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December 13, 2005
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, in
the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Mayor William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers: L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J.
Alexander.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; Kimberly Thomas,
Management Analyst III; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst II; Dale Catron, Facilities Maintenance
Superintendent; Ty Quaintance, Maintenance Coordinator; George Rivera, Administrative Services
Manager; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Shelly Munson, IS Systems Specialist; and Debra J.
Adams, City Clerk.
Absent was Councilmember: Rex Gutierrez
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B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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No communication was made from the public.
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C. ITEM(S) OF BUSINESS
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C1. ANIMAL SERVICES TRANSITION REPORT PHASE II - WITH NATHAN WINOGRAD OF "NO
KILL SOLUTIONS"
Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager, introduced the item stating Mr. Winograd will be presenting Phase
II of his report. She stated Phase I has already been given. She stated he would be talking about service
leveis, budget and capital improvements. She stated policies and procedures would be coming back in
January with more public input allowed in February for feasibility solutions. She stated staff from other
departments are also working on this project, and are present if there are any questions she cannot
answer.
Nathan Winograd, No Kill Solutions, gave a power point presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
Mayor Alexander stated the Council has previously had the opportunity to review this information with Mr.
Winograd and felt there was concurrence by the City Council on all of the information presented. He felt
the Council is on track in obeying the law with regards to animals.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public input. Addressing the City Council were:
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A lady, who did not identify herself, questioned the information regarding the 501 (c)(3) and
expressed her concerns.
Mr. Winograd stated it is a recommendation to be further discussed in February, but the City could
possibly use the Community Foundation's 501 (c)(3) in the meantime.
The lady recommended this and felt it was very important and would be beneficial. She felt a lot
of money couid be raised through the 501 (c)(3).
Pam Easter, Deputy City Manager, stated she would be attending the Community Foundation meeting
and would be going back in January to ask for that affiliate status. She stated staff is already researching
this possibility for a 501 (c)(3).
Another lady, who did not identify herself, asked about the schedule, and if the shelter would be
closed two days per week.
Mr. Winograd stated no, that the shelter would be open seven days per week.
The lady thanked Mayor Alexander and Councllmember Spagnolo for the work they have done so
far to get this where we are. She also thanked Mr. Winograd for what he is doing. She stated
she looks forward to the new year for the animals.
Mayor Alexander stated these items listed for "Council Direction" are desires to be adopted.
Motion: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to adopt the recommendations. Motion carried
unanimously 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent).
A lady from the audience also thanked Nicole Myerchin for starting this three years ago.
Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager, stated there will be no need for a second workshop nex1 week.
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D. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1
(Gutierrez absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Approved: January 18, 2006