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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meetinq
A. CAT~T~ TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga met on
Wednesday, September 5, 1990, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center,
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting
was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Deborah N. Brown.
Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Charles J. Buquet II, Pamela
J. Wright, and Mayor Pro Tem Deborah N. Brown.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda
D. Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director;
Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer; Dan James,
Sr. Civil Engineer; Mike Olivier, Sr. Civil Engineer; Betty Miller, Associate
Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner; Larry
Henderson, Principal Planner; Miki Bratt, Associate Planner; Tom Grahn, Assistant
Planner; Anthea Hartig, Assistant Planner; Ingrid Blair, GIS Supervisor; Joe
Schultz, Community Services Director; Jim Hart, Administrative Services Director;
Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane
O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Patty Riffel,
Executive Assistant; Tony Russell, Records Clerk; Shirr'l Griffin, Records Clerk;
Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Capt. Bruce
Zeiner, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
Absent was: Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
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B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Thomas Marich as "National
Corrections Supervisor of the Year".
Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Brown.
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C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Cl.
Lewis Trout, 7861 Leucite, read a proclamation from the Sierra Club, San
Gorgonio Chapter, supporting the completion of the North Etiwanda Specific
Plan in Rancho Cucamonga. He also expressed his desire to be able to give
his comments relative to item I9, that he could not be present at the
October 3, 1990 meeting when it is being suggested to be continued to.
C2.
Mike Mitchell, 5271 Turquoise, Chamber of Commerce, requested the first
reading of the Sprinkler Ordinance be continued to October 17, 1990. He
stated he had just read the proposed Ordinance this date, and would like
more time to study it before it goes before the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated she understood this would be continued.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1.
Approval of Minutes:
July 18, 1990 (Wright absent)
August 1, 1990
August 22, 1990
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 8/8/90, 8/15/90, and 8/22/90 and
Payroll ending 8/16/90 for the total amount of $4,199,264.04.
D3. Approval of the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Landscape
and Irrigation Maintenance Contract for Landscape Maintenance Assessment
Districts Numbers i and 5, to be funded by Account Numbers 40-4130-6027, 40-
4130-6028 and 44-4130-6027, 44-4130-6028 respectively. (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE "LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NUMBERS 1 AND 5",
· IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
~D4. Approval of the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the
Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Contract for General Fund and Landscape
Maintenance Assessment Districts 3a and 3b, to be funded by account numbers 01-
4647-6028, 42-4130-6027, 42-4130-6028 and 46-4130-6027, 46-4130-6028
respectively. (0601-01 BID)
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE "LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR
GENERAL FUND AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS
3A AND 3B", IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D5. Approval of the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the
Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Contract for the Landscape Maintenance.
Assessment Districts Numbers 2 and 4, to be funded by Account Numbers 41-4130-
6027, 41-4130-6028 and 43-4130-6027, 43-4130-6028 respectively. (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE "LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NUMBERS 2 AND 4,"
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D6. Approval to reject all bids for the Base Line Median, Phase I, located
from Haven Avenue to Valencia Street. (0601-01 BID)
D7. Approval of the establishment of Park and Recreation Commission Ad Hoc
Advisory Committees. (0701-01 COMMITTEE)
D8. Approval to destroy records which are no longer required as provided under
Government Code Section 34090. (0304-00 REC MGMT)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-340
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
D9. Approval of Parcel Map 11286, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape
Maintenance District No. 4 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and
4 for Parcel Map 11286, located on the east side of Milliken Avenue 600 feet
north of Church Street, submitted by Lewis Development Company. (1002-09 MAP)
(0401-03 LNSCAPE MD) (0401-03 ST LT MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-341
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 11286
(TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 11286)
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-342
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 4 FOR PARCEL MAP
11286
D10. Approval of Parcel Map 12596 and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape
Maintenance District No. 3°and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and
6 for Parcel Map 12596, located at the northeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and
Foothill Boulevard, submitted by OAS Investors. (1002-09 MAP) (0401-03 LNSCAPE
MD) (0401-03 ST LT MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-343
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 12596
(TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 12596)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-344
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR PARCEL MAP
12596
