HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/06/16 - Minutes June 16, 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, June 16, 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; 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.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
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 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)
D2. 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)
D3. 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)
D4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12467 BASELINE ROAD IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL
NUMBERS 1090331030000, 1090331040000, 1089581040000; 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)
D5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)-SOUTHWEST VOTER REGISTRATION EDUCATION PROJECT AND
LOUISA OLLAGUE V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; CASE NO. CIVRS 1603632.-(CITY)
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D6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF HAVEN
AVENUE AND CIVIC CENTER DRIVE IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBER 0208-331-40; AND
0208-331-47; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER AND MATT BURRIS,
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND CHRIS
HYUN, JRC REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORP REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. —CITY
D7. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 (TITLE: CITY
ATTORNEY)—CITY
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:30 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 June 16, 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; Nicholas Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, and Linda A. Troyan,
MMC, Director of City Clerk Services.
Council Member Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Manager Gillison announced that due to recent actions by the Governor regarding COVID-19, this is the last
meeting with no members of the public in attendance. He stated that the July 7, 2021 Regular City Council meeting
will be open to the public.
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.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Al Arguello, Longtime Member of Community and Arts Foundation,
Inland Empire Market President at Bank of America for his Retirement after 53 years of Service.
Mayor Michael announced that due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the recognition would be
presented virtually to Al Arguello, longtime Member of Community and Arts Foundation, who was watching the
presentation from the safety of his home via RCTV-3. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented
the Proclamation to Al Arguello, Inland Empire Market President at Bank of America for his Retirement after 53
years of Service.
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B2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Suzanne Buquet, Nancy Mendoza, and Soo Myland for
their years of volunteer work at the Animal Center and for their dedicated service as Board Members of
the Animal Care Foundation.
Mayor Michael announced that due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the recognition would be
presented virtually to Animal Care Foundation Board Members: Suzanne Buquet, Nancy Mendoza, and Soo
Myland, for their dedicated service as Board Members of the Animal Care Foundation. Board Members were
watching the presentation from the safety of their homes via RCTV-3.Veronica Fincher,Animal Services Director,
presented a PowerPoint showcasing accomplishments and achievements of the Animal Care Foundation. Mayor
Michael and Members of the City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Animal Care Foundation Board
Members: Suzanne Buquet, Nancy Mendoza, and Soo Myland.
B3. Presentation of the 2021 Public Technology Institute Solutions Award to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Darryl Polk, Director of Innovation and Technology and Shelly Munson, Deputy Director of Innovation and
Technology spoke on the importance of Cybersecurity and shared that the City of Rancho Cucamonga was
recently presented with the 2021 Public Technology Institute Solutions Award.
B4. Presentation of Rancho Cucamonga's Ranking -2021's Best&Worst Places to Raise a Family.
Jennifer Camacho-Curtis, Community Affairs Officer and Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst II, presented a
PowerPoint presentation on survey results from Wallet Hub: 2021's Best&Worst Places to Raise a Family, noting
that the City of Rancho Cucamonga ranked number 32 out of 182 U.S. cities and number 8 in the State of
California.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Via phone call, Francisco(last name unknown)spoke on dry brush located near his home and expressed his concern
of the dry brush being a fire hazard. He asked that the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District address his safety
concerns.
City Manager Gillison noted that a Fire Marshall would be contacting the resident within 24 hours to address his
concerns.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Meetings of June 2, 2021.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of$1,793,749.51
and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California
Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $5,292,283.11 Dated May 24, 2021 Through June 06, 2021
and City and Fire District Electronic Debit Registers for the Month of May in the Total Amount of
$1,025,533.68. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern
California Gas Company in the Total Amount of$16,083.79 Dated May 24, 2021 Through June 06,
2021. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of May 31, 2021 for the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. (CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration of an Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Richards, Watson
& Gershon, a Professional Corporation, for Legal Services. (CITY/FIRE/PUBLIC FINANCE)
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D6. Consideration of Amendment No. 004 to the Professional Services Agreement with Inland Empire
Property Services, Incorporated for Weed and Fire Hazard Abatement Services in the Amount of
$10,000 and Authorize Appropriations in the Amount of$10,000 in both the Revenue and Expenditure
Accounts. (FIRE)
D7. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Salary
Schedules for Fiscal Year 2021-22. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2021-012) (FIRE)
D8. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with CR&A, Inc. for the Fabrication,
Personalization, Installation, and Removal of Armed Forces Banners in the Amount of $22,000
Annually; Not to Exceed $154,000 Over a Seven-Year Period. (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements on the East Side of East Avenue and North of the
Foothill Freeway (SR-210) per the Improvement Agreement, Related to Case No. SUBTT18122, as
Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D10. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements Related to Tract No. 20080 as Complete, Located on
the Northwest Corner of Hermosa Avenue and Victoria Street, Submitted by Hermosa, LLC, a Limited
Liability Company. File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D11. Consideration of a Contract with Bligh Pacific for the Animal Care & Adoption Center - Roof
Maintenance & Repair Project in the Amount of$185,780. (CITY)
D12. Consideration of Amendment No. 01 to Professional Services Agreement with Siemens Mobility, Inc.
