HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/04/15 - MinutesApril 15, 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 April 15, 2020, in the Tri-
Communities 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; Nicholas Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Lori Sassoon, Deputy
City Manager/Administrative Services; Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager/Cultural & Civic Services and 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 GENERALLY AT NORTH WEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND HAVEN AVENUE ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL
NUMBERS 0208- 331-47-0000, AND 0208-331-40-0000 ; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN
GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AND STEVE PONTELL, NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE.; REGARDING PRICE
AND TERMS. -CITY
D.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9789 MAIN STREET IDENTIFIED AS
PARCEL NUMBERS 0209-062-02-0000; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON,
CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND CAROL
NORRIS, NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; REGARDING
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PRICE AND TERMS. -CITY
D.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12467 BASE LINE ROAD IDENTIFIED
AS PARCEL NUMBERS 1090-331-03-0000, 1090-331-04-0000, 1089-581-04-0000;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND JOSEPH FILIPPI, JOSEPH FILIPPI WINERY AND
VINEYARDS.; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. -CITY
D.4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA METROLINK STATION IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS
0209-272-11, 0209-143-21, AND 0209-272-22; NEGOTIATING PARTIES CITY
MANAGER JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CARRIE SCHINDLER REPRESENTING SBCTA, AND
MICHAEL DIEDEN REPRESENTING EMPIRE YARDS AT RANCHO, LLC; REGARDING
PRICE AND TERMS. — CITY
D.5. 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.6. 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
D.7. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
(RCCEA), TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932 AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP. — CITY
The closed session recessed at 6:15 p.m.
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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 April 15, 2020 in
the Council Chambers etCity Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor
Michael called the meeting toorder at7:0Op.m.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutohisnn, Kristine Scntt, Sam Spagnn|o. and Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor LDennis Michael.
Also present were: JohnGiUison. City Manager; Nicholas Ghin*Ui.Assistant City Attorney and Patricia Bnavu4/a|dez.
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Responding to the spread of the Coronavinuo (COV|C-19). and social distancing requirements. City Manager
GiUison announced that due torecent changes inthe Governor's Executive Orders, the San Bernardino County
Department of Public Health nequiremento, and to ensure the health and safety ofRancho Cucamonga residents
bylimiting contact that could spread the COV|D-1Qvirus, there will benomembers ofthe public inattendance at
the City Council/Fire District Meetings and in place of in person attendance, members of the public are encouraged
to watch from the safety of their homes live from the City's website or on RCTV-3.
He stated members of the public wishing to speak during public communioetion, or on a public hearing item will
need to dial in to (909)774-2751 to be added to the queue for comment. Additional information on the Coronaviruo
pandemic and City resources and updates can be found at www.cityofrc.us/coronavirus.
A.1. Recognition ofthe 2O20ChuffeyCollege Panther Basketball Team.
Mayor Michael announced that due to the C[yV|D-19 Pandennioand recommended social distancing,
the team and coaches were watching from the safety of their homes and that certificates would be
mailed. He shared team highlights and recent accomplishments such as the 2020 ChaffeyCoUege
Panther Basketball Team being an undefeated Conference Champion Team 16-0. He also
acknowledged the team captain, Darren Williams. Mayor Michael highlighted that [)ernan was a
unanimous Conference MVP and All State selection and Kehassnn "Menu" [)u|oi- Manu is atwo time
All - State player.
Mayor Michael announced, due to COVID-1 9 and social distancing requirements, the Public Communications
portion of the meeting will be conducted telephonically.
There were no public communications.
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C.1. Consideration ofMeeting Minutes: Regular Meetings ofApril 1.2O2O.
C2 Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of$721.643.3S and VVueNy Check Registers
(Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of$233.023.33 Dated
March 23.2020Through April 05.202O.
C.3` Consideration tmApprove Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued toSouthern California Gas Company
inthe Amount of$1.128.O7Dated March 23.2020Through April OG.2O2U.
