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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984/07/05 - Minutes July 5, 1984 OP RA~O CUCAMONGA CIT~ COUNCIL MIN~S Regular Meetin~ I. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, was held in the Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 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. MikeIs. Also present were: City Manager, Lauren M. Masseman; City Attorney, Robert Dougherty; City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet; City Planner, Rick Gomez; City Engineer, Lloyd Hubbe; Building Official, Jerry Grant; Senior Planner, Tim Beedie; Community Services Director, Bill Holley. Absent: Community Development Director, Jack Lam; and Finance Director, Harry Empey. Approval of Minutes: May 24, 1984. MOTION: Moved Hright, seconded by Dahl to approve the minutes of May 24, 1984. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 2A. July 5, 1984 - 7:00 p.m. - HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION - Lions Park Community Center 2B. July 11, 198~ - 7:00 p.m. - PLANNING COMNISSION - Lions Park Community Center 2C. July 19, 198/+ - 7:30 p.m. - PARK DEVELOPMENT CONMISSION - Lions Park Community Center 2D. July 26, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. - CITIZENS ADVISORY CONMISSION - Library Conference Room 2E. July 26, 1984 - 7:00 p.m. - ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON CATY - Lions Park Community Center 2F. Bruce Franciso, 6247 Haven Avenue, thanked Council for the bus stop at Lemon and Haven which he had requested. 2G. Mayor Mikeis presented David Kiedromski, President of the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce, a Proclamation commending him for his service to the community. Mr. Kiedromski yes retiring after serving on the Chamber Board for nine years. 2H. Mr. Wasserman requested that item 7C be removed from the A~enda. It was not ready at this time for presentation. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Dahl requested that item 3K be removed for discussion. Mayor Mikels requested item 3C be removed for discussion. City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 2 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 3A. Forward Claim No. CL84-14 by James Lawrence Deason Insurance Carrier for handling. Accident on May 9, Archibald Avenue and 4th Street. to City Attorney and 1984 at intersection of 3B. Approval to renew Annual Street Sweeping Contract (C084-40) with a 4.7I increase with R. F, Dickson, the current contract sweeper. 3C. Approval to renew Annual Concrete Repair Contract (CO84-08) with a increase with J. H, Concrete. (Mayor Mikels requested item pulled for discussion), 3D. Approval to extend Annual Supplementary and Emergency Contract with Laird Construction Company (C084-41). 3E. Release of Bonds: Tract 9539 - located on the West Side of Sapphire, south of Hillside. Mon,~entation Bonds $2,500 CUP 82-01 - located on 7th Street and 4th Street, west of Etiwanda Avenue. Faithful Performance Bond (4th St.) Faithful Performance Bond (7th St.) $25,000 $18,000 3F. Approval to accept a Quitclaim Deed from the County of San Bernardino to the City of Rancho Cucamonga for a parcel of land on the north side of Eighth Street, west of Baker Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 84-192 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCllO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TO THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. (8) 3G. Approval of a Lien Agreement for Hr. and Mrs. Jensen at 9460 La Grande to postpone construction of street improvements, RESOLUTION NO, 84-193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM MR. AND MRS. JENSEN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE SAME. (9) Map 8298, bonds, and agreement submitted by Morris and (lo) 3H. Approval of Parcel Searlea. (n) RESOLUTION NO. 84-194 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCANONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUNBER 8298, (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 8298), IMPROVEMENT AGREENENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY. 31. Approval of Contract (C084-42) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Walden Dahl Maintenance for building maintenance services at Lions Park Community Center and City Offices. 3J. Approval of Intent to annex Tracts 11934, 12044, 12045, and 12046 as Annexation No. 5 to Street Light Maintenance District No. 1, and setting public hearing date for August 1, 1984. City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 3 RKSOLUTION NO. 84-195 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 0Y THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION NO. 5 TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I. RESOLUTION NO. 84-196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT: DESIGNATING SAID ANNEXATION AS ANNEXATION NO. 5 TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1; PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO. 3K. Set Public Nearing date of July 18, 1984 - Revisions of the General Plan Hodsin8 Element - In accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580 of the California Goverrment Code. (Councilman Dab1 requested item pulled for discussion. See below.) MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Wright to approve the Consent Calendar minus items C and K. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM 3C: Approval to renew Annual Concrete Repair Contract with a 10% increase with J. H. Concrete. Mayor MikeIs inquired about the provision of future unit cost adjustments and why it wasn't applied to the present contract before Council. Mr. Hubbe responded that we only had one bidder on this contract. He has had experience with such programs and this reflects that experience. MOTION: Moved by MikeIs, seconded by King to approve item 3C. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM 3K: Set Public Hearing date of July 18, 1984 - Revisions of the General Plan Housing Element - In accordance with Article 10.6, Section 65580 of the California Government Code. Mr. Dahl questioned if the 19th Street Corridor Study would be ready in time for this. If not, then how would this be handled. Mr. Gomez responded that we are mandated by State law to update the Housing Element every five years and has established a deadline of July 1984 for the first update. We are allowed to make changes within the Element four times a year. MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by King to approve item 3K. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 4. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HF~LRINGS 4A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS AMENDMENT 83-07 - ARCHIBALD ASSOCIATES - A Development District Amendment from Medium Residential (8-14 du/ac) to Low-Medium Residential (4-8 du/ac) for 4.5 acres of land, located on Archibald, south of Victoria - APN 202-181-15. (Item schedule: June 6, June 20). Staff report presented by Rick Gomez, City Planner. 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 No. 228. (~2) (13) City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 4 ORDINANCE NO. 228 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, R~ZONING ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 202-181-15, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ARCHIBALD, SOUTH OF VICTORIA FROM MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DU/AC) TO LOH-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DU/AC). MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by King to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 228. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by approving the issuance of a Negative Wright to adopt Ordinance No. 228 and Declaration. Motion carried unanimously (14) 4B. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION DENYING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 84-09 - BATES (ASHI/ILL/HAWKINS) - A development of two office/industrial buildings totaling 29,184 square feet on 2.09 acres of land in the Industrial Park District (Subarea 6) located on the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and 7th Street - APN 209-411-01. Mayor Mikeis stated that the appellant has sent a letter requesting that the item be continued. Mayor Mikeis asked if someone was present to state the reasons for the continuance. Addressing Council was: Gene Ashwill stated they request a continuance since they are trying to obtain some information from Sedway Cooke who worked with the City on the General Plan. They were also trying to get information that the area will not take any more office complexes. Council concurred to hear the appeal instead of granting an extension. Rick Gomez, City Planner, presented staff report. Mayor MikeIs opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council were: Chris Bates, a partner with Gene Ashwill, the applicant, presented the project. Larry Bliss, 6322 Carnelian, expressed that the plan should have been located on Archibald four years ago. He was opposed to this plan for Haven Avenue. Jeffery Sceranka, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated this was not the type of project for Haven Avenue and opposed its approval. Rosalie Mandella, representing her mother who owns the 20 acres on Haven Avenue, expressed that the frontage along Haven should be office use and developed to its best use. Mayor MikeIs called a recess at 8:35 p.m. The with all members of Council and staff present. meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. After further discussion by Council, the following motion was made: MOTION: Moved by Dab1, seconded by Wright to deny the appeal upholding Planning Commission's decision. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. the City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 5 4C. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION DENYING A TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 82-20 - SHARMA - Based upon non-compliance with the conditions of approval, the Planning Commission took no action to extend the expiration date for the Conditional Use Permit for the development of a 3,691 square foot elementary school and two temporary trailers on 3/4 acres of land located at 9113 Foothill Boulevard - APN 208-241-09. Staff report by Rick Gomez, City Planner. Mayor MikeIs opened the meetinS for public hearinS. Addressing Council was: Andy Barmakian, architect retained hy Mr. Sharma to design and build the school expansion. Be was aware of the problems relating to the fire hydrant and parking. It is his understanding that the fire hydrant will be in operation within two weeks. Regarding the sewer prohlem, he will be hooking into the sewer system along with the apartment complex which is