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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988/03/12 - Minutes - Adjourned March 12, 1988 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Adiourned Meetin~ A. CALL TO ORDER An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga met on Saturday, March 12, 1988 at the Clarion Hotel Ontario Airport, 2200 East Holt Blvd., Ontario. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Mayor Dennis L. Stout. Present were Councilmembers: Deborah N. Brown, Charles J. Buquet II, Jeffrey King, Pamela J. Wright and Mayor Dennis L. Stout. Also present were: City Manager, Lauren M. Wasserman; Assistant City Manager, Robert A. Rizzo; City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet; Community Development Director, Jack Lam; City Planner, Brad Buller; City Engineer, Russell Maguire; Deputy City Planner, Otto Kroutil; Administrative Services Director, Jim Hart; Senior Administrative Assistant, Mark R. Lorimer; Resource Center Coordinator, Jerry Fulwood; Senior RDA Analyst, Linda Daniels; Building Official, Jerry Grant; Facilitor, Earl Goodwin. B. PURPOSE The purpose of the workshop was to establish goals for the City Council. The following goals were presented for consideration. Changes are indicated in bold type. (0205-01 GOALS) The first items discussed were the Community Values, City of Rancho Cucamonga. COI=~N~ VALDEC CITY OF nANCHO CUCANONCA ORGANIZATION VALUES We, the members of the City Council, City Commissions, and Professional Staff of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as stewards of the co..~anity resources, are dedicated to creating and maintaining a well-balanced community that is a safe and fulfilling place to live, grow, work and play. We believe that this quality of life is achieved through our commitment to: PKOPLE We respect ourselves and, therefore, the people we serve. We care about the well-being of all people regardless of status, origin or personal beliefs. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 2 SERVICE We strive to provide unsurpassed community services in a fair, efficient and responsive manner. We stress high standards which encourage the greatest quality of life. We provide guidance and leadership on behalf of the entire community. We value openness and accessibility and encourage citizen input and participation. PROFESS IONALISM We conduct City affairs in a highly professional manner l~ones-t-y--anrc~-on~--e½e~-d--and--a~p~'i~'offic~s~s in order to encourage and promote public trust and confidence. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY We recognize that the City has been entrusted with the stewardship of financial resources which rightly belong to the community and we value prudent financial management. PLAIOI~D DBVBLOP!o~NT PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE We recognize the need for well-balanced and s-cemprehens{ve-p-lan t~--bi~lt~c~ d~v~lo~-~ent-~o-~-ttre- de~ads ~~-~-~-~th co~rehensive planni~ for public senices within the City of ~ncho Cuc~a- RANCliO CUCAMONGA 2000 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES PROVIDE eos~ EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES. The City's }r~h~'Fri~T~t~ interest includes n~r~-o~r~7 law enforcement services, rrow--p~-~v~d~d--by--etve-~a~' B e ~ ~a t d ~no--~t'Y'~h~'r'i~s"~'Fa~eme~fc~' ~ '~ ~~-~ed-by-~h~-~s Building and Safety, R~ and ~I,~ Emergency P repar edne s s ~~f~~~ · The following specific objectives are identified for the depart~nts in order to ~et this goal: City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 3 Objective 1: ~xpm~rdRevlew need of the Traffic/Knforcemnt Division to i-n~- add i~ioc, a l--e~z~- a,id -t-r~i-~i-n~--t~--a~Ter~- aeeded ~for ce~=n t met needs of the c~nlty and report back by . Objective 2: Develop a D~ff~-r~rrt~r~ Patrol Response System hr-~rd~r to ~rro~i~i~ maintain quality service-m~-~ ~educed-~o~--t~--t~-ei~y. ~port back by . Objective 3: ~x~ra~rd-Review the needs of the Station's Crime Prevention ProRram to include Volunteer Forces and updated narcotic recoRnition and use prevention proRrams. lieport back by . Objective 4: eontlmv~-e,~hasi~--c~-~rl{~hia~ Establish an Emergency Preparedness Plan and streaKthen the City's con~nitment to