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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, February 1, 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
PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael.
Present were DistricUCouncil Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Vice
PresidenUMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and PresidenUMayor 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 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
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
Present were DistricUCouncil Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Vice
PresidenUMayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and PresidenUMayor L. Dennis Michael. The meeting
was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman/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.
F. RECESs
The closed session recessed at 5:50 p.m. with no action taken.
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G. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, February 1, 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 6:00 p.m. by Mayor L. Dennis
Michael.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem
Sam Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Debra
McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
H. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
H1. Recognition of staff that assisted in League of California Cities assignments
Mayor Michael presented gift certificates to Cherise Kuzminski, Administrative Secretary and
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, for their assistance with the City Council's
League of California Cities assignments.
H2. Recognition of Pop Warner Football Jr. Pee Wee Jaguars for winning the Mt. Baldy
Division Conference Championship
Mayor Michael presented certificates of achievement to the Jr. Pee Wee Jaguars and
congratulated them on their accomplishments.
H3. Recognition of Pop Warner Football Midget.Panthers for winning the Mt. Baldy Division
Conference Championship
Mayor Michael presented certificates of achievement to the Midget Panthers and congratulated
them on their accomplishments.
H4. Recognition of Pop Warner Football Panther Cheer Squad Cheerleaders for winning the
Mt. Baldy Division Conference and placing 5`" in the Regional Cheer Competition.
Mayor Michael presented certificates of achievement to the Panther Cheer
Squad Cheerleaders and congratulated them on their accomplishments.
H5. Recognition of the Rancho Cucamonga Saints Junior Micro Squad Cheerleaders for
winning the Inland Empire Junior All American Football and Cheer Competition
Mayor Michael presented certificates of achievement to the Saints Junior Micro Squad
Cheerleaders and congratulated them on their accomplishments.
H6. Recognition of the Rancho Cucamonga Saints Micro Squad Cheerleaders for winning the
Inland Empire Junior All American Football and Cheer Competition
Mayor Michael presented certificates of achievement to the Saints Micro Squad Cheerleaders
and congratulated them on their accomplishments.
H7. Recognition of the Rancho Cucamonga Saints Midget Squad Cheerleaders for winning
the Inland Empire Junior All American Football and Cheer Competition
Mayor Michael presented certificates of achievement to the Saints Midget Squad Cheerleaders
and congratulated them on their accomplishments.
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H8. Certificate of Appreciation to Mercury Insurance for their participation in the Great
Shakeout
Mayor Michael presented a certificate of appreciation to Mercury Insurance and thanked them
for their participation. .
Hg. Certificate of Appreciation to State Farm Insurance for their $3500 donation
Mayor Michael presented a certificate of appreciation to State Farm and thanked them for their
donation.
H10. Recognition of Breanna Medina, Management Analyst II for being designated as a
Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers
Mayor Michael commended Breanna Medina, Management Analyst II for her achievements.
H11. Recognition of Kay Pierce, San Bernardino Teacher of the Year
Mayor Michael presented a certificate of achievement to Kay Pierce and congratulated her on
her achievements.
H12. Recognition of Cindy Roy, Central School District Teacher of the Year
Mayor Michael presented a certificate of achievement to Kay Pierce and congratulated her on
her achievements.
H13. Certificate of Appreciation to Bradshaw International for their donation of kitchen utensils
and equipment for the Hellman Fire Station 177
Mayor Michael announced that a representative could not be present and indicated that this
item would be scheduled for a later date.
I. RECESS
The meeting recessed at 6:54 p.m.
J. 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. President/Chairman/Mayor L. Dennis Michael called the
meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Board Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet,
Diane Williams, Vice PresidentA/ice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and
PresidenUChairman/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; Robert Karatsu, Library
Director; Trang Huynh, Building and Safety Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of
Engineering Services; James Troyer, Planning Director; Police Chief Mike Newcombe; Fire Chief
Mike Bell; Janice Reynolds, City Clerk; Debra McKay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and
Shirr'I Griffin, Deputy City Clerk.
