HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/06/15 - MinutesJune 15, 2011
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FIRE DISTRICT AND CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, June 15, 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 Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Present were AgencylCouncil Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro
Tem Sam Spagnolo and Mayor 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
Mayor L. Dennis Michael announced the closed session items:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)- ONE POTENTIAL CASE REGARDING
PARTICIPATION IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY'S FILING OF INITIAL TEST CLAIM
WITH THE COMMISSION ON STATE MANDATES REGARDING PROVISIONS OF SANTA
ANA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. R8-2010-0036 ("2010
Santa Ana MS4 Permit"), AND TO RETAIN BURHENN 8 GEST LLP FOR INITIAL TEST
CLAIM FILING -City
D2. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957-PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. TITLE: CITY MANAGER
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
Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes
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The closed session recessed at 6:30 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., Jim Markman, City Attorney, announced
that the City Council had voted in closed session to appoint John Gillison as the next City
Manager, subject to the negotiation of a suitable contract, authorized the City Attorney to negotiate
the contract and report back to the full Council. (M/S Buquet/Williams; 4-1, Council Member
Alexander voting no).
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. Chairman/PresidenUMayor 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 ChairmanNice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem 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; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering
Services; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Fire Chief Mike Bell;
Police Chief Joe Cusimano; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Janice Reynolds, City Clerk; Debra McKay,
Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Kathy Scott, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Update on plans for development of Freedom Courtyard at Central Park and Presentation by
VFW Post 8680.
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, presented an update on the Freedom Courtyard plans
for development.
H2. Presentation by the Park 8 Recreation Commission on how "Parks Make Life Better" and a
declaration by the City Council proclaiming July is Parks and Recreation Month - "Parks
Make Life Better!"
Mayor Michael presented a proclamation to Janet Ryerson, Chair of the Park and Recreation
Commission declaring July, 2011 as "Parks Make Life Better" month.
H3. Presentation of a Proclamation to Trudy Coleman and Juneteenth America, Inc., regarding
"California Juneteenth National Freedom Day."
Mayor Michael presented a proclamation to Juneteenth America, Inc., declaring "California
Juneteenth National Freedom Day."
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Rebecca Davies congratulated Jack Lam, City Manager, on his pending retirement.
12. Jerie Lee invited the Council and the audience to the Senior Advisory Pancake breakfast, to be
held at Applebee's on June 25, 2011 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
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13. Jose Calero expressed a concern with a neighbor's current and past excessive use of City
resources to punish, control or harass himself and his neighbors. The neighbor's current concern
is Mr. Calero has too many UPS and FedEx deliveries to his home.
14. Jim Frost gave a general overview of the past actions of the City Council, both collectively and
individually. He addressed Council philosophy and noted the need for the City Council members to
express their opinions to the community. Also, Mr. Frost addressed Item N1 (Historic Preservation
Ordinance) and indicated that penalties should be added to prevent demolition by neglect.
15. John Lyons noted the guidance that Jack Lam has provided over the years and indicated that
he has done an outstanding job.
16. Ed Dietl addressed Item N1 (Historic Preservation Ordinance) and indicated that penalties
should be added to prevent demolition by neglect.
17. Luana Hernandez spoke about the importance of preserving historical structures and
addressed Item N1 (Historic Preservation Ordinance). She noted that penalties should be added to
prevent demolition by neglect.
18. Bill Hanlon noted that he attended a Council meeting in Fontana whereby the Council members
interacted with the public. He was pleased with the retirement of Jack Lam due to concerns with
salary and pension expenses. Mr. Hanlon was concerned with the promotion of the Assistant City
Manager and the decision not to pursue a recruitment process.
Ig. Jim Moffatt noted the positive presentation made tonight regarding the park system and noted
that it is contrary to the actions last year to remove people from parks. He urged the Mayor to lead
the community and interact with the public.
