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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121890 PM_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on December 18 1990, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Carole Beswick, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Swen Larson, Councilmember Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember James D. Wheaton, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Steven Church, Redlands Daily Facts Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting opened with an invocation by Councilmember Milson followed by the pledge of allegiance. Gary Newcombe reviewed the proposed Countywide Park and Open Space Assessment District. Mr. Newcombe informed Council they would need to adopt a resolution prior to January 31, 1991, if they wished to be included in the program and on the June ballot. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1990, were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Actions - December 11, 1990 On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Larson, the report of the last Planning Commission meeting was unanimously acknowledged as received. Transfer of allocations and alteration of approved project- C.U.P. No. 460- Crown Valley Development - On November 30, 1990, the Planning Commission found the proposed change in architecture for the project to be at least equal to the points originally assigned for the_"Architectural Design" category if the following two conditions were complied with: 1. Architectural treatment of the garage elevation facing public rights-of-way shall comply with Conditional Use Permit 460, Condition of Approval 25 ("...architectural treatment to break up the length every forty feet.") A landscape upgrade has the same visual effect as the architectural treatment may be approved by the Community Development Director. 2. Metal roofs on the carports shall be of a non-reflective material. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the transfer of allocations for RDA 87 III-3, 87-II-1, 87-I-1, 86-IV-2, and 86-III-1 to Crown Valley Development as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the proposed change in carport architecture submitted for the above-noted project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. 1990. Residential Development Allocations -Phase IV Community Development Director Shaw reported one project was submitted for consideration in the fourth and final quarter of 1990: a 43-unit planned residential development(Tract 14762 and Conditional Use Permit No. 540) located north of Pennsylvania Avenue, west of University Street and south of San Bernardino Avenue. The project received 96 points; 90 points are the minimum required for consideration of allocations. In accordance with Section 19.16.050 of the Redlands Municipal Code, the fourth quarter allocation period is one in which all remaining allocations are available to be awarded. Only 39 allocations have been awarded in 1990; 361 allocations remain to be awarded. It is recommended that this project(RDA 90-IV-1)be awarded 43 allocations. Councilmember Beswick moved to approve the recommendation; motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Appointments- Councilmember Larson moved to appoint Cynthia Stockton Hoghaug and Helen A. Ludwig to the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission effective January 18, 1991. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried unanimously. The request to postpone the full street improvements at 1550 East Citrus Avenue was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of the property owners. Election of Mayor- Shortly after the last Council meeting, City Manager Wheaton placed copies of the Government Code pertaining to the options available for the election of mayor for General Law cities in each Councilmember's mailbox. By consensus, Council directed staff to process a map and election of mayor-at-large ballot information and asked that the district boundaries Committee discuss two versus four year term for office of mayor and the number of districts. Urban Water Management Plan -Michael Savage,project manager from CH2M-Hill, summarized the Urban Water Management Plan. This document is scheduled for a public hearing and Council action on December 28, 1990, in accordance with Chapter 1109 of the California Water Code. Councilmember Beswick left the Chambers at 3:56 P.M. Capital Improvement Programs - The Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Capital Improvement Programs were presented to Council with the review and approval schedule. These programs will be reviewed by the Public Works Commission as well as the Planning Commission. Appointments - Councilmember Cunningham moved to appoint LeAnn Roberts and Philip A. Arvizo to the Public Works Commission effective November 16, 1990. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Mayor DeMirjyn reported about his attendance at the last Omnitrans and Sanbag meetings and his attendance at the National Leadership Council in Washington D.C. this past weekend. City Engineer Mutter reviewed the Development Impact Fee Program Report which is scheduled on this evening's agenda. He received the compliments of Councilmembers for the level of effort on this report. Member of the Public Works Commission Claude Johnson indicated his concerns and asked Council to look at the whole picture including water and sewer fees. Council recessed at 4:34 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:45 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 portion of the closed session. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M. at which time Councilmember Beswick was present. Mayor DeMirjyn acknowledged and welcomed Mayor Jody Scott of Highland who was present in the audience. PRESENTATIONS Appointments- On behalf of the Redlands High School Improvement Program, Corky Evans introduced the students nominated for student commissioners. Councilmember Beswick moved to appoint Marti Witham as the student commissioner on the Parks Commission effective January 1, 1991; to appoint David Graves as student commissioner on the Traffic Commission effective January 1, 1991; and to appoint Christine Scholar as student commissioner on the Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1991. