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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006/12/20 - MinutesDecember 20, 2006 • CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency and City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, in the Tapia Room of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California The meeting was called to order at 5 30 p m by Chairman/Mayor Donald J Kurth, M D Present were Agencymembers/Councilmembers Rex Gutierrez, L Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, and Mayor Donald J Kurth, M D Also present were Jack Lam, Executive Director/City Manager, Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager, James Markman, Legal Counsel/City Attorney, Karsten Bowman, Assistant City Attorney, Linda D Daniels, Redevelopment Director/Acting Administrative Services Director, and Joe O'Neil, City Engineer B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) Chairman/Mayor Kurth announced the closed session item • B1 CONFERENCE W ITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956 8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9055 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, LINDA D DANIELS, RDA DIRECTOR, AND LINO-PEPPERWOOD HOUSING, NEGOTIATING PARTIES, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT -RDA B2 CONFERENCE PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956 9 REGARDING CONDEMNATION ACTION, RELATIVE TO THE HAVEN GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT FOR SUBJECT PROPERTY INTERESTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY ROCK/JERSEY CORPORATION AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 209-143-02, NEGOTIATING PARTIES, WILLIAM J O'NEIL, CITY ENGINEER, AND ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY KIRSTEN BOWMAN REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO NEGOTIATORS CONCERNING APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT -CITY C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session item D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 5 30 p m • Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 2 E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS F. RECESS The closed session adfourned at 6 45 p m with no action taken G. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California Chairman/President/Mayor Donald J Kurth, M D called the meeting to order at 7 02 p m Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers Rex Gutierrez, L Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Diane W illiams and Charman/President/Mayor Donald J Kurth, M D n lJ Also present were Jack Lam, Executive Director/City Manager, Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager, James Markman, Legal Counsel/City Attorney, Linda D Daniels, Redevelopment Director and Acting Administrative Services Director, Sunil Powaku, Information Systems Analyst, Shelly Munson, Information • Systems Specialist, Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, Mike Ten Eyck, Administrative Resources Manager, James Troyer, Planning Director, Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official, Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III, Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director, Chief Peter Bryan and Management Analyst II Pamela Pane, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Lieutenant Scott Mesa, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, Marcia Godwin, Assistant to the City Manager, Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst III, Shirr'I Griffin, Office Specialist II - City Clerk's office, and Debra J Adams, Assistant Secretary/Secretary/City Clerk H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS H1 Introduction of new Animal Services Director, Joe Pulcinella, and update on holiday activities at the Animal Care and Adoption Center Mayor Kurth introduced Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director, talked about Wendell the puppy that he brought to show everyone He stated there are other animals like this at the shelter He invited people to visit the shelter or check out the website to see what kinds of animals are available • Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 3 • I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 11 Jeri Lee commented on the sign ordinance item 04 She felt a high standard should be sei for political signs She also felt there should be a fine for those people putting signs too close to a polling location 12 John Lyons stated our hearts and prayers go out to the Mercy air crew that crashed last weekend He said people can donate towards them He commented on Bass Pro Shop and felt it would be very successful He also talked about Living Spaces and its success He informed people to take care of their pets during this cold weather He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 13 Carol Douglas on behalf of the Alta Loma Riding Club brought copies of a letter from the Club regarding item Ot, which is on file in the City Clerk's office She read the letter into the record She stated their Board is glad they are pursuing the Hellman site for Station 177, and supports this location She stated it was a gift when Chief Bryan came to her group telling them about this news She felt this was awin-win situation J. AGENCY/FIRE BOARD/COUNCIL RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS • No response was made ; K. CONSENT CALENDAR -REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY K1 Approval of Check Register dated November 29 through December 12, 2006 K2 Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2006 K3 Approval to adopt Annual Statement of Investment Policy K4 Approval to accept the improvements constructed by various contractors at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center as complete and authorization to file a Notice of Completion for the improvements RESOLUTION NO RA 06-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY HUNTINGTON GLAZING, INC FOR THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK • Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO RA 06-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY LAMBARD ENTERPRISES, INC FOR THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK RESOLUTION NO RA 06-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY MNZ JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar Motion carried unanimously 5-0 K. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT KS K6 K7 KS Approval of Minutes October 18, 2006 November 1, 2006 November 15, 2006 Approval of Check Register dated November 29 through December 12, 2006 Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2006 Approval to adopt Annual Statement of Investment Policy K9 Approval of a request to extend the Fire Captain Employment Eligibility List set to expire on December 19, 2006, for one additional year K10 Approval for appropriation of funds in the amount of $57,623 00 plus 10% contingency from Fire District Reserve funds for an automated fuel management system K11 Approval to appropriate funding from the Computer Equipmentlfechnical Replacement Fund (1714001) in the amount of $21,134 00 and $49,970 00 from the Fire District Reserve Fund to purchase a fleet maintenance software upgrade, implementation support, and hardware from various vendors and authorize the related appropriations into the appropriate account numbers to be determined by staff K12 Approval to adopt a boundary map showing property within SUBTT12332-2 (Toll Brothers), located on the east side of Haven Avenue, north of Ringstem Dr , to be annexed into CFD No 88-1 RESOLUTION NO FD 06-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 88-1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 88-1 • • • Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 5 • K13 Approval to adopt a boundary map showing property within SUBTT16788 (Bahman Sepehrnia), located on the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Madrone Avenue, to be annexed into CFD No 85-1 RESOLUTION NO FD 06-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 85-1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP (ANNEXATION NO 06-12) SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 85-1 K14 Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No 06- 01 (SUBTT12332-2, Toll Brothers) into Community Facilities District No 88-1, specifying facilities and services provided, to set and specify the special taxes to be levied within the annexation and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the annexation RESOLUTION NO FD 06-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 88-1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 88-1 • K15 Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No 06- 12 (SUBTT16788, Bahman Sepehrnia) intc Community Facilities District No 85-1, specifying facilities and services provided, to set and specify the special taxes to be levied within the annexation and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the annexation RESOLUTION NO FD 06-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 85-1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO 06-12) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 85-1 K16 Approval to adopt a boundary map showing property within SUBTT18139 (Huntec Development, Inc ), located on the east side of Madrone Avenue, south of Arrow Route, to be annexed into CFD No 85- 1 RESOLUTION NO FD 06-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 85- 1, ADOPTING A BOUNDARY MAP (ANNEXATION NO 06-6) SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 85-1 r1 U Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 6 K17 Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No 06-6 • (SUBTT18139, Huntec Development, Inc ), into Community Facilities District No 85-1, specifying facilities and services provided, to set and specify the special taxes to be levied within the annexation and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the annexation RESOLUTION NO FD 06-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 85- 1, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO 06-6) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 85-1 K18 Approval of a Resolution of the (Federal) National Inadent Management System (NIMS) to be used in conjunction with the current (State) Standardized Emergency Management System (BEMs) for Disaster Management RESOLUTION NO FD 06-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE (FEDERAL) NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CURRENT (STATE) STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BEMs) FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT MOTION Moved by Michael, seconded by Gutierrez to approve the staff recommendations in the staff • reports contained within the Consent Calendar Motion carried unanimously 5-0 K. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL K19 Approval of Check Register dated November 29 through December 12, 2006 and payroll ending December 12, 2006 for the total amount of $4,149,259 08 K20 Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2006 K21 Approval to adopt Annual Statement of Investment Policy K22 Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Rancho Crossing 12 KV Electrical Distribution System, Cabling, Connections and Eqwpment Protect, to be funded from Municipal Utility Funds, Acct No 1 70 5-30 3-56 50/1 3 977 0 5-0 RESOLUTION NO 06-384 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "RANCHO CROSSING 12 KV ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, CABLING, CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT PROJECT" AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING • THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 7 • K23 Approval of a Resolution of the (Federal) National Incident Management System (NIMS) to be used in conjunction with the current (State) Standardized Emergency Management System (BEMs for Disaster Management RESOLUTION NO 06-385 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE (FEDERAL) NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CURRENT (STATE) STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BEMs) FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT • K24 Approval of Parks, Recreation Facilities and Community Services Update K25 Approval of a request from the Christian Okoye Foundation for a Waiver of Rental Fees of a 5K/10K Community RunM/alk starting and ending at the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter and Adult Sports Complex (Parking Lot A) on February 24, 2007 K26 Approval to appropriate $18,995 00 into Acct No 1714001-5605 for the purchase of a large format document scanner and $1,99500 into Acct No 1714001-5300 for maintenance costs for a total of $20,990 00 to be funded from the Computer Equipment/Technical Replacement Fund K27 Approval to appropriate $15,000 00 received from Lewis Investment Company into Acct Nos 1680000-4802 (Revenue) and 1680303-5300 (Expenditure -Contract Services) to pay for consultants costs in the formation of Community Facilities District No 2006-01 (Vintner's Grove), the developer will be reimbursed from bond proceeds after the District is formed K28 Approval to appropriate $15,000 00 received from Lewis Investment Company into Acct Nos 1681000-4802 (Revenue) and 1681303-5300 (Expenditure -Contract Services) to pay for consultants costs in the formation of Community Facilities District No 2006-02 (Amador on Route 66), the developer will be reimbursed from bond proceeds after the District is formed K29 Approval to appropriate funding from the Computer Equipment/Technical Replacement Fund (1714001) in the amount of $21,134 00 and $49,970 00 from the Fire District Reserve Fund to purchase a fleet maintenance software upgrade, implementation support, and hardware from various vendors and authorize the related appropriations into the appropriate account numbers to be determined by staff K30 Approval of a change order in the amount of $289,980 00 for locating buried pull boxes, excavating dirt from existing pull boxes, replacing existing damaged wires, and installing new cables and wires through existing conduits at fourteen signalized intersections on the Citywide Installation of Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Contract No 06-049, and approval to increase the award to Steiny and Company, Inc , by an amount of $289,980 00 K31 Approval of the annexation to Street Lighting Maintenance District No 2 for DRC2005-00743 located north of Almond Street, east of Carnelian Avenue, submitted by Hamid R Mansouri and Elizabeth K Mansouri RESOLUTION NO 06-386 r 1 L J A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 2 FOR DRC2005-00743 (APN 1061-791-13) K32 Approval and authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO 06-227) in the amount of $150,000 00 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 Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 8 K33 Approval to award and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount • of $67,000 00 with Advantec Consulting Engineers (CO 06-231), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $6,700 00 for "Engineering Design Plans for 3 New Signals and Modification of 5 Signals at Various Locations" in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, to be funded from Transportation Funds, Acct No 1 1 2 4 30 3 56 50/1 573 (Various) K34 Approval of a Subordination Agreement (CO 06-233) from Community Baptist Church of Alta Loma, located at 9090 19`h Street -APN 201-221-OS RESOLUTION NO 06-387 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT FROM COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALTA LOMA AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAME (APN 201-221-OS) K35 Approval of an Acquisition Agreement (CO 06-234) for the City to acquire off-site property, security and deposits for Tract 16072, located on the north side of Wilson Avenue between Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue, submitted by Richland Pinehurst, Inc RESOLUTION NO 06-388 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR OFFSITE PROPERTY, SECURITY AND DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 16072, FROM RICHLAND PINEHURST, INC , AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAME • K36 Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 15550, located on the west side of Wardman Bullock, north of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Etiwanda Creek Partners, L P RESOLUTION NO 06-389 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 15550 K37 Approval of Vacation of Pecan Avenue Excess Right-of-Way (V-209) -Toll Brothers - a request to vacate a 66-foot wide excess portion of Pecan Avenue, located