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RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council and Successor Agency held a closed session on
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in the Tapia Room 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
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; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services and Jeff
Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION'ITEM(S)
The following closed session items are being considered:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9059 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD IN
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA. NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA DANIELS,
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND ORCHARD CAPITAL LP, REGARDING AN
EXISTING LEASE. — SUCCESSOR AGENCY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD, IDENTIFIED AS 7150
ETIWANDA AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA D. DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND GWEN FROST, PRESIDENT OF
THE ETIWANDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY— CITY
D3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF BASE LINE ROAD, IDENTIFIED AS 7086
ETIWANDA AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA D. DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND GWEN FROST, PRESIDENT OF
THE ETIWANDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY— CITY
D4. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8408 ROCHESTER
AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: NETTIE NIELSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIRECTOR, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA;, AND BOBBY BRETT, RANCHO
BASEBALL, LLC) REGARDING LEASE TERMS - CITY
D5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR CHRIS PAXTON PER GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN
BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT,
MID-MANAGER, SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL LABOR GROUPS—
CITY
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D6. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8408 ROCHESTER
AVENUE; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: NETTIE NIELSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIRECTOR, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA;, AND BOBBY BRETT, RANCHO
BASEBALL, LLC) REGARDING LEASE TERMS - CITY
D7. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HAMILTON
STREET, WEST OF CARNELIAN STREET, IDENTIFIED. AS 8541 HAMILTON STREET;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: LINDA D. DANIELS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, AND
JEFFREY A. BLOOM, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; AND JODY GMEINER,
PRESIDENT/CEO, POMONA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY—CITY
I C PUBLIC,C'OMMUNICATIONS ONRCLOSED SESSION ITEM.($),
No persons were present wishing to speak.
E CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
RECESS, I
The closed session recessed at 6:30 p.m. with no action taken.
'G REGULARNIEETING '
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 PresidentNice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo and
President/Chairman/Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Jeff Bloom,
Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works
Services Director; Mark Steuer, Director of Engineering Services; Chris Paxton, Human Resources
Director; Tamara Layne, Finance Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Trang Huynh, Building
& Safety Services Director; Veronica Fincher, Animal Services Director; Mike Bell, Fire Chief;
Debra McNay, Records Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
Ham, ANNOUNCEMENTtS/PRESENTA•TIONS
H1. Recognition of Senator Bob Dutton for his service to the community as the 31st District
California State Legislator.
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Mayor Michael presented Senator Bob Dutton a certificate of appreciation for his service to the
community.
H2. Recognition to Aaron Bishop and Mr. Sanchez for the Veterans Day program at Rancho
Cucamonga High School.
Mayor Michael presented certificates of appreciation to Mr. Bishop and Mr. Sanchez for their
coordination of the Veteran's Day program at Rancho Cucamonga High School.
H3. Recognition of Bill Alexander, retiring Commander of the Memorial Honor Detail #18 of
VFW Post 8680.
Mayor Michael presented a certificate of achievement to Bill Alexander for his efforts with the
Memorial Honor Detail #18 at VFW Post 8680.
H4. Proclamation declaring October 14-20, 2012 "National Friends of the Library Week".
Mayor Michael presented Faith Collari, President of the Friends of the Library, a proclamation
declaring October 14 — 20, 2012 at National Friends of the Library Week. Ms. Collari presented a
check to the City in the amount of$25,000 for Library services.
H5. Recognizing the Lewis Family Playhouse MainStreet Theatre Company for their Ovation
Award Nominations.
Susan Sluka-Kelley, Supervisor and Mireya "Murry" Hepner, Coordinator spoke about the Lewis
Family Playhouse MainStreet Theatre Company receipt of Ovation Award nominations.
H6. Presentation of the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement(AEP) Award.
Keri Hinojos, Senior Buyer, presented the Mayor and City Council with the Achievement of
Excellence in Procurement Award.
