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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD – HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY – SUCCESSOR AGENCY – PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017
REGULAR MEETINGS: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - 7:00 P.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION Tapia Conference Room 5:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING Council Chambers 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETINGS Council Chambers 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS:
MAYOR L. Dennis Michael
MAYOR PRO TEM Lynne B. Kennedy
COUNCIL MEMBERS William Alexander
Sam Spagnolo
Diane Williams
Rancho Cucamonga City Council Mission Statement
♦Make decisions, and be perceived as making decisions, for the general welfare of the community.
♦Always work to improve existing services and develop policies to meet the expected as well as anticipated needs of the
community.
♦Work together cooperatively to respect all persons and their ideas in order to develop and maintain the trust of the
community.
♦Reflect the community’s desires and priorities by assuring that decisions accurately reflect the community's interests by
fairly translating public feedback into public policy.
♦Enhance the quality of life of all Rancho Cucamonga residents through the continued pursuit of excellence and
commitment to the City’s core values and goals.
♦Set the vision for the community for the future.
♦Have a professional, objective, and respectful relationship with each other in order to more effectively address the
challenges of the future.
CITY MANAGER John R. Gillison
CITY ATTORNEY James L. Markman
CITY CLERK Janice C. Reynolds
CITY TREASURER James C. Frost
TO ADDRESS THE FIRE BOARD, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL
The Fire Board, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council
encourage free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the Agenda,
please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you
agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To
encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts
of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Fire Board, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority
and City Council by filling out a speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk. The speaker cards are located on
the wall at the back of the Chambers, at the front desk behind the staff table and at the City Clerk’s desk. Any
handouts for the Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority or City Council should be given to the
City Clerk for distribution.
During “Public Communications,” your name will be called to speak on any item listed or not listed on the agenda
in the order in which it was received. The “Public Communications” period will not exceed one hour prior to the
commencement of the business portion of the agenda. During this one hour period, all those who wish to speak on
a topic contained in the business portion of the agenda will be given priority, and no further speaker cards for these
business items (with the exception of public hearing items) will be accepted once the business portion of the agenda
commences. Any other “Public Communications” which have not concluded during this one-hour period may
resume after the regular business portion of the agenda has been completed. Comments are to be limited to five
minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals
desiring to speak.
If you are present to speak on an “Advertised Public Hearing” or on an “Administrative Hearing” Item(s), your name
will be called when that item is being discussed, in the order in which it was received. Comments are to be limited
to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals
desiring to speak.
AGENDA BACK-UP MATERIALS
Staff reports and back-up materials for agenda items are available for review at the City Clerk's counter and on the
City’s website. A complete copy of the agenda is also available at the desk located behind the staff table during
the Council meeting.
LIVE BROADCAST
Fire Board, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council meetings
are broadcast live on Channel 3 for those with cable television access. Meetings are rebroadcast on the second
and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Streaming Video on Demand is available on
the City's website at www.cityofrc.us/cityhall/council/videos.asp.
The Fire Board, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council meet regularly
on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
Members of the City Council also sit as the Fire Board, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, and
Public Financing Authority.
Copies of the agendas and minutes can be found @ www.cityofrc.us
Please silence all cell phones and devices while the meeting is in session.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk's office at (909) 477-2700. Notification of 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
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5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy
Council Members Alexander, Spagnolo and Williams
CLOSED SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AS THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NO DISCUSSION OR ACTION WILL OCCUR)
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION – T APIA CONFERENCE ROOM
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP. – CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT EMPIRE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
PA1; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND BRYAN GOODMAN, VICE PRESIDENT, LEWIS MANAGEMENT
CORP.; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. – CITY
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION
54956.9: (ONE CASE)
E. RECESS
CLOSED SESSION TO RECESS TO THE REGULAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 10500 CIVIC
CENTER DRIVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA.
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A. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ONLY
CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE CALLED TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy
Council Members Alexander, Spagnolo and Williams
B. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
B1. Public Communication on Item Listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
B2. Presentation of Service Pins to City of Rancho Cucamonga City Treasurer and City, Fire and Police
Department Employees.
