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December 7, 2005
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Reqular Meetinq
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, December 7, 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 7:02 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and
Mayor William J. Alexander.
Also present were: Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda
D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Ingrid Bruce,
GIS/Special Districts Manager; Lorraine Phong, Sr. Information Systems Analyst; Mike Toy, Information
Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer; Erica Darplee,
Management Analyst I; Dan Coleman, Acting City Planner; Trang Huynh, Building Official; Merry
Westerlin, Building Inspector Supervisor; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Deborah Ciark,
Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz and Lieutenant Bill Lenew, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department;
Chief Peter Bryan and Deputy Chief Mike Bell, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Shirr'l Griffin,
Office Specialist II - City Clerk's Office; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
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B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTA TIONS
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B 1. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga High School Marching Band.
Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented the Prociamation to the Rancho Cucamonga High
Schooi Marching Band and congratulated them for a great marching band season.
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C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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C1. Michelle McNeal commended the Council for what they do, but had some issues to bring up. She
talked about a lady that was held at gunpoint in Rancho Cucamonga several days ago at Mervyn's in
broad daylight. She felt we lack police and fire services in the City. She felt if taxes need to be raised it
should be done. She stated it took 25 minutes for someone to show up to take a report on this. She
asked the Council to stop, look and listen and do something. She stated SoCal Housing is doing great
things in the City. She felt we need more senior housing in the City. She felt there was conflict among
the Council, which is causing things not to get done. She mentioned the $377,000 given to San
Bernardino for the animal shelter transition. She stated the City should check into getting veterinary
students from a college to assist the City with this program. She felt the City should go to Edison to ask
for funds to assist them with some of its programs.
C2. Hilda Phillips of Terra Vista, and a senior fundraiser, wanted to talk about the Ralphs Community
Contribution Program to help senior citizens. She encouraged everyone to join this program. She
commented on all the retail businesses one can go to and still get the credit with this program. She
stated she would leave her flyers on the table for people to take and send in to help the senior citizens.
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C3. Michelle McNeal stated Costco is in Rancho Cucamonga and felt we should tap them for funds to
help the City.
C4. Alan Hostetter stated he was here tonight to talk about the Highland Road closure. He thanked
Counciimember Gutierrez for bringing this to their neighborhood's attention last summer. He displayed
pictures on the overhead camera showing safety issues for the residents in this area. He continued to
talk about various accidents that have occurred in their area. He felt the safety of the kids is very
important. He stated the neighbors could never support the re-opening up Highland.
C5. James Reese, legal counsel for Margarita Beach, stated they are scheduled for a public hearing
regarding Margarita Beach on December 21, 2005. He stated that John Weston's father had a major
heart attack and asked for a continuance to the January 18, 2006 meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to add this item to reconsider changing the public
hearing date. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Alexander abstained).
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to continue the Margarita Beach public hearing to
January 18, 2006, stating this is the absolute date this had to take place. Motion carried 4-0-0-1
(Alexander abstained).
C6. Jeff Noll wanted to talk about the Highland Road closure. He stated he spent several hours looking
at minutes of the previous City Council and Route 30 Task Force meetings, all the way back to 1995. He
stated Councilmembers Gutierrez and Williams appeared to be very concerned about the residents
because of this issue. He appreciated Councilmember Gutierrez visiting their neighborhood and talking
to them about this issue. He stated the Mayor is in favor of opening this up but they hope they can sway
his opinion. He stated in some of the minutes the Mayor had stated he is concerned about the
businesses and the children in the area. He stated they have gone to Albertsons to see how their
business is doing with the road closure, and the manager stated it is doing very well. He stated Kragen
was another store they went to. He stated people can use the 210 Freeway from Haven to Milliken in the
auxiliary lane without even having to get on the freeway. He stated businesses in this area are doing very
well. He stated the safety of the kids is what is important. He stated he has not heard one good reason
why this should re-open. He asked that the Council's power be used wisely.
