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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05171988-cc_CCv0001.pdf }F r { ixrt"„ at, r cad pg 4 �tl8111111 00 4t§s Pvi ri t+� iyl ti:� s`r vt>E OU!" X. tis t }t }t. MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands field in the Council nN Chambers, 212 Brookside: Avenue, on May 17 1988, at 3:00 P.M, ix i PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayorjt? it Barbara C, Wormser, Mayor Pro Tem Charles U. DeMir;yn, Councilmember itx d William E. Cunningham, Councilmember tib iti's�j r AM John F. Holmes, City Manager RE Dallas Holmes, City Attorney XYl " Beatrice, Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk ` i John de Leon, The Sun $ ` Sheryl Oring, Redlands Daily Facts i ABSENT Tim Johnson, Councilmemberll �§r� t f with an invocation by Councilmember 1') MirJYn followed b yThe meeting was o enee� et2 Y$g the pledge of allegiance. pit% f tr Minutes of the special meeting of April 28, 1988, were approved as submitted and the y s minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1.988, were approved as corrected, 01 {til Bills and salaries were:ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. ,. GC)M1- �t COMMUNICATIONS 0f et 10' B.I.A. The Building Industry Association of Southern California, Inc, has requested participation IM, Representative of. Redlands City officials in the meetings of their Baldy'View Region, Redlands lei t , Subcommittee. Itis the intent of this committee to facilitate communications between 4a fffl building .industry representatives and City representatives, Councilmertiber Cunningham ,y $b? expressed concern with selecting a permanent representative to attend meetings of "1fa i this o.ganizadon. Mayor Beswick and Councilmember Wormser stressed the need for i an avenue of communications, as with other groups. Councilmember DeMirjyn concurred l stating that he saw no problem with any Councilmember attending meetings to observe, %' i Following further discussion, it was a unanimous consensus that each Councilmember has an open invitation to attend the B.I.A. in an observers capacity, not as a liaison. ff for the City Council. psi{ k ZERO Oryx 1i1* X13 �4, ar;S ;xi f N ? . :. SSS1�ft � r ; Art in Public An art in public places presentation was made by Ms. Kathy Conray, City of Brea. �t Places She distributed a catalog to each Councilmember describing Brea's program which wasj(, started in 1975. It included pictures of the numerous works of public art found itS�Z throughout the City of Brea and a walking tour diagram. She discussed with Council he the different vehicles by which housing developers and the public utilize and associate Y~� with the art pieces. Vandalism is not a problem which indicates the community takes jA q�tl pride in the art program. A question and answer session then followed on how the program is administered in Brea. Mr. George Riday, Redlands Cultural Arts Commissioner, read a letter from Professor of Art Vernon Dornbach, University of `si Redlands, stating both their positions that visible art in public places would add to s� the aesthetics of our City and urged acceptance of this course in Redlands. �r PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT General Plan Update Consultant Agreement s� Senior Planner Bobertz reviewed changes made to the consultant agreement for the F preparation of a General Plan Update in response to Council's direction at their May 3, 1986, meeting. Councilmember Wormser moved to approve an agreement between the ;- City of Redlands and the firm of Blayney-Dyett, Urban and Regional Planners, forC4 a General Plan Update, an Environmental Impact Report, and a Master Environmental Assessment for the sum of$417,771.80. Prior to voting, Councilmember Cunningham { once again expressed that he felt there should have been more public input on the consultant selection and that the cost is excessive. Councilmember Wormser assured ��,,! him the selection committee was made up of knowledgeable people with a variety of ��,, backgrounds. Mayor Beswick added that public imput was solicited on numerous l(;S occasions. City Manager Holmes pointed out that a proposed fee ordinance will j s provide for approximately 75%cost recovery over 4-5 years, as development occurs. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn; Mayor Beswick ;, NOES: Councilmember Cunningham l; t}h' ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson ,�, { Resolution No. 4373 - Cooperative Agreement for Mortgage Revenue Bonds -Maskan � . jDevelopment � � !'" Assistant Community Development Director Cozen presented an agreement between} z the City and the County of San Bernardino to assist in the financing of multi-family units so that units will be reserved for lower-income and very-low-income households t,t at affordable rents for a project on the west side of Orange Street between Pennsylvania v4 and San Bernardino Avenue. Council also reviewed Resolution No. 4373 approving - the transfer of an inducement resolution to the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino and approving a cooperative agreement between the City and said ( t,. authority (Maskan Development Company Project). City Attorney Francis Baum gave a history of what brought this project to the point and discussed requirements on the developer and closing of this fifteen-year bond issue. Next Mr. Hooman Scharif, ( �l Maskan Development, answered Council's questions about costs incurred by new )l�; tenants to his project. Councilmember Cunningham agreed the City certainly has a ( Q€ need for very-low-income units but this application is not appropriate because it does not conform to current law and is only an interim solution. City Attorney Baum i "l concurred that indeed this Resolution and the Cooperative Agreement comply with the 1985 Inducement Resolution and the County now must use these 1985 bond j j` proceeds by June 1st which is why the Council's decision is required by May 31st. Councilmember Wormser then moved to approve Resolution No. 4373, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the transfer of an inducement t' resolution to the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino and approving br a cooperative agreement between the City and said authority (Maskan Development Company Project). Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick but failed by the q, following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Beswick and Wormser NOES: Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Cunningham ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson � Sphere of Influence i�t Community Development Director Shaw presented a map identifying the present City ' of Redlands sphere of influence, noting the most recent changes have occurred in ;l the vicinity of Yucaipa in conjunction with the proposed Yucaipa City Incorporation boundaries. Prior to that, changes were approved shifting the sphere line between it Redlands and Loma Linda from California Street to a boundary located between New Jersey and Nevada Streets, south of Citrus Avenue to Barton Road. Recently concern , has been raised with the intentions of the newly-incorporated Cit of Highland adjacent y P Y g j to our northerly sphere boundary line. The City of Redlands has recently had revised N, interest in the Santa Ana River area as a result of Centennial Park, the proposed golf �3 course, and other recreational and conservation areas as proposed in the City's Open Space Plan. It was bought up that LAFCO's agenda for their meeting on May 18th �r1b je31�,I: �'iq•c � 'rt included this very item. Unanimous Council concern was expressed that Redlands sphere of influence should extend to the Santa Ana River and that the City of Redlands t must begin updating and changing the sphere boundaries to take into account the influx of traffic utilizing North Redlands streets. Councilmembers then agreed to hold a workshop session to discuss the Redlands sphere of influence boundaries on NL Tuesday, June 7, 1988, at 2:00 P.M., Council Chambers, just before the regular meeting at 3:00 P.M. �N1 �t Council then took a short recess from 4.48 P.M. to 5:07 P.M. Budget Review City Manager Holmes identified the following City Council goals included in the 1988- 89 budget: general plan revision, open space plan, assessment districts, Library expansion, disaster plan, golf course plan, etc. Finance Director Kaenel presented El �h an overview of the proposed 1988-89 budget revenues and expenditures. The Police iutij DDepartment and City Treasurer's Office presented their proposed budgets. Council agreed to schedule a future budget study session on Tuesday, May 24, 1988, at 3:00 u �j P.M. in the City Hall Conference Room. !% SCouncil recessed at 6:26 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 6:27 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Int accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to Council �\ providing justification for the pending litigation portion of the closed session. Council �? �.' reconvened at 7:44 P.M. 11K I Recognition Reserve Police Officer Dixie Lynn Johnson was presented a certificate of recognition i( by Mayor Beswick for her assignment as an undercover narcotics investigator. She performed her duties with minimal compensation yet at great personal risk. Present with Ms. Johnson were her husband and son. Recognition Certificates of recognitions were presented to Philip Ramos and Natasha Jones for #r- their exemplified outstanding citizenship, sportsmanship and attitude while representing !'