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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/10/03 - MinutesOctober 3, 2001 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re,qu ar Meetin,q A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, October 3, 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 7:18 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, Grace Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director; Jan Reynolds, RDA Analyst; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst Ilk Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst Ill; Robert Lemon, Assistant Engineer Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Shelly Munson, Information Systems Specialist; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kelly Larson, Emergency Prep Specialist; Captain Rodney Hoops, Police Department; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Britt Wilson, Management Analyst Ill; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONR B1. Recognition of Alta Loma High School and their efforts to provide facilities for community programming. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, introduced the item. Mayor Alexander presented plaques to Bill Bertrand and Gino DiDonato. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation to Ms. America, Susan Jeske in recognition of "Students Against Violence Week." Susan Jeske introduced her program "Students Against Violence Week". Lewis Homes, Bob Dutton, Filippi Winery and Burrtec, Inc. were introduced as sponsors for the program. B3. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Southern California Housing Development Corporation for its efforts to expand the housing options for our community. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to LaQuetta Bush-Simmons. B4. Presentation to Police Captain Rodney Hoops for his service to the community and to wish him good luck in his future endeavors. Mayor Alexander presented Captain Hoops with a City tile and thanked him for his service to the City of Rancho Cucamonga and wished him good luck in his new position as he left the City. City Council Minutes October 3, 2001 Page :~ Captain Hoops thanked the City for the opportunity to have worked here and stated he would definitely miss everyone. Mayor Alexander stated Pete Ortiz would be the new Police Chief. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Jim Frost commented on the Veteran's Day ceremony scheduled for November 11 at Alta Loma High School at the Rose Garden. He invited everyone to attend. He continued to read a patriotic newspaper article written by David Horowitz. C2. Deirdre Robinson stated she was present at a Council meeting about one month ago regarding Charter Cable. She stated she did not like Charter's customer service. She stated she is still concerned about the green cable boxes as far as their safety. She continued to refer to various letters regarding this matter. Mayor Alexander stated he would get with her and Charter Cable to get her questions answered. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 9/12/01 and 9/19/01 and Payroll ending 9/9/01 for the total amount of $2,377,446.24. D2. Approval of Easement for electric services at Hermosa Park. D3 Approval of a request to Summarily Vacate Excess Street Right-of-Way at the southwest corner of Center Avenue and 25th Street, V-180 - APN: 209-104-10 and 11. RESOLUTION NO. 01-216 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CENTER AVENUE AND 25TM STREET D4. Approval of Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement (CO 01-080) located on the south side of La Senda Road, west of Sapphire Street, submitted by Tom Coons and Rindy Coons. RESOLUTION NO. 01-217 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM TOM COONS AND RINDY COONS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE SAME D5. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 for CUP 00-33, located on the north side of 19th Street between Amethyst Avenue and Hellman Avenue, submitted by Alta Loma Assisted Living LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. TITLE CORRECTED PER MEMO WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. City Council Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 01-218 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR CUP 00-33 RESOLUTION NO. 01-219 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 NO. 1 FOR CUP 00-33 D6. Approval of Improvement Agreement, and Improvement Security for CUP 99-17, located at 8248 19th Street, west of Sapphire Street (CCWD Well No. 24). RESOLUTION NO. 01-220 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CUP 99-17 D7. Approval of Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for DRC 2001~00273, located on the south side of La Senda Road, west of Sapphire Street, submitted by Richard A. Watson and Andrea D. Watson. RESOLUTION NO. 01-221 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM RICHARD A. WATSON AND ANDREA D. WATSON AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE SAME D8. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the Contract in the amount of $262,609.27 ($238,735.70 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent Iow bidder, Silvia Construction, Inc. (CO 01-082), for the Construction of the Amethyst Avenue Pavement Overlay from Highland Avenue to Wilson Avenue, to be funded from Measure I Funds, Account No. 11763035650/1158176-0. D9. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the Contract in the amount of $572,534.60 ($520,486.00 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent Iow bidder, Thomsen Landscape (CO 01-083), for the Construction of the Heritage Park Tot Lot Renovation, to be funded from Fund 120, Park Development Funds, Account No. 11203055650/1203120-0 and appropriate funds from Fund 120, Park Development Fund balance to Account No. 11203055650/1203120-0. D10. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the Contract in the amount of $180,412.10 ($164,011.00 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent Iow bidder, Lambco Engineering, Inc. (CO 01-084), for the Construction of the Installation of Fiber Optic Cabling at Various Locations, to be funded from Contract Services Funds, Account No. 10013035300. City Council Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 4 Dll. Approval to accept the construction of Terra Vista Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation from Church Street to Spruce Avenue, Contract No. 01-036 as complete, approval to appropriate $2,550.18 to Account No. 11823035650/1326182-0 from Traffic Congestion Relief Funds, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $78,856.08. RESOLUTION NO. 01-222 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE TERRA VISTA PARKWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM CHURCH STREET TO SPRUCE AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 01-036, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D12. Approval to accept the Construction of FY 2000/2001 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation (Slurry Seal) and Parking Lot Resurfacing (Seal Coat) Various Locations, Contact No. 01-038 as complete, approval to appropriate $14,838.35 to Account 11763035650/1022176-0 from Measure I Fund balance and $14,838.35 to Account 11763035650/1022176-0 from Measure I Fund balance and $14,838.35 to Account 11343035650/1000134-0 from Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 Fund balance, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $538,291.17. RESOLUTION NO. 01-223 A RESOLUTION OF THE C~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FY 2000/2001 LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION (SLURRY SEAL) AND PARKING LOT RESURFAC~NG (SEAL COAT) VARIOUS LOCATIONS, CONTRACT NO. 01-038, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff repods contained within the Consent Calendar as corrected. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES El. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-04 - HOGLE/IRELAND iNC. - Request to amend the circulation element of the General Plan to eliminate ;, ~ ~ ~om approximately its current terminus east of Archibald Avenue to Hermosa Avenue. APN: 209-211-17. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 00-05 - HOGLE/IRELAND INC. - Request to amend the circulation within the Industrial Development District. ~ubarea 5 to eliminate a potion of 7th St. from approximately its current terminus east of Archibald Avenue to Hermosa Avenue. APN: 209-211-17, 30, and 31. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 670. City Council Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 5 ORDINANCE NO. 670 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-04, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ELIMINATE A PORTION OF 7TM STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 670 for October 17, 2001. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-07 AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The City of Rancho Cucamonga has completed the Draft City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan Update. The Project Planning Area encompasses the existing City (approximately 24,000 acres) as well as its Sphere-of-Influence (approximately 7,700 acres) that is located north of the City. This update includes changes in land use designations as well as updates to the policies and programs within all elements of the City's General Plan. The proposed General Plan includes the reduction of approximately 182 acres of residential uses and an increase of 182 acres in non-residential uses. Within the existing City limits, non-residential acreage is reduced by 18 acres and residential acreage is increased by 18 acres. Within the Sphere-of-Influence, the change is a reduction of 200 acres in residential uses, and an increase of 200 acres in non-residential uses. With the implementation of the proposed General Plan, the following additional (i.e., future) development would occur with build out: approximately 13,524 dwelling units, approximately 9,460,680 square feet of commercial, approximately 52,811,591 square feet of industrial, no additional public/quasi-public uses, and approximately 231 acres of arterials/freeways. The Project/Planning Area includes all of the land area within the boundaries of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and its Sphere-of-Influence area located directly to the north. The City is located in the southwest corner of San Bernardino County, 13 miles west of downtown San Bernardino. The San Gabriel Mountains are located to the north, and the communities of Upland, Ontario, and Fontana surround the City to the west, south and east, respectively. Total acreage within the Sphere-of-Influence is approximately 7,700 acres. Total project/planning area comprises approximately 31,700 acres. During these public hearings the City Council will consider the Final EIR and proposes statements of overriding considerations. Certification of the Final EIR and final action on the General Plan Update will occur after the close of the public hearings. (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2001) Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. He