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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeti~
1. C,~LL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Califor-
nia, met in the Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road, on Wednesday,
August 21, 1985. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Jon D.
Mikels.
Present were Councilmembers: Pamela J. Wright, Charles J. Buquet II, Richard
M. Dahl, Jeffrey King, and Mayor Jon D. Mikels.
Approval of Minutes: MOTION: Moved by King, seconded by Buquet to approve the
minutes of June 27, 1985. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
2A. Thursday, August 22, 1 985, 7:30 p.m. - ADVISORY COMMISSION, Lions Park Com-
munity Center.
2B. Wednesday, August 28, 1985, 7:00 p.m. - PLANNING COMMISSION, Lions Park
Community Center.
2C. Vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. Applications are being
accepted through September 11, 1985. Contact the City Clerk's office for more
information.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3A. Approval of Warrants, Register No's. 85-08-21 and Payroll ending 8/3/85 for
the total amount of $1,107,006.55.
3B. Forward Claim (CL 85-22) against the City by Samuel Vigrass, auto accident,
July 12, 1985 at Hellman Avenue, 179 feet south of Devon Street. (0704-06
CLAIM)
3C. Forward Claim (CL 85-23) against the City by Anthony J. Solano, Jr., death,
June 6, 1985 on Comet Street, between Ninth Street and Arrow Highway. (0704-06
CLAIM)
3D. Approval of Parcel Map 7944, located on the northwest corner of Base Line
and East Avenue, submitted by 1-15 Properties. (1002-09 PARCEL MAP)
RESOLUTION NO. 85-244
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 7944 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 7944)
3E. Approval of Parcel Map 9302, located on the northwest corner of 6th Street
and Center Avenue, submitted by Western Systems Financial Corporation.
(1002-09 PARCEL MAP)
RESOLUTION NO. 85-245
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 9302 (TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP 9302)
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3F. Approval to release Guarantee of Payment Agreements (Dick Scott, Inc.,
83-292716; Joseph Nicosia, 82-000000; Roberrs Group, 83-107362) and release of
Guarantee of Payment and Lien Agreements (Dominic Salvati, 83-011897; Anden
Group, 82-250050; Alta Loma North, 82-250049). (0602-01 AGREEMNT GUAR PAY)
3G. Approval to release Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreements
no longer required for the construction of median islands. (Crescent Business
Center, 83-029525; Lesney Development Company, 81-237644; Owen Loftus,
81-200164; Sycamore Investments, 84-067114; Barclays/Tetra, 84-084121; Charles
H. Hofgaarden, 82-090508; A.H. Reiter, 81-266249.) (0602-01 AGREEMNT
IMPROV/LIEN)
RESOLUTION NO. 85-246
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, RELEASING REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND
LIEN A~ REEMENTS
3 H. Approval of Change Order No. I for Engineering Design Services on Archibald
Avenue Reconstruction, Lemon Avenue to Banyan Street, Master Plan of Storm
Drain Line 4-B. (CO 85-002). (0602-01 CONTRACT)
31. Approval to advertise for bids for the Utica Street Storm Drain from Fourth
Street to Sixth Street. The project is a change order to Assessment District
No. 82-1. (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 85-247
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT 82-1 , UTICA STREET STORM DRAIN, IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE
BIDS
3J. Approval of Temporary Entry Permit from Southern California Edison Company
for Base Line Road Reconstruction Project. (0602-01 AGREEMNT PERMIT)
3K. Approval of additional funding, $26,000, to allow for payment of construc-
tion contingencies and repairs in association with the Cooperative Agreement
with Citation Builders (CO 84-089) for Tracts 12530 and 12238. (0602-01 CON-
TRACT)
3L. Approval to declare the two NBI System 8 ICU's, S/N 881798 and S/N 881260,
as surplus equipment. (0604-02 SURPLUS SALES)
3M. Approval of a Resolution to establish the Spending Limitations for Fiscal
Year 1985-86. (0401-21 APPROPRIATION)
RESOLUTION NO. 85-248
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT PURSUANT TO AR-
TIOLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE CONSTITUTION
3N. Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with Lewis Homes for construction of
bridges over Deer Creek at Base Line Road and Church Street and for a portion
of traffic signal installation at Haven Avenue and Base Line Road for an amount
not to exceed $272,111.05 to be funded from Systems Development Fund. (0602-01
AGREElINT REIMBURSE)
30, Approval of Professional Services Agreement with DES Associates (CO 85-84)
for s traffic study and preliainary design services for several major
intersections throughout the City and for median islands on Foothill Boulevard
