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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meetin~
A. C.~T.T. TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga met on
Wednesday, May 2, 1990, in the Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:44 p.m. by
Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Deborah N. Brown, Charles
J. Buquet II, Pamela J. Wright, and Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Andrew Arczynski, Assistant City
Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Rick Gomez, Community
Development Director; Olen Jones, Sr. RDA Analyst; Russ Maguire, City Engineer;
Walt Stickney, Associates Civil Engineer; Jerry Grant, Building Official; Larry
Henderson, Principal Planner; Alan Warren, Associate Planner; Miki Bratt,
Associate Planner; Lori Moore, Assistant Planner; Mark McCollom, CDBG Consultant;
Richard Alcorn, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Jim Hart, Administrative Services
Director; Joe Schultz, Community Services Manager; Diane O'Neal, Administrative
Analyst; Susan Mickey, Administrative Aide; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation to Lloyd Michael, Retiring General Manager, Cucamonga County
Water District.
Mayor Stout presented the proclamation to Lloyd Michael.
B2. Mayor Stout announced that Councilmember Brown has been appointed to serve
on LAFCO.
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C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Ron Ziebarth, resident of Rancho Cucamonga who was representing property
owners who own recreational vehicles, stated they would like to submit a
petition requesting the City Council to hold public hearings to change the
Ordinance to allow residents to park their RV's on their own property.
He also stated they would like a moratorium on the current Ordinance until
the public hearing takes place.
Mayor Stout asked him to submit their petition to the City Clerk.
Mr. Ziebarth stated he would do this on Thursday, May 3 after he has made
copies.
Mayor Stout stated with regard to the RV issue, this matter would be discussed
at the next meeting.
Richard Alcorn, Code Enforcement Supervisor, confirmed it should probably be
ready for the May 16 meeting.
Andrew Arczynski, Assistant City Attorney, stated that depending on what the
City Council decided, this is part of the Development Code and that it would
have to go through the Planning Commission.
C2.
Steve Manning, President of Rancho Little League, stated various concerns
with the facilities in which they play their games. He stated they are
asking for immediate approval of temporary storage containers, and stated
they would like an agreement to improve Old Town Park to meet game playing
needs for the 1991 season. He further added they are in the process of
circulating a petition which addresses their concerns, but was not ready
to submit it at the present time.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated staff has had conversations
with Mr. Manning and that they are working on solutions to his problems. He
further stated he would meet with him on Friday, which was acceptable to Mr.
Manning.
Mayor Stout felt the park issue should be referred to the Park & Recreation
Commission for their May 17 meeting. He suggested that their recommendation
come back to the City Council.
C3.
Betty Williams, Kinlock Street, complained about people parking on her
street while they are attending Little League games at Church Street Park.
She stated it has been difficult for her to get her mail because of this
situation.
Mayor Stout suggested that the Little League participants be sensitive to parking
on Kinlock and not blocking residents' mailboxes.
C4. Mayor Stout announced that the dedication of Old Town Park was Saturday
and would be in conjunction with Cinco de Mayo.
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C5. Councilmember Brown stated that the residents from Nordic Development have
asked that an emergency item be added to the agenda to consider possible
litigation.
MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Alexander to add an emergency item on the
agenda regarding Nordic Development. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Stout stated this would be the last item under Council Business.
D. CONSEN~ CALENDAR
D1. Approval of Minutes: April 4, 1990
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 4/18/90 and 4/25/90; and Payroll ending
4/11/90 for the total amount of $1,705,568.71.
