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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12061988b-cc_CCv0001.pdf t 026 t i tt, Is,"! rF ria , s' ts(� s ( iS�iyl D? MINUTES of a .regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council ;tett }� Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on December 6, 1988, at 4:15 P.M. PRESENT Carole Beswick, Mayor ; Barbara C. Wormser, Mayor Pro Tem `tp V'ta Charles G. DeMirjyn, Councilmember �f Tim Johnson, Councilmember j William E. Cunningham, Councilmemberr', M';John E. Holmes, City Manager < Dallas Holmes, City Attorney si Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk s Sheryl Oring, Redlands Daily Facts T Howard A. Ellis, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with Councilmember DeMirjyn leading the audience in a verse �s of America The Beautiful followed by the pledge of allegiance. 1S ti,`11� (. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 15, 1988,. and the regular meeting of November 1.5, 1988, were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee, �y PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT1„ Resolution No. 4452 - Housing Needs 1' Resolution No. 4452, a resolution of the City Council of Redlands, California, to form „I i an interlocal agreement with the City of Moreno Valley, California, to transfer Regional Y, Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) future need allocations for the five-year planning period of July 1989 to July 1994, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham. Council also directed staff to sf continue lobbying for changes to the State housing law that would accommodate �t>;�? H Redlands' growth management. rrG iz,r s, t 1? AIR Proccsssn ' of Tentative Subdivision Ma}s t,�y tv� Community Development Director Shaw reported that recently concerns have been expressed regarding the processing of tentative subdivision maps Confusion has occurred because of discrepancies between the Redlands Municipal Code and the historical practice of forwarding tentative maps to the City Council for final tentative decisions. Following discussion, Couneilmember Wormser moved to add a routine line to the agenda for possible scheduling of public bearing(s) on Planning Commission decisions on tentative subdivision maps and directed staff to prepare a report of the Planning Commission's actions for Council's review, and further directed staff to comply with the existing laws within the Redlands Municipal Code noting that decisions of the Planning Commission on tentative subdivisions would be final unless appealed to the City Council. Motion seconded by Couneilmember Johnson and carried unanimously. The City Clerk expressed concern about the timing necessary for advertising public hearings and asked if there was a possibility of a public hearing that her office be notified at the earliest possible opportunity. Allocation of Building Permits for 1989 IN �y Community Development Director Shaw reported the City Council has been allocating 7 Pa "s building permits within the scope and limitations imposed by Proposition R and Measure N. One of the anticipated problems was that of mobilehomes within mobilehome parks which has resulted in a skewed increase in the single-family homes category. Measure N set aside a minimum of 50 building permits for single-family homes until October 1st of each year. Following discussion, Couneilmember Cunningham moved to maintain the present ordinance and interpretation of Measure N providing for a quarterly allotment of building hermits to be issued on a first-came basis and to set aside 150 permits for single--family homes which includes mobilehomes in mobilehome parks. Motion seconded by Gouncilmember Johnson. Speaking from the audience were Michael Atenclo and Mark Blankenship. Responding to the comments about vested projects, Council concurred they would continue their best efforts to stay within the 400 limitation set by Measure N. The motion then carried unanimously. A resolution will be prepared for Council's action reflecting this action. CO 1MUNICATIONS __.®U __._____..... Measure: N At the last meeting, Dr. Wesson requested a resolution supporting Measure N and the rA matter was scheduled on this agenda in accordance with State law. Noting they felt actions taken this past year spoke louder than any words the City could pay someone to write down, no action was taken on this request. t Resources Couneilmember DeMirjyn reported about: a recent conference he attended regarding Recovery resource recovery. He once again urged Council and staff to proceed into looking into Wi this concept. Prospect City Engineer Ron Mutter reported the property owners and staff have reached a Drive Gates general consensus of agreement regarding the gates on Prospect Drive at the meeting held on October 28, 1988. A copy of the latest version of the access agreements was , presented to Council. Two points must:yet be resolved; daylight hours needs to be �Y determined and the definition of "gates" has several options available. There is also concern about the location of the gate on Gotten Road. Council concurred the gates should be open from daylight to dusk. Staff had suggested the person in charge of the gates at Hillside Cemetery could also be in charge of these gates. It was also suggested that a timer could be installed for the morning operation. Council also concurred that Ramona could not be vacated and that if the City maintains and repairs these streets, that the speed bumps must be removed. The gate on Cotten Road must be on the dawn to dusk schedule or it should be moved by the property owner. ~y Historic Preservation Officer Darrell Cozen reported that the Historic and Scenic Preservation f District Commission has voted unanimously to name the City's third historic district along Cajon Name and Fourth Streets, north