June 17, 2026
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a Closed Session on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Mike McCliman, Assistant City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager, Jennifer Gracia, Deputy City Manager and Julie Sowles, Deputy City Manager.
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 8889 ARCHIBALD AVENUE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA; NEGOTIATING PARTIES MIKE MCCLIMAN, FIRE
CHIEF/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, AND JOSH HAMILTON REPRESENTING HAMILTON FAMILY BREWERY, REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT. (CITY/FIRE) D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: RANCHO CUCAMONGA PRESERVATION SOCIETY VS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ET AL., SAN BERNARDINO SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO.:
CIVRS2601692 (CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR, PETER CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, JULIE
SOWLES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, MIKE MCCLIMAN, ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER/FIRE CHIEF, AND EMILY NIELSEN, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 1932. (CITY/FIRE) E. RECESS
The closed session recessed at 6:30 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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 June 17, 2026, 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 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Ashton R. Arocho, MMC, City Clerk Services Director.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Services Director, Ashton R. Arocho, announced there were two revised Staff Reports and attachments submitted for items D29 and D32, that were distributed to the City Council and made available for the public.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation in Honor of July as Park & Recreation Month.
Mayor Michael introduced Megan Moberly, Community Services Coordinator, and Jenelle Markel, Community Services Supervisor, who presented a PowerPoint in honor of National Park & Recreation C. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Three (3) speakers: Wendy Lopez, Daniel Decker, and Don Horvatich expressed ongoing concerns regarding encampments and public safety issues due to increase in homeless encampments near neighborhood. They requested accountability and additional enforcement in the areas.
City Manager Cox invited those who expressed concerns of public safety to connect with the San Bernardino County Sherrif's Department Captain Brad Bonnet.
Correspondence was received and distributed by Michael Perez, who spoke on the City of Rancho Cucamonga safety ratings compared to other cities in San Bernardino County.
City Manager Cox briefly responded to comments raised regarding crime stats within Rancho Cucamonga, highlighting the lack of data during specific years due to the San Bernardino County Sherrif Department unable to collect and report data for a period of time.
Two (2) speakers: Andre Dana and Beth Ullom expressed concerns about the Warmington Homes proposed development on Foothill Boulevard. They spoke about the proposed plan to have the street continue through the current neighborhood and the impact that this will have on the safety of the neighborhood.
City Manager Cox invited those who expressed concerns regarding the proposed development to speak with Planning Director Jennifer Nakamura.
Two (2) speakers: La Vay Bland and Liz Acuna expressed continued opposition to the Hamilton Brewery located at 8889 Archibald Avenue.
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Michele McNeil addressed the Council citing concerns about insufficient number of first responders to support the City's rapid growth and suggested that a hospital be built within the City.
Phillip E. Walker announced an upcoming Juneteenth celebration in Rancho Cucamonga, spoke in appreciation of the Rancho Cucamonga School District, that recognized Juneteenth as a holiday and once again encouraged the City to do the same. He also thanked Council Member Hutchison for attending a screen play reading.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she will need to abstain from item D3, due to potential conflict of interest as her employer is Southern California Gas Company.
D1. Consideration to Approve the Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meetings of June 3, 2026.
D2. S2027959.38 and Cily aly Fird Distri Vie ly Chey Regler (Elaing Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $3,470,707.57 Dated May 18, 2026, Through May 31, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $18,596.01 Dated May 18, 2026, Through May 31, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Accept a Donated Golf Cart from Amazon Vendor Flex. (FIRE) D5. Consideration to Approve Renaming the Facity Located at 9191 Arrow Route trom Re Resource Center to RC Community Center. (CITY'
D6. Consideration of Approval to Execute a Contract with OpenGov Inc. for Enterprise Asset Management Services to Support Public Works Facilities, in the Amount of $157,380 and Authorization to Appropriate $157,380 from Unallocated Capital Reserve Funds. (CITY) $145,780. (FIRE)
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D10. Consideration of a Contract with Calmex Engineering Inc., in the Amount of $4,691,950 Plus 10% Contingency, Authorization of an Appropriation in the Amount of $1,490,560 from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Act Fund (179), and Delegation of Authority to the City Engineer to Approve Amendments to the Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Ontario for the FY 2025-26 Major Arterials Pavement Rehabilitation Project for Vineyard/Carnelian Avenue and Highland Avenue (Project). This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D11. Chasider do Commerce for Economic Development Services it the Amount of 00.
D12. Cresideration intence SPressin an Smiles Agt to Extend to for fiscal Year Streetlight Maintenance Services in
2026-27. (CITY)
Etiwanda Creek Bridges Project. (CITY)
D15. Consideration to Approve Multi-Year Agreements for Website Hosting and Associated Professional Services with Carahsoft Corp. in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $204,800 and for Website Design and Development Services with KWALL Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $134,500. (CITY)
D16. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with ESi Acquisition Inc for the Purchase of Incident Management Software and Maintenance in the Amount of $113,900. (CITY/FIRE)
D17. Consideration to Award a Professional Services Agreement to Yunex, LLC for Streetlight Knockdown Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (CITY)
Municipal Utility. (CITY)
D19. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with The Engineering Partners, Inc. in the Amount of $618,360, Plus a 10% Contingency and Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $680,200 from the Municipal Utility Fund (Fund 705) for an Owner's Engineer for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility. (CITY)
D20. Consideration of Approval of a Three-Year Enterprise License Agreement with ESRI, Inc. for Comprehensive GIS Services in the Total Amount of $541,200. (CITY/FIRE)
21. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2025-115 with Mariposa Landscapes nc. for PD-85 Parks Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance in an Amount Not to Excee $338,670 for FY 2026-27. (CITY)
D22. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2025-113 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for LMD-1 Parks, Landscape and Maintenance in an Amount Not to Exceed $372,290 for FY 2026-27. (CITY)
D23. Consideration of Amendment No. 002 to the Professional Services Agreement with Inland Empire Property Services, Inc. for Weed and Fire Hazard Abatement Services in the Amount of $100,000 and Authorization to Appropriate $100,000 for Expense and Revenue.
