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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meetin~
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday,
April 1, 1992, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500
Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to
order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Present were Councilmembers: William J. Alexander, Charles J. Buquet II (arrived
7:04 p.m.), Diane Williams, and Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda
D. Daniels, Deputy City Manager; Jerry B. Fulwood, Deputy City Manager; Rick
Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Larry
Henderson, Principal Planner; Miki Bratt, Associate Planner; Steve Hayes,
Associate Planner; Anthea Hartig, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer;
Paul Rougeau, Traffic Engineer; Mike Olivier, Sr. Civil Engineer; Betty Miller,
Associate Engineer; Jim Martin, Plan Check Coordinator; Jim Schroeder, Building
Inspector Supervisor; Jim Thomas, Building Inspector Supervisor; Phil Mosley,
Counter Plans Examiner; John Thomas, Sr. Plans Examiner/Fire; Jim Hart,
Administrative Services Director; Marti Higgins, Disaster Preparedness Manager;
Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Susan Mickey, Management Analyst I; Capt.
Bruce Zeiner, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk.
Absent was Councilmember: Pamela J. Wright, who was recuperating from surgery.
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B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 1992 as "Prevent a Litter
Month" in Rancho Cucamonga.
Mayor Stout presented the Proclamation to Valerie Card, President of Rancho
Cucamonga Friendship for Animals.
B2. Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 1992 as "California
Earthquake Preparedness Month."
Mayor Stout presented the Proclamation to Marti Higgins, Disaster Preparedness
Manager.
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Ms. Higgins mentioned there would be an emergency drill to take place this coming
Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the 6200 block of Opal Avenue. She invited anyone
interested to attend.
B3. Presentation of Proclamation to Declare April 13 through April 17, 1992 as
"Rancho Cucamonga Building Safety Week."
Mayor Stout presented the Proclamation to John Thomas, Jim Thomas and Phil Mosley
of the Fire Safety and Building and Safety Departments.
The staff invited everyone to come to "Building and Safety Day" to be held at
City Hall on April 15 at 6:00 p.m.
B4. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming April as "Community Services
Month."
Mayor Stout presented the Proclamation to Joe Schultz, Director of Community
Services.
B5. Presentation of Proclamation to the Environmental Management Commission
Chairman designating the Month of April as "Recycle Month and Earth Month."
Mayor Stout presented the Proclamation to Jack Williams, Chairman, Environmental
Management Commission.
B6. Jack Lam, City Manager, requested that Item G1 be continued to the April
15 meeting, but asked that when this item comes up on the agenda that the public
hearing be opened and continued. He stated with respect to Item G2, that this
matter has been resolved with the property owner and asked that the item be
removed from the agenda. He asked that there be an Executive Session in order
to approve an agreement on Item G2.
James Markman, City Attorney, felt Item G1 could be resolved prior to the next
meeting.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communication was made from the public.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1.
Approval of Minutes:
February 19, 1992 (Buquet absent)
March 4, 1992
D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 3/18/92 and 3/25/92; and Payroll ending
3/12/92 for the total amount of $932,894.66.
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D3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the
Rochester Avenue Street Improvements, located from Victoria Park Lane to Highland
Avenue, and Traffic Signal and Safety Lighting Installation Project at the
intersection of Highland and Rochester Avenues, to be funded from the following
Accounts: TDA, Article 8, 12-4637-9101; TDA, Local Measure I, 32-4637-9111;
Systems, 22-4607-9108; and RDA, 11-50100. (0601-01 BID)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE ROCHESTER AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED FROM
VICTORIA PARK LANE TO HIGHLAND AVENUE, AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
SAFETY LIGHTING INSTALLATION PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF
HIGHLAND AVENUE AND ROCHESTER AVENUES IN SAID CITY AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO
RECEIVE BIDS
D4. Approval of appropriations within the Special Districts funds for a total
of $43,360.00. (0401-21 FUND APPRO)
D5. Approval of Resolution authorizing issuance of 1992 Refunding Special Tax
Bonds applicable to Day Creek Community Facilities District 84-1. (0405-02
BOND/SALE) (0403-01 COM FAC DI)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF 1992 REFUNDING
SPECIAL TAX BONDS, DELEGATING TO THE CITYMANAGER AUTHORITY TO
DETERMINE THE FINAL PRICING OF THE BONDS, AND APPROVING THE
FORM OF THE BONDS, BOND INDENTURE, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
PERTAINING TO THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS ALL ON BEHALF
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 84-1, AND AUTHORIZING A
RESTATED AND AMENDED LOAN AND PLEDGE AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO
D6. Approval to execute contracts with Bruce Hull and Associates (CO 92-018)
for Appraisals and Joseph Janczyk Evans of Empire Economics (CO 92-019) for
Market Absorption Study related to Community Facilities District 91-1. (0602-01
CONTRACT)
D7. Approval to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 for Professional Services
Agreement with Norris-Repke, Incorporated (CO 91-058), Haven Avenue Improvements,
Foothill Boulevard to Base Line Road, to be funded from Measure I, Account No.
