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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 21, 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 5:00 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Sam Spagnolo, Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Nick 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.
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, RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2274 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
SARAH WATERSON, PRESIDENT, REPRESENTING DESERTXPRESS ENTERPRISES;
REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. —CITY
D3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 12977-12993 ARROW ROUTE IN THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 0229-141-04 & 12. NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON,
CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, REGARDING
INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE. NEGOTIATING PARTIES MAY
NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS SET FORTH ABOVE. —CITY
D4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8583 ETIWANDA AVENUE, RANCHO
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CUCAMONGA, CA AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0229-141-13. NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY
MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, REGARDING
INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE. NEGOTIATING PARTIES MAY
NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS SET FORTH ABOVE.—CITY
D5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY: (1) REAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY THM ENTERPRISES, LLC AND LOCATED AT 12449 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 0229-031-41. NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON,
CITY MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, REGARDING
INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE. NEGOTIATING PARTIES MAY
NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS SET FORTH ABOVE - CITY
D6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY: (1) REAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST AND LOCATED AT 12549 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 0229-032-38&44. NEGOTIATING
PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, REGARDING INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE.
NEGOTIATING PARTIES MAY NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS SET FORTH
ABOVE. - CITY
D7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9: (1 CASE)
D8. 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
D9. 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
D10. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12467 BASELINE 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
D11. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
(TITLE: CITY MANAGER)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:52 p.m.
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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 21, 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, Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy
and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Nick Ghirelli,Assistant City Attorney Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Deputy
Director of City Clerk Services.
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. Presentation of Certificate of Sympathy in honor of Charles Edward Morton, Crew Boss, Big Bear Hot
Shots.
Mayor Michael 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 Fallen United States Forest Service Firefighter Charles
Morton. Morton passed away in the line of duty on September 17th while fighting the El Dorado Fire near Oak
Glen. He started his career with the Forest Service in 2006 and was a Big Bear Interagency Hotshot Squad
boss. Morton had been a firefighter for 18 years. Mayor Michael expressed that the community mourns with his
loved ones during this difficult time and are thankful for the sacrifice and dedication he had for his profession.
The City and City Council expressed their heartfelt condolences to the Morton family and presented Morton's
fiancee, Monica Tapia and the Morton family with a Certificate of Sympathy.
B2. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga Celebrating their 50th Charter
Anniversary.
Mayor Michael announced that due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements,tonight's recognition would
be presented virtually to the Rotary Club of Rancho.Cucamonga, who were watching the presentation from the
safety of their homes via RCTV-3. Mayor Michael shared his personal connection to the Rotary Club and
confirmed his membership along with Council Member Hutchison's membership to the Rotary Club. Mayor
Michael concluded by presenting the Proclamation and noted that the proclamation would be mailed to the
Rotary Club of Rancho Cucamonga President, Rick Gomez, following the meeting.
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B3. Presentation of a Proclamation to Katie Roberts for her Retirement from the Chaffey Community College
District Governing Board.
Mayor Michael announced that due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements,tonight's recognition would
be presented virtually to Katie Roberts, who was watching the presentation from the safety of her home via
RCTV-3. Mayor Michael shared highlights of Ms. Roberts career. Mayor Michael concluded by presenting the
Proclamation and noted that the proclamation would be mailed to Katie Roberts following the meeting.
B4. Presentation of a Proclamation for the Friends of the Library 25th Anniversary.
Mayor Michael announced that due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements,tonight's recognition would
be presented virtually to the Friends of the Library, who were watching the presentation from the safety of their
homes via RCTV-3. Mayor Michael shared that since 1995, the Friends of the Library have raised over $2.5M
dollars for the City's Library Services through their sales of used books, magazines and DVDs at their two
bookstores. Mayor Michael noted that without the support of the Friends of the Library, Rancho Cucamonga
Library Services would not be the robust, thriving community resource that it is today. Mayor Michael concluded
by thanking the Friends of the Library and presented the Proclamation noting that the proclamation would be
mailed following the meeting.
B5. Healthy RC Compassionate Community COVID-19 Efforts.
Clarence De Guzman, Community Programs Coordinator and Joanna Marrufo, Management Aide, presented a
PowerPoint presentation and video highlighting the dedicated Healthy RC Community Champions and
Compassionate Community Committee members and their efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Mayor
and City Council virtually presented Certificates of Recognition to esteemed community members: Luz Fuentes,
Community Champions,Teresa Gonzalez, Community Champions, Margarita Diaz, Community Champions and
Nanette Hart, Compassionate Community member for all of their community outreach efforts during the COVID-
19 Pandemic.
B6. Announcement of the Furry Friends Howl-O-Ween Virtual Walk for the Animals, Saturday October 31,
2020.
