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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_12_02 - RegularPublished and posted on Website 12/4/2008 MINUTES of a regular meetmg of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on December 2, 2008, at 3 00 P M PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem Mick Gallagher, Councilmember Pete Aguilar, Councilmember Jerry Bean, Councilmember ABSENT None STAFF N Enrique Martinez, City Manager, Daniel J McHugh, City Attorney, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk, Jim Bueermann, Police Chief, David Hexem, Chief Information Officer, Daniel Hobbs, Redevelopment Agency Director, Rosemary Hoernmg, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, Tina Kundig, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Jeff L Frazier, Fire Chief, Oscar W Orci, Community Development Director, Deborah Scott-Leistra, Human Resources Director, Todd Housley, Quality of Life Project Manager The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance to the American flag PRESENTATIONS Pet Adoptions - Animal Control Officer Bill Miller and Executive Assistant Janice McConnell introduced Monte, a 2-3 year old Cocker Spaniel who is available for adoption at the Redlands Animal Shelter Redlands Bulldog 5 Kilometer Race and Triathlon Event - Recreation Commissioner Patty Peoples and representatives from the Recreation Bureau presented a check in the amount of $7,917 80 to representatives from the University of Redlands for half of the net profit from the recent Redlands Bulldog 5 Kilometer Race and Triathlon Event The event was held on October 19, 2008, to raise money for the Recreation Bureau's program equipment needs and for the University of Redlands' Cross Country/Track Department CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the minutes of the special meeting of November 18, 2008, and the regular meeting of November 18, 2008, as submitted December 2, 2008 Page 1 Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged Annual Reports - CFD 2001-1 and CFD 2003-1 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously accepted the annual reports for Community Facilities District No 2001-1 and Community Facilities District No 2003-1 as required by Senate Bill 165 Notice of Environmental Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, a report on notices of pending environmental actions and pending projects received from surrounding jurisdictions was acknowledged as received CUP 868 - Time Extension - Due to a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Bean retired from the Council Chambers and did not participate in this matter Councilmember Gilbreath moved to determine that an extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No 868 does not require further environmental processing pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental quality Act Guidelines based on the findings contained in the staff report, and unanimously approved an extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No 868, an approved wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 63 -foot tall cellular tower designed as a church steeple at the First Lutheran Church located at 1207 West Cypress Avenue (Trillium Telecom Services, applicant) Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried by AYE votes of all present with Councilmember Bean having recused himself Resolution No 6796 - Conflict of Interest Code - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No 6796, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending the Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974 by rescinding Resolution No 6496 in its entirety Fee Waiver - Redlands Bicycle Classic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the request of the Redlands Bicycle Classic to waive all City -related fees, costs and charges associated with the 25th annual race to be held on March 26-29, 2009 Proclamation - Allen B Gresham - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation commending Allen Gresham for his conscientious 37 years of service dedicated to public education and to the youth in our community in his service as a San Bernardino Community College District elected trustee December 2, 2008 Page 2 Proclamation - Charles H Beeman - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation commending Charles H Beeman for his conscientious 25 years of service dedicated to public education and to the youth in our community in his service as a San Bernardino Community College District trustee Proclamation - National Family Caregivers Month - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring November 2008 as National Family Caregivers Month Agreement - Cost Distribution for Traffic Signals - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a cost distribution agreement for traffic signals and lighting with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for the two traffic signals on Sixth Street on the eastbound and westbound I-10 Freeway ramps and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City Agreement - Wastewater Treatment Plant - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Wildermuth Environmental, Inc in the amount of $64,000 00 to furnish consulting services for an antidegration analysis at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City Proclamation - Arbor Day - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declanng April 25, 2008, as National Arbor Day which is required in order to apply for recertification as a Tree City USA Grove High School - Amendment - Fee Waiver - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the ground lease agreement with Grove School, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City and waived fees for the grading permit Local Emergency Report - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously acknowledged receipt of the report regarding the status of the declared local emergency at the Safety Hall Agreement - Use of Firearms Range - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the City of San Bernardino for the use of the San December 2, 2008 Page 3 Bernardino Police Department's firearms range and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City Funds - Agreement - GPS Tracking Devices - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with Satellite Tracking of People, LLC for use of individual GPS tracking devices as ordered by the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, for Drug Court clients, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City and authorized an additional appropriation of $2,000 00 which will be offset