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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Re.qular Meetinq
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, in
the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams, and Mayor
William J. Alexander.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels, RDA Director;
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner;
Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Bill
Makshanoff, Building Official; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Kevin McArdle, Community
Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst It; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Duane Baker,
Assistant to the City Manager; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Captain
Rod Hoops, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
No announcements or presentations were made.
C:. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
C1. Don Fenstermaker, Field Representative forAssemblywoman Nell Soto, introduced himself. He told
about the committees that Assemblywoman Soto has been appointed to and added that they are here to
serve Rancho Cucamonga.
C2. Debra Berger, who lives on Hillside between the Tolstoy House and Schowalter Rock Pile, stated
she would like to see the old homes on Foothill restored. She also commented on other historic homes and
their importance to the community. She asked that the Council consider something other than bulldozing
the homes on Foothill.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Jack Lam, City Manager stated he would like to add the following item to the Consent Calendar:
"Approval of Map and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No.4 and
Street lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 .and 4 for Tract Map Number 15072-1 and 15072,
located on the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue, submitted by
Kaufman and Broad of Southern California, Inc., a California Corporation."
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to add the above stated item as No. 19 to the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
D1. Approval of Minutes: December 8, 1998 (Special meeting)
D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of January 31, 1999.
D3. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 1/13/99, 1/20/99, 1/27/99 and 2/3/99 and Payroll ending 1/7/99
and 1/21/99 for the total amount of $4,629,006.83.
D4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the painting and exterior stucco
repair to the sports facility to be funded from Account No.. 25-4285-7043.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE PAINTING AND EXTERIOR STUCCO REPAIR TO THE SPORTS FACILITY
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D5. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the local street pavement
rehabilitation - overlay, to be funded from Account No. 32-4637-9113.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL. STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION IN
SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
D6. Approval of the Resolutions modifying the Engineer's Report and confirming the assessments to
complete capital projects on 4th Street from Utica to Pittsburgh Avenues, within the boundaries of an
assessment district formerly known as Assessmerit District No. 82-1R (6th Street Industrial District), and to
appropriate $687,200 from Fund 93 (AD 82-1 R) Account No. 93-4130.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS
AND DIRECTING ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 82-1 (6TM STREET INDUSTRIAL
AREA)
RESOLUTION NO. 99-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MODIFIED ENGINEER'S
REPORT, CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS, AND ORDERING THE WORK
FOR CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 82-1 (6TM
STREET INDUSTRIAL. AREAl)
D7. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the destruction of City records pursuant to California
Government Code Section 34090 and the City's Records Retention Schedule.
RESOLUTION NQ 99-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY
RECORDS WHICH ARF NO LONGER REQUIRED AS SET FORTH IN
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090 AND OTHER APPLICABLE
LEGAL REFERENCES
DS. Approval of request by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's West Valley Search and Rescue Team
to waive temporary use permit fee in conjunction with the Annual 5/10K Run event on April 24, 1999.
D9. Approval of Improvement Agreement, improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for
Development Review 97-38 (modified), located on the south side of Arrow Route, between Utica Avenue
and Red Oak Street, submitted by Public Storage, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENTAGREEMENTAND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 97-38 (MODIFIED)
RESOLUTION NO. 99-032
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 6 FOR DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW 97-38 (MODIFIED)
D10. Approval of Improvement Agreement: and Improvement Security for MDR 97-19, located at 10900
Fourth Street, submitted by W9/WLA Rea~ Estate Limited Partnership.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI, TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENTAGREEMENTAND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR MDR 97-19
Dll. Approval of the. Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for all interior street
improvements, parkway improvements, and signalization at Terra Vista Drive and Church Street, Rochester
Avenue and Base Line Road, Mountain View Drive and Milliken Avenue, related to Tentative Tract 15072,
generally located at the southwest corner of Rochester Avenue and Baseline Road, submitted by Kaufmann
and Broad of Southern California, Inc., a California Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENTAGREEMENTAND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR ALL INTERIOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND SIGNALIZATION, RELATED TO TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 15072
D12. Appropriate $200,000.00 from the Fund Balance of Local Measure I Fund 32 to be placed in Local
Measure I Fund Account No. 32-4637-9707, award and authorize the execution of the Contract (CO 99-021 )
in the amount of $223,919.41 ($203,563.10 plus 10% contingency) for the construction of the Fourth Street
Rehabilitation Project, from 323'+ west of Santa Anita Street to 2277'_+ east of Santa Anita Avenue to the
apparent low bidder to be funded from Prop 111 Fund Account No. 10-4637-9707 ($219969.41) and
Measure I Fund Account No. 32-4637-970'7 ($3,950.00).
