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Home My WebLink About1995/04/19 - Minutes April 19, 1995 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Re~tular Meeting A. CALLTO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, April 19, 1995, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Rex Guflerrez, Diane Williams and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Redevelopment Manager; Brad Buller, City Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Ingrid Blair, GIS Supervisor; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Manager; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael and Deputy Chief Bob Corcoran, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Capt. Ron Bieberdorf, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS Mayor Alexander introduced Supervisor Jon Mikels who would make a presentation. Supervisor Mikels stated after AB 939 was approved, the County added a small amount in the tipping fee that is paid for the source reduction and recycling element that is required to cover the cost of the waste characterization study. Out of the revenue generated County-wide from this, the County paid for all of the studies that were required through the cities and the County itself. He stated there was a little bit of a remainder from that total County-wide account and was here to present the City with a check in the amount of $180,000. The Presentations were given in the order of B6, B5, B1, B3, B7, B2, B4, and B8 but the minutes will remain in agenda order. BI. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing April 23-29, 1995 as National Victims Week. Proclamation was presented to Rick and Heide Foss. Mr. Foss stated his son was murdered in his home in 1981 and after that he organized the Parents of Murdered Children Organization. He thanked the Council for its support. City Council Minutes April 19, 1995 Page 2 B2. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing April as National Volunteer Month and April 24-30, 1995 as National Volunteer Week. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Susan Mickey. Susan Mickey thanked the Council and City Manager for their support of the program. B3. Presentation of Proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month. Proclamation presented to Omar Baraza. Mr. Baraza thanked the Council for its support of their work. B4. Presentation of Proclamation to Jacqueline Bolda for her outstanding service to the community on both the Park and Recreation Commission and the Library Board of Trustees. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Jackie Bolda. B5. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing the contributions for the Adopt A Wall Program. Proclamation was presented to Cynthia Shelley from the Adopt-A-Wall program. Cynthia Shelley thanked the City for its support. B6. Special presentation to Keith Keene for his help in apprehending taggers. Mayor Alexander presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Keith Keene for his help in apprehending taggers. Mr. Keene stated he is very proud of the City and believes in the City.' He wants to keep it clean and felt this was a good program. B7. Proclamation presented to Ms. Rogers to recognize National Day of Commitment to Eliminating Racism on April 26, 1995. B8. Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, gave an update on the work of the Route 30 Task Force which was distributed to the Council. The Council asked various questions about this project. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Keith Keene commended the City for responding to a recent request for help to get graffiti removed so quickly. C2. Dawn Hall stated she had been to the Council asking for assistance for a reward fund to get the people who murdered her son and thanked them for their help in getting this started. ' Tql III City Council Minutes April 19, 1995 Page 3 D. CONSENT CALENDAR Jack Lam, City Manager, stated Items No. D18, D19, and D20 should be corrected to reflect the public.hearing date of May 3 not May 17. DI. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 3/22/95, 3/29/95 and 4/5/95; and Payroll ending 3/23/95 for the total amount of $2,077,323.05. D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of March 31,1995. D3. Approval to authorize the Adverlising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Construction of Traffic Signals and Safety Lighting at the Intersection of Arrow Route and White Oak Avenue, to be funded form TDA Article 8, Account No. 12-4637-9401. RESOLUTION NO. 95-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARROW ROUTE AND WHITE OAK AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D4. Approval to adoPt Government Access Channel Guidelines and Policy. ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION BY BIANE. D5. Approval to set special tax for Community Facilities District No. 88-2 (Drainage and Law Enforcement) No Inc.rease in Levy. RESOLUTION NO. 95-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCH° CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-2 (DRAINAGE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT) D6. Approval of Resolution establishing an annual levy within the Alta Loma Channel District No. 84-2, The Sixth Street Industrial Park Refund District No. 82-1 R, The Rancho Cucamonga Drainage District No. 86-2 an Milliken South of Arrow District No. 89-1. No Increase in Levy. RESOLUTION NO. 95-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, RE-AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN ASSESSMENT SURCHARGE FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN VARIOUS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS D7. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 84-1 (Day Creek Drainage System). No Increase in Levy. City Council Minutes April 19, 1995 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 95-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 84-1 (DAY CREEK DRAINAGE SYSTEM) D8. Approval to set annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 93-3 (Foothill Marketplace). No Increase in Levy. RESOLUTION NO. 95-045 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 93-3 (FOOTHILL MARKETPLACE) D9. Approval of Summary Vacation of Flood Inundation Areas for Development Review 94-08, located on Tacoma Drive approximately 600 feet east of White Oak Avenue within Parcels 10 and 11, modified Lot Line Adjustment No. 382, of Parcel Map No. 12959-1. RESOLUTION NO. 95-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-FLOOD INUNDATION AS SHOWN ON PARCELS 10 AND 11, MODIFIED PER LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 382, OF PARCEL MAP NO. 12959-1 D10. Approval to execute an Agreement for the Installation of Street Improvements and Dedication of Rights- of-Way between the property owners (see attached list) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, for the construction of Ninth Street Between Grove Avenue and Edwin Street (budgeted CDBG Project). RESOLUTION NO. 95-047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY DEDICATION FROM THE PROPERTY OWNERS (SEE ATTACHED LIST), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN THE SAME D11. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement and Improvement Securities for Tract 13565-5 thru Tract 13565-10, located north of 24th Street and east of Wardman Bullock Road and release of previously submitted Improvement Agreements and Improvement Securities accepted by the County of San Bernardino on January 9, 1989 and transferred to the City of Rancho Cucamonga on October 30, 1989, both submitted by Standard Pacific Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 95-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR TRACT 13565-5 THRU TRACT 13565-10 AND RELEASING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ON JANUARY 9, 1989 AND TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ON OCTOBER 30, 1989 City Council Minutes April 19, 1995 Page 5 D12. Approval to execute the Improvement Agreement and Security, and ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and S~eet Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6, for Development Review 94-16, generally located at the southwest corner of Arrow Route and Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Ameron, Incorporated. RESOLUTION NO. 95~049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND SECURITY FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-16 RESOLUTION NO. 95-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 6, FOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 94-16 D13. Approval to award and authorization for execution of contract (CO 95-014) for Touch Pad System at East and West Beryl Parks to Western Power Systems for the amount of $43,055.00 ($39,150.00 plus 10% contingency), to be funded from Landscape District No. 1 Account No. 40-4130-7043. D14. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Tract 13280 located on the north side of Base Line Road between Milliken Avenue and Rochester Avenue. Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $ 528,420.00 Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) 52,842.00 RESOLUTION NO. 95-051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13280 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D15. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Tract 13890-2 located on Lemon Avenue north of Highland Avenue. Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $178,000.00 Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) 17,800.00 RESOLUTION NO. 95-052 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13890-2 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK City Council Minutes April 19, !995 Page 6 D16. Approval to accept a Faithful Performance Letter of Credit for a slope planting, accept Improvements, Release Letter of Credit and Notice of Completion for DR 92-11, located at 9400 Almond Street. Release: Faithful Performance Letter of Credit $26,260.00 (Equestrian Trail) Accept: Faithful Performance Letter of Credit 1,000.00 (Slope Planting Maintenance Guarantee Letter of Credit 5,252.00 (Equestrian Trail) RESOLUTION NO. 95-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNI^,.ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 92-11 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK '. D17. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for DR 93-20, located on the southeast corner of Arrow Route and Red Oak Street. Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $ 20,400.00 RESOLUTION NO. 95-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR 93-20 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D18. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Report and Setting of the Public Hearing for Ma:,' !7 May 3, 1995 to levy the annual assessments for Fiscal year 1995/96 and approve the Engineer's Report for Park and Recreation Improvement District (PD-85). RESOLUTION NO. 95-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. OF CITY ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PD-85) RESOLUTION NO. 95-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PD-85), FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO D19. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Report and Setting of the Public Hearing for M=¥ 17 MaY 3, 1995 to lew the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 1995196 and approve the Engineer's Reports for Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1,2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. City Council Minutes April 19, 1995 Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. 95-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1,2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 RESOLUTION'NO. 95-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1,2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO D20. Approval of Preliminary Engineer's Report and Setting of the Public Hearing for M3~' ~. 