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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011690 PM_CCv0001.doc MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on January 16, 1990, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Carole Beswick, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Swen Larson, Councilmember John E. Holmes, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Jeff Dillon, Redlands Daily Facts Cindy Yingst, The Sun (afternoon session) Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun (evening session) ABSENT None The meeting opened with an invocation by Councilmember Milson with a remembrance of former Councilmember Warren R. Elliott who died January 6, 1990, followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the special meeting of January 2, 1990, and regular meeting of January 2, 1990, were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Actions - January 9, 1990 On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Beswick, the report of the last Planning Commission meeting was unanimously acknowledged as received following brief discussion regarding Zone Change No. 329. Resolution No. 4601 - Annexation No. 75 On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Beswick, Resolution No. 4601, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring its intention to initiate on its own motion proceedings to annex all land within the I-10 corridor which is not already covered in an annexation proposal, was unanimously adopted following brief discussion. Tract No. 14556 - Sethma Development - Final Approval On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 14556, subdivision of approximately 4.4 acres of land into ten single family lots for property located north of Garden Street, south of Candy Lane and east of Franklin Avenue, in the R-E Zone. Code Enforcement Status Report Community Development Director Shaw reported that effective July 1, 1988, numerous departments began to assist in enforcing the City’s codes. Prior to this time, the City had a full-time code enforcement officer. The City’s current code enforcement program operates from the Planning Department. All code enforcement violations/complaints are received by this department. The case is then reviewed and routed to the most appropriate department for investigation and action. When a case is closed the various departments return the paperwork to the Planning Department where the central code enforcement files are kept. Exhibits were presented charting the Code Enforcement Performance and violations and type of code complaints received. Staff was commended for an excellent report which was appreciated by Councilmembers. Community Development Block Grant Status Report Community Development Director Shaw presented a summary of the status of the Community Development Block Grant projects. The North Redlands Street Lighting Project was successfully completed on December 26, 1989. COMMUNICATIONS Appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission were continued. Community Services Director Rodriguez reported the Cultural Arts Commission wishes to hold a joint meeting with members of the City Council. It was agreed to meet with them on February 6, 1990, at 9:00 A.M. Audit - Finance Director Kaenel presented the comprehensive annual financial report for the year ended June 30, 1989, which was prepared by the accounting firm of Soren, Ahern, Christenson, Bartells and Walloch. He noted that because of the timely submittal of the report and dedication to an easily readable and efficiently organized report, satisfying both generally accepted account principles and applicable legal requirements, the City is again eligible to receive the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Councilmember Cunningham suggested a study session be scheduled for this matter. Councilmember Beswick moved to acknowledge receipt of the City of Redlands Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 1989. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Memorial - Councilmember Larson announced the Optimist Club has pledged a donation of $20,000.00 for a children’s garden at A.K. Smiley Public Library a memorial for Warren R. Elliott. Mr. Elliott was a dedicated Optimist for many years and served as a member of the City Council from March 1976 to April 1980. The Library Board has approved this concept, and Councilmember Larson moved to approve the establishment of this memorial for Mr. Elliott. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried unanimously. Council recessed at 3:29 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:30 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and pending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to Council providing justification for the pending litigation. In 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 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2106 - Solid Waste Fees - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place for Ordinance No. 2106, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 13.68 of the Redlands Municipal Code to establish solid waste disposal fees. Community Services Director Rodriguez reported that this ordinance no longer contained the litter fee, the once-a-week service was now included, and the debt service for multi- family units was reduced. In response to Councilmember Cunningham’s inquiry, the “2 and 3 yard bins” charge was corrected on pages 3 and 4 to be consistently $12.50 throughout the ordinance. At this time, Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. There being no comments pertaining to this ordinance, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2106 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Milson, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2106 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for February 6, 1990, on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson. Street Sweeping Charges - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider establishing street sweeping charges. Mayor DeMirjyn announced that no action would be taken on this matter at this meeting; he then declared the meeting open for any questions or comments. On behalf of five homeowner associations, Helen Farham told Councilmembers they were not opposed to the establishment of a street sweeping charge if the private streets were also swept. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed and no further action was taken. Litter Control Fee - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider establishing a litter control fee. Mayor DeMirjyn announced that no action would be taken on this matter at this meeting; he then declared the meeting open for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed and no further action was taken. PUBLIC COMMENTS In response to Claudette Bohaty’s question, May DeMirjyn explained the procedure for presentation and adoption of ordinances as mandated by State law. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Special Election - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Resolution No. 4605, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands providing for the submission of an initiative ordinance relating to a utility users tax was unanimously continued to January 23, 1990. