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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Special Workshop
A. CAI.I. TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Saturday, February 27, 1993, at the Best
Western Heritage Inn located at 8179 Spruce, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at
8:00 a.m. by Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Charles J. Buquet II, Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, and
Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Also present was: Jack Lam, City Manager
B. ITEM OF DISCUSSION
B1. The City Council met for a team building workshop. Discussion followed relating to this.
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C. ADJOURNMENT
The special workshop adjourned at 12:00 Noon.
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Jack Lam, AICP
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Approved: April 7, 1993
February 17, 1993
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
A. CA!.!, TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, February 17, 1993, in the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The
meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Rex Gutierrez, Diane Williams, and Chairman Dennis L.
Stout.
Also present were: Jack Lain, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda D. Daniels, Deputy City
Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Olen Jones, Sr. RDA Analyst; Brad Bullet, City
Planner; Beverly Nissen, Associate Planner; Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu
Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer; Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer; Suzanne Ota,
Community Services Manager; Kathy Sorensen, Recreation Superintendent; Bob Dominguez, Administrative
Services Director; 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, Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District; Capt. Bruce Zeiner, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
Absent was Councilmember: Charles J. Buquet II.
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B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Jack Lain, City Manager, introduced Suzanne Ota as the City's new Community Services Manager.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PIJBI.IC
No communication was made from the public.
D. CONSENT CAI.ENDAR
DI. Approval of Minutes: January 6, 1993
January 20, 1993 (Buquet absent)
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 1/27/93 and 2/3/93; and Payroll ending 1/28/93 for the total amount
of $1,635,117.89.
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D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of January 31, 1993.
D4. Alcoholic Beverage Application for On Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place for Rancho Cucamonga
ProfeSsional Baseball Club, Valley Baseball Club Incorporated, 8408 Rochester Avenue.
D5. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off-Sale Beer & Wine, Conditional 7, for Ramona Market, Sameer
Deeb, 9550 W. Foothill Boulevard, Units A & B.
D6. Alcoholic Beverage Application for Off-Sale General for Town & Country Liquor, Elia and Issa Tony
Hawam, 12962-64 Foothill Boulevard.
D7. Approval of a resolution amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and Twenty-Year
Transportation Plan for Local Measure I Projects to include the "Haven Avenue Rehabilitation - 4th Street to
Foothill Boulevard". (0806-01 CIP) (1206-06 TRANSPORT)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND TWENTY-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN
FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF MEASURE I FUNDS
D8. Approval to appropriate $125,000.00 from Fund 32 - "Measure I Gas Tax" and approval to appropriate
$370,000.00 from Fund 24 - "State Transportation Program" for the construction and administration of the "Haven
Avenue Rehabilitation - 4th Street to Foothill Boulevard". (0401-21 FUND APPRO)
D9. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for Haven Avenue from Civic Center to
Foothill Boulevard Street Improvements and Traffic Signal Modification, to be funded from Fund 32, Measure I, Gas
Tax, Account No. 32-4637-9112 and Fund 24, Account No. 24-4637-8838. (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE "HAVEN AVENUE FROM CIVIC CENTER TO FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION" IN SAID
CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE
TO RECEIVE BIDS
DI0. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Chaffey-Garcia Barn
Consauction Project, to be funded from Account No. 070-0276-0528. (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE "CHAFFEY-GARCIA BARN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT," IN SAID CITY
AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE AND
RECEIVE BIDS
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D11. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Milliken Avenue Bike Route and
Base Line Road Bike Lane, Phase I, (from west City limits to Day Creek), Improvement Project, to be funded from
Administrative Air Quality Improvement Grant Fund, Account No. 14-4158-6028. (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE "MILLIKEN AVENUE BIKE ROUTE AND BASE LINE ROAD BIKE LAND,
PHASE I' (FROM WEST CITY LIMITS TO DAY CREEK) IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS
DI2. Approval to adopt a resolution authorizing submittal for the Household Hazardous Waste Grant Application
