September 16, 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, September 16, 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 A. Hutchison, Kristine D. Scott, Ashley N. Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne B. 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 ITEM(S)
None.
C. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
C1. 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)
C2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBER 0229-012-08- 0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS ADDRESS 8434-8444 ROCHESTER AVENUE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730; NEGOTIATING PARTIES MATT MARQUEZ, DIRECTOR OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND NICHOLAS CHANG, REPRESENTING CBRE GROUP, INC., REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
C3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: (1 CASE). THE CITY HAS RECEIVED A
LETTER THREATENING LITIGATION FROM A REPRESENTATIVE OF DENALI WATER
SOLUTIONS, LLC, IN RESPONSE TO NOTICES OF VIOLATION ISSUED TO DENALI AND
ITS CUSTOMER, SPROUTS, FOR VIOLATIONS OF ORGANIC WASTE
REGULATIONS. A COPY OF THE LETTER IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. (CITY)
C4. 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)
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D. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. RECESS
The Closed Session recessed at 5:55 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
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 September 16, 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 6:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan A. Hutchison, Kristine D. Scott, Ashley N. Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne B. Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: Elisa C. Cox, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Ashton R. Arocho, MMG, City Clerk Services Director.
Council Member Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Services Arocho announced that item H1 was revised, and a copy of the memo and updated staff report were distributed to the City Council at the dais, made available online and hard copies were made available for viewing.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
B1. Greater Ontario California (GOCAL) Update and Regional Tourism Efforts.
Mayor Michael introduced Michael Krouse, President/CEO of GOCAL; Ray Roa, Chief Operating Officer & General Manager of GOCAL; and Kelsie Woodward, Director of Marketing & Communications of GOCAL, who provided a PowerPoint presentation update on regional tourism efforts.
B2. 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
Mayor Michael introduced Shane Adams, Fire Marshal and Riley Davis, Fire Emergency Coordinator, who provided a PowerPoint presentation update on the 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. c. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Jeri Jacobsen, expressed concerns that new development projects are being evaluated in isolation leading to issues of traffic congestion, insufficient parking, unsafe cut-through driving near schools and fire evacuation concerns; and asked the City to improve communication with residents about new projects coming into the City.
City Manager Cox referred Ms. Jacobsen to Mike McCliman, Assistant City Manager, and Jason Welday, Director of Engineering Services, to assist with questions.
Phillip E. Walker, shared information about the world premiere of his Juneteenth documentary and invited the City to attend upcoming screenings at the TCL Chinese Theatre on October 12. He also shared information about his acting-employment workshop and noted additional Inland Empire presentations and September 16, 2026 | Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga | Page 3 of 5
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott announced that she will need to abstain from item D2, due to potential conflict of interest as her employer is Southern California Gas Company.
D1. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of $2,809,073.20 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $10,765,521.51 Dated August 17, 2026, Through August 30, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $6,478.62 Dated August 17, 2026, Through August 30, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of July 31, 2026 and August 31, 2026. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement for the Santa Ana Region. (CITY) D5. Consideration to Accept the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant Revenue in the Amount of $130,000, Funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) and Administered by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; and Authorization to Appropriate $130,000 from the Federal Grants Fund (Fund 275) for Revenues and Approved Grant Expenses. (CITY)
D6. Consideration of an Agreement for Ground Ambulance Services with Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE). (FIRE)
D7. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements Located on 11280 Jersey Boulevard, Related to Case No. DRC2019-00766, as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D8. Consideration to Order the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Related to Case No. DRC2023-00414, Located at 10179 8th St (Project). This Project Has Been Determined by Staff to be Exempt From the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-092) (CITY)
D9. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Attestation of Veracity for the Rancho ducamonga Municipal Utility 2025 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report and Powe content Label. (RESOLUTION NO. 2026-093) (CITY
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve the Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D9, with Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item D2. Motion carried 5-0.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION None.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEMS)
None.
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G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEMS) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT None.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS)
H1. Consideration to Approve the City Manager's Amended and Restated Employment Agreement. (CITY)
City Manager Cox introduced Emily Nielsen, Deputy Director of Human Resources, who provided a Staff Report.
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve the amended and restated employment agreement between the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City Manager, Elisa C. Cox. Motion carried 5-0.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
11. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:31 p.m.
Approved: October 7, 2026
Ashton R. Arocho
City Clerk Services Director
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