C. ADJOURNMENT/RECEPTION IN CITY HALL FOYER
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL CONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT
CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA.
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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE CALLED TO
ORDER. IT IS THE INTENT TO CONCLUDE THE MEETINGS BY 10:00 P.M., UNLESS EXTENDED BY
CONCURRENCE OF THE FIRE BOARD, AGENCIES, AUTHORITY BOARD AND COUNCIL.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy
Council Members Alexander, Spagnolo and Williams
A. ANNOUNCEMENT / PRESENTATIONS
A1. Presentation of Proclamation and City Tile to Jeff Bloom, retiring Deputy City Manager of Economic
and Community Development. ---
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Fire Protection District, Housing
Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority Board, and City Council on any
item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Fire Protection District, Housing Successor
Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority Board, and City Council from addressing any issue not
previously included on the Agenda. The Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor
Agency, Public Financing Authority Board, and City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a
subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Mayor,
depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed
directly to the Fire Board, Agencies, Successor Agency, Authority Board, or City Council not to the members
of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please
refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which
might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
The public communications period will not exceed one hour prior to the commencement of the
business portion of the agenda. During this one hour period, all those who wish to speak on a topic
contained in the business portion of the agenda will be given priority, and no further speaker cards for these
business items (with the exception of public hearing items) will be accepted once the business portion of the
agenda commences. Any other public communications which have not concluded during this one hour period
may resume after the regular business portion of the agenda has been completed.
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CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Fire Board/Housing Successor Agency/Successor Agency/Authority
Board/Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Fire
Board/Housing Successor Agency/Successor Agency/Authority Board/Council Member for
discussion.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR – FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
C1. Consideration of Minutes: November 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting) ---
C2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated November 7, 2017 through November 27, 2017 for
the total of $769,930.53.
1
C3. Consideration of a contract for the Installation of Access Controls and Intrusion Systems at the Fire
Protection District Training Center and Jersey Fire Station, from Assi Security, Inc. of Irvine, California,
in the amount of $193,100.00, and Authorize a 10% Contingency in the amount of $19,310.00.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR – HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
D1. Consideration of Minutes: November 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting) ---
E. CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
E1. Consideration of Minutes: November 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting) ---
F. CONSENT CALENDAR – PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
F1. Consideration of Minutes: November 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting) ---
G. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
G1. Consideration of Minutes: November 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
---
G2. Consideration to approve Check Register and Payroll dated November 7, 2017 through November 27,
2017 for the total of $9,842,395.96. 60
G3. Consideration to accept the “Civic Center - Patio Replacement Project” as complete, file the Notice of
Completion, and Authorize the Release of Retention and Bonds. 74
G4. Consideration to award a contract to Red Hawk Services for the “Animal Care and Adoption Center –
Tubular Steel Fencing Project” and authorize the appropriation of $100,000 into account number
1025001-5607 (Capital Outlay – Improvement other than Building) from Capital Reserve Fund balance.
77
G5. Consideration of an appropriation in the amount of $133,910 from the Transportation Fund (Fund 124)
for the I-15/Base Line Road Interchange Project. 196
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G6. Consideration to accept the FY2016/2017 Sidewalk Improvements for Bus Stops at 9 Locations Project
as complete, approve final contract amount of $52,113, Adopt Resolution No. 17-106, file a Notice of
Completion and Release Bonds accordingly.
199
RESOLUTION NO. 17-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF APPROVED
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPROTATION AUTHORITY (SBCTA) FUNDING FROM
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA), ARTICLE 3, 20% TRANSIT ACCESS FUNDS FOR
THE FY 2016/2017 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUS STOPS AT 9 LOCATIONS, CONTRACT
NO. 17-097
202
G7. Consideration to accept as complete, file the Notice of Completion, and authorize Release of Retention
and Bonds for the Pacific Electric Trail at Victoria Park Lane Tunnel Crossing Protective Fencing
Project.
