HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/07/16 - Minutes July 16, 2014
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION,
REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER I
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a regular closed session on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 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/Fire Protection District Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Marc Steinorth
and Mayor Pro TemNice President Sam Spagnolo. Mayor/President L. Dennis Michael was absent.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; City Attorney Jim Markman; Linda Daniels, Assistant
City Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Lori Sassoon,
Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services and Robert Neiuber, Human Resource Director.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo left the room during the discussion of Item D2.
B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I
The following closed session items were considered:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER AND LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION.
D2. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 12400 ARROW ROUTE (APN 0229-
021-60-0000); NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER AND JEFF
BLOOM, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND OMNITRANS; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS.
D3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5546 WEST BERYL AVENUE, AND
GENERALLY REFERRED TO AS THE HERITAGE PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: NETTIE NIELSEN, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR;WILLIAM
WITTKOPF, PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR, CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
AND THE ALTA LOMA RIDING CLUB; REGARDING LEASE TERMS.
IC. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I
No public communications were made.
E. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS I
No discussion or actions were taken.
F. RECESS I
CLOSED SESSION TO RECESS TO THE REGULAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA.
The closed session recessed at 6:00 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, Successor Agency, Financing Authority
and City Council reconvened in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President Sam Spagnolo called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Council/Fire Protection District Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Marc Steinorth
and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice President Sam Spagnolo. Mayor/President L. Dennis Michael was absent.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Jim Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels, Assistant
City Manager; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Lori Sassoon,
Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Tamara Layne, Finance Director; Trang Huynh, Building
& Safety Services Director; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Candyce Burnett, Planning
Manager; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director; Fire Chief Mike Bell;Tony Onodera, Police Chief;
Debra McNay, Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
H1. GIS Award and Recognition. '
Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services reported on recent GIS awards.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
11. Joyce Tuohey noted that a mountain lion was recently killed in the City. She indicated that shooting
the mountain lion was unlawful and that proper training was needed. For the record, she indicated that
the employees of the contracted services are trigger happy.
12. Victor Munoz stated that he visited City Hall earlier this week to receive more information about a
postcard that he had received in the mail. Staff was unable to tell him why the meeting was scheduled or
its purpose. Mr. Munoz inquired on the status of LMD#1 and indicated that a better job should be done
communicating with the residents. Also, Mr. Munoz commented on Item L6 and did not see that an
Engineer's report was prepared.
13. Bill Hanlon addressed Council Member Steinorth and expressed concerns with his lack of action on
the Animal Center, the restrooms at Heritage Park and the draining of the lake at Red Hill Park.
14. Jim Moffatt noted that locking the bathrooms at Red Hill Park was malicious. He indicated that the
Council was at fault for the troubles at the Animal Care and Adoption Center as no resolution has been
attempted.
15. Dana Keithly stated that she recently attended a meeting in Pasadena where the Council was able to
address their concerns with staff. Mrs. Keithly noted that many inaccuracies have been pointed out and
wondered when a special meeting would be held in order to discuss this matter.
16. Lynn Weise indicated that the Director should do a better job in keeping volunteers at the Animal Care
and Adoption Center. Animals continue to be killed while nothing is done.
17. David Dykstra reported that he had not received his deposit back from a rental at Central Park. He
addressed his concerns with leadership at the Animal Care and Adoption Center, as the right person was
not chosen for the job.
18. Marc Vollich expressed a concern with the new tax at the Metrolink Station. He asked that this tax be
removed.
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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 I
J1. Approval of Minutes: July 2, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
J2. Approval of Check Register dated June 25, 2014 through July 8, 2014 for the total of
$193,306.51.
J3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of June 30, 2014.
J4. Approve Amendment No. 001 to renew Contract (C013-210) with Commercial Cleaning
Systems(CCS)of Costa Mesa,.California, including a fee increase effective July 1, 2014 to June
30, 2015 for Citywide janitorial services as approved in the FY 2014-2015 budget in an amount
not to exceed $480,000 for City and $20,000 for Fire District to be funded from 1001312-5304
(Facilities Maintenance), 1700312-5304 (Sports Complex), and 3281529-5300 (Fire Facilities
Maintenance).
