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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/07/20 - Minutes July 20, 2005 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq II A. CALL TO 0RDER I A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, July 20, 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 7:33 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; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Charles Scott, Sr. Information Systems Specialist; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Jim Harris, Associate Engineer; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst II; Kathy Scott, Deputy City Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. Il B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation in recognition of County Supervisor Paul Biane for his ongoing commitment to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. This item was done during the Redevelopment Agency meeting. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation to SCAG in recognition of 40 years of dedicated service to the Southern California Region. Mayor Alexander and the City Council presented the Proclamation to Rich Macias, Manager of Transportation Planning with SCAG. B3. Presentation of a Proclamation to Children's Network for their "Fun in the Sun, Safe Summer." Mayor Alexander and the City council presented the Proclamation to Shirley Simmons, Child Abuse Coalition Team Member. B4. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to donors and sponsors of the "Ron Ives Bicycle Rodeo." Deputy Greg Hill presented a power point abOut the program. He then assisted the City Council with the presentation of the certificates to the donors and sponsors of this program. B5. Announcement by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program. Mel Hill, Coach for Team in Training with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, stated he had been to a City Council meeting about three months ago. He reported on the progress made by the team that is conditioning and running for the marathon. He stated they have a meeting set for tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Community Center on Base Line Road to prepare for the winter marathon. He stated leukemia is making progress and getting cured, but there is still work to do. He stated he can be contacted at 886-9257 for more information. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 2 Ii II c. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I C1. John Lyons commented on the fun at the recent bicycle rodeo and how important it is to the kids. He stated it really does teach the kids bicycle safety. He commented on the swimming pool safety and how important that was. He told how people should take care of themselves while out in the heat and to be prepared while driving in the heat also. C2. Mark Davidson of Margarita Beach stated the Planning Commission recently voted to modify his Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Entertainment Permit. He stated these changes are so severe that they will cause his business to close should they be allowed to be enacted. He stated he has never had a complaint filed against his business nor been'cited by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board or any other City or County department ever. He stated the complaints were forwarded to the Planning Commission for discussion; and that after the meeting concluded, his hours were limited, which he felt would put him out of business. He asked that the City Council place on the agenda his request to order the Planning Commission to reconsider their decision based on two errors made by the Planning Department staff. He stated the first error is staffs interpretation of his CUP that he was only allowed to have "entertainment incidental to the restaurant and bar." He stated that is incorrect. He stated it is the wording of staff that caused the Planning Commission to vote as they did. He stated the second error he wanted to point out is that after staffs report of his business that included very minor changes to his CUP, the Planning Commission directed staff to come up with more strict conditions. Staff was supposed to discuss these conditions with him and make him a part of this process because they felt he earned the right to be part of this. He stated he had sent many emails to the planning staff and that his emails were not answered. He stated he did not receive much of a warning before this was heard by the Planning Commission. He stated he is not here to lay blame, but asked that the City Council look into this matter and send it back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. James Markman, City Attorney, stated the Planning Commission did adopt a Resolution to effect these changes, which was their final action. He stated Mr. Davidson has ten days to file an appeal no later than next Monday, and if he doesn't, the Council will have lost jurisdiction on this matter and those condition changes will be effected. He stated the only process Mr. Davidson will be left with is to apply for another process where the conditions are changed or modified in a different way. He stated if there is no appeal filed, the Planning Commission decision stands and will be in a mandate action almost immediately. C3. James Reese, Attorney for Mr. Davidson and long time resident, stated they would like to continue communications and will be filing an appeal by Monday. He stated they are here tonight to communicate with the City Council and staff. He asked when the appeal is filed, the fee is paid, Counsel is retained, there will be a time when everyone sits down to resolve this short of a City Council meeting. He stated they want to keep all communication lines open. He mentioned the conditions that were placed on Mr. Davidson and the significance of them. He stated they are present to inform the City Council of their position. He stated they are not here to go around the appeal process. James Markman, City Attorney, stated there is never any implication that staff will not talk to an applicant and commented on the appeal process again. C4. Nicole Myerchin commented on the meeting regarding public safety from last week. She stated this week she thought there would be an item on the agenda to discuss the attrition fees to be paid for the County, but that it is not on there. She stated she has been tracking the jobs that are available in the County