a comprehensive emergency services program. Complete and implemnt the Rancho Cucamonga Emergency Services Plan by . ~n~i-n~e-~mpha~is-~n- City wide-emergency--t-t~-i~rim~--an~~ti-en ~a~s~v-progr~m-an~-{~sei~i~i~a-'for--M~e- ~ totage Objective 5: tk-v~-c~o~e, ati~,~--~t'r~t*e~,T-Cooperate with the County of San Bernardins and the National Forest Service to improve e~rf~,c=~ent public safety in the 0~ca~o~A~-~a,,~a areas borderin2 the City on the north. Objective 6: krs'~'rr-effectiveaess-~f-,s~-i~tiai -~rrlm~- e~-a-t'e--a~ te~aati~--~- u~ade -~-~~-~~- ea~cem=n~-aad i~pm,~d-~~Evahate anal control seaices and present seaice and enforcemat alte~atlves by . City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 4 BUILD A SOUND FINANCIAL BASE FOR THK CON~JNITY. In order to ensure the financial resources necessary to provide desired City services, it is essential to cultivate the development of a strong local economy with particular emphasis on strengthening of general use revenues. The following specific objectives are identified for City departments to meet this goal: Objective 1: Z~ar, d-4~e--CizyL~-v~s~bi~ev-a,',d eahaace-~ee-~a~e--i~--t~re b~x~i~re~-co.~-uai~'yDevelop pro2rJma to e~ance the Citv's vlslbilit~ and ~2e in the business co~nlt~. ~ ~p~-eh~-~ey~s~~- throug~-~- c~ inued-~ Objective 2: Attract a variety of co~ercial and industrial development, especially hiRh employment and hiRh volume ~e~mi~--u~ sales tax 2enerators. D~e~-~- radiated ~~-~- ~a~-~-~~-~~ De~p-~-~~m--~-~~~-~-~-~-~ · d e ~ a i City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 5 ~xl~e--eh~--p,~-~-~b~-l-i-ey--~(--d-e~e~-n~--a--sm-a-l-1--b u s i De s s develop..~e,xt t.,vogs. au.-ts~'-a.s's'i-s-e-rrew-s~s~'t- b~s'i'z'res'se'sv. Objective 3: Promote the continued viabilitv of existinR businesses in the community. Objective 4: Deve lop a~mlvri-s-~r~ve programs to maxlmlze exlstin2 resources Objective 5: Develop a lon2-term financial plan. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 6 BNOOU~A(~ PROVIDE P~J)AL'rI~, ~T'~I-I~~I~ LONG ~j~N~ PI~ING. Since the City has a significant investment of time and dollars in insuring the quality of all City services, it is essential that long range planning for the future of Rancho Cucamonga be a high priority. The following specific objectives are identified for Gity department's to meet this goal: Objective 1: development. eo~re-i-n=e--~Commitment to quality planninR of all new deve}op~ent-~evi~-w-~o~essT. Objective 2: Emphasize comitment to L'}Ye-iq~rovemene-o{ improve existinR and older areas of Rancho CueamouRs. Retrofit existing development according to current planning standards. eoTr~i~m~-emphas{s-~n--brau~rb~icatiou-odBeautlf]r key areas within the City through more proactive code enforcement, capital improvement programs, and beautification programs. Assess needs and deficiencies of southwest Cucamonga area and develop implementation and finance plan. Assess needs and deficiencies of old Etiwanda area and develop implementation and financial plan. Evaluate feasibility of revitalization of old Alta Loma area, north of Base Line Road on Amethyst. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 7 Assess existing recreational trails system Citywide and develop alternatives for supporting regional community 1-c.~a-~ recreational trails improvements, access, and maintenance. Evaluate existing Tree Preservation Ordinance and develop new program for the replacement, maintenance, and preservation of all heritage trees. eon~-~qdTa~--oYr-stL=ngtheai~Strengthen the City's 8~ode Benforcement Ixprograms, including enforcement of regulations pertaining to property maintenance, vehicle parking and storage, signage, animal control, dumping and public nuisances· Objective 3: Pursue the annexation of areas within the Citv's Sphere of Influence that warrant local control· Assess conditions, opportunities and liabilities of potential annexation areas and develop long-term plan and annexation strategy with quarterly reports back to City Council. Pending any annexation continue to coordinate Sphere of Influence planning with the County of San Bernardino, property owners and other public agencies to promote development that meets or exceeds City standards. Plt{W{{)M--N{{~EC6ARY ENCOURAGE PROVISION FOR SOCIAL SKRVI(~S I~OUCHO~ ~ rre=e~=ary= To be reworded and brought back to Council for consideration. The following specific objectives are identified for the City department's to meet this goal: Objective 1: Bmph~s-l~--commi~mm~-~Determlne the need for Child Care Services-Si~T-wi~e. Identify existing child care services and assess needs for added programs. Develop alternatives to encourage child care by the private sector. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 8 Objective 2: Encouraging senior citizen involvement in k'eF City issues. 2~.1. Encourage qualified seniors to volunteer to serve on community groups (i.e. local commissions, community foundation). Objective 3: Analyze senior housiu2 needs. ~N~E~5~-]~MFN~-~}N PROVIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL A~TIVITIKS, AND RECRF~TION P~ WHICH MEET THE NEEDS OF TH~ COMMUNITY. The following specific objectives are identified for City department's to meet this goal: Objective 1: Con~i-rm~ e.~asis on-dDevelopment of new park facilities. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 9 Objective 2: facilities. 8on-~brru~--emlYi~ws{-s--~m--Te~n~T~Xmprove existing park Objective 3: community. Evaluate and enhance recreation and leisure programs for eon-t-i-rrue--~--a~-cess--~he--~eeds--~{--t-}ve-~niiT-re&a~diag ~eczea~i-orr~-an~-l-el-smTe progza...-~. Objective 4: 8on~cim~e-comm&emene-~-~Enhance& cultural arts programs and f ac i 1 i t i e s - th r o u ~ft-~-z'ece--f-i-tt~n='i-a-1--suV~-t~r-t~- Raac ho Oo~,x~ Fo.adae~. Objective 5: Promote Rancho Cucamon~a as a regional recreational center. PROVIDE PRIMARY CITY INFRASTRUCTURR AND PUBLIC IMPR0VRI~NTS TO !~ET CURRENT AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE CONMHNITY IN ADVANCE OF GROWTH. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 10 As Rancho Cucamonga continues to experience residential, cou~ercial and industrial growth, it becomes more essential to emphasize the need for an ~eq~m-~ infrastructure to be build and ~aintalned to accommodate greater demands. Consequently, the City is committed to addressing the public improvement needs city-wide in order to provide for a safe and comfortable environment. The following specific objectives are identified for City department's to meet this goal: Objective 1: Develop a street and highway system which effectively and safely provides for the movement of vehicles within the community to accommodate anticipated community 2rowth. Assess the effectiveness of existing street and highway system and report back by . B~ea~bi-s~-~Develop alternative methods to provide funds for the construction of the street and roadway systems as needed to meet the demands caused by growth of the community and report back by Re--e~whrwt~Develop alternatives regarding City Council policy on phased construction of public improvements and report back by Objective 2: Continue to develop storm drainage system which protects public and private property· ~ea~-a-sys~em-~-fReevaluate and update Master Plans of storm drainage to guide development and construction of appropriate drainage facilities and report back by . Develop options of appropriate funding mechanisms to support construction of needed facilities to k~-e~-Fat-~-~t~ff-t~v~ g,o~h of ~he meet needs of the community and report back by . Objective 3: Develop comprehensive policy and plan regarding installation of underground facilities of other public utilities and report back by . Objective 4: Assist in the &eve~op~entplannln2 of public utilities including water, sewer, electrical, gas, and communication systems a~wt~e for the convenience and safety o'f the conmmunity. Mwi~i~-a- p,og~a--~-ccope~a~enCooperate with the local water and sewer district which protects the public health and safety in a cost effective manner. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 11 Request Cucamonga County Water Districts to reevaluate their co~t~im=~i~t-~-~D%~DJ~ policy of permitting the installation of septic tanks above Banyan Street. M~{n~-i-n--i--~ogTm~n--~orContlnue programs for replacement of unsightly overhead utilities with proper underground facilities =O,',~BIBB-T~ PROVIDE A SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION BETWORK W~I='-'- TO SERVES THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY-I~-k-SkI~-B~PI~?