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OITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Reqular Meetinq
II ^. CALL TO ORDER [
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. Mayor William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and
Mayor William J. Alexander.
Aisc present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels,
Redevelopment Director; Manuel Pilonieta, information Systems Manager; Sid Siphomsay, information
Systems Analyst; Sam Davis, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Jori
Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Mike Diaz, Sr. Planner; Trang Huynh,
Building Official; Mark Salazar, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Alison Rowlen, Code Enforcement Officer;
Julie Lobios, Public Services Technician I; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Francie Palmer,
Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain
Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucambnga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst II;
Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
~ B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS II
No announcements/presentations were made.
[ C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS [1
C1. Jim Townsend, Rancho Cucamonga firefighter, stated they have not received a confirmation about
the three fire stations that need to be built. He stated they are waiting for the study to be completed and
fire response time information to be provided to him that he requested. He did not feel other city services
should be made a priority over emergency services. He stated their report is on their website.
C2. John Lyons, Etiwanda area, questioned why we have over built in the City, and stated he would like
to see a moratorium. He talked about Rancho Cucamonga being one of the fastest growing cities in the
nation. He talked about the settlement for the County and the Colonies project and how that relates to
Rancho Cucamonga. He felt we should be talking to the County about this to protect our City. He felt the
City should look into the loans the developers are using for their homes because he is hearing the loans
are going to have problems in the future. He felt the City should set up a crisis center to help people
when this happens.
03. Lois Smith stated she wanted to speak about Valencia Commons and the fire they recently had at
that complex. She stated the fire started because a woman was smoking in bed. She thanked the Fire
Department for the great job they did to put the fire out.
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C4. Jeff Grover of the Fire Safe Council stated they are working on the Wild Fire Protection Plan and told
how it will help the City and surrounding areas. He stated they would be going out to the public soliciting
information about fire hazards t/~ere might be in the City. He stated the City needs to come up with this
plan so the it can get funding to reduce fire problems for the future. He hoped that in six months they will
have information to present to the City Council.
C5. Leslie Grimes mentioned the settlement with the Colonies project and the County. She did not think
the Colonies should get the property in question and hoped the City would so we have control over it.
She said she questions how the settlement talks have gone and if they were done correctly with
attorneys. She stated she is not in favor of the Colonies project.
D1. Approval of Warrants, Register 6/8/2005 through 6/29/05 and Payroll ending 6/29/05 for the total
amount of $6,684,864.07.
D2. Approval of the plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting
Bids" for the Etiwanda Avenue at Church Street Traffic Signal improvements, located in Phase lB(a) of
Community Facilities District 2001-01, to be funded from CFD 2001-01, Acct. No. 1612-303-
5650/1442612-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-208
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "ETIWANDA AVENUE AT CHURCH
STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS" LOCATED IN PHASE
lB(a) OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2001-01 IN SAID CITY
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D3. Approval of the plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting
Bids" for the Victoria Gardens Lane Median Island Rockscape Improvements from Day Creek Boulevard
to Chumh Street, located in Phase 3A of Community Facilities District 2003-01, to be funded from CFD
2003-01, Acct. No. 1614-303-5650/1442614-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-209
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "VICTORIA GARDENS LANE MEDIAN
ISLAND ROCK$CAPE IMPROVEMENTS FROM DAY CREEK
BOULEVARD TO CHURCH STREET" LOCATED IN PHASE 3A OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2003-01 IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS
D4. Approval of a Maintenance Agreement, as a sole-source, with IBM for hardware and software for
Fiscal Year 2005/2006 in the amount of $61,153.82 from Acct. No. 1001-209-5300.
D5. Approval for the pumhase of one (1) graffiti removal vehicle from Dispensing Technology
Corporation in the amount of $100,673.60, to be funded from Acct. No. 1244-302-5604.