J5. Authorization to award the purchase of one (1) lot of rescue air bags for the Fire Protection
District, from L.N. Curtis&Sons of Oakland, California, in the amount of$83,840.08, as a single-
source procurement, from Account No. 3288501-5603 (Capital — Equipment) and approve an
appropriation in the amount of $83,850.00 from District Capital Reserves to Account No.
3288501-5603.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Steinorth, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 4-0-1 (President Michael absent).
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
K1. Approval of Minutes: July 2, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Steinorth, seconded by Williams, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-0-1
(President Michael absent).
L. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
L1. Approval of Minutes: July 2, 2014 (Regular Meeting)
L2. Approval of Check Register dated June 25, 2014 through July 8, 2014 and payroll ending July
8, 2014 for the total of$6,350,145.36.
L3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of June 30, 2014.
L4. Approval to renew Professional Services Agreement (CO#13-025) with Clearwater Graphics,
Inc. for the printing and production of the Grapevine, RC Reporter and Annual Report for FY
2014/15 to be funded from 1001401-5300 and 1001001-5300. Removed for Discussion.
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L5. Consideration of approval of Resolutions ordering the preparation of the annual Engineer's
reports to initiate proceedings to levy annual assessments, preliminarily approve the annual
Engineer's reports, declaring the City Council's intention to levy annual assessments within
Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 through 8, inclusive, for Fiscal Year 2014-15 and
setting the time and place for a Public Hearing thereon, no increase of assessment rate is
proposed.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ASSESSMENT LAW FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NOS. 1 THROUGH 8, INCLUSIVE, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-1
RESOLUTION NO. 14-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL
ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 THROUGH
8, INCLUSIVE, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
RESOLUTION NO. 14-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 IN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NOS. 1 THROUGH 8, INCLUSIVE, AND SETTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
L6. Consideration of approval of Resolutions ordering the preparation of the annual Engineer's
reports to initiate proceedings to levy annual assessments, preliminarily approve the annual
Engineer's reports, declaring the City Council's intention to levy annual assessments within
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4-R, 5, 6-R, 7, 8, 9 and 10 for Fiscal Year
2014-15 and setting the time and place for a Public Hearing thereon.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ASSESSMENT LAW FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4-R, 5, 6-R, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
RESOLUTION NO. 14-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL
ENGINEER'S REPORTS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4-R,
5, 6-R, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS.
1,2, 3A, 3B,4-R, 5, 6-R, 7, 8, 9, AND 10 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
L7. Consideration of approval of Resolutions ordering the preparation of the annual Engineer's
reports to initiate proceedings to levy annual assessments, preliminarily approve the annual
Engineer's reports,declaring the City Council's intention to levy annual assessments within Park
and Recreation Improvement District No. PD-85 for Fiscal Year 2014-15 and setting the time
and place for a Public Hearing thereon. No increase of assessment rate is proposed or
permitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF
ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ASSESSMENT LAW FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT LEVY WITHIN PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. PD-85 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
RESOLUTION NO. 14-122
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ANNUAL
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. PD-85
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
RESOLUTION NO. 14-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. PD-85 AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON
L8. Approve Amendment No. 002 to renew Contract(CO12-102)with Utiliquest with a fee increase
effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 for underground marking services as approved in
the FY 2014/2015 budget, in an amount not to exceed $64,000 to be funded from 1001318-5300
(Street Maintenance), 1124303-5300 (Transportation), and 1170303-5300 (Gas Tax 2105/Prop
111).
L9. Approve Amendment No. 001 to renew Contract (CO13-210) with Commercial Cleaning
Systems(CCS)of Costa Mesa, California, including a fee increase effective July 1,2014 to June
30, 2015 for Citywide janitorial services as approved in the FY 2014-2015 budget in an amount
not to exceed $480,000 for City and $20,000 for Fire District to be funded from 1001312-5304
(Facilities Maintenance), 1700312-5304 (Sports Complex), and 3281529-5300 (Fire Facilities
Maintenance).