from West City Limit to East City Limit and on Haven Avenue from Arrow Route to
19th Street. This work is to be financed from 1985-86 funds for Ci~-ywide traf-
fic studies and froa Systema Development and Beautification funds. Item re-
moved for discussion. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
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3P. Approval to support the need for development
psychiatric hoepital and other supporting facilities,
sion. (0203-05 HOSPITAL)
of a full service acute
Item removed for discus-
RESOLUTION NO. 85-249
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCH0 CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE NEED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A FULL SERVICE
PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AND OTHER SUPPORTING FACILITIES
3Q. Approval of Historic Preservation Commission recommendation for City His-
toric Landmark designation to be placed on the China Town House, located at
9591 San Bernardino Road. (1402-06 HISTORY)
RESOLUTION NO. 85-250
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE CHINA TOWN HOUSE AS A SIGNIFICANT
HISTORIC FEATURE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THEREFORE
DESIGNATING IT AS A CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK
3R. Set public hearing for September 4, 1985, for appeal of Planning Commission
Decision on Conditional Use Permit 78-03, Boar's Head. (0701-06 APPEAL)
3S. Set public hearing for September 4, 1985, for appeal of Planning Commission
Decision on Conditional Use Permit 83-11, Data Design. (0701-06 APPEAL)
MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Buquet to approve the balance of the Con-
sent Calendar, minus items 30 and 3P. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Discussion of item 30: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with DKS
Associates (CO 85-84) for a traffic study and preliminary design services for
several major intersections throughout the City and for median islands on Foot-
hill Boulevard from West City Limit to East City Limit and on Haven Avenue from
Arrow Route to 19th Street. This work is to be financed from 1985-86 funds for
Citywide traffic studies and from Systems Development and Beautification funds.
Councilman Dahl asked if we would be getting any funding or aid from Caltrans
for the study. Mr. Hubbs responded no; we will have to convince Caltrans of
the median island concept since they have a resistance to median island on
State highways.
MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Wright to approve item 30. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
Discussion of item 3P. Approval to support the need for development of a full
service acute psychiatric hospital and other supporting facilities.
Councilman King stated that he questioned the need and the location for this
development.
Mr. Wasserman stated this was a policy issue, and suggested that Council may
wish to qualify this as a full-term acute care facility.
John Carta-Falsa, Contenintal Care Vice President, stated the Resolution
only reflects that there is a need within the area.
Jack Corrigan, Daon Corporation, stated the facility is proposed in the
Rancho Cucamonga Business Park. Questions as to where the building is go-
ing should be done when it is before the Planning Commission.
After much discussion, the following motion was made:
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MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Buquet to delete the word, "acute", from
the Resolution, and approve the amended Resolution No. 85-249. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Wright, Buquet, MikeIs
NOES: Dahl, King
4. ADVERTISED PUBLIC REARINGS
4A. ENVIRONMENTAl. ASSESSMENT AND TERRA VISTA DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT 85-03 -
LEWIS - An amendment to the Development Plan for the Tetra Vista Planned Commu-
nity to change the land use designations in the southeast quadrant to include a
hospital and mixed commercial, office and residential uses. Item continued
from August 7, 1985 meeting. (0203-05 PLANNED COMMUNITY)
Mayor MikeIs opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response,
the public hearing was closed.
City Clerk Authelet read the title of Ordinance 270.
ORDINANCE NO. 270 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING TERRA VISTA DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
85-03, REQUESTING A CHANGE TO THE LAND USE PLAN AND TEXT FOR THE
SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF TERRA VISTA, INCLUDING A HOSPITAL AND MIXED
COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL USES, LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, WEST OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, EAST SIDE
OF MILLIKEN AVENUE
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Dahl to waive full reading of Ordinance
No. 270. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Dahl to approve Ordinance No. 270. Mo-
tion carried unanimously 5-0.
