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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/04/16 - Minutes April 16, 2003 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Ref:lular Meetinq A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Director; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Michael Toy, Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Mike TenEyck, Management Analyst III, Robert Lemon, Assistant Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Nancy Fong, Sr. Planner; Debra Meier, Contract Planner; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst Ill; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz and Deputy Ron Ives, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Fire Marshall Mike Bell, Deputy Chief Bob Corcoran and Battalion Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst Il; Kathryn L. Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. [[ g. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS ] B1. Presentation of Proclamations by Robert Neufeld, Board President, Cucamonga County Water District, to Donald Kurth for his years of service on the CCWD Board of Directors. Bob Neufeld, President of the CCWD Board of Directors, presented Couneilmember Kurth with a community service award for his service on the CCWD Board of Directors. Councilmember Kurth thanked him and the staff for the education and opportunity to serve on the Board. B2. Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Basketball Program's Girls "A," "B," and "C" Division Teams for winning the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) Championships. JoAnn Gwynn, Recreation Coordinator, assisted with the presentation of the proclamations and the certificates to all of the team members. B3. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to the Friends of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, recognizing their donation of more than 1/2 million dollars for library services over the past eight years. City Council Minutes April16,2003 Page 2 Deborah Clark, Library Director, made the presentation to Sue Balchak and Ron Bradshaw of the Friends of the Library. B4. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of "National Community Development Week, April 21- 27, 2003." Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Debra Meier, Contract Planner. B5. Presentation by the Police Department on the Bicycle Safety Program. Captain Pete Ortiz of the Police Department introduced this item stating the rodeo is May 3, 2003. Deputy Ron Ives gave a power point presentation pertaining to this program, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. B6. Mayor Alexander stated he was not able to attend the Volunteer Recognition event last Sunday, but stated the rest of the Council was there. He added that the volunteers are the heart of the City. He also commented on Deputy Ives presentation and stated the safety arms at railroad crossings are very important and people should pay attention to them. [] C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS C1. Leslie Grimes wanted to make sure Item I1 would allow for public input before a decision is made and indicated the same subject is also on the RDA agenda, and that public input should be allowed on all of these items. She also hoped that Edison would be allowed more than five minutes to give their presentation and that they would get the opportunity to speak after all comments are made. She felt this was a risk and did not think the City should go into this project. She felt campaign contributions were freedom of speech, not the voice of the people. She felt the people should have the right to vote on the electricity issue. She stated the recall is the only recourse to correct a wrong. She stated Councilmembers Howdyshell and Kurth should not have accepted their appointments. 02. Elliot Franz felt some of the simple improvements should be made at the Central Park site, and did not feel the grape vineyards should be removed. C3. John Lyons, Etiwanda, wanted everyone to support the troops over seas and also their families. He stated he came into City Hall on Monday to purchase a patriotic banner through the RDA and was told by one of the staff that their application was approved. He stated later in the day everything changed and was told their application was denied because it was political. He felt they were denied because of the recall of Councilmembers. He felt this decision should be appealed to the City Council instead of staff making the decision. He reminded everyone that the Recall Committee address is P.O. Box 2641, Rancho Cucamonga 91729, ranchorecall.org., 980-0935. He asked for everyone to help this effort. He stated they are giving training seminars on circulating the petitions and that they are focusing around the parks. James Markman, City Attorney, stated last Monday he got a call from staff regarding the Rancho Recall banner. He stated he advised the staff this is a tax-supported program and that because this application is political, it cannot be approved. He stated he then got a letter from Melanie Ingram and wrote her back with his findings. City Council Minutes April 16, 2003 Page 3 C4. Dawn Signor wanted to comment on the banner. She stated she called John Lyons about this program and advised him she would pay for it. She inquired of Mr. Markman why this cannot be done. James Markman, City Attorney, explained this cannot be done because it is political and cannot be paid for with tax dollars. Ms. Signor stated it is not political. James Markman, City Attorney, stated you cannot put any political message on a banner. He added there are statutes and case law that determines that if this is political it cannot be done with this program. C5. Brenda McKliman Facio talked to the Council about being a good mother and added she has thought a lot about this since the last Council meeting she attended. She stated she wants to be active and involved in the community. She stated all she has ever asked the Council to do was address the issue about how she was treated by the Police Department. C6. Samantha Reen stated she was involved with the "Every 15 Minutes" program and wondered if it might be taken away because there is no money to fund it. She stated the parents and students feel this is very worthwhile and did not want to see it done away with. She felt it was saving lives and really makes a difference with the students. She thanked Captain Pete Ortiz for this program. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated at the next Council meeting there will be a presentation on the "Every 15 Minutes" program. 07. Pete Facio stated he agrees with Mr. Markman about the political statements on the banners. He hoped that politics does not get in the way of a good thing. C8. Gwyn Frost talked about Sacred Heart Church and the history behind it. She stated they will be building a new church very soon, but felt this was a very historical church. C9. Steve Jennings, Chair of Rancho Recall, stated the recall is alive and well. He stated they are making some corrections on their petitions and will hopefully be collecting signatures in the next couple of weeks. C10. Melanie Ingram, Rosebud St. and with Rancho Recall, stated they have 160 days to collect signatures and that they can have a special election within 88 - 125 days from the certification of the signatures. She stated they are seeking volunteers to help, but they must be registered voters and 18 years of age. She stated if any of the 4 people being recalled want to resign now, they can run for the vacant seat. She asked Councilmember Kurth for his previous campaign statements. She suggested they remove the "Rancho Recall" wording from the banner and put in its place the wording "Protect Your Vote". Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he would like to make some comments about the banner program. He gave the history on the development of the program. He reported how a member of the community came and suggested the names of soldiers go on the patriotic banners. He stated the purpose of this program is for economic development. He stated if Ms. Ingram's group wants to put a service person's name on a banner that is acceptable. Ms. Ingram stated the ad did not say this and neither did their website. She thought parents of soldiers should also be able to participate in this program. dack Lam, City Manager, apologized if the ad was not as clear as it should have been. He stated in the essence of time, a quick decision was made and it is not to exclude anybody. City Council Minutes April 16, 2003 Page 4 James Markman, City Attorney, stated this program is for economic development paid out of the Redevelopment Agency. He stated putting the names of soldiers on the banners is stretching the concept of the program. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated if Ms. Ingram wants to put a soldier's name on a banner tomorrow they can do this. Ms. Ingram talked about the water issues for the Colonies project. She asked that an agenda item come back to discuss the Colonies project. She felt the City needs to get behind this issue. Cll. Rudy Jaramillo stated he is part of Rancho Recall because he was denied the right to vote when two vacancies occurred on the City Council. He stated they would like a voice as to who represents the City. He asked that the recalled Councilmembers fire themselves so it can be put on the ballot for people to vote for the vacancy. D1. Councilmember Gutierrez wanted to recognize Ralph Lavelis of R B Cabinet and thanked him for his support. He stated he is continuing with what he mentioned at the last meeting. He stated he is getting a lot of calls about neighborhood issues and added he will meet with the police to see if our ordinances are sufficient to meet the needs. He mentioned the efforts of the lady that spoke about the "no kill" animal shelter idea. He stated he is still excited about open space and tree removal issues. He expressed his appreciation to the volunteers of the City and told about the hours they donate. He thanked them for their service to the City. D2. Councilmember Howdyshell echoed what Councilmember Gutierrez said about the volunteer recognition event and also commented on the wonderful venue (Etiwanda Gardens) where it was held. D3. Councilmember Williams stated she got to go see "Once Upon a Mattress" and commented on what a great pedormance everyone put on. She stated this is what is yet to come once the Performing Arts Center is built. She commented on the ground breaking of Fire Station 176 and the beautiful location it will be at. She stated last Friday she heard Assemblyman Bob Dutton speak about what is going on in Sacramento and stated he is frustrated with how slowly things move in Sacramento. She felt this was very disturbing. She commended the volunteers for their service. She added the City does appreciate the vineyards as was previously brought up, and that the City will preserve them as best it can. She also felt they were very beautiful. D4. Councilmember Kurth stated he really enjoys the "public communications" section on the agenda. He mentioned Nicole of the "no kill" animal shelter and hopes she pulls this off. He brought up Elliot, who spoke earlier about Central Park, and added he also felt the vineyards should be saved as much as possible. He commented on the volunteer recognition event and how wondertul it was. He talked about the tour of the Gentex Plant he went on with Congressman Dreier. He added that Gentex manufactures the helmets that the pilots in Iraq wear. He commented that his Mother trained pilots how to use oxygen masks when she was in the military. City Council Minutes April 16, 2003 Page 5 1[ E. CONSENT CALENDAR I El. Approval of Minutes: Mamh 19, 2003 (Special Meeting) March 19, 2003 E2. Approval of Warrants, Register March 26 thru April 9, 2003, and Payroll ending April 9, 2003, for the total amount of $5,028,034.36. E3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of March 31,2003. E4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Carnelian Street Storm Drain and Street Rehabilitation Improvements from Vivero Street to 19th Street, to be funded from Acct. No. 11123035650/1450112-0 and 11763035650/1296176-0. RESOLUTION NO. 03-085 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "CARNELIAN STREET STORM DRAIN AND STREET REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS FROM VIVERO STREET TO 19TM STREET" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E5. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids' for the construction of Etiwanda Avenue - Bike Lane and Sidewalk Improvement from Victoria Street to 700 feet north, to be funded from Acct. No. 12343035650/1418234 (Safe Route to School Program) and Acct. No. 11763035650/1418176 (Measure "1"). RESOLUTION NO. 03-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ETIWANDA AVENUE BIKE LANE AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT FROM VICTORIA STREET TO 700 FEET NORTH IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E6. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation - Slurry Seal of Various Streets, to be funded from AB 2928 Traffic Congestion Relief, Acct. No. 11823035650/1022182 and Measure "1", Acct. No. 11763035650/1022176 for construction of said project. RESOLUTION NO. 03-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - SLURRY SEAL OF VARIOUS STREETS IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS City Council Minutes April 16, 2003 Page 6 E7. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the 19th Street Landscape Improvements along the south side parkway east of Archibald Avenue to Hermosa Avenue, to be funded from Acct. No. 11103165650/1441110-0. RESOLUTION NO. 03-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "19TM STREET LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE PARKWAY EAST OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE TO HERMOSA AVENUE" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E8. Approval of a Resolution to authorize advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Seismic Retrofit of the Civic Center. RESOLUTION NO. 03 -089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFIT TO THE CIVIC CENTER IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E9. Approval to summarily vacate a portion of Cherry Lane and designate Cherry Lane as a private street, thereby exempting the abutting properties from requirements set forth in Chapter 12.08 of the Municipal Code. RESOLUTION NO. 03-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CHERRY LANE AS A PRIVATE STREET AND EXEMPTING THE ABUTTING PROPERTIES FROM REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 12.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS RESOLUTION NO. 03-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING TO BE VACATED A PORTION OF CHERRY LANE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CARNELIAN STREET AND CHERRY LANE City Council Minutes April 16, 2003 Page 7 El0. Approval of Traffic Signal Electricity and Maintenance in the amount of $36,100 to be funded from Acct. No. 1151-303-5300, and approval of an appropriation of $36,100 to Acct. No. 1151-303-5300 from the Street Light Assessment District No. 1 (SLD#1) fund balance. El1. Approval to accept Landscape Improvements for Tract 15492, submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc., located on the southeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Terra Vista Parkway. E12. Approval of Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DRCCUP00-09, located at 9212 Base Line Road, submitted by Mr. Shoaib C. Patail. RESOLUTION NO. 03-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6 FOR DRCCUP00-09 E13. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 8 for CUP 99- 56, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by the Roman Catholic Bishop of San Bernardino. RESOLUTION NO. 03-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR CUP 99-56 RESOLUTION NO. 03-094 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 LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 8 FOR CUP 99-56 E14. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DRC2001-00805, located at 10863 and 10865 Jersey Boulevard, submitted by Ralph Karubian, Sol Stone, Marcia Stone, Charles Karubian and Laurence Karubian. RESOLUTION NO. 03-095 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DRC2001-00805 RESOLUTION NO. 03-096 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 DRC2001-00805 City Council Minutes April 16, 2003 Page 8 E15. Approval of the Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the County of San Bernardino (CO 03-026) for the proposed construction of Milliken AvenueNVilson Avenue Extension, Milliken Avenue from 1380' nodh of Banyan Avenue to Wilson Avenue and Wilson Avenue from Deer Creek Channel to Milliken Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 03-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MILLIKEN AVENUE/WILSON AVENUE EXTENSION, MILLIKEN AVENUE FROM 1380' NORTH OF BANYAN AVENUE TO WILSON AVENUE AND WILSON AVENUE FROM THE DEER CREEK CHANNEL TO MILLIKEN AVENUE E16. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Dan Guerra and Associates (CO 03-027) to provide Plan Check Services for the Central Park Community/Senior Center Park Project in the amount of $48,250.00, including contingency, and approval of an appropriation in the amount of $60,250.00 from Fund 120, Park Development Fund balance, for the plan check services and the signal design. E17. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 15692, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Ms. Patricia Prutting. RESOLUTION NO. 03-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 15692 E18. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 15730, located on the northwest corner of Beryl and Mignonette, submitted by DPDC Rancho 45/Ltd., a California Partnership. E19. Approval of Improvement Security and release of previously submitted cash deposit security for DRC2002-00417, generally located in Red Hill Park, west of Vineyard Avenue, south of Base Line Road, submitted by AT&T Wireless. RESOLUTION NO. 03-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AND RELEASE OF PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED CASH DEPOSIT SECURITY FOR DRC2002-00417, SUBMITTED BY AT&T WIRELESS E20. Approval to release the Faithful Performance Bond, No. 3419058 in the amount of $238,735.70, for the Amethyst Avenue Pavement Overlay from Highland Avenue to Wilson Avenue, Contract No. 01-082. E21. Approval to accept the In-Roadway Warning Lights at 19th Street (SR 30) and Jasper Street, Contract No. 02-091 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 $54,989.00. City Council Minutes April16,2003 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 03-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS AT 19TM STREET (SR 30) AND JASPER STREET, CONTRACT NO. 02-091, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Howdyshell to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports included in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. l] E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 00-02) DRC2003-00157 - RANCHO ETIWANDA 685 LLC. - A request to modify the Development Agreement regarding the timing of construction of specific infrastructure improvements, generally located north of Interstate 210 between Hanley Avenue and Day Creek Channel - Tentative Tract Maps 14492-14498, 14522, 14523, 15838, and 15902. Staff report presented by Debra Meier, Contract Planner. Councilmember Howdyshell asked if the palm trees that were planted are dead or just in shock. Debra Meier, Contract Planner, stated if they are dead they will be replaced. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing Addressing the City Council was: Jerry Gann stated the trees adjacent to Day Creek probably are dead and will be replaced. He added the park is nearing completion and told about the tennis courts, tot lot and parking lot progress. There being no further input, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 705. City Council Minutes April16,2003 Page10 ORDINANCE NO. 705 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 00-02 (DRC2003- 00157), A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND RANCHO ETIWANDA 685, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TIMING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF INTERSTATE 210, EAST OF HANLEY AVENUE AND WEST OF DAY CREEK CHANNEL - TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS 14493 THROUGH 14498, 14522, 14523, 15838 AND 15902 MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to waive full reading of and set second reading of Ordinance No. 705 for the May 7, 2003 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G2. CONSIDERATION OF VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2002-00916 AMERICAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT CO. - The consideration of a request to amend the Victoria Community Plan by modifying the condition requiring on-site recreational vehicle parking within the community plan boundary. Staff report presented by Nancy Fong, Sr. Planner. Councilmember Williams inquired about the storage space availability and if the residents have to pay for it. Nancy Fong, Sr. Planner, stated it is being reserved for the residents if they care to use it, and that they do have to pay for it. Councilmember Williams commented on the expense for people that have to rent storage space. She felt it would be nice in the future for the design of a project to include space for people to store their RV on their own property. Mayor Alexander commented it was his understanding that American Beauty did not want to increase the size of the lots to accommodate the storage. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the developer did not want to take on more side yard for storage space and that they preferred to do it in one location. He stated this amendment was brought up because they were going to do this within the Arbors Master Plan, which is near the mall. The developer felt it was less appropriate to have the storage there than it would be at the location on Arrow Highway, and that is why the amendment is before the Council. Mayor Alexander asked when would this amendment end. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated it is in perpetuity of the existence of the RV storage. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: John Morrisett stated he agrees with staff's recommendation. There being no further input, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 706. City Council Minutes April16,2003 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 706 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, APPROVING VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2002-00916, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN BY MODIFYING THE CONDITION REQUIRING ON-SITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY PLAN BOUNDARY, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 706 for the May 7, 2003 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. A recess was taken at 9:00 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:19 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. No Items Submitted. II I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS Il I1. CONSIDERATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITY PROJECT FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT COMMERCIALLY-ZONED AREAS Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, who also gave a power point presentation which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Nell Derry, Southern California Edison, wanted to comment about what the Council is going to do. He stated this is a long, uncertain process that the Council was getting into. He felt that natural gas prices could effect this project and stated they are higher than the City's consultant projected. He stated the exit fees are another concern. He felt the City should reconsider the use of RDA funds for this project. He felt the City should reconsider getting into the electricity business. Eric Oates commented on energy efficient programs being offered to the Victoria Arbors project and didn't feel there would be a need for this because of the development being a new one. He questioned the CTC and CDWR surveys. He stated he and others do not think of the vineyards as a "blighted area". He felt the Council should listen to what people are saying and that is for the Council to review the proposals to determine if there are any errors in the calculations. City Council Minutes April16,2003 Page12 Steve Renteria, 11100 Kenyon, stated he did not think the City and Edison would have the same workers because the City would be contracting their workers. He felt the City would get what they pay for and that they won't be dedicated like Edison workers are. He continued to talk about the numbers presented in Mr. O'Neil's presentation, and the funding coming from RDA stating this is public money and should be going to other projects n the City that are blighted. He did not think the Victoria Arbors area is