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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Resular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER.
The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Lion's Park Cormnunity Center,
9161 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga, on Wednesday, December 17, 1980. The
meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Phillip D. Schlosser who led in
the flag salute.
Present: Councilmen James C. Frost, Jori. D. Mikels, Michael A. Palombo, Arthur
H. Bridge, and Mayor Phillip D. Schlosser.
Also present were: City Manager, Lauren M. Wasserman; City Attorney, Samuel Crowe;
Assistant City Manager, Jim Robinson; Community Development Director, Jack Lam;
City Planner, Barry Hogan; Finance Director, Harry Empey; Community Services
Director, Bill Holley.
Absent: City Engineer, Lloyd Hubbs.
Approval of Minutes: Councilman Mikels requested the following changes:
Page 3 of November 18 minutes, first paragraph to be "Councilman Mikels noted that
the Fire District was considering a requirement of future developers to provide at
least the fire station facilities for the District. That would result in some re-
duction of the total finances needed to set up an additional substation where it is
needed. In addition, Mr. Mikels noted that the oeprating costs of the District
would continue to increase annually. Perhaps at some point the District may be
unable to provide any personnel for new stations."
Councilman Frost requested the following change on page 7 of the November 19~h
minutes: '~Motion: Moved by Frost, seconded by Palombo to authorize the mayor to
send a letter to the Board of Supervisors apprising them that the Council has
directed the city attorney to investigate the feasibility of proceeding with legal
action. Motion carried unanimously 5-0."
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Frost to approve the minutes as corrected.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
a. Advisory Commission will be meeting on Monday, December 22, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Lion's Park Co~nunity Center just prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR.
Staff requested that item "d" be removed since the applicant was working with the
staff to resolve the problems.
a. Approval of Warrants - Register No. 80-12-17 for $560,570.95.
b. Alcoholic Beverage License Application for R. Michael and Pamela L. McKenna; (i)
The Hole in the Wall Deli', 9668 Base Line Road, Off-Sale Beer and Wine.
c. Authorization for City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director,
Community Services Director, and Council to attend the Employee Relations
Institute, January 21-22 in San Francisco.
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December 17, 1980
Page 2
(2) Rr--Req~e~-~o-~e~-p~b~e-hee~ng-~-~a~e~-~7-½9~-~-appea~-~-~san~ng
~o.~a~n-~ee~on-~eny~ng-Di~ee~o~-Re~ew-8~-~8. Item removed from agenda.
e. Release of Bonds:
Tract 9440: located on the west side of Hermosa, 500+ feet north of Banyan.
Owner: Chevron Construction Co.
Performance Bond (landscaping) $42,683.30
Tract 9636: located south of Lemon Avenue and west of Archibald Avenue.
Owner: Crismar Development Corp.
Cash Staking Bond $ 1,500.00
(3) f. Approval of Flood Control Agreement for Deer Creek Bridges. It is
recommended that Council approve the agreement between the City and the San
Bernardino County Flood Control District for the construction of the Deer
Creek Bridges, Zone I, Fiscal Year 80-81.
(4) g. Parcel Map 3534: Acceptance of Bonds and Agreement.
It is recommended that Council accept bonds and agreement for off-site improve-
ments at 8805 Hidden Farms Road.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-112
A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
IMPROV~RENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
FOR 8805 HIDDEN FARMS ROAD (PARCEL MAP 3534).
(5) h. Approval of Parcel Map 5130: It is recommended that Council authorize
the City Clerk and City Engineer to sign the subject map. The map consists of
three parcels located on the east side of Amethyst, south of 19th Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PARCEL MAP NUMBER 5130.
(6) i. Agreement Extension Request for Parcel Map 5269: H & S Properties, Inc.
has requested additional time to complete the improvement on Parcel Map 5269 to
complete the improvement on Parcel Map 5269 located east of Carnelian Street,
north of Hillside Road.
(7) J. Acceptance of Tract Map 11461: It is recommended that Council accept the
subject tract map located on the northside of 19th Street, between Carnelian
Street and Beryl. Owners: Lewis Homes.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TRACT NIrMBER 11461.
