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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/06/17 - Minutes June 17, 1992 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting A. CAI,I, TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, June 17, 1992, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Mayor Dennis L. Stout. Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Charles J. Buquet II, Diane Williams (arrived 8:15 p.m.), Pamela J. Wright, and Mayor Dennis L. Stout. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Jerry B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager;, Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Olen Jones, Sr. RDA Analyst; Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner;, Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Bob Zetterberg, Public Works Maintenance Manager;, Ban'ye Hanson, Sr. Civil Engineer; Walt Stickney, Associate Planner; Cindy Hackett, Associate Engineer; Jerry Grant, Building Official; Jim Hart, Administrative Services Director; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Capt. Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Lt. Mike Ingram, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS BI. Jack Lain, City Manager, announced that item DI1 was to accept the Landscape Improvements only for Tract 13566-1, that the Notice of Completion was not to be approved at this time; therefore, Resolution No. 92-191 was not needed. B2. Jack Lain, City Manager, also announced that item H1 was to be removed from this agenda and would come back at a future meeting. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. DI. Approval of Minutes: D. CONSENT CAI.ENDAR May 20, 1992 (Williams absent) May 27, 1992 (Buquet absent) City Council Minutes June 16, 1992 Page 2 (i) (2) (s) (4) (s) D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 5/27/92, 6/3/92, and 6/10/92; and Payroll ending 5/21/92 for the total amount of $1,170,392.62. D3. Approval to receive and f'de current Investment Schedule as of May 31, 1992. D4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Haven Avenue Rehabilitation and Widening, from Fourth Street to Foothill Boulevard," to be funded from Systems Fund, Account No. 22-4637-8936 and Federal Aid Urban (FALD Fund, Account No. 24-4637-8838. (0601-01 BID) RESOLUTION NO. 92-187 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "HAVEN AVENUE REHABILITATION AND WIDENING, FROM FOURTH STREET TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE C1TY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D5. Approval to continue with representation by County Counsel in the L.A. Cellular, etc., v. State Board of Equalization, etc., et al San Francisco Superior Court No. 94 21 31 matter. (0703-01 LITIGATION) D6. Approval of Sobriety Check Point Trailer and Materials. (1301-00 SHERIFF) D7. Approval to award and authorization to execute contract (CO 92-039) for 1992 Tree Hunting Program, to Trautwein Construction, for the amount of $48,723.00 ($44,293.48 plus 10% contingency), to be funded from SBA Tree Grant, Account No. 124-4637-6028. (0602-01 CONTRACT) D8. Approval to execute Reimbursement Agreement for Installation of a portion of a Master Planned Storm Drain Facility in connection with development of Tract No. 10210, located across the southeasterly project area connecting to the existing Almond Interceptor Channel, submitted by First Hotel Investment Corporation. (0602-01 AGREE REIM) RESOLUTION NO. 92-188 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF A PORTION OF A MASTER PLANNED STORM DRAIN FACILITY IN CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPN, W. NT OF TRACT NO. 10210 D9. Approval to execute Reimbursement Agreement for Installation of a portion of a Master Planned Storm Drain Facility in connection with development of Tract No. 13644, located in Vista Grove Street from the westerly side of Hermosa Avenue to the easterly property boundary, submiued by Reign Consauction Company, Incorporated for Woodridge Estates, Ltd. (0602-01 AGREE REIM) RESOLUTION NO. 92-189 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF A PORTION OF A MASTER PLANNED STORM DRAIN FACILITY IN CONNECTION WITH DEVELOPMENT OF TRACT NO. 13644 City CouncilMinutes June 17,1992 Page 3 D10. Approval to execute an Agreement for the Installation of Street Improvements and Dedication of Rights-of- Way at the southwest comer of Vinmar Avenue and Ninth Street between Calistio Gomez and the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (0602-01 AGREE IMPR) RESOLUTION NO. 92-190 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND DEDICATION FROM CALISTIO GOMEZ AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN TIlE SAME D11. Approval to accept Landscape Improvements Only and Notioo of Completion for Tract 13566-1, located on the south side of Summit Avenue between Wardman Bullock Road and San Sevaine Avenue. (0203-02 BEAUTY) RESOLUTION NO. 9~ 191 A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF RANCIIO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING TIIE PUBLIC LANDSCAPE IMPROVEME~rrS FOR TRACT 13566 1 AND AUTIIOBI,?d~G TIlE FIDING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TIlE WORK MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Buquet to approve the Consent Calendar including the modification to Item D11 as stated by Jack Lain. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (William absenO. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES (7) (8) No items were submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBI,IC HEARINGS FI. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THI:. 1991 UNIFORM CODES Staff report presented by Jerry Grant, Building Official. (0807-01 CODE BLDG) Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the tide of Ordinance No. 497. ORDINANCE NO. 497 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.28, 15.32, 15.36, 15.40, AND 15.44 OF TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE "UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE", 1991 EDITION; "THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE", 1991 EDITION, INCLUDING (9) City Council Minutes June 16, 1992 Page 4 (io) ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS", 1991 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 1991 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 1991 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS", 1991 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE", 1991 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM BUILDING SECURITY CODE", 1991 EDITION; AND THE "UNIFORM SIGN CODE", 1991 EDITION; WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TO SAID CODES, INCLUDING PENALTIES MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Wright to waive full reading and set second reading for July 1, 1992. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Williams absent). F2, CONSIDERATION TO ORDER THE. VACATION OF TI~. EXISTING AI .LEY EXTENDING FROM RED HII.I. COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO SAN BERNARDINO ROAD (I.OCATI:.D SOUTH OF AND GENERALI .Y PARAI .LEL TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD) Staff report presented by Barrye Hanson, St, Civil Engineer, (1110-18 VACATE ACC) Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Mr. Pauw, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Vernola, owners of the Magic Lamp Restaurant, stated the owners are in agreement with the recommendation presented by staff. Charles Allhouse, attorney representing the Cuccia family, owners of Vince's Spaghetti, stated his clients agree that having the access is extremely important. He stated that as long as they can still park vehicles next to their facility they would have no objection to the proposal with the 26 foot easement that would run north and south. Councilmember Buquet felt what Mr. Althouse was relating was different than that reported by staff and the Magic Lamp's attorney. He stated ff that area is to be an easement, there would need to be unobstructed ingress and egress for vehicles, including emergency apparatus to get through there. He stated what he is hearing Mr. Althouse say is that the Cuccia family would like to use this area for parking. Mr. Aithouse stated that would only include the area that is immediately next to their property, and to have this taken away would be very difficult for them. Councilmember Buquet felt what Mr. Althouse was saying was different than staff's recommendation. Councilmember Wright stated she felt the report presented was incomplete unless the issue about parking in the easement area was more clearly defined. Mayor Stout asked if the issues of the easement have been setfled and did it state exactly what the easement was for. Barrye Hanson, Sr. Civil Engineer, stated the easement doesn't say this, but that is implied. He stated 26 feet unobstructed is generally what the fire department needs to get their apparatus through an area, and stated it is assumed that there will not be parking in this area. He stated a truck unloading, or something along that line, would be permissible occasionally. City CouncilMinutes June 17,1992 Page 5 Councilmember Wright stated what she is hearing is that Vince's employees would not be allowed to park in the easement area. Batrye Hanson, Sr. Civil Engineer, stated that was a conflict. James Markman, City Attorney, pointed out that there are conflicts in the public alley at the present time. He stated the whole point is that they are receiving a private right for access that is equivalent to what the public right is now, and that there was no reason for the alley to exist as an alleyway that .people can drive through. He stated an obstruction of a public alleyway where fire apparatus couldn't reach a fire causes him more concern than an obstruction of a private easement. He silted this was the whole reason stiff supports this requesL Councilmember Buquet silted it is clear to him that there is lack of parking on one of the pieces of property and spilling over onto another property, which would hopefully be resolved. He felt once this was private property, they could conceivably put up a six or eight foot wall across there and then restrict it to a 26 foot width. He stated then