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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
11 P.M. — CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - TAPIA CONFERENCE Room
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, October 4, 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:OOp.m.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo, 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. ANNOUNCEMENTOF CLOSED •
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONSON CLOSED •
No public communications were made.
MANAGERC. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
No discussion or actions were taken.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION - TAPIA CONFERENCE Room
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP. —CITY
D2. 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
D3. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6230 HAVEN AVE. (APN: 0201-321-
14-0000), AND 8590 MALVERN AVE. (APN: 0209-041-54-0000); 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
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D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A)—LAURA LOPEZ; SARYNA LOPEZ; AND M.L.
VS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT,
CASE NUMBER CIVDS 1613264 - CITY
The closed session recessed at 6:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 11
CALL TO ORDERCHAMBERS
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 October 4,
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 7:06 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Bill Alexander, Diane Williams, Sam Spagnolo, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Kennedy
and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; James L. Markman, City Attorney; and Linda A. Troyan, City
Clerk Services Director.
Mayor Michael held a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the Las Vegas, Nevada mass shooting
and announced the meeting will be adjourned in their memory.
Mayor Michael led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. ■
Al. RESENTATIONS
Presentation of the 2017 Helen Putnam Award from the League of California Cities in the category of
Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, and Community Involvement to the Community Services Department
for Los Amigos Park.
Laura Morales, Regional Public Affairs Manager from the League of California Cities, presented the 2017 Helen
Putnam Award in the category of Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, and Community Involvement for Los Amigos
Park to Community Services Department Representatives:Jennifer Hunt-Gracia, Director of Community Services;
Christen Mitchell, Management Analyst II; and Parks and Recreation Chairwoman Victoria Jones.
Mayor Michael on behalf of the City Council thanked the League of California Cities for their acknowledgement
and recognized Community Services Department staff for achieving the Helen Putnam award.
A2. Presentation by the Cucamonga Valley Water District on their Environmental Learning Center
partnership with the City.
Marissa Ostos, Management Analyst I, Engineering Department, introduced Kristeen Farlow, Communications
and Outreach Manager for the Cucamonga Valley Water District, who gave an update on the Environmental
Learning Center partnership between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Water District.
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Kathy Brugger invited the City Council to attend a "Report to the Community 2017" luncheon event for Chaffey
College on October 24, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to showcase the work Chaffey College has done and
highlight the contributions made by students and alumni.
Janet Walton offered a prayer.
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Gwyn Frost invited the public to attend an upcoming fall event"Sleepy Hollow"taking place on Saturday, October
21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Etiwanda Historical Society.
Jim Frost spoke in remembrance of VFW Veteran Jack Hayes and announced a procession that will be held in
his honor.
Drake Madkin, Youth Pastor, Shiloh Tabernacle Church, offered a prayer.
CONSENT DA.
ITEM ADDED TO CONSENT CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL
John Gillison, City Manager, went over the need to add an item to the Consent Calendar. The item is to adopt a
Resolution allocating the road maintenance and rehabilitation program funds for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.The staff
report was available at the dais. Mr. Gillison informed Council that staff was notified after the posting of the
agenda that the State requires a Resolution by October 16 listing the projects to approve our funding and the next
meeting would be on October 18. A 2/3 vote of Council present is needed to add the item to the agenda, along
with the need to take action as it came to the City's attention after the agenda was posted.
G9. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Allocating the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program Funds
for Fiscal Year 2017/18.
RESOLUTION NO.17-100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE PROJECTS FOR THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION
ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDS.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member Williams, to add item G9 to the
agenda under the City Council Consent Calendar section in accordance with Government Code Section
54954.2(B)(2) as there is a need to take immediate action and that need arose after the posting of the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
CONSENTC. Di ' PROTECTION
C1. Consideration of Minutes: September 20, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
C2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated September 12, 2017 through September 26, 2017 for
the total of$351,938.68.
C3. Consideration to extend the contract agreement with Medley Fire for Fire Suppression Services for all
Fire Stations (CO# 14-239) and approve the spending limit of$8,000 annually; not to exceed $32,000
over a four-year period.
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Alexander, seconded by Vice-President Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items C1. through C3. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
CONSENTD. • SUCCESSOR AGENCY
D1. Consideration of Minutes: September 20, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Spagnolo, seconded by Agency Member Williams, to approve Consent
Calendar Item D1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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E. CONSENT A' • ' AGENCY
E1. Consideration of Minutes: September 20, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Williams, seconded by Vice-Chair Kennedy, to approve Consent Calendar
Item E1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
CONSENTF. DA PUBLIC AUTHORITY
F1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: September 20, 2017 (Regular Meeting)
MOTION: Moved by Agency Member Spagnolo, seconded by Vice-Chair Kennedy,to approve Consent Calendar
Item F1. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
CONSENTG. DA' COUNCIL
G1. Consideration of Minutes: September 20, 2017 (Special and Regular Meeting)
G2. Consideration to approve Check Register and Payroll dated September 12, 2017 through
September 26, 2017 for the total of$7,755,085.92.