Dll. Approval of Parcel Map 12781, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape
Maintenance District No. 3 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and
6 for Parcel Map 12781, located at the southwest corner of Jersey Boulevard and
Rochester Avenue, submitted by Stanton Jersey Partners. (1002-09 MAP) (0401-03
LNSCAPE MD) (0401-03 ST LT MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-345
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 12781,
(TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 12781)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-346
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR PARCEL MAP
12781
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D12. Approval to award and execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO 90-
135) for the preparation of traffic signal coordination timing plans for
Foothill Boulevard to Herman Kimmel and Associates in the amount of $14,905.00
($13,550.00 plus 10% contingency) to be funded from Redevelopment Agency,
Account No. 16-503000. (0511-01 AWARD) (0602-01 CONTRACT)
D13. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and
Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 and Street
Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for CUP 88-46, located at the
southwest corner of Base Line Road and Hellman Avenue submitted by Parkplace
Cucamonga. (0602-01 AGREE IMPR) (0401-03 LNSCAPE MD) (0401-03 ST LT MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-347
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCPa4ONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT USE NO. 88-46
RESOLUTION NO. 90-348
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 FOR CUP 88-46
D14. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement, Improvement security and
Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 and Street
Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DR 87-56, located on the
southwest corner of Jersey Boulevard and Rochester Avenue, submitted by Stanton
Jersey Partners, a California Limited Partnership. (0602-01 AGREE IMPR) (0401-
03 LNSCAPE MD) (0401-03 ST LT MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-349
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 87-56
RESOLUTION NO. 90-350
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR DR 87-56
D15. Approval to release Sewer and Water Bonds for Tract 13565 located on the
northeast corner of Summit Avenue and Wardman-Bullock Road. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Sewer)
Faithful Performance Bond (Water)
$333,000.00
$491,500.00
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D16. Approval to Accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion
for Tract 13650 located on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Baker
Street. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond
$219,079.00
Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond
$ 21,907.00
RESOLUTION NO. 90-351
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 13650 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Wright to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
El. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PUBLIC ENTRY AND OCCUPANCY OF
POSTED CITY PROPERTY Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, gave a brief
update on this and stated this is the second reading of the Ordinance, and that
staff recommends approval tonight. (0704-07 CODE ENFOR)
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 425.
ORDINANCE NO. 425 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING PUBLIC ENTRY AND OCCUPANCY
OF POSTED CITY PROPERTY
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Alexander to approve Ordinance No. 425.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
F1. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 90-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCANONGA - An ~endment to the Etiwanda
Specific Plan pertaining to the proposed removal of existing Eucalyptus windrows
as a result of the alignment of Summit Avenue west of Etiwanda Avenue and other
street alignments. (Continued from August 15, 1990) Staff report presented by
Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner. (0203-05 ETIW SP)
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Councilmember Wright asked why it would cost $1,600.00 for providing maintenance
of the replacement trees. She questioned why some trees live and do not require
extra water to survive.
Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner, stated that some of the trees were older and
did not need a lot of water. Be stated some trees got their water from the
groves. He added the $1,600.00 per year amount was worked up by a formula, and
that this was not the exact amount.
Brad Buller, City Planner, added that with extra care for the trees, they would
probably live a lot longer, and that since they are in the right-of-way, they
needed the extra care.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public hearing.
Council was:
Addressing the
Larry Lewis, Watt Homes, stated they would like to save as many of the
trees as possible. He stated the adjacent property owners also have a
willingness to assist and cooperate. He stated if the Council wants him
to replace the trees, he will do this and provide the irrigation, but he
did not feel some of the surrounding property owners would want to have
to pay for anything related to this. He suggested that on page 72, item
B, if the Council considered this option, he would like to add a statement
"or until the adjacent developer starts his construction, or if there is
an existing home there, that they take over the maintenance". He did not
feel he should have to be responsible for another developer if they are
grading and cause damage to the trees or irrigation.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Buquet stated there would be a lot of details that would need to
be worked out with all the property owners. He stated if the details can't be
worked out with Watt Industries, he suggested that rather than the City putting
in replacement trees and setting up a maintenance program for that specific
area, he felt it would be better to hold it until development comes in to
include the tree replacement at that time.
