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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Reqular Meetinq
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga met on
Wednesday, January 17, 1990, in the Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line
Road, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:33
p.m. by Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Charles J. Buquet, Pamela
J. Wright, and Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda
D. Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Jerry B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Rick
Gomez, Community Development Director; LeAnn Smothers, RDA Analyst; Brad Buller,
City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal
Planner; Alan Warren, Associate Planner; Cindy Norris, Assistant Planner; Russ
Maguire, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Mike Olivier, Sr.
Civil Engineer; Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer; Joe Stofa, Associate Civil
Engineer; Barbara Krall, Assistant Civil Engineer; Monte Prescher, Public Works
Engineer; Jerry Grant, Building Official; Jim Martin, Plan Check Coordinator;
Jim Thomas, Building Inspection Supervisor; Carlos Silva, Rehabilitation
Specialist; Joe Schultz, Community Services Manager; Paula Pachon,
Administrative Assistant; Jim Hart, Administrative Services Director; Duane
Baker, Sr. Administrative Assistant; Diane O'Neal, Administrative Analyst; Susan
Mickey, Administrative Aide; Patty Riffel, Executive Assistant; Jan Sutton,
Deputy City Clerk; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District; Capt. Eugene Gilmore, Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff's Station; and Debra
J. Adams, City Clerk.
Absent was Councilmember: Deborah N. Brown.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of 5-year Service Pins to Commissioner Marsha Banks and
Commissioner Suzanne Chitiea.
Mayor Stout presented 5-year Service Pins to Commissioners Marsha Banks and
Suzanne Chitiea.
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B2. Presentation of 10-year Service Pins to Commissioner Eugene Billing and
Commissioner Ada Cooper.
Mayor Stout presented the 10-year Service Pins to Commissioner Eugene Billings.
Commissioner Ada Cooper was absent.
B3. Presentation of Proclamations to Jim Thomas and Carlos Silva for their
assistance to the City of Santa Cruz following the October 17, 1989 earthquake.
Mayor Stout presented the proclamations to Jim Thomas and Carlos Silva of the
Building and Safety Division.
B4. Presentation by BoPark Enterprises.
Mr. Parker of Bopark Enterprises presented a plaque to the City, which was an
award his company had won for the Archibald entry monument.
B5. Recognition of Sesquicentennial Steering Committee for their efforts in
planning the City's 150th celebration of "The Rancho".
Mayor Stout made the presentations.
B6. Mayor Stout read a letter he had received from the Blood Bank thanking
the City for its support of their blood drives.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communication was made from the public.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Jack Lam, City Manager, announced the corrected bid opening date for Item D5,
and also announced the corrected account number for Item D15.
Councilwoman Wright asked that Item D10 be pulled for discussion.
D1. Approval of Minutes: November 28, 1989
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 12/28/89 and 1/10/90; and Payroll
ending 12/21/89 and 1/4/90 for the total amount of $2,543,498.11.
D3. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place for
E1 Rey Mexican Food and Mariscos, Dionicia Saimz Beltran, 8417 Haven Avenue.
D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place for
Bear Belly Eatery, John A. and Marianne K. Nichols, 9047 Arrow Route, Space 190.
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D5. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for
the 19th Street Improvement Project, from the west City limits to Carnelian
Street, to be funded from Systems Development, Account No. 22-4637-8743. (0601-
01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE "19TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT", IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
D6. Approval to execute a Cooperative Agreement (CO 90-007) with the
California Department of Transportation and the City of Upland for the design
and construction of a traffic signal at 19th Street (Route 30) and Sapphire
Street. The preliminary estimate of cost in the agreement assigns Rancho
Cucamonga a share of $35,475.00 which represents 25% of the total. This will
be funded from the Transportation Development Account No. 12-4637-8919. (0602-
01 CONTRACT)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF UPLAND FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON 19TH STREET (ROUTE 30) AT
SAPPHIRE STREET
D7. Approval to execute Contract Change Order No. 2 (CO 89-073) with Don Greek
and Associates to provide additional engineering services for expanded scope of
work on 19th Street connection to Highland Aven?e, Phase II - Highland Avenue
east of Haven Avenue and Haven Avenue from 19th Street to Haven Village
Driveway. The Change Order is for the total amount of $3,300.00 to bring the
contract total to $28,132.00 to be paid from Systems Development Fund, Account
No. 22-4637-8852. (0602-01 CONTRACT AMEN)
D8o Approval of Fiscal Year 1988-89 City Annual Audit. (0406-01 AUDIT)
D9. Approval of Authorization to sign Small Claims Court documents. (0704-12
COURT)
RESOLUTION NO. 81-154E
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-154D AND
NAMING THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIGN SMALL
CLAIMS COURT DOCUMENTS
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D10. Approval of the Banner policy and appropriation of $12,000.00 from the
undesignated balance of Fund 25 for design, purchase, and installation of the
banner poles. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT. (0807-02
SIGNS)
Dll. Approval to allocate $1,200.00 for conference fees for the California
Specialized Training Institute for the Public Safety Commission. (0401-12 FEES)
(0507-02 TRAIN PROG)
D12. Approval of the Environmental Initial Study, Parts I and II, for Phase I
Improvements to the Cucamonga Storm Drain. A resolution accepting and approving
the Initial Studies and the issuing of a Categorical Exemption for the project
is attached. (1403-06 EIS) (1110-10 STORM DR)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL
STUDY AND ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED
PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CUCAMONGA STORM DRAIN
D13. Approval to lease/purchase two (2) trucks, conventional cab-chassis with
modifications for Asphalt Patch truck bed, to be purchased from Dieterich
International Truck Sales, Incorporated of San Bernardino, California in the
amount of $221,399.03, to be funded from two account numbers, I.G.S. Account No.
