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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 3, 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 Pro
Tem Sam Spagnolo.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Chuck Buquet, Diane Williams and Mayor Pro
Tern Sam Spagnolo. Mayor L. Dennis Michael was absent.
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:
Dl. 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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IC. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No persons were present wishing to speak.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:30 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 PresidentNice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem 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 PresidentNice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo.
President/Chairman/Mayor L. Dennis Michael was absent.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; 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; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services 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.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
H1. Presentation of Life Saving Citations in a Choking Emergency.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo presented Cecilia Arbaiza and Dora Hart with Life Saving Citations for
their efforts in saving a life during a choking emergency.
H2. Announcement of RCFD Open House Celebrating Fire Prevention Week.
Kelley Donaldson, Public Education Specialist, announced the Fire District's Open House in
conjunction with Fire Prevention Week
H3. Presentation to Cucamonga District Host Lions Club for their completion of the Summer
2012 GIS Street Light Survey.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo recognized the Cucamonga District Host Lions Club for their work on
the Summer 2012 GIS Street Light survey.
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H4. A Proclamation Declaring October as International Walk to School Month.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo presented a proclamation to Etiwanda Intermediate and Grapeland
Elementary and certificates to the Safe Routes to School Parent Task Force in recognition of their
efforts during International Walk to School Month.
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
H. Fred Salazar indicated that the tables in the VIP club are unsafe and requested assistance in
getting the tables replaced.
12. Velma Williams presented a packet of information along with a petition to the City Council and
requested assistance with a correction notice that she had received on her garage.
13. Janet Walton offered a prayer for the City Council and the audience.
14. John Lyons spoke about the Candidate's debate last night and expressed his support for State
Senator Bob Dutton, State Senator Bill Emmerson and Mitt Romney. Mr. Lyons noted that the
current City Council works well together and supported the incumbents.
15. Bill Hanlon showed a photograph of Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo's campaign sign on City property
and inquired why people would vote for the incumbents. He outlined several issues in which the
public did not support the actions taken by the current City Council and spoke about the need to
elect new people for a change in direction.
16. Ed Wolski reported that someone is removing campaign signs off his property without his
permission. He noted that the City Council is paid a gas allowance to attend meetings and
stressed the need to plant drought-tolerant trees in the medians.
In response to the questions regarding campaign signs, City Manager John Gillison provided an
update on the number of signs removed and the ongoing efforts to enforce City regulations.
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/Council Member for discussion.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
J1. Approval of Minutes: September 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated September 12, 2012 through September 25, 2012 for
the total of$131,024.83.
J3. Approval to adopt an annexation map showing Assessor Parcel Number 0227-012-24
(LVD Rancho Cucamonga LLC), located on the west side of East Ave., south of Lima Dr.
proposed to be annexed into CFD 85-1.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1, ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION
MAP (ANNEXATION NO. 12-5) SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE
ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1
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J4. Approval to adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory referred to as Annexation
No. 12-5 (APN: 0227-012-24, LVD Rancho Cucamonga LLC, Owner), located on the
west side of East Ave., south of Lima Dr. into Community Facilities District No. 85-1,
specifying services proposed to be financed, to set and specify the special taxes
proposed to be levied within the annexation territory and set a time and place for a public
hearing related to the annexation.
RESOLUTION NO. FD 12-049
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 ITS INTENTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 12-5) TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 85-1
J5. Approval to accept the "2012 Local Agency Biennial Notice" pertaining to the District's
Conflict of Interest Code.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 4-0-1, Mayor Michael was absent.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
K1. Approval of Minutes: September 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 4-0-1:Mayor Michael was absent.
I . L. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL I
L1. Approval of Minutes: September 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated September 12, 2012 through September 25, 2012 and
payroll ending September 25, 2012 for the total amount of$4,901,932.16.
L3. Approval of Fair Political Practices Form 806— Public Official Appointments.
L4. Approval to allocate $14,562 awarded by the California State Library into Library
Revenue Account 1291000-4740/0-3730 and appropriate $1,160 into Expenditure
Account 1291602-5030/0-3730 and $13,402 into Expenditure Account 1291602-5010/0-
3730 for California Library Literacy Services Grant.
