October 2, 2024 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, October 2, 2024, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager/Economic and Community Development and Julie Sowles, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Deputy City Manager/Civic and Cultural Services. A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS JENIFER PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, MATT BURRIS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGERJECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JULIE SOWLES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGERICIVIC AND CULTURAL SERVICES; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: HIMNEL USA, INC. D/BIA ST. MARY'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND GLOBAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC VS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SBSC CASE NO.: D3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (RCCEA). (CITY) CIVDS 2014554. (CITY) SECTION 54957 (TITLE: CITY MANAGER) (CITY) E. - RECESS The closed session recessed at 5:55 p.m. October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor. Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance. Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 1 of9 REGULAR MEETING -7 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 October 2, 2024, 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 Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Patricia Bravo- Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. Valdez, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services. Council Member Hutchison led the Pledge of Allegiance. A. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA None. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Chris Holden, Outgoing Assembly Member for the State Assembly Member Holden provided a legislative update and presented the City with a Resolution from the State Assembly. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to Chris of California 41st District. Holden, outgoing Assembly Member for the State of California 41st District. B2. Presentation of Recognition for 2024 Paralympian, Arelle Middleton. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to Arelle B3. Presentation of a Proclamation to Chaffey College's Industrial Technical Learning Center Carina Campos, Management Analyst II, spoke about Manufacturing Month and the importance to continue inspiring interest in manufacturing careers. Deana Ollvares-Lambert, President of the Chaffey College Governing Board, shared information about the InTech Center at Chaffey College offering training programs designed to prepare students for manufacturing careers. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented a Proclamation to Chaffey College's Industrial Technical Learning Center Mayor Michael shared a statement from the City Council to the Rancho Cucamonga community affected by the recent tragic losses. He reminded everyone of the importance of connection and support, the City's ongoing commitment to the safety of residents and shared mental health resources available to the Middleton, 2024 Paralympian. (InTech) Declaring the Month of October 2024 as Manufacturing Month. (InTech) declaring the month of October 2024 as Manufacturing Month. public. October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor. Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 2 of9 C.F PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Lance Asbra, offered a prayer. Jennet Street. Aaron Keedy, requested a trailhead/access point be established by the City on Turquoise Avenue and Steven A. Lacy, 2024 General Municipal Election Candidate for position of Member of the City Council, District No. 04, spoke about sign code violations, fair enforcement, campaigning issues, communication Sandra Torrez shared fire hazard concerns about a vacant lot located on 24th Street and Center Avenue Inr response to Ms. Torrez, City Manager Gillison provided an update and informed that the City issued a Notice of Compliance in early September to the property owner of the vacant lot located on 24th Street and Center Avenue. He noted that if the property owner does not bring the lot into compliance by the October deadline, next steps include a citation followed by abatement to eliminate the hazard. Phillip E. Walker spoke about short films and invited the Mayor and City Council to attend an upcoming Inr response to Mr. Lacy, Mayor Michael provided a clarifying statement about political signs and noted the City enforces laws equally for all candidates with no special consideration from one candidate to another. Council Member Scott announced that she would need to abstain on item D3, due to a potential conflict of interest as her employer is Southern California Gas Company. Council Member Hutchison requested item D1. Consideration of Meeting Minutes for Adjourned Regular Meetings of September 17, 2024. D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of $2,381,613.32 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (No Checks for City Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $3,757,775.08 Dated D3. Consideration to Approve Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $295.21 Dated September 11, D4. Consideration of the Proposed Changes to the Naming of Parks and Facilities Policy. D5. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of August 31, 2024, for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. D6. Consideration of an Amended Joint Use Agreement Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District for the Use of School attempts with City staff and requested the City enforce laws equally for all candidates. and requested the City clean and add at fence around the lot. Indigenous Film Retreat on October 14, 2024. