HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/11/04 - MinutesNovember 4, 2009
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency/City Council held a closed session on Wednesday,
November 4, 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 5:35 p.m. by Mayor Donald J. Kurth.
Present were Agencymembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Vice Chairman/Mayor
Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth. Agencymember/Councilmember
Diane Williams was absent.
Also present were: James Markman, City Attorney; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager, Linda D.
Daniels, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development and Debra L. McKay, Assistant
City Clerk/Records Manager.
The City Attorney noted the need to add the following matter to the Closed Session agenda:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a)) WILHELM, ET. AL. V. SANBAG, ET AL., GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE 210
FREEWAY SOUND WALL LITIGATION.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Kurth, to add the matter to the Closed Session agenda as
there was a need to take immediate action and that this need came to light after the agenda was
prepared. Motion carried, 5-0.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)) WILHELM, ET. AL. V. SANBAG, ET. AL ,GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS
THE 210 FREEWAY SOUND WALL LITIGATION (Added by Urgency)
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth announced the closed session items:
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 8
CITY
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9 (a)) WILHELM, ET AL V. SANBAG, ET. AL., GENERALLY REFERRED TO
AS THE 210 FREEWAY SOUND WALL LITIGATION (Added by Urgency)
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM S
No one was present to comment on the closed session items.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED+SESSION
Closed session began at 5:35 p m.
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E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session adjourned at 5:55 p m. with no action taken.
G. SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency/Fire DistricUCity Council held a special meeting on
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor
Donald J Kurth.
Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo,
Chairman/Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J.
Kurth. Agencymember/Boardmember/Councilmember Diane Williams was absent.
Also present were. James Markman, City Attorney; Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; Trang
Huynh, Building & Safety Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Mike Bell, Fire Chief;
Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director; Debra McKay, Records ManagerlAssistant City Clerk and
Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
G3. Presentations
A. Recognition of Community Heroes Amanda & Alex Castro, Terri Jacobs and
Wilma 8 Elmer Steeve.
Mayor Kurth presented certificates of recognition to Amanda 8 Alex Castro and Wilma & Elmer
Steeve.
B. Recognition of Brent Dooley and Deputy Eddie McCloud for their Exemplary Service
to Animals.
Mayor Kurth recognized Brent Dooley and Deputy Eddie McCloud and commended them for their
exemplary service to animals.
C. Lions Club Recognition of AMR for Public Safety Efforts.
Mayor Kurth and Alice-Faye Peugh, President of the Cucamonga District Host Lions Club,
recognized representatives from AMR and Shirley Patrick for their excellent service to the
community.
D. Recognition of Erika Delos Santos, 2009 Grand Champion of the "Tawag Ng
Tanghalan -USA"
Mayor Kurth recognized Erika Delos Santos for being named the Tawag Ng Tanghalan Grand
Championship.
E. Recognition of Rancho Cucamonga A.C.E. S-Year Old & Under All Star Team.
Mayor Kurth presented certificates of achievement to the A.C.E. 8-year old & under All Star Team.
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Recognition of Rancho Cucamonga A.C.E. 10-Year Old & Under All Star Team.
Mayor Kurth presented certificates of achievement to the A.C.E. 10-year old & under All Star Team.
G. Recognition of Rancho Cucamonga A.C.E. 14-Year Old & Under All Star Team.
Mayor Kurth presented certificates of achievement to the A.C.E. 14-year old and under All Star
Team.
H. RECESS
The special meeting adjourned at 6'45 p.m. with no action taken.
I. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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. Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth called the meeting to
order at 7'00 p.m.
Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Vice
ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J.
Kurth. Agencymember/Boardmember/Councilmember Diane Williams was absent.
Also present were: Pamela Easter, Assistant City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Mark
Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Mike Bell, Fire Chief; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services
Director; Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Joe
Pulcinella, Animal Services Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Debra
McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
J.. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
J1. PRESENTATION OF HEALTHY RC LIVING SHOW AND WEBSITE (Oral)
Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst II, Janelle Hughes, Community Services Coordinator and
Kristen Compean, Intern, presented information on the Healthy RC Living Show and website.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Ms. Hughes indicated that volunteers are needed and should
contact her for more information. Mrs. Lewis-Huntley confirmed that information regarding the hiking
trail system at the Preserve would be placed on the Internet site.
Mayor Kurth encouraged residents to take advantage of the Healthy RC programs and activities
K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS'
K1. Shirley Patrick encouraged the Council and the audience to donate to the Gap Food Bank. Further
information can be found at: www.gapfoodbank.org.
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K2. John Beyenberg on behalf of San Bernardino County Tourism invited the Council to the 4~" Annual
"Taste of Route 66 Cruise'. The event will be on November 21, 2009 from 5 - 8 p.m. Mr. Beyenberg
provided a map, directions and more information to the City Council.
K3 Jeri Lee expressed concerns with the approval of Item L3 (Construction of the Base Line Road
Parkway Landscape from Rochester Avenue to Day Creek Boulevard), as the City's can't maintain the
landscaping that it has Ms. Lee indicated that the landscaping in LMD #2 is not being maintained and
noted that trees and plants are dying.
