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RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District and City Council held a
closed session on Wednesday, December 15, 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 5:00
p.m. by Chairman/PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Present were Agency Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams,
Sam Spagnolo and Chairman/PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; John Gillison, Assistant City Manager; and James
Markman, City Attorney.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM S
Chairman/PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael announced the closed session items:
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
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM S
No one was present to comment on the closed session item.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed session began at 5:00 p.m.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:00 p.m. with no action taken.
G. SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M.
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, in
the City Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman/PresidenUMayor
L. Dennis Michael.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo and
Chairman/PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant
City Manager; Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Services
Director; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Robert
Karatsu, Library Director; Joe Cusimano, Police Chief; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Debra McKay,
Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
H. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
H1. OATH OF OFFICE WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE HONORABLE JEFFREY
KING, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Charles Buquet
Associate Justice Jeffrey King administered the Oaths of Office.
I. RECESS
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL CONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA.
The meeting recessed at 6:33 p.m.
J. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 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 L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to
order at 7:01 p.m.
Present were Agency Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet,
Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo and Chairman/PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant
City Manager; Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Director; Mark Steuer,
Engineering Director; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Services Director; James Troyer, Planning
Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Joe
Cusimano, Police Chief; Mike Bell, Fire Chief; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Jan Reynolds, City Clerk;
Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
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K. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
K1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Clyde C. Francisco for his many years of service in the
field of education.
Mayor L. Dennis Michael presented a proclamation to Clyde Francisco and congratulated him on his
achievements.
K2. Presentation to the City Council by Gwyn Frost.
Gwyn Frost presented mugs to the newly elected and appointed City Council members.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
L1. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, presented the 2011 Library Calendar to the Council and the
audience.
L2. Margie Gonzalez, On the Border Caterer Coordinator, introduced the restaurant and its catering
services to the Council and the community.
L3. Gino Filippi thanked the City Council for their advice and support. He encouraged everyone to
help their friends and neighbors who are in need.
L4. Ed Wolski noted that Pop Warner football had used the facilities for free in the past. He
referenced the appointment of Council Member Buquet at the last meeting and noted that it should
have been done tonight after discussion. Mr. Wolski also expressed concerns with the size and
placement of political signs, code enforcement and traffic speeding at Base Line Road and Alta
Cuesta Drive.
L5. Jim Frost reported on the activities of a suspected Black Friday shoplifter, who had fled a Best
Buy store in Augusta, Georgia and stabbed a US Marine reservist in the back.
Lfi. John Lyons noted the sentencing of Rex Gutierrez today and stated the need to make sure that
nothing like this ever happens again in the City. He suggested a memorial for people who served on
the City Council. Regarding Item P1, Mr. Lyons suggested that the park be open later for the good
dogs and that the hours be restricted for the bad dogs. Lastly, he urged everyone to shop and eat in
Rancho Cucamonga.
L7. Bill Hanlon noted that he would be at the USO on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. He
encouraged the Council and the audience to support the men and women in the armed forces.
L8. Jim Moffatt noted that the City Council had banned Styrofoam, noted the paper cups in front of
the City Council and asked the Council to follow the rules. He noted the appointment of Council
Member Buquet and inquired if it was staged. Mr. Moffatt supported the selection of Council Member
Alexander as Mayor Pro Tem. Lastly, he suggested that the Council discuss and decide how to fill an
expected Council vacancy prior to an election.
Lg. Penny Garcia addressed Item P1 and wondered why the lights at the dog park did not go on until
6:30 p.m., when it gets dark earlier. She didn't have a problem with an 8:00 p.m. closure but noted
that 5:00 p.m. is too early.
L10. Larry Guzman addressed item P1. He noted that he lives in Fontana but comes to the dog park.
He requested that the City Council reconsider the hours proposed in the staff report.
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L11. Leslie Grimes spoke about a fundraiser for the National Inclusion Project. Gift wrapping will be
offered for a suggested donation of $2 at the Victoria Gardens Food Hall.
