HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/01/17 - Minutes - Adjourned January 17, 1995
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Adiourned Meeting
A. CALLTO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Tuesday, January 17, 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 7:18 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 Curley, Deputy City Attorney; Jerry Fulwood, Deputy
City Manager; Linda Daniels, RDA Manager; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Scott Murphy, Associate
Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Robert Dominguez, Administrative
Services Director; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Duane
Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management
Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael and Captain Mike Eagleson, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District; and Debra J.
Adams, City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Alexander announced that Boy Scout Troop 648 was present also.
BI. Presentation of Proclamation to the Alta Loma High School 1994 Football Champions.
Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Alta Loma High School 1994 Football Champions.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communications were made from the public.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
DI. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 12/28/94 and 1/4/95; and Payroll ending 12/15/95 for the total
amount of $1,565,265.50.
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D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 1994.
D3. Approval to Destroy Records and Documents which are no longer required as provided under
Government Code Section 34090.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY
RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS
PROVIDED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090
D4. Approval to execute a Mills Act Contract 94-02 with Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Parker for the restoration
of the Demens-Tolstoy House, a designated local landmark, located at 9686 Hillside Road - APN 1061-561-
04.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MILLS ACT AGREEMENT NO. 94-02
(ARTICLE 12, SECTION 50280 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE)
FOR THE HISTORIC LANDMARKED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9686 HILLSIDE
ROAD - APN: 1061-561-04
D5. Approval to execute a Transfer Site Lease Agreement with the California Department of
Transportation.
D6. Approval to execute proposed contract (CO 95-001) with the Fdends of the Library for use of Library
space to operate a Friends Bookstore.
DT. Approval to execute Associate Member Agreement (CO 95-002) with Underground Service Alert of
Southern California.
D8. Approval to award and authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement (CO 95-003) for
the Northeast Community Park Design Project to RJM Design Group, Incorporated, for the amount of
$104,450.00, to be funded from the 1988 Conservation Bond Act, Account No. 27-4532-8924, and the Public
Resources Grant, Account No. 34-4532-8924.
D9. Approval to Release Real Property Improvement Agreement Contract and Lien Agreement for Parcel
2 of Parcel Map No. 4773 located on the south side of 23rd Street east of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Kad
Trautwein.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO.
4773
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D10. Approval to accept the Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting at the Intersection of Haven Avenue and
Banyan Street Project, Contract No. 94-008, as complete, release the bonds and authorize the City Engineer
to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $189,907.36.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF HAVEN
AVENUE AND BANYAN STREET PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports
contained in the Consent Calendar with Gutierrez abstaining from voting on Item No. D2. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
No items were submitted.
F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items were submitted.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items were submitted.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT~
H1. CONSIDERATION OF A REOUEST FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A JOINT
MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL Staff report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Manager.
Councilmember Gutierrez thought the team building and goal setting would work into meetings with the
Commissions and City staff.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated these meetings would be set after the team building workshops are conducted
with the Council.
Councilmember Williams felt these types of meetings should be set with all of the Commissions. She felt the
Commissions were not only to do what the Council is asking of them, but to give their own ideas on issues.
Councilmember Biane felt it was a good idea.
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Councilmember Curatalo stated he concurred with what had been said and felt it was a good way to get to
know the Commissioners.
Mayor Alexander stated he concurred.
ACTION: Staff to set meetings after the goal and team building workshops for the City Council are concluded.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVI~ RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN IN ITS CURRENT FORM AND TO (;HANGE THE WORD "PLAN" TO "REPORT" Staff report
presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the City Council were:
Frank Williams, BIA, distributed a handout to the Council. He stated he has been critiquing this plan
for about 3 - 4 years. He stated the name has been changed to include the word "guide". He
mentioned there is not a source to fund the implementation of the plan. He continued making
comments about the plan and felt the Resolution should be approved.
Arnold San Miguel, resident of Rancho Cucamonga and also works at the Riverside SCAG office,
stated he did not think there would be an additional cost to the City relating to the approval of this
plan. He continued to comment on it and stated he supports the plan.
There being no further input, the public comments section was closed.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he does have some concerns with the plan, but thought it was well thought
out. He stated he would concur with the Resolution and felt the advisory and mandated objectives should be
separated out.
Councilmember Williams stated she did not like the idea of appointed people telling elected people what is
best for their City. She stated she agreed with the Resolution.
Councilmember Curatalo stated he agreed with Councilmember Gutierrez and Williams' comments and felt
SCAG is only an advisory body. He concurred with the Resolution.
Councilmember Biane stated he also agreed with the Resolution. He felt the City should take care of its own
destiny.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE REGIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BE OPPOSED IN ITS CURRENT FORM AND TO
CHANGE THE WORD "PLAN" TO "REPORT"
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 95-008. Motion carded
unanimously, 5-0.
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Councilmember Alexander felt communication to the other cities should be sent advising of Rancho
Cucamonga's position on this.
Councilmember Gutierrez felt a member of the City Council should also be present at these meetings.
12. ROUTE 30 UPDATE Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer.
ACTION: Report received and filed.
13. CONSIDERATION TO FILL VACANCY OF AN ALTERNATE FOR THI~ ROUT 30 Al;) HOC (Oral
Report)
Councilmember Williams felt adding an alternate should be made. She stated she has received an application
from someone who was interviewed previously and that they are interested in this project and felt he was
qualified. She submitted John Van Doren's name.
Mayor Alexander felt it might be a good idea to get a representative fi-om the Supervisor's office to be at these
meetings also.
Councilmember Williams stated she agreed, but felt there should be a member from the public to be the
alternate.
Councilmember Biane stated he knew of some people that would be willing to serve on this committee.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he did not have a problem with Mr. Van Doren's appointment.
Mayor Alexander felt it should be opened up.
Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II, stated there are old applications to look at.
Mayor Alexander felt the old applications should be looked at also.
ACTION: To advertise on Saturday, January 21 and close applications on Thursday, January 26 and for the
core group of the Task Force to interview the applicants.
14. UPDATE~ REGARDING THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION VACANCY Staff report
presented by Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst I1.
Mayor Alexander mentioned that there is someone who currently sits on both the Park and Recreation
Commission as well as the Library Board. He stated he would like communication sent to Jackie Bolda asking
for her to decide which she wants to sit on.
Councilmember Williams stated she agreed with Mayor Alexander that this was an opportunity for this person
to decide which board she wants to sit on. She commented that there are so many residents that are willing
to serve on a commission.
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ACTION: The Council concurred they would advertise for this and wdte a letter to Jackie Bolda asking for her
to resign from one of the Boards she currently sits on.
- 15. DISCUSSION OF HISTORICAL DESIGNATION FOR THE REGINA VVINERY SITE Staff report
presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council was:
Gino Filippi, who stated he is interested in restoring this and working with the City as to whatever is
best for the site.
There being no further comments, public input was closed.
Mayor Alexander asked about any problems that might come up.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, outlined the process that would be needed.
Mayor Alexander stated he is in favor of the designation, but felt it should come back one more meeting so
that any downsides to this could be investigated.
Councilmember Williams felt the land and the buildings needed to be looked at separately.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it would come back after it is further researched.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Jl. Councilmember Biane stated he has noticed a surge of graffiti and wondered why it is happening and
asked for a report to come back to the Council at the next meeting.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communications were made from the public.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn to Saturday, January 28, 8:00 a.m. for a team
building workshop to be held at the Best Western Hedtage Inn located at 8179 Spruce, Rancho Cucamonga.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ectfully submitted,
Debra J. A(~a~s. CMC
City Clerk
Approved: March 15, 1995