( Redlands in various tennis tournaments throughout Southern California. Mayor Beswick �b1 !lq also presented them with Redlands "My Home Town" T-shirts to wear proudly in future1 G�� ! competitions. Donation Mr. Isabelo Lopez displayed a sketch of the eternal flame to be located in Jennie Davis Park donated by American Legion Post No. 650 which will be lit on Memorial Day 1988 , and will include the names of all veterans that left Redlands to fight for their Country but did not return. "M Donation, Judy and Larry Shumacher on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America donated to the City u of Redlands the Scout House on Amethyst Avenue in Mentone. The 1940's building - is in good condition; can and has been used for many activities. l I +{' Presentation Coach Jerry Hampton introduced the members of the Redlands Grass Kickers, 1988 r AYSO "Cultural Exchange Team." Team members will be representing Redlands when i they compete in Denmark and Germany this summer. Councilmembers were each given samples of team memorabilia which were sold as fund raisers by team members. Mayor a , Beswick thanked the entire team and their coaches for the time and energy they have �� s t� devoted to some fine young men. ORAL PETITIONS I fl S 1, Illy' s Sewer Rates Mr. Norm tangly, concerned for tenants of mobile homes and apartments, requested Council adjust the new sewer rates recently approved and coming into effect for these { types of dwellings which are usually occupied by senior citizens or young families. Mayor Beswick directed this issue be referred to Municipal Utilities Director Corneille. Outside City Mr. John Schwerin, a.resident outside the City, speaking on behalf of his neighbors �wtt ,lWater and present, inquired if Council conducted public hearings regarding the increased outside r„ ;i Sewer Rates the City water and sewer rates. City Manager Holmes clarified that public hearings were held on several occasions and added that conservative rate increases were adopted since much higher rates were justified. Mr. Schwerin, also, was referred to Municipal Utilities Director Corneille for further information. �r Stop Sign Mr. Isabelo Lopez inquired if Council would consider installing a stop sign on Colton +, >4 s Avenue at Eureka Street. He was reminded by Mayor Beswick that this type of item zA would be initiated with the Traffic Commission; however, because Colton Avenue is a State highway, Caltrans is the responsible entity and the Traffic Commission is ! already studying this issue. h ,tI It ,,! 4i _ .._........ U`VI+INISHED BUSINESS Ordumuce Ordinance No. 2013, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands adopting No. 2018 Division 3, Title 3, of the San Bernardino County Code relating to various reg ulatory provisions of the County Department of Environmental Health Services was given w Environmental its Second reading of the title by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez and on motion of Health Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, further reading of the ordinance was waived. Ordinance No. 2013 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeNlirjyn, Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson Ordinan(,e Ordinance No. 2028, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 3.32 of Na 202¢ the Redlands Municipal Code and establishing open space and park fees was given t its second reading of the title by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded b Gouncilmember DeMirjyn, further reading of Parks; and Yg Open Spiace the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 2028 was adopted on motion of Fees Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, by the following vote AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember DeMirjyn ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson Ordinance Ordinance No. 2030, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands W No. 203Q Municipal Code pertaining to hillside grading and the establishment of a Hillside Development Overlay District, was given its second reading of the, title by Deputy Hillside City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember District Wormser, further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Speaking on behalf of The Redlands Association, Mr. Tex Moore stated to Council that the original drafters of Measure N felt Alternate 3, instead of 2, reflected the intent of Measure N. Ordinance No. 2030 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Gouncilmember DOMirjyn, by the followhng vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn; Mayor Beswick NOES: Councilmember Cunningham ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson Ordinance Ordinance No. 2032, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands f „ No. 2032 Municipal Code pertaining to duties of the Parks Commission, was given its second reading of the title by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember " Parks Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text Comsniss an was waived. Ordinance No. 2032 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormset, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, by the fallowing vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn. Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson v Graffiti An oral report was made by City Attorney Dallas Holmes on suggested graffiti eradicataon � methods. At the last Council meeting following a presentation b Police Chtet Brickley Eradication d g P Y y r on gang activity, Council discussed City employees entering private property to remove any graffiti as quickly as possible provided there are special findings for public safety. s However, because existing State law preempts any City action, such removal can only r i XT be done if said graffiti is found to be obnoxious and consent of the owner is secured. Mayon Beswick painted out; that it is absent home owners that pose the problems. Following discussion it was agreed that the City Attorney will continue to research OR current legislation that will permit the City of Redlands to take action against the growing problem of graffiti and City Manager Holmes will communicate with legislators about this problem. On bahalf of Maskan Development, City Manager Holmes requested Council reconsider Resolution No. 4373 and the Cooperative Agreement that failed earlier in fie meeting. The applicant worked out a different agreement with the county representative and would like to present it. City Attorney Holmes advised Council that, per parliamentary rules, the item could only be brought back if one of the two Gouueilmembers that voted NO requested it be reconsidered. Neither Councilmember Cunningham nor Councilmember ! 1')eM:irjyn made such a motion. • i i BIDS E Contract Award Bids were opened and publicly declared at 3:00 P.M. on May 11, 1988, by the City Clerk Jerk for the contract for the Largo Meter t,liangeciut, Project No 1-8859, Bid �• Large Meter Schedule, B; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At this a Changeopt time, it is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the 3( City is J & B Development, Inc., DBA James Construction, Inc., .in the amount of $221,198.00 and that it is in the best.interest of the City that the contract for the large meter changeout project be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councitmetaber Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, this recommendation was approved R, NMI by AYE votes of all present. NEW BUSINESS #$ ~ Resolution No. 431.6 was withdrawn from the agenda prior to the meeting. (Maim On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, the claim of C. L. Pharris Sand and Gravel, Inc. in an unknown amount was found not, to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was rejected by AYE votes of all present. Resolution On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Gouncilmember Deblirjyn, Resolution Nos. 4370 No. 4370, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San 4371 Bernardino, of preliminary approval of the engineer's report for fiscal year 1988-89 for Landscape District No. 1, was adopted by AYE votes of all present. On motion t Landscape of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 4371., Maintenance a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, ' District California, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 1988-89 in Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, an assessment district: declaring the work to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit; specifying the exterior boundaries of the areas within Landscape Maintenance District No. I to be assessed cost and a expense thereof; designating said district as Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and determining that these proceedings shall be taken pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and offering a time and place; for hearing objections thereto, was adopted by AYE votes of all present. CDBG On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, the Agreement Community Development Block Grant Delegate Agency Agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the 1988-91 three-year plan, which is subordinate and supplementary to and concurrent with the previously executed Cooperation Agreement and specifies the procedures, sequences, responsibilities and forms to be used for implementing t CDBG activities in accordance with local, state and federal requirements, was approved by AYE votes of all present. Holocaust This item was continued from the last meeting due to concerns that $300.00 for printing ® r Remembrgnce and mailing is not to be budgeted for this purpose. Staff revised the motion to delete 4 A any reference to City funding. Councilmember Cunningham stated he had no concern with maintaining a trust fund but did about 20 hours of staff Lime and felt this should be reviewed next year so we do not get over our head. On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council authorized by AYE votes of all present that the City maintain a trust fund for private contributions to pay tho z costs of observances to memorialize the holocaust and the City continue to co-sponsor events by serving as a facilitator. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 24, 1988, at 3:00 P.M. in the City flat! Conference Room. �t Next regular meeting, June 7. 1988. ATTEST;, ayor of the City of Redlaricts r � D�,�}uty City Clerk r � 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 W