by a like amount of reimbursement Hand -Held Radios Purchase - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized the Police Department to purchase 14 Motorola hand-held radios from Motorola, Inc at a cost of $48,961 08 Taser Electronic Control Devices Purchase - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized the Police Department to purchase 51 Taser Model x- 26 electronic control devices from ProForce Law Enforcement at a cost of $44,959 12 COPS Funds - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the use of the 2008-2009 Citizens' Option for Public Safety funds in the amount of $114,496 00 as described in the staff report and approved an additional appropriation in the same amount Fee Waiver - Christmas Parade - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the request of the Kiwanis Club of Redlands to waive all City -related fees, costs and charges associated with the annual Redlands Christmas Parade to be held on December 6, 2008 Ordinance No. 2708 - Market Night Curfew - Ordinance No 2708, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 9 24 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to a juvenile curfew during the City's sponsored Market Night, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher LATE BREAKING ITEMS Support Scoping Plan - AB 32 - Noting the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Harrison moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted "Discussion and possible action - December 2, 2008 Page 4 Support of the California Air Resources Board proposed approval of the scoping plan implementing AB 32 and authorization for the Mayor to execute a letter of support on behalf of the City " Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath reviewed the new scoping plan proposed by the California Air Resources Board which will encourage local governments to adopt a specific goal of reducing greenhouse Following discussion, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to support the California Air Resources Board proposed approval of the scoping plan implementing AB 32 and authorized the Mayor to execute a letter of support on behalf of the City Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Bean voting NO as he would have liked to have more time to educate himself regarding this matter Resolution No 6803 - Local Emergency - Noting the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Harrison moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted "Resolution No 6803 - Proclamation of a Local Emergency - Request that the City Council find and determine that the local emergency will not permit a delay caused by the solicitation of competitive bids for the necessary work to alleviate the emergency and authorize the City Manager to award such contracts " Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously Fire Battalion Chief Scott MacDonald reported that on the afternoon of November 26, 2008, a severe isolated thunderstorm flooded the Police Department's Safety Hall The building houses the City's government radio and telephone communications systems necessary to support continuity of government, the provision of public safety and the technology necessary to support communications for police officers, public safety and additional City services In addition, the delicate nature of the telecommunication system is placed at additional risk when exposed to moisture Immediate protective measures should be taken in order to safeguard this essential infrastructure from further incidents of severe inclement weather Councilmember Gilbreath moved that pursuant to the request of the City Manager (the City's Director of Emergency Services), the City Council proclaim the existence of a local emergency in accordance with Chapter 2 52 of the Redlands Municipal Code Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Councilmember Gilbreath moved to find and determine that City staff has presented the City Council with verbal and written testimony which constitutes substantial evidence that the local emergency caused by the accidental flooding of the Police Department's Communication Center and Safety Hall basement will not permit a delay in undertaking the work to alleviate the local emergency that would result from a competitive solicitation of bids for the project Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No 6803 declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health and property Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Councilmember Gilbreath moved to determine that the December 2, 2008 Page 5 City's award of a contract for the repairs does not require further environmental processing, pursuant to Section 15269 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines based on the fact that emergency repairs to publically owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety and welfare are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Councilmember Gilbreath moved to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and award the necessary contracts to alleviate the emergency at the Police Communication Center and Safety Hall basement Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously COMMUNICATIONS Meeting Attendance - In compliance with Government Code Sections 53232 2 and 53232 3, there were no reports forthcoming from Councilmembers Water Districts Consolidation - Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director Hoernmg presented a report regarding the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District proposed consolidation San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Boardmember Mark Bulot was available for questions UNFINISHED BUSINESS Policy Budget - Police Officer, Executive Intern Rachel Tolber reviewed the definition of a policy budget noting that on October 7, 2008, staff provided the City Council with a list of potential policy budget items The list identified the top seven most critical issues facing the City at this time establishment of a high performance organizational culture, long-term financial management plan development, City network infrastructure improvements, five-year street improvement program development, drainage and flood control improvements, construction or acquisition of a police facility and strategy for the North Redlands Revitalization Project Councilmembers were asked to determine which items should be selected for the Strategic Policy Program Budget and to prioritize those items through a matrix prepared by staff Following lengthy discussion, it was determined that construction or acquisition of a policy facility was the first priority followed by