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Home My WebLink About1978/01/18 - Minutes January 18, 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, January 18, 1978. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor James C. Frost. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor James C. Frost. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council members Jon Do Mikels, Michael Palombo, Phillip D° Schlosser, Charles A. West, and Mayor James C. Frost. Interim City Manager, H. K. Hunter, and Interim City Attorney, Samuel Crowe. Absent: None. MINUTES There were 4 changes to be made in January 4, 1978 JANUARY 4 Minutes as follows: 1. Page 2 -- Under Business License Ordinance the Motion moved by West to set a public hearing on February 1. Seconded by Palombo. The motion was unanimously carried. 2. Page 6 -- Minutes should be signed "Deputy City Clerk." 3. Page 4 -- It should read "There was a discussion by the Council regarding the future building and how they could get a handle en the situation." 4. Page 5 under Personnel Selection -- it should read, "The City Manager recommended the establishment of the position of a Director of Finance at a salary of $1695 per month." Motion: It was moved by Palombo te approve the Minutes of January 4 with the above listed changes. Seconded by Schlosser. The motion was unanimously carried. ORDINANCE The City Manager read the following Ordinance for the OF PLANNING first time: COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. 13 AN OP~INANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PLANNING COMMISSION AND PLANNING AGENCY AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINtmENT, REMOVAL, AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS THEREOF. Motion: Moved and seconded to waive the reading. A brief discussion followed about the possibility of setting some rules within the Ordinance for the Planning Commission so the City Council could be assured of an active, full- working Commission. City Council Minutes January 18, 1978 Page 2 The City Attorney explained this could be handled in several different ways as follows: 1. By resolution 2. By ordinance 3. By having the Planning Commission set up their own set of by-laws which will be approved by the City Council. A second reading will be held on January 25, 1978. The mayor expressed that the City Council hoped to be able to announce who would sit on the Planning Commission at that time. ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 11 REGARDING UTILITY AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA LINES ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES AND THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS. The City Manager explained this Ordinance was made possible by Rule 20 of the Public Utilities Commission which initially established a fund of $15 million each year to help local governments start putting utility lines underground. Motion: Moved by West to waiver the entire reading Seconded by Palombo. The motion was unanimously carried. A second reading of this Ordinance was set for January 25, 1978. PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 78-7 COMMISSION MEETINGS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. Motion: Moved by West. Seconded by Mikels. The motion was unanimously carried. APPOINTING Recommendation was discussed at January 4, 1978 meeting. CITY It was recommended that Mr. Harry J. Empey, who will TREASURER start on Monday, January 23, 1978, as Director of Finance; also be appointed as City Treasurer. Motion: Moved by Palombo. Seconded by Schlosser. The motion was unanimously carried. GAS FRANCHISE RESOLUTION NO. 78-5 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A GAS FRANCHISE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY. Announcement was made that a Public Hearing must be set from 20 to 60 days from date of reading. Public Notices will be in the Cucamonga Times and in the three Post Offices in Rancho Cucamonga at: 8055 Klusman Avenue, Cucamonga 6649 Amethyst Avenue, Alta Loma 7615 Etiwanda Avenue, Etiwanda City Council Minutes January 18, 1978 Page 3 GAS Motion: Moved by Palombo to waive entire reading. FRANCHISE Seconded by Schlosser. The motion was unanimously carried (continued) by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mikels, Palombo, Schlosser, West, Frost Noes: None Absent: None Motion: Moved by Palombo for a Public Hearing to be held on February 15. Seconded by Mikels. The motion was unanimously carried. ELECTRIC RESOLUTION NO. 78-6 FRANCHISE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPAi~. Motion: Moved by West to waive entire reading. Seconded by Palombo. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mikels, Palombo, Schlosser, West, Frost Noes: None Absent: None Motion: Moved by Mikels for a Public Hearing to be set for February 15. Seconded by Schlosser. Motion was unanimously carried. PRESENTATIONS The City Manager mentioned that writte.