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SPECIAL MEETING WORKSHOP ❑� IW 10
CITY COUNCIL/FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AGENDA �
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January 30, 2023 — 8:00 AM }"
Black Box Theater, Lewis Family Playhouseris- ri . r:.
12505 Cultural Center Drive.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
A. CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy
Council Members Hutchison, Scott and Stickler
B. PUBLIC COMMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the City Council on any item listed on the
agenda. State law prohibits the City Council from addressing any issue not previously included on the
Agenda. The City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments
are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Mayor,
depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak.
C. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
C1.Annual City Council Review and Development of New Goals, Team Building Workshop and Related
Legislative Matters. (CITY/FIRE)
D. ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Linda A.Troyan, MMC,City Clerk Services Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,or my designee, hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that a true,accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on at least twenty-four(24)hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the Black Box Theater, Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive.
Rancho Cucamonga; City Hall: 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,California; and on the City's website.
LINDAA.TROYAN,MMC
CITY CLERK SERVICES DIRECTOR
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's
Office at (909)477-2700. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT Page 1
"Our Vision is to build on our success as a world class community, to create
an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to
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HONOR
a CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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DATE: January 30, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Boards of Directors
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: John R. Gillison, City Manager
SUBJECT: Annual City Council Review and Development of New Goals, Team
Building Workshop and Related Legislative Matters. (CITY/FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council review and discuss City Council 2022 and 2023 goals,
legislative matters and engage in team building discussions.
BACKGROUND:
Every year, for several decades, the Rancho Cucamonga City Council has met one or more times
a year for teambuilding. In general, team building can improve communication, strengthen
working relationship and enlighten team members on improved methods of cooperation that help
the team achieve its goals. During prior meetings the City Council has developed a Vision,
Mission and Core Values including ethics statements and governing expectations. The City
Council also previously completed the Core Strengths, Strengths Deployment Inventory and
reviewed the implications of the team dynamics and group and individual strengths and
communication styles. That exercise will be repeated this year as we have several new team
members. Finally, each year the City Council receives an update on the prior calendar year goals
and drafts new goals for the ensuing calendar year.
ANALYSIS:
This year's teambuilding will take place on January 30, 2023 at the Lewis Family Playhouse. As
in past years, the meeting will be facilitated. It is anticipated that it may take more than one
meeting to cover all the relevant topics. This year's discussion points include:
- Discussion of prior City Council Team Building Agreements
- Discussion of City and District interests
- Discussion of team and individual dynamics
- Review of 2022 Goals and Updates
- Discussion of 2023 Goals
- Discussion of 2023 legislative matters and relationships
- Discussion of City Council meeting process, procedures and timelines
- Discussion of Development Process Review
- SDI Team communication strengths and strengths overdone
- Miscellaneous matters
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There are no other written materials; a PowerPoint will be utilized during the teambuilding session
to guide and focus the discussion.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
COUNCIL MISSION /VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
This workshop supports the Council's core values of intentionally embracing and anticipating the
future, and continuous improvement.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Council Team Building
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January 30, 2023 RANCHO
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Small Contractor Committee
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• Calendaring
• Legislative Relationships
• Miscellaneous
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our foundation and success as a
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City
Providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all (1)
Promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all (2)
Building and preserving a family-oriented atmosphere (3)
Intentionally embracing and anticipating t4e our future (4)
Equitable prosperity for all (5)
Working together cooperatively & respectfully with each other, staff and all stakeholders (6)
Relentless pursuit of improvement (7)
Actively seeking and respectfully considering all public input (8)
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'DP�ti�M GOISET
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Goal Setting
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0 MEASURABLE
SMART ACHIEVABLE
SPFCIFIC
SETTING
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Project Name Description Construction Timeline Project Cost
Central Park Dog Park Build a dog park in Central Park. April 2022 to October 2022 $3,924,000*
Etiwanda Avenue Grade Build bridge overcrossing and roadway widening to December 2022 to December 2024 $75,150,000s-"c
Separation improve safety and traffic circulation, reduce vehicle
miles traveled, and reduce green house gasses.
8th Street Station 178& 9/11 Construct a new fire station and 9/11 Memorial Park, partially April 2022 to August 2023 $18,900,000
Memorial Park funded through donations.
Family Resource Center Remodel HVAC, lighting,and aesthetic upgrades to enhance the building and July 2022 to December 2022 $775,000*
modernize the facilities for users.
