Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/04/04 - MinutesApril 4, 2007 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, April 4, 2007, 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: L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Diane Williams, and Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Absent was Agencymember/Councilmember: Rex Gutierrez Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director/City Manager; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; William Curley, Assistant Legal Counsel/City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director; and Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) Chairman/Mayor Kurth announced the closed session items B1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND EAST AVENUE; LINDA D. DANIELS, RDA DIRECTOR, AND NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, NEGOTIATING PARTIES, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT -RDA B2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND HERMOSA AVENUE, LINDA D. DANIELS, RDA DIRECTOR, NEGOTIATING PARTY- RDA B3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12467 BASE LINE ROAD; LINDA D. DANIELS, RDA DIRECTOR, AND J. FILIPPI WINERY, NEGOTIATING PARTIES, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT -RDA 64. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WILSON AVENUE AND EAST AVENUE, APN: 0225-083-14, OWNED BY STONE W.H. CHEN, JOYCE C. CHEN, JOANIE P. CHEN AND CONNIE P. CHEN; WILLIAM J. O'NEIL, CITY ENGINEER AND DANIEL F. JAMES, NEGOTIATING PARTIES, REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS OF AGREEMENT -CITY C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) No one was present to comment on the closed session items. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 2 - D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 5:30 p.m. E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS F. RECESS The closed session adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The Council approved 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent) the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Stone W. H. Chen, Joyce C. S. Chen, Joanie P. Chen and Connie P. Chen (street improvement project). G. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency and City Council was held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Present were Agencymembers/Councilmembers: L. Dennis Michael, Sam Spagnolo, Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Diane Williams, and Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth, M.D. Absent was Agencymember/Councilmember: Rex Gutierrez Also present were: Jack Lam, Executive Director/City Manager; William P. Curley, Assistant Legal Counsel/City Attorney; Marcia Godwin, Assistant to the City Manager; Fabian Villenas, Management Analyst III; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Director; Lynda Thompson, RDA Analyst I; John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Joe Kamrani, Sr. Information Systems Analyst; Charles Scott, Sr. Information Systems Specialist; Mahdi Aluzri, Deputy City Manager/Community Development; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; James Troyer, Planning Director; Tom Grahn; Associate Planner; Dave Moore, Community Services Superintendent; Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Captain Pete Ortiz and Deputy Greg Hill, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Chief Peter Bryan and Fire Prevention Specialist Kelley Donaldson, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk; Shirr'I Griffin, Office Specialist II -City Clerk's office; and Debra J. Adams, Assistant Secretary/City Clerk. H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS H1. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Week, April 9 - 15, 2007. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 3 The Proclamation was presented to James Troyer, Planning Director, and Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, thanked the Council for their continued support and added he is proud to be part of this program. H2. Announcement by Deputy Greg Hill regarding the 6th Annual Ron Ives Bicycle Safety Rodeo to be held on May 19, 2007. Deputy Greg Hill, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, stated it has been a year since the last bicycle rodeo. He stated this year it will be held at the Epicenter (east parking lot) on May 19th, with a pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30. He stated anyone can come to this and participate in the bike safety program, and added that everything at this event is free. He encouraged the Council to come to the event. He stated it will conclude at 2:30 p.m. He stated they want to beat the record of 151 bikes given away last year. He said people can also contribute money to this program if they want to. H3. Presentation by CVWD (Cucamonga Valley Water District) regarding Update on the Upcoming Emergency Shutdown of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's Rialto Pipeline. JoLynne Pereyra of the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) talked about the shut down of their water line by the Metropolitan Water District. She stated additional repairs were needed to complete this project. She stated the line will be shut down between April 16 -April 18 with another repair to occur from April 22 -April 24. She asked people to cut down on their water consumption and gave examples how they could do this. She stated their customers did a great job during the last shut down. She stated they will also be sending out a postcard to all of their customers about this shut down. L PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ` 11. Kelley Donaldson of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District stated they are fundraising for the Relay for Life event to be held at the Red Robin on April 17 waiting tables, etc. She added that a portion of the proceeds that Red Robin receives that evening will be donated to the American Cancer Society. 