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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Adiourned Meetin~
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga met on
Saturday, March 12, 1988 at the Clarion Hotel Ontario Airport, 2200 East Holt
Blvd., Ontario. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Mayor Dennis L.
Stout.
Present were Councilmembers: Deborah N. Brown, Charles J. Buquet II, Jeffrey
King, Pamela J. Wright and Mayor Dennis L. Stout.
Also present were: City Manager, Lauren M. Wasserman; Assistant City Manager,
Robert A. Rizzo; City Clerk, Beverly A. Authelet; Community Development
Director, Jack Lam; City Planner, Brad Buller; City Engineer, Russell Maguire;
Deputy City Planner, Otto Kroutil; Administrative Services Director, Jim Hart;
Senior Administrative Assistant, Mark R. Lorimer; Resource Center Coordinator,
Jerry Fulwood; Senior RDA Analyst, Linda Daniels; Building Official, Jerry
Grant; Facilitor, Earl Goodwin.
B. PURPOSE
The purpose of the workshop was to establish goals for the City Council. The
following goals were presented for consideration. Changes are indicated in bold
type. (0205-01 GOALS)
The first items discussed were the Community Values, City of Rancho Cucamonga.
COI=~N~ VALDEC
CITY OF nANCHO CUCANONCA
ORGANIZATION VALUES
We, the members of the City Council, City Commissions, and Professional Staff of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as stewards of the co..~anity resources, are
dedicated to creating and maintaining a well-balanced community that is a safe
and fulfilling place to live, grow, work and play. We believe that this quality
of life is achieved through our commitment to:
PKOPLE
We respect ourselves and, therefore, the people we serve. We care
about the well-being of all people regardless of status, origin or
personal beliefs.
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SERVICE
We strive to provide unsurpassed community services in a fair,
efficient and responsive manner. We stress high standards which
encourage the greatest quality of life.
We provide guidance and leadership on behalf of the entire community.
We value openness and accessibility and encourage citizen input and
participation.
PROFESS IONALISM
We conduct City affairs in a highly professional manner
l~ones-t-y--anrc~-on~--e½e~-d--and--a~p~'i~'offic~s~s in order to
encourage and promote public trust and confidence.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We recognize that the City has been entrusted with the stewardship of
financial resources which rightly belong to the community and we value
prudent financial management.
PLAIOI~D DBVBLOP!o~NT PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
We recognize the need for well-balanced and
s-cemprehens{ve-p-lan t~--bi~lt~c~ d~v~lo~-~ent-~o-~-ttre- de~ads
~~-~-~-~th co~rehensive planni~ for
public senices within the City of ~ncho Cuc~a-
RANCliO CUCAMONGA 2000
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
PROVIDE eos~ EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES.
The City's }r~h~'Fri~T~t~ interest includes n~r~-o~r~7 law enforcement services,
rrow--p~-~v~d~d--by--etve-~a~' B e ~ ~a t d ~no--~t'Y'~h~'r'i~s"~'Fa~eme~fc~' ~ '~
~~-~ed-by-~h~-~s Building and Safety, R~ and ~I,~ Emergency
P repar edne s s ~~f~~~ ·
The following specific objectives are identified for the depart~nts in order to
~et this goal:
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Objective 1: ~xpm~rdRevlew need of the Traffic/Knforcemnt Division to
i-n~- add i~ioc, a l--e~z~- a,id -t-r~i-~i-n~--t~--a~Ter~- aeeded ~for ce~=n t
met needs of the c~nlty and report back by .
Objective 2: Develop a D~ff~-r~rrt~r~ Patrol Response System hr-~rd~r to
~rro~i~i~ maintain quality service-m~-~ ~educed-~o~--t~--t~-ei~y. ~port
back by .
Objective 3: ~x~ra~rd-Review the needs of the Station's Crime Prevention
ProRram to include Volunteer Forces and updated narcotic recoRnition and
use prevention proRrams. lieport back by .
Objective 4: eontlmv~-e,~hasi~--c~-~rl{~hia~ Establish an Emergency
Preparedness Plan and streaKthen the City's con~nitment to a comprehensive
emergency services program.
Complete and implemnt the Rancho Cucamonga Emergency Services
Plan by .
