HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/06/02 - MinutesJune 2, 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, June 2, 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 5:05 p.m. by
Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth.
Present were Agencymembers/Boardmembers/Councilmembers: Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, Sam
Spagnolo, Vice Chairman/Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem L. Dennis Michael and
Chairman/PresidenUMayor Donald J. Kurth.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; John Gillison, Assistant City Manager; Linda Daniels,
Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development and James Markman, City Attorney.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S~
Chairman/Mayor Donald J. Kurth announced the closed session item
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, FIRE & CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION PER
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) - CAMPBELL V CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CASE NO. CIVRS905562 -City
D3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ETIWANDA
AVENUE, NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ETIWANDA
DEPOT); LINDA D. DANIELS, RDA DIRECTOR, AND SANBAG REPRESENTATIVE,
NEGOTIATING PARTIES -City
D4. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND EAST AVE., LINDA D. DANIELS, RDA DIRECTOR,
NEGOTIATING PARTY-RDA
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 5:05 p.m.
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E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
G. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, and Ciry
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Chainnan/President/Mayor 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 President/Mayor 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; Mike Bell, Fire Chief; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; James
Troyer, Planning Director; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Director; Mark Steuer, Engineering Director;
Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Official; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Jim Frost, City Treasurer;
Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Presentation of Certificate for Crossing Guard of the Year 2010
Mayor Kurth presented a Certificate of Recognition to Lori DeCosta for being recognized as 2010
Crossing Guard of the Year.
H2. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to TOUCH Ministries, a partner at the RC Family
Resource Center, as a recipient of the 2010 Laymen Award for District 11 of the California
Parks and Recreation Society.
Mayor Kurth presented a Certificate of Recognition to Connie Perlick, Director of TOUCH Ministries,
for receiving the 2010 Laymen Award for District 11.
H3. Presentation of Certificates to donors and sponsors of the "Ron Ives Bicycle Safety Rodeo."
Mayor Kurth recognized the donors and sponsors of the "Ron Ives Bicycle Safety Rodeo."
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
I1. Candyce Burnett and Casey Marcarello invited the Council and the audience to Local History
Night at the Biane Library on June 4, 2010.
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12. Sandi Sawyers spoke about the creation of the USO and the activities provided by the Ontario
USO. Further information is available at http://www.usoontario.org.
13. Jessica Holt indicated that her son, Joey, was a H1N1 victim and gave a PowerPoint
presentation on the Joey Holt Foundation.
14. Patrick Hartrick invited the Council and the audience to the Fire Fighter's Benefit Car Show to be
held on June 27, 2010.
16. John Lyons expressed his condolences to the family of Charles A. West. He commented on the
Memorial Day activities at Omaha Jacks. Mr. Lyons endorsed Mayor Kurth as a candidate for the
63rd Assembly District. He also addressed the high cost of medical insurance and indicated that
smokers should pay more for their insurance.
16. Lucille Vega Harbour spoke about her recent experience in calling 9-1-1 and interaction with the
Police Department. She had complained to the Mayor about the response and appreciated his timely
response to the matter.
17. Jim Moffatt displayed various campaign materials regarding Mayor Kurth and indicated that the
some of the statements made in the materials were misleading.
18. Bill Hanlon expressed concerns with the amount of time the public is allowed to speak. He
inquired how the public could place items on the agenda and suggested that the City Manager be
cited for lack of maintenance in the common grounds. Mr. Hanlon requested that an update on the
veteran's memorial be given the second meeting of each month. He also noted that public comments
should be included in the minutes. Lastly, Mr. Hanlon noted that political debates are needed, not
sign pollution.
19. Jim Frost indicated that he just returned from the Run for the Wall. He expressed his
condolences to the family of Charles A. West and spoke regarding Mr. West's contributions to the
City. Mr. Frost suggested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory.