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Mayor DeMirjyn presented commissioner pins and extended the City Council's congratulations. Councilmember Cunningham lauded the past student commissioners in recognition of their contributions over the years. Retirement Reco ing tion- Mayor DeMirjyn presented a plaque with the City seal to Robert J. (Bob) Swell in recognition of his services to the City of Redlands in the Parks Department from January 18, 1965 through December 27, 1990. City Newsletter- Mayor DeMirjyn presented a certificate of excellence to Jane Kruse Dreher,Public Information Officer,honoring her for receiving Statewide recognition for the "Summer Living"newsletter which placed second in the State for cities over 50,000 in population by the California Association of Public Information Officials and recognizing her sole efforts in the development and design of this publication. Ms. Dreher was accompanies by her five-week-old daughter Sheena and husband Kent. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 4713 -Landscape Maintenance District-Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 4713, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work in connection with Annexation No. 5 to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (see City Council minutes dated November 20, 1990). Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Larson moved to approve Resolution No. 471.3. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 4717 - Street Lighting District - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 4717, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the work in connection with Annexation No. 2 to Street Lighting District No. 1 (see City Council minutes dated November 20, 1990). Mayor DeMir.yn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Beswick moved to approve Resolution No. 4717. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Development Impact Fees - The City of Redlands has adopted a number of development impact fees to provide for the necessary infrastructure and public facility needs of the community caused by growth. The specific infrastructure needs addressed are streets, traffic signals and storm drains. The public facility needs include fire,police, library, city hall and city yard. Staff presented a detailed analysis of the program report at the City Council/Public Works Commission workshop held on November 20, 1990. The Public Works Commission reviewed the report at that meeting, hence no recommendation was made. City Engineer Ron Mutter summarized the report during the afternoon session of this meeting. At this time, no one appeared to address Council regarding this report. Councilmember Cunningham moved to accept the Program Report for Development Impact Fees for Infrastructure and Public Facilities, and directed staff to prepare the appropriate ordinances and resolutions implementing and setting the fees with the understanding the fees will not come before City Council in numeric form until the Public Works Commission has reviewed them. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Santa Ana River Wash - City Attorney McHugh reviewed past events regarding the Santa Ana Wash and reported the City of Highland would like to re-establish dialogue with us now that Annexation No. 69 is completed. Councilmembers concurred and directed staff to set up a breakfast meeting for both cities' officials. City of Highland Mayor Scott thanked Council and reported Redlands' City Engineer Mutter attended a recent meeting with Highland and Caltrans and offered to work with Highland on the preparation of the General Plans. The following matters were acted upon during the afternoon session: Claim- On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, the claim of Kay Beck in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected. Claim- Following an explanation of the process, on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, the claim of Frank Guerrero in the amount of $917.64 was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected. Claim- On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, the claim of Deborah L. Henderson in an unknown amount was found not to be a proper charge against the City and therefore was unanimously rejected. Funds - Police Department- On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously authorized an additional appropriation of $9,860.00 to be used by the Police Department to purchase 16 Smith& Wesson 645 semi-automatic pistols and one ballistic entry shield. It was noted there will be no direct fiscal impact on the General Fund as the City recently received $9,998.00 in revenue from the sale of obsolete and surplus firearms. Funds - B.I.D. -Following discussion, on motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously authorized an additional appropriation of$12,500.00 for holiday lighting in the Business Improvement District. There will be no direct fiscal impact as the B.I.D. currently has a fund balance in excess of$14,000.00. Parking Agreement - Community Services Director Rodriguez reviewed the vehicular parking joint us agreement between the City of Redlands and the Kimberly Shirk Association, Inc. noting an additional clause should be added to Section 3 and 4 reading: "excepting a minimal residential use." Councilmember Cunningham also desired a termination clause be included. Councilmember Larson moved to approve this joint use agreement with the above changes. Motion seconded by Councilmember Beswick and carried unanimously. Appointment- On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Robert Lee Stuart was unanimously appointed to the Redevelopment Advisory Commission effective January 17, 1991. Resolution No. 4724 - Outside Utility Connections - Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve Resolution No. 4724, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands implementing the provisions of Measure N regulating outside City water and sewer connections and rescinding Resolution No. 4641 with the provision that 50 connections be reserved for single family projects with the understanding that this ratio will be examined at mid-year. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Water Line Easement - On motion of Councilmember Beswick, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously approved execution of a quitclaim deed for water line easements within the property being developed as Tract 13700-1 located on the north side of Magnolia Avenue between Lakeside and Belleview Avenues. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Wednesday,December 19, 1990, at 8:00 A.M. in the City Hall Conference Room. That meeting will be adjourned to Friday, December 28, 1990, at 8:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers. The regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 1991, will not be held. Next regular meeting to be held, January 15, 1991.