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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978/07/05 - Minutes July 5:1978 City of Rancho Cucamonga City Coupci! Minutes Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council was held at the Community Service Building, 9161 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, on Wednesday, July 5, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor James C. Frost. Present: Council members Jon D. Mikels, Michael Palombo, Phillip D. Schlosser, Mayor pro-tem Charles West, and Mayor James C. Frost. City Manager, Lauren M. Wasserman, and Interim City Attorney, Sam Crowe. APPROVAL OF Minutes of June 21, 1978 were not prepared in time for MINUTES the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Neighborhood Block Watch Program - first meeting, July 12 at the Etiwanda School at 7:30 p.m. 2. Sphere of Influence meeting of July 12 is postponed. 3. Schlosser reporting from the recent SANBAG meeting -- would be a California Transportation Commission meeting July 27-28 in Sacramento regarding Route 30. On July 11 there would be a preliminary meeting for representatives from cities who will be attending the hearings. Mikels volunteered to give a testimony. 4. Schlosser reporting from SCAG meeting -- in the '78 Forecast, the City of Rancho Cucamonga was listed as part of San Bernardino County. 5. City Manager presented an application form for those desiring to serve on the Community Advisory Councils. 6. September 13 will be the first public hearing for the General Plan. PUBLIC HEARING Appeal of Planning Commission decision of zone variance - W87-51, Walter and Gayle White. (continued from June 21). Walter-Gayle White Appeal Mayor asked if the Council wished to have further public testimony. None was felt necessary. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to uphOld and approve the Planning Commission's findings and decision to deny the White's request for zone variance. The Planning Commission had made their decisi~n on March 22, 1978 based upon: 'That the surrounding property owners purchased the pro- perties with the expectations of minimum ½ acres; the the concerns and problems of cesspool and environmental factors; and, based on the findings that the conditions of section 61.0220 (b) have not been met." Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes ~2~ July 5~ 1978 PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance pertaining to the changing of zones. ~econd reading). Ordinance No. 31 ORDINANCE NO. 31 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,' CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COUNTY CODE BY ADOPTING ADDITIONAL LAND USE DISTRICT MAPS AS PART OF THE OFFICIAL LAND USE PLAN. Ordinance was introduced and title read by Mr. Wasserman. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to waive entire reading and for adoption of Ordinance No. 31. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Palombo, West, Frost NOES: None ABSTAINED: Mikels ~ owned property in the area. ABSENT: None EXPANSION Request to expand the number of members' of the Planning OF PLANNING Commission from five to seven members was presented by COMMISSION Neil Westlotorn of the Etiwanda Service Club. This would MEMBERSHIP allow for a representative from Etiwanda to serve on the Planning Commission. Mr. Westlotorn again read the Resolution from the Club. The Council felt that members should not be selected by geographic location. West expressed that if this happened then other areas such as Red Hill, North Town, Cucamonga, and other areas would not have representation. The Commission then would have to be completely reorganized. Mikels expressed that Cucamonga represented about 43% of Rancho Cucamonga and only had one~ representative. If the Planning Commission were expanded to provide for an Etiwanda representative, then the Commission would still be unbalanced. He felt the City Council was not ready to resolve an unbalanced situation. This would require a complete restructuring of the Planning Commission. West felt that the Planning Commission had been in existence only four months which was too short a time to give a pro- per evaluation. Palombo expressed that he did not want to see the City become "islands" with. representatives from each area. Schlosser abstained from commenting. Others speaking were: Don Baer expressed that Cucamonga residents were upset by the imbalance while Etiwandans felt entirely left out. Bob Stephens. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to leave the Planning Commission in its present structure of five members. Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes -3- July 5, 1978 TRAFFIC Discussion was delayed until Mr. Shone, Interim City COMMITTEE Engineer, arrived from San Bernardino. Council agreed REPORT to move it to a later time on the agenda. AGREEMENT A recommended agreement with the San Bernardino County S.B. HEALTH Department of Health Services for mobile home inspections SERVICES - was presented by Mr. Wasserman. He explained there would Mobile hone be no cost involved for the City. Kinds of services Inspections rendered would be: * Administering system for issuing permits. * Conducts routine inspections with respect to installation, maintenance, use and occupancy, safety, waste disposal, water supply and general sanitation. * Issue reports and notices prescribing requirements, renders advice and guidance on correcting unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions. * Performs in a consultant capacity on housing matters. Title of Resolution read by Mr. Wasserman. RESOLUTION NO. 78-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRON- MENTAL HEALTH TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 13, PART 2.1 (COMMENCING WITH SECTION 18200) OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE RELATING TO MOBILEHOMES AND MOBILEHOME PARKS. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to waive the entire reading and to approve and adopt Resolution No. 78-38. Motion unanimously carried. AGREEMENT Mr. Wasserman introduced the agreement for road maintenance ROAD MAINTENANCE for the fiscal year 1978-79. He then turned the meeting over to Lloyd Hubbs, City Engineer. Mr. Hubbs explained there was no formal agreement with the County that went beyond July 1, although the County had been good enough to continue services since we did not have the capability to do so. The agreement will have the County performing the same services as they had been doing in the past. It does not provide for street sweeping or tree trimming services. Mr. Hubbs said it was a flexible agreement that could be changed as necessary. The City would be billed monthly for services rendered. Questions from the audience were: Bill Hasley asked about the street sweeping. Mr. Wasserman said that if we were to get involved in doing street sweeping, we would have to find a way to pay for it since the passage of Proposition 13. We simply would not be able to provide this service with the tax dollars we would be receiving. Mr. Baer asked what consideration had been given to entering into a contract with someone else beside the County. General consensus was that although there had been problems with the County, it was not because of lack of expertise, but more a lack of someone overseeing the program. Mr. Wasserman pointed out that this agreement was with the Transportation Department which was an excellent department to work with. Also, the program would be evaluated during the year. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Schlosser to approve and adopt the Road Maintenance Agreement. Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes -4- July 5, 1978 TRAFFIC Mr. Shone, Interim City Engineer, had arrived to present COMMITTEE REPORT the June 13, 1978 Traffic Committee Report. It was de- cided to take each item individually. 1. Location: Hellman Avenue & San Bernardino Road Subject: View obstruction & reevaluate traffic controls. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to approve the recommendations of the Traffic Committee that traffic signals were not necessary and that pavement markings be replaced. Motion unanimously carried. 2. Location: Carnelian Elementary School and Central School Subject: Additional traffic controls. The Council had received petitions several months pre- vious regarding these problems. The Traffic Committee recommended requests for additional traffic controls be denied. Mr. Wasserman said the City was looking into additional lighting for the night time, and the Sheriff's Department would be helping to enforce the speed limits that were now posted during the school hours. Captain Wickum was asked to respond by the Mayor as to just what the Sheriff's Department could do. Captain Wickum felt that the constant enforcement of the speed limits would almost eliminate the present problems. West pointed out that foggy mornings were an extra problem especially at the Central School. Captain Wickum responded that the Sheriff's Department would do every- thing possible, especially on those particular days. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Schlosser to approve the Traffic Committee recommendations. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, West, Frost NOES: Palombo ABSENT: None 3. Location: Haven Avenue, Wilson Avenue north to end of maintenance. Subject: Extend through highway. Mr. Shone explained the extension would benefit the new subdivisions going in north of Wilson and would provide for some two-way stops on streets entering the throughway. Traffic Committee recommended to extend through highway. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Mikels to approve the Traffic Committee recommendations. Motion unanimously carried. 4. Location: Ramona Avenue, Foothill Blvd., north to 19th Street. Subject: Speed limits. The Traffic Committee recommended that Ramona be esta- blished as a through highway from Foothill to 19th Street except at Church and Baseline. City Council Minutes -5- July 5, 1978 The present speed limit is now an unposted 25 mph. Mr. Shone felt that the present problem was more one of enforce- ment. Mr. Bill Griffin, a resident on Ramona, reported that a child had almost been killed, plus his own truck had been hit. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Schlosser to post the speed as 25 mph and to establish Ramona as a through highway. Motion unanimously carried. 5. Location: Jasper Street, Roberds to 19th Street Subject: Stop signs, caution lights and speed bumps The Traffic Committee recommended the request be denied. Mr. Moore, a resident on Jasper and one who had circulated a petition for this study was present. He presented the problem to the Council. After some discussion, it was decided to: a. Continue the enforcement of speed, using the radar unit. b. Post signs of warning of the sharp turn in both directions. c. Delay action for 60 days for reevaluation. Mr. Moore wanted to be assured this would not be dropped by the Council. The Council reassured him it would be re- evaluated in sixty days. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Schlosser to post signs of approaching blind curve and to reevaluate the matter in sixty days. Motion unanimously carried. 