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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05051987-cc_CCv0001.pdf 09 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on May 5, 1987, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor T Richard N. Larsen, Mayor Pro Tem Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember Tim Johnson, Councilmember Barbara C. Wormser, Councilmember John E. Holmes, City Manager Michael Riddell, City Attorney Michael Grant, City Attorney Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Elaine Rankin, Redlands Daily Facts John de Leon, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation delivered by Councilmember Johnson followed by the pledge of allegiance. Council From his seat in the audience, City Engineer Mutter demonstrated for Council and Chambers staff the new radio-controlled microphone which will permit speakers to move about the Council Chambers when referring to wall. maps. Still on order is a microphone for the podium. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1987, were approved as corrected and the adjourned regular meeting of April 27, 1987, were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Acceptance of Tract Map No. 13658 - H.G.H. Properties .All requirements having been complied with, it is the recommendation of the Community Development Office that Tract Map No. 1.3658, a project located on the north side of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth Streets, C-3 Zone, be approved. On i motion of. Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, this recommendation was unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS Centennial A letter has been received from the Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club indicating they Park wish to be involved in the City's Centennial Year Celebration and requesting they be designated as the "Service Club" to develop a Centennial Park. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, this request was unanimously approved. Councilmember Wormser clarified that other service clubs are invited to become involved with the Sunrise Rotary Club acting as the coordinating club. Engineering City Engineer Ron Mutter presented his monthly Contract Monitoring Reports covering Monitoring the completion of the installation of pedestrian signals on Colton Avenue at the Reports University of Redlands, the Barton Road Median Island Project, the Sunnyside Avenue Storm Drain Project, installation of signals at Citrus and University. Phase II Redevelopment on Orange Street, and the PSB Off-Site Improvements Project. A.L,TI_G_ Scheduled at this time on the agenda was a report from the Airport Land Use Commission. Report Tabled It was removed from the agenda and will be heard at a future meeting. Mayor Beswick then reminded Council that Norton Air Force Base will be hosting a City/County Planning Directors meeting on Friday, May 8, 1987. Some of the discussion will involve airport noise levels and land usage. She and the City Manager will be attending and invited other Councilmembers to attend. Sewer and Utilities Director Corneille presented sewer and water service area maps with regard Water Service to the Proposed Yucaipa Incorporation issue. He informed Council that the Western Areas Heights Water Company does serve within the Redlands Sphere of Influence and displayed a map outlining the boundaries of water districts in the area. Redlands' Yucaipa boundaries for sewer and water service differ and in areas where Redlands does not Incorporation provide water we cannot provide sewer service. Using the overhead projector, he then displayed water and sewer maps identifying: Redlands' Sphere of Influence; drainage boundaries; existing sewer boundary; site of the Grafton Hills PUD; and the AD 20 - Yucaipa Sewer Water District. In response to Mayor Beswick's inquiry, Mr. Corneille identified the "drainage boundary criteria" as being the most cost effective. Mayor Beswick then informed Council she has received several, communications from owners of businesses located on Outer Highway who indicated they were against: being included.. within Yucaipa's sphere and wished to retain their Redlands mailing address. Next Community Development Director Jeff Shaw displayed maps outlining: Redlands Sphere of Influence; the Southeast Specific Plan area; and the proposed boundaries for the incorporation of Yucaipa. Councilmember Johnson asked that the maps displayed by both departments be distributed to each Councilmember prior to the next Council meeting. Mayor Beswick added that the water and sewer maps also be sent to LAI"CO. By concensus, this item was then continued to the Council meeting of May 1.9, 1987, to given Council an opportunity to review the maps prior to taking a position on the: Yucaipa Incorporation issue with LAFCO. Highland A study area map was provided for Council's review of the proposed Highland Cityhood incorporation by two proponents. The map was provided for information only as it relates to the City of Redlands. Open Space Councilmember Wormser reported that on May 20, 1987, at the Joslyn Senior Center, Committee 7:30 P.M., the Open Space Committee will be holding a meeting with Consultant Peter Report Dangermond who will be presenting his first report and invited the other Councilmembers to attend. It was noted that the Committee is trying to locate appropriate sites for the projects the City is aiming for. Councilmomber DeMirjyn stated that he did not want the golf course project tied up in committee discussion for months. Councilmember Woriaser stated the Open Space Committee meetings will be concluded by June, 1987. Council recessed at 3:41 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:42 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisitions at 746 East Citrus Avenue and Orange Street at the Santa Ana Wash and matters covered by attorney/client privilege. