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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/08/15 - MinutesAugust15,2001 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re,qu ar Meetinq A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, August 15, 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 7:07 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, Grace Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst II1: Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer; Brad Bullet, City Planner; Emily Wimer, Assistant Planner; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Joe Kamrani, Sr. Information Systems Analyst; Michael Toy, Information Systems Specialist; Deputy Chief Bob Corcoran, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Lieutenant David Lau, Police Department; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Britt Wilson, Management Analyst III; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements/presentations were made. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Cl. Dierdre Robinson spoke to the Council about the green cable boxes. She stated she has had many conversations with Charter Communications and City staff. She stated she would like a letter stating that the green boxes will not pose a health hazard to her and her family. She distributed photos for the Council to see which showed the green boxes. She added she has learned that the green boxes have an electrical current running through them. She stated she would like some guarantee that there is no health risk to her and her family. She stated she did receive a letter from Charter that stated there is no more current in the boxes than there would be in a normal household appliance. She stated she would like to request that she get something in writing that these boxes will not pose a health risk. Mayor Alexander stated staff would continue looking into this and felt staff and the Council knew what she was looking for. Ms. Robinson stated she hoped the Council would not take her lightly. Councilmember Williams suggested Ms. Robinson stay and listen to the presentation on this item later in the meeting. C2. Susan Mickey talked about a situation she had with her cable. She stated she talked to staff and John Fisher and her problem was taken care of and she appreciated everyone's efforts in resolving her cable issue. City Council Minutes August 15, 2001 Page 2 C3. Jeff Rupp wanted to thank the City for the recent production of Annie that took place. He also thanked the Community Services Department for their assistance with this production. C4. Dorian Drear stated he was in Annie and would like to see a performing arts center in Rancho Cucamonga. He wanted to thank the City for doing this production. C5. Sherry Cupay stated she has lived in the City for many years. She stated she was very excited to see Annie. She felt theater and arts were very important to the community. C6. Brenda Adams, Hawthorn Community, stated she would like to get regular police patrol in their gated community. Mayor Alexander suggested Police Chief Hoops look into this. Councilmember Williams stated she wasn't sure they did regular patrol in any neighborhood. C7. Lou Halbert, Hawthorn Community, also wanted to speak on this issue. He felt there should be police patrol in their community. He hoped the Council would respond to them. C9. Kimberly Shelton stated she supported the Community Services Department and all of the activities they provide to the community. C10. Doris Haltwell commended the people involved in Annie, especially the director. She encouraged the City to do more of these performances. She especially stated she would like to thank Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director. Cll. Raul Delgado, a resident since 1993 and attending Chaffey College, stated he sees a lot of building in the City but does not see many historic fields left. He commented on the green cable boxes and felt it was a safety issue and felt information should be mailed to the residents about these types of issues. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: July 10, 2001 (Special Meeting) (Biane & Curatalo absent) July 18, 2001 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 7/25/01 and 8/1/01 and Payroll ending 7/29/01 for the total amount of $3,299,338.37. D3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of July 31,2001. D4. Review and approval of a City policy that enables the serving of alcohol beverages at the Rancho Cucamonga Senior Center, Civic Center court yard and Chaffey-Garcia House. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION. DS. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Amethyst Street Pavement Overlay from Highland Avenue to Wilson Avenue, to be funded from Account No. 11763035650/1158176-0. City Council Minutes August15,2001 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 01-186 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "AMETHYST STREET PAVEMENT OVERLAY FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE TO WILSON AVENUE" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D6. Approval of City's intent to respond to League of California Cities request for proposals to host legislative coordinator(s) as part of the grassroots network. D7. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the destruction of City records pursuant to California Government Code Section 34090, th(; City's Records Retention Schedule, and other applicable legal citations. RESOLUTION NO. 01-187 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS WHICH ARE BO LONGER REQUIRED AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090 AND OTHER APPLICABLE LEGAL REFERENCES D8. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with SB&O, Inc., (CO 01-071) in the amount of $15,800 to provide FY 01-02 Topographical Design Survey for proposed street improvements for various locations (see vicinity map) throughout the City, to be funded from the following Account Numbers: 11123035650/1291112-0, 11763035650/1297176-0, 11243035650/1336124-0, 12043035650~1328204-0, 11763035650/1299176-0, and 11763035650/1302176-0. D9. Approval to award contract to Pageantry Productions (CO 01-072) for the 2001 Founder's Day Parade services in the amount of $8,262.60. D10. Approval to accept Improvemems, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Landscaping Improvements for Tract 15871-1, submitted by Williams Lyon Home, Inc., located on the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Victoria Park Lane. RESOLUTION NO. 01-188 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 15871-1 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK Dll. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Renovation of Two Soccer Fields at Red Hill Community Park (CO 01-037). RESOLUTION NO. 01-189 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RENOVATION OF TWO SOCCER FIELDS AT RED HILL COMMUNITY PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK City Council Minutes August15,2001 Page 4 DISCUSSION OF ITEM D4. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A CITY POLICY THAT ENABLES THE SERVING OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES AT THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA SENIOR CENTER, CIVIC CENTER COURT YARD AND CHAFFEY-GARClA HOUSE. Primo Morales, 8210 Malvern, stated he was concerned about the serving of alcohol at the Senior Center. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the only change in the existing policy is adding the Chaffey Garcia House to it in order to be able to serve alcohol at weddings and other events of that nature. Councilmember Williams clarified that the buildings that have parks near to them cannot have alcohol, but added that the Senior Center and the Chaffey Garcia House do not. Mr. Morales brought up that there was a school near the Senior Center. Councilmember Biane stated there would be a buffer of apartments between the Senior Center and the school on Feron. John Lyons, Etiwanda, talked about the benefit of a banquet room in Etiwanda. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve item D4. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. No Items Submitted. Fl. ENVIRONMENTAL E. CONSENT ORDINANCES F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ASSESSMENT AND VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2001-00263 - DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC - A request to amend a portion of the Victoria Community Plan from Medium and Medium High Residential (8-14 and 14-24 dwelling units per acre, respectively) to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue - APN: 227-691-01 Staff report presented by Emily Wimer, Assistant Planner. Councilmember Dutton inquired if there was any objection in the Planning Commission process. Emily Wimer, Assistant Planner, stated no. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 668. ORDINANCE NO. 668 (first reading.) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2001-00263, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM City Council Minutes August15,2001 Page $ MEDIUM AND MEDIUM -HIGH RESIDENTIAL (8-14 AND14-24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, RESPECTIVELY) TO LOW-MEDiUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 20.15 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORIXlER OF BASE LINE ROAD AND MILLIKEN AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0227-691-01 MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 668 for September 5, 2001. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. CONSIDERATION OF AN OR[,)INANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FLOOD r,)AMAGE PROTECTION TO COMPLY WITH THE LATEST FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGE¢~ENT AGENCY (FEMA) REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA Staff report presented by Dan James, Gr. Civil Engineer. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the til:le of Ordinance No. 669. OROINANCE NO. 669 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19.12 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNI,SIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Dutton to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 669 for September 5, 2001. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2001-01 AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, APPI:~OVING THE FORM OF THE BOND INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS Staff report presented by Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director. RESOLUTION NO. 01-190 A RESOLUTION OF 'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF?ORNIA, AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-01, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF RANCHO City Council Minutes August15,2001 Page 6 CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-01, IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2001-A, THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-01, IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2001-B, AND THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENTS, CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS, DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS, PURCHASE CONTRACTS AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Councilmember Biane asked if the mall is not built how would the repayment of the bonds be done. Linda Daniels, RDA Director, stated none of the property that the Agency owns is contained in the CFD. She stated there is expected to be a second CFD in 2002 at the time the mall is ready to develop and at that point the mall would be taking over the tax associated with the public improvements, instead of the Agency. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Grace to approve Resolution 01-190. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. I1. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE ACTION: Report received and filed. 12. GRAFFITI ORDINANCE UPDATE Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Councilmember Dutton suggested the graffiti signs be put on or near the bus stops. Mayor Alexander felt there should be some kind of camera monitoring to try to catch graffiti vandals. ACTION: Report received and filed. 12. UPDATE ON CABLE TELEVISION UPGRADE (ORAL) Staff report presented by Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II. Tom Thompkins of Charter Communications gave an update report. He stated the upgrade was started last August. He continued to talk about all of the cable that has been replaced. He stated they are almost complete with the project and felt it should be completed by October. He stated they are very pleased to be pad of this community. He talked about Mrs. Robinson's concern expressed earlier and felt the amplifier was safe. He stated they are still working on her situation. Councilmember Williams expressed her concerns how they could prevent a child from getting shocked by the current in the green boxes. She stated she has concerns that the boxes next to a driveway might get hit by a car. She asked what Charter was doing to address these concerns that have been raised by residents. Mr. Tompkins stated they are working with the residents that have had these complaints. City Council Minutes August15,2001 Page 7 Councilmember Williams felt there must be a better way to handle the upgrade rather than the green boxes. She also felt that people with the boxes in their yards should be given a break on the cost of their service. She asked for an update in two weeks on this matter. Councilmember Dutton asked if they a~"e making any progress in the re-tiering and service levels. Mr. Tompkins stated they are making progress in this area. Councilmember Biane felt Charter has done a good job taking care of the problems, but felt this whole project would benefit the community as a whole. Councilmember Williams felt Charter should have communicated more with the people that have the boxes in their yards. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Williams stated she would like an update on the cable issue. J2. Councilmember Williams stated she would like information on the DMV building in Rancho Cucamonga. She felt signs should be taken off of the major streets that give direction to this facility since it is not open. Duane Baker. Assistant to the City Manager, stated he would provide the Council with an update memo. K. CO[~IMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. Mrs. Robinson stated she did not feel the cable company should get away with what they doing. She woutd like the box removed or something done about it. She stated it looks awful and she did not want it in her yard. She felt somethin.q should be done and not just conversation made. She stated she is very concerned about the safety of Ihe boxes. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. ~Re ectfully s itted, Debra J. Adams, City Clerk Approved: September 5, 2001