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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, December 1, 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; 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
None.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (4) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9: 2 CASES—CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1); IN RE NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIOID LITIGATION, MDL NO.
2804 (FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT N.D. OHIO).
D3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
(TITLE: CITY MANAGER)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:40 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 December 1,
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.
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Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney; and Patricia Bravo-Valdez,
Deputy Director of City Clerk Services.
City Attorney Markman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Michael announced the upcoming retirement of City Attorney Markman who has represented the City since
1985.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Certificate of Sympathy in Memory of Heinz Lumpp, Former Planning Commissioner.
Mayor Michael announced that at the conclusion of this City Council Meeting, we will have a moment of silence
and adjourn the meeting in memory of Heinz Lumpp, Former Planning Commissioner. The City and City Council
expressed their heartfelt condolences to Heinz Lumpp's wife, Violet Lumpp. Mayor Michael and Members of the
City Council presented a Certificate of Sympathy to Mrs. Lumpp.
B2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Alta Loma High School Student Bodie Chapman and
Campus Security Officer Corey Richardson for Heroically Saving the Life of a Driver in a Car Crash.
Fire Chief Rojer shared the heroic efforts by Alta Loma High School Student Bodie Chapman and Campus
Security Officer Corey Richardson during an incident involving an elderly male driver who suffered a medical
emergency while driving on Base Line Road. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council recognized Bodie
Chapman and Officer Richardson and thanked them for their courage and service.
B3. Announcement and Request for Community Action Regarding State Redistricting and the Effort to Stop
the Proposal to Split Rancho Cucamonga Into Multiple Congressional and State Districts.
Hope Velarde, Management Analyst I, City Manager's Office, shared a PowerPoint presentation informing the
community of the state's redistricting proposal to split Rancho Cucamonga into multiple Congressional and State
Districts. Mayor Michael encouraged the community to voice their concerns to keep Rancho Cucamonga whole
by visiting www.wedrawthelinesca.org/contact.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Janet Walton read a story and offered a prayer.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for the Special Meeting of November 3, 2021.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of$2,830,522.36
and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (No Checks Issued to Southern California Gas
Company) in the Total Amount of$6,048,786.35 Dated November 08, 2021 Through November 18,
2021. (CITY/FIRE)
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D3. . Consideration to Accept.Public Improvements Located at the Northeast Corner of Base Line Road
and Amethyst Avenue, Related to Case No. DRC2008-00909, as Complete, File the Notice of
Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D4. Consideration of the Purchase of Irrigation Parts and Supplies on an as Needed Basis in an Amount
Not to Exceed $175,000 during FY 2021/2022 and $175,000 during FY 2022/2023. (CITY)
D5. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Salary Schedules for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for Job
Classifications Employed by the City. (RESOLUTION NO. 2021-130) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve Consent
Calendar Items D1 through D5. Motion carried, 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
Ordinance No. 989
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER
8.15 (MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION) TO TITLE 8 HEALTH AND
SAFETY OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION
OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to adopt
Ordinance No. 989, by title only and waive full reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No. 989.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member
Hutchison, to adopt Ordinance No. 989, by title only and waive full reading. Motion carried, 5-0.
E2. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
Ordinance No. 990
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00730, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FOR A 6.96 ACRE SITE WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN FROM
ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (ER)TO VERY LOW(VL) RESIDENTIAL FOR A SITE LOCATED ON 12774
BANYAN AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0225-111-07
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to adopt Ordinance No.
990, by title only and waive full reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No. 990.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy,
to adopt Ordinance No. 990, by title only and waive full reading. Motion carried, 5-0.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
No items.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
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G1. Public Hearing to Consider Fee Adjustments for the Community Services, Engineering, and Planning
Departments. (RESOLUTION NO. 2021-129)(CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Jennifer Nakamura, Management Analyst II, who provided a PowerPoint
presentation with an overview of the proposed fee adjustments for the Community Services, Engineering, and
Planning Departments.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution No.