203
G8. Consideration of an Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for Street Improvements, a
Maintenance and Cost Sharing Agreement of a Storm Drain Basin, the Summary Vacation of Lot “A”
of Parcel Map 4511, and Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Light
Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 6 related to the development of two warehouses on the north and
south Side of Feron Boulevard between Industrial Lane and Helms Avenue (Case No. DRC2016-
00695), submitted by Feron Rancho Cucamonga Properties, LLC and Adoption of Resolution No. 17-
107, 17-108, 17-109 and 17-110.
206
RESOLUTION NO. 17-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF LOT ‘A’ OF PARCEL MAP 4511 ON FERON
BOULEVARD BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL LANE AND HELMS AVENUE (CASE NO. DRC2016-00695),
SUBMITTED BY FERON RANCHO CUCAMONGA PROPERTIES, LLC
209
RESOLUTION NO. 17-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 3B (COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) FOR PROJECT CASE
NO. DRC2016-00695
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR PROJECT CASE NO. DRC2016-00695
217
RESOLUTION NO. 17-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 6 (COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL) FOR PROJECT CASE NO. DRC2016-00695
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G9. Consideration of an Improvement Agreement Improvement Security, and Amended and Restated
Agreement regarding Easement and Grant of License for Storm Drain Improvements related to the
development of a warehouse on the North side of Arrow Route between I-15 and Etiwanda Avenue
(Case No. DRC2016-00726) submitted by IPT Arrow Route DC, LP.
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G10. Consideration of a Summary Vacation of a Public Service Easement on Lot 13 of Tract 16114, located
on the East side of East Avenue, South of Wilson Avenue through the adoption of Resolution No. 17-
115.
239
RESOLUTION NO. 17-115
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
SUMMARILY VACATING PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT (RIGHT TO USE INTERIM DETENTION
BASIN)
242
G11. Consideration to receive and file AB 1600 Development Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year
ended June 30, 2017 and make findings as required by California Government Code Section 66001
through the adoption of Resolution No. 17-111.
259
RESOLUTION NO. 17-111
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING AB 1600 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 AND MAKING FINDINGS AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 66001
261
G12. Consideration of a request from the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail for City Partnership with their
Annual Cucamonga Challenge to be held on May 19, 2018. 276
G13. Consideration of the Proposed 2018 Spring/Summer Field Allocation for the Youth Sports Groups.
281
H. CONSENT ORDINANCES
The following Ordinances have been introduced for First Reading. Second Readings are expected to be
routine and non-controversial. The City Council will act upon them at one time without discussion. The
City Clerk will read the title. Any item can be removed for discussion by a Council Member.
H1. Consideration to Conduct Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 925, Reauthorizing and
Readopting the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Support Fee. 292
ORDINANCE NO. 925
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REAUTHORIZING AND
READOPTING THE CITY’S PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS SUPPORT
FEE
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I. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM
Speaker cards may be submitted for all those who wish to speak on the following topic. The following
item has no legal publication or posting requirements. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per
individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Mayor, depending upon the number of individuals
wishing to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the City Council, not to members
of the audience.
None
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J. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law. The
Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
J1. Public hearing of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to Consider Fee Adjustments for various City
Departments and Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fees through adoption of Resolutions
No. 17-112 and 17-113. 295
RESOLUTION NO. 17-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
AN UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DIVISION,
COMMUNITY SERVICES, ENGINEERING, PLANNING, AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
299
RESOLUTION NO. 17-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-200, REVISING CITYWIDE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR ALL DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
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J2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00931 –
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES FOR IDS REAL ESTATE GROUP - A request to amend the
Empire Lakes Specific Plan to increase the allowable FAR from 0.35 to 0.50 within Planning Area 5
of the specific plan to allow for the construction a 232,058 square foot warehouse logistics and office
building on a property comprised of five (5) parcels with a combined area 515,690 square feet (11.84
acres) which currently contains remnants of an abandoned parking lot and a vacant pad located at
the northeast corner of 4th Street and Utica Avenue - APN: 0210-082-78, -79, -84, -89 and -90 and
consideration to conduct fist reading and introduce Ordinance No. 926. Related Files: Design Review
DRC2016-00670 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00671. Staff has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for consideration.