K4 Bill Hanlon invited everyone to the 3rd Annual Veteran's Night on November 11, 2009 from 5 - 6:30
p.m. at Central Park. He expressed a concern with the need for a Council meeting to discuss smoking
regulations as only .04% of the residents surveyed supported such regulations He also noted the lack
of decorum at the meeting. Mr. Hanlon stated that the Patriot Guard attended two funeral services last
week and urged the City Council to establish a veteran's memorial at Central Park.
K5. Janet Walton offered a prayer for the City Council and staff.
K6. Nicole Kwon noted that the Inland Korean-American Association hosted a Korean Culture Day on
October 24, 2009 and thanked the City for their support.
K7. John Lyons noted that he is aware of two memorials for veterans in the City. He thanked the
sponsors of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and commented on the food bank at the Church. Mr.
Lyons attended Mayor Kurth's Assembly fundraiser. At the event, he found out that information on the
H1 N1 virus could be found on the County Public Health Department's Internet site. Mr. Lyons attended
the Son's of Italy fundraiser and supported the implementation of the Healthy RC program.
K8. Trudy Milne expressed concerns with Code Enforcement and indicated that she had called
numerous times to set up a meeting with the Mayor. She is working to resolve a violation on her
property and Code Enforcement has unrealistic expectations and is harassing her by making
unscheduled inspections. Ms. Milne requested an appointment.
K9. Gwyn Frost invited the Council and the audience to the Etiwanda Historical Society Street Fair on
November 14, 2009 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Participants and volunteers are needed
K10. Jim Frost reported that Sgt. Robert Stinson was missing in action for more than 60 years He
came home last week Wednesday and was interred on Friday at Riverside National Cemetery. Mr.
Frost appreciated the City's support of the annual Run for the Wall event.
K11. Jim Moffatt requested that tonight's Council meeting be adjourned in honor of veterans. He invited
everyone to the Veteran's Night on November 11, 2009 at Central Park. Also, he noted that there will
be a veteran's memorial at Alta Loma High School on Sunday at 3:30. Mr. Moffatt recognized Rancho
Cucamonga High School track team for their recent win.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR -REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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.
L1. Approval of Minutes: October 14, 2009 (Special Mtg. -Traffic in Red Hill area)
October 21, 2009 (Special Jt. Mtg. -Library Board & Foundation)
October 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated October 14 through October 27, 2009, for the total amount
of $436,671.98.
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L3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of the
Base Line Road Parkway Landscape from Rochester Avenue to Day Creek Boulevard, to be
funded from Redevelopment Agency Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 09-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BASE LINE' ROAD PARKWAY
LANDSCAPE FROM ROCHESTER AVENUE TO DAY CREEK
BOULEVARD, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
L4. Approval of an appropriation for the purchase of a network appliance and completion of fiber
optic network loop to improve public Internet access at both the Archibald and Biane Libraries
and Tech Junction at Central Park in the amount of $35,000, and a 10% contingency in the
amount of $3,500, to be funded from Fund 630 Fund Balance to Acct. No. 2630801/5300
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; Agencymember Williams was
absent.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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.
M1. Approval of Minutes: October 14, 2009 (Special Mtg. -Traffic in Red Hill area)
October 21, 2009 (Special Jt. Mtg. -Library Board 8 Foundation)
October 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated October 14 through October 27, 2009, for the total amount
of $65,564.56.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0; Boardmember Williams was absent.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR-CITY COUNCIL
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.
N1. Approval of Minutes: October 14, 2009 (Special Mtg. -Traffic in Red Hill area)
October 21, 2009 (Special Jt. Mtg. -Library Board & Foundation)
October 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting)
N2. Approval of Check Register dated October 14 through October 27, 2009, and payroll ending
October 27, 2009, for the total amount of $3,974,701.35.
N3. Approval of a recommendation by the Park and Recreation Commission to approve the street
banner schedule and applications for calendar year 2010.
N4. Approval to award the purchase of five (5) hybrid sports utility vehicles from Fairway Ford of
Placentia, California, as per Request for Bid (RFB) #09/10-008 in the amount of $151,423.50
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from Acct. No. 1712001-5604 (Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund) to be used by GIS,
NPDES, Fleet, Building and Safety and Facilities.
N5. Approval of a request to Summarily Vacate an existing storm drain easement and related
purposes and Right of Entry Temporary Easement, located at 13233 Foothill Boulevard, west
of East Avenue V-215 -APN: 229-041-10.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-215
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION
OF EXISTING STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF ENTRY
TEMPORARY EASEMENT, LOCATED AT 13233 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, WEST OF EAST AVENUE
N6. HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2009-00679 -CINDY HAMPTON - A request to
designate the G. Edgar Frost House as a Designated Local Landmark located at 7082 East
Avenue -APN: 227-092-03. Related File: Mills Act Agreement DRC2009-00695.