introduced Al Bell, Planning Center, to give additional information. Mr. Bell gave a power point presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Biane stated he, Councilmember Dutton, members of the Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission came together to come up with this. He commended everyone involved for their work on this. He stated the plan was changed very little from the original plan. Councilmember Dutton added the Task Force, Brad Buller and his staff did an excellent job and stated Rancho Cucamonga is a City with a vision. Councilmember Williams felt it was very readable and that everyone did an excellent job. Councilmember Dutton commented he also thought this was a very good plan. Al Bell, Planning Center, introduced Karen Gulley who also helped with this project. City Council Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 6 Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Jim Frost, City Treasurer, talked about the first General Plan that was developed and stated he was glad to hear the first one had things in it that were done right. He stated this is a living document and appreciates the work that has gone into this. RESOLUTION NO. 01-226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2001 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND MAKING ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AS REQUIRED BY LAW RESOLUTION NO. 01-227 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to continue the item to October 17, 2001 to take fudher action. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10 FOR TRACTS 14496, 14496- 1, 14495, 14523, 14523-1, 14494-1, 14493-1, 14522, 14498, 14497, 15838 AND 15902, LOCATED NORTH OF STATE ROUTE 30 BETWEEN DAY CREEK CHANNEL AND HANLEY AVENUE, SUBMITTED BY RANCHO ETIWANDA 685, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 01-224 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, ORDERING THE FORMATION OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 10, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 AND CONFIRMING DIAGRAMS AND ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE AND AS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE XlII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION MQTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to continue the item to November 7, 2001. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 7 H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT,g H1. ANNEXATION 01-01 - A request to approve the Tax Revenue Exchange for annexation proceeding (LAFCO No. 2879) between the County of San Bernardino and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for a?t~roximately 240 acres of the San Bernardino County unincorporated area, generally located north of 25 Street between Day Creek Channel and East Avenue. - Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. RESOLUTION NO. 01-225 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 JURISDICTIONAL CHANGE DESCRIBED BY LAFCO NO. 2879 MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 01-225. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. H2. APPROVAL TO APPROPRIATE $83,118.00 AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM Staff report presented by Captain Rodney Hoops, Police Department. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. H3. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO ORDINANCE 58 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS Staff report presented by Michelle Dawson. A power point presentation was also made. James Markman, City Attorney, stated he would work with the City Engineer on the information as reported by staff. Councilmember Biane commended the Chamber for getting involved in this. He also complimented staff for their work. Councilmember Dutton felt the changes were an improvement, but felt when they are considering exemptions being taken for certain things, that they need to look at some percentage for what the total cost of the project is no matter what the cost is so that it becomes realistic. He also felt, through the Redevelopment Agency, that when there are businesses that wants to go ahead and do a full program of public works that the RDA provide some kind of loan program. Joe O'NeJl, City Engineer, stated this information will be given to the City Attorney to prepare the Ordinance. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams, to direct the City Attorney to draft revisions to Ordinance No. 58. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 8 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated at the last meeting the Mayor had asked for an update on the Heritage Park Apartments. He stated they had a very successful meeting today with representatives from the apartment, the manager and two out of state representatives. He stated Betty Divido was also present, from Inland Mediation. He stated they have agreed the City wilt conduct a survey of the residents and that this information will be given to the Council. He added the owners stated they did not know of the current agreement and that there wilt be no resident encouraged to move out. He stated they made the commitment to live by the contract with the City and County. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Mayor Alexander stated they will publicly reflect the resolution of the cable issue mentioned earlier in the meeting at the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No comments were made from the public. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: October 17, 2001