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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/12/21 - Minutes December 21 , 2005 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq II A. CALL TO ORDER II A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, December 21, 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 7:10p.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; James Markman, City Attorney; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analyst; Mike Toy, Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neii, City Engineer; Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Community Services Superintendent; Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. '" '" '" '" * * B. ANNOUNCEMENTSIPRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of Norm King, Executive Director of SANBAG, for his extraordinary career commitment to our region. Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented the Proclamation to Norm King and thanked him for his service and commitment to our region. B2. Mayor Alexander stated we have received recognition from Caltrans for Excellence in Transportation for Historic Preservation Cultural Enhancement. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated Caltrans is providing this honor in recognition of the Santa Fe Depot project and of our overall commitment to transportation projects that serve the betterment of our community. He stated the City is very appreciative of receiving this award. '" '" * * '" '" II C. PuBLIC COMMUNICATIONS II C1. John Lyons wished everyone a Merry Christmas and encouraged everyone to shop Rancho Cucamonga. He felt this holiday season is a time to give family a call and wish them a Merry Christmas. He encouraged everyone to give to the Spark of Love Toy Drive. He again wished everyone a Merry Christmas. C2. Angel Fiores, on Cedar Mountain Drive, wanted to present a petition to the Council regarding the senior wellness clinic and felt it should be expanded. He stated it is signed by over 90 seniors. City Council Minutes December 21, 2005 Page 2 C3. Nacho Gracia, Executive Director for Northtown Development Corporation, thanked the City staff for all of their help this last year. He stated some time back he had a meeting with the City Manager and had a tour of the streets in this area. He stated there have been a lot of improvements made, and thanked Mr. Lam for assisting to get things done. He thanked Wendy Ceasar for her help with the Cinco de Mayo celebration. He also thanked the Fire Department, Linda Daniels and Jan Reynolds for helping him out. Mayor Alexander encouraged people to go to Northtown and see what has been done there and see the beauty. Nacho Gracia again thanked everyone for their assistance. C4. Ed Sanchez, Estacia Court, wanted to discuss the time line for the Margarita Beach public hearing. He continued to give a timeline of what has happened with this matter. He told about an accident that occurred due to someone drinking and the circumstances involved. He felt this matter should not be delayed so this type of accident does not happen again. C5. Tony Mize, Co-Chair with Mr. Paul Williams for the Pal Campaign, promoting the Cultural Center, commented on the Cultural Center building being built at Victoria Gardens, which should be completed by next August. He stated their goal is to raise $5,000,000 for this project. He stated they have currently raised $3.6 million, and felt since it is the season for giving, they would like to ask people to contribute so they can reach their goal. He stated people can contact the Community Services Department if they would care to contribute. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. C6. Jeff Noll stated he recently reviewed staff reports and memos regarding the 210 Freeway construction from 1996 and 1998. He stated these reports indicated that Highland is to remain closed. He stated today he talked to Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer. He felt there is some kind of a report that has been done on keeping this street closed permanently. He stated he would like the City Manager to direct staff to find any reports or any other information that Highland is to remain closed permanently and that they be given to him. C7. A man, did not identify himself, stated there were comments made at the last meeting about the Highland closure and that what is done should be for the whole community, not just one area. He hoped if the report comes back with such a finding, that the Council will look at another document they have at their disposal (the Fire Strategic Plan) so the Council will realize keeping Highland closed will not have any negative impacl. He complimented Chief Bryan for the Fire Strategic Plan that was completed. He stated response times, roadway conditions and many other aspects were included in this research. He stated his community group hopes that Highland will be closed except for emergency vehicles. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ca. Nicole Myerchin extended her condolences to Dr. Kurth for the loss of his sister. She reminded the community that there are many pets at the shelter that would love to have a home for the holidays. She thanked the Mayor, Councilmembers Spagnolo and Williams, and many others for the senior gift drive. She thanked the community for giving to this program. She thanked Mayor Alexander and Councilmembers Spagnolo and Michael for going out to the various shelter facilities to help get our shelter on track. She thanked Mayor Alexander for helping with this matter. She hoped nex1 year the response times and senior transportation are on track like the animal shelter is. She asked that at every Council meeting there be a report from the Fire Chief for any calls with a response time over seven minutes. She felt this information should be presented so the community can get more informed and know how critical this is. She stated she brings this up because of her sister's accident taking nine minutes for a response time. She hoped the Council will work together on