H7. Presentation and Overview of New Adopted Budget format for Fiscal Year 2012/13.
(MOVED TO ITEM N3)
H8. Animal Center updates on the Furry Friends Festival and Operation Cat Nip. (MOVED TO
ITEM N4)
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
11. Fred Salazar thanked the City Council for their support of the seniors and the staff of the
Community Services Department.
12. Floyd Carter, Head Coach for the Stingrays Football Team, noted that the team is traveling to
Florida to compete and requested donations. There will be a Goodwill Fundraiser at Etiwanda
Creek Park on October 22, 2012. Visit rcfootball.org for more information.
13. Jim Moffatt displayed an ad from a previous election in opposition to Council Member Buquet
and compared it with a recent campaign flyer that he received in support of the Council Member.
Mr. Moffatt expanded on concerns with past campaigns and recommended that voters take a good
look at the Council Member's history before voting for him.
14. Bill Hanlon expressed concerns with the recent debate in which Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo and
Council Member Buquet received the questions before the rest of the candidates. He also
compared their candidate statements and noted the inconsistencies between the two documents.
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15. John Lyons indicated that he recently visited the Senior Center and heard from many seniors
who supported the City family. The City Council has done an excellent job. He encouraged
everyone to vote in November.
CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Fire_ ,Board/Successor Agency/Authority Board/Council at one time
without discussion. Any item may be removed by a'Fire Board/Successor Agency/Authority
,. .
Board/Counc'il:Member"for discussion.
IJ. CONSENT CALENDAR- FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT I
J1. Approval of Minutes: October 3, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated September 26, 2012 through October 9, 2012 for the
total of$82,534.11.
J3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2012.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K CONSENT CALENDAR -SUCCESSOR AGENCY I
K1. Release of Maintenance Bond No. 71122828 in the amount of$1,000.00 for the Stadium
Door Replacement, Contract No. 2011-081.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendation in the
staff report. Motion carried 5-0.
IL. CONSENT CALENDAR,, PUBLLC FINANCING AUTHORITY I
L1. Approval of Minutes: October 3, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Buquet, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR- CITY COUNCIL
Ml. Approval of Minutes:. October 3, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated September 26, 2012 through October 9, 2012 and
payroll ending October 9, 2012 for the total of$5,321,098.29.
M3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2012.
M4. Consideration of a request from the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail for City assistance
with their 2013 Annual Cucamonga Challenge to be held on May 11, 2013.
M5. Release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 7622588 in the amount of $32,347.68, for
the Arrow Route Pavement Rehabilitation from Rochester Avenue to Juneberry Drive,
Contract No. 11-046.
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M6. Accept the Archibald Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Foothill Boulevard to Base
Line Road and Church Street Pavement Rehabilitation from Hellman Avenue to Archibald
Avenue, Contract No. 12-027 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$617,885.70.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
ARCHIBALD AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO BASE LINE ROAD AND CHURCH
STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM HELLMAN AVENUE
TO ARCHIBALD AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 12-027, AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE WORK.
M7. Accept the Lemon Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation from Sapphire Street to Carnelian
Street, Contract No. 12-026 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$127,365.12.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-157
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE LEMON
AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM SAPPHIRE
STREET TO CARNELIAN STREET, CONTRACT NO. 12-026, AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
THE WORK.
M8. Accept improvements, retain the Faithful Performance Bond in lieu of a Maintenance
Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for Parcel Map 15550, located on
the west side of Wardman Bullock Road, north of Wilson Avenue, submitted by Etiwanda
Creek Partners, L.P.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-158
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP 15550 AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK.
M9. Approval of Advance Expenditure Agreement No. C13030 and Construction Cooperative
Agreement No. R13028 with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
(SANBAG) for construction phase project management of the Interstate 15 at Base Line
Road Interchange Improvement Project and appropriate $100,000 to Account No.
11243035650/1361124-0 from the Transportation Fund balance.
