HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/03/21 - MinutesMarch 21, 2012
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City Council held a closed session on
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 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
Vice PresidenUMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo.
Present were DistricUCouncil Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams and Vice
PresidenUMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo. Member absent: PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City
Clerk; Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
The following closed session items are being considered:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR CHRIS PAXTON PER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN
BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE MID-MANAGER,
SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL LABOR GROUP AND EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES -FIRE, CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: INITIATION OF LITIGATION, ONE CASE
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SUBSECTION 54956.9 (C) -CITY
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No persons were present wishing to speak.
D. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:01 p.m. to the Tapia Room.
E. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION - TAPIA ROOM
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Chairman/Vice President Sam Spagnolo.
Present were DistricUCouncil Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams and Vice
President Sam Spagnolo. Absent was PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney and Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
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F. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:45 p.m. with no action taken.
G. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Financing Authority and City
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Vice PresidentlVice Chairman Sam Spagnolo called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Board Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet,
Diane Williams and Vice PresidenWice Chairman Sam Spagnolo. Absent was
President/Chairman/Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Trang Huynh, Building and
Safety Services Director; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Robert
Karatsu, Library Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of
Engineering Services; Police Chief Mike Newcombe; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Debra McKay,
Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk; Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin,
Deputy City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
H1. Presentation of a certificate to the City of Rancho Cucamonga from Kaiser Permanente and
the HEAL Cities Campaign.
Tabitha Rivera, Kaiser Permanente Senior Public Affairs Representative presented a certificate of
achievement to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo in recognition of the City's participation in the HEAL
Cities Campaign.
H2. Recognition of the Rancho Cucamonga Coca-Cola Distribution Center for joining the
Rancho Cucamonga Green Business Recognition Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo presented a certifcate of appreciation to Mike Mirabella and Isaac
Choudhry from the Coca-Cola Distribution Center.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Alan Bryant updated the Council on actions taken regarding an individual who is using Vons
shopping carts and stealing recyclables from trash cans. He noted that this is an ongoing problem
that needs constant monitoring,
12. Janet Walton offered a prayer to the City Council and the audience.
13. David Madsen indicated that he is a volunteer with the American Lung Association and asked
that the Council support Proposition 29 (California Cancer Research Act), which will be on the
June ballot.
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14. Bill Hanlon addressed the RC2G0 application, noting that it was not ready for release and
should be withdrawn. He indicated that many entities are not labeled appropriately but did like the
application's feature to take pictures and report a problem. Mr. Hanlon noted that the application
doesn't show the location of banks or ATMs.
I5. John Lyons thanked the Council for holding the community meeting. He supported a complete
ban on smoking in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Also, Mr. Lyons asked that residents
be courteous this weekend as visitors are coming to the speedway. He indicated that the gang
decree is unfair and suggested a youth outreach program.
15. Raymond Herrera expressed a concern with the Cinco de Mayo event hosted by the City. He
spoke in support of the E-verify program and noted that the City allows day laborers and is not
enforcing the law.
17. Robin Hvidston provided information to the City Council regarding the activities happening in
Mexico. She did not support the celebration of Cinco de Mayor in the City and stressed the need to
celebrate America, not Mexico.
18. Dr. William B. Martin, II invited the Council and the audience to the National Day of Prayer
activity, to be held on May 3, 2012 at 12 noon at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Imagination
Courtyard.
19. Ed Dietl invited the Council and the audience to the Cucamonga Classic Car Show, to be held
at the Magic Lamp Inn on June 30, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
110. Sandra Dietl spoke about Captain Bill's Ride Against Childhood Hunger, which will consist of
1,900 miles from Southern California to St. Louis Missouri. Further information is at:
inlandvalleyhopepart.donorpages.com/Captain Bil I BikeRide.
CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Fire Board/Authority Board/Council at one time without discussion.
Any item maybe removed by a Fire Board/Authority Board/Council Member for discussion.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR- FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
J1. Approval of Minutes: March 7, 2012 -Regular Meeting
J2. Approval of Check Register dated February 29, 2012 through March 13, 2012 for the total
amount of $67,303.04.
J3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of February 29, 2012 .
J4. Adoption of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities
District No. 85-1, Annexation No. 11-7 and ordering the annexation of such property
located on the northeast corner of Foothill Blvd. and Klusman Ave. to Community
Facilities District No. 85-1 (California Liberty Investment, LLC - APNS:0208-153-12, 13 &
24).