C7. Suzanne Reyes has lived in the City for 18 years and is currently living in Windsong. She stated she
has seen many changes regarding the Highland closure. She asked that the street not re-open because
of traffic issues and the safety of the children. She asked the Council to do the right thing for their
children's safety. She asked that Highland remain closed between Haven and Milliken.
C8. Bill McCliman stated 13 months ago the City Council started their term of office stating pubiic safety
is the number one priority. He stated nothing has happened to show this is their priority. He stated the
Blue Ribbon Commission that Councilmember Spagnolo suggested was not approved by the Council. He
stated we spend more time on Margarita Beach than we do public safety. He read an article in the
newspaper about the crime rating for City's. He stated Ontario has improved in their statistics and also
Fontana has decreased their statistics. He stated even Pomona's crime has decreased. He stated
Rancho Cucamonga saw an increase in their crime numbers. He asked the Council to do the right thing
in promoting public safety. He stated he would never support a tax for public safety until the City's books
are really looked into.
C9. John Lyons, Etiwanda area, stated at the last meeting he asked that Councilmember Williams resign
from the Councilor for the Council to remove her as Mayor Pro T em because of how she handled the
Margarita Beach item. He felt Councilmember Michael should be Mayor Pro Tem because of his
experience. He asked if Margarita Beach is in compliance right now. He told about the history of closing
Highland and the opening of the 210 Freeway. He stated something won't be done about this until there
is an accident or a delay in responding because Highland is not open. He stated he hates to see the kids
drive the freeway, but felt the auxiliary lane helps them.
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C10. Jeff Nightinger, lives near 19th and Highland, stated he believes that the Council should listen to the
people that are affected by this daily. It is not impacting those that live across the City. He stated they do
not care if emergency vehicles use Highland but that it should not be open to the general public. He
stated he is not sure where the City is with the study, but felt the Council should check into this. He
hopes the Council will do the right thing.
C11. Jerry Jacobson, 19th and San Benito near the Highland closure, stated he gave a presentation
several years ago not to close Highland. He stated he hears now there is a study going on and now he
has changed his mind to re-open Highland. He stated unless there is a real problem with it being closed,
it should remain closed. He felt it should be left as is.
C12. Matt Jones, Alta Loma, stated he had the opportunity awhile back to go see what is happening with
the Highland ciosure. He commented on a parking problem at Etiwanda High School when he attended
the school. He told what happened to make it a no parking zone and how the police enforced this. He
felt because of the City's growth, the freeway might not be enough and that Highland should re-open. He
felt there should be more patrol at the schools to protect the kids and also slow down the speed limit, he
felt there should be stop signs at all crosswalks. He felt by keeping Highland closed would not solve all of
the traffic accidents.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Approvai of Minutes:
November 2, 2005
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register 11/9/05 through 11/29/95 and Payroll ending 11/29/05, for the total
amount of $9,105,896.35.
D3. Approval to appropriate $15,072.11 into Accl. No. 1244302-5605 (Capital Outlay - Computer
Equipment) for the purchase of the remaining (3) Panasonic Toughbooks as part of the Code
Enforcement Grant Program.
D4. Approval of Rules and Regulations for implementation of the California Relocation Assistance Law
and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines and approval of appointment of the Mayor and City
Councilmembers to serve as the Appeals Board.
D5. Approval of vendor selection and award a U.S. Communities competitively bid contract in the amount
not to exceed $217,000 to GTSI for the purchase of Microsoft Office Professional licenses in the amount
of $190,000 and Microsoft Windows XP operating system license upgrades in the amount of $27,000 in
support of the citywide desktop computer upgrade program and the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center; and
authorize an appropriation in the amount of $115,000 into Acct. No. 1714001-5152 to supplement funding
approved in the fiscal year 2005/06 adopted budget ($40,000 in account number 1001209-5151; $27,000
in account number 1001209-5300; and $35,000 in account number 2650801-5152).
D6. Approval of the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for 10161 24th Street, located on the south side of 24th Street east of
Hermosa Avenue, submitted by Hadi Zerehi.
