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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/03/01 - Minutes March 1, 1995 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, March 1, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Ddve, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 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 Daniels, Redevelopment Manager; Brad Bullet, City Planner; Nancy Fong, Senior Planner; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer;, Jeff Barnes, Parks/Landscape Maintenance Supervisor; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; John Thomas, Sr. Plans Examiner/Fire; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk; Chief Dennis Michael and Deputy Fire Marshal Ralph Crane, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Capt. Ron Bieberdorf, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing March 7, 1995 as Arbor Day. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Jeff Bames, Parks/Landscape Maintenance Supervisor. Jeff Barnes announced that the Arbor Day celebration would be held March 7, 12:00 Noon at Old Town Park. B2. Presentation of Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department recognizing them for their continued outstanding service to the community. The proclamation was not presented at this time. B3. Presentation of Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga High School Marching Cougars Band and Color Guard in recognition of their achievements. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to members of the band and director, Jim Johnson. City Council Minutes March 1, 1995 Page 2 C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 2/8/95 and 2/15/95; and Payroll ending 1/26/95 for the total amount of $1,554,858.59. D2. Approval to appropriate $142,700.00 from Fund 22 - "Transportation Development" for a reimbursement to Hix Development Corporation for construction of street improvements for Tract 13930 on Wilson Avenue in accordance with Resolution No. 90-077. D3. Approval of purchase of land for Lemon Avenue Street right-of-way in the amount of $2,000.00 funded from Proposition 111, Capital Outlay/Land Account Number 10-4637-7042. RESOLUTION NO. 95-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING A PUBLIC NEED, OBJECTING TO THE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, AND REQUESTING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF LEMON AVENUE EAST OF AMETHYST AVENUE, APPROVED FOR TAX SALE - SALE NBR: 94- 9999 D4. Approval to record a "Notice of Special Tax Lien" for Community Facilities Distdct No. 84-1 (Day Creek Channel) per the Amended Mello-Roos Community Facilities District Act of 1982. RESOLUTION NO. 95-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN D5. Approval to vacate a portion of Ramona Avenue between .Feron Boulevard and the A.T. & S.F. Railroad and various drainage and utility easements as related to the project in connection with Development Review 94-04 - APN: 209-085-20. RESOLUTION NO. 95-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RAMONA AVENUE BETWEEN FERON BOULEVARD AND THE A.T. & $.F. RAILROAD AND VARIOUS DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS (APN: 209-085-20) City Council Minutes Mamh 1, 1995 Page 3 D6. Approval of the Map and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance Distdct Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 14635, located at the southeast comer of Foothill Boulevard and Aspen Street ( APN: 208-352-09), submitted by Rancon Realty Fund III, A Califomia Limited Partnership. RESOLUTION NO. 95-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 14635 RESOLUTION NO. 95-025 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 14635 D7. Approval to execute Improvement Agreements, Improvement Securities and Monumentation Cash Deposit for Tract 12462, located on the south side of Summit Avenue between Etiwanda and East Avenues, submitted by Lauren Development, Incorporated and release of Previously Submitted Improvement Agreements, Improvement Securities and Monumentation Cash Deposit accepted by City Council on November 15, 1989 from First Family Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 95-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 12462 AND RELEASING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 15, 1989 D7. Approval to execute a Cooperative Agreement (CO 95-007) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City of Ontario for the maintenance of Storm Drain Improvements on Archibald Avenue from Fourth Street to Deer Creek Channel. D8. Approval to execute a Joint Powers Agreement (CO 95-008) to create a Housing Finance Agency to exercise common powers of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and the City of Chino, to finance home mortgages through the issuance of Mortgage Revenue Bonds. RESOLUTION NO. 95-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING JOINT POVVERS AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THE CITY OF CHINO FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING HOME MORTGAGES AND PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A HOME MORTGAGE FINANCING PROGRAM City Council Minutes March 1, 1995 Page 4 D9. Approval and execution of Program Supplement No. 007 (CO 95-009) to Local Agency - State Master Agreement No. STLPP-5420 for the State-Local Transportation Partnership Program between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the State of California for the construction of Rochester Avenue Street Improvements - between Highland Avenue and Banyan Street and the Banyan Street Improvements - between Mount Baldy Place and Rochester Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 95-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SIGNING OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 007 TO LOCAL AGENCY - STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. STLPP-5420 FOR THE STATE-LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROCHESTER AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - BETWEEN HIGHLAND AVENUE AND BANYAN STREET AND THE BANYAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS - BETWEEN MOUNT BALDY PLACE AND ROCHESTER AVENUE D10. Approval and execution of Program Supplement No. 008 (CO 95-010) to Local Agency - State Master Agreement No. STLPP-5420 for the State-Local Transportation partnership program between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the State of California for the construction of the Nineteenth Street Improvements - between Carnelian Street and Amethyst Street. RESOLUTION NO. 95-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SIGNING OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 008 TO LOCAL AGENCY - STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. STLPP-5420 FOR THE STATE-LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NINETEENTH STREET IMPROVEMENTS - BETWEEN CARNELIAN STREET AND AMETHYST STREET MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E, CONSENT ORDINANCES El. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 94-04 - CUCAMONGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - A request to add Extensive Impact Utility Facilities as a conditionally permitted use in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 539. City Council Minutes March 1, 1995 Page 5 ORDINANCE NO. 539 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN 94-04, TO ALLOW EXTENSIVE IMPACT UTILITY FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN SUBAREA 17, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 539. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~i3-49 - WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - Appeal to a condition of approval imposed by the Planning Commission in limiting one wall sign 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 - APN: 1077-42-58 and 63. Staff report presented by Nancy Fong, Sr. Planner. The Council asked questions of staff regarding the site. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Chuck Beacher, Project Manager for Town Center Square, explained the project and what it entailed. He asked they be granted to have their sign on the side of the building. Deborah, with Noble Signs, stated she has worked with Home Express on their signs in the past and stated they are asking they be allowed to have their sign on the side of the building. There being no further response, the public headng was closed. Councilmember Curatalo stated he went out to the site and agreed with the applicant's comments, but felt the sign should be no more than 24". Councilmember Gutierrez stated he felt it would be appropriate to allow them to put the second sign up on the side of the building. He stated he didn't think it would be a problem to allow them the sign in question. Councilmember Williams stated she agreed with Councilmember Gutierrez. She didn't think there would be any problem with there being a sign on the side of the building. Councilmember Biane stated he agreed with what had been said by all the Councilmembers. Mayor Alexander stated he also agreed with everything that had been said. City Council Minutes March 1, 1995 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 95-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE CONDITION OF APPROVAL IMPOSED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN LIMITING ONE WALL SIGN FOR HOME EXPRESS, A TENANT WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER SQUARE COMMERCIAL CENTER, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETVVEEN SPRUCE AND ELM AVENUES, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREFORE -APN: 1077-421-58 AND 63 MOTION: Moved by VVilliams, seconded by Curatalo to grant the appeal with staffs recommendation of a 24" maximum sign on the side. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS HI. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN MOU (CO 95-011~ BETWEEN THE ~OI, JTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG} AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA REGARDING. PARTICIPATION IN THE CLEAN CITIES PROGRAM Staff report presented by Diane O'Neal. Management Analyst I1. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to approve the MOU. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. UPDATE REPORT ON ROUTE 30 (Continued from February 15, 1995) ACTION: Report received and filed. 12. CONSIDERATION TO IMPLEMENT THE GOVERNMENTAL PORTION OF THE PEG ACCESS CHANNEL Staff report presented by Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I, who stated Cad Pilnick, the City's cable consultant, was also present if there were any questions. Councilmember Gutierrez felt they should start with Phases 1 and 2 as a combination. Councilmember Biane stated he supported implementing Phase 1, but did not think it should be limited to waiting 6 months to start Phases 2 and 3. Councilmember Williams wanted to make sure that the residents do not feel they are paying for this service. City Council Minutes March 1, 1995 Page 7 Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I, stated it is $ .08 per month which shows on their bill. Councilmember Williams stated she did not think it would take a whole 6 months before going to the next phase. Councilmember Gutierrez reiterated he thought Phases 1 and 2 should go together. Councilmember Biane stated he agreed. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez to direct staff to begin implementing Phase 1 and Phase 2 as it becomes possible and within a 6 month timeframe. After that it could be decided if the Council meetings should be broadcast live or delayed telecast. Councilmember Williams felt Phase 2 should be done and then come back to the Council before deciding anything else. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to begin Phase 1 immediately with Phase 2 to be outlined with cost defined and implemented as soon as possible. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. 