this issue and wished everyone happy holidays. City Council Minutes December 21, 2005 Page 3 C9. Bill McCliman commented on the crime statistics previously printed in the Daily Bullletin. He felt this City is safe and felt the citizens need to continue to be protected. He asked that a letter or Resolution be sent to the Sheriff's Department for more deputies in our City. He felt we need to stand up and ask for more help. He commented on the action the Council took at a special meeting for $6.5 million for the shelter operations. He asked where the money is coming from since it is being proposed to implement a special tax for public safety enhancements as in the Fire Strategic Pian. He hoped that public safety and the animal shelter are not played against each other. He stated he agreed with Ms. Myerchin about the report to be made at each Council meeting regarding any response time over seven minutes. He wished everyone a happy holiday season. C10. Les Davies, who has lived in the City for 42 years, stated he is here as a member of the silent majority. He stated he is against the no kill shelter concept and the $6.5 million to be spent on this. He felt the money would be better spent on the park improvement project, Northtown, the Senior Center, fire response times, and those types of issues. He stated we need more storm drains, the trails can be improved, and felt the Council should watch and take care of the majority of the people in the City. * * * * * * II D. CONSENT CALENDAR II D1. Approval of Minutes: November 16, 2005 November 28, 2005 (Special Meeting) December 2, 2005 (Special Meeting - Gutierrez & Williams absent) December 7,2005 (Special Meeting) D2. Approval of Warrants, Check Register 11/30/05 through 12/13/05 and Payroll ending 12/13/05, for the total amount of $2,972,204.38. D3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2005. D4. Approval to adopt the Annual Statement of Investment Policy. D5. Approval to reject all bids received for roof repairs to the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter and authorize the City Engineer to include these repairs in the RC Animal Care and Services Shelter transition. D6. Approval of Parks, Recreation Facilities and Community Services Update. D7. Approval of a Request from the Christian Okoye Foundation for a Waiver of Rental Fees and Epicenter Maintenance Charges for a 5K/10K Community Walk/Run, a Youth 1 K Fun Run and a Taste of Cucamonga at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter and Adult Sports Complex on January 21, 2006. D8. Approval to appropriate $10,000 into Account No. 1712001-5300 (City Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund) for consultant services for the Citywide employee AED and CPR train-the-trainer program. REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY JAMES C. FROST, CITY TREASURER. D9. Approval to appropriate $39,700 for the Grove Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation project to provide for an SCRRA reimbursable upgrade to the rail crossing from Measure I Funds to Acct. No. 11763035650/1472176-0, and authorize the additional award to Laird Construction, Contract No. 05-075, in the amount of $39,700.00. D10. Approval to appropriate $62,000 to Acct. No. 1114303-5650/1358114-0 from Etiwanda/San Sevaine Drainage Fund 114 fund balance for the City's share for the improvement of the Upper Etiwanda Creek Flood Control System. City Council Minutes December 21 , 2005 Page 4 D11. Approval of a reimbursement of $606,876.00 from CFD 2003-01 Fund Balance, Acct. No. 1614303- 5650/1442614-0, to Rancho Mall, LLC, in the amount of $539,203.00 and joint to 80 VGL, LLC and 20 VGL, LLC, in the amount of $67,673.00, and appropriate $606,876.00 to Accl. No. 1614303- 5650/1442614-0 from CFD 2003-01 Fund 614 Fund Balance. D12. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $233,502.00 from the 2005 State of California Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) into Acct. No. 1354000-4740 (Grant Income) and authorization to appropriate $113,347.00 into Acct. No. 1354701-5300 (COPS Grant-State-Contract Services) to supplement funding of two sheriff's deputies for FY 2005/06. D13. Approval of a sole source vendor selection with Gail Materials of Corona, California, for the purchase of stabilized decomposed granite in an annual amount of $30,000 with an option to renew for additional one year periods, upon review and confirmation of pricing and mutual consent, up to a total of three years beginning in Fiscal Year 05-06, funded from 1001316-5200 ($8,000), 1130303-5200 ($9,000), 1131303-5200 ($2,000), 1136303-5200 ($4,000), 1137303-5200 ($13,000, 1140303-5200 ($2,000), 1848303-5200 ($1,000). D14. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, certifying that the City of Rancho Cucamonga has the resources to fund the projects submitted for the inclusion in the FY 2005/06- 2011/12 Transportation Improvement Program and affirming its commitment to implement the projects submitted in the program. RESOLUTION NO. 05-343 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THAT RANCHO CUCAMONGA HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE FY 2005/2006-2011/2012 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECTS SUBMITTED IN THE PROGRAM D15. Approval of the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for 3 Gooseneck Road, located south of Almond Street, west of Amethyst Avenue, submitted by David & Cherie Messerschmitt. RESOLUTION NO. 05-344 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR 3 GOOSENECK ROAD (APN: 1061-411-06) D16. Approval to reject the bid received for Bid Package 10-3, Signage and Graphics, from Sign Industries/Signtech - Seattle in the amount of $491,000 for the Construction of the Rancho Cucamonga Cultural Center Project. D17. Approval to award a contract in the amount of $269,352 annually for janitorial services for City-wide facilities to Bell Building Maintenance Co. (CO 05-120), plus an additional $75,000 for extra work and the addition of the Cultural Arts Center for the remainder of Fiscal Year 05/06, to be funded from 1001312- 5304 ($341,152) and 1700201-5304 ($3,200), with the option to renew for an additional 3 years upon mutual consenl. D18. Approval of a lease agreement between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho CucamongalFontana YMCA (CO 05-121) for the purpose of operating a temporary transportation program to and from the James L. Brulte Senior Center to provide access for a federally-funded senior wellness program. City Council Minutes December 21, 2005 Page 5 D19. Approval of the execution of a contract renewal with Brodart Inc. (CO 05-124), for the acquisition and processing of library materials for the Archibald and Victoria Garden Libraries in the amount of $90,000 from Library Acct.1290606-5200; $20,000 from Library Acct.1290606-5300; $3,000 from Library Accl. 1290607-5200; and $1,000 from Library Acct.1290607-5200. D20. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services with David Turch and Associates (CO 05-122) in the amount of $48,000, to be paid from Account 10010015300. D21. Approval of an Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for Public Street Improvements and Ordering the Annexation to landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Development Review Project DRC2005-00530, located on the southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Banyan Street, submitted by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. RESOLUTION NO. 05-345 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DRC2005-00530 RESOLUTION NO. 05-346 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DRC2005-00530 D22. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, and Improvement Securities for Public Street Improvements for Parcel Map 16487, located at the northeast corner of Red Oak Street and Laurel Street, submitted by Vaniparo, LLC and release of previously submitted Map, Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities accepted by City Council on May 18, 2005, from Oasis Homes, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 05-347 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 16487, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR PUBLIC STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASING THE MAP, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES ACCEPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 18, 2005 D23. Approval of a Resolution and a Program Suppiement Agreement between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the State of California (CO 05-123) for the improvement of Base Line Road at the 1-15 Freeway interchange RESOLUTION NO. 05-348 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA D24. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and fiie a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2002-00511, located on the east side of pecan Avenue between Arrow Route and Whittram Avenue (8657 Pecan Avenue), submitted by Samuel V. Di Carlo & Barbara J. Di Carlo. City Council Minutes December 21, 2005 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 05-349 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2002-00511 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D25. Approvai to accept Improvements, retain $2,800.00 of the Faithful Performance Cash Deposit in lieu of a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 16271, located on the west side of Utica Avenue, north of Jersey Boulevard, submitted by Bakken Industrial Properties, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 05-350 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 16271 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D26. Approval to accept Improvements, retain $1,540.00 of the Faithful Performance Security Deposit in lieu of a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 16297, iocated at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Eucalyptus Street, submitted by Lot Number One Partnership, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 05-351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 16297 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D27. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Parcel Map 16010, located at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Hyssop Drive, submitted by Vineyards East, LLC & Hyssop Vineyards, LLC. D28. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Parcel Map 16071, located on the west side of Utica Avenue, south of Arrow Route, submitted by Utica, LLC. D29. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16344, located on the east side of Archibald, north of Palo Alto, submitted by Magyar Homes, LLC. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM 08. Approval to appropriate $10,000 into Account No. 1712001-5300 (City Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund) for consultant services for the Citywide employee AED and CPR train-the-trainer program. James C. Frost, City Treasurer, felt the Council should take credit for the defibrillators. He felt all employers should get on the band wagon and start this program. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to approve item D8. Motion carried unanimously 5- O. * * * * * * City Council Minutes December 21, 2005 Page 7 E. CONSENT ORDINANCES E1. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM GROVE AVENUE TO EAST AVENUE Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 752. ORDINANCE NO. 752 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY CODE REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM GROVE AVENUE TO EAST AVENUE MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 752. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. * * * * * * II F. ADVERTISED PuBLIC HEARINGS ~ F1. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-01 AND ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT 91-03 FOR MARGARITA BEACH. LOCATED AT 9950 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD - APN: 1077- 621-34 (CONTINUED TO JANUARY 18, 2006) Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this item was continued at the last meeting to January 18, 2006, due to a request made by the legal counsel for Margarita Beach. Councilmember Michael stated the attorney for Margarita Beach was told that this will definitely be heard on the 18th of January. MOTION: Moved by Wiliiams, seconded by Michael to continue this item to the January 18, 2006 meeting. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Alexander abstained). ******** Mayor Alexander stated the Council will not be having a meeting on January 4th because of the social activities to take place on that day. He stated January 18th will be the next Council meeting. ******** * * * * * * II G. PuBLIC HEARINGS 11 G1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE PURCHASING PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR. AND AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE A staff report was presented by Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director. City Council Minutes December 21,2005 Page 8 Councilmember Williams asked if there is a way to know we are getting a good deai so we are not paying too much. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated there are a number of ways, and one of them having a relationship with other theaters because the theaters do talk to each other and see what each other is paying for the booking. Councilmember Williams hoped they would reiy a lot on that consortium. Councilmember Michael hoped that next year during budget time staff will know what revenues are being brought in and how much is being spent on bookings. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated that is correct and they will continue to follow what the Council has set in the past. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the titie of Ordinance No. 753. ORDINANCE NO. 753 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING PURCHASING PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, AND AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODES MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michaei to waive fuil reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 753 for the January 18, 2006 meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. '" '" '" * '" '" II H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REpORTS II H1. CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTING PAMELA STEWART AND RICHARD FLETCHER TO THE PLANNING/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS FOR 4-YEAR TERMS AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE REMAINING SEAT EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31.2005 Jack Lam, City Manager, stated City Council Planning Commission Subcommittee met and is recommending the reappointment of Pamela Stewart and Richard Fletcher. He stated due to one of the incumbents resigning, there will be a vacancy to fill, and it is recommended that an advertisement take place. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve the recommendation of the subcommittee. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. H2. PRESENTATION ON THE RANCHERIAlTAPIA VIA NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP EFFORTS A power point presentation was given by Trang Huynh, Building Official, and Alison Rowlen, Code Enforcement Officer. ACTION: Report received and filed. '" '" '" '" '" '" City Council Minutes December 21, 2005 Page 9 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS 11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Counciimember Michael thanked the community for the privilege of serving on the Council, and that it has been an honor. He stated this City is committed to public safety, and realizes there are areas that need to be worked on. He staled six fire fighters are going to be hired after the first of the year. He thanked all of the volunteers and the City staff for all of their hard work. He wished everyone a happy holiday season. Councilmember Williams stated she echoed everything Councilmember Michael stated and hoped everyone would reach out to someone in the next few days. Councilmember Spagnolo stated Councilmember Michael has covered what he was going to bring up about serving on the Council. He stated it was on the Consent Calendar tonight about the hiring of two deputies. He stated the City has been hiring deputies all along but it just hasn't been publicized. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Councilmember Gutierrez echoed everyone's comments and stated the City has recently hired and are continuing to hire 20 officers. He encouraged everyone to call the graffiti hot line if they see graffiti. He hoped everyone would let the City know if they see graffiti. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. He hoped for a great new year. Mayor Alexander stated he is glad the newspaper is here tonight because of a recent article in the newspaper that was irresponsible journalism and deceptive. He stated there were characterizations of facts that were not true and opinions made without review. He stated after calling the newspaper and the Editor, the City is offered an opportunity for an Editorial rebuttal. He stated the newspaper should have known that everything regarding the animal shelter has been on line and has been available since the program started. He stated this was very poorly characterized and was improper. He thanked the people that have expressed their concern for response times. He wished everyone a happy and safe holiday season. 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESTRUCTURING AGENDA FORMAT TO INCLUDE "IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING." Councilmember Williams stated she would like this section re-established on the agenda because it was always there in years past, She felt it was proper to announce in a public forum what the Council is requesting to be on a future agenda. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to reinstate "Identification of Items for the Next Meeting" on the agenda formal. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. * * * * * * J. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. :i.r~~~~i1 ~ City Clerk Approved: January 18, 2006