110. Luana Hernandez reported that the Historic Home Tour on May 23rd was very successful. She
expressed a concern with the pending removal of historic trees on Hellman Avenue. In response, it
was noted that a meeting would be held next week regarding this matter.
111. Joseph Machado invited the City Council and the audience to Central Park on June 5, 2010 at
8:00 a.m. He will be biking across America and hoped to raise $500,000 for charity. Further
information is available at www.bikingforamerica.com.
112. Dianna Lee from Supervisor Biane's Office invited the Council and the public to a Health and
Safety Fair on June 12, 2010.
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: May 19, 2010 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated May 12 through May 25, 2010, for the total amount of
$1,771,402.62.
J3. Approval to proceed with the biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Code for the
Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council.
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J4. Approval to accept the Base Line Road Parkway Landscape from Rochester Avenue to 600'
east of Rochester Avenue, Contract No. RA09-023 as complete, approve the final contract
amount of $98,495.66, release the Bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond, and approve a
resolution to authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 10-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
BASE LINE ROAD PARKWAY LANDSCAPE FROM ROCHESTER
AVENUE TO 600' EAST OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, CONTRACT NO.
RA09-023 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
J5. Approval to release of Faithful Performance Bond No. 728181 P, retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond in the amount of $993,284.00, for the Pacific Electric Trail Phase V
Improvements, Contract No. 08-093.
J6. Release of Faithful Performance Bond No. SU5025070, retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond in the amount of $702,684.10, far the Epicenter Stadium Seat Replacement
Project, Contract No. RA08-018.
J7. Approval for award and authorize the increase to Contract No. RA09-017 in the amount of
$409,237.00 to Jacobs Engineering, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in
the amount of $40,923.70 for Construction Support Services for the Foothill Boulevard
Bike/Pedestrian Bridge, Route 66 Trailhead and Street Improvement Project from San
Bernardino Road to Vineyard Avenue, to be funded from 2004 Public Improvement Tax
Allocation Bond Funds, Account No. 2660801-5650/1189660-0.
J8. Approval for award and authorize the increase to Contract No. RA07-113 in the amount of
$465,000.00 to Dan Guerra and Associates, and authorize the expenditure of a 10%
contingency in the amount of $46,500.00 for Construction Survey Services for the Foothill
Boulevard Bike/Pedestrian Bridge, Route 66 Trailhead and Street Improvement Project from
San Bernardino Road to Vineyard Avenue, to be funded from 2004 Public Improvement Tax
Allocation Bond Funds, Account No. 2660801-5650/1189660-0.
J9. Approval far award of a contract in the amount of $556,800.00 to AUFBAU Corporation (RA 10-
009), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $55,680.OOfor
Construction and Inspection Support Services for the Foothill Boulevard Bike/Pedestrian Bridge,
Route 66 Trailhead and Street Improvement Project from San Bernardino Road to Vineyard
Avenue, to be funded from 2004 Public Improvement Tax Allocation Bond Funds, Account No.
2660801-5650/1189660-0.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
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 atone time without discussion. Any item may be
removed by a Boardmember for discussion.
K1. Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2010 (Regular Meeting)
K2. Approval of Check Register dated May 12 through May 25, 2010, for the total amount of
$109,023.58.
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K3. Approval to proceed with the biennial. review of the Conflict of Interest Code for the
Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council.
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.
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.
Lt. Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2010 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated May 12 through May 25, 2010, and payroll ending May 25,
2010, for the total amount of $3,176,661.71.
L3. Approval and appropriation of funds received from the County of San Bernardino, Department
of Aging and Adult Services, for a Senior Supportive Services -Older Americans Act Title III B
Grant in the amount of $7,500 (Revenue Fund Account: 1258000-4740 Expenditure Fund
Account: 1258401-5300).
L4. Approval to proceed with the biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Code for the
Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council.
L5. Approval of a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission to approve a light
variance requested for Minors, Majors, Juniors and Senior Divisions All-Star Tournament
hosted by District 71 Little League during June 26 -July 22, 2010, at Heritage and Red Hill
Community Parks.
