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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Re.qular Meetin!q
A. CALLTO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, April 18, 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 7:11 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Boardmembers; Paul Biane, 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; Jan
Reynolds, RDA Analyst; Flavio Nunez, Assistant RDA Analyst; Larry Temple, Administrative Services
Director; Shelly Munson, Information Systems Specialist; Lorraine Phong, Information Systems Analyst;
Brad Bullet, City Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Paula Pachon,
Management Analyst t11; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Deborah Clark, Library Director;
Lieutenant Lee Watkins, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho
Cucamenga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; and Debra J. Adams,
City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to the family of Helen Kilmurray in recognition of her 16 years of
service as Branch Librarian for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Mayor Alexander presented a Proclamation to Dr. and Mrs. James Kilmurray recognizing the
contributions of Helen Kilmurray to the community as a Branch Librarian in the City.
B2. Councilmember Dutton pointed out two students in the audience tonight that are on his baseball
team and added they have received full college scholarships because of their talents. He congratulated
them.
B3. Jack Lam ,City Manager stated he would like to add two emergency items to the agenda under
Council Business as items 5 and 6 (see that section for titles).
MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to add the two items as listed under Council Business.
Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communication was made from the public.
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D. CONSENTCALENDAR
James Markman, City Attorney, stated there is a change on page 69, Item D8, to Resolution No. 01-
086. He stated the title should be changed to delete the last line where it refers to "Deposit and
Reimbursement Agreement. He stated in Section 9 of the Resolution, the last sentence should be
deleted. He pointed out the reason for this is because negotiations are still in progress with this
agreement and that it would come back at a future meeting.
D1. Approval of Minutes: February 21,2001
March 7, 2001
March 21,2001
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 3/21/01,3128/01 and 4/4/01 and Payroll ending 3/25101 for the
total amount of $3,400,851.37.
D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of March 31,2001.
D4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the A~mond Trail Drainage
Improvements from Beryl Street to 1400 feet west, to be funded from Account No.
11123035650/1228112-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "ALMOND TRAIL DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FROM BERYL STREET TO 1400 FEET WEST" iN
SAiD CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D5. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Amethyst
Avenue Street and Storm Drain Improvements from 300' north of Roberds Court to 450' north, to be
funded from Account No. 10013165650/1233001.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AMETHYST
AVENUE STREET AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS FROM 300'
NORTH OF ROBERDS COURT TO 450' NORTH IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
D6. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the "North Etiwanda Security
Wall Project."
RESOLUTION NO. 01-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "NORTH ETIWANDA SECURITY WALL
PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
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DT. Approval to authorize the advedising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Wilson Avenue Landscape
Improvements from San Sevaine Road to Cherry Avenue, to be funded from Account No.
11103165650/1245110-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE '¥VlLSON AVENUE LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS FROM SAN SEVAINE ROAD TO CHERRY AVENUE"
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D8. Approval of Resolutions declaring Intention to Establish Community Facilities District 2001-01 and
to authorize the Levy of a Special Tax therein to finance the provision of certain public infrastructure
(CO 01-026 - Reimbursement Agreement). RESOLUTION CORRECTED.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-086
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2001-01
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2001-01,
· ~,,~!D APPROVING A DEPOSIT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 01-087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
WITHIN EACH OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1, 2
AND 3 OF PROPOSED CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-01
D9. Approval of a Resolution consenting to a Joint Public Hearing with the Rancho Cucamonga
Redevelopment Agency on the Redevelopment Plan and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
for Amendment No. 2 to the Rancho Redevelopment Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC
HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE RANCHO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
D10. Approval of Map and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and
Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Parcel Map 15398, located on the south side of
Wilson Avenue approximately 800 feet west of Beryl Street, submitted by Keystone Investments, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER
15398
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF 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 NO. 15398
Dll. Approval of Improvement Agreements, Improvement Securities and Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for DR 00-31,
located at the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Milliken Avenue, submitted by Jefferson at Empire
Lakes, L.P.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR DR 00-31
RESOLUTION NO. 01-092
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
DR 00-31
D12. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash
Deposit, Ordering the Annexation of Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 and Street Lighting
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 8 for Tract 16105, located between East Avenue and the 1-15 Freeway,
south of Base Line Road, submitted by Rancho Cucamonga Land Co., LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-093,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER
16105, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT
RESOLUTION NO. 01-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 9 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND
8 FOR TRACT 16105
of a Resolution in support of a Reprogramming of Grant Funds for a Teen Connection
D13. Approval
Grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR A TEEN CONNECTION PROGRAM
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D14. Approval to appropriate $8,100 in Account No. 10013035605 for the purpose of purchasing
Computer Equipment and $10,000 in Account No. 10013025300 for the purpose of converting Building
and Safety Plans to an Electronic Format.
D15. Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $42,500 for a Performing Arts Center Feasibility
Study (CO 01-027) funded by Forest City Development (Account Number 10014015303).
D16. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the Contract in the
amount of $134,477.42 ($122,252.20 plus 10% contingency) to the apparent Iow bidder, EG.N.
Construction, Inc., (CO 01-028) for the Arrow Route Cross-Gutter Removal west of Hellman and the
Hellman Avenue Drainage Improvements north of 9th Street, to be funded from Measure I Funds,
Account Nos. 11763035650/1221176-0 ($62,437.50) and 11763035650/1264176-0 ($72,039.92).
