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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/01/16 - Minutes January 16, 2002 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, January 16, 2002, in the Tapia Room of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Agencymembers: Paul Biane, Grace Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams and Chairman William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director; and James Markman, Legal Counsel. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION iTEMS James Markman, City Attorney, stated it is requested the following item be added: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA VS SPIRIT OF THE SAGE. The item was added by unanimous vote. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS No one was present to comment on the closed session items. D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 5:35 p.m. E. RECESS The Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. No action was taken in closed session. City Council Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 2 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re,qular Meeting A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 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; Flavio Nunez, Assistant RDA Analyst; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst II1: Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Nancy Fong, Sr. Planner; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Captain Pete Ortiz, Police Department; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to "WeTip" Founder Bill Brownell, for his years of service to our community. Pete Ortiz, Police Chief, assisted the Mayor as he presented the Proclamation to Mr. Brownell. Captain Ortiz thanked Mr. and Mrs. Brownell for all of their assistance and dedication over the years and for the vision they had 30 years ago. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. D. CONSENT CALENDAR DI. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 12/19/01, 12/26/01 and 1/2/02 and Payroll ending 12/20/01 for the total amount of $1,940,640.98. D2. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2001. D3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Contract for Landscape Maintenance Districts 9 and 10, to be funded from Account Numbers 1139303-5300 and 1140303-5300. City Council Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 02-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS 9 & 10 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Construction of the Hermosa Avenue Storm Drain and Street Improvement from 400' north of Church Street to 500' north of Base Line Road to be funded from Account Nos. 11123035650/1292112 (drainage) and 11763035650/1301176 (Measure I). RESOLUTION NO. 02-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE "HERMOSA AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM 400' NORTH OF CHURCH STREET TO 500' NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD" iN SAID C~TY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D5. Approval of Resolution authorizing the destruction of City Records pursuant to California Government Code Section 34090, the City's Records Retention Schedule, and other applicable legal citations. RESOLUTION NO. 02-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS SET FORTH iN CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090 AND OTHER APPLICABLE LEGAL REFERENCES D6. Approval of Request for Waiver of Rental Fees for the Epicenter Stadium from the Rancho Cucamonga Professional Baseball Club for a Public Workout by the California Angels on February 2, 2002 and February 6, 2002. D7. Approval of Map, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract Map 15540, located between the south side of Foothill Boulevard and Arrow Route, west of Cucamonga Creek, submitted by Van Daele Development Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 02-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MAP NUMBER AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 15540 RESOLUTION NO. 02-029 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 & 2 FOR TRACT MAP 15540 City Council Minutes January 16,2002 Page 4 D8. Approval of Map, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract Map No. 15955, located at the northeast corner of San Bernardino Road and Vineyard Avenue, submitted by Jeff Lee. RESOLUTION NO. 02-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MAP AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 15955 RESOLUTION NO. 02-031 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 TRACT 15955 D9. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities for Rancho Etiwanda Revised University Project Street, Storm Drain and Landscape Infrastructure generally located on Day Creek Boulevard from the 210 Freeway to 600 feet north of Wilson Avenue on Wilson Avenue, Banyan Street and Vintage Drive all generally between Day Creek Channel-SCE Corridor and Bluegrass Avenue (formerly Hanley Avenue, submitted by Rancho Etiwanda 685, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. RESOLUTION NO. 02-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR RANCHO ETIWANDA REVISED UNIVERSITY PROJECT AND THE STREET, STORM DRAIN AND LANDSCAPE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS D10. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract No. 16147, located southwest corner of Banyan Street (formerly Summit) and Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Pacific Crest Communities, Inc. - APN'S: 225-171-05, 12, 13, 20, 22 and 25. RESOLUTION NO. 02-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 16147, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 02-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 7 FOR TRACT NO. 16147 City Council Minutes Janua~ 16,2002 Page 5 Dll. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Lease between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Valley Baseball Club, Inc., (CO 92-064) relating to Police Security. D12. Approval of an Agreement between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the California Speedway Corporation (CO 02-005) approving the Lease of Speedway-owned property for development of athletic facilities. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION. D13. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for DR 99-32, submitted by Sunrise Development, Incorporated, located on the south side of Base Line Road, east of Amethyst Street. RESOLUTION NO. 02-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 99- 32 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D14. Approval of Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 6075527 in the amount of $14,653.92, for the Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting at Carnelian Street and La Vine/La Grande Streets, Contract No. 00- 052. D15. Approval to accept the Construction of the Wilson Avenue Landscape Improvements from San Sevaine Road to Cherry Avenue, LMD #7, Contract No. 01-048 as complete, retain the Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $181,763,22. RESOLUTION NO. 02-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WILSON AVENUE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FROM SAN SEVAINE ROAD TO CHERRY AVENUE, LMD #7, CONTRACT NO. 01-048 AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Dutton to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item D12. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D12. Approval of an Agreement between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the California Speedway Corporation (CO 02-005) approving the Lease of Speedway-owned property for development of athletic facilities. Kevin McArdle Community Services Director, presented the staff report. He added there were still a couple matters that are being negotiated pertaining to the lease termination clause and indemnity and insurance. Councilmember Williams asked Mr. McArdle to go into detail what would be done with the property. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, outlined the amenities of the project would include soccer fields, a snack bar, and a maintenance building. Councilmember Biane inquired about the timing for completion. City Council Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 6 Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated it would start construction in about eight months and then take approximately nine months to complete it. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendation in item D12. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES D1. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RANCHO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 674. ORDINANCE NO. 674 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RANCHO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to approve Ordinance No. 674. Motion carried 3- 0-0-2 (Biane an Dutton abstained). F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA POLICE DEPARTMENT, BY MODIFYING CERTAIN FEES ESTABLISHED IN RESOLUTION 00-286 (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 2, 2002) staff report presented by Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director. Councilmember Biane inquired if the BIA was notified of this. Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director, stated yes and stated they are in concurrence with the proposed amended fee schedule. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 02-023 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA POLICE DEPARTMENT, BY MODIFYING CERTAIN FEES ESTABLISHED IN RESOLUTION 00-286 City Council Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 7 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 02-023. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F2. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - A request to review and approve the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRCDCA01-02 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend various sections of the Foothill and Industrial Districts by adding or modifying text and graphics regarding the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan. CONSIDERATION OF TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRCTVCPA01-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to establish streetscape standards known as the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan for that portion of Foothill Boulevard within the Terra Vista Community Plan. CONSIDERATION OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRCVCPA01-03 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to establish streetscape standards known as the Foothill Boulevard/Route 66 Visual Improvement Plan for that portion of Foothill Boulevard within the Victoria Community Plan. Staff report presented by Nancy Fong, Sr. Planner. She turned the presentation over to Urban Design Studio/RBF. Mark Broder gave a power point presentation describing the vision for Route 66. Bob Klekner presented information describing the project. Councilmember Williams asked how flexible this plan can be because she is concerned with East Avenue being a gateway because of the proposed shopping center. Brad Builer, City Planner, stated the document is for guidelines and that the gateway can be moved. Counciimember Dutton felt from East to the freeway should not be a "no mans land" either. Councilmember Biane stated he agreed with the comments of both Councilmembers Williams and Dutton. Councilmember Williams asked if the arches can go over Foothill and still meet Caltrans' standards. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated that would be something that would have to be worked out. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 02-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to approve Resolution No. 02-037. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 675,676 and 677. City Council Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 8 ORDINANCE NO. 675 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT, DRCDCA01-02, A REQUEST TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS BY ADDING OR MODIFYING TEXT AND GRAPHICS REGARDING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF ORDINANCE NO. 676 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRCTVCPA01-01, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH STREETSCAPE STANDARDS KNOWN AS THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THAT PORTION OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD WITHIN TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF ORDINANCE NO. 677 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRCVCPA01-03, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH STREETSCAPE STANDARDS KNOWN AS THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD/ROUTE 66 VISUAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THAT PORTION OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD WITHIN THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance Nos. 675, 676 and 677. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. CONSIDERATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PREPARE THE FEDERALLY REQUIRED UPDATE TO THE CITY'S ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (CO 02-006) Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Grace to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 9 H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. CABLE TELEVISION UPDATE (ORAL) Staff report presented by Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst ~1. Thomas Thompkins of Charter Communications gave a power point presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Williams thanked him for his involvement in the community even though she still disagrees with the green cable boxes. Mr. Thompkins also recognized Ruth Leal for all of her efforts. ACTION: Report received and filed. H2. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF THE MOBILE HOME ACCORD FOR SEVEN YEARS WITH ALTA LAGUNA, ALTA VISTA, CASA VOLANTE, CHAPPARAL HEIGHTS, FOOTHILL MANOR, SYCAMORE VILLA, AND THE PINES MOBILE HOME PARKS Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. He referred to a letter recently received from Sycamore Villa owner John Davis who expressed his concerns. He felt all of the other agreements should be approved and that staff will continue to work with Sycamore. He also stated Ramona Villa will also be handled separately. Mayor Alexander suggested the six parks be approved and extend the agreements for the other two parks for 90 days. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Glenn Smith, Ramona Villa, felt their agreement meant there would be a reduction in their amenities and that is why they do not agree with being a part of the Accord. Clay Hague, Association of Mobile Home Owners and Operators, stated they concur with the Accord and felt it protected the residents and owners. He felt things could be worked out for any of the parks that have not signed. He added they endorse the Accord. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to approve the Accord for Alta Laguna, Alta Vista, Casa Volante, Chapparal Heights, Foothill Manor and the Pines Mobile Home Parks, and extend the existing Accord for Sycamore Villa and Ramona Villa for 90 days. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE ACTION: Report received and filed. 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF iNLAND EMPIRE AIRPORTS FIRST (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 2, 2002) Update on this item was presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. City Council Minutes January 16, 2002 Page tO Councilmember Biane stated he has been working with Britt Wilson, Management Analyst Ill, to get more information on what other cities are doing, and felt more information is still needed. He suggested this come back once all the information is complete. RESOLUTION NO. 02-024 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF "INLAND EMPIRE AIRPORTS FIRST" ACTION: To bring back after the research is completed at a future meeting. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Williams stated there are a lot of shopping carts getting stacked up throughout the City. She asked if the stores can be written a letter or a phone call made to them to get them to pick them up. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the City will make some phone calls to see what can be done. J2. Councilmember Williams asked about the status of the DMV building on Hellman. She stated she would like an update on this at the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. · L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0 The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: February20, 2002