of Fern Avenue, as "Early Redlands." The residents in the neighborhood have also voted for this designation. Couneilmember Johnson moved In approve the name, of "Early Redlands Historic and Scenic District" for this district. Motion seconded by Couneilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Centennial City Clerk Lorrie Poyzer reported that sales of Centennial memorabilia have been brisk Sales Report throughout this past year during the City's celebration of its 100th anniversary. Over 4,924 items were sold out of her "Boutique" for a total of $42,018.98 since November, 1987" She expressed the hope that her office would be able to continue selling Redlands' " memorabilia after the Centennial celebration if quality merchandise would be available. � Mayor Pro Tem Wormser suggested bumper stickers and magents for the historic. Governor A letter was acknowledged from Governor George Deukmejian congratulating us on our ,A m rig Deukejian 100th anniversary of our incorporation. ° " y 051 Finance It was agreeable to Council that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tom segue on a City Council Committee Finance Committee. Councilmember Cunningham also suggested setting a date fora ' workshop to review a study prepared for the Disposal Division and disposal rates. t ;a This was agreeable to Councilmembers. g Council recessed at 5:58 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 5:59 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. In 01NET accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the closed session. Council reconvened at 7;00 P.M. nN Mayor Beswick welcomed the Webelos from Smiley School who were attending this evening's meeting to earn their Citizenship badges, ff s PRESEN'T'ATIONS Centennial As a member of the Centennial Steering Committee, Barbara Wormser presented to Celebration Councilmember DeMirjyn one of Jane Kruse's poster and a Redlands Report. These items were presented to other Councilmembers at the last meeting during which time Councilmember DeMirjyn was out of town attending a conference on behalf of the City. Another member of the Centennial Steering Committee, Jane Kruse, was also unable to attend last Council meeting due to a death in her family. At this time, Mayor Beswick thanked her for her participation on the committee and presented her a City Seal plaque, Certificate of Recognition, and an engraved Centennial watch. Gift Catalog Plaques acknowledging donations made through the Centennial Gift Catalog were Donations presented to Wes and Peggy Brier for their donation towards the Library Periodical Fund and Rhonda Raine and Nancy Doss, members of Soroptimist International of Redlands, for the club's numerous donations. Bicycle Classic From the Redlands Bicycle Classic, Inc., Peter Brandt presenteda check for x10,000.00 Donation to the City and a plaque acknowledging this donation was given to him. Community Services Director Rodriguez reported these funds would be used towards the purchase of five sets of bleachers from the YMCA. A representative from the YMCA was also r, present at this meeting. Outstanding Employees of the Municipal Utilities Department nominated and chose Tom Jurgens as Employee this quarter's recipient of the Outstanding Employee Award for his work. as Plant � Award Mechanic in the Water Division. ON Redlands 2000 Mayor Beswick presented a proclamation expressing appreciation to members of the � a Redlands 2000 Committee for their efforts in the preparation of the Redlands 2000 Report. On behalf of the Committee, Chairman Jan Nicks accepted the proclamation and introduced the slide presentation which briefly explains the contents of the report. � Following the slide show, Councilmernber Wormser moved to accept the Redlands 2000 Report Motion seconded by Councilmember Johnson and unanimously carried. Mayor t Beswick suggested the implementation of the recommendations contained in this report could be discussed through a workshop process that could perhaps be scheduled in January. It was agreeable to Council to start their regular meeting on January 3, 1989, at 2:00 P.M. to accommodate this workshop. Councilmember Johnson suggested ' } the General Plan Update consultant and committee also needed to meet with this committee. It was noted a member of the Redlands 2000 committee was serving oat the General.Plan Update Committee. The Redlands 2000 report will be forwarded to the consultant, and . commil.tee members for their information. PUBLIC; HEARINGS Tentative Tract To accommodate the large number of citizens present, the public hearing scheduled No. 13947 for Tentative Tract No. 13947 was heard at: this time. This proposed development of 38 lots on 18.74 acres (gross) is located north of Reservoir Road and east of Devonshire 9R Drive in the R-E (Residential Estate) District; Pennon Design and Development, Inc, is the applicant. This item was introduced to the City Council on November 5, 1.98H3 At that time the applicant proposed a number of changes to the tentative tract that had been approved by t:he Planning Commission. Because of the proposed changes, s ' the City Council recommended the map return to the Planning Commission for their reconsideration. The applicant has since withdrawn the proposed amendments and is t' is._ now desirous of going forward with the map as recommended by the Planning Commission, The project was advertised as a public hearing in order to notify surrounding property E owners. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Speaking in favor of the application were: Patricia N. Arthur, Norman Langley, Peter Laden, Oscar Montez, and Jeffrey Berum. Neighbors opposed to the density and elevations 1 a of this proposed development were: Gordon Etzweiler, Clifford Dawley, John Davis, �s a - Craig Forsell, and Don Marshall. A petition containing approximately 81 signatures was submitted with a summary statement of the neighbors' concerns. The lengthy public hearing was declared closed at 8:36 P.M, The City Attorney explained the perimeters of this discussion. Following discussion of the Councilmembers, the I applicant indicated he would be willing to mitigate many of the neighbors' concerns and Councilmember Johnson moved to table this matter until no later than 10:00 P,M. this date. Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. At 10:1.8 P.M. this matter was returned to Council for further review. Community Development Director read the following additional conditions which the applicant and neighbors had compromised upon: 18. That the maximum height limit for lots 1 and 15 through 18 of Tract 13947 shall be limited to zero (0) feet above the finished floor elevation of the adjacent residences in the Wimbledon Heights Tract (Tract :10602). The purpose of limiting height is to preserve views. Lots 19 through 21 shall be combined intro two lots. The development of these lots is restricted to single story, not to exceed 16 feet in height with the houses situated to maximize the views of the adjacent f houses to the north. i 19. Height limits shall be incorporated in the CG6Rs of the tract and shall be reviewed, approved and recorded by the City of Redlands prior to approval of the final map. The City shall be a party to the CG&Rs and the CC§RS shall not be amended without approval by the City. 20. The overall density of the tract shall be reduced from 38 as approved by the Planning Commission on October 1.1, 1988, to 35 lots per the map presented to the City Council at the meeting of December 6, 1988. This is achieved by combining lots 1, 2 and 3 into 2 lots; lots 19, 20 and 21 into 2 lots; and lots 30, 38 and 39 into 2 lots. 21. The grading and retaining walls may need to be returnedto the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) for consideration of environmental and design concerns if not in substantial conformance with the Planning Commission approval. The p ERC may require additional conditions. A determination as to the need to be a til submitted to the ERC will be made by the Community Development Director. Condition No. 11 shall be amended to include the following: (c) The density has been reduced to 35 lots total to address the concerns of the neighborhood by protecting the neighbors' view-shed. Conditions addressing this concern have been incorporated in the conditions of approval. At this time the applicant requested approval of his map as amended. Councilmember Johnson moved to adopt the Negative Declaration as amended for Tentative Tract No. 13947 and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance )zi with City guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Stating that Council finds that pursuant to Section 66474.5 of the California Government Godo, Tentative Tract No. 13947, together with the provisions for its design and improvement is consistent with the City's General Plan and any applicable specific plans; that none of the conditions provided in California Government Code Section 66474 exist on this map; and that pursuant to California Government Code Section 66474.6, the discharge of waste from this subdivisionapparently will not result in violation of existing requirements proscribed by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 of the California Water Code, Councilmember Johnson moved to approve this application based on the findings of the Planning Commission, subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission � minutes dated October 11, 1988, and as amended at this meeting. Motion seconded by a."s Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Mayor Beswick thanked everyone � involved for their patience. t. Once again to accommodate citizens present, an Unfinished Business item relating to r the Tri-City Aggregate project and a New Business item relating to stop signs at the intersection of Citrus Avenue and Lincoln Street were acted upon at this time. Minutes for these matters are included under the proper division of this document. Following 1 these items, Council briefly recessed at 10:10 P.M. and reconvened at 10:18 P.M. at which tune action was taken on the application for Tentative Tract Map No. 13947. Last Valley Public hearings were continued to this time and place to consider an amendment to the � Corridor Study existing Circulation and Land Use Elements of the General Plan, removal of agricultural preserve lands from existing boundaries, and adoption of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan for 4,300 acres of property located adjacent to Interstate 10, between Anderson Street and Texas Street, bounded on the north by the Santa Ana River, on the east by Texas Street, on the south by Barton Road, and on the west by Mountain View Avenue. Prior to the continued public hearing, it was announced that staff recommended these public hearings be continued to January 3, 1989, to allow additional time for the information pertaining to fees to be available prior to final action oil these requests. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a continued public hearing on these mat.ters, Paries Commissioner Kay Mason addressed Council sharing the thoughts of their subcommittee as relates to the Bast Valley Corridor Study. There being no tfurther comments at this time, Councilmember Johnson moved to continue these public hearings to January 3, 1989, as recommended by staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember r Cunningham and carried unanimously. F 121 __1. _.. _ 0" N. _ Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2048 No. 2048 and Resolution No. 4429 to establish a schedule of public facility fees. City Eli ineer Mutter provided supplemental data on the Public Facility Impact Fee Study. This data x� Resolution provided the breakdown and description of the procedure used to determine the various No. 4429 percentages of costs attributed to existing development and to future development. � �€ Data was also included on the procedure used to determine the costs for the City Hall Public and Police facilities. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open for any questions or Facility Fee comments concerning this matter. On behalf of the Building Industry Association, Bill Ruh stated they believed these fees were unfair and urged they not be approved. N _ There heing no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. � Ordinance No. 2048, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 3.60 to the Redlands Municipal Cade relating to the establishment of Public Facility Fees, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2048 was introduced and laid over under the rules wAth second reading scheduled for December 20, 1988, on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, with Councilmember DeMirjyn voting NO. s Resolution No. 4429, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing K a schedule of public facilities fees, was presented with various schedules. Council was unable to agree which alternative version to approve and continued this matter V. for further study. Ordinance Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Ordinance No. 2060 which No. 2060 proposed a change in the Growth Management Point Rating System that would provide an opportunity for single-family detached products to earn points in the "Open Space" Point Rating category. The proposed change will effect parity in the point rating system between System multiple family projects and single-family projects. Historically multiple-family projects rr' have received an average of 3.4 paints more than single-family projects. Staff believed the proposed change would provide an opportunity for equality within the point rating system. Mayor Beswick declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Michael Atencio indicated that if this matter was tabled, he would save his comments for the future. There being no further comments, Councilmember Johnson moved to table this matter to December 20, 1988, for further refinement. Motion seconded by Councilmember ; DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. BIDS s Contract Award Bids were opened and publicly declared on November 22, 1988, by the City Clerk for the San Bernardino and Lugonia Avenues Trunk Sewers, Project No 4-7430; a bid Trunk Sewer opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At this 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: City is Mancha Corporation of Fontana in the amount of $831,676=75 and it is in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Gouncilmomberr Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, this recommendation was unanullously approved. a Contract Award Bids were opened and publicly declared on November 16, 1988, by the, City Clerk for the contract for the. Clement Junior High School Tennis Court Lighting Project; a bid Clement JHS opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At this time it is the M Tennis Courts recommendation of the Community Development Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City is meq' Flemington Electric of Redlands in the amount of $75,303.00 and it is in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, this recommendation was unanimously ' approved. This project is being funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance Ordinance No. 2053, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 2.82 of No. 2053 the Redlands Municipal. Code pertaining to Historic and Scenic Preservation and the Pi waiver of moving permits was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, Moving and on motion of Gouncilmember DeMirjyn, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, further Permits reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2053 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Johnson, Cunningham; Mayor Beswick ' NOES: None F ABSENT: None t m Ordinance Ordinance No. 2054, an ordinance amending the City of Redlands Municipal Code by No. 2054 adopting Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 193 pertaining to sideyard previsions, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Gouncilmember Sideyard Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, further 'reading of the ordinance text Provisions was unanimously waived. Crdinance No. 2054 was adopted on motion of Gouncilmember Jobtsort,seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the further reading of the ordinance ' 101 RK text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2054 was adopted on motion of Gouncilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wormser, by the following vote: �t AYES: Couricilsnembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Johnson: Mayor Beswick 62 NO1:S: None ABSENT: Councilmember Cunningham K Ordinance Ordinance No. 2055, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands No. 2055 Municipal Code by adopting Amendment No. 189 thereto pertaining to amendments to the, Sign Code and awning regulations, was given its second reading of the title by ' Sign Code City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember 7, and Awnings Johnson, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance t No. 2055 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Counciltreaber Johnson, by the following vote: . AYES: Gouncilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Johnson, ' Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES: None $ ABSENT: None NMI f Ordinance Ordinance No. 2056, an ordinance amending the Redlands Municipal Code by adopting ' No, 2056 Zonin<, Ordinance Amendment No. 191 pertaining to the establishment of