32-4637-9027 for $22,520.00. (0602-01 CONT AMEN)
D8. Approval of Map, execution of Improvement Agreement, Improvement
Securities, Agreement for Postponement of Recordation of Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions, Summary Vacation of a Drainage Easement and Ordering the
Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 and Street Lighting
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Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 4 for Tract Map 13298, located on the southwest
corner of Milliken Avenue and Mountain View Drive, submitted by Lewis Development
Company. (1002-09 MAP) (0602-01 AGREE IMPR) (0401-03 LNSCAPE MD) (0401-03 ST LT
MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-080
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT,
IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 13298
RESOLUTION NO. 92-081
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH LEWIS
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR POSTPONEMENT OF APPROVAL OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR TRACT NO. 13298
RESOLUTION NO. 92-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 4 FOR TRACT NO. 13298
RESOLUTION NO. 92-083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF A
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
D9. Approval of Map, execution of Improvement Agreement, Improvement
Securities, Agreement for Postponement of Recordation of Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District
No. 1 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tract Map 14486,
located at 9874 and 9892 Arrow Route, east of Archibald Avenue, submitted by
Cedar Villas, a California Limited Partnership. (1002-09 MAP) (0602-01 AGREE
IMPR) (0401-03 LNSCAPE MD) (0401-03 ST LT MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT,
IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES AND FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 14486
RESOLUTION NO. 92-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH CEDAR
VILLAS, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR POSTPONEMENT OF
APPROVAL OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR TRACT
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR TRACT NO. 14486
D10. Approval of Map, execution of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security
and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 and Street
Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 4 for Tract 14365 located south of
Mountain View Drive and West of Milliken Avenue, submitted by Lewis Development
Company. (1002-09 MAP) (0602-01 AGREE IMPR) (0401-03 LNSCAPE MD) (0401-03 ST LT
MD)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT,
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY, AND FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 14365
RESOLUTION NO. 92-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 4 AND STREET
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 4 FOR TRACT NO. 14365
Dll. Approval to execute Improvement Agreement Extension for Tract 10246,
located on the southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Hillside Road, submitted by
JCR Development. (0602-01 AGREE EXTN)
RESOLUTION NO. 92-089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY FOR TRACT 10246
D12. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion
for Tract 13351-1, located on the southwest corner of Milliken Avenue and Terra
Vista Parkway. (0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street) $ 9,900.00
Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 900.00
RESOLUTION NO. 92-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 13351-1 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
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D13. Approval to accept Improvements, Release of Bonds and Notice of Completion
for Tract 13738, located at the southwest corner of Sapphire and Almond Streets.
(0602-01 BOND REL) (0704-18 NOT COMPLT)
Release: Faithful Performance Bond (Street)
Faithful Performance Bond (Storm Drain)
$ 474,000.00
$ 588,000.00
Accept: Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Street) $ 47,400.00
Maintenance Guarantee Bond (Storm Drain) $ 58,800.00
RESOLUTION NO. 92-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
TRACT 13738 AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Alexander to approve the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
E. CONSENT ORDINANCES
El. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTAND INDUSTRIAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 92-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to amend Figure II-7, and
Figures IV-1 through IV-19, regarding certain trail locations. (0203-05 INDUS
SP)
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 488.