(CO19-111)for Streetlight Knockdown Services for Fiscal Year 2021/22. (CITY)
D13. Consideration of Amendment No. 01 to Professional Services Agreement with Siemens Mobility, Inc.
(CO19-112)for Annual Streetlight Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 2021/22. (CITY)
D14. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements Located at the Northeast Corner of 6th Street and
Charles Smith Avenue, Related to Case No. DRC2006-01012, as Complete, File the Notice of
Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D15. Consideration of an Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the 800 MHz Radio
Communications System Access/Paging and Equipment Maintenance Services, in an amount not to
exceed $184,675 in FY 2021-22 and an Estimated Total Contract Amount of $923,375 over Five
Years. (CITY)
D16. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution,Approving the Salary Schedules for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for Job
Classifications Employed by the City Including a Part-time Employee Benefit Summary.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2021-047) (CITY)
D17. Consideration of a Contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc., in an Amount of$252,796 plus a
Contingency of$57,367 for the Citywide Concrete Repair- FY 2020/2021 Project. (CITY)
D18. Consideration of an Appropriation in the Amount of$6,000 from the Fiber Optic Network Fund (Fund
711)for the Purchase of Fiber Optic Equipment from Power&Telephone. (CITY)
D19. Consideration of a Contract with Pacific Contractors Group, Inc. for the Parks Painting Project FY
20-21 in the Amount of$75,340. (CITY)
D20. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Allocating Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation (RMRA)
Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2021/22. (RESOLUTION NO. 2021-049) (CITY)
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D20, with Council Member Scott abstaining from item D3 due to her employment
with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried, 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
No items.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
F1. Consideration of Public Convenience or Necessity DRC2021-00027-Grocery Outlet-A Request for
a Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) Determination for Alcoholic Beverage Sales for Off-Site
Consumption (Type-21 Off-Sale Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) For a Grocery Store (Grocery
Outlet) Located in the Community Commercial (CC) District at 9040 Foothill Boulevard — APN:
0208-101-20. (RESOLUTION NO. 2021-046) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Mena Abdul-Ahad, Assistant Planner, and Sean McPherson, Senior
Planner, who presented a PowerPoint providing a project overview of the proposed floor plan of the subject
site and spoke on the undue concentration of off-sale alcohol licenses in the subject census tract. Staff
recommended that the City Council deny the determination of Public Convenience or Necessity DRC2021-
00027 for Grocery Outlet by adopting a resolution of denial and forward a copy to the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC).
Correspondence was received from Applicant, Pat Barber, and provided to the City Council to oppose item F1.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
Applicant, Pat Barber, addressed the City Council via teleconference and provided a corporate overview on
Grocery Outlet's corporate culture, growth, products, pricing, store operations, and competition.
Via phone call, Two (2) public communications were made by Retchemendy and Katie Shardt in opposition to
denying a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity(DRC2021-00027)for alcoholic beverage sales for
off-site consumption (Type-21 Off-Sale Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits)for a Grocery Store (Grocery Outlet).
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
City Attorney Ghirelli informed the City Council that both State Law and the Municipal Code did not define what
is publicly convenient or necessary. He stated that the City Council decides what factors they want to apply on a
case-by-case basis.
City Manager Gillison asked the staff if Grocery Outlet had offered to make the store larger before today's meeting.
Assistant Planner McPherson answered that staff was unaware of the applicant's offer to enlarge the size of the
store over 20,000 sq. ft.
City Manager Gillison noted that the current policy outlines a number of exceptions, including lot size and that
this is the first time staff is aware of the offer made by the applicant to enlarge the size of the store over the
20,000 sq. ft. threshold.
Council discussion ensued regarding the applicant's comment of expanding the lot size over the 20,000 sq. ft.
threshold, over-concentration of off-sale alcohol licenses in the subject census tract, public safety concerns,
proximity to schools, DUI occurrences, and alignment with Healthy RC initiatives.
City Manager Gillison asked that the City Council provide a decision on the Public Convenience or Necessity
(PCN)determination and provide staff feedback on the new policy as a whole to help staff make decisions moving
forward as the City receives multiple requests on Public Convenience or Necessity(PCN) determinations.
