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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003/10/01 - Minutes October 1, 2003 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES II A. CALL TO ORDER I The Rancho Gucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, October 1, 2003, 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. Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, Legal Counsel; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; and Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency Director. l] 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 ]l c. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I No one was present to comment on the closed session item. D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 5:35 p.m. The closed session recessed at 6:17 p.m. with no action taken. City Council Minutes October 1,2003 Page 2 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq II A. o,o , I A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, October 1, 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 7:04 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; Mike Nelson, Sr. RDA Analyst; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Tamara Layne, Finance Office; Bob Bowery, Information Systems Manager; Sid Siphomsay. Information Systems Analyst; Shelly Munson, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Mike TenEyck, Management Analyst Ill; Brad Buller, City Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Francie Martindale, Marketing Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Fire Chief Dennis Michael, Deputy Chief Bob Corcoran, Fire Prevention Specialist Kelly Larson - Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst II; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. II ~. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I B1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to three Little League Divisions for winning their District/Section Championships. Mayor Alexander introduced Doug Morris, District 21 Area Administrator, who introduced the teams and told about their accomplishments. He assisted the Mayor with the presentation of the certificates to the players. A recess was taken at 7:16 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 7:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of "Fire Prevention Week." Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Kelly Larson, Fire Prevention Specialist. Kelly Larson, Fire Prevention Specialist, told about Fire Prevention Week and the open house to be held Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jersey Fire Station. City Council Minutes October 1,2003 Page 3 B3. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of "Adopt a Shelter Dog Month." Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Mark Scina of San Bernardino County Animal Control. Cl. Melanie Ingram, Co-Chair of Rancho Recall stated today was the deadline for the recall signatures to be submitted. She stated they were unable to collect the required number of signatures for the ballot due to the amount of time given them. She stated they do have thousands of signatures and that people do want the Council gone because of doing business behind closed doors. She stated they are going to start working on Plan 2 for the removal of Councilmembers Williams, Gutierrez, Kurth and Howdyshell. She mentioned Councilmembers Kurth and Howdyshell are currently placeholders on the Council, and added that Councilmembers Gutierrez and Williams have done damage to the City. She told about the process the Council went through to make the appointments of Councilmembers Kurth and Howdyshell. She thanked the members of Rancho Recall for all their work toward this effort. She stated phase 2 begins tomorrow. C2. Dominic Meliilo, President-elect of the Chamber of Commerce, wanted to talk about the Grape Harvest Festival, which will take place October 3 - 5, 2003. He told about the events that would be happening at the event. C3. Norm McKenzie, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated there is a mixer on Friday, October 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. C4. Gwyn Frost stated she wanted to talk about the Chamber also. She talked about when the City first incorporated and her and her husband's involvement with the grape stomp. C5. Leslie Grimes stated she was thrilled the County was appealing the judge's decision on the Colonies Project. She stated there was one descending vote and that was from Paul Biane and felt that was because of all the campaign contributions he has received from that developer. She thought Mr. Biane should represent all of the area in the County, not just Upland. She stated it was perception why he voted the way he did on this. She stated there is perception that the Council does not give their opinion on the Colonies project. She felt the Councilmembers Kurth and Howdyshell should give their vision for the City. She stated all of this is perception. C6. John Lyons reminded everybody about the Grape Harvest Festival and what a gmat event it is. He thanked the thousands of people that were involved with the recall. He felt the recall committee should go after Councilmember Gutierrez and stated the committee collected the most signatures on Councilmember Gutierrez with the second most collected on Councilmember Williams. He asked everyone to support the troops and the Grape Harvest Festival. C7. Wil Wright wanted to thank the Rancho Cucamonga voters for getting involved with the recall. He stated the recall group registered several hundred voters. He stated they gained the respect of many people in the City. He stated some people got the California Governor recall missed up with the Rancho Recall, but stated they would not get mixed up with phase 2 when that starts. C8. Hilda Phillips stated she will soon have two poems published with a prestigious publishing company. C9. Pauline Dean stated she received her invitation to the grounding breaking for the Senior Center, which will be built in Central Park. City Council Minutes October 1,2003 Page 4 II D. