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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/12/06 - Minutes - CC MinDecember 6, 2006 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. called the meeting to order at 7:58 p.m. Present were Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director and Acting Administrative Services Director; Lynda Thompson, RDA Analyst I; James C. Frost, City Treasurer; Manuel Pilonieta, IS Manager; Sid Siphomsay, Information Systems Analysi; Shelly Munson, Information Systems Specialist; Dawn Haddon, Purchasing Manager; Jerry Dyer, Senior Civil Engineer; James Troyer, Planning Director; Candace Burnett, Associate Planner; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official; Kurt Keating, Code Enforcement Supervisor; Alison Rowlen, Code Enforcement Officer; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Superintendent; Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Michelle Perera, Library Services Manager; Renee Robin, Principal Librarian; Heather Fredrics, Children's Librarian; Captain Pete Ortiz and Lieutenant Scott Mesa, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan, Deputy Chief Mike Bell and Deputy Chief Alex Rodriguez, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Marcia Godwin, Assistant to the City Manager; Kimberly Thomas, Management Analyst III; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst III; Donna Kendrena, Executive Assistant; Cherise Kuzminski, Secretary; Julie Whitney, Office Specialist I; Julia Hogan, Office Specialist I; Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk; Shirr'I Griffin, Office Specialist II; Katrina Reed, Office Specialist I; Carrie Pincott, Records Coordinator; Marvin Esquivel, Records Clerk; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation by Christine Iger of the Urban Land Institute of an Honorary Membership in the Organization. Anne Viricel presented the Council with the honorary membership to their organization. C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS C1. Request by Sandra Maggard to discuss City protocol regarding releasing of Screen check Draft EIR for the Carrari Ranch Project. Ms. Maggard stated she is here regarding the screen check issue which has already been partially resolved. She commented on her records request and added she was denied. She stated on November 27'h, Attorney Frank Angel wrote a 7-page response to this denial as to why she should be provided the screen check. She stated she found out today they will be given the screen check but would like to get the staff comments on the screen check as well. City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 2 James Markman, City Attorney, stated that normally screen checks, especially drafts, are not given out to the public. He stated after receiving a copy of Mr. Angel's letter indicating that the developer had a copy of the screen check, that at that point it became a public record. He felt at this point anyone can have this because it is now a public record. However, no one has seen any staff comments pertaining to this and did not feel this should be released to anyone. He stated it was a serious error by our contractor to release this in the first place. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he is very disappointed that our contractor let this get in the wrong hands at this stage of the process. Councilmember Williams asked if the comments of the people that now have the screen check will be considered during the process. James Markman, City Attorney, stated their comments will be considered. Councilmember Williams felt we should accept their comments in writing and not be thrown out. James Troyer stated staff agreed. Sandra Maggard felt because the contractor has had the screen check for some time, her attorney stated that in some cases the draft EIR is also released. James Markman, City Attorney, stated his firm does not recommend the release of the draft EIR. He said it is true the developer has had the screen check for possibly a month longer than Ms. Maggard, but still did not feel the staff's comments should be released. Councilmember Michael felt even though this mistake has been made and the information released, we should from this point forward proceed in the right way. James Markman, City Attorney, stated he still stands that draft comments should not be released, but if the contractor has released them to anyone, Ms. Maggard will get them as well. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated no one has received the draft comments, but if they find this is not true, they will be released to Ms. Maggard. Councilmember Michael stated he is hesitant to continue working with the consultant based on his previous actions. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated they have thought about this; and depending on any additional information they find, will make further recommendations to the Council. He stated they will extend the process by the amount of time that the developer has already had the screen check. Mayor Kurth stated everyone will be treated fairly. Councilmember Gutierrez stated staff will take everything into consideration when this finally does come before the Council. He wanted Ms. Maggard to have an equal chance with this. Ms. Maggard stated she wanted to make sure this is a fair process for everyone. Councilmember Williams encouraged Ms. Maggard to get the screen check and submit any comments she has about it to Mr. Troyer, which she felt was important to the process. C2. Jeri Lee, John Wood, John Forest presented the Mayor with a picture of him at his first event as Mayor. C3. John Lyons welcomed Don Kurth as Mayor. He stated he would like item F2 pulled for discussion. He continued talking about the Mayor's office and the history of it and those that have served. He stated he would like to see a monument for all of the people who have served on the Council and as Mayor and felt it was important to recognize those that have served the City. City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 3 C4 Leslie Grimes welcomed our new Mayor. She stated the Colonies settled their lawsuit with the County, and added she is outraged by this. She hoped the public will write a letter to the County Supervisors and Attorneys expressing their outrage over