4B. UPDATE ON APPEAL OF TRE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS ON THOROUG~RED STREET OF
TME PLANNING CONMISSION'S DECISION APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT 10349 - PLAZA
BUILDERS - A total residential development on 33.2 net acres of land in the
Very Low Residential District (1-2 du/ac), located west of Sapphire Street,
south of Jennet Street - APN 1042-121-3, 1062-161-1 and 1062-001-3. Item con-
tinued from August 7, 1985 meeting. Staff report by Dan Coleman, Senior Plan-
ner. (0701-06 APPEAL)
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council were:
Bob Sherwood, Upland realtor and owner of the property, suggested that the
Thoroughbred people form a partnership and develop the property themselves.
There being no further public response, Mayor Mikels closed the public hearing.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated that because the owner has not withdrawn
the application for approval of the tract map, and because we are now out
time, it is incumbent upon the Council to deny the project.
MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Wright to deny Tentative Tract 10349
out prejudice. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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KANCHO CUCAMONGA - Amending Section 17.04.050D concerning off-site parking lots
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to include additional language to clarify public safety issues. Staff report
by Dan Coleman, Senior Planner. (0203-05 DEVELOPMENT CODE)
Mayor MikeIs opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council were:
James Barton expressed that Council should add that the parking sites
should be under joint ownership.
Dan Coleman stated this was discussed by the Planning Commission.
not have anything against this suggestion.
Staff did
Mr. King offered the following wording: (words in bold are added language)
"Off-Site Parki~: The City Planner may authorize a maximum twenty-five (25)
percent of the required parking for a use to be located on a contiguous site,
not more than 300 feet from the building entrance on the site for the use for
which such parking will serve the use equally as effectively and conveniently
as providing such parking on the same site as the use for which it is re-
quired. The City Planner shall require an a~reement to ensure utility, availa-
bility, and maintenance of joint use off-site parking facilities."
Council concurred with the suggestion.
City Clerk Authelet read the title of Ordinance No. 271 as amended.
ORDINANCE NO. 271 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 85-02, AMENDING
TITLE 17, SECTION 17.04.050D OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, IN RELATION
TO OFF-SITE PARKING
Mayor MikeIs set second reading for September 4, 1985.
Mayor Mikeis called a recess at 8:30 p.m.
with all members of Council present.
The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
4D. ENVIRONMENTAl. ARSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAl. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 85-02 -
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Amending Section E., Parking and Loading Require-
ments (page III-26) to include defined interior building areas that can be
deducted from the overall parking requirements; Section E.3, Parking Spaces Re-
quired (page III-29) to include a parking ratio for research and development
uses; and Table III-2, Land Use Definitions for research and development uses
and identification of the applicable subareas (Table III-l). Staff report by
Dan Coleman, Senior Planner. (0203-05 INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN)
Mayor MikeIs opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council was:
James Barton, Economic Development Director of the Chamber, stated they
were in favor of the change.
There being no further public response, Mayor Mikels closed the public hearing.
City Clerk Authelet read the title of Ordinance No. 272.
ORDINANCE NO. 272 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
85-02, AMENDING THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN REGARDING PARK-
ING STANDARDS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND DELINEATING INTE-
RIOR BUILDING AREAS TEAT CAN BE DEDUCTED FROM PARKING REQUIRE-
MENTS
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MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by King to waive full reading of Ordinance No.
272. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Mikels set second reading for September 4, 1985.
4E. 1984/85 COMMUNITY DEV~.OPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM GRANTEE PERFORMANCE RE-
PORT - Review of the 1984/85 Grantee Performance Report for submittal to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Staff report by Otto
Kroutil, Senior Planner. (0203-04 -CDGB)
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response,
the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Dahl to approve Resolution No. 85-251.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-251
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 1984-85 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN SAHE
(Item 4F, ~C, and 4H were handled together as one item)
4F. ORDERING TNE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH
12077 AND 12077-2 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
MAINT DIST)
ANNEXATION NO. 25 FOR TRACTS 12532.
DISTRICT NO. 1. (0401-03 LANDSCAPE
RESOLUTION NO. 85-252
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION NO.