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-015
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 THE
RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ANNEXATION N0.11-7 AND ORDERING THE
ANNEXATION OF SUCH PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 85-1
J5. Approval of an Architectural Services Agreement (CO#FD12-002) with WLC Architects,
Inc. for the Fire District capital maintenance projects pertormed at the Amethyst, San
Bernardino, Jersey, and Banyan Fire Stations and the Fire District Maintenance Facility,
in accordance with Request For Proposal No. 10/11-104, in the amount of $132,500.00,
and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $13,250.00, funded
from Account No. 3282501-5300, and approval of an appropriation of $145,750.00
(architectural services agreement award not to exceed $132,500.00 plus 10%
contingency in the amount of $13,250.00) from CFD 85-1 Capital Reserve Fund Balance
into Account No. 3282501-5300.
J6. Approval of City Manager contract amendment.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 4-0-1; President Michael was absent.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR -SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Accept the "Epicenter and Adult Sports Complex Lighting Replacement Project", Contract
No. RA 11-003, 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 $567,388.41.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EPICENTER AND ADULT SPORTS
COMPLEX LIGHTING REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendation in the
staff report. Motion carried 4-0-1; Chairman Michael was absent.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR -PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
L1. Approval of Minutes: March 7, 2012 -Regular Meeting
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-
0-1; Chairman Michael was absent.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL
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M1. Approval of Minutes: March 7, 2012 -Regular Meeting
March 12, 2012 -Special Meeting
M2. Approval of Check Register dated February 29, 2012 through March 13, 2012 and payroll
ending March 13, 2012 for the total of $5,410,188.44.
M3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of February 29, 2012.
M4. Approval to award the purchase of Blade Server hardware, software, and maintenance
and support services to Sigmanet, Inc., of Ontario, California in accordance with the
Request for Proposal #11/12-108, in the amount of $156,626 to be funded from Account
1714001-5605 (Capital Outlay-Computer Equipment).
M5. Approval to accept and to allocate $5,000 grant awarded by the California State Library
into Library Revenue Account 1292000-4740/0-3727 and appropriate $5,000 into
Expenditure Account 1292602-5200/0-3727 for "Welcome Baby" Project.
M6. Approval to accept and to allocate $1,000 grant awarded by the California State Library
into Library Revenue Account 1292000-4740/0-3723 and appropriate $1,000 into
Expenditure Account 1292602-5200/0-3723 for "Careers in the Real World" Project.
M7. Approval to accept and to allocate $1,750 grant awarded by the California State Library
into Library Revenue Account 1292000-4740/0-3728 and appropriate $1,750 into
Expenditure Account 1292602-5200/0-3728 for "eBook Explosion: Training Staff and
Assisting Patrons In eReader Technology" Project.
M8. Approval to accept and to allocate $4,000 grant awarded by the California State Library
into Library Revenue Account 1292000-4740/0-3724 and appropriate $1,400 into
Expenditure Account 1292602-5010/0-3724 and $2,600 into Expenditure Account
1292602-5200/0-3724 for "Engaging Family Storytimes" Project.
M9. Approval to allocate $4,000 awarded by California State Library into Library Revenue
Accounts 1292000-4740/0-3725 and appropriate $2,500 into Expenditure Account
1292602-5010/0-3725 and $1,500 into Expenditure Account 1292602-5200/0-3725.
M10. Approval to accept and to allocate $5,000 grant awarded by the California State Library
into Library Revenue Account 1292000-4740/0-3726 and appropriate $5,000 into
Expenditure Account 1292602-5200/0-3726 for "Stem Education: Robotics Workshop"
Project.
M11. Authorization to award the purchase of one (1) CNG Powered Asphalt Patch Truck from
Nixon-Egli Equipment Co., of Ontario, California, in accordance with Request for Bid
("RFB") #11/12-010 in the amount of $251,730.60 from Acct. No. 1105208-5604 (AB2766
Air Quality Improvement Fund); and authorize an appropriation in the amount of
$6,000.00 from Fund 105 fund balance.
M12. Release of Maintenance Bond No. 82196983M in the amount of $9,682 for the
Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement Project FY 09/10, Contract No. CO 10-042.
