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March 7, 2007
City Council Meeting - RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. 5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER - TAPIA
ROOM
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency held a closed session on Wednesday,
February 7, 2007, in the Tapia Room of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman
Donald J. Kurth, M.D.
Present were Agencymembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Vice
Chairman Diane Williams, and Chairman Donald J. Kurth, M.D.
Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager;
James Markman, Legal Counsel; and Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director.
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B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Chairman Kurth announced the closed session item:
B1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND HERMOSA AVENUE, LINDA D. DANIELS, RDA DIRECTOR,
NEGOTIATING PARTY- RDA
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C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
ITEM(S)
No one was present to comment on the closed session item.
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D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed session began at 5:30 p.m.
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E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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F. RECESS
The closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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G. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency and City Council was held
on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500
Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D.
called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Present were Agencymembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam
Spagnolo, Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Diane Williams and Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth,
M.D.
Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director/City Manager; James Markman, Legal
Counsel/City Attorney; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III; James C. Frost, City
Treasurer; Manuel Pilonieta, Information Services Manager; Sam Davis, Sr. Information Systems
Specialist; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager;
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official; Larry Henderson, Principal
Planner; Doug Fenn, Associate Planner; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Joe Pulcinella,
Animal Services Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief
Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk; and
Debra J. Adams, Assistant Secretary/City Clerk.
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H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
No announcements/presentations were made.
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I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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I1. Kathy Cameron and Maegan Ridley stated they were speaking on behalf of their neighbors
asking for help from the Council on a matter they have not been able to resolve with the Planning
Department. She referred to a handout, which is on file in the City Clerk’s office. She felt this
information supported their claim against incompatibility for a proposed project on their street and
felt it was grossly out of line for the neighborhood. She stated she has filed an appeal, but was
told it would not apply towards the issuance of a building permit. She asked the Council to
withhold any more permits or approvals on this until it is reviewed further for compatibility. She
stated even if it were one story it would be better.
Maegan Ridley stated they do have a slide presentation for the Council to see which is of their
street. She described the photos being shown of their neighborhood. She hoped the Council
would hold on the building of the proposed home being talked about.
Kathy Cameron asked that this home be made compatible with the neighborhood.
I2. Pastor Phyromn Gilmer stated he pastors in this City and wanted to talk about the protection
and safety in the City. He referred to an accident that had occurred on Base Line and East
Avenue and how tragic it was due to the loss of life. He stated he is very familiar with this
intersection and told of previous incidents that have occurred there. He asked the Council to add
this issue to the agenda to discuss its safety. He asked that Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, study
this intersection and make the necessary changes to make it safe. He stated he welcomed the
Council to join him at this intersection to show what is going on there. He stated this is a gateway
into the City and is heavily traveled. He left information for the Council to review.
I3. Pat Bourland stated she lives on Red Hill and is known as the trash lady. She stated last
night some of her neighbors went to a meeting at San Antonio Hospital regarding the "strawberry
patch project" that is proposed. She stated no one is in favor of this project. She stated their
concern is the traffic at Grove and Foothill. She felt this project is poorly planned. She asked the
Council to give this a great deal of thought and didn’t think we needed more high density projects
in the City.
I4. John Lyons thanked the Council for the Pacific Electric Trails. He talked about the race at the
Fontana Speedway that occurred last weekend. He stated our signals are not designed to handle
the amount of traffic this event brings to the City. He felt we needed officers at the nearby signals
to manage the traffic. He mentioned the stock market crash last week and the affect it will have
on bank lenders. He felt the Council and other surrounding cities should do something to help
this problem.
I5. Jim Moffatt talked about the "strawberry patch project" and felt Pat Bourland did a great
job talking about it. He stated he has talked to Upland and they have no commitment with the
builder. He felt if the project is built it should have more exits and entrances. He didn’t think we
needed more condos on Foothill and Grove.
I6. Elena Gill stated she supports Verizon’s project and felt it would be good for the citizens of
Rancho Cucamonga. She hoped the City will not approve this project. She didn’t think we
should stop them from improving their service. She continued giving reasons why Verizon’s
project would be beneficial to the residents in Rancho Cucamonga. She felt people should have
the choice who their provider is. She mentioned she has heard that the service is great in other
cities. She didn’t think the hubs that would be going in will make a difference and really wouldn’t
be noticed. She hoped the Council will be in favor of this project.