this settlement. She stated this money is coming from every San Bernardino County resident. She asked that item F1 be removed for more information to be presented because she did not hear this before. C5. James C. Frost stated the San Bernardino County Zone 1 Flood Control Advisory Committee meeting has been postponed until January to give the County staff a chance to respond to a potential impact on Zone 1 of the Colonies agreement. He stated this will, guaranteed, have an adverse impact on the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the County's ability to provide funding for facilities that will include the City of Rancho Cucamonga. He stated we will find out in January exactly what that impact will be. C6. Dianna Lee, YMCA, stated she is here to extend an invitation to the Council for Dec. 18`" 3:30 - 4:00 for the annual senior transportation ride to see the Christmas lights. She stated they are also invited to go on a ride along in the senior bus. D. COUNCIL RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS No responses were made. E. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the Mayor will not be voting on the minutes and that staff is requesting that item E13 be removed from the agenda and will come back at a future meeting for consideration. Et. Approval of Minutes: October 9, 2006 (Special Meeting with Park & Recreation Commission) October 18, 2006 November 1, 2006 November 15, 2006 E2. Approval of Check Register dated November 7 through November 28, 2006, and Payroll ending November 28, for the total amount of $7,720,063.88. E3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Milliken Park and Kenyon Park Irrigation System Renovations, to be funded from Account No. 1 1 2 0 3055 650/1 5 641 20-0 and 1 1 20305 56 5 0/1 5 63 1 2 0-0, respectively. RESOLUTION NO. 06-367 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "MILLIKEN PARK AND KENYON PARK IRRIGATION SYSTEM RENOVATIONS" AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 4 E4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Etiwanda Train Depot Structural Engineering and Reroof, to be funded from Acct. No. 1204314-5650/1389204-0 and the approval to appropriate $55,160.50 to Acct. No. 1 2 0431 4-56 50/1 3 89 204-0, funded from CDBG reserves. RESOLUTION NO. 06-370 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "ETIWANDA TRAIN DEPOT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND REROOF" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS AND THE APPROVAL TO APPROPRIATE $55,160.50 TO ACCOUNT NUMBER 1204314-5650/1389204-0, FUNDED FROM CDBG RESERVES AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF E5. Approval to terminate Contract No. 06-164 awarded to Bond Blacktop Inc. for the FY 2006/2007 Pavement Rehabilitation -Cape Seal of Varicus Streets as being non-responsive to the needs of the City, release the bonds, and approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the FY 2006/2007 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation -Cape Seal of Various Streets, to be funded from Prop 42 Traffic Relief Funds, Account No. 1 1 9 0 303 56 50/1 0221 90-0. RESOLUTION NO. 06-371 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FY 2006/2007 LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION -CAPE SEAL OF VARIOUS STREETS IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS E6. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract No. 16651, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard and west of Cucamonga Channel, submitted by LB/L-Villa Tuscany, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 06-372 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 16651, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 06-373 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 TRACT 16651 E7. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities for Tract 16882, located on the north side of Foothill Boulevard, east of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Lewis Investment Company, LLC. City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 06-374 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR TRACT 16882 E8. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 16421, located on the south side of Wilson Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and Mayberry Street, submitted by Shone and Sherry Wang. RESOLUTION NO. 06-375 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 16421 E9. Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 16815, located on the north side of Mission Park Drive between Richmond Place and Buffalo Avenue, submitted by Rancho Mills, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 06-376 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 16815 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E10. Approval to accept the Archibald Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from 19'h Street to Banyan Street, Contract No. 06-030 as complete, retain the Faithful Pertormance 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 $276,473.91. RESOLUTION NO. 06-377 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ARCHIBALD AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM 19T" STREET TO BANYAN STREET, CONTRACT NO. 06-030 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK E11. Approval to accept the Beryl Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Cielito Street to 19'h Street, Contract No. 06-078 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 $105,941.00. RESOLUTION NO. 06-378 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE BERYL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM CIELITO STREET TO 19T" STREET, CONTRACT NO. 06-078 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 6 E12. Approval of Master Plan Transportation Facility Reimbursement Agreements, SRA-44 (CO 06- 225) and SRA-45 (CO 06-226), for backbone improvements to Wilson Avenue, in conjunction with the development of Tracts 14207 and 13951, located on both sides of Wilson Avenue, between Carnelian Street and Hellman Avenue, submitted by Concordia Homes of Southern California, to be funded from Transportation Reimbursement Account No. 1 1 24 30 35 650/1 02 61 24-0. RESOLUTION NO. 06-379 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BACKBONE IMPROVEMENTS TO WILSON AVENUE BETWEEN CARNELIAN AND BERYL STREETS, SRA-44 RESOLUTION NO. 06-380 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BACKBONE IMPROVEMENTS TO WILSON AVENUE BETWEEN BERYL STREET AND HELLMAN AVENUE, SRA- 45 E13. Approval and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO 06-227) in the amount of $150,000 to Richard Heath & Associates, Inc., for Energy Efficiency and Resource Conservation Program Development within the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility Service Area to be funded from 17063035300 Municipal Utility Fund. REMOVED FROM AGENDA. TO COME BACK AT A FUTURE MEETING. E14. