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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/05/04 - Minutes . . . May 4, 2005 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reaular Meetina II ~I A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor William J. Alexander reconvened the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; Craig Fox, Deputy City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director; Lynda Thompson, Assistant RDA Analyst; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Lorraine Phong, Information Systems Analyst; Shelly Munson, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Joe O'Neii, City Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; John Thomas, Plan Check Manager; Mark Salazar, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Deputy Chief Mike Bell, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. .... * ........ .... * B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of Certificates to AYSO for winning the Girls' Sectional Championship and for placing 3'd in the Tri-Section Finals. Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented certificates to the girls. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 3-9,2005, as "Hire A Veteran Week." Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented the Proclamation to Dr. James Willingham. Dr. Willingham talked about their program stating they try to help veterans find jobs. He added that May 27'" is Veterans Appreciation Day. B3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 8-14, 2005, as "Wildfire Awareness Week." Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented the Proclamation to Fire Chief Peter Bryan and Dennis Cisneros and Jacob Stein from the Fire Safe Council. Fire Chief Peter Bryan talked about the function of the Fire Safe Council. Dennis Cisneros informed everyone that the Fire Safe Council was organized after the Grand Prix Fires in 2003. He stated they need the public's help to prevent this type of thing occurring again. He encouraged people to attend their meetings to help prevent wild fires. B4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 16-20, 2005, as "Business Appreciation Week." City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 2 Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented the Proclamation to Dominic Melillo of the Chamber of . Commerce. B5. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 8-14, 2005, as "Building Safety Week." Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented the Proclamation to Trang Huynh, Building Official, and John Thomas, Plan Check Manager. Mayor Alexander commended them for the great job the Building and Safety staff does. .... .... * * * * ~ C. PuBLIC COMMUNICATIONS II C1. Fire Chief Peter Bryan stated he is leading a team of 95 personnel that fight fires and provide safety for the public. He commented on the strategic plan they are developing and stated staff is listening to the public about fire safety and other emergency services. He referred to overheads, which are on file in the City Clerk's office. He asked for the public's support as they develop the strategic plan and indicated this will be presented to the City Council once completed. C2. Steve Marston stated he talked at the last Council meeting about group homes and a child molester that are on his street. He asked if the Council can put money in the budget to do something to help him. He stated his neighbors are also against this. Mayor Alexander asked what it was that he wants the City to do. Mr. Marston asked that the City Council take notice and do something about this situation. . Mayor Alexander suggested they have a meeting to talk about this further. Councilmember Williams asked if these people make good money for their group homes. Mr. Marston stated they probably make about $20,000 to $30,000 per month on a house. Councilmember Williams felt something should be done so these homes are screened out more. Councilmember Gutierrez felt the City should use its clout to talk to legislators about the group homes. C3. John Lyons stated he would like to see a letter grade system for the group homes. He stated he wanted to talk about response times in the City and added he would like to see more stations on the west end of town. He felt there should be a two-man squad developed for the west end of town. He felt people could be dieing because of poor response times, which is due to all of the development in the City. He felt a squad should be added at station 1 to help with the response time problem. C4. Hilda Phillips stated she went back to Princeton and talked about Rancho Cucamonga and the Freedom's Flame project that the City is involved in. She commented on the Freedom's Flame tower that is in New York and stated it is 1,176 feet high. She felt people from all over will come to Rancho Cucamonga to see our Freedom's Flame project. She stated she felt the Freedom's Flame should be put in Central Park, but does not see a space planned for it. She wished the City Council would find a space there for this project. C5. Jerry Liskobarda, 5372 Via Sereen, stated she was just advised of where her closest fire station is and feels that is very dangerous. She stated a ten-minute response time is too long because there could . be loss of life and property. She asked what is going to be done to protect her area this summer. She wished there was something that could be done now instead of waiting years before action is taken. . . . City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 3 C6. Chris Kazinski, Marble Street, felt there should be a fire station provided within a reasonable location in order to protect the community. He stated the east side of town has received 3 new stations, but feit the northwest section of the City should be taken care of and protected. He stated he was surprised that Councilmembers Gutierrez, Williams and Michael did not vote for a community advisory public safety group to deal with these issues. C7. Susan Kazinski, Marble and Sapphire, talked about her asthma problem and the number of times she has called the fire department because of it. She stated time is critical for her. She commented on the paramedic program that was developed by Dennis Michael when he was Fire Chief and stated she is very grateful for it. She felt it was deplorable that there are not more fire stations and more protection on the west end of