HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982/10/06 - MinutesOctober 6, 1982
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER.
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga was held in the
Lions Park Community Center, 9161 Base Line Road on Wednesday, October 6,
1982. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Jon D. Mikeis.
Present were: City Council Members Richard M. Dahl, Charles J. Buquet II,
Phillip D. Sehlosser, James C. Frost, and Mayor Jon D. Mikels.
Also present were: City Manager, Lauren M. Wassermen; City Attorney, Robert
Dougherty; Assistant City Manager, Jim Robinson; Community Development
Director, Jack Lam; City Planner, Rick Gomez; City Engineer, Lloyd Hubbs;
Community Services Director, Bill Holly; and Finance Director, Harry Empey.
Approval of Minutes: Jim Robinson requested minutes of August 18 and
September 1 be continued to the October 20, 1982 meeting. Council concurred.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Councilman Buquet announced Councilman Frost was recently installed as
president of the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California
Cities.
Mayor Mikels ann0uneed he had artended a meeting on the Route 30
Corridor Group on Tuesday, October 5, and artended a meeting October 6,
regarding the County Transportation Commission and Sanbag and presented
a brief report.
Monday, October 4, Councilman Buquet artended a protest hearing before
the Beard of Supervisors on Measure "W".
Councilman Frost announced the first public hearing of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan was to be held Thursday, October 21, 1982 before the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Mikels stated the Wine Festival begins October 14. The Miss
Rancho Cueamonga Beauty Contest takes place Saturday, October 8.
Councilman Buquet informed the Council they were invited by the Chamber
of Commerce to participate in a grape stompinS event at the Wine
Festival.
October 17 through October 20 is the annual meeting of League of
California Cities.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Approval of Warrants, Register No. 82-10-6 in the total amount of
$278,875.34.
Alcoholic Beverage Application, for on-sale beer and wine eating place
by Tony E. Masallam, Lorenzo's Deli, 9799 Base Line, Suite A.
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Alcoholic Beverage Application for off-sale beer and wine by James W.
Blalock, the Spirit Shoppe, 8760 Base Line.
Alcoholic Beverage Application for off-sale beer and wine by Yosry K.
Elsherif, Elsherif's Mobil Service, 10477 Lemon Street.
Forward Claim by Alice Joan Field and Harley Kenneth Smith to the City
Attorney for handling.
Forward Claim by Michael Dudek to the City Attorney for handling.
Acceptance of Agreements, Security, and Final Maps for Tract Nos.
11663, 12019, and 12020 Marlborough Development, located east of
Archibald Avenue, south of Church Street, west of Ramona Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-170
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS,
IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SECURITIES, AND
FINAL MAPS FOR TRACT NOS. 11663, 12019, AND
12020.
Acceptance of Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for
6557 Mulberry Avenue submitted by James and Lorraine O'Brien.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A REAL
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN
AGREEMNT FROM JAMES AND LORRAINE O'BRIEN AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN
THE SAME.
It is recommended that Council approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to
allow the project contract to add an additional contractor to
Assessment District 82-1.
Acceptance of Parcel Map 7555, Bonds, and Agreement; and Vacation of a
portion of Pittsburgh Avenue - R. C. Industrial Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL
MAP NO. 7555, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SU~4ARILY
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF PITTSBURG
AVENUE.
Authorization for Public Works Inspector, Mike Long, be named the
Resident Inspector for the Industrial Assessment District. Recommend
also that a salary adjustment be granted to begin after confirmation of
assessments and to continue through completion of the District. Upon
completion of the District, salary would return to the current pay
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level and classification. Funds would come from the District funds and
would not impact the General Fund.
It is recommended that Council award contract for the reconstruction of
Vineyard Avenue between 8th Street and Arrow Route to the low bidder,
Red Hill Construction Co. of Santa Ana, for $241,564.50.
Also recommend approval be given for the execution of a Utilities
Agreement and a Joint Use Agreement between the City and Southern
California Edison Company for necessary power line relocations.
Approval of Resolution to destroy personnel applications which are two
years or more old per Government Code Section 34090.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-172
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMON~A, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS WHICH
ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS PROVIDED UNDER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090.
Set public hearing date of October 20, 1982 for Environmental
Assessment and Zone Change 82-02-Browne. A change of zone from A-1
(limited agricultural) to R-1 (single family residential) for .96 acres
of land located on the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Ivy Lane-
APN 1077-071-01.
