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Home My WebLink About1999/02/03 - Minutes February 3, 1999 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re¢lutar Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 3, 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 7:00 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; Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Linda Daniels, RDA Director; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Dan Coleman, Principal Planner; Sal Salazar, Associate Planner; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building & Safety Official; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst II; 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 B1. Recognition of the Rancho Cucamonga V.I.P. Club for their twenty years of service to the senior citizens of our community. A Proclamation was presented to the present and past Boardmembers. B2. Captain Rodney Hoops introduced Lieutenant Lee Watkins stating he would be replacing Lieutenant Joe Henry who recently retired from the Sheriff's Department. Mayor Alexander also commended Lieutenant Joe Henry, for the excellent job he did while working for the Sheriff's Department. City Council Minutes February 3, 1999 Page 2 C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Cl. John Lyons of Etiwanda stated he would like to see the lakes built in Victoria. He stated he had just read an article in the newspaper about the lakes and wanted to express his desire for this. He also commented on the General Plan Item I1 that was on the agenda and stated he would like to see a building moratorium in certain area..; of the City. D. CONSENTCALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: January 6, t999 (Dutton absent) January 14, 1999 (special meeting) January 19, 1999 (adjourned meeting) D2. Approval of summary vacation of a shared access easement on the south side of Arrow Route west of White Oak Avenue. RESOLU"¥1ON NO. 99-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A SHARED ACCESS EASEMENT AT 10955 ARROW ROUTE -APN: 209-144-95 D3. Approval to purchase one (1). DARE vehicle from Exclusively Auto of Ontario, California, as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $19,556.63, to be funded from Account No. 1-41-4451-7045. ITEM REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS. D4. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreements, Improvement Securities and Ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Tract 15814, located at the southwest corner of Highland and Rochester Avenues, submitted by Fieldstone Communities, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 99-021 A RESOLUTION OF 7'HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP 15814, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES RESOLUTION NQ 99-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT 15814 City Council Minutes February 3, 1999 Page 3 D5. Approval to accept the Rochester Storm Drain and Street Improvements at the SCRRA Railroad Crossing and Eighth Street, Contract No. 97-056, as complete, release the bonds and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $249,816.50. RESOLUTION NO. 99-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROCHESTER AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SCRRA RAILROAD CROSSING AND EIGHTH STREET, CONTRACT NO. 97-056, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK Mayor Alexander announced there should be a correction made to the minutes of January 6, 1999, under Consent Ordinances and stated the vote for Ordinance No. 595 should read 3-1-1 (Williams voted no, and Dutton was absent). MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar as corrected with the exception of item 3. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D3.. Approval to purchase one (1) DARE vehicle from Exclusively Auto of Ontario, California, as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $19,556.63, to be funded from Account No. 1-41-4451-7045. Councilmember Williams stated she would like more information from Captain Hoops as to what the vehicle will be used for. Captain Hoops, Police Department, described what the vehicle would look like. He stated they got a grant in the amount of $92,000. He stated the vehicle would be at DARE events, schools, parades and other community events. He added they would also purchase a Volkswagen bug, 2 vans, 2 portable light generator fixtures and $15,000 for radar equipment. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to approve item 3. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items submitted. City Council Minutes February 3, 1999 Page 4 F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES ~ A request by the City of Rancho Cucamonga to adopt updated local environmental guidelines for the review of all development projects within the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Continued from January 20, 1999. Staff report presented by Sal Salazar, Associate Planner. Councilmember Williams asked if we had a set of guidelines before now. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated yes that they were adopted by reference and that they are basically what the proposed guidelines are. He stated this is more specific to Rancho Cucamonga's process. Councilmember Williams asked once this is adopted will things that have been submitted have to adhere to this format. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated what is proposed is really not anything different from what they have been doing. He stated all this does is consolidate it into one document. He stated that projects that have been processed to this date have met these guidelines. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION 99-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE C1T'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE RESOURCES AGENCY AS AMENDED TO DATE AND SUPERSEDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 81-195, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Dutton to approve Resolution No. 99-024. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. F2. 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. Staff report presented by Dan Coleman, Principal Planner. Councilmember Biane inquired if it was considered to move the homes to another site. Dan Coleman, Principal Planner, stated yes it was considered to move them to the Northtown area, but that the owners were not interested in doing this City Council Minutes February 3, 1999 Page 5 Councilmember Biane stated it looks like everyone tried to take care of these structures, but now they are unsafe and it is too late. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Jim Frost, Etiwanda area, felt it was presumptuous of staff to contact the owner about demolition until they had gone to the Historic Preservation Commission and the City Council. He felt these should not be torn down and should be preserved. Councilmember Williams asked if the Historical Society is willing to help out with this. Jim Frost stated this has not been discussed at their meetings as far as he knows. Councilmember Williams asked Mr. Frost his suggestion as to what can be done so they are not demolished. Mayor Alexander asked if this was postponed until the next meeting would it create any problems. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated they have talked to Mrs. Campos about restoration and that this is a possibility. He stated currently Mrs. Campos has a contractor to demolish these structures if the Council directs that to be done. He stated they have looked at many options to save these structures already. Councilmember Williams asked what the owner would do with the property once they are demolished, and how they would guarantee the same type of structures that is there now. Brad Bullet, City Planner, stated the owner has plans to rebuild the same type of structures and stated they would have to comply with the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Mayor Alexander asked if Councilmembers Williams and Biane would sit down and try to come up with something and then bring it back to the Council at the next meeting. 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 MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Biane to continue the hearing to February 17, 1999, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0, PUBLIC HEARINGS No items submitted. City Council Minutes February 3, 1999 Page 6 H. CiTY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No items submitted. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION TO AUTHORIZE THE RECRUITMENT OF PLANNING CONSULTANT(S) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REVISED GENERAL PLAN AND ACCOMPANYING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) Staff report by Brad Bullet, City Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment:s. There being none, public comments were closed. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Blame to accept staff's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. L_=., ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane 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. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. No action was taken in executive session. ~R/~,ectfully~t~m itted, City Clerk Approved: March 3, 1999