72-4225-7045 and General Account Fund No. 01-4647-7045. (0600-00 PURCHASE)
D14. Approval to award and authorization for execution of contract (CO 90-008)
for Base Line Road Street Improvements, Storm Drain and Traffic Signals
Improvement Project, from west of Victoria Park Lane to west of Interstate 15
to Gentry Brothers Incorporated for the amount of $1,547,076.00 ($1,473,405.50
plus 5% contingency), to be funded with Systems Development Account Nos. 22-
4637-8940, 22-4637-8941 and 22-4637-8730 and Etiwanda Drainage Account No. 19-
4637-8840. (0511-01 AWARD) (0602-01 CONTRACT)
D15. Approval to award and authorization for execution of contract (CO 90-009)
for Arrow Route Street Improvements, Phase II, located on the south side of
Arrow Route, from Archibald Avenue to Hermosa Avenue, including the Traffic
Signal at Arrow Route and Hermosa Avenue and the Traffic Signal upgrade at Arrow
Route and Archibald Avenue to Mobassaly Engineering, Incorporated for the amount
of $507,540.00 ($461,399.91 plus 10% contingency), to be funded with Systems
Development Account No. 22-4637-8735 and 22-4637-8945.TDA Article 0 Account Nos.
12 4637 0029 and 12 4637 0030 (PY 09/90). (0511-01 AWARD) (0602-01 CONTRACT)
D16. Approval to award and authorization to execute a Professional Services
Agreement (CO 90-010) with Ramco Consultants for the acquisition of right-of-
way for the realignment of the Foothill Boulevard - Rochester Avenue
intersection and the installation of traffic signals. The consultant's fee of
$12,760.00 ($11,600.00 plus 10% contingency) is to be funded from the
Transportation Development Account 12-4637-8705. (0511-01 AWAP~)) (0602-01
CONTRACT)
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVAL TO AWARDAND AUTHORIZATION FOR
EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RAMCO
CONSULTANTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE
REALIGNMENT OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - ROCHESTER AVENUE
INTERSECTION AND THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
D17. Approval to award and authorization to execute a Professional Services
Agreement (CO 90-011) with DGA Consultants, Incorporated for the design of
intersection and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Foothill
Boulevard and Haven Avenue. The consultant fee will be $14,685.00 ($13,350.00
plus a 10% contingency) to be funded from the System Development Fund, Account
No. 22-4637-8946. (0511-01 AWARD) (0602-01 CONTRACT)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO AWARD AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DGA
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR A DESIGN OF INTERSECTION AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND RAVEN AVENUE
D18. Approval to award and execute the Professional Services Agreement (CO 90-
012) for Inspection Services for the Base Line Beautification Project, Carnelian
Street Parkway Renovation and Hillside Road Rehabilitation Improvement Projects,
to NBS/Lowry Engineering for the amount of $40,280.00 to be funded from
Beautification Account Nos. 21-4637-8793 and 21-4647-8046 and Street
Rehabilitation Funds, Account No. 09-4637-8813. (0511-01 AWARD) (0602-01
CONTRACT)
D19. Approval of Professional Services Agreement (CO 90-013) by Wildan
Associates for Community Development Block Grant Administration and also for
administration and implementation of the housing repair and rehabilitation
program for an amount not to exceed $71,024.00. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
D20. Approval of indentures between Southern Pacific Transportation Company and
the City for construction of an 18 inch Storm Drain (CO 90-014) and a 24 inch
connector and riser (CO 90-015) at Rochester Avenue, north of Base Line Road and
approval of related agreements between The William Lyon Company and the City.
(0602-01 CONTRACT) (1110-09 RAILROAD)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTHERN
PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN 18-INCH
STORM DRAIN AND A 24-INCH CONNECTOR AND RISER AT ROCHESTER
NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD
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D21. Approval to execute Change Order No. 1 (CO 89-001) to the Professional
Services Agreement with Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas for the design
of modifications to the Foothill Boulevard - Route 15 interchange. Amount of
the change order is $20,300.00 for an increase in the scope of the design work.