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M. Proclamations Mayor Beswick presented the following proclamations designating the week of May 3-9, 1987, as Hire a Veteran Week and the week of May 10-16, 1987, as Chamber of Commerce; - Small Business Week. Commendation Mayor Beswick presented a resolution in recognition of accomplishments to Betty Petersen for her distinguished service and exemplary leadership for the City of Redlands. ORAL PETITIONS FROM THE FLOOR Traffic Mr. John Warner, 534 Roosevelt Road, informed Council about a traffic: and parking problem lie is experiencing in front of the: apartments he owns on Roosevelt Road. Roosevelt Both concerns were referred to the Traffic Commission for review. City Engineer Road Mutter agreed that in the interim, he can place a sign at the entrance to the cul-de- sac indicating it is not a through street. Mr. Warner's second concern is that the Temple Baptist Church, 611 Cypress Avenue, has proceeded with a playground. area Church which abuts the back of his apartments. A playground would have a negative impact Playground on his tenants because they are mostly seniors. He also found out, after checking with the Planning Department, such a use in that zone is inappropriate. Community Development Director Shaw agreed and reported that this issue has already been turned over to the Code Enforcement Officer. Post Office U. S. Postal worker Edward Garcia requested a waiver from Council to permit the sale Employees of alcohol beverages at a Post Office-sponsored softball event at Orangewood High School. Mr. Garcia's request was referred to the Redlands Unified School District Superintendent's Office. Ward System Mr. Don Carlson, 1345 Pacific Street, speaking on behalf of the Committee for Fair Initiativ€; City Council Representation by District (Ward System) addressed Council to report on the Committee's progress in qualifying their petition for the November 3, 1987,. Progress election. To date, they have 1,953 signatures toward securing their goal of 3,000 Report signatures by the June 8th deadline. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Ordinance No. 1981 which � No. 1981 provides that the "automatic" zoning classification for prcporty being annexed to the City be changed to A-1. (Agricultural) District Zone, as recommended by Redlands Annexation Planning Commission Resolution No. 703. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open Zoning as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this amendment to the Designation Zoning Ordinance No. 1000. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 1981, an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of Redlands by adopting Amendment No. 185 thereto, R.P.C. No. 70:3, was read by titles only by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Larsen, further reading of the: ordinance te=xt was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 1981 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for May 19, 1987, on motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser. de2e 9 l BIDS w.ryi Bid City Engineer Mutter reported that Council directed staff to prepare plans for and Rejection proceed with bids to provide screening of the rooftop equipment: on two of the old buildings in the Redlands Muncipal Corporation Yard. The Engineer's estimate for City Yards the project was $40,000.00 and was prepared by Albert C. Martin and Associates, Screens designers for the entire yard project. Under the provisions of the City's purchasing ordinance, bids were solicited from local building contractors on an informal basis. Four contractors were invited to submit bids and two bids were received as follows: Ellis Construction Company, Inc. $113,837.00 Redlands Security Company 117,900.00 Since these two bids are considerably above the engineer's estimate and the maximum dollar amount allowed for informal bids under the City's purchasing ordinance, it is the recommendation of both the City Attorney and staff that the bids be rejected and readvertised using formal bidding procedures. Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to reject the bids without prejudice for the installation of rooftop screens at the Redlands Municipal Corporation Yard and to direct staff to readvcrtise the project as recommended. Motion seconded by Councilmember ,Johnson and carried unanimously. Bid Award Bids were opened and publicly declared at 3:00 P.M. on April 1.6, 1987, in the Office of the City Clerk for the trimming of palm trees; a bid opening report is on file in Palm Tree the Office of the City Clerk. At this time, it is the recommendation of the Community 'Trimming Services Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City is from Expert Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $60,000.00, and that it is in the best interest of the City that the contract for the trimming of City-owned palm trees be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, this recommendation was unanimously approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Petition Mr. ,John Lehman, Burroughs Appliances, 11.7 State Street, and Mr. Nevin Correia, Wilson :Jewelers, 20 State Street, reported to Council on cooperative actions taken Disolve since filing a petition with the City Clerk on December 5, 1986, calling for the B.I.D. disestablishment of the Business improvement District. Since appearing before Council on February 17, 1987, a survey has been conducted among members and meetings have been held with the Board of Directors. The following were identified as the major concerns and will be focused on: promotions, assessment committee (fair assessments for all businesses), advertising, parking and parking laws enforcement. Mr. Correia admitted the wording on the petition may have been too strong asking for the disestablishment of the B.I.D., but something needed to get started downtown. He then thanked Councilmember Johnson for rescheduling Chis item back in February which gave them an opportunity to work on reconstructing the B.I.D. Mayor Beswick announced that on June 8 and 9, 1987, the National Main Street project will be in Redlands conducting a workshop and making suggestions on what has worked for other communities and how to go about achieving results. Prior to the workshop, a survey will be taken on what needs exist. Litter Councilmember DeMirjyn has asked staff to study a litter control program which could Control be, initiated for the City of Redlands. Although Redlands in general is a litter-free Program community, certain areas of town, especially corridors in and around commercial areas, become littered. Many businesses have containers and keep their property clean, but debris does accumulate along roadways and parking areas. As proposed by Councilmember DeMirjyn, a litter control program would involve the following: two part-time workers to clean the downtown area; two maintenance laborers and a truck with a packer to clean areas throughout the community including the emptying of sidewalk refuse containers; and one equipment operator to put t:he City's small sweeper into full-time service to all commercial areas. The, proposed program would be, financed by a fee, based on the business license fee, and applied to all businesses with carry-out food and/or beverages. A .5 percent fee on total sales in the carry- Out category would raise approximately $125,000. The first year cost of the program will be $132,000 including personnel and equipment. Mr. Harold Duffy, Intern who worked under the direction of Councilmember DoMirjyn in preparing the litter control proposal, informed Council that he has met with Ms. Diane Cark, Executive Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, on this issue and will continue communication with the Chamber as the program is fine tuned. Councilmember Larsen moved to authorize the establishment of a litter control program for Redlands. Motion seconded r by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Funds On April 21, 1987, Councilmember DeMirjyn recommended that the City initiate consideration of a public golf course as one of its projects associated with the City's Contract centennial projects. A proposal for professional services has been submitted by The Planning Associates on April 14, 1987, for a public golf course. Staff has had an Public opportunity to review the contract and are recommending that the contract be 1 Golf amended to specify tasks to be accomplished and final product, identification of Course individuals working on the project and anticipated hours, and certain modifications to the agreement for consulting services. Staff also requested a proposal from Dangermond and Associates, Inc. since there is some overlap between the Open Space Planning presently underway and the services required for planning a public golf course. This item was not included in the 1988-87 budget and therefore an additional appropriation in the amount of $12,000 would be required. Councilmember DeMirjyn stressed that locating the golf course on the north side of Redlands along the Santa Ana River Wash between the airport and Orange Street, which is already City-owned land, would be the most economical and an asset to the City. He does not believe a more suitable site will be located. During discussion on the availability of groundwater for the golf course, Councilmember Johnson cautioned that legislation exists regulating such action and we should get input from the Regional Water Quality Control Board staff regarding regulations about taking water out of the ground. Ms. Janet Harlin, 801 Elise Drive, a member of the Open Space Committee, stated she is aware that several sites have been suggested as possibilities and requested that Council consider the 38 acres adjacent to Orange Park homes, where she lives, as a site to be studied for the golf course. Community Development Director Shaw reported that the Open Space Committee has identified four or five locations as potential sites. Consultant Peter Dansgermond will be doing the site evaluations. His studies will identify the pros and cons of the various sites and present that information to Council. Mayor Pro Tom Larsen stated he hoped the Consultant will be permitted to do his job without anyone trying to interject prejudices, otherwise he cannot support a motion in favor of the project. Councilmember Wormser concurred we must have impartial, accurate information on each site. Mayor Beswick added that the whole community will benefit from the decision. Councilmember DeMirjyn moved to direct staff to finalize the contract for professional services for a public golf course in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Councilmember 1841 DeMirjyn moved to approve an appropriation of $12,000.00 to establish a budget for said public golf course. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimousiv. NEW BUSINESS Water and On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, Council Sewer unanimously awarded the following outside the City water and sewer allocations for Allocations the April allocation period in accordance with Article 941 of the Redlands Ordinance Outside the Code: City 1. Nine water and ten sewer allocations for James Heine, Tract 1351.4, located on the north side of Nice Avenue, between Grafton Avenue and Sapphire Avenue in Mentone. 