C.4. Consideration of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Standard Offer, Agreement and Escrow
Instruction Between 8irtnher Development, LLC and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District for the
Acquisition of Two (2) Parcels of Vacant Land and Approve an Appropriation in the Amount of $817.470.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Hutdhisnn, seconded by Vice -President Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items C1. through C4. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.vvdh Board Member Scott abstaining on item
C3, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company.
Items DY'El, and FYwere taken concurrently.
D.1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of April 1, 2020.
E.1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of April 1, 2020.
F.1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of April 1, 2020.
MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Scott, seconded by Agency Member Hutchison, toapprove Consent
Calendar Items O1. E1. and F1 of the Housing Suocoeaor, Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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G. 1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of April 1, 2020,
G.2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $1,424,791 A 6 and Weekly Check
Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of
$2.G8G.OA0.53Dated March 23.2020Through April O5.202O.
6.3. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas
Company inthe Amount nf$14.840.01 Dated March 23.2020Through April 05.2O2O.
{}A. Consideration of a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of Right -of -Way on the South Side of Hillside
Road Between Amethyst Avenue and Archibald Avenue Related to Case No. SUBJPK419855.
Submitted byMonte Vista Assets, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 2O2U-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCH{} CUCAK4ONGA.
CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OFAPORTION OFR|GHT-OF4NAY
{}NTHE SOUTH SIDE DFHILLSIDE ROAD BETWEEN AMETHYST AVENUE AND ARCH|BALD
AVENUE RELATED TOCASE NO. SUBTPK41Q855
G.5. Consideration hoApprove Tract Map20O42. Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities,
and Ordering the Annexation into Landscape Maintenance District 1' and into Street Light
Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 2 Located on the East Side of Carnelian Avenue. North of
Hillside Avenue, Related toCase No. SUBTT2OO42.and Submitted byNew Weaver Lane, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2O2O'020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCH{) CUCAM{}NGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1(GENERAL CITY) FOR PROJECT CASE NO. SUBTT20042
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCH(} CUCAK8ONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION 0FCERTAIN TERRITORY TOSTREET LIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1(ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR CASE NO. SUBTT20042
RESOLUTION NO. 2O2O-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAM{}N8A.
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2(LOCAL STREETS) FOR CASE NO. SUBTT20O42
G.O. Consideration toAccept Public Improvements onthe Northwest Corner of4thStreet and Utica per
the Improvement Agreement' related to Parcel Map 19823. as Comp|eba. File the Notice of
Completion, and Authorize Release ofBonds.
GI Consideration of a Crossing Surface Installation Agreement with BNSF Railway Company (BNSF)
for the Installation of New Concrete Panels on Arrow Route at Railroad Spur Crossing.
G.8. Consideration of License Agreement for Electric Supply Underoronsing on 7th Street West of
Haven Avenue with BNSFRailway Company.
G.Q. Consideration of a Contract with All American Asphalt in the Amount of$1QG.232. Plus a 1096
Contingency for the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Local Slurry Seal Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
G.10. Consideration to Schedule a Public Hearing for Placement of Liens for Delinquent Solid Waste
Accounts.
G.11. Consideration to Approve the Appropriation of Funds for FY1 9/20 in the Amount of $223,235.00
for Contract Design Services for the Central Park Dog Park.
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MOTION: Moved byCouncil Member Spagnoln'seconded byMayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve
Consent Calendar Items G1 through 811. Motion oonied unanimously, 5-0 with Council Member Scott
abstaining on item G3, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company.
No items.