the City. She stated she is demanding another station like the one that was put up so quickiy as requested by the people on the east side of town. C8. Jim Frost commented on the run for the wall event that is coming up. He stated it is a motorcycle run that goes across country into Arlington Cemetery where a wreath is presented at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and on the Viet Nam Wall Memorial. He stated this started in 1989. He added that two weeks from today at 8:00 a.m. this run will start and go across the Country. He hoped the City would be represented at this event. C9. Guy Eisenbrae, resident for 30 years, felt the people on the west side of the City should get together to form a public safety district in order to pay for a fire station on the west side of town. C10. Bill McCliman stated the citizens of the City support the Fire District. He commented on the 2-3 vote against the Public Safety Commission. He stated the people are supporting the firemen, and felt the Council should make public safety their NO.1 priority. He felt a Resolution should be developed so that when the Chief submits his strategic plan, 90 days later, a Resolution of the Council be adopted so the City is in compliance with the national standards. He stated he attended a meeting of Metrolink and that they are going to increase their fares. He stated the City was not represented at this meeting. He felt the town hall meetings Councilmember Williams had suggested to deal with public safety issues would not work. He asked the City Council to support the Resolution and quit having 3-2 votes. C11. Janie Canales stated she is present tonight in order to try to get improvements made at the animal shelter. She stated the stories relating to the shelter continue to get worse. She stated she was treated rude at the shelter when her Grandma's dog got lost. She stated she contacted HOPE to help her. She asked that the City Council help the animals. C12. A lady (did not identify herself) with Chaffey College, stated a Cinco de Mayo celebration will be held tomorrow and asked the citizens to attend and eat the 11,000 tacos they have planned. She stated the event will help others and encouraged people to go to Chaffey College tomorrow from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. C13. A lady (did not identify herself) talked about veterans and the run for the wall event. She felt everyone should thank a veteran for what they have done for all of us. C14. Jim Townsend stated he was moved by Jim Frost's and Dr. Willingham's comments. He hoped veterans will be thanked and encouraged to apply for public safety jobs when they do come home. He thanked them for fighting for everyone's freedom. .. .,. .... .... .,. '" D. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, stated item 010 has a typo in the title and indicated the corrected name should read "Western System Power Pool Management Agreement" as identified in the memo distributed to the Council, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 4 D1. Approval of Warrants, Register 4/13/05 through 4/26/05, and Payroll ending 4/26/05, for the total . amount of $3,432,616.44. D2. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Banyan Curb Return Project, to be funded by Acct. No. 11243035650/1460. RESOLUTION NO. 05-150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR "THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND BANYAN AVENUE CURB RETURN PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D3. Approval of City Co-Sponsorship of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin All Star Game (CO 05-035) at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter Stadium on June 6th (practice game) and June 8,2005 (game date). D4. Approval of a single source vendor selection and award of a contract for the purchase of an IBM p520 2-Way 1.65 GHz SMP Server from IBM (CO 05-036) in the total amount of $29,900.00, and authorization to appropriate $29,900.00 from the Computer Equipment Replacement Fund into Acct. No. 1714001-5605. D5. Approval to purchase Caltrans excess property located north of the 210 Freeway and south of Highland Avenue between Amethyst Street and Archibald Avenue, parcel Nos. 013406-01-01, 007352- 01-01 and 014758-01-01 as shown on Caltrans R/W Map Nos. 437511-12-, 13, and 15, respectively, to be funded from Acct. No. 11203055650/1335120-0, and approval of resolutions certifying that the City agrees to accept, by separate resolutions, Parcel Nos. 013406-01-01, 007352-01-01 and 014758-0101, . and approval of an appropriation of $606,520 to Acct. No. 11203055650/1335120-0 from Park Development (Fund 120) fund balance. RESOLUTION NO. 05-151 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY AGREES TO ACCEPT PARCEL NO. 013406-01-01, LOCATED NORTH OF THE 210 FREEWAY AND SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN AMETHYST STREET AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 05-152 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY AGREES TO ACCEPT PARCEL NO. 007352-01-01, LOCATED NORTH OF THE 210 FREEWAY AND SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN AMETHYST STREET AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 05-153 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY AGREES TO ACCEPT PARCEL NO. 014758-01-01, LOCATED NORTH OF THE 210 FREEWAY AND SOUTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE BETWEEN AMETHYST STREET AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE D6. Approval to accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract with JDC, Inc. . (CO 05-037) of Rancho Cucamonga for the "Citywide Concrete Repair, Tree Removal and Tree Planting Annual Maintenance Agreement Re-Negotiable on a Year-to- Year Basis" in the amount of $350,000 for FY 2004/2005 from Measure "I" Fund 1176303-5300. . . . City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 5 D7. Approval of agreement with the County of San Bernardino (CO 05-038) to provide the City with $300,000 in one-time funding for the Construction of the Victoria Gardens Library. D8. Approval of a Resolution of Intention to consider revisions to facilities authorized to be financed by and the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes authorized to be levied within Community Facilities District No. 2000-3 (Rancho Summit) and the authorized bonded indebtedness thereof. RESOLUTION NO. 05-154 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO FACILITIES AUTHORIZED TO BE FINANCED BY AND THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-3 (RANCHO SUMMIT) AND THE AUTHORIZED BONDED INDEBTEDNESS THEREOF D9. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for Tract 16262, generally located between Archibald Avenue and Klusman Avenue, approximately 427 feet north of the centerline of Hillside Road, submitted by Toll CA IV, L.P. and release of previously submitted improvement agreement and improvement security previously accepted by City Council on June 4, 2003, from Piedra Architectural Development. RESOLUTION NO. 05-155 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 16262 AND RELEASING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 4, 2003 D10. Approval to authorize the City Manager to enter into the Western System Power +eel Pool Agreement (WSPP Agreement) (CO 05-039). subject to any modifications approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney; approve the one-time WSPP membership fee of $25,000, to be funded from Acct. No. 17053035160; authorize the City Manager to execute the Confirmation Agreements under the WSPP Agreement in amounts necessary to provide electric service to customers, to be funded from Acct. No. 17053035209; and appropriate $25,000 to Acct. No. 17053035160 from Municipal Utility Fund Balance. MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar as corrected. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. ******** A recess was taken at 8:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. ******** * * * * * .... E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. City Councii Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 6 F. ADVERTISED PuBLIC HEARINGS . F1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE TIME LIMIT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE TIME LIMIT TO REPAY INDEBTEDNESS OR RECEIVE PROPERTY TAXES PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33670 ON ACCOUNT OF THE AGENCY'S FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 ERAF PAYMENT See RDA item E1 for discussion and action. ORDINANCE NO. 742 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RANCHO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(D) F2. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - A review of the federally-required 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan and 2005-2006 Annual Action Plan, which includes the final selection of CDBG projects, based on a new grant allocation of $1,134,608. A staff report was presented by Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. Councilmember Williams stated she appreciates the thorough report given by Mr. Grahn. . Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Nacho Gracia thanked the Council for their consideration of the rehab of the streets in the Northtown area. He invited everyone to their Cinco de Mayo celebration to be held Saturday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Northtown area. Mayor Alexander thanked former Mayor Dennis Stout for his commitment to the Northtown area. There being no further input, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve the final plan and staff's recommendations. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G. PuBLIC HEARINGS II II G1. APPROVAL OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CO 05-040) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM A staff report was 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 Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to approve CO 05-040. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. . . . City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 7 * * * * .... * H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REpORTS H1. UPDATE REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON THE WEST SIDE OF KLUSMAN AVENUE, NORTH OF DIAMOND AVENUE - Development Review DRC2003-00015- Carney. A staff report was presented by Brad Buller, City Planner. Councilmember Michael commented on the planting still to be done. He stated he went up to the house this afternoon and that he could not see down into the people's yards through the windows because they are so high. He asked if this project was approved for four homes. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated yes. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were: Kim Felton, Diamond, stated this was originally approved for no windows on the backside and was to include enhanced landscaping. She asked why there was not another public hearing when things changed. A lady (did not identify herself) stated it was an oxymoron to have windows you could not see through, yet they still open. She stated it was originally approved that there would be no windows. She stated she does not understand this. She did not feel the windows should be able to be opened up. She felt if someone says something they should stand behind it. Sherrill Ichiho stated it was suggested to her that she put in a tree in her backyard to block her view. She stated she does not want a tree around her pool because of the mess. She stated she felt no windows means no windows. She stated she does not want any trees in her backyard. Councilmember Gutierrez felt it would be fair for the developer to have the three windows on the backside closed not openable and have the landscaping enhanced to include good sized trees. He felt something should be done about this if at all possible. Councilmember Spagnolo asked to see a design drawing of the windows. Brad Buller, City Planner displayed a picture of the homes so the Council could see the design of the windows. Mayor Alexander suggested the Council all go tour the houses inside. He stated he does not agree with enhanced landscaping for the new homes because he felt the buyers could take it out. He stated he would like to continue working on this to get a resolution. He stated he would like this continued so the Council can view the lots. Councilmember Gutierrez felt this should be revisited. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to visit the site and continue this item to the May 18, 2005 meeting. The residents should be contacted so they can by part of the site visits with the contractor. Councilmember Williams asked the residents to give their names and numbers so the Council can contact them. City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 8 Councilmember Michael asked that the Building and Safety and Planning Departments check the . windows to see if they can be replaced so. they are stationary windows. He felt the developer should meet with the residents that are concerned. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. H2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CENTRAL PARK DEDICATION CEREMONY. A power point presentation was given by Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. ACTION: Report received and filed. ." ." * * ." .. II I. COUNCIL BUSINESS II 11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Councilmember Spagnolo commented on the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center and encouraged people to buy a brick, chair or table to help support the fundraising efforts. He stated the fire fighters are having their car show at Red Hill Park on June 26 and also commented on the commemoration of Ron Ives to be held September 1 st. He corrected previous comments made in the newspaper on the membership of the proposed Public Safety Commission. He stated it was his intent for three of them to have public safety background, that they were not to be picked from our departments. He stated the $340,000 for staffing to run the Public Safety Commission was inaccurate. He stated that number was high because the . Engineering/Traffic area had many items that were brought to the Commission to be dealt with. Councilmember Williams stated she attended the Small Business Person of the Year Breakfast and that Joseph and Gino Filippi were honored. She stated she attended a badge pinning for a new fire fighter also. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he is happy that discussions are being held with the FAA regarding the stunt flying being done over the hillside area. He felt this is going in a good direction. He felt possibly in the future more red light cameras should be installed to help law enforcement. He stated he is happy the City will hopefully hire more officers. He felt the synchronization of traffic lights should be done. He felt group homes should be looked at. He stated Wilson Avenue to the east will have some street repairs done to improve the area. He felt landscaping should be kept up at all residences. He stated he did not see there being another high school built in the foothills and that it should go to Fontana. He stated he would be introducing a Resolution about people selling hot food from pushcarts. He felt this should be regulated because of the health issue. Mayor Alexander stated Grace Curatalo, former Councilwoman, is improving. He asked the City Manager if there are eleven new officers being hired by the Police Department. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this is being proposed in the budget to hire more officers. He stated there were some hired this year as a result of the substation. He stated we will also be receiving grant funding for a couple more officers. He stated because of the lowering of the booking fees through State legislation, the department retained six civilian service officers (non-sworn). 12. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Oral) Councilmember Williams stated next week is Legislative Action Days in Sacramento in order to meet with . our legislators. She stated the State is still balancing its budget on the backs of cities. She stated the City will be hosting legislators and will tell them about issues that are important to us. City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 9 . 13. DISCUSSION OF ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES PROVIDER Mayor Alexander stated there have been numerous instances that have occurred at the animal shelter which need improvement, which include a no kill shelter. He felt it was clear to him that San Bernardino County is incapable of providing good care for the City. He stated he would like for the City Council to consider phasing out San Bernardino County from the animal shelter. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the City Council were: Two little girls asked that someone help run the animal shelter because her Mom always cries when she goes there. Dawn Pendziwiatr stated she is excited about the microchipping program getting started. She felt it takes too long to get things done and felt something should happen so the shelter can start fresh. Nicole Myerchin felt the Council should vote to remove the County's contract within a certain period of time and vote to approve a no kill City run facility. She talked about the documentation she has concerning all of the animals that have been treated cruelly at the shelter. She felt the Council should do what is honorable. She felt the Council should be leaders and save animals. She continued to talk about her visits to the shelter. She felt it was time to get rid of the County contract now. . A lady (did not identify herself) talked about the cats in need. She commented on her visit to the shelter and what she found. She stated there are cats being put down when there are empty cages. She stated the County is not following the 30-day hold policy. She stated she doesn't know why the County is not doing anything to change and hoped the County would be voted out of the shelter. Bill McCliman was not sure why this is taking so long. He felt the people speaking know what they are talking about and felt the City should do something to help this situation. He felt a new contract should be signed with someone else. Alton Corey stated he was associated with "Fresh Start." He felt that most of the people he talks to are in favor of a no kill shelter. He felt the Council was open-minded to this concept and felt this would work for our community. A lady (did not identify herself) stated she felt people want the no kill shelter and that the City should get rid of the County contract. Edan Hickman told about her experience at the animal shelter with a cat that got killed because of a computer error. Tad Myerchin thanked all the people that spoke about the animals and thanked the Mayor for bringing up the idea of changing the County contract. He felt it was past time to do something about the shelter. A man (did not identify himself) felt the County should be out of the shelter, but did not want Pomona Valley either. He stated he was afraid his animals would get killed if they ever ended up at the shelter. . A lady (did not identify herself) stated she agrees with everybody's comments and felt the