It is recommended that Council approve the Resolution which sets forth
the detailed procedure required by state law for the issuance of bonds
for Assessment District 82-1. These bonds cover the remaining
$8,890,516 of assessments which were not paid in cash during the 30-day
collection period.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND ISSUING BONDS UNDER THE
"IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915"
It is recommended that Council approve the escrow instructions for
purchase of right-of-way for Assessment District 82-1. This right-of-
way represents a cost of $80,000 covered by the "incidental" portion of
the Assessment District, and provides right-of-way for realignment of
Rochester Avenue.
It is recommended that Council approve easement agreements covering the
offers of dedication and deeds which have provided rights-of-way for
street and storm drains in Assessment District 82-1. The agreements
provide for a total payment of $441,743 from District right-of-way
funds.
It is recommended that Council approve the resolution accepting offers
of dedication for street and storm drain easements within Assessment
District 82-1. The offers represent purchases made with District
right-of-way funds and acceptance by resolution fulfills statutory
requirements.
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RESOLUTION NO. 82-174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING OFFERS
OF DEDICATION FOR STREETS AND STORM DRAINS IN
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 82-1.
Acceptance of the storm drain improvement agreement and security for
CUP 82-1 - Etiwanda Investment Co. (Pic-N-Save).
RESOLUTION NO. 82-175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND
IMPROVEENT SECURITY FOR CUP 82-1.
Approval of subordination agreement from Lesney Development Co. for
Tract No. 11350, located at the northwest corner of Base Line Road and
Hermosa Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FROM LESNEY DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO SIGN SA~.
It is recommended that Council approve the agreement for inspection
services between the City and Hotch Bedrosian for Assessment District
82-1.
Authorization request to advertise for bids for the resurfacing and
reconstruction of Carnelian Avenue from Highland Avenue to Wilson
Street, north of 19th Street. This is the first priority project on
the City's Capital Improvement Program; estimated cost about $200,000.
It is recommended that Council authorize the Finance Director to
purchase two mid-size pickup trucks for the Assessment District 82-1
project inspectors from Mark Christopher Chevrolet, Ontario, lowest
bidder at $17,359.98.
Forward Claim by Joan M. Mason, William F. Von Huben and Carol Jean Von
Huben to the city attorney for handling.
y. Approval of Warrant Register, Assessment District 82-1 for September
30, 1982 in the amount of $863,579.01.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Dahl to approve the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
(26) 4A. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ZONE CHANGE 81-04-WILSON.
A change of zone from R-1-20,O00 (single family residential - 20,000 sq. ft.
lot minimum) to R-i-iO,000 (single family residential - 10,000 sq. ft. lot
minimum) for 6.9 acres of land located on Banyon Avenue, east of Archibald
Avenue APN 201-251-63 and 64. Report presented by Jack Lam.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing.
the public hearing was closed.
Jim Robinson read the title of Ordinance No. 183.
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There being no response,
ORDINANCE NO. 183 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA. REZONING
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 201-251-62 AND 64,
LOCATED SOUTH OF BANYAN STREET, EAST OF
ARCHIBALD AVENUE FROM R-1-20,O00 TO R-l-10,000.
Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Schlosser to waive further reading of the
ordinance. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Schlosser to approve Ordinance 183.
Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Dahl, Buquet, Schlosser, Frost,
Mikeis. NOES: None.
4B. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES. An ordinance establishing public
notification procedures for projects requiring Planning Commission public
hearing. First reading continued from September 15, 1982 Council meeting.
Presented by Jack Lam.
Jim Robinson read the titles of Ordinance 184 and Resolution 82-168.
ORDINANCE NO. 184 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
2 AND 3 OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 79-
1, REESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Dahl to waive further reading of the
Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response,
the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Frost expressed concern regarding the extremely low figure of
$21.00 and recommended that "Notice of Hearing" be replaced with "Notice of
Planning Commission Hearing". He also suggested that at the end of the year
the fees could be re-evaluated.
Mayor Mikel set second reading for Ordinance No. 184 for October 20, 1982 and
to consider Resolution 82-168 at the same time.
4C. PROPOSED CHANGES IN ORDINANCE NO. 70. An ordinance to establish
Historic Landmarks and Points of Interest designations by a Resolution.
Presently such designations are made by Ordinance. Report presented by Bill
Holley.
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Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing.
* Sharon Romero questioned the legal impact.
There being no further response, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Jim Robinson read the title of Ordinance 70-E.
ORDINANCE NO. 70-E (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS D, E, AND F OF SECTION 2.24.100 OF
THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO
LANDMARK DESIGNATION PROCEDURE.
Motion: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Sehlosser to waive further reading of
the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Mikel set second reading for October 20, 1982.
5. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS.
(30) 5A. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR HERITAGE PARK. Recommended
that design services for Heritage Park be awarded to Recreation Systems, Inc.,
the low bidder, in' the amount of $72,480. Staff report by Bill Holley.
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Councilman Schlosser inquired as to how many firms located in the city had
given bids.
Bill Holley responded that this design effort was specialized, and we had no
firms located in Rancho Cucamonga that we could contract with.
Councilman Sohlosser recommended we should contract with local firms if
possible.
Councilman Buquet asked if it were advertised.
Bill Holley replied that several years ago a file was collected with names of
design firms whose work was liked. Also local firms would be aware of
upcoming work in the city and would contract with the prime contractor.
Ron Page, Recreation Systems, Inc. stated he appreciated our desire to work
with local firms, and makes it a point to work with local subcontractors.
Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Dahl to award contract for Heritage Park
design services to Recreation Systems, Inc. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
5B. ALTA LOMA PARK RENOVATIONS. Options for improving and redevelopinS the
Alta Loma Park. Staff report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Considerable discussion was held regarding installation of sod vs. stolens.
Also the following concerns were expressed.
1. Costs
2. Need for topsoil
3. Sod vs. stolens
4. Fencing
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5- Timing (how long park would be unusable)
Councilman Frost suggested staff look into questions brought up and return to
Council.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Buquet to refer back to staff to
conduct further study. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
5C. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR NORTH TOWN PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS. Award of
contract for street improvements for Center Street and Main Street. Staff
report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Councilman Frost asked if only one responsible bidder responded.
Mr. Hubbs replied that it was advertised in the local newspaper and there were
only two responses. The additional bid was submitted by Frontier, but on
further study staff found that Frontier was not licensed to do this particular
project.
Motion: Moved by Dahl, seconded by Frost to award contract to American
Construction. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Mayor Mikels called a recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
with all members of Council and staff present.
5D. LOCAL GAS TAX OPTION. The San Bernardino County Department of
Transportation and Flood Control are seeking a statement of interest in the
implementation of a local gas tax option. If approved by a majority of the
cities, the issue would be presented to the voters for ratification. Staff
report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Mr. Hubbs stated that in order to rebuild streets, there needs to be some
adjustment in the gas tax. The twenty cent increase effective the latter part
of 1983 will only put us where we are at this time.
Mayor Mikels indicated the longer we wait for maintenance, the more additive
costs we will have in the future.
Mr. Hubbs recommended we indicate to the Board of Supervisors we want them to
look into this further and return with more facts. At that time the City
Council may be requested to put this issue on a formal ballot.
Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Schlosser to transmit a response to the
Board of Supervisors indicating Rancho Cucamonga's interest in further study
of the local gas tax option. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
5E. AGREEbfENT WITH FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT ON BENEFIT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.
Review and approval of an agreement with the San Bernardino County Flood
Control District concerning the administration of funds and projects under the
proposed Zone "W" Benefit Assessment Program going before the voters on
November 2, 1982. Staff report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Mayor Mikels stated we have done a good job protecting the interests of Rancho
Cucamonga, and each city will be negotiating this agreement with the County
separately should the benefit assessment program be approved by the voters.
Councilman Buquet expressed his desire for the measure to pass since 87% would
be coming back to the city.
Motion: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Frost to approve the City-County
Agreement on administration of the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Program.
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Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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5F. REACTIVATION OF THE CUCAMONGA CREEK RECREATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM.
Authorization for the Mayor to sign Letter of Intent to the Army Corps of
Engineers petitioning for the reactivation of a portion of the Cuoamonga Creek
Recreational Trail System. Staff report by Bill Holley.
Mr. Holley stated that it is a first class presentation of a good basic trail
system with attractions that users will enjoy and a valuable asset to the
community.
Councilman Dahl inquired if the improvement of entrances was included in this
system.
Mr. Holley replied that nodes were separate. Also he felt the Corps costs
were heavy in utilities and entry necessities, but the estimate was good
because it gave more leeway.
Mayor Mikels opened the meeting for public hearing.
* Chris Benoit expressed thanks for an excellent opportunity for the
city to be in the trail system and if the bridge were placed under 19th
and 16th Streets, the Cucamonga Creek would be used more heavily than
now.
* Sharon Romero stated this would give the children a way to cross the
channel without going through traffic.
* Pam Henry stated we may not have another opportunity to have someone
else absorb half the cost. In addition, there were some concerns that
the intended Base Line Park area would be developed rather than being
set aside as a park. She thanked Bill Holley for re-activating this
project and stated it was a much safer mode of recreation.