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS I D1. Councilmember Kurth congratulated Ms. Phillips on getting her poems published. He felt it was great to have the little league kids here tonight. He commented on the Grape Harvest Festival and stated he was once President of the Chamber of Commerce. He stated he had also adopted a dog at from the animal shelter several years ago. He stated he was glad the recall is behind everyone. He stated that is what democracy is about with people that have different views on various issues. He hoped that everyone can now work together. D2. Councilmember Williams commented on the golf event at Empire Lakes. She stated she volunteered there and commented on how fabulous all the volunteers were. She stated last week she attended a LAFCO conference and told what a great event it was. She reported on some of the sessions she attended. She encouraged everyone to go to the Grape Harvest Festival. D3. Councilmember Gutierrez expressed his appreciation to those people who help out at the Grape Harvest Festival. He commented on the little league volunteers, the volunteers at Grace Community Church and those that volunteered at the golf tournament. He stated these are people that care about the City and want to make it a better place. He commented about the beautiful new Day Creek Park in the north Etiwanda area. He stated he had asked that a survey be done of bank ATM sites that have security surveillance. He thanked Pete Ortiz for getting right on this and that there are only two sites that do not have operational surveillance available. He felt the City should approach them and encourage them to do something about this. He stated he continues to help people in the community with all kinds of issues and that the City does want to help people. D4. Councilmember Howdyshell stated he and Councilmember Gutierrez have worked on the task force to protect animals from euthanasia and that there have been less animals put down and more pets adopted. He stated they are working on our shelter becoming a "no kill" shelter. D5. Mayor Alexander commented on someone that got a $279.00 fine for parking a car and felt they did not know the ordinance and felt they should have been made aware of it before they were given a fine. He felt we should go after graffiti artists rather than something like this. II ~. CONSENT CALENDAR I Jack Lam, City Manager, referred to a correction to item 10 with the Chaffey College Agreement. A memo is on file in the City Clerk's office and was distributed to the Council. El. Approval of Minutes: September 10, 2003 (Special Joint Meeting) September 17, 2003 E2. Approval of Warrants, Register September 10 through September 23, 2003, and Payroll ending September 23, 2003, for the total amount of $2,916,222.79. E3. Approval to authorize the advertisement of a "Notice Inviting Bids," including the pre-qualification of bidders, for the Fire Station #173 Construction Project, to be funded from the RDA Fire Protection Fund, Acct. #2505801-5650. City Council Minutes October1,2003 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 03-246 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "FIRE STATION #173 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE PRE-QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS AND BIDS E4. Approval to authorize the advertisement of a "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Base Line Road at the 1-15 Traffic and Street Improvements, to be funded from Acct. No. 1124-303-5650/1283124-0 (Transportation Fee Program Funds). REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY JAMES FROST, CITY TREASURER, RESOLUTION NO. 03-247 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "BASE LINE ROAD AT THE 1-15 TRAFFIC AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS" 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 Haven Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Alta Loma Drive to Lemon Avenue, to be funded from Acct. No. 11763035650/1376176-0 (Measure "1" Funds). RESOLUTION NO. 03-248 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "HAVEN AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM ALTA LOMA DRIVE TO LEMON AVENUE" 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 construction of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting at the intersection of Victoria Street and Etiwanda Avenue, to be funded from Acct. No. 11243035650/1285124-0. RESOLUTION NO. 03-249 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF "TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF VICTORIA STREET AND ETIWANDA AVENUE" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E7. Approval to appropriate an additional $150,000 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 additional projects anticipated for fiscal year 2003/04. City Council Minutes October 1,2003 Page 6 E8. Approval of a Resolution modifying the project description of the Electric Substation to be located at the northeast corner of Rochester Avenue and Stadium Parkway as detailed in the Notice of Exemption previously approved on February 19, 2003. RESOLUTION NO. 