1.1. Consideration of Urgency Ordinance No. 068' Amendment to Urgency Ordinance No. 067.
Extending Emergency Regulations Related to Commercial Tenant Evictions.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. Q08
ANURGENCY ORDINANCE 0FTHE CITY COUNCIL DFTHE CITY {JFRANCHO CUCAK4ONGA.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO
COMMERCIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
City Manager GiUiaon introduced the item and Fabian ViUenae, Principal Management Analyst, who gave
the Staff Report. Principal Management Analyst ViUanaa noted that since the adoption and implementation
of Ordinance No. 067. there has been o positive reception from the business community and the general
community overall. He mentioned that while a few commercial and residential landlords may not have been
overly enthusiastic about the moratorium, there has been an overall sense of cooperation and understanding
as the community navigates through unprecedented times. Upon adoption ofUrgency Ordinance No. 968.
the Ordinance would go into effect immediately extending the commercial tenant eviction restriction
timeframe to May 31, 2020 or until the state of emergency is lifted, whichever date occurs first. Since itia
an Urgency Ordinance, it requires a 4/5 vote of approval.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
Nopublic communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Council Member Hutchison asked staff to confirm that the Urgency Ordinance is to suspend tenant evictions
and not rent.
In response to Council Member Hukchison, Principal Analys(VU|enaa clarified that the Urgency Ordinance
would restrict tenant evictions and that nothing in the Urgency Ordinance shall relieve the tenant of liability
for unpaid rent, which the landlord may seek after expiration of the local emergency and the tenant must pay
within six (G) months of the expiration of the local emergency.
MOTION: Moved by {}nunni| Member Scott, seconded by Mayor PnoTom Kennedy' to adopt Urgency
Ordinance No. 968, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Extending
Emergency Regulations Related to Commercial Tenant Evictions and Declaring the Urgency Thereof, by
title only and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Va|doz, Deputy Director ofCity Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No. 908.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy,
to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 968. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho
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Cucamonga, Extending Emergency Regulations Related to Commercial Tenant Evictions and Declaring the
Urgency Thereof, by title only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
1.2� Consideration of Notice to San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Regarding Microenterprise
Home Kitchen Operations (K4EHKOa).
City ManagenGiUioon introduced the item and Jana Cook, Community Improvement Manager and Sean
McPherson, Senior Planner, who gave the Staff Report. Community Improvement Manager Cook and
Senior Planner McPherson presented o PovverPoint illustrating the basic requirements of K4inroonharphse
Home Kitchen Operations (K4EHKDa); reviewed permitting, inmpectiona, hea|th, building and safety code
exemptions and potential impacts; and recommended the City Council approve a letter addressed hothe
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors stating formal opposition to approving and adopting regulations
permitting Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operations in San Bernardino County.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
Nopublic communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Discussion ensued regarding Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs). Concerns raised by the
City Council included: Cnvid-19Virua Spreading, public safety, adverse neighborhood impacte, sanitation
requirements, lack of accountability and safety code regulations as well as an increase in Police Department
and Code Enforcement operation costs to monitor MEHKO's complaints. Council consensus was in support
of staff providing o letter indicating the city'e opposition of authorizing K4icnnenterprioe Homo Kitchen
{}peotinne(K4EHKOm).
MOTION: Moved byCouncil Member Spagnolo, seconded byCouncil Member Scott, to approve staff'e
recommendation of providing a letter in opposition to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors as
they consider authorization of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs).
J�. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG). 2020-2024 Consolidated P|on, 2020-2021 Acton Plan and 2020'2024
Analysis ofImpediments toFair Housing Choice.
City Manager GiUisnnintroduced Hannah Mackenzie, Management Aide, who gave the Staff Report and provided
an overview of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Action Plan.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Nopublic communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kannedy, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to Approve the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). 2020-2024 Consolidated P|an, 2020'2821 Action Plan and
2020-2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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J.2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR 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(13)(4) As A Project That Has Been Rejected or Disapproved
(This Item Was Continued from the February 19, 2020 City Council Meeting).
Mayor Michael opened the continued Public Hearing.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael announced the Public Hearing will remain open and will be continued to the May 20th, 2020 Council
Meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to continue the Public
Hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting on May 20, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
J.3. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DECISION TO APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-100590 — SHEAN KIM, APPLICANT. The
Project Consists of a Site Plan and Architectural Review of a 103,945 Square Foot Warehouse
Distribution Building on 4.75 Acres of Land in The General Industrial (GI) District on the East Side of
Pecan Avenue South of Arrow Route; APN: 0229-171-02. This Item is Exempt from the Requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines Under CEQA Section
15332 — Infill Development Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO
APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00590, A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW OF A 103,945 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION BUILDING ON 4.75 ACRES
OF LAND IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) DISTRICT ON THE EAST SIDE OF PECAN AVENUE
SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN: 0229-171-02
City Manager Gillison introduced Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, who gave the Staff Report and
recommended a modification to the Resolution to include an indemnity clause on the project.