25 TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I AND ACCEPTING THE FI-
NAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR TRACT NOS. 12532, 12077 AND 12077-2
4G. ORDERING TRE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANN~XATION NO. 12
12077 AND 12077-2 TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
LIGHT MAINT DIST)
FOR TRACTS 12532.
NO. 1. (0401-03 ST
RESOLUTION NO. 85-253
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCANONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION NO.
12 TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I AND ACCEPTING
THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR TRACT NOS. 12532, 12077 AND
12077-2
4H. ORDERING TH~ WORK IN CONNECTION WITHANNEXATION NO. 10 FOR TRACTS 12532 TO
STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2. (0401-03 ST LIGHT MAINT DIST)
RESOLUTION NO. 85-254
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION NO.
10 TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND ACCEPTING
THE FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR TRACT NOS. 12532
Staff report presented by Lauren Wasserman, City Manager.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing. There
the public hearing was closed.
being no response,
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MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by King to approve
85-253, and 85-254. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Resolution Nos. 85-252,
5. NON-ADVERTISED HEARINGS
No items submitted
6. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
6A. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE CONTROLS ON MULTIPLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - Review
of various alternatives available to control the pace, volume and quality of
multiple family developments in the City. Staff report by Otto Kroutil, Senior
Planner. (0203-05 DEVELOP CODE)
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public input. Addressing Council were:
Herb Gomez expressed that he felt the cost of homes in Terra Vista was
quite high considering the amount of land that you would be getting. He
would like to see more land with the homes.
Wayne Brown, Victoria resident, expressed support for increasing the total
square footage of single family homes to 1200 square feet. He stated that
they were having problems with CC&R violations within Victoria. He felt
that by increasing the size of the house, and hopefully the price of the
house, would help resolve some of the problems.
Doug Reideman, Victoria resident, expressed concern about problems such as
dealing of drugs, number of v foistions of City Codes and CC&Rs, tractor
trailers and semi trailers in driveways, cars which are not operable in the
driveways, life-threatening situations all in the Park development where
the homes are small. None of these things have happened in the Country or
the Gardens. He felt that if there are to be small homes, then he
suggested that the CC&Rs be enforced.
Horace Phy, Victoria resident, expressed that if the square footage of the
house were increased, it would go a long way in improving and maintaining
property values and deterring the factors which are occuring in the
Victoria community.
Kay Matlock, Lewis Homes, expressed that apartments were needed in the com-
munity.
Cecelia Xanders, Victoria resident, expressed concern about the conditions
in Victoria.
Debbie Brown, Victoria resident, stated they were hoping that the size
would be increased, the price would go up, and the quality would increase.
If the people have a higher stake in the property, then they will take bet-
ter care of it. They were asking Council for higher standards.
Jack Corrigan, Daon Corporation, suggested that the people contact the
tle company and find out who the lender is and notify them. Sometimes vcu
can get enforcement from the lender.
Ralph Lewis urged Council not to make standards so high that people can't
live in the City.
Mr. Heideman stated that the CC&Rs needed to be enforced, and felt that the
1200 square foot should be enforced for single family.
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James Frost, Etiwanda resident, expressed that when the General Plan was
set up, it was hoped that the system would float to its own level. They
recognized that multi-family would have an increase in the market over a
short period of time, but also acknowledged that it would peak out. The
Specific Plans would limit the number of dwell ings.
Lan Bentsen, Lan Bentsen Interest, developers of the Glen Haven Project at
Lemon and Haven, stated that less than one out of five new housing units
over the past seven years have been multi-family; the national average is
closer to 40 percent. He encouraged Council not to over react to a
short-term fluxnation in numbers and restrict themselves iu the ability to
meet the market demands.
Jack Sylvester stated that industrial developers want the labor support in
the area before they will build in an area. He encouraged Council not to
stifle what took so many years to develop.
Steven Ford, William Lyon Co., stated that they were concerned about the
long-term quality of life in Victoria. They do not feel that addressing
minimum size dwelling units addresses the issue, but that the City's Gener-
al Plan provides for a cross section of affordable housing. The best way
for quality control is through the City's existing review and approval pro-
Ce88.