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ORDINANCE NO. 926
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-
00931, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE EMPIRE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCREASE THE
ALLOWABLE FAR FROM 0.35 TO 0.50 WITHIN PLANNING AREA 5 OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN TO
ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION A 232,058 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS AND
OFFICE BUILDING ON A PROPERTY COMPRISED OF FIVE (5) PARCELS WITH A COMBINED
AREA 515,690 SQUARE FEET (11.84 ACRES) WHICH CURRENTLY CONTAINS REMNANTS OF
AN ABANDONED PARKING LOT AND A VACANT PAD LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF 4TH STREET AND UTICA AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN:
0210-082-78, -79, -84, -89 AND -90
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J3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND LANDMARK
DESIGNATION DRC2017-00485 – MANNING HOMES – A request for a historic landmark
designation for a single-family residence in conjunction with a 20-lot subdivision of about 5.43 acres
of land within the Low Residential (L) District (2.0 to 4.0 dwelling units per acre) located at the
northwest corner of Hermosa Avenue and Victoria Street; APN: 1076-081-01 and adoption of
Resolution No. 17-114; Related files: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT20080, Design Review DRC2017-
00129, Variance DRC2017-00130, and Minor Exception DRC2017-00131. A Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impacts has been prepared for consideration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION
DRC2017-00485, DESIGNATING A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A 20-
LOT SUBDIVISION OF ABOUT 5.43 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL (L)
DISTRICT (2.0 TO 4.0 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF HERMOSA AVENUE AND VICTORIA STREET; APN: 1076-081-01
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K. CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL/FIRE
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
None.
L. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
L1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings that
were attended.) ---
L2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.) ---
M. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
N. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my
designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda
was posted on November 30, 2017, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and on the City’s website.
Linda A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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November 15, 2017
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR
AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in the
Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor
Michael called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Kennedy
and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City
Manager/Administrative Services; Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager/Cultural & Civic Services; and Jeff Bloom,
Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development.
No public communications were made.
No discussion or actions were taken.
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP. – CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) – SOUTHWEST VOTERS REGISTRATION EDUCATION PROJECT AND
LOUISA OLLAGUE V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; CASE NO. CIVRS 1603632. – CITY
D3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT EMPIRE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AREA PA1;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, AND BRYAN GOODMAN, VICE PRESIDENT, LEWIS MANAGEMENT CORP.;
REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. – CITY
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9: (ONE CASE)
5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
A.ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
C.CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
D.CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION – TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
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The closed session recessed at 6:59 p.m.
The regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor
Agency, Public Financing Authority and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council were held on November 15,
2017 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams (arrived at 7:06p.m.), Sam Spagnolo, Mayor Pro
Tem Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney; and Patricia Bravo-Valdez,
Assistant City Clerk.
Council Member Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A1. Recognition of Monica Ortega, Vice President of Ticket Sales, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, for
receiving the Class A-Advanced California League’s “2017 Woman of Excellence” award.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council along with Grant Riddle, Vice President-General Manager and
Linda Rathfon, Assistant General Manager-Groups for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Baseball presented a
Certificate of Recognition to Monica Ortega, Vice-President of Ticket Sales, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes for
receiving the “2017 Woman of Excellence” award by the Class A-Advanced California League.
A2. Recognition of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes for receiving the Class A-Advanced California
League’s “2017 Organization of the Year” award.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Rancho Cucamonga
Quakes: Grant Riddle, Vice President-General Manager and Linda Rathfon, Assistant General Manager-Groups
and Monica Ortega, Vice-President of Ticket Sales, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes for receiving the “2017
Organization of the Year” award by the Class A-Advanced California League.
B1. Andrea Harlin, Field Representative for 31st District Congress Representative Pete Aguilar, introduced
herself to the community and shared information on grant opportunities for the city and constituent services
offered through Congress Member Pete Aguilar’s office.