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L10. Approve Amendment No. 002 to renew Contract(CO. 09-220)with Siemens Industry, Inc., on a
month-to-month basis with a fee increase effective July 1, 2014 and consistent with the original
competitive bid process for Citywide traffic signal maintenance as approved in the FY 2014-
2015 budget in an amount not to exceed$598,190 to be funded from Account Number 1177303-
5300 (Measure I 2010-2040).
L11. Release of Maintenance Bond No. SBA-800172 in the amount of $22,632.60 for the Sports
Complex Clarifier Replacement Project, Contract No. CO13-014.
L12. Accept the FY 2012/2013 sidewalk improvements for bus stops at 51 locations, Contract No.
13-294 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$150,758.95 and approve
a Resolution to authorize the City Engineer to file a claim for the reimbursement of approved
SAN BAG Funding from the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3, 20% Transit
Access Funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FY 2012/2013 SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUS STOPS AT 51 LOCATIONS CONTRACT NO.
13-294 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE WORK
RESOLUTION NO. 14-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO
FILE A CLAIM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF APPROVED SANBAG
FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
ARTICLE 3, 20% TRANSIT ACCESS FUNDS FOR THE FY 2012/2013
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR BUS STOPS AT 51 LOCATIONS
L13. Approval of agreement for acquisition of real property and joint escrow instructions with San
Bernardino County Flood Control District for the acquisition of right-of-way located on proposed
Wilson Avenue in the City of Rancho Cucamonga (APNs: 0225-131-05, -06, 07; 1087-081-29, -
30; 0226-101-01) needed for the Wilson Avenue extension project and approval of an
appropriation in the amount of $38,600 to Account No. 11243035650/1515124-0 from the
Transportation Fund balance.
L14. Accept the Deer Creek Channel bike trail improvements from Base Line Road to Highland
Avenue, Contract No. 13-130, 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$214,425.67.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE DEER CREEK CHANNEL
BIKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS FROM BASE LINE ROAD TO HIGHLAND
AVENUE, CONTRACT NO. 13-130, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
L15. Approval to receive and file Animal Center statistics and outcome reports for May and June
2014.
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L16. Approval to allocate$8,000 awarded by Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Southern California Region
into Healthy RC Revenue Account No. 1218000-4905 and appropriate$8,000 into Account No.
1218102-5200/0-3716 for costs associated with the development and coordination of the
Healthy RC Brining Health Home Program.
L17. Approval to award a Single Source Contract with Dell Direct to purchase three(3)Dell Equallogic
Storage Area Network Systems and four(4)Computer Server Systems and maintenance in the
Amount of $218,883 funded from Account 1714001-5605 (Computer Equipment/Technology
Replacement Fund, Capital Outlay-Computer Equipment).
Councilmember Alexander removed Item L4. For discussion.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Steinorth, to approve the remaining staff recommendations
in the staff reports. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mayor Michael absent).
L4. Approval to renew Professional Services Agreement (CO#13-025) with Clearwater Graphics,
Inc. for the printing and production of the Grapevine, RC Reporter and Annual Report for FY
2014/15 to be funded from 1001401-5300 and 1001001-5300. Removed for Discussion.
Councilmember Alexander indicated that this service costs quite a lot and inquired if the cost includes
distribution. In response, comments were made by Deputy City Manager Lori Sassoon and Community
Services Director Nielsen. Mrs. Nielsen indicated that the Grapevine is heavily used in the community
and stated that copies of this publication were at all City facilities. Also, she reported that the process is
competitively bid.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the remaining staff recommendations
in the staff reports. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mayor Michael absent).
M. CONSENT ORDINANCES
The following Ordinances have been introduced for first reading. Second readings are
expected to be routine and non-controversial. The City 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 Council Member.
M1. Environmental Assessment and Development Code Amendment DRC2014-00205 City of
Rancho Cucamonga-a supplement to Development Code update(DRC2010-00571)amending
Title 17 (Development Code) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to clarify definitions,
administrative procedures and correct prior errors and omissions. Staff has prepared a negative
declaration of the environmental impacts for consideration.
ORDINANCE NO. 867 (SECOND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
DRC2014-00205, A SUPPLEMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE
UPDATE, AMENDING TITLE 17 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS,
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND CORRECT PRIOR ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS
The Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager read the title of Ordinance No. 867.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
report. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mayor Michael absent).
