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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 at
Carnelian Elementary School, 7.105 Carnelian Street, Rancho Cucamonga, on Wednes-
day, August 1, 1979. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor James
C. Frost who led in the pledge to the flag.
Present: Councilmen Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Mayor Frost. Also
present were: City Manager Lauren Wasserman, Assistant Interim City Attorney
Robert Dougherty, Community Development Director Jack Lam, and City Engineer Lloyd
Hubbs.
Absent: Assistant City Manager Jim Robinson.
Approval of Minutes: Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve the
minutes of July 18, 1979. Motion carried 5-0.
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
a. Jon Mikels announced that SCAG Executive Committee would be meeting August 2-3.
b. Foothill Fire District meeting on August 14 at 7:00 p.m.
---- c. Advisory Committee joint meeting with the Council on Thursday, August 16 at
6:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room.
d. August 29 will be a special presentation by the William Lyon Company.
e. Jon Mikels reported that the Historical Commission was still looking for some-
one to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Arthur Bridge.
f. Staff presented the following changes to the agenda:
Additions: Authorization to solicit bids for traffic signals.
Deletions: From the Consent Calendar as follows --
(f) Tract 9137: Accept roads and release bonds to Regency Estates.
(g) Tract 9298: Accept roads and release bond to Manfred Hall.
(i) Tract 9370: Accept roads and release bond to Valle Verde Development Co.
(k) Tract 9429: Accept roads and release bond to Valle Verde Development Co.
(1) Tract 9274: Release bonds to M.J. Brock & Sons
(m) Tract 9617: Release bonds to M.J. Brock & Sons
g. Mr. Wasserman introduced Dan Hendricks, the new Associate Planner.
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS.
a. Advisory Committee - none
b. Historical Commission - none
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR.
a. Approval of warrants in the amount of $143,349.00 - register no. 79-8-1.
b. Request Authorization for Trip to Sacramento.
Authorization is requested for the City Manager to attend a meeting involving
representatives of the Building Industry Assoc., local school districts and
city representatives, and the Governor's office of Planning and Research in
Sacramento, August 8, 1979. Purpose of the meeting will be to continue dis-
cussions with the Governor's staff regarding school capital improvements
via assessment districts.
c. Request Authorization to attend Employee Relations Committee Meeting.
Authorization is requested for the city manager to attend the quarterly
meeting of the League of California Cities Employer-Employee Relations
Committee in Sacramento, August 23, 1979.
(1) d. Tract 9589: Acceptance of improvement securities. The tract consists of 15.1 acres and 36 lots on Red Hill. Developer is Dennis Renter.
Performance bond (road) $120,000
Labor and Material (road) 60,000
Monumentation 3,000
RESOLUTION NO. 79-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT SECURITY,
AND FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 9589.
(2) e. Tract 9447: Release cash staking deposit in the amount of $1,650.00.
(2) f. Item removed.
(2) g. Item removed.
(2) h. Tract 9342: Accept roads and release bonds to Griffin Development Company.
Performance bond (water) $ 36,000
Performance bond (road) 268,000
(2) i. Item removed.
(2) J' Tract 9424: Accept roads and release bond to Greenberg, Stark & Assoc., Inc.
Performance bond (road) $ 36,000
(2) k. Item removed.
(2) 1. Item removed.
(2) m. Item removed.
n. Appeal - Site Approval No. 79-12. Development of professional office building
and service station to be located on the southeast corner of Hellman and
Baseline within the A-P zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 208-431-14. Set August
15, 1979 for public hearing.
o. Appeal - Minor Deviation No. 79-11. A minor deviation for service station
set-backs for property located on the southeast corner of Baseline and Hellman.
Set August 15, 1979 for public hearing.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to approve the Consent Calendar as
amended. Motion carried 5-0.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
5A. Zone Change No. 79-05. A zone change from R-1 to A-P for property located on (3)
the southwest corner of Baseline and Beryl Street by Coral Investments. Ordinance
No. 82 before Council for second reading.