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D6. Approval to purchase Caltrans excess property located north of the 210 Freeway and south of
Highland Avenue between Archibald Avenue and 750 feet east of Archibald Avenue, as shown on
Caltrans R/W Map. No. 437511-15, to be funded fr~m Acct. No. 1120-305-5650/1335120-0, and approval
of an appropriation of $107,260 to Acct. No. 1120-305-5650/1335120-0 from Park Development (Fund
120) fund balance.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-210
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY AGREES
TO ACCEPT PARCEL NO. DD007627-01-01 LOCATED NORTH OF
THE 210 FREEWAY AND SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN
ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND 750 FEET EAST OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE
D7. Approve a reimbursement of $523,674.50 from CFD 2003-01 fund balance, Acct. No. 1614-303-
5650/1442614-0, to Forest City Commercial Development, and appropriate $523,674.50 to Acct. No.
1614-303-5650/1442614-0 from CFD 2003-01 (Fund 614) fund balance.
D8. Approval of a Maintenance Agreement, as a sole-source, with Active Network Class Program &
Facility Management Software for FY 05/06 in the amount of $26,163.72 from Acct. No. 1001-209-5300.
Dg. Approval of Map and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street
Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 16090, located at the northwest corner of Milliken
Avenue and 7th Street, submitted by Fairway Business Centre, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-211
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 16090
RESOLUTION NO. 05-212
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE 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 16090
D10. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the
amount of $341,601.65 to the apparent Iow bidder, American Asphalt South, /nc. (CO 05-068) for the
Base Bid and Additive Bid Alternates Map G, Map H, and Map I of their proposal, and authorize the
expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $34,160.17 for the FY 2005/06 Local Street Pavement
Rehabilitation - Slurry of Various Streets, to be funded from Gas Tax funds, Acct. No. 1170-303-
5650/1022170-0 and Measure "1" funds, Acct. No. 1176-303-5650/1022176-0.
Dll. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Austin Foust Associates, Inc. (CO 05-069) to
provide a Traffic Circulation Study for the reopening of 19th Street/Highland Avenue between Haven
Avenue and Milliken Avenue in the amount of $27,420 and authorization of 10% contingency, to be
funded from Acct. No. 1124-303-5650/1361124-0. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY
COUNClLMEMBER WILLIAMS
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D12. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the
amount of $1,620,500.00 to the apparent iow bidder, Sully-Miller Contracting Company (CO 05-070) for
the Base Bid and Additive Bid of their proposal, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in
the amount of $162,050.00, for the Phase 01/03 Final Work of CFD's 2001-01 and 2003-01 for Final
Street Overlay, Final Striping, Median Island Construction and Landscaping, Traffic Signat Modification,
etc., on Foothill Boulevard from Rochester Avenue to 1-15 Freeway, to be funded from CFD 2003-01
funds, Acct. No. 1614-303-5650/1442614-0 and appropriate $1,797,550.00 (Contract award of
$1,620,500.00 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $162,050.00 plus construction soils and materials
testing in the amount of $15,000.00) to Acct. No. 1614-303-5650/1442614-0 from CFD 2003-01 fund
balance.
D13. Approval to appropriate $96,960 to Fund 176 (Measure "1"-Acct. No. 1176-305-5650/1020176)
and approval for award and execution of Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $88,140.00 to
VanderHawk Consulting, LLC (CO 05-071), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the
amount of $8,814.00 for the update of the City's Pavement Management Program, to be funded from
Fund 176 - Measure "1", Acct. No. 1176-305-5650/1020176.
