HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/01/19 - MinutesJanuary 19, 2011
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, January 19, 2011, 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, Chuck Buquet,
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
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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
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER
OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE COMMONLY KNOWN AS APN
208-15-305.
~~ C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(Sl ~~
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 5:20 p.m. with no action taken.
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G. SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 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 5:30 p.m. by Chairman/PresidenUMayor
L. Dennis Michael.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo and
ChairmanlPresidenVMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Services Director;
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk;
Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
~~ H. ITEMS OF BUSINESS ~~
H1. Recognition of Pop Warner Football Jr. Pee Wee Wildcats for winning the Mt. Baldy Division
2 Conference Championship.
H2. Recognition of Pop Warner Football Pee Wee Wolverines for winning the Mt. Baldy Division
II (2) Conference Championship.
H3. Recognition of Pop Warner Football Midget Panthers for winning the Mt. Baldy Division II (2)
Conference Championship.
H4. Recognition of Pop Warner Football Panther Cheer Squad Cheerleaders for placing Second
in the Mt. Baldy Division II (2) Conference.
H5. Recognition of Jr. All American Football Alta Loma Warriors Midgets for winning the
Southern California Conference Championship.
H6. Recognition of Alta Loma Junior High School for receiving its 10'" State Fitness
Championship.
Mayor Michael and the City Council presented certificates of recognition to these teams for their
achievements.
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 6:24 p.m.
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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 7:00 p.m.
Present were Agency Members/Board MemberslCouncil 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; Mike Bell,
Fire Chief; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Kathy
Scott, Assistant City Clerk.
K. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
K1. Annual Report on Healthy RC Sustainability Program
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, presented information on the Healthy RC
Sustainability Program.
K2. Proclamation to Outgoing Friends of the Library President, Faith Collari.
Mayor L. Dennis Michael presented a proclamation to Faith Collari and congratulated her on her
achievements.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
L1. Gordon Barnard expressed concerns with the programs and activities at the senior center. He
noted that he was a past member of the Senior Advisory Committee and indicated that many people
are not serving or have chosen not to re-apply. Mr. Bernard indicated that fees are required for table
tennis while anyone can come in for free to use the pool room. He also expressed a concern with the
Wellness badge.
L2. Race Gentry shared that his four year old daughter, Lauren, is in need of a heart transplant. He
noted that Organ Donor Awareness Month is approaching and spoke of the importance of donating
organs to those in need.
L3. John Lyons indicated that he attended the Mayor's State of the City Address and enjoyed the
program. He addressed Item 09 (setting a hearing for refuse collection services) and hoped that the
senior rate would be maintained.
L4. Janet Walton offered a prayer to the City Council and the audience.
L5. Dianna Lee invited the audience to Countywide Vision Survey on January 25, 2011. Also, she
reported that Supervisor Janice Rutherford will be sponsoring a Walk the Pacific Trail event on
February 5, 2011. Mrs. Lee also addressed the upcoming fundraising events for the Freedom
Courtyard. Further information can be found at www.CityOfRC.uslFreedom.
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L6. Jim Frost spoke about his attendance at the funeral services for nine veterans. He reported that
half of the residents of this community earn half of the average income.
L7. Ed Dietl spoke about the need for historic preservation and showed various photographs of the
historic gas station on Foothill Boulevard. After the recent heavy rains, several walls in the back
structure have fallen. Mr. Dietl requested the City Council's support in preserving the City's history.
L8. Jim Moffatt addressed the need for a job creation plan.
CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following items (M. N. & O.) are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be
acted upon by the Agency/Board/City Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be
removed by an Agency/Board/Council Member for discussion.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR -REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
M1. Approval of Minutes: June 10, 2010 (Special Budget Meeting)
December 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated December 8, 2010, through January 11, 2011, for the total
amount of $2,158,680.31.
M3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2010.
