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Home My WebLink About2000/05/03 - MinutesMay 3, 2000 CItY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER The Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in the Tapia Room of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Willjams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; and George Rivera, Administrative Services Manager. B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Alexander announced the item to be discussed in closed session. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 TO GIVE GEORGE RIVERA, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER, PAMELA EASTER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, AND LARRY TEMPLE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR. DIRECTION IN REGARDS TO THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS. - CITY C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY No one was present to comment on the closed session item listed above. Closed session began at 5:33 p.m. CONDUCT OFCLOSEDSESSION E. RECESS THE CLOSED SESSION RECESSED AT 6:50 P.M. TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BEGIN AT 7:00 P.M. THIS DATE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reqular Meetinq City Council Minutes May 3, 2000 Page 2 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lain, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; Craig Fox, Deputy City Attorney; Lorraine Phong, Information Systems Analyst; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Bullet, City Planner; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Walt Stickney, Associate Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Dave Moore, Recreation Superintendent; Jodi Sorrell, Marketing Manager; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Jim Frost, City Treasurer; Duane Baker, Assistant to the City Manager; Diane O'Neal, Assistant to the City Manager; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B, ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring Business Appreciation Week - May 15 - 20, 2000. Mayor Alexander presented the Proclamation to Norm McKenzie of the Chamber of Commerce. B2. Mayor Alexander announced that the City Council would like to publicly congratulate State Senator Jim Brulte on his recent appointment as the new Republican Minority Leader. B3. Councilmember Willjams stated she and representatives from other cities went to Sacramento for hearings on fiscal reform. She thanked Senator Nell Soto for her support and for fighting for cities. She continued to urge the residents to send letters to their legislators telling them not to take away the City's sales tax revenue. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC C1. Gary Kendrick of Rancho Cucamonga stated the City Park election is coming up on Tuesday. He felt this was a Mello Roos. He talked about the campaign contributions from Lewis Homes and the Bond Counsel for the City, alluding there was foul play amongst the politicians. He hoped when this fails on Tuesday that the Council would not bring it back again. Councilmember Williams stated she was offended by the comments Mr. Kendrick was making. She felt he was inferring something that was criminal - politically speaking. She felt the contributions were coming from the people that would benefit from the park. C2. John Lyons of Eitwanda stated he supports Central Park. He felt the parks have helped to keep Rancho Cucamonga one of the safest cities in the United States. He urged everyone to vote in favor of this measure. He continued to talk about the amenities that the park would have. He talked about the California Speedway event last Sunday and the traffic problem that it created in Rancho Cucamonga. He asked if someone could be done to open up Rochester. City Council Minutes May3,2000 Page 3 Item C3. Jerry Guarracino stated the Central Park Committee has filed all of their paperwork properly. He stated they did this to comply with the law. He wanted to let everyone know how impodant the park is and how well done it will be. He stated there are no fees to be charged to get into the park. He asked people to vote yes for Measure J. C4. Jim Frost, City Treasurer, talked about the early years of Rancho Cucamonga and when the General Plan was developed. He hoped the voters would realize the importance of Central Park and urged everyone to vote yes. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: April 5, 2000 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 4/12/00 and 4/19/00 and Payroll ending 4/9/00 for the total amount of $1,463,082.44. D3. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the Banyan Street at Fredericksburg Avenue Traffic Signal and Widening Improvements, to be funded from Account No. 224637-****. RESOLUTION NO. 00-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE "BANYAN STREET AT FREDERICKSBURG AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS" IN SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADERTISE TO RECEIVE BID D4. Approval to appropriate funds received from the National Recreation and Park Association and the National Football League Charities for a grant in the amount of $1,000 to develop and implement a Youth Football Program. (FY 1999-2000). D5. Approval to appropriate funds received from the Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc., Tri- County South Regional Tobacco Control Coalition, for a grant in the amount of $3,300 for the development and implementation of a Tobacco Free Track and Field Meet. D6. Approval to appropriate the amounts of $174,060, $195,000 and $22,500 in the Computer Equipment Replacement Fund Account Numbers 74-4225-3950 (Computer Software), 74-4225-6028 (Contract Services) and 744225-7047 (Computer Equipment), respectively, to fund the contracts previously awarded to Tidemark Computer Systems, Inc. (CO 00-024); Computerland (CO 00-025); and AEF Systems (CO 00-026). D7. Approval of a Community Facilities District Reimbursement Agreement with Catellus Development Corporation (CO 00-027). D8. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Brown, Divert and Hessell (CO 00-028) for Bond Counsel services in conjunction with a proposed Community Facilities District (Catellus) in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for formation services and not to exceed $23,500 for Debt Issuance services. To be funded by the project developer. City Council Minutes May 3, 2000 Page 4 D9. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman Rolapp & Associates (CO 00-029) for Financial Advisor services in conjunction with a proposed Community Facilities District (Catellus) in an amount not to exceed $13,000 for formation services and not to exceed $31,500 for Debt Issuance Services. To be funded by the project developer. D10. Approval of Agreement between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Pop Warner Football (CO 00-030) for reimbursement of acquisition and installation of two scoreboards at Etiwanda Creek Park. D11. Approval of an agreement with the County of San Bernardino, Department of Aging and Adult Services (CO 00-031) for a California Department of Aging grant in the amount of $3,000 for senior citizen recreation services (FY 2000-2001 ). D12. Approval to release Faithful Performance Bond No. 415737S in the amount of $384,543.00 for Parcel Map 14022, located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rochester Avenue. D13. Approval to accept the Carnelian Street Curve Realignment and Storm Drain Project, Contract No. 99-065, as complete, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and approve the final contract amount of $745,049.88. RESOLUTION NO. 00-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CARNELIAN STREET CURVE REALIGNMENT AND STORM DRAIN PROJECT, AS COMPLETE, AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained within the Consent Calendar. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES No Items Submitted. F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS Jack Lam, City Manager, announced items F1, F2 and F3 would be considered at one time. F1. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 (FY 2000/2001 ~. NO INCREASE OF ASSESSMENT RATE IS PROPOSED. Staff report presented by Walt Stickney, Associate Engineer. RESOLUTION NO. 00-071 City Council Minutes May 3, 2000 Page 5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 F2. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 (FY 2000/2001 ). NO INCREASE OF ASSESSMENT RATE IS PROPOSED. Staff repod presented by Walt Stickney, Associate Engineer. RESOLUTION NO. 00-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 F3. CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PD-85) (FY 2000/2001 ). NO INCREASE QF ASSESSMENT RATE IS PROPOSED. Staff report presented by Walt Stickney, Associate Engineer. RESOLUTION NO. 00-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. PD-85 (HERITAGE AND RED HILL COMMUNITY PARKS) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the ~ublic hearing was closed. Councilmember Biane complimented staff on their work to keep the cost down once again this year. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Dutton to approve Resolution No. 00-071. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Alexander to approve Resolution No. 00-072. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. MOTOIN: Moved by Williams, seconded by Dutton to approve Resolution No. 00-073. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. City Council Minutes May3,2000 Page 6 f4. CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - The review of the federally required 2000-2004 Consolidated Plan and the 2000-2001 Annual Action Plan, including the selection of projects for the 2000-2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, based on a grant of $960,000 in new CDBG funds, reprogrammin9 $69,850.50 in prior year funds, and programming $21,130.25 in program income. Staff report presented by Larry Henderson, Principal Planner. Councilmember Willjams stated with the demands for this amount of money, it was a tough job for staff to complete this project. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated with the previous policy the City Council had established, it helps to make staff's job easier. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: Lynda Shostock, Project Sister, stated they were not recommended for funding even though they have been in previous years. She stated they service people in Rancho Cucamonga. She talked about what their organization does. She asked for the Council to assist them financially so they can continue to do what they do to help people. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Biane asked which previous year was Project Sister part of this funding program. Larry Henderson, Principal Planner, stated they have not received previous CDBG funds and that staff considers this a new program for this application. Mayor Alexander suggested staff look at other ways to help them out and that possibly it would not be CDBG money, but possibly from another source. Councilmember Willjams agreed and felt this was a worthwhile project. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Biane to approve the plan as submitted. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS No Items Submitted. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS H1. UPDATE REGARDING FESTIVAL 2000 FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES EVENTS SCHEDULED IN THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA EPICENTER FROM MAY THROUGH AUGUST Staff report presented by Jodi Sorrell, Marketing Manager. ACTION: Report received and filed. City Council Minutes May 3, 2000 Page ? H2. CONSIDERATION OF CITY CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN ALL STAR GAME AT THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA EPICENTER STADIUM ON JUNE 8 (PRACTICE) AND JUNE 9, 2000 (GAME DAY) Staff report presented by Kevin Mc Ardle, Community Services Director. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Dutton to approve the agreement. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. I. COUNCIL BUSINESS No Items Submitted, J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING J1. Councilmember Williams stated she would like a report to come back on ice cream truck regulations from the State level She told about a purchase of a toy gun from one of the ice cream trucks. J2. Councilmember Biane stated he would like information on the closure of Rochester during an event at the stadium. Councilmember Willjams stated she agreed that the whole picture needs to be looked at. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC K1. Jerry Guarracino thanked the Council for having the courage to put the Central Park Measure J on the ballot. He stated he would be happy to answer any questions from the public about this. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. c~mitt~ ~J. Adam0 C City Clerk Approved: June 7, 2000