HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/08/08 - Minutes - SpecialAugust 8, 2011
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council, Fire Protection District and Redevelopment
Agency was held on Monday, August 8, 2011, at the Frontier Project located at 10435 Ashford Street,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor/Chairman/President L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to
order at 9:04 a.m. after a moment of silence for the Navy SEALS killed in Afghanistan.
Present were Council MemberslBoard Members/Agency Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane
Williams, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman/Vice President Sam Spagnolo and Mayor/PresidenUChairman L.
Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant City
Manager, Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager and Debra L. McKay, Assistant City Clerk/Records
Manager.
The meeting was facilitated by Dr. Bill Mathis
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
There was no one from the audience who wished to speak.
C. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
C1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CONSENSUS BUILDING (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)
Dr. Bill Mathis. Facilitator
Dr. Bill Mathis, Facilitator, led the discussion on Council meetings and decorum.
Recess:
The meeting recessed at 10:25 a.m.
Reconvene:
The meeting reconvened at 10:39 p.m. with all members present.
Discussion continued regarding decorum and the role of staff.
Recess:
The meeting recessed at 12:00 noon.
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Reconvene:
The meeting reconvened at 12:25 p.m
Present were Council Members/Board Members/Agency Members: Bill Alexander; Chuck Buquet, Mayor
Pro Tem/Vice Chairman/Vice President Sam Spagnolo and Mayor/PresidenUChairman L. Dennis
Michael.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney; John Gillison, Assistant City
Manager; Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager; James Troyer, Planning Director; Kevin McArdle,
Community Services Director; Mike Bell, Fire Chief; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Mark Steuer,
Director Engineering Services/City Engineer; Police Chief Joe Cusimano; Trang Huynh, Building and
Safety Service Director; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Joe Pulcinella, Animal Services
Director; Tamara Lane, Finance Director; Chris Paxton, Human Resources Director; Erika Lewis-Huntley,
Management Analyst II and Debra McKay, Records ManagerlAssistant City Clerk.
C2. LUNCH (Technology Update; 12:15 - 1:00 PM)
John Gillison, Assistant City Manager, demonstrated the iPad and various applications.
Dr. Bill Mathis, Facilitator, led the discussion on City Manager's goals/expectations and the
budgeUeconomic update.
C3. STATUS UPDATE ON 2011 CITY COUNCIL GOALS (1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.) - Dr. Bill Mathis.
Facilitator
Mark Steuer, Engineering Services Director, reported on each of the 2011 goals, including the Hellman
Avenue Storm Drain second phase from Cucamonga Creek to south of Ninth Street and the use of Safe
Route to Schools grants to improve/construct various areas. He also spoke about the goal to complete
the Pacific Electric Trail and the solar photovoltaic feasibility study for solar power suitability and roof
space availability. In response to Mayor Michael, Mr. Steuer indicated that this would be a City-wide study
at all City-owned facilities.
Mr. Steuer spoke about a study to determine the feasibility of renewable energy sources. In response to
Council Member Buquet, he addressed wind energy opportunities. Mr. Steuer addressed the construction
on the East Avenue Storm Drain project as well as the Etiwanda Grade Separation at the Metrolink
Railroad Track. In response to Mayor Michael, he confirmed that this project is proposed to be funded
with RDA Tax Increment funds and as such, is in jeopardy of postponemenUelimination as a result of the
State action in regards to Redevelopment Agencies. Also discussed was the five-year master drainage
capital improvement priority list, the Foothill Boulevard Street Widening and Bridge Improvement Project,
the retrofit of the Haven Avenue median islands between 4th Street and Base Line Road and the
construction of a new Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Fire Chief Mike Bell noted the goal to complete the construction drawings for a Jersey Station training
facility by June 2012 and for an apparatus bay expansion at the Banyan Station by June 2012. However,
both of these projects are funded by the RDA Fire Fund and work has been postponed until after October
1, 2011 due to State actions. Also, Chief Bell addressed the need to develop a restaurant and cafe
inspection program and the goal to acquire additional drinking water and emergency supplies for use at
City facilities by June, 2012.
