HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/02/04 - Minutes February 4, 2015
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER I
The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a regular closed session on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in
the Tapia Room at the Civic Center, 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, Lynne Kennedy, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Sam
Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; City Attorney Jim Markman; 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 I
The following closed session items were considered:
D1. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 12949 WHITTRAM AVENUE
(SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITTRAM AVENUE AND ETIWANDA AVENUE);
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: MARK STEUER, CITY ENGINEER AND LEN SANTORO, CBRE
AND ORANGE TREE REALTY; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. — CITY
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, SUCCESSOR
AGENCY, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, 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.
G. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
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COUNCIL CHAMBER I
The meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Housing Successor
Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council reconvened in the City Council Chamber at the Civic
Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor L. Dennis Michael
called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Lynne Kennedy, Diane Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Sam
Spagnolo and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Jim Markman,
City Attorney; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Tamara Layne, Finance
Director; Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development; Candyce Burnett,
Planning Director; Mark Steuer, Engineering Director/City Engineer; Bill Wittkopf, Public Works Services
Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Director; Michelle Perera, Library Services Director;
Danielle Boldt, Police Chief; Joe Bustamante, Operations Lieutenant; Mike Costello, Fire Chief; Eric
Noreen, Batallion Chief; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst; Marie
Macias, Interim City Clerk Services Director and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk.
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS I
H1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 4, 2015 as the American Heart Association's
"Go Red for Women Day."
Mayor Michael read and presented a Proclamation declaring February 4th as"Go Red for Women Day"
to Victor Suarez, American Heart Association Representative.
H2. Presentation of a traditional "Council Mug"to Lynne B. Kennedy from Jim and Gwyn Frost.
Mrs. Gwyn Frost presented the traditional "Council Mug" to Council Member Kennedy.
H3. Friends of the Lilbrary— Celebrating 20 Years
Mayor Michael read and presented a Proclamation to Michelle Perera, Library Director, and Friends
of the Library representatives Jody Krieger, Mary Ann Shell and Lorene Chang. The "Friends" were
recognized for their dedication and commitment to the library, and for having raised over$1.85 million
dollars to benefit the library.
Mayor Michael announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Esperanza Curiel.
I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I
11. Janet Walton offered a prayer for the City Council and the community.
12. Jim Heitman, Chamber of Commerce Director and business owner, announced upcoming
Chamber events, as well as the opening of a California Baptist University office located at Victoria
Gardens.
13. Alberto Guerrero thanked the Mayor and City Council for adjourning in memory of Esperanza
Curiel.
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14. Sergio Milanez spoke about Esperanza Curiel and Campiones de Comunidad, as well as her
efforts to help the community.
15. Dana Keithly read an article released by the "L.A. Times" regarding the Irvine Animal Shelter.
16. Allison Kreider read an article from the "Chicago Tribune" from January 29'h regarding a case
involving the Baltimore County Animal Services Baldwin Shelter.
17. Dr. William Martin announced the 64'h annual observance of the National Day of Prayer scheduled
to take place at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center. He thanked the Mayor and the City Council for
their support.
18. Delores Martin talked about the number of children and young adults that suffer an untimely death
and the effects on their families. She stated that family awareness information was available through
Western Memorial and offered to discuss with interested individuals who were in the audience.
19. Jim Frost spoke about a friend who had recently received a new heart thanks to a donor. He
thanked all those individuals who are registered organ donors.
110. John Lyons spoke about funding for drug rehabilitation, school registration at Sacred Heart
Catholic Parish, as well as individuals' concerns with 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/Housing Successor Agency/Authority
Board/Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Fire
Board/Successor Agency/Housing Successor Agency/Authority Board/Council Member for
discussion.