Paul A. Biane Library-Second Story and Build an interactive discovery space combined with traditional November 2019 to July 2023 $8,900,000A
Beyond° Project library services. This is anticipated to be a regional draw that will
provide additional visitors to both the Victoria Gardens Shopping
District and the Lewis Family Playhouse.
Advanced Traffic Management Systems Installation of ATMS, implementing traffic signal April 2023 to September 2023 $7,802,000
Phase 2 coordination timing to improve monitoring, retiming, and
coordination of the system on portions of
Milliken, 19th, Arrow, Rochester, and Day Creek.
8th Street Affordable Housing Pilot project to evaluate the use of 3D printing and other October 2023 to June 2027 $2,300,000
emerging construction methods to provide owner-occupied (City's share)
housing with wrap-around services that meet the City's
affordable housing needs.
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Adding ALPR cameras to the three intersections to have ALPR September 2022 to March 2023 $328,100
Cameras cameras in locations that will help deter criminal activity in the City
and to detect suspect and stolen vehicles.
HART District Create a hub for first-of-its-kind multi-modal transit and Ongoing TBD
contemporary living with improved Metrolink access; more
frequent Metrolink service; Bus Rapid Transit aka West Valley
Connector; a transit connection, ideally through an underground
transit
tunnel,to both the Ontario International Airport and the area of
Haven and Arrow; Automobile/ride share pickup/drop off spot; the
6th Street Bicycle Track; and high-speed rail connecting Las Vegas to
the HART
District.
Offset by grant funding
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Carr over SMART Goals
C C o MONG o ETIWANDA GRADE ATTAINABLE
ST o TION SEPARATION HOUSING
By December 2023, the City By the end June 2023, the
Manager will present City Manager will present a
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funding options to the City partnership for
Council for the additional consideration to the City
costs to build the bridge and Council for the design and
widen the roadway to building of affordable for-
heaft of the IfilaflA improve safety and traffic sale homes.
circulation, reduce vehicle
miles traveled, and reduce
emissions on Etiwanda Ave.
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SMART Goals for Consl* deration
ECONOMIC POLICE HIRING Q�
DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES RETAINING 0 ININ STAFF
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By the end of September By the end of November
2023, the City Manager will 2023, the City Manager will
provide recommendations present to the City Council
to the City Council for the findings of a review of all
top two or three economic the current and proposed
development initiatives from police facilities in the city #LP '
the Economic Development with recommendations for
Strategic Plan to pursue in incrementally improving the .
2024 and 2045. City's physical policing
infrastructure.
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Governance +
Ethics KespECTL I�pNESTy
NTEOKITY
Governance Resolution
The Council has previously stated its' desire to ensure that Rancho Cucamonga
continues the tradition of thoughtful, stable governance, with a City Council
that works together in the best interests of the City.
The Resolution of Commitment to Unified Governance outlines how the City
Council intends to govern and communicate with staff and all stakeholders,
working together as a whole.
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RESOLUTION NO. 0 0-0 4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMON A, CALIFORNIA, STATING ITS COMMITMENT TO
UNIFIED GOVERNANCE
WHEREAS. the City of Rancho Cucamonga was incorporated in 1977 with the goal of uniting the
three communities of Alta Lorna, Cucamonga, and Eti anda into a new community: and
WHEREAS. our City has always been, from the start, the 'City with A Flan", working as a
col I a borative C i t} Co u nci I to h ave vision fo r the f utu re a n d to wo rk tog ether towa rd t Ira t visao n a n d
WHEREAS. our City was forced by litigation to enact ity Council Districts in 2016, which for the
first time divided our City so that each Council Member is elected by District. instead of by the voters at
large; and
WHEREAS, while this change was n of a ctive I y pursued, ultimately the City Council is committed
to representation for all and determined to continue the tradition of thoughtful, stable governance, working
together in the best interests of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, regardless of how its members are
elected
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE E CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;
1, The City Council reaffirms that we are committed to work together respectfully. and to govern as
a whole body, not as individuals, in accordance with the principles of good governance and out of respect
for the Council-Manager form of government_
2, We recognize that a Council election district is not a political subdivision; the Mayor and each
ounoll Member is obligated by the Municipal Code and the oath they take to represent the entire City
and all its citizens_ To that end, regardless of hover we are each elected or where we reside in Rancho
Cucamonga, we are committed to making best decisions with the interests of the entire community in
mind, Dearing from residents across the City, and giving equal consideration to issues and people inside
and outside our districts.