Funding has been approved from the Redevelopment Agency Account No. 13-50300,
resulting in a total contract amount of $191,800.00. (0602-01 CONT AMEN)
D22. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion
for:
CUP 87-16 located on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Hermosa Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Faithful Performance Bond (Street)
$397,965.00
RESOLUTION NO. 90-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
CUP 87-16AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORE
DR 88-08 located on the north side of 7th Street between Hellman Avenue
and Archibald Avenue (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Faithful Performance Bond (Street)
$ 30,000.00
RESOLUTION NO. 90-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
DR 88-03 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORE
Parcel Map 9504 located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and
Haven Avenue (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Faithful Performance Bond (Street)
Faithful Performance Bond
(Storm Drain and Undergrounding)
$200,000.00
$315,000.00
RESOLUTION NO. 90-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
PARCEL MAP 9504 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORE
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Wright to approve the Consent Calendar
as corrected with the exception of Item DiO. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-
1 (Brown absent).
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DISCUSSION OF ITEM D10. Approval of the Banner policy and appropriation of
$12,000.00 from the undesignated balance of Fund 25 for design, purchase, and
installation of the banner poles.
Councilwoman Wright stated she wanted this item pulled for discussion because
she was concerned with the cost for what was being described as banners. She
added that when discussions had taken place prior to tonight when she mentioned
banners, she was talking about banners that hang from light poles, not the
banners that are strung across the street. She stated she did not have any
objection to this, but felt the smaller banner issue should be addressed. She
also added she had received information that the smaller banners were $65 each.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated he has the information on
what Councilwoman Wright is talking about and would have it available at the
next Council meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve Item DiO. Motion
carried unanimously 4-0-1, (Brown absent).
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Councilman Buquet requested Item I9 be moved forward on the agenda due to the
number of people present for this item. The Council concurred; however the
minutes will remain in agenda order.
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
Mayor Stout requested Item No. E4 be removed for discussion.
El. CONSIDERATION OF A FILM PERMIT ORDINANCE - An amendment to the Rancho
Cucamon~a MuniciDal Code DertaininQ to establishinq a film Dermit process
(0502-02 PERMIT)
ORDINANCE NO. 410 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.16 TO THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE FILMING PERMIT
PROCESS
E2. CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 19.16 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.02.135, PERTAINING TO XERISCAPE
REOUIREMENTS (1204-00 WATER)
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ORDINANCE NO. 411 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 19.16, AND ADDING
A NEW SECTION 17.02,135, TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO ESTABLISHING XERISCAPE REQUIREMENTS
E3. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON FAIRMONT WAY, VINTAGE DRIVE,
SEVENTH STREET, AND VICTORIA PARK LANE (1141-10 SPEED LIM)
ORDINANCE NO. 413 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20,020 OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY CODE, REGARDING PRIHAFACIE SPEED LIMITS
UPON CERTAIN CITY STREETS
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 410, 411 and 413.
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and
approve Ordinance Nos. 410, 411 and 413. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1
(Brown absent).
E4. CONSIDERATION OF SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE RECOMMENDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY
THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION - Ordinance restricting the use of skateboards in
the public right-of-way. (1401-01 RECREATION)
Mayor Stout stated the reason he removed Item No. E4 for discussion was because
of a letter the City Council had received from Mark Whitehead, whereby he had
suggested 1) that a preamble be added to the Ordinance which would state "that
the City Council is sensitive to the issue of skateboarding as a means of
transportation of the City's youth, as well as a popular recreational and self-
expressive activity; and the City Council, being concerned for the general
welfare of the people, hereby finds that in the interest of the public safety
it is necessary to regulate the use and operation of roller skates, skateboards
and similar devices", which Mayor Stout stated he had no objection to; and 2)
which exempts from the Ordinance areas or streets where there are no sidewalks
adjacent, and stated he has considered that and would not be in favor of this
amendment.
Councilman Alexander stated he is in favor of the Skateboard Ordinance and did
not feel it should be changed, but felt Joe Schultz, Community Services Manager,
should be directed toward a park activity to accommodate the skateboard rider.
The City Council concurred with the preamble as suggested by Mr. Whitehead.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council
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Mark Whitehead, 7050 Novara Place, stated he was suggesting this be put
in the Ordinance because he felt an individual should be allowed to ride
where there are no sidewalks.
Mark Solomon, 1207 Manzanita stated there are no sidewalks in his
neighborhood and asked if he would be ticketed for riding in the street.
He felt this was unfair, and asked if he would be harassed for riding at
the park.
Mayor Stout stated none of the City parks are posted "no skateboards".