to the Califomia Integrated Waste Management Board. (1170-09 WASTE HAZ) (040245 GRANT)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 1992/93
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
D13. Approval for the Lease Purchase of (1) three axle, 10-wheel dump, front end loader sweeper truck from
Inland Empire White-GMC of Riverside, California, in the amount of $24,071.33 a year, for five (5) years, to be
funded from Gas Tax Account 09-4647-7045. (0600-00 PURCHASE)
D14. Approval of Landmark Designation 93-01 and approval to execute Mills Act Contract 93-01 - Jan and Dale
Sutton - An application to designate the Emory Allen House, located at 9441 Loreira, Rancho Cucamonga, as an
Historic Landmark and a proposal to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce the property tax on said property -
APN: 202-082-13. (1402-06HISTORY)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION 93-01, THEREBY DESIGNATING THE EMORY ALLEN HOUSE,
LOCATED AT 944 1 LOMITA DRIVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AS AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 202-082-
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DI5. Approval of Landmark Designation 93-03 and approval to execute Mills Act Contract 93-02 - Wayne and
Vanessa Smith - An application to designate the Hoppe House, located at 6155 East Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga,
as an Historic Landmark and a proposal to implement the use of the Mills Act to reduce the property tax on said
property - APN: 225-191-16. (1402-06 HISTORY)
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION 93-03, THEREBY DESIGNATING THE HOPPE HOUSE, LOCATED
AT 6155 EAST AVENUE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AS AN HISTORIC
LANDMARK AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SLIPPORT THEREOF - APN: 225-191-
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DI 6. Approval of application and execution of permit (CO 93-017) for use of school facilities between the City
of Rancho Cucamonga and Alia Loma School District for use of the multi-purpose room at Carnelian Elementary
School for the City's Summer Day Camp Program. (0602-01 CONTRACT)
D17. Approval of Map and ordering the annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3B and Street
Lighting Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 6 for Parcel Map 14318, located at the southwest comer of Base Line
Road and Hellman Avenue, submitted by Pioneer Bank. (1002-09 MAP) (0401-03 ST LT MD) (0401-03
LNSCAPE MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 93-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP 14318
RESOLUTION NO. 93-030
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 DISTRICTS NO. 1 AND 6 FOR PARCEL MAP 14318
D18. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for Tract 13273 - Milliken
Avenue Pedestrian Undercrossing, located on Milliken Avenue south of Mountain View Drive. (0602.01 BOND
REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond
Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond
$ 338,281.00
33,828.00
RESOLUTION NO. 93-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 13273 - MILLIKEN AVENUE PEDESTRIAN UNDERCROSSING AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D19. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion for the East Greenway
Corridor which extends from Milliken Park, east to Terra Vista Parkway. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT
COMPLT)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond $ 421,000.00
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE EAST GREENWAY CORRIDOR AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
D20. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 12820, located on the south side of Highland
Avenue between Carnelian Street and Jasper Street. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 41,200.00
D21. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 13248, located on the south side of Highland
Avenue between Archibald Avenue and Hermosa Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 15,000.00
D22. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 13318 - Landscape, located on the southeast
comer of Hermosa Avenue and Manzanita Drive. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 9,500.00
D23. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 13367, located on the east side of Hellman
Avenue at Highland Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 29,882.00
D24. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 13621, located on the northeast comer of Hillside
Road and Hermosa Avenue. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 39,000.00
D25. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 13644, located on the southeast comer of
Hermosa Avenue and Vista Grove Street. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 49,600.00
D26. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 13813, located on the west side of Hellman
Avenue, 900 feet south of 19th Street. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 7,600.00
D27. Approval to release Maintenance Guarantee Bond for Tract 13873, located on northwest comer of Atwood
Street and Victoria Park Lane. (0602-01 BOND REL)
Release: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 7,200.00
D28. Approval to accept the Haven Avenue Rehabilitation from Fourth Street to Civic Center Drive, Contract
No. 92-061, as Complete, Release the Bonds and Authorize the City Engineer to file a "Notice of Completion."