The meeting was opened for public hearing. There being no comments, the hearing
was closed.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to approve Ordinance No. 82
and waive entire reading. Motion carried by following vote: AYES: Schlosser,
Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, Frost. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Title and number read
by Wasserman.
ORDINANCE NO. 82
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REZONING,
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 208-011-63 FROM R-1
TO A-P FOR 0.56 ACRE LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF BASELINE AND BERYL STREET.
5B. Zone Change No. 79-06. A zone change from M-R to M-1 for property located on (4)
the south side of 8th Street, between Hellman and Archibald by Westway Investments.
Ordinance No. 83 before Council for second reading.
Staff requested the second reading be set for August 15 since recordation of
covenants, conditions, and restrictions had not yet been completed.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to reset date for second reading of
Ordinance No. 83 to August 15. Motion carried 5-0.
5C. Amendment to Sign Ordinance. Ordinance No. 65-A before Council for second (5)
reading. Jack Lam presented a summary of the purpose of the amendment which
clarifies wording relating to monument signs.
Meeting was opened for public hearing. There being no comments, the hearing was
closed.
Motion: Moved by Mikels, seconded by Palombo to approve Ordinance No. 65-A and
waive entire reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser,
Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Frost. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Title and
number read by Wasserman.
ORDINANCE NO. 65-A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
ARTICLE V SECTIONS 5.4.1 AND 5.4.2 OF THE SIGN
ORDINANCE NO. 65 FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES.
5D. Street Vacation of a portion of Arroyo Vista Avenue. Report by Lloyd Hubbs. (6)
Mr. Hubbs stated that notices had been published and posted, and no objections
had been received.
Meeting was opened for public hearing.
Randy Bond, General Manager of Edison Company, said provisions needed to be made
for the street light at the end of Arroyo Vista Avenue. They had sent a letter
to' the Engineering Department stating this.
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Mr. Hubbs said the light was to be relocated further south. Mr. Bond concurred
that if this were done, there would be no problem.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to approve Resolution No. 79-63
and to waive the entire reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES:
Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Frost. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
Title and number read by Wasserman.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TO BE VACATED A
PORTION OF ARROYO VISTA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON MAP
NO. V-001 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA.
5E. Vacation of portion of Hellman Avenue. Report by Lloyd Hubbs.
(7)
The meeting was opened for public hearing.
Mr. Randy Bond, Edison Company general manager, stated there was a 12 KV line at
this location. There needed to be a 10-foot easement if this were to be vacated.
Mr. Hubbs said this would be accomplished.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to approve Resolution No. 79-64 and
waive the entire reading. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser,
Palombo, Bridge, Frost. NOES: Mikels. ABSENT: None. Title and number read by
Wasserman.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TO BE VACATED,
A PORTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON A MAP
NO. V-002 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA.
(8) 5F. General Plan Amendment No. 79-01C by Jack Sylvester. A request to change
density designation for land northeast corner of Haven and Highland. Report by
Jack Lam.
Meeting was opened for public hearing.
Vito DeVito Francesco, attorney for Mr. Sylvester, asked about the recordation
procedure. He was instructed to proceed with the recordation himself and bring
the information in to the city before the final resolution is adopted.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Bridge to approve the amendment to change
the designation from mixed use and iow density residential to mixed use for 75+
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acres of land located on the northeast corner of Haven and Highland Avenue. Motion
carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlossser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and
Frost. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
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5G. General Plan Amendment No. 79-01D by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. A request (9)
to change designation of low density residential to medium density residential
for property located on the south side of Foothill Boulevard between Baker and the
Cucamonga Channel. Report by Jack Lam.
Meeting was opened for public hearing. There being no comments, the hearing was
closed.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser for approval of general plan
amendment No. 79-01D. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Schlosser,
Palombo, Bridge, Frost. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Mikels (he had
property in the area).
6. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS.
6A. Resolution Authorizing Contract for Deposit of Monies. The resolution (10)
authorizes the Director of Finance, and/or City Manager, and/or Mayor to enter
into contracts for deposit of monies.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels for approval and adoption of
Resolution No. 79-61 and to waive entire reading. Motion carried by the following
vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, and Frost. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. Title and number read by Wasserman.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
~-- OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT FOR DEPOSIT OF MONIES WITH THE BANK
OF AMERICA NT & SA.