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N. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law.
The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
N1. Consideration of public interest, convenience and necessity in granting a Taxicab Services
Permit to Express Transportation Systems DBA Checker Cab/AA Inland Empire Cab.
Tamara Layne, Finance Director, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo opened the public hearing.
Cesar Hernandez, Vice President of Operations for Express Transportation Systems, addressed the City
Council regarding his request to obtain a permit to provide taxicab services in the City. He reported that
Express Transportation Systems has franchise agreements with Riverside and San Bernardino. All of the
drivers are CPR certified and attend a defensive driver training course. Mr. Hernandez presented a
petition signed by various businesses in the City in support of the application. Mr. Hernandez noted that
the City's population has changed since the last permit was issued in 2001. If granted permission, he
indicated that Express Transportation would provide transportation to homebound seniors. A coupon
book can be obtained with a discount. He stressed the need for the residents to have adequate service,
noting that only 11 taxicabs currently serve the City.
Victor Caballero, representing Bell Cab, spoke in opposition to the issuance of a taxicab permit. He
expressed concerns with the petition that was submitted by Express Transportation, as a similar petition
was submitted in San Bernardino. This petition contained redundancies in names, signatures and
handwriting and is currently being litigated. Mr. Caballero did not see the need to add more taxicab service
in the City. He presented a packet of information to three members of the City Council. The Assistant City
Clerk/Records Manager requested another copy of the packet of information for the rest of the City
Council and for the record. Mr. Caballero noted that Bell Cap and Yellow Cap provide service to the
airport. He inquired if the City has received any complaints on the level of service provided to the City. In
conclusion, Mr. Caballero noted that Express Transportation Systems has been promoting themselves
as Yellow Cab illegally, doubted the information provided by the applicant and requested that this permit
not be issued.
Council Member Alexander noted that it was difficult from the testimony to determine if a permit should
be issued. He inquired of the City Attorney if the public hearing could be extended so that the material
submitted could be reviewed. Mr. Markman, City Attorney confirmed that the public hearing could be
continued. In response to Council Member Alexander, Mr. Caballero confirmed that there was not a need
for more service in the City. He noted that it is their job to monitor requests for service and to maintain an
adequate level of service in the City.
Council Member Williams referred to Bell's fact sheet that indicated that seven drivers were permitted.
She wondered if Mr. Caballero would add vehicles if the need were greater. In response, he indicated
that the challenge isn't to increase the number of taxicabs but to respond quickly whenever there was a
call. The average response time is 15 to 20 minutes and Bell Cab achieves this goal 87% of the time.
Mr. Caballero pointed out that Express Transportation proposes to raise the rates charged for taxi cab
service in the City.
Larry Slagle, representing Yellow Cab, also spoke in opposition to the issuance of a permit. He noted
that Rancho Cucamonga is spread out and most people own their own cars. Mr. Slagle noted that the
taxi cab companies do not have any control on when people desire their services and consequently, it is
tough to determine the need. Mr. Slagle indicated that if another taxi cab company was introduced, there
is no way of knowing how this would affect the existing companies operating in the City or if the Council
was exchanging good drivers for entry level drivers. He indicated that Yellow Cab has not had a rate
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change for years. Yellow Cab has a fleet of 100 cars based out of Montclair and wondered if complaints
have been received by the City on the level of service. He opposes the application being presented.
Neil Evans, legal counsel for Express Transportation Systems, spoke about the benefits of providing
competition. He pointed out that there are only eleven cabs in the City. This is inadequate any time there
is a special event. Mr. Evans noted that adding another company will not flood the street with cabs.
Rather, it will ensure superior quality and timeliness of service. He pointed out that Mr. Slagle has
mentioned that he is applying for additional permits,thus conceding that there is a need.Also,the creation
of Uber has demonstrated that there is a need for faster service. Express Transportation is not a new
company with a proven record. Mr. Evans requested that the hearing not be continued and that the permit
be issued.
In response to Council Member Williams, Mr. Evans confirmed that the proposed rate was$2.60 per mile.
However, Express Transportation Systems will accept the lower rate of$2.50 per mile if that was what is
required to do business in the City.