under construction nearby. If there were any way to continue the Conditional Use Permit, it would help Mr. Sharma from having a set back desiF review, and therefore, be set back and not be able to increase his RDA during the fall of 198~. The main reason for the extension request is so that they will not lose a lot of time. The work done whether it was remodeled or completely redesigned, would be done as the City desired. Jeff King stated that his concern was that while on the Planning Commission, he voted in favor of the Conditional Use Permit as it pertains to the original house being used as the preschool, but voted against the use of the trailers. All through the history of this project, there has always been problems. Even hack to the time of original design review. There were conditions which were required, but never met. Time conditions were requested and usually granted, but never met. Mr. Buquet asked Mr. Sharma hov he planned to deal with this since this expired on May 10th and here it was already July 5th. He explained stating that everything is ready to go, but he would need only a couple of weeks extension to complete this. There being no further response, Mayor Mikels closed the public hearing. After a lengthy discussion, Council stated that in extension, they would have to have a strong assurance not happen again. order to approve this that these things would MOTION: Moved by King, seconded by Wright to deny the appeal, upholding the Planning Commissiou's decision. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. NON-ADVERTISED BEARINGS 5A. ESTABLISHING A PARK DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - (Item schedule: 20). Staff report by Lauren Waeserman, City Manager. Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing. There being the public hearing was closed. City Clerk Authelet read the title of Ordinance No. 225. ORDINANCE NO. 225 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCliO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PARK DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO ACT IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF RANClIO CUCAMONGA. MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by King to waive full reading No. 225. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. May 2, June no response, of Ordinance City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 6 (17) MOTION: Moved by Dabl, seconded by Wright to adopt Ordinance No. 225 establishing a Park Development Commission. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Clerk Authelet read the title of Resolution No. 84-124. RESOLUTION NO. 8~-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING SCHEDULE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PARK DEVELOPM~NT COMMISSION. MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by King to adopt Resolution No. 84-124 setting the Park Development Commission meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and waive full reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Buquet to appoint the current members of the Parks Committee to the Parks Development Commission and Pam Henry as the Chairperson for the remainder of her term. Councilmember Wright stated that we have not opened this up for others, and she felt we should. She could not make this an unanimous vote because she had the philosophy that this should be opened to others for consideration. She did not have anything against any member now serving. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Buquet, Mikeis, Dahl, King NOES: Wright ABSENT: None 6. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS (18) 6A. CONSIDERATION OF A REOUEST TO ADDRESS COUNCIL BY concern regarding building fees for the rebuilding of East Avenue, Etiwanda. MR. AND MRS. GAGLIO - A property located at 6318 Mayor Mikels asked Mr. Gaglio to present his request. Mr. Gaglio requested that he be placed under the category of reconstruction of a home which was destroyed by fire in 1973 instead of a developer. This would give him some relief from some of the fees. Jerry Grant, Building Official, stated that Mr. Gaglio had contacted him several times. Basically, a house at that location was destroyed by fire and has indicated he should have some relief from the fees that would be applied. He felt that reconstruction, alteration, and addition should apply to those structures in existence at the time the fee ordinance was enacted. The letter he has outlined reflect the fees which would apply to a relocated house which he had originally planned to do. There have been a number of changes since these figures were quoted. In his memo the fees are based upon a new building of the same size he had contemplated moving onto the property. They had contacted the Assessor's Office and discovered that the original structure had burned on January 18, 1973. No other structures remained on the property of any value. The original structure was approximately 720 square feet. Council discussion followed: Mayor MikeIs stated that he was aware of some of the personal hardship which Mr. Gaglio when he was initially seeking to occupy the house. He felt the house did exist for a period of time paying property taxes. City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 7 Mr. King felt that eleven years was too long. He. Gaglio had never lived there. He felt it was a new construction which was occuring. Ms. Wright