M13. Approval to award a contract to Fortex Construction, in the amount of $52,940.00 (plus a
10% contingency), from Account No. 1615303-5650/1782615-6314 for the construction of
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center LED Sign Installation Project.
M14. Approval of Improvement Agreement extension for Parcel Map 16981, located 100 feet
south of Wilson Avenue, between Hellman Avenue and Cousins Place, submitted by
Steven Spies, Peter and Linda Bryan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR
PARCEL MAP 16981
M15. Accept the Etiwanda Avenue and 4th Street Sidewalk Improvements Project, Contract
No. 11-189 as complete, release the Bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond, authorize the
City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of
$67,704.30.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ETIWANDA
AVENUE AND 4TH STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 11-189, AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M16. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 20-SBA-300396, in the amount of
$14,205.42, for the Highland Avenue Sidewalk Improvements from Rochester Avenue to
east of Day Creek Channel, Contract No. 10-062.
M17. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids' for the construction of
the Etiwanda Creek Park Parking Lot Renovation and West Beryl Park ADA Retrofit
Project, to be funded from Park Development funds, Account Nos.
11203055650/1804120-0 and 11203055650/1759.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE "ETIWANDA CREEK PARK PARKING LOT RENOVATION AND
WEST BERYL PARK ADA RETROFIT PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS
M18. Approval of Improvement Agreement extension for Tract 17651 & 18708, located on the
south side of Banyan Street, east of East Avenue, submitted by K. Hovnanian at
Andalusia, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR
TRACT 17651 & 18708
M19. Approval of City Manager contract amendment.
M20. Approval to appropriate $3,049.23 into Account Numbers 1381000-4740 (Grant
Revenue) and 1381701-5207 (O&M/Capital Supplies) to purchase a generator and a
stationary satellite antenna for the command module to be funded by the 2010 Homeland
Security Grant.
M21. City Selection Committee Election of representatives for Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) and City Selection Committee Chair and Vice Chair.
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MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Michael was absent.
N. CONSENT ORDINANCES
The following Ordinances have been introduced for first reading. Second readings are
expected to be routine and non-controversial. The 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 a Boardmember, or Councilmember.
N1. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT DRCDA 01-01 - BCA DEVELOPMENT
INC. - A proposed amendment to Development Agreement DA01-01 to amend Section 1.
B. Term, to extend the Development Agreement term an additional 5 years (May 16,
2017) for an approved project of 632 single-family units on approximately 248 acres of
land generally located north of Wilson Avenue, east of Day Creek Boulevard and west of
Etiwanda Avenue within the Etiwanda North Specific Plan area. Related Files: Tentative
Parcel Map SUBTPM15699 and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226 and SUBTT16227.
Staff has found the project to be within the scope of the project covered by a prior
Environmental Impact Report certified by the County of San Bernardino Board of
Supervisors in 1991 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report certified by the City
of Rancho Cucamonga in July 2001, and does not raise or create new environmental
impacts not already considered in that Environmental Impact Report and Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report.
ORDINANCE NO. 852 (second reading)
A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 01-01, FOR A DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT CONSISTING OF A MAXIMUM OF 632 RESIDENTIAL
LOTS IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(2-4DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), GENERALLY LOCATED
BETWEEN DAY CREEK CHANNEL AND EAST AVENUE, NORTH OF
25TH STREET, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 65864 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, FOR REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF -APN: 225-071-37, 47, 48, 50, AND-51, 225-081-09, 14,
AND 15.
Debra McKay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager read the title of Ordinance No. 852.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to adopt Ordinance No. 852 for second
reading. Motion carried 4-0-1; Mayor Michael was absent.
O. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The following items have been advertised andlor posted as public hearings as required
by law. The President will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
01. Adoption of a resolution making determinations regarding the proposed annexation of
territory (Eloy Vasquez, Owner -APN 0209-121-28 -Annexation No. 12-2) located on
26th Street east of Center Avenue to an existing Community Facilities District, calling a
special election and authorizing submittal of levy of special taxes to the qualified electors.
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-016
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. 12-2) 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
Rob Ball, Fire Marshall, presented the staff report.
Vice President Spagnolo opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Vice President
Spagnolo closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams to adopt Resolution No. 12-016. Motion
carried 4-0-1; President Michael was absent.
P. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEMS
Speaker cards may be submitted for all those who wish to speak on the following topic(s). The
following items have no legal publication or posting requirements. Comments are to be limited
to fve minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the
number of individuals wishing to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the
Fire Board, Authority Board or City Council, not to members of the audience.
P1. Approval to authorize the City Manager or his/her designee to terminate existing contact
CO 2010-129 (Landscape Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 4-R, and 5) effective March 31,
2012, with Spectrum Care Landscape & Irrigation Management for landscape and
irrigation maintenance of Landscape Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 4-R, and 5; award a
contract effective April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012, in the amount of $262,052.50
(Partial year award; full year would be 1,049,662) to the most responsive, responsible
bidder, Valleycrest Landscape and Maintenance (CO #2012-009) of Fontana, California,
in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) #11/12-107 for landscape and irrigation
maintenance at the "B" Level in Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 2, and "A"
Level in Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4-R and 5, to be funded from 1130303-
5300 (Landscape Maintenance District No. 1-$52,938), 1131303-5300 (Landscape
Maintenance District No. 2-$170,452), 1134303-5300 (Landscape Maintenance District
No. 4-R-$38,545) and 1135303-5300 (Landscape Maintenance District No. 5-$117.50) for
the remainder of Fiscal Year 2011-2012; award a contract effective July 1, 2012 though
June 30, 2013 in the amount of $1,049,662 to Valleycrest Landscape (CO #2012-009) of
Fontana, California in accordance with RFP #11/12-107 for landscape and irrigation at
the "B" Level in Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 2, and "A" Level in
Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 4-R and 5; authorize the City Manager or his/her
designee to adjust the level of service and spending limit of said contract in the future, on
an as needed basis, in accordance with the approved Public Works Department
Landscape Maintenance Budget Line 5300 and to renew said contract upon mutual
consent for additional one (1) year periods up to a total of five (5) years; and authorize
staff to commence a future Proposition 218 process in 2013 for Landscape Maintenance
District No. 2.
John Gillison, City Manager and Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director, presented the staff
report.
In response to Council Member Alexander, Mr. Gillison indicated that the cost for a Proposition
218 election depends on several factors and expected that it would cost $25,000 to $40,000 for a
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Proposition 218 election for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2. Council Member Alexander
noted that the property owners have already spoken and questioned the recommendation to
pursue another election.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo opened the hearing.
Terry Noriega, President of Mariposa Landscaping, addressed the proposed award of the contract
to ValleyCrest Landscape and Maintenance. He noted that Mariposa has provided landscape
services to the City for 20 years. Mr. Noriega indicated that Mariposa's proposal will save the City
money and is approximately $90,000 less than ValleyCrest.
Luis Valenzuela, Regional Manager of Mariposa Landscaping, addressed the proposed award to
ValleyCrest. As a resident of the City, he voiced his objection and indicated that $90,041.68 would
be saved each year by using Mariposa Landscaping.
Antonio Valenzuela, Vice President of Operations of Mariposa Landscaping, indicated that
Mariposa spent countless hours in researching the project and preparing the bid. He noted that
Mariposa is a reputable company that has provided good services to the City. Mr. Valenzuela
indicated that he lived in the City and objected to spending $90,000 more each year.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo closed the hearing.
In response to Council Member Buquet, Mr. Wittkopf addressed the Request for Proposal process.
He noted that Mariposa is a good company and provides good service. However, when staff
looked at the hourly rate for extra work, ValleyCrest was less expensive overall and determined to
be the most responsive.
Council Member Buquet noted that the City just held a Proposition 218 process for Landscape
Maintenance District No. 2. He understood the recommendation as the cost to provide landscape
maintenance services has increased, but noted the need to scale back services and
decommission areas.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, the City Manager noted the need to balance the amount
of landscaping as if too much is decommissioned, the nexus between the service and the fee
might also be removed. Mr. Gillison indicated that the need for a Proposition 218 hearing can be
revisited in the Fall.
Council Member Buquet preferred that staff provide a plan to reduce costs to come in line with
revenues. Council Member Williams concurred.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Buquet to approve most of the staff recommendations
in the staff report except the recommendation to commence a future Proposition 218 process in
2013 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 2. Motion carried 4-0-1; Chairman Michael was
absent.
Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS
01. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
No announcements were made.
R. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
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S. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Resp ctfully submitted,
Debra .McKay, MMC
Assists t City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: April 4, 2012
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