Chief Bell reported that the Hellman Fire Station will be completed by the end of December, 2011. He
reported on the goal to adopt specific policies and procedure regarding fire safety matters in the Wildland
Urban Interface area. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, Chief Bell reported on the writing of a fire
plan for the North Etiwanda Reserve. Lastly, Chief Bell discussed the Department's Weed Abatement
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Program with the Mayor and City Council. Council Member Buquet commended the Department for their
work.
Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Services Director commented on the 2011 goals and the Department's
ongoing tasks. Mr. Huynh indicated the need to study building permit activity in order to achieve the
maximum feasible cost recovery. In response to Mayor Michael, Mr. Huynh noted that providing permit
data online provided convenience for permit holders. Also, Mr. Huynh noted the need to streamline the
permit process for residential CNG fueling stations and electric vehicle charging stations. Lastly, he
reported on the completion of the Ordinance regulating shopping carts and distributed a written summary
of the follow-up actions necessary to implement the Ordinance.
John Gillison, Assistant City Manager, reported on the Administrative Services Department's ongoing
tasks and goals. He noted the goal to provide greater accessibility of the City Budget document and the
implementation of the Timecard Online system. Also discussed was the review of the Department fee
structures and the Purchasing Ordinance, Policies and Procedures. Mr. Gillison addressed the upcoming
meet and confer process to update the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, the Virtual Desktop
Infrastructure pilot program and the replacement of the City's telephone system.
Joe Pulcinella, Animal Care and Services Director addressed the work that was being done through a
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary grant to promote pit bull adoption, create awareness of the positive
characteristics of the breed, and to create programs regarding pit bull temperament and care. He also
addressed the pilot license canvassing program. In response to Council Member Buquet, Mr. Pulcinella
discussed the Department's relationship with the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Mr. Pulcinella also
indicated that afollow-up workshop to the one held on April 27, 2011 was being planned.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, addressed the 2011 goals with the City Council, including applying for a
grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services to cover the design and architectural services
for the second floor of the Biane Library. In response to Mayor Michael, discussion was held regarding
the Play and Learn Islands and the desire to find an inexpensive local builder to replicate the designs.
James Troyer, Planning Director, commented on the 2011 goals. He noted the need to complete a
comprehensive update of the Development Code by April, 2012. Also, he noted the goal to present
proposed development incentives to encourage private development to achieve energy and resource
efficiency.
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, outlined the 2011 goals with the City Council, including
completing the construction drawings for Southwest Park and for the Freedom Courtyard and installing a
video signage board in Imagination Courtyard. In response to Council Member Buquet, Mr. McArdle
noted that the signage board would be installed in the fall of 2011. Mr. McArdle also addressed the
ADA/CPSC improvements at various parks and playgrounds, the need to evaluate the operations at the
Epicenter Stadium and to negotiate joint use agreements with the elementary school districts.
Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director, noted the pending completion of the City Hall Emergency
Standby PowerlGenerator project.
Police Chief Joe Cusimano updated the City Council Members on the progress of the 2011 goals,
including implementing the Tactical Emergency Response Mapping Program by June 2012 and
developing a pilot video surveillance system program. In response to questions from Council Members
Buquet and Williams, a brief discussion was held regarding implementing such a program in the City.
Chief Cusimano noted that Chief Newcombe was planning an upcoming presentation to the City Council.
A discussion of crime statistics and the Department's response time was also discussed.
Erika Lewis-Huntley, Management Analyst II, reported on the Department's ongoing tasks and goals for
2011. She noted the development of a Green Business Recognition Program by September 2011 and the
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"soft" launch of the Smoke-Free Recognition Program in July, 2011. Also, Mrs. Lewis-Huntley reported on
the Healthy RC program and the Safe Routes to Schools Programs.
D. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deb L. McKay, MMC
Assis ant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: August 17, 2011
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