3. As an important part of this commitment, we agree to have a healthy debate and discussion
regarding issues before ua, and once a decision is made by the City Council, we will all work to support
that decision, regardless of whether or not we initially supported that decision, recognizing that we are all
desirous of good outcomes for the 01ty and its stakeh o I ders and that disrunity brings divisiveness_
4. Each Councilmember will engage fully with regard to each City issue before us: regardless of
which district or districts might be most directly impacted by the issue, and provide assistance to any and
all stakeholders, without regard to which District they might reside, but with respect and thoughtfulness
to the Councilmernbers and residents of that District.
5. VVe agree that City resou raes, both f i nary cia I and personnel, will I be a floated ba sad on th a City"S
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overall needs, and n o f simply divided by Districts; we w1ill not work individually outside of the collective
governanoe proms to resolve those issues, but refer them to and discuss them with the City Manager
for appropriate follow-up. We will not use City resources to conduct meetings or similar activities for
individual self-promotlon only in our District, as that would serve to divide and not unite our oommunity.
G. Vve will seek to raise i sue-s and concerns with the Mayor and City Manager so that our team is
informed and no one is surprised by an issue, When we have questions. or reed information, we will
work through the City Manager or our Department Directors rather than consulting other staff.
7. We agree to represent the City at meetings as events in pairs or larger groups, whether we are
invited to or are hosting the mooting or event_ This is to reinforce our functioni'nq aF a teaMr rather than
attending meetings or everts alone.
S. We are committed to superior customer service and excellence in governance, while paying
of ention to all neighborhoods and being mindful of our Districts. We will continue to rove from 10 to
Nwe7, working together for the greater good
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L_ Code of Ethics
Guided by the Institute for Local
Government's (ILG) work on this
• • - - • - - subject, this Code of Ethics is
• • • - • • • - • , meant to go beyond the
requirements of the law to
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- encourage the highest standards
of behavior; to promote public
trust; to guide Council Members
- = in their day-to-day service of the
City; and to help on-board new
members of the Council in the
future.
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Rancho Cucamonga City Council Cade of Ethics
AdoptedAprl 1, 2020
The effective operation of democratic institutions requires that public officials enjoy the trust and
confidence of the individuals and businesses they serve. Accordingly, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga has adopted this cede to;
t . Encourage the highest standards of behavior, going beyond the requirements of the lavv;
2, Promote and maintain public trust and confidence, and
3, Provide an ongoing source of guidance to members of the City Council in their day-to-day
service to Rancho Cucamonga.
4, Provide a seamless integration process for new members of the City Council,
This Code of Ethics is based on our most important core values as a City Council. As part of our
service to the City, vve agree to live out the values in this Cede through our day-to-day service to
this world class community, and use it to assist and guide our decision-making,
This Code will be rovievved on a regular basis, and the City Council will consider updating the
Cede as necessary,
Care Value: Integrity/Honesty
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Expressions (in practice. what this Value looks likae
1 a m hon est with my fe l low ellected off i c i a l s, the p ubl i c, a nd eth ers,
1 am truthful. do what I say I will der and am dependable.
1 am trustworthy, acting with the utmost integrity and moral courage,
1 rake impartial decisions, and extend equal opportunities and due process to all
parties in natters under consideration.
0 1 am fain distributing benefits and burdens according to consistent and equitable
criteria,
0 1 tale responsibility for my actions, even when it is uncomfortable to do so.
0 1 am prepared to make difficult decisions when I am contident the public's best
interests requires it.
Examples of when this issue arises;
0 When I am asked a question. I will share the facts, even if the other person may
not wart to hear them,
0 If I offend someone, I will apologize and own m} mistake.
C pre Va IU P- F?PS DELI tar Fo[low i i I _ Stag_ and the Pu hl is
E x D ressio ns an practice, whZ t t15 a
a During public meetings and within the c o m mu n ityr I wi I I treat m fellow I�� �ffi�i�I�
staff,, a nd the public with patience.. courtesy.. and civility, oven vvhon we disagree
on what is best for the community. Especially when we disagree.. e will still
a c k n owled go tha t, gen era Illy,, peo p l e h ave th e b e st of i ntentio n s a nd a re i rite recto d
i n th e better rn a nt of th o co rn r n ors ity.