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $4,729,849.90 to the apparent low bidder, Sully-Miller Contracting Company (CO 06-228), for the Base Bad and Additive Alternate Bids 1, 2, 3, and 4, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $472,984.99 for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail Construction - Phase 1, to be funded from TEA 21 funds, Acci. No. 1208303-5650/1453208-0 and Park Development funds, Acct. No. 1 1 2 03 05-56 50/1 4 531 2 0-0 and appropriate an additional amount of $1,200,000.00 to Acct. No. 11203055-5650/1453120-0 from Park Development fund balance. E15. Approval of Program Supplement Agreement No. 009-N (CO 06-229) to the Administering Agency- State Agreement No. OS-5420R for the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, Phase I Project (Caltrans Project Number STPLEE-5420(014), E.A. Number 08-OG0184) and to approve the attached Resolution authorizing the Maycr to sign said Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 06-381 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 009-N TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 08-5420R FOR THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC INLAND EMPIRE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION - PHASE I PROJECT (CALTRANS PROJECT NUMBER STPLEE-5420(014), E.A. NUMBER 08-OG0184) IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT E16. Approval of renewal of a Professional Services Agreement for Federal Legislative Advocacy services with David Turch and Associates (CO 05-122) in the amount of $48,000, funded from Acct. No. 1001001-5300. E17. Approval of a request from the American Cancer Society for the waiver of Central Park Room Rental Fees for monthly committee meetings through April 23, 2007 for the Relay for Life Event. City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 7 E18. Approval of a Resolution amending Resolution 06-238, reflecting the reclassification of one of the positions of Library Services Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 06-382 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 06-238 E19. Approval of Temporary Extension Agreement with Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. to continue providing Red Light Camera Enforcement services. MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Michael to approve the minutes listed in item E1. Motion carried 4-0-0-1 (Kurth abstained). MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar with the exception of item E13. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F. CONSENT ORDINANCES MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to remove both Ordinances for discussion. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F1. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00690 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An amendment to Section 17.08.030.E.2.B. Location of Corrals. This action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. A staff report was presented by James Troyer, Planning Director. Mayor Kurth opened the item for public comments. Addressing the Council was: Leslie Grimes who thanked the Council for opening this up again and allowing for the staff report to be presented. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 771 ORDINANCE NO. 771 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00690, AMENDING SECTION 17.08.030.E.2.B LOCATION OF ANIMALS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 771. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. F2. CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00772 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - An amendment to the definition of Accessory Structure in Section 17.02.140, amendment to 17.08.060.A. Accessory Structures and Additions; and amendment to 17.08.060.C. Projections into Yards. This action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(6)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. A staff report was presented by James Troyer, Planning Director. City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 8 Mayor Kurth opened the item for public comments. Addressing the Council were: John Lyons commented on the placement of sheds in his neighborhood. He felt it would be very hard to monitor this. He did not feel the Ordinance should be approved for the placement of sheds. Leslie Grimes stated she still has a concern about this. She stated she has neighbors that are not in compliance with this. She felt this could get out of hand if people are out to get their neighbors. Jeri Lee felt the Council needs to stay out of the backyards and focus on what is going on in the front yard to protect property values. Councilmember Williams stated this will really make us more flexible by allowing a shed to go up to the property line. She added this is all complaint driven. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 772. ORDINANCE NO. 772 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2006-00772, AMENDING SECTION 17.02.140 DEFINITIONS, AMENDING SECTION 17.08.060.A. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND ADDITIONS, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.08.060.C. PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 772. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS G1. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00647 -ROYAL STREET COMMUNICTIONS - A REQUEST FOR CO-LOCATION OF ANTENNAS ON AN EXISTING MONOPOLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ON THE WEST SIDE OF HYSSOP DRIVE AND SOUTH OF 6 STREET IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 14) - APN: 0229-283-12. A staff report was given by Tabe Van Der Zwagg, Assistant Planner. James Markman, City Attorney, stated this is an unusual situation and they support the staff's new recommendation at this time. Mayor Kurth opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was John Flynn, representing the applicant, stated they are here to answer any questions and they do support staff's recommendation at this time. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 06-383 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICANT'S APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY A PROPOSED CO-LOCATION OF ANTENNAS ON AN EXISTING MONOPOLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY ON THE WEST SIDE OF HYSSOP DRIVE AND SOUTH OF 6T" STREET IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (SUBAREA 14); AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0229-283-12 MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 06-383. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items submitted. I. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I1. PRESENTATION OF RECENT NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP EFFORTS BY CODE ENFORCEMENT (Oral) A power point presentation was given by Alison Rowlen, Code Enforcement Officer, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. ACTION: Report received and filed. 12. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $33 815.00 FROM THE 2006 STATE OF CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF) INTO ACCOUNT NO. 1354000-4740 (GRANT INCOME) AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE $331 815.00 INTO ACCOUNT NO. 1354701-5300 (COPS GRANT -STATE -CONTRACT SERVICES) TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDING OF ONE (1) SHERIFF'S SERGEANT ONE (1) SHERIFF'S SERVICE SPECIALIST, AND TWO (2) OFFICE SPECIALIST POSITIONS A staff report was presented by Chief Pete Ortiz, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. MOTOIN: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve item 12. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. 13. RCTOPS: ONLINE PERMIT AND INSPECTION UPDATES (Oral) A staff report and power point presentation were given by Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official, and Manuel Pilonieta, IS Manager. ACTION: Report received and filed. 14. TUTOR.COM: ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES PRESENTED BY HEATHER FREDRICS, CHILDREN'S SERVICES. RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Oral) City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 10 A staff report and power point presentation were given by Deborah Clark, Library Director; Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian; and Heather Fredrics, Children's Librarian. J. COUNCIL BUSINESS J1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Councilmember Michael congratulated Don Kurth, Rex Gutierrez and Diane Williams on their recent election. He stated he pledged his commitment to be part of this team. Councilmember Williams stated she concurred with this. She stated there isn't much happening with legislation at this time, but added there are currently many swearing in ceremonies going on. She stated the statewide ballot measure to provide funding for transportation matters is moving along and projects being planned. Councilmember Spagnolo stated he wanted to wish his daughter a Happy Birthday. He stated he and Councilmember Gutierrez attended a neighborhood meeting sponsored by the Martinez's. He said it was a great meeting and is a great program our Police Department is involved with. He encouraged everyone to be more proactive and start a neighborhood watch program in their neighborhood or reactivate an existing program with the help of the Police Department if they are needed. He told people to be especially aware of others during this holiday season and be proactive to protect themselves. He congratulated Diane Williams and Rex Gutierrez and welcomed Dan Kurth to the Council. He said he is glad to be part of the team. Councilmember Gutierrez congratulated Don Kurth and Diane Williams and regretted that things got a little out of hand during this election. He commented on a mailer that was sent out during the election telling people to vote only for him, and added he did not send this out. He said this is a great City, and he is excited to be here. He felt we should think high and work creatively for things for the City. He hoped everyone will have a great holiday season. Mayor Kurth congratulated Rex Gutierrez and Diane Williams on their re-election. He thanked everyone for welcoming him as Mayor on the Council. J2. CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL ACTIONS PERTAINING TO MODIFICATION OF AGENDA FORMAT A staff report was presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. Mayor Kurth stated our goal is to make Council meetings more efficient, to streamline some of our processes and hopefully get all of us through the business items as efficiently as possible. Councilmember Michael commented on those people that spoke tonight stating they were talking under the Redevelopment Agency, and stated it should have been during the Council meeting. He stated he is in favor of a continuous agenda with the one opportunity to speak. He stated he is in favor of the proposed changes. Councilmember Williams stated her experience with speaker cards has been very good and she was in favor of this. James Markman, City Attorney, stated the one "Public Communications" is for people to speak on agendized and non-agendized items, except for public hearings which would be heard later. Councilmember Williams stated the 10:00 deadline is worth trying to see if this works City Council Minutes December 6, 2006 Page 11 Mayor Kurth stated all of these suggestions have come from residents. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to approve the recommendation in the staff report. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. J3. DISCUSSION OF MUNICIPAL CODES REGULATING POLITICAL SIGNS (Oral) Councilmember Gutierrez asked that this be continued to the December 20`h meeting. The Council concurred. J4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE (Oral) This report was given by Councilmember Williams under Council Comments. K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:19 p.m. R pectful submitted, C~cv"a'i/l~[~ Debra ams, CMC City CI Approved: January 17, 2007