ORDINANCE NO. 488 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIALAREA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 92-01, AMENDING FIGURE II-7, AND FIGURES IV-1
THROUGH IV-19, REGARDING CERATIN TRAIL ROUTES AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and approve
Ordinance No. 488. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
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E2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 92-01 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A proposal to amend Figure 5-18 and
Figures 5-20 through 5-40 regarding certain trail locations and to amend Article
5.33.200 regarding Community Trails. (0203-05 ETIW SP)
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 489.
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ORDINANCE NO. 489 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 92-01, AMENDING FIGURE 5-18, AND FIGURES 5-20
THROUGH 5-40, REGARDING CERTAIN TRAIL ROUTES AND AMENDING
ARTICLE 5.33.200 REGARDING COMMUNITY TRAILS, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and approve
Ordinance No. 489. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
E3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS RELATING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 91-1
(0403-01 COM FAC DI)
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the title of Ordinance No. 490.
ORDINANCE NO. 490 (second reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
IN A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and approve
Ordinance No. 490. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
F. i~DVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
F1. CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 89-03 - U.S.
HOMES CORPORATION - An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision recommending
denial of a request to amend certain development standards within the Etiwanda
Specific Plan. (Continued from March 18, 1992) Staff report presented by Steve
Hayes, Associate Planner. (0701-06 APPEAL) (0203-05 ETIW SP)
Mayor Stout re-opened the meeting for public hearing.
Council was:
Addressing the City
Charles Schultz, Reid & Hellyer, stated they are requesting the City
Council approve the Plan Amendment as proposed by staff, but that the
Vesting Tentative Map go back to the Planning Commission for further
analysis.
Councilmember Williams asked if there was any time frame for this project, and
would they come back with a redesign.
Mr. Schultz stated they would if the Plan Amendment was approved.
stated they do realize they will have to come back with a redesign.
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There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Debra J. Adams, City Clerk, read the titles of Ordinance Nos. 491 and 492.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 89-03, A REQUEST TO AMEND CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
ORDINANCE NO. 491 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 89-03, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE MINIMUM AVERAGE LOT
SIZE REQUIREMENT FROM 10,000 TO 8,500 SQUARE FEET FOR 8.12
ACRES OF LAND ZONED LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL GENERALLY LOCATED
BETWEEN ETIWANDA AND EAST AVENUES, NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AND EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF MILLER AVENUE WITHIN THE
ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF - APN: 1100-041-09, 1100-081-12, 1100-171-01 AND 13,
1100-181-01, 1100-141-01 AND 02, AND 1100-191-01
ORDINANCE NO. 492 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 89-03, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE MINIMUM AVERAGE LOT
SIZE REQUIREMENT FROM 10,000 TO 8,500 SQUARE FEET FOR ALL
PROPERTIES ZONED LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL SOUTH AND EAST OF THE
DEVORE FREEWAY WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to waive full reading and set
second reading of Ordinance Nos. 491 and 492 for April 15, 1992.
Councilmember Williams stated that two weeks ago she was willing to reduce the
parcel size. She stated she did not think U.S. Homes would be willing to change
the design of the project. She added that after further investigation on her
part, she does not see a good faith move on the developer's part, and was taking
away her support for the smaller lot sizes.
Mayor Stout stated he is not in favor of this amendment.
Councilmember Alexander stated he supports the approval of the project.
Councilmember Buquet stated he is still in favor of the amendment, but realized
there were still a number of issues to resolved. He stated he appreciated U.S.
Homes honesty about informing the Council that they will eventually sell the
project. He felt a quality project can still come out of this.
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Mayor Stout stated his position has still not changed since the last meeting.
He asked the City Attorney how to proceed with this matter since it was apparent
there was a tie vote on this matter.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated unless the developer waives some time lines
on the map, there would be some problems with time running out on the Vesting
Tentative Map. He felt if the developer would waive the time lines, it would
allow the fifth Councilmember to listen to the tapes regarding this matter and
then come back for a vote for all five Councilmembers. He stated unless the
developer will waive the time lines, he would suggest the Council deny the
appeal.
Mr. Schultz, Reid and Hellyer, stated they would waive the time limits in
order to wait for Councilmember Wright to return, but would also like to
make a presentation when she returns.
Mayor Stout stated that in the meantime, they go back and work on the Vesting
Tentative Map and do the things they say they would like to do.