M4. Approval of plans and specifications for "Storm Drain Lift Station Maintenance" and authorize
the City Clerk tc advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids" to be funded from Account Numbers
1122303-5650/1778122-0 (South Etiwanda Drainage) and 2660801-5607 (2004 Tax
Allocation Bonds) as approved in the FY 201 0120 1 1 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 11-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "STORM DRAIN LIFT STATION
MAINTENANCE" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
N1. Approval of Minutes: June 10, 2010 (Special Budget Meeting)
December 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting)
N2. Approval of Check Register dated December 8, 2010, through January 11, 2011, far the total
amount of $482,552.15.
N3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2010.
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N4. Approval of an Annexation Map showing Assessor Parcel Number 1077-011-45 (Taco Bell),
located on the southeast corner of Base Line Road and Archibald Avenue, proposed to be
annexed into CFD No. 85-1.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 11-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ADOPTING AN
ANNEXATION MAP (ANNEXATION NO. 11-1) SHOWING PROPERTY
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 85-1
N5. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No.
11-1 (APN: 1077-011-45, Taco Bell), into Community Facilities District No. 85-1, specifying
services proposed to be financed, to set and specify the special taxes proposed to be levied
within the annexation territory and set a time and place for a public hearing related to the
annexation.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 11-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
(ANNEXATION NO. 11-1) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
85-1
N8. Approval of an Annexation Map showing Assessor Parcel Number 1074-491-28, (Michael &
Christina Shelton, Owners), located on the east side of Canistel Avenue, south of Deer
Canyon Drive (5421 Canistel Avenue), to be annexed into Community Facilities District
(CFD) 88-1.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 11-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, ADOPTING AN
ANNEXATION MAP (ANNEXATION NO. 88-11-1) SHOWING
PROPERTY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
N7. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation No.
88-11-1 (APN: 1074-491-28, (Michael & Christina Shelton, Owners), into Community
Facilities District No. 88-1, specifying services proposed to be financed, to set and specify
the special taxes proposed to be levied within the annexation territory and set a time and
place for a public hearing related to the annexation.
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 11-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
(ANNEXATION NO. 88-11-1) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 88-1
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Buquet, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
O. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL
01. Approval of Minutes: June 10, 2010 (Special Budget Meeting)
December 15, 2010 (Regular Meeting)
02. Approval of Check Register dated December 8, 2010, through January 11, 2011, and payroll
ending January 11, 2011, for the total amount of $8,582,106.15.
03. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2010.
04. Approval of plans and specifications for "Storm Drain Lift Station Maintenance" and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids" to be funded from Account Numbers
1122303-5650/1778122-0 (South Etiwanda Drainage) and 2660801-5607 (2004 Tax
Allocation Bonds) as approved in the FY 2 01 0120 1 1 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "STORM DRAIN LIFT STATION
MAINTENANCE" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
05. 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 Number 1170303-5300 (Gas Tax) as approved in the FY 2010/2011 Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-002
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
O6. Approval of specifications for "Ridgecrest Fencing Project" and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to be funded from Account Number 1838203-5300 (AD
91-2 Redemption-Day Canyon).
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR "RIDGECREST FENCING PROJECT" AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
07. Approval to appropriate $11,420.00 out of State Asset Seizure Fund Balance into Account
Number 1195701-5603 to purchase traffic collision equipment.
08. Approval of a resolution to apply for funding in the amount of $35,187 from the Urban
Forestry Grant Program entitled "An Urban Forest for Every City," as provided through
Propositions 40 and 84 as well as authorization for the Public Works Services Director to
execute all necessary agreements to implement and carry out the purposes of the awards.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, FOR FUNDING FROM THE URBAN
FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM ENTITLED, "AN URBAN FOREST FOR
EVERY CITY," AS PROVIDED THROUGH PROPOSITIONS 40 AND 84
09. Approval to set a public hearing for an Ordinance establishing requirements for mandatory
payment for residential, commercial and industrial refuse collection services, including
exemptions, and amending Title 8 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
010. Receive Community Services Update Report.
011. Approval of an extension of Contract Number 09-251 to Konica Minolta Business Solutions,
Inc., through the remainder of FY 2010/11, for copier services and supplies in the amount of
$27,500, thereby increasing the contract amount from $47,800 to $75,300.
