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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/05/20 - Minutes May 20, 2015 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER I The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in the Tapia Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:01 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; James L. Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels, Assistant City Manager; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services; Robert Neiuber, Human Resources Director; and Jeff Bloom, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS I The following closed session items were considered: E2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932, RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, AND FIRE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP. —CITY, FIRE IC. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) I No public communications were made. D. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS I No discussion or action was taken. RECESS The closed session recessed at 6:25 p.m. with no action taken. May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, • Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 1 of 9 G. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - 700 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER The regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, 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; James L. Markman, City Attorney; Linda A. Troyan, City Clerk Services Director and Adrian Garcia, Assistant City Clerk. Council Member Williams gave the Pledge of Allegiance. H. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS H1. Presentation of Proclamations to the City and to Cucamonga Valley Water District declaring May as"Save Our Water Month". Mayor Michael and members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to James Curatalo, Jr., President of Cucamonga Valley Water District, declaring the month of May as"Save our Water Month". Subsequently, Mr. Curatalo presented a Proclamation to the Council commending the City on its ongoing water efficiency efforts including landscape median replacement projects, use of recycled water and encouraging customers to better understand the value of our water supply. H2. Recognition of AND appreciation for Southern California Edison, San Bernardino County Flood Control, and San Bernardino County Land Use Services for their assistance with weed and fire hazard abatement in the Rancho Cucamonga. Mike Costello, Fire Chief, Rob Ball, Fire Marshal, and Kelley Donaldson, Community Affairs Coordinator/Public Information Officer expressed gratitude to Southern California Edison, San Bernardino County Flood Control, and San Bernardino County Land Use Services for their assistance with weed and fire abatement in the City. Mayor Michael presented Certificates of Recognition to representatives of these organizations. H4. Proclamation DECLARING May 2015 as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month. Pediatric Stroke Survivor Bradley Fox and his mother, Nina Mule, received a Proclamation declaring May as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month and shared their experiences in overcoming difficulties. H5. Introduction of the City's New Park Rangers. JoAnn Gwynn, Community Services Manager, and Janelle Draper, Community Services Coordinator, introduced the City of Rancho Cucamonga's first Park Rangers: Alfredo Fierro, and Christopher Kivett. Mayor Michael and Council thanked them for their service and welcomed them in their new positions. May 20, 20151 Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga 1 Page 2 of 9 Item taken out of order H3. Proclamation DECLARING May as Building and Safety Month. Mayor Michael presented a Proclamation declaring the month of May as Building and Safety Month to the following Building and Safety Department employees: Trang Huynh, Building & Safety Services Director; Mike Frasure, Building & Safety Supervisor; Joseph Ford, Building Inspector; Chris LeBere, Building Inspector; Sonia Mulligan, Office Specialist II; Curtis Randolph, Plans Examiner and Kevin Rugg, Building Inspector. A PowerPoint presentation was shown highlighting the Department. Larry Brugger, Government Relations Manager International Code Council — ICC, spoke about the building industry. H6. Honoring PEACE Officer Memorial Day. Danielle Boldt, Chief of Police, introduced Narcie Sousa, Peace Officer of the Year, and showed the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office's video entitled "Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony" held at the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court. I. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS 11. Jennifer Shaw, Regional Manager, Local Public Affairs for Southern California Edison, reminded about their grants program. 12. Janet Walton spoke about the recent National Day of Prayer event and offered a prayer. 13. Alberto Guerrero expressed support for the City's Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists and Pedestrians. 14. Jame McGuire supported the proposed West Side Landscape Maintenance fee but opposed the 3% yearly increase. 15. Melissa Schweigert spoke about a dog at the City's animal shelter. 16. Dana Keithly commented on the City's animal shelter. 17. Teresa Akahoshi, Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation Board, invited everyone to attend the "Tour de Fork" fundraiser event on June 11, 2015 from 5:30 —8:30 p.m. at Victoria Gardens. 18. John Lyons urged parents to educate their children on not drinking and driving during graduation time, spoke about the Police Memorial at the Court House and the toll road in San Bernardino County. 19. Susan Keithly provided comments concerning the City's animal shelter. 110. Mia Dravis remarked about the animal shelter. 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.. May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 3 of 9 J. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT J1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: May 6, 2015 (Regular Meeting) J2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated April 29, 2015 through May 12, 2015 for the total of$444,663.52. J3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of April 30, 2015. MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports for Consent Calendar Items J1 — J3. Motion carried 5- 0. K. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY K1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: May 6, 2015 (Regular Meeting) MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member Williams, to approve the Minutes of May 6, 2015. Motion carried 5-0. L. CONSENT CALENDAR - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY L1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: May 6, 2015 (Regular Meeting) MOTION: Moved by Council Member Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Alexander, to approve the Minutes of May 6, 2015. Motion carried 5-0. M. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL M1.Consideration to approve Minutes of: May 6, 2015 (Special City Council Meeting — Team Presentations) and May 6, 2015 (Regular Meeting) M2.Consideration to approve Check Register dated April 29, 2015 through May 12, 2015 and payroll ending May 12, 2015 for the total of$5,171,084.55. M3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of April 30, 2015. M4.Consideration to appropriate $100,419 into Account No. 1001314-5303 and approval to execute Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks in the amount of$91,290 and an allocation of a 10% contingency of$9,129 for a total expenditure of $100,419 for the peer review of the draft Initial Study, Notice of Preparation, Environmental Impact Report, technical reports, and response to comments prepared by BonTerra Psomas for the Rancho Cucamonga Industrial Area Specific Plan Sub-Area 18 Specific Plan Amendment Project (Empire Lakes Specific Plan Project) to be funded from Account No. 1001314-5303. M5. Consideration to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Sargent Town Planning not to exceed $1,361,956 for consultant services and allocation of a 15% contingency for a total expenditure of $1,566,249 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and associated entitlements for the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Project and for the authorization to appropriate $1,566,249 from the Sphere of Influence Issues Reserve into Account No. 100314-5300 (contract services) for the City initiated annexation. May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 4 of 9 M6.Consideration to authorize the purchase of one(1) CNG One Ton SRW Extended Cab utility truck from Frontier Ford, of Santa Clara, California, in accordance with Request for Bid ("RFB")#14/15- 013 (replacing unit #812) in the amount of $52,960.48 from account number 1712001-5604 (EquipmentNehicle Replacement Fund). M7.Consideration to accept the "Civic Center — Roof Restoration Project", Contract No. 14-200, as complete, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond, release the Labor and Materials Bond; approve a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Services Director to file a Notice of Completion, release of the retention 35 days after acceptance; and approve the final contract amount of$213,832. RESOLUTION NO. 15-064 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE "CIVIC CENTER — ROOF SYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT", CONTRACT NO. 14-200 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK M8.Consideration to reject all bids received for the "Illuminated Street Name Sign Replacement— FY 14/15" project as non-responsive to the needs of the City. M9.Consideration of approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Demolition and Reclamation of the Existing Buildings at the Future Los Amigos Park Project. RESOLUTION NO. 15-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "DEMOLITION AND RECLAMATION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AT THE FUTURE LOS AMIGOS PARK PROJECT" IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS M10. Consideration of release of Maintenance Guarantee Bond No. 024047250 in the amount of $2,695.00, for the Cultural Center Lobby Painting project, Contract No. 13-290. M11. Consideration to approve an Improvement Agreement extension for DRC2014-00378, located northwest corner of 6th Street and Rochester Avenue,submitted by Dedeaux Properties, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 15-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR DRC2014-00378 M12. Consideration of approval to accept Improvements and file a Notice of Completion for landscape improvements for Tact 16324 located at the north and south sides of Colonbero between Wardman Bullock and Ambleside and the east side of Ambleside from Colonbero north to the tract boundary, submitted by Meritage Homes of California, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 15-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 16324 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 5 of 9 M13. Approval to award and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $38,530 with Albert Grover & Associates, and authorize the expenditure of a 10% contingency in the amount of$3,853 for the Traffic Signal Design Services at the Intersections of Carnelian Street at Banyan Street and Sixth Street at Utica Avenue and Left Turn Modifications at 3 Intersections along Milliken Avenue, to be funded from Transportation funds, Account Nos. 11243035650/1875124-0, 11243035650/1887124-0, 11243035650/1889124-0. M14. Consideration of approval of Map, Improvement agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit, ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract Map 18976 and release of real property liens for Assessor Parcel Numbers 207-262-01, 207-262-02 and 207-262-03, located on the east side of Madrone Avenue, south of Arrow Route, submitted by Madrone &Arrow LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RESOLUTION NO. 15-068 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 18976 RESOLUTION NO. 15-069 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 TRACT 18976 RESOLUTION NO. 15-070 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 18976 RESOLUTION NO. 15-071 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 TRACT 18976 RESOLUTION NO. 15-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING REAL PROPERTY LIENS FOR ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 207-262-01, 207-262-02 AND 207-262-03 FROM HC VINEYARD, LLC (PARCEL MAP 16141) M15. Consideration of approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Parcel Map 19528, located on the south side of Banyan Street, east of East Avenue, submitted by DIAR LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 6 of 9 RESOLUTION NO. 15-073 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 PARCEL MAP 19528 RESOLUTION NO. 15-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 (NORTH ETIWANDA) FOR PARCEL MAP 19528 RESOLUTION NO. 15-075 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 PARCEL MAP 19528 RESOLUTION NO. 15-076 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. 