ORDINANCE NO. 414 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.68 TO THE RANCHO
CUCANONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ROLLER
SKATES AND SIMILAR DEVICES IN CERTAIN AREAS
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and approve
Ordinance No. 414 with the suggested preamble by Mark Whitehead. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
F1. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF UPDATED VERSIONS OF UNIFORM CODES FOR
INCLUSION IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE BUILDING REGULATIONS Staff report presented
by Jack Lam, City Manager, and Jerry Grant, Building Official. (0807-01 CODE
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Mayor Stout commended Mr. Grant for his efforts in getting these codes adopted.
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. 412.
ORDINANCE NO. 412 (second 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 CUCANONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE "UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE", 1988 EDITION; THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
1988 EDITION INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE "UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE STANDARDS", 1988 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE", 1988 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES
THERETO; THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 1988 EDITION INCLUDING
ALL APPENDICES; THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
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DANGEROUS BUILDINGS", 1988 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM HOUSING
CODE", 1988 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM BUILDING SECURITY CODE",
1988 EDITION; AND THE "UNIFORM SIGN CODE", 1988 EDITION; WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TO
SAID CODES, INCLUDING PENALTIES
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to waive full reading and
approve Ordinance No. 412. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
RESOLUTION NO. 90-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS OF NEED FOR
LOCAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 90-
034. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
F2. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE PROPOSED INTENTION TO
EXCAVATE THE ALTA LOMA BASIN NO. 1 NORTH OF BANYAN STREET BETWEEN ARCHIBALD
AVENUE AND HERMOSA AVENUE WITHIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 84-2 AND AWARD AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF CONTRACT (CO 90-017) FOR SAID PROJECT, AND
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, DECREASING THE CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT
FROM $150,000.00 TO $113,000.00 TO BE PAID FROM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 84-2
FUNDS - ACCOUNT NO. 81-4637-6028 (Continued from January 3, 1990) Staff report
presented by Mike Olivier, Sr. Civil Engineer. (0401-03 ASS DIST) (0602-01
CONTRACT)
Mayor Stout opened.the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the
public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS OF
IMPROVEMENT IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 90-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCARONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CERTAIN CHANGES AND
MODIFICATIONS IN THE WORK IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution Nos. 90-
035 and 90-036. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
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F3. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 87-01 - GREAT WESTERN HOTELS CORPORATION - A request
to amend the Agreement to allow a hotel within the Foothill Design and
Commercial Center located south of Foothill Boulevard and east of Spruce Avenue.
Staff report presented by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. (0602-01 AGREE DEV)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
was:
Leonard Ramos, stated he would address any questions the City Council has
for this project.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 415 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A HOTEL WITHIN THE FOOTHILL
DESIGN AND COMMERCIAL CENTER
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 415.
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and set
second reading for February 7, 1990. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown
absent).
F4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-03B - CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Section IV, Environmental Resources, and
Section V, Public' Safety, elements of the General Plan as they relate to
hillside development and grading and will involve revising the definitions of
hillside from 10 percent or greater to 8 percent or greater, as well as
restricting development on slopes which are 30 percent or greater. Staff report
and slide presentation by Cindy Norris, Assistant Planner. (0205-01GP AMEN)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
were:
Richard Douglas, 110 N. Lincoln, Corona, of Landmark Development stated
he is supportive of what staff is proposing. He stated that as the
Ordinance is approved it does allow flexibility in the slope standards.
Roger Frances, 9922 Santino, who lives outside the City limits between
Archibald and Hermosa, stated they have been trying to get a road built
in his area and felt this Ordinance would prohibit the road from going in.
He felt the Ordinance would ruin the natural landscaping in this area, and
felt there should be some kind of exception when there are four units or
less so that there is more flexibility.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
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Councilman Alexander asked if the Fire District has reviewed this.
Cindy Norris, Assistant Planner, stated yes and further clarified this matter.
Councilman Buquet felt there should be some consideration for special
circumstances.
Mayor Stout agreed, but felt staff should use discretion.
Councilwoman Wright stated the one issue that hadn't been discussed was the
density transfer issue. She felt more discussion should occur and that the
density transfer needed to be taken out of this Ordinance.
Councilman Buquet stated he saw this as a more conservative approach to the
enhancement of development, and felt the density transfers were a side issue.
He added he was more concerned with how structures will be laid out on a
hillside.
Mayor Stout stated he felt this should be approved.
Councilwoman Wright stated there is nothing she is willing to trade off for
density.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-
03B REQUESTING TO AMEND THE SECTION IV, ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES AND SECTION V, PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL
PLAN AS THEY RELATE TO HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT AND GRADING,
REVISING THE DEFINITION OF HILLSIDE TO INCLUDE SLOPES 8
PERCENT OR GREATER AS WELL AS RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT ON
SLOPES 30 PERCENT OR GREATER, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 90-
