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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CLOSED SESSION, FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETINGS MINUTES
The City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council held a closed session on Wednesday March 18, 2020, in the Tri-
Communities Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Sam Spagnolo, and Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney; Lori Sassoon, Deputy
City Manager/Administrative Services; Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager/Cultural & Civic Services and Matt Burris,
Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development.
No public communications were made.
No discussion or actions were taken.
D. 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8810 ETIWANDA AVENUE,
FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 0229131-07; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER,
REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND WILLIAM A. JONES AND
JOAN F. JONES, TRUSTEES OF THE JONES FAMILY TRUST OF 2010, AS TO AN
UNDIVIDED 2/3 INTERES AND BONNIE CATHRYN STRACK & WILLIAM R. RUSHING,
AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE STRACK FAMILY TRUST, DATED MARCH 13,
2014, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST, OWNERS; REGARDING PRICE AND
TERMS — CITY
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D.2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY AT NORTH WEST
CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE AND HAVEN AVENUE ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL
NUMBERS 0208-331-47-0000, AND 0208-331-40-0000; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN
GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
AND STEVE PONTELL, NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE.; REGARDING PRICE
AND TERMS. -CITY
D.3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12467 BASE LINE ROAD IDENTIFIED
AS PARCEL NUMBERS 1090-331-03-0000, 1090-331-04-0000, 1089-581-04-0000;
NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND JOSEPH FILIPPI, JOSEPH FILIPPI WINERY AND
VINEYARDS.; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. -CITY
D.4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE:
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC. V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, CASE NO. CIV DS 1937969
D.5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR ROBERT NEIUBER, HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
(RCCEA). — CITY
D.6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9763 8TH STREET, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA; NEGOTIATING PARTIES, JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER,
REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND TAI NGO, LEE &
ASSOCIATES; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS — CITY
D.7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9789 MAIN STREET IDENTIFIED AS
PARCEL NUMBERS 0209-062-02-0000; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON,
CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND CAROL
NORRIS, NORTHTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.; REGARDING
PRICE AND TERMS. -CITY
D.8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA METROLINK STATION IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS 0209-272-
11, 0209-143-21, AND 0209-272-22; NEGOTIATING PARTIES CITY MANAGER JOHN
GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CARRIE SCHINDLER REPRESENTING SBCTA, AND MICHAEL DIEDEN
REPRESENTING EMPIRE YARDS AT RANCHO, LLC; REGARDING PRICE AND
TERMS. — CITY
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The closed session recessed at 6:45 p.m.
The regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor
Agency, Public Finance Authority and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council were held on March 18, 2020 in
the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor
Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Sam Spagnolo, and Mayor Pro Tern Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney and Linda Troyan, City
Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Responding to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and social distancing requirements, City Manager
Gillison announced that due to recent changes in Brown Act provisions by Governor Newson, the public comment
portion of the meeting will be held telephonically. Members of the public can watch the meeting by television or
online and attendance at the meeting is limited to individuals that have items on the agenda. Mr. Gillison announced
that members of the public can make comments by calling (909) 774-2751. He stated that this will be done in
accordance with the County of San Bernardino guidelines to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. He also
announced that all social and group gatherings will be cancelled adhering to County guidelines. Additional
information on the Coronavirus pandernic and City resources and updates can be found at
www.cityofrc.us/coronavirus.
City Manager Gillison requested the Council add a Resolution, Encouraging Exclusive and/or Extended Hours at
Grocery Stores for Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-1 9 Emergency and an Urgency Ordinance, Adopting
Emergency Regulations Related to Residential and/or Commercial Tenant Evictions, to the agenda as the items
came to the attention of the City after the agenda was posted and that an emergency situation exists. A 4/5 vote
would be required to add the items to the agenda.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Spagnolo, to add two items to the
agenda: Item K1. Consideration of Urgency Ordinance No. 967, Adopting Emergency Regulations Related to
Residential and/or Commercial TenantEvictions and item 11. Consideration of Resolution Encouraging Exclusive
and/or Extended Hours at Grocery Stores for Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Emergency, as the
need to take action exists due to the COVID-1 9 pandemic emergency and the item came to the attention of the
City after the agenda was posted. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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A.1. Presentation of a Proclamation to California Nevada American Water Works Association in
Celebration of their 1 00th Anniversary of Service.