north of Vista Street and south of Tract 16279 RESOLUTION NO 06-390 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION (V-209) OF A PORTION OF PECAN AVENUE LOCATED NORTH OF VISTA STREET AND SOUTH OF TRACT 16279 K38 Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 16455, located on the northeast corner of Hermosa and Wilson Avenues, submitted by lyad Haifa and Humberto Zarate RESOLUTION NO 06-391 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO • CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 16455 Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 9 • K39 Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 16716, located on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue between Etiwanda Intermediate School and Etiwanda Railway Station, submitted by Monte San Savino, LLC RESOLUTION NO 06-392 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 16716 K40 Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit, Interim Basin Maintenance Agreement (CO 06-235) and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No 7 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos 1 and 7 for Tract Map 16114, located on the west side of East Avenue, south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Trimark Pacific-Rancho Cucamonga, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company RESOLUTION NO 06-393 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 16114, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES, MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT AND INTERIM BASIN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO 06-394 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS 1 AND 7 FOR TRACT MAP 16114 K41 Approval to release Drainage Acceptance Agreement (CO 01-031) for Lots 3 and 4 of Parcel Map 15692, located on loamosa Court, west of Hellman Avenue, submitted by Pat Prutting RESOLUTION NO 06-395 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING A DRAINAGE ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT FROM PAT PRUTTING K42 Approval and execution of a Joint Construction Agreement (CO 06-236) between the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the San Sevaine Storm Channel and the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain connection at Foothill Boulevard K43 Approval of Map for Tract 17923, located at 9356 19"' Street, east of Hellman Avenue, submitted by Dekel, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company RESOLUTION NO 06-396 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP 17923 • Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 10 K44 Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Cash Deposit, accept a • Maintenance Cash Deposit and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2003-00213, located on the east side of Milliken Avenue, north of 4'h Street, submitted by Fairmont Hospitality, Inc RESOLUTION NO 06-397 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2003-00213 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK K45 Approval to accept improvements, retain $1,240 00 of the Faithful Performance Cash Deposit in lieu of a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2002-01023, located on the southwest corner of Arrow Route and White Oak Avenue, submitted by Stor-N-Lock Partners #18, LLC RESOLUTION NO 06-398 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2002-01023 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK K46 Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 14496-1, located on the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, submitted by Granite Homes RESOLUTION NO 06-399 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 14496-1 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK K47 Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for DRC2002-00511, located at 8657 and 8661 Pecan Avenue (APN 229-181-09 and 229-181-12) submitted by Samuel V DiCarlo and Barbara J DiCarlo K48 Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Cash Deposit for DRC2002-00499, located at the southwest corner of 6'" Street and Fairway View Place, submitted by KSL Rancho Cucamonga, L P K49 Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Letter of Credit for DRC2001-00638, located on the west side of Day Creek Boulevard at Highland Avenue, submitted by Day Creek Investors, LLC K50 Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Cash Deposit for Parcel Map 16271, located on the west side of Utica Avenue, north of Jersey Boulevard, submitted by Bakken Industrial Properties, Inc K51 Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Cash Deposit for Parcel Map 16297, located at the southeast corner of White Oak Avenue and Eucalyptus Street, submitted by Lot Number One Partnership, LLC K52 Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16432, located at the southwest corner of 19'h Street and Amethyst Street, submitted by Cucamonga Ventures, LLC K53 Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for the Landscape Infrastructure Phase I, II & III • Improvements for Rancho Etiwanda, located on both sides of Day Creek Boulevard north of the 210 Freeway, submitted by Rancho Etiwanda 685, LLC Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 11 • K54 Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 15923, located at the southwest corner of Church Street and Mayten Avenue, submitted by LDC Cougar, LLC RESOLUTION NO 06-400 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 15923 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar Motion carried unanimously 5-0 L. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items submitted • M. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT President Kurth opened the meeting for public hearing Addressing the Boardmembers was Douglas Corrigan stated they are in favor of this There being no further response, the public hearing was closed RESOLUTION NO FD 06-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO 06-11) TO AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD 85-1 ), CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS MOTION Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Spagnolo to approve Resolution No FD 06-061 Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 ' ; i * { . A staff report was presented by Chief Bryan Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 12 N. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items submitted O. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 01 APPROVAL FOR THE DISTRICT TO PROCEED WITH THE CURRENT CONCEPT PLANS FOR STATION 177 AND APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH DISCUSSIONS WITH SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. AND PROCEED WITH THE COMPLETION OF AN EIR TO LOCATE STATION 177 ON THE ALTERNATIVE SURPLUS FLOOD CONTROL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HELLMAN AVENUE. SOUTH OF HILLSIDE ROAD • A staff report was presented by Chief Peter Bryan and Pamela Payne, Management Analyst II, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Boardmember Michael asked what assurance do we have so that this land is not sold to someone else Pamela Pane, Management Analyst II, stated they have talked to the Flood Control District and they are aware of our desire Boardmember Gutierrez asked about the size of this site • Chief Bryan stated it was about tour acres, and told about the benefits of this site Boardmember Gutierrez asked how this will reduce travel time for the northwest portion of the City Chief Bryan stated staff is very confident that this location will reduce travel time Boardmember Gutierrez wanted to make sure this was the best location Boardmember Williams wanted to make sure the whole plan is looked at when considering this site She asked if this would be the same plan that was to be built at the park site Chief Bryan stated it would be the same station plan because the need hasn't changed Boardmember Williams asked about the trucks to be there Chief Bryan stated there would be a paramedic engine with a brush engine also Jack Lam, City Manager, stated with the extra property at this site, that a piece of open space can be developed for a fire safe garden demonstration, but it also serves as park mitigation, open space mitigation for station #178 He stated this will help us in the future Boardmember Williams felt it will be nice to have some of the land left in a natural state Chief Bryan stated they will work with Planning on the natural landscaping for this site and it can also provide additional buffer to the residents Boardmember Williams suggested the Chief contact Cucamonga Valley Water District about a water saving type of garden, such as the Maloof property where there was a grant given for this type of garden • Chief Bryan stated they worked with Metropolitan Water District for station #173 for a grant for Astroturt grass that does not have to be watered, mowed or chemicaled Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 13 • Boardmember Spagnolo stated he felt this would be a good site Boardmember Michael stated the Fire Board wanted the park site originally because it was a way to get this done very gwckly, but added now there is a better site to go to MOTION Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo to approve and proceed with staff's recommendation President Kurth was glad we worked through this and appreaated the presentation He felt this would be a win-win situation for everyone Motion carried unanimously 5-0 P. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS -CITY COUNCIL ITEMS P2 AND P3 WERE CONSIDERED AT ONE TIME • A staff report was presented by Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Manager RESOLUTION NO 06-401 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 2006-01 (VINTNER'S GROVE), AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, APPROVING THE FORM OF FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS MOTION Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Spagnolo to approve Resolution No 06-401 and 402 Motion carried unanimously 5-0 • A staff report was presented by Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Manager Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 14 RESOLUTION NO 06-402 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO 2006-02 (AMADOR ON ROUTE 66), AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, APPROVING THE FORM OF FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS MOTION Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Spagnolo to approve Resolution No 06-401 and 402 Motion carried unanimously 5-0 Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS 01 COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember ) Councilmember Spagnolo wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year and asked everyone to reflect back and count their blessing CJ Councilmember Gutierrez expressed his gratitude for being part of this Council and part of this City He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year He stated he hopes to get a lot done next • year Councilmember Michael stated he attended an event put on by the Library staff at the Cultural Center to plan