A representative from Bell Cab addressed the petition. He noted that he has the meeting tapes.
Submitting the petition with misleading information was a misdemeanor but since the statute of limitations
had expressed, no charges were filed.
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Steinorth did not hear a very strong argument about the market needs. He noted that
the popularity of Uber demonstrates that there is growth in the market. However, he did not know if service
would be sacrificed or improved with the addition of another taxi cab company.
In response to Council Member Alexander, Police Chief Onodera stated that the current number of taxi
cabs meet the community's needs at Victoria Gardens.
Council Member Williams stated that she required more information on the community's needs. She
recalled when Bell Cab had applied for permission to operate in the City. The Yellow Cab representatives
had disputed their statements in support of permitting the company to operate in the City.
In response to Council Member Williams, Finance Directors Layne stated that the City would benefit by
increasing the amount of business license revenue collected.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo noted that the last time there was a problem,the City had regulated background
checks for the drivers. He recognized that the population had grown over the years, but public
transportation had grown as well. However, Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo had not heard why this permit
should be denied.
Council Member Alexander indicated that this was a difficult decision. He needed an opportunity to
validate the information provided. Council Member Steinorth concurred, noting that he would like to hear
more information on how the need for service in the City is not being met.
City Attorney Jim Markman advised that the public hearing be re-advertised and re-opened, noting that
this continuance would enable the Mayor to participate in the decision.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo opened the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Steinorth, to re-advertise and continue the public hearing
until August 6, 2014. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mayor Michael absent).
N2. Adopt Resolution No. 14-128, establishing City-wide Development Impact fees for Community
and Recreation, Library, Animal Center, Police, Park Land Acquisition in-lieu/ Park Land
Acquisition, and Park Improvement Impact fees for the purpose of maintaining the levels of
service currently provided by the City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CITY-WIDE
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR COMMUNITY AND RECREATION,
LIBRARY,ANIMAL CENTER, POLICE, PARK LAND ACQUISITION IN-LIEU/
PARK LAND ACQUISITION, AND PARK IMPROVEMENT
Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer, presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern
Spagnolo closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Steinorth, to adopt Resolution No. 14-128. Motion carried 4-
0-1 (Mayor Michael absent).
0. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL & FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
01. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds for Community Facilities District No.
2000-03(Rancho Summit)Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 in an aggregate principal amount
not to exceed $8,200,000 (Eight Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars) and the defeasance
and refunding for prior special tax bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2000-03 SPECIAL TAX
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,200,000, AND THE DEFEASANCE AND
REFUNDING OF PRIOR SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF SUCH DISTRICT
THEREOF, APPROVING THE FORM OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT SALE OF THE BONDS TO CITY
NATIONAL BANK AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
AND ACTIONS
Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services, presented the staff report.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo, Mrs. Sassoon noted that the savings would be shown in their
2014/15 tax bill.
MOTION: Moved by Steinorth, seconded by Williams, to adopt Resolution No. 14-128. Motion carried 4-
0-1 (Mayor Michael absent).
02. Community Services Department annual highlight of programs and services. (Oral Report)
Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director, presented the staff report.
03. Regional NPDES Permit Concerns
Linda Ceballos, Environmental Program Manager, presented the staff report.
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In response to Council Member Williams, staff did not know if all of the cities would be able to file letters
of opposition. It was noted that the cities and two counties were opposed to this regional permit.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Steinorth, to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of opposition
to the proposed regional NPDES permit. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mayor Michael absent).
P. COUNCIL BUSINESS J
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
P1. DESIGNATION OF A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE 2014
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.
Mayor Pro Tem Michael inquired on the attendance at the annual business meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Spagnolo, to designate Councilmember Steinorth as the
voting representative and Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo and Donna Finch, Management Analyst I, as the
alternates for the League of California Cities annual business meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Mayor
Michael absent).
P2. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
Council Member Williams reported that she attended a Local Agency Formation Commission meeting
today in which the Board discussed the budget and an annexation from the City of Redlands.
P3. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.)
No announcements were made.
Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
R. ADJOURNMENT I
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. after a moment of silence in the memory of Barbara J.
Rusche, receptionist for the City from 1994 to 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra�L. McNay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: August 6, 2014
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