Councilmember Alexander stated he agreed.
Councilmember Wright stated she felt some sort of agreement be required to be
done now.
Councilmember Alexander felt timing was the issue here.
Councilmember Buquet stated he felt the costs to maintain the trees is very low.
Councilmember Wright felt it should be required now and agreed with
Councilmember Buquet as far as getting mature trees.
Councilmember Wright felt the issue was should the trees be replaced immediately
or perhaps on a timely basis as other development occurs.
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Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner, stated he felt the issue was should this
developer replace the trees now or as soon as it is feasible, or by another
developer that is adjacent to this property.
Councilmember Buquet suggested if it couldn't be worked out with the current
property owner, this should be handled through an in-lieu process.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated she would like to see the trees be replaced as
quickly as possible and for the City to get with the developer on this matter.
Debra J. Adams read the title of Ordinance No. 424.
ORDINANCE NO. 424 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 90-01, AMENDING FIGURE 5-13 OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC
PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to waive full reading of
Ordinance No. 424 and set second reading for September 19, 1990. Motion carried
3-1-1 (Wright voted no, Stout absent).
F2. CONSIDERATION OF EXPRESS FINDINGS OF FACT FOR RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATIC FIRE
SPRINKLERS BECAUSE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS - A resolution, when adopted, which will
comply with the provision of the State of California Health and Safety Code
Section 17958.7. (0807-01 CODE BLDG)
MByor Pro Tem Brown suggested this be continued since the Mayor was not present,
and she would not be present at the next Council meeting. She added there was
also a request from the Chamber to continue the item. She asked that this come
back in October, but would hear testimony of those that could not be present for
the meeting the Council continues the item to.
Councilmember Alexander stated his concern was that if this was continued, would
there be a lot of people rushing in to take out permits before this is required.
James Markman, City Attorney,'stated the whole process would take six weeks
~before it is approved once first reading occurs.
Councilmember Buquet stated he would like to see the Chamber involved and felt
they should be given the additional time to research this.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public hearing and asked if there was
anyone present tonight that would not be able to attend the meeting on October
17th.
There was no response.
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-352
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S BUILDING CODE,
AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 426 ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY
BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL
CONDITIONS
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REOUIRING AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS IN ALL
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND CERTAIN RELATED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS (0807-01 CODE.
BLDG)
ORDINANCE NO. 426 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE STANDARDS NFPA 13D AND NFPA 13R, BOTH
PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION,
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
IN RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES AND CERTAIN BUILDINGS ACCESSORY
THERETO, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTION TO
SAID CODES
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Buquet to continue the public hearing to
the Council Chambers, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, 7:00 p.m. on October
17, 1990. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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F3. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14192 - HIX
DEVELOPMENT - Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to require the
undergrounding of utilities and the construction of street and storm drainage
improvements beyond the project boundaries for a residential subdivision of 65
single-family lots on 19.7 acres of land located south of 19th Street between
Hellman Avenue and Amethyst Street in the Low Residential District - APN 202-
061-12, 14, 40 and 44. (0701-06 APPEAL)
James Markman, City Attorney, asked if there was anyone from Hix Development to
address this item.
There was no response.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated that for the record there was some
correspondence, and that he spoke with R. Michael Joyce, Hix's attorney, this
afternoon, who is requesting that this item be continued. He stated that on the
basis that Hix requested this continuance, they have waived any time lines which
would require a Council action prior to the date of continuance, including the
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time to conduct the hearing, any time under the subdivision map act. He wanted
to make it very clear that this is a developer's request to move this matter in
order to work out some of the problems with staff. With that in mind, he stated
staff would recommend this item be continued to October 3, 1990.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-353
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUEST TO DELETE FOUR
CONDITIONS OF ' APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14192 FOR A
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 65 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 19.7 ACRES
OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF 19TH STREET BETWEEN HELLMAN AVENUE
AND AMETHYST STREET IN THE LOW RESIDENTIALDISTRICTANDMAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Wright to continue the item to October 3.
Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Stout).
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F4. CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION FOR DESIGN REVIEW 88-03 - A.E. SMITH - An
appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to add the standard school
mitigation condition to the development of 20 apartment units on 1.08 acres of
land in the Medium-High Residential District (14-24 dwelling units per acre),
located at the end of Sierra Madre Avenue, west of Edwin Street - APN 207-251-
22. (0701-06 APPEAL) (0203-05 DES REV)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-354
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A TIME
EXTENSION FOR DESIGN REVIEW 88-03, AND DENYING THE APPEAL
THEREOF, THE DEVELOPMENT OF 20 APARTMENT UNITS ON 1.08 ACHES
OF LAND IN THE MEDIUM-HIGH RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (14-24
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT THE END OF SIERRA MADRE
AVENUE, WEST OF EDWIN STREET AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated there is a request by the applicant for the item
to be removed from the agenda.
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F5. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 89-03 - CITY OF RANCHQ CUCAMONGA - A request to amend the circulation
element of the Industrial Specific Plan (Subarea 5) for the deletion of Seventh
Street between Hermosa Avenue and Center Street - APN 209-261-09 and 30. Staff
report presented by Tom Grahn, Assistant Planner. (0203-05 INDUS SP)
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public hearing.
response, the public hearing was closed.
There being no
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Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 427.
ORDINANCE NO. 427 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 89-03, AMENDING FIGURE II-3 AND FIGURE IV-7, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Buque~, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading of
Ordinance No. 427 and set second reading to September 19, 1990. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RE-INSTATING PROVISIONS OF THE BROWN ACT
RESCINDED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City
Manager. (0701-06 LEG STATE)
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public hearing.
Council were:
Addressing the
Jim Frost, City Treasurer, stated he liked the staff report by Duane
Baker. He stated he did not agree with Section 3 because he felt the City
Council should always listen to the people. He felt it was up to the City
Council to let the people know they were interested in what the public has
to say.
Councilmember Alexander stated he agreed with what Jim Frost, City Treasurer,
stated, but felt this Ordinance is a statement along with what he was saying.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated this Ordinance is reinstating what the
Brown Act says, and stated the City is putting in what the legislature took out.
Councilmember Buquet brought up the fact that because of the Brown Act, it
precludes the Council from acting on items under "Communications from the
Public" on the night it is brought up at a Council meeting.
Councilmember Brown stated that about a year ago the public had come forward and
requested that the City Council add "Communications from the Public" an
additional time on the agenda so that the residents would know that the City
Council did want to hear from them, and that the Council did what was asked of
them.
Jacqueline Bolda, Caryn tract, commended what the City Council was doing
by reinstating the Brown Act, and felt the City Council did welcome what
the public had to say.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
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Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 428.
ORDINANCE NO. 428 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING NEW SECTIONS 2.12.030 AND
2.12,040 TO CHAPTER 2.12 OF TITLE 2 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY REQUIRING POSTING OF AGENDAS AND
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY
COUNCIL
MOTION: Moved by Suquet, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading of
Ordinance No. 428 and set second reading for September 19, 1990. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
H1. REOUEST FROM MR. AND MRS. KATZ FOR FINAL INSPECTION AND RELEASE OF
UTILITIES ON LOT 24, TRACT 13644 (0807-01 CODE BLDG)
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated Mr. and Mrs. Katz were
present to ask the City Council to approve their request for final inspection
and release of utilities on their home under construction. He stated staff
feels there are a few possible homes to be released that would meet the City's
requirements. He stated after Mr. and Mrs. Katz speak, they would like for the
City Council to advise staff to work with the City Attorney's office to get more
homes released.
Councilmember Buquet stated he learned that Mr. and Mrs. Katz felt their house
was going to be released in the original fifteen units to be released, but was
disappointed that it was not.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City
Council were:
Mrs. Katz had a diagram of the tract showing which homes had been released
for move in. She stated that the developer will not finish her house
until they know the City Council will release the home.
