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December 21 , 2005
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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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.
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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.
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C. PuBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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.
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F. ADVERTISED PuBLIC HEARINGS
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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).
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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.
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G. PuBLIC HEARINGS
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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.
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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.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REpORTS
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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.
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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.
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J. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The
meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Approved: January 18, 2006