110. Gwyn Frost inquired if Item N1 (Historic Preservation Ordinance) would have a public hearing.
As it is scheduled for a public hearing, she indicated that she would speak at that time.
111.Hilda Phillips suggested that Loma Linda Hospital be contacted and that arrangements be
made for veterans to attend City summer events.
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.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR -REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
J1. Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2011 (Special Meeting -Proposed Budgets FY 2011/12)
June 1, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated May 25 through June 7, 2011, for the total amount of
$2,024,170.56.
J3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of May 31, 2011
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J4. Approval to award the purchase of one (1) 2012 Chevrolet Suburban Battalion Vehicle with
equipment, from Emergency Vehicle Group of Anaheim, CA, in the amount of $89,714.56 per
RFB#10/11-019, from Account No. 2505801-5604 (Fire Protection-RDA Fund, Capital Outlay-
Vehicles).
J5. Approval to award the purchase of three (3) 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab pick-up trucks
with equipment, from McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim, CA, in the amount of $162,685.31, and
one (1) 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck with equipment from Emergency Vehicle
Group of Anaheim, CA, in the amount of $63,237.41, per RFB#10/11-014, from Account No.
2505801-5604 (Fire Protection-RDA Fund, Capital Outlay-Vehicles)p
J6. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in
the amount of $5,216,750.00, to the lowest responsive bidder, Sully-Miller Contracting
Company (RA 11-012), and authorize the expenditure of a 20% contingency in the amount of
$1,043,350.00, for the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain Line 8 project, to be funded
from Regional Facilities Funds, Account No. 2502801-5650/1584502-0
J7. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 6601232, in the amount of $9,849.57,
for the Base Line Road Parkway Landscape from Rochester Avenue to 600' east of
Rochester Avenue, Contract No. RA09-023.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
K1. Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2011 (Special Meeting -Proposed Budgets FY 2011112)
June 1, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
K2. Approval of Check Register dated May 25 through June 7, 2011, for the total amount of
$159,477.87.
K3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of May 31, 2011.
K4. Approval of the following to be in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statement No. 54: 1) Fund Balance Policy and 2) a resolution committing to
the level of fiscal reserves for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 11-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, COMMITTING TO THE LEVEL OF FISCAL
RESERVES FOR RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Buquet, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL
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L1. Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2011 (Special Meeting -Proposed Budgets FY 2011/12)
June 1, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated May 25 through June 7, 2011, and payroll ending June 7,
2011, for the total amount of $4,896,411.01.
L3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of May 31, 2011.
L4. Approval to Authorize the Advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids' for the Victoria Gardens
Cultural Center LED Sign Project to be funded from Account No. 1615303-5650.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "VICTORIA GARDENS CULTURAL
CENTER LED SIGN PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE
BIDS
L5. Approval of the following to be in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statement No. 54: 1) Fund Balance Policy and 2) a resolution committing to
the level of fiscal reserves for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, COMMITTING TO THE
LEVEL OF FISCAL RESERVES FOR THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
L6. 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 24 -July 23, 2011, at Heritage and Red Hill
Community Parks.
L7. Approval of a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding
proposed fee modifications for program activities and facilities operated by the Community
Services Department.
L8. Approval to receive the Community Services Update Report.
L9. Approval of a Resolution committing the City to a 50% local match of total construction costs
as required to apply for a Transportation Development Act (TDA) -Article 3 Grant to fund
construction of the Pacific Electric TraillDay Creek Channel Trail Connection Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, COMMITTING THE CITY TO A 50%
LOCAL MATCH OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE PACIFIC
ELECTRIC TRAIUDAY CREEK CHANNEL TRAIL CONNECTION
PROJECT
L10. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 16227-2, located north of Day
Creek Boulevard, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Ryland Homes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR
TRACT 16227-2
L11. Approval of Parcel Map 19247, located at 7089 Etiwanda Avenue, south of Victoria Street,
submitted by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 19247
L12. Approval to endorse the Countywide Vision Statement that has been established by the
County of San Bernardino (County) and San Bernardino Associated Governments
(SANBAG).