6. Location: Intersections - particularly at Helms & Devon Subject: Stop signs The Traffic Committee felt there was not enough justification to establish additional stop signs at Devon Street. Re- commendation request be denied. Mr. Hazen said that something had to be done, at least a "dip warning" sign. Mikels asked the cost of putting in a sign. Mr. Shone said about $80, but that was not the real concern -- putting in too many stop signs around town eventually does not control speed but becomes an irritant and often drivers will speed between the signs. Motion: Moved by'Palombo, seconded by West to post a "Dip Warning" sign on both the east and west side of Devon. Motion unanimously carried. 7. Location: Hillside and Hellman Subject: Additional stop signs Since the view was partially obstructed when entering Hillside, the Committee recommended that the trees be trimmed. Recommendation was also to deny the request for additional stop signs. City Council Minutes -6- July 5, 1978 The City Engineer and City Manager had visited the site for a personal observation of the problem. It was their recommendation that a stop sign should be installed since it was a congregating place for school children waiting for a school bus. Mr. Griffin pointed out that at the southeast corner where the bus stop was located there could be approx- mately twenty-five children at any one time. Doug Hone also emphasized the danger with so many children at this corner. He pointed out the real danger was when a junior college student was late for a class and was speeding to make class on time. Brenda Griffin pointed out this was the only inter- section on Hellman without a four-way stop. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Mikels to have four-way stop signs installed at the intersection of Hellman and Hillside. Motion unanimously carried. 8. Location: Grove Avenue, Eighth to Foothill Subject: Reduce speed limit The Traffic Committee reviewed the completed speed zone survey and felt the existing speed of 40 mph was correct. Thus, it was recommended request be denied. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Schlosser to accept and approve the Traffic Committee's recommendations to deny the request. Motion unanimously carried. RECESS At 8:55 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with all present. LOMITA STREET City Engineer, Lloyd Hubbs, presented the request for IMPROVEMENTS authorization of completion of Lomita Street improvements. He presented the plan for the completion of the improve- ments at a total cost of $48,000. However, since the Cucamonga County Water District had been installing sewer and water lines, they were willing to share costs with the City in order to make adequate improvements which were needed. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to approve staff recommendations to authorize $27,000 (the City's share) for improvements on Lomita Street. Motion unanimously carried. TRANSITIONAL Mr. Hubbs, City Engineer, requested approval from the PUBLIC WORKS City Council of an agreement for transitional public INSPECTIONS works inspection services. This would allow the County to continue the issuance and inspection of utility and encroachment permits at a cost of $35 per permit for a period of up to three months. This will be done informally with no official agreement signed. Mr. Wasserman also pointed out that an agreement had been reached for the County to continue building inspect- ions and issuance of permits until the City had its own building inspectors. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to approve the proposal for the County to continue the issuance and inspections of utility and encroachment permits at a cost of $35 per permit. Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes -7- July 5, 1978 RESOLUTION Mr. Holley explained to the Council the resolution was NO. 78-34 for the tying up of loose ends since the incorporation of the City. The Board of Supervisors had approved this Heritage Park project September 1977. Mr. Wasserman read title of resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 78-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE 1976 STATE GRANT MONIES - HERITAGE PARK PROJECT. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to waive entire reading and to approve and adopt Resolution No. 78-34. Motion unanimously carried. REQUEST FROM A request had been received from Kingsway Construction Co. KINGSWAY CONSTRUCTION to waive conditions requiring installation of soundboard materials. At 9th Street and Baker one hundred twenty-five Waiver of sound homes had been built by Kingsway that were experiencing board problems with warranty and maintenance items. One of the major problems that currently exist was that soundboard insulation had not been installed in the walls of homes adjacent to the railroad tracks. As an alternative to the soundboard, Kingsway was willing to install double paned (insulating) windows and add a block wall to help as a buffer for these homes. Kingsway Construction was represented by Mr. Earl Cohen who briefly retraced some of the problems they had encountered with the County. Jack Lam, Community Development Director, explained the existing problems in trying to install the block walls. Some of the residents had excavated to such a degree that a retaining wall would be necessary. The wall was to be built on the western side approximately 400 to 500 feet from the southerly property line. This would include five lots. It was recommended that the wall be installed on just the western perimeter of the property and that the owners should repair the slope or put in the necessary retaining wall before a block wall is installed. The western perimeter would be excluding the right of way and easement areas. Palombo asked if the people had been contacted about the block wall. Wasserman said they had only talked with one at the present. Palombo said the people were confused regarding the waiver of the soundboard, why it could not be done, and felt they should be contacted. Mr. Wasserman said he was willing to send a letter to the residents. Mikels asked why a waiver was being sought? Mr. Cohen then explained it was not really sought and gave a more detailed background to the problem. The original plan called for soundboard. When Kingsway asked the County what was the spec, they were told an accoustical study needed to be done. Kingsway had the study done. They asked the Senior Building Inspector from the County regarding this. He told th-em t~t t~re wa~ no reason'for t~.