blighted. He did not think the City should get into this. He felt the $11,000,000 project sounds good, but felt it is a risk and the City should be responsible. Steve Shafenocker, Forest City, stated they are the customers of the City if this project moves ahead. He stated they support this and encouraged the City to move forward with it. He stated they were skeptical of this at first, wondering about reliability and cost. He added now they feel this is a well thought out program and the City should be able to pull this off. He hoped the City makes a lot of money and encouraged them to proceed. John Morrisett stated they are in support of the City's electrical system and is glad Forest City is in favor of it. He felt it was a bigger risk not to do anything. He encouraged the Council to vote on this so the December deadline can be met. Leslie Grimes asked if the figures read are based on the entire development being developed. She stated if the economy changes, she felt the figures will see change. She inquired about the utilities and asked if they will be above ground. She also felt when the wind blows there will be problems and blackouts and this will cost money. She asked how long before the City receives a profit and recovers its investment. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the City will be making monthly payments to pay this back for 15 years. Ms. Grimes felt if the project is not fully developed, the City will not get all of its money back. She felt the only ones without a risk involved is the developer. She felt the City will lose on this and that there are no guarantees. She felt if there are loses, it would be easier for Edison to recover them as opposed to the City. There being no further input, public comments were closed. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, commented on natural gas prices and stated there are contracts out there that are good and that this should not be an issue. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he has concerns about this. He felt if the City does start sinking with this project they could re-establish things with Edison. He stated he is willing to support this project and that it should be given a chance. Councilmember Howdyshell stated he is supportive of this project and felt it would create revenue for the City. Mayor Alexander stated this is a very small portion of the City and that they are still going to partner with Edison. He felt any revenue that comes out of this should be put towards services for the residents. · Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga consenting to the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency advancing funds for electrical facilities and making findings related thereto; · Approval to accept bids received and approval of the purchase of two power transformers in the amount of $595,258 from the apparent Iow bidder, Delta Star, Inc., to be funded from Acct. No. 26408015300; · Approval to authorize the execution of a Letter Service Agreement with Southern California Edison Company (CO 03-028) by the City Manager or his duly-appointed representative for the engineering, design and procurement of related materials for the SCE-owned portion of the Arbors electric substation to be located at Rochester Avenue and Stadium parkway, and authorize the posting of a deposit in the amount of $1,991,000 to reimburse SCE for all related costs, to be funded from Acct. No. 26408015300; City Council Minutes April 16, 2003 Page 13 · Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Butsko Utility Design, Inc., (CO 03- 029) in the amount of $111,540 for the final design of the offsite electrical distribution system to serve the Victoria Arbors area, to be funded from Acct. No. 26408015300; · Approval to authorize the execution of a Line Extension Agreement with Forest City Development (CO 03-030) to provide for the installation of electric distribution facilities and to deliver electricity to the Victoria Gardens Mall site bounded by Foothill Boulevard, the future extension of Church Street, the future Day Creek Boulevard, and the 1-15 Freeway; Approval to authorize the execution of an E!ectric Sc~;icc .~.grccmcnt Memorandum of Understanding with Forest City Development (CO 03-031) to detail the rates and terms of service for all Forest City-owned property within the Victoria Arbors Master Plan area. RESOLUTION NO. 03-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVANCING FUNDS FOR ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATED THERETO MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Kurth to approve the actions listed above and Resolution No. 03-101. Councilmember Kurth stated he felt there are good arguments on both sides and that everyone has worked very hard on this. He felt the City has a great opportunity here and should take advantage of this. He stated he supports this project. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. J1. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE ACTION: Report received and filed. J2. APPROVAL OF THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND RECOMMENDATION OF A NAME FOR THE PARK SITE LOCATED IN THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED NORTH OF CHURCH STREET, EAST OF DAY CREEK BLVD., ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE FUTURE ARBOR LANE Staff report presented by Karen McGuire-Emery, Sr. Park Planner. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. J3. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO THE LIBRARY BOARD Staff report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director. City Council Minutes April16,2003 Page14 Councilmember Howdyshell commented they were all excellent applicants. MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Alexander to appoint Rebecca Clark. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. ]l K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING I J1. Mayor Alexander brought up under the RDA Agenda for the next Council Agenda he would like a report on potential budget cuts and how it could relate to various public safety programs. L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS No communication was made from the public. MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. Debra J. A' a~ms, CMC City Clerk Approved: May 7, 2003