HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/08/19 - MinutesAugust 19, 2009
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Fire District and City Council held a closed session
on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 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 Vice
ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael.
Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo,
Diane Williams and Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael.
Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth was absent.
Also present were: James Markman, City Attorney; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; John
Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services and Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Agency
Director.
Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael announced the closed session item:
D1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 TO GIVE JOHN
GILLISON, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND PAMELA EASTER, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS -RDA,
City, Fire
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No one was present to comment on the closed session item.
Closed session began at 5:30 p.m.
No announcements were made.
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The closed session adjourned at 6:45 p.m. with no action taken.
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The meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, and City
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael
called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo,
Diane Williams and Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael.
ChairmanlPresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth was absent.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Deputy
City Manager/Administrative Services; Linda Daniels, Interim Deputy City Manager/Redevelopment
Director; James Troyer, Planning Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Peter Bryan,
Fire Chief; Chief Joe Cusimano, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works
Services Director; Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Official; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Jim Frost,
City Treasurer; Jan Reynolds, City Clerk; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and
Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
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H1. Public access kiosk in front of City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael indicated that this presentation would be rescheduled.
H2. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Marian Nelson in recognition of her
outstanding service as a Board Member with Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Marian Nelson in recognition of her
service on the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation.
H3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring the month of September 2009 as "L.A. County Fair
Month" in the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael presented a proclamation declaring the month of September as "L.A. County
Fair Month" to Jeff Tucci, Vice President of Hospitality for the L.A. County Fair - Fairplex.
11. Carlos Castillon, President of Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 9588, re
Safetran Systems, advised Council of the pending plant closure. He noted that employees made
concessions to help the company during these hard economic times but now the plant closure will
layoff 115 employees. He explained that work is going to foreign countries; between wage rates and
the lack of safety standards, business here cannot compete. Revenues generated by the plant will
leave Rancho Cucamonga.
12. David Goodwin, 1~' Executive Vice-President, CWA, re Safetran Systems, stated that workers
range in age from 23- 73 with 27% of the workers at least 60 years of age; some of these employees
opened the plant. The plant closure will significantly affect employees at a personal level. He spoke
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about billion dollar profits achieved by the parent company. He commented that it is not their inability
to pay their employees and added the Rancho Cucamonga plant earned a 15%- 20% profit. He asked
that Council to consider ways to slow or halt the closure of the plant whose lost $4.4 million economy
of benefits and wages would impact the community.
13. Jim Frost addressed Items L5, L6 and L7. He commended Breanna Medina, Management Analyst
II -Emergency Preparedness, for her work to acquire grant funding that provides training and
exercises for cities and towns for emergency and disaster preparedness. Another grant attained
funding that benefits the community by providing cache shelters, each able to shelter 200 people in the
event of floods, fires, etc. He also commended Ernie Ruiz, Streets Superintendent -Public Works, for
upgrading 27 radios needed during an emergency.
I4. John Lyons spoke about the need to enter into a discussion with the school districts to return to the
traditional summer vacation so that school doesn't start so early in August. He remarked that family
vacations, discretionary spending at local entertainment and shopping areas and families who have
scheduled child custody are negatively affected. He also talked about how a road hazard on the trail
(Pacific Electric Trail) caused a flat tire on his bike.
I5. Jim Moffatt said that he attended the Planning Commission meeting regarding Carrari Ranch. He
complemented the Planning Commissioners for their professional manner and their endeavoring to
answer questions posed from the public. Because he felt that it was very important to the public, he
stated that he thought Council should answer their questions. Mayor Pro Tem Michael and James
Markman, City Attorney, noted the difference between the Public Comment section of City Council
Meetings and the scoping topic of that Planning Commission Meeting which solicited input from
residence. The City Attorney acknowledged that under State law this general communication time is
for the public to address the Council, make the points they want to make, but is not necessarily a
question and answer period. Council, under the law, may respond as they see fit.