L12. Cindy Martinez spoke regarding Item P1. She suggested changing the hours to 6:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. Also, the lights need to be turned on earlier. As a compromise, she suggested 9:00 p.m.
or 9:30 p.m.
M. 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 Agency Member for discussion.
M1. Approval of Minutes: December 1, 2010 (Regular & Special Meetings)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated November 23 through December 7, 2010, for the total
amount of $1,196, 781.68.
M3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2010
M4. Review and approve the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency Fiscal Year 2009/10
Annual Report; authorize the transmittal of the Annual Report to the appropriate State
Agencies; and acknowledge that the planning and administrative expenses included in the
Housing Funds are necessary for the production, improvement or preservation of low and
moderate income housing far Fiscal Year 2009/10.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 4-1, Council Member Buquet abstained.
N. 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 at one time without discussion. Any item may be
removed by a Board Member for discussion.
N1. Approval of Minutes: December 1, 2010 (Regular & Special Meetings)
N2. Approval of Check Register dated November 23 through December 7, 2010, for the total
amount of $447,731.98.
N3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2010.
N4. Approval of a Resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2010/11 Salary Schedules for Fire District job
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 10-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALARY SCHEDULES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/11
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-1, Council Member Buquet
abstained.
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O. 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 Council Member for discussion.
01. Approval of Minutes: December 1, 2010 (Regular & Special Meetings)
02. Approval of Check Register dated November 23 through December 7, 2010, and payroll
ending December 7, 2010, for the total amount of $4,888,668.34.
03. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 2010.
04. Approval of plans and specifications for "Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement, Phase
2" and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids" to be funded from
Account No. 1170303-5300 (Gas Tax) as approved in the FY 2010/2011 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-179
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGN
REPLACEMENT, PHASE 2" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
O5. Receipt of Community Services Update Report.
06. Approval of the City Council Community Services Subcommittee's recommendation
regarding changing the name of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation to Rancho
Cucamonga Community and Arts Foundation.
07. Approval of a Resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2010/11 Salary Schedules for City job
classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-180
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALARY SCHEDULES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010111, INCLUDING CITY COUNCIL BENEFITS
08. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Rancho Cucamonga approving a new National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement (CO
10-152) with San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-181
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEW NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER
PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
09. Approval to accept LMD Median Improvements (LMD No.1) for DRC2006-00540 located at
13247 Foothill Boulevard, submitted by San Sevaine Villas, L.P.
010. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for DRC2005-00831, located at the
northeast corner of Vineyard Avenue and San Bernardino Road, submitted by Mapleton
International Financial, L.P.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-182
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR
DRC2005-00831
011. Approval of Map for PM 19179 located at the northwest corner of Haven Avenue and 26`"
Street submitted by Diversified Pacific Development Group, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. PM
19179
012. Approval and execution of License Agreement between JD and KH Holdings, LLC (CO 10-
153) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for use of a twenty-foot wide strip of City's storm
drain right-of-way, adjacent to JD and KH Holdings, LLC for parking and landscaping
purposes.
013. Approval to authorize the award of an annual contract to Contact Security, Inc., of Brea,
California (CO 10-154), for security guard services to be conducted at various City facilities
for the remainder of the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year, with an option to renew, for a one (1) year
term, up to a total of three (3) years, upon review of and City Agreement to any pricing
changes, in the amount of $268,830 and a 10% contingency in the amount of $26,883 from
Account Numbers 1001312-5304 (Facilities Maintenance), 1133303-5304 (Landscape
Maintenance District 3B), and 1700201-5304 (Sports Complex).
014. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 70744555 retained in lieu of
Maintenance Guarantee Bond in the amount of $98,600.30 for the Heritage Park Equestrian
Bull Pen project, Contract No. 09-235.