D24. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2025-114 with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. for Park Mowing and Facility Landscape Maintenance in the Amount of $928,830 for FY 2026-27. (CITY/FIRE)
D25. Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 3, a One-Year Extension to the Professional Services Agreement No. 2022-018 with DLR Group, Inc. for On-Call Architectural Services.
D26. Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 2022-070 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for LMD 2 Parkway, Paseo, and Median Island Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,600,000 for FY 2026-27. (CITY) D27. Consideration of Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 2023-061 with Abound Food Care for Services Related to Senate Bill 1383 Compliance in an Amount Not to Exceed $142, 190. (CITY)
28. Consideration of Amendment No. 15 to Contract No. 16-114 with EMCOR Services/Mes nergy Systems for Citywide HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services in an Amount Not t Exceed $488,200 for City and Fire District Facilities for FY 26-27. (CITY/FIRE) D29. Consideration to Adopt Resolutions Updating Fiscal Year 2025-26 Teamsters Local 1932 Salary Schedule and Approving Fiscal Year 2026-27 City and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Salary Schedules. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-051) (RESOLUTION NO.
FD 2026-006) (CITY/FIRE)
$280,970 for FY 2026-27. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2026-005) (FIRE) D31. Consideration to Accept the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Project and Associated Improvements Constructed by Legends Live Forever (Permit No. PMT2025- 02757) Located at 11200 Base Line Road at Central Park and Approve a Licensing Agreement with the Woody Williams Foundation. (CITY)
D32. Consideration to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between he City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Teamsters Local 1932, Including Amending the Teamsters Local 1932 Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026. 052) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D32 with the revised Staff Report for item D29 and D32, and with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3. 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 conditional Use Permit, or Allow Child Day Care Facilities/Centers as an Accessory Us Joon Approval of a Minor Use Permit When an Approved Assembly Use is Present. Thi Act (CEQA) Under CEQÁ Section 15061(b)(3) (DRC2026-00029) (ORDINANCE NO. 1057) (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced Sophia Serafin, Associate Planner, who presented a staff report along with a PowerPoint Presentation for item G1.
Mayor Michael opened the Administrative Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Administrative Hearing.
Doug Andressen, Applicant/Project Architect, thanked Council for their consideration.
MOTION: Motion was made by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve statt recommendation and introduce Ordinance No. 1057 by title only and waive further reading.
City Clerk Services Director Arocho read the title of Ordinance No. 1057 into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 1057
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING • DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2026-00029, AMENDING TABLES
17.30.030-1, 17.38.060-1, AND 17.136.020-1 OF CHAPTERS 17.30, 17.38, AND 17.136, RESPECTIVELY, OF TITLE 17 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD-CARE FACILITY/CENTER USES, MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF, AND FINDING AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 15061(B)(3)
OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve staff recommendation and introduce Ordinance No. 1057 by title only and waive further reading. Motion carried 5-0.
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G2. Public Hearing before the City and Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3: Local Public Employees Vacancy Report. (CITY/FIRE)
City Manager Cox introduced the item and Emily Nielsen, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, who gave a staff report and power point presentation for item G2.
Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing.
There were no public communications.
Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing.
The report was received and filed.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Update on SB 707 and Adoption of the City Council Policy for Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-050) (CITY) City Manager Cox introduced Ashton Arocho, City Clerk Services Director, who presented a staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for Item H1.
MOTION: Motion was made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt City Council Policy for Technology Disruption Policy in compliance with Government Code Section 54953.4 and adopt Resolution No. 2026-050 amending the rules of decorum and order that promote civility at all public meetings. Motion carried 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. Consideration of Appointment of Nathan Cooke to the Planning Commission. (CITY) Mayor Michael introduced City Council Community Development Subcommittee Council Members: Mayor Michael and Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, who provided a verbal report for item 11.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the appointment of Nathan Cooke to the Planning Commission to fill one vacancy consisting of an unexpired term through December 31, 2029, and to place Grant Leggette and Natalie Ikhrata on the 12-month eligibility list. Motion carried 5-0.
12. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Michael announced that beginning in July, Regular Meetings of the City Council, Fire Protection District, Public Financing Authority, Housing Successor Agency and Successor Agency will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
13. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
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J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier that evening.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Mayor Michael announced that the next Regular Meeting will be on July 15, 2026 as the July 1, 2026 Regular Meetings have been cancelled.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Approved: Juiy 15, 2026
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Ashton R. Arocho, MMe
City Clerk Services Director
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