D13. Approval of a Maintenance Agreement (CO 99-022) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and
the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and a request to summarily vacate a portion of Carnelian
Street both in conjunction with the proposed realignment of Carnelian Street from Vivero Street to 1000 feet
southerly.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITYAND THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. 99-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF CARNELIAN STREET
D14. Approval of License Agreement (CO 99-023) between San Bernardino Associated Governments
(SANBAG) and the City of Rancho Cucarnonga for the Underground Storm Drain Crossing across the
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) Railroad, generally located on Etiwanda Avenue 600
feet south of Whirtram Ave. for Development Review 94-16 by Ameron, Inc.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-16, STORM DRAIN INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE ON SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENT
RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
D15. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 14376, located at the northwest
corner of Rancheria and Red Hill Country Club Drives, submitted by Longwell Investments, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
EXTENSION FOR PARCEL MAP 14376
D 16. Approval to release the Maintenance Bond for DR 96-21, located on the southeast corner of Buffalo
Avenue and San Marino Street, submitted by' Oltrnans Construction Company.
Release Maintenance Bond #B275 00 36
$11,550.00
D17. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bonds, accept Maintenance
Bonds, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tracts 13279, 14534, 14534-1 and -2, submitted
by William Lyon Homes, Incorporated, located on the southeast corner of Rochester Avenue and Victoria
Park Lane.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CfT'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACTS
13279, 14534, 14534-1 AND -2, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE
OF COMPLETION FOR THE! WORK
D18. Approval to accept the Haven Avenue Rehabilitation, from Foothill Boulevard to Base Line Road,
Contract No. 98-043, as complete, release the bonds and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of
Completion and approve the final contract amount of $303,361.05.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
HAVEN AVENUE REHABILITATION, FROM FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO BASE
LINE ROAD, CONTRACT NO. 98-043 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D19. Approval of Map and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No.4 and Street
lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 4 for Tract Map Number 15072-1 and 15072, located on the
southwest corner of Base Line Road and Rochester Avenue, submitted by Kaufman and Broad of Southern
California, Inc., a California Corporation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI'TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 15072-1 AND
15072
RESOLUTION NO. 99-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND4 FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER
15072-1 AND 15072
MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
carried unanimously, 5-0.
Motion
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
No Items Submitted.
F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fl. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY IN GRANTING A
TAXICAB SERVICE PERMIT TO ONTARIO CAB COMPANY
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this has been withdrawn and there is no need to conduct the public hearing.
F2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND TIME EXTENSION FORVESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT 14475 - ALLARD ENGINEERING - Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a
request for an extension of a previously approved tentative tract map including design review for the
development of 66 single family lots on 113 acres of land in the Hillside Residential (less than 2 dwelling
units per acre) and Open Space Districts, located north of Almond between Sapphire and Turquoise Streets
- APN: 200-051-07 and 55 through 57.
Staff report presented by Rebecca VanBuren, Associate Planner. She also presented slides showing this
project area and referred to other correspondence which is on file in their records.
Councilmember Curatalo clarified if staff had warned the applicant nine months before this was due to
expire.
Rebecca VanBuren, Associate Planner, stated yes they did and that they had not heard back from the
applicant until October.
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Councilmember Dutton clarified that there were now two endangered species in that area that were not there
before.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were:
Chuck Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, stated he was hired by the applicant to represent them
in this process and to give the Council more information about this appeal. He stated their task is
to do what is right. He stated the family has owned this property since 1920. He continued to give
background information about the project. He stated staff did not contact the developer until
October and that he had witnesses to testify to this. He stated they have kept staff informed as to
what is going on with the project. He stated they requested a time extension at the January
Planning Commission meeting and pointed out they were denied and that is why they are before
the Council tonight. He commented on all the time that has been put into this project and added he
did not think the company that provided the survey should be questioned because they are a
reputable firm that the City also uses.
Stephanie Clare, Attorney for the developer, read an article re CEQA. She referred to the staff
report dated 7/8/92, page 140. She stated they have looked for mitigation measures relating to the
coastal sage scrub. She stated the environmental review process has not been done, but that the
Council could do this through a negative declaration~
Ray Allard, engineer for the project and representing the applicant, stated he has read
correspondence relating to the project and the course of events of getting it through the process
after he took it over from the first engineer for the project. He stated they were "behind the eight
ball" from the beginning because of the protocol survey and the time it took to complete it.
Jack Easton, LSA Associates, and in charge of the biological assessment for this project,
commented on the surveys that took place and the endangered species information that was
discovered, including some sensitive species that staff had also reported. He presented the Council
with a boundary map of the property and ex:plained it. He felt that less than1 to 1 mitigation would
be more than adequate, and that 1 to 1 would be more than adequate and that 1.4 is more than
enough mitigation to compensate for the losses that would result from coastal sage scrub of the
proposed prbject, and would therefore reduce impacts to below a level of significance.