the A-P-G (Administrative - Professional - Commercial) District, was given its second reading A-P-C of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and an motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded yk, District by Gouncilmember DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously y waived. Ordinance No. 2056 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, by the following vote: AYES: Gouncilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSENT: None r �wv Ordinance Ordinance No. 2057, an ordinance amending the City of Redlands Municipal Code by No. 2057 adopting an additional land use district map as part of the Official Land Use Zoning Map and effecting Zone Change No. 320 for property to be annexed to the City of Zone Ghange Hedlands, Annexation No. 69, approximately three square miles of property located No. 320: almost entirely within the Santa Ana Wash Floodplain, north of Redlands, generally t between State Ronin 30 on the west, extension of Wabash Avenue on the east, north Annexation of the Redlands city limits, and south of Highland city limits, was given its second No. 89 reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2057 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Gouncilmember Wormser, by the following vote: AYES: Gouncilmembers Wormser, DeMirjyn, Johnson, ew Cunningham; Mayor Beswick NOES: None ABSENT: None Tri-CityA committee of citizens was formed to address their concerns created by an application Aggregate pending before the County of San Bernardino for Tri-City Aggregate to establish a Project sand and gravel mining operation with a processing plant and reclamation plan on 196.5 t acres located on the east side of Church Street:, north of the Santa Ana River Wash, Members of this committee included Mr, and Mrs. Milson, Mr, and Mrs. Guzman, Rick N Cross, Robert:Dilger, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Robert KoLocki, and Gertrude Hagum. t Gouncilmembers expressed a desire to meet with the committee and an adjourned «- regular meeting was set for Tuesday, December 13, 1988, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Halt Conference Room for that: purpose. A public hearing was also scheduled for the next � * regular meeting of the City Council to be held on December 20, 1988.. 1� NEW BUSINESS a� Appointments Mayor Beswick moved to reappoint Judy Jorgensen and Ray Alexander to four-year Planning- terms on the Planning Commission commencing January 6, 1989. Motion seconded by Commission Councilmember Wormser and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. r'v Employee:. Personnel Manager Leona Terry reported that during the 1988-89 negotiations with the , General Employees Association, it was agreed that the Principal Laboratory Technician Classification would be reviewed after the Wastewater Laboratory was expanded and additional Technicians were hired. The duties of the position now include the ability to perform and interpret the laboratory tests and translate the results into operational d i Olt x changes to improve the plant's performance as well as supervise two full-time employees and an intern, Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the reclassification and compensation adjustment for Principal Laboratory Technician in the Wastewater Division, Motion seconded by Councilmember Wormser and carried unanimously. Ordinance Ordinance No. 2059, an ordinance accepting the California Penal. Code, requirements No. 2059 relating to the selection and training standards of Public Safety Dispatchers, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn, seconded Dispatchers by Councilmomber Wormser, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously Training waived, Ordinance No. 2059 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for December 20, 1988, oil motion of Councilmember DeMirjyn seconded by Councilmember Johnson. " Water Capital Councilmember Johnson moved to adopt the Water Capital Improvement Program forNO Improvement fiscal year 1988-89 through fiscal year 1992-93. Motion seconded by Councilmember ON Program DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. " Wastewater Councilmember Johnson moved to adopt the Wastewater Capital Improvement Program Capital improve- for fiscal year 1988-89 through fiscal year 1992-93. Motion seconded by Councilmember ment Program DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Stop Signs City Engineer Ron Mutter reported that at the October 27, 1988, meeting of the Traffic _. Installation Commission, an agenda item was considered regarding the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Citrus Avenue and Lincoln Street. The Traffic Commission xx voted to recommend to Council the installation of this four-way stop until a future widening project on Citrus Avenue is accomplished. Warrants for a four-way stop in terms of accidents at the intersection are marginally met, with five accidents correctable r by a four--wav stop over a 12-month period. However, two of the accidents were: in a configuration that vegetation which exists at the southeast corner of the intersection ; may have caused a visibility problem and contributed to the cause of the accidents. Staff felt the installation of stop signs on Citrus Avenue would have a tendency to increase accidents, particularly rear-end accidents and recommended reversal of the fi Traffic Commission's recommendation and further recommended that staff be directed f to enforce our Code requiring the cut-off area at the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Lincoln Street to be cleared as so required. Speaking in favor of the installation of the four-way stop were: Marilyn Kemple, Bob Englebretson, Phillip Peterson, Henry Terbest and Traffic Commissioner Chuck Alexander. Citing Mr. Englebretson's statement that installation of this