James Markman, City Attorney, suggested that it be part of the record that the
developer is waiving time limits presently to act on the Vesting Map as it is now
presented to the Council, that they intend to take it back to the Commission with
the Council's direction, that the Council continue the hearings on the Ordinances
before them to 7:00 p.m., on June 3, 1992 in the Council Chambers, and direct the
Vesting Map be sent back to the Planning Commission with modifications agreeable
to the developer, and hopefully to come back at the same time.
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Buquet that the Etiwanda Specific Plan
Amendment be continued to June 3, 1992 to be heard in the Council Chambers.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 14211 - U.S. HOMES
CORPORATION - An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision denying the
proposed tentative tract map and design review for the development of 226 single
family lots on 81.2 acres of land within the Etiwanda Specific Plan in the Low-
Medium Residential District (4-8 dwelling units per acre), located on the east
side of Etiwanda Avenue, south of the Devore Freeway, and west of East Avenue -
APN: 1100-041-09, 1100-081-02, 1100-171-01 and 13, 1100-181-01, 1100-141-01 and
12, and 1100-191-01. Related File: Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment 89-03.
(Continued from March 18, 1992) Staff report presented by Steve Hayes, Associate
Planner. (0701-06 APPEAL)
See above portion of item for public hearing discussion.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
14211, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 226 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON
81.2 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN IN THE
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MEDIUM AND LOW MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (8-14 AND 4-8
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, RESPECTIVELY), LOCATED ON THE EAST
SIDE OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE DEVORE FREEWAY AND WEST
OF EAST AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN:
1100-041-09, 1100-081,12, 1100-171-01 AND 13, 1100-181-01,
1100-141-01 AND -02, AND 1100-191-01
RESOLUTION NO. 92-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE DESIGN REVIEW OF VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14211, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF A RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION OF 226 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 81.2 ACRES OF LAND
WITHIN THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN IN THE MEDIUM AND LOW MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (8-14 AND 4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE,
RESPECTIVELY), LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ETIWANDA AVENUE,
SOUTH OF THE DEVORE FREEWAY AND WEST OF EAST AVENUE, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 1100-041-09, 1100-
081-12, ll00-171-01AND -13, 1100-181-01, 1100-141-01 AND -02,
AND 1100-191-01
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Buquet that the Vesting Tentative Tract Map
be returned to the jurisdiction of the Planning staff and Planning Commission for
appropriate consultation and negotiation, and for this item also to appear on the
June 3, 1992 agenda. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
F2. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 90-01 AND
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-03B - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A public hearing to
comment on the draft final environmental impact report prepared for the Etiwanda
North Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment 90-03B to prezone approximately
6,840 acres of territory in the Rancho Cucamonga sphere of influence to provide
for 3,613 single-family dwelling units on 2,112 acres of vacant land, 28 acres
of neighborhood commercial use, 4 schools, 5 parks, an equestrian center, and
preservation of 4,442 acres of open space generally located north of Highland
Avenue (State Route 30), south of the San Bernardino National Forest, west of the
City of Fontana, and east of Milliken Avenue. Staff report presented by Larry
Henderson, Principal Planner. (1403-06 EIR) (0203-03 GPAMEN) (0203-05 SPCF PLN)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council
were:
Marlene Trunnel, 10112 Bel Air, Montclair, from San Bernardino Sage
Friends and Pomona Valley Greens, stated they support Rancho Cucamonga's
annexation of North Etiwanda and will work towards that goal. She added
she thinks the EIR is fragmented. They asked for the preservation of all
habitat north of the utility corridor. She also presented a letter which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk which contains her comments.
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Joe Decist, 28516 Wisteria Lane, Highland, stated it is his understanding
that this area is on an earthquake fault. He felt there should be an in-
depth study regarding seismic conditions that might exist in this area.
Stacy Thompson, 133 Brooks, Claremont, stated it is apparent that the
County does not care to preserve this area that is in the Rancho Cucamonga
Sphere of Influence. She continued to quote various information from the
EIR. She also entered a written statement as part of the record which is
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Dan Culney, 6729 Hermosa, commented on the fault zones for this area. He
also commented on the need for open space and stated he supported this
matter.
Don Stahlin, 5 Park Plaza, Irvine, stated he was an owner of property in
this area and that because of economic conditions, it is stopping their
project from going forward approving their final map and building their
homes in the area.