There being no further response, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mayor Mikels stated there were several options to consider.
Councilman Dahl stated that Option C gives the most benefit and best cost.
Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Schlosser to approve Attachment C as
outlined in the staff report for a total cost of $581,839, with the City share
of $290,946.
Councilman Dahl commended Bill Holley for a Job well done on the project.
Mr. Horton stated the existing areas were hardly ever used and if only
a few people took advantage of the trails, he felt it would not be cost
effective.
Mr. Holley stated it was not only an equestrian unit but a multi-purpose
project.
Councilman Buquet stated part of the area was not accessible now that would be
opened by the trail system.
Motion oartied unanimously 5-0.
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5G. DESIGNATION OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE. Request from San Bernardino
County for Council representative to be designated to attend the Cities/County
Conference on November 4 and 5 at Lake Arrowhead. Staff report by Lauren
Wasserman.
Councilman Frost volunteered to be Council representative at the Conference.
6. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS. Mr. Dougherty had an item that involved
pending litigation to be handled in Executive Session.
ADDED ITEM: ROLLER CITY. At this time local resident, Mr. Horton, referred
to the September 24 article in the Daily Report regarding improper behavior at
Roller City. He stated the situation had improved after his letter was
published, however, he would continue monitoring the Roller City.
Lauren Wasserman stated the Sheriff's Department would be making patrol stops
more frequently.
?. COUNCIL BUSINESS.
7A. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO ALTA LOMA ADVISORY COMMISSION. A
vacancy has been created on the Advisory CommiSsion by the resignation of
Helen Blanchard. Her term of office runs through November, 1985.
Jim Robinson asked if we should appoint from the existing list or advertise as
in the past. Advertisement in the past had been to send notices to various
organizations and notify other members of the Advisory Commission.
Advertising was more word of mouth rather than official notifications.
Mayor Mikels suggested if anyone had names to submit to do so.
7B. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARKS ADVISORY COMMISSION. At
Council direction, staff presented to the Citizens Advisory Commission the
concept of a Parks Advisory Commission for review and input. Report by Bill
Holley.
Councilman Frost stated an ordinance needed to be drafted for concepts of a
commission.
Mayor Mikels open the meeting for public hearing.
· Jim Mandez, 9630 Effen, stated the Parks Commission should be phased
in as the need arises and each of the three communities should have
representatives.
* Paul Saldana, 8649 Pine supported a Parks Commission independent
from the Citizens Advisory Commission.
· Sharon Romero, speaking for Joe White, stated there seems to be an
overlap in responsibility with the Citizens Advisory Commission; Parks
Commission should be an extension of the Citizens Advisory Commission.
· Sharon Romero, speaking for Anne Calinsky, stated the Citizens
Advisory Commission now advises the City Council on matters relating to
parks.
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* gharon Romero herself felt there should not be a separate commission
for parks. Public interest for parks does not warrant another
commission when the Citizens Advisory Commission could handle matters
at this time.
* Pam Henry, 9013 Caballero, is hopeful that we have an active Parks
Commission whether it is an extension of the Citizens Advisory
Commission or separate.
Mayor Mikels stated the previously approved concept of a Parks Commission was
referred to Citizens Advisory Commission for input.
Councilman Buquet concurred by stating City Council direction was not for the
Citizens Advisory Commission to decide whether the group should be a separate
body or part of the Citizens Advisory Commission.
Councilman Frost stated the Parks Commission issue was referred to the
Citizens Advisory Commission for comment, review, and suggestions.
Councilman Buquet questioned the impact and cost of creating another
commission and whether it would be an effective body vs. something we already
have.
Councilman Dahl felt the issue is whether or not the method is as effective as
it could be. Formation of a Parks Commission would not negatively affect our
city's direction but could positively affect it.
Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Schlosser to direct staff to draft an
ordinance, and refer to the Citizens Advisory Commission for their input, and
returning the issue to the November 3, 1982 Council meeting. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
7C. DIRECT ELECTION OF MAYOR.
Councilman Dahl requested the Citizens Advisory Commission once again review
the issue of directly elected mayor and get public input from their areas.
* Nacho Gracia stated the commission has had time to get community
input.
* Livia Vallance would not recommend a directly elected mayor, but
feels it should be placed on the ballot for community input.
* Sharon Romero stated there has been sufficient input from the
community.
Council concurred with Mr. Dahl and referred the item back to the CAC for
further input.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Frost to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. to an Executive Session, not
tO reconvene.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ku~n
Acting Deputy City Clerk