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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Reaular Meetina
A, CALLTO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, April 6, 1994, in th~
Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Charles J. Buquet II.
Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Rex Gutierrez, Diane W~lliams, Mayor Pro Tern Char~es
J. Buquet II, and Mayor Dennis L. Stout (arrived 8:53 p.m.).
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA
Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Tarry Smith, Park Planning/Development
Superintendent; Brad Buller, City Planner; Beverly Luttrell, Associate Planner;, Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Paul
Rougeau, Traffic Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Director; Bob
Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Susan Stark, Finance Officer; Duane Baker, Assistant to the
City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis
Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Lt. Joe Henry, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department;
and Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk.
B, ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing April 18 - 23, 1994 as National Volunteer Week.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet presented the proclamation to Susan Mickey, the City's Volunteer Coordinator.
B2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing April 11 - 17, 1994 as Architecture Week in Rancho
Cucamonga.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet presented the proclamation to Pete Pitassi, AIA.
B3. Presentation of a Proclamation to Buster Filpi in celebration of 89 years of life and community service.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet presented the proclamation to Buster Filpi.
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B4. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April as Earthquake Preparedness Month.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet read the proclamation recognizing April as Earthquake Preparedness Month.
B5. Mayor Pro Tem Buquet presented a proclamation and plaque to Para Henry in recognition to her
years of service to the City on the Parks and Recreation Commission and wished her luck in her new
endeavors.
C, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
C1. George Yankovich, Manchester, stated he assisted with Boy Scout Troop 655 at St. Peter & Paul
Church, and he was here tonight with three members who were working towards their citizenship in
the community badge and felt they should be recognized. He introduced Ryan Lawrence, Dean
Yankovich and Justin Egan to the Council.
C2. John LeCompte, Quakes Baseball, wanted to thank City staff who were very cooperative in making
improvements to the Epicenter for the upcoming season, and presented a personally inscribed, new
style baseball to the Council.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
DI. Approval of Minutes: March 2, 1994
March 16, 1994
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 3/9/94, 3/16/94 and 3/23/94 and Payroll ending 3/10/94 for the
total amount of $7,569,960.96.
D3. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place for Chuck's Diner, Chades
Waldon Lane, 8890 8th Street.
(1) D4. Approval to appropriate $163,210.00 from Fund 10 (Proposition 111) "Rochester Avenue/Rancho
Cucamonga High School Mitigation Program" to pay construction costs pertaining to the Rochester Avenue
Landscape Improvements along the east side parkway. (0401-21 FUND APPRO)
(2) D5. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Rochester Avenue-Rancho
Cucamonga High School Mitigation Program" for the landscaping of Rochester Avenue east side parkway,
Eom Victoda Park Lane to Highland Avenue, to be funded from RDA Account No. 11-51000 ($60,000.00) and
Fund 10 Account No. 10-4637-9319 ($163,000.00). (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE "ROCHESTER AVENUE-RANCHO CUCAMONGA HIGH SCHOOL
MITIGATION PROGRAM, FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF ROCHESTER AVENUE
EAST SIDE PARKWAY, FROM VICTORIA PARK LANE TO HIGHLAND AVENUE"
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
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D6. Approval of a Resolution to Modify a Condition of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map 12877 - Golden: (3)
A resolution confirming a City Council decision made on March 16, 1994, for an appeal of a Planning
Commission decision to deny a modification to a condition of approval to underground the existing overhead
utilities beyond the limits of the project site for a subdivision of 3.28 acres of land into 2 parcels in the Very
Low Residential Distdct (less than 2 dwelling units per acre), located on the north side of Hillside Road east
of Moonstone Avenue - APN 1061-251-24. (0701-06 APPEAL) (1002-09 MAP PARCEL)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST TO MODIFY A
CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 12877, TO
UNDERGROUND THE EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITIES ONLY WITHIN THE
LIMITS OF THE PROJECT SITE, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HILLSIDE
ROAD, EAST OF MOONSTONE AVENUE VVlTHIN THE VERY LOW (LESS THAN
2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN 1061-251-24
DT. Approval of Resolutions authorizing Issuance of Bonds, approving Form of Bond Indenture, Bond (4)
Purchase Agreement and Preliminary Official Statement and specifying conditions for the prepayment of
special taxes for Community Facilities District 88-2. (0403-01 COM FAC DI)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS,
APPROVING FORM OF BOND INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AND PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT 88-2
D8. Approval to purchase telephone/voice mail system for City Yard not to exceed $20,000 through (5)
transfer from (01-4647-3900) to $01-4647-7044). (0600-00 PURCHASE)
D9. Approval to enter into and Execute an Agreement with Chades Bradford Downey for a Construction, (6)
Grading, Storm Drain and Street Dedication Easement for the Sports Comptex Expanded Parking Lot Project -
Staff is asking for approval of this agreement so that the southern half of Rochester Avenue can be widened
to its ultimate width, plus add storm drain and bus bay. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
D10. Approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO 94-021) with Norris-Repke, (7)
Incorporated, for the design, specifications and cost estimate for the improvements of Carnelian Street from
San Bernardino Road to Base Line Road. The cost of the service is $88,000.00 ($80,000.00 plus 10%
contingency) and will be funded from Fund 32 - Measure I, Account No. 32-4637-9314. (0602-01 CONTRAC'D)
Dll. Approval to execute an Amended Library Service Enhancement Contract (CO 92-016) with San (8)
Bernardino County Library for Fiscal Year 1993/1994 in the amount of $25,000.00 from Account Number 01-
4532-6028.4200. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
D12. Approval to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement with L.D. ( 9 )
King, Incorporated, CO 93-060, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station at Milliken Avenue and the Metrolink
Railway, Account Numbers 36-4637-9326 and 37-4637-9326 for $57,577.00 ($28,788.50 from each account).