Greg Corub, 13926 San Dimas, felt if someone does not want the property to
be developed, they should purchase it and not develop it.
Leeona Klippstein, commended Miki Bratt for her work on this project.
They asked that the City take measures to preserve the land. She also
presented a map to be included as part of the record and made comments
about it. She continued to comment on the endangered species and how they
should be preserved. Her written comments are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
Michael Phillips of Laguna Beach, stated he would like to encourage that
the land be preserved and asked that the City Council consider this.
Glenn Black, 1644 Humbolt, Ontario, commented on .the letter the City
Council received today from the Department of Fish and Game, and read
various portions from it. He stated he did not approve of staff's
recommendation of the documents.
Billy Schwarz, 1051 E. 4th #20, Ontario, stated she supported the work
that Stacy Thompson is doing. She felt the sage should be preserved.
Scott Rittenhouse, 1550 N. Hobart #112, Los Angeles, stated he is a
Planner in the Los Angeles area and made comments on the EIR. He did not
feel this was in compliance with CEQA. He also presented written material
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Stout questioned his figures and the information he presented.
Councilmember Buquet also questioned the information he presented and pointed out
that he and Mayor Stout are very sensitive to this area.
Mr. Rittenhouse continued to give his comments against this plan.
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Councilmember Alexander stated even though annexation probably won't occur, the
City would still like to have a plan in place that is a good plan.
Brad Buller, City Planner, stated this EIR is consistent with CEQA regulations.
Mayor Stout called a recess at 9:00 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 9:20 p.m. with all Councilmembers present (Wright absent).
Richard DuCurtis felt this should go back to the County.
Mike Daniels, of Fontana, felt the City Council should go on record and
set an example by stopping the rape of the land.
Dunkle Stepkey, of Claremont, agreed with Stacy Thompson's comments. He
felt whatever can be preserved should be preserved. He felt the
annexation should occur.
Jim Clark, 6826 Etiwanda Avenue, stated residents were concerned about
this even before the City was a City. He stated his family owns a portion
of this land.
Chris Pauls, 34 Executive Park, Irvine, Caryn Company, felt Rancho
Cucamonga should not go forward with this plan. He mentioned various
correspondence he entered into the record. He specifically mentioned the
University Crest project and stated they would continue to work with the
City on this project, but asked that modifications be made to the plan.
Debra Webster, 14786 Summit, stated she feels strongly when someone tells
her what she can or cannot do with her property.
Richard Douglas, Landmark Company, read a statement into the record which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Cynthia O'Lare, of Pomona, member of the Greens, stated she did not think
it was acceptable to approve the plan.
Robert Foot, 621 Berlin, Ontario, felt the City Council should show
concern for Cucamonga Canyon.
There being no further response, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Alexander stated he supported staff.
Mayor Stout mentioned all the worked that staff has put into this project,
including commission meetings and all the responses that have been prepared to
the letters the City has received. He felt staff has done an excellent job. He
felt this plan should be approved, but stated that like any plan, an amendment
can be made to it.
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Councilmember Williams felt this was a good plan to attempt to do what the City
wants to accomplish for this area.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN AND
ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 92-092.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLANAMENDMENT 90-03B
- CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to recommend approval of a General Plan
Amendment to provide consistency with the draft Etiwanda North Specific Plan,
prezoning approximately 6,840 acres of territory in the Rancho Cucamonga sphere
of influence to provide for 3,613 single-family dwelling units on 2,112 acres of
vacant land, 28 acres of neighborhood commercial use, 4 schools, 5 parks, an
equestrian center, and preservation of 4,442 acres of open space generally
located north of Highland Avenue (State Route 30), south of the San Bernardino
National Forest, west of the City of Fontana, and east of Milliken Avenue. Staff
report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. (0203-03 GP AMEN)
See above portion of item for public hearing discussion.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 90-03B, AMENDING THE LAND USE AND CIRCULATION
MAPS, AND REVISING VARIOUS MAPS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Alexander, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 92-
093. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN 90-01 - CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A request to recommend approval of the Etiwanda North
Specific Plan, prezoning approximately 6,840 acres of territory in the Rancho
Cucamonga sphere of influence to provide for 3,613 single-family dwelling units
on 2,112 acres of vacant land, 28 acres of neighborhood commercial use, 4
schools, 5 parks, an equestrian center, and preservation of 4,442 acres of open
space generally located north of Highland Avenue (State Route 30), south of the
San Bernardino National Forest, west of the City of Fontana, and east of Milliken
Avenue. Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. (0203-05
SPCF PLN)
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See above portion of item for public hearing discussion.