(0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
HAVEN AVENUE REHABILITATION FROM FOURTH STREET TO CIVIC
CENTER DRIVE, CONTRACT NO. 92-061, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to approve all staff recommendations in the staff reports of
the Consent Calendar. Motion camed unanimously, 4-0-I (Buquet absent).
No items were submitted.
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
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F. ADVERTISED PUBI,IC HEARINGS
F1. F. NVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-18 - SMITHS - An appeal
of the Planning Commission's decision denying the development of a commercial shopping center consisting of a
75,000 square foot grocery store, two satellite buildings of 3,500 square feet each, and a drive-thru pad of 4,800
square feet on 10.6 acres of land in the Community Commercial District (Subarea 2) of the Foothill Boulevard
Specific Plan, located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue - APN: 207-102-03, 5, 8,
15, 20, 21, and 49. Associated with this project is Tree Removal Permit 92-17. (Continued from January
20, 1993) Staff report presented by Brad BulleL City Planner. (0802-02 CUP) (0701-06 APPEAL)
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, also stated they are in agreement with the traffic study performed and that they have no
concerns with the traffic situation at this time.
Mayor Stout asked if Smith's is being asked to do the improvements necessary to help make Foothill a six lane
highway.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated yes.
Mayor Stout asked if any improvements on Foothill have to be approved by Caltrans.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated yes.
Councilmember Gutierrez expressed concems about traffic traveling down Vineyard approaching Foothill and turning
into the Smith's parking lot.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, felt there was enough room for cars to be able to turn into the parking lot and that the
survey showed cars are slowing down as they near that intersection.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council were:
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Appellant's comments:
Wynne Furth, Best, Best and Krieger in Ontario and representing Smith's Food and Drug, stated they have
worked to make this a good project and something the City would be proud of and something good for
Smith's. She stated they have reviewed the material presented to the City in opposition to the project and
also the petition submitted. She stated she feels they have met the City's standards and asked that the City
Council approve the project.
Bob White, Sr. Project Manager, thanked the City Council and Council Subcommittee for working with
them on this project to try to come to a solution. He felt this store met design standards.
Comments from those opposing the project:
Ray Lavangie, 6123 Peridot, asked that the City Council deny the project. He stated after hearing Smith's
was going to appeal the Planning Commission's decision, he started looking at other stores to see how
their loading docks were positioned. He did not agree with the design of the loading docks as it relates to
how they are positioned. He also stated he did not agree with Joe O'Neil's comments on the speed of traffic
going down Vineyard. He felt Smith's should have to go along with the regulations that everyone else has
to abide by and not get any exceptions. He submitted photos for the record.
Ed Combs, 417 "B" N. Central, Upland, submitted a photo of the west loading dock area and asked where
the east loading dock went which was for the smaller trucks after it was redesigned. He felt the project
would affect his property in a negative way. He asked that the project go back for further study on some of
the concerns mentioned. He referred to the information he had disu'ibuted to the City Council and also the
City Clerk and commented on it. He felt there were other issues that were not addressed at the
subcommittee meetings which he had attended. He stated he did not agree with the Master Plan and did not
think it adc~essed the issues. He stated he hoped Joe O'Neii's evaluation of the Ixaf~c study was correct.
He did not want the City Council to come back to him asking for his property if the Council approved the
project.
Mayor Stout corrected a comment made by Mr. Combs by telling him that parking would not be behind the Smith's
store.
Mr. Combs felt the new plan had not changed very much from the original one that the Planning
Commission denied. He asked if there would be truck traffic on San Bernardino Road.
James Markman, City Attorney, clarified the public hearing process for Mr. Combs by advising him that it is not
up to Mr. Combs to quiz the City Council at this time. He was supposed to be presenting his viewpoint.
Mr. Combs felt there would be traffic problems around the center, not only the truck traffic, but for the
public access as well.