L6. Approval of Amendment to the Corridor Design Authority (210 Foothill Freeway) Joint Powers
Agreement (CO 94-009).
RESOLUTION NO. 10-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CORRIDOR DESIGN AUTHORITY (210 FOOTHILL FREEWAY) JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT, TO CHANGE THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF
THE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
L7. Approval to award the purchase of Microsoft software, including SQL server, Windows server,
and Windows server client access licenses in the amount of $93,875 to Dell, utilizing Western
States Contract Alliance (WSCA) Contract Number 627160, for FY 2009/10 as follows:
$34,731 from Account No. 1001209-5152 (computer software) and $59,144 from Account No.
1714001-5152 (Computer Equipment/Technical Replacement Fund-Computer Software).
L8. Approval to award the purchase of network equipment and software in the amount of $180,307
to Nexus IS, utilizing the County of Riverside's competitively bid contract number RIVCO-
02420-002-5/13 for FY 2009/10 to be funded from the Computer Equipment/Technology
Replacement fund as follows: $81,130 from Account No. 1714001-5605 (Capital Outlay-
Computer Equipment), $98,521 from Account No. 1714001-5215 (O&M/Computer Equipment),
and $656 from Account No. 1714001-5152 (Computer Software); also approve the transfer of
$61,400 from Account No. 1714001-5605 (Capital Outlay-Computer Equipment) to 1714001-
5215 (O&M/Computer Equipment).
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L9. Approval of a resolution ordering the annexation of certain property into Landscape
Maintenance District No. 8 and Street Light Maintenance District No. 8, located on East
Avenue and southeast of Fisher Drive, submitted by Bishop Protestant Episcopal Church.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-075
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 8
AND STREET LIGHT DISTRICT NO. 8 LOCATED ON EAST AVENUE AND
SOUTHEAST OF FISHER DRIVE (APN 0227-071-17)
L10. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the Contract in
the amount of $598,170, to the apparent low bidder, O'Donnell Construction, Inc. (CO 10-059)
of San Dimas, California, and authorize the expenditure of a 15% contingency in the amount of
$89,726, for "Citywide Bridge Deck Maintenance, Phase 2 of 3" base bid plus additive bids 1,
2, 4, 5, and 6 per the attached bid summary to be funded from Account 1112303-
5650/1542112-0 ($477,326 contract amount plus contingency of $89,726) and 1116303-
5650/1542116-0 ($120,844 contract amount).
L11. Acceptance of Real Property Improvement Contract and Lien Agreement from Margarita
Ortega-Pauli (CO 10-060) for a single family residence, located on the north side of
Nineteenth Street, East of Beryl Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, ACCEPTING A REAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT
CONTRACT AND LIEN AGREEMENT FROM MARGARITA ORTEGA-
PAULLI AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN
THE SAME
L12. Approval to accept the Base Line Road Parkway Landscape from Rochester Avenue to 600'
east of Rochester Avenue, Contract No. RA09-023 as complete, approve the final contract
amount of $98,495.66, release the Bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond, approve a resolution
to authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion, approve a resolution to authorize
the City Engineer to file a claim for the reimbursement of approved SANBAG funding from the
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3, 20% Transit Access Funds, and approve a
resolution to order the annexation of the territory to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE BASE LINE ROAD
PARKWAY LANDSCAPE FROM ROCHESTER AVENUE TO 600' EAST
OF ROCHESTER AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. RA 09-023 AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE
WORK
RESOLUTION NO. 10-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
FILE A CLAIM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF APPROVED SANBAG
FUNDING FROM TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
ARTICLE 3, 20% TRANSIT ACCESS FUNDS FOR THE BASE LINE ROAD
PARKWAY LANDSCAPE FROM ROCHESTER AVENUE TO 600' EAST
OF ROCHESTER AVENUE
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE BASE LINE ROAD PARKWAY
LANDSCAPE FROM ROCHESTER AVENUE TO 600' EAST OF
ROCHESTER AVENUE, TO THE WORK PROGRAM WITHIN
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
L13. Approval of a resolution denying an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to revoke
Conditional Use Permit DRC2007-00283R for Loco Cantina 8 Grill, and approval of a
resolution denying an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to revoke Entertainment
Permit DRC2007-00284R for Loco Cantina & Grill.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-080
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2007-00283R EL LOCO CANTINA & GRILL, AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT WITH BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN THE MAST
PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT,
SUBAREA 7, LOCATED AT 11815 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0229-011-38
RESOLUTION NO. 10-081
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S REVOCATION OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2007-
00284R FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT
WITHIN THE MAST PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER IN THE INDUSTRIAL
PARK DISTRICT, SUBAREA 7, LOCATED AT 11815 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN:
0229-011-38
L14. Release of Faithful Performance Bond No. 728181 P, retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond in the amount of $993,284.00, for the Pacific Electric Trail Phase V
Improvements, Contract No. 08-093.
