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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cuoamonga was held
in the Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road on Wednesday, December
15, 1982. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Jon D.
Mikels.
Present were: City Council members Richard M. Dahl, Charles J. Buquet II,
Phillip D. Schlosser, James C. Frost, and Mayor Jon D. Mikels.
Also present were: City Manager, Lauren M. Wassermen; City Attorney, Edward
A. Hopson, Community Development Director, Jack Lam; City Engineer, Lloyd
Hubbs; Finance Director, Harry Empey; Community Services Director, Bill
Holley; and City Planner, Rick Gomez.
Approval of Minutes: Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Schlosser to approve
the minutes of November 17, 1982. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Schlosser announced he would not be attending the January 19 1983
City Council meeting. '
City Clerk, Lauren Wassermen, requested a closed session to be held
following the regular meeting of the City Council, and also requested that
item (J) on the consent calendar be amended to include the additional cost
of $2500 for an EIR. Total cost of loan request $17,500.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Warrants, Register No. 82-12-15 in the total amount of
$322,671.63.
Alcoholic Beverage Application for Mary M. Harkins and Baquer Mirza, Bravo
Pizza, 8800-B Base Line Road, for On Sale Beer & Wine License.
Alcoholic Beverage Application for Edwin H. and Ruth M. Vischer,
Heidelberg Delicatessen, 8798 19th St., for On Sale Beer & Wine Eating
Place License.
(2)
d. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Joe and Sharon Lee Davidson, Deane's, (3)
8108 Ban Bernardino Rd., for On Sale General Public Premises License.
e. Approval of Changes to the Urbanized Boundaries and the Federal Aid Urban (4)
System.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-204
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN
ROADS TO BE IN THE FEDERAL-AID URBAN SYSTEM.
City Countil Minutes
December 15, 1982
Page 2
(5) f. Acceptance of Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for
9757 Liberty Street submitted by Ray and Nancy Jones.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-205
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A REAL PROPERTy
LMPROV~MENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM RAY AND
NANCY JONES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
SIGN SAME.
(6) g.
Cooperation Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to Provide
Assistance in Obtaining I.R.S. 103b Multiple Family Housing Mortgage
Bond. This agreement provides for San Bernardino County to act as the
issuing authority for a multiple family mortgage bond issue to be used on
an approved multiple family housing development east of Archibald Avenue
and 19th Street.
(7) h. Request for approval of right-of way documents for final remaining parcels
in Assessment District 82-1.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-206
(s) i.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, ACCEPTING OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR STREETS AND
STORM DRAIN EASEMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 82-1.
Release of Bond and Notice of Completion.
*Parcel Map 6322 located on Foothill Blvd. east of Vineyard Ave.
(Gemco). Owner: Lewis Development Co.
Performance Bond (Road)
$223,000.00
RESOLUTION NO. 82-207
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PARCEL MAP 6322 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK.
(9) J. Request Loan to Redevelopment Agency to fund Day Creek Bureau of
Reclamation Grant. Total amount of loan request is amended to $17,500.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Frost to approve the Consent Calendar
as presented. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
(~o)
4. PUBLIC
A. VACATION OF THE SERVICE HOD LOCATB~ ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF FOO'J'HTLI. BLV]). IN
CONNECTION WITH PARCEL NAP 611q Sl~MIrr~) BI VISTA IM~F~TMMMT: Request to
continue public hearing for the vacation of the service road located on the
southside of Foothill Boulevard in connection with Parcel Map 6114 submitted
by Vista Investment. Report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing. There being none, the
public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Schlosser to continue item to February
2, 1983, City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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December 15, 1982
Page 3
B. EN~I~]MAL A~_~MM AMD ZOME C~A~E 82-4)3 - BIDCAL. A change of zone
from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) for
2.02 acres of land located on the west side of Archibald Avenue, north of
Monte Vista Street - APN 202-131-61 and 62. Staff report by Rick Gomez.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing.
* Gene Kearin, 28914 Roadside, Agoura, owner of the project announced he
was present to answer any questions council may have.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Ordinance No. 187.
ORDINANCE NO. 187 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 202-131-61 AND 62, LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE, NORTH OF MONTE VISTA
STREET FROM R-1 TO R-3.
Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Sehlosser to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 187. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Mikels set January 5, 1983, for second reading of the ordinance.
(11)
C. ORDB/31G AMBRTATION NO. 11 TO LAMn~APE MAIa~JaiCg DIS~ICT NO. I FOR
T]~ACT M0. 12040. Staff report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response
the public hearing was closed.
City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Resolution No. 82-208.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-208
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE WORK IN
CONNECTION WITH ANNEXATION NO. 11 TO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR TRACT NO. 12040.
Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Frost to waive further reading of
Resolution 82-208. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Frost to adopt Resolution No. 82-
208. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
5. CITT ~AManM9,S STAFF
A. ~ Rn.t. COUNT~T CLUB DRIWM SLOPE STABILIZATION. Staff report by Lloyd
Hubbs. Review of request from Red Hill Country Club to participate in
construction of retaining wall to stabilize slope on Red Hill Country Club
Drive north of Foothill Blvd. Continued from October 20, 1982, meeting in
order to obtain survey of property lines. Mr. Hubbs stated the survey
information would be costly and Mr. Crum would like the opportunity to discuss
the project with council.
At this time, Mr. Schlosser excused himself from the council table.
City Countil Minutes
December 15, 1982
Page 4
· George Crum, 2213 Laurel Way, Upland, representing Red Hill
Country Club, has obtained a report from a soils engineer which
states the bluff is unstable in its present condition. The engineer
recommended improving the drainage to prevent water going to the
bluff area from the slope and building a retaining wall. The
Country Club has already improved the drainage. Fu~. Crum also
stated documentation was unavailable to show where property lines
were located and the cost of locating property lines would probably
be in excess of the cost to reinforce the bluff. He requested
council accept his proposal to install the retaining wall with Red
Hill Country Club paying a maximum of $10,000 and the city paying
the remaining portion of $8,050.
Mayor Mikels stated if right of way was 40 ft. from center, city property
would, in fact, be located on the golf course. Mr. Crum stated that was
correct.
Mr. Buquet expressed concern about incurring added costs of relocating the
retaining wall if the street needed to be widened in the future.
Considerable discussion was held regarding the right of way being 40 feet from
center and determining the exact property line.
Mr. Buquet suggested an alternative solution would be to either taper the
bluff or to expand the width of the road. Mj-. Crum stated the retaining wall
would be the least costly way to correct the problem.
Mr. Hopson stated if the bluff is on city property, the city has the entire
responsibility to correct the situation.
Mayor Mikeis asked about restrictions if the land were privately owned and the
city corrected the problem. Mr. Hopson stated to eliminate a potential impact
on the adjacent public property it would be a justifiable expenditure. If
someone's private property ends up in the public right of way it is
technically their responsibility to remove it. He would not, however, like to
see a situation where an injury occurred even if private property were to fall
in public right of way and the public entity had noticed there was a problem,
even if the problem were concerning private land; public entity becomes
responsible in that circumstance.
Mr. Buquet stated a precedent could be set and other requests could be
submitted to the city to remove, for example, eucalyptus trees.
Mr. Hopson stated if council did not feel comfortable going along with the
project unless proper surveys were submitted either by Red Hill or the City
Engineer, then this project should not be undertaken.
Mayor Mikels asked if a title search would be sufficient to locate boundaries
on surrounding properties and use those lines to determine property lines of
the proposed retaining wall. Mr. Hubbs stated a known line would have to be
established on one side of the boundary or another. Some boundary line would
have to be established and this would require a survey.
In resonse to a question by Mayor Mikels regarding actual cost of survey, Mr.
Hubbs replied it was dependent on how extensive the engineer needs to go;
probably in the $2,000-$4,000 range.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting to the public. There being no response, the
public section was closed.
Mr. Frost inquired as to who owns the wall and liability if ownership of the
property was not determined. Mr. Crum stated if council proceeds with
project, construction of wall would be supervised by city and city would
maintain the wall. Red Hill Country Club would maintain the top of the wall
inward and provide backfill material between the wall and the bank.
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December 15, 1982
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Mayor Mikels asked the outcome if later a survey were to show the land in
question was private land, but ownership of the wall was the oity's.
Mr. Hopson was not able to provide an answer at this time.
Mayor Mikeis expressed concern regarding involvement by the city in ownership
and maintenance of a structure to benefit private property.
Mr. Hopson stated if the property line is eventually established to the
satisfaction of the city, which determines the wail is on private land, the
wall, maintenance of the wall, and maintenance of the slope would become the
responsibility of the Country Club. If the street were widened with future
developmant, it could be feasible to establish engineering documentation at
that time.
Mr. Dahl, in agreement with Councilman Buquet, added property lines should be
determined, but also felt it was not economically feasible. He suggested the
city participate in installing the retaining wall to the extent of $8,500
maximum.
Mr. Frost asked about the holding capacity of the road and whether there would
be a need to widen the road. Mr. Hubbs replied more than a two lane road was
not needed or desirable; there may be future widening on the south and east
with new development. Mr. Frost asked if the road could stay in its existing
state. Mr. Hubbs replied some areas would benefit by rennovating rather than
increasing the capacity of the road.
