HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/01/20 - Minutes - SpecialJanuary 20, 2010
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council, Fire Protection District and Redevelopment
Agency was held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, in the Tri Communities Room at City Hall located at
10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Pro TemNice Chairman/Vice
President L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to order at 3:16 p.m.
Present were Councilmembers/Boardmembers/Agencymembers: Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo and
Diane Williams. Mayor Pro TemNice ChairmanNice President L. Dennis Michael and
Mayor/PresidenUChairman Donald J. Kurth (arrived at 3:17 p.m.) were also present.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Troyer, Planning Director; Lois Schrader, Planning
Commission Secretary; and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
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B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
No communication was made from the public.
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C. ITEM(S) OF BUSINESS
C1 INTERVIEWS OF CANDIDATES FOLLOWED BY THE SELECTION OF THE
PLANNING/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEMBER TO FILL ONE VACANT
SEAT
Council clarified the manner in which questions would be asked of candidates and how the deciding vote
would be conducted. Jack lam, City Manager, stated the vote must be a majority vote that includes the
Mayor's vote for selection of the Commissioner.
Mayor Kurth stated the following questions would be asked of each candidate. They were:
1. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is preparing a General Plan Update that will ultimately give the
City a working plan of land uses for the next 5-10 years. Discuss your vision for land use in the
City for the next 5-10 years. Give an example of a land use change you would like to consider.
2. In your opinion what are the housing priorities that the City of Rancho Cucamonga should focus
on in the futures How would you address this priority in light of the scarcity of land and existing
development?
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3. The job of Planning Commissioner also has a dual role of serving on the Historic Preservation
Commission. Explain how you would approach historic preservation in this City
4. The City of Rancho Cucamonga holds firmly to a high ethical standard. Do you foresee any
potential conflicts of interest that you may have with serving as a Planning/Historic Preservation
Commissioner with the City?
The following candidates were interviewed:
3:30 p.m. Sharon Baer
3:45 p.m. Ed Dietl
4 00 p.m. Michael Dowd
4'15 p.m. Timothy Johnson
4'30 p.m. Francisco Oaxaca
Mayor Kurth and Council commended Councilmembers Spagnolo and Williams (Planning/Historic
Preservation Subcommittee Members) for choosing a strong field of outstanding candidates from the
applications submitted. Council discussed the interview process. Mayor Pro Tem Michael felt there is
opportunity for candidates, because of their experience, ability, vision and enthusiasm, to make significant
contributions to their community. Councilmember Williams agreed and noted candidates may want to
consider applying for other openings when they become available.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Williams to appoint
Francisco Oaxaca for afour-year term, to expire in December, 2014. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
D. ADJOt)RNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirr'I Griffin,
Deputy City rk
Approved: February 3, 2010
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