the street improvement program Drainage and flood control improvements was determined to be the last priority The remaining items basically tied for their order of priority NEW BUSINESS Agreement - Lamps Plus Distribution, Inc - Redevelopment and Economic Development Project Manager Josefina Aguilar reviewed a proposed economic and business incentive agreement with Lamps Plus, Inc to relocate their E -Commerce Center from Los Angeles to their facility located at December 2, 2008 Page 6 9425 California Street for Lamps Plus to designate the Center as a "point of sale" for their E -Commerce functions and operations of sales tax Founder and CEO of Lamps Plus Dennis Swanson, Lamps Plus Chief Financial Officer Clark Lindstrom and Sal Gomez, consultant from Ernest & Young addressed the City Council Stating she would support this incentive agreement with Lamps Plus because they were already located in Redlands, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the operating covenant agreement with Lamps Plus, Inc and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Resolution No 6767 - Parking Restrictions - Farmers' Market - Redevelopment and Economic Development Senior Special Programs Coordinator Heather Smith reported interest has been demonstrated to establish and operate a farmers -only certified farmers' market on Saturday mornings in the historic downtown The market would be seasonal, operating from April through September from 7 00 A M until 10 00 A M At this time, staff is recommending establishing parking restrictions for this special event in the parking lot located on the south side of Redlands Boulevards between Fifth and Sixth Streets Downtown Redlands Business Association Boardmember Al Hernandez addressed the City Council in support of this proposal Downtown Redlands Business Association Boardmember Cynthia Farquhar felt this request was premature as she has not presented her fact finding report to the Downtown Redlands Business Association Board yet Bill Cunningham, one of the founders of the successful Thursday Night Market Night, expressed concerns about the viability of another market on a Saturday morning Following discussion, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this matter to the January 6, 2009, meeting Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Resolution No 6798 - PERS Contract - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No 6798, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands providing notice of its intention to approve an amendment to the contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to allow employees to elect the two years additional service credit in connection with their retirement which is commonly referred to as a "Golden Handshake " Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Councilmember Bean asked for a written analysis of the Golden Handshake being offered at this time Reappointment - Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to reappoint David Garcia to the Municipal Utilities/Public Works Commission to serve another four-year term ending November 16, 2012, as recommended by Mayor Harrison Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously December 2, 2008 Page 7 Green Stimulus Projects - Mayor Harrison announced the League of California Cities has asked for a list of potential programs to be submitted to the Governor of California who will be meeting with President-elect Barack Obama to prepare a Green Stimulus Package Suggestions have been submitted by Redevelopment and Economic Development Director Hobbs, and Mayor Harrison also suggested Green IT and Green street repair using recycled ground -up tires be added to the list CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 5 37 P M to a closed session to discuss the following 1 Conference with labor negotiator - Government Code §54957 6 a Agency negotiators N Ennque Martinez and Debbie Scott-Leistra Employee organizations Redlands Association of Management Employees, Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees, Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees, Redlands Association of Mid -Management Employees, General Employees Association of Redlands (SBPEA), Redlands Civilian Safety Employees Association (SBPEA), Redlands Police Officers Association, and Redlands Professional Firefighters Association 2 Conference with legal counsel Existing Litigation - Government Code §54956 9(a) a Jose Luis Rodriguez v City of Redlands, Angel F Cabral, et al - San Bernardino Superior Court Case No CIVSS 702348 3 Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code §54956 8 Property APN 0171-021-05 Negotiating parties N Enrique Martinez and Rosemary Hoernmg and Redlands Post No 106, American Legion Under negotiation Terms of payment and price for the City's acquisition of an easement 4 Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code §54956 8 Property APN 0171-171-26 Negotiating parties N Enrique Martinez and Rosemary Hoerning and Property One LLC Under negotiation Terms of payment and price for the City's acquisition of an easement Due to a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Harrison did not participate in this matter, a Public Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest form is on file in the City Clerk's Office The meeting reconvened at 7 28 P M December 2, 2008 Page 8 PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem Mick Gallagher, Councilmember Pete Aguilar, Councilmember Jerry Bean, Councilmember ABSENT None STAFF N Enrique Martinez, City Manager, Daniel J McHugh, City Attorney, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk, Tom Fitzmaurice, Police Commander, David Hexem, Chief Information Officer, Daniel Hobbs, Redevelopment Agency Director, Rosemary Hoernmg, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, Tina Kundig, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Jeff L Frazier, Fire Chief, Oscar W Orci, Community Development Director, Deborah Scott-Leistra, Human Resources Director, Gary van Dorst, Quality of Life Director CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no reportable action taken during the closed session ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath reminded everyone the annual Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008, beginning at 6 00 P M in downtown Redlands Ommitrans' Toy Train will be at the San Bernardino station on December 13, 2008, at 8 45 A M to gather the Spark of Love unwrapped gifts SANBAG will be discussing the pedestrian/bike projects at their next meeting PRESENTATION Judson Homes, LLC - Sergio Maderia, Associate Planner, introduced Vicki