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Home My WebLink About2007/09/04 - Minutes - SpecialSeptember 4, 2007 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER ~' A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Kurth called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Present were Councilmembers/Boardmembers: Rex Gutierrez; L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Mayor Pro Tem Diane Williams, and Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community Development; John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Robert Karatsu, Assistant Library Director; Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian; Michelle Perera, Library Services Manager; Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director; Barbara Hansen, Community Program Coordinator; Chief Peter Bryan, Fire Protection District; Kelley Donaldson, Public Education Specialist, Fire Protection District; Chief Joe Cusimano, Police Department; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst III; Jose Ramirez, Information Services Specialist I; Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk; and Kathryn L. Scott, Assistant City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by Library Staff regarding "Bridging the Learning Gap from Summer Reading Program to Live Homework Help." Deborah Clark, Library Director, presented a brief report, and Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, presented the power point presentation. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Schools that Participated in Telethon 2007. Deborah Clark, Library Director, and Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, along with Library Boardmembers Teresa Akahoshi, Amber Claflin and Rebecca Davies presented the Certificates to the school committee members representing the following supporting schools: Banyan Elementary, Caryn Elementary, Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary, Deer Canyon Elementary, Floyd M. Stork Elementary, Heritage Intermediate, Jasper Elementary, John L. Golden Elementary, Carlton P. Lightfoot Elementary, Terra Vista Elementary, Victoria Groves Elementary, Vineyard Jr. High and West Heritage Elementary. 3. Acceptance of a Donation from Costco to partially fund Public Education Program and Presentation by the Board of Directors to Costco. Fire Chief Peter Bryan, introduced Kelley Donaldson, Public Education Specialist, and stated this is an opportunity for the Board of Directors to compliment and thank a Chamber of Commerce business community member, Costco, who is partnering with the Fire District on a public education program. Kelley Donaldson announced the new training card program that will have a game aspect to it, having twelve different characters. She said the program kick off Open House is scheduled for October 13, 2007, and they are relying on the business community for help with sponsorships to get the program up and running. She said they are grateful to COSTO for their contribution. Special City Council/Fire Protection District Meeting September 4, 2007 Page 2 Joe Schumacher, Marketing Manager for Costco, presented a $250 check to the Fire Board of Directors to partially fund the Public Education Program. Mayor/President Kurth and Councilmembers/Boardmembers presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Schumacher on behalf of Costco Wholesale in appreciation for the partnership with the Fire District for an innovative public education program and support of the Rancho Cucamonga community. Mr. Schumacher stated it's a pleasure and a great opportunity to help out the community and commented there is more money coming. He encouraged other businesses to participate in the program. 4. Presentation of the proceeds from the "Bark in the Park" events to the Animal Care and Services Department by the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Barbara Hansen, Community Program Coordinator, Animal Care & Adoption Center, along with Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director, thanked Quakes staff Jerry McKearney, Executive Vice President/General Manager, Rachel Barker, Ticket Manager, Katie Homayoun, Community Relations Manager, far helping promote and participate in the "Bark in the Park" program. Jerry McKearney, Executive Vice President/General Manager, stated the Quakes organization is happy to be a part of this event. He presented a $1,007 check to the Fire Board of Directors for the Animal Care Adoption Center and stated they look forward to the 2008 events. Mayor/President Kurth stated they are thrilled with the partnership that the City has with the Quakes organization and appreciate their support. Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director, introduced Zaba, a 4-year old, long-haired Chihuahua from the Animal Care Center. He said "Bark in the Park" is a unique event in which you and your pet companion can enjoy the game together. He thanked the Quakes for their support. 5. Presentation of Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition to three Little and Major League Division All Star teams for winning the District 71 Championships in Rancho Cucamonga. Doug Morris, Little League District 71 Administrator, assisted the Mayor and the Councilmembers in the presentation of Proclamations and Certificates of Recognition to the All Star teams. Mr. Morris stated there are ten teams, five from Rancho Cucamonga and five from Fontana. He thanked the Mayor/President and the City Councilmembers/Boardmembers for their support and presented District 71 pins to them. Mr. Morris presented a Certificate of Recognition to the following teams: Alta Loma Little League, Junior Division (13 & 14 year olds); Vineyard Little League, Major Division (11 & 12 year olds); and Alta Loma Little League (9 & 10 year olds). C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications from the public. Special City Council/Fire Protection District Meeting September 4, 2007 Page 3 • D. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION REGIONAL FACULTY MEMBER POSITION APPOINTMENT OF JOSH STAPLETON -Oral Report • Fire Chief Peter Bryan presented the staff report in recognition of a community member He said the American Heart Association has appointed John Stapleton to be a regional faculty member He said a regional faculty member is part of the American Heart Association and allows the City of Rancho Cucamonga to provide and maintain high quality training to the public as well as its public safety members It allows the Fire District to provide advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support training to the community as well as to all public safety and allows the City to stay updated on the latest and greatest science and information coming from the American Heart Associaticn He said it is privilege and honor to introduce our representative John Stapleton E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6 53 p m Respectfully submitted, Kathy n L Scott CMC Y Assistant City Clerk Approved October 17, 2007 \J