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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR
AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the Tapia
Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael
called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and Mayor Pro Tem Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney; Lori Sassoon, Deputy City
Manager/Administrative Services; Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager/Cultural & Civic Services; and Jeff Bloom,
Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
No public communications were made.
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No discussion or actions were taken.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION - TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
D1.
EXISTING LITIGATION; GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9. — SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. THE COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION AT CORNERSTONE, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT
CORPORATION; SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION; SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS
COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA; CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; DOES 1 THROUGH 100,
INCLUSIVE; AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY TITLE OR INTEREST IN OR TO
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, DEFENDANTS. — CASE NO: CIVDS1621-605 —
COMPLAINT IN EMINENT DOMAIN COMPLAINT. — CITY
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932, FIRE
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP, RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2274,
AND FIRE SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION. — CITY
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D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) — SOUTHWEST VOTERS REGISTRATION EDUCATION PROJECT
AND LOUISA OLLAGUE V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; CASE NO. CIVRS 1603632. — CITY
D4. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT BASE LINE ROAD AND DAY CREEK (APN#: 1089-
031-36-0000); NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA AND STEVE PONTELL, PRESIDENT AND CEO, NATIONAL COMMUNITY
RENAISSANCE; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. — HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor
Agency, Public Financing Authority and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council were held on April 5, 2017
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor
Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams and Mayor Pro Tem Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney; Linda A. Troyan, City Clerk
Services Director and Shirr'l Griffin, Office Specialist II.
Council Member Spagnolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Michael announced that at the conclusion of the meeting, there will be a moment of silence in memory of
Floyd Martin Stork, who worked for the Alta Loma School District as a teacher, principal, and Superintendent for
34 years.
Al. Recognition of 40th Assembly District's Woman of the Year, Rancho Cucamonga's Chief of Police
Danielle Boldt.
Danielle Boldt, Rancho Cucamonga's Chief of Police, was recognized as the Rancho Cucamonga Woman of the
Year for the 400, Assembly District by Assemblyman Steinorth and was presented with a Certificate of Recognition
by the City Council. Mayor Michael and the City Council; David Asbra, Field Representative; and John McMahon,
San Bernardino County Sheriff, spoke on Police Chief Boldt's outstanding contributions to the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
A2. Certificate of Recognition to retiring Lieutenant Frank Montanez for his years of service to the City of
Rancho Cucamonga.
Lieutenant Frank Montanez was presented with a Certificate of Recognition by Chief of Police Boldt and San
Bernardino County Sheriff McMahon recognizing his contributions and years of service to the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
A3. Presentation of Proclamation to Janet Ryerson, outgoing Park and Recreation Commissioner.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to Janet Ryerson, outgoing Park and
Recreation Commissioner recognizing her contributions to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
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A4. Recognition of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Baseball organization in celebration of their 25th
anniversary of Quakes Baseball.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation recognizing the 25th Anniversary of
Quakes Baseball to Grant Riddle, Vice President- General Manager; Monica Ortega, Vice President- Tickets;
Linda Rathfon, Assistant General Manager- Groups and Tremor, the Quakes Team Mascot.
A5. Proclamation declaring April 2017 as Donate Life Month.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to Ina Brown, Living Donor and Donate
Life Ambassador declaring April 2017 as Donate Life Month.
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Janet Walton announced May 4, 2017 as National Day of Prayer and offered a prayer.
Ernie Braunwalder, Chamber of Commerce, announced and invited everyone to the 20th Annual Spring Swing
Golf Tournament on May 12, 2017at the Sierra Lakes Golf Course.
Omar Pamplona, Representing 31St District Representative Pete Aguilar, announced and welcomed everyone to
attend a Town Hall Meeting on April 18, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the City of San Bernardino.
Mandi Horwitz spoke on mail issues in her community and inquired on the process of relocating mail boxes in her
area.
City Manager Gillison referred the Chief of Police to meet with Ms. Horwitz; and stated that the Post Office dictates
the locations of mail boxes and will work with them on specific locations.
CONSENT CALENDARS
C. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
C1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: March 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
C2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated March 8, 2017 through March 27, 2017 for the
total of $1,062,551.37.
C3. Consideration of approval for the purchase and installation of Emergency Operations Center
digital audio/visual infrastructure equipment.
C4. Consideration of approval to award a contract to HMC Architects for architectural services for the
new (relocation) San Bernardino Road Fire Station (172).
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Spagnolo, seconded by Vice -President Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items C1. through C4. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR - HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY
D1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: March 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
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MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Alexander, seconded by Vice -Chair Kennedy, to approve Consent Calendar
Item D1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY
E1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: March 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Williams, seconded by Agency Member Alexander, to approve Consent
Calendar Item E1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
F1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: March 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Vice -Chair Kennedy, seconded by Agency Member Williams, to approve Consent Calendar
Item F1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY COUNCIL
G1. Consideration to approve Minutes of:
March 15, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
G2. Consideration to approve Check Register and payroll dated March 8, 2017 through March 27,
2017 for the total of $10,227,898.52.
G3. Consideration of approval to release the Maintenance Bond for the Public Safety Indoor Air
Quality (IAQ) HVAC Project.