A.2. Recognition of Noah Daniels, Finance Manager, for his completion of the Government Finance
Officers Association's Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) Program, earning him the designation of
CPFO.
Presentations were rescheduled.
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Mayor Michael announced, due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, the Public Communications
portion of the meeting will be conducted telephonically.
Timothy Weaver, Pastor from Shiloh Tabernacle Church, offered a prayer.
Frank Atry, spoke about emergency situations in the nation and Council Members salaries.
C.1 Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Special Meetings of February 19, 2020 and Regular Meetings of
February 19, 2020 and March 4, 2020.
C.2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $684,459.29 and Weekly Check Registers
(Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of $199,822.97 Dated
February 25, 2020 Through March 08, 2020.
C.3. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company
in the Amount of $3,141.34 Dated February 25, 2020 Through March 08, 2020.
CA. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedule as of February 29, 2020.
C.5. Consideration of Resolution No. FD2020-002, Adopting Revised Records Retention Schedules, Authorizing
Destruction and Rescinding Previous Records Retention Schedules.
RESOLUTION NO. FD2020-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT, ADOPTING REVISED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES, AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION, AND
RESCINDING PREVIOUS RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES
MOTION: Moved by Board Member Spagnolo, seconded by Vice -President Kennedy, to approve Consent
Calendar Items C1. through C5. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0, with Board Member Scott abstaining on item
C3, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company.
Item D I, El, and F1 were taken concurrently.
D.1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of February 19, 2020 and March 4, 2020.
E.1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of February 19, 2020 and March 4, 2020.
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F.1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Regular Meetings of February 19, 2020 and March 4, 2020.
MOTION: Moved by Vice -Chair Kennedy, seconded by Agency Member Scott, to approve Consent Calendar
Items D1, Ell, and F1 of the Housing Successor, Successor Agency and Public Financing Authority. Motion
carried unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Michael stated staff requested Item G8 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
G.1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: Special Meetings of February 19, 2020 and Regular Meetings
of February 19, 2020 and March 4, 2020.
G.2. Consideration to Approve Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Amount of $1,164,756.08 and Weekly Check
Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Amount of
$2,238,763.60 Dated February 25, 2020 Through March 08, 2020.
G.3. Consideration to Approve Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas
Company in the Amount of $19,129.76 Dated February 25, 2020 Through March 08, 2020.
GA. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedule as of February 29, 2020.
G.5. Consideration to Accept the Parks Painting Project FY 19-20 as Complete, File the Notice of
Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds.
G.6. Consideration of The Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2019.
G.7. Consideration to Approve a Contract with Community Works Design Group for a Total Amount
Not to Exceed $223,235.00 for Design Services for The Central Park Dog Park to be Initially
Funded From Community Services Capital Projects Fund (1274401-5650/2022274-0) and
Reimbursed Through a Grant from The State of California, Administered by Office of Grants and
Local Services (OGALS).
G.8. Req--,P-,-;t.Al-ithn-.ro-7-atmOR tG IRGF8arop Cgntmnt i ith FeFd of Wpland iR the AmOURt of $49,999 FeF a
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G.9. Consideration of Resolution No. 2020-013, Adopting Revised Records Retention Schedules,
Authorizing Destruction and Rescinding Previous Records Retention Schedules.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES, AUTHORIZING
DESTRUCTION, AND RESCINDING PREVIOUS RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES
G.10. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution No. 2020-14, Proclaiming Existence of a Local Emergency
due to the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-119).
