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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004/02/04 - Minutes February 4, 2004 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, February 4, 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 items. 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'NEILL, CITY ENGINEER, NEGOTIATING PARTY, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT - CITY B2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.6 FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY BASELINE & 1-15 PROPERTIES AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 227-131-059; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOSEPH O'NEIL, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, REGARDING INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE. NEGOTIATING PARTIES MAY NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER, BASELINE & I- 15 PROPERTIES - CITY B3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY BEST CALIFORNIA GAS, LTD., AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 227-131-060; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOSEPH O'NEIL, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, REGARDING INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE. NEGOTIATING PARTIES MAY NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER, BEST CALIFORNIA GAS, LTD - CITY CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY MOHSEN GHANEIAN AND CIRCUIT CORPORATION AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 227-131-54 AND 061; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOSEPH O'NEIL, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, REGARDING INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING PRICE. NEGOTIATING PARTIES MAY NEGOTIATE WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER, MOHSEN GHANEIAN AND CIRCUIT CORPORATION - CITY City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 2 [[ C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION iTEM(S) No communication was made on closed session items. I D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION The closed session began at 5:35 p.m. The closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m. with no action taken. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY CQUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq [ A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cueamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 4, 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 7:28 p.m. 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, RDA Director; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Supervisor; Lorraine Phong, Information Systems Analyst; Michael Toy, Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Dave Blevins, Public Works Maintenance Manager; Bob Zetterberg, Integrated Waste Coordinator; Brad Buller, City Planner; Donald Granger, Assistant Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Francie Martindale, Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; 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; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 3 II B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to the American Head Association in recognition of "Go Red for Women" to fight Heart Disease in Women. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Pam Poliakoff, Inland Empire Corporate Events Director for the American Head Association. Pam Poliakoff, American Head Association, talked about the Head Walk on February 29 at the Ontario Mills Mall. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS C1. Earl Anderson thanked the City for the many good things they have done to prevent the water, mud and debris from getting into their homes since the fires occurred last October. He stated they do appreciate everything that has been done. However, he felt if there are rains like there were in 1969, things wilt be disastrous for the residents. He felt they need a debris basin, collection basin and a concrete channel where the water can flow. He stated if you go to Beryl and Hillside, you can see something similar to what he is talking about. He mentioned he was told by the Engineering Division that it will take three to five years to get something like this done. He stated one of the reasons Engineering felt this would take so long is because the area has been designated a Blue Line Navigable stream. He stated he did not agree with this. He hoped that the funds can be found to get this taken care of sooner. Mayor Alexander stated the City had to deal with the Blue Line Navigable Stream issue for the mall project and felt it was ridiculous. He stated if there is a way to overcome these delays, the City will do it, but that sometimes there are delays out of the City's control. Mr. Anderson stated during the Nodhridge earthquake things got done sooner than anticipated and hoped the same could be done for this. Jack Lam, City Manager, talked about the last time the City dealt with the Blue Line Navigable issue and how long it took to deal with it. Mr. Anderson stated he and his neighbors have contacted Barbara Boxer, Diane Feinstein and Arnold Schwarzenegger and above to try to get some help for this and asked the City to do the same. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he is glad Mr. Anderson is doing this and that the City will do the same. C2. Megan Daniels congratulated Diane Williams on being appointed to the Girl Scout Board and stated she is part of Troop 1151. She mentioned it is Girl Scout Cookie Time and would like people to buy cookies. She talked about a special project she is involved with concerning the sale of cookies. She asking people to buy cookies so they can be shipped to the troops in Iraq. She stated she actually loses money on the sale of the cookies because it costs her approximately $ .80 to ship one box. She stated people can contact Jennifer Camacho at the Girl Scout Counsel at 399-0808. She hoped that the Council would support her and asked that the Council share her idea with their friends. C3. John Gostomal, 4975 Skyline, stated he recently moved into his home, but that it has been a nightmare ever since. He appreciates what the City has done as a result of the Grand Prix Fires, but that it is a Band-Aid and asked the City to keep fighting to get funds to do more to protect their homes. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 4 C4. Bob Lundy, 2418 Foothilt #D, La Verne, stated he is with the Route 66 Tourism Non-profit. He stated their next revival will be at the Claremont Inn on Foothill. He felt there would be a lot of businesses that would like to welcome this travel trade show to be held on February 17. He asked the Council to take on one more challenge to see how they can work together to help him with this event. Councilmember Gutierrez stated it is good to see him back and hoped the City can support him however possible. He felt Route 66 has a great future and wanted to do what he can to help promote this. C5. John Lyons stated he has previously talked about a letter sent by Councilmember Kurth asking for campaign contributions and that he is asking for him to send out a retraction letter because of untrue information in it. He stated Mr. Kurth is not running for "re-election" as is stated in his letter. He hoped that he would follow the rules and that he would state in his ballot statement that he is running for election, not re-election. [[ D. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS D1. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he enjoyed attending the dinner at the University of LaVerne that honored Sam Maloof. He thanked the Public Works Department for keeping the damage to a minimum due to the rains that occurred earlier in the week. He thanked the Water District for letting the City use this building for the Council meetings while the Council Chambers was undergoing seismic retrofit work. He stated he is committed to the animal issue and that they have a meeting tomorrow to discuss this. He commented he is aware there are still areas of the freeway that need work with regards to the noise. He stated he is still concerned and wants to help people with these problems. He stated he appreciates the people's patience with traffic while all of the construction is occurring on City streets. He thanked the City Council, Fontana City Council, Paul Biane and David Dreier for supporting some high school kids (for which he is an advisor to) that will be going to Washington, D.C. and New York. D2. Councilmember Kurth mentioned the new name for the Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), is Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD). He stated he is very proud of the job that the staff and Board do at the CVWD and that he was proud to be part of the Board prior to being on the City Council. He felt the American Head Association work was wonderful. He stated the City is working very hard to help get funding to protect the residents from any further flood damage. He mentioned the League's ballot measure to protect California cities' revenues. He asked that when people are asked to sign the petition, that they do sign it. D3. Councilmember Williams stated she is supportive of the American Heart Association work. She commented that head disease is the number one killer of women. She stated she went to a badge pinning ceremony for some of the fire fighters that recently got promoted and added she congratulates them on their accomplishment. She stated she has been busy getting ready to go out in the community with the petitions to save the City's revenues. D4. Councilmember Howdyshell had no comment. D5. Mayor Alexander commented on the great work of the Christian Okoye Foundation and the work he does. He thanked him for the work he does and added he is not one to take credit for his contributions. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 5 l} E. CONSENT CALENDAR II Jack Lam, City Manager, stated item E14 should be removed from the agenda and will return at a future date. El. Approval of Warrants, Register 1/14/04 through 1/27/04, and Payroll ending 1/27/04 for the total amount of $3,620,965.11. E2. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice inviting Bids" for the Construction of Beryl Community Trail from Hillside Road to north of Almond Street, to be funded from Acct. No. 11103035650/1436110-0 (Beautification Funds). RESOLUTION NO. 04-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BERYL COMMUNITY TRAIL FROM HILLSIDE ROAD TO NORTH OF ALMOND STREET iN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Grove Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Arrow Route to Foothill Boulevard, to be funded from Acct. No. 11763035650/1263176-0. RESOLUTION NO. 04-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE GROVE AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM ARROW ROUTE TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD iN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E4. Approval of vendor expenditures for the