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-331
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 1 0161 24TH STREET (APN: 0209-111-06)
D7. Approval to authorize the execution of the "Annual Maintenance Agreement for City-wide Emergency
and Routine Equipment Rental, Pavement Repair, Shoulder Grading, and Debris Removal Re-Negotiable
on a Year-to- Year Basis" with Laird Construction (CO 05-118) of Rancho Cucamonga, in the amount of
$120,000, funded from Acct. No. 1001316-5300.
D8. Approval to award an authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for the design
and development of construction documents for the Central Park Community Center Playground
Improvement Project to RJM Design Group (CO 05-119) in the amount of $32,100.00, plus a 10%
contingency, for a total of $35,310.00 to be funded from Park Development Acct. No. 1120305-
5650/13431 20-0.
D9. Approval of an appropriation of $90,000 into Acct. No. 1714001-5300 (Computer
Equipment/Technology Replacement Fund - Contract Services) for temporary staffing to assist with
computer downstream program.
D10. Approval of the execution of various contracts to provide and install shelving and free-standing
furniture at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center with Yamada Enterprises, Huntington Beach, CA,
utilizing existing City authorized contracts in the amount of $371,819.99, and authorize the expenditure of
a 10% contingency in the amount of $37,182; and approval to appropriate $265,851 of State Library
Grant Funds into Acct. No. 1310602-5606 (Furniture and Fix1ures) and to transfer $143,151 from Acct.
No. 2650801-5603 (Equipment) to Accl. No. 2650801-5606 (Furniture and Fix1ures).
D11. Approval to accept the Central Park Senior/Community Center Project from Douglas E. Barnhart
(CO 03-099) as complete and authorization to file a Notice of Completion.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-332
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CENTRAL PARK
SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D12. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit
and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Light Maintenance
District Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 17156, located at the northeast corner of 9th Street and Madrone
Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-333
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 17156,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND
MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT
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RESOLUTION NO. 05-334
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6
FOR PARCEL MAP 17156
D13. Approval of Map and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and
Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Parcel Map No. 17609 located at the southeast
corner of Church Street and Victoria Gardens Lane, submitted by Forest City Development - APN: 227-
211-39, 40, 41 and 42.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-335
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NUMBER
17609 AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. 05-336
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 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 3 FOR PARCEL MAP 17609
D14. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit
and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Light Maintenance
District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract Map 16324, located at the northerly end of Wardman Bullock Road,
submitted by Rancho 2004 LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION
CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 16324
RESOLUTION NO. 05-338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO.7 AND STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 7
FOR TRACT MAP 16324
D15. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Security Deposit and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2002-00499, located at the
southwest corner of 6th Street and Fairway View Place, submitted by KSL Rancho Cucamonga, L.P.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2002-00499 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
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D16. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Security Deposit and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 16365, on the
northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard, submitted by Diamond Square, LLC
(Victoria Gateway Shopping Center).
RESOLUTION NO. 05-340
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 16365 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D17. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance
Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 16432, located at the southwest corner
of 19th Street and Amethyst Street, submitted by Cucamonga Ventures, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-341
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16432 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D18. Approval to accept the Detention Basin Expansion Improvements, release the Detention Basin
Expansion Faithful Performance Bond and accept a Maintenance Bond for Tract 16454-1, located at the
southeast corner of Base Line Road and Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles,
Inc.
D19. Approval of a Resolution in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33445 that authorizes
the Redevelopment Agency to expend funds for land and public improvements that are of benefit to the
project area.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-342
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING PROJECTS BENEFITING
THE RANCHO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND MAKING CERTAIN
FINDINGS IN REGARD
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.
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E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
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E1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2004-
00700 - THE RANCH GROUP - A request for a Development District Map Amendment from Industrial
Park with a Master Plan, to Low Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) with a Master Plan for
79 single family residential lots on 18.6 acres, located at the southwest corner of Archibald and 6th Street
- APN: 0210-062-08. Related File: General Plan Amendment DRC2004-00699.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 751.