employees at the shelter should be accountable. She felt the City should run its own shelter. Susan McGrail stated she is a foster mom but does not like to do this with the County in the shelter. City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 10 Dan Avera, County Public Health, stated next week there will be a change in supervision and a . change in how the shelter is operated. He stated in the last three months the number of dogs that have gone to the shelter is 481, and 400 of those have been returned to their owner or adopted. He felt that was a significant improvement over previous months at the shelter. He stated they plan on working with rescue groups and other measure to help get the animals adopted and rescued. Councilmember Spagnolo stated he has learned a lot about this over the last six months. He felt staff should be directed to develop a change of hands plan and a transition plan. He stated he would like to move the County out and move the City in. Councilmember Williams stated she was at least hoping the County would apologize for what recently occurred at the shelter, but this did not happen. She stated they did not acknowledge the mistake that was made. She stated just because someone says there is going to be change is not enough and would like a guarantee this will not happen again. She stated she would like to know what changes are going to be made. She felt the studies that have been approved should possibly be redirected so we can look at other options that will tell how we can get to where we are wanting to go. She agreed we need to work towards a transition plan and see what we can do in the interim. She wanted Mr. Winograd to do his job and continue his study so we can hear what he recommends to help the City get where it wants to be with this. She felt the County employees need to be sent to charm school. Councilmember Michael stated he was surprised at the County's behavior over the latest incident. He hoped the City will never see this happen again. He felt we should move forward with the transition, but felt this should be done with a lot of forethought. He asked how long it would take to go through the process to get someone else to run the shelter. Jack Lam, City Manager, staff has already been in contact with Mr. Winograd and that he is cautious on . how to transition a shelter. He stated the City will want to get his advise about this process. He stated if the Council so directs, the staff can work with Mr. Winograd on the Council's options and a transition plan. He felt Mr. Winograd's recommendation would be any transition would not occur untii the fall season. Councilmember Michael stated he would be willing to expand the scope of work for Mr. Winograd and appropriate additional dollars so further study can be done. Jack Lam, City Manager, slated there would be a transition period involved when you try to do something like this. Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III, stated Mr. Winograd suggested a six-month transition period from the County to the City. Councilmember Michael indicated there are two contracts with the County - one for shelter services and one for animal control services. Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III, stated both of these contracts would have to be looked at. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he is also surprised that the last incident happened. He did not feel this should ever happen again. He felt alternatives should be looked at and that a no kill shelter has been one of the goals for many years. He stated it would take many years to hire new staff. Mayor Alexander stated he would like the City to set a goal of a transition not to exceed 120 days. He stated it wouid require the City to work with the County for this transition. He felt there needs to be a continued review of what the County is doing at Rancho Cucamonga's shelter, i.e., communications, inspections, etc. . MOTION: Moved by Alexander to set a goal of 120 days for the transition and to secure assistance of Mr. Winograd to help with this. City Council Minutes May 4, 2005 Page 11 . Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the staff would work with Mr. Winograd on this. Councilmember Spagnolo stated this could be the goal, but that policies and procedures need to be set. Councilmember Williams felt there might be other options other than the City running the shelter. Councilmember Spagnolo felt the City has looked at other options for running the shelter and the only one left is the City running the shelter. Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst III, indicated Mr. Winograd felt if his contract is amended he felt he could come up with a transition plan of six months. Mayor Alexander felt expanding the services of Mr. Winograd should move forward and to advise him we are anxious to get this done. He stated again the shelter should be monitored. Councilmember Michael hoped this could be done by the end of the year. Nicole Myerchin stated Mr. Winograd felt he could get the job descriptions for shelter staff done fairly quickly. She stated Mr. Arms is also willing to help out. She felt the animal control services also should be transitioned. MOTION: Moved by Alexander to inform the County of the intent to terminate both contracts by a 30-day notice with the intent to transition to a full City service animal control and care program as soon as possible, not to exceed a period of six months (as a goal). It would be the intent to have the County help us during this transition phase and not create difficulties by working with the City. . Craig Fox, Deputy City Attorney, felt formal termination of the County contracts should be placed on a future agenda for approval. Mayor Alexander stated he would like this agendized for the next meeting. Councilmember Gutierrez felt budget should also be looked at to see what this is going to cost. He suggested a chain of authority also be set with Mr. Winograd so he knows who to take direction from. MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo to discuss at the May 18, 2005 meeting the discontinuation of services by the County and amending Mr. Winograd's contract to include studying the City having its own animal care and control services. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. * * * * * * J. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: The meeting adjourned at 11 :42 p.m. . Approved: June 1, 1005