HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/10/19 - MinutesOctober 19. 2011
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency and Fire Protection District held a closed session
on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Council Chambers at 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/President L. Dennis Michael.
Present were Agency Members/Board Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Vice
Chairman/Vice President Sam Spagnolo and Chairman/President L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk
and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The following closed session items are being considered:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
BASE LINE ROAD AND DAY CREEK BOULEVARD, IDENTIFIED AS APN 1089-031-35,
1089-031-15 AND 1089-031-16; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA D. DANIELS,
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND DAVID LINDEN,
LEWIS GROUP OF COMPANIES, REGARDING TERMS OF AGREEMENT -RDA
D2. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 TO GIVE JOHN
GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER
PROCESS -FIRE
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM S)
No persons were present wishing to speak.
D. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:02 p.m. to the Tapia Room.
E. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION - TAPIA ROOM
Closed session began at 5:30 p.m. Present were Agency Members/Board Members: Bill Alexander,
Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Vice Chair/Vice President Sam Spagnolo and Chairman/President L.
Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney and Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager.
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E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:35 p.m. with no action taken.
G. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meetings 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 Chairman/Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and
Chairman/PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of
Engineering Services; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Fire Chief Mike Bell; Joe Pulcinella, Animal
Services Director; Janice Reynolds, City Clerk; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk
and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Joseph Machado, National winner in 11'"
annual Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program.
Mayor Michael presented a certificate of recognition to Joseph Machado for winning the annual Kohl's
Care Scholarship.
H2. Presentation of a check by representatives of the former Sunrize Rotary Club to the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation.
Doug Morris and other representatives from the former Sunrize Rotary Club presented a check in the
amount of $10,000 to the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Community & Arts Foundation.
H3. Presentation on the City of Rancho Cucamonga's participation in the Shakeout 2011
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Breanna Medina, Management Analyst II, announced the City's participation in Shakeout 2011 to be
held on October 20, 2011.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Ruth Leal and Teresa Akahoshi from the Library Foundation Board invited the City Council and the
audience to the Music, Masquerade & Merlot event on October 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Victoria
Gardens Cultural Center. Teresa Akahoshi also invited the Council and the audience to the Furry
Friends Festival to be held on October 22, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
12. Tammo Wilkens addressed the City Council regarding the condition of the tables at the Senior
Center at Central Park. He provided photographs showing the poor condition of some of the tables
and asked that they be replaced.
13. Mike Nelson, Economic Development Manager, announced the Inland Empire West End Job Fair,
which will be held on October 27, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ontario International Airport
in the Terminal Building I.
14. Victoria Jones, President of the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail thanked the City Council for the
wondertul improvements in the final phase of the Pacific Electric trail.
15. William Brown expressed a concern with yard and garage sale signs that are put up in the City
and are never removed. He noted that when City forces are removing the signs, that they contact the
owner regarding the permit requirements and fine them.
16. Osvaldo Leonard Diaz expressed concerns with the conduct of the Police Department and
demanded that cameras be used when officers are on duty.
17. John Lyons announced his new radio talk show, which airs on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
18. Bill Hanlon commented on Buddhism and his concerns with the Animal Care and Services Director
being paid to kill animals.
19. Ed Dietl invited the City Council and the audience to the Old Fashioned Christmas celebration at
the Historic Rains House on December 3, 2011 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Also, Mr. Dietl spoke about the
need to preserve the old gas station on Foothill Boulevard and reported that he is collecting
signatures from business owners who want to save the gas station.
I10. Sandie Dietl addressed the parking bumpers in the handicapped area in front of the Senior
Center at Central Park. As a friend had tripped over one of these bumpers, she suggested that they
be replaced with posts. Also, Mrs. Dietl invited the City Council and the audience to the Vintner's
Celebration on October 21, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel.
111. Raymond Herrera asked that the City Council reconsider Ordinance No. 849, as it infringes upon
freedom of speech and the right to assemble. Also, Mr. Herrera showed pictures of day laborers who
are illegally assembling.
112. Robin Hvidston noted the need to repeal Ordinance No. 849. She noted that the day laborers are
breaking the law every day and stated that this Ordinance should be applied to them as well.
Ultimately, she would like the Ordinance repealed.
CONSENT CALENDARS:
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The following items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be acted upon
by the AgencyBoard/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: October 5, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated September 28 through October 11, 2011, for the total
amount of $1,117,509.87.
J3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedules ending August 31 and September
30, 2011.