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Council discussion ensued regarding: percentage of alcohol retail space in-store, grocery store benefits/
community needs, consumer savings, benefits of store expansion over the 20,000 sq. ft. threshold,
overconcentration concerns, different types of liquor licenses, store hours, and the demographics of underserved
areas and guidelines to distinguish convenient stores from grocery stores.
Mayor Michael asked Mr. Barber if Grocery Outlet would consider expanding the lot size to 20,000 sq. ft., if
Grocery Outlet sells distilled spirits along with beer and wine and if not granted the Public Convenience or
Necessity(PCN)determination for Alcoholic Beverage Sales would Grocery Outlet still open.
Via teleconference, Applicant, Pat Barber, answered that Grocery Outlet would be willing to expand the lot size
to 20,000 sq. ft. and consider a Type 20 Liquor License permitting only the sale of Beer and Wine as distilled
spirits are less than 1% of Grocery Outlet store sales. He stated that if not granted the Public Convenience or
Necessity(PCN)determination for Alcoholic Beverage Sales Grocery Outlet would be at a disadvantage with the
competition and would not open.
Council discussion ensued regarding how discounts are calibrated, savings being applied to alcohol pricing,
average size of other Grocery Outlet stores, current size of the project site, and different types of Liquor Licenses.
Via teleconference, Applicant Pat Barber answered that savings applied across all product types and that all
savings were calculated and documented to support discount claims. Additionally, he noted that most Grocery
Outlet locations were in the 20,000 sq ft threshold and that the existing property was under the 20,000 sq.ft. but
would be willing to expand.
Assistant City Attorney Ghirelli clarified that if the City Council chose to approve the Public Convenience or
Necessity (PCN)'determination for Alcoholic Beverage Sales for Off-Site Consumption (Type-21 Off-Sale Beer,
Wine,And Distilled Spirits),staff would be directed to come back with a Resolution making the findings to approve
the Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) determination or if the applicant is willing to apply for a Type 20
Liquor License permitting only the sale of Beer and Wine the City Council would move forward with staffs
recommendation, denying a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (DRC2021-00027)for Alcoholic
Beverage Sales For Off-Site Consumption (Type-21 Off-Sale Beer, Wine, And Distilled Spirits)and the applicant
would then re-apply for a Type 20 Liquor License permitting only the sale of Beer and Wine and come back to a
future City Council Meeting for approval of the Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity(PCN).
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution No.
2021-046, Denying a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (DRC2021-00027) for Alcoholic
Beverage Sales For Off-Site Consumption(Type-21 Off-Sale Beer,Wine,And Distilled Spirits)for a Grocery Store
(Grocery Outlet) ocated in the Community Commercial (CC) District and the Foothill Boulevard Overlay District
of the Foothill Bo levard Specific Plan at 9040 Foothill Boulevard; and Making Findings In Support Thereof—APN:
0208-101-20 and bring back a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity(DRC2021-00027)for Alcoholic
Beverage Sales !For Off-Site Consumption (Type-20 Liquor License permitting only the sale of Beer and Wine)
for City Council approval with a condition of staffs verification of Grocery Outlet expanding its store size over the
20,000 sq ft threshold. Motion carried, 5-0.
The City Council recessed at 8:52 p.m. and reconvened at 8:58 p.m.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. Public Hearing for Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 982, to be Read by
Title Only and Waive Further Reading, Amending Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code to Modify Administrative Procedures within the Development Code and
Establish New Zoning Districts, Amend Land Uses and Definitions and Create New Development
Standards for Industrial Development within the City. This Item is Exempt from the Requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3) (DRC2021-00170). (ORDINANCE NO. 982) (CITY)
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City Manager Gillison introduced Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager, Anne McIntosh, Planning Director, Jennifer
Nakamura, Management Analyst II and Baldwin Ngai,Associate Engineer,who presented a PowerPoint providing
an overview of the proposed Industrial Code Amendment including: Industrial Development impact on traffic and
public services, analysis of traffic impacts, use of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) metric, Zoning District
Renaming/Consolidation, Land Use updates, modification of truck queueing standards, Industrial Moratorium,
engagement/outreach with industrial stakeholders, the evolution of new standards and guidelines for industrial
development and consistency with General Plan. Management Analyst Nakamura clarified that the proposed
Industrial Code Amendment is not part of Plan RC and the City's General Plan update and is not an
implementation tool of the new General Plan, currently out for public review. Staff provided two options for the
City Council's consideration: Option 1: Discuss and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 982 or Option 2:
Continue the hearing to July 7, 2021, and direct staff to respond to comments received the last 36 hours.