D14. Approval of a Resolution renewing the Professional Services Agreements with Associated
Engineers, Inc. (CO 04-094), Dan Guerra & Associates (04-095), Dawson Surveying, Inc. (04-096) and
SB&O, Inc. (04-097), for annual construction survey services for proposed capital improvement projects
for FY 2005/2006, and approval of amendment to such contracts to include an updated and revised fee
schedule (Exhibit "C") reflecting reasonable, annual cost-of-living increases, to be funded from various
individual project accounts as approve in the FY 2005/2006 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-213
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENTS WITH ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC., DAN
GUERRA & ASSOCIATES, DAWSON SURVEYING, INC., AND SB&O,
INC., FOR ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION SURVEY SERVICES FOR
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR FY
2005/2006, AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO SUCH
CONTRACTS TO INCLUDE AN UPDATED AND REVISED FEE
SCHEDULE (EXHIBIT "C") REFLECTING REASONABLE, ANNUAL
COST-OF-LIVING EXPENSES
D15. Approval of a Resolution renewing the Professional Services Agreements with Krazan &
Associates, Inc. (04-098), Ninyo & Moore (04-099), and RMA Group (04-100), for annual soils and
materials testing services for proposed capital improvement projects for FY 2005/2006, and approval of
amendments to such contracts to include an updated and revised fee schedule (Exhibit "C") reflecting
reasonable, annual cost-of-living increases, to be funded from various individual project accounts as
approved in the FY 20052006 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-214
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENTS WITH KRAZAN & ASSOCIATES, INC., NINYO &
MOORE, AND RMA GROUP FOR ANNUAL SOILS AND MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES FOR PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS FOR FY 2005/2006, AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS
TO SUCH CONTRACTS TO INCLUDE AN UPDATED AND REVISED
FEE SCHEDULE (EXHIBIT "C") REFLECTING REASONABLE,
ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING EXPENSES
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D16. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for .tPhUblic storm drain improvements for PM 16167,
located on the southeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and 9 Street, submitted by ON Vineyard, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-215
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING iMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR
PUBLIC STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR PM 16167
D17. Approval to accept Improvements, retain a portion of the Labor and Material cash deposit
($11,750.00) in the amount of $2,350.00 for the required maintenance security, and file a Notice of
Completion for improvements for DRC2003-00650, located on the southwest corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Malachite Avenue, submitted by James & Maria Kypreos.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-216
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
iMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2003-00650 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D18. Approval to release the Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds for Improvements for
PM 15692, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Ms.
Patricia Prutting.
D19. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 15783, located on the west side of
Carnelian Street at Vivero Street, submitted by G & D Construction.
D20. Approval to accept the Landscape Public Improvements and file a Notice of Completion for only the
Landscape Improvements for Parcel Map 16033, generally located east and west of Day Creek
Boulevard south of Foothill Boulevard, submitted by O & S Holdings, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-217
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE LANDSCAPE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 16033 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D21. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 16253, located at Victoria Street, west
of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Crestwood Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-218
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16253 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D22. Approval to accept the 6th Street Storm Drain, Railroad Crossing Improvements and Pavement
Rehabilitation from Archibald Avenue to 380' west of Hermosa Avenue, Contract No. 04-080 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 $631,249.49.
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-219
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 6TM STREET STORM
DRAIN, RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AND PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION FROM ARCHIBALD AVENUE TO 380' WEST OF
HERMOSA AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 04-080 AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D23..Approval to accept the Devon Street Storm Drain from Archibald Avenue to Malven Avenue,
Contract No. 04-181 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 $417,041.68.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-220
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE DEVON STREET
STORM DRAIN FROM ARCHIBALD AVENUE TO MALVEN AVENUE,
CONTRACT NO. 04-181 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D24. Approval to accept the Banyan Community Trail from Sapphire Street to the west City limit,
Contract No. 05-008 as complete, retain the Faithful Pedormance 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 $110,630.50.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-221
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE BANYAN
COMMUNITY TRAIL FROM SAPPHIRE STREET TO THE WEST CITY
LIMIT, CONTRACT NO. 05-008 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
Motion: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar with the exception of item Dll. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
DISCUSSION OF ITEM Dll. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Austin Foust
Associates, Inc. (CO 05-069) to provide a Traffic Circulation Study for the reopening of 19m
Street/Highland Avenue between Haven Avenue and Milliken Avenue in the amount of $27,420 and
authorization of 10% contingency, to be funded from Acct. No. 1124-303-5650/1361124-0.
Councilmember Williams stated she wanted to make sure the study will include the opportunity to give
input into the study so that it is part of the completed document.
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, stated the Council would have that opportunity.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked what the study will determine.
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, stated it is to determine if it is a significant street and if it should remain
open.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked what will happen when there are about 200 people asking to keep the
street open.