[ J. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
J1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: June 26, 2014 (Special Meeting)
January 21, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
January 22, 2015 (Special Meeting)
J2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated January 14, 2015 through January 27, 2015 for
the total of$959,739.31.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the
staff reports. Motion carried 5-0.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
K1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: January 21, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
K2. Consideration of a Resolution by the Successor Agency to the Rancho Cucamonga
Redevelopment Agency approving the execution and delivery of a Housing Bond Proceeds
Funding Agreement by and between the Successor Agency and the Housing Successor Agency
and taking certain related actions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A HOUSING BOND
PROCEEDS FUNDING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AS
HOUSING SUCCESSOR, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS.
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
L. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
L1. Consideration of a Resolution by the Housing Successor Agency approving the execution and
delivery of a Housing Bond Proceeds Funding Agreement by and between the Successor
Agency and the Housing Successor Agency and taking certain related actions.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR, APPROVING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS
FUNDING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE
CITY, AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR, AND TAKING CERTAIN RELATED
ACTIONS.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports. Motion carried 5-0.
M. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Ml. Consideration to approve Minutes of January 21, 2015 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
N1. Consideration to approve Minutes of April 2,2014(Special Meeting), June 26, 2014(Special
Meeting), January 21, 2015 (Regular Meeting), January 22, 2015 (Special Meeting).
N2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated January 14, 2015 through January 27, 2015
and payroll ending January 27, 2015 for the total of$6,121,129.46.
N3. Consideration to approve and accept Grant Revenue in the Amount of$22,725 awarded by the
California Emergency Management Agency (FY2013 Homeland Security Grant), and
administered by the San Bernardino County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Services to
the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District into Account 1382000-4740 (Grant Income) and
authorize appropriation into Account 1382501-5152 (Software) for the purchase of WEBEOC
Incident Management Software Modules.
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N4. Consideration to approve a Resolution confirming Weed and Fire Hazard Abatement Fees.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA CONFIRMING AN ITEMIZED WRITTEN REPORT
SHOWING THE ACTUAL COSTS OF WEED AND FIRE HAZARD
ABATEMENT FOR EACH SEPARATE PARCEL OF LAND AS REQUIRED
BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 39574, PROVIDING
THAT EACH SUCH COST OF ABATEMENT SHALL CONSTITUTE A
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST EACH LISTED PARCEL OF LAND
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 39577,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID REPORT WITH THE COUNTY
AUDITOR.
N5. Consideration to authorize to award the purchase of two (2) one ton extended cab dumping
stake bed trucks from Frontier Ford, of Santa Clara, California, in accordance with Request for
Bid ("RFB")#14/15-007 (replacing Unit#2505 and Unit#2512) in the amount of$70,062.80 from
Acct. No. 1172001-5604 (EquipmentNehicle Replacement Fund).
N6. Consideration to approve Amendment No. 004 to add $20,730 to contract CO #93-006 to add
weekly mowing of the sports fields at East Beryl, West Beryl, Church Street and Bear Gulch
Parks from January 20, 2015 through February 28, 2015 ($4,020) and Red Hill and Heritage
Parks from February 2, 2015 through May 28, 2015 ($16,710), with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.,
of Irwindale, California to accommodate the high schools' use of the fields during their stadium
construction; and appropriate$4,020 from LMD 1 fund balance into 1130303-5300 and $16,710
from PD-85 fund balance into 1848303-5300.
N7. Consideration to accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract for
the Base Bid amount of$56,410 and the Additive Alternate Bid 2 in the amount of$37,278 for
the "Civic Center — Parking Lot Lighting Project" to the lowest responsive bidder, S & Sons
Electrical Contractors Corporation of Hesperia and authorize the expenditure of a contingency
in the amount of$9,368.80 to be funded from accounts: 1025001-5607 (Capital Reserve) and
1706303-5209 (Utility Public Benefit Fund).
N8. Consideration to approve a Resolution authorizing the bi-annual routine destruction of City
Records pursuant to California Government Code Section 34090, the City's Records Retention
Schedule, and other applicable legal citations.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CITY RECORDS WHICH ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED AS SET FORTH IN
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090 AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LEGAL REFERENCES.
N9. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 18806, located at north of Base
Line Road, east of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Van Daele Development Corporation.