Councilmember Wright asked if they would be happy to move in with the house not
being finaled and all of the items not being corrected.
Mrs. Katz stated she felt, per Jerry Grant, that the house was built well.
Councilmember Buquet stated they would not be able to move into their house
until it had a final inspection.
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Mrs. Katz stated all they were asking was that once their house is
completed and got final inspection, that the City would release the house
for them to move into.
There being no further comments, the public input session was closed.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated there are a few houses on
Woodridge that are just about complete, and these are the homes they are asking
for the City Council to give the release on.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Brown for staff to work with the remaining
houses on Woodridge that are near completion to try to move in as many people
as possible that have gone through the City process.
Councilmember Alexander stated he would go along with this, but asked the
question as to where would the City stop at releasing houses.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
Mayor Pro Tem Brown called a recess at 8:34 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 8:50 p.m. with all members of Council present (Stout absent).
H2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF WATER CONSERVATION RESOLUTION Staff report
presented by Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II. (1204-00 WATER)
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public input.
response, the public input session was closed.
There being no
RESOLUTION NO. 90-355
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, URGING ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION
MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF THE 1990 CALIFORNIA
DROUGHT
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 90-355.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
H3. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE Staff report presented
by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. (1301-03 ALARM SYS)
Councilmember Wright asked for statistics comparing alarm calls of a year ago
and now.
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Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated he would get this information
for her.
Councilmember Buquet stated he felt the 70% reduction was excellent. Me added
he felt the problem was the convenience stores.
ACTION: Report received and filed.
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H4. CONSIDERATION OF LANDMARK DESIGNATION 90-02 - THE RED CHIEF MOTEL AND
CAFE, LOCATED AT 8270 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - A proposal to consider an application
to deny a Landmark Designation for the Red Chief Motel and Cafe. Historic
Preservation Commission also requests policy direction regarding a potential
Landmark Designation for the Bear Gulch area which would include the Sycamore
Inn, the significant trees, the Oso Bear statue and potential archaeological
resources (the site of the proposed Sycamore Village project) but exclude the
Red Chief Motel and Cafe - APN 207-101-17. Staff report presented by Anthea
Hartig, Assistant Planner. (1402-06 HISTORY)
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City
Council were:
Richard Crane stated they want to do everything the City and Historic
Preservation Commission wants them to do as far as preserving the Sycamore
area as it is. He added he wants to be sure the grove is perpetuated for
the next century to enjoy.
Ken Hendrickson stated he felt the Sycamore was a very ordinary building,
but did feel it was an important part of the City. He also felt the
groves were very important and stated that he had planted one of the trees
in 1939. He added he felt the grove should be perpetuated.
Councilmember Alexander asked if they met the criteria to make this a landmark.
James Markman, City Attorney, felt the criteria was there.
Anthea Martig, Assistant Planner, added a designation could be worked out that
had conditions on it.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated that if the designation was made, he would
legally'support it.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that there would still be the review process
by the Planning Con~nission whether it is made a landmark or not.
Councilmember Wright stated she felt the Sycamore is a landmark because it is
a part of the City's history. She felt the Commissioners would see to it that
it is perpetuated, and would like to see it made a landmark by technicality.
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Mayor Pro Tem Brown clarified that the designation of a landmark would preserve
this forever.
Councilmember Buquet stated he felt this property was a treasure and would like
to see everyone get in tune with what is to be done to this site.
Councilmember Wright stated she liked the idea of the City making the
designation, but with agreement by the property owners as to what is done there.
She stated she would like for staff to work with the property owners and then
have it come back to the City Council.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated they needed 30 days.
Councilmembers Wright and Buquet felt that was a long time and suggested all
concerned get together and iron things out.
Mr. Crane stated they have talked to staff as to what should be done at
the site. He stated they want to move things along as quickly as
possible.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated they can bring back a report of the
discussions at the next meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Alexander to continue the Sycamore
discussion to the September 19, 1990 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-
1 (Stout absent).
