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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/03/07 - Minutes March 7, 2001 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetin.q A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, March 7, 2001 in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director; Mitch Slagerman, Sr. RDA Analyst; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sam Davis, Information Systems Specialist; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Sal Salvador, Associate Planner; Brent LeCount, Associate Planner; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Jodi Sorrell, Marketing Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Michelle Perera, Reference Services Coordinator; Lt. David Lau, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Sam Spagnolo, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Jenny Haruyama, Management Analyst I, and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Mayor Alexander stated he had attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor over the weekend and realized after the event had occurred he had called the Scout by the name of Brandon instead of Bradon. He apologized to the family for his oversight. B2. Introduction of newly-assigned deputies: Detective Suzanne Cefalu, Deputy Michael Goodman, Deputy Felix Huaman, Deputy Claudia Morales, and Deputy Kathleen Oroa to the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. Chief Hoops introduced the new deputies. B3. Presentation of a proclamation honoring the memory of Army Sgt. Bob Darin MacDonald. Mayor Alexander introduced the MacDonald Family, and a Proclamation was presented to them. Sam Spagnolo and two members of the honor guard of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, presented the family with an American flag. Sam Spagnolo stated the Fire District would purchase a brick in the War Memorial with Bobby's name on it. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. John Lyons concurred with what the Council did for the MacDonald family. He commented on the latest shooting at the high school in Santee. He talked about a similar incident that happened with his daughter at Rancho Cucamonga High School. City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page 2 C2. Councilmember Williams wanted to commend the two senior ladies that accompanied them just recently to Sacramento to talk with our legislators. She stated they did an outstanding job representing the senior population. The ladies spoke about their needs for the expanded senior center. Councilmember Williams asked anyone that wishes to write a letter to our legislators supporting this idea to do so. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 2/14/01, 2/21/01, 2/27/01 and Payroll ending 2/11/01 for the total amount of $3,475,033.83. D2. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of the Lemon Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Carnelian Street to Beryl Street, to be funded from Account No. 11763035650/1266-176 (Measure 'T' Funds). RESOLUTION NO. 01-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEMON AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM CARNELIAN STREET TO BERYL STREET IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids~ for the construction of the Terra Vista Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation from Church Street to Spruce Avenue, to be funded from Account No. 11763035650/1270-176 (Measure "1" Funds). RESOLUTION NO. 039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "TERRA VISTA PARK~VAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM CHURCH STREET TO SPRUCE AVENUE" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D4. Approval to declare Surplus Miscellaneous City-Owned Equipment. D5. Approval of Metrolink Station Expansion, Phase II Project - granting of an easement to the Southern California Edison Company, a Corporation, for Utility Purposes. RESOLUTION NO. 01-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING EXISTING ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION LINES AND POLES AT THE METROLINK STATION EXPANSION PHASE II PROJECT SITE City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page 3 D6. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DR 00- 32, located on the southeast corner of 7th Street and Utica Avenue, submitted by 7th & Utica Padners, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 01-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DR 00-32 RESOLUTION NO. 01-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR DR 00-32 D7. Approval of Map, Drainage Acceptance Agreement, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Parcel Map No. 15692, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, south of Hillside Road, submitted by JRN Construction Company. RESOLUTION NO. 01-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 15692, (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 15692), DRAINAGE ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 01-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR PARCEL MAP 15692 D8. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Dan Guerra and Associates (CO 01-014) to provide Construction Services for the Proposed Civic Center East Parking Lot Expansion, in the amount of $15,250.00, to be funded from Account No. 1001 305 5300. D9. Approval to accept the bids and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $246,015.00 ($223,650.00 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent low bidder, R. J. Noble Company, (CO 01-015) for the construction of the 6th Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Milliken Avenue to Charles Smith Avenue, to be funded from Gas Tax Proposition 111 Funds, Account No. 11703035650/1198170. D10. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RMA Group (CO 01-016) to provide Geotechnical and Material Testing services for the proposed Civic Center East Parking Lot Expansion, in the amount of $17,432.00, to be funded from Account No. 1001 305 5300. D11. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement (CO 01-017) with RJM Design Group, Inc., for the preparation of the I-15 Freeway Landscape Master Plan to be funded from Account No. 110-316-5300. City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page 4 D12. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tracts 15727-1 and 15727-2, submitted by Cornerpointe 257, LLC, located north of Fourth Street and East of the Cucamonga Creek Channel. RESOLUTION NO. 01-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACTS 15727-1 AND 15727-2 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D13. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bonds, accept Maintenance Bonds, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 14379, submitted by Centex Homes, located on the north side of Wilson Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 01-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 14379 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D14. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tracts 15727-4 and 15727-5, submitted by Cornerpointe 257, LLC, located north of Fourth Street and east of the Cucamonga Creek Channel. RESOLUTION NO. 01-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACTS 15727-4 AND 15727-5 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D15. Approval to accept a Maintenance Bond from K.A.S. Equipment and Rental, Inc., and release Faithful Performance Bond for the ADA 1999/2000 Access Ramp and Drive Approach Improvement at various locations along Hermosa Avenue, Haven Avenue, 6th Street and Arrow Route, Contract No. 00- 016. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Wifiiams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES El. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 00-04 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend various residential sections of the Development Code pertaining to roofing materials. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 654. City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page 5 ORDINANCE NO. 654 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 00-04, A REQUEST TO AMEND VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE PERTAINING TO ROOFING MATERIALS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Blanc, seconded by Curatalo to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 654. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. E2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.21 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SMOKING REGULATIONS Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 384A. ORDINANCE NO. 384A (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.21 PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OR PROHIBITION OF SMOKING AND AMENDING THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION: Moved by Blanc, seconded by Curatalo to waive full reading and approve Ordinance no. 384A. Motion cai'ried unanimously 5-0. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS F1. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-50 - VANTIGER - An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to require the construction of storm drainage improvements on Foothill Boulevard from the existing terminus near Cornwall Avenue to Etiwanda Avenue for the development of a service station with convenience market, drive-thru fast food service and a drive-thru self-service car wash on two acres of land located on the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Etiwanda Avenue in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 4) of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan - APN: 1100-161-002. (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 21, 2001) Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this has been continued a couple of times in the past and stated it is recommended that this be pulled from the agenda and would be readvertised when it returns to the Council. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Blanc to remove the item from the agenda indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page 6 F2. APPEAL OF VARIANCE 00-09 - CONCORDIA HOMES - A request to appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to allow retaining walls approximately 10 feet in height where a maximum height of 4 feet is allowed, and slope gradients of approximately 1.5:1 where a maximum gradient of 2:1 is allowed for 20 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Camino Predera, south of Red Hill Country Club Drive -APN: 207-641-01 through 10 and 207-631-01 through 11. Related Files: Development Review 00-47 and Tree Removal Permit 00-41. APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-47 (TRACT NO. 10035 - CONCORDIA HOMES - The appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve Design Review of building elevations and detailed site plan for 20 existing lots within approved Tract 10035 on 15.7 acres of land in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the south side of Camino Predera, south of Red Hill Country Club Drive - APN: 207-641-01 through 10 and 207-631- 01 through 11. Related Files: Variance 00-09 and Tree Removal Permit 00-41. Staff report presented by Brent LeCount, Associate Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Mr. and Mrs. Massey made a presentation showing the original plan of the Red Hill Estates. Mr. Massey presented various pictures for the Council to view. He continued to advise the Council that John Snell had contacted him today asking if they lowered lots 4 and 5 would they be satisfied. He stated because of Mr. Snell's proposal they would like to continue this for a period of time so they can look at the new plan. John Snell of Concordia Homes talked about the process that has taken place over the years which was also pointed out in the staff report. He stated they have been trying to work very hard to try to resolve some of the issues that have been brought up. He stated it was pointed out that the Planning Commission felt they have complied with the CC&R's. He stated they would like to get this project going. He displayed a plan with the changes they have been working on. He distributed a letter to the Council with the proposal they are working on and stated they are willing to work