L13. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Tolling Agreement (CO 08-137) between the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and the County of San Bernardino relating to the City's challenge of the
County's calculation of the property tax administration fee beginning in FY 2006107 through
FY 2007/08.
L14. Approval and execution of License Agreement between Mavros Industries, LLC (CO 11-072)
and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for use of a twenty-foot wide strip of City's storm drain
right-of-way, adjacent to Mavros Industries, LLC's property for parking and landscaping
purposes.
L15. Approval to accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of a contract in
the amount of $767,067.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, PTM General Engineering
Services, Inc. (CO 11-073), and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the
amount of $76,706.70 for the construction of Traffic Signals at Three Locations and Signal
Interconnect System on Foothill Boulevard from Haven Avenue to Day Creek Boulevard, to
be funded from Transportation Funds Account Nos. 1 1 2430 356 5 0/1 76 51 24-0 and
1 1 24 30356 50/1 7661 24-0, Street Light District No. 4, Account No. 11543035650/1042154-0,
Street Light District No. 8, Account No. 11583035650/1783158-0.
L16. Approval of a Master Plan of Storm Drainage Facility Reimbursement Agreement, DRA-41,
in conjunction with the development of Tract 16716, located on the east side of Etiwanda
Avenue north of Base Line Road, submitted by J.T. Storm Development, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MASTER PLAN STORM
DRAINAGE FACILITY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR MASTER
PLAN STORM DRAIN LINE XIV-32 IN SANBAG RIGHTS-OF-WAY
BETWEEN ETIWANDA AND EAST AVENUES, DRA-41
L17. Approval to award the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Celebration Hall Flooring Project to
HUR Flooring, Inc. (CO 11-074) in the amount of $36,826.00 plus a 5% contingency, to be
funded from Account No. 1025001-5304.
L18. Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California,
adopting the Amended Measure "I" Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for the
expenditure of Measure "I" Funds covering Fiscal Years 2010/2015.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE AMENDED MEASURE
"I" FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COVERING
FISCAL YEARS 2010/2015 FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF MEASURE "I"
FUNDS
L19. Approval of a Resolution renewing the Professional Services Agreement with Aufbau
Corporation for providing annual construction inspection and engineering support services
for FY 2011/2012, for proposed capital improvement projects throughout the City, to be
funded from various individual project accounts as approved in the FY 2011/2012 Budget.
Removed from the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENT WITH AUFBAU CORPORATION FOR PROVIDING
ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND ENGINEERING
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FY 2011/2012 FOR PROPOSED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
L20. Approval of a Resolution renewing the Professional Services Agreements with Dan Guerra &
Associates, Dawson Surveying, Inc., LEH & Associates, Westland Group, Inc. and CSD
Land Surveying, Inc., for annual survey services for FY 2011/2012, for proposed capital
improvement projects throughout the City, to be funded from various individual project
accounts as approved in the FY 2011/2012 Budget. Removed from the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENTS WITH DAN GUERRA & ASSOCIATES, DAWSON
SURVEYING, INC., LEH 8 ASSOCIATES, WESTLAND GROUP, INC.
AND CSD LAND SURVEYING INC., FOR ANNUAL SURVEY SERVICES
FOR FY 2011/2012 FOR PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
L21. Approval of a Resolution renewing the Professional Services Agreements with Ninyo 8
Moore, Salem Engineering Group, Inc., and Leighton Consulting, Inc. for annual soils and
materials testing services for FY 2011/2012, for proposed capital improvement projects
throughout the City, to be funded from various individual project accounts as approved in the
FY 2011/2012 Budget. Removed from the agenda.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF
AGREEMENTS WITH NINYO 8 MOORE, SALEM ENGINEERING
GROUP, INC. AND LEIGHTON CONSULTING, INC. FOR ANNUAL
SOILS AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES FOR FY 2011/2012 FOR
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGHOUT
THE CITY
L22. Approval to substitute Improvement Security for remaining work to be completed by Tract
Map 16227-1, located at the northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Etiwanda
Avenue, submitted by Meritage Homes.