I7. Jim Frost talked about the Run for the Wall event to take place around Memorial Day
weekend from the west coast to the east coast and will end up in Washington D.C. at the Viet
Nam Memorial. He stated this is a motorcycle run that began in 1989 to honor veterans and
those men and women in the service.
I8. Peter Bachmann stated they are associated with the Arbors at Route 66 project at Foothill
and Grove. He stated they have worked with many City officials to meet all the standards the City
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has. He stated they have already reduced the number of units to be built in order to reduce
density. He stated Planning has told them they like the project. He stated they have been having
meetings with the neighbors. He stated they have scheduled three more meetings in order to
accommodate everyone’s schedule. He stated they encourage Upland and Rancho
Cucamonga residents to discuss any issue they have with their respective City officials. He
stated traffic has been the most important issue to the neighbors. He stated Engineering has
asked them to complete an extensive analysis on traffic impacts and has done whatever has
been asked of them. He stated they have been told by several neighbors to get Red Hill Country
Club Drive closed to through traffic, and that if they do this, all of their opposition from Red Hill
residents will go away. He felt this project is being used by some to help with their own agendas.
He stated they have been accused of not following the rules to obtain a General Plan
Amendment. He did not agree with this. He stated they appreciate the Council’s consideration of
this project.
I9. Peter Rey stated he lives on the border of Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. He stated he
has met with Mr. Bachmann about his project. He felt there were a lot of homes proposed for this
parcel and mentioned all of the traffic it would create. He felt this project would create a
dangerous traffic situation.
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J. AGENCY/COUNCIL RESPONSES
TO PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilmember Michael mentioned comments made by Elena Gill about the Verizon project. He
stated the Council wants to be sure that the public’s interest is looked after and that standards are
met. He stated the Council will not stop them from doing this, but they will have to meet the City’s
standards.
Councilmember Spagnolo stated we want to get the best for our community. He stated we want
to make sure our standards are met. He stated we do want new technology and want to be sure
it is installed right.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated Pastor Gilmer invited the Council to view the Base Line and
East Avenue intersection. He stated the Council cannot go to the neighborhood meetings for the
proposed "strawberry patch project" because of potential Brown Act violations. He stated it is not
because they are not interested in this project. He stated he appreciated the comments about the
accident that took place at the Base Line and East Avenue intersection. He stated this is
definitely a serious issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Williams felt all the comments made about the traffic and the Verizon project
were well said.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated there is no discretionary process in Rancho Cucamonga
that would take a single residential infill lot with one home being built on it. He stated he has
reviewed this himself and agrees that Kevin Ennis, the Assistant City Attorney who does Planning
Commission, has done this right. He stated it is true that visual compatibility is a strongly held
policy in the City of Rancho Cucamonga which is reflected in the General Plan and the
Development Code. He stated the only time it can come into play is when the City Planner,
Design Review Committee, Planning Commission or Council has a discretionary decision to
make, which would be something like the building is too big for the neighborhood or it is out of
sync architecturally. He stated if someone wants to build on a lot in Rancho Cucamonga, there is
no process that they have to go through to receive any discretionary consideration. He stated
they do have to meet all of the building code requirements and all the development standards for
the lot. He stated Mr. Troyer has found that this meets all of that objective criteria and there is no
process from which an appeal can be filed under the code.
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Jack Lam, City Manager, stated to his knowledge permits have already been issued for this
project.
Mayor Kurth stated the Council does try to be objective and takes their business seriously. He
stated he is appreciative of everyone filling out the cards and felt it helps to run the meeting more
smoothly. He suggested people to write down what they will be speaking on so the same subject
matter can be handled at the same time. He asked people to be aware of their time when
speaking.
Councilmember Spagnolo mentioned a fund raiser to occur on March 12 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at
the Las Playas Restaurant in Fontana to benefit the family that lost a loved one at Base Line and
East Avenue. He encouraged everyone to support this cause.
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K. CONSENT CALENDAR - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approval of Minutes: February 7, 2007
2. Approval of Check Register dated February 14 through February 27, 2007 and Payroll for
the total amount of $2,138,713.88.
