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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, March 2, 2011, in the Tapia Roam 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 MemberslCouncil Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet,
Diane Williams, Vice Chairman/Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and
ChairmanlPresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; John Gillison, Assistant City Manager; Linda Daniels,
Deputy City Manager and James Markman, City Attorney.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM S
ChairmanlPresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael announced the closed session items:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8408 ROCHESTER AVENUE;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: KEVIN MCARDLE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR, CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND ROBERT A. BRETT, OWNER, RANCHO BASEBALL, LLC;
REGARDING POTENTIAL LEASE EXTENSION -CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ARCHIBALD AVENUE, IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY PARCEL NUMBER 0208-153-05-0000; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA D.
DANIELS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND BRIAN SMITH, LAMAR ADVERTISING,
REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT -RDA
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION (MEDIATION WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY ON MUNICIPAL DEPARTING LOAD AGREEMENT) -CITY
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
REGARDING REQUEST FOR SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY FOR MEDIATION ON THE
MATTERS OF VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC. V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA V. VERIZON CALIFORNIA, INC., SAN BERNARDINO
SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO: CIVRS 911558 -RDA
D5. 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
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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
Regarding Item D.3., a Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement with Southern California Edison was
approved in Closed Session. 5-0.
The closed session recessed at 6:30 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 City
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. ChairmanlPresident/Mayor L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Agency Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet,
Diane Williams, Vice ChairmanA/ice PresidentlMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and
Chairman/President/Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant
City Manager; Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Mark Steuer, Engineering Director; James Troyer,
Planning Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Director;
Mike Bell, Fire Chief; Debra McKay, Records ManagerlAssistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffn, Deputy
City Clerk.
H. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
H1. Ed Dietl provided photographs of the collapsed rear portion of the historic gas station on Foothill
Boulevard. He noted that the front potion of the gas station is a very important piece of history that
should be preserved. Mr. Dietl shared with the City Council two old license plates that he had found
in the dumpster.
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H2. John Lyons commended about the union protests being organized in Wisconsin, the rising cost
of gas and the State budget.
H3. Robert Dennis addressed Item K.7. (Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and
Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7) and inquired if horse trail maintenance was
included in the District. Mr. Dennis supported the inclusion of horse trail maintenance in this District.
H4. Joseph and Mercedes Machado invited the City Council and the audience to the Biking across
America Charity Ride on April 9, 2011 at Central Park. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
H5. David Armstrong stated that he is being harassed by a member of the Rancho Cucamonga
Police Department. Mayor Michael referred Mr. Armstrong to the Acting Police Chief.
H6. Richard Berlo announced that a new veteran's resource center has opened at Chaffey College.
There is an Open House on March 17, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following items 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.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR -REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Approval of Minutes: February 16, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
12. Approval of Check Register dated February 9 through February 22, 2011, for the total amount of
$355,501.13.
13. Approval of plans and specifications for Citv Yard Expansion Project and authorize the City
Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to be funded from Account Numbers 2660801-
5650/1650660-0 (2004 Tax Allocation Bonds) and 1025001-5650/1650025-0 (Capital Reserve).
RESOLUTION NO. RA 11-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "CITY YARD EXPANSION PROJECT"
IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
14. Approval of plans and specifications for the Civic Center Lighting Controls, and authorize the
City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to be funded from Account Number 2513801-
5602 (Civic Center Projects).
RESOLUTION NO. RA 11-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "CIVIC CENTER LIGHTING
CONTROLS PROJECT, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
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MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
J1. Approval of Minutes: February 16, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated February 9 through February 22, 2011, for the total amount of
$335,854.14.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL
K1. Approval of Minutes: February 16, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
K2. Approval of Check Register dated February 9 through February 22, 2011, and payroll ending
February 22, 2011, for the total amount of $3,177,666.32.
K3. Approval plans and specifications for Citv Yard Expansion Project and authorize the City Clerk
to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to be funded from Account Numbers 2660801-
565011650660-0 (2004 Tax Allocation Bonds) and 1025001-565011650025-0 (Capital
Reserve).
