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Home My WebLink About2020/02/19 - MinutesFebruary 19, 2020 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Sam Spagnolo, and Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney; Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager/Cultural & Civic Services; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development. No public communications were made. No discussion or actions were taken. D.1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8783 ETIWANDA AVENUE/12949 WHITTRAM AVENUE, FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0229 162 14; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND KULAR TRUCK LINE, INC., OWNER; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS — CITY D.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8810 ETIWANDA AVENUE, FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0229131 07; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND WILLIAM A. JONES AND JOAN F. JONES, TRUSTEES OF THE JONES FAMILY TRUST OF 2010, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 2/3 INTEREST AND BONNIE CATHRYN STRACK & WILLIAM R. RUSHING, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE STRACK FAMILY TRUST, DATED MARCH 13, 2014, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST, OWNERS; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS — CITY February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 1 of 8 D.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR INTEREST IN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8783 ETIWANDA AVENUE/ 12949 WHITTRAM AVENUE, FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0229 162 14; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND MR. & MRS. JOAQUIN RAMOS, JOSE NERI, MAURICIO NERI AND JOAQUIN QUIEJ, TENANTS; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS — CITY D.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC. V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. CIV DS 1937969 The closed session recessed at 6:25 p.m. The regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council were held on February 19, 2020 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Sam Spagnolo, and Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney and Linda Troyan, City Clerk Services Director. Council Member Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance A.1. Presentation of Friends of the Library $140,000 Donation to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. Friends of the Library representatives Jan Ludolph, President; Karen Howard, Vice President; Clara Curry, Treasurer; Lorene Chang, Board Member, presented a check donation to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library in the amount of $140,000 to help support library programs. A.2. Presentation of Painting from Bayart Academy for Rancho Cucamonga Fire District's Assistance with the Kincade Fire. Fire Chief Rojer and Joseph Ramos, Emergency Management Coordinator, demonstrated and shared a painting received by the Fire District from Bayart Academy for the Fire District's support and assistance during the Kincade Fire. A.3. Presentation of Cal-ICMA "Overall Excellence in Talent" Award to the Rancho Cucamonga Human Resources Department. February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 2 of 8 Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council acknowledged and recognized the City's Human Resources Department for receiving the "Overall Excellence in Talent" award by Cal-ICMA. Janet Walton, shared a quote and offered a prayer. Frank Atry, spoke about religion and beliefs; Council Member salaries; and homelessness. As a result of disorderly conduct Mr. Atry was removed from the meeting. C.1. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $1,552,217.17 and Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of $1,227,227.79 Dated January 07, 2020 Through February 10, 2020 and Electronic Debit Register for the Month of December in the Amount of $554,404.88. C.2. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company in the Amount of $6,233.81 Dated January 07, 2020 Through February 10, 2020. C.3. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2019. CA. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedule as of January 31, 2020 MOTION: Moved by Board Member Scott, seconded by Board Member Spagnolo, to approve Consent Calendar Item C1 through C4. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0, with Board Member Scott abstaining from item C2, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company. No Items. No Items. No Items. February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 3 of 8 G.1. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $2,356,491.75 and Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of$6,473,800.02 Dated January 07, 2020 Through February 10, 2020 and Electronic Debit Register for the Month of December in the Amount of $574,944.66. G.2. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company in the Amount of $44,708.08 Dated January 07, 2020 Through February 10, 2020. G.3. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2019. GA. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedule as of January 31, 2020. G.S. Consideration to Approve a Five -Year Agreement with IntelesysOne, Inc. for Telephone System Maintenance and Support. G.6. Consideration to Approve America Walks Grant of $1,500 to Complete a #BeKindRC Sidewalk Art Installation. G.7. Consideration to Approve a Contract with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals in the amount of $25,000 for the Your Mind Matters Mobile Unit Project. G.B. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County on Behalf of the Southern California Regional Energy Network for Energy Services, Audits, and Technical Assistance for City Facilities Serviced By The Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU). G.9. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements Related to Tract No. 18936 Located on the South Side of Carnesi Drive and East of Etiwanda Avenue as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. G.10. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements Related to a Multi -Family Development by CRP/FPC Foothill Owner, LLC Located on the Northeast Corner of Foothill Blvd and Hermosa Avenue (Case No. DRC2016-00006) as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Securities. G.11. Consideration to Accept Public Street Improvements on 4th Street and 6th Street Improvements Related to the Development of Tract 20073 (Case No. ROW2018-00135 and ROW2018-00137 Respectively) Submitted by SC Rancho Development Corp. as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. G.12. Consideration to Accept the Citywide Concrete Repair FY 2018/2019 Project as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve Consent Calendar Items G1 through G12. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0, with Board Member Scott abstaining from item G2, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company. CONSENTH. ORDINANCES No Items. February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 4 of 8 No Items. J.1. Public Hearing of the City of Rancho Cucamonga to Consider Fee Adjustments for Various City Departments and Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fees. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FEE SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES RELATING TO TOWING SERVICES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 17-037 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A COST RECOVERY FEE RELATED TO THE ETIWANDA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AND CONSERVATION PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 2020-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FEES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED BY BUILDING AND SAFETY AND PLANNING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 18-114, REVISING CITYWIDE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (DIF) FORALL DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF City Manager Gillison introduced Brian Sandona, Senior Engineer, who gave the Staff Report Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing item. Manny Acosta, Pepe's Towing, spoke in support of the fee adjustments but need to bring towing assessments to a reasonable amount since the number of vehicles towed is declining. He submitted correspondence regarding neighboring Police Department franchise fees and a schedule of tows for Pepe's Towing company. Mike Leyva, Steve's Towing, spoke about fee assessments for towing services being excessive and costing them money. He requested the City Council not vote on the item and return with assessments that can be agreed upon with the tow companies and city. City Manager Gillison clarified that if the Council does not take action on the item the towing fees will remain at a higher rate and if they take action the fees will be implemented at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Gordon Nichols, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Building Industry Association (BIA), thanked Council for meeting with the BIA organization and spoke in support of the fees implementation method. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolutions Nos. 2020-002, 2020-003, 2020-004, and 2020-005. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 5 of 8 J.2. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2017-00244 AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2018- 00473 — PAUL BARDOS, APPLICANT. This project consists of a site plan and architectural review of a proposed 4,118 square foot two-story, single-family residence with an attached 771 square foot garage and a request to construct retaining walls up to 5-feet and 2-inches high on a 15,430 square foot lot within the Low (L) Residential District and within the Hillside Overlay District at 8035 Camino Predera - APN: 0207-631-03. A minor exception was also requested to exceed the maximum height limit for retaining walls in the zone. This item was determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(4) as a project that has been rejected or disapproved. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING APPEAL DRC2019-00975 AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2017-00244; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0207-631-03 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING APPEAL DRC2019-00975 AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2018-00473; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0207-631-03 City Manager Gillison introduced the item along with Tabe van der Zwaag, Associate Planner and Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, who gave the Staff Report. Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing item. Paul Bardos, applicant, displayed a PowerPoint presentation; spoke about his application meeting the minimum standards of the City's Development Code; addressed staff comments including home size and lot coverage, character of the community, and design elements; recommended the use of topography for review of new applications; recommended the City use the Danny Dera model and supported the concept; shared that the project will not affect views and asked Council to give direction to the Planning Commission to use topography for future developments. Renee Massey, spoke in support of staff's recommendation to the City Council; shared concerns with building heights, setbacks and overall size of the proposed structure, and submitted a letter in support of staffs recommendation to adopt the resolutions as presented. Paul Bardos, applicant, shared that at community meetings held there was general support of the use of topography and requested the City give direction to applicants on how they can have their projects approved; spoke on lower setbacks and meeting standards, and requested the Council support the project and use topography in their review of application. Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing item. Discussion ensued on the neighborhood meetings held and topics discussed, changes to the project, and average size of homes built in the area. There was Council consensus on having the applicant work with the community to reach a mutual agreement for the project. Recommendations from Council included: increased side yard setbacks, massing and footprint be reduced, which in turn would increase the side yard setbacks. City Attorney Markman recommended the item be continued to the second meeting in March and staff resolve any issues with the minor exception for height limit for the retaining walls. February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 6 of 8 Mayor Michael re -opened the Public Hearing item MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to continue the Public Hearing item to March 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 and have the applicant, staff, residents, return with a resolution. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Acknowledging a previous appeal, Council Member Hutchison recommended the applicant give staff enough time to review the revisions before the next meetinq. K.1. Summary of Public Safety Response to 2019 Holiday Lights Display and Recommendations for 2020 Holiday Season. City Manager Gillison introduced Brett Haynes, Police Corporal, who gave the Staff Report Discussion ensued on public safety goals for the holiday lights display season. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to receive and file summary of Public Safety Response to 2019 Holiday Lights Display and directed to implement drive-thru only December 4-6 and 11-24, 2020 for the 2020 Holiday Season. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. K.2. Consideration to Receive and File Midyear Financial Update for the Six -Month Period Ended December 31, 2019. City Manager Gillison introduced Tamara Layne, Finance Director, who gave the Staff Report. City Manager Gillison further clarified potential impacts to the budget such as Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) fees, development code revenues, non -abatement expenses, sales tax increases and decreases and position vacancies. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to receive and file Midyear Financial Update. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. K.3. Consideration to Adopt the 2020 Legislative Platform. City Manager Gillison introduced Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, who gave the Staff Report. Principal Management Analyst Villenas recommended Council adoption of the 2020 Legislative Platform with an amendment to page 5, second bullet point, to be replaced with, "Provide enhanced Metrolink service to Ontario International Airport via the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station" and add an additional bullet point stating, "Connect Ontario International Airport to the wider Metrolink network via high quality transit to provide better regional connectivity". Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy requested to receive a copy of the amended section. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt the 2020 Legislative Platform with an amendment to page 5, second bullet point, to be replaced with, "Provide enhanced Metrolink service to Ontario International Airport via the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station" and add an additional bullet point stating, "Connect Ontario International Airport to the wider Metrolink network via high quality transit to provide better regional connectivity". Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 7 of 8 L.1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS None. L.2. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES None. None Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, a L' a . Troyan, MMC Cit Jerk Services Director Approved: March 18, 2020 — Regular Meeting February 19, 20201 Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 8 of 8