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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/12/17 - Minutes - Reg & Spec Clos December 17, 2003 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Requ ar Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Gucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, 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 7:08 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; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Tamara Layne, Finance Officer; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Mike Toy, Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Brad Bullet, City Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; Mark Salazar, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Fire Chief Dennis Michael, Battalion Chief Peter Bryan and Fire Marshal Mike Bell, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements/presentations were made. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS C1. JoLynne Pereyra, Cucamonga County Water District, informed everyone that the CCWD receives approximately 60% of its water supp[y from Northern California via the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. She stated beginning January 12 - 16, 2004, the MWD is scheduled to temporarily shut down its pipeline in order to perform routine maintenance. CCWD is requesting that customers substantially reduce any outdoor watering during this period. She stated CCWD's customers will be notified by post card asking them to conserve water during this time period. She added it would also be posted on RCTV-3. C2. Christian Okoye wanted to thank the City for its support with the "Christmas at the Epicenter Event" for Kids that his Foundation recently organized. He presented the City with a an autographed picture of those that were involved with this event. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 2 [I O. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS I D1. Councilmember Kurth wished everyone a Merry Christmas and reminded everyone to shop Rancho Cucamonga and to also get a flu shot. D2. Councilmember Williams commented on the Christian Okoye Foundation and what a wondertul event they put on. She stated even Congressman Dreier came to this event and helped out. She stated there was a snow festival at Lewis Park and what a great event that was also. She mentioned there was a press conference in San Bemardino and that aquitt of shirts was made to represent those people that could be laid off if cities do not get their Vehicle License Fees back. She felt every citizen should write a letter to the Governor about this problem. She stated this money must be given back to the cities. She did not feel those in Sacramento are making cuts and that if they did they would find the money to make up the $6,000,000 difference. D3. Councilmember Gutierrez wished everyone a happy holiday season. He thanked everyone that helped with the presentation at the community meeting last week. He reminded everyone not to speed for the safety of the children. D4. Councilmember Howdyshell also commended the Christian Oyoke Foundation and all they do to make the holidays brighter for the underprivileged kids. D5. Mayor Alexander reiterated what Councilmember Williams previously mentioned is absolutely true regarding the seriousness of the State's budget situation and the affect it can have on cities. He asked the public to educate themselves about this so they understand. II E. CONSENT CALENDAR I Jack Lam, City Manager, stated there is a revised Resolution for item E5 (Resolution No. 03-323) and that a corrected staff report for item EIO was also distributed. El. Approval of Minutes: December 3, 2003 E2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2003. E3. Approval of Warrants, Register November 20, 2003, through December 8, 2003, and Payroll ending December 8, 2003, for the total amount of $1,646,918.92. E4. Approval to authorize the advertisement of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Centrar Park Landscape and Irrigation project, to be funded from the 2002 State Park Bond Act and Park Development funds. RESOLUTION NO. 03-309 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "CENTRAL PARK LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 3 E5. Approval to authorize the advertisement of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Rancho Cucamonga Cultural Center Construction Project, to be funded from the State Library Grant Fund, Acct. No. 1310602- 5650/1357310-6314 and Redevelopment Agency Fund Acct. No. 2650801-5650/1357650-6314. (See Revised Resolution) RESOLUTION NO. 03-323 (REVISED RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTED) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "CULTURAL CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E6. Approval to appropriate $50,000 to OCB Reprographics for Central Park Development Project from Park Development Fund No. 1120305-5300. E7. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, certifying that the City of Rancho Cucamonga has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion in the FY 2003/04 - 2009/10 Transportation Improvement Program and affirming its commitment to implement all of the projects submitted in the program. RESOLUTION NO. 03-324 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT RANCHO CUCAMONGA HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE FY 2004/2005-2009/2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO iMPLEMENT ALL OF THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED IN THE PROGRAM E8. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DRC2003-00330, located at the southwest corner of 6*" Street and Milliken Avenue, submitted by Silver Oak Development 1, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 03-325 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR DRC2003-00330 RESOLUTION NO. 03-326 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 DRC2003-00330 Eg. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 15731, located at the southwest corner of White Oak and Elm Avenues, submitted by MDC Rancho Two, LLC. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 03-327 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 15731, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES RESOLUTION NO. 03-328 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 PARCEL MAP 15731 El0. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Roberto A. Dominguez (CO 03-140) for the provision of computer network security and related consultant services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for fiscal year 2003/2004 with an option to renew, upon mutual consent, for additional one (1) year periods, up to a total of an additional two (2) years, to be funded from Acct. No. 1001209-5300. (CORRECTED STAFF REPORT DISTRIBUTED) E11. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services with David Turch and Associates (CO 03-141) in the amount of $48,000, funded from Acct. No. 10010015300. E12. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14493-1, located on the southwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Banyan Street, submitted by Young California Cucamonga, L.P. RESOLUTION NO. 03-329 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14493-1 E13. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 4 for Tract 16157, located at the northwest corner of Church Street and Terra Vista Parkway, submitted by Concours Development Company, LLC, and LDC Cougar, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 03-330 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 16157, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 03-331 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 4 FOR TRACT 16157 City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 5 E14. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, Ordering and Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Tract No. 16372 located on the northwest corner of Church Street and Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Victoria Arbors, LLC - APNS: 227-161-28,31,33,35,36,38 and 227-171-08,11,12,20,22,23,25. RESOLUTION NO. 03-332 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 16372, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 03-333 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT 16372 E15. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14495, located on the southwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, submitted by MBK Homes, Ltd. RESOLUTION NO. 03-334 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14495 E16. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14522, located on the south side of Vintage Drive, west of Day Creek Boulevard, submitted by Young California Cucamonga, L.P. RESOLUTION NO. 03-335 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14522 E17. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14523, located on the west side o1 Day Creek Boulevard between Banyan Street and Wilson Avenue, submitted by MBK Homes, Ltd. RESOLUTION NO. 03-336 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14523 E18. Approval to accept Improvement, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 13717, located on the north side of Church Street between Spruce and Elm Avenues, submitted by Lewis Development Company. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 03-337 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13717 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E19. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for DR 00-59, located at the southwest corner of 8th Street and Rochester Avenue, submitted by Opus West Corporation. E20. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bonds, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 13750 (Fontana), located on the north side of Wilson Avenue at Cherry Avenue, submitted by First City/Hunter's Ridge Limited Partnership. RESOLUTION NO. 03-338 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13750 (FONTANA) AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E21. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 12332-2, located on the east side of Haven Avenue north of Hillside Channel, submitted by J.C.C. Development. RESOLUTION NO. 03-339 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 12332-2, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E22. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for DRC2001-00393, located on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Elm Avenue, submitted by Mercury General Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 03-340 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2001-00393 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E23. Approval to release a Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement for Parcel Map 9687, located at the nodheast corner of Fourth Street and Santa Anita Avenue, submitted by Roy Ulrich and the Charles and Anna Ulrich Trust. RESOLUTION NO. 03-341 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM ROY ULRICH AND THE CHARLES AND ANNA ULRICH TRUST (FORMERLY TURNER AND JONES) City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 7 E24. Approval to accept the construction of the FY 2002/2003 Local Street Rehabilitation - Overlay of Various Streets, Contract No. 03-035 as complete, approval to appropriate $24,524.71 to Acct. No. 11763035650/1022176-0 from Measure 'T' fund balance, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $734,152.78. RESOLUTION NO. 03-342 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FY 2002/2003 LOCAL STREET REHABILITATION - OVERLAY OF VARIOUS STREETS, CONTRACT NO. 03-035 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E25. Approval