Mr. Dahl expressed concerned with immediate liability the city would incur if
the road washes away.
Mayor Mikels asked if council decides to build the road to find out right of
way is 40 feet from center and city decides they want no maintenance or
ownership of wall. Mr. Hopson replied, the city would receive a contribution
from Red Hill Country Club to construct public improvement. If a private wail
is constructed on city property, the city could do what it wanted to with the
wall. City could not own the wall if the land is privately owned. Ownership
of wall is dependent on ownership of the land.
Mr. Frost suggested council go back to the budget process with this along with
capital improvements project.
Mr. Dahl inquired as to the traffic count. Mr. Hubbs estimated 3,000-4,000
cars per day.
Mr. Buquet asked without determining where the property line is, what would
happen if property owners on the south and east decide to improve property and
we find property line where the center line is at this time. We could
possibly end up with a one lane road.
· Mr. Crum stated the crib block wall is easy to remove if necessary.
Motion: Buquet moved to take no action on this request. Motion dies for lack
of second.
Motion: Frost moved to direct the City Engineer to include on his list for
inclusion in the budgetary consideration review for capital improvements by
the Citizens Advisory Commission and City Council for the fiscal year 1983-
84. Seconded by Dahl.
· Mr. Crum stated this offer will be withdrawn at the end of the year
when the bid expires.
City Countil Minutes
December 15, 1982
Page 6
Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Dahl, Frost, Mikels. NOES:
Buquet. ABSENT: Schlosser.
Mayor Mikeis called a recess at 8:37 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:51 p.m.
with all members of the Council and staff present.
6. ClT~ ATTORN~'-~ REPORTS.
7. CODICIL BUSXNE~S.
(14) A. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE FOR SCAQ~ BOARD. On January 5, following
SANBAG meeting, a representative to South Coast Air Quality Management
District Board will be selected for this two year appointment. Mayor Mikels
requested council input regarding which nominee to support for the
selection. Names submitted for nomination are Councilman Tom Sawyer, City of
Rialto, and Councilwoman Faye Dastrup, City of Ontario.
Mr. Frost stated since a representative from our immediate vicinity should be
to our advantage, he recommends Faye Dastrup to serve on the board.
Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Buquet to support Councilwoman Dastrup
for nomination as representative for SCAQMD. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
(15) B. CITY COUNCIL APPOI][XM~NTS TO PA~[ ADVISORY CGNMITTEE. Mayor Mikels
announced pursuant to newly adopted Resolution 82-203 creating a Park Advisory
Committee there were five seats on the committee that needed to be filled, and
recommended the following to council for ratification.
Pam Henry, Livia Vallance - Alta Loma
T. Hatfell Allen, Peter Pitassi - Cucamonga
Jim Banks - Etiwanda
Pam Henry to serve as chairperson
}dr. Frost recommended Naoho Gracia to serve on the committee.
Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Buquet to ratify recommendation of Mayor
Mikels. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Mikels announced the meetings would be held the third Thursday of each
month; the first meeting to be held in January. Committee appointments-elect
to take effect the third Thursday of January. Mayor Mikels recommended they
be appointed as committee persons-elect to have terms commence concurrent with
the first meeting. Mp. Dahl recommended council direct Bill Holley, Community
Services Director, to provide Park Advisory Committee agenda at the January
City Council meeting.
(16) C. CHRISTMAS HOUSE
Mr. Buquet presented a Christmas House update. If bids for the Christmas
House were not acceptable when opened December 16, i982, he felt the price
could possibly be reduced and we could negotiate with owners of the house.
Mr. Buquet requested city council give support to movement of house to
Cucamonga-Guasti Park. Mr. Dahl added that by going into a limited joint
venture, our city could retain a say in the management and uses for the
building.
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December 15, 1982
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Discussion was held regarding showing interest in the acquisition of the
Christmas House in a Joint venture and also possible future uses of the house.
Mayor Mikels felt the house should remain in the city, and possibly become
established as an historical landmark.
Motion: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Schlosser to express Rancho Cucamonga's
interest in participating in the acquisition of the Christmas House and its
movement to the Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in cooperation with the City of
Ontario, San Bernardino County, and private sector.
Motion carried by the following vote. AYES: Dahl, Buquet, Schlosser.
NOES: Frost, Mikeis.
Mr. Frost commented that efforts could be spent by working with the new owner
and encouraging the use in the city.
Motion: ~ved by Dahl, seconded by Frost to adjourn to closed session not to
reconvene. ~tion carried unanimously 5-0. ~e meeting adjourned at 9:30
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Kuhn
Acting Deputy City Clerk