B2. Christine Sabala expressed concerns with the Northeastern Sphere Annexation Project, information
presented at community meetings, traffic and crime occurring in her area. She also requested to maintain
the city as it is and encouraged the public to attend an upcoming community meeting on the project.
B3. Janet Walton offered a prayer.
E. RECESS
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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C1. Consideration of Minutes: November 1, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
C2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated October 24, 2017 through November 6, 2017 and
Electronic Debit Register for the month of October for the total of $1,606,426.92.
C3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 2017.
C4. Consideration to accept the Solar Photovoltaic Project as complete, approve final contract amount of
$4,530,165, file a Notice of Completion and Release Bonds accordingly.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Spagnolo, seconded by Vice-President Kennedy, to approve Consent Calendar
Items C1. through C4. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
D1. Consideration of Minutes: November 1, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Alexander, seconded by Agency Member Williams, to approve Consent Calendar
Item D1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
E1. Consideration of Minutes: November 1, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Vice-Chair Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Alexander, to approve Consent Calendar Item
E1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
F1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: November 1, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Williams, seconded by Agency Member Spagnolo, to approve Consent Calendar
Item F1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item G8 was pulled for discussion by Council Member Alexander.
G1. Consideration of Minutes: November 1, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
G2. Consideration to approve Check Register and Payroll dated October 24, 2017 through November 6,
2017 and Electronic Debit Register for the month of October for the total of $5,946,835.70.
G3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of October 31, 2017.
CONSENT CALENDARS
C. CONSENT CALENDAR – FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
D. CONSENT CALENDAR – HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
E. CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
F. CONSENT CALENDAR – PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
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G4. Consideration of the 2018 Calendar Year Street Banner Display Schedule and Applications.
G5. Consideration to accept Federal and State discounts through E-Rate and the California Teleconnect
Fund (CTF) as Offsetting Revenue and Appropriate Funding from the Library Fund for the One-Time
Capital Costs of $92,000 and Recurring Maintenance Services of $3,922.50 per month required to
connect the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library to the Cenic Highspeed Broadband Network.
G6. Consideration to extend the contract agreement with Able Building Maintenance for “Citywide Window
Cleaning Services” and approve the spending limit of $78,000 for FY 2017/2018; not to exceed
$165,740 over a two-year period.
G7. Consideration to Release the Maintenance Bond for the “Civic Center – Cooling Tower Replacement
Project”.
G8. Consideration to approve an agreement with Airbnb for the Voluntary Collection of Transient Occupancy
Taxes (TOT) as recommended by the Community Development Subcommittee.
G9. Consideration to accept public improvements on the West Side of Spruce Avenue and South of Foothill
Boulevard for Parcel Map 19666 as complete, file the Notice of Completion and authorize Release of
Bonds.
G10. Consideration of reimbursements for the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Master Plan Drainage
Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2016/17 and an appropriation of $67,751 from the
Etiwanda/San Sevaine Drainage Fund.
G11. Consideration of reimbursements for the General City Master Plan Drainage Improvements Program for
Fiscal Year 2016/17 and an Appropriation of $7,957 from the General City Drainage Fund.
G12. Consideration of an Agreement between the City and WLPX Day Creek, LLC for placement of two
monument signs within a Storm Drain Easement located at the Northwest corner of Base Line Road
and Day Creek Boulevard.
G13. Consideration to accept Public Improvements between Ramona and Archibald Avenues at the North
Side of the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail for Tract 18912 as complete, file the Notice of Completion
and authorize Release of Bonds.
G14. Consideration of Professional Services Agreements for Annual On-Call Public Works Inspection,
Construction Support, and Engineering Support Services.
G15. Consideration to accept as complete, file the Notice of Completion, and authorize Release of Retention
and Bonds for the Installation of Traffic Signal Video Detection at Fifteen Locations Project.