L15. Release of Faithful Performance Bond No. 786029P, retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond in the amount of $239,980.00, for the Traffic Signal Interconnection System
at 23 Locations project, Contract No. OS-052.
L16. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 16311, located on the southeast
corner of Hellman and Sixth Street submitted by Crestwood Corporation.
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Michael, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
1VI. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by
law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
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M1. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANALYSIS OF IMI'tuIMtNIJ IU rAlrc rluuslN~ l~riUll~t -
DRC2010-00261 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A review of the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, a Federally-required document for the receipt of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which provides an overview of the laws,
regulations, or other obstacles that may affect accessibility to housing.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANALYSIS OF
IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE DRC2010-00261, A
FEDERALLY-REQUIRED DOCUMENT FOR THE RECEIPT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, WHICH
PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR OTHER
OBSTACLES THAT MAY AFFECT ACCESSIBILITY TO HOUSING; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, Mr. Grahn indicated that the analysis is not submitted to the
State for its approval, rather it is provided as information. Mayor Pro Tem Michael indicated that there is
great information in the analysis which could be used by various Departments as well.
In response to Councilmember Williams, Mr. Grahn noted that once the analysis is adopted it would be
placed on the City's Internet site.
In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, the chart on Page #10 of the report was discussed. Mr.
Grahn indicated that this infonnation was provided by the census or in an update. James Troyer,
Planning Director, indicated to Councilmember Gutierrez that the census information for this year
should be available by the end of the year.
Mayor Kurth opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Kurth closed the public
hearing
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution Nos. 10-082. Motion carried 5-
0.
N. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items have na legal publication or posting requirements
N1. ETIWANDA DEPOT NATIONAL REGISTER DESIGNATION
Cathy Morris, Planning Specialist, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, she expanded on the vision for the facility to house a rail
museum.
N2. INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO SOLICITATION AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE.
ORDINANCE NO. 831 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO SOLICITATION, AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICPAL CODE
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Tamara Layne, Finance Director, presented the staff report
In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, Mrs. Layne discussed the intent of the Ordinance to regulate
non-charitable activities and how the charitable/non-charitable status would be determined. In
response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, she indicated that the public would be educated to look for a
permit. It was noted that solicitors would be required to display their permit.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Michael, it was noted that a company with 15 employees would need to
get 15 background checks and permits. Mr. Markman stated to Councilmember Spagnolo that solicitors
in parking lots typically are requesting donations for charitable causes. These organizations do not
require a permit.
In conclusion, Tamara Layne stated that information would be included in the Grapevine, etc.
Councilmember Williams suggested that the information include the current regulation prohibiting
solicitation after sunset. Councilmember Williams suggested that the information provided to the public
include a telephone number to report possible violators.