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MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, to approve
Consent Calendar Items G1 through G10, with the exception of item G.8. and with Council Member Scott
abstaining on item G3, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
H. 1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 966, to Amend Title 17 of the
Municipal Code to Amend Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in Compliance with State Law.
ORDINANCE NO. 966
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE REGULATIONS REGARDING
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Scott, to waive full
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 966, by title only.
Linda Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 966.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council
Member Scott, to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 966, by title only. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
1.1. Consideration of Urgency Ordinance No. 967, Adopting Emergency Regulations Related to Residential
and/or Commercial Tenant Evictions.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 967
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA ADOPTING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
OR
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 967
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ADOPTING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, who gave
the Staff Report. Principal Management Analyst Villenas noted that on the evening of March 16, 2020,
Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-28-20 which includes the suspension of any provision of state
law that would preempt or otherwise restrict the City's exercise of its police powers to impose limitations on
residential or commercial evictions based on nonpayment of rent arising out of a substantial decrease in
household or business income caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Urgency Ordinance establishes a
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temporary moratorium on the eviction of residential and commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19
pandemic. The moratorium applies to evictions based on the nonpayment of rent due to a financial hardship
related to COVID-1 9. Tenant must notify landlord in writing within 30 days after the rent is due of lost income
and inability to pay full rent due to circumstances related to COVID-19 and provides supporting
documentation. Upon adoption of Ordinance No. 967, the moratorium would go into effect immediately and
through May 31, 2020, unless the City's emergency declaration is ended sooner.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing item.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing item.
In response to Council Member Hutchison's question, Assistant City Attorney Ghirelli clarified that the
Urgency Ordinance term shall not extend beyond the May 31, 2020 date.
City Manager Gillison clarified that the Urgency Ordinance can be brought back at the April 15th City Council
meeting for review and Council will have an opportunity to extend the Ordinance term, if the Council desires.
City Council consensus on having an Ordinance that would apply to both residential and commercial tenant
evictions.
Mayor Michael recommended applying a May 31 st term date for residential tenant evictions and April 30th for
commercial tenant evictions. He requested the item return at the April 15th meeting date for review and
possible extension of dates due to COVID-19.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Council Member Spagnolo, to amend
Urgency Ordinance No.967 as presented, relating to residential and commercial evictions, to reflect
under Section 1A. "Until the period of local emergency declared in response to COVID-19 is concluded, or
until May 31, 2020 with respect to residential tenants, and April 30, 2020 with respect to commercial tenants,
whichever date is sooner, no landlord shall endeavor to evict a residential or commercial tenant under the
following circumstances:" and for Section 3. to reflect: Term. "This Urgency Ordinance shall remain in effect for
the period of local emergency declared in response to COVID-19 within the City, or until May 31, 2020, with
respect to residential tenants, and April 30, 2020 with respect to commercial tenants, whichever date is sooner"
and return with the Ordinance at the April 15, 2020 meeting for review. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to adopt
Urgency Ordinance No. 967, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, Adopting Emergency Regulations Related to Residential and Commercial Tenant
Evictions and Declaring the Urgency Thereof, by title only and waive further reading.
Linda Troyan, City Clerk Services Director, read the title of Ordinance No. 967.
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Hutchison, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Kennedy, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 967, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Adopting Emergency Regulations Related to Residential and
Commercial Tenant Evictions and Declaring the Urgency Thereof, by title only and waive further
reading. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Assistant City Attorney Ghirelli announced that Brown Act provisions allow local agencies to add items to
the agenda if an emergency exists and the City declared a local emergency through item G. 10.
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J.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY
HILLSIDE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2017-00244 AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2018-00473 — PAUL
BARDOS, APPLICANT. This project consists of a site plan and architectural review of a proposed 4,118
square foot two-story, single-family residence with an attached 771 square foot garage and a request to
construct retaining walls up to 5-feet and 2-inches high on a 15,430 square foot lot within the Low (L)
Residential District and within the Hillside Overlay District at 8035 Camino Predera - APN: 0207-631-03.