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2103 - Animals - Ordinance No. 2103 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending Section 12.44.070 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to animals in public parks, was presented at this time as recommended by the Parks Commission. Community Services Director Rodriguez explained that during the past several months, staff and the Parks Commission have been observing situations and listening to complaints from various community members regarding animals leaving fecal matter on park properties. The current ordinance governing rules and regulations of parks prohibit this practice but does not carry a penalty clause as a determent to this type of activity. Ordinance No. 2103 provides a penalty clause. Leonard Goymerac presented a petition signed by 63 residents requesting that this regulation be applied Citywide; this request was referred to the City Attorney for review. Ordinance No. 2103 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2103 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for February 6, 1990, on motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham. Ordinance No. 2210 - Well Drilling - An ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 13.42 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the drilling of wells, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Milson, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2110 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for February 6, 1990, on motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Milson. Funds - Assessment Survey - Fire Chief Mills reported that Dr. Wayne Curtis Brown of Brown and Associates, has submitted a proposal for conducting a survey in the City of Redlands to analyze voter acceptance of a special utility users tax to fund emergency and safety departments for the City of Redlands. A questionnaire will be developed, pretested, and then mailed to voters. A data analysis will be made of completed returns to show levels of support in the community by various demographic breakdowns. It is anticipated the final report will be submitted to the City Council and staff by February 19, 1990. Councilmember Beswick moved to approve an additional appropriation of $12,041.00 to be used for this survey and directed that private funds be solicited to reimburse the City for the costs. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Claim - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the claim of Ragnhild J. Long in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected. Report - City Engineer Ron Mutter presented the monthly contract monitoring reports updated to January 10, 1990, for projects currently being administered by the Engineering Services Department. In response to Councilmember Larson’s inquiry about the Colton Avenue and Tennessee Street project, Mr. Mutter explained it is pending completion of the bridge on Colton Avenue. Mayor Pro Tem Beswick complimented staff on the erection of the sign on Cajon Street forewarning residents of the construction project. Councilmember Larson then moved to acknowledge receipt of these reports. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 4595 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Resolution No. 4595, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Lincoln Street between Citrus Avenue and Highland Avenue and no parking on the east side of Grove Street between the railroad crossing and Central Avenue pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code, was unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 4596 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Resolution No. 4596, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing speed zones for Cajon Street pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code, was unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 4597 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Resolution No. 4597, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing speed zones for Center Street pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code, was unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 4598 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Beswick seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Resolution No. 4598, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing speed zones for Citrus Avenue pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal code, was unanimously adopted. Resolution No. 4599 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Beswick seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Resolution No. 4599, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing speed zones for Elizabeth Street pursuant Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code, was unanimously adopted. Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Beswick seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council unanimously approved the Joint Powers Authority Agreement No. 90-01, Redlands Fire Department with the Cities of Colton, Loma Linda, Rialto, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Consolidated Fire Agency and the Central Valley Fire Protection District of the establishment of a centralized safety communications program, and appointed the Fire Chief of the Redlands Fire Department as representative of the Fire Department on the Administrative Committee and designated, in writing to CONFIRE, a member of the City Council and an alternate to serve on the Board of Directors. Funds - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Beswick, Council unanimously approved the sum of $30,000.00 be appropriated to convert the citrus grove at Texas and Webster, north of San Bernardino Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 167-101-03,06) from furrow irrigation to emitter system irrigation following brief discussion. Resolution No. 4606 - Grant Application - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 4606, a resolution of the City of Redlands approving the submission of an application under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, to expand the existing recycling program. Contract Award - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember, Council unanimously authorized award of a contract to Fkeinfelder, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 to install probes and wells, monitor emissions, submit reports of findings and provide regulatory assistance to comply with rule 1150.1 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Contract Award - Sewer - Bids were opened and publicly declared on January 8, 1990, by the City Clerk for the Dwight Street Sewer, Project No. 2-9059; a bid 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 California Pipeline Company of Huntington Beach in the amount of $131,440.00 and it is in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, this recommendation was unanimously approved. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:34 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 23, 1990, at 8:00 A.M. in the City Hall Conference Room, 30 Cajon Street, Redlands, California. Next regular meeting, February 6, 1990. _________________________ Mayor of the City of Redlands ATTEST: _________________________ City Clerk