(0602-01 CONT AMEN)
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(10) D13. Approval to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement with RJM
Design Group, Incorporated, CO 93-061, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station at Milliken Avenue and the
Metrolink Railway, Account Numbers 36-4637-9326 and 37-4637-9326 for $28,473.00 ($14,236.50 from each
account). (0602-01 CONT AMEN)
( 11 ) D14. Approval to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement with
Williamson & Schmid, CO 94-004, Arrow Route Storm Drain portion of the Milliken Avenue Extension from
Arrow Route to Foothill Boulevard Project, Account Number 32-4637-9328 for $2,500.00. (0602-01 CONT
AMEN)
(12) D15. Approval to file a Notice of Completion and partial release of retention for the Sports Complex
Construction Project. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
RESOLUTION NO. 94-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION, RELEASE OF APPLICABLE BONDS AND PARTIAL RELEASE OF
RETENTION FOR THE SPORTS COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
13) D16. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 14192-1 Landscape and Storm Drain,
located on the east side of Hellman Avenue south of 19th Street. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release Maintenance Guarantee Bond
Landscape $ 42,700.00
Storm Drain 6,900.00
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations contained in the
staff reports of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
No items were submitted.
F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
(3.4) Fl. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-
02B - MASI PARTNERS - A request to add Recreational Commemial as a land use designation in the General
Plan and to amend the land use designation from Industrial Park to Recreational Commercial for 27 acres of
land located at the southwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue - APN: 229-011-10, 19, 21,
and 26 through 28. Planning Commission recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration. Related File:
Conditional User Permit 91-24. (Continued from March 16, 1994) Staff report presented by Brad Bullet,
City Planner. (0203-03 GP AMEN)
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Councilmember Alexander asked if the initially proposed wording was available.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated page 49 contained the original wording which included apparel, electronics,
furniture and appliances in the definition for Recreation Commercial. On page 50 was some of the other
language that would change the Specific Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were:
John Mannerino, 9333 Base Line Rd #110, representing the Masi Partners and this particular project.
He stated they were seeking this amendment after having numerous discussions with staff, and the
original proposal submitted to the Planning Commission was one that was negotiated after a great
deal of time. They felt it represented an appropriate compromise in the land use and allow them to
proceed forward in an economically feasible manner. He stated the Planning Commission apparently
disagreed with some of the proposed usages, but they did not feel it would detract from the project.
He stated these changes were needed in order to secure funding from the lenders, and continued to
present the history of this project and why they felt this area was more commercial than industrial.
He spoke about how the Masi's would like to develop an ice skating and roller skating complex on the
site, which would be of benefit to the City. He stated they would like to see the Council approve the
proposal that was negotiated by staff, and hopefully would be more liberal with the use of the General
Commemial land designation, because the commercial designation requested was necessary to
obtain the necessary financing to build a quality project. He stated Bill Clair, who prepared a land use
study for them, was present, and that both Mr. Masi and Mr. DiFrenza were available if the Council
had any questions.
John DiFrenza, 20301 Southwest Birch #101, Santa Aha Heights, felt that all the issues could be
resolved and they could construct an ice dnk within this property. He stated they would need to work
out a shared parking agreement with the City for the property to the south, possibly a reciprocal use
agreement during the off-season for each sport. He stated he would be available to answer any
questions the Council may have.