M10. Approval of a reimbursement in the amount of $109,473.94 to the County of San
Bernardino Flood Control District that will serve to transfer the Regional Mainline
Drainage Fees collected by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as provided for in Agreement
No. CO-02-139 to meet the City's funding obligation for the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Creek
Improvement Project, and approval of an appropriation of $109,473.94 to Account No.
1114303-5650/1358114-0 from the Drainage - Etiwanda/San Sevaine (Fund 114) fund
balance.
M11. Release of Maintenance Bond No. 12077586 in the amount of $1,180.00 for the Public
Works Corporate Yard Roofing Repair, Contract No. 2011-076.
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M12. Accept the Resurfacing of Tennis Courts at Various Locations Project, Contract No. 12-
044 as complete; release the bonds; approve a 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$76,031.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-159
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE "RESURFACING OF
TENNIS COURTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS" PROJECT
CONTRACT NO. 12-044 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK.
M13. Approval of Resolutions adopting amendments to the 2012-14 Memoranda of
Understanding between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Mid-Manager,
Supervisory/Professional and General Labor Group, the Executive Management Group
and the San Bernardino Public Employees Association.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-160
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
GROUP FOR THE PERIOD 2012-2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-161
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THE MID-MANAGER,
SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL EMPLOYEE
LABOR GROUP FOR THE PERIOD 2012-2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND THE SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (SBPEA) FOR THE PERIOD 2012-
2014.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
N. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS - CITY I
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
N1. Library's "Staff Innovation Fund" program update. (PowerPoint)
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director; Heather Bolton, Secretary; Linda Engelke, Reference
Librarian; Wess Garcia Programming Librarian and Margaret Hatanaka, Children's Service
Librarian, presented the update.
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N2. Approval of the Rancho Enterprise Geographic Information Systems Connect (REGIS
Connect) program of the provision of shared services to other public agencies.
Ingrid Bruce, GIS/Special Districts Manager, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Michael, John Gillison, City Manager, confirmed that the revenue generated
would be returned back to GIS and thus reduce their dependency on the General Fund. Also, he
requested authorization to approve any agreements with other Agencies.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to approve the staff recommendation in the
staff report. Motion carried 5-0.
N3. (H7.) Presentation and Overview of New Adopted Budget format for Fiscal Year 2012/13.
(MOVED TO ITEM N3)
Tamara Layne, Finance Director, presented an overview of the new Adopted Budget format for
Fiscal Year 2012/13.
N4. (H8.) Animal Center updates on the Furry Friends Festival and Operation Cat Nip. (MOVED
TO ITEM N4)
Heather Bolton, Secretary, updated the City Council and the audience about the Furry Friends
Festival and Operation Cat Nip.
0. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY FUNDATION.
Councilmember Williams reported that the Library Sub-Committee is recommending the
appointment of Christian Nelson and Heidi Soehnel to the Library Foundation for a three-year
term.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Buquet, to appoint Christian Nelson and Heidi
Soehnel to the Library Foundation for a three-year term. Motion carried 5-0.
02. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo and Council Member Buquet addressed the statements made by Mr.
Hanlon regarding the candidate forum questions. It was noted that the forum was held by the Alta
Loma Riding Club and the questions were included with material provided to the membership.
Council Member Buquet addressed the statements made by Mr. Moffatt regarding campaign
filings.
Council Member Alexander expressed a concern with statements being made about the
comments earlier in the evening. He indicated that he had researched the matter and was told that
the questions were provided by mistake. Mayor Michael was disappointed with people who
criticized elected officials that are doing a good job in the community. Council Member Williams
noted that candidates should be able to present their beliefs at forums without advance
preparation. Discussion was held.
P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
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IQ. ADJOURNMENT I
Mayor L. Dennis Michael adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m.
Re ctfully submitted,
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D ra L. McNay, NTMC
Ass' tant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: November 7, 2012
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