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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/12/21 - Minutes December 21, 1994 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reoular Meetina A. CALLTO ORDER A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, December 21, 1994 in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:22 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; James Markman, City Attorney; Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Olen Jones, Sr. RDA Analyst; Bred Buller, City Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Robert Dominguez, Administrative Services Director;, James Frost, City Treasurer; Suzanne Ora, 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; Chief Dennis Michael and Fire Captain Mike Eagleson, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS BI. Mayor Alexander presented a proclamation to Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, for his service to the City of Rancho Cucamonga and wished him well as he starts a career with the City of Amadia. Rick Gomez thanked the City for everything and the Council for their support. Jack Lam, City Manager, commended Rick for his service to the City. B2. Jack Lam, City Manager, introduced Ron Bieberdorf as the new Captain of the Police Department since Bruce Zeiner would be leaving Rancho Cucamonga and going to the Narcotics Division of the Sheriff's Department. This would be effective January 7, 1995. B3. Mayor Alexander presented a Proclamation to Captain Zeiner in memory of Deputy Jeff Hill. City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 2 Captain Zeiner added that Jeff Hill was unique and dedicated to the youth. C, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Marcus Solomon, 9130 Foothill, stated he was misquoted in the newspaper before he went to Russia and did not mean to offend anyone. He brought some information for the Council to read which was what he was learning in Berkeley. C2. Jim Frost felt the Council should re-evaluate the other commissions since they were discussing the Public Safety Commission. He felt the Historic Preservation Commission should be put back in the hands of the experts. D, CONSENT CALENDAR. DI. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 11/30/94 and 12/7/94; and Payroll ending 11/16/94 for the total amount of $1,861,824.09. D2. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of November 30, 1994. D3. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off-Sale General for Ramona Market & Liquor #3, Deeb Deeb, located at 9794-96 19th Street. D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for Cue & View Billiard Club, Virginia and William Wails, located at 7985 Vineyard Avenue. D5. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On-Sale Beer and Wine for EIlies, Mohammad Hassan Aslani- Vatan, located at 9155 Archibald Avenue Unit C. D6. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off-sale Beer and Wine for J. Filippi Vintage Company, J. Filippi Vintage Co., 12467 Base Line Road. D7. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off-Sale Beer and Wine for Vineyard Shell, Diana and Arturo Flores, 8919 Foothill Boulevard. (1) DS. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Rancho Cucamonga Neighborhood Center Lighting Project, to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program, Account Number 28-4333-9105. (0601-01 BID) RESOLUTION NO. 94-245 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "RANCHO CUCAMONGA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER LIGHTING PROJECT," IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 3 D9. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Neighborhood Center Intedor ( 2 ) Improvement Project, to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program, Account Number 28-433-9105. (0601-01 BID) RESOLUTION NO. 94-246 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INTERIOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT," IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D10. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the East Beryl Park and West (3) Beryl Park Touch Pad and Lighting and Control Systems, to be funded from Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Account No. 40-4130-7043. (0601-01 BID) RESOLUTION NO. 94-247 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EAST BERYL PARK AND WEST BERYL PARK TOUCH PAD LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D11. Approval of Summary Vacation of a Flood Inundation Area and Ordedng the Annexation to Landscape (4) Maintenance Distdct No. 3B and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 6 for DR 94-06, located on the south side of Jersey Boulevard, east of Milliken Avenue, submitted by Mission Mexican Foods, Incorporated. (1110-18 VACATE ACC) (0702-02 ANNEXATION) (0401-03 LNSCAPE) (0401-03 ST LT MD) RESOLUTION NO. 94-248 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE FLOOD INUNDATION AREA AS SHOWN ON PARCEL 22 PER AMENDED PARCEL MAP 11891 RESOLUTION NO. 94-249 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 DR 94-06 D12. Approval to award and authorization for execution of contract (CO 94-086) to EGN Construction (5) Incorporated for the Right-turn Lane at Archibald Avenue and Base Line Road, in the amount of $142,817.40 ($129,834.00 plus 10% contingency), to be funded from Gas Tax Account No. 09-4637-9211. (0602-01 CONTRACT) D13. Approval to execute a Joint Facilities Use Agreement (CO 94-087) between the City of Rancho (6) Cucamonga and the Etiwanda School District. (0602-01 CONTRACT) City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 4 (7) D14. Approval to release Agreement for Postponement of CC&R's for Tract 14486, located on the north side of Arrow Route, east of Archibald Avenue, submitted by Cedar Villas, a California Limited Partnership. (0602-01 AGREE) RESOLUTION NO. 94-250 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RELEASING AN AGREEMENT FOR POSTPONEMENT OF APPROVAL OF CC&R'S FOR TRACT 14486 (8) D15. Approval to accept Improvement, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Tract 13945, located on the south side of Highland Avenue east of East Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (On-Site) $ 254,000.00 Faithful Performance Bond (Highland) 405,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 94-251 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13945 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK (9) D16. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Rancho Cucamonga High School Street Improvements, located at Lark Ddve and Rochester Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-16 NOT COMPLT) Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Lark Drive) $ 313,000.00 Faithful Performance Bond (Rochester) 175,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 94-252 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RANCHO CUCAMONGA HIGH SCHOOL, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK (10) D17. Approval to accept the Rochester Avenue and Banyan Street Improvements, located north of Highland Avenue and LMD-6 Landscape Improvements Project, Contract No. 94-002, as Complete, Release the Bonds and Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $461,150.44. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT) RESOLUTION NO. 94-253 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROCHESTER AVENUE AND BANYAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED NORTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND LMD-6 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 5 D18. Approval to accept the Resurfacing of the Traffic Bearing Deck and Parking Structure at the Civic ( 1! ) Center Project, Contract No. 94-056, as Complete, Release the Bonds and Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $180,627.35. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0794-18 NOT COMPLT) RESOLUTION NO. 94-254 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RESURFACING OF THE TRAFFIC BEARING DECK AND PARKING STRUCTURE AT THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0 with Gutierrez abstaining from voting on the Investment Schedule. 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 No items were submitted, I, COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION TO DRAFT A LE'i-I'ER Of SUPPORT FOR WESLEY CHESBRO FOR STATE (].2) WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. (1170-O9 WASTE SOL) City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 6 MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Williams directing that a letter of support for Wesley Chesbro for State Waste Management Board be written. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. (13) 12. DISCUSSION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF REINSTATING THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION (Oral Report by Councilmember Curatalo) (0701-01 COMMISSION) Councilmember Curatalo felt discussion should take place for the possibility of reinstating the Public Safety Commission. Councilmember Alexander felt the City should take a look at a coupte of the other Commissions also. Councilmember Curatalo felt the meetings should be once per month and that the department heads didn't necessarily have to be there, but instead a representative from their department. Councilmember Gutierrez felt the Public Safety Commission should be reinstated. He also felt the Historic Preservation Commission should be looked at. Councilmember Biane stated he felt cost should be considered when discussing this further. Councilmember Williams asked what would the mission be for reinstating this Commission and did not feel the public had been neglected in the past. She stated she did not feel there should be a buffer between the residents and the Council. She felt if there is a need, that would be fine to reinstate it, but felt there should be a need first. Councilmember Gutierrez felt the citizens have the right to participate and felt this was a big area for a two member committee to handle. Councilmember Curatalo felt the Commission was a way for the citizens to get easier access. Councilmember Biane felt there needed to be a mission statement for the Commission and to also study the cost before a decision is made. Councilmember Gutierrez felt that people would come and voice their opinions to the Public Safety Commission easier than they would the City Council. Councilmember Williams stated she would like to get input from the new police chief on this matter also. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, to be able to discuss this at a future meeting. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the City Council were: Don Donnelly, resident, stated he was shocked at the cost of $900,000 to operate the old Public Safety Commission. He felt the Public Safety Commission was a good idea and another avenue for access to solve problems. Dennis Bishop, resident, felt there should be more police officers. Gary Kendrick, resident, stated he felt the Commissions were micro-managed. He did not feel the Council was intimidating. City Council Minutes' December 21, 1994 Page 7 Frank Munoz, resident, felt a Public Advisory Committee, not to be as large as a Commission, but scaled down, would be a good idea. There being no further input, the public comments were closed. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Curatalo to continue talking about reinstating the Public Safety Commission at the February 15, 1995 meeting, bringing back recommendations and costs, with input from the Police Department on the feasibility of this. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated an application for two officers has been made, but that the City would have to pay 25% of the cost for 3 years and then about $95,000 per year thereafter. Councilmember Gutierrez stated he would like to have team building workshops with the Commissions before a decision is made on this. He stated he would like to know how much it would cost for monthly meetings or quarterly meetings. Councilmember Biane felt the City should look at how other cities handle their Commission and what it costs them. Councilmember Williams felt it was a good idea to see how other cities handle their public safety issues, and what innovative ideas are out there. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Curatalo to check with the League of California Cities and report back this information at the February 15, 1995 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. ITEMS 14 THROUGH 19 WERE HEARD AT THIS TIME, BUT THE MINUTES WILL REMAIN IN AGENDA ORDER. 13. SELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITI'EES Staff report presented by Jack Lam, City Manager. (0701-01 APOINT CC) The attached document outlines the subcommittee decisions. 14. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE TO PREVENT ROBBERIES AT CONVENIENCE STORES Staff (15 report presented by Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager. (0510-00 SAFETY) Councilmember Curatalo stated he suppods six of the points listed, but not number 7. Mayor Alexander felt the information should be shared with the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the City Council were: Mark Davidson, business man and resident of Rancho Cucamonga, stated he wanted to talk about the two person matter in the evenings. He stated after visiting the convenience stores that were open at 3:00 a.m. in the City, all of the clerks were in favor of the Ordinance. City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 8 Gary Kendrick, resident, stated Mr. Davidson had read the ad from the paper today. He stated he knew the family of the murdered victim and did not feel the Council should impose some of the regulations on private businesses. John and Marlene Harvey, owner of the 7 - 11 Store on Foothill and Archibald, asked what pro-active means. Mayor Alexander stated it means to take action before something happens and felt the C~ has always done this. Mr. Harvey stated he would like for the Council to come to his business before a decision is made: Mrs. Harvey stated two employees working late at night would not stop a crime. Dennis Bishop, 7363 Greenhaven, stated he read the ad in the paper today and felt it was too good to be true. He was cudoes how many businesses would be put out of business if the Ordinance was passed. He felt the Ordinance would protect no one and solve nothing. There being no further input, public comments were closed. Councilmember GutJerrez stated he does have concerns about mandating the businesses. He wanted to know how many of the businesses already have some of the proposed provisions implemented in their stores. He did not feel the City should force the businesses to have two employees working late at night. He asked Captain Zeiner if there was anything the City could have done to stop these brutal murders. Captain Zeiner, Police Department, stated there is nothing the City can do to prevent murder, but hoped that the incident of the crime that would lead to murder could be stopped. Councilmember Biane stated he did not feel the City should impose mandates to hurt someone's business. He felt if a mandate is imposed, the Council should pay to assist the business. Councilmember Curatalo stated he supports the first six points, but not number 7. Councilmember Williams stated she would not impose a mandate to hurt someone's livelihood. She asked how the City would enforce the rule of two people working. She felt there were other ways to get things done without making people do something they don't want. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Gutierrez to accept staffs report except for Item No. 7, and to take this to the Chamber of Commerce for further study and bdng it back to the Council for further discussions. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. ( 16 ) 15. DISCUSSION ON USE OF CITY SEA[ (Oral Report by Councilmember Gutierrez) (0704-20 LOGO) Councilmember Gutierrez felt the seal should be used on certificates and letterhead. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated the original intent of the seal was to be used on official documents in the City Clerk's office. City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 9 Councitmember Williams felt residents recognize the logo and that is what they relate to. She stated she had some concern about ignoring the logo and instead using the seal on everything. Councilmember Gutierrez felt the Council and Mayor should be more visible with their names on some of the certificates that are produced. Councilmember Williams felt the staff should be innovative in the design of certificates. ACTION: No action was taken. Report was received and filed. ITEMS 16 AND 17 WERE CONSIDERED AT THE SAME TIME. 16. STATUS REPORT ON THE OLD LIBRARY BUILDING AT LIONS COMMUNITY PARK Staff report (17) presented by Suzanne Ota, Community Services Manager. (1601-06 LIBRARY) (1601-04 CITY FAC) Councilmember Gutierrez felt there were enough activities at the Neighborhood Center that the possibility should be looked at of having that facility as a senior center and having the center on Base Line as a youth center. Councilmember Alexander asked if he knew how much this would cost. Councilmember Gutierrez stated no. Councilmember Williams stated she appreciated the VIP Club for approaching the Council and felt the cost should also be looked at when considering this. She felt revenue producing programs for the seniors should also be looked at. Councilmember Siane stated he supported this idea also. He felt staff should look at this and see what the cost would be. Councilmember Curatalo stated he supported what has been said. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the Council were: Don Corral, President of the VIP Club, stated they have contacted other areas as to what they do for the seniors. He felt Rancho Cucamonga was lacking in this area. Jim Frost felt staff should include in their report where other senior activities are being held. He felt the total picture should be looked at. Nellie Ayala, site Manager at the Neighborhood Center, felt the seniors needed a place where they could gather and have a place of their own. MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Alexander to direct staff to develop alternatives to provide a ~ senior center at the Neighborhood Center and how other programs could fit into the old library building. To come back to the City Council at the February 15, 1995 meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 10 Councilmember Williams felt the parking lot expansion should also be looked at and included in the report. 18) 17. REPORT ON PROGRAMS CONDUCTED AT THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (1401-01 RECREATION) Discussion on this item is contained in Item 16. 19) 18. REPORT ON SPORTS RELATED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Staff report presented by Brad Buller, City Planner. (1002-08 DEV REV) Councilmember Gutierrez felt all sports related development projects should be given the same scrutiny. Councilmember Curatalo stated he felt free enterprise was important and that it was not up to government to dictate what business comes here. ACTION: Report received and filed. 20) 19. UPDATE REPORT FROM ROUTE 30 AD HOC TASK FORCE Staff report presented by Joe O'Neil, City Engineer. (1160-01 FREEWAY) ACTION: Report received and filed. Mayor Alexander called a recess at 9:47 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:03 p.m. with all members present. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J 1. Councilmember Gutierrez asked to discuss the possibility of a delegate for the Zone 1 Flood Control Advisory Committee. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. City Council Minutes December 21, 1994 Page 11 L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to adjourn. Motion carded unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. R~e~pectfully s,~itted, City Clerk Approved: March 15, 1995