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Jun Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, stated the study is to collect information and provide it to the City Council
so they can make a finding if it is a significant street or not. He stated this is the first step in this process.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve item Dll. Motion carried unanimously
5-0.
[ E. CONSENT O INn CES I
El. CONSIDERATION OF 2N° READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-03 (RANCHO SUMMIT) PURSUANT
TO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 744.
ORDINANCE NO. 744 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 643 AND
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-03 (RANCHO SUMMIT) PURSUANT
TO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED RATE AND METHOD OF
APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No.
744. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEMS F1 AND F2 WERE DISCUSSED AT ONE TIME.
Fl. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2005-00106 -
RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOUSING PARTNERS, LP - A request to change the land use designation
from General Commemial to Park for 3.36 acres of land located on the east side of Madrone Avenue,
between Sandalwood Court and Richwood Drive and to change the land use designation from General
Industrial (Subarea 1) to Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) for 5.54 acres of land, located
on the north side of 9th Street, approximately 600 feet east of Madrone Avenue - APN: 0207-262-18
(portion of) and 27. Related files: Development District Amendment DRC2005-00107, Tentative Parcel
Map SUBTPM17156, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17455, and Development Review DRC2005-00220.
Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
F2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-
00107 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOUSING PARTNERS, LP - A request to change the zoning
designation from General Commemial to park for 3.36 acres of land located on the east side of Madrone
Avenue, between Sandalwood Court and Richwood Drive and to change the land use designation from
General Industrial (Subarea 1) to Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) for 5.54 acres of land,
located on the north side of 9th Street, approximately 600 feet east of Madrone Avenue - APN: 0207-262-
18 (portion of) and 27. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2005-00106, Tentative Pamel Map
SUBTPM17156, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17455, and Development Review DRC2005-00220. Staff
has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
A staff report was presented by Mike Diaz, Sr. Planner.
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Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Them being no response, the public hearing
was closed.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to approve Resolut!on No. 05-222. Motion carried
unanimously 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-222
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2005-00106, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO PARK FOR
3.36 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MADRONE
AVENUE, BETVVEEN SANDALWOOD COURT AND RICHWOOD
DRIVE, AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (SUBAREA 1) TO MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-
14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 5.54 ACRES OF LAND,
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 9TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY
600 FEET EAST OF MADRONE AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0207-262-18 (PORTION OF) AND 27
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 745.
ORDINANCE NO. 745 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AMENDMENT DR02005-00107, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO PARK
FOR 3.36 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
MADRONE AVENUE, BETWEEN SANDALWOOD COURT AND
RICHWOOD DRIVE, AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (SUBAREA 1) TO
MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR
5.54 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 9lrH
STREET, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET EAST OF MADRONE AVENUE;
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0207-262-
18 (PORTION OF) AND 27
MOTION: Moved by Michael seconded by Gutiermz to waive full reading and set second reading of
Ordinance No. 745 for the July 20, 2005 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
[I PUBLIC HEARINGS Il
No Items Submitted.
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II H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I
H1. REPORT ON THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (ECG) OPENING, JUNE 1,2005 (Oral)
A staff report and power point presentation were given by Fire Chief Peter Bryan (which is on file in the
City Clerk's office).
ACTION: Report received and filed
H2. PRESENTATION ON NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP DAY (Oral)
A staff report and power point presentation were given by Mark Salazar, Code Enforcement Supervisor
and Alison Rowlen, Code Enforcement Officer, (which is on file in the City Clerk's office).
Councilmember Michael thanked Code Enforcement for the great job they do.
ACTION: Report received and filed.
II I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I
I1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.)
Councilmember Michael hoped everyone had an opportunity to see the fireworks at the Epicenter on 4th
of July. He stated it was a fine program. He commented on the General Plan Amendments approved
Madrone Avenue near Cask and Cleaver, and felt this was going to be a real amenity for this area.
Councilmember Williams stated she was at Code Enforcement's clean up day and what a great event it
was. She stated late last night the Governor announced there is an agreement on the budget with the
first vote to occur tomorrow morning. She stated it was announced there would be early repayment of the
Vehicle License Fees to the cities. She stated Rancho Cucamonga would hopefully get back $4.2 million.