purchase of fertilizers, chemicals and soil additives from Simplot Partners in the amount not to exceed $97,000 for fiscal year 2003/04, with an option to renew annually after review and confirmation of pricing for an additional one year period, up to a total of three years, to be funded from Acct. Nos. 1001316-5200 ($12,000), 1001317-5250 ($500), 1130303-5200 ($5,000), 1131303-5200 ($12,500), 1133303-5200 ($8,000), 1134303-5200 ($10,000), 1001104-5203 ($2,000), 1137303-5200 ($8,000), 1700210-5203 ($18,000), and 1848303-5200 ($21,000). REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY HOWDYSHELL. E5. Approval for authorization to allow Verizon Wireless to pedorm on-site testing at the Epicenter for the purpose of reviewing the suitability of the property to install a Wireless Monopine Communication Tower. E6. Approval of seven emergency repair projects as a result of heavy flooding on December 25, 2003, authorize staff to commence work immediately, and appropriate funds in the amount of $101,000 from Capital Reserve Fund Balance into Acct. No. 1025001-5300/8003-0. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY HOWDYSHELL. E7. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Franchised Waste Haulers to charge for extra automated refuse, recycling and green waste barrels beginning Mamh 1,2004. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 04-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUC^MONGA'S FRANCHISED WASTE HAULERS TO CHARGE FOR EXTRA AUTOMATED TRASH, RECYCLING AND GREENWASTE CONTAINERS BEGINNING MARCH 1,2004 E8. Approval of Resolutions to change the place for holding regular City Council, Planning/Historic Preservation Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. RESOLUTION NO. 90-227C A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE DAYS, TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 90-193B A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE DAYS, TIME AND PLACE FOR HOLDING REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION E9. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 & 6 for Parcel Map 15966, located at the northeast corner of White Oak & Elm Avenues, submitted by Rancho Oaks, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 04-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 15966, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT RESOLUTION NO. 04-019 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 15966 El0. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 16010, located at the southwest corner of 6 Street and Hyssop Drive, submitted by Vineyards East, LLC, and Hyssop Vineyards, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 04-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER 16010, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 04-021 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 16010 Ell. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 8 for Tract Map 16454-1, located at the southeast corner of Base Line Road and Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 04-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 16454-1, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT RESOLUTION NO. 04-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 9 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 8 FOR TRACT MAP 16454-1 E12. Approval to authorize the execution of a Distribution and Service Extension Agreement with Foothill Crossing, LLC (CO 04-007) for the extension of electric utilities within the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Service Area. E13. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $589,162.00 to the apparent Iow bidder, Laird Construction, Inc. (CO 04-008), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $58,916.20 for the Construction of the Milliken AvenueANilson Avenue Extension, Milliken Avenue from 1380' north of Banyan Avenue and Wilson Avenue from Day Creek Channel to Milliken Avenue, to be funded from Transportation Funds, Acct. No. 11243035650/1448124-0 and appropriate $758,078.20 to Acct. No. 11243035650/1448124-0 from Transportation Funds to cover the cost construction survey and material testing. ~"~ Approve! * ...... ' *~'" ~'~'~" rccc!vcd .....* ~":* ""~'"'~**"'~ by r,, Cc.".ctruct!cn ~ !~!23035~50/!d~2~!2 O. REMOVED FROM AGENDA. E15. Approval to release the Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds for improvements already accepted for DR 96-27, located on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue north of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Mastercraft Homes. E16. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2002-00218, submitted by Ridge Santa Anita Partners, LLC, located on the west side of Santa Anita, north of 4th Street. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 04-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2002-00218 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E17. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 3SM 046 25500 in the amount of $49,519.50, for the Church Street Right Turn Lane Improvement from Haven Avenue to 500' west, Contract No. 02- 024. E18. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 005SB 103721494M BCM in the amount of $48,993.81, for the Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation-Slurry Seal of Various Streets, Contract No. 02- 044. A19. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 3SM04691200 in the amount of $229,000.00 for the Arrow Route from Hellman Avenue to west of Archibald Avenue, and Hellman Avenue from Arrow Route to south of Foothill Boulevard Landscape Improvements, Contract No. 02-048. A20. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 5624322 in the amount of $222,660.00 for the Etiwanda Avenue Grade Crossing Improvements at the BSNF and SCRRA Railroad Crossings, Contract No. 02-067. A21. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 5624329 in the amount of $354,405.80 for the Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation-Overlay of Various Streets, Contract No. 02-071. A22. Approval to accept the Construction of the Lemon Avenue Street Rehabilitation from Beryl Street to Amethyst Avenue, Contract No. 03-022 as complete, retain the Faithful 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 $133,753.30. RESOLUTION NO. 04-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE LEMON AVENUE STREET REHABILITATION FROM BERYL STREET TO AMETHYST AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 03-022, 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 with the exception of items E4, E6 and E14. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM E4. Approval of vendor expenditures for the purchase of fertilizers, chemicals and soil additives from Simplot Partners in the amount not to exceed $97,000 for fiscal year 2003/04, with an option to renew annually after review and confirmation of pricing for an additional one year period, up to a total of three years, to be funded from Acct. Nos. 1001316-5200 ($12,000), 1001317-5250 ($500), 1130303-5200 ($5,000), 1131303-5200 ($12,500), 1133303-5200 ($8,000), 1134303-5200 ($10,000), 1001104-5203 ($2,000), 1137303-5200 ($8,000), 1700210-5203 ($18,000), and 1848303-5200 ($21,000). Councilmember Howdyshell stated he would like to approve this based on not exceeding the CPI limitation on the pricing. MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Kurth to approve the staff recommendation of item E4. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 9 DISCUSSION OF ITEM E6. Approval of seven emergency repair projects as a result of heavy flooding on December 25, 2003, authorize staff to commence work immediately, and appropriate funds in the amount of $101,000 from Capital Reserve Fund Balance into Acct. No. 1025001- 5300/8003-0. Councilmember Howdyshell stated he has had several phone calls and people have stopped him regarding this. He wanted to extend the compliments he has received to the staff for all they have done. MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendation of item E6. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. [ F. CONSENT ORDINANCES I] Fl. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF CITY BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 720. ORDINANCE NO. 720 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO VIOLATIONS OF BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES OF THE CITY THAT ARE DEEMED TO BE INFRACTIONS, AND AMENDING TITLE 1 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Howdyshell to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 720. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. I[ o. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IN GRANTING A TAXICAB SERVICE PERMIT TO AAA INLAND EMPIRE CAB (CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 17, 2003) Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it is asked that this be removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant; therefore, the public hearing to consider the permit is canceled. MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Williams to cancel the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. [[ H. PUBLIC HEARINGS ] No items submitted. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 10 [ I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I I1. UPDATE ON THE VICTORIA GARDENS MALL PROJECT (Oral Report) A power point presentation (on file in the City Clerk's office) was given by Linde Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director. ACTION: Repeal received and filed. [ J. COUNCIL BUSINESS J1. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - (Oral Report) Councilmember Williams stated the Federal Budget was signed by the President on January 23. She stated he approved an appropriation of $800,000 for the Base Line and M 5 Interchange redesign. She added the City owes Congressman Dreier for all of his time and effort in helping the City get this money. She mentioned SB 744, authored by Senator Dunn, states that any developer that thinks the City's requirements are too strict can appeal to the State Department of Housing for their consideration. She felt local land use issues should be left with the cities and not the State. She mentioned SANBAG wants to go forward with getting Measure I extended now, even though it does not sunset until 2009. She stated it is very important that this get extended. Mayor Alexander commented that Measure I money collected from Rancho Cucamonga residents stays here in the City. [[ K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. L1. Councilmember Kurth wanted to thank the Sheriff's Department for their work with the apprehension of the suspected person involved in the shooting that recently took place. L2. Hilda Phillips talked about her positive experience with the Sheriff's Department and how she saved someone from getting a ticket for handicap parking. City Council Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 11 MOTION: Moved by Howdyshell, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. City Clerk Approved: February 18, 2004