ending 2/9/95, 2/23/95 and 3/9/95 for the total amount of $3,661,055.16. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of February 28, 1995. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off-Sale General for Haven Wine & Liquor, Flash Holdings Incorporated, 8401 Haven Avenue. D5. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Numero Uno Pizza 37, Raymond P. and Jeffrey M. Barkes, 8998 Foothill Blvd #102. D6. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Howell's Farm House Cafe, Richard A. Howell, 8733 Efiwanda Avenue. D7. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off-Sale Beer and Wine for Baskets Galore, Alexander L. and Darcy L. Frazin, 10970 Arrow Route ~r207. D8. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Spires Restaurant, David' and Lynn Ferreira, and Joseph and M. Juraci Garcia, 10380 Foothill Boulevard. D9. Approval of expenditure from Asset Seizure Fund for various equipment for the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $97,000.00. D10. Approval of a request by the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce to waive City fees in conjunction with the annual Business and Community Expo. City Council Minutes March 15, 1995 Page 3 D11. Approval to co-sponSOr the D~.R.E. Baseball Clinic at the Epicenter between the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, Rotary .International, The City Of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. D12. Approval to authorize the Engineering Division of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to file a claim for reimbursement by SANBAG of funds expended for curb cuts for the disabled on Carnelian Street from Base Line Road to 19th Street in the amount of $11,837.75. D13. Approval of Resolution upholding the applicant's appeal of a condition of approval for Cond~onal Use Permit 93-49. RESOLUTION NO. 95-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING A WALL SIGN AT THE WEST ELEVATION, FOR HOME EXPRESS, A TENANT WITHIN THE TOWN .CENTER SQUARE COMMERCIAL CENTER, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN SPRUCE AND ELM AVENUES, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1077-421-58 AND 63 D14. Approval of Map, execution of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, Agreement for Encroachment in City Easement or Right-of-Way and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance Distdct No. 3B and Street Lighting District Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map No. 14647, bounded on the south by Fourth Street, on the east by Milliken Avenue, on the north by the A.T. & S.F. (Metrolink) Railroad, an on the west by Cleveland Avenue, submitted by Environmental Golf, Incorporated. RESOLUTION NO. 95-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 14647, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND AGREEMENT FOR ENCROACHMENT INTO CITY EASEMENT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY RESOLUTION NO. 95-033 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 NO. 14647 MOTION: Moved by Gufierrez, seconded by Curatalo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar with the exception of Gutierrez, who abstained on voting on the February 1, 1995 minutes and Item D3. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items were submitted. City Council Minutes March 15, 1995 Page 4 F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted. H. CITY MANAGER°S STAFF REPORTS H1. REVIEW OF CURRENT TAXI CAB ORDINANCE Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Brian Hunt, President, Yellow Cab, commented on the ordinance as was outlined in the staff report. Councilmember Curatalo asked if the City has experienced any problems with the Ordinance as it stands today. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated no. Councilmember Curatalo asked if the residents are being charged through taxi cabs as it now stands. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manger, stated yes. Robert Brady, former owner of Classic Cab, stated his issue is monopoly and stated that some residents do not want to ride Yellow Cab. He talked about complaints that are against Yellow Cab and that the City staff is not doing anything about them. He did not feel Yellow Cab should be a monopoly in the City. Councilmember Gufierrez asked him about limousine service. Mr. Brady explained how his limo service worked. Councilmember Williams asked Captain Bieberdorf what his thoughts were on this issue. Captain Bieberdorf, Police Department, stated he felt Rancho Cucamonga should conduct its own background checks and leave the Ordinance like it is now. Mayor Alexander asked Mr. Hunt if they do drug screening. Brian Hunt, Yellow Cab, stated yes. City Council Minutes March 15, 1995 Page 5 Councilmember Gutierrez felt there needed to be a committee to work with Captain Bieberdorf to see if any of the recommendations are valid. Councilmember Curatalo stated he sees no reason to change the Ordinance. Councilmember Gufierrez stated he would like to see why everyone else believes in the proposed system. He stated he would be willing to work with someone else on this issue. Councilmember Biane felt it was a good idea to check out the company coming in. Councilmember Williams stated she agreed with what Councilmember Gutierrez was saying, but agreed with Councilmember Curatalo that she did not see anything that needed fixing. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Alexander for Gutierrez and Curatalo to further study the matter and bring back recommendations to the entire Council. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated he would get any information from other cities as to how they handle this matter. I. COUNCIL BusINESS I1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO PREVENT CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERIES AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES (Continued from February 15, 1995) Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Mayor AleXander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Don Kurth, of the Chamber of Commerce, stated they are in support of the recommendation, but that it not be implemented as a mandate. They would like to work with the City on this. Councilmember Williams stated she thought it was a good idea for the City to work with the landlord of the convenience store. She stated she felt the convenience store owners do want to meet the City requirements, but did not feel they should be mandated to do so. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would not be in favor of a mandate unless the City helps to pay for them. Mayor Alexander stated he agreed with items 1,2, 3, 4, but felt items 5, 6, 7 were the greatest cost impact, even though they were good suggestions. He stated he did want to listen to the business community and felt the safety for the residents was important also. Councilmember Williams asked if some of these suggestions could be included in the item she had previously requested to discuss on temporary signs. Councilmember Curatalo stated visibility is important to the police as well as the perpetrator. Coundlmember Gutierrez felt items 1 and 4 could be worked out and not be too costly. He felt the rest were good recommendations but did not think they should be mandated. City Council Minutes March 15, 1995 Page 6 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Alexander for Biane and Alexander to. study the matter further and bring back recommendations to the Council. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 12. DISCUSSION ON HOW TO CONDUCT LIBRARY BOARD INTERVIEWS Staff report presented by Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II. Mayor Alexander felt the interviews should be private as opposed to open to everyone to hear everything from everyone. He felt there should be a two person committee to do the interviews. Councilmember Williams felt privacy was important and did not like how they were done the last time. Councilmember Gutierrez suggested Diane O'Neal and someone else look at the applications and conduct the interviews. Mayor Alexander also volunteered to do the interviews. ACTION: Mayor Alexander and Councilmember Williams to conduct the interviews. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. COMCAST ACCEPTANCE OF CABLE INDUSTRY'S CUSTOMER SERVICE PLAN Jim Lawry of Comcast informed the Council about their customer service program that was launched March 1,1995. He continued to explain the program in further detail. Councilmember Gutierrez asked about their boundaries. Mr. Lawry stated they are basically east of 19th in the Red Hill area. Councilmember Williams stated she felt this was great and was delighted to see something done so positive. She pointed out that residents cannot choose the cable company they want to service them. 1(2. Luis Munos, Mt. Baldwin Court and also representing the residents on this street, read a petition into the record, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. K3. Robert Williams, member of the coalition, talked about the police dispatcher telling Mrs. Williams they could not send a unit out because of being in the middle of a shift change. He stated there is a problem with crime on Mt. Baldwin Court. City Council Minutes March 15, 1995 Page 7 L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to adjourn to March 22, 1995, 5:00 p.m. in the Tri- Communities Room located at bhe Civic Center for a joint meeting with the Chaffey College Governing Board. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. R~?ctfully sub_mitted, D'ebra J. Adams, CMC City Clerk Approved: May 17, 1995