(8) k. Cash Assignment Tract 9434: The subject tract developer, Chevron, has submitted
for City acceptance a $5,000 cash assignment. It is recommended that Council direct
the Finance Director to sign the assignment letter on behalf of the City, thus accept-
ing said assignment and placing the same on deposit with the City.
(9) 1. Purchase of Real Property by County Flood Control: The County Flood Control
has declared its intention to purchase lands for use as flood control right-of-way
in Rancho Cucamonga. Under Section 3775 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the City
is required to give its approval so that the property may be purchased.
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December 17, 1980
Page 3
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels for approval of the Consent Calendar
with the exception of item "d" which was removed. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
4A. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. Mr. Wasserman recommended that the item be continued (1£
to the January 7, 1981 meeting. Motion: Moved by Mtkeis, seconded by Palombo to
continue the hearing of the Subdivision Ordinance No. 28-B to the January 7, 1981
City Council meeting. Motion approved unanimously 5-0.
4B. AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING HISTORIC LANDMARKS. Staff report by Bill Holley. (11
City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Ordinance No. 128. Motion: Moved by Mikels,
seconded by Palombo to waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 128 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE
ETIWANDA RAILWAY STATION, THE EMERY HOUSE, AND
THE ETIWANDA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AS SIGNIFICANT
HISTORIC FEATURES OF THE CITY AND THEREFORE
DESIGNATING EACH AS A CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council was
Leonard Gorczyca, Chairman of the Historical Commisssion, who recommended adoption
of the Ordinance. There being no further public response, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Bridge stated that the Stobie house on Beryl was also a Sears and Roebuck
home. Perhaps this one also warrants an historical designation.
Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to set January 7, 1981 for second
reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
4C. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR DESIGNATION AS CITY (12
POINTS OF HISTORICAL INTEREST. Staff report by Bill Holley.
City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Ordinance No. 129. Motion: Moved by Mikels,
seconded by Palombo to waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 129 (first ~eading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE
AOGAZZOTTI WINERY, SCHOWALTER GROVE ARCHAELOGICAL
SITE, AND THE GEORGE AND JESSIE JOHNSTON HOME AS
SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC FEATURES OF THE CITY, AND
THEREFORE, DESIGNATING EACH AS A POINT OF HISTORIC
INTEREST.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. Leonard Gorczyca, Chairman
of the Historical Commission, spoke about the Schowalter Grove Archaelogical Site.
He said there was no way to preserve this area, but he had taken extensive pictures
all during the excavation of the site. There is evidence that this area was used
in the making and curing of bricks which were used in the local area. There being
no further public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to set January 7, 1981 for second
reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
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December 17, 1980
Page 4
(13) 4D. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 80-02 - LESNEY. Barry
Hogan presented the staff report.
A change of zone request from R-l-5 (single family) to P.D. (planned development)
for 10 acres located on the northwest corner of Hermosa and Base Line Road, and
the development of a 117 lot townhouse development consisting of 114 dwelling
units. APN 202-182-13.
City Clerk Wasserman read title of Ordinance No. 130. Motion: Moved by Palombo,
seconded by Mikels to waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 130 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NqYMBER 202-182-13 FROM R-l-5 TO P.D. FOR
10 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
HERMOSA AND BASE LINE ROAD.
Councilman Mikels asked about the drainage at the intersection of Hermosa and
Base Line and if this intersection would be improved at the same time the develop-
ment went in. Mr. Hogan said the improvements along Base Line would improve the
drainage also. The development would improve the north side along Hermosa, but
engineering is looking at the other corners to see if improvements could be made
at the same time.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response,
he closed the hearing.
Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Frost to set January 7, 1981 for second reading.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
(14)4E. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENTS.
Mr. Wasserman introduced the item, then turned the meeting over to the City Attorney
to explain the changes.
Councilman Mikels asked for an explanation as to what we were doing since a new
ordinance number had been assigned to the ordinance. Mr. Crowe explained that since
this was an entirely new Ordinance, a new number had been assigned. He assured
Council that the old Ordinance No. 117 would be stamped repealed. Also, this
referred to the new Resolution which appeared before Council, Resolution No. 80-120.