J4. Approval of Cooperative Agreement between the Cucamonga Valley Water District (RA 11-
015) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the East Avenue and Base Line Road sewer
relocation in conjunction with the East Avenue Master Plan Storm Drain Line 8 Project and
authorize the Chairman to sign said Cooperative Agreement.
J5. Approval to accept the Hellman Avenue Master Planned Storm Drain and Street
Improvements -Phase 1 from 9'" Street to San Bernardino Road, Contract No. RA 10-010
as complete, release the bonds, accept a Maintenance bond, authorize the City Engineer to
file a Notice of Completion and approve the fnal contract amount of $6,251,874.34.
RESOLUTION NO. RA 11-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
HELLMAN AVENUE MASTER PLANNED STORM DRAIN AND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 1 FROM 9T" STREET TO SAN
BERNARDINO ROAD, CONTRACT NO. RA10-010 AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
K1. Approval of Minutes: October 5, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
K2. Approval of Check Register dated September 28 through October 11, 2011, for the total
amount of $328,463.60.
K3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedules ending August 31 and September
30, 2011.
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K4. Approval of a co-location/ground space lease to the existing Communications Facility Site
Lease Agreement, dated February 21, 2007, between Los Angeles SMSA Limited
Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District fora co-
location/ground space lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, at the Banyan
Fire Station No. 175, 11108 Banyan Street.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL
L1. Approval of Minutes: October 5, 2011 (Regular Meeting)
October 10, 2011 (Special Meeting -Animal Care & Services)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated September 28 through October 11, 2011, and payroll
ending October 11, 2011, for the total amount of $6,502,870.58.
L3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedules ending August 31 and September
30, 2011.
L4. Approval to allocate $20,000 awarded by the California State Library and $15,000 from the
Library Foundation into Library Revenue Accounts 12920000-4740 and 12920000-4909 and
appropriate $12,500 into Expenditure Account 1292602-5200 and $22,500 into Expenditure
Account 1292602-5300 for "Staff Innovation Fund" Grant.
L5. Approval to allocate $25,000 awarded by the California State Library and $10,000 from the
Library Foundation into Library Revenue Accounts 1302000-4740 and 1302000-4909 and
appropriate $5,000 into Expenditure Account 1302601-5010 and $30,000 into Expenditure
Account 1302601-5300 for "Rancho Kids V -Pals Across California!" Grant.
L6. Approval to allocate $7,500 awarded by the California Council for the Humanities into Library
Revenue Account 1290000-4740/0-3722 and appropriate $2,000 into Expenditure Account
1290601-5010/0-3722, $2,500 into Expenditure Account 1290601-5200/0-3722 and $3,000
into Expenditure Account 1290601-5300/0-3722 for "California Reads - Farewell to
Manzanar" Grant.
L7. Approval to allocate $750 awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities into
Library Revenue Account 1290000-4740/0-3721 and appropriate $750 into Expenditure
Account 1290601-5200/0-3721 for "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War' Grant.
L8. Approval of a request for a Type 47 ABC License permitting on-site consumption of alcoholic
beverages -Public Convenience or Necessity (DRC2011-00880) - within a bona fide eating
establishment with a bar located at 11849 Foothill Boulevard, Unit A - APN: 0229-011-47.
This action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-166
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DETERMINATION OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR DRC2011-00880 FOR A
TYPE 47 ON-SALE GENERAL ABC LICENSE WITHIN A BONA FIDE
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EATING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
(SUBAREA 7), LOCATED AT THE MAST PLAZA AT 11849 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, UNITA-APN:0229-011-47
L9. Receive Community Services Update Report.
L10. Approval to receive and appropriate funds in the amount of $22,554 awarded from the
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2008 (Proposition
84), into Account Number 1235000-4740 (Grant Income) and Account Number 1235401-
5300 (Contract Services) for the completion of the environmental process for the Southwest
Cucamonga Park Project.
L11. Approval of a request from the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail for City assistance with
their 2012 Annual Cucamonga Challenge, to be held on May 12, 2012.