G3. Consideration to receive and file a report in conformance with California Government Code 65858
on measures taken to alleviate the need for Interim Ordinance 900-A.
G4. Consideration to purchase"Pesticides and Fertilizer Supplies on an As Needed Basis"from Univar
Environmental Services, Target Specialty Products, and Wilbur-Ellis Company in an amount not to
exceed $140,000 for Fiscal Year 17/18.
G5. Consideration to extend the award for the purchase of "Irrigation Parts and Supplies on an As
Needed Basis"from SiteOne Landscape Supply, Logans Marketing,and Pool&Electrical Products,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $120,000 annually for a maximum of $240,000 over a two-year
period.
G6. Consideration to extend the contract agreement with Medley Fire for Citywide Fire Suppression
Services(CO#14-239)and approve the spending limit of$41,900 annually; not to exceed$167,600
over a four-year period.
G7. Consideration of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and to order the Annexation to
the Landscape Maintenance District No. 3b and Street Light Maintenance Districts Nos. 1 and 6
related to the development of a warehouse at the northwest corner of Hermosa Avenue and 61h
Street (Case No. DRC2016-00522), submitted by Phelan Development Company, LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3B (COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT)
FOR PROJECT CASE NO. DRC2016-00522
RESOLUTION NO. 17-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR PROJECT CASE NO. DRC2016-
00522
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-097
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 (COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL) FOR PROJECT CASE NO.
DRC2016-00522
G8. Consideration to receive and file a letter of approval for Sunday Commercial Waste Collection
Service.
G9. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Allocating the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program
Funds for Fiscal Year 2017/18. (ADDED TO AGENDA- UNDER EARLIER ITEM)
RESOLUTION NO.17-100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE PROJECTS FOR THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF ROAD MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION
ACCOUNT (RMRA) FUNDS
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Williams, to approve Consent
Calendar Items G1 through G9. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
CONSENTH. ORDINANCES
No Items.
1. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM
No Items.
COUNCILJ. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY
J1. CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
DRC2016-00206 - PACIFIC SUMMIT FOOTHILL, LLC -A REQUEST TO AMEND TABLES AND TEXT,
INCLUDING CLARIFYING TEXT AS NECESSARY, IN THE GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW THE
DEVELOPMENT OF LAND THAT CONTAINS SLOPES OF 30 PERCENT OR GREATER. ON AUGUST
23, 2017, THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT DRC2016-00206 AMENDING TABLES AND TEXT, INCLUDING CLARIFYING TEXT AS
NECESSARY, IN THE GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND THAT CONTAINS
SLOPES OF 30 PERCENT OR GREATER.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-
00206 AND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP MODIFICATION SUBTT16605M, DESIGN
REVIEW DRC2012-00672, VARIANCE DRC2016-00207, AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2012-
00673 — HANK STOY — A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 24.19 ACRES INTO 6 PARCELS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 175 ATTACHED CONDOMINIUM UNITS, TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 30-FOOT
BUILDING HEIGHT, AND TO REMOVE 180 TREES IN THE MIXED USE (MU) DISTRICT, LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, BETWEEN RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
AND THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY—APNS: 0207-101-13, 17, 24, 25, 31, 34, AND
41 AND 0207-112-09 AND 10. STAFF HAS PREPARED A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR CONSIDERATION. ON AUGUST 23, 2017, THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00206
AND APPROVED THE RELATED APPLICATIONS CONTINGENT UPON CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT.
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-098
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DRC2016-00206 TO AMEND TABLES AND TEXT,
INCLUDING CLARIFYING TEXT AS NECESSARY, IN THE GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW THE
DEVELOPMENT OF LAND THAT CONTAINS SLOPES OF 30 PERCENT OR GREATER;AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
RESOLUTION NO. 17-099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP MODIFICATION NO. 16605M, DESIGN REVIEW DRC2012-00672, VARIANCE DRC2016-00207
AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2012-00673,TO SUBDIVIDE 24.19 ACRES INTO 6 PARCELS FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF 175 ATTACHED CONDOMINIUM UNITS, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW APPLICATION, A VARIANCE FOR THE BUILDING ENVELOPE HEIGHT AND A REQUEST
TO REMOVE 180 TREES IN THE MIXED USE (MU) DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, BETWEEN RED HILL COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND PACIFIC ELECTRIC
TRAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY; DENYING THE APPEAL; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0207-101-13, 17, 24, 25, 31, 34, AND 41 AND 0207-112-09 AND 10
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Tom Grahn, Associate Planner, who gave the staff report and went over
General Plan Amendment DRC2016-00206 and an appeal of Tentative Tract Map Modification SUBTT16605M,
Design Review DRC2012-00672, Variance DRC2016-00207 and Tree Removal Permit DRC 2012-00673. He
advised three letters were received regarding the item and were placed on the dais for Council and were also
added to the agenda packet.