with everyone so that lots 4 and 5 are lowered. They asked that the wording in the letter be put into a Resolution and brought back to the Council for approval. Mayor Alexander stated he feels he is showing good faith by trying to work with everyone. Chuck Buquet, Predera Court, stated he is confused. He felt their proposal should be looked at and then brought back to the Council for action. RESOLUTION NO. 01-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 00-47 TO APPROVE THE DESIGN REVIEW QF BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND DETAILED SITE PLAN FOR 20 PROPOSED HOMES WITHIN 21 EXISTING LOTS WITHIN RECORDED TRACT 10035 ON 15.7 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMINO PREDERA, SOUTH OF RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE - APN: 207-641-01 THROUGH 10 AND 207-631-01 THROUGH 11 City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page '7 RESOLUTION NO. 01-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING VARIANCE 00-09 A REQUEST TO ALLOW RETAINING WALLS APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET IN HEIGHT WHERE A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 4 FEET IS ALLOWED, AND SLOPE GRADIENTS OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5:1 WHERE A MAXIMUM GRADIENT OF 2:1 IS ALLOWED FOR 20 PROPOSED HOMES ON 21 EXISTING LOTS WITHIN APPROVED TRACT 10035 ON 15.7 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CAMINO PREDERA, SOUTH OF RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE - APN: 207- 641-01 THROUGH 10 AND 207-631-01 THROUGH 11 MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to refer this to the City Planner to review and then bring it back to the Council for action. This item would be continued to March 21, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated during the next couple of weeks they will work with the applicant and the appellant before it comes back to the Council. He suggested they would prepare a new Resolution on the conceptual plans as drafted by the applicant. He stated this is still appealable by the City Council. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS NO Items Submitted. I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ALLOCATION OF THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) TO THE REGIONAL JUVENILE CRIME ENFORCEMENT COALITION (RJCEC) Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 01-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING (OCJP) TO THE REGIONAL JUVENILE CRIME ENFORCEMENT COALITION (RJCEC) MOTION: Moved by Willjams, seconded by Biane to approve Resolution No. 01-050. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page 8 H2. PRESENTATION OF CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA KIDS' WEB PAGE Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager, presented the staff report. She introduced the City staff that worked on this project. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, gave a power point presentation demonstrating the web site. ACTION: Report received and filed. H3. ANNEXATION 00-02 - A request to approve the Tax Revenue Exchange for annexation proceedings (LAFCO No. 2872) between the County of San Bernardino and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for approximately 60 acres of the San Bernardino County unincorporated area, generally located at the northeast corner of Banyan Street and Milliken Avenue. Staff report presented by Sal Salazar, Associate Planner. Councilmember Biane wanted to point out the school will be within the City's boundaries. RESOLUTION NO. 01-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES TO BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN AND AMONG THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA RESULTING FROM THE JURISDICTION CHANGE DESCRIBED BY LAFCO NO. 2872 MOTOIN: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 01-051. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION OF A RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WITH NESTOR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS (CO 01-018) Staff report presented by Jenny Haruyama, Management Analyst II. Nestor gave a power point presentation. Various questions were asked how the program would work. Councilmember Biane stated he was concerned about the confidentiality or the right to privacy because of the photos. Councilmember Willlares stated it only shows the driver, not the passenger. Councilmember Dutton suggested this be programmed so that all signals change to red when an emergency vehicle approaches. Councilmember Biane asked if the money generated from this can provide for more officers. Councilmember Willlares felt the cameras will allow existing officers the time to do more work on the street now. City Council Minutes March 7, 2001 Page 9 Councilmember Curatalo felt the camera can help if there is an accident also. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this program frees up the officers so they can do other things. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Joseph Kromen asked if you get a citation and it is mailed to you, but you actually never receive it, what would happen. Captain Hoops, Police Department, stated it can't be guaranteed that you get this since it is not sent certified mail and felt the couds would allow for this. Renee Massey stated she works at Chino High School and had seen an accident happen on Euclid Avenue. She hoped this program would help these types of situations and benefit the City. There being no further response, the public comments were closed. Councilmember Curatalo thanked Jenny Haruyama, Management Analyst II, for her time and energy on this project. Councilmember Biane thanked Councilmembers Williams and Curatalo for their work on this. He stated he puts public safety as a priority, but felt it was another instance of government getting into the lives of people. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve the agreement. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING NO items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Willjams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. City Clerk Approved: April 18, 2001