D3. Approval to transfer $80,400.00 between Community Development Block Grant
funded Southwest Cucamonga Street Improvement projects. ITEM PULLED FOR
DISCUSSION BY MAYOR STOUT. (0203-04 CDBG)
D4. Approval to adopt a resolution in support of H.R. 3389 which is the
Billboard Control Act of 1989. (0807-02 SIGNS)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPORT H.R. 3389, THE BILLBOARD
CONTROL ACT OF 1989
D5. Approval to award and execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO 90-
064) with RJM Design Group, Incorporated, to prepare plans, specifications and
estimates for landscaping the Milliken Avenue Underpass East and West Parkways
(7th Street to Jersey Boulevard) and Median (6th Street to Jersey Boulevard) for
a fee not to exceed $37,000.00 to be paid from the Redevelopment Agency funds,
Account No. 13-50300. An additional 10% contingency allowance to be established
for use under the approval of the City Engineer. (0511-01 AWARD) (0602-01
CONTRACT)
D6. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for
Parcel Map 9350, located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Nilliken
Avenue, submitted by The William Lyon Company. (0602-01 AGREE IMPR)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 9350
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D7. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 10349
located on the west side of Sapphire Street at Thoroughbred Street, submitted
by Walton Hillside Estates. (0602-01 AGREE EXTN)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-177
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 10349
DS. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 9498
located on the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and 4th Street, submitted by
Reiter-Rinker Gateway. (0602-01 AGREE EXTN)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-178
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR P~RCEL MAP 9498
D9. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion
for:
DR 87-06, located on the southwest corner of Jersey Boulevard and Vincent
Avenue (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $440,000.00
RESOLUTION NO. 90-179
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
DR 87-06 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
DR 88-21, located on the south side of 9th Street between Hellman Avenue
and Vineyard Avenue (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $ 11,000.00
RESOLUTION NO. 90-180
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
DR 88-21AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-181
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE OLD TOWN PARK PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
Dll. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Reports and Setting Public Hearing on
June 6, 1990 to levy the Annual Assessments and approve the Final Engineer's
Reports for Landscape Maintenance Districts Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
(0401-00 REV & TAX) (0401-03 LNSCAPE MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-182
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY
ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
NUMBERS 1, 2, 3A, 3B 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8
RESOLUTION NO. 90-183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990/91
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND
OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO
D12. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Reports and Setting Public Hearing on
June 6, 1990 to levy the Annual Assessments and approve the Final Engineer's
Reports for Lighting Maintenance Districts Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. (0401-
00 REV & TAX) (0401-03 ST LT MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY
ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6
RESOLUTION NO. 90-185
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990/91 PURSUANT
TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO
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MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Wright to approve the balance of the
Consent Calendar with the exception of item number D3. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
DISCUSSION OF ITEM D3. Approval to transfer $80,400.00 between Community
Development Block Grant funded Southwest Cucamonga Street Improvement projects.
Mayor Stout stated he did not know why the money was being transferred.
Russ Maguire, City Engineer, stated it was mostly because of Placida Court.
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Buquet to approve item D3. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
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E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
No Items Submitted.
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F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
F1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING STRANG LANE AS A PRIVATE STREET
AND EXEMPTING THE ABUTTING PROPERTIES FROM REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER
12.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Staff report presented by Walt Stickhey, Associate
Civil Engineer. (1110-00 STREET)
Councilmember Alexander asked if the Fire District had reviewed this.
Walt Stickney, Associate Engineer, stated no.
Councilmember Alexander suggested the District look at this before Council makes
a decision. He also expressed his concern for the one access only situation.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
were:
Don Smith who stated he felt this street could be extended.
Mayor Stout asked if there was some kind of agreement between the homeowners to
maintain the street.
Mr. Smith stated they did not have an agreement, but felt everyone was in
agreement about maintaining it.
Councilmember Wright asked what was at the end of Strang Lane.
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Mr. Smith stated there was a gully, but felt it could still be extended.
Susan Donnelly, Strang Lane, stated that if a street was to go through,
it would take a lot of people's property away.
Tom Barry described in detail the elevation situation.
Melvin Pearl informed the Council of the cooperation among the residents
of their street.
Gary Thompson stated he felt the majority of the neighborhood is in favor
of making this a private street.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated a corrected Resolution had been distributed for
the Council to consider for approval.
Councilmember Alexander asked if Council approved the Resolution, would it stop
them from negotiating with the property owners.
Russ Maguire, City Engineer, stated this is only an action to make this a
private street.
Mayor Stout suggested that it be noted that the residents were in favor of this.
Walt Stickney, Associate Civil Engineer, suggested this be added to the
Resolution.
Council concurred to add the following statement to "Exhibit A" of the
Resolution:
Sixty percent (60%) of the property owners signed the petition. One
Hundred percent (100%) of the property owners at the public hearing
were in favor of the private street designation.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-186
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING STRANG LANE AS A PRIVATE
STREETAND EXEMPTING THE ABUTTING PROPERTIES FROMREQUIREMENTS
SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 12.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Brown to approve Resolution No. 90-186 as
corrected. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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F2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 - The
adoption of the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives for program
year 1990-91 and the preliminary selection of projects based on an anticipated
grant of $463,000.00. Staff report presented by Mark McCollom, CDBG Consultant.
