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August 28, 2006
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL AND CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES
Soecial Joint Meetinq
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council and the Chaffey Joint Union High School
District was held on Monday, August 28, 2006, in the Tri Communities Room at City Hall, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Mayor William J. Alexander called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and
Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Boardmembers: Arthur Bustamonte, Charles Uhalley and President Clyde Francisco.
Absent were Boardmembers: Kathleen Kinley and Ray Sarrio.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III; Fabian Villenas,
Management Analyst III; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Community Services
Superintendent; Captain Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City
Clerk.
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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. REVIEW OF THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AND THE CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF
FACILITIES
A staff report was presented by Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director.
President Francisco was concerned about providing 48-hour notice for a playoff game.
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated the City will always make it happen. He added 48
hours notice is preferable, but will do whatever it takes to make things happen.
Boardmember Bustamonte asked about the reseeding of the fields.
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated the City shuts down every field in the City for six to
eight weeks every year to reseed, over seed and top dress. He stated they work this into the schedule.
He added there is appropriate funding to do this.
Councilmember Gutierrez wanted to make sure the school district is getting as much benefit as the City
does from the joint use agreement.
Boardmember Uhalley felt it would be a waste of the fields not to be used as much as possible.
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Councilmember Gutierrez added that the City is open to any comments or concerns the school district
has. He asked where the new school will be built on the east side of town.
President Francisco stated it will probably be built in Fontana.
Boardmember Uhalley stated there is already land purchased for the new school. He stated they are
doing more study before they go forward with the construction.
Mayor Alexander asked how we avoid fields getting cancelled at the last minute.
Barry Cadwallader, Superintendent, advised to let him know when issues come up so they can work these
problems oul.
Councilmember Spagnolo felt the school district could possibly be more proactive to let each school know
about the City using the fields to eliminate any problems that might come up.
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated when problems do occur with a team, the City
encourages them to let the City know so the school can be contacted.
Councilmember Michael felt the school district should let the City know if there is a need to provide
additional lighting.
Councilmember Gutierrez felt it was important to keep the trash picked up in the school yard and along the
perimeter fencing of the school.
Councilmember Williams felt the school district needs to let the City know if we are not being good guests
at their facilities.
C2. DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS OF MUTUAL INTEREST TO THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AND THE CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Councilmember Spagnolo stated he was concerned about the kids going into the neighborhood near Los
Osos High School creating problems for the residents.
President Francisco brought up the issuance of parking permits to the residents in this area so the kids
cannot park there any longer.
Captain Ortiz stated the residents in this area do not want thaI.
Mayor Alexander felt the residents in this area should be referred to the school districl.
Councilmember Michael encourages the principals of the schools to work with the Police Department on
the Clean Sweep Program.
Boardmember Bustamonte felt the school security should be getting the kids that are drinking and
smoking; and that if the City Police Department does get someone, they should contact the school district
so they can take care of these problems also.
Councilmember Gutierrez felt there should be a chain of command to notify when there are problems at
the schools so it is known who should be notified. He stated he is very happy with Rancho Cucamonga
High School, where his kids attend school, and appreciated what the school district does for the kids.
Councilmember Williams asked if there was a student drop out program.
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Barry Cadwallader, Superintendent, stated the drop out rate isn't very high in our area, but that they are
trying to develop a program so that students never leave. He felt the schools in our area are on top.
Councilmember Spagnolo felt the school district does a very good job.
Councilmember Michael felt the school district is a first class operation and encourages everyone to keep
working together.
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D. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
Approved: September 20, 2006