March 6, 2024
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES TheCityCouncilof theCityof RanchoCucamongahelda ClosedSessiononWednesday, March6, 2024, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. MayorMichaelcalledthe meetingto orderat 5:00 PM.
Presentwere Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, KristineScott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tern Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also presentwere: John Gillison, City Manager; ElisaCox, AssistantCity Manager; NicholasGhirelli, City Attorney; Matt Burris, DeputyCity Manager/Economicand CommunityDevelopmentand Julie Sowles, Deputy City Manager/Civic and Cultural Services.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM( S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM( S)
No public communications were made.
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR; MIKE MCCLIMAN, FIRE CHIEF; AND JULIE SOWLES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954. 2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH RANCHO CUCAMONGA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP; AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. ( CITY) D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH( 1) OF SUBDIVISION ( D) OF SECTION 54956. 9; NAME OF CASE: PEPE' S INC. V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, CASE NO. 5:20CV02506JGBSP ( CITY) D3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956. 8 FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SAN BERNARDINO ROAD AND KLUSMAN AVENUE IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBER 0208- 151- 05- 0000, COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 9575 SAN BERNARDINO ROAD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES
JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND BOBBY MENDEZ, REALTY MASTERS & ASSOCIATES; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. ( CITY)
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D4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956. 8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8408 ROCHESTER AVENUE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 ( RANCHO CUCAMONGA EPICENTER STADIUM); AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: JOHN GILLISON AND ELISA COX, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; NEGOTIATING PARTY: RANCHO BASEBALL LLC; REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. ( CITY)
D5. 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 AND CERTAIN ADJACENT RIGHT- OF- WAY INCLUDED WITHIN THE STATION FOOTPRINT; CITY NEGOTIATOR: JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; NEGOTIATING PARTIES: SARAH WATERSON, PRESIDENT, REPRESENTING DESERTXPRESS ENTERPRISES, LLC, DBA AS BRIGHTLINE WEST; UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. ( CITY)
E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5: 42 p. m.
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REGULAR MEETING — 7: 00 PM
CALL TO ORDER— COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TheRegularmeetingsoftheRanchoCucamongaFireProtectionDistrict, HousingSuccessorAgency, SuccessorAgency, PublicFinanceAuthority, andtheCityof RanchoCucamongaCityCouncilwere held on March6, 2024, in the CouncilChambersat City Hall, locatedat 10500Civic CenterDrive, RanchoCucamonga, California. MayorMichaelcalledthemeetingtoorderat7:00PM.
PresentwereCouncilMembers: RyanHutchison, KristineScott, AshleyStickler, MayorProTernLynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Alsopresentwere: JohnGillison, CityManager; NicholasGhirelli, CityAttorney; andLindaA. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B.- ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Two (2) speakers: AntoinetteJensenandPetaAttwoodspokeaboutallegedchildabuseincidentsoccurringin the Etiwanda School District, mandated reporting laws under Penal Code §§ 11166, concerns of retaliation bythe EtiwandaSchoolDistrictandlackof enforcementbythe RanchoCucamongaPoliceDepartment.
RabbiSholomHarlig, thankedthe City Council, City Staff, RanchoCucamongaFire ProtectionDistrictand Rancho CucamongaPolice Departmentfor their service and support, spoke about antisemitismand requested that City resources be used for local issues not international affairs.
YoussefAbdelmonem, spokein supportof a CeasefireResolutionandrequestedtheCitydivestfrom companies who profit from Israel's military attacks in Gaza.
HusamSueiman, spokeaboutgenocide, apartheidandethniccleansinginIsrael, requestedtheCitydivest from companies who profit from Israel's military attacks and provided documents about divestment supporting a Ceasefire Resolution.
Dr. SharonLynStein, spokein oppositionto a CeasefireResolution, antisemitismandrequestedtheCity stay out of international issues.
GabrielKounaton, spokeinoppositionto a CeasefireResolutionandongoingprotestsintheCity.
Dr. RachelGarcia, spokeaboutongoingissuesin IsraelandrequestedtheCityCouncillegislatefor local issues such as public safety and not interfere in foreign affairs.
RicardoSawyer, spokeinsupportofa CeasefireResolution, ongoingissuesinIsraelandrequestedtheCity divestfromcompanieswho profitfrom Israel's militaryattacks.
Ryan West, spoke about open space and shared ideas for the Central Park Masterplan.
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Lev Rasin, spoke about the history of conflict in the Middle East and requested the City Council not interfere in foreign affairs and focus on local policies.
Dr. KhadeejaAbdullahrequestedthe Citydivestfromcompanieswho profitfrom Israel's militaryattacks.
Jacob Haiavy, spoke in opposition to a Ceasefire Resolution, antisemitism and requested the City stay out of international issues as a Ceasefire Resolution should be directed and agreed upon by the two parties involved in the conflict.
