HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/02/17 - MinutesFebruary 17, 2021
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a closed session on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 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.
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No public communications were made.
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
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 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP AND FIRE SUPPORT SERVICES — CITY
D2. 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
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH
(1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: AWI BUILDERS, INC V. RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT,
CASE NO. CIVDS 1928697
D4. 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
D5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH
(1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: PEPE'S INC. V. CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF
CALIFORNIA, CASE NO. 5:20CV02506JGBSP — CITY
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D6. 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 0229 131 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; ROBERT BRUCE STANFORD, A
WIDOWER (AN INDIVIDUAL) & WILLIAM R. RUSHING, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE
STRACK FAMILY TRUST, DATED MARCH 13, 2014, AS TO THE REMAINDER, OWNERS;
REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS - CITY
D7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8583 ETIWANDA AVENUE, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 022914113. NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY
MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND PATTI FEIST,
OVERLAND, PACIFIC AND CUTLER, 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
D8. 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, AND PATTI FEIST,
OVERLAND, PACIFIC AND CUTLER, 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
D9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT: 7089 ETIWANDA AVE. (APN 0227- 12156); HAVEN
AVE. (APN:020833147); HAVEN AVE. (APN:020833140); 8340 UTICA AVE. (APN:0208 353 06);
9612 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD (APN:0208 131 83); 9547 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD
(APN:020815107); 9561 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD (APN: 0208151- 17); NEGOTIATING PARTIES
JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER AND LORI SASSOON, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF
LOS ANGELES (VOALA), REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. — CITY/FIRE
E. RECESS The closed session recessed at 6:30 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 February 17, 2021
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 and Linda Troyan, MMC, City
Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Hutchison 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.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Michael announced staff requested item H2 will be continued to the March 3rd meeting.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Recognition of the RC Cares Program Team.
Justine Garcia, Interim Deputy Director of Engineering and Noah Daniels, Finance Manager, provided a video
featuring and recognizing the RC Cares Program and Team members who worked on program.
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.
No public communications were made.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meetings of February 3, 2021.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of $1,665,379.80
and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers(Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California
Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $4,760,812.63 Dated January 25, 2021 Through February 07,
2021 and City and Fire District Electronic Debit Registers for the Month of January in the Total Amount
of $1,048,306.45. (CITY/FIRE)
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D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern
California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $28,271.67 Dated January 25, 2021 Through February
07, 2021. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of January 31, 2021 for the City
of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. (CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion and Authorize Release of
Retention, and Bonds for the Crossing Surface Improvement at Arrow Route Railroad Crossing
Project. (CITY)
D6. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, Authorize Release of Retention
and Bonds for the Southwest Cucamonga Class 1 Bicycle Trail, MRSC Contract No. MIL16052 Project.
(CITY)
D7. Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, and a Right of Entry
and Access Agreement, Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Lightning PM, LLC, in the Real
Property Located at 12977 Arrow Route in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Further Identified as
APN 0229-141-04 in Connection with the Construction of the Etiwanda East Side Widening Project.
(CITY)
D8. Receive and File Commission/Committee/Board Attendance Report for 2020. (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D8, with Council Member Scott abstaining on item D3, due to her employment with
Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried, 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR) Program and Naming the City of Rancho Cucamonga as the TDR
Authority, as Outlined in the Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood Conservation Plan. (RESOLUTION
NO. 2021-009) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager and Vincent Acuna, Associate Planner, who
presented a PowerPoint for Item F1. Deputy City Manager Burris noted that the City Council was provided with
an updated resolution including attachments, which reflected changes recommended by the City Attorney.
Deputy City Manager Burris informed that the changes were highlighted in the updated resolution, which provided
more clarity on the City Council's approval of the Policies and Procedures manual, and the role of City staff to
administer the TDR program. Associate Planner Acuna detailed the policies and procedures manual for the
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program and noted that the resolution clarifies the city's responsibility to
manage the TDR program, and also clarifies the City Manager's authority to make minor changes to the TDR
program documents as needed, as long as they are consistent with the Etiwanda Heights Specific Plan.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Discussion ensued on procedures for the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program; property value/
appraisals; property owner rights and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's role as the TDR Authority.