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ORDINANCE NO. 751 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
AMENDMENT DRC2004-00700, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAP FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK
(SUBAREA 16) TO LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 18.6 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ARCHIBALD AVENUE AND 6TH STREET;
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0210-062-
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MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No.
751. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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F. ADVERTISED PuBLIC HEARINGS
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G. PuBLIC HEARINGS
G1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM GROVE AVENUE TO EAST AVENUE
A staff report was presented by Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer.
Jack Lam, City Manager, pointed out a study needs to be done in order to change a speed limit.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was:
John Lyons did not feel the 50 mph speed limit is appropriate from Rochester to the 15 Freeway.
He felt there should be an on/off ramp at Arrow Highway. He mentioned the traffic that backs up
on the 15 Freeway when getting off the freeway at Foothill. He felt the speed limit should be
slower on Foothill. He felt we would need signs on the freeway warning people about the traffic
at the off ramp at Foothill, especially for Christmas time.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 752.
ORDINANCE NO. 752 (first 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 Michael, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and set second reading for
December 21, 2005. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REpORTS
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H1. UPDATE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN AND FUNDING OPTIONS (Oral Report)
A power point presentations, which is on file in the City Clerk's office, was given by Peter Bryan, Fire
Chief. He stated staff is working diligently to get closure on this matter.
Councilmember Spagnolo thanked Chief Bryan for his report. He felt a meeting to review this should be
set up as soon as possible.
ACTION: Report received and filed
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I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.)
Councilmember Michael stated about a month ago the Council attended a meeting with one of our
Assemblymen, and the issue of group homes came up. He stated Senator Dutton would be happy to
work with City staff to develop legislation in order to provide local government the opportunity to have a
say where these types of homes are located. He asked the Ctiy Manager's office and the Planning
Department work with local legislators to sponsor legislation regarding this.
Councilmember Williams stated the League is also on board with this. She asked for an item to come
back on the nex1 agenda so discussion can take place regarding restructuring the agenda format so it
would include "Identification of Items for the Next Meeting."
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this would be on the next agenda for consideration.
Councilmember Williams stated the recent legislature was working hard on Proposition 42, which was
passed in 2002 for a sales tax on gasoline. She stated this tax was to be dedicated to transportation.
She stated there was a clause in this that the state can shift this money to the State's general fund if they
need the money for its budgel. She stated that cities are not guaranteed they will get this tax, and asked
that the Proposition 42 money go back to the City's. She asked Senator Dutton to take the leadership
role and urge the whole Senate to vote for the Proposition 42 monies to go back to the cities. She felt the
state needs to make some cuts and live within their means.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he supports Councilmember Michaei's idea for the voice that cities
should have with regards to group homes. He felt there were some things that we could do. He wished
everyone a happy holiday season. He stated he is happy to be in this City.
Councilmember Spagnolo wanted to give accolades to the Police and Fire Departments. He commented
on Chief Pete Ortiz starting the senior breakfast program. He stated they will do this again this year. He
stated the Sheriff's Department wili again do the Ho-Ho parade on December 23. He stated the
firefighters are doing the Spark of Love program, which is a great event. He wanted to thank the Rotary
Club, particuiarly Doug Morris, who allowed he and his wife to participate with helping over 100 kids over
at Target do some shopping last Sunday.
Mayor Alexander stated all of the Highland closure people have already left, and stated he does not have
a personal agenda, but that he does agree with a professional traffic analysis. He stated he does not
represent just the people living around Highland, but all of the people in the City. He would not sacrifice
the safety of all the residents for just one street, that his decision depends on the traffic study. He stated
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Bill McCliman should really look at all of the numbers or stats on crime because the information he
presented was misleading. He stated the stats do not really show how safe our City is. He stated
Rancho Cucamonga is still a very safe City. He felt the City was characterized wrong in this newspaper
article.
