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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/01/21 - Minutes - SpecialJanuary 21, 2010 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES 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 Thursday, January 21, 2010, in Celebration Hall (South) at the Rancho Cucamonga Cultural Center located at 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor/Chairman/President Donald J. Kurth called the meeting to order at 8:21 a.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. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant City Manager and Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager. The meeting was facilitated by Dr. Bill Mathis B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS No communication was made from the public. C. ITEM(S) OF BUSINESS DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CONSENSUS BUILDING (9'00 a m. to 11:30 a.m.l Dr. Bill Mathis Facilitator Dr. Bill Mathis, Facilitator, led the discussion on strengthening team relations and consensus building Recess: The meeting recessed at 12:06 p m for lunch. Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 12:51 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. Also present were: Jack Lam, Cily Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant City Manager; Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager; James Troyer, Planning Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Mike Bell Fire Chief; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Mark Steuer, Director Engineering Services/City Engineer; Chief Joe Cusimano, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director; Tamara Lane, Finance Director; Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst; Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst II and Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk. Special City Council/Fire Board/Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 21, 2010 Page 2 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL 2010 GOALS (1:00 o. m. to 5.00 o.m.) - Dr. Bill Mathis. Facilitator Dr Bill Mathis, Facilitator, led the discussion Chief Joe Cusimano updated the City Council members on the progress of the 2009 goals. The Department is responding to emergency calls in less than 3 minutes. In response to Councilmember Spagnolo it was noted that goals listed in yellow would still continue even if taken off the list if it was an operational goal. Chief Cusimano introduced the 2010 goals for discussion. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, discussion was held regarding traffic signal enforcement. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, it was noted that the City has concerns similar to surrounding cities regarding the amount of drinking and drug use. Fire Chief Mike Bell discussed the progress of the 2009 goals. In response to Mayor Kurth, it was noted that the Fire Administration headquarters were funded by bond sale proceeds. It was reported that construction of both the Hellman and Base Line Fire Stations has been delayed due to the State taking funding from both of these projects. Chief Bell confirmed that the inspection and brush clearance program was in the Wildland/Urban Interface area Also discussed was the difference between the CERT program and medical reserve corps. Fire Chief Bell presented the 2010 goals for discussion In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Chief Bell confirmed that the elements of the Strategic Plan would be reviewed and updated. In response to Counclmember Williams and Councilmember Gutierrez, the Wildland/Urban Interface area was discussed. Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services Director, reported on the progress of the 2009 goals. In response to Mayor Kurth, he indicated that there are about 400 volunteers, 200 of whom are active. The 2010 goals were discussed, with Mr. Pulcinella addressing Mayor Kurth on his plans to expand the pilot Trap/Neuter/Release Program for feral cats. In response to Mayor Kurth and Councilmember Spagnolo, he reported on the lack of counter and cage space at the Animal Care and Adoption Center. Mr Pulcinella discussed ways in which to alleviate the long lines at the facility. In response to Councilmember Williams, he confirmed that nonresidents frequently drop off animals to the facility. Mr. Pulcinella indicated to Councilmember Gutierrez that a goal in 2010 was to establish a pilot license canvassing program. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, discussed the Department's 2009 goals. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, he indicated that Federal funding is not available for Senior Transportation and stated that local fundraising would be held. Mr. McArdle outlined the 2010 goals. Regarding Senior Transportation programs, he staled that staff is exploring various funding avenues and the YMCA may or may not be involved. In response to Mayor Kurth, the Director reported that the Family Resource Center is doing very well. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, he reported that the new park located in the southwest area of the City would cost approximately $2.5 Million but that it would only be built if the City receives the construction grant and if there were funds available to pay for maintenance. In response to Mayor Kurth, he reported on a discussion held with the VFW regarding a veteran's memorial. In response to Mr. McArdle, the City Council discussed and prioritized three programs offered by the Community Services Department: the 4'" of July freworks program, the Volunteer Appreciation event and the Founders Day Parade. The Director reported that funding for the 4'" of July program was not included in this year's budget but the City could market the regional festivities and July 4'" activities at the Speedway. He suggested that the Volunteer Appreciation event be scaled back to include a thank you card, pin and tickets tc a Quakes game. The Founder's Day Parade was seen to be the most viable and important of the three and would be included in next year's budget. The City Council concurred with these recommendations. Recess: Mayor Kurth recessed the meeting at 2:40 p m Reconvene: Mayor Kurth reconvened the meeting at 2:47 p.m James Troyer, Planning Director, reported on the 2009 and 2010 goals. Mayor Pro Tem Michael suggested that the wording of Planning's goal on Page #15 be changed to indicate, "Update Historic Preservation Ordinance." Mayor Pro Tem Michael noted the discussion recently held by the City Council when reviewing the applications for the Planning/Historic Preservation Commission. He felt that it might be beneficial for an ad hoc or site specifc historical preservation committee in the future. In response to Mayor Kurth, Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official stated that currently 313 properties are registered as required by the Abandoned Residential Property Ordinance. Special City Counal/Fire Board/Redevelopment Agency Meeting January 21, 2010 Page 3 John Gillison, Assistant City Manager, addressed the 2009 goals for the City Managers Office. In response to Mayor Kurth, he indicated that construction for the Base Line Interchange project should begin in 2011. Mayor Kurth reported that he met with the American Lung Association and reported that they will be grading all sties in San Bernardino County neM year. Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst II and Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, reported on the 2010 goals for the Department. In response to Mayor Kurth, Mr. Villenas indicated that the City would receive more than $6 Million for programs and projects funded by the Energy Effciency and Conservation Block Grant program. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, it was noted that the Restaurant Association has been contacted and has indicated their opposition to the proposed smoking regulations. Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Official, reported on the progress of the 2009 goals. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, he stated the difficulty in getting new volunteers for weekend coverage. Mayor Kurth suggested that an announcement be made at an upcoming City Council meeting. Also discussed were the 2010 goals. Councilmember Williams suggested that illegal political signs be picked up in conjunction with the proposed shopping cart retrieval program. It was noted that the State regulates the placement and removal of political signs. Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director, discussed the 2009 goals. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, the timing of Cucamonga Valley Water District's reclaimed water line extension was discussed. Regarding plans to design a new HVAC control system at the Civic Center, Councilmember Spagnolo reported that the new LG Distribution Center had a new ductless heating and air conditioning system. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, updated the Council on the progress of the 2009 goals and presented the 2010 goals In response to Mayor Kurth, Mr. Karatsu announced that this year's Big Read will feature, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" John Gillison, Assistant City Manager, discussed the 2009 goals of the Administrative Services Department. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, he discussed the upcoming new Customer Response Management software program. Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager, discussed the 2009 Redevelopment goals. In response to Mayor Kurth, she noted that an electronic video sign for the Cultural Center was proposed on Main Street. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez and Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Mrs. Daniels discussed the Armed Forces Banner Program. She reported that there are 50- 60 poles left on Milligan and expected that the subcommittee would eventually need to consider other appropriate places for the banners. Also discussed was the historic gas station near the intersection of Archibald and Foothill Boulevard. Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk reported on the 2009 and 2010 goals. In response to Councilmember Williams, she confrmed that the Department could scan the records stored at the yard with the appropriate amount of resources. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, discussion was held regarding the library of newspaper articles distributed by the City Clerk's Department. Mark Steuer, Director Engineering Services/City Engineer, discussed the 2009 goals with the City Council. Mayor Pro Tem Michael requested information regarding current and upcoming major capitol projects and timelines. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, Mr. Steuer reported that the Wilson extension is in design and estimated that construction would begin in late 2010 or early 2011. The City Council thanked all Departments for their hard work during these economic times. Discussion was held regarding other proposed goals of the City Council members. At the conclusion of the discussion, Council asked staff to review the City's road inventory and prioritize areas where potential improvements could be considered. D. ADJOCJRNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:43 p m Respectfully submitted, ~ (l D bra L. McKay, MMC Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager Approved: February 17, 2010