if employees' vehicles are parked there, the problem would be compounded even more. He felt this needed to be resolved. James Markman, City Attorney, silted a controlled easement, walls, fences and barriers are specifically precluded. He slated the only argument he hears is ff delivery is allowed in the easement, and can someone park and obstruct the alley, which he felt was the issue. Councilmember Buquet asked if it would be possible for the property owner of interest on the left side to put a wall up on the left side, which he felt would be a problem. He felt he needed some of these issues to get' resolved. Barrye Hanson, Sr. Civil Engineer, slated he has indicated he would build a wall. Councilmember Alexander felt this can still be resolved to make both parties happy. He asked how many employee vehicles would be parked there. Mr. Allhouse silted approximately ten vehicles would be parked there, which was an avenge. He also mentioned there was information that the Fire Department, in the event of any problems in this area, would park on San Bernardino Road or Foothill Boulevard and run their hoses to the emergency. Councilmember Wright felt staff should get with the parties involved to work out the problems and come back to the Council for approval. Mr. Pauw stated the Vernola's did not feel it would be fair to give six feet of their property and then it be used for parking. He silted the Vernola's felt the property should be vacated. Mayor Stout silted he agreed there were more problems with this issue than was presented in the report. He agreed there was a significant parking problem in this area. He felt there was a fire safety problem as far as getting equipment in the area, and felt this issue needed to be studied. He felt the Council should eventually make the decision on this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 92-192 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TO BE VACATED AN EXISTING ALLEY EXTENDING FROM RED HILL COUNTY CLUB DRIVE TO SAN BERNARDINO ROAD (LOCATED SOUTH OF AND GENERALLY PARALLEL TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD) City Council Minutes June 16, 1992 Page 6 (ii) MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Alexander to refer this back to staff so that the Fire Department can look at it, the Planning Department look at it with respect to parking requirements and so forth, and asked that the Public Safety Commission look at this with a report coming back to the Council covering all aspects. Motion carried 3-1- 1 (Wright no, Williams absent). ITEMS F3, F4, AND FS WERE CONSIDERED AT THE SAME TIME. F3. CONSIDF. RATION TO APPROVE ANNUAI, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RF. SOLUTION FOR THE ANNUAl. 1F. VY OF ASSESSlVI~NTS WITHIN Tt-[I~ PARK AND RECRF. ATION IMPROVEMt:.NT DISTRICT (85-PD) FOR THE. FISCAl- YEAR 1992/93 Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, who also presented slides pertaining to the various Assessment Districts. He mentioned Warren Divert was also present to answer any questions. (0401-03 PARK AD) Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: AI Plummer of Term Vista, LMD4, felt there was a certain area in his District that was not getting the attention that other areas were getting and felt this should be looked at. He added he was not opposing the increase in the assessment. He stated there were approximately 120 (maximum) houses involved. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the City is aware of this problem and is working on correcting it. Rex Gutierrez in Victoria community, Chair of ACTIVE, stated that the members of the ACTIVE group opposed the increase until they had more time to study the material that the City Council had already received. He stated he did not think the residents should have to pay for the state's problems, that the amount of $40.00 does make a difference. He felt the residents should have more time to review the information before a decision is made. George Ruben, Victoria tract, stated last year they paid more taxes than they had previously and couM not see justification for an increase. He felt the residents should have a say in how the Assessment District is operated. He stated he was opposed to any increase and also felt the people that maintain the trees did not do a good job. He felt the people should have a say in the decision making. Tracy Brown, 8248 Amethyst, stated she had written a letter previously and had not received a reply yet. She stated her concerns dealt with public safety. She stated that on Malachite and Devon there is a two-way stop which needs to be a four-way stop sign. She stated on Foothill, north of Malachite by the AM-PM mini-market, was dangerous. She felt there needed to be landscaping in the median. Councilmember Wright stated it was her understanding this was part of the master plan for this area. James Scbatte, Victoria, talked about the increases in assessments and that he did not agree with them. He felt there were still problems with the landscaping itself as far as it being maintained properly. He asked that the City Council reconsider any increases before approving them. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Buquet asked when the Engineer's report was available. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated May 6th. City Council Minutes June 17, 1992 Page 7 Councilmember Buquet mentioned the various ways that this information is available to the public regarding this matter. Councilmember Buquet asked Joe O'Neil to explain the maintenance levels that are involved in the Landscape Maintenance Districts. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, continued to explain this and stated that the Victoria area is maintained at level D, which is a low level of maintenance, and continued to give more details regarding this. He also mentioned an $89,000.00 grant the City received fxom the federal government in order to improve the districts. Councilmember Buquet asked for a breakdown for the increased assessment cosL Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, mentioned inflation, increases in utilities, and the delinquency of assessments to be paid to the City. Councilmember W~l~ms arrived at 8:15 p.m. Councilmember Buquet asked where the delinquency money wouM go once it was paid. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the money would go back into the Assessment District it was originally charged from. He continued to mention that the City only gets one shot at raising assessments per year before it has to go on me tax rolls. He also stated there are more delinquencies in the assessments this year than there has been in previous years. Councilmember Alexander mentioned the budget hearings for people to come to in order to find out about the City 's finances. He added some of the increase is due to increases in utility charges that the City has to pay. He felt the report was a good report Councilmember Buquet felt that staff should investigate the utility companies charging the increases in assessments directly to the residents instead of it being passed down to the City, who will have to charge the residents, which makes the City look like the "bad guy". Councilmember Williams stated she cannot be involved in the decision making process because of not hearing the public testimony due to amving late. Councilmember Wright stated she would be voting no because she felt tax increases should be approved by a vote of the people. Mayor Stout stated the cowardly way around this is for areas to form homeowner's associations to take care of the Mayor Stout stated Victoria wanted to have less density and because of this there are less people to pay for the assessments. He commented that the City does not have money in the General Fund to pay for the increases. He also mentioned that the William Lyon Company used to pay for part of the assessment, but now they do not. He added he felt City staff has done an. excellent job in their report. City Council Minutes June 16, 1992 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 92-193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 85-PD (HERITAGE AND RED HILL COMMUNITY PARKS) MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 92-193. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 (Wright no, Williams abstain). F4. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE ANNUAl. ENGINEER'S REPORTS AND RESOLUTION FOR THE ANNUAI. LF. VY OF ASSESSM~.NTS WITHIN LANDSCAPF. MAINTF. NANCF. DISTRICTS NOS. 1.2. 3A. 3B. 4.5.6. 7 AND 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, who also presented slides pertaining to the various Assessment Districts. He mentioned Warren Diven was also present to answer any questions. (0401-03 LNSCAPE MD) See item F3 for public hearing and discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 92-194 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 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 IN CONNECTION WITH LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 92-194. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 (Wright no, Williams abstain). F5. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVI:. ANNUAl. ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RFSOLUTION FOR ~ ANNUAl. LEVY OF ASSESSMF. NTS WITE. N STREET LIGHTING MAINTF. NANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1.2. 3.4.5.6. 7 AND 8 FOR FISCAI. YR. AR 1992/93 Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, who also presented slides pertaining to the various Assessment Districts. He mentioned Warren Diven was also present to answer any questions. (0401-03 ST LT MD) See item F3 for public hearing and discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 92-195 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF I972 IN CONNECTION WITH STREET LIGHTING MAIN'I~NANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 City Council Minutes June 17, 1992 Page 9 MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 92-195. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 (Wright no, Williams abstain). F6. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAl. OF MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAl- USE PERMIT 91-03 - JAMES PAGE - Appeal of the Planning Commission's denim of a request to expand the hours of operation on Fridays for an existing 103,552 square foot indoor wholesale/retail commercial use located within the General Industrial District (Subarea 11) of the Industrial' Area Specific Plan at 11530 Sixth Street - APN: 229-262-20. (Continued from June 3, 1992) Staff report presented by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. (0802-02 CUP) (0701-06 APPEAL) Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Stout asked if the applicant had been notified after this item was continued at the last meeting. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated yes. Mayor Stout stated this had been continued previously in order to allow the applicant to be present He asked the Council if they would like to proceed. RESOLUTION NO. 92-180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-03, PART C, FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE HOURS OF OPERATION ON FRIDAYS, LOCATED IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 229-262-28 MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 92-180. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. G. PUBI.IC HEARINGS G1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION CONTINUING EDUCATION TO RRNEW MASSAGE TECHNICIAN PERMITS Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. (1401-01 RECREATION) 9.24.220 REOUIRING Staff report presented by Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 485-A. ORDINANCE NO. 485-A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9.24.220 OF CHAPTER 9.24 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO RENEWAL OF MASSAGE TECHNICIAN LICENSES (x4) (is) City Council Minutes June 16, 1992 Page 10 (x6) (x7) MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 485-A for the July 1, 1992 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS HI. RF-PORT ON ORAl. HISTORY PROJF. CT (Oral Report) (1402.06 HISTORY) ACTION: Item removed from agenda. H2, CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REOUESTING THE STATF- LFGISLATURF- REJECT PROPOSAl .S TO RI:.DUCE MUNICIPAl. FUNDING Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager who also read Resolution No. 92-196 to stress its importance. He also commented on how Rancho Cucamonga is a no- and low-property tax city and the affects that has on us. (0205-01 BUE~ET) Councilmember Buquet also commented on how the State takes away from local government. RESOLUTION NO. 92-196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING ON THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO REJECT PROPOSALS TO REDUCE LEVELS OF FUNDING FOR MUNICIPALITIES BELOW CLrRRENT LEVELS MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 92-196. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. I. COUNCIl. BUSINESS No items submitted. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Alexander asked that alternatives in lieu of raising assessments be discussed at the next meeting, and asked Councilmember Wright ff she would share her thoughts on this. Councilmember Wright stated she felt the City Council was opposed to this and did not feel it necessary to discuss this. She mentioned she felt people should be able to vote on the level of service they want. Joyce Secof asked Councilmember Buquet to prepare the report on this matter instead of Councilmember Wright. Councilmember Buquet stated he did not have any alternatives to bring to the Council and that was why he was asking Councilmember Wright for her thoughts. City Council Minutes June 17, 1992 Page 11 Councilmember Alexander stated he had heard Councilmember Wright mention alternatives and that was why he brought it up. Councilmember Wright stated her alternative is to allow people the oplxn'tunity to vote on any assessment increase. The Council concurred to place this on the next available agenda. James Markman, City Attorney, asked for this matter to come back at the July 15 meeting instead of August 1 so he could be present. Councilmember Wright stated she would not be able to attend the July 15 meeting and asked that it come back on August 1. James Markman, City Attorney, stated he would work with Joe O'Neil on some options available for this. Councilmember Buquet asked for the water rate option he mentioned earlier to also be included. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBI.IC KI. Ray Sturman, Victoria, felt assessments were not equal and that contracts for maintaining the landscaping are too high. He felt the City should go back to the contractor and get the contract !owered~ K2. Phil Deatherage, 6564 Etiwanda, agreed with Mr. Sturman and felt you should charge various assessments according to the property assessment. James Markman, City Attorney, stated it is not legal to do this. I.. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss property acquisition and personnel matters, and for Executive Session to adjourn to a budget workshop to be held on June 18, 1992, 6:00 p.m. in the Tri-Communities Conference Room. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. / c suny submined, City Clerk Approved: July 15, 1992