037. Motion carried 3-1-1 (Wright, no; Brown absent).
Councilwoman Wright stated she voted no because she did not feel the Ordinance
went far enough in controlling density.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 89-02 - CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An amendment to Title 17 of the Municipal Code by adding
Chapter 17.24, Sections 17.24.010 through 17.24,090, 17.06,010.C.l.g and
17.06.020.C.6; amending subsections 17.06.010.E.5, 17.08,040.B and C,
17.08.050.E.5, 17.18,020.D, 17.18.030.A, 17.18,030.C, 17.18.040.A.1,
17.18.040.E.5.a, and 17.18.040.E.5.b; and deleting subsections 17.06.010.E.5.a
through f, 17.18.040.A.l.a through e and 17.18.040.E.5.a.i through iv, regarding
establishment of guidelines and standards for hillside development. (0203-03
DC AMEND)
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ORDINANCE NO. 416 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
89-02, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
CHAPTER 17.24, SECTIONS 17.24.010 THROUGH 17.24.090,
17.06.010.C.1.G AND 17.06.020.C.6; AMENDING SUBSECTIONS
17.06.010.E.5, 17.08.040.B AND C, 17.08.050.E.5, 17.18.020.D,
17.18.030.A, 17.18.030.C, 17.18.040.A.1, 17.18.040.E.5.A, AND
17.18.040.E.5.B; AND DELETING SUBSECTIONS 17.06.010.E.5.A
THROUGH F, 17.18.040.A.1.A THROUGH E AND 17.18.040.E.5.A.I
THROUGH IV, REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS FOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 416.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to waive full reading of
Ordinance No. 416. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to set second reading of
Ordinance No. 416 at the February 7, 1990 meeting. Motion carried 3-1-1
(Wright, no; Brown absent).
Councilwoman Wright stated she voted no because she did not feel the Ordinance
went far enough in controlling density.
Mayor Stout called a recess at 9:30 p.m. Jack Lam, City Manager, announced the
City Council would be in Executive Session regarding litigation with Warnet
Consulting (Cowgirl). The meeting reconvened at 9:52 p.m. with all members of
Council present (Brown absent).
F5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-18 - DIVERSIFIED -
Appeal of the Planning Commission decision requiring (1) Payment of current in-
lieu fees for the cost of the construction of the Haven median island from Lemon
Avenue to the project's southerly driveway, and (2) the construction of the
Haven median island from the project's southerly driveway to as far as Highland
Avenue for the development of a fast food restaurant pad in the Neighborhood
Commercial District on the northeast corner of Highland and Haven Avenues - APN
201-271-66. Staff report by Barbara Krall, Assistant Civil Engineer. (0802-02
CUP) (0701-06 APPEAL)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the Council was:
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John O'Meara, Diversified Shopping Centers, presented background
information for this project and how he has worked with the City to meet
their requirements. He added they have been requested to pay $189,000.00
in fees for McDonalds which is a 5,000 square foot building. He felt the
amount of fees they are paying for this project was unfair.
Councilman Alexander asked if there was any proof to support what Mr. O'Meara
was saying.
Russ Maguire, City Engineer, stated there is nothing in the file to prove this.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Alexander stated he did not know if the cost should be jacked up at
this point without the appropriate documentation to support it.
Mayor Stout stated he agreed with Councilman Alexander as far as documentation,
and further stated he agreed with the Planning Commission.
Councilmembers Alexander and Wright concurred.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to deny the appeal. Motion
carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent). A Resolution is to come back at the
next meeting supporting this action.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, left the room prior to discussion
of the next item.
G1. TENTATIVE TRACT 13303 - LEWIS HOMES - An appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision to deny a request for a time extension for a residential
subdivision and design review of 96 single family lots on 13.98 acres of land
in the Terra Vista Planned Community designated Low-Medium Density (4-8 dwelling
units per acre) located at the southwest corner of Terra Vista Parkway and
Mountain View Drive - APN 227-151-13 and 14. Staff report presented by Dan
Coleman, Principal Planner. (0701-06 APPEAL)
Mayor Stout asked how they plan to go about resolving the street that has been
deleted from the tract.
Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated that presently the master plan for this
area shows that it will be greenway.
Russ Maguire, City Engineer, stated with the deletion of this street the City
Engineer would not have found it in compliance with the tentative, and would
have requested they go back and modify it to delete the street through the
Planning Commission.
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James Markman, City Attorney, stated he felt it would take special legislation
by the Council to let them build this out even if they granted the extension.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated he was involved in many of the meetings,
and felt it was safe to say there was not an agreement between the staff and
Lewis Homes as to what was required as far as the basins to qualify as parks.
He felt it was a good faith dispute between the two parties as to how the basins
became parks and stated it took a long time to resolve this, and during that
time their map ran out. He stated as far as looking to see if their map meets
criteria to extend it, he questioned if there are changed circumstances that
would change policy as it is presented today.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
Was:
Don Thompson, Lewis Homes stated he wanted to add to his letter he had
written, and told about the basin issue. He further stated that with all
that has gone on with this he felt they have been given an extreme penalty
for trying to cooperate with the City. He stated he felt the Planning
Commission Chair sympathized with Lewis Homes on the inequity of this, and
felt in lieu of the City Ordinance, he would have granted the extension.