for the future He stated the employees came up with ideas outside of the box, and that they want to reach for higher goals to make things better for the future He asked all departments to step outside the box to try to improve their services He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year He stated they are here to serve the people of the City Councilmember Williams wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year She stated our prayers go out to those people overseas and wished them a safe return home She thanked everyone for our beautiful City and looked forward to the next four years Mayor Kurth stated the best present he can have is the new Bass Pro coming to town and talked about how wondertul it will be He felt everyone should count their blessings He said he will do everything he can to make this City a better place to live 02 CONSIDERATION OF SELECTING A MAYOR PRO TEM (Oral) MOTION Moved by Michael, seconded by Gutierrez to appoint Diane Williams as Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Gutierrez stated at a future date he would like to discuss the term for this position Councilmember Williams stated she welcomes this opportunity, and agreed with Councilmember Gutierrez on this being on a rotating schedule for the future, but added she would be honored to do it at this time She also felt there should be some sort of a rotation in order to build a stronger team and hoped everyone could serve in that capacity Mayor Kurth talked about the rotation of the position while he served on the Cucamonga Valley Water • District Board He felt this allowed for different personalities to be brought to the Board and lead in their own way He stated he agreed with the suggestion to rotate it Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 15 • Mayor Kurth suggested this be for a one year term Moticn carried unanimously 5-0 03 DISCUSSION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES AND LOCAL/REGIONAL AGENCY BOARDS AND AFFILIATIONS An introduction was presented by Pamela Easter, Assistant to the City Manager The Council went through the list as presented in the agenda packet MOTION Moved by Kurth that all discussed appointments are approved Councilmember Williams stated we get a lot of info from California Contract Cities and asked if we should have a delegate for this Pamela Easter, Assistant to the City Manager, stated we do participate in this, and as more things come up for us to get involved in, we can appoint someone from the Council to serve on this at that time She stated we will continue evaluating this to see if we need to appoint a delegate The motion was seconded by Gutierrez Motion carried unanimously 5-0 (see attached list of subcommittees) 04 DISCUSSION OF MUNICIPAL CODES REGULATING POLITICAL SIGNS (CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER 6, 2006) Councilmember Gutierrez stated in response to the last election, he understands there is a Sign • Ordinance which includes political sign regulations He stated he has heard people say there is "no teeth" to it and certain things are not enforced He asked why we need an Ordinance if we don't enforce it, and asked if there are other cities that are tougher than we are He asked if there is a way that the Campaign Sign Ordinance can be made with tougher regulations James Troyer, Planning Director, stated they can survey other cities and compare everything James Markman, City Attorney, stated you can control political signs but added you have tc treat political signs the same as you do other signs like real estate signs He stated the areas you can control are the number of signs, the size and how long they are out there He told about other cities and some of their restrictions He stated the key is not to treat political signs any more harshly than any other types of signs He said you could treat political signs as temporary signs with the restrictions he mentioned He stated you cannot control a billboard He stated his office can work with staff and bring back an enforceable Political Sign Ordinance Councilmember Gutierrez felt it would be good to do a study, collect Ordinances from other cities and take the best from all of them, and also apply this to all signs in general Councilmember Michael agreed and felt we need something that is enforceable James Markman, City Attorney, stated staff needs to catalog all signs that are sponsored or promoted by the City itself that go across or in the right-of-way to see what we would have to do with those in order to do this Political Sign Ordinance Jack Lam, City Manager, stated he has witnessed signs for many elections and added we have not had a problem with any candidate complaining about the City taking their signs from the public right-of-way He told about staff advising the candidates of our sign regulations, including them being in the public-right-of • way and telling them these will be taken out He stated the issue has been where we get involved with signs on private property Councilmember Williams commented on statewide elections, i e , fudges races, etc that do not care about our sign regulations and do not pay attention to them Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council Minutes December 20, 2006 Page 16 Councilmember Gutierrez asked for staff to start researching this Councilmember Spagnolo felt public safety was also an issue as it relates to where signs are put up, and also signs that are put in other cities by our City candidates He felt this goes beyond the political signs and how it is enforced He said he would like to gei some input from staff research and find something that is more user friendly Councilmember Michael stated he concurs with Councilmember Gutierrez's recommendation and felt it was time to look mto this again Mayor Kurth asked about the personnel to enforce the sign regulations, and asked if this was part of the problem Jack Lam, City Manager talked about the new Code Enforcement Officers indicating manpower would not be an issue Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official, talked about their program for enforcing the sign regulations ACTION The Council concurred that staff would bring back information for them to consider R. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified S. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kurth stated our next scheduled meeting will be held January 17`", that we would be cancelling the January 3`d meeting The meeting adtourned at 8 58 p m Respectfullysubmitte~d~, ~~~ , G~'-~n,~ ebra Ad , CMC Assistant Se etary/Secretary/City Clerk Approved January 17, 2007 • • City of Rancho Cucamonga • City Council Subcommittees and Appointments to Local and Regional Agency Boards and Affiliations Appointments made by the City Council on December 20, 2006 City Council Subcommittees The following are committees on which two Council Members serve to consider assigned areas of City programs/functions, provide feedback to staff, and make recommendations to the full City Council on related policy matters and Commission/Foundation appointments These committees meet on an as-needed bans throughout the year Telecommunications Subcommittee Area of Responsibility: Cable telev~s~on franchises, wireless commnmcations, fiber optics, Internet, oversight to RCTV-3, and changes m telecommunication laws Current Committee members: M~chae] and Spagnolo Comn:uniry Services Subcommittee Area of Responsibility: Park and Recreation Commission and Community Foundation • appointments, Quake Stadmm usage, construction of park and recreation facilities, and programs Current Committee members: Williams and Spagnolo Fire District Personnel Committee Area of Responsibility: Review employment ehg~bilrty lists pnor to certification and other related personnel matters, m accordance with Fire Department Rules and Regulations Current Committee members: Michael and Spagnolo Housing Set Aside Subcommittee Area of Responsibility: Reviews affordable housing needs and develops strategy and programs for Redevelopment Agency set-aside money Current Committee members: Gutienez and Michael • 12/26/2006 - 1 - Crty Councrl Committees and Appointments Updated December 2006 • Library Subconunittee Area of Responsibility: Lrbrary and Library Foundation programs and services as well as Library Board of Trustees and Library Foundation appointments Current Committee members: Gutrerrez and Michael Mobile Home Accord Review Ad Hoc Committee Area of Responsibility: This proposed new committee would review the renewal process of the Mobile Home Accords between the residents and the property owners of the eight mobile home parks located m the City The existing Accord is current through 2009 Therefore, staff will want to begin work on the Accord in 2007 Current Committee members: Kurth and Gutierrez Planning/Historic Preservation Subcommittee Area of Responsibility: Plamm~g/Histonc Preservation Commission appointments and Rails to Trails Plan implementation I~ Current Committee members: Williams and Spagnolo Public Works Subcommittee Area of Responsibility: Traffic and public works projects Current Committee members: Williams and Michael Redevelopment Marketing Subconunittee Area of Responsibility: Marketing of the Crty and review of the Redevelopment Agency marketing budget • Current Committee members: 12/26/2006 Gutierrez and Williams -2- City Council Committees and Appointments Updated December 2006 • Appointments to Community Organizations and Regional Agencies These appointments involve Council Members representing the Ctty to community organizations and regional agencies Several of the orgamzattons ask for the designation of both a Delegate and an Altemate Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Area of Responsibility: Provides liaison between the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce and the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga m coordinating protects and items of mutual interest Current Delegate: Michael • North Etiwanda Preserve Area of Responsibility: Responsible for overseeing use and conservation of the North Etiwanda Habitat Preserve This committee includes representatives from the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga, County Board of Supervisors, State Department of Fish and Game, U S Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as at-large representatives of adJacent property owners The Commrssion is currently working to complete the hiking trail through the Preserve, closing off access for motonzed vehic]es along the southern boundary, and contimm~g to work with developers to expand the Preserve The meetings are held quarterly on the fourth Thursday of the month at 3 00 p m Current Delegate: Gutierrez Route 210 Freeway Corridor Design Joint Powers Authority Area of Responsibility: Addresses Route 210 Freeway items for San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties Current Delegate: Williams Omnitrans Current Alternate: Spagnolo Area of Responsibility: Omnitrans is a Joint Powers Agency that coordinates the public transit services of the County of San Bemazdmo and its 15 member cores A 20 member Board of Directors governs Omnitrans, which