RESOLUTION NO. 11-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "CITY YARD EXPANSION PROJECT" IN
SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
K4. Approval of specifications for the Civic Center HVAC Air Delivery Components and Control
Svstem Upgrade Proiect, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to
be funded from Account Number 1 21 531 4-5650/1 747 21 5-0 (Energy EfficiencylConservation
Grant), 1025001-5650/1747025-0 (Capital Reserves), and 1025001-5300 (Capital Reserves).
RESOLUTION NO. 11-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CIVIC THE "CIVIC CENTER HVAC AIR DELIVERY
COMPONENTS AND CONTROL SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT" IN SAID
CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
K5. Approval to accept and allocate $7,700 grant awarded by PetSmart Charities into Animal
Services Account No. 1001104-5364 for the purpose of spaying and neutering Pit Bulls.
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K6. Approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities for Tract 16324, located at the
northerly end of Wardman Bullock Road, submitted by Meritage Homes of California, Inc., and
release of previously submitted Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities and
Monumentation cash deposit accepted by the City Council on December 7, 2005.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION
CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 16324 AND RELEASING THE
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND
MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 7, 2005
K7. Approval of Maps, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the
Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District
Nos. 1 and 7 for Tracts 17651 and 18708, located on the south side of Banyan Street east of
East Avenue, submitted by K. Hovnanian at Andalusia, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 17651,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
RESOLUTION NO. 11-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 18708,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
RESOLUTION NO. 11-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
(NORTH ETIWANDA) FOR SUBTT 17651
RESOLUTION NO. 11-034
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 SUBTT 17651
RESOLUTION NO. 11-035
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. 7 (NORTH ETIWANDA) FOR SUBTT 17651
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7
(NORTH ETIWANDA) FOR SUBTT 18708
RESOLUTION NO. 11-037
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 SUBTT 18708
RESOLUTION NO. 11-038
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. 7 (NORTH ETIWANDA) FOR SUBTT 18708
K8. Approval of a request by Rosie Sosa to designate the Pearson House as a Designated Local
Landmark -Historic Landmark Designation - DRC2011-00040, in the Very Low Residential
District located at 6956 Etiwanda Avenue -APN: 1089-081-18. Related File: Mills Act
Agreement DRC2011-00042.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION DRC2011-00040, DESIGNATING THE PEARSON HOUSE
A HISTORIC LANDMARK, LOCATED AT 6956 ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 1089-081-18
K9. Approval of a request by Rosie Sosa to implement the use of the Mills Act -Mills Act
Application DRC2011-00042, (Mills Act Agreement CO 11-014) - to reduce the property tax for
the Pearson House, currently applying for Historic Landmark status in the Very Low
Residential District located at 6956 Etiwanda Avenue -APN: 1089-081-18. Related File:
DRC2011-00040.
K10. Approval of a request by Christopher and Sara Backer to implement the use of the Mills Act -
Mills Act Application DRC2011-00057, (Mills Act Agreement CO 11-015) - to reduce property
tax for the Bartholow House, a Designated Historic Landmark, located at 12920 Bartholow
Drive -APN: 1100-021-33.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MILLS ACT AGREEMENT
(ARTICLE 12, SECTION 50280 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
CODE) FOR THE HISTORIC LANDMARK PROPERTY, LOCATED AT
12920 BARTHOLOW DRIVE-APN: 1100-021-33
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K11. Approval for the City Council to authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a
Non-Exclusive Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreement (CO 11-016) by and between the
City of Rancho Cucamonga and Citigroup Energy, Inc., for wholesale energy transactions for
the Municipal Utility, subject to any modifications approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney.
K12. Approval to authorize the award of an annual contract to Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. (CO
11-017) of Cypress, California, for street striping and pavement marking services 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, contingent upon a review of and City agreement to any price changes
in the amount of $164,740.00, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $16,474.00,
funded from Account No. 1176303-5300 (Measure I).