Mariam, spoke in opposition to a Ceasefire Resolution and shared concerns of antisemitism in local schools.
Phillip E. Walker, spoke about a short film movie premier for " The Sweetest Vacation" and thanked the City Council for their support.
Stephanie, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel' s military attacks.
Hind Museils, spoke about the poor quality of life and ongoing issues in the Middle East and requested the City Council maintain the City a safe place and support justice for humanity.
Dr. Nazli Janjua, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and the crisis of hospitals not being functional due to Israel' s military attacks in Gaza.
Rheyanah Williams, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel' s military attacks.
Noor Abdallah requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel' s military attacks.
Noor Tabba, spoke in support of a Ceasefire Resolution and requested the City stand up for justice.
Mayor Michael announced the public communications one-hour period ended at 8:02 PM and that any other public communications which have not concluded during this one-hour period will resume after the regular business portion of the agenda has been completed.
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announcedthatshewill needto abstainon itemD3, dueto a potentialconflictofinterestasheremployerisSouthernCaliforniaGasCompany.
D1. Consideration,ofMeetingMinutesforRegularMeetingsofFebruary21, 2024.
D2. ConsiderationtoApproveCityandFireDistrictBi-WeeklyPayrollintheTotalAmountof2, 120, 381. 63 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers ( Excluding Checks IssuedtoSouthernCaliforniaGasCompany) intheTotalAmountof$3,135,130.30Dated February12, 2024, throughFebruary25, 2024. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Considerationto ApproveFireDistrictWeeklyCheckRegistersfor ChecksIssuedto SouthernCaliforniaGasCompanyintheTotalAmountof $326.79DatedFebruary12,2024, throughFebruary25, 2024. (CITY/FIRE) D4. ConsiderationtoAdoptthe2024LegislativePlatform. (CITY) D5. ConsiderationofAmendmentNo. 02totheProfessionalServicesAgreementWithNV5,Inc. ( CO19- 110) ItoIncreasethe Contractin theAmountof $150,000for FY2023/24for Electrical Engineering Design and Support. (CITY)
D6. Considerationof a SecondaryProfessionalServicesAgreementwith Westbound Communications Pc., to Establisha SeparateProfessionalServicesAgreementwith WestboundCommunicationsInc. ExclusivelyforEconomicDevelopmentMarketingandCommunication Services. ( CITY) D7. Considerationto ApproveProfessionalServicesAgreementswithTwenty-SixSelected VendorsforOn-CallCEQAEnvironmentalConsultingServicesforThreeYearswithOption to Renewin One-Year Incrementsfor a Totalof FiveYears. (CITY) D8. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract CO# 2022- 121 with Loghmani & Associates DesignGroup, Inc. for AdditionalConstructionServicesin an AmountNotto Exceed47, 740, Consideration of Professional Services Agreement CO # 19- 140 with Aufbau CorporationforIn-FieldConstructionManagementServicesinanAmountNotto Exceed 80,000, andanAppropriationintheAmountof$127,740fromtheLibraryCapitalReserveFund Balance. ( CITY) D9. ConsiderationtoOrdertheAnnexationtoLandscapeMaintenanceDistrictNo. 1Relatedto Case No. PMT2022- 02242, Located at 6046 Indigo Avenue. ( RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 005) ( CITY)
D10. Considerationto ApproveandAdoptResolutionsCertifyingtheResultsof Electionsand AddingAnnexationNos. 2024-1, 2024-2, 2024-3, 2024-4, 2024-6, 2024-7, and2024-8 to CommunityFacilitiesDistrictNo. 2022-01 (StreetLightingServices) oftheCityofRanchoCucamonga. (RESOLUTIONNOS. 2024-006TO2024-012) (CITY) MOTION: MovedbyCouncilMemberStickler, secondedbyMayorProTernKennedy, toapproveConsent CalendarAgendaitemsD1throughD10, andwithCouncilMember/BoardMemberScottabstainingonitemD3. Motion carried 5-0.
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE( S) - SECOND READING/ ADOPTION None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM( S)
None.
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM( S) - CITY/ FIRE DISTRICT None.
H. CITY MANAGER' S STAFF REPORT( S)
None.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTER- AGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City and Plaintiff agreed upon a settlement for a waiver of cost for item D2 on tonight' s Closed Session.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS—( CONTINUED)
Mayor Michael continued public communications at 8:05 PM.
Sarnia Alkam requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel' s military attacks.
Dania Alkam requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel' s military attacks and redirect funds to Rancho Cucamonga residents.
Isatu N' Diaye, requested the City divest from foreign governments and redirect funds to local government.
Abed Millbes, requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel' s military attacks.
Zayneb Khan requested the City divest from companies who profit from Israel' s military attacks.
Fatima Khan requested the City divest from Israeli investments.
Eugenia, spoke in opposition of the City divesting from Israeli investments and highlighted Israel' s contributions in technology and inventions.
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Approved March 20, 2024:
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