Jim Barton expressed that you are dealing with economic growth and how to
handle it. He felt that you cannot legislate "class". What controls what
happens in an area is market trends. In Rancho Cucamonga we have actively
pursued a higher quality of life possible in every project. Markets con-
trol the number of apartments and the absorption. Right now apartments are
the trend. Size of a home does not legislate quality of life.
John Mannerino felt Council should maintain the status quo.
Jeff Sceranka urged Council not to abandon the General Plan.
There being no further public response, Mayor Mikels closed the public hearing.
Mayor Mikels called a recess at 10:55 p.m.
p.m. with all members of the Council present.
The meeting reconvened at 11:10
Councilman King felt we were in a market stage in the multi-family development,
and responded to the issues as follows:
a. Multi-family construction bonds: he had no problems in helping a
developer get financing in order that we might have quality developments in
the affordable range.
b. Controls on the rate of growth/growth management: not sure we can make
the necessary findings to bring that type of alternative to fruition.
c. Controls on development through upgraded design: he did not see there
was a great flood of the smaller units into the market and the best way of
addressing the concerns expressed by the Victoria residents is through unit
size.
d. Reduction of density: did not feel it was appropriate.
Councilman Dahl stated:
a. Multi-family construction bonds: he would like to see Council take a
look at projects and make sure on the multi-family bonding that we be very
selective in the future. He would like to see the multi-family complexes
stopped for awhile and not induce any more multi-family bonds. However,
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when it comes to the mortgage revenue bonds and the senior bonds, he
felt we should do everything possible to induce these.
b. Controls on the rate of growth/growth management: did not feel there
was any way this could be done in a feasible ray.
c. Controls on development through upgraded design: minimum size should
be addressed. He felt this should be referred to the Planning Commission
for a recommendation and bring back to the Council. He would like to see
all apartments in the City constructed to condominium specifications.
d. Reduction in density. felt this should be done on a site-by-site ba-
sis. There should not be a reduction unless we see an impaction. Our Gen-
eral Plan addresses the higher density units pretty well. He suggested
that we look at the standards of development, and raise the standards for
apartments. He felt that minimum sizes do equate to better quality.
Councilwoman Wright stated as follows:
a. Multi-family construction bonds: she was for the elimination of the
incentives for multi-family bonds, but supported bond financing for senior
citizens.
b. Controls on the rate of growth/growth management: felt this was clear
since the City Attorney advised against this.
c. Controls on development through upgraded design: single family minimum
unit size - was in favor of setting a minimum at 1100 square feet. Open
space requirement - felt this was stringent enough. Building set backs -
one story units along street frontage should be a part of our require-
ments. Apartments should conform to condominium standards. Parking re-
quirements - felt that we should be requiring covered parking in all areas.
d. Reduction in density: felt the planned communities could not change
because of the developer agreements, but there are other areas of high den-
sity which she felt should be reduced according to the recommendations by
the Advisory Commission.
Councilman Buquet stated that he felt that Council should not become
reactionary. Expectations should be realistic, but we have to deal with the
basics with a logical, common sense to planning. We have developed the General
Plan, and it is important that we follow through on a good, common sense plan
with a logical approach for a balanced community for future years. Recommenda-
tions have been made, but he felt Council should move on. He felt that Council
does have a handle on the situation.
Mayor MikeIs stated that he did not feel we needed any modifications to the
land use element of the General Plan at this point. Problems may crop up, but
we can look at them at that time. We have the highest development standards of
any city in the County of San Bernardino and have a great Growth Management
Plan. His position on multi-family bond financing has been clear.
MOTION: Moved by King, seconded by Buquet that Council take no action and move
forward on other business. Motion carried as follows:
AYES: Buquet, Mikels, King
NOES: Wright, Dahl
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
7A. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE. (0100-00 AD-
MINISTRATION)
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ACTION: Council appointed Councilman Buquet as delegate and Councilman King as
alternate.
8. ADJ OU ItNMENT
MOTION: Moved by MikeIs, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting to a Closed
Session to discuss potential litigation. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The
meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly A. Authelet
City Clerk
Approved: September 18, 1985