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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETINGS MINUTES
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - TRI-COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE ROOM
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in the
Tri-Communities Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Sam Spagnolo, and Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy. Absent: 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 Matt Burris,
Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No public communications were made.
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No discussion or actions were taken.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. 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
D2. 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
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9: (1 CASE)
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH
(1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: HIMNEL USA, INC. d/b/a ST.
MARY'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND GLOBAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC VS. CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SBSC CASE NO.: CIVDS 2014554-CITY
D5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH
(1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA V. DR LANDMARK, INC.; POWER MEDIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; HOFER
PROPERTIES, LLC; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 5 INCLUSIVE, SBSC CASE NO.: CIVDS 1904713 —
CITY
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E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:35 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER- COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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 October 7, 2020
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor
Pro Tern Kennedy 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. Absent: Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney and Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City
Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Spagnolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Responding to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and social distancing requirements, City Manager
Gillison announced that due to recent changes in the Governor's Executive Orders, the San Bernardino County
Department of Public Health requirements, and to ensure the health and safety of Rancho Cucamonga 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 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 communication, 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 Coronavirus
pandemic and City resources and updates can be found at www.cityofrc.us/coronavirus.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Remembrance in Honor of K9 Deja.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy announced that at the conclusion of the City Council Meeting, the City Council would
have a moment of silence and adjourn the meeting in memory of K9 Deja. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy noted that
during Deja's 6 years of service Deja and her handler worked countless hours tracking down criminals and
missing people to help keep our#RCcommUNITY safe. She stated that Deja was a symbolic piece of Rancho
Cucamonga and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy thanked Deja for her
service.
Captain Mahoney, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, shared a few words along with a remembrance
video highlighting K9 Deja's career. The video featured City Manager, John Gillison and Retired Rancho
Cucamonga Police Department Captain Boldt, together they shared Deja's story and journey with the Rancho
Cucamonga Police Department. Captain Mahoney announced that the City is in the process of acquiring a third
bloodhound from the same lineage of Dare and Deja. Captain Mahoney concluded by expressing his
condolences and presenting Deputy Stone with a shadow box gift containing memorabilia from K9 Deja's career
with the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
The City and City Council expressed their heartfelt condolences to Rancho Police Department, and K9 Deja's
handler Deputy Josh Stone and presented Deputy Stone with a Certificate of Sympathy.
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B2. Announcement of Fire Prevention Week by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District.
Gabrielle Costello, Community Affairs Sr. Coordinator / PIO, presented a PowerPoint announcing Fire
Prevention Week and shared safety tips for the community recommended by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District.
B3. Proclamation Declaring the Month of October as "Cybersecurity Awareness Month".
Darryl Polk, Director of the Department of Innovation & Technology and Shelly Munson, Deputy Director of the
Department of Innovation & Technology, presented an informative video regarding Cybersecurity. The video
shared tips to stay secure and encouraged the community to have a safe and enjoyable online experience.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy presented a Proclamation to the Department of Innovation&Technology declaring the
Month of October as"Cybersecurity Awareness Month".
B4. Recognition of Restaurants Participating in Great Plates.
Jennifer Camacho-Curtis, Community Affairs Officer, presented a PowerPoint presentation and video informing
the community of the Great Plates Program, a locally administered program by the County of San Bernardino,
providing seniors meals during the Covid-19 Pandemic. She announced that Citrus Kitchen, a local restaurant
is the only Rancho Cucamonga restaurant participating in the program and applauded their dedication to the
community. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy recognized Citrus Kitchen for their participation in the program and
presented a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the City and City Council.
B5. Recognition of the Animal Center's Veterinary Services Team in support of National Veterinary Technician
Week, October 11th to the 17th.
Veronica Fincher, Director of Animal Services, presented a PowerPoint presentation and video highlighting the
dedicated Veterinary Services Team of the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy
thanked Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter staff for their continuous efforts and services provided to the
community and their pets.
B6. Presentation on the Fleet Inventory and Carbon Emission Reductions.
Albert Espinoza, Deputy Director of Public Works and Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, presented
a PowerPoint presentation providing a summary of the City's fleet inventory and the number of alternative vehicles
in the fleet which have assisted the City in reducing carbon emissions over the last 14 years.They also presented
funding opportunities to purchase future alternative vehicles and infrastructure which would assist in further
reducing carbon emissions in the future.
B7. Recognition of Platinum Level Award for Energy Efficiency Leadership.
Clarence De Guzman, Community Programs Coordinator, presented a PowerPoint sharing the exciting news of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga recently receiving the Platinum Level Award for Energy Efficiency Leadership.
B8. Mail Ballot Drop Box Locations - November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election.
Linda Troyan, Director of City Clerk Services, provided a PowerPoint presentation informing the community of the
City's new Mail Ballot Drop Boxes available at: City Hall, 10500 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga; Banyan
Fire Station, 11108 Banyan St., Rancho Cucamonga; Day Creek Fire Station, 12270 Fire House Ct., Rancho
Cucamonga; West Valley America's Job Center of California, 9650 9th St., Rancho Cucamonga and Alta Loma
Square, 8760 19th St., Rancho Cucamonga. City Clerk Services Director Troyan shared helpful links with voting
information: Registrar of Voters www.SBCountyElections.com and Election Information on the City's website:
www.citvofrc.us.
