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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989/03/04 - Minutes - Adjourned March 4, 1989 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Adiourned Meetin~ I. C~T.T. TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTION An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga met on Saturday, March 4, 1989, at the Clarion Hotel in Ontario, California. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 a.m. by Brad Buller, City Planner. 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; Debra Adams, Deputy City Clerk; Ralph Hanson, Legal Counsel; Brad Buller, City Planner; Russell Maguire, City Engineer; Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Coordinator; Jerry Fulwood, Resource Services Manager; Joe Schultz, Community Services Manager; Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner; Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer; Dan Coleman, Senior Planner; Larry Henderson, Senior Planner; Diane O'Neal, Administrative Analyst; Eugene Gilmore, Captain, Sheriff's Department; Dennis Michael, Chief, Foothill Fire Protection District; Larry McNiel, Planning Commissioner; Patricia Quintana, Public Safety Commissioner; Molly Mitchell, Park & Recreation Commissioner; Pam Henry, Park & Recreation Commissioner; Stephen Ford, Building Industry Association; and Tom Kohl, Building Industry Association. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated, at the request of Councilmember Brown, the purpose of this workshop was to present an overview of both the Carlsbad Growth Management Plan and Rancho Cucamonga's own program, and to allow discussion of growth-related issues as they may apply to Rancho Cucamonga. At this time, Brad Buller turned the meeting over to Otto Kroutil. II. CARLSBAD GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE (0203-05 GROW MGMT) Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner, stated we would be using the Carlsbad plan as a guide to help further develop our Growth Management Plan. He presented background information on how the Carlsbad plan was developed, stating it has been in existence since 1986. He pointed out the Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan identifies existing and projected levels of development, existing and future facilities, and establishes ongoing service requirements. It includes specific performance standards, or tangible means of measuring levels of service, for each of the City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 2 o Parks o Library o Schools o Drainage o Open Space o Circulation o Fire Protection o Sewer Collection o Water Distribution o Administrative Facilities o Wastewater Treatment Capacity Mr. Kroutil felt the most important section of the plan was the financing. He listed the financing options: Cash/Pay as you go (development fees and construction by City). Reimbursement Agreements. 3. Credit for City fees. 4. Debt financing: Bonds assessment. Cash up front. Debt service. III. OROWTH MANAGEMENT IN RANCHO CUCAMON~A Otto Kroutil, Deputy City Planner, presented background information on Rancho Cucamonga's growth management, stating we have had it since 1979. He explained how the City of Rancho Cucamonga manages growth by obtaining the following approvals for all projects to be built in the City: Meet the density and land use limitations prescribed by the General Plan and Development Code; and Construct all public improvements and facilities directly required for the project; and Construct or pay for their fair share of citywide off-site improvements and facilities. Mr. Kroutil advised that density is controlled by the General Plan, the Development Code, and design standards. Dan Coleman, Senior Planner, added that Rancho Cucamonga's densities are less than what Carlsbad's are at control point. City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 3 City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 3 Mr. Kroutil outlined how the growth management process works: Parks & Recreation standards and ~uidelines: 1. General Plan Goal A. 5 acres/1000 population (location and type of park) 2. Dedications 3. Improved park facilities 4. In lieu fees A. Accumulated funds B. Funds from other sources 5. Stated limit: 3 acres/100 population Mr. Kroutil added that the City's goal for parks is a higher standard than what the state requirements are. Circulation: 1. General Plan circulation element (location and types of streets) 2. Project review 3. Critical network (dedications and improvements) 4. Impact on city-wide system (system fee) 5. Capital projects program (other funding sources) 6. New computer modeling Drainage and Flood Proiection: 1. Storm drain and master plans A. Regional B. Local 2. Improvements and contributions required 3. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Plan Schools: 1. Overcrowded at incorporation (impetus for growth management) City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 4 2. 5 separate districts 3. General plan school locations 4. "Will serve" letters (an effective tool to negotiate fees and improvements 5. State law changes A. No more "will serve" letters (although the City still uses this, even though state law does not. This would change only if all five districts agreed to discontinue this process) B. Fees based on square footage 6. New planning areas A. Etiwanda B. Etiwanda North Councilmember Brown asked if any of the school districts had called and complained about not having enough room. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated no, and added that the City has very good communication with the school districts and that we all try to help each other. Councilmember Brown stated she was glad to hear this. Water and Sewer: 1. Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD): an independent special district master plans 2. CCWD: Review of all projects 3. "Will serve" letters It was stated that the City will not approve a subdivision without CCWD approval. Commissioner Quintana, Public Safety Commission, asked the degree of weight the "will serve" letters have. Mr. Kroutil answered the letters do carry a lot of weight. Fire Protection: Foothill Fire Protection District (FFPD) -General Plan 7 minute response standards District involved in review of all projects City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 5 City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 5 Beautification: 1. Special improvement requirements 2. Provisions for ongoing maintenance 3. Fees for city-wide beautification 4. Undergrounding utilities LESSONS LEARNED IV. Differences between Rancho Cucamonqa 1. Evolution/test of time 2. Comprehensive approach 3. Local facility management approach 4. Voter approval - Proposition E Performance Standard ComDarison with Carlsbad An overview was displayed comparing administrative facilities, library, circulation, drainage/flood control, parks, open space, water, sewer, schools, fire protection, and police protection for Carlsbad and Rancho Cucamonga. Similarities 1. Performance standards 2. Approval process 3. Projects disapproved for lack of facilities 4. General Plan as the basis 5. Reliance on other agencies 6. Similar challenges in finishing: A. Strong City role B. Changing conditions 7. No magic answers City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 6 Community Differences 1. States of evolution: B. C. D. E. F. New versus established cities Pre-existing infrastructure Proposition 13 Assessed valuations Expectations Sales tax lag 2. Community lifestyle A recess was taken at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was called back to order at 10:20 a.m. with all participants present. V. STATUS OF KEY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS Russell Maguire, City Engineer, talked about the water circulation plan. He stated the City is working on the 1989 transportation model and explained what this "model" will do as far as needs and priorities, and added this would be a very important tool to the City. He presented information on the City's drainage system. He talked about the priority projects listed in the circulation action plan. Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Coordinator, gave an overview of the Redevelopment Agency which was established in 1981. She talked about the current projects the Agency is pursuing. She stated the City has hopefully worked out the details on the pending lawsuits on the plan amendment, but are still working on it at this time. She further stated the Redevelopment Agency is trying to meet the needs of the community from a residential and commercial point-of-view. She said some of the projects may be delayed because of the lawsuit on the plan amendment. Joe Schultz, Community Services Manager, told how the Community Services Department is trying to meet the needs of the community. He told about the park requirements for the parks being built. He stated School Superintendents Costello, Cosca, and Smothers are very receptive to what the City is doing to help the situation for the future. He felt some modification was needed in Ordinance 105 as far as the builder's fees. He felt new facilities needed to be built to house some of the service groups within the City. Councilmember Wright stated that after Proposition 13, the money that was allocated for school facilities was cut, and that they had to list the priorities. Jerry Fulwood, Resource Services Manager, talked about the capital cost and maintenance cost of improvements made to the City. City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 7 City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 7 Jack Lam, City Manager, added that the point should be made that we not forget maintenance costs involved. Mr. Fulwood further talked about growth management issues from a financial point- of-view, and financing vehicles currently being used by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. VI. DISCUSSION Chief Dennis Michael, Foothill Fire Protection District, felt that possibly there could be a workshop held to hear concerns relating to fire and police protection. He stated he would be happy to answer any questions the City Council had. Councilmember Wright asked how do we know for sure that the 7 minute response time is being met. Chief Michael stated they will not let a new development in if it is beyond 7 minute response time. Councilmember Wright asked if there are any streets at present that are out of the 7 minute response time. Chief Michael stated that there are some right out of the City limits, but this was done before the City incorporated. Commissioner McNiel, Planning Commission, felt we should take a look at establishing a policy before something happens as far as water quality, sewer systems, etc. Councilmember Brown stated that after working on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, that this subject is a major problem. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated that possibly when this group meets again, they might want to bring in the outside agencies to give their input. Commissioner Quintana, Public Safety Commission, Commissioner McNiel's concerns. stated she supported Larry Henderson, Senior Planner, stated that Planning has worked up something in the budget that addresses this issue also. Councilmember Brown stated the reason she had asked for this workshop was so the City could be made aware of what Carlsbad's Growth Management Plan entailed, not to adopt their plan. She hoped the City would not stop at this workshop, but go forward. She felt this workshop has made everyone aware of what the City's standards are, and that possibly more standards need to be set. Councilmember Brown felt the City Council should be made aware of what issues all of the Commissions are looking at. City Council Minutes March 4, 1989 Page 8 Commissioner McNiel stated one thing the Carlsbad Plan has that he likes is the controlled point of density. Mayor Stout added he felt the Planning Commission was doing a great job with what the City presently has established. Councilmember Buquet added that Rancho Cucamonga is below the control point. He also felt that maybe the Carlsbad information should be looked at further and then consider their ideas. Mr. Buller stated this subject will come back on another City Council agenda to hopefully pull together a plan. Mayor Stout felt the growth management plan is a community plan and that all outside agencies should be involved in it. Jack Lam, City Manager, added that more information will be sent to Council regarding these issues that were brought up at this meeting. VII. The workshop adjourned at 12:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully submitted, Debra J. Adams Deputy City Clerk Approved: April 5, 1989