7 (NORTH ETIWANDA) FOR PARCEL MAP 19528 M16. Consideration of approval of Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 18212, located at the north east corner of Base Line Road and San Carmela Court,submitted by DR Horton Los Angeles Holding Company Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 15-077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 18212 M17. Consideration of approval of a Resolution declaring intention to establish West-Side Neighborhood Parks and Street Lighting Community Facilities District No. 1 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and to authorize the levy of a special tax therein to finance certain facilities and services. RESOLUTION NO. 15-079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH WEST-SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND STREET LIGHTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX THEREIN TO FINANCE CERTAIN FACILITIES AND SERVICES MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Kennedy, to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports for Consent Calendar Items MJ1 — M17. Motion carried 5-0. May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 7 of 9 N. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL N1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00455 AND ADDENDUM TO GENERAL PLAN FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FPEIR) (SCH #2000061027) -City of Rancho Cucamonga-A proposed amendment to the General Plan for various minor technical and conforming amendments to correct inconsistencies in the text and General Plan Land Use Map; amending the Park (P) designation to Low Medium (LM) Residential for a parcel located on the northwest corner of Kenyon Way and Lark Drive, and an amendment to the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for hotels and motels in the Industrial Park (IP) Land Use designation to make the hotel and motel FAR consistent with similar Land Use classifications. RESOLUTION NO. 15-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2015-00455, A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FOR VARIOUS MINOR TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES IN THE TEXT AND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; AMENDING THE PARK (P) DESIGNATION TO LOW MEDIUM (LM) RESIDENTIAL FOR A PARCEL LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KENYON WAY AND LARK DRIVE; AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) FOR HOTELS AND MOTELS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) LAND USE DESIGNATION TO MAKE THE HOTEL AND MOTEL FAR CONSISTENT WITH SIMILAR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF Candyce Burnett, Planning Director, and Mike Smith, Associate Planner, reviewed the proposed General Plan amendments, noting these items were inconsistencies as a result of a previous update to the General Plan. Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing for Item 01. Public communications: There were none. Mayor Michael closed the public hearing. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Alexander, to adopt Resolution No. 15-080. Motion carried 5-0. 0. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS • CITY COUNCIL 01. Update on the City's New Park Ranger Program. Daniel Schneider, Community Services Superintendent and JoAnne Gwynn, Community Services Manager, presented the program's background, purpose, responsibilities and training. Staff explained how Rangers activities will be tracked and reported via use of the IPad. Item received and filed. May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 8 of 9 02. Consideration of the Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists and Pedestrians (CMP). Candyce Burnett, Planning Director; Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner and Michael Parmer, Management Analyst I, City Manager's Office, gave the Staff Report on Item 02. The master plan identified 97 intersections that need to be improved to enhance walking in the City and proposed more than 30 miles of trails and 110 miles of bicycle facilities. Item received and filed. P. COUNCIL BUSINESS P1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings that were attended.) Mayor Michael announced at a recent SANBAG General Policy Committee meeting, action was taken to forward to the SANBAG Board a request to assist in funding a Forest Management Plan with the US Forest Service, the County of San Bernardino, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for Cucamonga Canyon and Lytle Creek area. This issue will be considered at the June SANBAG Board meeting. Council Member Williams reported on her attendance at SCAG's (Southern California Association of Governments) conference on May 7th in Desert Hot Springs. Topics of discussion included affordable housing challenges, housing shortages and economic development. She also reported on her attendance at a LAFCO hearing concerning water conservation districts. P2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.) Council Member Alexander advised he has received phone calls about the poor quality of the City Council meetings broadcasts. City Manager Gillison responded it is occurring within the confines of the cable company and all phone calls concerning this issue should be forwarded to the City. Q. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified. R. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ind) s. Troyan, MMC City Clerk Services Director Approved: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 May 20, 2015 I Fire Protection District, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 9 of 9