2021-129. Motion carried, 5-0.
G2. Public Hearing to Consider First Reading of Ordinance No. 991, to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Adding Chapter 3.76 to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to Establish a Non-
Residential Affordable Housing Development Impact Fee, and Resolution 2021-131, Establishing
Non-Residential Affordable Housing Development Impact Fees. (ORDINANCE NO. 991)(RESOLUTION
NO. 2021-131) (CITY)
City Manager Gillison announced that it is recommended that the Public Hearing be continued to the December
15, 2021 City Council meeting, as the City is currently working with stakeholders involved with this item.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing and noted that the Public Hearing would be continued to the December
15, 2021 City Council Meeting.
No public communications were made.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to continue the Public
Hearing to the Regular City Council Meeting on December 15, 2021 at 7:OOPM in the Council Chambers, 10500
Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Motion carried, 5-0.
H. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Consideration to Approve Actions Related to the Acquisition of 8234 Almond Street. (FIRE)
City Manager Gillison introduced the item along with Mike McCliman, Deputy Fire Chief, and Augie Barreda,
Deputy Fire Chief, who provided a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed acquisition of 8234 Almond Street.
Deputy Fire Chief McCliman shared the importance of the property location for the Cucamonga Foothill
Preservation Alliance as the property is uniquely situated to serve as a base of operations during an emergency
due to its location and proximity to Cucamonga Canyon.
City Manager Gillison informed that once the City has acquired the property the City plans to move forward in
acquiring an adjacent property to have more access for the Cucamonga Foothill Preservation Alliance and make
necessary improvements. In response to Mayor Michael, City Manager Gillison reviewed the process for the U.S.
Forest Service to ratify the final Cucamonga Canyon Management Plan.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to approve the Board
President's execution of an agreement with the County of San Bernardino and The Jane Anne Morgan Revocable
Living Trust dated September 18, 2019 to purchase 8234 Almond Street(APN: 1061-172-19). Motion carried, 5-
0.
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H2. Receive Presentation on Senate Bill 9 (Housing Development) and Provide Direction to Staff on
Responding to Upcoming SB 9 Regulations. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Sean McPherson, Senior Planner, who provided a PowerPoint
presentation with the background and overview of Senate Bill 9 (Housing Development). Senior Planner
McPherson detailed Senate Bill 9 provisions, policy and development code considerations and possible impacts
to the community. He concluded by stating that upon receiving direction from the City Council, staff intends to
return to the City Council within the first quarter of 2022 with recommendations on Development Code
Amendments to comply with SB-9 and to maintain the public health, safety and welfare of the City.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding SB-9 provisions, impacts and limitations, including the regulation
of provisions.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy,to receive and file report
and approve further research into the following areas: Objective Standards for Zoning, Objective Standards for
Subdivisions, Historic District, Very High Fire Severity Zones, Public Health and Safety Considerations, SB 9
Units as Affordable Housing and return to the Council in the first quarter of 2022 with Development Code
Amendments to maintain compliance with SB 9 regulations. Motion carried, 5-0.
H3. Update Regarding State Redistricting by the California Redistricting Commission and its Potential
Impacts on Rancho Cucamonga's Representation in Congress and in the California State Legislature.
(CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Hope Velarde, Management Analyst I, who provided a PowerPoint presentation
on State Redistricting by the California Redistricting Commission. She advocated the need for effective
representation and keeping the City whole and urged the community to voice their opinions and concerns at
www.wedrawthelinesca.org/contact. Mayor Michael encouraged the public to reach out and voice their opinion
on maintaining the City as a whole.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Markman gave his farewell to the City.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael commended City Attorney James L. Markman for his 36 years of devoted service to the
City and wished him many years of happiness in his retirement.
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting in Memory of Heinz Lumpp, former Planning Commissioner and in
honor of City Attorney Markman's service to the City at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Li A. royan, MMC
ity Q44rk Services Director
Approved: February 2, 2022— Regular Meeting
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