Jack Masi, owner, stated they started out with an industrial site because of the zoning of the property,
but he has been working hard and has invested a lot of money trying to develop a better and more
appropriate use for this property that would be compatible with the sports stadium directly to the
south. He reiterated that it would be necessary to have some type of commercial designation in order
to secure financing for a quality project.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Buquet asked Brad Bullet to clarify the request before them tonight.
Brad Buller, City Planner, referred to the exhibit of the site brought by the appellant, and stated that to reach
that level of use would need an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit through the Planning Commission.
He stated there were two separate issues before the Council tonight, a General Plan Amendment and Land
Use, neither which can be conditioned project or site specific. He referred to page 106 in the package which
gave the definition of Recreational Commemial as recommended by the Planning Commission, which varied
from the original proposal on page 49 in that it would only allow sporting goods and sporting apparel. He
stated the applicant desired a General Commemial designation for 35% of the property which is a broader
range of usage. He stated the Planning Commission deleted the specific terms electronics furniture and
appliances and only allowed sporting goods and apparel.
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Mayor Pro Tem Buquet clarified that they were considering resolutions that would change the zoning from
Industrial to Recreational Commemial, but it is more restrictive than was originally proposed by staff.
John Mannerino concurred that they would have wanted General Commercial for the area bounded
by Foothill, Rochester and Masi Drive, but would have settled for the negotiated Recreational
Commercial as submitted to the Planning Commission. They felt the modifications made by the
Planning Commission were too restrictive of a use.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet asked what was the anticipated phasing of the project.
John DiFrenza stated the working drawings were 90% complete and they were approximately 10 days
away from submittal of the drawings.
Councilmember Alexander asked if the Council could take action to designate the property bounded by
Foothill, Rochester and Masi Ddve as General Commercial.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated that option was not before the Council.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the staff report for what Councilmember Alexander was suggesting was in
the agenda, but it has not been advertised as such and they would have to bring a new resolution back to
cover that action. He stated if they went back to the original proposal to the Commission, which the
Commission modified, they would just need to bring back new resolutions.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated the original application as presented was in the agenda package but
was not recommended by the Planning Commission. He stated the alternative being discussed by
Councilmember Alexander would need a different resolution.
Brad Buller, City Planner, concurred, and stated if Council was looking at designating the area in question
General Commercial, that is a different action than was presented to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Alexander then asked could the Council take action tonight on the original recommendation
made to the Planning Commission and add back the language that was taken out.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated they could do that by modifying Exhibit A as presented on page 106.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they would need to modify all the resolutions because they were all
integrated.
Councilmember Alexander stated he would like to see them take action tonight because it has taken so long
already and he would not want to drag it out any farther.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated the Council could take action, staff would just need
to bring back the appmpriata resolutions.
Councilmember Alexander stated he would like to go back to the original staff recommendation made to the
Planning Commission so they could move the project forward.
Councilmember Wdiiams concurred, and asked for clarification on General Commercial, and were they
eliminating other uses, because she felt there were other uses besides those listed in the definition and did
not want them to be too restrictive.
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Brad Butler, City Planner, stated the current Industrial Area Specific Plan, Subarea 7, allows retail use subject
to conditional use permits, and the applicant is requesting 35% beyond what is already allowed by what they
deem commercial. He stated they have in the agenda the resolutions presented to the Planning Commercial
which would support what the applicant felt was acceptable.
Mayor Pro Tem Buquet asked if staff concurred with the original recommendation made to the Planning
Commission.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated yes.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he was concerned about the deletions made by the Planning Commission
and felt it was very restrictive to the proponent, and he would like to see them have more flexibility so they
could build a good project.
Mayor Pro Tem Buquet asked why the planning Commission took a recommendation that was acceptable
to staff and the proponent and modified it.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated both the applicant and staff agreed they were not trying to create a General
Commercial retail center that would have department stores, food and drug stores, general merchandise, etc.,
and refined the definition to specifically fit the area around the Sports Complex in what they saw as an activity
of interest for the sports related commercial. He stated the Planning Commission did not see the need to add
more General Commercial Retail in the area, but felt it should be more focused in the type of retail allowed
near the sports venue.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated if the Council wished, they could take a break and modify the existing
ordinance and resolutions so that action could be taken tonight.
John Mannerino stated he and his client would be willing to go along with that suggestion, and
presented information on how the designation of the land use would affect their funding.
