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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/11/28 - Minutes - Special November 28, 1989 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Special Meetin~ A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga met on Tuesday, November 28, 1989, in the Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 9:05 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; Linda D. Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Russ Maguire, City Engineer; Jerry Grant, Building Official; Jim Martin, Plan Check Coordinator; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. CONSENT CALENDAR B1. Approval to set public hearing for December 20, 1989 relative to adoption of updated versions of Uniform Codes for inclusion in the Municipal Code Building Regulations. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Wright to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. C. COUNCIL BUSINESS C1. REVIEW OF POSITION RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO RANCHO CUCAMONGA'S NORTHEAST SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AREA Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. Councilwoman Brown stated that Supervisor Walker had suggested there should be some kind of a committee established to work on zoning, etc., for this, and that it was not included in the Resolution. Jack Lam, City Manager, suggested that on page two of the Resolution that the following words be added at the end of Number 5, "and that a technical committee comprised of City and County staff be created to study same". City Council Minutes November 28, 1989 Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 89-568 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RELATIVE TO THE CITY ACTIONS TO ANNEX THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPHERE AREA MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Buquet to approve Resolution No. 89-568 as amended. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. C2. DISCUSSION OF AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner, who stated the information presented was for Council's review. Councilwoman Brown stated it was between Chino and Ontario as far as who should get it, but felt an EIR should be done with whoever takes the plan. She stated that according to the County, they will be using the grant money and other money sources to purchase as much of the agricultural preserve as possible. She felt if the County had the money, and the land was available to purchase, that they move forward with that. Councilman Alexander felt the City could possibly be getting into the power struggle with Chino and Ontario. Councilwoman Wright stated she was not sure anything Rancho Cucamonga said would have any effect on this issue, and was not sure Rancho Cucamonga should get involved. Councilman Buquet felt this would be a "no win" situation for the City. Mayor Stout stated he has his personal opinion on this issue, but did not feel as a representative of the City he could make a statement on behalf of the people of the City, not knowing if it was of importance to them to get involved with this. Jack Lam, City Manager, suggested that if the City wanted to make some statement about the agricultural preserve, but not wish to get into the debate of the environmental issues or taking sides with the City or whatever, they could take the stand that the agricultural preserve is an ecomonic resource in the County that has been very important to the economy of the region. He stated the Council could possibly support its continuation to the extent that it continues to be economically viable. He felt this way the Council would not be making a determination of when it would become uneconomically viable, then there would be no sides taken on the issue of who gets the sphere. Counilmen Alexander and Buquet felt that statement would still be indicating the City was taking sides on the issue. City Council Minutes November 28, 1989 Page 3 Councilwoman Wright stated she has personal feelings about this, but agreed with Mayor Stout's feelings on doing something about this. Mayor Stout stated he did not see the City taking a position on this issue due to the comments made, but that if any Councilmembers wanted to make a personel statement they could on that basis. ACTION: No action taken De COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Joe DiIorio, the Caryn Company, felt pressure should be applied in a proactive manner on the regional mall, and felt a task force should be established to help meet the February date. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the City has a staff team established to work with the developer of this project. Joe DiIorio, the Caryn Company, felt meetings should take place on a weekly basis. Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated this is what is being done in order to work things out. Councilwoman Wright suggested a task force be made up of the Planning Commission and the City Council to work on the project. Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated staff plans to keep the Planning Commission and City Council informed of what happens with the meetings that will take place. Joe DiIorio, the Caryn Company, stated his concern was that the Hahn Company might take the shopping center out of Rancho Cucamonga and go to Fontana. Councilwoman Brown suggested a subcommittee be formed to include Councilmember Buquet and Mayor Stout. Mayor Stout suggested they let staff work with the developer as planned, but for he and Councilmember Buquet to monitor this closely. Councilwoman Wright stated she did not agree. Mayor Stout stated he did not feel something should be done behind the Planning Commission's back and did not feel a decision should be made tonight. Councilwoman Brown stated that it should be conveyed to the Planning Commission that the City Council is not trying to usurp their power. City Council Minutes November 28, 1989 Page 4 Councilman Buquet felt this project should be handled the same way as the Civic Center was handled since that was so successful. Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, suggested he go back and work on the schedule, and suggest dates that the Council and Planning Commission might want to get involved in the planning process. Mayor Stout suggested this come back on the December 6, 1989 Council agenda. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated that in defense of the builder, he feels this is the "real thing", and that they are moving ahead. He felt the only thing the City needed to push them on was getting the design process started more quickly. Councilwoman Wright stated her main concern was that this was going to be a generic shopping center. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he did not feel it would be this way. E. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to adjourn. unanimously 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m. Motion carried Respectfully submitted, Debra J. Adams City Clerk Approved: January 3, 1990