Wes Pringle, 680 Langsdorf, Fullerton, Traffic Engineer for Ed Combs, stated they still have concerns with
the right tum lane on Vineyard. He mentioned reducing the speed limit approaching Foothill. He stated
they were concerned about truck turns into this project. He stated he had concerns with cars turning left
into the project from Vineyard also.
Joe Piscioneri, 221 Tenneson, Upland, stated his concerns for this project, which were submitted in
writing and are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Councilmember Alexander asked if the plans have been reviewed by the Fire District.
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Chief Michael, Fire District, stated they have been reviewed.
Mr. Piscioneri stated it is not noted on the current plan.
Chief Michael, Fire District, stated it would be in the final plan.
Richard Reishelt, 1729 Palm, Upland, stated he is opposed to the development as submitted. He felt by
approving this it would set a precedent for other projects. He still felt loading docks were at the front of the
building and should be reconsidered. He also felt traffic around this project would be unsafe. He did not
agree with access on San Bernardino Road. He felt a new design should be done for this project.
Patrick Maguire, 6192 East Ave., did not think this project fit this location. He felt Smith's should go
hack and redesign it.
Tom Jacobsen, Attorney in San Bernardino, representing some of the property owners on San Bernardino
Road, asked for the City Council to listen to the public's feelings for this project. He felt the parking lot
was unsafe as it related to the loading docks. He did not feel the loading docks should be where they are
proposed. He did not agree with the mixing of a residential neighborhood as an entrance to the store. He
felt this should be continued to be worked on with the concerned residents and the Smith's people so that
everyone would be happy.
Oscar Lopez, 9957 Langston, felt the intersection of Vineyard and Foothill was not very good and would
get worse after the Smith's store went in. He stated his concern was the safety at this intersection. He felt
some questions should be answered before the City Council makes a decision.
John Moe, 10632 Monte Vista, felt there were more accidents on Carnelian/Vineyard than any other major
street because of the hair pin turns on Vineyard above Foothill. He asked that the City Council vote no for
this project.
Susan Teran, 8248 Onyx Court, stated she feels the Council's minds are made up and asked them if she
could change their minds to make this work. She felt this would be a disservice to the City. She felt the
Council would be setting a precedent if they approve this tonight. She did not feel just because the Council
was hating for money they should approve the project. She added she did not like the location of the
loading docks. She asked that the General and Specific Plans prevail and asked for the Council to deny the
project.
Ron Edwards asked that the Council not compromise their position by approving this project. He stated he
did not agree with the loading dock design. He felt smaller businesses would go out of business because of
the large store Smith's is proposing. He asked that the Council not approve this project as designed. He
asked that the Council listen to the people that have spoken.
Carl Pestark stated he hoped that the Council can see what this would do to negatively impact the City and
felt it should be built to the City's standards.
Dan Whiteburst, 8217 Onyx wondered if the City needed more small business outlets in the City when
there are so many that are vacant at the present time. He felt this was a necessary evil.
Elizabeth Steues, 8762 Calle Quebrada, stated she is concerned about the safety of her kids at this
intersection. She asked that the Council take into consideration the people's comments while making their
decision.
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Donna Whiteburst commented on the vacant GEMCO building, that it is now a ghost town. She wondered
if this could be used for the Smith's Store.
Bill Scott, 7870 Arroyo Vista, stated he is concemed about the traffic at this intersection. He felt this was
unsafe and that there would be too much traffic. He felt Smith's might put some of the smaller stores out
of business like Gemreel Pharmacy.
Hugh Walker, 8167 Vineyard felt this project would increase the traffic problem at this intersection. He felt
they should build a smaller store because he did not feel this belonged in Rancho Cucamonga.
Dielich Misterick, owner of Sunrise Pharmacy, did not think there needed to be more shopping centers in
Rancho Cucamonga because there are so many vacant ones that exist now. He felt there would be too
much traffic created because of this project going in. He was concerned that Smith's would fail and the
building would be vacant.
