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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/01/07 - Minutes January 7, 2004 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES [[ A. CALL TO ORDER The Rancho Gucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at the Cucamonga County Water District facilities located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Robert J. Howdyshell, Donald J. Kurth, M.D., 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; and Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) Mayor Alexander announced the closed session item. B1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, WEST OF 1-15, GARY SAFADY, O&S HOLDINGS, AND JOE O'NEIL, CITY ENGINEER, NEGOTIATING PARTY, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT - CITY [[ C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session item. II D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION I Closed session began at 5:35 p.m. The closed session recessed at 6:43 p.m. with no action taken. City Council Minutes January 7, 2004 Page 2 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meetinq l[ ^. C^LLToO E. I A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at the Cucamonga County Water District Board Room, located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:00 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; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Sam Davis, Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Maria Perez, Associate Engineer; Dave Blevins, Public Works Maintenance Manager; Jeff Barns, Parks/Landscape Maintenance Superintendent; Gary Varney, Streets/Storm Drain Maintenance Superintendent; Dale Catron, Facilities Supervisor; Dave Ward, Maintenance Coordinator; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Francie Martindale, Marketing Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Fire Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. [[ g. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the participating members of the Garey High School Band in recognition of their annual visit to the Villa Del Rey Senior Complex and participation in the Founder's Day Parade. Mayor Alexander called Band Director Bill Arciniega and his band members forward to present the certificates of recognition. Band Director Arciniega introduced those band members present and talked about the tradition at the Villa Del Rey Senior Complex. B2. Presentation from the Quakes Baseball Team regarding the R.C. Epicenter Stadium. Mayor Alexander called Hank Stickney, Owner of Quakes Baseball, to come forward. Mr. Stickney stated the Epicenter is considered a template and that Baseball America has named it the "Finest Class A Stadium in Baseball." He presented trophies to the Council, City Manager and various City staff thanking them and congratulating them for this accomplishment. He added this is the cleanest stadium around. Mr. Stiokney also recognized former Mayor Dennis Stout and former Councilmember Chuck Buquet for their vision of the building the stadium. City Council Minutes January7, 2004 Page 3 Councilmember Gutierrez thanked Mr. Stickney and his Quakes family for what they have brought to the City. He commended him for putting Rancho Cucamonga on the map. North Johnson, General Manager, introduced the Quakes staff that was present. Il C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS II C1. Earl Anderson, 8552 Bella Vista, thanked the City employees for helping them during all hours of the day and night because of the recent fires and threat of flooding. He also thanked the City Council and City Department Heads for their assistance during the fires and flooding problems. He asked the City's help in getting funds so a debris basin and flood control channel can be built. He hoped this could be done immediately so the debris basin could be built by next September. In the meantime, he asked that dirt be moved so that it would create a temporary debris basin to protect his neighborhood. He stated he has talked with Jeff King, an adjacent property owner, about this and he stated he conceptually agreed with doing this if the City would approve it. He asked the City get the help needed to get this temporary debris basin started as quickly as possible so there are not delays waiting for environmental studies. Mr. Anderson submitted his comments for the records, which are on file in the City Clerk's office. C2. JoLynne Pereyra, Cucamonga County Water District, stated the Metropolitan Water District will be shutting down one of their feeders from January 12 - 16, 2004; and that during this time, the CCWD is asking all of their customers to reduce any unnecessary water usage during this time. They asked that no sidewalks or driveways be hosed down and other water conservation suggestions be used to help with this temporary situation. Mayor Alexander stated item J4 would be discussed at this time. The minutes will remain in agenda order. C3. John Lyons reminded everyone to stay away from streams and flood control channels for their own safety. He stated he has a letter from Councilmember Kurth regarding his "re-election" to the City Council and soliciting campaign funds for the November election. He felt he should be sending a correction or retraction letter to the people that received this because he is misrepresenting himself by calling it a "re- election." He stated the Recall Committee members will be talking about ethics in government until the November election. C4. Melanie Ingram asked to make comments about item J4 that was previously discussed. She stated the County of San Bernardino, along with some other public agencies, has put together a priority list of debris basins and is in the process of securing funding to clean out the existing mud in the debris basins. She stated there is about $9.5 million available for this effort. Ms. Ingram stated she has been a Co-Chair of Rancho Recall and that they want to continue to encourage