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Home My WebLink About2010/01/20 - MinutesJanuary 20, 2010 RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES :. A'a; CALL TO ORDER:.. : . The Rancho Cucamonga City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a closed session on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, in the Tapia Room of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth. Present were Agencymembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo, Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant City Manager and Linda D. Daniels, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S~ Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth announced the closed session items: D1. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 TO GIVE JOHN GILLISON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS -RDA & CITY D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) -JOHNNY VALLEJO (CLAIMANT) V CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CLAIM NO. 29/10-028. C.' PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEIVI(S~)~ No one was present to comment on the closed session items. D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION Closed session began at 5:00 p.m. E. CITY'MANAGER~ANNOUNCEMENTS: ' No announcements were made. .~ F. RECESS..:,. , ,. , The closed session adjourned at 6:35 p.m. with no action taken. ' ,~.G ``REGULAR MEETING ~ : . ~. CALL ~TO ORDER = 7:00 P M. '.? s ' Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 1 of 9 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: Diane Williams, Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Vice Chairman/Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant City Manager; Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Joe Cusimano, Police Chief; James Troyer, Planning Director; Mike Bell, Fire Chief; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk. H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS H1. Robert Wood Johnson "Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities' Grant Award. Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst II, announced that the City has received the Robert Wcod Johnson grant for the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities program. H2. Healthy RC "Green" Programs and Projects funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, reported on Healthy RC "Green" programs and projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. H3. H1N1 Vaccination Clinic hosted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga and sponsored by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health. Breanna Medina, Emergency Preparedness Specialist, announced the upcoming H1N1 vaccination clinic, to be held on January 30, 2010 at the Epicenter. H4. ADDED ITEM -Fire Chief Mike Bell gave an update on the status of the current storms, and announced that extra patrols are in place. He also announced that sand bags are available for residents of the community at the Amethyst Fire Station, between 19`n St. & Lemon, and at the Banyan Fire Station, between Milliken & Haven H5. ADDED ITEM -Mayor Pro Tem Michael gave an update of the Tuesday, January 19'" Special Meeting regarding the 2009/10 Mid-Year Financial Status. REFER to "Ol. Council Announcements. " I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 11. Jerie Lee addressed the Council regarding lack of maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District #2; and, in support of Bill Hanlon's letter to the Editor regarding a Veterans Memorial; she suggested that the Memorial at the Amethyst Fire Station be moved to Central Park. 12. Janet Walton from the Cucamonga Christian Fellowship said a prayer for each person individually and for the City. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 2 of 9 13. Paul Chabot introduced himself and announced that he will be a candidate for the 63rd Assembly District. He gave a synopsis of his education and accomplishments, including his military and law enforcement career, service in the 63rd Assembly District, service to the State and Federal Government, and his goals. 14. Ed Dietl thanked the Council for the opportunity to interview for a Planning Commissioner. He said that the historic gas station at Foothill & Archibald will be going on the market, and requested that the City Council do what they can to support the historic community. 15. Bill Hanlon stated that a letter to the Editor makes a difference. He thanked the City Council for their support of a Veterans memorial at Central Park and said he would work with the VFW, of which he is a lifetime member, to get it moving fast. 16. John Lyons talked about the current inclement weather and suggested that residents and commercial building owners check all drains. He briefly discussed the weather history (1979) in Rancho Cucamonga when specific streets flooded. He said today the city has excellent flood control. He also commented that there are no flood control issues at the new bridge on Haven because it was designed so well. 17. Jim Frost spoke about how far the City has come with respect to flood control; he recalled the early years when residents ignored barricades, and some died. He announced that the 2010 Run for the Wall Event will commence on May 19. A DVD was shown regarding a previous Run for the Wall Event. J. 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. J1. Approval of Minutes: January 6, 2010 (Regular Meeting) J2. Approval of Check Register dated December 29 through January 12, 2010, for the total amount of $1,338,003.34. J3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2009. J4. Approval of the Foothill Boulevard Median Lighting project, Contract No. RA 09-009 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion, and approve the final contract amount of $130,181.40. RESOLUTION NO. RA 10-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD MEDIAN LIGHTING PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. RA 09-009 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 5-0. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 3 of 9 K. 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. K1. Approval of Minutes: January 6, 2010 (Regular Meeting) K2. Approval of Check Register dated December 29 through January 12, 2010, for the total amount of $101,746.12. K3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2009. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. L. 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. L1. Approval of Minutes: January 6, 2010 (Regular Meeting) L2. Approval of Check Register dated December 29 through January 12, 2010, and payroll ending January 12, 2010, for the total amount of $5,540,240.76. L3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2009. L4. Approval of specifications for "Golden Oak Park Ball Field Fencing Project" and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids' to be funded from Acct. No. 1120305- 5650/1668120-0 (Park Development Fund). RESOLUTION NO. 10-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR GOLDEN OAK PARK BALL FIELD FENCING PROJECT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS L5. Approval of Community Services Update Report L6. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $23,832 (FY 2008 Emergency Management Performance Grant) and $23,314 (FY 2009 Emergency Management Performance Grant) awarded by the California Emergency Management Agency to the City of Rancho Cucamonga into Acct. No. 1380000-4740 (Grant Income); authorization for a single source purchase from ESI Acquisitions, Inc., for the purchase of Incident Management Software/Licensing and installation and training in the amount of $59,309; and authorization to appropriate $36,503 into Acct. No. 1714001-5152 and $37,337 into Acct. Nd. 1380501-5152 (Computer Software) for the purchase of Incident Management Software/Licensing and other network-related software/licensing; $9,809 into Acct. No. 1380501-5300 (Contract Services) for installation and training; and $9,000 into Acct. No. 1714001-5300 (Contract Services) for the annual maintenance contract. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 4 of 9 L7. Approval to accept grant revenue in the amount of $275,342.00 from the 2009/10 State of California Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (SLESF) into Acct. No. 1 354 0 00-4 74 0 (Grant Income) and authorization to appropriate $275,342.00 into Acct. No. 1354701-5300 (COPS Grant State Contract Services) to supplement overtime costs associated with daily patrol services and criminal investigations. L8. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the amount of $57,517.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, New Legacy Corporation (CO 10- 005), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $5,751.70 for the Banyan Street Community Trail and Wilson Avenue Community Trail, to be funded from Beautification Funds, Acct. Nos. 1110316-5650/1752110-0 and 1110316-5650/1753110-0 and appropriate $31,000.00 and $39,000.00 to 1110316-5650/1752110-0 and 1110316- 5650/1753110-0, respectively, from Beautification Fund balance, for a total of $70,000.00 (contract award of $57,517 plus contingency of $5,751.70 and $6,731.30 for construction support). L9. Approval for staff to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with TMAD Taylor & Gaines (CO 10-006) for design services and project management for Civic Center HVAC Air Delivery Components and Control System Upgrade Project in the amount of $220,000 ($200,000 plus 10% contingency) to be funded from Acct. No. 1215314-5650/1747215-0 (Energy Efficiency/Conservation Grant). L10. Approval of an annual support agreement (CO 07-060), as asingle-source with Accela, Inc. for software maintenance for fiscal year 2009/2010 in the amount of $51,422, funded from Acct. No. 1001209-5300 (Contract Services) and approve an option for four (4) additional yearly renewals, with a maximum yearly increase of 10%. L11. Approval of Designation of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as a Recovery Zone under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. RESOLUTION NO. 10-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CITY AS A RECOVERY ZONE UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 L12. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 16324, located at the northerly end of Wardman Bullock Road, submitted by Rancho 2004 LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 10-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 16324 L13. Approval to accept the Etiwanda Avenue and Rochester Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Arrow Route to Foothill Boulevard, Contract No. 09-028 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion, and approve the final contract amount of $401,749.24. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 5 of 9 RESOLUTION NO. 10-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ETIWANDA AVENUE AND ROCHESTER AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM ARROW ROUTE TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, CONTRACT NO. 09-028 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK L14. Approval to accept the Foothill Boulevard Traffic Signal Controller Replacement project, Contract No. 09-139 as complete, retain the Faithful Performance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond, authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion, and approve the final contract amount of $860,282.00. RESOLUTION NO. 10-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 09-139 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK 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 DRC2006-00866, located on the north side of Sixth Street, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Southern California Edison Company. RESOLUTION NO. 10-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2006-00866 (STREET) AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK L16. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 15982, located at the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles. RESOLUTION NO. 10-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 15982 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendation in the staff report. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following Ordinances have 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. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 6 of 9 M1. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN - DRC2009- 00432 -RME CLINICS. INC. -GARY REA - A request to amend the Victoria Community Plan to allow massage establishments as a conditionally permitted use within the Village Commercial District of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan. Related files: Arbors Master Plan Amendment DRC2009-00739 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00433. This action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN - DRC2009-00739 -RME CLINICS, INC. -GARY REA - A request to amend the Victoria Arbors Master Plan to allow massage establishments as a conditionally permitted use within the Village Commercial District. Related files: Victoria Community Plan Amendment DRC2009- 00432 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2009-00433. This action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. ORDINANCE NO. 824 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2009-00432, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN TO ALLOW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF ORDINANCE NO. 825 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2009-00739, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN TO ALLOW MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt Ordinance No. 824 and Ordinance No. 825 for second reading. Motion carried 5-0. N. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements. N1. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT RESOLUTION NO. 10-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE LOCAL STREET AND ROADS NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT Jerry Dyer, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the staff report. In response to Councilmember Spagnolo, Mr. Dyer noted that this Resolution, if adopted, would be sent to the League of California Cities. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, it was noted that the Resolution was prepared in order to stress the importance of transportation infrastructure maintenance. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 7 of 9 Mr. Dyer indicated to Councilmember Gutierrez that while the Resolution does not address new taxes, the Resolution identifies the need for transportation infrastructure maintenance and notes that new revenue sources should be identified. Councilmember Gutierrez stated that the Resolution should be changed to reflect a PCI of 71, not 78. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Michael, to adopt Resolution No. 10-020. Motion carried 5-0. O. COUNCIL BUSINESS The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion P1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Councilmember Spagnolo reminded all residents to be careful during this current storm and to adhere to public safety warnings for road closures, etc., as the next two days are deemed to be the worst of the storms. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he agrees with Mr. Lyons re the excellent flood control in this city; he said when Hellman is under control, it will complete an excellent program. He thanked the City Administrators and Engineers. He said he appreciated Mr. Dietl's activism and agreed it would be a good idea to pursue whatever we can do to get control of the gas station @ Archibald 8 Foothill. He stated he appreciated the prayer by Janet Walton, as it makes him want to be a better person and makes him feel good; he encouraged her and thanked her for the prayer on the City's behalf. He, too, reminded residents to be careful during the storms. Mayor Pro Tem Michael stated aMid-Year Budget Special Meeting was held on Tuesday, January 19th. He said all local governments throughout California have been challenged due to state of our economy as well as State takeaways over the last few years; and that the City of Rancho Cucamonga is suffering from a $3.6 million revenue shortfall for this fiscal year. He said action was taken to direct the City Manager on steps to close the budget gap by the end of the fiscal year. He said part of. the discussion was for ideas for 2010/11 budget. He stated as RDA money has been taken that would have allowed Phase II & III of Central Park to be completed, which included a plan for a memorial, he said a discussion ensued regarding concerns expressed that there is no specific place for veterans or members of the armed forces to pay tribute. He said, therefore, the City Council has referred to and authorized staff in the Community Services Department, via the Park and Recreation Commission, to partnership with VFW Post 8680 in Rancho Cucamonga to partnership in raising funds and to come up with ideas for a memorial at Central Park at a smaller scale that would meet the requests from the community. Councilmember Williams stated, too, that residents need to be careful due to weather conditions; she, too, recalled the 1979 severe weather conditions in Rancho Cucamonga that Mr. Lyons discussed. She announced that interviews with held this date to select a Planning Commissioner. She said all applicants were exceptional but she was proud to announce that Francisco Oaxaca, a current Park and Recreation Commissioner, was selected for the position. She then reminded everyone to keep the people of Haiti in their prayers. Mayor Kurth spoke of all the outstanding applicants for the Planning Commission vacancy. He spoke highly of the Haven Grade Separation Overpass and the fact that there was no standing water; he commented on the great engineering involved and commended staff. He announced that the "Big Read" program is in April, and that it will be the 100th Anniversary of the Author. He spoke about the Veterans Memorials in the City: 1) Alta Loma High School; 2) Amethyst Fire Station; and 3) in front of the Northtown Community Center. He commented that the Memorial has always been in the plan for Central Park, but the State has taken away Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 8 of 9 RDA money; so he challenged everyone to accomplish this through community involvement and contributions to see who can bring in the most money. - ~ P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified. . ~ Q...-ADJOURNMENT . Mayor Kurth adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Approved: February 3, 2010 Respectfully submitted, .,-'L 2~ Debra i\. McKay, MMC Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes January 20, 2010 -Page 9 of 9