~ communications had been received both requesting and opposing a moritorium. Discussion was opened to the City, County and School officials. 1. Mr. Kenneth Willis of the BIA explained the process of obtaining information regarding the status of the issuance of licenses, building permits, etc. by use of charts, diagrams, etc. The following chart summarizes the present situation as presented: APPROVED SUBDIVISIONS: Septic - 14 tc 492 homes 79 H.S. 324 elemen. Sewer - 20 800 homes 125 H.S. 515 elemen. NOT APPROVED SUBDIVISIONS: Septic tc 814 homes 128 H.S. 727 elemen. Sewer - 15 1080 homes 236 H.S. 975 elemen. APPROVED MINOR SUBDIVISIONS: Septic - 33 94 homes 14 H.S. 59 elemen. Sewer - 1 4 homes 1 H.S. 3 elemen. NOT APPROVED MINOR SUBDIVISIONS: Septic - 21 59 homes 9 H.S. 39 elemen. RECESS The Chair declared a recess at 9:10 p.m., and at 9:20 p.m. the meeting reconvened with all members of the Council present. CONTINUATION 2. Councilman Palombo also presented some charts depicting OF PRESENTATION the present situation. City Council Minntes January 18, 1978 Page 4 CONTINUATION 3. Schools -- OF PRESENTATION * Mr. Sperry from Central School District in Cucamonga presented his information. Currently the Central School District has 0.59 pupils per home. There are a total of 2,117 students with a capacity for 1,825. There are three ways to resolve this problem: a. Build a new school which will take until January 1980. b. Go to developed facilities. c. Last resort is to rent temporary quarters. * Mr. Stork representing the Alta Loma School District presented his needs for added classrooms with backup information and charts. * Julian Lopez from Guasti/Cucamonga expressed lack of classrooms. So far they have been able to resolve most problems. * Mr. Mike Dirksen from Ontario High expressed having problems with overcrowding of schools. * Mr. Carlton Lightfoot from Etiwanda said if they have another 150 students, then they will have to go to double sessions or try for the passing of a bond for another school. RECESS The Chair declared a recess at 10:25 p.m., and at 10:40 p.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of the Council present. OPEN Discussion continued by the citizens, realtors, builders that DISCUSSION were present. RECESS The Chair declared a recess at 1:05 a.m., and at 1:20 a.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of the Council present. RESULTS AND After much discussion, the Council took the position as DECISION OF follows: COUNCIL Motion: Palombo moved to continue No.s 13, 14 and 19 which included the five tract maps on the agenda to February 1; except minor subdivisions which are continued until February 15, 1978. Ail tract maps expiring prior to that time are extended to February 2, 1978 except minor subdivisions which are extended to February 16, 1978 provided filed agreement concerning extensions are received by 5:00 p.m., January 19, 1978, except minor subdivisions which are to be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 23, 1978. If such agreements are not filed, then each subdivision and minor subdivisions shall be denied without prejudice. Motion seconded by Schlosser. The motion was unanimously carried. RECESS The Chair declared a recess at 2:20 a.m. and at 2:25 a.m. the meeting was reconvened with all members of the Council present. PROPOSED The City Manager recommended to extend this issue until UTILITY the January 25, 1978 meeting. There were no objections. LINE CORRIDOR City Council Minutes January 18, 1978 Page 5 INTENT TO The City Manager said this issue has been requested to PURCHASE be removed from the agenda. REAL PROPERTY BONDS TO Mr. Shone, Acting City Engineer, recommended that the bonds BE RELEASED be released on the five tract developments (8961, 8962, 8981, 9034, and 9187) Motion: Moved by Schlosser to approve the releasing of bonds. Seconded by Palombo. The motion was unanimously carried. ACCEPTANCE OF Mr. Shone, Acting City Engineer, presented the Certificate CERTIFICATE OF of Deposit from H & M Wholesale Lumber, Inc. for DEPOSIT Rochester Avenue improvements. The amount represented was $18,856. Motion: Moved by Schlosser. Seconded by Palombo. The motion was unanimously carried. AGREEMENT Motion: Moved by West that we file an agreement with the WITH SANDBAG San Bernardino Association of Governments. Seconded by Palombo. The motion was unanimously carried. FOOTHILL It was decided a letter should be sent to the new State FREEWAY Transportation Commission and the Governor regarding our support for a right-of-way to the New Foothill Freeway. This should be signed by the mayor and sent as soon as possible. Motion: Moved by Schlosser. Seconded by Palombo. The motion was unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 a.m. to January 25, 1978. Motion: Moved by Palombo. Seconded by West. The motion was unanimously carried. Beverly Authelet Deputy City Clerk