6B. Street. ~ight~g .Conversion Agreement. An agreement with Southern California (11)
Edison Company for the conversion of the street lighting system from primarily
mercury vapor luminaires to energy efficient high pressure sodium vapor. Conversion
will take a five-year period.
Randy Bond, general manager of Edison Company, was present and answered questions.
Dan Hendricks, Associate Planner, spoke in favor of the conversion.. He stated
several communities from which he had come had made this conversion, and it was
well received.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to approve the conversion and
authorize the mayor to execute the agreements. Motion carried 5-0.
6C. Solid Waste Management Master Plan Amendment. The city had been requested to (12)
approve a plan amendment for the limited expansion of the Heaps Peak Refuse site
located between Running Springs and Sky Forest on State Highway 18. Mr. Wasserman
introduced Mr. Escobar, Assistant Director of Solid Waste Management for San
Bernardino County. Mr. Escobar addressed Council and answered questions.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Palombo for approval and adoption of
Resolution No. 79-65 and to waive entire reading. Motion carried by the following
vote: AYES: Schlosser, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, Frost. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
Title and number read by Wasserman.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PLAN AMENDMENT OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR
THE LIMITED EXPANSION OF HEAPS PEAK REFUSE SITE
LOCATED BETWEEN RUNNING SPRINGS AND SKY FOREST
ON STATE HIGHWAY 18.
(13) 6D. Traffic Signals at Etiwanda and Fourth Street. A request from the County
Road Department that the City contribute its proportionate share of $4,000 total for
the installation of advanced signal detection a~ Etiwanda Avenue, north and south
of the intersection with Fourth Street. The city's portion would be $1,000.
Report by Lloyd Hubbs.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Mikels to approve the recommendation and
authorize that $1,000 be taken from the Road Maintenance contingency fund for
the city's portion for the signals. Motion carried 5-0.
(14) 6E. Fiscal Impact Model for Rancho Cucamon~a. Report by Jack Lam. Mr. Lam
pointed out that the City has budgeted $7,000 for the program and that $43,000 of
the funding would come through the Chamber of Commerce. Ongoing expenses in future
years would be approximately $4,000 per year.
Motion: Moved by Schlosser, seconded by Mikels ~to approve the development of a
fiscal impact model for Rancho Cucamonga, authorize staff to develop the program ......
and contractual agreements for city council approval, and approve the expenditure
of the budgeted $7,000 for the program. Motion carried 5-0.
(15) Added Item. Authorization to Seek Bids. A requeSt to solicit bids for signals at
Haven Avenue and Amber Street ~ ~ha-~ey College. Total cost to be $70,000. The
college has $5,600 to contribute toward the project.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to approve authorization to seek
bids for signals at Haven and Amber. Motion carried 5-0.
7. NEW BUSINESS.
a. Mayor presented a proclamation declaring Leukemia Week which he read in full.
Council discussed how to handle proclamations in the future. Mr. Wasserman
pointed out that most cities did this routinely without coming to Council for
"PR" purposes.
Motion: Moved by Bridge, seconded by PalOmbo for the Mayor and City Manager
use their discretion on signing proclamations without coming to Council.
Motion carried 5-0.
b. The Council had received a letter from Carol B. Tanenbaum, attorney for
Gary A. Kortepeter, regarding a request to address the Council regarding Parcel
Map No. 4473. After some discussion, the Council referred this back to the Plan-
ning Commission and set September 5 for a hearing before the Council.
c. Lloyd Hubbs asked Council to select a representative from Council to serve
on a committee to interview for the selection of a contractor for the North
Town street improvement project.
Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to appoint Arthur Bridge as
the representative. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Bridge abstaining).
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8. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS. None
9. ADJOURNMENT. Motion: Moved by Palombo, seconded by Schlosser to adjourn.
the motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Authelet
Deputy City Clerk