N10. Consideration of approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the FY
2014/15 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation — Overlay of Various Streets, to be funded from
Gas Tax RT 7360, Account No. 11743035650/1022174-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "FY
2014/15 LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION — OVERLAY OF
VARIOUS STREETS" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
N11. Consideration of approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the FY
2014/15 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation — Slurry of Various Streets, to be funded from
Gas Tax RT 7360, Account No. 11743035650/1022174-0 and Prop 42 Account No.
11903035650/1022190-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "FY
2014/15 LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION — SLURRY OF
VARIOUS STREETS" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS.
N12. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 18826 located at the south side
of Lima Drive, west of East Avenue, submitted by Van Daele Development Corporation.
N13. Consideration to approve an Improvement Agreement extension for Tract 18819, located at the
northwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Victoria Street,submitted by Etiwanda Classics, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 18819.
N14. Consideration of release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. CE11510700038A in the amount
of$9,344.46, for the Central Park Carpeting project, Contract No. 13-145.
N15. Consideration to approve a Joint Use Agreement with Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California (MWDSC) in conjunction with the City's Wilson Avenue Extension Project from East
Avenue to Wardman Bullock Road.
N16. Consideration to approve an additional award of $2,551,761.84 for required additional
improvements for the Wilson Avenue Extension Project from East Avenue to Wardman Bullock
Road (CO#12-148) and to appropriate $2,551,761.84 to account no. 11243035650/1515124-0
from transportation fund balance, and to authorize the City Engineer to sign contract change
order No. 2.
N17. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 17651 and 18708 located at
the south side of Banyan Street, east of East Avenue, submitted by K. Hovnanian at Andalusia,
LLC.
N18. Consideration to order the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for DRC2013-00284 located at 10370 24th street submitted
by Rugs Limited, LLC.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
(GENERAL CITY) FOR DRC2013-00284.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-017
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 DRC2013-00284.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-018
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.
2 (LOCAL STREETS) FOR DRC2013-00284.
N19. Consideration to order the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light
Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for DRC2013-00285 located at 10360 24th street submitted
by Rugs Limited, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
(GENERAL CITY) FOR DRC2013-00285.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-020
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 DRC2013-00285.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-021
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.
2 (LOCAL STREETS) FOR DRC2013-00285.
N20. Consideration of a Summary Vacation (V-227) of vehicular access rights for two existing
driveways on the north side of 4th Street, east of Hermosa Avenue, along Parcel 1 of Parcel
Map 5239, requested by Tree Rancho, LLC (APN 210-371-02). Related File: DRC2014-00566.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION
OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 4TH
STREET, EAST OF HERMOSA AVENUE.
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N21. Consideration to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Parcel Map 18794 located
approximately 640 feet west of Hellman Avenue, at the south side of 8th Street and the south
and north sides of 7th Street, submitted by DCT 8th &Vineyard LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company.
N22. Consideration to approve the Final Map and Monumentation Cash Deposit for Parcel Map
19532, located at the southeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Arrow Route, submitted by
Smash LLC, a California Limited Liability Company.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND
MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR PARCEL MAP 19532.
N23. Consideration of approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Red
Hill Park Lake Modernization project, to be funded from General City and Citywide Infrastructure
Funds and to be reimbursed by LMD 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 15-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
"RED HILL PARK LAKE MODERNIZATION PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS.
MOTION: Moved by Spagnolo, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
reports for Consent Calendar Items N1 through N23. Motion carried 5-0.
0. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEMS
01. Annual Report by the Landscape Maintenance District Cititzens' Oversight Committee.
City Manager John Gillison provided a brief overview of the item and introduced Lori Sassoon, Deputy
City Manager/Administrative Services, who presented the staff report.
Ms. Sassoon introduced Mr. Jaime Garcia, Chair of the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD)
Citizens' Oversight Committee. Mr. Garcia recognized members of the Committee who were present
in the audience. He provided the committee's report and expressed appreciation for the opportunity
to serve on the committee.