0 1 will communicate that a I I Councilmembers are Team Rancho: we vie rk for all
residents, and despite being elected by districts, we :act as a vvhole.
6 1 will worktowards consensuis-building and gain value trom diverse opinions.
6 1 engage in eqoctivo two-way communication by being approachable, listening
carefully, being open-minded.. and determining an appropriate response that adds
value to the conversation .
6 1 wi I I s u p port a po s itive work o nvi ron meat to r o u r staff.
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Examples of when this issue arises,
0 1 will show respect by giving priority to my city commitment.. doing my homework
and coming to meetings prepared. At City Council meetings,, I will provide my input
f ro rn the da is and not a s pn b1 is com ment, o ut of res pest to r my c o I I eag n es a n d the
office I Bold.
0 When discussing contentious issues, I will approach discussions assuming that
m a ray people w-1 11 have pieces of answers, a rn d that cooperation will lead to
workable solutions for the most difficult problems.
0 1 will involve staff in meetings with individuals,. both those with business before the
agency and others.. to ensure proper statf support and keep staff informed
0 When disagreeing with someone,, I can still acknowlledge our mutual good
intentions for the community while expressing my opinions.
3. Core Value: Responsibility (Community Service and Proper Use of Public
Resources)
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F x nirpssin n (ire P rice. what this valu.- look� Ii kel
A s a representative of the community, I serge as a model of leadership and civility,
and provide courteous and professional service to everyone,
• 1 apply my knowledge and expertise to my City work and to the interpersonal
relationships that are a part of my role in a consistent, competent, positive and
productive manner_
• 1 actively promote the efticlent and economical use of public resources, recognizing
that the responsibility for making bath large and small decisions about the use of
public resources is a public trust.
• 1 make decisions alter prudent consideration of their financial impact, taking into
account the long-term financial needs of the City, especially its financial stability.
• 1 do not use information that I acquire in my public capacity for any persona
advantage,
Fxamji Ips of whian thi i sue ad es,
• 1 wi I I work to a I I o cate re sources i n a Via y that s u p ports th e City's Ic ng-ra n ge visio n
and provides residents Frith the best programs and services.
• It the community is in need of a new service. I will consider that other services may
have to be phased out in order to make room for these changing priorities; services
cannot always expand or continue indefinitely without considering their impacts.
4. Core Valle. Co mpas on
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F x 1)rp-ssin ns i n 0 ra(I i re, wha t th i g Va Ii i P_ Ion,k-s I i k a);
l am attuned to, and care about, t h e needs and issues of citizens, public officials.,
and City staff,
a I a ct i n a coo Festive rna ran o r ith g rou ps a rid otho r i rid iv i d u a Is, work i ng to pother
in a spirit of toIeranCer empathy and understanding ,
0 1 wnvey the City-s care for and commitment to the people of our C.Ornmunity .
0 1 am sensitive to the fact that some people i n the community may be intimidated
by public offi c is 1 s and ag erg c i eS P SO I will strive to make their interactions vvi th o uir
a pen cy as sues s-tree a n d p rod Lioti Ve a s possi b l e.
F xa mples of *he n thi s iss ue a rise s
a I listen carefully to community feed backr and connect people to the City Manager
or other a p p ro p ri ate staff to address their needs in a timely manner.
0 1 seek to hoar from diverse voices, recognizing that some in our community may
not be as vocal as otherSr but that their reeds and opinions are just as important,
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Rules of D
Senate Bill 1100 ("SB 1100") amended the Brown Act to provide an explicit process by which
legislative bodies may remove individuals from a public meeting when their conduct disrupts
the meeting.
A formally adopted "Rules of Decorum" could help the public and the City Council determine
when an individual's conduct is so disruptive as to necessitate removal from a meeting.
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
j GUIDELINES
1 . Purpose:
These guidelines are intended to help the Planning Commission, the Historic
Preservation Commission ( collectively " Commission"), and staff function more
efficiently and effectively and are designed to comply with the Municipal Code and
applicable State law, including the Ralph M. Brown Act.
8. Meeting Time Limits:
The Commission shall not consider any new agenda item after 11 :00 p.m. No later
than 10:45 p.m., the Commission shall vote on whether to continue the meeting
until the remaining agenda items are resolved or to a future date.