015. Approval to release Faithful Performance cash deposit retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond for DRC2004-01057, located on the east side of Carnelian Avenue, north of
Hillside Road, submitted by Jim Impastato.
016. Approval to appropriate $23,200.00 from the City's General Fund to Expenditure Acct. No.
1001314-5300, to be utilized during Fiscal Year 2010111; funds to be used to hire a contract
planner in the Planning Department.
017. Approval of Improvement Agreement, improvement securities and ordering the annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6
for DRC2007-00247, located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Utica Avenue,
submitted by Transam Development Co.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 6 (COMMERCIALIINDUSTRIAL) FOR DRC2007-00247
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-185
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR DRC2007-00247
RESOLUTION NO. 10-186
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 36 (COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) FOR
DRC2007-00247
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 4-1, Council Member Buquet abstained.
P. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
P1. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION TO REVISE THE OPERATING HOURS OF LEASH-OPTIONAL AREAS IN
PUBLIC PARKS TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO NOISE AND SECURITY
ORDINANCE NO. 837 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04 OF TITLE
12 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LEASH-OPTIONAL AREAS IN PUBLIC
PARKS AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE THERETO
Dave Moore, Community Services Superintendent, presented the staff report
In response to Council Member Williams, Mr. Moore noted that the current hours of operation are
dawn to dusk, thus there is no need to turn on lights (other than security lights). If the City Council
decides to change the hours of operations, the lighting would be turned on.
Council Member Williams suggested that coin-operated lights be installed and the Community
Services Superintendent noted that this could be researched.
Council Member Alexander indicated that there are two readings of the Ordinance, noting that the
Council still had time to do additional research before the Ordinance was adapted. In response, City
Attorney Jim Markman pointed out that substantial changes would require another first reading of the
Ordinance.
Mayor Michael noted that there is no lighting currently at the park due to it's hours of operation. He
noted that this matter came to the City's attention after several adjacent home owners addressed the
City Council several months ago. He appreciated the fact that the dog owners had established a
volunteer committee to help with alleviate the concerns.
Council Member Williams stated the need to move ahead with the Ordinance. She noted that the
Park and Recreation Commission could monitor the situation further to see if this compromise is
working.
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Council Member Spagnolo pointed out that there is a fall and spring schedule, that the hours are
being extended and that lights would be provided.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to take up Ordinance No 837 for first reading
and schedule second reading for January 19, 2011. Motion carried 5-0.
P2. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL
(Oral)
Kurt Keating, Code Enforcement Supervisor, presented the staff report
In response to Council Member Spagnolo, the market was discussed. Mr. Keating indicated that there
are about 1,400 homes in the City that are in the foreclosure process.
In response to Mayor Michael, the supervisor noted that just because a home is registered, it doesn't
mean that they are delinquent. Mr. Keating noted to Council Member Buquet that a lien is put on the
property in order to recover the City's costs.
Mr. Keating noted that this is a good program, stating that 232 cases have been resolved in the last
18 months.
~~ Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS ~~
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF SELECTION FOR MAYOR PRO TEM
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Buquet, to select Council Member Spagnolo as Mayor
Pro Tem. Motion carried 5-0.
For the benefit of the audience, Mayor Kurth noted that Council Member Spagnolo is the most
senior Council member who has not yet served as Mayor Pro Tem.
02. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Council Member Alexander wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He noted
the need to lend a helping hand to the seniors in the community.
Council Member Williams thanked everyone who visited the Metrolink holiday train. She noted that
there were a great number of people enjoying Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo noted that there are a lot of families in need and encouraged everyone to
support the needy. He commended the staff that worked on the Healthy RC C.A.S.A. program and
wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Michael commented on the grant received from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the
C.A.S.A. program and commended the staff for their hard work. He noted that there is no time during
the course of the year that it is more important to give to those less fortunate. He wished everyone a
Merry Christmas.
R. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were ident~ed.
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S. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
Re pectfully submitted,
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Debr L. McKay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: January 19, 2011
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