~n~i-n~e-~mpha~is-~n- City wide-emergency--t-t~-i~rim~--an~~ti-en
~a~s~v-progr~m-an~-{~sei~i~i~a-'for--M~e- ~ totage
Objective 5: tk-v~-c~o~e, ati~,~--~t'r~t*e~,T-Cooperate with the County of
San Bernardins and the National Forest Service to improve e~rf~,c=~ent
public safety in the 0~ca~o~A~-~a,,~a areas borderin2 the City on the
north.
Objective 6: krs'~'rr-effectiveaess-~f-,s~-i~tiai -~rrlm~-
e~-a-t'e--a~ te~aati~--~- u~ade -~-~~-~~- ea~cem=n~-aad
i~pm,~d-~~Evahate anal control seaices and present seaice and
enforcemat alte~atlves by .
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BUILD A SOUND FINANCIAL BASE FOR THK CON~JNITY.
In order to ensure the financial resources necessary to provide desired City
services, it is essential to cultivate the development of a strong local economy
with particular emphasis on strengthening of general use revenues.
The following specific objectives are identified for City departments to meet
this goal:
Objective 1: Z~ar, d-4~e--CizyL~-v~s~bi~ev-a,',d eahaace-~ee-~a~e--i~--t~re
b~x~i~re~-co.~-uai~'yDevelop pro2rJma to e~ance the Citv's vlslbilit~ and
~2e in the business co~nlt~.
~ ~p~-eh~-~ey~s~~- throug~-~- c~ inued-~
Objective 2: Attract a variety of co~ercial and industrial development,
especially hiRh employment and hiRh volume ~e~mi~--u~ sales tax
2enerators.
D~e~-~- radiated ~~-~- ~a~-~-~~-~~
De~p-~-~~m--~-~~~-~-~-~-~ · d e ~ a i
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~xl~e--eh~--p,~-~-~b~-l-i-ey--~(--d-e~e~-n~--a--sm-a-l-1--b u s i De s s
develop..~e,xt t.,vogs. au.-ts~'-a.s's'i-s-e-rrew-s~s~'t- b~s'i'z'res'se'sv.
Objective 3: Promote the continued viabilitv of existinR businesses in
the community.
Objective 4: Deve lop a~mlvri-s-~r~ve programs to maxlmlze exlstin2
resources
Objective 5: Develop a lon2-term financial plan.
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BNOOU~A(~ PROVIDE P~J)AL'rI~, ~T'~I-I~~I~ LONG ~j~N~ PI~ING.
Since the City has a significant investment of time and dollars in insuring the
quality of all City services, it is essential that long range planning for the
future of Rancho Cucamonga be a high priority.
The following specific objectives are identified for Gity department's to meet
this goal:
Objective 1:
development.
eo~re-i-n=e--~Commitment to quality planninR of all new
deve}op~ent-~evi~-w-~o~essT.
Objective 2: Emphasize comitment to L'}Ye-iq~rovemene-o{ improve existinR
and older areas of Rancho CueamouRs.
Retrofit existing development according to current planning
standards.
eoTr~i~m~-emphas{s-~n--brau~rb~icatiou-odBeautlf]r key areas within
the City through more proactive code enforcement, capital
improvement programs, and beautification programs.
Assess needs and deficiencies of southwest Cucamonga area and
develop implementation and finance plan.
Assess needs and deficiencies of old Etiwanda area and develop
implementation and financial plan.
Evaluate feasibility of revitalization of old Alta Loma area,
north of Base Line Road on Amethyst.
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Assess existing recreational trails system Citywide and develop
alternatives for supporting regional community 1-c.~a-~ recreational
trails improvements, access, and maintenance.
Evaluate existing Tree Preservation Ordinance and develop new
program for the replacement, maintenance, and preservation of all
heritage trees.
eon~-~qdTa~--oYr-stL=ngtheai~Strengthen the City's 8~ode
Benforcement Ixprograms, including enforcement of regulations
pertaining to property maintenance, vehicle parking and storage,
signage, animal control, dumping and public nuisances·
Objective 3: Pursue the annexation of areas within the Citv's Sphere of
Influence that warrant local control·
Assess conditions, opportunities and liabilities of potential
annexation areas and develop long-term plan and annexation
strategy with quarterly reports back to City Council.
