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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/03/03 - MinutesMarch 3, 2010 RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER The Rancho Cucamonga City Council, Fire District and Redevelopment Agency held a closed session on Wednesday, March 3, 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 5:15 p.m. by Chairman/President/Mayor Donald J. Kurth. Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo, Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney and John Gillison, Assistant City Manager. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth announced the closed session item: D1. LABOR NEGATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 TO GIVE JOHN GILLISON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS -RDA, FIRE & CITY 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 5:15 p.m. E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements were made. F. RECESS The closed session adjourned at 6:15 p.m. with no action taken. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 3, 2010 -Page 1 of 7 G. SPECIAL MEETING CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Rancho Cucamonga City Council, Fire District and Redevelopment Agency 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 6:31 p.m. Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo, Vice ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Offcial; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk. G3. Presentations A. Proclamation to the Rancho Cucamonga Friends of the Library in honor of their 15 year anniversary and for their support of the Rancho Cucamonga Libraries. Mayor Kurth presented a proclamation to the Friends of the Library in honor of their 15'h year anniversary. B. Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the Upland Christian Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball Team for winning the CIF Southern Section Volleyball Championship. Mayor Kurth presented certificates of achievement to the Upland Christian Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball Team for winning the CIF Southern Section Volleyball Championship. H. RECESS The meeting recessed at 6:45 p.m. I. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORllER - 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, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo, Vice ChairmanNice 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; Mike Bell, Fire Chief; James Troyer, Planning Director; Chris Paxton, Human Resources Director; Robert Karatsu, Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 3, 2010 -Page 2 of 7 Library Director; 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 Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk. J. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS J1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the 2009 Sponsors of the $150,000 Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation Golf Tournament presented by Burrtec Waste Industries. Mayor Kurth presented certificates of recognition to the 2009 sponsors of the Community Foundation Golf Tournament. K. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS K1. Jeri Lee invited the City Council and the audience to a Flapjack Fundraiser on March 6, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee's. K2. Hilda Phillips noted the need for additional handicapped parking during events at the Lewis Family Playhouse. K3. Jim Moffatt applauded the recent Hocps for HOPE charity basketball event. K4. John Lyons spoke about his family's accomplishments. K5. Jim Frost noted that the Run for the Wall will leave from Victoria Gardens on May 19, 2010. He appreciated the support provided to this event in the past and looked forward to the City's support this year. K6. Jasmine Hairston announced that Upland Christian Academy will be hosting a Blood Drive on March 23, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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: February 17, 2010 (Special Meeting - 2010 Draft General Plan) February 17, 2010 (Regular Meeting) L2. Approval of Check Register dated February 10 through February 23, 2010, for the total amount of $1,280,620.27. MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 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 atone time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Boardmember for discussion. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 3, 2010 -Page 3 of 7 M1. Approval of Minutes: February 17, 2010 (Special Meeting - 2010 Draft General Plan) February 17, 2010 (Regular Meeting) M2. Approval of Check Register dated February 10 through February 23, 2010, for the total amount of $87,908.21. M3. Approval of a resolution to establish the need for receiving Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal background checks for new employees hired after June 30, 2010 and far licensing and certifcation purposes for all positions requiring EMT-I or EMT-P. RESOLUTION NO. FD 10-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE NEED FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 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: February 17, 2010 (Special Meeting - 2010 Draft General Plan) February 17, 2010 (Regular Meeting) N2. Approval of Check Register dated February 10 through February 23, 2010, and payroll ending February 23, 2010, for the total amount of $5,800,540.41. N3. Approval of plans and specifications for Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids", to be funded from Acct. No. 1124303-5300 (Transportation Fund) as approved in the FY 2009/2010 budget. RESOLUTION NO. 10-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS N4. Approval to authorize the Public Works Services Director to be the designated signatory authority on behalf of the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Clean Transportation Grant Contract (RC 10- 004/ML09007). N5. Approval for the transfer of two (2) city vehicles, one (1) 2010 Ford Ranger Super Cab XLT and one (1) 2010 Toyota Sienna Passenger Van to facilitate their use by the County of San Bernardino for Police Department Services. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 3, 2010 -Page 4 of 7 N8. Authorize the execution of Program Supplement Agreement No. N011 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid Project No. 08-5420R between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the State of California, Department of Transportation. RESOLUTION NO. 10-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SIGNING OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. N011 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. 08-5420R BETWEEN THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION N7. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. LOC20015, in the amount of $57,284.00, for the 12 KV Electrical Distribution Improvements at the north and south sides of Foothill and Rochester and at the southeast corner of Haven and Jersey improvements, Contract No. 07-207. N8. Approval to release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 7599052, in the amount of $335,251.00, for the Beryl Street Storm Drain and Pavement Rehabilitation Improvements from Alta Loma Drive to Sunflower Street, Contract No. 08-024. N9. Approval to accept the Southbound I-15 Onramp Widening at Foothill Boulevard Improvements, Contract No. 08-071 as complete, retain the Faithful Pertormance Bond as a Guarantee Bond, release the Labor and Material Bond and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the fnal contract amount of $425,414.30. RESOLUTION NO. 10-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTHBOUND I-15 ONRAMP WIDENING AT FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 08-071, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael, to approve the staff recommendation in the staff report. Motion carried 5-0 O. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements. 01. OUTDOOR SERVICE LINES ORDINANCE NO. 826 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.21 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SMOKING REGULATIONS Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst presented the staff report. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 3, 2010 -Page 5 of 7 In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Mr. Villenas confirmed that the City would be responsible for putting up signs at the Omnitrans stops and indicated that signage would be placed on the existing poles. Mr. Villenas noted that the regulations are intended to be self-regulating in response to Mayor Kurth's question regarding enforcement. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, he confirmed that smokers would be required to move out of line while smoking. Mr. Villenas addressed the placement of signage around outdoor service lines and reported to Councilmember Gutierrez that the business would be responsible for the signage. The number and size of the signs would be determined by the business. Mr. Villenas indicated that there is not a deadline to comply with the regulations, noting that the City would work with affected businesses. Enforcement would be done on a complaint basis. In response, Councilmember Gutierrez stated that the regulations reminded him of an unfunded mandate but understood the need for the regulations. In response to Councilmember Spagnolo, Mr. Villenas confirmed that a media blitz would occur, which would include information about existing regulations. MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 826 for the March 17, 2010 meeting. Motion carried 5-0 02. FISCAL YEAR 2009/10 MID-YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS UPDATE (PowerPoint Presentation) Jack Lam, City Manager made a PowerPoint presentation. In response to Mayor Kurth, the City Manager addressed the City Council's goal to provide a thoughtful, measured response to the fiscal challenge. In regards to the Mayor's inquiry regarding the raid of Redevelopment funds, Mr. Markman noted that the State's raid is being challenged in court. Mayor Pro Tem Michael commented that the Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Town Hall meeting yesterday regarding an initiative sponsored by the League of California Cities to prohibit State raids of local revenue. In response, City Manager Lam provided information to the Council and the public that was shared to the audience at the Town Hall meeting. In conclusion, Mr. Lam recommended that the City Council approve the recommended next steps as outlined in the PowerPoint presentation. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael, to approve the recommended next steps. Motion carried 5-0 03. PRESENTATION OF GOOGLE FIBER FOR COMMUNITIES INVITATION AND CITY'S STRATEGY FOR RESPONSE (PowerPoint Presentation) Mike Nelson, Economic Development Manager made a PowerPoint presentation. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez's question about Verizon, Mr. Nelson indicated that Google has stated that it would like to provide a network that would accommodate other providers. Mr. Nelson noted the rumor that the City is blocking Verizon from installing a fiber optic network. This is not the case, as Verizon's corporate office made this decision. In response to Councilmember Spagnolo, Mr. Nelson did not know if Google would partner with another entity to install the fiber optic network or do the work itself. He expected that Google would short list the communities and would then be in contact with communities in which it was interested. In response to Councilmember Williams, Mr. Nelson addressed how the public could access Face book. He indicated to Mayor Pro Tem Michael that staff was informed of this invitation about a week ago. Mayor Pro Tem Michael commended staff for the work done to date. Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 3, 2010 -Page 6 of 7 P. COUNCIL BUSINESS The following items have been requested by the City Council far discussion P1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Councilmember.) Councilmember Spagnolo reported that the RC Family Resource Center will be holding a Bunco fundraiser tomorrow night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He displayed photographs of the new Kaiser Steel Museum and noted that it is open on Thursdays and Sundays from 10:OOa.m. to 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Gutierrez indicated that he attended several Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremonies over the weekend. On Friday, he attended a Cub Scout dinner at the Lions Center. Councilmember Gutierrez also noted the drum line competition at Los Osos High School. Councilmember Williams reported on the displays at the new Kaiser Steel Museum as well as a Boy Scout celebration in Pomona. Mayor Kurth reported that Councilmember Williams has recently been chosen to serve another term as alternate delegate on the Local Agency Formation Commission for San Bernardino County. Last weekend, he participated in a Cub Scout ceremony and attended the Jasper Elementary School spelling bee. Mayor Kurth reported that Daisy Kurth is doing very well and thanked everyone for their well wishes. P2. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral) Councilmember Williams displayed photographs and provided information about the new Metrolink Crash Energy Management Passenger Cars. She reported that the Federal Transit Administration's recent recommendation to include the Omnitrans bus rapid transit project in the federal budget. Councilmember Spagnolo reported that the SAFETEA-LU program was extended. He also reported that the legislature has approved an alternate version of the Governor's gas tax swap proposal but indicated that the Governor has vowed to veto it. Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified. R. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kurth adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Resp ctfully submitted, 1~~~ Deb L. McKay, MM Assis nt City Clerk/Records Manager Approved: March 17, 2010 Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes March 3, 2010 -Page 7 of 7