Rebuttal Comments from Smiths
Wynne Funh, Best, Best and Krieger, gave background on the reputation of Smith's. She stated they are
concerned about the safety of the people visiting their stores. She stated they have 100% success rate. She
stated traffic is a concern to them also, but felt the intersection would be better once the project is
completed and operating. She stated Smith's wants to come to Rancho Cucamonga to do business to add
something to the City. She asked that the City Council approve the project.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Stout asked Chief Michael to comment on the fire safety for this project
Chief Michael, Fire District, commented on the City's regulations for approving the fire safety aspect of a project.
He felt there was adequate turn around space for a hammerhead. He stated the Fire District's requirements are met.
He also added that the building would be full sprinklered and alarmed. He felt all fire issues have been fully
Mayor Stout asked Joe O'Neil for his comments.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated he was disheartened to hear some of the resident's comments. He stated there
would be substantial improvement at this intersection for better traffic flow around this area. He stated there would
be underground utilities and a storm drain put in, and added the total cost for the improvements would be about
$1,000,000. He felt this project was designed adequately. He added there would not be trucks allowed on San
Bemardino Road. It will only be used as access for in and out of the site.
Mayor Stout asked Brad Buller for his comments.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated staff felt the project was consistent with the General and Foothill Specific Plans.
He stated with regards to access from San Bernardino to the Smith's site and access down to Foothill Boulevard, he
felt it should be noted that Mr. Combs, when his property was approved for development, had to do a master plan
which called for a driveway very similar to that proposed for this project which was approved by the City back then.
He stated with regards to building of buildings out at the front setback to reduce the amount of parking or to put
parking at the rear of the buildings, there is a provision within the Foothill Specific Plan that specifically deals with
this issue and says in parcels that are as deep as this one is, it would be impractical to put parking to the rear of the
buildings, and in this case would not be appropriate. He stated regarding loading docks, the Foothill Specific Plan
states "orient screen, all auto related facilities, i.e., working bays, storage, etc., from public view", which means
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whether it is by orientation, or screening is all that is required, it does not prohibit loading docks from being viewed
or visible from Foothill. He stated the turn around access was made clear by the Fire District that this will be
requirb.,d. He pointed out that because of the haste needed to put together this plan on the wall for tonight's meeting,
it does not reflect how the project will exactly be laid out. He stated with respect to handicap parking spaces and
bicycle lockers that are near the loading facility on the west side, staff has listened to that concern tonight, and that ff
this is an area the Council feels is something they would like to address, it would be staffs recommendation that
those handicap spaces be moved to the new parking spaces along the Vineyard frontage, which is the east elevation
of the building, and that the bicycle parking be moved to the front pan of the store.
Mayor Stout asked Mr. Buller if he felt this particular plan meets the legal requirements of the General Plan and the
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated very much so, yes.
Mayor Stout asked Rick Gomez if he felt this project meets the provisions, policies and legal requirements of the
Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
Rick Gomez, Community Development Director, stated yes.
Mayor Stout asked Jack Lam if had reviewed the plans.
Jack Lam, City Manager, stated yes.
Mayor Stout asked Jack Lam if he remembered a conversation both of them had with Smith's when they asked the
City to assist them with this project.
Jack Lain, City Manager, stated yes he remembers the conversation and that both he and the Mayor objected to this.
Mayor Stout asked Jack Lam if he felt this project met the provisions of the City's General Plan and Foothill
Boulevard Specific Plan.
Jack Lain, City Manager, stated after reviewing the process and the changes that have been made, he felt it did meet
the standards and was an approvable project.
Mayor Stout stated he was involved in the development of the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan and that he had asked
for it to be done. He stated if he ever hears comments from outside the City, it is always that the Fire Department is
tough on people. He stated he realizes this intersection is congested, but that Smith's is going to do the
improvements to make it better. He felt the improvements would make traffic better for the residents. He felt the
design of the project was better than any other Smith's. He stated he liked the suggestion of the hammerhead turn
around space and moving the handicap parking spaces. He felt the location of the loading dock was better where it is
than moving it to the back. He felt the improvements that he and Councilmember Williams came up with were
good. He felt the Resolution, which includes all of the modifications that have been suggested since this went to
the Planning Commission, should be approve&
James Markman, City Attorney, pointed out a letter received from Corin Kahn on behalf if Mr. Teran. He stated
there is a misunderstanding on one of the points in his letter regarding the negative declaration process relating to an
investigation of historical use of the site in question. He felt the condition has also created a misunderstanding or
confusion as to what the developer would have to do and how this would fit into the negative declaration process.