She stated there is $6.8 million to go to back to San Bernardino County to repair streets and roads, of
which Rancho Cucamonga will get some of this money for our streets. She stated the City is in support of
the agreement. She felt it has taken courage for the Governor to do some of the things he has done, and
that she is impressed with his actions. She stated there would be no new taxes and no new borrowing in
this Agreement.
Rex stated the 4~h of July event was a great event. He stated he would like to get a report on the police
and fire department's efforts for that evening. He commented on the streetlights and added they need to
get fixed. He stated there are many areas on the freeway that have dead landscaping and felt it was a
fire hazard. He stated he has talked to some residents and they would like more street sweeping. He
talked about an accident on Rochester and Base Line and the people trying to help with this. He felt
people in the City really care about each other.
12. CONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO
APPOINT NEW MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A staff report was presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve the appointment of Dobbin Lo, Sharon
Nagel and Robert Coberly to the Library Board of Trustees. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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13. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO INSTALL A SIGN AT CENTRAL PARK REGARDING THE
FREEDOM'S FLAME SCULPTURE
A staff report was presented by Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the City Council were:
Dennis Stout stated this project has been worked on for over four years. He stated the
Resolution first approved by the City Council does not indicate where the Freedom's Flame
should be placed. He stated they are requesting that Central Park be the place for the Freedom's
Flame. He stated in order to avoid sales tax issues with this monument, it should belong to the
City of Rancho Cucamonga. He stated he would like to get this process started to find a location
within Central Park for this. He stated they are currently raising money for this project, but that a
lot of the donors are asking where it will be placed. He stated they have raised hundreds of
thousands of dollars, but that this will cost millions.
Councilmember Spagnolo felt the City should make the commitment to the land at Central Park for this
monument, and to approve the sign to go up to show support for this. He did not feel the City should turn
its back on this type of project because of the impact 911 has had on this Country. He stated the items
we have from this tragic event are very important and that the City should make a commitment to use a
piece of land at Central Park and also allow the sign to go up with information about this project.
Mayor Alexander commented when the fire truck that was brought up to Chaffey College from the 911
disaster.
Kevin ??? (did not give last name) stated he had the privilege of bringing the fire truck back to Rancho
Cucamonga. He stated this is America's memorial. He stated he was given photos from the Pentagon
that no one else has and how important this is. He stated this is his passion to see this memorial built.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo to commit to designating this to Central Park and
place the appropriate signage.
Councilmember Williams stated she is concerned because she feels this is putting the cart before the
horse. She stated when the decisions are made for phase II of Central Park then consideration can be
given to putting the sign up. She felt there should be mots discussion as to what phase II of Central Park
would include. She stated she is concerned about making a decision tonight.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he is for the project. He felt this was too premature at this time. He felt
like he was being put on the spot to gauge his loyalty or patriotism. He stated he just has concerns.
Councilmember Michael felt they should first work with staff to find the best place for this and then come
back to the City Council with their conceptual plan.
Dennis Stout felt Councilmember Michael's comments were very good. He stated he would be
more than willing to work with staff to come up with a conceptual presentation to come back to
the City Council. He felt it might not hurt to have conversations with the Water District as well.
Mayor Alexander stated he would like to change the wording to "conceptually commit to", as opposed to
"commit to." He stated he would like to leave the motion as is with this change in wording. He repeated
the motion as "to conceptually commit to designating the area for Freedom's Flame art feature and
placing appropriate signage at Central Park."
Motion Fail 2-3 (Gutierrez, Michael and Williams voted no).
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MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to direct the Freedom's Flame Foundation to work
with Community Services Staff, or any other staff designated by the City Manager, to develop some
conceptual plans of site location at Central Park and the feasibility of locating that conceptually, and to be
brought back to the Council in the form of a Resolution committing this.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
[[ J. ADJOURNMENT I
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The
meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
City Clerk
Approved: August 3, 2005