Debra J. Adams read the title of Ordinance No. 493.
ORDINANCE NO. 493 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 90-01, THE
ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Stout to waive full reading and set second
reading of Ordinance No. 493 for the April 15, 1992 meeting. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
F3. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED HAVEN AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AND WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND CHURCH STREET Staff report
presented by Mike Olivier, Sr. Civil Engineer. (1110-10 STORM DR) (1110-10
STREET PI)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the
public hearing was closed.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUC~MONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
INITIAL STUDY AND ISSUANCE OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
PROPOSED RAVEN AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AND WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND CHURCH
STREET
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 92-094.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
F4. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED RAVEN AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AND WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN CHURCH STREET AND BASE LINE ROAD AND BASE LINE ROAD
EAST AND WEST OF RAVEN AVENUE Staff report presented by Mike Oliver, Sr. Civil
Engineer. (1110-10 STORM DR) (1110-10 STREET PI)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the
public hearing was closed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
INITIAL STUDY AND ISSUANCE OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
PROPOSED HAVEN AVENUE STORM DRAIN AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION
AND WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN CHURCH STREET AND BASE LINE ROAD
AND BASE LINE ROAD EAST AND WEST OF HAVEN AVENUE
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 92-095.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
F5. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION - FISCAL
YEAR 1992/93 AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE CHAS - The adoption of the Preliminary
Statement of Community Development Objectives and the Projected Use of Funds for
the Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal Year 1992/93, based
on a grant of $551,000.00, and related Amendments to the Comprehensive Housing
Strategy to allow the Funding of Public Service Activities. (THIS ITEM TO BE
CONTINUED TO APRIL 15, 1992) (0203-04 CDBG)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to continue the item to April 15,
1992. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
PUBLIC HEARINOS
G1. CONSIDERATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION TO ACOUIRE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
LARK DRIVE FROM ITS EXISTING EASTERLY TERMINUS TO ROCHESTER AVENUE - Public
hearing of protests regarding eminent domain action to acquire public right-of-
way for Lark Drive from its easterly terminus to Rochester Avenue at the property
commonly known by Assessors Parcel Number 227-011-13 (a vacant lot) for the
construction of street improvements across the south property line of said
property. (Continued from March 18, 1992) (1002-06 EM DOMAIN)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE PUBLIC NEED AND NECESSITY
TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams to continue the public hearing to
April 15, 1992. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
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G2. CONSIDERATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION TO ACQUIRE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
LARK DRIVE FROM IT'S EXISTING EASTERLY TERMINUS TO ROCHESTER AVENUE AND THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHLAND AVENUE AND ROCHESTER AVENUE - Public hearing of
protests regarding eminent domain action to acquire public right-of-way for Lark
Drive from its easterly terminus to Rochester Avenue and the southwest corner of
Highland Avenue and Rochester Avenue at the property located at 11881 Highland
Avenue (APN 227-011-09) for the construction of street improvements across the
south property line of said property. (Continued from March 18, 1992) (1002-06
EM DORAIN)
James Markman, City Attorney, asked for an Executive Session to discuss the
purchase of the property described as listed for this item.
The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:54 p.m. The meeting was called
back to order at 10:00 p.m.
James Markman, City Attorney, stated there is an Easement Acquisition Agreement
which settles the matter for Item G2, and along with that a letter dated April
1, 1992 to DeVito Francesco clarifying the agreement.