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D6 be pulled for discussion. September 11, 2024, Through September 22, 2024. (CITY/FIRE) 2024, Through September 22, 2024. (CITY/FIRE) (CITY) (CITY/FIRE) District Sports Fields. (CITY) October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance. Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 3 of9 D7. Consideration of the Purchase of Electrical Supplies in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000 from Consolidated Electrical Distributors During FY 24/25 and $100,000 through December D8. Consideration to Approve a Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and Cucamonga Valley Water District for the Approved Wildfire Early Detection System Project; and Authorization to Appropriate $333,850 for the FIREBird D9. Consideration to Approve a Single-Source Procurement and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Entrust Solutions Group in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $120,000 for the Necessary Design, Engineering, Permitting, Plan Review, and Project Management for the Distribution of the Fiber Optic Network as Part of the City's Fiber Optic Master Plan. D10. Consideration to Approve the Emergency Replacement of the Fire Alarm Monitoring System at the Quakes Stadium and to Approve Amendment No. 01 to Contract No. 2024- 124 with Enko Systems, Inc. for Citywide Fire Alarm Monitoring, Maintenance, and Repair Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 for City and Fire District Facilities for FY D11. Consideration of a Contract with. American Power Systems, LLC in the Amount of $51,468, Plus a 10% Contingency and an Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $56,615 from the Municipal Utility Fund (Fund 705) for the Substation Maintenance. (CITY) D12. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements Located at the Southwest Corner of Arrow Route and Pecan Avenue in the General Industrial District per Improvement Agreement, Related to DRC2016-00270 and DRC2018-00183, as Complete, File a Notice of D13. Consideration to. Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds for the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Local Slurry Seal Pavement D14. Consideration to Approve and Adopt Resolutions Certifying the Results of Elections and Adding Annexation Nos. 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-14, and 2024-15 to Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Street Lighting Services) of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NOS. 2024-097, 2024-098, 2024-099 AND 2024-100) (CITY) 31, 2025. (CITY/FIRE) Wildfire Detection Device System. (CITY) (CITY) 2024/2025. (CITY/FIRE) Completion, and Authorize the Release of Bonds. (CITY) Rehabilitation Project. (CITY) MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve Consent Calendar Items D1 through D14, with the exception of item D6 and Council Member/Board Member Scott abstaining on item D3, due to her employment with Southern California Gas Company. Motion carried 5-0. D6. Consideration of an Amended Joint Use Agreement Between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District for the Use of School District Sports Fields. (CITY) Council Member Hutchison informed Consent Calendar item D6 reduces the City's financial contribution to the Chaffey Joint Union High School District due to less availability of sports fields. Council Member Hutchison spoke of the shortage of organized sports fields in the City and impacts to youth sports groups by having less availability at local High Schools. Council Member Hutchison noted he would like the City and agencies in partnership be open to discussions to figure out a way to use the sports fields for the benefit of the community. Lastly, Council Member Hutchison stated he would be voting to approve item D6 Mayor Michael opened item D61 for discussion. October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor. Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga - Page 4 of9 as it reduces the amount of money the City contributes as there are less fields, but would like to address MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve thei field shortage issue with City partners. Consent Calendar Item D6. Motion carried 5-0. E. CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) -S SECOND READING/ADOPTION None. None. F.A ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S) G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) CITY/FIRE DISTRICT G1. Public Hearing for Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1031, to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading Amending Title 17 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Establishing Battery Energy Storage Facilities as a Use Permitted with a Conditional Use Permit for Properties Located in the Neo-Industrial (NI) and Industrial Employment (IE) Zones, Amending Sections 17.22.020 Establishing a Master Plan Requirement, 17.30.030 Updating the Land Use and Permit Requirements by Base Zone Table, 17.32.020 Adding Land Use Definitions, 17.140.020 Adding Definitions and Adding Chapter 17.109 Establishing Development and Operational Standards for Battery Energy Storage Facilities. This Item is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3). (ORDINANCE NO. 1031) (CITY) City Manager Gillison introduced Bond Mendez, Associate Planner, Rick Snawder, Battalion Chief and Shane Adams, Fire Prevention Supervisor, who gave the joint staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item G1. Associate Planner Bond informed that one (1) letter in support was received from Scott Murtishaw, Executive Director, California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA). Copies of the letter received were provided to the City Council and were available for the public to review on the City's website. In response to the letter received, Associate Planner Bond