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K. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
K1. Grand Opening of Hellman Fire Station (177)
Chief Bell announced the grand opening of the Hellman Fire Station on February 8, 2012
K2. Proclamation declaring February as American Heart Month
Mayor Michael presented a proclamation to Ron Stark declaring February as American Heart
Month.
K3. Administration of Oath of Office to Commission Members Frances Howdyshell and Ray
Wimberly, newly-reappointed Planning and Historic Preservation Commission Members.
(City Clerk)
Janice Reynolds, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Howdyshell and
Wimberly.
L. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
L1. Raymond Herrera expressed a concern with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo.
L2. Robin Hvidston asked the City Council to cancel the Cinco de Mayo celebration and wondered
why taxpayer's funds were being used. She noted that police officers in Mexico are being
executed by the drug cartel and distributed information to the City Council regarding this concern.
L3. Jim Moffatt spoke on behalf of the memorial set up for Army Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares and
expressed a concern with its removal. In response, Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director
spoke about the removal of the memorial items from the light pole in order to ensure safety in the
public right-of-way.
L4. Nathan Miller, District Director for Assembly Member Mike Morrell, requested the City
Council's support of AB 1437, which provides better budget access to the legislature and the
public. He provided information on this bill to the City Council.
L5. John Lyons addressed the recent gang injunction and indicated that this decree would hurt
the City's status as one of the safest cities in America.
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.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR -FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
M1. Approval of Minutes: January 11, 2012 Special Meeting
January 18, 2012 Regular Meeting
M2. Approval of Check Register dated January 11, 2012 through January 24, 2012 for the
total amount of $755,645.27.
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M3. Adoption of a Resolution declaring results of a Special Election in Community Facilities
District No. 85-1, Annexation No. 11-5 and ordering the annexation of such property
located on the north side of Base Line Rd. between Etiwanda and East Avenues to
Community Facilities District No. 85-1 (Lewis Operating Corp. - APNs: 0227-131-03, 08
& 62).
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-007
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 N0.11-5 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION
OF SUCH PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 85-1
M4. Approval to accept a donation of kitchen utensils and products, valued at $1,366.50, from
Bradshaw International, of Rancho Cucamonga, for the new Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District Hellman Fire Station (177).
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR -PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
N1. Approval of Minutes: January 18, 2012 -Regular Meeting
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
O. CONSENT CALENDAR -CITY COUNCIL
01. Approval of Minutes: January 4, 2012 -Special Meeting
January 11, 2012 -Special Meeting
January 18, 2012 -Regular Meeting
02. Approval of Check Register dated January 11, 2012 through January 24, 2012 for the
total amount of $3,871,084.25.
03. Authorization to award a contract for the remainder of the 2011/2012 Fiscal Year for the
purchase of asphalt materials from Holliday Rock of Upland, CA in accordance with
Request for Bid# 11/12-007 in the amount of $150,000 to be funded from Account
Number 1001316-5200 (Street and Park Maintenance), 1006303-5200 (CVWD
Reimbursements) and 1186316-5200 (Foothill Blvd. Maintenance) with the option to
renew in the amount based on the approved budget for additional one year periods for a
total of three years upon evaluation and City Manager approval of any price revisions.
04. Accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract (CO No. 12-
002) in the amount $93,908.40 to the apparent low bidder, LSC Construction of Perris,
California and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $9,400
for the Red Hill Park, Heritage Park and East Beryl Park Shade Shelter Project, to be
funded from Capital Reserve funds, Account Numbers 1025001-5650/1698025-0
($50,000.00), 1025001-5650/1740025-0 ($45,872.40) and 1025001-5300/0-6963
($7,436).
