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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978/06/07 - Minutes June 7, 1978 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL 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, June 7, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor James C. Frost. ROLL CALL 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 Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to approve the MINUTES minutes of ~y 17, 1978. Motion unanimously carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Ray Trijullio made a presentation to the City Council to commemorate the incorporation of the City of Rancho Cucamonga on November 8, 1977 and granting in grateful appre- ciation of the contributions, effort and support of the City of Rancho Cucamonga charter membership in the Rancho Cucamonga Founders League. Councilman Schlosser accepted the placque in behalf of the City Council. Mr. Wasserman announced there was a change to be made in the law enforcement contract which related to the hold harmless clause. The Council decided it would handle this matter later in the meeting. Mr. Lloyd Hubbs, the City's new engineer, was introduced. Mr. Hubbs was currently employed at L.D. King Engineering in Ontario. He would start employment on June 15. Mr. Michael Vairin, presently with the City of Chino, was also introduced as one of the Planning Assistants. He would start employ- ment on June 19. Mr. Wasserman had five zone change requests that had been received after the agenda had been assembled. Four were not compatiable with the general plan, however, one wa~. The Council was asked if it wished to handle the one now or wait on all five until after the general plan had been adopted. The Council decided to defer all five until the June 21 meeting for a decision. PUBLIC HEARING The meeting was declared open for the following public hearing: Bowdoin Zone Applicant: Robert Bowdoin Change Request 3683 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles 90008 Proposal: Zone Change from A-1 to R-1 Location: Southeat corner of 19th Street and Jasper Staff: Doug Payne This zone change had been recommended by the Planning Commission for approval on May 12. City Council Minutes June 7, 1978 Page 2 Mr. Crowe said that there was not any ordinance in order to adopt these changes. The County said they thought the City was handling this while the City assumed the County was handling the public hearing. It was decided that a Resolution of Intention be adopted and put an ordinance on the June 21 agenda for adoption. There being no discussion, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Schlosser to adopt a Resolution of Intention and approve a negative declaration on the Robert Bowdoin zone change request from A-1 to R-1 at the southeat corner of 19th Street and Jasper. Motion unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING The meeting was declared open for a public hearing. Chino Basin Applicant: Chino Basin Minicipal Water District Water District 8555 Archibald Avenue Zone Change Proposal: Zone Change from R-3 to C-1 Location: Southeat corner of Archibald and Arrow Route Staff: Doug Payne It was also recommended that the building owned by the Women's Assistance League be included in the zone change request. Question was raised as to what the C-1-T represented. Mr. Payne said this zoning would permit administrative and professional type offices. Councilman Schlosser questioned the necessity of the wall. It was explained the wall would be a six foot decorative wall that would separate the single family units on the east side acting as a buffer. Mikels asked Chief Billings about the access on Alpine Street. Chief agreed access could present a problem. Mr. Wasserman said that Mr. Holley had been working with the Chief on this problem. There being no further discussion, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion: MOved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to adopt a Resolution of Intention and approve a negative declaration for the zone change of R-3 to C-1 request by the Chino Basin Municipal Water District with the exception of the Assistance League's property. Motion unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was declared open. Doug Hone Zone Applicant: Douglas Hone Change Request 7333 Hellman Avenue Proposal: Zone Change from R-1 to A-P Location: Southeast corner of Baseline and Hellman Staff: Doug Payne The A-P zone would permit administrative and professional type offices. On May 10 the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the zone change. Mr. Hone presented a sketch of the proposed development of office buildings. City Council Minutes June 7~ 1~78 Page 3 There being no further discussion, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to adopt a Resolution of Intention and approve a negative declaration for the zone change request from R-1 to A-P by Dougla~ Hone on the southeast corner of Baseline and Hellman. Motion unanimously carried. .... PUBLIC HEARING The meeting was declared open for the public hearing. Donovan Scho- Applicant: Donovan Schowalter walter Zone 8297 Baker Avenue Change Request Proposal: Zone change from A-1 to R-3 Location: Southea~tcorner of Foothill Blvd. and Baker Ave. Staff: Doug Payne The zone change had been recommended to the City Council from the April 26 Planning Commission meeting. RECESS 8:00 p.m. - A recess was called to work on the public address system. The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. with all present. The 3000 request meant that there would be 3000 feet per unit. There being no discussion, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to adopt a Resolution of Intention and approve a negative declaration for .... the zone change from A-1 to R-3 at the southeast corner of Foothill Blvd. and Baker Avenue. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Palombo, West, Frost ABSTAINING: Mikels ABSENT: None (Councilman Mikels abstained from voting since he was a resident of the area.) PUBLIC HEARING The meeting was declared open for a public hearing. Antwerp Zone Applicant: James Van Antwerp Change Request 5820 North Hellman Proposal: Zone change from R-3 to A-P Location: Northwest corner of Baseline and Amethyst Staff: Doug Payne Since the lot jets into the street, Mr. Antwerp would dedicate the necessary part for setback for curbs and gutters, etc. ........ Mr. Allan, the owner of the property to the north, spoke in objection to the change. He was not objecting to the zone change, but to the type of development proposed. He did not like the proposed building being built so close to the property line because it would be like an extremely high wall from his property. Appearnace, lack of air circulation, etc. were reasons for the opposition. City Council Minutes June 7, 1978 Page 4 It was decided that the issue being addressed was the zone change. The type of development was a problem for the Planning Commission. Since there was no objection to the zone change, the Council proceeded. There being no further discussion, the public hearing was closed. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to adopt a Resolution of Intention and to approve a negative declaration-- to the zone change request from R-3 to A-P on the northwest corner of Baseline and Amethyst. Movtion unanimously carried PUBLIC HEARING The meeting was declared open for the public hearing. Zone change Applicant: R. L. Arcinage request- 246 North Indian Hill Blvd. Arcinage Proposal: Zone change from R-l-1 to R-1-20m Location: West side of Hellman approx. 2000 feet north of Banyan. Staff: Doug Payne The R-l-1 means a lot is a minimum size of one acre. R-1-20m would be a half-acre lot size. Mr. Reuben Lune, a neighboring property owner, wanted his property to be included in such a rezone change. Mr. Wasserman pointed out this was an issue that the Planning Commission had not considered, and this should be referred back to the Commission for consideration. Mr. Crowe pointed out this could be a policy item-the ......... city could go ahead and rezone or wait and let each owner file for such changes. Mr. Van Antwert, also a neighboring property owner, felt the whole area should be rezoned for half acres. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Mikels to refer this back to the Planning Commission for a restudy o.f the general area to find out if it fits into the General Plan. Motion unanimously carried. Mr. Wasserman reitereated the fact that neither the Planning Commission nor the City Council should make it a policy to change other zones but to have each owner apply for such changes. VACATION OF Mr. Shone, acting City Engineer, presented the request to ALPINE STREET vacate Alpine Street. The reason for this is a new community center is to be developed in the area. Mr. Shone said the intention of vacation notices had been posted and no opposition had been received. Mr. Wasserman read the title of the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 78-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ALPINE STREET, EAST OF SALINA STREET AND SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to waive the entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes June 7, 1978 Page. 5 VACATION OF Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Palombo to adopt ALPINE STREET Resolution No. 78-27 to vacate Alpine Street. Motion (continued) Unanimously carried. REPORT FROM An oral report from the School Task Force was presented by SCHOOL TASK Floyd Stork, Chairman of the Task Force. Members of the FORCE Task Force were introduced: Jack Whitney Jim Crowell Doug Hone Ray Trujillo Sharon Romero Earl Kunkel Michael Zinkin Curt Bonniville Ken Willis Lauren Wasserman There had been a total of six meetings and a summary of accomplishments were given. The Task Force was recommending the adoption of an ordinance leveying fees on developers for new homes to pay for the cost of temporary facilities to alleviate the overcrowded condi- tions. It was pointed out that this was only a temporary solution since units could be leased for only three years for the elementary district and five years for the high school district. Discussion followed the presentation between the Council, Chaffey Union High School District representatives, and Task Force members. The main concern was over the issue of keeping funds within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. It was proposed that a 9th grade school be placed on a site ov~ed by the Chaffey district at 6th and Vineyard in Ontario to relieve the overcrowding of Alta Loma High School. It had been proposed by the Chaffey Union High School District to sell property in Etiwanda and Upland for the purpose of helping to relieve the situation within Rancho Cucamonga. Mikels felt the Council should not proceed with the Ordinance until a declaration of intention was received from the Chaffey School District to obtain another site in Rancho Cucamonga upon the sale of the present Etiwanda site. Schlosser, West and Frost felt the Council should proceed with the first reading in order to get the ordinance in process. This could be reversed if necessary and have another first reading. Title was read by Mr. Wasserman. ORDINANCE NO. 30 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR FINANCING OF INTERIM SCHOOL FACILITIES. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by West to waive the entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. The ordinance was passed on to the June 21 meeting for second reading and adoption. Councilman West asked for authorization to keep the present Task Force until a permanent solution to the housing problem had been resolved. Mr. Stork agreed to continue as Chairman and members had agreed to serving. Authorization was granted. RECESS Mayor Frost declared a recess at 10:20. City COuncil Minutes June 7, 1978 Page 6 RECESS The meeting reconvened at 10:45 with all present. (continued) ORDINANCE An ordinance for the preservation of trees was introduced and the title was read by Mr. Wasserman. Preservation of Trees ORDINANCE NO. 26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO THE PRESERVATION OF TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. ~otion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to waive the entire reading. An outline of the ordinance was given. Schlosser asked the City Attorney if there were anything in which the City could be sued over. Mr. Crowe said that there is always a problem with trees on public property. He said there was a problem in passing an ordinance of this type as an urgency ordinance. However, it should be noted that the City Council does determine that trees are a valuable natural resource and preservation is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the commu- nity and that the City Council does agree there is a danger that trees will be and are being removed. It was suggested that if the ordinance needed to be passed as an urgency measure, which would probably be protested, it should be re-introduced at a later time and passed by the regular process. Mr. Art Bridge, a local citrus grower, opposed the idea of having to get a permit to remove a tree when in the process of business, there are times a tree needs to be removed to provide room for storage or for equipment. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to adopt Ordinance No. 26 on the preservation of trees as an urgency ordinance. Motion unanimously carried. At 11:10 p.m. the Council was asked by the Planning Staff if anyone wished to remove any items from the Consent Calendar. If not, the staff could leave. No opposition was expressed. The Planning Staff left. ORDINANCE An ordinance regarding the parking of commercial vehicles. Commercial Mr. Wasserman read the title. Vehicle Parking ORDINANCE NO. 27 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING TO THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. Mayor asked that the entire ordinance be read. Discussion followed regarding the size of vehicle, overnight, and commercial. Chief Billings, Captain Wickum and Doug Hone all commented in support of such an ordinance. Because of problems in language of the ordinance, it was decided to refer it back to the staff to be reworked. City Council Minutes June 7; 19~78 ~ge 7 ~ ORDINANCE An Ordinance establishing fees for various services and permits. Establishing ORDINANCE NO. 29 Fees AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES BY RESOLUTIMN. Jim Robinson, author of the ordinance and Assistant to the City Manager, presented the ordinance. Mr. Wasserman also explained the two unusual areas of the ordinance: (1) the beautification fee, and (2) the cost- of-living adjustment in the fee structure. Title was read by Mr. Wasserman. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Mikels to waive entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. Ordinance was passed on to the June 21 meeting for second reading and adoption. RESOLUTION A resolution needed to be passed regarding the application of the SB-325 funds. RESOLUTION NO. 78.-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) TO ALLOCATE SB-325 FUNDS TO OMNITRANS FOR TRANSIT SERVICES AND TO CLAIM SB-325 ROADS AND HIGHWAY FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. Title was read by Mr. Wasserman. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to waive the entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by West to adopt Resolution No. 78-24 authorizing City Manager to sign Article 8 claim and adopt resolution authorizing distri- bution of Sb-325 funds as follows: Omnitrans $133,856.00 City of R.C. 441,479.00 Motion unanimously carried. SEWER HARDSHIP A request for sewer hardship allocation from Chevron Construction Co. for tracts 9637 and 9638. It was the consensus of the Council to refer this to the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE An ordinance to implement the Subdivision Map Act. Subdivision ORDINANCE NO. 28 Map Act AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO SUPPLEMENT AND IMPLEMENT THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT. The title was read by Mr. Wasserman. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to waive entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes June 7, 1978 Page 8 ORDINANCE The ordinance was summarized by Mr. Wasserman who noted the ordinancehad been reviewed by the Planning Commission, Subdivsion~ developers, fire district, staff, and City Attorney. Map Act (continued) Some changes that had been made in the ordinance were pointed out. Because of the changes, the title had to be read again and .... a new motion made. The title was then reread by Mr. Wasserman. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to waive the entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. The second reading will be on June 21. PURCHASE A request for authorization to purchase a new truck to replace OF TRUCK the one which the City had. The present truck was in need of repair and not worth the cost of repair. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to authorize the purchase of a new truck for the City in the amount of $7,000. Motion unanimously carried. FREEWAY This is a standard agreement which establishes the City's MAINTENANCE responsibility for maintaining City street or structure AGREEMENT above the roadway. An agreement needs to be signed and a resolution adopted establishing the agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 78-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ...... CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTAB- LISHING A FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Title was read by Mr. Wasserman. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to waive entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to adopt Resolution No. 78-35 establishing a freeway maintenance agreement. Motion unanimously carried. STATUS OF An oral report was presented to the Council by John Shone, ROAD PROJECTS acting City Engineer, on the status of road projects in Rancho Cucamonga. During the presentation, Mr. Shone requested authorization of the City Councilto go to bid immediately for a traffic signal at Chaffey College. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to seek bids on the traffic signal. Motion unanimously carried. SPHERE OF An oral report was presented regarding the sphere of INFLUENCE influence boundary hearing which would soon be held. The boundaries in question were the easterly and northerly boundaries of the City. (Report given by Lauren Wasserman). A hearing before LAFCO would be held on July 12. BERYL STREET The Beryl Street project had been sent out for bids for BID the third time. This time several responded with the lowest bidder being Laird Construction Company at $31,984.50. It was recommended that the Council accept the bid. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Mikels to accept the bid from Laird Construction Co. of $31,984.50. Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes June 7, 1978 Page 9 SHERIFF'S As was mentioned early in the meeting, there had been changes CONTRACT to the Sheriff's Contract requested by the Board of Super- visors regarding the Hold Harmless clause. The Board was requesting the City share equally in all liabilities. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Palombo to authorize Mayor Frost to initial the changes agreeing to the request from the Board of Supervisors to share equally in all liabtities. Motion unanimously carried. BUDGET Councilman West spoke regarding the new city budget. It was decided to hold a budget meeting on June 22 in the Libarary Conference Room from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Mayor said he wanted a cash flow report since the city's incorporation. CONSENT Item 91 was removed from the consent calendar to appear CALENDAR on the June 21 agenda. This was a request of an extension of time to meet the deadline for submitting a development plan by Louis S. Bennett, Index No. W96-66. Recommend to approve a one-year extension of time for the submittal of a development plan with the expiration date of May 22, 1979. Consent items: Tract 9240: Release performance bond (water) in the amount of $16,000 to Prado Woods Corp. Tract 9109: Accept roads located south of 19th Street between Ramona Avenue and Hermosa Avenue. Tract 8956: Accept roads located at the southwest corner of Banyan Street and Carnelian Street. Tract 9131: Accept roads located on the south side of Banyan Street between Sapphire Street and Jasper Street; release improvement security, Fiathful Performance (road) Letter of Credit in the amount of $182,000 to Sim Develop- ment Co. Tract 9080: Adopt resolution accepting all streets within said tract located on the north side of Hillside Road between Jasper Street and Topaz Street. M.S. No. 77-0655 (Parcel 4 only): Accept Instrument of Credit and Agreement form in the amount of $10,900 from Robert & Karen Packer for road improvements on Hellman Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Execute Quitclaim Deed to various owners of record in connection with Drainage Easement issued to County on July 8, 1977 as a requirement for M. S. No. 76-0519. Traffic Committee recommendation of meeting of April 11, 1978 for approval June 21, 1978. Application for alcoholic beverage license. Mar-rod Incorporation has requested a transfer of existing on-sale general alcoholic beverage license at Charlies, 8108 San Ber- nardino Road in Rancho Cucamonga. It is recommended that the City Council approve an agree- ment providing that Bank of America Nt&SA, 8700 Baseline, Alta Loma retain on deposit $8,200 for payment of labor and materials on a project of SEC Development known as minor subdivision 77-0559. The funds will be retained to guar- antee completion of various requirements with the proposed Project. City Council Minutes June 7, 1978 Page 10 CONSENT Approval of Bills. CALENDAR (continued) Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to accept and approve the consent calendar with the exception of item 9i, by Louis Bennett. Motion unanimously carried. NEW Councilman West suggested the formation of an Advisory BUSINESS Committee with representatives from the three communities to be on the June 21 agenda to include: 1. How to go about the selection. 2. Meetings times, terms of office 3. Areas of involvment. The Advisory Committee should be more than an interim committee as was the Task Force, but a permanent type of committee. Mikels had attended a SCAG meeting. He felt that someone from the city staff should be involved in the 208 Program since it was very beneficial. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to adjourn the meeting to June 13 for a Genral Plan meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Motion unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:25 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Beverly Authelet Deputy City Clerk