informed staff will revise language in the proposed Ordinance No. 1031 from stating "power generation site" to 'substation'". Mayor Michael opened the Public Hearing fori item G1. Nicholas Connell spoke in support of item G1 and thanked City staff for their collaborative approach with stakeholders. Mayor Michael closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Michael asked staff ift there was a substation on 19th Street and Hermosa Avenue. Associate Planner Mendez clarified that there is an existing substation on Baseline Road and Mayor Michael shared his support for staff identifying the Industrial land use category as being the MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott and seconded by Council Member Stickler, to introduce Ordinance No. 1031 with revised language in ordinance from "power generating station" to substation", waive full reading of the ordinance and read ordinance by title only. Hermosa Avenue. best fit for Battery Energy Storage Facilities. October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor. Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 5 of9 Patricia Bravo-Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No. VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott and seconded by Council Member Stickler, to introduce Ordinance No. 1031 with revised language in ordinance from "power generating station" to "substation'", waive full reading of the ordinance and read ordinance by title Mayor/President Michael announced items G2 and G3 would be heard and acted upon concurrently. G2. Public Hearing for Consideration of a Resolution Adopting By Reference the Standard Conflict of Interest Provisions of California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 18730 and Approving an Amended Appendix I, to Account for the Addition, Deletion and Modification of Positions Listed as "Designated Positions". (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-101)(CITY) G3. Public Hearing for Consideration of a Resolution Adopting By Reference the Standard Conflict of Interest Provisions of California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 18730 and Approving an Amended Appendix I, to Account for the Addition of Two Positions Listed Under Designated Positions". (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-024) (FIRE) 1031. only. Motion carried 5-0. City Manager Gillison introduced Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, who provided a verbal report for items G2 and G3. There were no public communications. Mayor/President Michael closed the Public Hearings. Mayor/President Michael opened the Public Hearings for items G2 and G3. MOTION: Moved by Council/Board Member Stickler, seconded by Council/Board Member Scott, to approve Resolution No. 2024-101, adopting by reference the Standard Conflict of Interest Provisions of California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 18730 and approving an amended Appendix I, to account for the addition, deletion and modification of positions listed as Designated Positions", and FD 2024-024, adopting by reference the Standard Conflict of Interest Provisions of California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 18730 and approving an amended Appendix I, to account for the addition of two positions listed under "Designated Positions". Motion carried 5-0. H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S) H1. Consideration to Approve the Addition of One Fire Safety Position for Implementation of the City Manager Gillison introduced Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Deputy Chief Augie Barreda and Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, Lieutenant Julius McChristian, who provided the staff report along with a PowerPoint presentation for item H1. Lieutenant McChristian provided information about the COAST Program and team comprised of a Fire Safety position with a service dog, a San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputy, and a San Bernardino County Social Worker. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy asked if the van will be specially equipped to be used for the COAST Program. Inr response to Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, Lieutenant McChristian informed the van is equipped to serve Council Member Hutchison shared his support for item H1, spoke of the importance and positive impact Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST). (CITY/FIRE) as a mobile office and utilized to accommodate the COAST Program's therapy dog. the Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) willl have on the community. October 2, 2024 IFire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 6of9 Mayor Michael asked if the same two-year commitment for joining the COAST team would be followed by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department and San Deputy Fire Chief Barreda clarified that the two-year commitment was imposed by Fire as it is a new administrative assignment: for the agency, but that the commitment requirements may be different for the Mayor Michael asked if participants could continue on COAST after the two-years and if there was an Deputy Fire Chief Barreda confirmed participants may elect to continue their service on the COAST team over the two years and affirmed there would be an onboarding training program for new COAST team Mayor Michael thanked the City Manager, staff and everyone involved in the implementation of the MOTION: Moved by Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to approve the addition of one Fire Safety Position for Implementation of the Community Outreach and H2. Consideration of an Agreement for Ground Ambulance Services with Consolidated Fire Agencies City Manager Gillison introduced Fire Chief Mike McCliman, who provided a verbal report for item H2. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, for the Fire Board not to approve the Agreement between the Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District for the provision of ground ambulance transport services; and for the Agreement to be brought back for consideration at a later date once pending legal issues are resolved. Motion Mayor Michael recessed the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:28 p.m. to begin a Special Meeting oft the Bernardino County. Rancho Cucamonga Police Department and San Bernardino County social workers. onboarding training program for new COAST team members. members. Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST). Support Team. Motion carried 5-0. (CONFIRE). (FIRE) Mayor Michael thanked Fire Chief McCliman for his report. carried 5-0. City Council scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Mayor Michael reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:33 p.m. H3. Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-096, a Resolution in Support of Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and' Theft Reduction Act. (RESOLUTION NO. 2024-096) (CITY) City Manager Gillison introduced Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager, who provided the staff report along Council Member Hutchison shared his support for Proposition 36 and reminded voters in the community that sometimes ballot initiative titles are intentionally misleading as Proposition 47 has had significant adverse effects and posed public safety challenges, but was referred to by its supporters as the Safe Mayor Michael shared his support for Proposition 36 and spoke about the increase in theft and adverse with al PowerPoint presentation fori item H3. Neighborhoods and Schools Act. effects on local businesses andl local economy. October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance. Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 7of9 MOTION: Moved by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-096, supporting California Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft H4. Consideration of Resolution No. SA 2024-001 of the Successor Agency to the Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agency, Approving the Issuance of Refunding Bonds in Order to Refund Certain of its Outstanding Bonds, Approving the Execution and Delivery of a Seventh Supplemental Indenture Relating Thereto, Requesting Oversight Board Approval of the Issuance of the Refunding Bonds, Requesting Certain Determinations by the Oversight Board, and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. Reduction Act. Motion carried 5-0. RESOLUTION NO. SA 2024-001) (CITY/SUCCESSORAGENCY) City Manager Gillison introduced Tori Roberts, Interim Finance Director and Anna Sarabian, Principal from Fieldman Rolapp & Associates, Inc., who provided the staff report along with a PowerPoint Mayor Michael thanked staff and Fieldman Rolapp & Associates, Inc. for their collaborative work. MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Council Member Hutchison, to approve staff's recommendation as listed in the staff report and adopt Successor Agency Resolution No. 2024-001, approving the issuance of Refunding Bonds in order to refund certain of its outstanding bonds, approving the execution and delivery of a seventh Supplemental Indenture relating thereto, requesting Oversight Board approval of the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, requesting certain determinations by the Oversight Board, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. Motion carried 5-0. presentation for item H4. - COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 12. INTERAGENCY UPDATES None. J. CITYATTORNEY ITEMS complete items of discussion. City Attorney Ghirelli announced there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier that evening and that the Regular City Council Meeting would be recessed back into Closed Session to K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Mayor Michael announced the Regular Meetings of October 16, 2024 are cancelled. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Michael recessed to Closed Session in the DeAnza Room to Conduct the items as Listed on the Agenda at 8:51 p.m. and adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga I Page 8 of9 CLOSED SESSION - DeAnza Room Cucamonga, California at 8:55 p.m. Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael. The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a closed session on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the DeAnza Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager and Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney. D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS JENIFER PHILLIPS, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, MATT BURRIS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGERJECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JULIE SOWLES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/CIVIC AND CULTURAL SERVICES; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2 REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: HIMNEL USA, INC. D/BIA ST. MARY'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND GLOBAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC VS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SBSC CASE NO.: D3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION (RCCEA). (CITY) CIVDS 2014554. (CITY) SECTION 54957 (TITLE: CITY MANAGER) (CITY) L.A ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn to Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Michael adjourned the closed session meeting at 9:15 p.m. to Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Approved: October 15, 2024 dity Clerk Services Director & Biniel MMC AEA October 2, 2024 I Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes City of Rancho Cucamonga Page 9 of9