includes the five County Board of Supervisors and representatives from the member cities There are no specific terms to serve on the Board, tt is at the discretion of each Ctty as to who represents the City on the Omnitrans Board of Directors as Delegate and Alternate • Current Delegate: Michael Current Alternate: Williams 12/26/2006 -3- City Council Committees and Appointments Updated December 2006 • San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Area of Responsibility: The San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) rs the sub regional transportation planning authonty and Councrl of Governments for San Bernardino County The SANBAG Board has 29 members, including representatives from each of the 24 cites and the five members of the County Board of Supervisors The Board meets monthly m San Bernardino, m addrt~on to a number of SANBAG committees that also meet on a monthly bans The SANBAG Bylaws state that each City will appoint a delegate and alternate to the SANBAG Boazd. These two representatives continue to represent that City on the SANBAG Board until successors aze appointed by the City The SANBAG Board of Directors also appoints, from time to time, members of the Board to serve on mtercounty agency boards Mayor Pro Tem W~ll~ams has been appointed by SANBAG to serve as an alternate to the two members that represent SANBAG on the Metrohnk Board She also serves as an Alternate Member on the Metro Gold line Phase II Joint Powers Authonty Current Delegate: Williams Current Alternate: Kurth • City Selection Committee Area of Responsibility: The Crty Selection Committee ~s a committee, established by California Government Code 50275, which meets m even years to appoint Mayors and Council members to represent [he city perspective on regional organizations, such as San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and the CAL-ID Remote Access Network Board The Crty Selection Committee consrsts of the Mayor of each Crty m the County In San Bernardino County, the City Selection Committee meets every two years or more frequently if required to make a selection for one of the organizations The Committee met last m March 2006 and will not meet again until 2008, unless necessary Required Delegate: Kurth California Housing Opportunities Agency (CHOA) Area of Responsibility: CHOA operates alease-to-purchase housing program m which the Crty of Rancho Cucamonga participates along with the City of Upland and San Bernardino County Each of the three Junsd~chonal members of the Agency appoints one of its members to serve on the Boazd of Directors. A representative from the Council serves as the pnmary member, with staff serving as the alternate The Board of Drrectors currently meets quarterly, usually by telephone conference call • Current Representative: Spagnolo 12/26/2006 -4- Current Alternate: Linda Daniels City Council Committees and Appointments Updated December 2006 • California Cities Homeownership Authority (CCHOA) Area of Responsibility: This is a housing program m which the City participates along with thirteen other cities m Southern Cahforma The Crty serves on the Board of Directors, with the Bylaws stating that both the pnmazy and alternative will be Mayors or Council members Although the funding under this program has been depleted, there are ongoing legal and admmistrahve acrivrt~es that require action by the Board The Boazd meets several Mmes a year, often by telephone conference call, dunng the day Current Representative: Spagnolo Current Alternate: Kurth u 12/26/2006 - 5 - Crty Council Committees and Appointments Updated December 2006 • Other Aaaointments From time to time, there are opportumttes to serve on regional or statewide Committees/Boards, which do not involve the Crty Council making an appointment Several of our Council Members are currently serving on these types of Boards These include the following. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Area of Responsibility: LAFCO is responsible for approving mumc~pal and d~stnct boundaries that discourage urban sprawls and encourage orderly government boundaries based upon local circumstances and condrt~on Each County m the State of Cahforn~a has rts own LAFCO The Commission membership consists of two city members and alternate selected by the City Selection Committee, two County Supervisors, two representatwes of independent special districts and one public member The members of the Commission serve staggered, four-year terms Mayor Pro Tem Dune Williams serves as the Alternate City Member on LAFCO, with her current term expmng m 2010 League of California Cities • Area of Responsibility: The League of Cahfomia Cities ~s an association of Cahfom~a city officals who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange mfonnaUon, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities At the Statewide level, there aze opportumttes for city officials to serve on various policy and other ad hoc Appointments are made through Dtv~s~on Presidents as well as the League President Council Member Dennis Michael has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the League Employee Relations Policy Committee for 2006-2007 The League is also subdivided into regional drvrsions that hold regular meetings, have a Board of Directors, and work on leg~slattve matters with the cities m that division The City of Rancho Cucamonga is m the Inland Empire League Division Mayor Pro Tem Dane W~lhams currently sits on the Inland Empire Drv~sion Board of Directors, due to her recent service as Past President of the Dw~sion • 12/26/2006 -6-