of the 19th Street Landscape Improvements along the South Side Parkway, east of Archibald Avenue to Hermosa Avenue, Contract No. 03-043 as complete, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $165,569.31. RESOLUTION NO. 03-343 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 19TM STREET LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE PARKWAY EAST OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE TO HERMOSA AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 03-043 AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E26. Approval to accept the Fisher Drive Street Improvements from East Avenue to Mulberry Street, Contract No. 03-089 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 $240,905.95. RESOLUTION NO. 03-344 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISHER DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM EAST AVENUE TO MULBERRY STREET, CONTRACT NO. 03-089 AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. II v. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 8 G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IN GRANTING A TAXICAB SERVICE PERMIT TO AAA INLAND EMPIRE CAB (REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO FEBRUARY 4, 2004) Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it is requested to continue this item to February 4, 2004 as indicated in the staff report. Councilmember Howdyshell asked if this is really going to happen. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated it is the other party that wants to continue this and that the applicant has no problem with the request. John Mannerino, representing the applicant, stated they are happy to continue this item. MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Kurth to continue the public hearing to February 4, 2004, 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Cucamonga County Water District offices located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G2. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2000-2004 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2003- 2004 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - A request to reaffirm the City Council's decision to amend the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to fund the previously-approved job center activity through the CDBG program. Staff report presented by Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Kurth to approve the amendment. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. No Items Submitted. I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I1. APPROVAL OF 1) AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $341156.75 INTO ACCOUNT NUMBER 1025001-5200 FOR THE IMMEDIATE NEED TO PURCHASE 1,700 FEET OF K-RAIL FOR DEBRIS BARRIER PROJECTS NEEDED AS A RESULT OF THE GRAND PRIX FIRES AND THF INCREASED THREAT OF DEBRIS RUNOFF FROM THE CITY'S HILLSIDES; 2) APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,189.67 INTO FUND 025- CAPITAL RESERVE WITH City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 9 VARIOUS ACCOUNT NUMBERS AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT A (ATTACHED) TO FUND ACTIVATION OF THE EOC AND THE COST OF RECOVERY EFFORTS ASSOCIATED WiTH THE GRAND PRIX FIRE; AND 3} AN AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING OUT Or THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND AND TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY OR IMMEDIATE NE~-u PURCHASES FOR RECOVERY EFFORTS ASSOCIATED WiTH THE GRAND PRIX FIRE AS NEEDED. Staff report presented by Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director. Councilmember Kurth commented on the K-Rail not being reimbursable. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the City will apply for reimbursement, but might not get it. Mayor Alexander felt this is very proactive and that he has received many phone calls from people thanking the City for doing this. MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Howdyshell to approve staff's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. J1. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE ACTION: Report received and filed. J2. GRAND PRIX FIRE RECOVERY~ RESTORATION AND HAZARD MITIGATION UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING CLEARING OF BRUSH IN EASEMENT AREAS (Oral) Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager, stated this is an update to let the Council and the public know what the City's efforts have been since the Grand Prix Fire. Mike Bell, Fire Marshal, had a photo displayed, which was an Edison pole that had caught on fire. He stated he has contacted Edison and that they will meet with the Fire District on January 13 to come up with plans to deal with the brush issues. Mayor Alexander stated he knows there are residents that would love to be part of the Edison meeting. Mike Bell, Fire Marshal, mentioned there will be a "Fire Safe Council" established and felt this would be a real benefit to the community. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, commented on the community meeting held last week and the information that was distributed to those attending. He stated the information is also on the City's website. He added the community meeting was videotaped and that it will be shown again on RCTV-3. Don Richardson stated he brought this up at the last meeting and indicated he would like to be part of the "Fire Safe Council". David Gunther, Red Ranch Road, stated the property owner of the flood control area behind him is guilty of not keeping their brush cut down. He felt they should be contacted. He stated he would like them and Edison to become a good neighbor in the City. ACTION: Report received and filed. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 10 J3. DISCUSSION OF SIGN ORDINANCE (Oral) Councilmember Williams stated it has been brought to her attention that the Sign Ordinance is not being enforced as it should. She stated she is concerned about this. Mark Salazar, Code Enforcement Supervisor, stated they are removing signs from the utility poles and are working with Public Works. He stated they have contacted the 800 numbers from signs left on poles and told them they were not allowed in the City. He distributed a flyer (which is on file in the City Clerk's office), which has been sent out to businesses informing them of the City's sign regulations. He stated they have gone door-to-door to businesses also. He added they will be working with the Chamber of Commerce as we~l. Councilmember Kurth commended him for this program. Councilmember Gutierrez mentioned the "human signs" and commented about it being difficult for this to fall under the Sign Ordinance. Councilmember Williams stated this is the type of information she had hoped to receive and thanked Mark Salazar for the report. ACTION: Report received and filed. J4. DISCUSSION REGARDING ZONING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BASE LINE AND DAY CREEK (Oral) Norma Jones from the Chaffey Art Association felt what was proposed for that corner does not enhance it and should be more of a historical nature. Councilmember Williams stated she has received so much correspondence regarding this corner and felt there should be a task force of two Councilmembers and two Planning Commissioners created to look at this area because it should have a certain theme. James Markman, City Attorney, stated the Council is not here tonight to judge the merits of a certain project. He stated there may be more projects that come before the Council in the future and that the Council should not prejudice themselves, but stay open minded because of what might come before them at a future meeting. Councilmember Howdyshell stated he is very supportive of Councilmember Williams' concerns because he felt this area is very special and should be protected. He felt we should let the developer know what the City would like to see so they do not spin their wheels. Councilmember Gutierrez felt this area should be held in the highest of quality standards. Jan Sutton, President of the Etiwanda Historical Society, felt vision and patience should be considered for this area. She continued to mention the historic vision of the City. She stated the Etiwanda Historical Society thinks the uses approved at this corner are inappropriate, but should be designed so that it is more of the style as the Filippi Winery. She asked the Council to look at the master plan and re-evaluate what goes in at this corner. She stated if the task force is formed, the Etiwanda Historical Society would be happy to be part of it. John Lyons felt this intersection should have a Rancho Cucamonga flavor and fit in better with the area. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Richard Crane felt this is a wonderful area and should be preserved. He felt the Council should be cautious and get input as to what should go in this area. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 11 Jim Banks, Etiwanda, commented on the area and the historical significance of it. He felt the City should step in and consider everyone's interests in this property. He stated he is very concerned about historic preservation and felt the City should consider what is going in next to a historic landmark. Pete Pitassi, an architect in the City and also presenting the Filippi Winery, stated he has worked on three of the projects at the Filippi property. He stated they would like to encourage the Council to follow Councilmember Williams' recommendation and study this entire corridor. Councilmember Williams stated she would like this on the next agenda to establish a task force for this area. Councilmember Kurth stated he supports Councilmember Williams' suggestion and thanked everyone for their input. II K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING K1. See Councilmember Williams item identified above. II L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS II L1. Paul Irvine stated he bought an item before the Council regarding a police department issue a couple of months ago and that he has not heard from them yet. Mayor Alexander stated the matter has been referred to Chief Hoops in San Bernardino and that it is not a City Council matter. M. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Kurth to recess to a special closed session meeting in the offices of the Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The Council recessed at 8:38 p.m. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 12 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES [[ A. CALL TO ORDER I The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a special closed session on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at the Cucamonga County Water District facilities located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 8:50 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. Aisc 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. I[ 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 I-15, GARY SAFADY, O&S HOLDINGS, AND JOE O'NEIL, CITY ENGINEER, NEGOTIATING PARTY, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT - CITY B2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) TO DISCUSS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN REGARDS TO COM/TE DE JORNALEROS, ET AL, V. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ET AL - CASE NO. 02-EDCV-1010 - CITY [] C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session item. [[ D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 8:55 p.m. City Council Minutes December 17, 2003 Page 13 The closed session adjourned at 9:33 p.m. with no action taken. Re§pectfully submitted, Debra O. A a~Cs, CMC City Clerk Approved: January 21,2004