The Commission shall adjourn all meetings no later than 11 :59 p.m. on the date
the meeting started.
The Commission may waive or modify these time limits by majority vote.
9. Rules of Order:
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A. The Chair shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings, state questions
coming before the Commission, announce its decisions on all subjects, and
rule on all points of order. Any Commissioner may appeal the rulings of the
Chair on points of order to the entire Commission. Such appeals shall be
decided by a majority vote of the Commission.
B. All persons in attendance at a Commission meeting, including
Commissioners, shall preserve the order and decorum of the meeting and
shall neither by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the orderly and
peaceful proceedings of the meeting.
C. The Chair may establish such rules as are necessary to control public
debate to avoid irrelevant or repetitive remarks. No member of the public
shall speak more than once during the same meeting as to the same
question, nor longer than 5 minutes at a time without leave of the Chair.
The Chair may establish a shorter time period for speakers if announced
before the beginning of the agenda item or public hearing thereon.
D. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and shall be decided without debate.
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Small
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Big Idea
• Assemble a group of small contractors who do work locally and get feedback
from them on our system
• Are the one-stop changes helping?
• What is working well?
• What is not working well?
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Potential Meeting Conflicts
March 1St — Washington DC Trip
July 5ih — Holiday
September 20th — Cal Cities Annual Conference
December 20th — Holiday
January 3rd — Holiday
Legislative Relationships
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Miscellaneous
Items for Future Coming together
Teambuilding is a beginning ;
• Anything not completed today keeping together
• Core Strengths Deployment
Inventory is progress ;
• Ticket Policy working• Council Compensation together
• Second Story & Beyond is success .
Fundraising
• Council Incident Management Henry Ford
Training
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coin that represents an organization or
occasion. Being given a challenge coin
represents comrade or unity and
. _ proves membership of a certain group,
as well as honoring the actions of
, , L those who receive them.
The City Council determined to not set any new goals in 2022, and instead
directed staff to continue to work on completing the following priority projects:
Project Name Description Construction Timeline Project Cost
Central Park Dog Park Build a dog park in Central Park. April 2022 to October 2022 $3,924,000*
Etiwanda Avenue Grade Build bridge overcrossing and roadway widening to December 2022 to December 2024 $75,150,000*
Separation improve safety and traffic circulation, reduce vehicle
miles traveled, and reduce green house gasses.
8th Street Station 178 Construct a new fire station and 9/11 Memorial Park, April 2022 to August 2023 $18,900,000
& 9/11 Memorial Park partially funded through donations.
Family Resource Center Remodel HVAC, lighting, and aesthetic upgrades to enhance the July 2022 to December 2022 $775,000*
building and modernize the facilities for users.
Paul A. Biane Library-Second Story Build an interactive discovery space combined with November 2019 to July 2023 $8,900,000*
and Beyond° Project traditional library services. This is anticipated to be a
regional draw that will provide additional visitors to
both the Victoria Gardens Shopping District and the
Lewis Family Playhouse.
Advanced Traffic Management Installation of ATMS, implementing traffic signal April 2023 to September 2023 $7,802,000
Systems Phase 2 coordination timing to improve monitoring, retiming,
and coordination of the system on portions of
Milliken, 19th, Arrow, Rochester, and Day Creek.
8th Street Affordable Housing Pilot project to evaluate the use of 3D printing and October 2023 to June 2027 $2,300,000
other emerging construction methods to provide (City's share)
owner-occupied housing with wrap-around services
that meet the City's affordable housing needs.
Automated License Plate Reader Adding ALPR cameras to the three intersections to September 2022 to March 2023 $328,100
(ALPR) Cameras have ALPR cameras in locations that will help deter
criminal activity in the City and to detect suspect and
stolen vehicles.
HART District Create a hub for first-of-its-kind multi-modal transit Ongoing TBD
and contemporary living with improved Metrolink
access; more frequent Metrolink service; Bus Rapid
Transit aka West Valley Connector; a transit
connection, ideally through an underground transit
tunnel, to both the Ontario International Airport and
the area of Haven and Arrow; Automobile/ride share
pickup/drop off spot; the 6th Street Bicycle Track; and,
high-speed rail connecting Las Vegas to the HART
District.