Mayor Stout asked if the new standards would cause this tract to be redesigned.
Mr. Thompson stated yes.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Buquet felt there were a lot of extenuating circumstances and felt
there could have been a better way to go then to deny the tract map.
Councilman Alexander stated he concurred.
Mayor Stout gave further background on the planning of this project. He felt
both the City and Lewis Homes were at fault in this matter. He stated he did
not feel the park specs were specific enough.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated he is not aware of anyone that would come
in and amend a tract map as far as changing street alignments and date it back
to the date of the original map, and that it presents a problem. He stated that
Lewis Homes says these are technical problems, and stated if the Council wanted
to work on this they could. He stated he did think this presented a problem.
Councilman Buquet stated he felt this should be a win-win situation, and felt
there were equal problems on both sides of the issue. He did not feel where the
City was at right now was an appropriate resolution. He felt the City should
go back and define what the specific main conflict is.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated if the City Council wants to do anything other
than support the Planning Commission's decision that Mr. Markman should research
this.
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Councilman Buquet felt this should come back at the next meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY A TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT NO. 13303 - APN 227-151-13 AND 14, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Wright to continue the item to the
February 7, 1990 meeting to obtain additional information. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
G2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MODIFIED ALIGNMENT FOR SUMMIT AVENUE WEST OF ETIWANDA
AVENUE TO TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 13812 - WATT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENT
Staff report presented by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. (1110-10 STREET PI)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
were:
Larry Lewis, Watt Southern California Development, 13812 Newport Avenue,
Tustin, presented information on the project, and told about the
negotiations he has been doing with the property owners involved. He
stated he has asked the City to move forward with the condemnation
process. He wanted the City Council to know that he has put forth a good
faith effort to get this resolved, and asked that they approve staff's
recommendation.
Todd Peters0n, Arcadia, stated he was assured in 1986 that there would be
no condemnation to the buildings, and that they would not have any
reduction to their lot yields. He felt the fair market value is actually
double what is being offered to him, and added that would be a real
hardship on him financially.
John Chang, 9227 Haven, stated they are developing the property near the
Watt Homes. He stated they want to get the structure built and that he
is dedicating land to get the project completed. He felt this situation
was unfair.
Jamie Peterson, Arcadia, stated that this alignment would adversely affect
him if this happened.
Bill Barnes, 12715 Summit, stated he is not in total agreement with the
idea of the alignment, but is willing to go along with it instead of the
previous alignment that was proposed.
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Lewis Trout, 7861 Leucite, after hearing the public testimony, stated he
was not sure the Watt Company gave the property owners the opportunity to
input into the process and submit valuation data for the appraisals as
part of the negotiation process. He felt if the Council approved the
right-of-way proposal, there needed to be some consideration given to the
property owners' situations because he did not feel they have been treated
fairly in the negotiations process.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated he felt Mr. Trout's comments were
inappropriate, that he did not understand all the circumstances, and advised the
Council of the process the City would go through prior to entering into a formal
condemnation.
Mike Helm, 12745 Summit, did not feel the road should go straight through,
and that he is not in favor of the alternate presented tonight.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Russ Maguire, City Engineer, added they are not asking for condemnation tonight,
only to approve the modified alignment, but that any necessary condemnation
would come back to the Council at a later date if necessary.
Councilwoman Wright stated she does remember the conversations not to take any
property.
Mayor Stout felt the street should go straight, and did not see any other way
to do this, but would like to see it as safe as possible.
Councilman Buquet stated he felt the street should go straight through.
Councilman Alexander stated he goes along with staff's recommendation.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to adopt the modified alignment.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
G3. CONSIDERATION TO MODIFY A CONDITION OF APPROVAL TO ELIMINATE THE
INSTALLATION OF STREET TREES FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ADDITION ON 13181
VICTORIA STREET {APN 227-121-22) Staff report presented by Dan James, Sr. Civil
Engineer° (0203-02 TREES)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
was:
Jim Banks felt the requirement of the new wind break should be eliminated.
He felt the requirement of the new trees near the existing windrows was
absurd.
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Councilman Buquet stated he has a problem with planting the trees when they may
die because of the existing trees. He felt some kind of improvement agreement
should be worked out, and that it could be called due at the appropriate time.
Russ Maguire, City Engineer, suggested that if the Council agrees with Mr.
Banks, and states they do not want the old trees, he felt it would not be
practical to plant the new trees at that time, as the other code section kicks
in and a lien agreement could be recorded as the code requires, deferring them
to a later date. He further stated he did not think anybody disagrees with not
planting the other trees at this time, that he was not recommending this at the
present time.