012. Approval of Parcel Map 17998 and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance
District No. 3B and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6, located on the south side
of Eighth Street between Belmont Avenue and Cottage Avenue, submitted by Bailey
Financial, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. PM
17998
RESOLUTION NO. 11-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 38 (COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) FOR
PARCEL MAP 17998
RESOLUTION NO. 11-007
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. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR PARCEL MAP 17998
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-008
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 (COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL) FOR PARCEL MAP 17998
013. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract
in the amount of $224,115.34, to the lowest responsive bidder, Rancho Pacific Engineering,
Inc. (CO 11-003) and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of
$22,411.53 for the Hermosa Avenue Community Trail and Parkway Landscape from Lemon
Avenue to 200' north of Manzanita Drive and Trail Fencing on Archibald Avenue, to be
funded from Beautification Funds, Account Numbers 1110316-5650/1755110-0 and
1110316-5650/1757110-0.
014. Approval to accept a bond reduction rider for Tract 17919 located at the northwest corner of
East Avenue and Miller Avenue, submitted by Crestwood Corporation.
015. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a
Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2006-00540
located at 13247 Foothill Boulevard, submitted by San Sevaine Villas, LP.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2006-00540 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
016. Approval to accept Improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a
Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Tract 18710 located
on the north side of Church Street, east of Milliken Avenue, submitted by Homecoming I at
Terra Vista, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 18710 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
017. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 15982 located on the northeast
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los
Angeles.
018. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Cash Deposit for Tract 16908 located on the
north side of Arrow Route, west of Baker, submitted by SUP 41, LLC.
019. Approval to release Faithful Performance bond retained in lieu of a Maintenance Guarantee
Bond for DRC2004-01290 located on the north side of Arrow Route between I-15 and
Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Heffler Holdings, LLC.
020. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. BEC30013, retained in lieu of
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $78,794.51 for the Valle Vista Drive
Sidewalks adjacent to Valle Vista Elementary School, Contract No. 09-029.
021. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 0495244, retained in lieu of Maintenance
Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $152,353.18 for the Banyan Community Trail and
Parkway Landscape from Hellman to Amethyst, Contract No. 09-198.
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022. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 08950428, retained in lieu of
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $304,632.50 for the Vineyard Avenue
Pavement Rehabilitation from 8'" Street to Foothill Boulevard, Contract No. 09-234.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
P. CONSENT ORDINANCES
The following Ordinances have had public hearings at the time of first reading. Second
readings are expected to be routine and non-controversial. The Agency, Fire Board, or
Council will act upon them at one time without discussion. The City Clerk will read the title.
Any item can be removed for discussion by an Agency Member, Board Member, or Council
Member.
P1. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING THE OPERATING
HOURS OF LEASH-OPTIONAL AREAS IN PUBLIC PARKS TO ADDRESS ISSUES
RELATING TO NOISE AND SECURITY
ORDINANCE NO. 837 (second 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
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
Q. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
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.
THIS ITEM (Q1) IS BEING BROUGHT BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 433. THE ORDINANCE REQUIRES THAT
CHANGES IN PROJECT DENSITY FOR SITES LOCATED WITHIN THE TERRA VISTA
COMMUNITY PLAN BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IN THIS CASE, THE
APPLICANT IS REQUESTING TO REDUCE THE PROJECT DENSITY FROM
RESIDENTIAL HIGH (H) (24-31 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) TO RESIDENTIAL
MEDIUM HIGH (MH) (14-24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE).
