HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/03/20 - Minutes - SpecialMarch 20, 2019
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council and Planning Commission held a joint special meeting on
Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Tri -Communities Room located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Mayor L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
Present were Council Members Ryan Hutchison, Sam Spagnolo, Kristine Scott, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Kennedy,
and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were Planning Commission Members Bryan Dopp and Lou Munoz, Chairman Tony Guglielmo, Vice
Chair Ray Wimberly. Absent: Commissioner Francisco Oaxaca.
Council Member Spagnolo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
None.
C1. Initiating the General Plan Update: A Discussion of the Vison and Values of Rancho Cucamonga.
City Manager Gillison introduced the item. Deputy City Manager Matt Burris introduced Susan Harden who
facilitated a discussion on values and vision in preparation of an update to the City's General Plan.
City Council and Planning Commission provided the following values in the vision for Rancho Cucamonga as a
world-class community Also provided and categorized was input of what the City would look like in 10 — 20
years.
VALUES:
• Compassion
• Courage
• Responsibility
• Leadership
• Passion & Duty
• Inclusive
• Diversity
• Diversity
• Healthy community
• Being sensitive to the needs of our most vulnerable residents
• Housing for All
• Local American Dream a reality
■ Planned community
• Great amenities
• Improve standard of living
• Great quality of life
• Active community with recreation
• Economic development + job creation
• Beautiful shopping areas
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• Economic development
• Community involvement
• Public safety
• Safe community
• Family involvement/enrichment
• Family atmosphere
• Attractiveness to families
• Family-oriented
• Beautiful views
• Peacefulness
• Maintaining/setting aside/preserving open space
• Stewardship — helping the community receive "value add"
• Finding balance in types of housing we promote/approve
• Having traffic congestion in mind when approving developments
VISIONS: (10-20 YEARS)
Housing
• Accessibility related to housing
• Affordable quality housing
• Affordable housing
• Housing issues
• Diversity of housing options
• Housing for all income levels
• Continued diversity in housing
• Outside influence - sometimes negative
Transportation
• Transit development
• Alternative transit options
• Effective public transportation
• Commutable community
• Transportation issues
Amenities/Activities/Attractions
• Cosmopolitan community in lifestyle/options for public
■ Rancho exciting places/destinations
• More open space than surrounding areas/cities
• Completion of Central Park
• Able to live, work and play in Rancho
Jobs
• Leader in regional economy — `job grower"
• Workforce — strong opportunities — diverse companies
• Increase educational opportunities
Technology/Cutting Edge
• Cutting edge
■ Cutting edge of technology
• Leader in integrating technology into city government
Fiscal Responsibility
• Sustainable
• Net $ benefit to the City
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Other Important Visions!
• Thriving
• Prosperous
• Partnerships
• Comfort
• Balance — commercial/residential/open space
• Maintaining the intangible / conscious demand for people to come to our City
• Encourage community involvement
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lin . Troyan, MMC
ity erk Services Director
Approved: April 3, 2019 - Regular Meeting
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