Mr. Buquet added they have followed up with CCWD and that there is no water issue relating to this
property.
Cameron Mongreen did not feel this project should be built because there would not be any animals
left if it is built. She did not feel all of the sage, animals and history should be taken away.
Jim Frost stated he felt most of this area is undevelopable and that the Council should use this for
mitigation.
Catherine Bridge, 8715 Banyan, felt the Council should vote to keep the land as it is and felt there
should be a plan to keep the animals and endangered species there. She felt the wash area was
undevelopable.
Frank Chervonne, 8060 Crestview Court, stated he agreed with the Planning Commission and felt
this project should be rethought. He asked that the Council uphold the Planning Commission's
decision because there were many issues that needed to be addressed.
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James Kinney, lawyer in Los Angeles, and homeowner near this area of the project, felt the property
value would increase if the project was built. He stated it would also make it more safe if the project
was built. He stated there is nothing to prevent the developer from coming back tomorrow to submit
the project again since this is already expired. He felt the developer is asking the Council to break
the law. He stated they have had many opportunities and have missed them.
Chuck Buquet stated they have the right to go forward with this project. He felt they have acted in
good faith. He felt the Council has the ultimate say in this project having a chance. He asked for
them to give consideration and co~nsider disagreeing with staff and the Planning Commission.
Jim Frost stated the map has expired and felt the City can do better.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated they have had plenty of time to record the final map and get the
Council to approve it. He stated it was not an issue that there are changed circumstances. He stated they
could extend the tract map for a period of time and do a CEQA review. He stated they could go along with
the Planning Commission's decision and deny the request. He stated he did not see any way around not
having a CEQA review.
Councilmember Dutton talked about his involvement on the County Economic Development Commission.
He stated he is leaning towards property rights, but pointed out he is also concerned about the environment.
Councilmember Williams stated she felt this needs to be looked at again and would uphold the Planning
Commission's decision.
Councilmember Curatalo stated he does not know why the applicant let this expire to begin with. He asked
about the comment Mr. Allard made whereby staff had told him it was okay to allow the map to expire as
long as he made a request to what.
Mr. Allard stated he was told if the request was made prior to the map extending, then time would
be allowed for the completion of the report
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they had talked about time lines with Mr. Allard and the process involved.
He stated they always pursue time extensions with the intent that there is a possibility of a negative
declaration. He stated that was the purpose of his statement to him that if he gets his application in within
time, staff would take the necessary steps, but added as it became apparent that there was more to this site,
staff stated there was more information and they did not get the information prior to the hearing. Brad stated
this question was asked by Mr. Allard back in June or July.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated the Map Act has a real clear time line as to when these maps run out
if you have applied for an extension. He stated he did not think the staff should be responsible for advising
people with valuable property rights when their time is going to run out.
Councilmember Biane stated he is normally for the property owner, but stated he felt they needed to take
a fresh look at this and he would go along with the Planning Commission.
Mayor Alexander stated he agreed and that he felt the environmental issue should be looked at again. He
felt they should not have waited until the last minute. He added this could always be resubmitted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION DENYING A TIME EXTENSION FOR VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14475, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 66 SINGLE
FAMILY LOTS ON 113 ACRES OF LAND IN THE HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL (LESS
THAN 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND THE OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS,
LOCATED NORTH OF ALMOND AVENUE BETWEEN SAPPHIRE AND
TURQUOISE STREETS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 200~05t-07, 55, 56, AND 5'7.
MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 99-041. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
A recess was taken at 8:28 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
F3. HISTORIC POINT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION 98-01 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Consideration of a request to rescind Historic Landmark Designation 94-02, and redesignate as a Point of
Interest, four craftsman bungalow residences located at 9618, 9626, 9634, and 9642 Foothill Boulevard
APN: 208-153-08 through 11. (Continued from February 3, 1999)
Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner, who stated it appears to be too costly to renovate the
buildings. He stated they found it would be less costly to replicate the buildings. He stated the neighbors
think it is an eyesore and staff still feels it is best to demolish the buildings.
Councilmember Biane asked Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, what the condition of the buildings was, and
could they be moved to another site.
Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, stated he felt they could be relocated and are salvageable, but that it
depended upon the amount of funds available to do this. He stated if they are moved, they would still have
to comply with handicap access. He felt they could be replicated and would conform with the building code
and meet the handicap requirements, which would be less cost than renovating them.
Councilmember Williams asked if the owner is willing to replicate the buildings.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated they haw~, not been able to get in touch with the owner.
Councilmember Williams felt that new buildings should be built and replicated and felt it would be a lot more
cost efficient.
Councilmember Curatalo asked what wouild the life span be of retrofitting as opposed to replicating.
Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, stated it would be the same life span either way.