City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Ordinance No. 132. Motion: Moved by Mikels,
seconded by Palombo to waive further rea~ing. The motion carried unanimously 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 132 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 117 AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL, COLLECTION, I
AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. Those addressing Council were:
Mel Hamner. He felt the incentives had been taken out of the competition by the
granting of franchises and the Companies could adjust fees as they wished.
John Rose. He stated that the new ordinance was still directed toward the citizens
and not the companies. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the prepayment plan.
Eugene Bianchin. Also stated opposition to the prepayment plan.
T. H. Moody, 6466 Buckthorne. He expressed opposition to the mandatory section.
There being no further public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to set January 7, 1981 for second
reading of Ordinance No. 132. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Mr. Wasserman then introduced Resolution No. 80-120. He stated that the resolution
established rates for residential units throughout the City, set rates for citizens
over 62 years of age, and set a penalty for non-payment.
Mayor Schlosser suggested the amount for senior citizens be set at $1.00 per month
off the regular amount. Councilmen Bridge and Mikels said the concurred with this.
Councilman Mikels stated that there had been different rates throughout the City.
He said that $5.50 was the last rate before the unapproved rate had been put into
effect. He said the Resolution should reflect the $5.50 per month rate.
Councilman Mikels suggested that the rates in Resolution No. 80-120 be set
at $5.50 per month and set the Senior Citizens rate at $4.50 per month as a uniform
rate throughout the entire City of Rancho Cucamonga. Councilman Frost suggested
that the penalty for non-payment section be deleted.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council were:
John Rose. He said there should be special exemptions for those who were under
62 years of age, but had special financial burdens. Mr. Wasserman said these could
be handled on an individual basis. Mr. Rose said he was still against the pre-
payment plan.
Ed. Hamilton, Church Street. He said he would like to see a special rate for those
who used the large bins. Mr. Wasserman said these were considered commercial and
the ordinance and resolution dealt only with the residential.
There being no further public response, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Bridge to adopt Resolution No. 80-120 with (15]
the suggested rates of $5.50 per month and $4.50 per month for senior citizens,
with a uniform rate throughout the city, to delete the penalty for non-payment
section, and to waive the entire reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City
Clerk Wasserman read the title of Resolution No. 80-120.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CHARGES
FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RE~USE IN THE
CItY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA.
Regarding the Franchise Agreements: Council concurred in mending a letter to the
Refuse Companies with a copy of the franchise agreement signed by the Mayor. Sample
letter had been presented to Council in the agenda packet. Mr. Wasserman suggested
that Council read the report which had been submitted by Yukon Disposal Company.
Council concurred, and acknowledged for public record that they had received the
report from Yukon Disposal.
Mayor Schlosser called a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
with all members of the Council present.
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December 17, 1980
Page 6
(16) 4F. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-15 - LANDMARK. Staff report
was presented by Barry Hogan.
A change of zone from A-1 (limited egrleultural} to R-2 (two family residential)
for 12 acres located west of Beryl, south of Mignonett. APN 202-032-71.
City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Ordinance No. 131. Motion: Moved by Palombo,
seconded by Frost to waive the entire reading. Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 131 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 202-032-71 FROM A-1 TO R-2 FOR 12
ACRES LOCATED WEST OF BERYL, SOUTH OF MIGNONETTE.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. 'Addressing Council was
Mr. Bill Blanchard, 131 Avalon Street. He expressed concern about the A-1
section and about the direct access to the project.
There being no further public comment, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council e~essed concern about the access problem, but decided to set January 7,
1981 for second reading of the Ordinance. In the meantime, each Councilman would
inspect the area personally.
(17)4G. VACATION OF A PORTION OF CENTER AVENUE. A public hearing on the vacation of
6 feet of right-of-way on the east side of Center Avenue between Foothill Boulevard
and Church Street. The vacation has been requested by the Data Design Corporation.
Staff report was presented by Paul Rougeau.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing Council was
Mr. Ed. W. Baker, Data Design Laboratories.
Councilman Frost expressed concern that if we had basically incompatible uses border-
ing one another -- residential versus commercial -- that there should be additional
buffering provided for the residents. He also said that he is not convinced that
Center Street might not become a more intense north/south carrier than it is now.
For that reason, he felt it would be better to proceed with the vacation in six to
eight months from now when we have a better look at what the City will be like in
the future and the General Plan is adopted.
Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo to grant the vacation request with the
approved maintenance agreement with Data Design Laboratories, to approve Resolution
No. 80-89, and to waive the entire reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Schlosser. NOES: Frost. ABSENT: None.
City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Resolution No. 80-89.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TO BE
VACATED A PORTION OF CENTER AVENUE AS SHOWN ON
MAP NO. V-O08 ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA.
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Page 7
5. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS.
5A. PROJECT ESPERANZA MID-YEAR BUDGET REQUEST. Project Esperanza is requesting (16
$5,283 to supplement the recreation and administration portion of their program.
Staff report by Bill Holley.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public input. Speaking to Council was
Dr. Navarro, Executive Director of the National Institute for Community
Development. Dr. Navarro explained the purpose of the request.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Bridge to deny the request considering
the time of year and the city's budget constraints. Motion carried unanimously
5-0.
5B. PROPOSED SPECIAL STATEWIDE ELECTION OF JUNE 2~ 1981 TO DETERMINE THE FATE (19
OF THE PERIPHERAL CANAL. Report was presented by Lauren Wasserman.
Assemblyman Ross Johnson and Senator Ruben Ayala have introduced urgency
legislation, AB-9, which would call a statewide election to determine the fate
of the Pheripheral Canal. Without the canal, Southern California would need
extra time to develop alternative water supplies with the impending loss of
Colorado River water.
Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve the support of AB-9.
Motion carried unanimously 5-0.
5C. EqUESTRIAN/HIKING TRAILS ON FLOOD CONTROL RIGHT-OF-WAY. Staff report presented (20
by Jack Lam.
It was staff's recor~nendation that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 80-115
and to direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to the Board of
Supervisors asking for their cooperation in the use of the Flood Control right-of-
ways for equestrian/hiking trail purposes.
Councilman Bridge said that for a number of years the citizens have been trying
to get the use of the flood control right-of-ways for the use of hiking and
equestrian trails.
Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo to take strong action to use the flood
control right-of-ways for equestrian/hiking trail purposes by sending a strongly
worded letter to the Board of Supervisors stating we would not want to preclude the
use for other than flood control use when other uses are feasible. Also, to approve
Resolution No. 80-115 and to waive the entire reading. Motion carried unanimously
5-0. City Clerk Wasserman read the title of Resolution No. 80-115.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CItY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING CONCERN
AND DESIRE FOR THE USE OF FLOOD CONTROL RIGHT-OF-
WAYS FOR EQUESTRIAN/HIKING TRAIL PURPOSES.
5D. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. (211
Staff report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Mr. Hubbs turned the meeting over to Mr. Walt Hamilton who presented the boundaries
of the Assessment District.
Mr. Brown presented the procedures necessary to form the Assessment District.
Mayor Schlosser opened the meeting for public input. Concern was expressed by Mr.
Doug Hone that we should not proceed with the setting of the public hearing until
after the Chamber's meeting which would be the next day.
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Page 8
Joe DiIorio expressed that this would only be the setting of a public hearing
on January 21. Small groups would have plenty of time to meet to d~scuss
the assessment district before that hearing date. It would be at the public
hearing that all comments should be made, he said. He recommended that the
Council proceed.
Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to continue action on this item
to the January 7, 1981 City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following
vote: AYES: Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Schlosser. NOES: Frost. ABSENT: None.
Councilman Frost said he voted against this motion since he did not feel it would
preclude the Chamber from providing input so we could have continued the hearings
as scheduled.
6. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS. There were none.
7. COUNCIL MATTERS.
7A. REPORT REGARDING TfIE JOINT FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE FIRE DISTRICT. Council-
man Mikels presented a report from the Feasibility Study Committee of which he
was Chairman. He said that both the Fire District and the City had financial
constraints; that it would not be feasible for the Fire District to be absorbed
into the city at this time. But at some point in the future, perhaps when we
get the regional shopping center, would be better timing. He stated that the
Fire Distzict will be seeking voter approval for additional funds.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Frost to adjourn to an Executive Session
not to reconvene. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
10:20 p.m.
Respec tivel~y submitted,
Beverly Authelet
Deputy City Clerk