Councilwoman Wright stated that with the City's Tree Protection Ordinance we
are trying to go in and do something against this. She did not know why this
was being discussed tonight.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Wright not to take the easement, but
record a lien agreement for the installation of the future trees when it is
necessary. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
H, CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
H1. CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS REQUESTING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS SUPPORT IN RE-ESTABLISHING A TRAUMA CARE CENTER WITHIN THE WESTERN
REGION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. (0203-05 HOSPITAL)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL M-ESTABLISH ITS
FACILITY AS A DESIGNATED TRAUMA CENTER WITHIN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 90-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RESPECTFULLY MAKING REQUEST TO THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FOR SUPPORT IN
RE-ESTABLISHING A TRAUMA CARE FACILITY IN THE WESTERN REGION
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution Nos. 90-
039 and 90-040. Motion carried unanimously, 3-0-2 (Wright, Brown absent).
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H2. RECOMMENDED STRUCTURE/SUBJECT MATTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION AND RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION Staff report
presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. (0701-01 APPOINT EMC)
Lewis Trout, 7861 Leucite, and representing the membership of the San
Gorgonio Chapter of the Sierra Club, commended the proposal submitted.
He expressed his opinion on the issues to be worked on by the Commission
and informed the Council of other issues that the Commission could work
on.
Jack Lam stated this proposal does not preclude looking at Mr. Trout's
suggestions, but that the issue was only providing a budget for meetings which
they would go out of town to. He stated that any other programs the Commission
was involved in would come back to the City Council for approval.
Councilwoman Wright invited Mr. Trout to attend this new Commission's meetings.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Stout to approve the proposed structure.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
H3o CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING {CO 90-016)
BETWEEN ALTA LOMA, CENTRAL AND ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
SHERIFF'S STATION, AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TO EXPLORE THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION {DARE) PROGRAM Staff
report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
Deputy Gomes, Sheriff's Department - Hesperia, presented information on the DARE
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated staff will come back to the Council and describe
the entire program once it is established.
Deanne Bowers, Central School District, expressed her support of the
program.
Councilwoman Wright stated that everyone should remember that this does not
cover all of the school districts, that the financial issue will come up around
April.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Wright to approve the MOU. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
Mayor Stout called a recess at 12:22 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 12:30 a.m.
with all members of Council present (Brown absent).
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I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RESTRICTING AIR TRAFFIC TRAINING FLIGHTS OVER
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager.
(1160-00 TRAFFIC) (0507-02 TRAIN PROG)
RESOLUTION NO. 90-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RESTRICTING AIR TRAFFIC TRAINING
FLIGHTS OVER THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 90-
041. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
I2. DISCUSSION OF DESIGN OPTIONS FOR OPERATION OF THE CENTRAL PARK LIBRARY
Staff report presented by Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager. (1601-06 LIBRARY)
(1404-05 PARK)
Councilwoman Wright asked if this has to be decided tonight.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it did not, but this is only for information
because it had been asked to be placed on the agenda.
Councilman Buquet stated one of the concerns he is hearing from residents is a
County-operated as opposed to a City-operated library.
Councilwoman Wright stated a good question to ask is why can't the City get more
of the money they are entitled to.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated there is no law stating that we are entitled to
any of it.
Councilwoman Wright felt the City needs to apply more pressure to get more of
the funds from the County.
Councilman Buquet stated he did not want the situation with the County where
the "tail was wagging the dog" on the library issue.
Jeff Sceranka gave background information on the "Friends of the Library"
and stated they feel they are the pressure to the County. He stated what
they want to do is to provide the best possible service to the community.
He suggested there be a study on County vs. City operated libraries. He
also stated they have not heard of any increase in funds to the City for
library services. He further stated he felt there needed to be a tax
increase to help library services, but that it should be a City tax, not
a County tax. He did not want the County to feel too comfortable with
handling the Central Park Library, that this is how he thinks they feel.
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Mayor Stout asked if there was a timeframe for establishing negotiations on the
operation portion of this.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the effort right now is trying to develop the
"footprint" to get the grant application in because there is a time limit for
that. He stated once that is completed, then the discussions will be initiated
with the County. He stated the County initiated discussions, but staff told
them they needed to develop the application for the grant first, to get the
design process working, and then deal with the operation issue. He stated if
the task is to look specifically at developing criteria in a service level for
a municipal operation, he suggested a special study be conducted.
Mayor Stout stated he sees various options for library operations that are not
listed.
Mayor Stout pointed out with the name Rancho Cucamonga on the front of our
present library, he felt people expect the service to be as good as all of the
other services the City provides. He added the City should check into other
city operated libraries and see how they are operated.
Diane Williams, 7251Amethyst, stated Government Code Section 19106 states
that the City would file a notice of intent to withdraw, telling the
library district that they no longer want to be part of the County library
system. She added the City or library district could cease to participate
in the benefits of the County-free library and the property situated in
the city or library district shall not be liable to taxes for county-free
library purposes. She felt this was something to check into. She further
stated she got the impression that this was going to be a County-operated
library.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated that staff's present efforts are to encourage as
much County spending as possible, to get Rancho Cucamonga's share. He added
that if the expectation is to do a feasibility study to develop the levels of
service and the cost so that one can determine what is necessary to do a
municipal operation, and to use that information to sell the idea in the
community of providing additional support to do the facility, he did not feel
staff could do that at this time. He stated at this point all staff is doing
is the promise of the County's spending of additional funds for library services
to the maximum.
