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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/08/07 - MinutesAugust 7, 1997 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES Special Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council, Redevelopment Agency and Fire Protection District was held on Thursday, August 7, 1997, in the Tri Communities Room of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were members: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lain, City Manager; Jerry B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Manager; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Susan Stark, Finance Officer; Ingrid Blair, GIS Supervisor; Alex Ahumada, Administrative Services Officer; Rose Colurn, Accountant; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Chief Dennis Michael and Deputy Chief Bob Corcoran, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ITEM OF DISCUSSION 1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 Jack Lam, City Manager, stated that at the last meeting a number of questions were asked. He distributed information to the Council answering these questions which is on file in the City Clerk's office. With regards to Park Fund Priorities, Councilmember Gutierrez inquired if this would satisfy Pop Warner. Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager, stated this would assist both Pop Warner and AYSO for their spring program. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he wanted to make sure the sports groups have a place to play and felt this would be an improvement. With regards to Stadium Events Manager, Councilmember Williams stated she did not think the City needed someone to manage events and put on parties, but someone to market the stadium. Jack Lain, City Manager, stated he agreed and added he should have used the word "market". Councilmember Williams felt it would take a special type of person with a completely different view point to handle the marketing responsibilities. She felt an events coordinator was ridiculous and excessive. Councilmember Gutierrez asked what happened with Mr. Lundy's issue. Joe Francine, with the Visitor's Center, stated he had met with Rick Gomez earlier today. He stated they would like to advertise and promote the City complete, not just Route 66. He added their strength is tourism. City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Fire Protection District Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 2 Councilmember Gutierrez stated he also hoped the City could be promoted between the Visitor's Center and the Chamber. Mr. Francine stated they are not sure what the Council expects of them. Councilmember Williams asked him if they have a specific request. Mr. Francine stated no, they do not at this time. Mayor Alexander asked if there was anything resolved on marketing with the Chamber. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated they are still working out the details. Mayor Alexander brought up the increase in fees in the City Attorney's contract. Jack Lam, City Manager, commented that the City Attorney had not had an increase in three to four years, and that he is still less expensive than what some cities are paying for their City Attorney. Jack Lam, City Manager, distributed information prepared by Suzanne Ota regarding the Sr. Citizen Van possibility. He asked if the Council would like staff to pursue this. Mayor Alexander stated he would like to see this pursued. The Council concurred. Councilmember Biane asked if the seniors like this idea. Mayor Alexander stated he has talked to some of them and that they are happy with this idea. Mayor Alexander stated on the lighting at the parks, he would like to see Joe O'Neil work with Pop Warner and AYSO in reducing the cost of the lighting. He stated he would also like to see the City keep its promise for Central Park. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comments. There being no response, public comments were closed. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he hoped that in the future, all of the department heads can continue to do a good job and that morale will be high. He added he appreciates the employees of the City and everything they have done. He hoped that the City is very fruitful and united in working together. Mayor Alexander stated he is in agreement with Councilmember Gutierrez. Councilmember Williams stated she still had some questions. She felt a goals session would be a good opportunity to discuss some of her questions. She stated she has questions about the RDA reporting and did not feel the Council has an accounting of how money is spent. She continued to ask her questions with Linda Daniels responding to them. Councilmember Biane stated he had met with Linda Daniels prior to this meeting because he had some of the same questions that Councilmember Williams has. Councilmember Williams stated she wished there could be more explanation in the budget document so that it is more identifiable and easier to understand. Jim Frost, City Treasurer, stated he has worked with many City Council's in the past and that the only way to learn things is to ask questions, and then everyone learn's from that process. City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Fire Protection District Minutes August 7, 1997 Page 3 C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. Jack Lain, City Manager, stated he needed a decision on the park funding priorities and the stadium manager. Councilmember Williams stated she does not feel they need an events coordinator. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated if the Council wants a marketing coordinator he needs to know this from them so it can go in the budget. Councilmember Williams felt this needs to be looked at more, but defmitely did not want an events coordinator. Mayor Alexander asked if the $270,000 needs to be earmarked tonight. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it could be done at a later date because it is a special fund. Councilmember Gutierrez asked about the Chamber proposal. Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Manager, stated she is working with Bill Holley of the Chamber and hoped to come up with something soon. She stated the money is already in the budget. Mayor Alexander stated he also felt goal setting was needed as was previously stated. D. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to adjourn to August 14, 1997, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to adopt the City and Agency budgets and the preliminary budget for the Fire District. Motion carded unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. i)~erely, Debra J. Adams, CMC City Clerk Approved: September3, 1997