G16. Consideration of a request to Summarily Vacate a portion of the Vehicular Access Restriction on the
South Side of Church Street approximately 250 Feet West of Haven Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE VEHICULAR
ACCESS RESTRICTION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCH STREET APPROXIMATELY 250
FEET WEST OF HAVEN AVENUE ALONG APN 1077-881-13-000
G17. Consideration to accept the traffic signals at Carnelian Street at Banyan Street and 6th Street at Utica
Avenue, left turn modifications at 3 intersections along Milliken Avenue, and Retro-Reflective Street
Name Signs at 3 Locations Project as complete, approve contract change orders in the amount of
$82,565, authorize an appropriation in the amount of $30,862 from the Transportation Fund (Fund
124), and authorize Release of Retention and Bonds.
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G18. Consideration to approve Unclaimed Property Policy.
G19. Consideration to Receive and File Quarterly Financial Update for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017/18.
G20. Consideration to accept the Solar Photovoltaic Project as complete, approve final contract amount of
$4,530,165, File a Notice of Completion and Release Bonds Accordingly.
G21. Consideration of an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement and Right of Entry Agreement between the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and Rancho Mall, LLC.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Item s G1 through G21 with the exception of item G8. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Item G8 pulled by Council Member Alexander.
G8. Consideration to approve an agreement with Airbnb for the Voluntary Collection of Transient Occupancy
Taxes (TOT) as recommended by the Community Development Subcommittee.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Item G8. Motion carried, 4-1, with Council Member Alexander opposed.
No Items.
I1. Consideration to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 924, Reauthorizing the City’s Public, Educational, and
Governmental Access Support Fee and Conduct 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 925, Reauthorizing
and Readopting the City’s Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Support Fee.
ORDINANCE NO. 924
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
REAUTHORIZING THE CITY’S PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS
SUPPORT FEE
ORDINANCE NO. 925
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REAUTHORIZING AND
READOPTING THE CITY’S PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS SUPPORT
FEE
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst III – City Manager’s Office, who
gave the Staff Report.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing for Ordinance No. 924.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing for Ordinance No. 924
H. CONSENT ORDINANCES
I. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Alexander, to adopt Urgency
Ordinance No. 924 by title only and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Assistant City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 924.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Alexander,
to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 924 by title only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing for Ordinance No. 925.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing for Ordinance No. 925.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Williams, to conduct first reading of
Ordinance No. 925, by title only and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Assistant City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 925.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Williams,
to conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 925, by title only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously,
5-0.
J1. Consideration of Interim Ordinance No. 923, Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 919 for an Additional
10 Months and 15 Days, to require a Conditional Use Permit for New Hotels in All Zones.
ORDINANCE NO. 923
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 919 FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS
AND 15 DAYS REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
HOTELS OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING HOTELS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, who gave the Staff Report.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing for Urgency Ordinance No. 923.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing for Urgency Ordinance No. 923.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Williams, to adopt Interim Ordinance
No. 923, by title only and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Assistant City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 923.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Williams,
to adopt Interim Ordinance No. 923, by title only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
J. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
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K. CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
K1. Announcement regarding Implementation of Public Safety Improvements for 2017 Holiday Lights
Display Event.
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Chief of Police Danielle Boldt, who gave the staff report. Chief Boldt
reviewed the Ordinance and Resolution which addresses Public Safety Improvements for the 2017 Holiday Lights
Display event, the community educational campaign, travel routes for the display event, and sign boards to be
displayed.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council spoke in support of the plan and thanked Chief of Police Boldt
for her work on the plan and her service to the community.
K2. Request to Join the Taking Back Our Community Coalition to Support Public Safety Related
Legislative Advocacy Efforts.
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager and Chief of Police Danielle Boldt, who
gave the staff report. Deputy City Manager Cox and Chief of Police Boldt went over impacts of Assembly Bill 109,
Proposition 47 and Proposition 57. City Manager Gillison went over the objectives of joining the “Taking Back Our
Community” Coalition.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Williams, to approve the Agreement
to Join the Taking Back Our Community Coalition. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
K3. Verbal Report on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Community Meetings about Minimizing
Community Health Impacts from Freight.