03-250 A RESOLUTION OF ']'HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ITS RESOLUTION NO. 03-002 BY PROVIDING A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC PROJECT REFERRED TO IN SAID RESOLUTION NO. 03-002 E9. Approval of an appropriation of $100,000 to Acct. No. 1001305-5303 for Reimbursable Contract Services and authorization to utilize existing Plan Check Consultants. El0. Approval to execute an agreement with the Chaffey College Foundation (CO 03-108) to broadcast the "Chaffey College Telethon" on RCTV-3, October 24-26, 2003. CORRECTION MADE E11. Approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $185,200 with Butsko Utility Design, Inc. (CO 03-109) and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $18,520 for the inspection of the Electrical Distribution Conduit and Substructure Project, the project management and inspection of the Electrical Distribution Cabling, Connections, and Equipment Project, the plan check of the onsite electrical substructure plans and design of the onsite Electrical Cable, Connections and Equipment Project for the Foothill Crossing development, and continuing consultant services for electric distribution operations and support for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility, to be funded from Capital Reserve funds, Acct. No. 10250015650/1382025-0 and Acct. No. 10250015300, and appropriate $137,720 to Acct. No. 10250015850/1382025-0 and $66,000 to Acct. No. 10250015300, for a total appropriation of $203,720 (contract award of $185,200 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $18,520) from Capital Reserve fund balance. E12. Approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $112,938 with Electrical Power Systems, Inc. (CO 03-110) and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $11,292 for the project management and inspection of the 12Kv Electrical Substation Project, to be funded from Capital Reserve funds, Acct. No. 10250015650/1382025-0, and appropriate $124,230 (contract award of $112,938 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $11,292) to Acct. No. 10250015650/1382025-0 from Capital Reserve fund balance. E13. Approval to award the annual contract for the printing and production of "The Grapevine," "R.C. Reporter," and "Annual Report" for Fiscal Year 2003/04, with an option to renew, upon mutual consent, for an additional two (2) years to Holiday Printing (CO 03-111) of the City of Industry, in the amount of $104,484, funded as follows: $73,832 from Fund 1001-401-5300 and $30,176 from Fund 1001-001-5300. E14. Approval to execute an agreement and accept surety for encreachrnent into City easement or right- of-way between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Young Homes, LLC, (CO 03-112) at a location within Trademark Street, west of Center Avenue. E15. Approval of Facilities Use Agreement between Hillside Community Church (CO 03-113) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and authorize expenditure of funds in the amount not to exceed $20,000 from Acct. No. 12504015300 for the rental of classrooms, play areas and utilities for City Playschool Classes. E16. Approval to award and execution of a Professional Services Agreement to Kleinfelder, Inc., (CO 03- 114) for Geetechnical Inspection and Material Testing for the construction of the Rancho Cucamonga Central Park Senior/Community Center project in the amount not to exceed $30,000, to be funded from Acct. No. 1120305-5650/1343120-0. City Council Minutes October1,2003 Page 7 E17. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for DR 99-75, located at the northwest corner of Jersey Avenue and Rochester Avenue, submitted by Jersey Park, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 03-251 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 99-75 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E18. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for DR 00-67, located on the north side of 4th Street, west of Milliken Avenue, submitted by Ironwood Apartments, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 03-252 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 00-67 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E19. Approval to release a $580.00 Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Cash) for Parcel Map 15529, located at the southern terminus of Pilgrims Court, south of 19th Street, submitted by Fred ^. Nelson, Jr. E20. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 13527, located at the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Cervantes Place, submitted by Mastercraft-Etiwanda, LP. RESOLUTION NO. 03-253 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 13527 E21. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 16181, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Foothill Blvd., submitted by SRG/CAMREAL, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 03-254 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16181 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF 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 Tract 16239, located at the northeast corner of Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road, submitted by Diversified Pacific Development Group. RESOLUTION NO. 03-255 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16239 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK City Council Minutes October 1,2003 Page 8 MOTION: Moved by Kurth, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar with the correction made to item El0 and with the exception of item E4. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Discussion of item E4. Approval to authorize the advertisement of a "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Base Line Road at the 1-15 Traffic and Street Improvements, to be funded from Acct. No. 1124-303-5650/1283124-0 (Transportation Fee Program Funds). James Frost, City Treasurer, stated this involves the Base Line and 1-15 Intersection. He talked about the many citations that have been written and how unsafe this is. He wanted to thank the City for getting this done and felt it was a good improvement. Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, talked about this unusual intersection and all the City went through to get this approved. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth to approve item E4. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. II ~,. CONSENT ORDINANCES I No Items Submitted. [I G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS II Gl. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF VARIANCE DRC2003-00017 - CARNEY - A request for a variance to reduce the required lot depth and reduce the required front setback for four proposed single family residences in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Klusman Avenue, north of Diamond Avenue - APN: 1062-401-05. Related Files: Development Review DRC2003-00015, Minor Exception DRC2003-00016, Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00419, and Tentative Pamel Map SUBTPM16038. (TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 5, 2003) CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16038 - CARNEY - A request to subdivide .817 acres of land into four pamels in the Low Residential District (2-4 dwelling units per acre), located on the west side of Klusman Avenue, north of Diamond Avenue - APN: 1062-40-105. Related Files: Development Review DRC2003-00015, Minor Exception DRC2003-00016, Variance DRC2003-00017, and Tree Removal permit DRC2003-00419. (TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 5, 2003) CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2003-00015 - CARNEY - A request to develop four single family homes on .817 acres of land in the Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) District located on the west side of Klusman Avenue, north of Diamond Avenue - APN: 1062-401-05. Related Files: Minor Exception DRC2003-00016, Variance DRC2003-00017, Tree Removal Permit DRC2003-00419 and Tentative Pamel Map SUBTPM16038. (TO BE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 5, 2003) MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth by continue this item to November 5, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Cucamonga County Water District Offices located at 10440 Ashford Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes October 1, 2003 Page 9 No Items Submitted. [I I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS II I1. DEMONSTRATION OF THE CITY'S WEBSITE A brief staff report was given by Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director. A power point presentation was given by Bob Bowery, information Systems Manager. ACTION: Report received and filed. II j. COUNCIL BUSINESS II J1. PROGRESS REPORT ON FIRE STATION 176 (Oral) A power point presentation was given by Chief Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Gutierrez stated there were a lot of residents in that area that felt they needed better fire protection. He thanked Chief Michael and his staff for what they have done to get better services for this area. Councilmember Kurth stated this is how government is supposed to work. Mayor Alexander thanked the people in that area for getting this started sooner than it was supposed to Occur. ACTION: Report received and filed. J2. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Oral) Councilmember Williams talked about the grass roots movement for the statewide effort to protect City's revenue. She stated she would like to get a Resolution on the next agenda so the City can take action to support this effort. She also stated funds have been approved, thanks to Congressman Dreier, for the 1-15 and Base Line Intemhange. She stated the City should be very grateful to him for his work on this. City Council Minutes October 1, 2003 Page 10 K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING K1. See item identified in Legislative update given by Councilmember Williams. [] L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ] L1. Hilda Phillips commented on the fundraising being done for the wellness area to be in the new Senior Center and stated she would like to be able to give a report on these fundraising efforts at the next meeting. [2. Leslie Grimes felt Councilmember Gutierrez, through his previous comments, insulted people that signed the recall petition. She commented on Councilmember Gutierrez's campaign statements and his contributions from developers. She felt he was insincere. She commented on the day laborer job center issue and stated this item was not shown on television from the last meeting and felt it should be shown again so that people can see this. She felt people in the City should know of the Council's illegal behavior involving this matter. She asked that it be readvertised when this will be shown again, and why it was not shown when it was supposed to. She felt people should come here legally to work and that the City should require documentation to prove this. Mayor Alexander stated the City would look into the problem of part of that meeting not being shown on television. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Kurth lo adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. City Clerk Approved: November 5, 2003