Veronica Fincher, Animal Services Director, presented a PowerPoint sharing the exciting news of the Rancho
Cucamonga Animal Shelter hosting an upcoming Furry Friends Howl-O-Ween Virtual Walk scheduled for
Saturday October 31, 2020.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Michael 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.
CONSENT CALENDARS
D. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meetings of October 7, 2020.
D2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $933,208.99 and Weekly Check
Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of
$905,063.34 Dated September 28, 2020 Through October 11, 2020 and Electronic Debit Register for
the Month of September in the Amount of$555,569.62.
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D3. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas
Company in the Amount of$56.27 Dated September 28, 2020 Through October 11, 2020.
D4. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2020.
D5. Consideration to Award a Contract to OCC Builders, Inc. in the Amount of $79,000, plus a 10%
Contingency in the Amount of$7,900, and Authorization of an Appropriation in the amount of$120,170
for the RCFPD Fire Station No. 176 Site Improvements Project.
D6. Consideration to Authorize the Appropriation in the Amount of$422,000 from the Fire Capital Fund
for Capital Outlay at the Public Safety Facility.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Spagnolo, seconded by Vice President Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D6, with Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3, due to her employment with
Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried, 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR- CITY COUNCIL
E1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meetings of October 7, 2020.
E2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $975,100.58 and Weekly Check
Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of
$3,634,775.32 Dated September 28,2020 Through October 11,2020 and Electronic Debit Register
for the Month of September in the Amount of$536,440.63.
E3. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas
Company in the Amount of$1,911.39 Dated September 28, 2020 Through October 11, 2020.
E4. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2020.
E5. Consideration to Approve the Use of Cambridge Seven Associates to Provide Design Services for
Museum Exhibit Platforms and Themes Including the Creation of Bid Packages for Tenant
Improvements and Exhibit Fabrication and Installation for the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
Second Story and Beyond®Project.
E6. Consideration to Approve a Single Source Procurement of Iteris Inc. Video Detection System
Equipment from RodefX Inc. of Claremont, California in the Amount of$75,000.
E7. Consideration to Award the Purchase of Fertilizer and Pesticides Supplies on an"As Needed"Basis
from Nutrien AG Solutions, Wilbur-Ellis Co. and SiteOne Landscape Supply, in Accordance with
Request for Bids (RFB)#20/21-107 in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,000 Annually to be Funded
from Various City and Special Districts Accounts.
E8. Consideration of Temporary Park Permitting for City of Rancho Cucamonga Businesses Displaced
by Covid-19 Pandemic Program. (RESOLUTION 2020-108)
E9. Consideration of a Request from Northtown Housing Development Corporation to Partner on a
Weekly Baseball Clinic.
E10. Consideration of the Fourth Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement with Goals Soccer
Centers, Inc.
E11. Consideration to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Silver & Wright LLP for Legal
Services Related to the Municipal Code and Other Civil Matters.
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E12. Consideration of Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve
Consent Calendar Items E1 through E12, with Council Member Scott abstaining on item E3, due to her
employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried, 5-0.
F. CONSENT ORDINANCES
None.
G. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
No items.
H. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
No items.
I. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORT(S)
11. Consideration to Approve an Allocation Agreement between the County of San Bernardino and the
City of Rancho Cucamonga related to the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund for Local
Governments.
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services,
who provided a verbal report on item 11. Deputy City Manager Sassoon informed that in July of 2020, the
City Council approved an expenditure plan for this CARES Act funding,with approximately$200,000 in funds
to be used for City COVID expenses, and the balance of approximately$1.9 million allocated toward the RC
CARES Initiative. Deputy City Manager Sassoon stated that the RC CARES has focused on providing
economic relief to residents and businesses in the community that have been impacted by COVID-19. She
noted that to date, more than $1 million in funds have been distributed in the community through the RC
CARES program, with the full $1.9 million expected to be distributed by the end of October. The funds are
meant to reimburse cities for their claimable CARES Act costs from March 1, 2020 through December 30,
2020. Deputy City Manager Sassoon stated that the County has determined that Rancho Cucamonga is
eligible to receive $2,167,193 in CARES Act funding through the program. Deputy City Manager Sassoon
concluded by stating that approval of the Allocation Agreement provides the mechanism by which this
reimbursement will be received.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve an
Allocation Agreement between the County of San Bernardino and the City of Rancho Cucamonga related
to the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund for Local Governments. Motion carried, 5-0.