L12. Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga certifying the
Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility 2010 Power Source Disclosure Program Annual
Report and Power Content Label.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-167
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL UTILITY 2010 POWER SOURCE
DISCLOSURE PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT AND POWER CONTENT
LABEL
L13. Approval of an Acquisition Agreement (CO 11-164) for the City to acquire off-site property,
security and deposits for Tract 18806, located on the north side of Base Line Road between
Etiwanda Avenue and East Avenue, submitted by LVD Rancho Cucamonga, LLC, a
Delaware Limited Liability Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ACQUISITION
AGREEMENT FOR OFF SITE PROPERTY, SECURITY AND DEPOSIT,
FOR TRACT 18806, FROM LVD RANCHO CUCAMONGA, LLC, A
DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SAME
L14. Approval of plans and specifications for "Red Hill Park, Heritage Park and East Beryl Park
Shade Shelter Project" and authorize the City Clerk to advertise the "Notice Inviting Bids," to
be funded from Account Nos. 1025001-5650/1698025-0 (Capital Reserve), 1025001-
5650/1740025-0 (Capital Reserve) and 1025001-5300/0-6963 (Capital Reserve)
respectively, as approved in the FY 2011/2012 Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "RED HILL PARK, HERITAGE PARK AND
EAST BERYL PARK SHADE SHELTER PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND
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AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
L15. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 15982 revisions to the existing
channel, located on the northeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Wilson Avenue,
submitted by KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
L16. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for TR 15982-1, located at the northeast
corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, submitted by KB Home Greater Los
Angeles, Inc.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
M. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised andlor posted as public hearings as required by
law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
M1. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO.
2011-02 ALONG ARROW ROUTE FROM BEAR GULCH PLACE TO ARCHIBALD AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 11-170
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, FORMING UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 2011-02 ALONG ARROW ROUTE FROM BEAR GULCH
PLACE TO ARCHIBALD AVENUE, USING SCE RULE 20-A FUNDS
Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services, presented the staff report
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing.
Tony Cummings inquired if this district would include the poles on Hellman. In response, Mr. Steuer
indicated that the district would not include these poles and that there was only funding available for
two projects. Mr. Cummings asked that Hellman Avenue, north of Arrow, be considered.
Mayor Michael closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo to adopt Resolution No. 11-170 forming
Underground Utility District No. 2011-02. Motion carried 5-0.
M2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2010-00135- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request for approval of the
conceptual park plan for the neighborhood park located in Southwest Cucamonga on a 3.4
acre site, located on the east side of Madrone Avenue between East 9th Street and Arrow
Route. APN: 207-262-57.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW NO.
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DRC2010-00135 FOR THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR THE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST CUCAMONGA
ON A 3.4 ACRE SITE, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MADRONE
AVENUE BETWEEN EAST 9T" STREET AND ARROW ROUTE, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 207-262-57
Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner, presented the staff report
Mayor Michael opened the public hearing.
John Lyons noted that there is a great positive impact to have a park in this area and thanked the City
Council and staff.
Mayor Michael closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander to adopt Resolution No. 11-171 approving
Design Review No. DRC2010-00135. Motion carried 5-0.
N. CITY MANAGERS STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
N1. REVIEW OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENAI
Presentation)
John Gillison, City Manager and Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Service Director, presented the staff
report.
In response to Council Member Buquet, the proposed reduction in contract oversight was discussed.
Council Member Buquet noted that when there are difficulties with contractor performance, oversight
is important. The Public Works Services Director indicated that he could provide information about
projected utility cost increases to the City Council at a later date.
In light of the information presented this evening, Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo noted that this may be
the time to look at alternate landscaping material. Also discussed with Mayor Michael were the fund
balance and the cost to gradually return to an A level of service if the property owners decide to do
so.
Council Member Alexander noted that this report accurately states the finances and options in
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo to approve the staff recommendations on the
revisions to service with a caution on the reduction to contract oversight and to authorize the
rebidding of the landscape services contract. Motion carried 5-0
N2. UPDATE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager and Tiffany Cooper, Management Analyst II, presented the
staff report.
Council Member Buquet appreciated that time is being spent in reviewing the development review
process while the economy is slow. He spoke about the need for eventual filings being made online,
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and wanted the ability to track the status and progress of projects. Council Member Buquet noted the
plan to look at the number of submittals that were needed and hoped that they could be reduced.
In response to Mayor Michael, Mrs. Daniels confirmed that the Fire District personnel would review all
projects.
0. COUNCIL BUSINESS
01. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Councilmember.)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo announced the Make A Difference Day on October 22, 2011 starting at
8:30 a.m. at Etiwanda Gardens. Also, he invited everyone to the Sons of Italy Pasta Dinner on
October 23, 2011.
Council Member Williams invited the City Council and the audience to the Rotary Oktoberfest on
October 23, 2011 at Etiwanda Gardens.
Mayor Michael announced a fundraiser for Justin Crabbe and other injured veterans on October 22,
2011 at Legends Burgers.
P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
Res cttully su~bm/ittJed, '
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Debra .McKay, MMC
Assistan City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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