and felt these positions should be considered by the City Council when considering the attrition City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 3 fees. She stated the animal shelter is still not in compliance with the law. She stated animals are being euthanized in front of other animals and that this should not be occurring. She felt there should be a public commission to help with this process. She commented on the job description for the animal shelter director position and wished it would focus more on a person wanting a no kill shelter instead of eight years experience. She stated she is looking forward to the transition discussion. C5. Jim Moffit resident of Rancho Cucamonga felt Ms. Myerchin is right and felt the City should take back the shelter. He felt after we take it back, we could at that time work on making it a no kill shelter. He stated the people he has talked to feel the salary for the director's position is too high. He asked why there isn't a head hunter locally working on this instead of going with someone out of the area to find applicants for the director position. He stated he did not understand why the County wants the transition fees. C6. Bill McCliman stated he wanted to talk about a Daily Bulletin article from the July 19th newspaper. He stated he agreed with the author of the article, which said safety should have been considered before allowing all of the building to occur. He stated he does not condone the behavior of what is going on in people's yards of those that are going to Margarita Beach. He stated the Planning Commission gave the owner a CUP to have his business there and felt maybe the business should be moved to another area. He stated something should be done so that he does not have to have his business shut down and felt there should be a better plan to help him. He felt everyone should keep the communication going. He hoped the City will not pay the County the transition fees for the animal shelter and felt it was a waste of taxpayer dollars. He felt the City should help Mr. Davidson find another site for his business so he does not lose his business. C7. Tony Mize, Vice Chairman of the Community Foundation and Chair of the PAL Campaign, commented on the past event at the Cultural Center where the steel was topped off. He stated there has been a $500,000 dgnation by the Bank of America. He stated Hank Stickney of the Quakes recently gave $50,000. He stated their goal has been $2,000,000, and that this has now been raised to $5,000,000. He stated as of last Friday they have raised over $3,100,000. He thanked people for supporting the Cultural Center. [I D. CONSENT CALENDAR I D1. Approval of Minutes: June 2, 2005 (special meeting) June 9, 2005 (special meeting) June 15, 2005 (Spagnolo absent) June 16, 2005 (special meeting - Spagnolo absent) July 6, 2005 (special meeting) D2. Appr~va~ ~f warrants~ Register N~s. 6/3~~~5 thr~ugh 7~12~~5 and Payr~~~ ending 7~12~~5 f~r the t~ta~ amount of $2,223,479.66. D3. Approval of a request from American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 65 for a Waiver of Fees and Charges for use of the soccer fields at the Rancho Cueamonga Epicenter Adult Sports Complex on September 10, 2005, for their picture day. D4 Approval of the Parks, Recreation Facilities and Community Services Update. D5. Approval of a payment in the amount of $4,315,000 to the County of San Bernardino Flood Control District that will serve to transfer the Regional Mainline Drainage Fees collected by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as provided for in Agreement No. CO 02-139 to meet the City's funding obligation for the Upper Etiwanda Creek Improvement Project, and approval of an appropriation of $4,315,000 to Account No. 11143035650/1358-0 from the Drainage Etiwanda/San Sevaine (Fund 114) fund balance. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 4 D6. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for removal and replacement of Grand Prix Fire damaged fencing located along the Skyline, Monroe Canyon, David and Hermosa Easement Community Equestrian Trails. RESOLUTION NO. 05-223 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF GRAND PRIX FIRE DAMAGED FENCING LOCATED ALONG THE SKYLINE, MONROE CANYON, DAVIS AND HERMOSA EASEMENT COMMUNITY EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK DT. Approval to accept the Base Line Road at the 1-15 Traffic and Street Improvements (CO No. 03-128) as Complete, approval to appropriate $22,000.03 to Account No. 11243035650/1283124-0 from Transportation Fund Balance, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $496,330.03. RESOLUTION NO. 05-224 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE BASE LINE ROAD AT THE 1-15 TRAFFIC AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 03-128 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK DS. Approval to accept the Hermosa Avenue Street Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation from Highland Avenue to Banyan Street, (CO No. 05-011) as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $243,288.70. RESOLUTION NO. 05-225 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE HERMOSA AVENUE STREET WIDENING AND PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM HIGHLAND AVENUE TO HERMOSA AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 05- 011 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D9. Approval to release the Faithful Performance Bond No. 6205444 in the amount of $36,674.00, for the Modification of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting at Archibald Avenue and 19t" Street, Contract No. 03- 067. D10. Approval to release the Faithful Performance Bond No. SU 500-6064 in the amount of $78,868.00, for the Highland Avenue Landscape Improvements East of Day Creek Boulevard, Contract No. 04-019. Dll. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 92929 9798 in the amount of $15,985.52, for the 2003/2004 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation - Slurry Seal of Various Streets, Contract No. 03-068. D12. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16334, located at the southeast corner of Rochester Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way submitted by Richmond American Homes of California, Inc. D13. Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 14496, located north of Wilson Avenue on the west side of Day Creek Boulevard submitted by Granite Homes. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 5 D14. Approval of a Contract Amendment and additional appropriation for RJM Design Group in the amount of $152,575 into account number 11203055300, purchase order number 46655 and for Dan Guerra and Associates in the amount of $59,755 into account number 11203055650/1343120-0, purchase order number 47724 to be funded from Fund 120 Fund Balance due to contractor related delays and additional work required for the Central Park SeniodCommunity Center Project. Delay related costs will be recovered from the project contractor. D15. Approval and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Butsko Utility Design, Inc., (CO 05-072) for electrical system planning and continued mechanical electrical engineering support within the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Service Area to be funded from 17053035309. D16. Approval of an Agreement between the County of San Bernardino (CO 05-073) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga to reimburse the City for erosion control measures north of the Barret Basin, appropriate $45,782 from General Fund to Account No. 10013075650/1501001-0 and authorize the additional award to Grand Pacific Contractors, Contract 05-009, in the amount of $45,782. D17. Approval of Map, Monumentation Cash Deposit, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Pamel Map 16565, located on the west side of Hermosa Avenue, north of Victoria Street, submitted by Vernon Morrison. RESOLUTION NO. 05-226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 16565, AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT RESOLUTION NO. 05-227 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 LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR PARCEL MAP 16565 D18. Approval of a Map, Parcel Map 16714, located at the terminus of Charles Smith Avenue, south of San Marino Drive, submitted by Cecil R. Carney and Cathy A. Carney, and Shueri I. Yaghi. RESOLUTION NO. 05-228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 16714 D19. Approval of the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3B and Street Lighting maintenance District Nos. 1, 2, and 6 for Tract 16648, located on the southeast corner of Haven Avenue and the 210 Freeway Eastbound On-Ramp Submitted by Aim All Storage 210, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 05-229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, AND 6 FOR TRACT MAP NO. 16648 D20. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security Cash Deposit for public street improvements and Development Review Project DRC2002-1023, located on the southwest corner of Arrow Route and White Oak Avenue, submitted by Stor-N-Lock Partners #18, LLC. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 05-230 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY CASH DEPOSIT AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DRC2002-01023 D21. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security Cash Deposit, for public street improvement, and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Development Review Project DRC2002-00864, located on the west side of White Oak Avenue north of Elm Avenue, submitted by Allyn B. Scheu and The L. & J. Scheu Living Trust. RESOLUTION NO. 05-231 A RESOLUTIQN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHQ CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY CASH DEPOSIT FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DR2002-00864 RESOLUTION NO. 05-232 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 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DRC2002-00864 Motion: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES [ El. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005 00107 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA HOUSING PARTNERS, LP - A request to change the zoning designation from General Commercial to park for 3.36 acres of land located on the east side of Madrone Avenue, between Sandalwood Court and Richwood Drive and to change the land use designation from General Industrial (Subarea. 1)th to Medium Resident. a (8-14 dwelling units per acre) for 5.54 acres of land, located on the north s~de of 9 Street, approximately 600 feet east of Madrone Avenue - APN: 0207-262- 18 (portion of) and 27. Related files: General Plan Amendment DRC2005-00106, Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17156, Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17455, and Development Review DRC2005-00220. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 745. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 7 ORDINANCE NO. 745 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT DRC2005-00107, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO PARK FOR 3.36 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MADRONE AVENUE, BETWEEN SANDALWOOD COURT AND RICHWOOD DRIVE, AND TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (SUBAREA 1) TO MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) FOR 5.54 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 9TM STREET, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET EAST OF MADRONE AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0207-262- 18 (PORTION OF) AND 27 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 745. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F, ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS I Fl. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2003-01144 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Section 17.16.030 use regulations to allow public storage facilities, including outdoor RV parking, in the Utility Corridor District. Related files: Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-01130 and Preliminary Review DRC2002-00704. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration. ORDINANCE NO. 746 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2003-01144, A REQUEST TO AMEND SECTION 17.16.030 USE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW PUBLIC STORAGE FACILITIES, INCLUDING OUTDOOR RV PARKING, IN THE UTILITY CORRIDOR DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2005-00078 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON - Consideration of a memorandum of Understanding for the use of Southern California Edison Utility Corridors for recreational trail use and some commercial/industrial uses in selected areas as allowed by the General Plan. A staff report was presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. Councilmember Michael asked if the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the Development Code Amendment are both necessary. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated yes and further explained this. Mayor Alexander opened the public for public hearing. Addressing the Ci[y Council were: City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 8 Darin Knowles of Rancho Cucamonga stated he does have a problem with the MOU. He stated he is not concerned with the storage facility, but that he is concerned with the rails-to-trails. He felt this is being hid by SANBAG and the City. He felt this needed to be addressed. He stated he does not need a train running behind his house. Mayor Alexander stated this has always been a transportation corridor, but that it is not really likely that it will have a train going through there. Mr. Knowles felt more information needs to go out about the rails-to-trails project. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he is concerned about the disclosure that people get from developers when purchasing their homes. Councilmember Williams asked Mr. Knowles to sign in so when there are meetings about rails-to-trails he would be notified. Kathy Munson stated she attended the Planning Commission meeting. She stated this was disclosed to them by the developer who stated the light rail was very insignificant. She stated they are very concerned about the value of their homes and felt it could go down if the light rail goes in. She stated she would rather this transportation corridor be used to allow for exercise purposes. She stated they are not in favor of the storage facility because it tends to draw crime to it. She felt the homeowners' concerns should be considered and protected. Mark Voss, resident on Saxon Drive, stated he is a neighbor of Mr. Knowles. He also commented on the disclosures for the use of the utility corridor. He stated he has talked with staff to see what is planned for the open space near his home. He felt there needs to be open space, and if there is room for a storage facility there should be space for a park. He asked that plain language in the disclosure statements be used for any future notices that will be easy to understand. He stated the light rail also concerns him and that he would not have purchased his home if he had known that. He stated he does not want a train behind his house. He asked that the City Council work with SANBAG on this matter. Marina Hawk, resident in the City, asked that the City Council reconsider the Planning Commission's decision to allow for a change of zoning. She did not feel this should be changed and did not want the RV's parked behind their home. She felt something should go in there where the kids can play. She felt there should be something that looks nice and green. She stated the City Council is their last hope to get a decision that will help them. John Lyons of Etiwanda area stated he would like to see the trail go in. He stated it was always known there would be an open are for a possible train to go through. He felt storage facilities are important for people to be able to store their RV. He did not think there should be a park developed under the Edison corridor. Mike Orduno with Southern California Edison stated he is here to answer any questions anyone might have. He stated he has met with some of the residents to address their concerns. He stated they are not associated with the light rail at all. He stated all of their facilities have Edison's name on it and that they are all state of the art. He stated they have patrol systems. Councilmember Michael asked if Edison has plans of selling this. Mr. Orduno stated these are long-term ground leases. He commented on the state of the art facilities these would be. Bill McCliman stated years ago he had contacted Edison about doing this same thing and was told they didn't do this. He wondered if Edison lied to him in the past or have things changed. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 9 Mr. Orduno stated he was not sure why that answer was previously given. He stated they have been working on this project for about three years and have many more facilities to come. He stated he would be happy to meet with anyone that has questions. Mr. Knowles thought there was a storage facilities close by, and that another one is not needed. A man (did not identify himself) hoped the entire City is not paved. He hoped this would be put further south in another area of the City. Kathy Munson stated they do net object to Edison using their land as a nursery because it is quiet and green. She stated some of the residents would be happy to meet with Edison to come to some sort of agreement as to what can go in there. Maria Solarano stated she does have children and felt if this will bring vandalism she is concerned for them. She stated she is willing to help bring in a park or a place for children to play in this area. She did not want this development to go in there. She felt it would hurt their home values. There being no further input, the public hearing closed. Councilmember Gutierrez stated after hearing this and reading the reports he feels that people are entitled to their own self-determination and that we should not be changing things that affect their property. He stated he does not like the storage facility at the 210 Freeway and Haven. He felt we need open space and felt enough is enough. He stated he does not like commercial development above Base Line. He felt we do need dog parks and other kinds of parks. He felt people were more important than a business deal. He stated he would not want to live next to a storage facility. Councilmember Michael asked why the Planning Commission approved this and what was the thought process. Brad Bullet, City Planner stated in the old Victoria Plan, storage facilities were planned to be built around these homes. He stated as land became so valuable they were planned outside of the Victoria area. He stated the homes today do not allow for RV parking and these facilities would help to accommodate that. He stated they have no information that these types of facilities do not make good neighbors. He stated these have been very successful. He stated the support for this goes back to the approval of the Victoria Plan. Councilmember Williams felt the whole corridor should be looked at instead of doing it a little piece here and there. S.he felt there might be a better use for this property and felt this should be put off for tonight. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the MOU that is before the Council tonight, does include all Edison corridors. He stated the Council can take a step back and dialogue on all the Edison corridors. He stated if the City Council does not approve this amendment, the CUP for the mini-storage goes away because it is conditioned that this amendment go forward. Councilmember Williams stated she is concerned that Edison wilt continue putting more of these in. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated if the City Council is concerned they can say "no to more" and only approve the one storage facility. He stated they can prevent more from being approved. MOTION: Moved by Alexander suggested this be continued for one month and for the residents to meet with Planning staff to get all of their questions answered. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he wouldn't object to having a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the whole corridor. Mayor Alexander stated he didn't think we should have a joint meeting every time an issue comes up. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 10 Councilmember Michael felt possibly Edison could meet with staff and come up with another location before the City Council discusses this again in a month. He felt there were other opportunities 1o be looked at. Seconded by Michael to continue the item to the August 17th meeting. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. Mayor Alexander asked a lady from the audience to come forward so she would not have to wait until the end of the meeting in order to address the City council. Elena Bentea from Romania talked about the flooding going on in Romania. She had pictures for the City Council to see and stated she wanted 1o help Romania. She asked if the City Council knows of someone that can also help them. She stated people can call 484-0333 and talk to Elena, and she can provide the form which will also give the tax id number for tax deduction purposes. A recess was taken at 9:55 p.m.. The meeting was called back to order at 10:06 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. CONSIDERATION OF TWO JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS (JCFA) WITH THI ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT (CO 05-074, AND CO 05-075). Request from the Etiwanda School District that the City of Rancho Cucamonga enter into two separate Joint Community Facilities Agreements with the Etiwanda School District and the owners of certain property located within the City pertaining to the financing of public facilities, including facilities to be owned by the City, through the Pinehurst Public Facilities Community Facilities District No. 1 proposed to be formed by the Etiwanda School District. Jack stated it is requested this be removed from the agenda, and that it will be returned at a later date since it is not ready at this time. H2. REPORT ON STATUS OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL COORDINATION Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, introduced the item. He stated timing of signals is not the answer to good flowing traffic. He stated the state is not interested in working with a City to time signals. He stated it is also hard to time the signals at freeways because of coordinating things with Caltrans. A staff report and power point were presenied by Jim Harris, Associate Planner, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Gutierrez asked how we justify so many signals at full build out. Jim Harris, Associate Planner, stated there are rules or guidelines to be followed as to if a signal is needed. He stated there is a traffic study done with each new development. Councilmember Gutierrez asked various questions about ways to synchronize the signals in the City and felt it could possibly be done according to the time of day. He hoped any public that sees a signal that is not functioning properly would call the City. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 11 Jim Harris, Associate Planner, stated the public could call him at City Hall at extension 4052 if they need to talk to him about any signal related problems. [[ I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT,C; (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Councilmember Gutierrez had no comments. Councilmember Spagnolo commented on the drownings that had recently taken place and commented on the programs in the community to educate people. He stated this is the silent killer of kids and that it is very important for people to think about this. He stated the Water Watcher Program is very good and people can call the Fire Department about this. Councilmember Michael stated he appreciated all the efforts of the Police Department and Deputy Hill for the bicycle rodeo. He mentioned the" ' ,, topping off ceremony at the Cultural Center last Friday and what a great facility it will be. He stated residents, businesses, etc. can donate to help pay for this. He commended Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, for the great event. Councilmember Williams talked about the event at TAMCO which was called Project Isaiah. She stated this involves guns that are melted down into steel and are now off the street. She stated staff did a great job with the topping off party at the Cultural Center. She commented on the Harry Potter book release and the activities that took place at the library. 12. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE':; RECOMMENDATION REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BQARt] OF DIRECTORS Councilmember Williams stated there was a City Council Subcommittee Meeting that she attended with Councilmember Spagnolo on July 11th. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to reappoint Tony Mize, Chuck Buquet and Harvey Cohen, and not reappoint Mike Arreguin at his request due to time constraints with his business. Councilmember Michael asked about the process to fill Mike Arreguin's position. Kevin stated the Board is approved to have 30 members, and they will be doing another recruitment process in the near future. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes July 20, 2005 Page 12 MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Alexander to adjourn to closed session. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra J. Adams, CMC City Clerk Approved: *