L5. Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California,
adopting the Measure "I" Five Year Capital Project Needs Analysis for Fiscal Years
2013/2014 through 2017/2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
MEASURE "I" FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS ANALYSIS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013/2014 THROUGH 2017/2018
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L6. Approval of Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security for removal of interim
basin appurtenances in Lot A of Tract 15912, located on the south side of Lima Drive and
west of East Avenue, submitted by Van Daele Development Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
FOR THE REMOVAL OF INTERIM BASIN APPURTENANCES IN
LOT A OF TRACT 15912
L7. Accept the FY 2011-2012 ADA Access Ramps at Various Locations and Konocti Cul-de-
sac Street Improvements west of Avenida Leon, Contract No. 12-041 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$128,357.51.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FY
2011-2012 ADA ACCESS RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND
KONOCTI CUL-DE-SAC STREET IMPROVEMENTS WEST OF
AVENIDA LEON, CONTRACT NO. 12-041 AND AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
L8. Accept the bids received and award and authorize the execution of the contract in the
amount of $1,605,559.30 (base bid plus all additive bid items), to the lowest responsive
bidder, R. J. Noble Company, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the
amount of $160,555.93, for the Arrow Route, from Baker Avenue to Archibald Avenue;
Milliken Avenue, from Arrow Route to Base Line Road; and, Milliken Avenue, Fairmont
Way to 80' north of Kenyon Way Pavement Rehabilitation to be funded from Measure I
Funds, Account Nos. 1177303-5650/1797177-0, 1177303-5650/1796177-0 and 1177303-
5650/1769177-0, Gas Tax 2105 Funds, Account No. 1170303-5650/1797170-0 and
Assessment District 2000-02 Funds, Account No. 1856203-5650/1797856-0 and
appropriate an additional amount of$153,000.00 to Account No. 1177303-5650/1796177-
0 from Measure I Fund balance.
L9. Accept the Replacement of Pedestrian Bridge Decks Crossing over Deer Creek Channel,
Contract No. 12-058 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$152,582.80.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
REPLACEMENT OF PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DECKS CROSSING
OVER DEER CREEK CHANNEL, CONTRACT NO. 12-058, AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
L10. Approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 16227-2, located north of Day
Creek Boulevard, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Ryland Homes.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT
SECURITY FOR TRACT 16227-2
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L11. Accept improvements, retain $610.00 of the Faithful Performance cash deposit in lieu of a
Maintenance Bond and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for DRC2011-
00645, located at 8772 Red Hill Country Club Drive, submitted by Laszlo and Maureen
Vass.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DRC2011-00645 AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
L12. Authorization to renew contract (CO#12-102) with Utiliquest with no fee increase for the
remainder of Fiscal Year 2012-2013, with the option to renew for two (2), additional one
(1) year periods for Underground Marking Services in the amount of $54,600 to be
funded from 1001316-5300 (Street and Parks Maintenance), 1124303-5300
(Transportation), and 1170303-5300 (Gas Tax 2105/Prop 111).
L13. Accept the Red Hill Park, Heritage Park and East Beryl Park Shade Shelter Project,
Contract No. 2012-006 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
$110,230.67.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE RED
HILL PARK, HERITAGE PARK AND EAST BERYL PARK SHADE
SHELTER PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 2012-006 AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK.
L14. Approval to proceed with amendments to the City's 2012 Conflict of Interest Code.
L15. Approval to allocate $5,000 awarded by Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Southern California
Region into Healthy RC Revenue Account No. 1218000-4905 and appropriate $5,000
into Account No. 1218102-5200 for costs associated with the development and
coordination of the Healthy RC Kids Building Community Capacity for Sustainable
Healthy Living Initiative.
L16. Approval to allocate $5,000 awarded by Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Southern California
Region into Healthy RC Revenue Account No. 1218000-4905 and appropriate $3,900
into Account No. 1218102-5010 and $1,100 into Account No. 1218102-5200 for costs
associated with the development and coordination of the Healthy RC Kids Fun on the
Run Program.
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.
IM. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS - CITY
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
M1. Approval of an Agreement with Abundant Living Family Church to Provide an Enhanced
Senior Transportation Service to and from grocery stores for Rancho Cucamonga
Seniors.
Dave Moore, Community Services Superintendent presented the staff report.
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In response to Councilmember Buquet, Mr. Moore noted that this program provided a monetary
value of $50,000 to $70,000 a year. However, he noted that it provided a greater value to the
seniors in terms of independence and quality of life.
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander, to approve the recommendation in the staff
report. Motion carried 4-0-1, Mayor Michael was absent.
M2. Status Update on Development Code Implementation.
Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Councilmember Alexander noted the size of the document and indicated that work should continue
on it to reduce its size to a meaningful level.
Councilmember Buquet disagreed, noting that these regulations were very important to the
business community. He noted that the changes to the development code were very clear and
easily understandable.
In response to Councilmember Buquet, Ms. Nakamura addressed the changes to the development
code regarding signs and banners.
M3. Presentation of Fire District's Annual Report Video for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 (Oral Report)
Fire Chief Mile Bell provided a video of the Fire District's annual report.
N. COUNCIL BUSINESS
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The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
Ni. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
Councilmember Williams commended the Library for a very successful Hispanic Heritage Night.
Councilmember Buquet reported on the receipt of an e-mail from the mother of Marc Alan Lee
thanking the City for the military banner program.
N2. LEGISLATIVE AND REGIONAL UPDATES (Oral)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported that the League of California Cities has filed a lawsuit
challenging AB 1484. Also, he noted that CaIPERS is working on interpreting and implementing
pension reform legislation AB 340. Lastly, he noted that the Federal "Sequestration" report has
been released on the federal cuts of$109 billion that would occur if Congress fails to act on a plan
to reduce the deficit.
I . 0. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
P. ADJOURNMENT •
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Re%ectfully submitted,
D raL.McN y, MMC
As • tant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: October 17, 2012
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