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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 held a closed session on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in
the Tapia Room at the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams and Mayor Pro Tern Sam
Spagnolo. Council Member Marc Steinorth and Mayor L. Dennis Michael were absent.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; City Attorney James Markman, Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Assistant 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) — BEAR GULCH, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, DBA BEAR GULCH, INC. V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA;
RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION AND
DOES 1 100 INCLUSIVE. CASE NO. CIVRS 1203421 — CITY
IC. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I
No persons were present wishing to speak.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No announcements were made.
F. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:15 p.m. with no action taken.
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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 President/Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tern Sam
Spagnolo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Board Members/Board Members/Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams
and Vice President/Vice Chairman/Mayor Pro Tem Sam Spagnolo. Board Member/Board
Member/Council Member Marc Steinorth and President/Chairman/Mayor L. Dennis Michael were
absent.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels,
Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services; Jeff
Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Mark Steuer, Director of
Engineering Services; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community
Services Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Services Director; Chris Paxton, Human Resources
Director; Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Services Director; Mike Newcombe, Police Chief; Janice
Reynolds, City Clerk; Debra McNay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager and Adrian Garcia,
Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
H1. City Launch of Nextdoor, a private social network for neighborhoods.
Deputy George Dorta, Information Exchange Unit, announced the launch of Nextdoor.
H2. 20th Anniversary of the Spark of Love Toy Drive In partnership with ABC7.
Kelley Donaldson, Public Education Specialist, reported on the Spark of Love Toy Drive.
H3. "Big Read 2013" Presentation.
Cara Vera, Senior Librarian and Casey Marcello, Reference Librarian, announced the Big Read
2013 program.
H4. Announcement of a Community Workshop on January 29th from 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM at
Central Park to gather input for a Community Recreation Needs Assessment.
Francie Palmer, Marketing Manager, announced a community workshop on January 29, 2013 to
gather information on a Community Recreation Needs Assessment.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
11. Pam Hamilton and Arline Kriegar invited the Council and the audience to a Special Needs
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Symposium on February 1 —2, 2013.
12. Marla Tauscher displayed pictures of the Animal Care and Adoption Center showing dogs
being kept in crates in the hallway. She noted the statements that were made that the Center had
an 80% adoption rate and presented information that the real rate was much lower. Ms. Tauscher
indicated that it was against the law to kill animals at the request of the owner. She noted that the
solution has been to fire people who spoke out about these concerns.
13. Jesse Kreider stated that he was employed at the Animal Care and Adoption Center. He
displayed a picture of a Marc Steinorth for Mayor sign at the Center. Mr. Kreider indicated that he
was told that Center employees were using the sign for target practice. He stated that politics were
not supposed to be discussed at this facility and noted that there is no accountability at the Center.
14. Dana Keithly noted that she had worked on a grant program for the Animal Care and Adoption
Center. When the program ended, she started volunteering. Ms. Keithly noted that many of the
programs funded by the grant did not continue. When she spoke out, she and other volunteers
were branded insubordinate troublemakers and dismissed. Ms. Keithly noted that the volunteers
had logged over 3,000 hours and helped to adopt a large number of dogs.
15. John Liddy stated that he was present in support of the five volunteers who were terminated.
He noted that a shelter can not claim lack of resources and then let their volunteers go. He
wondered why essential programs are being cut, why volunteers are not being allowed to take
pictures and why animals are being housed in travel crates.
16. Luana Hernandez spoke about the need to preserve the China House. She requested that the
Council postpone the demolition of this building as it is the last structure of its kind in the area.
17. Eugene Moy, Vice President of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California spoke in
support of the preservation of the China House. He recognized that cost is a concern, but noted
that the City had lots of examples of how historical buildings can be preserved.
18. Margarita Espinosa noted that there are more trailers, boats and trash cans in the driveways
and stated that Code Enforcement is supposed to be monitoring this situation.
19. Susan Keithly stated that she had volunteered at the Center and was fired this last November.
Ms. Keithly expressed concerns with the lack of communication, accountability, leadership, and
financial responsibility. She wondered where the money that was raised by the Furry Friends
Festival was being spent and stated that she was illegally fired.
110. Janet Walton offered a prayer for the City Council and the audience.
111. John Lyons indicated that the event at Freedom Courtyard was very successful. He noted that
his dog, Crunch, has been lost several times and has been rescued by the Animal Center. Mr.
Lyons pointed out that the Animal Center does a better job than the County and recognized that
many dogs are dropped off by residents of surrounding cities due to the Animal Center's good
reputation.
112. Rosalind Sagara stated that the China House is a unique building and pointed out that there
may be archeological artifacts underneath it from the previous settlement. She asked the Council
to take into consideration the CEQA process and the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance. Ms.
Sagara hoped to work together to find a solution for this historic structure.
113. Thane Young, representing Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc introduced himself to the Council and
the audience. He indicated that a contract with the firm is listed as Item M13 on the agenda and
stated that they would really welcome the opportunity to work with the City.
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114. Suellen Cheng, from the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Los Angeles Lodge, noted that
the China House is a very significant place and hoped that the demolition would be reconsidered.
115. Pete Rodrigues spoke on behalf of the volunteers who were terminated from the Animal
Center.
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: December 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
December 20, 2012 (Special Meeting)
January 2, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated December 12, 2012 through January 8, 2013, for the
total amount of$223,991.04.
J3. Approve to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2012.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 3-0-2-0 (Michael and Steinorth were absent).
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY I
K1. Release of Maintenance Bond No. 1000934149 in the amount of$7,909.00 for the "Storm
Drain Lift Station Maintenance" Project, Contract No. CO 11-047/RA 11-004.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 3-0-2-0 (Michael and Steinorth were absent).
L. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY I
L1. Approval of Minutes: December 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
January 2, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff reports. Motion carried 3-0-2-0 (Michael and Steinorth were absent).
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M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY .COUNCIL
Council Member Bill Alexander removed Item M13 for discussion.
Ml. Approval of Minutes: December 19, 2012 (Regular Meeting)
January 2, 2013 (Regular Meeting)
M2. Approval of Check Register dated December 12, 2012 through January 8, 2013 and
payroll ending January 8, 2013 for the total of$6,618,485.17.
M3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of December 31, 2012.
M4. Adoption of 2013 Legislative Priorities.
M5. Accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract in the amount
of $94,376 to the apparent low bidder, California Professional Engineering, Inc. of La
Puente, California and authorize the expenditure of a contingency in the amount of
$5,624 for the "Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement - FY 12/13" base bid plus
additive bids One, Two, Four, Five, Six and Seven per the attached bid summary to be
funded from Account Number 1170303-5300 (Gas Tax).
M6. Accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract in the amount
of $93,500.00 for the removal and replacement of the existing sports lighting fixtures at
two sports fields in Etiwanda Creek Park to the lowest responsive bidder, Ace Electric,
Inc. of San Diego, and authorize the expenditure of a 15% contingency in the amount of
$14,025.00, for the "Etiwanda Creek Park Sports Lighting Replacement" project to be
funded from Account No. 1025001-5607 (Capital Reserve).
M7. Accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract in the amount
of $22,500.00 for the removal and replacement of the existing clarifier and associated
work to the lowest responsive bidder, New Legacy Development Corp. of Fontana, and
authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of $2,250.00, for the
"Sports Complex Clarifier Replacement" Project to be funded from Account No. 1025001-
5602 (Capital Reserve).
M8. Release of Maintenance Bond No. 1000934149 in the amount of$7,909.00 for the "Storm
Drain Lift Station Maintenance" Project, Contract No. CO 11-047/RA 11-004.
M9. Accept the "Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement Phase 3 — FY 11/12", Contract
No. CO 12-045, 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$89,449.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE "ILLUMINATED
STREET NAME SIGN REPLACEMENT PHASE 3 — FY 11/12"
PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 12-045 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
M10. Authorization to award the purchase of two (2) CNG-powered animal transportation
vehicles to Frontier Ford, of Santa Clara, California, in accordance with Request for Bids
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("RFB") #12/13-003 (Replacing Unit #0701) and ("RFB") #12/13-004 (Replacing Unit
#0702) in the amount of$121,000 from Acct. No. 1712001-5604 (Equipment and Vehicle
Replacement); and authorize an additional appropriation in the amount of $22,288.11
from the 712 fund balance.
M11. Approval of map, improvement agreement, improvement securities, monumentation cash
deposit and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 and Street
Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 8 for Tract Map 18826, located on the south side of
Lima Drive, west of East Avenue, submitted by Van Daele Development Corporation, a
California Corporation.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP,
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND
MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 18826
RESOLUTION NO. 13-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 9 FOR TRACT 18826
RESOLUTION NO. 13-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR TRACT 18826
RESOLUTION NO. 13-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 8 FOR TRACT 18826
M12. Approval of an annual citywide agreement with Office Depot to provide citywide printer
toner, cartridges, and miscellaneous office supplies funded by various Citywide account
numbers in accordance with the adopted Budget.
M13. Approval of an agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc., CO#13-005, to provide
professional legislative representation, federal advocacy and lobbying services, in the
annual amount of $50,000, in accordance with Request for Proposal 12/13-107, for a
period of two (2) years, with three (3) optional one-year extensions. (Removed for
Discussion)
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in
the remaining staff reports. Motion carried 3-0-2-0 (Michael and Steinorth were absent).
M13. Approval of an agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc., CO#13-005, to provide
professional legislative representation, federal advocacy and lobbying services, in the
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annual amount of $50,000, in accordance with Request for Proposal 12/13-107, for a
period of two (2) years, with three (3) optional one-year extensions. (Removed for
Discussion)
Council Member Alexander suggested that this item be continued to the next meeting. Discussion
was held regarding the need for a continuance. Council Member Alexander indicated that Turch
and Associates has provided a good job and their services should be continued. In response,
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo and Council Member Williams indicated that they had checked the
references and were satisfied with the qualification of Van Scoyoc Associates.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in
the staff report. Motion carried 2-1-2-0 (Alexander no; Michael and Steinorth were 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 Board Member, or Council Member.
N1. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2012-01056 AND ADDENDUM TO THE
GENERAL PLAN FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FPEIR)
(SCH #2000061027) - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA -A supplemental update to the
Development Code Update (DRC2010-00571) to amend Article II (Land Use and
Development Procedures), Article III (Zoning Districts, Allowed Uses and Development
Standards), Article IV (Site Development Provisions) and Article V (Specific Use
Requirements) of Title 17 (Development Code) as well as a proposed addendum to the
General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report(FPEIR).
ORDINANCE NO. 858 (SECOND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT DRC2012-01056, A SUPPLEMENTARY UPDATE TO
THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to adopt Ordinance No. 858 for second
reading. Motion carried 3-0-2-0 (Michael and Steinorth were absent).
O. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
01. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Council Member.)
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo noted that last weekend's Freedom Courtyard celebration was a great
event and appreciated all the hard work. He asked the Council and the audience to keep Jerie Lee
and Elmer Stevie in their thoughts and prayers.
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P. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
Q.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Res ectfully submitted,
Deb L. McNay, MM
. Assist t City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: February 6, 2013
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