four-way stop meets Caltrans Warrants No 2, I Net approve In(,, Commission er lie st pilot on�thatothis intersection benrc axaim rDd after theatCil:rus Avenue improvements have been completed, Motion seconded by Councilmember Johnson a and carried unanimously, Block Grant On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council NO ` Funds unanimously approved the transfer of file remaining allocation of 819,372.90 from I Improvements to Redlands: A. K. Smiley Public Library seismic retrofit project to Ne Improvements to Redlands: Clement Junior High School Tennis Court Lighting for $8,188.19 and Improvements to Redlands: Contingency for $13,184,71. " Resolution On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Resolution Nn, 4448 No, 4448, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the ., application for grant funds for the per capita grant program under the California Grant Funds Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act of 1988 for the Clement Junior High School/Park improvements, was unanimously approved by Council, l Resolution On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Resolution No. 4449 No. 4440, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands granting to Redlands Towing, Inc. a franchise to operate authorized tow trucks over, along and upon the Tow Truck streets of the City of Redlands and to operate an authorized storage garage for impounded Franchise or stored vehicles in the City of Redlands, was unanimously adopted by Council. =, Funds On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council unanimously approved that $100,000.00 from the Equipment Maintenance Fund be Equipment appropriated for the purchase of one roil-off refuse truck and one used tractor to be used with the flail mower. Funds On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn., Council unanimously authorized an additional appropriation of $494.00 for the City's portion Slope of the hill for a detailed slope analysis conducted for Tract No. 13103 (Osborne) to � d" Analysis establish the relationship between the number of lots within the subdivison and the density that would be allowed under Measure N. This agreement that the Cft:y would pay half the costs associated with this report was agreed to during the legal deliberations, Resolution On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Cou.ncilmomber DeMirjyn, Resolution l No. 4450 No 4450, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands reciting the fact of ' the, special municipal election held on November 8, 1988, declaring the following results N2 Election and such other matters as provided by law, was unanimously approved by Council: Results "Measure U: Shall Ordinance No. 2041 be adopted to increase t:ho City's 'Transient �t FAXr 033ir,it r� t t Occupancy Tax paid by hotel and motel visitors from five percent (50) to nine percent (9$) for the purpose of raising revenue for visitor and cultural arts promotion?" YES: jss 11,580; NO: 8,114. As this measure did not receive the required two-third's approval, it did not pass. A detailed Official Statement of Votes Cast prepared by the County j Registrar of Voters is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ti,il1 �'rh Funds On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Gouncilmember DeMirjyn, Council Consulting unanimously authorized an additional appropriation of $10,000.00 for consulting services �,. Services to review EIR's and assist in sphere and annexation issues. 1' WWTP On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Council -Ni Task Order unanimously authorized Carollo Engineers' Task Order 10 for the design of a new Mfr" ,<, dissolved air flotation thickener (DAF) and other solid handling improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. ; sur, Sewer On motion of Guunuilinember Wormser, seconded by Gouncilmember DeMirjyn, Council ; i Agreement unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to the Krieger and Stewart Engineering Services ` lr Agreement for construction engineering services for the San Bernardino/Lugonia Trunk na,} f Sewers. The contract was awarded for this project earlier in this meeting. '!¢ Resolution On motion of Gouncilmember Wormser, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, Resolution'; No. 4453 No. 4453, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands opposing the ,�� downgrading of landscaping along a greater than 13 mile stretch of.I-10 Freeway I-10 between the Gity of Fontana and the unincorporated area of Yucaipa, was unanimously k Landscaping adopted by Council. a" 'y! Sewer On motion of Councilmember Wormser, seconded by Gouncilmember DeMirjyn, Council Subcontractor unanimously authorized Stone Construction to add a specialty boring subcontractor, Tunnels S Bore, Inc., not listed in the original bid for the construction of the Center ; i Trunk Sewer, Phase I, Project No. 4-8929. PUBLIC'COMMENTS �{ Tex Moore requested Council to direct staff to initiate a study of the means of mitigating £i,z the traffic problems along Sunset Drive and the feeder streets leading north from Sunset. Of particular concern was Rossmont Drive, although the study will, of necessity, include other streets. He distributed a detailed paper on his request. P P q i There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:23 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 13, 1988, at 7:00 P.M. in the City {�t r 7�„ Hall Conference Room, 30 Cajon Street. A special joint meeting with members of the ,f Redlands Unified School nistrict Board of Education will be held on Monday. December 12, 1988, at 7:30 A.M. at Griswold's Smorgasbord. `F Next regular meeting, December 20, 1988. t} � r � 1 t ATTEST: Mayor o the of Redlands- 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 edlann s0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 i,l,� iw