Councilmember Dutton stated he would like to see the existing structures kept. He asked if there is
something they can do to require the property owner to keep the property better maintained.
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Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, stated there are codes available now to maintain occupied buildings, but
that they do not apply to vacant buildings.
Councilmember Dutton stated he would like to explore something to make property owners more responsible
for maintaining these types of properties.
Councilmember Williams felt if something is done like this it should not only be for historical buildings, but
across the board.
Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were:
Jim Frost stated he did not think tile Building Official would have sent out a letter unless he was
directed to by the Council. He continued to talk about the Historic Preservation Commission and
stated they have lost four valuable members of the Commission when they died. He felt that
discussion should occur if the Historic Preservation/Planning Commission should remain as the
same people. He did not think this serves the City well. He did not think they could do both jobs
effectively. He stated he would like to see money budgeted for cultural awareness (historic
preservation) by their being an independent commission to serve as the Historic Preservation
Commission. He stated he has been in Rancho Cucamonga since 1938. He stated he likes the City
and what they have done so far. He stated he would be willing to sit on a committee to help raise
funds to save the buildings. He also stated he would like to get some assurance that this will get
done.
Rick Spurlock, real estate agent for Ana Campos, told about what Ms. Campos has done and the
money she has spent to develop this property. He stated he did not think the houses should be
linked to Route 66, but felt the gas station was linked. He felt the houses were an eyesore. He
added that Ms. Campos does have a buyer for the property. He stated he does not see the
significance of preserving these houses.
Debra Burger stated it is not really the same to replicate the houses. She felt something should be
done with the houses in conjunction with Route 66 and that it could create tourism. She asked what
could be put in their place that would be significant if they are taken out.
There being no further input, the public hearing was closed..
Councilmember Biane pointed out that Rancho Cucamonga is the only City that is behind Mr. Lundy's efforts
in promoting Route 66. He stated he does not appreciate Jim Frost stating there is no one who knows or
cares about historic preservation. He stated he lives in a home built in 1930. He stated you can't turn every
home into a museum because it is not economically feasible. He felt there should be a task force to look
at these historical sites. He stated as far as the cottages, he felt they should be replicated with something
to go along with the gas station.
Councilmember Dutton stated he does not have a problem with putting funds into historic preservation, but
felt that the community should put something into this themselves. He stated he did not think there was
anything else that could be done to this site.
Councilmember Williams stated she concurred. She stated there are only so many dollars available and
that they need to be spent wisely or they get watered down. She stated she would like to see something
done to the Red Chief Motel, but knows it is very costly to do so at this time.
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Mayor Alexander stated the buildings that are to be saved have to be prioritized and that they cannot all be
built. He stated it is a shame to lose some of the buildings, but the City cannot afford to save them all.
MOTION:
unanimously, 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CHANGE FROM A LOCAL
HISTORIC LANDMARK TO POINT OF INTEREST NO. 98-01 FOR FOUR
HOUSES, LOCATED AT 9618, 9626, 9634 AND 9642 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD -
APN: 208-153-08 THROUGH 11
Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 99-025. Motion carried
No Items Submitted.
No Items Submitted.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
I1.
for the relocation of the Isle House.
Staff report presented by Tom Grahn, Associate Planner.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to approve Contract No. 99-024.
unanimously, 5-0.
12. ROUTE 30 AD HOC TASK FORCE UPDATE
Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer.
Councilmember Biane inquired if Route 30 is still on schedule.
,Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated yes.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
ISLE HOUSE RELOCATION - Consideration of an Agreement (CO99-024) of purchase of property
Motion carried
ACTION: Report received and filed.
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13. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES UPDATE
A. PARKS & FACILITIES UPDATE
1. Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
2. R.C. Family Sports Center
3. Stadium
4. Red Hill Park
5. Etiwanda Creek Park
6. Central Park
B. COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE
1. Seniors
2. Teens
3. Youth Activities
4. Youth Sports
5. Rancho Cucamonga Family Sports Center
6. Adult Sports
7. Proposed Boxing Program
8. Senior Transportation program
9. Trips and Tours
10. Human Services
11. Facilities
12. The Grapevine
13. Contract Classes
14. Community Wide Special Events
15. California Park and Recreation Society Conference
16. Park and Recreation Commission
17. Epicenter
ACTION: Report received and filed.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Councilmember Biane stated he would like to look at the possibility of setting up a task force to look at
historic preservation along Foothill between Archibald to Hellman.
K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communications were made from the public.
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Page 13
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to adjourn to executive session to discuss Property
Negotiations Per Government Code Section 54956.8 for property located at Rochester, between Foothill
Boulevard and Arrow Route; Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager, Negotiating Party, regarding Terms of
Payment. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0~ '1'he meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. No action was taken in
executive session.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra J. A(~'~rfis, CMC
City Clerk
Approved: March 17, 1999