12. John Lyons, residing in Etiwanda, felt there was quite a history with Ron Ives. He stated he was recently in Las Vegas and at Lake Meade. He talked about a "muscle" that is affecting all the boats, etc. He stated all people with boats are being asked to wash them and then wait five days before putting it in the water again. He encouraged everyone to take this seriously to help eliminate the problem. 13. Jim Moffatt, resident for 35 years, stated Rancho Cucamonga has been reported as being a "City with the Plan," and showed a map of the City from 1989. He felt there was currently too much building being done in the City and not enough open space left. He did not feel the Foothill/Grove project should be approved until all the impacts have been studied for this location. He felt there should be a moratorium on anymore condos being built. He stated we do have a plan and felt we should get back with it. 14. Jerie Lee stated the problem with the wellness pass at the senior center has been resolved. She stated by July 1st they will have an additional 405 square feet to exercise in. She thanked Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Community Services Superintendent; and Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor, for making this happen. She thanked the Council for listening to them to come up with this solution. 15. Dennis Jones stated he is a Boardmember for the Pacific Electric Trail, and stated they will be doing their ride on May 12th starting at REI in Rancho Cucamonga for approximately 23 miles. He stated they would like to work with Deputy Greg Hill and tie the two events together. He said their goal is to promote the trail and bring awareness to the community. He said they would like for the City to adopt a section of the trail and help with the landscaping cost and maintenance of it. He stated the Electric Trail was originally a train track and is now being converted to bike paths for a good use of the land. He stated this Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 4 will be a 21 mile path and would like to tie it into an area at Waterman and in the other direction from the San Gabriel River down to the beach. He stated they will be back in two weeks to report again. 16. Ruth Leal, President of the Library Foundation talked about the Library Telethon to occur on Aril 20 - 22. She stated it will be on Channel 3 and can also be viewed from the City's website. She encouraged everyone to come out and support this. Councilmember Williams stated the Telethon will be at the Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. Ms. Leal invited people to come to the Cultural Center and watch the Telethon in person if they would like to. She stated it is free and encouraged people to donate. J. AGENCY/COUNCIL RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Kurth stated it nice to hear good news about our community. ' K CONSENT CALENDAR -REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY K1. Approval of Minutes: March 7, 2007 K2. Approval of Check Register dated March 14 through March 27, 2007, for the total amount of $192, 957.26. K3. 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 07-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY SCS FLOORING SYSTEMS FOR THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK RESOLUTION NO. RA 07-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY BERGELECTRIC CORPORATION FOR THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. RA 07-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED BY CROWNER SHEET METAL FOR THE VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK K4. Approval of Plans, Specifications and Estimates and to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the RCMU and Fiber Backbone Extensions and Foothill Boulevard Median Lighting, to be funded from Acct. Nos. 1660801-5650/1353660 and 1 7 05303-56 50/1 608705. RESOLUTION NO. RA 07-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RCMU AND FIBER BACKBONE EXTENSIONS AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD MEDIAN LIGHTING, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). K. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL K5. Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2007 Qoint Council and Planning Commission) March 7, 2007 March 21, 2007 (special meeting re Cultural Center) K6. Approval of Check Register dated March 14 through March 27, and payroll ending March 27, 2007, for the total amount of $5,892,150.52. K7. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Church Street Parkway Landscape Improvements from Teak Wav to Haven Avenue, to be funded from Beautification Funds, Account No. 1 1 031 65650/1 5431 1 0-0. RESOLUTION NO. 07-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "CHURCH STREET PARKWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FROM TEAK WAY TO HAVEN AVENUE" AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS K8. Approval of Plans, Specifications and Estimates and to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the RCMU and Fiber Backbone Extensions and Foothill Boulevard Median Lighting, to be funded from Acct. Nos. 26608 01-565 0/1 3 53 66 0 and 1705303-5650/1608705. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 07-077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RCMU AND FIBER BACKBONE EXTENSIONS AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD MEDIAN LIGHTING, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS K9. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $1,374,159.23 to the apparent low bidder, R. J. Noble Company (CO 07-041), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $137,415.92 for the FY 2006/2007 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation -Overlay Of Various Streets, to be funded from Prop 42 Traffic Relief Funds, Account No. 11903035650/1022190.0. K10. Approval to accept improvements, accept a Maintenance cash deposit and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC 2005-00715, located on Arrow Route, Jersey Boulevard and Boston Place, submitted by Rancho Cucamonga II, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 07-078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2005-00715 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK K11. Approval to accept the FY 2006/07 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation -Slurry of Various Streets, Contract No. 06-163 as complete, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $526,788.26. RESOLUTION NO. 07-079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FY 2006/07 LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION -SLURRY OF VARIOUS STREETS, CONTRACT NO. 06-163 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK K12. Approval of Map located at 9272 Hyssop Drive submitted by RC Hyssop, LLC and Winfield Enterprises, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 07-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 17797 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 17797) K13. Approval of Map, License Agreement (CO 07-042), Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Vintner's Grove Tract No. 17382, located on the east side of Center Avenue between Arrow Route and 26th Street submitted by William Lyon Homes, Inc. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 07-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 17382, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 07-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR TRACT NO. 17382 RESOLUTION NO. 07-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MASTER PLAN STORM DRAIN NUMBER 56 WITHIN THE SANBAG RIGHT-OF-WAY _ K14. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14759-1, located at Wardman Bullock Road and W ilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 07-084 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14759-1 K15. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14759-2, located east of Wardman Bullock Road and south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 07-085 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACK 14759-2 K16. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14759-3, located at Wardman Bullock Road and W ilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 07-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14759-3 K17. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 16089, located on the north side of Wilson Avenue, east of Hermosa Avenue, submitted by David F. Dowding and Judy Dowding, husband and wife, Daniel Valdivia and Karla Valdivia, husband and wife, and Fabricio Badiola, a married man. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 07-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 16089 K18. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 16488, located on the north side of Laurel Street, between Red Oak Street and Aspen Avenue, submitted by Oasis Homes, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 07-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 16488 K19. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Parcel Map 17303 (Storm Drain), located at the northwest corner of 4'" Street and Haven Avenue, submitted by TPRF/THC HAVENPARK, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 07-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR PARCEL MAP 17303 (STORM DRAIN) K20. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14759, located at Wardman Bullock Road and Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 07-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14759 K21. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for TR 14759-2 "PARK B," located east of Wardman Bullock Road and south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. RESOLUTION NO. 07-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14759-2 "PARK B" K22. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 14759-3 "PARK C," located east of Wardman Bullock Road and south of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Pulte Homes. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 9 RESOLUTION NO. 07-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 14759-3 "PARK C" MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). L. CONSENT ORDINANCES L1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 775. ORDINANCE NO. 775 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY CODE REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Michael to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 775. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). M. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY. COUNCIL M1. CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DRAFT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 - A review of the federally-required Annual Action Plan, which includes the preliminary selection of CDBG projects, based on a new grant allocation of $1,051,491. A staff report was presented by Tom Grahn, Associate Planner. Councilmember Michael stated last year we weren't sure if there would be a CDBG program this year, but added that our lobbying efforts have worked and we do have a program this year and are able to help various organizations. Mayor Pro Tem Williams commended Mr. Grahn for the great job he does with this program Mayor Kurth also thanked him. Mayor Kurth opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were: Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 10 Jean Leavy stated she is with House of Ruth and has been funded over the years. She talked about their organization and the service they provide to those who need it. She thanked the Council for allowing them to help others and for their support. Dianna Lee from YMCA thanked the Council for their continued support of their programs. She mentioned the senior transportation program that is in progress of being worked out. She stated the seniors are very thankful for this. She encouraged the Council to do a ride-along with the seniors on the busses. She mentioned the great things they are doing with the teens. She thanked them for their continued support. Yolanda Perez of Project Sister told about their program. She thanked the Council for their support over the years. She hoped the Council will continue with their contribution to their organization. Sandra Rutherford of Camp Fire told about their program. She thanked the Council for their support. There being no further input, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Williams stated again what a great job Tom Grahn does with this program. She stated it takes a special person to make the program what it is. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this will come back for action at another meeting N. PUBLIC HEARINGS Nc items submitted. 0. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No items submitted. P. COUNCIL BUSINESS P1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.). Councilmember Spagnolo stated it is Holy Week and Passover, and added that the 15 prisoners in Iran were released. He stated this is a very good thing. He stated Burt Brady and volunteers go to the Dallas Airport and welcome home those military personnel whenever they return from Iraq. He felt people need to support our military for what they are doing. Councilmember Michael stated he is proud to be on the Council and stated last Wednesday the Council finished their 3rd session of goal setting and team building for the year. He mentioned the Council's top priority was public safety and added all of the goals will be on the City's website in the near future. He asked Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, to give an update on the Rails to Trails Project. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 11 Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated the Rails to Trails first phase was from Haven to Etiwanda, and told about the construction of it. He stated the second phase is from Amethyst to Haven, and is expected that the Trail will be fully implemented by the end of June. He stated the next phase will be from Etiwanda to the east City limits and then from the west City limits to Amethyst. He hoped all phases will be completed by July 2008. Mayor Pro Tem Williams stated this will eventually be considered part of the bike trail. She felt people can really see where their taxpayer dollars are going. Mayor Kurth talked about the Eagle Scout Court of Honor celebrations he attended. He mentioned a meeting he had with residents that live at the top of Day Creek. He also mentioned the job fair at the senior center and all the people that attended. He wished everyone happy holidays. P2. STATUS REPORT ON THE ARMED FORCES BANNER PROGRAM A staff report was presented by Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Director. Mayor Pro Tem Williams asked about checking with legal counsel to see if the City can pay for any banners. Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Director, stated that is correct that the City cannot purchase the banners. Mayor Pro Tem Williams asked that we notify the service clubs and invite them to donate towards a scholarship fund to help those families that cannot afford to purchase a banner for their family member. Councilmember Spagnolo stated we have received negative publicity that the City does not support its troops because it was felt that other cities are paying for the banners. He stated it is our goal that no military family member go without recognition. He stated he felt there should be a fund people could donate into to help those families that cannot to pay for a banner themselves. He said we will try to emphasize this so people are aware that if they cannot afford it, the money will be found from donations to purchase a banner for them. He encouraged people to donate towards this program. He felt there were more people out there besides the 71 that already have banners that would like one for their military family member. He wanted to make sure the City honors its military people. He felt it would be good to recognize people coming home at the airport also. Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Director, stated staff recommends their brochure be amended to include the comments made about the fund for those that cannot afford it. Councilmember Michael asked if service organizations could donate money towards the banner program. Linda Daniels, Redevelopment Director, stated that would be fine. ACTION: Direction given as stated above. P3. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral) Mayor Pro Tem Williams stated it has been an active legislative period. She stated the City is tracking many bills. She stated the infrastructure bond has a lot of money in it and now needs to find a way to distribute the money. She stated the City would like its share too. She stated we have been opposed to a housing development bill because we already have a plan and are trying to comply with state laws. She stated Senator Dutton has a bill to allow local agencies to spend their money locally as they see fit. She stated Congressman Dreier hosted the job fair today and how successful that was. Redevelopment Agency and City Council Minutes April 4, 2007 Page 12 Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Councilmember Michael asked for an update on the Fire District's priority one capital improvement program and where we are at with the design and construction, which includes the two new fire stations and the Administration Building. Councilmember Spagnolo recognized Bill Curley sitting in for Jim Markman, City Attorney, and thanked him for being here. R. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 4-0-1 (Gutierrez absent). The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. R pectfull -stbmitted, _ b2~ ebra J. Ad , CMC Assistant Secretary/City Clerk Approved: May 2, 2007