Mayor Michael opened the continued Public Hearing.
Appellant, Paige Fennie, Lozeau Drury, LLP, addressed the City Council on the appeal submitted. She expressed
concerns relating to staff's determination that the project was categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Appellant asserted that the Class 32 category exemption is inapplicable
in this case because the project may have significant impact to human health from diesel particulate matter and
may have significant impact related to greenhouse gasses. The appellant stated that the Project's GHG analysis
is incorrect and unsubstantiated and that the Air Quality analysis be re -done accurately. She concluded by stating
the CEQA Analysis for the project and its reliance on the stated exemptions should be withdrawn, an
Environmental Impact Report should be prepared, and the draft EIR should be circulated for public review and
comment in accordance with CEQA. Ms. Fennie noted that she had no further statements or rebuttals to make.
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Applicant, Shean Kim and Consultant Mike Nieto thanked the City Council for their consideration and had no
further comments.
Max Cherubil, stated that he was in favor of the project
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
Assistant City Attorney, Nicholas Ghirelli, summarized the basis of the appeal and staffs findings and
recommendation of denying the Appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's Decision to approve Design
Review DRC2019-00590, with the modification to Planning Department Condition No. 3 of Planning Commission
Resolution of Approval #20-15 to include an indemnity provision. City Attorney Ghirelli noted that the modified
condition relating to the indemnity provision will not only apply to this project but for all future projects going
forward to better protect the City in the event of litigation.
In response to Mayor Michael, Associate Planner, Van der Zwaag reported the Planning Commission voted 5-0-
0, to approve Design Review DRC2019-00590.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-025, as modified by staff, Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Planning Commission's Decision to
Approve Design Review DRC2019-00590 to include an indemnity provision in Section 5 of the Resolution: "This
Resolution amends Planning Department Condition No. 3 of Planning Commission Resolution of Approval #20-
15 as follows: "The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such
approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and
attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of
such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve the applicant of his obligations under this condition. In the event such a
legal action is filed, the City shall estimate its expenses for litigation. The applicant shall deposit such amount with
the City or enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due." Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
K.1. Consideration to Adopt Resolution of the City Council Ratifying Executive Order 2020-2 of the Director of
Emergency Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
RATIFYING THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES' EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-2 TO SUSPEND
ANIMAL LICENSE PENALTIES, DEFER A PORTION OF TOW SERVICE AGREEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, PERMIT SIGNAGE IN THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR
ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES, AND PERMIT THE USE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
FOR THE PURPOSES OF COMPLYING WITH PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS DURING THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
City Manager Gillison provided a PowerPoint presentation and summarized changes included in the new
Executive Order 2020-2. He stated that the new Executive Order would provide people with a 120-day grace
period for animal licensing renewals. He added that for the month of April 2020 the new Order would allow tow
carriers to defer up to 50% of their Administrative fee to December 2020. Mr. Gillison advised the City is allowing
temporarily essential businesses to have signage in the right of way adjacent to their business to help advertise
they are open. Mr. Gillison added that the new Executive Order would help families trying to isolate or quarantine
safely outside of their residence by temporarily permitting the use of recreational vehicles and trailers for the
purposes of complying with public health orders during the local emergency caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Requirements include having aooeoa to the property for sanitation and connecting to electricity and no use of
generators as it could be a nuisance to the neighborhood.