16. Dorothy (D.) Malone spoke about the Safetran plant closure and shared about the importance of
that livelihood. She said that she would be retiring but asked if Council could help so that employees
would not have to go on unemployment right away.
17. Cindy Romo stated that she has worked at Safetran for 16 '/ years. She said that the average
wage is $17 per hour. She was a long time resident of the community although she lives in Corona
now. She said that her son also works at Safetran, expecting her first grandchild in three weeks and
they will both be out of their jobs. She asked that the Council help in anyway possible see that the
company does right by the employees for their many years of service helping the company grow.
18. James Kenny, resident in the northwest corner of Rancho Cucamonga, asked for help regarding to
the parking and trespass issues in Skyline Estates because of public safety concerns. He gave
examples of neighbors threatened and barred from their property due by recent rash of vandals and
hooligans invading their neighborhood.
19. Susan Rhoades stated that she also works at Safetran and is a long time resident. She asked
Council look at helping not only Safetran but other companies in the community as well. She said that
when people lose their jobs it means a loss of economy and revenue in Rancho Cucamonga, and it
means devastation to their personal lives. She asked that the City look at ways of trying to keep
industry and jobs in town making it enticing or inviting for companies to stay.
110. Christy Kenny spoke about non-residential parking. She said that activity has died down in the
daytime hours but that now there is much more activity from non-residents during the evening hours.
She said that at 4 o'clock today seven cars and twenty-eight kids where in front of her house; twelve
where in here driveway and would not let her in. She did not feel safe in he own neighborhood.
111. Carol Nakada spoke about the Safetran plant closure. She is an employee there and health care
benefits are very important to her because health care is expensive and she is a student. She
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suggested that Council could help by making suggestions to their parent company, perhaps that the
plant be sold to preserve jobs and business in Rancho Cucamonga.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Agency at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed
by an Agencymember for discussion.
J1. Approval of Minutes: August 5, 2009
J2. Approval of Check Register dated July 29 through August 11, 2009, for the total amount of
$1, 376,177.32.
J3. Approval to receive and fle current Investment Schedule for months ending June 30, 2009.
J4. Approval of an increase to Contract No. RA 08-028 in the amount of $105,000 to PBS&J,
authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $10,500 and approve
Contract Change Order No. 1 for construction support services for the Haven Avenue
Underpass Capital Project, and appropriate an additional amount of $115,500 (Contract
supplement of $105,000 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $10,500) to Acct. No.
2650801-5650/1 35 56 50-6 31 4 from Fund 650 fund balance.
J5. Approval to execute a contract renewal (CO 09-125) with Trugreen Landcare of Upland,
California, for the maintenance of landscape sites within LMDs 6, 7 and 8 in the amount not to
exceed $504,910 in accordance with City Council approval provided on February 4, 2009, for
FY 08/09 with the option to renew for additional one year periods up to a total of four (4) years
with FY 09/10 being the first of the four (4) years, upon review and confirmation of pricing and
mutual consent of the City Manager and contractor; to be funded from Landscape
Maintenance District and Redevelopment Agency Accounts as approved in the Fiscal Year
2009/2010 budget.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0, with Chairman Kurth being
absent.
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The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will
be acted upon by the Fire Board at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a
Boardmember for discussion.
K1. Approval of Minutes: August 5, 2009
K2. Approval of Check Register dated July 29 through August 11, 2009, for the total amount of
$76, 728.55.
K3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule for months ending June 30, 2009
K4. Adoption of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities District
No. 85-1, Annexation No. 09-5 (San Sevaine Villas - APN 0229-041-10).
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 09-039
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 THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1,
ANNEXATION NO. 09-5 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH
PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0, with President Kurth being
absent.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial.
They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be
removed by a Councilmember for discussion.
L1. Approval of Minutes: August 5, 2009
L2. Approval of Check Register dated July 29 through August 11, 2009, and payroll ending
August 11, 2009, for the total amount of $5,761,415.35.