13. DISCUSSION OF EXPRESSING CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR THE CITY MANAGER (Oral Report) Councilmember Gutierrez stated he put this on the agenda because he wanted the public to know that the City Council believes in the job that the City Manager is doing in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He felt he is doing a good job for the City and stated he endorsed him and would continue to do so. He wanted this to be a vote of confidence for Jack Lam. Councilmember Curatalo stated he is very proud to have Jack on the staff. Councilmember Biane stated he went along with what has been said and stated he felt Jack Lam was above the rest of the City Manager's he has met. He felt Rancho Cucamonga has the best manager around. Councilmember Williams stated Rancho Cucamonga does have ar~ evaluation of the City Manager and that if the City Manager is not to the liking of the City Council, it could be expressed through the evaluation. She felt Jack has done an outstanding job and felt it was the City Council's job if there is a problem to let him know though the evaluation process. Councilmember Alexander stated he echoed all that the Council has said. Jack Lam, Manager Lam, thanked the Council for their confidence in him. He also thanked the City staff for their dedication and further stated that is why we have the best City around. ACTION: The Council concurred to voice their confidence in the City Manager. City Council Minutes March 1, 1995 Page 8 14. DISCUSSION OF RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER ORDINANCE NO. 4~(~ (Oral Report) Chief Michael, Fire District, explained that Ordinance 426 was approved and then amended by Ordinance 434. The Council asked various questions about the Ordinance. Chief Michael and Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, explained the effectiveness of the Fire Sprinkler Ordinance and about the permits that have been issued for residential fire sprinklers. Additional questions were asked of staff about how the sprinklers function. Councilmember Gutierrez asked if the Fire Distdct felt that houses should be retrofitted that do not have residential sprinklers. Chief Michael, Fire District, stated the most cost effective way to put the sprinklers in would be to do so at the time of construction. He said to go back and retrofit homes is something he has never seen done, or for a community to mandate this. He stated he is willing to work with someone to go back and do this if that is Council's direction. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he was concerned about the cost of sprinklers and that it might keep someone from purchasing a home because of the increased cost associated with the sprinklers. Councilmember Curatalo asked how long it would take to work with the Building Industry Association (BIA) and come back with a report to the Council to try to work things out. Chief Michael, Fire District, stated 60 to 90 days. Mayor Alexander felt this would be a long process. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to get the BIA's input and then come back to the Council again. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Frank Williams, BIA, stated he is not opposed to fire sprinklers. He stated they have led in the campaign for fire safety; He also distributed a hand out. He stated they do not feel the fire sprinklers should be mandatory. He felt there should be a no cost ordinance. He felt if the Council is sedous about sprinklers, there should be a retrofit program. He felt someone buying a home should have the choice if they want the sprinklers or not. He stated he would like to address any workshop that takes place. He did not think the workshops should be with staff, but with the Council. He added he did not think 60 to 90 days was needed because it was a difficult and cut and dry issue. Russ Blewitt, former President of the BIA, stated he had a problem with mandatory fire sprinklers. He felt discussions could be completed in 30 days with the City. He felt if the Fire Department provided them with the numbers, they could prove their point. John Van Doren, 11186 Corsica, pointed out the value statement that was in the display case in front of the Chambers. He felt safety was important and that the sprinklers were a good idea because it was a safety feature. He commented about the City being one of the safest in the State of California. Gary Kendrick stated he did not feel the City should give up the sprinkler ordinance now. He felt it should be left intact. He felt the residents should run the City, not the builders. City Council Minutes March 1, 1995 Page 9 Ernie Mansfield of Rancho Cucamonga, stated he would be happy to pay for the sprinkler system. He felt people would be happy to pay the extra money to have then installed. There being no further response, public comments were closed. Mayor Alexander felt it would be a good idea for a workshop and to put closure on this in 45 days. Councilmember Williams stated she would like to hear from the public. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated 60 days would be appreciated to further work on this. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J 1. Councilmember Williams stated she would like a report on temporary use permits, in particular for the corner of Vineyard and Foothill, because of the complaints that came up at Christmas and Halloween. J2. Councilmember Williams brought up the political sign issue and the signs left from "cat/dog" shows and that they are not being taken down. She felt this should be revisited. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC KI. Gary Kendrick stated there is a school board member that does not live in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He stated Mr. Collins is registered to vote in Victorville. He asked that the Council contact him if they have any questions. He asked that they do something as individuals. K2. Emie Mansfield of Rancho Cucamonga stated he was here to have an update on Route 30, but that no discussion took place on it even though it was on the agenda. Mayor Alexander explained what the City has done in the last six months regarding this issue and that staff can bring him up to date on this matter. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Curatalo to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Respectfully submitt~, City Clerk Approved: May 3, 1995