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to adopt Resolution
No. 2021-009, Adopting the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR)
Program and Naming the City of Rancho Cucamonga as the TDR Authority, as Outlined in the Etiwanda Heights
Neighborhood Conservation Plan. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance Nos. 978 and 979, to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Amending the Municipal Code to Allow for the Deferral of Payment of Development
Impact Fees and the Public Art in Lieu Fee. (ORDINANCE NO'S. 978 & 979) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst 11, who presented a PowerPoint for
Item G1. Management Analyst Nakamura informed that the proposed changes would provide an option to allow
payment of Development Impact Fees and Public Art in -lieu fee to be deferred to prior to final inspection and a
system checks in place to ensure compliance.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Michael announced, due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, Public Communications for
Public Hearing item G1 will be conducted telephonically.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison to introduce First Reading
of Ordinance No. 978 and Ordinance No. 979 by Title only and waive further readings.
Linda A. Troyan, MMC, Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No. 978 and Ordinance No.
979.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Hutchison to
introduce First Reading of Ordinance No. 978 and Ordinance No. 979 by Title only and waive further readings.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Verbal Report on January 2021 Windstorm Event. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director, who presented a PowerPoint for
Item H1. Public Works Services Director Wittkopf reported on damages caused by a wind event that occurred on
January 20th and 21 st. He presented a January 2021 Wind Event Heat Map showcasing the affected areas that
stemmed from 120 - Service Requests received by the Public Works Department.
The Mayor and Members of the City Council thanked the Public Works Department and Dolt Department GIS
team for their collaborative work in developing an innovative Wind Event Heat Map that will help the City not only
respond but also plan ahead for future wind events.
H2. Consideration to Receive and File Midyear Financial Update for the Six -Month Period Ended December
31, 2020. (CITY)
Mayor Michael announced that the item would not be heard at this meeting and would be continued to the March
3, 2021 Council Meeting.
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H3. Summary of Public Safety Response to 2020 Holiday Lights Display and Consideration of a
Resolution Temporarily Closing Portions of Thoroughbred and Jennet Streets, West Sapphire Street
and East of Turquoise Avenue, and a Portion of Turquoise Avenue Between Jennet and
Thoroughbred Streets, to Pedestrian Traffic During the Area's 2021 Holiday Light Display.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2021-010) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, Deputy Melissa Harrison and Traffic
Engineer, Baldwin Ngai who presented a PowerPoint for Item H3. Traffic Engineer Ngai informed that on
November 2020, a collective decision between the City and the Police Department was made due to the Covid-
19 Pandemic to establish Drive-Thru only beginning on December 4th through December 24th from 5:00p.m. to
11:00p.m. with no pedestrians allowed to walk through the holiday lights display loop. Deputy Harrison noted that
a guest registry portal was launched for the periods of Drive-Thru only to accommodate residents hosting events
and to assist deputies to determine appropriate pedestrian access into the loop. Deputy Harrison added that the
City and Police Department successfully reached residents staying at home via a Virtual Thoroughbred Tour
posted online and reaching over 275,946 viewers. Staff recommended that the City Council approve Resolution
No. 2021-010 to implement Drive-Thru only December 3-5 and 10-24, 2021.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution No.
2021-010, temporarily closing portions of Thoroughbred and Jennet Streets, West Sapphire Street and East of
Turquoise Avenue, and a portion of Turquoise Avenue Between Jennet and Thoroughbred Streets, to pedestrian
traffic during the area's 2021 Holiday Light Display. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
H4. Consideration to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreement with
PROS Consulting Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $66,910 for Community Services Department
Organizational and Financial Assessment and AMS Planning & Research for Victoria Gardens
Cultural Center & City-wide Arts Programming Assessment in an Amount Not to Exceed $97,600.
(CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jennifer Hunt-Gracia, Community Services Director, who presented a
PowerPoint for Item H4. Community Services Director Hunt-Gracia spoke on the economic impact of COVID-19,
financial sustainability of services, community needs and changing demographics. She informed that financial
sustainability and assurances that revenue projection will be met is critical to operating in a post pandemic
era. She recommended that the Community Services Department utilize two consulting firms: one specific to
recreation services and the second specific to the operations of the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.
Discussion ensued on equitable data collection strategies; online needs assessments and community outreach
to identify community needs.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to authorize the City
Manager to execute Professional Service Agreements with PROS Consulting Inc. and AMS Planning & Research.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. Consideration to Approve the Re -appointments of Two Members to the Public Art Committee. (CITY)
Council Member Scott reported that the Rancho Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation recommended
Board Member Pachon for re -appointment at the Executive Board meeting on January 13, 2021. She also informed
that the Planning Commission recommended Commissioner Dopp for re -appointment at the Planning Commission
meeting on February 10, 2021.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve the Re-
appointment of Planning Commissioner Bryan Dopp, and Community & Arts Foundation Board Member, Paula
Pachon to the Public Art Committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
13. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
6Lin ro yan, ,MMC
ity rk Services Director
Approved: March 3, 2021 — Regular Meeting
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