3. Approval to rescind the award for the purchase of one (1) lot of IBM computer hardware,
imaging services, and warranties for notebook computers in the total amount of $507,151 per
RFB#06/07-010 from M&M Computers and award the purchase of one (1) lot of IBM computer
hardware, imaging services, and warranties for notebook computers in the total amount of
$536,097 per RFB#06/07-010 to New Tech Solutions, Inc., to be funded as follows: computer
hardware in the amount of $515,840 from the following account numbers: $17,771 (Acct. No.
2630801-5215), $1,960 (Acct. No. 1001209-5215), $2,725 (Acct. No. 1100202-5215) and
$493,384 (Acct. No. 1714001-5215); and warranties for notebook computers in the amount of
$20,257 from Acct. No. 1714001-5300; and authorization to appropriate $6,867 into Acct. No.
1714001-5215, $2,329 into Acct. No. 1714001-5152, and $1,266 into Acct. No. 1714001-5300
from the Computer Equipment Replacement Fund to fully fund the award.
4. Approve to accept the improvements constructed by Letner Roofing Company at the Victoria
Gardens Cultural Center as complete and authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the
improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 07-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY
LETNER ROOFING COMPANY FOR THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL CENTER
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
WORK
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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K. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
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5. Approval of Minutes: February 7, 2007, February 12, 2007 (special meeting re animal care
& services)
6. Approval of Check Register dated February 14 through February 27, 2007, and payroll
ending February 27, 2007, for the total amount of $4,238,602.01 .
7. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids for the Citywide Wood
Barricade Retrofit, to be funded from Acct. No. 1025001-5650/1539025-0 as approved in the FY
2006/07 Budget.
8. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Highland Avenue
Gates at Highland Avenue east of San Benito Avenue and Fairmont Way north of Kenyon Way,
to be funded from Transportation Funds, Acct. No. 124303-5650/1514124-0. REMOVED FOR
DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER SPAGNOLO.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR "HIGHLAND AVENUE
GATES AT HIGHLAND AVENUE EAST OF SAN BENITO AVENUE AND FAIRMONT WAY
NORTH OF KENYON WAY" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
9. Approval to quitclaim a storm drain easement at the Inland Empire Regional Compost
Facility, located at 12645 Sixth Street (APN: 229-283-61; related file: DRC2003-00097).
RESOLUTION NO. 07-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT SAID EASEMENT, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
HEREIN, TO BE UNNECESSARY, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THAT CERTAIN DEED, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", AND TO CAUSE THE SAME TO BE RECORDED.
10. Approval of a request from "4 A Safe Ride Home" organization for the waiver of Central
Park room rental fees for a fundraising event to be held on April 13, 2007. REMOVED FOR
DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL.
11. Authorization of supplemental funding in the amount of $456,500 ($415,000 and a 10%
contingency of $41,500) for the Animal Care and Services Department Capital Construction
Budget to continue phase II of medical area modifications with the project, to be funded by
Capital Reserves (Fund 025) and/or Fund 001 fund balance, and authorization for the related
appropriations into the appropriate account numbers to be determined by staff.
12. Approval of a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 02-229 regarding the Freedom’s Flame
Project. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER SPAGNOLO.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ITS RESOLUTION NOS. 02-229 AND 05-279 CONCERNING THE
FREEDOM’S FLAME PROJECT
13. Approval to rescind the award for the purchase of one (1) lot of IBM computer hardware,
imaging services, and warranties for notebook computers in the total amount of $507,151 per
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RFB#06/07-010 from M&M Computers and award the purchase of one (1) lot of IBM computer
hardware, imaging services, and warranties for notebook computers in the total amount of
$536,097 per RFB#06/07-010 to New Tech Solutions, Inc., to be funded as follows: computer
hardware in the amount of $515,840 from the following account numbers: $17,771 (Acct. No.
2630801-5215), $1,960 (Acct. No. 1001209-5215), $2,725 (Acct. No. 1100202-5215) and
$493,384 (Acct. No. 1714001-5215); and warranties for notebook computers in the amount of
$20,257 from Acct. No. 1714001-5300; and authorization to appropriate $6,867 into Acct. No.
1714001-5215, $2,329 into Acct. No. 1714001-5152, and $1,266 into Acct. No. 1714001-5300
from the Computer Equipment Replacement Fund to fully fund the award.
14. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $17,276.00 awarded by the Department
of Homeland Security (Homeland Security Grant 2006), administered by the State of California
and San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services, into Acct. No. 1380000-4740 (Grant
Income); and authorization to appropriate $17,276.00 into Acct. No. 1380501-5207 (O&M/Capital
Supplies), and approval for the single source purchase of Motorola radios and accessories from
Motorola Communications, in the amount of $17,276.00, funded from Acct. No. 1380501-5207.
15. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash
Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract Map 16592, located on the north side of Hillside
Road, west of Archibald Avenue, submitted by Toll Brothers, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES
AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 16592
RESOLUTION NO. 07-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1
AND 2 FOR TRACT MAP 16592
16. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract
in the amount of $74,264.00 to the apparent low bidder, International Pavement Solutions,
Incorporated (CO 07-026), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of
$7,430.00 for the Cucamonga Creek Channel Bike Trail from Foothill Boulevard to Base Line
Road and Red Hill Park Exercise Trail, to be funded from Beautification Funds, Acct. No.
1110316-5650/1533110-0, BTA Funds, Acct. No. 1192303-5650/1533192-0 and PD-85 Funds,
Acct. No. 1848303-5650/1594848-0 and appropriate an additional amount of $1,000 to Acct. No.
1848303-5650/1594848-0 from PD-85 Fund balance.
17. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract
in the amount of $347,947 to the apparent low bidder, Mobassaly Engineering, Inc., (CO 07-027),
and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $34,794.70 for the
construction of "Church Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Widening from 100+ west of Pasito
Avenue to Kinlock Avenue," to be funded from Measure "I" Funds, Acct. No. 1176303-
5650/1470216-0 and appropriate an additional amount of $35,000 to Acct. No. 1176303-
5650/1470176-0 from Measure "I" Fund balance.
18. Approval to accept improvements, retain $2,320.00 of the Faithful Performance Cash
Deposit in lieu of a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for
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DRC2002-00922, located at the east side of Fairway View Place, south of 6th Street, submitted
by Fairway Business Center on Milliken.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2002-00922 AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
19. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16312, located on the
northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Church Street, submitted by Victoria Arbors, LLC.
20. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16370, located on the
northwest corner of Church Street and Arbor Lane, submitted by Standard Pacific and US Homes
Corporations.
21. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16371, located on the
southwest corner of Victoria Park Lane and Base Line Road, submitted by US Homes
Corporation.
22. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 7573826 in the amount of $998,694.00
for the 2005/06 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation - Overlay of Various Streets, Contract No.
05-074.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar with the exception of items K8, K10 and
K12. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
DISCUSSION OF ITEM K10.
Councilmember Michael talked about the fund raising being done for the "4 A Safe Ride Home"
organization. He asked them to come forward to speak about it.
Debbie Crowe asked for the fee waiver for their Bingo event to be held April 13 at Central Park.
She talked about the event and invited people to attend to help their cause. She stated Rancho
Cucamonga residents can call 800-305taxi. She stated they are getting a good response
from Rancho Cucamonga residents since they previousy spoke at the Council meeting. She
stated they are working with the high schools to offer their service also. She stated they are also
working with the Quakes on fund raising efforts. Their website is www.4asaferidehome.com for
more information about their service. She stated they appreciate the help from the City to
promote their program.
Councilmember Michael congratulated the Plummer family for their efforts and everyone else
involved.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendation in item
D10. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
DISCUSSION OF ITEM K8.
Councilmember Spagnolo stated he is opposed to closing this street and is also opposed to
spending any money to maintain the closure.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve item K8. Motion carried 4-1
(Spagnolo voted no).
DISCUSSION OF ITEM K12.
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Councilmember Spagnolo stated he is opposed to this resolution.
MOTOIN: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 07-053. Motion
carried 4-1 (Spagnolo voted no).
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L. CONSENT ORDINANCES
No items submitted.
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M. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
1. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-01008 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A request to
change the Development District from Industrial Park (Subarea 7), to General Commercial (to
reflect the current General Plan Designation of General Commercial), located at the southeast
corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue - APN: 0229-021-31 and 32. Related Files:
Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-01084, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17818. Staff has
prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 773 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-01008,
CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES - A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK (SUBAREA 7), TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (TO
REFLECT THE CURRENT GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL),
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ROCHESTER
AVENUE, APN: 0229-021-31 AND 32; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
A staff report was presented by Doug Fenn, Associate Planner.
Mayor Kurth asked about the water tanks to be installed.
Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community Development, stated the total height of the tanks
will be 18 - 20 feet and will not exceed the height of a one story building. He stated Rancho
Cucamonga does not have any plans that have been submitted by Ontario, and that their design
will not be complete until 2009/2010.
Councilmember Williams stated Ontario has promised this will not be an ugly tank.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the Ontario City Manager has said they will work with Rancho
Cucamonga on this project and added they have been reminded of this.
Mayor Kurth opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was:
Chuck Buquet stated he is representing the applicant on this project. He stated this is a clean-up
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item and that it has nothing to do with the water tank issue for the City of Ontario. He talked more
about their project which he felt will probably hide the water tank somewhat. He stated he has
read the staff report and is in favor of this amendment.
There being no further input, the public hearing was closed.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 773.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to waive full reading and set second reading
of Ordinance No. 773 for the March 21, 2007 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING ELECTRIC RATES, FEES AND
CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 3.46 OF
TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 07-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ELECTRIC RATES, FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE
REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 3.46 OF TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
A staff report was presented by Mike Ten Eyck, Administrative Resources Manager.
Mayor Kurth opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 07-057. Motion
carried unanimously 5-0.
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N. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7.02 OF TITLE 7 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 7.02.050 AND 7.02.060 RELATING TO PEG
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CABLE USAGE AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO
HOLDERS OF STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
ORDINANCE NO. 774 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.02 OF TITLE 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING NEW SECTIONS 7.02.050 AND 7.02.060 RELATING TO PEG SUPPORT FOR LOCAL
CABLE USAGE AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO HOLDERS OF STATE VIDEO
FRANCHISES
A staff report was presented by Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III. She stated Bill
Rudell, with Richards, Watson & Gershon, is also present to answer any questions.
Mayor Kurth opened the item for public input. There being no response, public comments were
closed.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 774.
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MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo to waive full reading and set second
reading of Ordinance No. 774 for the March 21, 2007 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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O. CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORTS
No items submitted.
No items submitted.
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P. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Councilmember.)
Councilmember Spagnolo commented he got to meet David Allen with the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin and not the man that had been arrested and was a parolee.
Councilmember Gutierrez welcomed the students and staff from Rancho Cucamonga and Los
Osos High Schools. He mentioned the accident that happened on Haven yesterday due to a
truck losing its brakes. He stated the Police Department is looking for ways to be more
aggressive to prevent this from happening in the future. He asked people to drive carefully and to
slow down. He stated new restaurants are needed in the City and that we re looking at ways to
prevent traffic congestion. He stated he has received calls about solicitors that sit outside of
businesses asking for money. He stated he would like to look at this in the future. He felt this
should be regulated by the City.
Councilmember Michael gave a report about Omnitrans, which he serves on as a Boardmember.
He stated they approved a short range transit plan for 2008 to 2013 today at their meeting. He
stated they increased their fees and routes through this plan. He stated the routes will be
effective May 1, 2007 and the fees effective July 1, 2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Williams complimented the library staff for the Black History Month celebration
recently held. She encouraged people to go to any special event the library has because they
are so wonderful. She talked about Coyote Canyon School and the event they recently had
recognizing Rancho Cucamonga history. She went into her legislative report stating the
legislators have been focusing on transportation issues and bonds. She stated San Bernardino
County did not get as much funding as they had hoped for their transportation issues, but that we
did get $175 million. She stated some of this will come back to Rancho Cucamonga. She
thanked Senator Dutton for getting the City money through Prop 1B. She stated he is looking
after local government. She talked about the bill to move the Presidential Primary from June to
February, and stated this is supposed to increase California clout in the Presidential Election.
Mayor Kurth stated Victoria Gardens is in Rancho Cucamonga and encouraged people to shop at
Victoria Gardens. He stated the City has received awards from the Park and Recreation Society
for the mall, Cultural Center, our website, our marketing program, and others, and congratulated
Community Services. He stated he and Councilmember Spagnolo will be in Washington D.C. to
talk to our legislators to bring funding to the City for the Base Line/I15 Interchange, which will help
with traffic around Victoria Gardens. He stated the City is looking for other funding for our
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Emergency Operations Center. He stated he would like to adjourn the meeting in honor of
Herman Remple who recently passed away.
2. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral)
Reports were given under Council Comments.
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Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified for the next meeting.
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R. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Spagnolo to adjourn in memory of Herman Remple.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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