Pending any annexation continue to coordinate Sphere of Influence
planning with the County of San Bernardino, property owners and
other public agencies to promote development that meets or
exceeds City standards.
Plt{W{{)M--N{{~EC6ARY ENCOURAGE PROVISION FOR SOCIAL SKRVI(~S I~OUCHO~ ~
rre=e~=ary= To be reworded and brought back to Council for consideration.
The following specific objectives are identified for the City department's to
meet this goal:
Objective 1: Bmph~s-l~--commi~mm~-~Determlne the need for Child Care
Services-Si~T-wi~e.
Identify existing child care services and assess needs for added
programs.
Develop alternatives to encourage child care by the private
sector.
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Objective 2: Encouraging senior citizen involvement in k'eF City issues.
2~.1. Encourage qualified seniors to volunteer to serve on community
groups (i.e. local commissions, community foundation).
Objective 3: Analyze senior housiu2 needs.
~N~E~5~-]~MFN~-~}N PROVIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL A~TIVITIKS, AND
RECRF~TION P~ WHICH MEET THE NEEDS OF TH~ COMMUNITY.
The following specific objectives are identified for City department's to meet
this goal:
Objective 1: Con~i-rm~ e.~asis on-dDevelopment of new park facilities.
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Objective 2:
facilities.
8on-~brru~--emlYi~ws{-s--~m--Te~n~T~Xmprove existing park
Objective 3:
community.
Evaluate and enhance recreation and leisure programs for
eon-t-i-rrue--~--a~-cess--~he--~eeds--~{--t-}ve-~niiT-re&a~diag
~eczea~i-orr~-an~-l-el-smTe progza...-~.
Objective 4: 8on~cim~e-comm&emene-~-~Enhance& cultural arts programs and
f ac i 1 i t i e s - th r o u ~ft-~-z'ece--f-i-tt~n='i-a-1--suV~-t~r-t~- Raac ho
Oo~,x~ Fo.adae~.
Objective 5: Promote Rancho Cucamon~a as a regional recreational center.
PROVIDE PRIMARY CITY INFRASTRUCTURR AND PUBLIC IMPR0VRI~NTS TO !~ET CURRENT AND
LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE CONMHNITY IN ADVANCE OF GROWTH.
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As Rancho Cucamonga continues to experience residential, cou~ercial and
industrial growth, it becomes more essential to emphasize the need for an
~eq~m-~ infrastructure to be build and ~aintalned to accommodate greater
demands. Consequently, the City is committed to addressing the public
improvement needs city-wide in order to provide for a safe and comfortable
environment.
The following specific objectives are identified for City department's to meet
this goal:
Objective 1: Develop a street and highway system which effectively and
safely provides for the movement of vehicles within the community to
accommodate anticipated community 2rowth.
Assess the effectiveness of existing street and highway system
and report back by .
B~ea~bi-s~-~Develop alternative methods to provide funds for the
construction of the street and roadway systems as needed to meet
the demands caused by growth of the community and report back by
Re--e~whrwt~Develop alternatives regarding City Council policy on
phased construction of public improvements and report back by
Objective 2: Continue to develop storm drainage system which protects
public and private property·
~ea~-a-sys~em-~-fReevaluate and update Master Plans of storm
drainage to guide development and construction of appropriate
drainage facilities and report back by .
Develop options of appropriate funding mechanisms to support
construction of needed facilities to k~-e~-Fat-~-~t~ff-t~v~ g,o~h of
~he meet needs of the community and report back by .
Objective 3: Develop comprehensive policy and plan regarding installation
of underground facilities of other public utilities and report back by .
Objective 4: Assist in the &eve~op~entplannln2 of public utilities
including water, sewer, electrical, gas, and communication systems a~wt~e
for the convenience and safety o'f the conmmunity.
Mwi~i~-a- p,og~a--~-ccope~a~enCooperate with the local water
and sewer district which protects the public health and safety in
a cost effective manner.
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Request Cucamonga County Water Districts to reevaluate their
co~t~im=~i~t-~-~D%~DJ~ policy of permitting the installation of
septic tanks above Banyan Street.