Vanzuela, Beck Engineering, who made a presentation for a proposed 43 lot residential subdivision on 19 92 acres located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer and east of Judson Street (Judson Homes, LLC, applicant) LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal - Walgreens, Applicant - Due to a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Bean retired from the Council Chambers and did not participate in this matter, a Public Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest form is on file in the City Clerk's Office Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Variance No 753 was continued to this time and place Variance No 753 is for a request to allow diamond planters in the parking lot instead of a continuous five-foot planter in between double row parking spaces located at the northeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and Eureka Street in the TC -H (Town Center -Historic) District of the Downtown December 2, 2008 Page 9 Specific Plan No 45 and Conditional Use Permit No 932 for the development of a 14,350 square foot drug store with a drive through pharmacy and a 2,040 square foot retail shop pad on a 1 48 acre property located on the northeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and Eureka Street in the TC-H (Town Center- Historic) District of the Downtown Specific Plan No 45, to consider approval of a draft mitigated negative declaration for the development of a 14,350 square foot drug store with a drive through pharmacy and a 2,040 square foot retail shop pad on a 1 48 acre property located on the northeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and Eureka Street in the TC-H (Town Center-Historic) District of the Downtown Specific Plan No 45, and hold a public hearing to consider a Socio- Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for the development of a 14,350 square foot drug store with a drive through pharmacy and a 2,040 retail shop pad on a 1 48 acre property located on the northeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and Eureka Street in the TC-H (Town Center-Historic) District of the Downtown Specific Plan No 45 Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a continued public hearing Associate Planner Tabitha Kevan explained the Planning Commission sub-committee held two meetings and recommended relocation of the loading dock to the north elevation adjacent to the drive- through window, to move trash enclosure to northwestern area of the project site, and to remove, as a result of the elimination of the retail paid which was illustrated as potential development, Variance No 753 for diamond planters within the parking lot area Several design and architectural elements were discussed including concerns for the drive through use and possibility for shared parking with Kirkorian Theatre At the second meeting the applicant provided revised site plans and architectural elevations that incorporated the sub- committee's recommendation including free-standing trellis structures with meandering sidewalk and arches located along the west elevation (Eureka Street) On behalf of the applicant, Gary Mull made a presentation to the City Council with the revised design and architectural elements Bruce Morningstar and Helen Geissinger spoke in favor of the proposed project Planning Commissioner Ruth Cook, who served on the Planning Commission sub- committee, felt the drive through should be right-in/right-out only, that there should be two entrances, that there be public art on the corner of Third Street and Redlands Boulevard and that landscaping plans be returned to the Planning Commission for review City Clerk Poyzer reported two written comments were received opposing the demolition of the McEwen's building and opposing the location of this proposal The public hearing was declared closed at 9 10 P M Councilmembers discussed the project at length and it became apparent that two Councilmembers would not support the project unless the drive through was right-in/right-out only City Attorney McHugh suggested continuing the matter so he could research the possibility of bringing Councilmember Bean into the discussion for the tie-breaking vote Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this discussion to the December 16, 2008, City Council meeting Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried by AYE votes of all present with Councilmember Bean having recused himself December 2, 2008 Page 10 Mayers and Associates, Applicant - Public notice was advertised for this time and place to approve a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for Agricultural Preserve Removal No 118, Zone Change No 429, Conditional Use Permit No 934, and Tentative Tract No 18182, for a public hearing for a Socio- Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for Agricultural Preserve Removal No 118, Zone Change No 429, Conditional Use Permit No 934, and Tentative Tract No 18182, and for public hearings to consider Resolution No 6786 to approve Agricultural Preserve Removal No 118 for the removal of the agricultural preserve designation from approximately ten (10) acres located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue, and east of Deanna Way, introduction and reading of the title of Ordinance No 2710 to approve Zone Change No 429 to change the zoning designation from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E (Residential Estate) District located on approximately ten (10) acres north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue, and east of Deanna Way, Conditional Use Permit No 934 for a planned residential development containing twenty-six (26) single family residential lots and two (2) lettered lots for open space purposes located on approximately ten (10) acres north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue, and east of Deanna Way in the A-1 (Agricultural) District (Proposed change to R-E (Residential Estate) District, and Tentative Tract No 18182 to subdivide approximately ten (10) acres into twenty-six (26) single family residential lots and two (2) lettered lots for open space purposes located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue, and east of Deanna Way in the A-1 (Agricultural) District (Proposed change to R-E (Residential Estate) District Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing Associate Planner Sergio Madera reviewed the proposed project Mayor Harrison called for public comments A representative for the applicant was available to answer question On behalf of The Redlands Association, Bill Cunningham asked how the open space lot would be maintained and was assured