James Markman, City Attorney, explained the process involved if the Council wanted to change the
designation to General Commercial.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet called a recess at 8:07 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:23 p.m. with all members
of Council present (Stout absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Buquet stated staff was working on the wording changes with the applicant, and they would
continue this item until all the details had been worked out.
Item F1 was reconvened after the public hearing for Item F2.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated a solution has been negotiated in that they would return to the original
language that defined Recreational Commercial, and apply those uses to this property, and adjust the
Industrial Specific Plan accordingly.
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James Markman, City Attorney, stated staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 94-052, but would
delete the language on page 106, and the language for Recreation Commercial on Page 49 would be
substituted.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-
02B, PART A, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADD A NEW LAND USE
CATEGORY OF "RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL", AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to adopt Resolution No. 94-052 as modified. Motion
carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
James Markman, City Attorney, stated staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 94-053 as presented,
with no modifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-
02B, PART B, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM
INDUSTRIAL PARK TO RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL FOR 27 ACRES OF
LAND, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AND ROCHESTER AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 220-011-10, 19, 20, 21, AND 26 THROUGH 28
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to adopt Resolution No. 94-053. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT 94-02 - MASI PARTNERS - A request to modify Subarea 7 to allow limited commercial
on 27 acres of land located at the southwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, APN: 229-
011-10, 19, 21, and 26 through 28; and modi~ the definition of Automotive Service Courts. Planning
Commission recommends issuance of a Negative Declaration. (0203-05 INDUS SP)
See above item for discussion.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated staff recommends first reading of Ordinance No. 521, with a
modification to the wording on page 113, the second to the last paragraph, to read as follows: "At the
southwest comer of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, adjoining the Rancho Cucamonga Adult Sports
Park and Rancho Cucamonga Stadium, uses allowed in the Recreation Commercial General Plan Land Use
Category shall be permitted within the planned 27-acre mixed use center."
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Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 521.
ORDINANCE NO. 521 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 94-02, AMENDING SUBAREA 7 TO ALLOW LIMITED
COMMERCIAL AND TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
COURT", AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez, to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance No. 521 as modified for April 20, 1994. Motion carded unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
F2. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 94-01 - CITY OF RANCHO (15)
CIJCAMONGA - Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Development Code to implement transportation
control measure mandated by State and Federal Air Quality Regulations. This action is Categorically Exempt
from environmental review per Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff report presented by Paul
Rougeau, Traffic Engineer. (0203-03 DC AMEND)
Councilmember Gutierrez asked when this regulation would take affect statewide.
Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer, stated the timing would vary through the various air basins.
Councilmember Alexander asked if any analysis had been done on what these changes will cost each city
or locality.
Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer, stated there hasn't been a study on these measures, but felt they would have
minimal impact.
Councilmember Alexander stated he was concerned about the State setting mandates without any funds to
back them up, and did not want to see that happen in this instance.
Mayor Pre Tern Buquet opened the meeting for public heanng. There being no response, the public hearing
was closed.
Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance Nos. 522 and 523.
ORDINANCE NO. 522 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
94-01, CHAPTERS 17.08, 17.10 AND 17.12 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING TRIP REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
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CONSIDERATION OF INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 94-01 - CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Industrial Area Specific Plan to
implement transportation control measures mandated by State and Federal Air Quality Regulations. This
action is Categorically Exempt from environmental review per Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines. (0203-
05 INDUS SP)
ORDINANCE NO. 523 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 94-01, AMENDING PART III, REGARDING TRIP REDUCTION
REQUIREMENTS AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance Nos. 522 and 523 for April 20, 1994. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
The Council returned to Item F1 at this time, but the minutes will remain in agenda order.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No items were submitted.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
No items were submitted.
I, COUNCIL BUSINESS
(16) I1. UPDATE ON ROUTE 30 Staff report presented by Rick Gomez, Community Development Director.
(1160-01 FREEWAY)
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet presented background information on this project, and stated Rancho Cucamonga
has always made allowances for this project in all of their planning documents that incorporated this corridor.
He stated both the San Bernardino Associated Government (SANBAG) and California Department of
Transportation (CALTRANS) categorize Route 30 as a major project, second only to Route 71. He stated
CALTRANS and the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) have the final authority over the design of the
freeway, but since the cities along the corridor are providing matching funds through Measure I allocations,
they want to have some say in how it is done, which is why the Route 30 Forum was formed. He went on to
explain about the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) which is being formed by the corridor cities.
Mayor Stout arrived at 8:53 p.m.