K13. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 09-10399-PP, retained in lieu of a
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $96,249.64, for the London Avenue and
Carrari Street Slope Renovation and Erosion Control, Contract No. 09-065.
K14. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 7609111 in the amount of $214,416.90
for the Banyan Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Beryl Street to Archibald Avenue, Contract
No. 09-221.
K15. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. CAC76118, retained in lieu of a
Maintenance Guarantee Bond, in the amount of $60,298.06, for the "Citywide Street Name
Sign Replacement - FY 08/09," Contract No. CO 09-237.
K16. Approval to accept the "Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement," Contract CO 10-042, as
complete, release the bonds, accept a maintenance bond, approve the Resolution authorizing
the Public Works Services Director to file a Notice of Completion, release the retention, and
approve the final contract amount of $96,820.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGN
REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
L. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by
law. The Chair will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
L1.
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 11-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 11-1) TO
AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD 85-1) AND
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
SUCH TERRITORY
L2.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 11-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 88-11-1)
TO AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD 88-1) AND
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
SUCH TERRITORY
Jack Lam, City Manager, presented the staff report on Item L.1.
Chairman Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Chairman Michael
closed the public hearing.
Jack Lam, City Manager, presented the staff report on Item L.2.
Chairman Michael opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Chairman Michael
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. FD 11-005 and
Resolution No. FD 11-006. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORTS
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
M1. STATUS REPORT ON LITIGATION UTILIZING ZONING AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
Jim Markman, City Attorney, presented the staff report
M2. OVERVIEW OF THE VALUE OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(PowerPoint Presentation)
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CONSIDERED AT THE SAME TIME)
Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager, presented the staff report
In response to Mayor Michael, Mrs. Daniels indicated that a copy of the PowerPoint presentation
would be provided to the City Council.
M3. APPROVAL TO COMMENCE PROPOSITION 218 BALLOT PROCEDURES FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LMDI NO. 2
John Gillison, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report.
In response to Council Member Buquet, Mr. Gillison addressed the various service levels and noted
that the difference in levels is basically the frequency of maintenance. Mr. Gillison also discussed with
Mayor Michael a concern raised with Landscape Maintenance District No. 6 that the City not wait until
District funding is almost depleted before starting this dialogue with property owners.
Mayor Michael noted that prior to the passage of Proposition 218; the City Council periodically
adjusted the assessment to maintain the proper level of service. Mr. Gillison also discussed the
weighted voting system. Council Member Buquet pointed out that property owners who owned
several pieces of property and assessed several times should be entitled to cast several votes.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to authorize the commencement of
Proposition 218 ballot procedures for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2. Motion carried 5-0.
N. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
M1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo provided pictures of Grace Morgan's 1015 birthday party. He requested
that the meeting be adjourned in her honor.
Mayor Michael reminded the audience of the special Council meeting on Monday, March 7, 2011 at
9:00 a.m. at Central Park in Rancho Cucamonga Hall.
N2. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES SUB-
Council Member Williams reported that the Community Services Subcommittee met on February 22,
2011 to discuss appointments to the Community Arts and Foundation Board of Directors. The
subcommittee is recommending the appointment of Alfred (AI) Arguello and Rosemarie Brown to the
Board of Directors for four-year terms.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander, to appoint Alfred (AI) Arguello and Rosemarie
Brown to the Community and Arts Foundation Board of Directors, each for afour-year term, to expire
in June, 2015. Motion carried 5-0
N3. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral)
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Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported that the Governor is moving forward with the proposal to eliminate
Redevelopment agencies in California. He noted that this action is opposed by the City and the
Agency. Also, Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported that on a Federal level, the House and Senate have
prevented the shutdown of the government with a temporary two-week funding measure. Discussions
are ongoing as to the necessary cuts to balance the Federal budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo indicated that he would be traveling to Washington next week with Mayor
Michael and staff to discuss Federal funding opportunities. Of concern are potential cuts to the
Community Development Block Grant program.
O. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
P. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. in recognition of Grace Morgan's 101n birthday.
Res/pectfully submitted,
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Debr`L. McKay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: March 16, 2011
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