HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/05/22 - MinutesMay 22, 2017
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND CHAFFEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council with Chaffey Community College District
Governing Board was held on Monday, May 22, 2017 in Celebration Hall of the Cultural Center,
12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739.
Mayor L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. on behalf of the Rancho
Cucamonga City Council.
Governing Board President Katie Roberts called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. on behalf of the
Chaffey Community College District Governing Board.
Board President Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present were Council Members Alexander, Spagnolo, Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy and Mayor Michael.
Council Member Williams arrived at 3:12 p.m.
Present were Governing Board Members Ovitt, McDougal, Brugger, Roberts, McLeod, and Student
Trustee Alwin.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
There were no public comments.
ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
1. AN INTRODUCTION TO CHAFFEY COLLEGE
Dr. Henry Shannon, Chaffey College Superintendent/President, provided an introduction to the
college. He covered the district campuses, Rancho Cucamonga Campus groundbreaking in 1958,
aerial view of the Rancho Cucamonga Campus in 1960, mission statement, vision, core values,
and the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
2. CHAFFEY COLLEGE ECONOMIC IMPACT
Jim Fillpot, Dean of Institutional Research, Policy and Grants, provided information about the
college's economic impact, including operations spending impact, student spending impact, and
alumni impact. He also provided economic impact information from a student perspective,
taxpayer perspective, and social perspective. Furthermore, Mr. Fillpot discussed degrees and
certificates awarded over the past several years, and he distributed a document titled, "The
Economic Value of Chaffey College Fact Sheet."
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3. A. CHAFFEY COLLEGE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Lisa Bailey, Associate Superintendent of Business Services and Economic Development and
Sandra Sisco, Director or Economic Development provided a presentation regarding workforce
training, Employment Training Panel, customized training, contract education, career placement
assistance, CalWorks, and vocational education. They also covered partnership opportunities
with the City including: public works/building and safety academy, AA/AS cohort for Rancho
Cucamonga city employees, employee retention skills, joint professional development
workshops, and Rapid Response and Streamlined Workforce Training. Ms. Sisco provided
information about the InTech Center. Materials were distributed containing information on the
InTech Center, Career Transitions, Career Technical Educational Programs, and Employment
Training Panel.
B. FIRE DISTRICT ALL RISK TRAINING CENTER - POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS ON
SPECIALIZED CLASSES, PREVENTION ACADEMY
Fire Chief Mike Costello distributed an informational flyer and gave an overview of the Fire
District's Regional All -Risk Training Center which is anticipated to be completed in spring of 2018.
He also spoke about the potential for partnerships in the future with the College.
4. A. CHAFFEY COLLEGE FACILITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
Melanie Siddiqi, Vice President of Administrative Affairs, provided a presentation covering the
Measure L Build -Out Plan, Facilities Master Plan, and recycled shipping containers project. She
also covered sustainability projects including the Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Tank, water
conservation efforts, xeriscaping project, carbon footprint reduction, and solar carports.
B. RANCHO CUCAMONGA SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN AND SOLAR
PROJECTS
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, provided a Power Point presentation on the
SolarRC expansion project and reviewed the Sustainable Community Action Plan including:
transportation and mobility, land use and open space, energy efficiency and renewables, green
building performance, water and wastewater, and waste reduction (with economic development
and public health integrated throughout).
C. UPDATE ON RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL UTILITY
Fred Lyn, Utility Division Manager, provided a presentation covering the Astoria 2 Solar Project;
Boulder Canyon Project at Hoover Dam; streetlight acquisition from SCE; and LED lighting
advantages.
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D. UPDATE ON CITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Via Power Point presentations, Jason Welday, Director of Engineering, City Engineer, discussed
the 1-15 Baseline Road Interchange improvement project; Hellman Avenue widening and railroad
crossing improvements; Upper Cucamonga Storm Drain Phase 3 improvements; and citywide
pavement rehabilitation. Bill Wittkopf, Director of Public Works Services reported on the Civic
Center landscape renovation, Terra Vista Parkway landscape renovation, Base Line median east
of Haven, Base Line south side east of Haven, and the new warehouse at public works facility (he
mentioned including a makerspace with Chaffey College).
5. CITY/FIRE DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) UPGRADES AND
INTEROPERABILITY WITH CHAFFEY COLLEGE EOC
Fire Chief Mike Costello provided information about the collaboration between the City and
Chaffey College on emergency preparedness.
6. CHAFFEY COLLEGE INSTRUCTIONAL UPDATE
Dr. Meridith Randall, Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness,
presented on the topics of accreditation, new faculty and programs, health sciences, adult
education and high school partnerships, Guided Pathways, and scheduling goals. She also
mentioned recent discussions with the City regarding: customer service/21st Century skills, fire
prevention academy, public works certificates, building inspection, and a makerspace
collaboration.
7. CHAFFEY COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICES UPDATE
Dr. Eric Bishop, Vice President of Student Services presented information regarding the student
population, including: predominant majors or areas of student interest, age, ethnicities, male vs.
female ratio, full-time vs. part-time ratios, income levels, and financial aid data. He also provided
information about the College's 100th Commencement ceremony and about the Panther Promise
design.
8. A. CHAFFEY COLLEGE ELECTION DATE CHANGE AND REDISTRICTING
Dr. Henry Shannon, Superintendent/President provided information regarding the College's
request to move to even -year elections and request to hold elections by district.
B. RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTIONS
City Manager John Gillison reported on the City's recent voter approved change to elect City
Council Members through district -based voting rather than at -large, beginning November 2018.
The position of Mayor remains elected at -large. He displayed a map outlining district boundaries.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. on behalf of the Rancho Cucamonga City
Council.
President Roberts adjourned at 5:30 p.m. on behalf of the Chaffey Community College District
Governing Board.
Respectfully submitted,
inda . Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
Approved: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 — Regular City Council Meeting
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