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to support the Historic
Preservation Commission's recommendation on the Red Chief Motel. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
H5. STATUS OF RECYCLING CENTERS IN SHOPPING CENTERS Staff report presented
by Brad Bullet, City Planner, who stated there is a survey being done on the
centers as to their adequacy, which should be completed near the end of the
year. (1170-04 RECYCLE)
ACTION: Report received and filed.
H6. CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY REFERRAL 88-05 - UNIVERSITY CREST - Master
Tentative Tracts, Final Development Plan Map, and various Tentative Tract Maps
for 1,293 single family residential units, 6.3 acres of commercial, 4.56 acre
park site, and 7.17 acre school site for University Crest Planned Development
Proposal on 425.16 acres of land located north of Highland Avenue, south of
utility corridor, east of Day Creek Channel, with portions west of Hanley Avenue
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and portions west of Etiwanda Avenue within the City's Sphere of Influence. The
proposal also includes the dedication as permanent open space of 675 acres
located within the National Forest. Staff report by Miki Bratt, Associate
Planner. (1503-01 SPHERE INF) (1504-00 CNTY SB)
Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated her concern was how under the EIR, the Rock Crusher
was addressed, as it relates to noise, traffic dust, etc.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City
Council were:
Joe DiIorio, Caryn Company, stated he hoped this project would help stop
the Rock Crusher. He also presented pictures of the project. He
continued to point out things he disagreed with in the staff report which
was in a letter that he provided copies of to Council. He concluded by
saying he has not heard any objections from the people in the City about
the Etiwanda North Specific Plan. He felt it would cost the City a lot
of money to redo this. He stated he would like to see the City work with
the County on this project.
Lewis Trout, 7861 Leucite, invited Joe DiIorio for a hike on Saturday in
this area. He felt it would further inform Mr. DiIorio and others about
this area and how it relates to this project.
Gary Kendrick, 7064 Selma, stated the hike on Labor Day was very
informative. He felt the City needs to fight the County over this.
Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated the entire Planning Commission has
been on a tour of the Etiwanda North area. He added that the County is aware
of seismic activity in this area.
Councilmember Wright stated she hopes the City is pressing forward on ecological
environmental impacts. She felt traffic issues were important, and felt the
fact that the fault ran so close to a front yard or house concerned her.
Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated that the County and the City see things very
differently regarding this.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated there are some areas that Just aren't buildable
areas, and felt the County did not realize this. She asked if the County knows
what the City's position is, and has this been put in a report. She also asked
how theCounty was planning on serving this area if the City does not annex it.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated he would like for the subcommittee of Buquet
and Stout to review the information that is going to the County.
Councilmember Buquet stated he felt staff needs to keep conveying the City
Council's concerns to the County. He stated he and Mayor Stout will work to get
the County to let the City do the planning in this area.
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Councilmember Wright stated she felt Supervisor Jon Mikels should be fighting
to get this area into the City of Rancho Cucamonga. She stated she felt the
City needs to write Supervisor Mikels asking for his support of the City's
position regarding this matter.
Jim Frost, Zone One Flood Control Committee, suggested members of the City
Council address any of their concerns relative to this Committee to them
so they can give their input.
Mayor Pro Tem Brown asked That Councilmember Wright's suggestion be included in
a motion.
Lewis Trout suggested that Congressman Jerry Lewis, and Senators Pete
Wilson and Alan Cranston also be made aware of the City's position.
Councilmember Wright felt that for now, she had faith in Supervisor Mikels'
support that he would represent the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and did not feel
it would need to go any further.
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Alexander to direct staff to go to the
September 20, 1990 County Planning Commission meeting to express support of the
four issues as presented in the staff report and other issues as discussed by
the Council, and to write a letter to Supervisor Mikels urging his support and
urging his colleagues for the City's involvement in the planning of this
particular land.
Councilmembers Alexander and Buquet stated they felt uncomfortable with the
confrontational mode the City is taking.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
Joe DiIorio, Caryn Company, stated he felt the City was closing the door
to cooperation with the County by sending a letter to Supervisor Mikels
asking for him to support the City's four points outlined in the staff
report.
Councilmember Wright stated she felt Mr. DiIorio was nailing the door shut.