A minor exception was also requested to exceed the maximum height limit for retaining walls in the zone.
This item was determined to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(4) as a
project that has been rejected or disapproved (This item was continued from the February 19, 2020 City
Council Meeting).
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING APPEAL DRC2019-00975 AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO
DENY HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2017-00244; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF — APN: 0207-631-03
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING APPEAL DRC2019-00975 AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO
DENY MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2018-00473; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 0207-631-03
Mayor Michael opened the continued Public Hearing item.
No public communications were made
Mayor Michael announced that the Public Hearing item will remain open and will be continued to the April 15th
2020 Council Meeting.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Scott, to continue the Public Hearing
item to the next Regular City Council Meeting on April 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
J.2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DECISION TO APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW DRC2019-00590 — SHEAN KIM, APPLICANT. THE
PROJECT CONSISTS OF A SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A 103,945 SQUARE
FOOT WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION BUILDING ON 4.75 ACRES OF LAND IN THE GENERAL
INDUSTRIAL (GI) DISTRICT ON THE EAST SIDE OF PECAN AVENUE SOUTH OF ARROW ROUTE;
APN: 0229-171-02. THIS ITEM IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND THE CITY'S CEQA GUIDELINES UNDER CEQA
SECTION 15332 — INFILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing item.
No public communications were made.
Mayor Michael announced that the Public Hearing item will remain open and will be continued to the April 15th,
2020 Council Meeting.
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MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to continue the Public
Hearing item to the next Regular City Council Meeting on April 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers,
10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
K.1. Consideration of Resolution Encouraging Exclusive and/or Extended Hours at Grocery Stores for Vulnerable
Populations During theCOVID-1 9 Emergency.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
ENCOURAGING EXCLUSIVE AND/OR EXTENDED HOURS AT GROCERY STORES FOR VULNERABLE
POPULATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY
City Manager Gillison introduced the item and Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, who gave the Staff
Report. Principal Management Analyst Villenas noted that in response to COVID-1 9 concerns there has been an
unprecedented demand in supermarkets and grocery stores, creating food and supply shortages throughout the
community. Many stores nationwide have resulted in limiting the number of certain grocery items an individual
can purchase, to discourage the stockpiling of essential items, and to ensure equitable access for our most
vulnerable populations. In addition, many stores are also proactively dedicating special operating hours to
populations most vulnerable to COVID-19, including but not limited to elderly, disabled, and pregnant shoppers.
These dedicated hours limit their potential exposure to the virus and ensure the accessibility and availability of
these vital food and supplies, without the crowd regular store hours bring. The resolution encourages all local
grocery stores and a broad range of businesses to implement exclusive and/or extended shopping hours
specifically for the community's most vulnerable populations, particularly seniors and those with underlying health
conditions, during this COVID-19 emergency.
Council Member Spagnolo expressed concerns on mixed information from stores on operating hours and on
stores not addressing the vulnerable population including senior citizens and individuals with mobility and
transportation barriers.
Principal Management Analyst Villenas stated that the City would like to gather all the information from stores
and have it available in one place for the public to view.
Discussion ensued on the importance of having accurate information reported by stores and how the community
is working together to help each other out during these times.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Spagnolo, seconded by Council Member Scott, to adopt Resolution No.
2020-015, encouraging grocery stores to provide exclusive and/or extended hours for vulnerable populations
during the COVID-19 emergency. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
L.1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Member Hutchison acknowledged City staff and residents for their support, kindness and compassion
during COVID-19 challenging times and stated that the City is here to support the community.
Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy thanked City Manager Gillison and City staff for their commitment to provide services to
the community.
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Mayor Michael thanked City staff for serving the community.
L.2. INTER -AGENCY UPDATES
No items.
No items.
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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'-��City`blerk Services Director
Approved: April 1, 2020 — Regular Meeting
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