Redevelopment Agency, Fire Protection District, City Council Minutes
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEW IMPROVEMENT
SECURITY FOR TRACT MAP 16227-1 AND RELEASING THE
CURRENT IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
L23. Approval to accept the Citywide Bridge Deck Maintenance Phase 2 of 3, Contract No. 10-
059, 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 $644,259.64.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITYWIDE BRIDGE DECK MAINTENANCE
PHASE 2 OF 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
Jack Lam, City Manager, requested that Items L19, L20 and L21 be removed from the agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
~~ M. 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 Agencymember, Boardmember, or
Councilmember.
M1. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2010-00724- CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Section 17.08.90.0.16 (Single-Family Development) by
adding a general design guideline for single-story homes in new single-family developments
within the Residential Development Districts. The project qualifies under State CEQA
Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) because the proposed amendment is to add a design
guideline and will not result in an intensification of environmental impacts.
ORDINANCE NO. 847 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
DRC2010-00724, TO ADD A DESIGN GUIDELINE OF REQUIRING A 25
PERCENT SINGLE-STORY HOME SET-ASIDE FOR NEW SINGLE-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS OF 4 UNITS OR MORE BY ADDING
SUBSECTION (p) OF SECTION 17.08.090.0.16 (SINGLE-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT) OF CHAPTER 17.08 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) OF
TITLE 17 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
The Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager read the Titles of Ordinance No. 847.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams, to approve Ordinance Nos. 847 for second
reading. Motion carried 5-0.
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N. 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.
N1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT DRC2008-
00158 -CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposed amendment to the Historic
Preservation Ordinance deleting Chapter 2.24, Title 2 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code and replacing it in its entirety. Staff has prepared a Negative Declaration of
environmental impact for consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 848 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT DRC2008-00158, A REQUEST TO DELETE CHAPTER
2.24, TITLE 2 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND REPLACE IT IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF
Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner, presented the staff report
In response to Council Member Buquet, City Attorney Jim Markman addressed the duties to maintain
provision and the penalty provisions. He also discussed the two provisions that were removed and
the reasons for their removal.
Mr. Markman confirmed to Mayor Michael that the Ordinance was more than adequate to address the
City's needs.
Council Member Buquet noted that Ordinance No. 848 contains very specific language to tighten up
the preservation of historic structures.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, Mr. Markman indicated that the City could request access
to historic structures to do the inventory. Also, the City can seek a search warrant if necessary.
Council Member Alexander is convinced that remedies are adequate and was satisfied with the
provisions in the Ordinance. He noted that ordinances can be amended if the provisions are found to
be inadequate.
In response to Council Member Williams, Jim Markman noted that the eyes and ears of the
community will help identify potential violations.
Candyce Burnett noted to Council Member Williams that the Planning Department has information on
the historic structures and one of the first things that staff will do is to resurvey these structures to
update their files.
In response to Mayor Michael, Ms. Burnett indicated that there have been six revisions to this
Chapter over the years. There is a new Duty to Maintain provision in this ordinance which further
tightens the regulations.
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing
Gywn Frost noted that the community has seen many historic structures lost and understood that this
Ordinance was drafted to prevent that. She expressed a concern with losing a specific state status as
the Planning Commission is not separate from the Historical Preservation Commission. Mrs. Frost
suggested that an advisory committee be established to acquire this status.
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Ed Dietl encouraged the City Attorney to look at Upland and Ontario's regulations as the regulations
in these cities contain stiff penalties. He wondered what will happen if a building collapses tomorrow
as this Ordinance requires staff to do an extensive review of historic properties, which will take time.