Council discussion ensued.
Chad Stadnicki, Project Manager for Pacific Summit Foothill, LLC, (the applicant) provided a brief background on
the purchase of the site.
Mark Rogers, TRG Land, representing the applicant, provided an overview of the project and benefits it will have
for the community.
Henry L. Stoy, Appellant, thanked Tom Grahn, Associate Planner and Chad Stadnicki, Project Manager, Pacific
Summit Foothill, LLC for their responsiveness and accessibility during the review of the project; expressed
concerns with the process and appeal fee for a Planning Commission decision; slopes next to the project, traffic
the project can potentially generate; impacts on wildlife; and the architecture of the development. Mr. Stoy read
a quote from an LA Times article on a project proposed in the City of Los Angeles and believed the developer,
Pacific Summit Foothill, should build within the constraints of the general plan and the development code.A letter
was submitted by Mr. Stoy expressing concerns with the project and requesting denial of the project.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
Corbet Macy, Richard Davidson, David Nelson, Jack Lieberman, Jon Dearborn, Natasha Walton, Diane Higdon,
Terry Dumarco, Roe Ruflow, Mathew Powers, Carla Kavenaw, spoke in opposition of the project and expressed
concerns with potential impacts such as traffic, safety, impacts to the habitat and public notification on the project.
A letter was submitted by Natasha Walton expressing concerns with the loss of native vegetative communities
and open space.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
Chad Stadnicki, Project Manager, Pacific Summit Foothill, LLC, spoke on the extensive public notifications made
for the project; working with the school district, and minimizing traffic impacts.
Daniel Kloos, Senior Transportation Engineer, Linscott Law&Greenspan, went over the traffic study conducted
for the project; and addressed comments and concerns made on the Redhill and Foothill intersection.
Mark Rogers, TRG Land, addressed concerns with project stability, slopes, grading and spoke on mitigating
concerns.
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Discussion ensued on projection of students for the project; assurance to have adequate supply of water from
the Cucamonga Valley Water District; stabilization of slopes; fire safety; traffic concerns and safety; grading and
elevation; mitigation measures for existing intersections; construction timeline; permitted uses; proper and
extensive notification made for the project;tree removal permits;and tribal cultural resources assessments.Traffic
and safety concerns were addressed by Mike Costello, Fire Chief; Joe Bustamante, Operations Lieutenant; and
Jason Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to adopt Resolution No
17-098 and Resolution No. 17-099. Motion carried, 4-1; with Council Member Alexander opposed.
REPORTSK. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF
COUNCILCITY
K1. Verbal Report on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Community Meetings about Minimizing
Community Health Impacts from Freight.
Item not heard and deferred to the next City Council Meeting.
K2. Consideration to adopt Urgency Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 919, to require a Conditional Use
Permit for new hotels in all zones for a period of 45 days.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 919
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOTELS OR THE
EXPANSION OF EXISTING HOTELS, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner, who gave the staff report on
Urgency Ordinance No. 919.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Alexander, seconded by Council Member Williams, to introduce and adopt
Urgency Ordinance No. 919, by title only and waive further reading. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
K3. Status update regarding preparation of the North Eastern Sphere Annexation Project including
General Plan Amendment DRC2015-00749, Zoning Map Amendment DRC2015-00752, North
Eastern Sphere Annexation Specific Plan DRC2015-00751, Etiwanda North Specific Plan
Amendment DRC2015-00750, North Eastern Sphere Annexation DRC2015-00732, and related
Environmental Impact Report.
John Gillison, City Manager, introduced Tom Grahn, Associate Planner along with David Sergeant, Principal,
Architect/Urban Designer, who provided an update on the preparation of the North Eastern Sphere Annexation
Project.
Mr. Gillison went over the annexation process timeframe.
Mayor Michael thanked staff for the report.
COUNCILL.
L1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES
None.
L2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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None.
IDENTIFICATIONM. OF • ' NEXT MEETING
None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 11:13 p.m. in memory of the victims of the Las Vegas, Nevada mass
shooting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Linda -Troyan, MMC
'City erk Services Director
Approved: October 18, 2017—Regular City Council Meeting
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