~ requirement and waived the condition. It was rather routine for an Inspector to give instructions on the job and was never followed up to get written confirmation of waiver. City Council Minutes -8- July 5, 1978 Question was raised as to how many trains went by each day. Answer was probably about two, but nothing definite could be obtained from the railroad. Mr. Cohen pointed out that this particular type of sound board needed to go under the plaster and would be impossible to make changes now since the walls and plaster were all complete. Mayor asked why double paned glass was proposed to be installed. Mr. Cohen said they would have the same effect in reducing sound. Palombo said he did not understand why one of the residents has received a check for reimbursement and a request to sign a waiver agreement. Cohen said only one letter had been sent to the homeowners and that was regarding the glass. He had not signed any checks, therefore, questioned how this could be. It was felt by the Council that this should be continued until the July 19 meeting in order to investigate the issue of the check and contract for waivering of soundboard. LAFCO The City staff requested the Council to again continue the LAFCO hearing. It was scheduled for hearing on July 12, however, the County had been preparing the reports and now the city was requesting a postponement until September in order to prepare reports from the City. The Council felt a letter should be sent to the various departments of the County informing them that if any new developments were received they be forwarded to the City. The Council also felt a letter should be sent to LAFCO under the Mayor's signature requesting a confirmation of LAFCO hearing change. CONSENT a. Recommend attendance at State Highway Commission Hearing. CALENDAR b. Request authorization for Director of Community Services to fly to Sacramento to finalize '76 Bond Act at a cost of $150. c. Claim for property damages Mina M. Lyle be referred to city attorney. d. Accept surety bond and agreement for $11,000 - minor subdivision 78-0046 by Albert W. Davies. e. Tract 9136: Release of cash staking deposit of $1,450 to Regency Estates. Tract 9432: Release of cash staking deposit of $2,950 to Chevron Construction Co. f. Tract 9083: Accept roads and release performance bond (water) in the amount of $27,000 and performance bond (sewer) in the amount of $21,000 to John Heers, Inc. Tract 8922: Accept roads located at the northwest corner of Carnelian and Lemon. Tract 6609: Accept roads and release performance bond (water) in the amount of $31,000 and performance bond (sewer) in the amount of $41,000 to Vanguard Builders. City Council Minutes -9- July 5, 1978 CONSENT g. Tract 9260: Accept roads and r~se performance CALENDAR bond (water) in the amount of $36,000 and (continued) performance bond (sewer) in the amount of $24,000 to Thompson Associates. h. Alcoholic Beverage License for on-sale beer and wine by Darley Associates (Staw Hat Pizza) at 8710 19th Street. i. Alcoholic Beverage License for off-sale general by Petrolane Inc. (Stater Bros.) located at 9750 19th Street. j. Tract 9396: Accept roads and release bonds located on the north side of Church Street between Turner and Haven. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to accept and approve the Consent calendar. Motion unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilman West brought up the issue of the Charter City. He said the Citizens' Charter Advisory Committee wanted to know what the Council wished for them to do. Discussion arose over whether the Council should keep the Advisory Committee intact until the affects of Proposition 13 were known and whether Rancho Cucamonga would be better off as a general law city or a charter city. Also, some of the advantages of the Charter City versus the Advisory Councils were discussed. It was suggested that once the Advisory Councils were established, one of their first assignments could be to study our form of governmental structure. Mikels questioned the fact that one committee was already studying this, should another one study the same thing. Those addressing the subject were: Bob Stephens Doug Hone Neil Westlotorn Consensus of the Council was to have the mayor write Mrs. Bridge a letter thanking the Committee for their work and explain the Council saw no need for the group to continue at this time or in the future. Also, to have the following done: Get the Advisory Councils together as soon as possible - preferably' by August 1. Mayor asked if there were any problems with the Safe and Sane Fireworks. Both Eugene Billings, former Fire Chief, and Tom Wickum, Sheriff's Captain, said the only problems involved were with the illegal type that were brought into the area -- not from the "safe and sane" type fireworks. City Council Minutes -10- July 5, 1978 Captain Wickum said he had noted all areas of pro- blems mentioned during the evening in which the Sheriff's Department should be aware of. However, he also encouraged everyone to contact them with all problems. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Schlosser to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Respectfully submitted, Beverly Authelet Deputy City Clerk