12. Consideration to Approve a Resolution Requesting Modifications to the Governor's Blueprint for a
Safer Economy in Order to Allow for Sub-Regional Flexibility and a More Consistent and Expeditious
Process for Reopening the Economy. (RESOLUTION NO. 2020-106)
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and provided a verbal report for item 12 and Resolution No. 2020-
106. City Manager Gillison explained that the proposed resolution calls on Governor Newsom to allow for
communities that have historically experienced low rates of COVID-19 infection to be permitted to reopen
independent of the county they are located in. City Manager Gillison further explained that the resolution
also urges Governor Newsom to make the reopening process for counties more stable and predictable,
including requesting that the testing metric be a fixed number rather than the shifting median testing number
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of all 58 California counties that has been put in place. Lastly, City Manager Gillison added that the resolution
requests that the Governor provide guidance for convention centers, places of worship, and other meeting
facilities to safely reopen for indoor operations with proper protocols and capacity limits that will ensure the
public's safety.
Council Member Hutchison shared his support for the resolution and opportunities to regain local control.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy asked City Manager Gillison what tier the City of Rancho Cucamonga would be if
measured as a city or independently from the County.
City Manager Gillison stated that the City currently has a rate of 16.34 cases per 1,000 population as
compared to the County average of 26.66 cases per 1,000 population. City Manager Gillison noted that the
rate is amongst the lowest in the County. City Manager Gillison further informed that the City has a lower
3.8% positive test rate compared to the County's positive test rate of 8.42% which would put the City in an
orange tier.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy to adopt
Resolution No. 2020-106, requesting modifications to the Governor's blueprint for a safer economy in
order to allow for sub regional flexibility and a more consistent and expeditious process for reopening the
economy. Motion carried, 5-0.
13. Consideration to Approve a Resolution Supporting California's Proposition 20 on the November
2020 Ballot. (RESOLUTION NO. 2020-107)
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Hope Velarde, Management Analyst I, who provided a
PowerPoint overview of California's Proposition 20 on the November 2020 Ballot. The presentation covered
Proposition 20 initiative details such as its impact on: violent crimes, serial theft, parole violations and DNA
collection. Management Analyst Velarde noted that Proposition 20 was carefully drafted to fix very specific
flaws and addresses components of Propositions 47 and 57 specific to early release and parole, not prison
sentencing, keeping people in prison who have committed truly violent crimes such as human trafficking and
assault with a deadly weapon.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison to adopt Resolution
No. 2020-107, Supporting California's Proposition 20 on the November 2020 Ballot. Motion carried, 5-0.
Mayor Michael announced that items 14 and 15 would be heard concurrently but acted upon separately
as two separate agencies.
14. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws for the California
Intergovernmental Risk Authority, which permits the joining of Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of
California and the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund. (RESOLUTION NO. 2020-109)
15. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws for the California
Intergovernmental Risk Authority, which permits the joining of Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of
California and the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund. (RESOLUTION NO. FD2020-019)
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and provided a verbal report of items 14 and 15. City Manager
Gillison informed that given the similarities between the two agencies, REMIF and PARSAC explored a
strategic partnership,which led to a proposed merger between the two organizations.The Board of Directors
for the pools directed the creation of a new pool (called the California Intergovernmental Risk Sharing
Authority or CIRA)effective 07/01/21. City Manager Gillison noted that there will be great benefits in sharing
resources, sharing expenses and drawing on strengths. Benefits also include succession planning, more
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robust, stable programs, shared training resources, long term program sustainability, and eliminating
redundancies. City Manager Gillison stated that the intent of a merger between PARSAC and REMIF is to
have long term stability, sustainability and adding depth and breadth to the agencies, with the singular goal
of better serving their members. City Manager Gillison concluded by stating that the merged organization
will be more fiscally viable and provide greater long-term stability and sustainability.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy thanked City Manager Gillison for his expertise and efforts.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution
No. 2020-109. Motion carried, 5-0.
MOTION: Moved by Vice President Kennedy, seconded by Board Member Hutchison to adopt
Resolution No. FD2020-019. Motion carried, 5-0.
16. Consideration of Donation of Public Art.
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Sean McPherson,Senior Planner,who provided a PowerPoint
showcasing an art piece for Council to consider: "Peloton Takes the Cucamonga Curve" by San Diego artist
Kathleen King.Senior Planner McPherson noted that upon acceptance of art piece,the Public Art Committee
will determine appropriate location and coordinate installation.
Mayor Michael shared his admiration for the subject art piece and requested a "thank you" letter be sent to
artist Kathleen King on the City's behalf.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo seconded by Council Member Scott, to accept the
subject art piece for donation. Motion carried, 5-0.
J. COUNCIL BUSINESS
J.1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hutchison reported that he attended a Solid Waste Advisory Task Force meeting
discussing Fast Pyrolysis Reactor (FPR) method that will thermo chemically decompose any organic or
carbon material into energy rich oil and gas.
J.2. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
None.
K. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
No items.
L. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
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M. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the City Council Meeting with a moment of silence in honor of Charles Edward Morton,
Crew Boss, Big Bear Hot Shots, at 8:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lin A. royan, MMC
ity rk Services Director
Approved: November 4, 2020— Regular Meeting
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