Offset by grant funding
Rancho Cucamonga City Council Code of Ethics
Adopted April 1, 2020
The effective operation of democratic institutions requires that public officials enjoy the trust and
confidence of the individuals and businesses they serve. Accordingly, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga has adopted this code to:
1. Encourage the highest standards of behavior, going beyond the requirements of the law;
2. Promote and maintain public trust and confidence; and
3. Provide an ongoing source of guidance to members of the City Council in their day-to-day
service to Rancho Cucamonga.
4. Provide a seamless integration process for new members of the City Council.
This Code of Ethics is based on our most important core values as a City Council. As part of our
service to the City, we agree to live out the values in this Code through our day-to-day service to
this world class community, and use it to assist and guide our decision-making.
This Code will be reviewed on a regular basis, and the City Council will consider updating the
Code as necessary.
1. Core Value: Integrity/Honesty
Expressions (in practice, what this Value looks likel:
• 1 am honest with my fellow elected officials, the public, and others.
• 1 am truthful, do what I say I will do, and am dependable.
• I am trustworthy, acting with the utmost integrity and moral courage.
1 make impartial decisions, and extend equal opportunities and due process to all
parties in matters under consideration.
1 am fair, distributing benefits and burdens according to consistent and equitable
criteria.
• 1 take responsibility for my actions, even when it is uncomfortable to do so.
1 am prepared to make difficult decisions when I am confident the public's best
interests requires it.
Examples of when this issue arises:
• When I am asked a question, I will share the facts, even if the other person may
not want to hear them.
• If I offend someone, I will apologize and own my mistake.
2. Core Value: Respect for Fellow Officials, Staff, and the Public
Expressions (in practice, what this Value looks liW
• During public meetings and within the community, I will treat my fellow officials,
staff, and the public with patience, courtesy, and civility, even when we disagree
on what is best for the community. Especially when we disagree, we will still
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acknowledge that, generally, people have the best of intentions and are interested
in the betterment of the community.
• 1 will communicate that all Councilmembers are Team Rancho; we work for all
residents, and despite being elected by districts, we act as a whole.
• 1 will work towards consensus-building and gain value from diverse opinions.
1 engage in effective two-way communication by being approachable, listening
carefully, being open-minded, and determining an appropriate response that adds
value to the conversation.
• 1 will support a positive work environment for our staff.
Examples of when this issue arises:
• 1 will show respect by giving priority to my City commitment, doing my homework
and coming to meetings prepared. At City Council meetings, I will provide my input
from the dais and not as public comment, out of respect for my colleagues and the
office I hold.
• When discussing contentious issues, I will approach discussions assuming that
many people will have pieces of answers, and that cooperation will lead to
workable solutions for the most difficult problems.
• 1 will involve staff in meetings with individuals, both those with business before the
agency and others, to ensure proper staff support and keep staff informed
• When disagreeing with someone, I can still acknowledge our mutual good
intentions for the community while expressing my opinions.
3. Core Value: Responsibility (Community Service and Proper Use of Public
Resources)
Expressions (in practice, what this value looks like_
• As a representative of the community, I serve as a model of leadership and civility,
and provide courteous and professional service to everyone.
• 1 apply my knowledge and expertise to my City work and to the interpersonal
relationships that are a part of my role in a consistent, competent, positive and
productive manner.
• 1 actively promote the efficient and economical use of public resources, recognizing
that the responsibility for making both large and small decisions about the use of
public resources is a public trust.
• 1 make decisions after prudent consideration of their financial impact, taking into
account the long-term financial needs of the City, especially its financial stability.
• 1 do not use information that I acquire in my public capacity for any personal
advantage.
Examples of when this issue arises:
• 1 will work to allocate resources in a way that supports the City's long-range vision
and provides residents with the best programs and services.
• If the community is in need of a new service, I will consider that other services may
have to be phased out in order to make room for these changing priorities; services
cannot always expand or continue indefinitely without considering their impacts.
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4. Core Value: Compassion
Expressions (in practice, what this Value looks Iikel:
1 am attuned to, and care about, the needs and issues of citizens, public officials,
and City staff.
• 1 act in a cooperative manner with groups and other individuals, working together
in a spirit of tolerance, empathy and understanding.
• 1 convey the City's care for and commitment to the people of our community.
1 am sensitive to the fact that some people in the community may be intimidated
by public officials and agencies, so I will strive to make their interactions with our
agency as stress-free and productive as possible.
Examples of when this issue arises:
1 listen carefully to community feedback, and connect people to the City Manager
or other appropriate staff to address their needs in a timely manner.