-~",'~ IIANNBR. t~=~-~The City is con~nitted to a transportation network which addresses the community's traffic circulation concerns. The following specific objectives are identified for City departments to meet this goal: Objective 1~ Evaluate critical traffic problems, both existing and potential and include report with annual budget request. Objective 2: Establish standards for n~lo~at-o{ a street network to allow proiected traffic volumes to travel within the community and report back by . Objective 3: Evaluate funding options ~o--~ro-~-J~ for the construction of the street and roadway systems as needed and report back by Objective 4: Continue to support the development of the Route 30 Freeway and other regional transportation corridor systems. Objective 5: Develop a transportation management program which supports alternative modes of travel and reduces the impact of traffic on the street and roadway system· DEVELOPMENT AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY. ~.he--ei-ey~.s--~lyer~+--.i.~rs---a.rrd--~:rb.~-~-e-.1~r1-i.e-i.e.r--aT.e-~~~-~uence~ -Hyy advocacy-b:r-lrro't'e'c/z'Iret-e'rr/z'~-fft--~-eg'~i'~-a'~'i-orr ,;hi'ci'r-maT-adv'etsehr-~rtFat'~ C~ca~oc, ga-r. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 12 The following objectioaave aTeis identified for City departments to meet this goal: Objective 1: Continue to implement leRislative affairs proRram to address State and Federal leRislature impacts on City. Coofdiaat~-ie~isiaeive-~d~ocac! ~Pi'~n-~-~l~ag~ncies ~hi-ch WoT~'w~t~'FTi'f~t~'s~ct~n'-,'Du~l-~q-I-rm%~t-ryr OhaJoe~-~ Oo~,~arce) t~ encouLage s~ppo~ e-e~-k-eT-~-~-t-~ei-e~--w~fi-c1~-i-mp.~c-e~.-t-l~e,~~ I~PRO~E THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES WNI~I ARE NOT PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY The following specific objectives are identified for City departments to meet this goal: Objective 1: Continue emphasis on ~Tovi, ei~r~ ensurln~ the provision of the followinR services in toniunction with other public aRencies and reevaluate service levels to ensure a~eq~at'~delivery: 1. Cable Television. 2. Refuse Collection. 3. Library Services. 4. Water Services. City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 13 5. Fire Services. 6. Animal Control Services. 7. Ambulance Services. 8. Sewer Services. 9. Health Services. 10. Weed Abatement. 11. Dust Control. Objective 2: Pursue the enhancement of library services in Rancho cucam~n~a-w~h-F~m~r~T-~d-.Fra~.B~aa~di.n~-~he-~astru~ti~-~--a~.-addi~i.~xTa~ beanch-}ibea, x-i-rr-ebe~,o~osed Objective 3: Fr~t~r~-desslbiliey-~'-~eo~auizia~ clma~ia~ FoothiFF-t~i-re l~r~i~rr-+i~t~'i~e Coordinate and cooperate with other public aKencles, 1. Seek District concurrence. 2. Seek impartial analysis by Local Agency Formation Commission. Evaluate reports prepared by LAFC, Ralph Andersen and Associates and City and District staff before making final determination. At the conclusion of the goals session, the City Council requested some additions to the goals which had not been included. Councilwoman Wright requested that something be added regarding a commitment to recycling and solid waste resource conservation. She also requested something be added regarding historical educational information, and to include under Law Enforcement something regarding response times and enhancing the image of law enforcement. Mayor Stout requested that there be a City Council goal, something which states, "to focus on vision, long-range planning, and policies necessary to guide the City of Rancho Cucamonga into the year 2000. Objective 1: Direct City Manager to monitor, track, and evaluate progress on all department objectives contained in this document. Objective 2: Provide City Council with executive summary progress reports twice yearly." City Council Minutes March 12, 1988 Page 14 Mr. Wasserman stated the next step was to take all the comments, revise them~ and then staff will come back with an implementation document with time lines added. Staff should be able to bring the document back to Council within 3 to 4 weeks. Mayor Stout adjourned the workshop to 2.'40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Authelet City Clerk Approved: April 6, 1988