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Mayor Pro Tern Buquet stated the Route 30 Forum is addressing the issue of restricting truck traffic on the
Route 30 freeway, and even though CALTRANS is not happy about that, the state codes provide that if all the
cities along the corridor agree to it, they can have restrictions on the size of vehicles that travel along the
freeway. He continued to present information on the planning and construction timeline for the freeway.
Councilmember W~lliams concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Buquers comments.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he supported the idea of restricting truck traffic. He asked if there was a cost
study being done on whether the freeway should be above or below grade, because he felt that decision
would come down to economics.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet stated there was a study currently being conducted.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked for an explanation on how having more off-ramps would benefit the City.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated if you did not have sufficient ramps to serve the community, it would start
having a negative impact on the traffic circulation for the entire community, and presented information and
examples to support this.
Councilmember Alexander questioned whether allowing traffic to flow more freely would take away from
people using mass transit options.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the Council were:
Susan Schmidt, resident along the freeway corridor in Highland Vineyards, stated she was concerned
about the freeway currently being designated above grade in their area, and how it would affect the
residents with noise and pollution. She wanted the Council to remember it was not just a matter of
economics, but it was a matter of people also.
Priscilla Kenya, Palermo Place, stated she appreciated Councilmember Alexander's comments and
was also concerned that they may be giving the wrong message to the public that mass transit was
not that important. She stated she would also be interested in knowing how Assemblymember Brulte
and Senator Ayala stood on this issue.
Eric Schlotthauer, Yuba Court, thanked the Counsel for providing information on this topic to the
public. He concurred that they needed to have the freeway depressed through the Victoda area. He
felt that having more off-ramps would encourage more traffic and crime in the City.
Frank Munoz, 6621 Kern Place, was also concerned about the elevated profiles because of possible
earthquake damage. He asked if the Measure I funds would impact whether the freeway would be
elevated or not. He also did not want flood control issues to determine whether the freeway would
be above or below grade because he felt that could be handled separately.
David Schmitz, Messina Court, concurred with the other speakers and was happy with the Council's
direction. He felt the plans should be revisited to be sure they meet with current conditions as the City
has changed greatly, especially in the eastern portion, in recent years.
Jose Cisneros, Alameda Street near Highland, asked if the freeway were above grade, what measure
would be taken to mitigate the impact on nearby housing. He urged the Council to pursue trying to
have the eastem portion of fl'eeway depressed. He also did not think that they needed so many off-
ramps.
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Wendy Vallette, 11116 Amarillo, thanked Mayor Stout and Councilmember Alexander for agendizing
this item, and thanked Rick Gomez for speaking to A.C.T.I.V.E. on this issue. She stated she was
concerned about dumping that was being allowed by CALTRANS along Route 30.
There being no further response, the public comments section was closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet stated there was a Route 30 workshop tentatively planned for May 10, 1994 in the
Victoria area, but the time and location needed to be determined still. He asked that this item come back to
the Council in 60 days for an update.
].7) 12. UPDATE BY COUNCILMEMBER BUQUET ON SCAG'S REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(1503-03 SCAG)
ACTION: Item continued to the April 20, 1994 meeting.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
J 1. Councilmember Williams asked for an item to come back on the Mobilehome Initiative.
Mayor Pro Tern Buquet announced that Councilmember W~lliams had been elected by the City Select
Committee to serve as a delegate to LAFCO, which was an honor for her and the City.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
KI. John Cermack, 12505 Bougainvillea, stated he addressed the Council three months ago about crime
in the community, and though he has noticed an increase in police officers in the community, it
appeared they were dealing with traffic issues, not crime. He felt there needed to be more police
protection in the late evening and early morning hours. He felt there had been an increase in
burglaries and attempted burglaries without enough patrol to make up for them. He stated he was
dissatisfied with Capt. Zeiner and Councilmember Gutierrez for their lack of reports and response to
the community. He represented the east side of his community, and felt it was non-responsive when
the newspaper could get information about cdme but the residents of the community could not. He
thanked Capt. Zeiner for allowing several citizens to pa~cipate in a community cdme committee. He
asked if he could continue to receive reports about incidents that occurred in his community, which
were not given to him on previous dates.
Mayor Pro Tem Buquet suggested that Mr. Cermack work with the City Manager's office to clear up any
miscommunication that might be occurring between him and the City.
City Council Minutes
April 6, 1994
Page 13
L. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Alexander to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss labor
negotiations as per Government Code Section 54957.6 in memory of Mr. Ed Hamilton, an 83-year old
volunteer for the City who recently passed away. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned
at 10:19 p.m. No action was taken in Executive Session.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy City Clerk
Approved: May 4, 1994