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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/08/26 - Agenda Packet - SpecialCITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT August 26,2020 5:30 PM Council Chambers 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 In response to the Governor's Executive Orders,the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health requirements,and to ensure the health and safety of our residents by limiting contact that could spread the COVID–19 virus,there will be no members of the public in attendance at the City Council/Fire District Meetings. Members of the City Council/Fire District and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference.In place of in-person attendance,members of the public are encouraged to watch from the safety of their homes in one of the following ways: Live Streaming on the City's website at https://www.cityofrc.us/your-government/city-council-agendas or Local Cable:RCTV3 Programming Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication may call at the start of the meeting by dialing (909)774-2751.Calls will be answered in the order received. The City of Rancho Cucamonga thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"),please contact the City Clerk's Office at (909)774-2023,24 hours prior to the meeting so that the City can make reasonable arrangements. A.CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL:Mayor Michael Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy Council Members Hutchison,Scott and Spangolo CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT “Our Vision is to build on our success as a world class community,to create an equitable,sustainable,and vibrant city,rich in opportunity for all to thrive.” Page 1 B.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Fire Protection District and City Council on any item listed on the agenda.State law prohibits the Fire Protection District and City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.The Fire Protection District 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,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. C.ITEM DISCUSSION C1.Consideration from the City Council /Fire Board to Direct Staff Whether to Proceed with the Feasibility to Construct a 9/11 Memorial at the All-Risk Training Center. D.ADJOURNMENT 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. 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 at least twentyfour (24)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 COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT “Our Vision is to build on our success as a world class community,to create an equitable,sustainable,and vibrant city,rich in opportunity for all to thrive.” Page 2 DATE:August 26, 2020 TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager INITIATED BY:Ivan Rojer, Fire Chief Mike McCliman, Deputy Fire Chief Gabrielle Costello, Community Affairs Sr. Coordinator SUBJECT:Consideration from the City Council / Fire Board to Direct Staff Whether to Proceed with the Feasibility to Construct a 9/11 Memorial at the All-Risk Training Center. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is seeking direction from the City Council / Fire Board whether to proceed with the feasibility to construct a 9/11 memorial at the All-Risk Training Center. BACKGROUND: On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked and targeted to attack the United States in what is known today as the single deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history with 2,977 fatalities including 343 New York City firefighters, 23 New York City police officers and 37 Port Authority police officers. A group of volunteers acquired 16 tons of steel from the World Trade Center ruins and transported the steel across the nation to be displayed along the way. The steel artifact was welcomed by our RC community when it arrived on July 4, 2002 and was put on display at Jersey Fire Station for a few days. The goal at this time was to build a 35-foot memorial titled “Freedom’s Flame”, which was estimated to cost approximately $8 million. However, this design concept was never completed. During the construction of Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District’s (RCFD) All-Risk Training Center, the thought was to build a memorial using some of the steel remnants at the entrance to display. HMC Architects hosted a contest for alternative design concepts and opened it to interns and junior designers in the company. The chosen design was never fully scoped, but the cost in 2015 was estimated to be approximately $1.35 million. ANALYSIS: In May 2020, RCFD requested the design be scaled down to reduce costs, which is now estimated to be $1.25 million. This new design still incorporates a water feature for the community to reflect on the tragic event that took place on September 11, 2001. The memorial also offers various details to honor those that lost their lives. If the City Council / Fire Board is interested in proceeding with this project, funding would need to be accumulated possibly in the form of donations, fundraisers, or other budget allocations. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of the 9/11 memorial is approximately $1.25 million. There is no budgeted funding for this project. Other funding sources would need to be found possibly via donation, fundraising, or other budgeted allocations. Long-term maintenance costs for the 9/11 Memorial, if it is built, is unknown. 2 5 1 COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED: This item highlights the Council’s core value of building and preserving a family-oriented atmosphere by providing the community with a historical gathering place to “Never Forget” the lives and loved ones lost nationwide in the September 11th attacks. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment - 1 911 Memorial Project PowerPoint 9/11 MEMORIAL PROJECT Background •September 11, 2001 •Four airplanes were hijacked and targeted to attack the United States in what is known today as the single deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history with 3,000 fatalities. •9/11 Memorial Project •In 2002, steel remnants of the World Trade Center ruins were acquired. •The steel artifact was welcomed by the RC community when it arrived on July 4, 2002 and was put on display at Jersey Fire Station for a few days. Background Initial Design •An initial concept was designed by William Lecky, who worked on the Vietnam War and Korean War memorials in Washington, D.C. •The 35-foot memorial was estimated to cost $8 million. •However, this design concept was not completed. RC CommUNITY Memorial Design •During the construction of RCFD’s All Risk Training Center, the thought was to place the memorial with the artifact at the entrance for the community. •HMC Architects hosted a contest for alternative design concepts open to interns and junior designers in the company. •The chosen design was never fully scoped,but the cost in 2015 was estimated to be $1.35 million. Proposed Location Original Conceptual Design Original Design: Estimated $1.35 million. Original Conceptual Design •Original water feature was vast and included many small details which added to the overall cost. •There was no set budget. Revised Design The concept was scaled back to reduce costs and simplify the design. New Design: Estimated $1.25 million. Revised Design New Design: Estimated $1.25 million. Revised Design New Design: Estimated $1.25 million. Moving Forward Original Design & Cost •The specifications for engineering and design of this project was never fully scoped. However, in 2015, an estimated cost was proposed of approx. $1.35 million. •Because this project initially had no set budget, the designers were able to dream of “what could be”. Updated Design & Cost •In May 2020, the concept was redesigned to be scaled down, and cost was estimated to be $1.25 million. 9/11 MEMORIAL PROJECT REVISED / PRESENTED AT MEETING Background •September 11, 2001 •Four airplanes were hijacked and targeted to attack the United States in what is known today as the single deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history with 3,000 fatalities. •9/11 Memorial Project •In 2002, steel remnants of the World Trade Center ruins were acquired. •The steel artifact was welcomed by the RC community when it arrived on July 4, 2002 and was put on display at Jersey Fire Station for a few days. Background Initial Design •An initial concept was designed by William Lecky, who worked on the Vietnam War and Korean War memorials in Washington, D.C. •The 35-foot memorial was estimated to cost $8 million. •However, this design concept was not completed. RC CommUNITY Memorial Design •During the construction of RCFD’s All Risk Training Center, the thought was to place the memorial with the artifact at the entrance for the community. •HMC Architects hosted a contest for alternative design concepts open to interns and junior designers in the company. •The chosen design was never fully scoped,but the cost in 2015 was estimated to be $1.35 million$1.75 million. Proposed Location Original Conceptual Design Original Design: Estimated $1.35 million $1.75 million. Original Conceptual Design •Original water feature was vast and included many small details which added to the overall cost. •There was no set budget. Revised Design Design was scaled back to a smaller layout and less expensive detail features. New Design: Estimated $1.25 million. Revised Design New Design: Estimated $1.25 million. Revised Design New Design: Estimated $1.25 million. Moving Forward Original Design & Cost •The specifications for engineering and design of this project was never fully scoped. However, in 2015, an estimated cost was proposed of approx. $1.35 million $1.75 million. •Because this project initially had no set budget, the designers were able to dream of “what could be”.Updated Design & Cost •In May 2020, the concept was redesigned to be scaled down, and cost was estimated to be $1.25 million.