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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978/05/17 - Minutes May 17, 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, May 17, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor James C. Frost. ROLL CALL Present: Council members Jon D. Mikels, Michael Palombo, Phillip D. Schlosser, and Mayor pro-tem Charles West. City Manager, Lauren M. Wasserman; and Interim City Attorney, Sam Crowe. APPROVAL OF The minules of May 3, 1978, April 25, 1978, and MINUTES April 19, 1978 were apporved. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Mikels to approve the May 3, April 25, and April 19 minutes. Motion unanimously carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS The following announcements were made by Mayor Frost: 1. President of SCAG appointed Mikels as member of the Community Development Committee. ....... 2. Schlosser was appointed to the Transporation and Facilities Committee. 3. Frost was appointed member of the Executive Com- mittee of the Citrus Belt of the League of California Cities. 4. School Task Force meeting, Thursday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. 5. West Valley Transit Service Authority meeting on Thursday, May 18, in Montclair City Hall. 6. Regional Sewerage meeting, May 18, 7:00 p.m. Montclair City Hall. 7. Friday, May 19, Governor Brown will be in Rancho Cucamonga at the Community Service Building, 3:30 p.m. Purpose of visit is to find out needs of Rancho Cucamonga. Will be accompanied with Supervisor Goggin. 8. Schlosser reported he had attended a SANBAG meeting that day. Discussion on projects of SCAG for the region of San Bernardino County highway ....... priorities, air quality management district, and budget approval for Omnitrans. 9. Palombo had attended the first meeting of the Arrowhead Law and Justice Committee. PUBLIC HEARING An Ordinance to participate in the National Flood Insurance Ordinance No. 24 Program. ORDINANCE NO. 24 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS IN ACCORD- ANCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. City Council Minutes May 17, 1978 Page 2 Title of Ordinance No. 24 was read by Mr. Wasserman. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to waive the entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to adopt Ordinance No. 24 ...... Open for discussion. None. Motion unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING An Ordinance for discharge of safe and sane fireworks. Ordinance No. 25 ORDINANCE NO. 25 (First reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PERMITTING THE DISCHARGE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. Since 1973 the sale of fireworks has been legal, but the discharge is prohibited. This ordinance would permit the discharge of the safe and sane fireworks. The sale of such fireworks would be limited to civic and charitable groups with a maximum of onestand per 10,000 population. Title of ordinance was read by Mr. Wasserman. The City Attorney had passed out a revised ordinance with a Section 4 added. This was read in full by the City Attorney as follows: Section 6. The sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be permitted in commercial districts of the City, subject to all applicable State laws and regulations as may be adopted by the Foothill Fire District. Palombo felt that for the benefit of the social organiza- tions it should be adopted as an urgency ordinance. Other- wise, it would not be in effect for the July 4 holiday. It was agreed that this be an urgency ordinance. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to waive the entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to adopt Ordinance No. 25 as an urgency ordinance with the addition of Section 6. Frost expressed concern about the safety of fireworks. Chief Billings of the Foothill Fire District who was present was asked to clarify this point. Chief Billings remarked that few fires or accidents were created by those who purchased the safe and sane type fireworks. The Fire District had reviewed past records to verify this. Problems arose from those who purchased fireworks from the neighboring towns and brought them back into the area to discharge them. He said in order to enforce "no fireworks" in the community would cause a great deal of hardship upon the taxpayer. Frost felt that we should take a good look at this during the holiday season to see if there are problems and perhaps retract the ordinance in the future if there were such pro- blems. Motion unanimously carried. City Council Minutes May 17 Page 3 LEASE OF Mr. Wasserman explained to the Council that a site had SHERIFF'S been located for the sheriff's substation at 9th Street and SUBSTATION Hellman. The figures in the agenda were wrong--correction would be a total cost of approximately $1800 per month at $.20 per square foot. Mikels asked why this location was considered over the others mentioned? Wasserman said for several reasons: 1. Adequate parking 2. Gas pump would hopefully be installed; a place had been planned for one. 3. For the amount of space - the next best location was just adequate for now and would not give room for future growth. However, according to Mr. Wasserman, the primary reason was the size. Some storage space could be used by the City. Schlosser asked if this had been located by a competive bid process? Wasserman said - yes, that it was the going rate in the City now. The building would be leased through the A.H. Reiter Company. West asked how many would be in the space at one time? Captain Wickum was present so the questions were addressed to him. Captain Wickum said that at any one time there would be from twelve to fifteen people in the building--secretaries, watch commander, captain, detectives, and four CETA people. At the change of a shift, there could be up to approximately twenty people in the building. He said there were four buildings they had found in Rancho Cucamonga. The next best building was 38 cents per spare