L3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule for months ending June 30, 2009.
L4. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the London Avenue and
Carrari Street Slooe Renovation and Erosion Control, to be funded from General Drainage
Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-161
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LONDON AVENUE AND CARRARI STREET
SLOPE RENOVATION AND EROSION CONTROL, IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
L5. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $15,000 awarded by the California
Emergency Management Agency (FY 2008 Homeland Security Grant), and administered by
the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Services, to the City of
Rancho Cucamonga as the lead agency for the purchase of a West End Sheltering Cache on
behalf of the West End Emergency Management Working Group (WEEMWG).
L6. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $29,571 awarded by the Department of
Homeland Security (FY 2007 Homeland Security Grant), administered by the California
Emergency Management Agency and the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Office of
Emergency Services, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga as the lead agency for the
completion of the California Specialized Training Institute's (CSTI) enhanced exercise design
class on behalf of the West End Emergency Management Working Group (WEEMWG).
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L7. Approval to authorize the purchase of twenty-seven Motorola XTL 5000 mobile radios and
accessories from Motorola utilizing the LA County Contract #43070 in the amount of
$78,648.04, to be funded from Acct. No. 1712001-5200 (EquipmentA/ehicle Replacement).
L8. Approval of Community Services Update Report.
L9. Approval to allocate $10,000 awarded by the California State Library for Digital Storytelling
Program for local history into Library Revenue Account 1290000-4740/0-3704 and allocate
$10,000 donated by the Library Foundation into Revenue Account 1290000-4909/0-3704 and
appropriate $20,000 into expenditure Account 1290601-5200/0-3704.
L10. Approval of Improvement Agreement. and Improvement Security for public street
improvements and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 36 and
Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for Development Review Project DRC2005-
00327, located on the east side of Baker Avenue, between Arrow Route and 9~" Street,
submitted by the Chinese Christian Family Church, Inland Valley, a California Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT AND SECURITY CASH DEPOSIT FOR PUBLIC STREET
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DRC2005-
00327
RESOLUTION NO. 09-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
36 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6
FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROJECT DRC2005-00327
L11. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in
the amount of $392,772.80 to the apparent low bidder, Imperial Paving Company, Inc. (CO
09-028), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $39,277.28 for
the Etiwanda Avenue and Rochester Avenue Pavement Rehab from Arrow Route to Foothill
Boulevard, to be funded from Proposition 1B Funds, Acct. Nos. 1 1 94 30 3-56 50/1 7441 94-0
and 1194303-5650/1732194-0 and appropriate $229,000 to Acct. No. 1194303-
5650/1744194-0 and $237,500 to Acct. No. 1194303-5650/1732194-0 from Proposition 1B
Fund balance, and approve a Resolution amending the adopted plan for the Proposition 1B
Local Streets and Roads Improvement, Congestion Relief, and Traffic Safety Account funds,
adding these locations.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED PLAN FOR
THE PROPOSITION 1B LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS
IMPROVEMENT, CONGESTION RELIEF, AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
ACCOUNT FUNDS
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L12. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in
the amount of $78,794.51 to the apparent low bidder, JMJ Contractors, Inc. (CO 09-029), and
authorize the expehditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $7,879.45 for the Valle Vista
Drive Sidewalks adjacent to Valle Vista Elementary School, to be funded from Safe Routes to
School Grant and Beautifications Funds, Acct. Nos. 1234303-5650/1631234-0 and 1110316-
5650/1631110-0 and appropriate $85,750 to Acct. No. 1234303-5650/1631234-0 and $9,600
to Acct. No. 1 1 1 0 31 6-5650/1 631 1 1 0-0 from Safe Routes to School Grant and Beautifications
Funds, respectively, for a total of $95,350 (Contract award of $78,794.51 plus 10%
contingency of $7,879.45 and $8,676.04 for soils and materials testing, construction survey
services and incidentals).