Joe DiIorio, Caryn Company, stated he just wants to do this thing right,
and asked that the Council reconsider this action.
Lewis Trout suggested that Mr. DiIorio sit down with the Chairman of the
Geology Department at Chaffey College and with Professor Des Lauries to
discuss this matter.
H7. STATUS REPORT ON CENSUS RESULTS Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City
Manager, who stated the City is working with the Census Bureau on this matter
and will challenge the numbers given to the City. (1141-01 CENSUS)
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ACTION: Report received and filed.
H8. GRADE SEPARATION AT FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD,
COUNCIL DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH FORMAL DESIGN FOR GRADE SEPARATION Staff
report presented by Mike Olivier, Sr. Civil Engineer. (1110-10 BRIDGE PI)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve staff's
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. DISCUSSION OF BUS STOPS ON HAVEN AVENUE (Continued from August 15, 1990)
Staff report presented by Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer. (1206-03 OMNITRANS)
Councilmember Wright stated she appreciated staff's report.
ACTION: The City Council concurred with staff's report.
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I2. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRIBUTING $1,000.00 TO THE INLAND EMPIRE DESIGN
INSTITUTE (0401-04 PAY AUTHOR)
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Alexander to continue the item to October
3, 1990 so that the entire Council could be present to vote on this.
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I3. DISCUSSION OF ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH MCALLISTER DESIGN TO DEVELOP
A GRAPHICS PACKAGE FOR RANCHO CUCAMONGA POLICE VEHICLES Staff report presented
by Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve the contract with
McAllister Design. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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I4. DISCUSSION OF ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH MCALLISTER DESIGN TO DEVELOP
A GRAPHICS PACKAGE FOR A SEAL FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Staff report
presented by Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
Councilmember Buquet questioned if it was really necessary to change the seal.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve the contract with
McAllister Design. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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I5. CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY EXTENDING SALARY AND BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES WHO
ARE CALLED INTO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE AS A RESULT OF THE CONFLICT IN THE
MIDDLE EAST (ORAL REPORT BY MAYOR STOUT) Staff report presented by Jim Hart,
Administrative Services Director. (0502-04 SALARY) (0102-02 POLICY)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve the policy. Motion
carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
I6. DISCUSSION OF CONDUCTING COMMUNITY AWARENESS SEMINARS REGARDING GANGS AND
DRUGS Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. (1402-03 COM PROG)
Councilmember Buquet stated he has been approached by various parents asking for
these types of programs to better inform them.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve the conducting of
community awareness seminars. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
I7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING POLICY REGARDING USE OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
PLAZA CONFERENCE ROOM AND HAVEN CONFERENCE ROOM Staff report presented by Jack
Lam, City Manager. (0102-02 POLICY)
Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated she did not think there was a need for a policy, that
she had faith in staff's judgment. She felt if the City Manager was uncertain
about his decision, then it should come back to the City Council for their
concurrence or recommendation.
Councilmember Buquet felt there needed to be a policy.
Councilmember Alexander concurred with Councilmember Buquet.
Councilmember Wright stated she agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Brown.
Jack Lam, City Manager, suggested that it be an administrative policy which he
would follow instead of being a Council policy.
ACTION: The Council concurred that this be an administrative policy to be
followed.
I8. DISCUSSION OF DATES AND ATTENDANCE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS WITH
COMMISSIONS AND OTHER AGENCIES (0100-00 ADMIN)
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to continue the item to the
September 19, 1990 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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I9. DISCUSSION OF SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (Continue to
October 3, 1990) (0701-01 COMMISSION)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Brown to continue the item to the October
17, 1990 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
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J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
J1. Mayor Pro Tem Brown requested that at the October 3 meeting an item come
back to consider a subcommittee of the City Council to interact with the Sports
Council.
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K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
NO communication was made from the public.
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L · ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to adjourn to Executive Session
to discuss personnel matters. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Stout absent).
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. It was announced at the conclusion of the
Executive Session (12:05 a.m.) that the Council agreed to grant the City Manager
a 6% merit increase. (0502-04 SALARY)
City Clerk
Approved: October 3, 1990