(0203-04 CDBG)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the
public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Brown inquired if the $30,000 could come from the RDA housing set-
aside.
Mark McCollom, CDBG Consultant, explained how the money was to be used.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the $6,000 could not come from the housing set-
aside funds and further explained this.
Mayor Stout stated he would like to see $24,000 go toward the graffiti program.
Mark McCollom, CDBG Consultant, stated he would make that modification within
the allocation.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL STATEMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROGRAM
YEAR 1990-91.
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 90-187 as
amended. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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F3. STREET NAME CHANGE 90-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -A proposal to change
the name of Rochester Avenue (old portion) from 4th Street to a point
approximately 600 feet north of 6th Street, a distance of approximately 8/10 of
a mile. Planning Commission recommended name change to Charles Smith Avenue.
Proposal to also change the name of the portion of Rochester Avenue (new portion
south of 6th Street). Planning Commission recommended name change to Rochester
Court. Alternative street names may be considered by the City Council. Staff
report presented by Alan Warren, Associate Civil Engineer. (1110-00 STREET)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the
public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Buquet stated he has concerns with using both the first and last
name for a street. He felt the City should steer away from doing this in the
future.
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Councilmember Brown stated she agreed with Councilmember Buquet.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-188
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING STREET NAME CHANGE NO. 90-01
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF TWO PORTIONS OF ROCHESTER AVENUE TO
CHARLES SMITH AVENUE AND ROCHESTER COURT RESPECTIVELY
MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 90-188.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
G1. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF NOTICE TO ABATE PUBLIC NUISANCES - 8493
ETIWANDA AVENUE - APN 229-041-11 (Continued from April 18, 1990) Staff report
by Richard Alcorn, Code Enforcement Supervisor. (0701-01 APPEAL) (0704-07 CODE
ENFOR)
Council inquired about the flags that were in the pictures.
Richard Alcorn, Code Enforcement Supervisor, stated they are permitted for uses
such as at model home complexes.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
was:
Dwayne Bailey, representing Patcheck Development, stated there was an
easement agreement, but that the City can no longer find a copy of it.
He stated they have attempted to clean up the area.
Councilmember Buquet asked him the last time he saw the property.
Mr. Bailey stated today.
Councilmember Buquet suggested he look at the pictures.
Mayor Stout explained to Mr. Bailey that the flags are only allowed for such
uses as at sales complexes for apartments and at model home complexes.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Stout informed the CounCil as to why the Planning Commission wanted the
trail in the place it is in, and that with the condition it is in now, it was
not doing anything for the appearance of the neighborhood. He added he felt
they should maintain the trail and that the appeal should be denied.
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Brown to deny the appeal. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
H1. CONSIDERATION OF TRACT 13318, RAYFLOWER-BAYOUN - Developer's request of
April 25, 1990 to accept a cash deposit in lieu of withholding occupancy. Staff
report presented by Russ Maguire, City Engineer. (0602-01 BOND ACCPT)
John Bayoun, representing Mayflower-Bayoun, stated that they would put up the
deposit in order to move in.
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Alexander to accept the deposit and not
hold up occupancy. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. CITY ADDRESSING POLICIES Staff report presented by Jerry Grant, Building
Official. (1110-00 STREET)
Mayor Stout suggested that the Ordinance dealing with street address posting be
handled separately from the curb painting Ordinance.
Councilmember Wright stated she agreed with separating the two issues.
The Council concurred that street address posting should come back at the May
16 meeting for first reading.
Mayor Stout stated he would like to give the curb painting issue some more
thought.
Councilmember Brown stated as Mayor Stout stated earlier, that the Council needs
to know what kind of money commitment is involved.
The Council concurred that the curb painting issue should come back with
additional information.
Councilmember Wright suggested when this information is brought back, that it
include alternatives to financing of painting curbs, what other cities are
doing, and what the City is doing now to have this done, and maybe some other
creative solutions other areas have checked into.
ACTION: Item to come back at the May 16 meeting.