He stated the way this is looked at you have a present existing development that obviously is in disrepair that would
be replaced by another development with very little or insubstantial changes in grading. He stated because of this he
did not think it represents, under the California Environmental Quality Act, an archeological investigation with
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digging holes and trenching which would produce something that could turn around a decision on the project. He
stated he would suggest a modification to the Resolution to clear up exactly what the process will be, which does
not represent an investigation into an adverse environmental impact and historical investigation. He suggested that
on page 2, subsection F, the word "historically" be inserted before the word "significant" on the first line, and that
the last sentence be changed to read, "the cultural resource study will determine the significance of these items as
well as recommend measures to memorialize the history of the site." He also suggested that condition No. 1 on
page 200 of the packet, be modified so that it reads as follows, "the study concerning historical monumentalion of
the site shall be presented to and reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission and then forwarded together with
suggested methods of monumentation to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall finally
prescribe required historical monumentalion prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy For the project."
RESOLUTION NO. 93-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-18,
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER CONSISTING
OF A 75,000 SQUARE FOOT GROCERY STORE, TWO SATELLITE BUILDINGS
OF 3,500 SQUARE FEET EACH, AND A DRIVE-THRU PAD OF 4,800 SQUARE
FEET ON 10.6 ACRES OF LAND IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT (SUBAREA 2) OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND
VINEYARD AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN:
207-102-03, 5, 8, 15, 20, 21, AND 49
RESOLUTION NO. 93-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-18,
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER CONSISTING
OF A 75,000 SQUARE FOOT GROCERY STORE, TWO SATELLITE BUILDINGS
OF 3,500 SQUARE FEET EACH, AND A DRIVE-THRU PAD OF 4,800 SQUARE
FEET ON 10.6 ACRES OF LAND IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT (SUBAREA 2) OF THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND
VINEYARD AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN:
207-102-03, 5, 8, 15, 20, 21, AND 49
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Alexander to incorporate all of the suggestions into Resolution 93-034.
Councilmember Alexander stated he is still concemed about trucks having to back into the stalls instead of pulling
into them.
Joe O'Neil, City Engineer, stated he thinks the backing up would still work.
Justin Farmer, who conducted the traffic study for the project, stated they felt a truck could enter the site
without conflicting with traffic and back into the site easily.
Councilmember Alexander also expressed concerns aboqt safety for the public because of drivers backing up.
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Justin Farmer stated that the people who would be patronizing Smith's would be parking south of the
entrance and that the only people who would be parking around where the trucks would be backing up
would be the employees.
Councilmember Alexander asked if most of the truck traffic would be during certain hours or throughout the day.
Mr. Farmer stated Smith's is a little different than most markets because all their deliveries are made with
their own trucks so you don't have a separate company coming in for bread, soft drinks, etc. He stated
Smith's would have the upper hand if there were problems because of deliveries.
Councilmember Williams stated she felt the loading dock needed to be moved from Vineyard because that is where
the pedestrian access is and that was a main concern of hers. She felt having the loading docks where they are
presently would be better for the residents. She stated the City Council did not go out and ask Smith's to come into
the City, that Smith's looked up Rancho Cucamonga. She did not feel Smith's would put something in that was
unsafe so that people would decide not to come to their store.
Councilmember Gutierrez stated that unfortunately the City does not have control over private enterprise with regards
to land that is purchased for a project. He stated he feels he has to go along with Mayor Stout because of his
experience. He stated he has faith that Smith's will be a good neighbor to the community. He felt Smith's deserved
a chance.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Buquet absent).