M~{n~-i-n--i--~ogTm~n--~orContlnue programs for replacement of
unsightly overhead utilities with proper underground facilities
=O,',~BIBB-T~ PROVIDE A SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION BETWORK W~I='-'- TO SERVES
THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY-I~-k-SkI~-B~PI~?-~",'~ IIANNBR.
t~=~-~The City is con~nitted to a transportation network which addresses the
community's traffic circulation concerns.
The following specific objectives are identified for City departments to meet
this goal:
Objective 1~ Evaluate critical traffic problems, both existing and
potential and include report with annual budget request.
Objective 2: Establish standards for n~lo~at-o{ a street network to
allow proiected traffic volumes to travel within the community and report
back by .
Objective 3: Evaluate funding options ~o--~ro-~-J~ for the
construction of the street and roadway systems as needed and report back by
Objective 4: Continue to support the development of the Route 30 Freeway
and other regional transportation corridor systems.
Objective 5: Develop a transportation management program which supports
alternative modes of travel and reduces the impact of traffic on the street
and roadway system·
DEVELOPMENT AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.
~.he--ei-ey~.s--~lyer~+--.i.~rs---a.rrd--~:rb.~-~-e-.1~r1-i.e-i.e.r--aT.e-~~~-~uence~ -Hyy
advocacy-b:r-lrro't'e'c/z'Iret-e'rr/z'~-fft--~-eg'~i'~-a'~'i-orr ,;hi'ci'r-maT-adv'etsehr-~rtFat'~
C~ca~oc, ga-r.
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The following objectioaave aTeis identified for City departments to meet this
goal:
Objective 1: Continue to implement leRislative affairs proRram to address
State and Federal leRislature impacts on City.
Coofdiaat~-ie~isiaeive-~d~ocac! ~Pi'~n-~-~l~ag~ncies ~hi-ch
WoT~'w~t~'FTi'f~t~'s~ct~n'-,'Du~l-~q-I-rm%~t-ryr OhaJoe~-~ Oo~,~arce)
t~ encouLage s~ppo~ e-e~-k-eT-~-~-t-~ei-e~--w~fi-c1~-i-mp.~c-e~.-t-l~e,~~
I~PRO~E THE COORDINATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES WNI~I ARE NOT PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY
The following specific objectives are identified for City departments to meet
this goal:
Objective 1: Continue emphasis on ~Tovi, ei~r~ ensurln~ the provision of the
followinR services in toniunction with other public aRencies and reevaluate
service levels to ensure a~eq~at'~delivery:
1. Cable Television.
2. Refuse Collection.
3. Library Services.
4. Water Services.
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5. Fire Services.
6. Animal Control Services.
7. Ambulance Services.
8. Sewer Services.
9. Health Services.
10. Weed Abatement.
11. Dust Control.
Objective 2: Pursue the enhancement of library services in Rancho
cucam~n~a-w~h-F~m~r~T-~d-.Fra~.B~aa~di.n~-~he-~astru~ti~-~--a~.-addi~i.~xTa~
beanch-}ibea, x-i-rr-ebe~,o~osed
Objective 3: Fr~t~r~-desslbiliey-~'-~eo~auizia~ clma~ia~ FoothiFF-t~i-re
l~r~i~rr-+i~t~'i~e Coordinate and cooperate with other public aKencles,
1. Seek District concurrence.
2. Seek impartial analysis by Local Agency Formation Commission.
Evaluate reports prepared by LAFC, Ralph Andersen and Associates
and City and District staff before making final determination.
At the conclusion of the goals session, the City Council requested some
additions to the goals which had not been included.
Councilwoman Wright requested that something be added regarding a commitment to
recycling and solid waste resource conservation. She also requested something
be added regarding historical educational information, and to include under Law
Enforcement something regarding response times and enhancing the image of law
enforcement.
Mayor Stout requested that there be a City Council goal, something which states,
"to focus on vision, long-range planning, and policies necessary to guide the
City of Rancho Cucamonga into the year 2000.
Objective 1: Direct City Manager to monitor, track, and evaluate progress
on all department objectives contained in this document.
Objective 2: Provide City Council with executive summary progress reports
twice yearly."
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Mr. Wasserman stated the next step was to take all the comments, revise them~
and then staff will come back with an implementation document with time lines
added. Staff should be able to bring the document back to Council within 3 to 4
weeks.
Mayor Stout adjourned the workshop to 2.'40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Authelet
City Clerk
Approved: April 6, 1988