7 May 3, 1995 to levy the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 1995/96 and approve the Engineer's Reports for Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. RESOLUTION NO. 95-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORTS FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 RESOLUTION NO. 95-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND OFFERING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar with the exception of item D4, and with Gutierrez abstaining from voting on Item D2. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Councilmember Gutierrez expressed his appreciation to Joe O'Neil for his work in not having to increase the assessments. DISCUSSION OF ITEM D4. Approval to adopt Government Access Channel Guidelines and Policy. Councilmember Biane felt this should be discussed before the Cable Subcommittee and then come back to the Council for approval. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Gutierrez to continue Item D4 to the May 3 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. "r-'-'~ .... IIIIilll City Council Minutes Apdl 19, 1995 Page 8 E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No items were submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted. · G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items were submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS HI. CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL LAND USE AND MARKET STUDY Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public' ihput. Addressing the City Council was: Dave Barker, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated the Commission 'is in favor of this program. C0uncilmember Gufierrez asked if this would slow down the process, Dave Barker, Planning Commission, stated it would not slow the process down, but would make it more efficient. Councilmember Gutierrez felt this would delay future development on Foothill if this study takes place. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated this is an oppoRunity to .look at some changes. He stated this study would not delay any proposed projects. He stated there is a state law on how long a project can take to get through the process. He stated it is the intent to have a total look throUghout the City. Councilmember Gufierrez asked if Mr. Lam could guarantee that development would not slow down if this study takes place. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the Council would make the decisions on proposed projects. Dave Barker, Planning Commission, stated the Planning Commission is going oUt of their way to assist the developers. Councilmember Williams commented on all of the new development in the CitY. She felt the study should cover commercial and other areas throughout the City, including the housing component. Brad Buller, City Planner, felt by the end of May b~e contract proposal could be accepted by the consultant and would then come back to the Council in June for approval. City C(~uncil Minutes April 19, 1995 Page 9 Councilmember Williams s~ated she would like to be able to give input on this also. She stated shb hoped this would be computerized so a site could be pulled up to show someone through this method. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated this would be included. He also reiterated this study would not slow up development. Councilmember Biane felt the Council should give Mr. Buller direction at the joint meeting with the Planning Commission on this matter. Jim Frost stated he agreed with the request as submitted by the Planning Commission. He felt the General Plan should be looked at. Mayor Alexander stated he would like to see the City go forward with this. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Curatalo to go forward with the study and approve the,allocation up to $50,000. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Brad Buller, City Planner, stated the scope of services could come back at the April 26 joint meeting so that it can move forward as quickly as possible to stay on schedule. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. DISCUSSION OF PROGRAMS USED BY CITIES AND INTERESTED PARTIES IN OFFERING AND MAINTAINING A REWARD PROGRAM (Continued from February 15, 1995) Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Councilmember Curatalo stated he would volunteer to be on the committee. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Curatalo to establish a reward program, with Councilmember Curatalo to serve as part of the committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 12. RECOMMENDATION FOR PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION VACANCY (Oral Report) Mayor Alexander stated he and Councilmember Williams interviewed applicants for the Park and Recreation Commission and that they were very impressed with them. They suggested that the Council appoint Jim Clopton and Massie Hazegh. Councilmember Williams suggested when the letters go out that they ask the applicants to still stay involved in the community. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to accept the Subcommittee's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. City CounCil Minutes April 19, 1995 Page 10 K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to recess to Executive Session to discuss Litigation per Govemment Code RCV 059489, Gentry Brothers vs City of Rancho Cucamonga; and Labor Negotiations per Government Code Section 54957.6 to give Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director, direction in regards to the Meet and Confer process. Executive Session to adjourn to a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on April 25, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. in the Tri-Communities Conference Room of the Civic Center. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. not to reConvene. No action was taken in Executive Session. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: May 17, 1995