Mayor Stout called a recess at 9:52 p.m.
Council present (Buquet absent).
The meeting was called back to order at 10:18 p.m. with all members of
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F2. CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.08
BY ADDING SECTION 12.08.025 TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS TO THE REOUIREMENTS OF RIGHT-OF-
WAY DEDICATION FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF BUILDING PERMITS Staff report presented by Dan James, Sr.
Civil Engineer. (1001-01 RT OF WAY) (0807-01 CODE BLDG)
Mayor Stout asked if the City was setting up exemptions that were automatic if they meet the criteria.
Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer, stated yes.
Mayor Stout stated his intention was if there were exceptions, they would come back and make a request and be
granted by some type of hearing. He stated he did not feel comfortable granting this to everybody that has this
condition.
Dan James, Sr. Civil Engineer, stated the primary exemptions are for single family residences, that there are no
exemptions for commercial or industrial buildings. He stated primarily they came before the Council to exempt
certain improvements from constructing natural public improvements, and that at that time there is no need for the
City to obtain the street dedication and fight-of-way because there is no public improvements going in.
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Mayor Stout asked if this could be done on a case-by-case basis.
Coun6ilmember Alexander stated he agreed with how this is written but stated there is a section that mentions the
City Engineer, and could something be added so the City Engineer could flag an unusual or unique situation.
Mayor Stout suggested that a provision be added that stated unless the City Engineer determines that there is a nexus
between the improvements.
James Markman, City Attorney, suggested the following language be added at the end of E, "the City Engineer may
require dedication, notwithstanding the above exceptions, if the City Engineer determines there is a specific
connection between the project and the need for street dedication. Any such decision of the City Engineer shall be
appealable to the City Council pursuant to all procedures which are applied to Conditional Use Permit appeals."
Mayor Stout 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 507.
ORDINANCE NO. 507 (fu'st reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 12.08.025 TO THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO EXEMPTION OF STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS DEDICATION
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and set second reading of Ordinance No.
507 for March 3, 1993 as amended. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Buquet absent).
F3. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FEES ELATED TO: A)I00% COST RECOVERY FOR LIGHTS
IN ALL NEW PARKS: B) SPORTS COMPLEX TOURNAMENT FEES: AND C) RF. VIEW OF CITY'S
EXISTING LIGHT FEE COST RECOVERY POLICY Staff report presented by Suzanne Ota, Community
Services Manager, and Kathy Sorensen, Recreation SuperintendenL (0401-12 FEES)
Mayor Stout suggested that when a matter is considered by another Commission that those minutes be included in
the staff report package that goes in the Council agenda.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was:
Bob Olari, 9637 Manzanita, stated he wished lights could not be charged for, but realized why it needed to
be done. He added he agreed with the recommendations in the staff report, but asked that there be an annual
review process in case the economy does tttrn around.
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There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, THAT UPON ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY OF
NEW PARKS IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA, A USE FEE OF 100% OF FULL LIGHT
COST WILL BE IMPLEMENTED. THIS FEE TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL USAGE
AND DEMAND CHARGES AS OUTLINED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
RATE POLICIES. THIS USE FEE WILL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY OR AS RATE
POLICIES BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ARE AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. 92-223-B
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-223 TO
INVOLVE USER FEES FOR TOURNAMENT RENTALS AT THE SPORTS
COMPLEX
RESOLUTION NO. 92-223-C
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-223
REGARDING FIELD LIGHT FEES
MOTION: Moved by Willjams, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution Nos. 93-035, 92-223B and 92-223C.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Buquet absent).
No items were submitted.
No items were submitted.
No items were submitted.
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No items were identified.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
COUNCIl. BUSINESS
IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
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K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUB!,IC
No communications were made from the public.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Gutierrez, seconded by Alexander to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters. Motion camed unanimously, 4-0-1 (Buquet absent). The meeting adjoumed at 10:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra J. Adams, CMC
City Clerk
Approved: March 17, 1993