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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995/02/15 - Minutes February 15, 1995 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ReQular Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 15, 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 7:49 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Anward Li, Deputy City Attorney; William P. Curley, Deputy City Attorney; Jerry B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Linda D. Daniels, RDA Manager, Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Beverly Luttrell, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director; Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager, Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Jan Sutton, Deputy City Clerk; Deputy Chief Bob Corcoran and Battalion Chief Ron Mayfield, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Capt. Ron Bieberdorf, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS No announcements or presentations were made. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Frank Williams, with the BIA, 10356 Mahogany Court, distributed a letter to the Council which is on file in the City Clerk's office regarding the SCAG General Assembly Proposed Bylaws Amendment. He stated he did not agree with it. D. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Alexander pointed out there was an addendum to the Consent Calendar for the Council's consideration, which was added as Item D14. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated there was a correction to Item D7 as was distributed to the Council. City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 2 D1. Approval of Minutes: December 7, 1994 January 4, 1995 (Curatalo absent) January 18, 1995 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 1/25/95 and 2/1195; and Payroll ending 1/12/95 for the total amount of $1,945,160.63. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of January 31, 1995. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off Sale Beer and Wine (20) for 7-Eleven Store #2171-13979, Southland Corporation, Indnesh P. $ingh and Pengkie Kaur, 9464 Base Line Road. D5. Approval of the sources of payment for the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency's share of the State budget deficit reduction (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) for Fiscal Year 1994/95, totaling $1,112,926.67. D6. Approval of a Resolution Approving the issuance by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rancho Cucamonga of its adjustable rate Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds (Rancho Verde Village Apartments) 1995 Series A. RESOLUTION NO. 95-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA OF ITS ADJUSTABLE RATE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (RANCHO VERDE APARTMENTS PROJECT) 1995 SERIES A D7. Approval of a Resolution of Intent - Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program. RESOLUTION NO. 95-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEBT LIMIT ALLOCATION COMMI'I-rEE TO PERMIT THE ISSUANCE OF QUALIFIED MORTGAGE BONDS D8. Approval of a Resolution indicating the City's desire to participate in San Bernardino County's Implementation of SB 2139 (Auto Thefts). RESOLUTION NO 95-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, INDICATING THE CITY'S INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO'S IMPLEMENTATION OF SB 2139 D9. Approval of the Environmental Initial Study, Parts I and I1, for the proposed Base Line Road Temporary Widening and Rehabilitation Project and Issuance of a Categorical Exemption therefore. City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 95-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY AND ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED BASE LINE ROAD TEMPORARY VVIDENING AND REHABILITATION PROJECT D10. Approval of a Summary Vacation of a portion of a storm drain easement, located west of Buckthorn Avenue and north of Manzanita Drive (9010 Manzanita Ddve - APN 1062-125-25). RESOLUTION NO. 95-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT, LOCATED WEST OF BUCKTHORN AVENUE AND NORTH OF MANZANITA DRIVE D11. Approval to execute a Reciprocal Fee Agreement (CO 95-004) with the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Cucamonga County Water District. D12. Approval to execute a Professional Services Agreement (CO 95-005) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and U.S. Guards company, Incorporated for providing secudty at the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station for the amount of $46,000.00 per year for the next two years. D13. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for portions of Tract 13565, located on the northeast corner of Wardman Bullock Road and 24th Street. Release Faithful Performance Bond Wardman Bullock Street $ 302,000.00 Wardman Bullock Floodwall 148,000.00 TR 13565-1 103,000.00 TR 13565-3 246,000.00 TR 13565-4 160,000.00 Accept Maintenance Guarantee Bond~; Wardman Bullock Street $ 30,200.00 Wardman Bullock Floodwall 14,800.00 TR 13565-1 10,300.00 TR 13565-3 24,600.00 TR 13565-4 16,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 95-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13565-1, 13565-3, 13565-4, WARDMAN BULLOCK STREET AND THE WARDMAN BULLOCK FLOODWALL AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 4 D14. Approval to execute a Cooperative Agreement (CO 95-006) between the County of San Bernardino and the City of Rancho Cucamonga for the purpose of issuing Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar, with Curatalo abstaining from voting on the January 4 minutes and Gutierrez abstaining from voting on the Investment Schedule. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. E. CONSENT ORDINANCI~$ No items were submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Fl. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~)1-~4 - MAS1 - An appeal of certain Planning Division conditions of approval for the Modification to Conditional Use Permit 91-24 for a 27-acre center located at the southwest comer of Rochester Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in the Industrial park District (Subarea 7) of the Industrial Area Specific Plan - APN: 227-011-10, 19, 21, and 26 through 28. Staff report presented by Beverly Luttrell, Associate Planner. Councilmember Gutierrez questioned why Best Buy has not complied with all of their conditions and the Masi project is being asked to do certain things. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it is because Best Buy ran into some problems with Caltrans so they were given some time to complete the landscaping, but that the conditions for both projects are the same. Councilmember Gutierrez questioned why some trash areas have to be covered and some do not. Brad Buller, City Planner, explained that any center built in the last three to four years has to have covered trash areas. Councilmember Williams felt the City should move forward with whatever sign program we now have and not get into the same situation as Best Buy. Councilmember Biane stated he felt the City should work with the developer and that he supported the appellant. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the Council was: Michael Scandifio, 11871 Foothill, spoke about the things they have done so far going above and beyond what was required of them for this project. He stated they are there to preserve the history of this site. He showed drawings of the trash enclosure as the City wanted it to be. He did not agree with the 9 - 11 foot trash enclosure structure, but felt the standard 6 foot high enclosure with landscaping and stucco would be better. He stated they don't understand why their signs have to be approved before the building permit is issued for the first building. He stated he did not see why the landscaping has to be as is stated in the conditions of approval. He felt there were projects throughout the City that had exceptions to them City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 5 Brad Buller, City Planner, stated this sign program is consistent with all projects. He stated it can be modified as needed at any time throughout the project. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Brad Buller, City Planner, went into each condition being appealed and explained the City's position on the conditions as opposed to what Mr. Scandifio has stated. Mayor Alexander stated he felt the City has worked very hard with the applicant on this project. He felt the City has taken a lot of time with them, but felt there comes a time to take a stand to get this project done and support the Planning Commission on this matter. Councilmember Williams stated she concurred with Mayor Alexander on this. She felt the $10,000 should be designated to go to the Chaffey-Garcia House. She felt the trash enclosure issue was still open. She stated she also supported the Planning Commission's conditions. Councilmember Gufierrez stated he would uphold the Planning Commission on condition #~, but that he does not agree with #9. He felt #15 should be referred back to the Planning Commission or allow the applicant a chance to develop something. He stated he supported the Planning Commission on ~20. Councilmember Curatalo stated he would go along with the Planning Commission's decision and concurred with Councilmember Williams' suggestion of the $10,000 to go to the Chaffey-Garcia Barn. Councilmember Biane stated he felt the City should help the developer and felt they are missing an opportunity to show the business community that the City supports them by supporting the Planning Commission's decision. RESOLUTION NO. 95-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-24, A REVISION TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A 27-ACRE CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ROCHESTER AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 7) OF THE INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 227-011-10, 19, 21, AND 26 THROUGH 28 MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to support the Masi project, but felt action was needed at this time to get the project back on track, and for the $10,000 to go towards the Chaffey-Garcia project and approve Resolution No. 95-020. Motion carded, 3-1-0-1 (Gutierrez no; Biane abstained). Mayor Alexander called a recess at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:39 p.m. with all members of Council present. City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 6 F2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 94-04 - CUCAMONGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - A request to add Extensive Impact Utility Facilities as a conditionally permitted use in Subarea 17 of the Industrial Area Specific Plan. Staff report presented by Beverly Luttrell, Associate Planner. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 539. ORDINANCE NO. 539 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN 94-04, TO ALLOW EXTENSIVE IMPACT UTILITY FACILITIES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMI'I-rED USE IN SUBAREA 17, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to waive full reading and set second reading for March 1, 1995. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS Gl. CONSIDERATION TO AMEND FACILITY RENTAL FEE FOR THI~ EPI¢I~NT~R Staff report presented by Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 94-091D A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-091A PERTAINING TO THE FACILITY RENTAL FEE FOR THE EPICENTER MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 94-091D. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS No items were submitted. City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 7 I. COUNCIL BUSINESS Mayor Alexander stated it has been requested to continue Items 12 and 17 to a future meeting date. I1. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE SENIOR AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS CONDUCTED AT THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER AND LIONS EAST COMMUNITY CENTER Staff report presented by Suzanne Ora, Community Services Manager. Councilmember Gutierrez asked how long it would take to get the other programs relocated out of the Rancho Cucamonga Neighborhood Center. Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager, stated the City is looking for funding options for the old library building. Jack Lam, City Manger, stated this information would not be completed until the budget is completed in the spdng. Councilmember Williams inquired about the White Cane project. Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager, stated the program has all ready been put in place at the Neighborhood Center and would still remain. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the Council were: Don Carroll, President of the Rancho Cucamonga VIP Club, hoped the City would support them. Councilmember Curatalo stated he supported Mr. Carroll. Councilmember Williams felt staff should continue pursuing these suggestions and look for funding for alternatives and bring back an update. Sylvia Weiland, 5939 Cedar Mountain, stated she opposed that any City facility be named only for seniors and felt everything should be for everyone, not just a specific age group of people. Mayor Alexander stated he would like for her to have more of the information on this matter which might answer some of her concerns. He stated he would like to receive an update in 60 days. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Williams to accept staff's recommendation and implement the suggestions as soon as possible and to go ahead with the name change. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. 12. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO PREVENT CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBERIE~ AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to continue Item 12 to the March 15 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 8 13. DISCUSSION OF PROGRAMS USED BY CITIES AND INTERESTED PARTIES IN OFFERING AND MAINTAINING A REWARD PROGRAM Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the City Council were: Officer Brown, 1350 W. 14th Street, Upland, did not feel WETIP with Crime Stoppers really did their job. He felt something else was needed to assist with solving cdmes. He didn't feel WETIP went out of their way to help someone and that you do have to pay a fee to have WETIP help you catch a criminal. Cindy Fielding, 6230 Haven, stated she agreed with the reward system. She did not feel the police department had enough manpower to catch the criminals. She stated she supported the reward system. She felt criminals should have to contribute into this system. Bill and Miriam Brownell of WETIP gave background information on how their program was started and how it operates. Mrs. Brownell stated there is no fee if you do not want your reward to go over $1,000. She suggested that possibly neighboring cities give a donation for the larger rewards that are needed. Councilmember Curatalo asked for clarification of fees charged. Mm. Brownell explained how the donations work and that there is no charge to help someone find the person who committed the crime. Officer Brown felt more money should be raised to get someone to come forward with information because he did not feel $1000 was enough. He felt the City should assist WETIP in this area. Councilmember Williams asked what the asset seizure money was used for. Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager, stated it is determined by the State Legislature how that money is spent. Captain Bieberdorf, Police Department, stated the funds are earmarked by the legislature, but that the ideas brought up could be explored. Mayor Alexander stated he would like to see a greater reward for the violent crimes that are committed. He felt possibly a couple members of the City Council should work on setting up some kind of program for the additional reward. Councilmember Gutierrez felt extraordinary cases should have additional money added for rewards. Councilmembers Curatalo and Gutierrez stated they would work on a report to come back to the Council at the March 15 meeting. Councilmember Williams asked that the asset seizure money also be looked at. Gary Christian, President of the Chamber of Commerce, pledged the Chamber's support to get the business community involved in this program. City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 9 14. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBILITY OF RE-ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES Staff report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. Councilmember Curatalo stated he liked the idea of the Police Department Citizen Advisory Committee and _ thought Captain Bieberdorf had a good idea. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the City Council were: Sylvia Wieland commented about the old Public Safety Commission and what they had done in the past. She felt they did a good job and were needed. She stated she felt the City needed to be a safe place and that there needed to be some kind of a safety group other than the City Council who people could go to. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like for her to be in one of the positions for the safety issues. George Yankovich of Rancho Cucamonga talked about why he felt the Public Safety Commission was needed and how important it was to the City. He stated he was concerned with the selection process and its members for the task force also. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated it is sometimes good to get a diversity of members also, not just people with a public safety background. Mr. Yankovich offered to show the City Council the laser fingerprint machine he is currently installing throughout the County. John Van Doren felt it was a good idea to have a forum where the citizens can freely express their safety concerns. He felt the City is lucky to have the police chief offering to work with the residents on these issues. Councilmember Williams stated she liked the suggestion of staff. Councilmember Curatalo stated he was happy with the Police Department's task force idea. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he agreed with Councilmember Curatalo's comments. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to adopt staff's recommendations as stated, focusing on the advisory committee. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 15. DISCUSSION ON POSSIBILITY OF HOLDING A JOINT MEETING VVITH CHAFFEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO DISCUSS ITEMS OF MUTUAL INTERI~T {ORAL REPORT) Jack Lam, City Manager, stated Chaffey College is requesting to meet with the Council to discuss items of mutual interest. ACTION: The Council concurred to meeting with Chaffey College. City Council Minutes February 15, 1995 Page 10 16. RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTION OF ROUTE 30 AD HO(; TASK FORCE ALTERNATE (ORAL REPORT) Mayor Alexander stated they have selected Kim Aylor to fill the vacancy of the alternate position, but asked that John Van Doren and David Masters be prepared to slip onto an alternate or regular position if it became vacant. Councilmember Williams suggested all three of these people go to the meetings so they would be ready to step into any position that became available. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to accept the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 17. UPDATE REPORT ON ROUTE 30 MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to continue Item 17 to the March I meeting. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. J, IDI~NTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J 1. Councilmember Gutierrez asked for a report by Captain Bieberdorf regarding recent crime activities in the last two months. J2. Councilmember Gutierrez asked that an item come back on the agenda to show support for the City Manager. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Gutierrez to adjourn. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: May 3, 1995