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05. Accept the "Central Park Tot Lot Resilient Surfacing and Playground Resilient Surfacing
Project", Contract No. CO 2011-075, as complete; release the bonds, approve the
Resolution authorizing the Public Works Services Director to file a Notice of Completion,
release the retention 35 days after acceptance, and approve the final contract amount of
$143,661.16.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CENTRAL PARK TOT
LOT RESILIENT SURFACING AND PLAYGROUND RESILIENT
SURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
06. Approval of Improvement Agreement and improvement securities for
DRC2010-00348, located on the Southeast corner of Haven and Valencia Avenues,
submitted by Ralphs Grocery Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
SECURITY FOR DRC2010-00348
07. Accept the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation -Overlay of
Various Streets Project, Contract No. 11-141 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 $728,834.88.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION - OVERLAY OF VARIOUS STREETS
PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 11-141 AND AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
O8. Accept the Hermosa Avenue at Church Street Traffic Signal and Signal Interconnect
System on Haven Avenue from Alta Loma Drive to Wilson Avenue project, Contract No.
10-063 as complete, release the Bonds, accept a Maintenance Bond and authorize the
City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of
$424, 917.78.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
HERMOSA AVENUE AT CHURCH STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AND SIGNAL INTERCONNECT SYSTEM ON HAVEN AVENUE
FROM ALTA LOMA DRIVE TO WILSON AVENUE PROJECT,
CONTRACT NO. 10-063, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
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09. Approval of a refund of I-15 Freeway landscaping in lieu of construction deposits in the
amount of $598,469.36 to various developers/property owners, and an appropriation of
$598,469.36 to Account Number 1110316-5650/1026110-0 from Beautification Fund
(Fund 110) Balance.
010. Approval of improvement agreement extension for Tract 17919, located on the Northwest
corner of East Avenue and Miller Avenue, submitted by Crestwood Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 17919
011. Adoption of Resolution to Approve the Filing of a Grant Application for the Sustainable
Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program funded by Proposition 84.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Council Member Buquet removed Item 09 from the Consent Calendar. He indicated the need to
abstain from this item as this matter involves one of his long-term clients.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in
the remaining staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
Council Member Buquet left the room.
09. Approval of a refund of I-15 Freeway landscaping in lieu of construction deposits in the
amount of $598,469.36 to various developers/property owners, and an appropriation of
$598,469.36 to Account Number 1110316-5650/1026110-0 from Beautification Fund
(Fund 110) Balance.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to approve the staff recommendations in
the remaining staff reports. Motion carried 4-0-0-1, Council Member Buquet abstained.
Council Member Buquet returned to the room.
P. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
P1. Presentation on the Green Business Recognition Program
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst and Alana Rivadeneyra, Sustainability
Coordinator, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo, Mr. Villenas indicated that the program would be
advertised in various publications.
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In response to Mayor Michael, Mr. Villenas noted that this program has had a soft launch and
stated that staff would be approaching businesses to promote the program. Council Member
Williams suggested that Burrtec be contacted in order to acquire a list of major recyclers.
P2. Healthy Earth Annual Report (Oral Presentation)
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst and Alana Rivadeneyra, Sustainability
Coordinator, presented the staff report.
Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS
01. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
Council Member Alexander referenced the memorial for Army Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares and
asked the City Manager to find a temporarily location for the memorial until Freedom Courtyard
is dedicated, perhaps in another location.
Mayor Michael noted that the Redevelopment Agency items are missing from the agenda, as the
Agency has been dissolved effective today. He noted that the City is working with State legislature
to get clarity in the legislation and is working to save the important programs.
Mayor Michael noted two local athletes who are attending Oregon State University and USC and
referenced the football game this weekend.
02. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo noted that 400+ redevelopment agencies are officially out of business
as of today. The City had supported efforts to prevent the dissolution of redevelopment agencies
including SB 659, which would have delayed the dissolution of the agencies until April 15th. This
bill was not successful. He reported that lawmakers acted Tuesday to allow cities and counties to
build affordable housing using $1.36 billion held specifically for that purpose by now-closed
redevelopment agencies. SB 654 passed out of the Senate, but failed to pass as an urgency
measure, rendering it ineffective until Jan. 1, 2013.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported that Senator Bob Dutton has introduced legislation that would
allow local agencies to move forward with projects for which they sold tax-allocation
redevelopment bonds. He indicated that the State will run out of cash in March without action,
noting the need to raise $3.3 billion through payment delays and borrowing.
R. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
S. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Resp tfully submitted,
Debra G ~ ay,~C~
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: February 15, 2012
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