2. Thirty-five water and sewer allocations for Centex Homes, Tract 12913, located on the south side of Nice Avenue and west of Agate Avenue, in Mentone. 3. Twenty water and sewer allocations for Centex Homes, 'Tract 13489, located south of Nice Avenue and west of Agate Avenue, in Mentone. 4. No water and sewer allocations for Centex Homes, Tract 1.3504. Leases City Attorney Michael Grant presented proposed leases between the City and both Matieh Corporation and C. L. Pharris Sand and Gravel, Inc., which resulted from Sand and negotiations over the last five months. Councilmember Larsen moved to approve the Gravel lease by and between the City of Redlands and Matich Corporation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Councilmember Larsen moved to approve the lease by and between the City and C. L. Pharris Sand and Gravel, Inc. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormer and carried unanimously. Ordinance Ordinance No. 1983, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Article 941 of No. 1983 the Redlands Ordinance Code establishing procedures for allocation of water and sewer connections in the unincorporated area within the City of Redlands Sphere of Influence, Water and was read by title only by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmomber Sewer . Johnson, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text Allocations was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 1983. was introduced and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for May 19, 1987, on motion of Councilmember 0293 Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers DeMirjyxi, Johnson, Wormser; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember Larsen ABSENT: None: r>� In response to Councilmember Larsen's request for an opportunity to hear public testimony, City Manager Holmes announced that a public hearing will be held on Ordinance No. 1983, May 19, 1987, 7:00 P.M. prior to the second reading. Budget '. City Manager Holmes discussed with Councilmembers dates and times to be set for Reviews review of City budgets similar to last year's procedure. Councilmember Johnson questioned if there should be a drop in the economy because: of declining sales and building fees, haw would the City be impacted? Since so many of our services are fee-driven unlike in the past, he would like to see a proposed budget framework reflecting 'these circumstances in dollars and cents. Gouncilmember Larsen concurred that he too supports Councilmember Johnson's scenario and added that in addition he would like to include water hookup projections (inside and ouside the City) included in that scenario. Councilmember DeMirjyn also supported the alternative budget approach. Following this discussion, the following dates were selected for budget meetings at the City Yards, 6:00 P,M. on Tuesday, June 9th, and Wednesday, Jamie 1.0t1a. Resolution On motion of Councilmernber Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Resolution No. 4246, No. 4246, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing "No Parking" zones on Sessums Drive, Terracina Boulevard, and Lakeside Avenue, and Traffic directing installation of a stop sign on Brockton Avenue at Dearborn Avenue and on Regulations "A" and "B" Streets on Dearborn Avenue, was unanimously adopted. Funds On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Gouncilmember Johnson, Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation from the General Fund in the amount Municipal';Code of $17,500.00 for the Codification Project. Agreement On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council Crossing unanimously approved an agreement between the City of Redlands and the County Guards of San Bernardino for crossing guard services at Eugenia Avenue and Crafton Avenue. Ccrnetcry' Orr motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council Irrigation unanimously approved hiring the firm of Rosenfeld and Associates for the purpose of performing irrigation design work at Hillside Memorial Park in the amount of $7,600.00. Fire Engine On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council Purchase unanimously authorized the purchase of a new Beck 1.,500 gallons per minute pumper and necessary fire equipment for $200,000.00 which shall be assessed to the 1987- 88 budget. Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of Rachel Wintergerst in the amount of $181.87 was unanimously found not to be a propex charge against 'the City and therefore rejected. Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of Darrell G. Blume in the amount of $250,000.00 was unanimously found not to be a proper charge against he City and therefore rejcted. Claim On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, the claim of Walter R. Bullard in the amount. of $1,610.55 was unanimously found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore rejected. Resolution On motion of Councilmember Larsen, seconded by Gouncilmember Johnson, Resolution No. 4249No. 4249, a re=solution of the City of Redlands approving a first amended escrow Amended agreement relating to the City of Redlands Domestic Water Treatment Facilities 1986 Escrow Refunding Project and a first amended escrow agreement relating to the City of Redlands Agreements 1986 Refunding of the 1985 Projects and Parking Structure issue, was unanimously adopted. Funds Ora motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, Council 'Tire Burning unanimously approved an additional appropriation of $2,750.00 to pay for the litigation Plant through the trial court proceedings for the Rialto 'fire Burning Plant. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:19 P.M. Nextregular meeting, May 19, 1987. A-111 s'1`i'TES7":; May car io the City orRediancls eputy City Clerk 0-0-0--o-0-0-0--9