Councilwoman Wright felt much more information was needed to go forward with
the new library.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated that all of the questions that have been brought
up tonight cannot be answered at this time because of the need for a complete
feasibility study which is beyond the scope of the budget and time frame that
we presently have.
Councilwoman Wright asked how we could get this information.
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Jack Lam, City Manager, suggested that if it is the Council's direction to
pursue the feasibility of a municipal. library operation, they should consider
allocating an amount of money in this coming year's budget to do the feasibility
study.
Councilwoman Wright asked what the time tables were for groundbreaking, etc.
Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager, explained the process, with the library
being completed in about three to four years.
Jack Lam, City Manager, suggested that if a study is to be pursued it be done
shortly after negotiations with the County to see what the City's base is to
begin with. He stated if we were to start a municipal operated library today,
there are no funds to start this.
Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager, stated there is no action plan to start
negotiations with the County for increased levels of service regardless of the
Central Park Library, but with Council direction staff can begin doing this and
at the same time study the tone or basis of what they are expecting to provide
when the new Central Park Library is completed, and would negotiate for added
service now and in four years what will they provide for the Central Park
Library.
Mayor Stout felt we should not commit to the County as to how the library will
be operated.
ACTION: Report received and filed.
I3. STATUS REPORT ON RECYCLING BILL AB 2020 (1170-04 RECYCLE)
ACTION: Item continued to February 7, 1990 meeting.
I4. UPDATE ON USE OF RECYCLED PAPER (1170-04 RECYCLE)
ACTION: Item continued to February 7, 1990 meeting.
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I5. RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
(0701-01 APOINT HPC)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to reappoint Eugene Billings,
Steve Preston and Ada Cooper. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent).
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I6. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION'S PARTICIPATION IN MEETING WITH
THE UNDERSHERIFF (Oral Report) (0701.-01 COMMISSION) (1301-00 SHERIFF)
Mayor Stout stated he put this on the agenda because he felt it would be a good
idea for the Public Safety Commission to be involved in this meeting.
Councilman Buquet stated he felt it should be left at a Council level, but felt
the Commission should be advised of what happened at the meeting.
Mayor Stout suggested they be given a notice of the meeting because he did not
feel they were aware of it, but that the Council would have the discussion and
make the decisions.
Councilman Alexander felt the Public Safety Commission did know about the
meeting and stated he agreed with Councilman Buquet.
ACTION: The meeting to only include the City Council.
I7. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATE DATES FOR JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Staff
report presented by Duane Baker, Sr. Administrative Assistant, who suggested
several options for the Council. (0701-01 COMMISSION) (1500-00 PUB AGCY)
ACTION: The Council concurred they would meet the second Wednesday for the
February meeting and that the fourth Wednesday of every month thereafter be
scheduled. The Planning Commission would have a different date due to their
regular meetings being scheduled on the fourth Wednesday.
I8. STREET NAMING - Report on the status of the City's current street naming
policy. (1110-00 STREET)
ACTION: Item continued to February 7, 1990 meeting.
I9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING NORDIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Staff
report presented by Jim Martin, Plan Check Coordinator. (0807-01 CODE BLDG)
Mayor Stout suggested that the letter he signs and the Resolution, if approved
tonight, be made available to the homeowners.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council
was:
Jan Wilder, 10109 Stratton Court, stated she did not feel staff was
keeping their promise as far as getting certain information to the
homeowners. She added work is still not being completed as it should.
She also expressed her concerns with the open septic tanks.
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Councilman Buquet stated he agreed with Ms. Wilder's concerns with the problem
of the open septic tanks, and felt action should be taken on the Resolution
before the Council tonight.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated he has met with Senator
Ayala's office and that they would be working with the City on the problems it
is having with Nordic Development.
Councilman Buquet stated the City of Chino is experiencing some problems with
Nordic, and that Rancho Cucamonga should keep in contact with them.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT AN INVESTIGATION OF
NORDIC DEVELOPMENT BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR'S STATE
LICENSE BOARD
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution 90-042.
Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1, (Brown absent).
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
J1. Councilman Alexander asked that a report come back on establishing
limitations of meeting times and agendas.
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K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communications were made from the public.
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L · ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet to adjourn to Executive Session
regarding personnel issues and litigation matters, and for Executive Session to
adjourn to the January 24, 1990 meeting with the Sheriff's Department to be held
at the Rancho Cucamonga Neighborhood Center at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Brown absent). The meeting adjourned at 1:43 a.m.
City Clerk
Approved: February 7, 1990