L13. Approval of an annual Professional Services Agreement with Sigmanet (dba Agiline) (CO 09-
030) for Fiscal Year 2009/10 with an option to renew for additional one (1) year periods not to
exceed a three (3) year term to provide as needed website, kiosk, and graphics design and
management services up to the amount of $91,900.
L14. Approval to execute a contract renewal (CO 09-125) with Trugreen Landcare of Upland,
California, for the maintenance of landscape sites within LMDs 6, 7 and 8 in the amount not to
exceed $504,910 in accordance with City Council approval provided on February 4, 2009, for
FY 08/09 with the option to renew for additional one year periods up to a total of four (4) years
with FY 09/10 being the first of the four (4) years, upon review and confirmation of pricing and
mutual consent of the City Manager and contractor; to be funded from Landscape
Maintenance District and Redevelopment Agency Accounts as approved in the Fiscal Year
2009/2010 budget.
L15. Approval to accept Improvements, retain the Faithful Performance Bond in lieu of a
Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2005-00287,
located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between Hermosa and Center Avenues,
submitted by Mohammed R. Mojabe and Elizabeth Mojabe.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2005-00287 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
L16. Approval to accept Improvements, retain the Faithful Performance Bond in lieu of a
Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2005-01060,
located at the southern cul-de-sac terminus of Sierra Madre Avenue (south of Ninth Street),
submitted by National Community Renaissance of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-166
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2005-01060 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
L17. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 104963585, retained in lieu of a
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $83,243 for Jasper StreeUOrchard Street
Sidewalk Improvements (around Stork Elementary School) Project, Contract No. 08-026.
L18. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 785755P, retained in lieu of a
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $88,982.50, for Banyan Community Trail
from Amethyst to Archibald Avenues, Contract No. 08-036.
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L19. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 8738421, retained in lieu of a
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $128,568.20, for the Banyan Street
Pavement Rehabilitation from Carnelian Street to Beryl Street, Contract No. 08-042.
L20. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 2080992, retained in lieu of a
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $10,590 for the Metrolink Railing Re-Paint,
Contract No. 08-050.
L21. Approval to accept the Arrow Route Pavement Rehabilitation from Milliken Avenue to
Rochester Avenue, Contract No. 09-177 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond
as a Maintenance Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond and authorize the
City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of
$248,099.44.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-167
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ARROW ROUTE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM MILLIKEN AVENUE TO
ROCHESTER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 09-177 AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
WORK
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Gutierrez, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0, with Mayor Kurth being
absent.
The following Ordinance has had public hearings at the time of first reading. Second
readings are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Agency, Fire Board, or
Council will act upon them at one time without discussion. The City Clerk will read the title.
Any item can be removed for discussion by an Agencymember, Boardmember, or
Councilmember.
M1. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR
AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AMENDING ORDINANCE 802,
TEMPORARILY REVISING REGULATIONS RELATING TO DURATION
OF BUILDING AND GRADING PERMITS AND DEFERRAL OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, SECTION 4 ITEM B
Jack Lam, City Manager, gave the staff report.
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ORDINANCE NO. 819 (second reading)
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams, to addpt Ordinance No. 819 for second
reading. Motion carried 4-0, with Mayor Kurth being absent.
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N1. APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE REVISING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MASSAGE
SERVICES AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO CONFORM WITH SENATE BILL 731 (MASSAGE THERAPY TITLE ACT)
ORDINANCE NO. 820 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
TO MASSAGE SERVICES, AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services, presented the staff report
In response to Councilmember Williams, City Attorney James Markman addressed the differences
between City and State regulations. Mr. Gillison noted that while the City's regulations are more
stringent, there is an option to practice under either system.
In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, Mr. Gillison addressed how City regulations and practices
protect against prostitution and other crimes. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, State
licensing was discussed.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez, to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 820
and set second reading for September 2, 2009. Motion carried 4-0, with Mayor Kurth being absent.