Mayor Michael thanked Mr. Garcia and members of the committee for their willingness to serve on the
committee.
Mayor Michael opened the administrative hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Michael
closed the administrative hearing.
This item was received and filed by general consensus of the City Council.
P. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
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P1. Status Update on Cucamonga Canyon. (Oral Report)
Mike Costello, Fire Chief, provided a brief timeline with regard to the Cucamonga Canyon, going back
to 2009, when staff first became aware of the issue. He reported on efforts made and plans for the
upcoming year. He reported that this year, access back to the forest had been established; however,
the waterfalls were still in an enclosed area. Joe Bustamante, Police Lieutenant, reported on efforts
made by the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, and Eric Noreen, Battalion Chief, Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District provided information regarding search and rescue calls.
Nestle Waters North America and Home Depot were acknowledged for their support of these efforts.
It was noted that Nestle Waters had donated water and that Home Depot had donated sand to assist
with graffiti removal.
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, explained the efforts made in the Canyon area on the
legislative front.
Mayor Michael stressed the importance for the public to realize the tremendous amount of resources
expended on this project and thanked all members of the Alliance that were present in the audience.
No action required.
P2. Consideration to accept the bids received, award and authorize the execution of a contract in
the amount of $313,731.00 for the Solar Carport System Installation at the City of Rancho
Cucamonga City Hall to the lowest responsive bidder, MD Energy, LLC and authorize the
expenditure of a contingency in the amount of$31,373.10 to be funded from accounts 1705303-
5309 Municipal Utility Fund, 1706303-5309 Utility Public Benefit Fund and 1025001-5607
Capital Reserve.
City Manager John Gillison announced that staff was looking at all opportunities for efficiencies in the
organization as directed by the City Council. He discussed efforts to reduce expenses and increase
savings in green energy. He introduced Fred Lyn, Utility Division Manager, who provided the staff
report for this item.
Council Member Williams inquired and Mr. Lyn responded that the entire structure would be built in its
entirety with a roof deck, and the solar would be added subsequently.
Council Member Kennedy asked and Mr. Lyn replied that the plan was to budget for the second phase
in the next fiscal year. However, dependent upon the cost of the second phase, staff may try to
complete the third phase during the same year.
Council Member Alexander asked and City Manager Gillison explained that splitting the project into
phases provided the ability to maximize opportunities to obtain rebates available to the City.
Mayor Michael inquired and Mr. Lyn replied that the life expectancy included was the standard 25
years.
MOTION: Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff
report. Motion carried 5-0.
Q. COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
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Q1. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams, to approve the staff recommendation to appoint
Diana Lee to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried 5-0.
Q2. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo advised that earlier in the morning he had attended an Omnitrans meeting
and had approved a series of public workshops to gather public input on proposed changes to bus
services (Routes 85 and 67) in the City. He mentioned that two of the workshops would be held in
Rancho Cucamonga, one on March 23rd at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, the other on March
26th at 9:30 a.m. at Chaffey College. He invited the public to go to www.omnitrans.org to obtain
additional information.
Mayor Michael announced that he had attended a San Bernardino Association of Governments
meeting earlier in the day. He spoke about Measure I and noted that it would be in effect through
2040. He talked about Cherry Avenue/110 Interchange and the beautiful designs that can be seen on
the freeways throughout the Inland Empire as a result of this measure. He informed that there were
currently 35 projects in construction or in the planning phase throughout the County, totaling over $5
million dollars.
Q3. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
Council Member Williams encouraged everyone to be alert to different signs of a heart attack. She
reminded husbands that extreme fatigue could be a sign of a heart attack and advised that this should
not be taken lightly.
Council Member Kennedy urged all men to encourage the women in their lives to take the necessary
steps to ensure that they are healthy.
R. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
No items were identified.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. in memory of Esperanza Curiel.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie Macias,Macias, MMC
Interim City Clerk Services Director
Approved: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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