Also, the Ordinance is very expensive to property owners. Mr. Dietl encouraged the Council to direct
staff to take another review at the ordinances in surrounding cities and refine this Ordinance further.
John Lyons expressed a concern with the burden to private property owners. There should be a
disclosure to new property owners and this should be realistically addressed. He suggested that
volunteers and look at other remedies for historic preservation.
Mayor Michael closed the public hearing.
In response to Council Member Williams, Ms. Burnett addressed the Certified Local Government
Status and noted that the State no longer approves advisory committees for CLG status. Also
discussed were the benefits to this status.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo's question on the cost to bring improvements up to code,
Ms. Burnett indicated that there were regulations unique to historic structures.
Mayor Michael addressed the concern with adequate staffing and noted that staff had recommended
approval of this Ordinance. Also, he noted that the regulations will be in place in 45 days and
encouraged staff to commence the planning process to review these historic structures. Ms. Burnett
concurred, noting that the condition of the various historic structures will be evaluated from this date
forward.
Council Member Buquet appreciated the comments made by Mr. Dietl and concurred that many
historic structures have been lost. However, this Ordinance has made many substantive changes to
the regulations. This Ordinance accomplishes a lot of positive things. He suggested that the language
In response to Mayor Michael, Mr. Markman concurred that the Ordinance can be amended if other
penalties can be found. Mayor Michael suggested that Section 2.24.270 be renamed; "Violations,
Remedies and Penalties."
The Council members concurred with this amendment in Ordinance No. 848.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to take up Ordinance No. 848 for first
reading as amended to rename Section 2.24.270, "Violations, Remedies and Penalties and set
second reading for July 6, 2011. Motion carried 5-0.
O. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
01.
BOARD
Jon Gillespie, Traffic Engineer, presented the staff report.
Mayor Michael suggested that Council Member Williams serve on an Ad Hoc Committee to review
the matter and make recommendations to the City Council. Council Member Williams appreciated the
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suggestion and outlined past experiences with the Metro Gold Line Joint Powers Authority. She noted
the need to monitor the Authority very closely to make sure that the needs of the community are met.
Mayor Michael indicated that he would like to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee. The Council members
concurred.
Mayor Michael noted the need to explore with the Authority the proposed expenditure for the
Environmental Analysis. Also, Mayor Michael suggested that the City Council select the preferred
track alignment so that there is no mistake that the bridge option is unacceptable.
MOTION: Moved by Michael, seconded by Williams, to select the preferred track alignment as the
Montclair Station to Metrolink Tracks to Cucamonga Creek Channel to Ontario Airport. Motion carried
5-0.
P. COUNCIL BUSINESS
P1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Councilmember.)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo presented background information on the writing of the Pledge of
Allegiance. He also reported that the State has adopted a budget which contains the elimination of
Redevelopment Agencies.
P2. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
P3. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
Council Member Williams reported that the Library Sub-Committee has met and is recommending the
re-appointment Tina Gilfry and Chris White to the Library Foundation and the re-appointment of Scott
Haddon to the Library Board of Trustees.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Buquet, to re-appoint Tina Gilfry and Chris White to the
Library Foundation, and to re-appoint Scott Haddon to the Library Board of Trustees. These
appointments are fora 4-year term to expire on June, 2015. Motion carried 5-0.
P4. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES SUB-
COMMITTEE REGARDING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
COMMUNITY AND ARTS FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Michael reported the Community Services Subcommittee is recommending the re-appointment
of Taro Barag, Thomas Galindo and Jeremy Kahn to the Community and Arts Foundation Board of
Directors.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to reappoint Taro Barag, Thomas Galindo
and Jeremy Kahn to the Community and Arts Foundation's Board of Directors, fora 4-year term to
expire in June, 2015. Motion carried 5-0.
Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Mayor Michael requested that a report be prepared for the next meeting regarding LMD 2-R.
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R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. in the memory of Warren Luttrull.
Res ectfully submitted,
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Debr . McKay, M C
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: July 6, 2011
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