Staff noted the receipt of nine (9) letters in opposition to item G1 from Craig Scheu from Scheu Management
Corporation, Hans Van Ligten from Rutan & Tucker, LLC., Bradford B. Kuhn from Nossaman, LLP. (2 letters
received from Nossaman, LLP), Guillermo Calvillo from Calvillo Consulting Services, Matthew Nelson from
Gresham Savage Nolan&Tilden, Bill Blankenship from NAIOP IE Chapter, Christopher Sanford from Black Creek
Group, William Bullen from CP Logistics Vineyard, LLC. and Jonathan Shardlow, Shareholder from Gresham
Savage Nolan &Tilden. Correspondence received was provided to the City Council.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Via phone call, Eight (8) public communications were made by Tracy Inscore, Stephanie Clark, Paige Gosney,
Katrina DeArmey, Robert Pontelle, Bill Blankenship, Jonathan Shardlow, and Guillermo Calvillo in opposition to
item G1.
Assistant City Attorney Ghirelli responded to one of the arguments made during public communications regarding
Brown Act violations and stated that there was no violation to the Brown Act as the Agenda was posted at least
Seventy-two(72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California and on the City's website. He noted that no changes were made to the agenda and that
the Staff Report for item G1 was made available to the public at the same time as City Council on Monday, June
14, 2021.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to continue the Public
Hearing item to the Regular City Council Meeting on July 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 10500
Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 and direct staff to respond to comments received in the last
36 hours. Motion carried, 5-0.
G2. Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution to Set Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection Rates
Within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NO. 2021-048) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Linda Ceballos, Environmental Programs Manager, who presented a
PowerPoint providing an overview of the proposed Solid Waste and Recycling Collection rate adjustments. Ms.
Ceballos noted that the last increase was approved in November 2019 and went into effect January 1, 2020, and
that per the City's agreement, Burrtec may request a bi-annual increase of no more than five(5) percent over the
prior rate period. She informed that Standard Residential Rates would increase by $1.38/month, Senior Rates
would increase by$.93/month, and the increase for businesses on average would be 5%. Ms. Ceballos informed
that staff received 14 Written Protests and 46 phone inquiries regarding the proposed rate adjustments. Ms.
Ceballos concluded by recommending the City Council to approve the proposed rate adjustment and stated that
if approved, the effective date of the rate adjustments would be July 1, 2021.
Ms. Ceballos noted the receipt of fourteen (14) written protests in opposition to an increase in solid waste rates
from:Zhitong Sheng, Ankur Khana, Frank Newton, Christina Ferrari, Kristie Sepulveda-Burchit, Alan Chan, Mary
Felberg,Alvaro Montoya, Tia Marshall, Hongzhe Li, Lupita Rowley, Michael Alvarez,Anil Kheraj and J.L. McRae.
Correspondence received was provided to the City Council.
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Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Via phone call, Brittany Bunk spoke about trash collecting concerns and spoke in opposition to increasing trash
rates in the City.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Hutchison asked staff to address correspondence received from Kristie Sepulveda-Burchit
inquiring if there are discount rates for those with disabilities.
Environmental Programs Manager Ceballos responded that there is currently no discount offered through Burrtec
Waste Industries and that staff would reach out to Burrtec for more information.
Council Member Hutchison informed staff that he was made aware that residents were having a difficult time
contacting the customer service line for Burrtec and if they were aware and if the issue has been resolved.
Environmental Programs Manager Ceballos responded that Burrtec was recently the victim of a cyber-attack and
had some of their IT systems compromised, affecting their Customer Service but that their systems are back up
with Customer Service available to assist. Timing of the cyber-attack was unfortunate, but all has returned to
normalcy.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution No.
2021-048,to set Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection Rates within the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Motion carried 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration to Adopt the Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst and Leila Shiblak,
CivicSpark Fellow, who presented a PowerPoint providing an overview of the Electric Vehicle (EV)
Readiness Plan including: Preparing for next wave of Electric Vehicles, community interest in Electric
Vehicles, providil�g charging infrastructure to support growing EV adoption and Equitable access to EV
technology. StafPll,recommended that the City Council adopt the Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to adopt the Electric
Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan. Motion carried 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. Consideration of the City Council Library Subcommittee's Recommendation to Appoint Members to
the Library Board of Trustees. (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to appoint Kristen
Murrieta-Morales, Eva Miller, and Riley Wells to each serve a three-year term on the Library Board of
Trustees concluding June 30, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
13. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
None.
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J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
Assistant City Attorney Ghirelli thanked the City Council on behalf of City Attorney James L. Markman and
RWG Law for selecting them to continue to serve the City Council and City of Rancho Cucamonga.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.
Re ectfully submitted,
f
d . Troyan, MMC
Ci Clerk Services Director
Approved: July 21, 2021
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