RECOLUTION NO. 92 07~
A RESOLUTION OF TME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RA~CHO
CUCAMONCA, CALIFOFe]IA, DECLARINC TIlE PUBLIC NEED A~D NECESSITY
TO CONDEFa] DORTIONC OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN TIIE
CITY OF RA}~CHO OUCANONCA A~D MAKINC FINDINCE IN SUPPORT
THEREOF (RESOLUTION NOT NEEDED)
MOTION: Moved by Stout, seconded by Buquet to approve the Acquisition Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
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H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
H1. CONSIDERATION TO EXECUTE A FINAL DISPOSITION AGREEMENT (CO 92-020), FLOOD
INSURANCE FUND DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (CO 92-021), AND FLOOD WALL CONSTRUCTION DEPOSIT
AGREEMENT (CO 92-022) WITH CARYN DEVELOPMENT REGARDING BOND SALE FOR 88-2
DRAINAGE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (0602-01 CONTRACT) (0405-02 BOND/SALE)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to continue Item Hi to April 15,
1992. Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
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H2. CONSIDERATION OF PILOTADOPT-A-WALL (ANTI-GRAFFITI) PROGRAMAND APPLICABLE
POLICY Staff report presented by Jerry Fulwood, Deputy City Manager. (0102-02
POLICY) (0704-07 VANDALISM)
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public comments. Addressing the City Council
were:
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Cynthia Shelley, 7988 Henbane, stated she had read an article in the Los
Angeles Times about Adopt-A-Wall, which gave her the idea of how to cut
costs to have graffiti removed so that it would free up money to go
towards something else. She stated she would like to keep Rancho
Cucamonga clean. She stated they will take a small area first and then
expand the program to go throughout the City.
Liz Salazar, 7978 Henbane, designed T-Shirts to be worn while the people
are removing the graffiti. She also presented a poster for advertising
the program.
Councilmember Williams stated she is impressed with the program and felt it would
take off throughout the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF ANTI-
GRAFFITI PROGRAM REFERRED TO AS RANCHO CUCAMONGA'S ADOPT-A-
WALL PROGRAM
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 92-096.
Motion carried unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent).
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. UPDATE ON MOBILE HOME ORDINANCE AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE LETTER OF
AUTHORIZATION (CO 92-097) WITH AGAJANIAN AND ASSOCIATES Staff report presented
by Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II. (0704-01 MOBILHOME) (0602-01 CONTRACT)
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Alexander to approve the agreement with an
Ordinance to come back at the May 6, 1992 meeting. Motion carried unanimously,
4-0-1 (Wright).
I2. DISCUSSION OF LIBRARY MASTER PLAN (1601-06 LIBRARY)
Councilmember Williams stated that April 5 - April 11 is Library Week and that
was why she brought this up.
Linda Daniels, Deputy City Manager, gave a brief history of the development of
the Master Plan.
Mayor Stout opened the meeting for public comment.
public comments were closed.
There being no response,
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Councilmember Williams stated that at some point, the City needed to withdraw
from the County system and set up a municipal system.
Further discussion took place as to taxes that are paid into the County system
and the service the City receives from them.
Councilmember Williams felt the City needed to "grow up" and help to provide the
service to the residents that they deserve.
Councilmember Buquet felt it would be best not to totally withdraw from the
County system, but to figure out the per capita tax that is being generated that
is currently going to the County from Rancho Cucamonga, and then approach the
County and tell them we want to put that money directly into services in Rancho
Cucamonga, and that if they can't provide that amount of service, to turn the
money back to the City and we will provide the service. He felt this would lead
to an orderly transition.
Mayor Stout stated he agreed with Councilmember Buquet's approach and then move
on with other measures. He stated the City needs to know what the County's plans
are for future services to Rancho Cucamonga. He felt it was time that the City
run the Library itself.
Councilmember Buquet agreed.
Mayor Stout suggested the City Manager draft correspondence to the Library in
accordance with the direction that the City wants a financial accounting and that
we want to know what their plans are for provision of services in Rancho
Cucamonga for the future, that the City wants to know if they plan on increasing
the services to the amount of revenue collected from Rancho Cucamonga residents,
and to let them know the Council will be discussing this further at its meeting
of May 6 and needed their input by that date.
Jackie Bolda suggested there be an assessment charge for a better library
in order to help out.
J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
J1. Councilmember Buquet announced the City Council would be getting a memo
about today's Caltrans/Omnitrans meeting shortly.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
No communication was made from the public.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Buquet, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously, 4-0-1 (Wright absent). The meeting adjourned at 10:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
CMC
City Clerk
Approved: May 6, 1992