In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, Mrs. Layne did not know the actual fee for fingerprinting or
background checks but she noted that the fee for fingerprinting reflects the City's actual cost. She noted
that she would check on the fee for the background check.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Michael, to take up Ordinance No. 831 for first reading and
set second reading for June 16, 2010. Motion carried 5-0.
N3. APPROVAL OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OUTLINING THE DESIGN PURPOSES GOALS AND PARAMETERS FOR THE FUTURE
VETERANS/ARMED FORCES REFLECTION AREA AT CENTRAL PARK
Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Supervisor, presented the staff report.
In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, she indicated that the architect would not be providing a
conceptual diagram for the public workshop on June 24'". The purpose of the workshop is to acquire
suggestions from the community. Councilmember Gutierrez wondered how the proposed location would
fit in with the busy senior center. In response to Councilmember Gutierrez, Mrs. Nielsen addressed the
proposed financial threshold, noting that the Department would be meeting with the various
organizations later on in order to get a better idea of their fundraising capability.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams, to approve the design purposes, goals and
parameters for the future Veterans/Armed Forces Reflection Area at Central Park. Motion carried 5-0.
O. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
Councilmember Williams reported that the Community Services Subcommittee is recommending the re-
appointment of Antonia Karraa and Janet Ryerson to serve additional four-year terms on the Park and
Recreation Commission.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Spagnolo, to appoint Antonio Karraa and Janet Ryerson to
the Park and Recreation Commission with terms to expire in June, 2014. Motion carried 5-0.
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02. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Councilmember Spagnolo reported that the Community Services Subcommittee is recommending the
appointment of Paul Gesieriech to serve afour-year term on the Park and Recreation Commission.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Gutierrez, to appoint Paul Gesieriech to the Community
Foundation Board of Directors with a term to expire in June, 2014. Motion carried 5-0.
03. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Councilmember.)
Councilmember Spagnolo noted that he attended a Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 12, 2010
and encouraged the public to dispose of their flags properly.
Councilmember Gutierrez noted the need to work on the Political Sign Ordinance. He indicated that
the current Ordinance allows candidates 45 days to display their campaign signs but noted that there
should only be one sign per candidate per parcel.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael commented on the beautiful Pacific-Electric Trail.
Councilmember Williams reported that the 13th Annual Survey of San Bernardino County was
recently provided at a SANBAG Board Meeting. She indicated that there was very interesting
demographic information in this document.
Mayor Kurth addressed several misstatements that were made earlier in the meeting. He noted that
the City Council has never supported illegal immigration. Also, Mayor Kurth noted that the Municipal
Utility's electric rates follow the rates set by the Public Utilities Commission. He thanked Omaha
Jacks for their Memorial Day celebration. Lastly, Mayor Kurth expressed his condolences to the
family of Charles A. West and indicated that the meeting would be adjourned in his memory.
04. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral)
Councilmember Spagnolo stated that the Governor released the May Budget Revision a couple of
weeks ago, noting that the State's deficit is projected at $19.1 billion. After sending $1.7 billion of
redevelopment funding and another $350 million scheduled for next year, Councilmember Spagnolo
indicated that there does not appear to be any other substantial impact to the City.
Councilmember Spagnolo reported on AB 155, which would require municipalities seeking
bankruptcy protection to obtain approval from a State committee. He indicated that the City joins
over 100 other cities in opposing this bill. He also reported on SB 625 which the City is also
opposing. This bill thwarts the City's ability to collect full Transient Occupancy Taxes.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael indicated that Larry Allen Kester was an OmniTrans bus driver who was
murdered while driving his bus in the City of Rialto on May 7, 2010. He spoke about Larry's service
to the community and requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory.
Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
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R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kurth adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. in the memory of Charles A. West and Larry Allen
Kester.
Res ctf~u/lly~su/bmitted,
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De a L. McKay, MMC
Assis nt City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: June 16, 2010
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