• 1 seek to hear from diverse voices, recognizing that some in our community may
not be as vocal as others, but that their needs and opinions are just as important.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, STATING ITS COMMITMENT TO
UNIFIED GOVERNANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga was incorporated in 1977 with the goal of uniting the
three communities of Alta Loma, Cucamonga, and Etiwanda into a new community; and
WHEREAS, our City has always been, from the start, the "City with A Plan", working as a
collaborative City Council to have vision for the future and to work together toward that vision; and
WHEREAS, our City was forced by litigation to enact City Council Districts in 2016, which for the
first time divided our City so that each Council Member is elected by District, instead of by the voters at
large; and
WHEREAS, while this change was not actively pursued, ultimately the City Council is committed
to representation for all and determined to continue the tradition of thoughtful, stable governance,working
together in the best interests of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, regardless of how its members are
elected;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council reaffirms that we are committed to work together respectfully, and to govern as
a whole body, not as individuals, in accordance with the principles of good governance and out of respect
for the Council-Manager form of government.
2. We recognize that a Council election district is not a political subdivision; the Mayor and each
Council Member is obligated by the Municipal Code and the oath they take to represent the entire City
and all its citizens. To that end, regardless of how we are each elected or where we reside in Rancho
Cucamonga, we are committed to making best decisions with the interests of the entire community in
mind, hearing from residents across the City, and giving equal consideration to issues and people inside
and outside our districts.
3. As an important part of this commitment, we agree to have a healthy debate and discussion
regarding issues before us, and once a decision is made by the City Council, we will all work to support
that decision, regardless of whether or not we initially supported that decision, recognizing that we are all
desirous of good outcomes for the City and its stakeholders and that disunity brings divisiveness.
4. Each Councilmember will engage fully with regard to each City issue before us, regardless of
which district or districts might be most directly impacted by the issue, and provide assistance to any and
all stakeholders, without regard to which District they might reside, but with respect and thoughtfulness
to the Councilmembers and residents of that District.
5. We agree that City resources, both financial and personnel, will be allocated based on the City's
overall needs, and not simply divided by Districts; we will not work individually outside of the collective
governance process to resolve these issues, but refer them to and discuss them with the City Manager
Resolution No. 2020-024- Page 1 of 3
for appropriate follow-up. We will not use City resources to conduct meetings or similar activities for
individual self-promotion only in our District, as that would serve to divide and not unite our community.
6. We will seek to raise issues and concerns with the Mayor and City Manager so that our team is
informed and no one is surprised by an issue. When we have questions or need information, we will
work through the City Manager or our Department Directors rather than consulting other staff.
7. We agree to represent the City at meetings as events in pairs or larger groups, whether we are
invited to or are hosting the meeting or event. This is to reinforce our functioning as a team, rather than
attending meetings or events alone.
8. We are committed to superior customer service and excellence in governance, while paying
attention to all neighborhoods and being mindful of our Districts. We will continue to move from "I" to
"we", working together for the greater good.
Resolution No. 2020-024- Page 2 of 3
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 151h day of April, 2020.
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
ATTEST:
C71'anice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 15th day of April 2020.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Spagnolo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 16th day of April, 2020, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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�'- jJice C. Reynolds, Clerk
Resolution No. 2020-024 - Page 3 of 3
RANCHO CITY COUNCIL
J CUCAMONGA
MISSION, VISION AND CORE VALUES
MISSION STATEMENT
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Ensure and advance the quality Our vision is to build on our success
of life for the community through as a world class community, to
inclusive decision making. create an equitable, sustainable,
and vibrant city, rich in opportunity
for all to thrive.
Council's mission statement
establishes our organization's Council's vision statement defines the
purpose and serves as a focal point target outcomes our organization
for current and future endeavors. seeks to accomplish in the near future.
COUNCIL CORE VALUES T
As the City carries out its mission and works towards its vision, it will be guided by
these CoreValues:• . - for
• Promoting • enhancing a safe and healthy community for all
• Building and preserving a -nted atmosphere
• Intentionally e - future
Equitable . . .-
• Working together cooperatively and respectfully with each other, staff
d all stakeholders
improvement
Actively -- respectfully considering all public input
"All" is meant to be inclusive of residents, businesses, non-profits, schools,
other government institutions - truly all Rancho Cucamonga stakeholders.