by staff it would be done through the CC&Rs which also required annexation to an assessment district if the homeowners' association does not comply with the maintenance requirements There being no further verbal and no written comments, the public hearing was declared closed Mitigated Negative Declaration - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Agricultural Preserve Removal No 118, Zone Change No 429, Tentative Tract No 18182 and Conditional Use Permit No 934 and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study- Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for Agricultural Preserve Removal No 118, Zone Change No 429, Tentative Tract No 18182 and Conditional Use Permit No 934 as it has been determined that this project will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community and no additional December 2, 2008 Page 11 information or evaluation is needed Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Ordinance No 2710 - Zone Change No 429 - Ordinance No 2710, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code by revising the City's Land Use Zoning Map and approving Zone Change No 429, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No 2710 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for December 16, 2008 Resolution No 6786 - Agricultural Preserve Removal No 118 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No 6786, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving Agricultural Preserve Removal No 118 Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Conditional Use Permit No 934 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No 934 based on the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously Tentative Tract No 17502 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Tentative Tract No 17502 based on the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously On Texas Street - Redlands Commons, Applicant - A Public hearing notice was advertised for this time and place to consider a Socio -Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for, General Plan Amendment No 2008-2-A (GPA No 117), Amendment No 36 to Specific Plan No 40, Concept Plan No 7, Tentative Parcel Map No 18550, Conditional Use Permit No 907, Tentative Tract Map No 18444, and Commission Review and Approval No 851, approval of the land use redesignation of lands designated "Urban Reserve" in the Redlands General Plan (as of June 1, 1987) or in active agricultural production (as of November 3, 1986) to permit residential density greater than the Estate Residential (R -E) classification as the same existed as of June 1, 1987, to consider approval of General Plan Amendment No 2008-2-A (GPA No 117) to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from Commercial to Medium Density Residential (0 to 15 units per gross acre) for approximately 23 acres located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to Concept Plan No 7), to consider approval of Amendment No 36 to Specific Plan No 40 (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan), to establish the EV/RP 9 (Planned Residential 9) District to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan and amend related sections pertaining to the establishment of the EV/RP 9 (Planned Residential 9) District, to consider approval of a concept plan within the East Valley Corridor Specific December 2, 2008 Page 12 Plan for approximately 72 acres located on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and immediately east of the 210 Freeway, to consider approval of Tentative Parcel Map No 18550 to subdivide approximately 36 acres into ten (10) lots and one (1) remainder lot for property on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street, and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to Concept Plan No 7), to consider approval of Conditional Use Permit No 907 for a 199 -unit planned residential development on approximately 23 acres located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to EV/RP9 [Planned Residential 9] District within Concept Plan No 7 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan), and to consider approval of Tentative Tract Map No 18444 to subdivide approximately 36 acres into 199 single family residential lots, five (5) common area lots, and one (1) remainder lot for property located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed change to EV/RP9 (Planned Residential 9) District within Concept Plan No 7 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan) Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing Community Development Director Orci reported staff and the City's environmental consultant are currently finalizing the Response to Comments needed to complete the Final Environmental Impact Report for this project In addition, staff needs more time to prepare other necessary materials for its report to the City Council For these reasons, staff recommended the project be continued to the meeting of December 16, 2008 Mayor Harrison called for public comments John Thomas, who owns the adjacent Trojan Groves property, expressed concerns about the Concept Plan and Environmental Impact Report as it pertains to his property He noted he had several other concerns which he would share with the City Council on December 16, 2008 Mayor Harrison declared the public hearing closed Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue the Environmental Impact Report for the Redlands Commons Project, the Socio -Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study and the public hearings for General Plan Amendment No 2008-2-A, Amendment No 36 to Specific Plan No 40, Concept Plan No 7, Minor Subdivision No 314, Conditional Use Permit No 907 and Tentative Tract Map No 18444 to December 16, 2008 Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously UNFINISHED BUSINESS Economic Development Strategy Policy - Discussion on the Economic Development Strategy Policy will be continued to a special meeting to be held on December 9, 2008 December 2, 2008 Page 13 NEW BUSINESS Modification of Employee Bargaining Units - City Manager Martinez said this matter was to be carried over to the December 16, 2008, meeting Resolution No 6795 - Director's Benefit Profile Package - City Manager Martinez said this matter was to be carried over to the December 16, 2008, meeting Resolution No 6787 - Salary - City Manager Martinez said this matter was to be carried over to the December 16, 2008, meeting PUBLIC COMMENTS None forthcoming ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 10 02 P M The next regular meeting will be held on December 16, 2008 City Clerk December 2, 2008 Page 14