D17. Approval of Professional Services Contract with Beard, Provencher & Associates, Inc. (CO 01-
029) for Plan Check Fire Protection System Review.
D18. Approval of Notice of Assignment of Development Agreement No. from U.C.P., Inc., to Rancho
Etiwanda 685, LLC, for property generally located north of SR-30, east of Day Creek Channel, west of
Hanley Avenue and south of the westerly prolongation of 25th Street.
MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar as corrected. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
No Items Submitted.
F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Items Submitted.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Items Submitted.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
H1. REQUEST FROM CALTRANS TO OPEN THE SR-30 (210)/1-15 INTERCHANGF
Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer.
MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendation. Motion carried
unanimously 4-0.
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I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. PARK, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE
ACTION: Report received and filed.
12. RENAMING OF LA MISSION PARK IN THE TERRA VISTA PLANNED COMMUNITY TO RALPH
M. LEWIS PARK
Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer,
Councilmember Biane inquired about the completion of the park.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated it should be completed in a couple of months.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Biane to approve the renaming of the park. Motion carried
unanimously 4-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CAL STATE SAN
BERNARDINO (CO 01-030) TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING FOR CITY'S PEG CHANNEL
Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager.
Councilmember Biane stated he and Councilmember Curatalo had worked on this and felt it was a very
good idea.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the City Council was:
Clifford Young, a representative from Cai State San Bernardino, stated they want to provide
information to the Inland Empire and stated the funding is there to do this. He continued to
explain the program.
MOTOIN: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to approve the MOU. Motion carried unanimously
4-0.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE
REMAINING TERM OF COUNCIL MEMBER JIM CURATALO
Mayor Alexander stated there are several people who have expressed interest in Councilmember
Curatalo's position. He stated he would like to appoint rather than have a special election. He stated he
felt Grace Curatalo would be the most qualified to replace Mr. Curatalo.
Councilmember Williams inquired how this would be done.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated all that is needed is a motion to appoint someone; and that if the
Council wants to have a special election, it would not occur until November 2001.
Councilmember Biane stated he thought there were other qualified people who are interested, and asked
if they could open this up for public comment.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the City Council were:
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Gary Kendrick stated he felt the will of the people is important and that the Council can function
for a few months until a special election could occur. He felt the people of Rancho Cucamonga
should have a ballot to replace Councilmember Curatalo. He felt the Council needed someone
with a strong business sense.
John Lyons of Eitwanda felt there were a lot of qualified people to fill the position and felt the
Council should appoint someone.
Councilmember Dutton stated he always supports the people's right to vote, but considering the
timeframe for an election in November, 2001 to November, 2002, the person would have to run two
ejections within one year. He felt appointing someone was the way to go. He mentioned Dave Barker
and Chuck Buquet stating they are very qualified.
Councilmember Williams stated she was approached by a lot of people Who were interested. She
pointed out the situation of running two times in less than one year. She stated they do not want a
placeholder on the Council, but thought the appointment of Grace Curatalo would be the way to go. She
stated she talked to Mrs. Curatalo and felt she is a strong lady and that she is her own person.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to appoint Grace Curatalo to fill the unexpired term of
Jim Curatalo. Motion carried unanimously 4-0.
Mayor Alexander asked Grace Curatalo if she would be able to do this.
Grace Curatalo answered from the audience stating yes, that it would be an honor.
15. ADDED ITEM - CONSIDERATION OF DISPENSING WITH THE BID PROCESS AS ALLOWWFD
BY CITY ORDINANCE AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIBER OPTIC CABLF
Staff report presented by Larry Temple Administrative Services Director.
Councilmember Biane inquired about the bids received.
Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director, stated the Iow bid came in at $5.87 per linear foot and felt
this was an appropriate price.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING DISPENSING WITH THE
BID PROCESS AS ALLOWED BY THE CITY'S ORDINANCE SECTION
3.08.070A8 AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIBER OPTIC
CABLE
MOTOIN: Moved by Biane, seconded by Dutton to approve Resolution No. 01-096. Motion carried
unanimously 4-0.
16. ADDED ITEM - REQUEST FROM SANBAG AND THE CHAFFEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CLOSF
PORTIONS OF MILLIKEN AVENUE ACROSS AND ADJACENT TO THE FREEWAY, FOR
INSTALLATION OF A SEWER LINE REQUIRED BY THE LOS OSOS HIGH SCHOOl
CONSTRUCTION
Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer.
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MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried
unanimously 4-0.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified for the next meeting.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
K1. Councilmember Williams stated this Friday and Saturday will be "Bucks for Books" campaign to
be held at City Hall to raise money. She encouraged everyone to padicipate. She mentioned that
April 29 will be the unveiling of the bookmobile.
K2. Gwen Frost stated Helen Kilmurray was a delightful person and very involved in the community.
She felt she should be remembered for what she gave to the community.
K3. Harold Reese of Etiwanda talked about the traffic at the 1-15 Freeway/Baseline and East Avenue
Intersection. He asked if the City can fund a signal for this area. He did not feel the traffic counts were
up-to-date.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated staff is working with Caltrans for the signal at Baseline and the 1-15
Freeway, but that it does require Caltrans' cooperation. He continued to explain this situation.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded byWilliams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously4-0. The
meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Resp. ecffully submitted,
Debra J. Adams,
City Clerk
Approved: June 6, 2001