Councilmember Michael asked if Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, knew what the timing was when this study
would be completed for staff to review it.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated there is confusion as to why the street was closed in the first place, and
reported it was closed due to the building of the freeway and the sound wall that was built in conjunction
with this. He stated this was to be looked at once the freeway opened so it could be analyzed at that
point. He stated they hope to have a study to review by the end of this month. He stated people will have
an opportunity to talk about this. He stated there would be an opportunity for comments to be made by
the public that staff will be looking at. He stated it will go to the Planning Commission first, and then onto
the City Council with their recommendation.
12. UPDATE ON TRAFFIC ISSUE AT DAY CREEK AND KEENLAND
A staff report was presented by Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer. His presentation notes are on file in the
City Clerk's office.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he put this on the agenda because a resident had contacted him. He
stated he did talk to the Police Department and they told him there were a couple injury accidents there.
He stated he is confused with the information that Mr. Gillespie gave since it contradicts what he was told
by the Police Departmenl.
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, stated he felt it was because if an accident is only reported to the
insurance company and not the Police Department, that would be the difference.
Councilmember Gutierrez compared this to Banyan and Carnelian. He just wanted to make sure we have
all of our facts straight, and did not want to go against the information Mr. Gillespie presented. He wanted
us to look into any potential problem.
Mayor Alexander opened the item for public input. Addressing the City Council were:
Lisa Marie Vasquez, lives two blocks from this intersection, stated this area does have a lot of
traffic in the morning. She stated she says a prayer every time she crosses this street. She
stated even one accident is too much. She hoped it wouldn't take 20 years to get this matter
resolved. She felt the City should be more proactive and do something at this intersection
because it affects her children and others.
Pete Robles felt this intersection is dangerous and encouraged the Council to go there between
6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and exit out on both sides. He felt common sense was not being used
there. He did not feel we should have to wait for five accidents to occur in order to get something
done.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked the staff to help him compare this to Banyan and Carnelian.
Matt Sellers stated he lives two houses away from this intersection, and stated he would compare
this to Silverberry and Sugargum, which has a signal.
Mayor Alexander asked what options were availabie.
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, stated there are two options. One was to close the median, which
probably would be convenient to the residents. He stated they could post this right turn only, which would
eliminate the conflicl. He stated there will be signals at Wilson and Banyan where there is going to be left
turn arrows.
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Mayor Alexander asked if this fell within the established guidelines.
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, stated yes and that the City could do this.
ACTION: Report received and filed.
13. UPDATE ON TRAFFIC SWEEPER PROGRAM (Oral Report)
A power point presentation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office, was given by Erica Darplee,
Management Analyst I.
ACTION: Report received and filed
14. UPDATE ON STREET LAMPS (Oral Report)
A staff report was presented by Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Supervisor, who informed the Council
how to get a street light replaced. She referred to information off of the City's website how peopie can
report a light oul. She stated they have also had an article in the Reporter and Grapevine instructing
people how to report a street light that is out. She distributed information to the Council with regards to
LS-1. She stated they encourage residents to contact the City if the light is not replaced within seven
days, and staff will contact Edison.
Councilmember Gutierrez asked how people are charged for the Street Lights.
Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Supervisor, stated Edison will give a credit if a light is out longer than
45 days and added the City has no record of a light being out that long.
Councilmember Gutierrez wished there was a way the City could be compensated for these types of
situations. He encouraged everyone to report any streetlight that is out.
ACTION: Report received and filed
15. DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPER REQUIREMENTS REGARDING DUST CONTROL (Oral Report)
A staff report was presented by Merry Westerlin, Building Inspector Supervisor.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he had asked for this report because he wanted to know if we are able
to enforce these regulations and if it is realistic. He asked what the City does if the dust kicks up on
Sunday night. He asked how AQMD fits into this.
Trang Huynh, Building Official, stated the phone number of AQMD has been posted on the construction
site. He stated the City has the weekend numbers of the tracts so someone can be contacted about
blowing dust. He stated if it is needed, an inspector can be required to work weekends.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like a copy of Ms. Mesterlin's report.
16. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Oral Report)
Report already given under Council Communications.
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J. ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The
meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
Approved: January 18, 2006