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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER.
The regular meeting of the City Council was held in the multi-purpose room of
Carnelian Elementary School, 7105 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cuamonga, on Wednesday,
October 3, 1979. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor James C.
Frost who led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Present: Councilmen Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge and Mayor Frost. Also
present were staff members: City Manager Wasserman, City Attorney Robert Dougherty,
Assistant City Manager Robinson, Community Development Director Lam, City Engineer
Hubbs, Finance Director Empey, Community Services Director Holley.
Approval of Minutes of August 16, September 8, and September 19, 1979. Motion:
Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to approve all three sets of minutes. Motion
carried 5-0.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
a. William Lyon Company presentation of the Victoria Plan proposal for Etiwanda to
be held in the Elementary School in Etiwanda on October 4, 1979 at 7:00 p.m.
b. Advisory Committee meeting on October 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Conference
Room.
c. Historical Commission meeting on October 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Con-
ference Room.
d. On October 30 there will be a Blood Drive at Chaffey College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
e. Building Official, Jerry Grant, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of
the International Conference of Building Officials to the Research Co~mittee.
fo Councilman Bridge suggested that the staff report Item 6-A be deleted from the
Agenda and that all groups interested in the fireworks issue meet with the Advisory
Committee to work out a satisfactory agreement. Mayor asked if anyone in the
audience would oppose such a meeting. No one was in opposition.
Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo to delete item from the agenda and
refer to the Advisory Committee to resolve a solution between all groups interested
in fireworks issue. Motion carried 5-0. The groups would meet on November 1 at a
place to be announced at a later time. All interested persons would be contacted.
g. Mikels reported he had been attending the SCAG General Assembly meetings which
were now in process (October 3-4). He reported that the SCAG Executive Committee had
endorsed the plan implementing the SCAG '78 Forecast Policy.
h. Staff requested the meeting be adjourned to an executive session to discuss some
pending litigation.
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS.
a. Advisory Committee - established the meeting for the fireworks issue for November 1.
b. Historical Commission - none.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR.
a. Approval of Warrants - register No. 79-10-3 - $229,604.85.
b. Refer claim against the city by Steve Aeschlimann to the City Attorney for
handling. Amount of claim unknown at the time.
c. Set public hearing for October 17 for an ordinance establishing a Design
Review Committee and criteria for architectural review of developments within
the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
d. Request authorization to open escrow proceedings for the purchase of
(1) Parcel 2 of Heritage Park. Purchase price - $83,853.00; funds are included
in current budget from the Park Development Fund.
(2) e. Release of the following bonds:
Tract 9121: Accept roads and release bonds to Lewis Homes.
Located on the southwest corner of 19th Street and Haven
Performance bond (road) $140,000
Performance bond (water) 43,000
Performance bond (sewer) 25,000
Tract 9245: Accept roads and release bonds to Lewis Homes.
Located on the west side of Haven between 19th Street
and Southern Pacific Railroad tracks.
Performance bond (road) $122,000
Tract 9324: Accept roads and release bonds to Griffin Development Co.
Located on the south side of Hillside Road between Jasper
Street and Carnelian Street.
Performance bond (road) $268,000
Performance bond (water) 36,000
Tract 9421: Accept roads and release bond to Fox Hollow Limited Partnership
Located on the northwest corner of Banyan Street and Amethyst St.
Performance bond (road) $ 90,000
Tract 9422-2: Accept roads and release bond to Marlborough Development Corp.
Located on the west side of Turner Avenue south of Church Street.
Performance bond (road) $162,000
(3) f. Award bid for four 4-door Ford Fairmounts to Citrus Motors. The city
has been notified that Arena Ford cannot meet the bid which was approved by
Council on 9-19-79. It is, therefore, recommended that the bid be awarded
to the second lowest bidder, Citrus Motors, at a total cost of $23,949.15,
and to accept a letter of withdrawal from Arena Ford.
(4) g. Request to participate in a Deferred Compensation Program for~Rancho
Cucamonga employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN EMPLOYEES'
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS RELATED TO SAID PLAN.
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h. Acceptance of Parcel Map 5044. The Parcel Map was tentatively approved on (5)
May 7, 1979.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP
NUMBER 5044. (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 5044).
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
5A. An Ordinance establishing the Residential Growth Management Plan. (6)
On September 19, the City Council discussed various issues and alternatives to
the Plan and directed staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce, Building Industry
Association, and all other concerned citizens to try to resolve the remaining issues
of the Plan. Staff had met with the groups. Jack Lam presented the staff report.
A letter had been received from the Chamber of Commerce which Mr. Lam read as
follows:
"The Board of Directors requests that consideration of the Residential Growth Manage-
ment Ordinance and Residential Assessment System Resolution be continued to the
November 7, 1979 meeting of the Council.