Q1. DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW DRC2010-00361 - LEWIS APARTMENT
COMMUNITIES - A request to review plans for amulti-family housing development consisting
of 192 units on 11.15 acres of land within the Residential High (H) Development DisVict (24-31
dwelling units per acre) of the Terra Vista Community Plan, located between Church Street
and Town Center Drive and between Elm Avenue and Spruce Avenue - APN: 1077-422-21,
22 and 25. Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts
for consideration.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18782 - LEWIS
APARTMENT COMMUNITIES - A request to create a Tract Map for condominium purposes
fora 11.15 acre site within the High (H) (24-31 dwelling units per acre) Development DisVict of
the Terta Vista Community Plan, located between Church Street and Town Center Drive and
between Elm Avenue and Spruce Avenue -APN: 1077-422-21, 22 and 25. Staff has
prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DRC2010-00361 - A REVIEW OF PLANS FOR A MULTI-FAMILY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 192 UNITS ON
11.15 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL HIGH (H)
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (24-31 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF
THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF CHURCH STREET BETWEEN ELM AVENUE, SPRUCE
AVENUE, AND TOWN CENTER DRIVE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1077-422-21, 22, AND 25
RESOLUTION NO. 11-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
SUBTT18782 - A REQUEST TO CREATE A TRACT MAP FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR AN 11.15-ACRE SITE WITHIN THE
HIGH RESIDENTIAL (H) (24-31 D/U PER ACRE) DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT OF THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCH STREET BETWEEN ELM AVENUE,
SPRUCE AVENUE, AND TOWN CENTER DRIVE AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1077-422-21, 22 AND 25.
Tabe Van der Zwaag, Associate Planner, presented the staff report
In response to Council Member Williams, Mr. Van der Zwaag addressed the parking requirements,
noting that this project is 7% over the minimum requirement.
Council Member Alexander noted that the City's regulations for parking requirements are a
concern and should be referred back to the Planning Commission so that the development code
can be changed. Mayor Michael noted that there is a goal to update the regulations in the
development code this year and indicated that this topic could be reviewed at that time.
John Young with Lewis Operating Company made a presentation on the project.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, Mr. Young addressed the various sustainable features in
the project. He also discussed the accommodation of alternate fuel vehicles by placing an outlet in
every garage.
Council Member Williams supported the project's connectivity to the trail system. In response to
Council Member Williams, Mr. Young stated that they are looking at bike storage and possibly
checking out bikes.
In response to Council Member Buquet, Mr. Young confirmed that four bedroom units would be
provided in 25% of the project. Discussion was held regarding parking needs. Council Member
Buquet noted that 427 spaces are required and that 432 spaces are being provided. As on-street
parking is not allowed, Council Member Buquet noted that the project will need to accommodate
everyone an-site.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing
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John Lyons complimented Lewis Homes for their well-planned communities. He requested that the
apartments be designed so that they can be converted to condominiums at a later date, if desired.
Mayor Michael closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution Numbers 11-011 and 11-
012. Motion carried 5-0.
Q2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING ELECTRIC RATES. FEES AND
CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 3.46
OF TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
RESOLUTION N0.11-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ELECTRIC RATES, FEES
AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND
AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER 3.46 OF TITLE 3 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
Joshua Torres, Management Aid, presented the staff report.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing. With no-one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to adopt Resolution Numbers 11-013. Motion
carried 5-0.
R. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
R1
R2.
Robert Karatsu, Library Services Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director and Candyce
Burnett, Senior Planner, presented the staff reports on R1 and R2.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
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APPROVAL TO ACCEPT AND ALLOCATE $100,000 GRANT AWARDED BY THE
S1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Council Member Alexander offered his prayers to Lauren Hope Gentry.
Council Member Williams reported on a Metrolink project to automatically stop a train when the
conductor becomes incapacitated. She noted that Parsens Engineering was awarded a research and
development contract tc develop this technology and reported that they have chosen to locate in
Rancho Cucamonga.
Council Member Buquet requested that staff contact Mr. Dietl to update him on the City's efforts
regarding the gas station.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo noted the need for all of us to be thankful of the many blessings that we
have and to pray for the Gentry family.
Mayor Michael appreciated the opportunity earlier tonight to present certificates to the various youth
sports teams. He commended the families involved in these outstanding programs.
T. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
U. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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Respec/`Jtfully submitted,
Deb L. M
Assist t City ClerklRecords Manager
Approved: February 2, 2011
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