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I2. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY VARIANCE OF THE SPORTS FIELD LIGHT
CURFEW POLICY AT RED HILL CITRUS LITTLE LEAGUE SENIOR FIELD FOR THE DATES OF
JULY 8 - 20 - This variance will apply only to the 90-foot base path field
located at the northwest end of Red Hill Park. Staff report presented by Joe
Schultz, Community Services Manager. (1401-03 SPORT ACT) (1404-05 PARK)
The Council asked questions as to what effects this would have by approving the
variance.
Councilmember Wright expressed her concerns about patrol for the area.
MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Buquet to approve the temporary variance.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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I3. DISCUSSION ON SUPPORT OF CHINO BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT'S POSITION
AND WATER CONSERVATION ISSUES (1204-00 WATER)
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Buquet to refer this to the Environmental
Management Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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I4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSITIONS 108,
111, AND 116 Staff report presented by Rick Gomez, Community Development
Director. (1110-09 RAILROAD) (1206-06 TRANSPORT)
Councilmember Brown stated Proposition 111 must pass for the commuter rail to
happen.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-189
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 116, THE RAIL
TRANSPORTATION BOND ACT
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Brown to approve Resolution No. 90-189.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 111, THE TRAFFIC
CONGESTION RELIEF AND SPENDING LIMITATION ACT OF 1990, AND
PROPOSITION 108, THE PASSENGER RAIL AND CLEAN AIR BOND ACT OF
1990
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Wright to approve Resolution No. 90-190.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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Mayor Stout called a recess at 9:14 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 9:25 p.m. with all member of Council present.
I5. ETIWANDA NORTH ANNEXATION AND SPECIFIC PLAN STRATEGY -Report by Council
Subcommittee. (Oral Report) Staff report presented by Larry Henderson,
Principal Planner. (1205-01 ANNEXATION)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council
was:
Joe DiIorio, representing the Etiwanda North Landowners Consortium and a
couple of other property owners in the area. He read the following letter
into the record:
"May 2, 1990
City Council Members
City of Rancho Cucamonga
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, California
91729
Re: Etiwanda North Strategy
Dear Gentle People:
The following is the response of the Etiwanda North Landowners Consortium
to the City Council's Subcommittee report ont he Etiwanda North
annexation.
The Consortium wishes to remain cooperative with the City's efforts while
developing our properties with the rights given us to us by the County's
General Plan. It is our desire to produce a community that sets the
highest overall standards for design, social and fiscal responsibility to
the community.
In that light, we suggest that in considering the Subcommittee's report
the following items be brought forth:
1. It may not be in the City's best interests to refuse to annex
properties in the future.
2. It probably would be non-productive to litigate to enforce a
set of standards that may be internally inconsistent, but it should
be very productive for the City and County staff to work
cooperatively on the development of Etiwanda North. Annexation must
be a cooperative effort to be successful, now or in the future.
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We again offer to cooperate in satisfying goals of the City and County
while respecting the landowners' rights. We suggest that a review by the
Subcommittee jointly with Staff and Consortium representatives be held so
that various issues may be addressed in the proper form.
Thank you for your willingness to take into account the feelings of the
people most affected by your actions.
Yours truly,
Joseph N. DiIorio, for the
Etiwanda North Landowners Consortium
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He also stated that in a previous letter he had written to Brad Bullet,
City Planner, he indicated he felt there was a communications problem.
He felt the landowners do want to build a good community.
There being no further response, the public input session was closed.
Councilmember Brown asked why, if the consortium wanted to make things good in
Rancho Cucamonga, do they want to go to the County to get plans approved knowing
their standards are lower than the City's.
Mr. DiIorio did not feel County standards were lower than the City's.
Councilmember Buquet felt there was a lack of continuity from the Etiwanda North
area compared to the rest of the City. He felt the County should let the City
process the proposed projects and let the City maintain them.
Mayor Stout stated he felt the staff and Planning Commission have done a good
job. He did not feel compromises should be considered. He also stated since
this was in the County area to go ahead and let the County develop it. He did
not feel this area had to be annexed because he felt the City did not
necessarily have to have this land.
Councilmember Wright stated she liked the strategy and felt it would help the
present situation and assist for the future.
Mayor Stout stated that just because someone gets a project approved by the
County does not preclude them from going back through the City process.
Councilmember Brown asked if this could go before the entire Board of
Supervisors to try to turn over the planning of this in order to meet City
standards for building.
Andrew Arczynski, Assistant City Attorney, stated the Board would have to adopt
a policy about this.