Council Member Spagnolo thanked City Manager Gillison for helping residentsand businesses ofthe community
during this time ofneed due tothe COV|D-1Qpandemio.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-023' Ratifying The Director CfEmergency Services' Executive Order 2O20-2To Suspend Animal License
Pena|tieo, Defer A Portion Of Tow Service Agreement Administrative Fees For The Month Of April, Permit
Signage In The Right Of Way For Essential Businesses, And Permit The Use Of Recreational Vehicles And
Trailers For The Purposes Of Complying With Public Health Orders During The Local Emergency Caused By The
C{}V|D-10Pandemio. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
L1. Consideration ioApprove the City Council Miesion, Vision, Values, Gmaha. and Code ofEthics;
and tnadopt eResolution nfCommitment hoUnified Governance.
RESOLUTION NO. 2U2O-O24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCH{} CUCAK4ONGA,
CALIFORNIA, STATING ITS COMMITMENT TOUNIFIED GOVERNANCE
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and along with Deputy City Managers: Elisa Cox, Matt Burris and Lori
8asanon presented draft City Council developed Mission and Vision Statements, Core Values, Code ofEthics
and Governance Resolution for adoption and implementation. The draft documents were formulated as a result
of City Council discussions that occurred during several special workshop meetings conducted in 2019 and 2020.
Deputy City Manager Cox read the new Mission Statement as follows: "Ensure and advance the quality of life for
the community through inclusive decision making." Deputy City Manager Burris fo||nvvad by sharing the City'a
Vision Statement which is as follows: "Our vision is to build on our success as avvodd class cnmmunity, to create
an equitab|o, sustainable, and vibrant nih/, rich in opportunity for all to thrivo.^ He also outlined the list of Core
Values developed by the City Council. Deputy City K4anagerSa0000n introduced and shared that the Code of
Ethics is meant to go beyond the requirements of the |avv to encourage the highest standards of behavior; to
promote public trust; to guide Council Members in their day-to-day service of the City; and to help on -board new
members ofthe Council inthe future.
Mr. Gillison specified that the proposed Resolution of Commitment to Unified Governance outlines how the City
Council intends to govern and communicate with staff and all otakoho|derm, working together as a vvho|a with
commitment to all.
Deputy City Manager Cox read the new City Council goals:
• Determine anofficial City position onthe Gold Link and Gold Link issues inC)1 of2028.(COMPLETED
FEB 2020) - Support enhanced K4etro|ink service to Dnbahn International Airport via the Rancho
Cucamonga K4etro|ink station. Support connecting Ontario International Airport to the wider K4e(ru|ink
network via high quality transit toprovide better regional connectivity.
= Within 1-3years, obtain funding for another phase nfCentral Park.
" Complete the General Plan and Housing Element through an inclusive process by Q4 2022.
° Attract new businesses to increase ongoing net revenue by $500,000 in the next two calendar years.
" Reduce delays for N/S traffic flow on the Haven Avenue corridor between the 10freeway and the 210
freeway' particularly during peak congestion perioda, byworking with the City ofOntario and the San
Bernardino County Transportation Agency to implement advanced technology for traffic control
communication and control systems byDecember 2O23.
° Complete the ALPRring around Rancho Cuoomonga, including all turn movements atall freeway on/off
ramps and key major interior intersections by2O22.
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The City Council thanked City Manager 6iUison and City Staff for guiding Council through the various Council
workshops and expressed gratitude for having the opportunity to be pad of strong cohesive leadership team
and world class community.
MOTION: Moved by Council K4embarSpagno|u' seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt the City Council
K4ianinn, Vision, Values, Goals, and Code ofEthics; and toadopt Resolution No. 2020-024. Stating Commitment
toUnified Governance. Motion carried unanimously, 5-O.
L2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were noannouncements.
L3. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES
Council MemberSpagno|o provided on update from a recent OmniTxene meeting in response to the COV|D-10
Pandemic. He advised no bus fares would be collected from onboarding passengers and that Bus Routes No. 00
and 80 servicing local High Schools and Chaffey College have been temporarily eliminated due to school closures.
No items.
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
7"I"oXt
City Clerk Services Director
Approved: May 6, 2020 — Regular Meeting
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