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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/05/13 - Minutes - Spec w/CJUHSD May 13, 1999 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Special Meetin~ A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Cotmcil was held on Thursday, May 13, 1999, in the Library of Rancho Cucamonga High School, located at 11801 Lark Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: James Curatalo, Bob Dutton (arrived at 6:45 p.m.), Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Present from Chaffey Joint Union High School District were: Barry Cadwallader, Superintendent; Charles Uhaley; Clyde Francisco, Clerk; Kathy Kinley, President; Arthur Bustamonte; Allen Martens, Associate Superintendent; and William Brod, Assistant Superintendent. Ray Sario, Boardmember, could not be present as he was teaching at Chaffey College. Also present were City staff.' Jack Lam, City Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Diane O'Neal, Assistant to the City Manager; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. Absent was: Councilmember Paul Biane B. ITEMS OF DISCUSSION B1. DISCUSSION OF JO1NT USE POLICIES AND PHILOSOPHIES Mayor Alexander and Kathy Kinley, President Chaffey Joint Union High School District (CJUHSD) Board, gave introduction as to what this meeting was for and briefly describing the items on the agenda. Councilmember Curatalo asked for someone to explain joint usage to the students that were present. Mayor Alexander continued to explain that it is facilities which either the schools or the City has that can be shared by both agencies for sports and other programs. City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 1999 Page 2 Charles Uhaley stated they want to continue the programs that are in existence and also implement programs for new facilities that are developed. He stated for the proposed high school, they want to be able to maximize usage of the facilities that are there for the community. Barry Cadwallader, CJUHSD, talked about the diagram of the proposed high school. He told about the theater, media center and gym and talked about the stadium and fields and the hard surfaces for sports. He told about the cafeteria. Mayor Alexander stated if the City was to go into an agreement with the school district for this project, would it hurt the funding they might get from the state. Batty Cadwallader, CJUHSD, stated no. He displayed a drawing of the library and administration office and also the lecture hall. Mayor Alexander inquired about the parking situation. Barry Cadwallader, CJUHSD, stated the parking lot should hold about 700 - 800 cars. Charles Uhaley, CJIJHSD, talked about the stadium and how they want to have enough parking for it. Item B2. DISCUSSION OF THE STATUS OF THE NEW RANCHO CUCAMONGA HIGH SCHOOL AND DISCUSSION OF OFFSITE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS AND TIMING Kathy Kinley, President, stated this drawing is only a footprint of the design, but that the school would not open until 2002. She stated they also have a school proposed for Ontario. Mayor Alexander asked if this would be built in the City or in the County area, and mentioned he hoped it would be built in the City. He mentioned access and how important it was including safety. Charles Uhaley, CJUHSD, stated he agreed. Barry Cadwallader, CJUHSD, continued to talk about the design of the school and stated there is a 60' slope at the school and indicated this would probably help to create a wind break. Sue Sundell, CJUHSD, stated it is their desire to design the streets according to the City's standards for whenever this property is annexed into the City. She stated Milliken would have to be improved on both sides of the street. City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 1999 Page 3 Mayor Alexander asked Councilmember Williams to talk about annexation since she is part of LAFCO, and explain this process to the students that were present. Councilmember Williams explained the process that would take place and the legalities of it. She stated the process would take about six months. She also conunented on how the emergency services would be handled. Art Bustamonte, CIUHSD, stated police services was something that would be very important as far as response time. Item B3. DISCUSSION OF FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA Kathy Kinley, CJUHSD, stated future high school needs depends on the growth of the City and what the City does to develop. She stated they would like information on planned growth for the City. She stated they would like to reduce the classroom size. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the City is in the process of revising its General Plan. He stated the current population is about 120,000. He felt by the end of 2000, the population should be about 130,000. He stated the last two years have been growing at a very fast pace compared to previous years. He stated staff will be working with the school districts while they are updating the General Plan. He stated they are supportive of this school being built at this location. Councilmember Williams stated all of the schools are "busting out at the seams". She commended the Board for their work. B4. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS OF MUTUAL INTEREST Charles Uhaley, CJUHSD, talked about the bond issue that recently passed and how important it is to them. Mayor Alexander asked about the developer contributions. Sun Sundell, CJUHSD, stated the City has always been supportive of the developer fees. She stated they would use the bond money, but would need as much developer money as possible. Councilmember Curatalo stated one of his priorities is the population growth and meeting the needs of the community and to be proactive. City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 1999 Page 4 C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. D. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Willjams, seconded by Dutton to adjourn. Motion carded unanimously 4-0-1 (Biane absent). The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Charles Uhaley, CJUHSD, stated the Board is dedicated to promoting first class schools. The School Board adjoumed at 7:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~,CMC~i~'~ City Clerk Approved: June 16, 1999