felt an exception should be given since it is an attempt by a family to rebuild some property which they owned and burned. By being inflexible on this its government being unbending upon personal endeavor to succeed in life. Hr. Buquet expressed that the house wasn't there at the time of incorporation. MOTION: Noved by Dahl, seconded by Wright to authorize Jerry Grant move forward computing fees based upon reconstruction of the prior dwelling unit on that site. Hotion carried by the following vote: AYES: Wright, MikeIs, Dahl NOES: Buquet, King Mr. Wasserman stated that staff will come back with some alternatives for a policy direction regarding length of time periods before reconstruction. ~ayor Mikels called a recess at 10:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened p.m. with all members of Council and staff present. at 10:25 6B. REQUEST BY WILLIAM LYON COHPANY FOR CITY TO INITIAL APPRAISAL FOR PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR TRAINING LEVEE. Staff report by Lauren Wasserman. Rick Robinson, Vice President and Treasurer of Hilljam Lyon Company, presented the request for the City to have an appraisal of the property done which is necessary for the training levee. Cost to be paid for by the William Lyon Company. After a lengthy discussion, Council made the following determination: NOTION: Noved by King, seconded by Buquet for the City to select an appraiser to appraise both pieces of property involved as it relates to both fair market value in terms of purchase and as it relates in terms condemnation, and for the appraisal to be paid for by the Willinm Lyon Company. Hotion carried unanimously 5-0. 6C. CERTIFICATION OF DAY CRBER NKLLO-ROOS ELECTION RESULTS. Lauren Wassex-man, City Nanager. City Clerk Authelet read the title of Resolution No. 84-197. RESOLUTION NO. 84-197 Staff report by A RESOLUTION OF THB CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE HAlL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF ~CHO CUCANONGA ON TaE 26TH DAY OF JUNE, 1984, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Hright, seconded by Buquet to adopt Resolution No. 84-197 declaring the result of the Mello-Roos Mail Election and waive full reading. Hotion carried unanimously 5-0. (20) (zl) City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 8 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7A. CONSIDERATION OF AN ELECTED MAYOR. Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public discussion. Addressing Council was: Charles West, 6311 Emerald, Alta Loma, requested Council's consideration of the request. James Frost responded to some questions of Council as to the reasons behind the decision of the former Councils. Jeffery Sceranka encouraged that the Mayor be an elected position. After considerable discussion, a motion by Mr. King was made that the matter of election of Mayor be continued for a period of three months so that there could be further discussion and input as to different approaches in terms of election of Mayor. For lack of a second, the motion died. (22) MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Buquet to adopt Resolution No. 84-198 calling for an election regarding the position of Mayor to be consolidated with the November 1984 general election and waive full reading. MOTION: Moved by Wright, seconded by Dahl to change the word, Councilperson, to Councilmember. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Original motion to adopt Resolution No. 84-198 and waive full reading carried as follows: AYES: Wright, Buquet, Dahl NOES: King ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mikels City Clerk Authelet read the title of Resolution No. 84-198. RESOLUTION NO. 84-198 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE SIXTH (6TH) DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1984, SUBMITTING QUESTIONS TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING WHETHER THE ELECTORS SHALL THEREAFTER ELECT A MAYOR AND FOUR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, AND WHETHER THE MAY SHALL SERVE A TWO YEAR OR FOUR YEAR TERM (23) MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Buquet to adopt Resolution No. 84-199 requesting the services of the Registrar of Voters and waive full reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Wright, Buquet, Dahl NOES: King ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: MikeIs Title of Resolution No. 84-199 was read by City Clerk Antbaler. City Council Minutes July 5, 1984 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 84-199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~CHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNAEDINO TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL M~NICIPAL ELECt. ION OF THE CITY OF ~3/~CHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1984, WITH THE STATEWIDE GRNFaAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 198~, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. 7B. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED LOCATION OF PRISON IN GLEN HELEN AREA. ACTION: Council concurred in removing item since this was no longer an issue, 7C. GIFT OF SIX ACRES OF PARK LAND. Item was removed. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Dahl, seconded by King to Motion carried unanimously 5-0. adjourn to an Closed Session. The meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Beverly A. Autbelet City Clerk