N2.
Celeste Rodriguez, Community Services Coordinator and Kristen Compean, City Manager's Office
Intern, presented the staff report.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendation in the
staff report. Motion carried 4-0, with Mayor Kurth being absent.
N3. UPDATE ON CONCERNS RELATING TO CUCAMONGA CANYON ACCESS
(Oral Report)
John Gillison, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services and Linda Daniels, Interim Deputy City
Manager/Redevelopment Director, presented the staff report.
Mr. Gillison presented a map of the area and discussed with the City Council the location of the
neighborhood, the location of the canyon and the ways the canyon can be accessed.
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COORDINATION OF THE CASA PROGRAM
Mrs. Daniels stated that a City team formed after the last City Council meeting to address concerns
relating to the use of the Cucamonga Canyon. The City team met with representatives from the
Cucamonga Valley Water District as well as the National Forest Service. She stated that the Police
Department has been patrolling the area and ticketing. While this is a beautiful and natural resource
that should be enjoyed by all, there are people who are causing problems in surcounding
neighborhoods and creating an unsafe environment.
Mrs. Daniels noted that the team would like to meet with the residents now that there is a good
understanding of the positive and negative impacts inherent in the use of the canyon. Also, the team
will reach out to organizations in order to explore possible solutions.
In response to Councilmember Williams, Mrs. Daniels noted that the Forest Service does not own
property adjacent to the affected neighborhoods. She stated that the City team is in the process of
identifying all of the private property owners in that area. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, it
was noted that private property owners would need to participate in signage efforts. Councilmember
Gutierrez noted that his primary concern was with parking on City streets and trespassing on private
property.
Councilmember Spagnolo noted an incident this past weekend where cars had somehow bypassed
the locked gate and were parked at party point. He encouraged the team to look at a more proactive
and short term solution to protect the neighborhood and citizens.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael concurred with the pending neighborhood meeting in order to identify a
consensus on the long and short term solutions. On a separate matter, Councilmember. Gutierrez
indicated that there is thick vegetation growing on both sides of Almond from Skyline to Turquoise. In
response, Mrs. Daniels confirmed that staff would check out the concern.
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The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Councilmember.)
Councilmember Williams stated that she wanted residents to know that Council understands their
concerns regarding the Cucamonga Canyon. On a recent visit to the area, she observed a number
of cars parked in the area and the amount of activity.
Councilmember Gutierrez noted that on one of his walks residents Doris and Richard Parrin who
live on La Colina Drive sit on their porch during the early evening looking out at the mountains to
the north. He recalled that he first met the couple in 1992 enjoying the same activity. He wanted to
say "Hi!" to the Perrins in case they were watching and to thank them for their hospitality.
Councilmember Spagnolo announced the Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Workshop to be
held on September 12, 2009. The workshop will be held at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in
Celebration Hall from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Councilmember Spagnolo noted that the Rancho Cucamonga
Animal Center held an event called 'Putt For Paws' to raise funds for our animals. He concluded in
saying that on Saturday he attended the fftieth wedding anniversary of Alvaro and Dora Camachos
services held at Scared Heart with the reception at the Doubletree.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael said that he had the pleasure of representing the City at the Grand
Opening event for the Chase Home Owners Center on Haven Avenue. Redevelopment staff was in
attendance. Mayor Pro Tem Michael stated that Total Wine and More would have a grand opening
tomorrow night. He noted that this business has already donated $5,000 to each the Rancho
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Cucamonga Community Foundation and the Library (Board) Foundation. Mayor Pro Tem Michael
stated that the Council takes their jobs very seriously and it pains them to see people facing the
potential loss of a job. He said that they try to keep businesses in town but each business makes
the decision.
The Council requested a report on the access concerns relating to Cucamonga Canyon.
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Mayor Kurth adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Debr .McKay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: September 2, 2009
Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes
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