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager, who gave a verbal staff report. Deputy
City Manager Cox went over the CARB community meetings that were held on Minimizing Community Health
Impacts from Freight Facilities. City Manager Gillison advised that staff wanted to provide Council with the
information presented in order to be informed on the subject.
Mayor Michael requested the Council receive a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
City Attorney Markman reported on Closed Session item D2 regarding the lawsuit between Southwest Voters
Registration Education Project (SVEP) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga. City Attorney Markman reported that
the case has been settled, that the Settlement Agreement was signed by the Plaintiffs and approved unanimously
in Closed Session by the City Council. He also reported that copies of the Settlement Agreement are available in
City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk’s Office.
L1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
Council Member Williams reported her attendance at a LAFCO Commission hearing that morning where the main
topic was application of annexation by the City of Redlands.
L2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
None.
L. COUNCIL BUSINESS
M. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
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Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
__________________________________
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
Approved: **************
N. ADJOURNMENT
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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
December 6, 2017
Mayor and Members of the City Council
John R. Gillison, City Manager
STAFF REPORT
INITIATED BY: Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer�
Brian Sandona, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT REGARDING EASEMENT AND GRANT OF
LICENSE FOR STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
WAREHOUSE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ARROW ROUTE BETWEEN 1-15 AND ETIWANDA
AVENUE (CASE NO. DRC2016-00726) SUBMITIED BY IPT ARROW ROUTE DC, LP.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1.Approve the Improvement Agreement with IPT Arrow Route DC, LP, related to Case
No. DRC2016-00726 (on file with the City Clerk) and authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement;
2.Accept Improvement Security submitted by IPT Arrow Route DC, LP, to guarantee construction of
public improvements required for Case No. DRC2016-00726;
3.Authorize the Mayor to sign and authorize recording of an Amended and Restated Agreement
Regarding Easement and Grant of License with Foothill Marketplace Enterprise, LLC related to Case
No. DRC2016-00726. (on file with the City Clerk)
BACKGROUND:
On July 26, 2017, the Planning Commission approved Case No. DRC2016-00726 for the construction of
a 611,573-square foot warehouse building on 26.63 acres in the General Industrial (GI) District located on
the north side of Arrow Route between 1-15 and Etiwanda Avenue.
DRC2016-00726 was approved subject to a condition that certain public improvements be constructed
including street, storm drain, and landscaping improvements.
On June 9, 1992, Foothill Marketplace Partners entered into an "Easement Agreement" with Daniel L. and
Anita. I. Plies as "Granters" with respect to the creation of certain drainage easements over the property
owned by Plies recorded as document 93-135671. On December 16, 1993, the City and Foothill
Marketplace Partners entered into an "Agreement Regarding Easement and Grant License" as document
94-032908. The property owned by Daniel L. and Anita I. Plies has been sold to ITP Arrow Route DC, LP,
for the development of a warehouse per Case No. DRC2016-00726.
DRC2016-00726 was approved subject to the condition that the existing storm drain be relocated and a
new easement be recorded between IPT Arrow Route DC, LP, and Foothill Marketplace Enterprise, LLC.
Also, DRC2016-00726 was approved subject to the condition that the existing "Agreement Regarding
Easement and Grant License" be amended and restated for the new easement.
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Applicant:
Charles Joseph Associates for
IDS Real Estate Group
Applications:
Environmental Assessment and Specific Plan
Amendment DRC2016-00931
Background
•Previously scheduled for a Planning Commission on
May 24,2017
•Project was continued due to letters received
containing environmental related concerns.
•Planning Commission Meeting –Held on November 8,
2017.The Commission approved the Design Review
and Tree Removal Permit and recommended the City
Council approve the Specific Plan Amendment and
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Aerial Photo of Project Site
Design Review DRC016-00670
•232,058 sf logistics building
•26,700 SF Office
•205,358 SF Warehouse
•FAR of 0.449 (approx. 45
percent)
•255 parking spaces (179 req.)