G4. Consideration of the City Council to award a contract to RJM Design Group, Inc. for Professional
Park Master Plan design services.
G5. Consideration to approve a Public Hearing for placement of Special Assessments/Liens for
delinquent refuse accounts.
G6. Consideration to approve a Public Hearing for placement of Special Assessments/Liens for
Community Improvement abatement costs.
G7. Consideration to schedule a Public Hearing to approve revisions to solid waste rates.
G8. Consideration to award a contract with All American Asphalt for Pavement Rehabilitation Projects.
G9. Consideration to approve the purchase of Commercial Itron Smart Meters from McAvoy and
Markham Engineering and Sales.
G10. Consideration to cancel the Regular Meetings of the Fire Protection District, Housing Successor
Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council on April 19, 2017 and
schedule Special Meetings on April 17, 2017.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items G1 through G10. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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H. CONSENT ORDINANCES
The following Ordinances have been introduced for first reading. Second readings are expected to be
routine and non -controversial. The City Council will act upon them at one time without discussion.
The City Clerk will read the title. Any item can be removed for discussion by a Council Member.
No Items.
I. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM
Speaker cards may be submitted for all those who wish to speak on the following topic. The
following item have no legal publication or posting requirements. Comments are to be limited to
five minutes per individual or Tess, as deemed necessary by the Mayor, depending upon the
number of individuals wishing to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the
City Council, not to members of the audience.
No Items.
J. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law.
The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
J1. Consideration to approve Development Code Amendment DRC2017-00177 — City of Rancho
Cucamonga — A request to amend Title 17 of the Development Code to enact requirements and
standards for art in public places.
THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE HEARD AT THIS TIME AND WILL BE READVERTISED AT A
LATER DATE.
City Manager Gillison announced that the item will not be heard at this time and will be re -advertised at a later
date.
K. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
K1. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 17-027 and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 904 to take
actions to transition the holiday light display area to vehicles only.
Ordinance No. 904
An Ordinance of the City Council of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Adding Section 10.40.040 to the
Municipal Code Regarding Violations of Temporary Street Closures.
Resolution No. 17-027
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Temporarily Closing
Portions of Thoroughbred and Jennet Streets, West of Sapphire Street and East of Turquoise Avenue,
and a Portion of Turquoise Avenue Between Jennet and Thoroughbred Streets, to Pedestrian Traffic
During the Area's Holiday Light Display and Making Findings in Support Thereof.
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City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Rancho Cucamonga's Chief of Police Danielle Boldt and Jason
Welday, City Engineer, who gave the staff report and provided an overview of Resolution No. 17-027 and
Ordinance No. 904.
Discussion ensued on allowing residents and their guests to walk the streets during the hours listed in the
Resolution; evaluating the performance of having a holiday light display area by vehicles only and returning to the
City Council with a report; and establishing a comprehensive educational plan to inform the community and public
on changes.
Mayor Michael opened the hearing.
Susan McClanahan requested the City add more dates prohibiting pedestrian traffic during the area's holiday light
display.
Chief of Police Boldt responded that the recommended dates included in the Resolution are from December 15
through December 24; and that the City will conduct an annual review and recommend necessary revisions.
Mayor Michael closed the hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Spagnolo, to introduce Ordinance
No. 904 for first reading, to be read by title only, waive further reading, and set the Second Reading of Ordinance
No. 904 for the May 3, 2017 City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Linda Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 904.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Spagnolo,
to introduce Ordinance No. 904 for first reading, to be read by title only, waive further reading, and set the Second
Reading of Ordinance No. 904 for the May 3, 2017 City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Alexander, to adopt Resolution No.
17-027. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
K2. Consideration to adopt the Sustainable Community Action Plan.
City Manager Gillison introduced Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst- City Manager's Office and
Deborah Allen, Management Aide- City Manager's Office, who gave the staff report and highlighted features of
the Sustainable Community Action Plan.
Mayor Michael opened the hearing.
Dan Weiser spoke in support of the plan.
Mayor Michael closed the hearing.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Williams, to adopt the Sustainable
Community Action Plan. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
L. COUNCIL BUSINESS
L1. Consideration of an appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Community Services Subcommittee Members Mayor Michael and Council Member Spagnolo recommended
appointment of Dr. Sean Welsh to the Park and Recreation Commission.
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MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Alexander, to approve the
appointment of Dr. Sean Welsh to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
L2. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings that
were attended.)
Mayor Michael provided an update to a meeting he attended earlier that day for the San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority under the San Bernardino County of Governments relating to renewable energy and
the Hero Program.
Council Member Williams provided an update to a meeting she attended for the Con Fire Board regarding the
budget.
L3. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.)
Council Member Spagnolo and Council Member Williams spoke on the grand opening of Stater Brothers in the
City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Council Member Williams spoke on an event she attended at Etiwanda High School where she had the
opportunity to meet with students on environmental sciences and sustainability.
M. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Mayor Michael announced that the City Council approved cancelling the April 19th meeting due to lack of
quorum and that the next Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. in memory of Floyd Martin Stork.
Respectfully submitted,
royan, MMC
City erk Services Director
Approved: Monday, April 17, 2017 — Special City Council Meeting
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