RESOLUTION NO 09-216
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION DRC2009-00679, DESIGNATING
THE G. EDGAR FROST HOUSE A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT
7082 EAST AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0227-092-03
N7. MILLS ACT APPLICATION DRC2009-00695 (Agreement CO 09-072) -CINDY HAMPTON - A
request to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce property tax for the G. Edgar Frost
House, currently applying for Historic Landmark Status, located at 7082 East Avenue -APN:
227-092-03. Related file: Landmark Designation DRC2009-00679.
N8. Approval of drainage reimbursements to developers with active agreements for the Etiwanda
Sevaine Area Master Plan for FY 2008/2009 and appropriation of $50,15618 to Acct. No.
1116303-5650/1026116-0.
N9. Approval of drainage reimbursements to developers with active agreements for the General
City Area Master Plan for FY 20082009 and appropriation of $276,922.92 to Acct. No.
1112303-5650/1026112-0.
N10. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to District Agreement No. 08-1254 for the I-15/Base Line Road
interchange and authorize the Mayor to sign said amendment.
N11. Approval of Caltrans Cooperative Agreement No. 8-1455 (CO 09-073) for the preparation of
the Base Line Road/I-15 Freeway interchange plans, specifications and estimates, and
authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement.
N12. Approval to authorize the City Engineer to file a claim for the reimbursement of approved
SANBAG funding from the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Article 3, 20% Transit
Access Funds for the FY 2008/2009 Bus Bay, Driveway and ADA Access Ramp improvements
at various locations.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-217
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
FILE A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF APPROVED SANBAG
FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA),
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ARTICLE 3, 20% TRANSIT ACCESS FUNDS FOR THE FY 2008/2009
BUS BAY, DRIVEWAY AND ADA ACCESS RAMP IMPROVEMENTS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
N13 Approval to release the Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 14759 (traffic signal), located
at the intersection at Wilson Avenue and Wardman Bullock Road, submitted by Pulte Homes,
Inc.
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Michael to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0; Councilmember Williams was
absent.
O. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by
law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
01.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ELECTRIC RATES, FEES, AND
CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY OF
CHAPTER 3 46 OF TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL
CODE
Mark Steuer, Director Engineering Services/City Engineer, presented the staff report
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Mr. Steuer indicated that this action generally affects properties
around Victoria Gardens.
Mayor Kurth opened the public hearing. As no one wished to speak, Mayor Kurth closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Michael, to adopt Resolution No. 09-218 amending the
electric rates, fees and charges. Motion carried 4-0, Councilmember Williams was absent.
P. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
P1
PARKING DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. 822 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
TO PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-218
Mark Steuer, Director Engineering Services/City Engineer, presented the staff report
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Mr. Steuer expected that the affected neighborhood could
apply for a Permit Parking District the second week in January.
Councilmember Gutierrez noted that the Public Works Subcommittee considered this matter and
recommended to the City Council that an amended Ordinance be adopted.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 822 and
set second reading for November 18, 2009. Motion carried 4-0; Councilmember Williams was absent.
P2. FINDINGS AND INITIATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE IDEAL CULTURE LEARNING
TEAM (Oral)
Sig Delhime, Information Services Project Coordinator and Donna Finch, RDA Analyst I presented the
findings and initiative recommendations of the Ideal Culture Learning Team.
Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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 Spagnolo shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting movie stars who served in the
armed forces
Councilmember Gutierrez invited the Council and the audience to the 3rtl Annual Veteran's Night on
November 11, 2009 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Central Park. He thanked members of his family who had
served in the armed forces as well as the veterans who were in the audience.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael reported that the City will be hosting a Veteran's Day celebration at Central
Park on November 11, 2009 starting at 10 a.m. Also, on November 8`", a veteran's memorial will be
held at Alta Loma High School at 3'30 p.m. On November 14`", the City will be hosting the annual
Founder's Day parade which will be followed by the Etiwanda Street Fair Mayor Pro Tem Michael
congratulated Mayor Kurth for his recent appointment to the faculty of the Department of Health Policy
and Management in Loma Linda University's School of Public Health.
Mayor Kurth recognized that many families have loved ones who have served or are serving in the
armed forces. He spoke about members of his family who have served in the military and stated that we
all owe our veterans a debt of gratitude. Mayor Kurth noted that the meeting would be adtourned tonight
in honor of all veterans of all wars.
As Councilmember Williams was absent tonight, Councilmember Spagnolo noted that she would want
to invite the Council and audience to watch Metrolink's Holiday Toy Express, which will be arriving in
Rancho Cucamonga on November 21, 2009.
02. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral)
Councilmember Spagnolo reported that the Legislature has approved a comprehensive water package
which will be considered by the voters in November 2010. He indicated that the City is aggressively
pursuing economic stimulus opportunities and reported that the City recently received a $1 6 million
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael reported that the City Council met last week with representatives from
Omnitrans to discuss regional bus rapid transit opportunities.
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"~ ~ O. • IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified
Q. , ADJOURNMENT
After a moment of silence in honor of all veterans, Mayor Kurth adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
R pectfully submitted,
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De ra L. McKay, f01MC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved. November 18, 2009
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