honest government. She stated due to the fundraising letter sent by Councilmember Kurth, they want to ask for a correction because she felt he was being dishonest and unethical by stating he is seeking "re-election." She stated she will be watching to see if Councilmember Kurth and every other candidate agree to follow the Fair Political Practices Commission guidelines. C5. Leslie Grimes felt it should be stressed to people that there might be a need to evacuate in case of any future storms. She felt a good evacuation packet should be made up so it is available to people. City Council Minutes January 7, 2004 Page 4 [t o. Co mc CO , CA ONS 01. Councilmember Gutierrez wanted to welcome Tommy Coddum and Braden Jenson, two Scouts that were visiting tonight. He stated he appreciates what the City staff has done on Belle Vista and that the City is trying to do everything possible to protect the homes. He thanked the City staff for meeting with him on Banyan and East Avenues regarding improvements to the intersection. He stated he went to the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter to get some good ideas for our animal shelter to try and make it better. He stated he would be sharing those soon. He said hello to Michelle McNiel for visiting with him and letting him come into her home. D2. Councilmember Howdyshell stated it has been quite a year with the fires and all, but that there are some good things coming with the construction of the mall, cultural center and Central Park. D3. Councilmember Kudh said his head goes out to the people on Belle Vista. He recognized Christian Farr and his mother, Barbara, for being here tonight to work on Christian's Eagle Scout. He commented on the previous comments made by JoLynne Pereyra regarding conserving water between January 12 - 16. D4. Councilmember Williams stated the people on Belle Vista continually tell her they want to express their appreciation to the City crews for their assistance, and added she felt they really came through for the residents. She also thanked the volunteers for tilling the sandbags. [I E. CONSENT CALENDAR I James Markman, City Attorney, stated it is requested to add an item to the Consent Calendar. He stated it is a Resolution, which establishes a procedure for resolving disputes relating to substitution of subcontractors. He stated the issue has come up for the Central Park project. He stated this Resolution would allow his office to conduct a hearing, which is required by law, and then make a recommendation to the Council following the hearing, as to who is right in these disputes between potential subcontractors. He stated this needs to be done quickly so they can resolve the pending issue and not delay the Central Park job and that is why they are suggesting this be added as item E13 as an urgency item tonight. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to add Resolution No. 04-008 as item E13. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. El. Approval of Warrants, Register December 9 through December 22, 2003, and Payrell ending December 23, 2003, for the total amount of $5,648,290.60. E2. Approval of Amendment Two to the contract with Nestor Traffic Systems (CO 01-018) concerning records retention. E3. Approval of a Public Convenience and Necessity DRC2003-01099 - Discount Cigarettes and Market - A request for the sale of beer and wine in an existing 1,100 square foot market in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 3), located at 9465 Foothill Boulevard APN: 0208-261-40. City Council Minutes January7, 2004 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 04-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY DRC2003-01099, A REQUEST TO MAKE A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A TYPE 20 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE L~CENSE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF PREMISES CONSUMPTION IN AN EXISTING 1,100 SQUARE FOOT MARKET IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 3), LOCATED AT 9465 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - APN: 0208-261-40 E4. Approval of plans and specifications for the "Citywide Street Name Sign Replacement, Phase 2" and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to be funded from Acct. No. 1025001-5300. RESOLUTION NO. 04-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITYVVIDE STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT, PHASE 2, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E5. Approval to appropriate funds received from the Target Corporation for a grant in the amount of $5,000 to enhance our Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Program through the purchase of educational materials and supplies for 6 to 10 year olds (Fund 268). E6. Approval to appropriate an additional $50,000 into Acct. Nos. 1001000-4509 (Planning-Special Service Fees) and 1001314-5303 (Contract Services-Reimbursable) to fund developer reimbursed services associated with various active planning cases, and to fund additiona~ projects anticipated for fiscal year 2003/04. E7. Approval of a Resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Urban Park Act of 2001 Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002 for future Central Park improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 04-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN PARK ACT OF 2001 PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 FOR FUTURE CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS E8. Approval of a Resolution supporting the efforts of the West End Communications Authority to secure Federal funding for the radio interoperability improvement project. RESOLUTION NO. 04-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE WEST END COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE RADIO INTEROPERABILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT City Council Minutes January 7,2004 Page 6 E9. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities for Parcel Map 15923, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mayten Avenue, submitted by LDC Cougar, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 04-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR PARCEL MAP 15923 El0. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $278,938.00 to the apparent Iow bidder, Silvia Construction, Inc. (CO 04-001 ), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $27,893.80 for the Arrow Route Pavement Rehabilitation from Haven Avenue to Milliken Avenue, to be funded from Measure "1" funds, Acct. No. 11763035650/1373176-0, and appropriate an additional amount of $40,000.00 to Acct. No. 11763035650/1373176-0 from Measure "1" fund balance. Ell. Approval to release a Drainage Acceptance Agreement and Faithful Performance Bond for Tract 15727-1, located on the north side of 4th Street west of Archibald Avenue, submitted by Cornerpointe 257, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 04-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A DRAINAGE ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT FROM CORNERPOINTE 257, LLC E12. Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 16051, submitted by Richmond American Homes of California, Inc., located at the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 04-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16051 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E13. Approval of a Resolution (No. 04-008) establishing a procedure for resolving disputes related to requests for substitution of listed subcontractors pursuant to California Public contract Code Sections 4107 and 4107.5. ADDED ITEM MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Howdyshell to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. ]1 F. CONSENT ORDINANCES ] Noltems Submitted. City Council Minutes January 7, 2004 Page 7 II Go ADVERTISED .LIC" A NGS II No items Submitted. l[ n. PUBLIC HEARINGS II No Items Submitted. I I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS II No items Submitted. I J. COUNCIL BUSINESS II J1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE-(Oral Report) Councilmember Williams commented on the Governor's speech coming up and was glad to see that he recognizes there is waste at the State level and that it should be taken care of. She stated the City and County has been in pain financially and felt the State should be also. She stated the Federal Government still does not have an approved budget in place, which is affecting Rancho Cucamonga. She stated there are no funds to help the City with the flooding problems because the Department of Agriculture does not have an approved budget. She stated Congressman David Dreier is working very hard to help Rancho Cucamonga with the costs associated with the fires/flooding. J2. CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTING RICH MACIAS AND CRISTINE McPHAIL TO THE PLANNING/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS Mayor Alexander stated he and Counciimember Williams sit on that Subcommittee and are recommending reappointment of Mr. Macias and Ms. McPhail. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to reappoint Rich Macias and Cristine McPhail. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. J3. CONSIDERATION OF FORMATION OF TASK FORCE REGARDING ZONING IN AND AROUND THE AREA OF THE ARBORS MASTER PLAN AND ETIWANDA AVENUE - (Oral Report) Councilmember Williams stated she is asking for the Council's concurrence to establish a Council Subcommittee of two to be the lead for the Task Force, which would probably consist of two Planning Commissioners and representatives from the Historic Preservation Society in Etiwanda and also property owners. She stated the area she is specifically interested in including is the property north of the Etiwanda Train Station down to the bridge of the freeway, which is MilleflSummit, and then coming west on Base Line to Day Creek. She felt since the Etiwanda Specific Plan is 20 years old, it is time to revisit this to try to save some of the historic qualities of the City. City Council Minutes Janua~ 7,2004 Page 8 MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Gutierrez to appoint Diane Williams and Bob Howdyshell as the initial subcommittee, which would establish guidelines and direction for the final task force, to be brought back to the entire Council for approval. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. J4. GRAND PRIX FIRE RECOVERY, RESTORATION AND HAZARD MITIGATION UPDATE - (Oral Report) Staff report and power point presentation were given by Joe O'Neir, City Engineer, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. He stated they are ready to help the residents when the next storms hit and are ready to evacuate people if needed. He stated they have K rail ready if needed to protect the residents and that sandbags are also available. Mayor Alexander stated public safety is mere important than the environmental impact. He stated he is extremely proud of fire, police and public works. He stated there has been public meetings and also public information available to assist the residents to protect their homes. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the City has been working with the Conservation Resource Services to get money for six projects that can protect the community. He stated the entire City has been looked at and other emergency agencies have also evaluated the City. He said if anyone has concerns about their property, they should contact the City. He stated these areas are being monitored during a storm to be proactive. Mr. Anderson asked the City to keep in contact with his neighborhood with all of their findings. [[ K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. I{ L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I No communication was made from the public. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. ~pe~t~ ull~s~u~ mJ~d, Debra J. A~a~s, CMC City Clerk ~-' Approved: January 21,2004