HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/09/24 - Minutes - Special September 24, 2014
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I A. CALL TO ORDER I
The special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council convened in the Rancho Cucamonga Hall at
Central Park, located at 11200 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor L. Dennis Michael
called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Present were Councilmembers: Bill Alexander, Marc Steinorth, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Sam
. Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon,
Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic & Community
Development; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director; City Treasurer Jim Frost; Robert Neiuber,
Human Resources Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Director; Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Bill
Wittkopf, Public Works Services Director; Mark Steuer, Engineering Services Director; Fire Chief Mike
Costello; Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk; Daniel Schneider, Superintendent of Sports, Senior Services,
Youth, Teen and Human Services; Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director and Debra McNay, Records
Manager/Assistant City Clerk.
B. PRESENTATION
B1. City of Rancho Cucamonga Senior Programs & Services
Nettie Neilson, Community Services Director, welcomed everyone to the meeting and presented an
overview on how the meeting would be conducted. Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor made
a PowerPoint presentation regarding the various senior programs and services. Robert Karatsu, Library
Director continued the Powerpoint presentation with information regarding other services provided to senior
citizens.
C. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Cl. Round Table Discussions — The Senior Center, Recreation & Social Programs, and Wellness &
Fitness Programs
Supervisor Samples invited the City Council and the audience to continue the conversation at their table.
Facilitators were at each table and the discussion at each table was limited to one of the three topics: Senior
center, recreation & social programs and wellness & fitness programs. At the conclusion of this discussion,
the facilitator outlined the topics discussed at their table.
I D. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
Marilyn Burks indicated that someone had called her home over the weekend, indicating that she had never
shown for Jury Duty and that there was a warrant for her arrest. The person requested money to correct
this matter.
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James McBride stated that he enjoyed the lunch program but pointed out that the use of that particular
brand of tartar sauce and margarine were a concern. He suggested that handicapped accommodation be
offered in the pool room to allow people in wheelchairs to come close to the table. Lastly, Mr. McBride
indicated the lack of a standardized system to help with anti-social behavior.
Two women spoke to the City Council. The first one spoke about the need for additional staff to work at the
facility. The second woman noted that the heat causes people not to use the playground as the slides, etc.
are too hot. She spoke about forming a group of seniors to attend City Council meetings so that the senior
citizens have a voice in the City.
One man spoke to the City Council. He thanked the Council for holding today's meeting and all of the
wonderful amenities at the Senior Citizens Center.
I E. COUNCIL BUSINESS I
E1. Council Discussion of Senior Center Programs
Council Member Steinorth thanked the seniors for participating in today's meeting. He noted that there is
always room for improvement and appreciated the topics raised at this meeting.
Council Member Alexander indicated that there were some.issues raised that warrant further attention. He
requested that staff analyze the suggestions and concerns and see what can be improved.
Council Member Williams really appreciated the comments made today. She noted the need for patience
as some things can be improved but the larger items need to be studied and incorporated into a long term
planning process. She concurred with the suggestion that staff analyze the list, and requested that priorities
be developed.
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo enjoyed this morning and stressed that it is the quality, not frequency of
communication that is important. He noted that the Senior Center's mission statement needs to be
prominently displayed and thanked staff for all of their hard work. Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo reported that
all of the suggestions/concerns will be analyzed to see what can be done to improve the Center.
Mayor Michael thanked everyone for coming. He noted that this last year, 2,400 hours of volunteer time
was spent at the Center. Mayor Michael reported that various agencies that support the Senior Center and
thanked the volunteers and the agencies for their help in implementing the numerous programs. Mayor
Michael thanked the firefighters for donating $30,000 for three years to assist with senior programs. He
noted that there is a plan in place for expanding this facility.
IF. ADJOURNMENT I
Mayor L. Dennis Michael adjourned the meeting at 11:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, 14
Sr Debra L. McNay, MMC
Assistant City Clerk/Records Manager
Approved: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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