Councilmember Brown felt this avenue should be investigated.
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Councilmembers Buquet and Wright concurred.
Councilmember Brown stated she would like this recommendation to go to the Board
of Supervisors.
MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright to confirm the direction of the
Subcommittee. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Wright that the City correspond with the
Board of Supervisors that they take action on the City's request of last
November and that they be informed of what action the Council took at this
meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
I6. CONSIDERATION OF RELEASE OF BENEFICIAL INSECTS AFTER MALATHION SPRAYING
PROGRAM (Oral Report) (1403-00 ENVIRON)
Councilmember Wright stated that it is her understanding that the City can buy
beneficial insects that might need to be replaced in the City due to the
malathion spraying. She felt possibly some funds could be allocated for this,
and asked staff to investigate the possibility.
Councilmember Buquet stated his question was if the State really has things
under control now, because if they didn't, he did not want to bring new insects
into the City and have them sprayed with malathion.
The cost factor for purchasing the insects was also discussed.
Councilmember Wright suggested this go to the Environmental Management
Commission to come up with a plan.
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Brown to send this issue to the
Environmental Management Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
The Council recessed at 10:12 p.m. to Executive Session. The Council reconvened
at 10:21 p.m. with all members present.
I7. EMERGENCY ITEM ADD-ON REGARDING NORDIC DEVELOPMENT (0703-01 LITIGATION)
Andrew Arczynski, Assistant City Attorney, stated he is recommending the City
Council instruct his office to initiate litigation with the developer to obtain
injunctive relief to insure that Nordic homes currently under construction and
completed homes comply with Health and Safety Code requirements, and if
possible, to et the court's authorization to withdraw building permits from
houses under construction pending completion of safety inspections from
corrections of existing homes.
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Mayor Stout asked if Mr. Arczynski had a time line.
Andrew Arczynski, Assistant City Attorney, stated they anticipate having
something filed before the next City Council meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to proceed as stipulated by the
Assistant City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council
were:
Resident from Paradise tract in Colton stated she feels Colton's City
Council was very weak, and asked the Council if they could contact the
Mayor of Colton and ask them to take the same action that Rancho Cucamonga
has taken.
Councilmember Brown stated that she and Rick Gomez, Community Development
Director, would be going on Monday to Sacramento to testify before a Senate
committee regarding the "Bad Builders Ordinance".
John Huggins stated he would like to see the engineer come to the rest of
the houses and check them also.
Mrs. Huggins stated she appreciated what the City is doing and for filing
the lawsuit.
Jan Wilder expressed her concerns for the cost to get repairs made to
their home and for legal fees resulting from filing the lawsuit. She
asked if the City could check into a way in which they could get financial
assistance for these costs. She commended Jerry Grant for all of his
efforts, but did not feel he should have had to do what he did alone.
There being no further response, Mayor Stout closed the public input session.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETIN~
J1. Councilmember Alexander felt the relief assistance item for Nordic should
come back.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
K1.
Lewis Trout asked for staff to check into the CEQA regulations as it
relates to the replacement of bugs due to the malathion spraying.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated they would check into this, but felt this was an
emergency action, and emergency actions are exempt from CEQA.
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K2.
Duane Glass, Stratton Court, asked what the time frame was for the
inspector who would come out to inspect his house in the Nordic
Development.
Councilmember Buquet stated they wanted Mr. Sullivan to do an inspection of each
house.
Councilmember Brown suggested that Mr. Glass work with Rick Gomez, Community
Development Director.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated that now that the program is
in place, he would schedule Mr. Glass' inspection.
K3.
Mark Gutgleuck expressed his concern for the children who live in Heritage
Park in Fontana that are going to school in the Etiwanda School District.
He also asked if his publication could be left at City facilities as
handouts for the public.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he could leave copies of his publication in City
facilities as long as he did not indicate it was a publication from the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. He added that in the future, staff will be considering
policies and procedures for outside publications in City public buildings, but
this has not been accomplished yet. He stated at the present time, he is free
to leave them at City facilities if he wishes.
L · ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Alexander to adjourn the City Council to
Executive Session to discuss labor relations, and for the Redevelopment Agency
to adjourn to complete their Executive Session regarding property acquisition.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency
meetings adjourned at 10:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
City Clerk
Approved: June 6, 1990