foot. The others were one at 96 cents per square foot, one that was too small with only 2,000 square feet, and one at Archibald which was 4,000 square feet but had inadequate parking facilities for the public. Further discussion followed with concern expressed by the Council regarding the location, the price, the available parking space, the size of the proposed building. The Council felt the additional 1500 to 2000 square feet of space was not necessary at the time. It was explained that this room would be used as an e~idence locker for the Sheriff's Department where such things as bikes, cars, etc. would be stored that had been stolen. Also, this space could be used for four additional offices in the future by the sheriff or City for some other depart- ment such as Community Services. It could also be used in the future for some other department not yet formed such as a Street Department. Palombo felt that the 6,000 square feet was not unreasonable and the price of 30 cents per square foot was reasonable, therefore, he made the following motion: Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to approve the lease of the building through A. H. Reiter Company at 9th and Hellman for 30 cents per square foot. Concern was still expressed by some of the Councilmen regarding the size and location of the building. They felt uncomfortable in giving their approval. City conncfl Minntes May 17, 1978 Page 4 Mr. Henry Reiter was asked to answer questions regarding the cost of the building. He said he figures the cost of 16 cents per square foot, then took into consideration there would be $50,000 of improvements made in order to make this into a police station. This was divided by the five years (or three years whichever the City desired). It was pointed out that other buildings would go for much higher--upwards to about 50 cents per square foot in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Frost felt the gas storage was an important point to have included in the contract. It was pointed out that the gas storage area would be installed, but not sure the County would make use of it. That was something yet to be worked out. Schlosser felt uncomfortable with the contract, but admitted there did not seem to be any other choice. West concurred, Frost felt the price was right. Mikels said the City would not be ready to build its own station in less than five years. This would give the city a chance to accumulate funds to build their own police headquarters. Mr. Reiter was asked if the City could have a five-year lease with an option then perhaps the rate could be reduced after the five years. Mr. Reiter said this could be worked out and had been discussed that day. Motion unanimously carried. TREE Mr. Wasserman recommended that the City continue using the PRESERVATION County Ordinance which had been adopted by reference on tree ORDINANCE preservation. He said the City did need a tree ordinance, but it was not something one could rush into. The staff would come back to the Council once one was drafted. First question that arose was the definition of "native tree". Mr. Holley, staff representative working on the ordinance, was asked to answer questions regarding the ordinance. Mr. Holley said he had directed the question to the City Attorney and the definition given to a "native" tree was one that grew naturally in the area. Such trees which were cultivated such as citrus and nut bearing trees were not included. Mikels wanted to see some revisions made to the existing ordinance. He was basically concerned with sections 66.025, Permit Application, and 66.026, Issuance. He felt that the ordinance should be reworded as follows: "Application for a permit to remove a living, native tree shall be made in writing to the Community Development Director for placing on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission shall review and approve or approve with modification or deny such a permit." He suggested "the permit" be part of the review process itself, in language substituted to the effect that a permit shall be part of a tentative approval for a .subdivision. City Council Minutes May 17, 1978 Page 5 Discussion followed from the Council over the issue of whether the ordinance adopted from the County was adequate. Some felt it was but needed to be enforced. Others felt it needed to be modified with language inserted to protect the trees now. Mr. Wasserman said the staff understood the concerns of the Council, however, there were things that could be done at the staff level such as: 1. Could convey to the developers that have not started developing these concerns and ask them to voluntarily cooperate with the City. 2. Could start enforcing the present ordinance. Those from the audience addressing the issue: Charles Kalback, a citrus grower. His concern was with the citrus trees. Although the ordinance did not define citrus as a "native" tree, he felt that many of these trees could be saved and wanted the Council aware of this concern. Larry Bliss had come from a town with very strict tree ordinance. He expanded upon some of the problems. Ray Trijillio felt there should be a plan regarding the removal of dead trees. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Palombo to refer the tree preservation ordinance back to the staff for further study and to come back to the City Council with something at the next meeting, if possible, with revisions on the ex- isting ordinance. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, West, Palombo, Frost NOES: Mikels ABSENT: None Mr. Wasserman said we would get a letter out to the builders through the BIA asking them to cooperate with the City regarding this issue. Council agreed this was a good idea. BASELINE This was explained that the agreement was just a formality COMMON since there were no funds involved. The agreement is for USE property the District uses for their underground Cucamonga AGREEMENT storm drain in which the proposed Baseline project located between Hellman Avenue and Archibald will need for construction. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to approve the Common-Use Agreement with the San Bernardino County Flood District. Motion unanimously carried. APPEAL An appeal had been filed with the City by McCutchen and FROM Associates from a Planning Commission decision denying a zone PLANNING change. Mr. Crowe told the Council they had no choice but COMMISSION to hear the appeal. Mr. Stephens from County Planning recommended the hearing be held on August 2 since there were some lengthy issues coming up in July with the hearings on the General Plan. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to set the hearing date for the appeal from McCutchan and Associates on August 2. Motion unanimously carried. RESOLUTION A Resolution regarding the Sheep Mountain Wilderness area. SHEEP MOUNTAIN The resolution had been submitted by the City of Glendora WILDERNESS for the City Council to endorse and support the creation and AREA designation of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness area in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests. City Council Minutes May 17, 1978 Page 6 Discussion regarding the necessity of the resolution since the area included was not within the boundaries of Rancho Cucamonga. Mayor Frost turned the meeting over to Mr.Martin Bolding, who had made the mayor aware of the need, to answer questions. Mr. Bolding described the area and the reason for adopting a resolution supporting the creation of an area to preserve the remaining East Fork Herd of bighorn sheep and the wild life in general. RESOLUTION NO. 78-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND DESIGNATION OF THE SHEEP MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS AREA ON THE ANGELES AND SA~~, ~B~.~RN~ARDINO ~NATIONAL FORESTS. Title was read by Mr. Wasserman as it would be after typing. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to waive the entire reading. Motion unanimously carried. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to adopt Resolution No. 78-23. Motion unanimously carried. ADDITIONAL Mr. Wasserman introduced three additional items to submit ITEMS to the City Council which had come in too late to be on the agenda. 1. Appeal of a Planning Commission decision concerning a zone variance by Mr. and Mrs. Walter White. Recommended that the hearing be set for June 21 since this request would not be affected by the General Plan. Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Palombo to set the White hearing for June 21. Motion unanimously carried. 2. Appeal of Planning Commission decision of a site plan approval of a Mobil Gas Station at Baseline and Archibald in the present Baseline Villate. Recommended that the hearing be set for June 7 since this was already zoned for commercial and would not be affected by the General Plan. Applicant-- Property Investments West, Inc. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Schlosser to set the appeal by Property Investments West, Inc. on June 7. Motion unanimously carried. 3. To set a public hearing for abandonment on Alpine Street and Archibald Avenue for June 7. Motion: Moved by West, seconded by Palombo to set a public hearing for the abandonment of Alpine Street and Archibald Avenue for June 7. Motion unanimously carried. CONSENT Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by West to approve the CALENDAR Consent Calendar. Motion unanimously carried. a. Tract 8958: Release Performance Bond (Sewer) in the amount of $18,000 and Performance Bond (Water) in the amount of $25,000 to Coral Investment, Inc. b. Tract 9224: Accept roads located at the northeast corner of Ramona Avenue and Victoria Street. c. M.S. No. 76-0648: Accept an Instrument of Credit and Agreement in the amount of $5,400 for road improvements on Amethyst Avenue. City Council Minutes May 17, 1~78 Page. 7 · CONSENT d. Approval of bills. CALENDAR (continued) APPOINTMENT Mr. Empey, Finance Director, reported on the choice of an OF AUDITOR Auditor for the City. He recommended Lance, Sol, Lunghart. The company had been in business since 1929 and specialized in governmental auditing. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to accept Mr. Empey's recommendation to engage Lance, Sol, Lunghard as auditors for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Motion unanimously carried. EXTENDING Discussion over the issue of extending the Planning MEMBERSHIP Commission membership to include a representative from Eti- OF PLANNING wanda. People from Etiwanda who spoke in favor of the ex- COMMISSION panding the membership were: Gene Craig, President of the Etiwanda Service Club-- said the Club had a meeting on May 10 and had selected three possible candidates to be placed on the Planning Commission. They were: Joe White, Ray Trujillo, and Don Baet. Mr. Antlocer, from the Alta Loma Chamber of Commerce also supported the plan of extending the Commission to include a resident of Etiwanda. Several councilmen expressed that the appointment to the Planning Commission should be by merit and not by location. TWO-TIER It was felt that the addition of a representative from GOVERNMENT Etiwanda could be tied in with the next issue, the two-tier government. Mayor Frost felt that by the June 21 meeting there would be a recommendation from the Tri-Community Committee. There was no further action from the Council. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Frost had a meeting on Tuesday, May 16, with Supervisors Kamansky and Townsend and mayors from several other cities from surrounding communities. Purpose of meeting was to discuss common concerns in the West End. There was discussion that perhaps this would materialize into a committee that would meet regularly for this purpose. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to adjourn to an executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. Motion unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectful~submitted, Beverly Authelet Deputy City Clerk