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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Deb L. McKay, MM
Assis nt City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: March 17, 2010
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