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C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy announced, due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the Public
Communications portion of the meeting will be conducted telephonically.
Via phone call, Janet Walton, offered a prayer.
Via phone call, Brian Reisinger, Community Outreach Coordinator,West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District,
provided a brief update on the West Nile Virus and the widespread distribution of invasive Aedes Mosquitoes. He
recommended the community protect themselves with EPA approved insect repellent when spending time outdoors.
He concluded his update by noting that residents wishing to submit a service request or for more information can
visit the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District website www.wvmvcd.orq or call (909)635-0307.
Via phone call, Michael Montgomery, Chaffey College Alumni, recommended that the City purchase K5 Fire
Extinguishers and ABC Extinguishers to reduce large fires.
CONSENT CALENDARS
D. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meetings of September 16, 2020.
D2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $1,963,805.37 and Weekly Check
Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of
$1,407,721.71 Dated September 08, 2020 Through September 27, 2020.
D3. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas
Company in the Amount of$530.97 Dated September 08, 2020 Through September 27, 2020.
D4. Consideration to Award A Contract to Champion Fire Systems, Inc. for Fire Suppression Systems
Maintenance at Various Fire District Facilities in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000 for FY 2020/2021
and an Estimated Total Contract Amount of$158,070 Over Seven Years.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Spagnolo, seconded by Board Member Hutchison, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D4, with Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3, due to her employment with
Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried, 4-0-1.Absent: Board President Michael.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
E1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meetings of September 16, 2020.
E2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $1,942,989.57 and Weekly Check
Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of
$7,751,875.15 Dated September 08, 2020 Through September 27, 2020.
E3. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas
Company in the Amount of$4,053.63 Dated September 08, 2020 Through September 27, 2020.
E4. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Attestation of Veracity for the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Utility 2019 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report and Power Content Label.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2020-105)
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E5. Consideration of a Cooperative Agreement with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
(SBCTA) for the Design, Right-of-Way, and Construction Phases for the West Valley Connector
Bus Rapid Transit Improvement Project- Phase 1.
E6. Consideration to Award A Contract to Champion Fire Systems, Inc. for Fire Suppression System
Maintenance at Various City Facilities in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,000 for FY 2020/2021 and
an Estimated Total Contract Amount of$355,510 Over Seven Years.
E7. Consideration of Amendment No. 01 to the Agreement with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. (CO18-
144) in the amount of$236,500 for the Public Safety Facility Fiber Optic Line Extension.
E8. Consideration to Award the Purchase of Irrigation Parts and Supplies on an "As Needed" Basis
from SiteOne Landscape Supply and Smith Pipe & Supply, Inc. in Accordance with Request for
Bids(RFB)#20/21-109 in an Amount Not to Exceed$100,000 Annually to be Funded from Various
City and Special Disticts Accounts.
E9. Consideration of a Contract with All American Asphalt, Inc., in an Amount of$1,441,579 Plus 10%
contingency, for the Foothill Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
E10. Consideration of a Contract with Norstar Plumbing & Engineering, Inc., in an Amount of$62,700
Plus a 10% Contingency, and Authorization of an Appropriation in the Amount of$80,000 for the
Almond Trail Slope Repair Project.
El 1. Consideration of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with Central Square, Inc. for
Maintenance and Support in the Amount not to Exceed $425,785 from Account No.1001209-5300
(DoIT Contract Services).
E12. Consideration to Approve the Use of SirsiDynix to Provide Maintenance and Service for the Rancho
Cucamonga Public Library's Integrated Library System (ILS).
E13. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement with Chaffey Joint Union
High School District for School Resource Officer Services.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Spagnolo, to approve
Consent Calendar Items E1 through E13, with Council Member Scott abstaining on item E3, due to her
employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried, 4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
F. CONSENT ORDINANCES
F1. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.974 AND 975, DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT DRC2020-00124 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2020-
00254 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - LOCATED NORTH OF 4TH STREET, SOUTH OF
THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF) RAILWAY, WEST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE,
AND EAST OF UTICA/CLEVELAND AVENUES, WITHIN THE EMPIRE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN.
(ORDINANCE NO. 974 AND ORDINANCE NO. 975).
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to waive full reading
and adopt Ordinance No. 974 and Ordinance No. 975 by title only.
Linda Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 974 and Ordinance No. 975 by
title only.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member
Scott,to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No.974 and Ordinance No. 975 by title only. Motion carried,
4-0-1. Absent: Mayor Michael.
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G. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
No items.
H. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
No items.
1. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORT(S)
No items.
J. COUNCIL BUSINESS
J.1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy announced that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and stressed the
importance of early screening, testing and treatment.
J.2. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
None.
K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
No items.
L. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy adjourned the City Council Meeting with a moment of silence in honor of K9 Deja, the
meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk Services Director
Approved: October 21, 2020— Regular Meeting
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