•33 dock doors / 34 trailer
spaces
•Sufficient parking lot and
perimeter landscaping
•Adequate screening of trailer
parking area
Tree Removal Permit DRC2016-00671
•Arborist Report prepared by
Steve Andresen Arborist
Services
•128 trees proposed to be
removed, 4 are heritage trees
•Many existing trees are
stressed and in poor condition
•196 trees proposed to be
planted onsite
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00931
•ELSP consists of 11
“Planning Areas”
•Project site is within
Planning Area 5
•Maximum Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) permitted
is 35 percent (0.35)
•Applicant proposes to
increase FAR to 50
percent (0.50)
Empire Lakes Specific Plan Planning Area Map
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00931
•The proposal is compatible with the allowable FAR for
the adjacent properties
•North and East –Maximum FAR generally ranges from 0.35 to
0.70 within Empire Lakes Planning Areas
•West –Maximum FAR of 0.60 allowed in IP District (Panattoni
proposes 48.3 percent coverage)
•South –Maximum FAR of 0.50 within the Urban Residential
District of the Ontario Center Specific Plan
•The ELSP amendment would allow for more flexibility
and development opportunity within Planning Area 5
Previous Meetings
•Neighborhood Meeting –Held on January 9,2017.No
members of the public attended.
•Technical Review Committee Meeting -Held on
January 17,2017.No issues were raised.
•Design Review Committee Meeting –Held on January
17,2017.No issues were raised.The Committee
recommended the project move forward to the
Planning Commission.
•Planning Commission Meeting –Held on November 8,
2017.The Commission approved the Design Review
and Tree Removal Permit and recommended the City
Council approve the Specific Plan Amendment and
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project.
Environmental Assessment
•Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)prepared and
circulated on April 21,2017
•Letter from Blum Collins LLP,on behalf of the Golden
State Environmental and Social Justice Alliance,
received on May 22,2017
•Impacts to air quality,the adequacy and specificity of the
Health Risk Assessment,impacts to biological resources and
noise impacts
•Second letter received from South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD)on May 24,2017
•Air quality and health risk impacts
•Project was continued
Environmental Assessment
•Response letters received from Air Quality,Biological
Resource and Noise consultants
•Provided explanation supporting the analysis within the
previously circulated Initial Study
•No new significant impacts we discovered
•Confirmed no additional mitigation is necessary
•Letter of support received from Golden State
Environmental and Social Justice Alliance on October
4,2017
•Per CEQA section 15073.5(c),recirculation of the MND
is not required
•No new comments have been received
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council take the
following actions:
1.Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for the project and
2.Adopt the attached ordinance approving the Empire
Lakes Specific Plan Amendment DRC2016-00931;
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Environmental Assessment
and Historic Landmark Designation
DRC2017-00485
City Council
December 6, 2017
Project Timeline
•Application Submittal -February 21,2017
•Neighborhood meeting -June 13,2017
•Deemed Complete -June 15,2017
•AB 52 Consultation Mailed Out -June 20,2017
•Design/Technical Committee Meeting -Sept.5,2017
•Environmental Document Published -October 4,2017
•Planning Commission Meeting -November 8,2017
Vicinity Map
Aerial Photo
Related Files:Tentative Tract Map 20080
Design Review DRC2017-00129Lot 1
Existing House
Historic House Rendering
Public Notification
•The item was advertised as a public hearing with a
regular size legal advertisement in the Inland Valley
Daily Bulletin newspaper,the property was posted,and
notices were mailed to all property owners within a
660-foot radius of the project site.
•One phone call was received.
Environmental Review
•Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)the
applicant’s environmental consultant,Applied Planning,prepared an
Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project.
•The Initial Study was peer reviewed by Placeworks,an independent
environmental consultant under contract with the City.
•Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study,it was
determined that,with the imposition of mitigation measures there
would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a
significant effect on the environment.
•Based on that determination,a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared.
•City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of
the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Recommendation
•Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated
Declaration for the project and the Resolution approving
Historic Landmark Designation DRC2017-00485.