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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015/09/09 - Minutes - PC-HPC THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCANIONGA THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF RANO 110 CUCAMONGA THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION September 9, 2015 - 7:00 PM Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10500 Civic Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, California 1. CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 7:OOPM Roll Call Chairman Wimberly X Vice Chairman Oaxaca X Munoz X Macias X Fletcher X Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett. Planning Director: Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer: Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary: Jennifer Palacios, Office Specialist 11 H. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission on any item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The Historic Preservation Commission or the Planning Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications are to be addressed directly to the Historic Preservation Commission or Planning Commission, not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Piease refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making loud noises, or engaging in any activity which ' might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting. None HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION r.; AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES RANCHO September 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING CONIMISSION A. Consideration of Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 12, 2015. B. Consideration of Workshop Minutes dated August 12, 2015. C. VACATION OF A PORTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE, LOCATED SOUTH OF FERON BOULEVARD (V-228) — ERIN MADISON, INC. —A REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF HELLMAN AVENUE, LOCATED SOUTH OF FERON BOULEVARD—APN: 0209-032- 57 RELATED FILE: DRC2014-00745. Moved by Fletcher seconded by Munoz carried 5-0 to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. ' IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS/PLANNING COMMISSION D. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-66 EXPRESSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S SUPPORT OF MEASURE A, THE WEST-SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND STREET LIGHTING MEASURE, TO BE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ELECTION BALLOT. Presentation by Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst (copy of PowerPoint on file). In response to Commissioner Macias, Mr. Villenas explained there is no "sunset"to Measure A. He further explained the 3% "escalator"and noted that it is not automatic nor a yearly increase, it is triggered only if needed meaning the actual costs to maintain the parks and lighting exceeds the assessment. In response to Commissioner Fletcher. he explained that 30% of the budget is used for contract services and internal crews that do repair and maintenance are used as well. He also said the essential shortfall in funding is a little over a million dollars. He noted the oversight community group has no actual authority but are advisory: they will have the opportunity to review the budget and offer input and make recommendations but they have no authority to give staff direction. Commissioner Macias expressed his concern that there is a perception about a lack of transparency. He added that the City has other districts and assessments in place. He said the City needs to justify the escalator and demonstrate that other areas of the city have had ' the same issue and it was dealt with. Commissioner Fletcher said that with respect to the 3% escalator, the comments from the Public that are opposed to the measure believe there will be an automatic annual escalator and they believe this overrides their right to vote on increases. He noted there is still some HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES �ANG[(O September 9, 2015 CUCA,MO.NGA Page 3 confusion out there and perhaps it has not been adequately explained. Mr. Villenas said the comments are well taken. Commissioner Fletcher said he believes this is a needed expense and he is in support-he has no problem with the fees to keep these parks in good condition for the residents. Commissioner Munoz reported the concerns he heard about the 3% increase mayjusl be a public relations issue that needs to be better explained. He said the driver in the existing funding is inadequate and the City did due diligence to find cost savings. Commissioner Oaxaca echoed both commissioners. He noted that in Etiwanda most homeowners did not even know they were paying an assessment until it was brought to their attention. He suggested we be clear about the role of the oversight committee and budget review as the public needs to understand where that decision rests. He said in ' Etiwanda it was important that people knew exactly what the funds took care of and give them the big picture. Chairman Wimberly agreed with all the prior comments. He said transparency of what is happening and what the triggers are for the escalator and who will decide when the trigger is pulled is important information. Chairman Wimberly offered to open the floor for public comment and seeing and hearing none, closed the comment period. Moved by Macias seconded by Munoz carried 5-0 to approve the resolution supporting Measure A. V. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION E. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES None F. COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS None VI. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission immediately adjourned at 7:28 pin to the Rains Room to discuss Pre-Application Review DPC2015-00466- Oakmont of Rancho Cucamonga. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES IZ J_Atiriio..'_ September 9, 2015 CUCAMONGA Page 4 1, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on September 3, 2015, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting per Government Code Section 54964.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive. Rancho Cucamonga. If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak,given the length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per individual. If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under"Public Comments." There is opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda. Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official public record. All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director. AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for legal City holidays. APPEALS Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's 4 _ HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ' September 9, 2015 I�ANCI10 GCCANOYGd Page 5 decision to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be accompanied by a fee of$2,533 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City Council). Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session. 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