We are requesting the further delay for the following reasons:
The magnitude of the changes which staff is recommending, the unusual areas of con-
cern which came to light during the extensive Chamber Growth Management study committee
meetings, and the need for more detailed and concentrated input from the Building
Industry Association and the Realty Board with the Chamber of Commerce."
Mayor suggested perhaps the Council might want to table consideration of the growth
management plan until after the completion of the General Plan.
Palombo concurred with the request for the extension of time.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to continue first reading of
Ordinance No. 86 and consideration of Resolution No. 79-74 to November 7, 1979
City Council meeting.
Bridge expressed that the Council should wait until the City was further along in
other major planning efforts. He asked Mr. Lam for his input.
Mr. Lam stated the main issue to be resolved was the overcrowding in the schools.
In the original draft of the growth management plan, it was written that there
would be no development applications submitted until there had been a resolution
of the school impaction problem. However, the current draft of the plan refects a
change after meeting with developers and that was applications could be received,
reviewed, and approved, but remain subject to a solution to the impaction problem.
Mikels asked for clarification of Sections 4-B in the Ordinance. Mr. Lam stated this
refers to lots with mBltiple zoning.
Mayor asked if anyone in the audience objected to continuing the reading of the
ordinance to the November 7 meeting. There were no objections.
Motion by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to continue the meeting carried by the
following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge. NOES: Frost. ABSENT:
None.
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(7) 5B. Negative Declaration and Zone Chang.e No. 79-08. - Meridian Construction.
Change of zone from A-1 (limited agriculture) to M-2 (heavy industrial) for 38.56
acres of land located on the north side of Arrow, approximately 1300 feet~eaSt of
Interstate 15. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt
Ordinance No. 88 approving the issuance of a Negative Declaration and Zone Change
No. 79-08. Staff report by Jack Lam.
The meeting was opened for public hearing.
Daniel Plies, one of the title owners of the property and representing David
Noyes, spoke in support of the zone change. He stated he wished the record indi-
cate he appeared and supported the issuance of a negative declaration and
approval of the zone change.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Mikels to approve Ordinance No. 88, set
October 17 for second reading, and waive entire reading. Motion carried by
following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, Frost. NOES: None.
Title and number read by Wasserman.
ORDINANCE NO. 88 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL N~BER 229-021-59 FROM A-1 TO M-2 FOR
38.56 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ARROW
1300 FEET EAST OF INTERSTATE 15.
(8) 5C. Request for an Ordinance establishing a Rancho Cucamonga Advisory Commission.
The Advisory Committee recommended Ordinance No. 87 be referred to the City Council
for consideration. The ordinance includes a statement on the general role of the
Advisory Commission, composition of membership, terms of appointment, removal of
members, meetings, officers, and minute taking. Staff report by Jim Robinson.
Bridge stated that Council had received a letter requesting that the Committee
reflect input from some of the industrial groups and service organizations instead
of just being a homeowners' group. He felt that perhaps Council should consider
the request.
The meeting was opened for public hearing.
Mike Zinkin stated the Committee represented homeowners whose interest was in the
community and that the group should comprise only of citizens who are interested
in their community.
Sharon Romero stated that most on the Committee also worked in the community.
Tony Cover, President of the Chamber of Commerce, read the following from a letter
which had been sent to the Council:
"It is the request of the Board of Directors that when vacancies occur on the
Advisory Committee consideration be given to appointing at least one industrial/
commercial oriented individual to each of the geographic units within the
committee."
Don Baer, Advisory Committee member, stated he had not been at the meeting when
this issue had been discussed. He outlined to the Council his opinions on the
composition of the committee.
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Public hearing was closed.
Mayor made some comments regarding the ordinance. He stated that Section 3
should reflect the Council's original intent to make the geographic boundaries by
zip codes, not by community name. Section 4 -- he felt that perhaps the term
of office may be too long.
Schlosser wanted to continue the item so he could have time to look into the
difference between "committee" and "commission". Lauren Wasserman stated that the
Government Code did not spell out any differences in the two terms. However, most
cities used the term "commission" when a group functioned independently and made
decisions apart from the Council; such as the Planning Commission and Historical
Commission.
Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve Ordinance No. 87 with
the change using zip codes to identify the three communities, set October 17 for
second reading, and waive the entire reading. Motion carried by following vote:
AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Frost. NOES: None. Title and
number read by Wasserman.
ORDINANCE NO. 87 (first reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AN ADVISORY
COMMISSION TO ACT IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION.
5D. Vacation of a portion of Banyan Street - Tract 9444. Report by Lloyd Hubbs. (9)
This is the second phase of abandonment of a portion of Banyan Street from Amethyst
to 300 feet easterly. The area to be abandoned is being replaced by relocation of
Banyan through the tract developed of Tract No. 9444.
Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by Palombo to approve Resolution No. 79-77
ordering the vacation of a portion of Banyan, and to waive entire reading.
Meeting opened for public hearing.
Doug Hone answered the question which had been raised by Council as to who the
property owners were to the north and south. On the northerly side the property
was owned by Mark III Homes. To the south, the owner was Mr. Bruebaker, a lemon
grower.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion by Bridge and seconded by Palombo to approve the Resolution was approved
by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Frost.
NOES: None. Wasserman read title and number.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
TO BE VACATED, A PORTION OF BANYAN STREET AS
SHOWN ON A MAP (NO. V-003) ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA.
6. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS.
6A. Request from AdvisorX Committee for Repeal of Ordinance No. 78'providing for (10)
the sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks. Item had been deleted from the Agenda earlier
in the meeting and had been referred back to the Advisory Committee to meet with
all persons interested. Meeting would be held on November 1 at a place to be
announced later.
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(11) 6B. Approval of contract for services with MKGK to prepare Fiscal Impact
Model for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Staff report by Jack Lam.
Item had been continued from the September 19 City Council meeting in order
that changes be made in the contract. Changes had been made as requested.
Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to respond to this item. There was
no response.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to approve the contract with
MKGK to prepare a Fiscal Impact Model and authorize the mayor to sign agreements.
Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser,.Mikels, Palombo, Bridge,
and Frost. NOES: None.
(12) 6C. Request authorization to update Telephone System in City Hall. Staff report
by Harry Empey.
The present phone system being used in City Hall is now too small. To improve
the system, it would cost $2,320.60 to install. This would provide 16 outside
trunk lines (presently there are ten) and 80 internal stations (presently
there are forty). It~was~re~ommended that the budget item under the City Hall
function for the alarm system be redesignated to update the phone system.
Also, it was recommended to approve $454.35 from the contingency fund to provide
an addition of twenty new stations instruments with a conference system for the
Sheriff's Department.
Bridge asked if the Sheriff could lease a line to San Bernardino to cut down the
long distance calls. Captain Wickum responded by stating in July they had
leased one line to San Bernardino and in October they would be leasing the
second line.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Bridge to approve the updating of the
phone system for the cost of $2,320.60 and to approve $454.35 from the contingency
fund for additions to the Sheriff's phone system. Motion carried by following vote:
AYES: Schlosser, ~ikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Frost. NOES: None.
(13) 6D. Additional widening and street improvements on Baseline between Beryl and
Lion Streets. Staff report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve the widening and street
improvements on Baseline between Beryl and Lion and allocating the sum not to
exceed $4900 for the design contract. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Frost. NOES: None.
(14) 6E. Approval of the replacement, betterment and common use agreement for _~
bridge construction in connection with the Cucamonga and Demens Creek
improvement Projects. Staff report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Mr. Hubbs reported the date on page 4 of the contract should be November 1, not
October 1.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to approve the execution of --
the agreement and authorize the expenditure of $82,613 as detailed in the
agreement. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels,
Palombo, Bridge, and Frost. NOES: None.
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6F. Staffin. g Recommendation. Staff report by Jack Lam. (15)
Mr. Lam recommended that the position of Community Development Technician which
had been budgeted not be filled and that the funds appropriated for that position
be used to em~oy an additional clerk typist to assist in processing the large volume
of work in the Community Development Department.
It was also requested that one additional Building Inspector be employed by the
Building Division.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to a~rove the request to hire the clerk
~ypist a~d~e~uipmentfihsteadl~of.~t~e' Community Developm~nt'T~chnic~an @qd' to approve the
hiring of another building inspector to include a vehicle and equipment at a total
cost of $22,875. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels,
Palom6o, Bridge and Frost. NOES: None.
7. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS. There were none.
8. NEW BUSINESS.
a. Mayor was appointed to represent the Council on a committee to interview con-
sultants for the master plan for storm drains.
b. Mayor asked if Caltrans had been contacted to replace the eucalyptus trees
which they had removed on Foothill Boulevard. Mr. Hubbs stated they had and
Caltrans would be replacing them once the city was in a position to maintain them.
c. Mike Palombo would be attending the Edison Company's nuclear briefing on
Thursday, October 4.
d. Bridge gave a brief presentation on the decrease of the number of unoccupied
homes in recent months within the city of Rancho Cucamonga.
9. ADJOURNMENT.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to adjourn the meeting. The motion
carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and
Frost. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. to an executive session.
The executive session adjourned at 9:35 p.m. to the next regular meeting of
October 17, 1979.
Respectfully submitted,
B~v~~rlv uthe le~
Deputy City Clerk