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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110392_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 November 3, 1992, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Swen Larson, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember Jim Foster, Councilmember James D. Wheaton, City Manager (afternoon session only) Ronald C. Mutter, Assistant City Manager Dallas Holmes, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun (evening session only) ABSENT None The meeting opened with an invocation by Councilmember Cunningham followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 20, 1992, the regular meeting of October 20, 1992, and the adjourned regular meetings of October 21, 1992,. and October 27, 1992,were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning;Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson,the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on October 7, 1992, was unanimously acknowledged as received. COMMUNICATIONS County Regional Parks and Open Space Funding- In response to the Council's request, staff contacted the Regional Parks Department to request additional information regarding a future funding opportunity. The Regional Parks Department said they had no additional information at this time,but suggested that County Planning be contacted. Randy Scott of County Planning said the subject is premature at this time,but also said the draft EIR for the Rail Cycle Project should be distributed by the end of November. Staff will keep the City Council updated as additional information is provided. Councilmember Larson moved to table this item. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Congestion Management Program- The SANBAG Board is scheduled to act on the adoption of the Congestion Management Program at its meeting on November 4, 1992. Mayor DeMirjyn is the City of Redlands' representative on the SANBAG Board. Council has been previously presented with an overview of this program by SANBAG staff. Assistant City Manager Mutter summarized the actions required by the City of Redlands in the implementation for San Bernardino County. Councilmember Cunningham expressed his concern as he felt this program was not moving in the right direction at this time. The City Council meeting recessed at 3:04 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:05 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisitions and pending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to the City Council providing justification for the pending litigation portion of the closed session. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Say NO to Drugs Poster Contest- The City of Redlands Community Services Department sponsored a"Say NO to Drugs"poster contest for children in grades K-6 during National Red Ribbon Week. This year's poster contest generated over 500 entries. Mayor DeMirjyn presented certificates to the winners: Grade 2: Jeremy Greenland, Fallsvale School(overall winner who also received a beautiful trophy); Stephanie Franco, Mission School; and Jessica Madden, Mission School. Grade 3: Heather Witaker, Fallsvale School; Roy Tompkins, Jr., Redlands Christian School; and Jessica Howard, Redlands Christian School. Grade 4: Steph Kramer, Loma Linda Academy; Tung Danh, Mission School; and Lucy Malcolm, Valley Prepatory School. Grade 5: Melissa Fernandez, Redlands Christian School; Stephanie Grady, Redlands Christian School; and Dina Rodriguez, Mission School. Grade 6: Irineo Jauregui, Mission. School; Justin Merrill, Mission School; and Amanda Lockwoom, Mission School. PUBLIC COMMENTS Childcare Program- The City of Redlands Recreation Division is considering transfer of its current after-school childcare program to other nonprofit providers such as the YMCA and YWCA. Community Services Director Dan Rodriguez reported the Recreation Commission will consider this proposal at its meeting on November 19, 1992, and their recommendations will be presented to the City Council on December 1, 1992. Expressing their concerns aobut this transfer of responsibility were Dean Lewis, Starlett Zimmerman, Ron Wright(who also submitted a letter dated October 30, 1992), and Valerie Agnew. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2193 -Public Parks - Ordinance No. 2193, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Article 12.44 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to public parks, changes the hours during which a person may stay or remain in the public park; and modifies the fee schedules applicable to reservations for picnic areas in public parks. This ordinance was discussed by the City Council on September 1, 1992.At that time, staff was directed to request comments from various organizations regarding concerns or impacts that may be realized if this ordinance was adopted. In general terms, response from the Redlands Theater Festival and the Redlands Community Music Association indicated there would not be an impact to their operations and they would support the elements contained within the proposed ordinance. A memo received from Police Chief Brickley indicated full support for the proposal. The Parks Commission has previously indicated the need to have such an ordinance in place. Ordinance No. 2193 was ready by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Milson, seconded by Councilmember Larson, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2193 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for November 17, 1992, on motion of Councilmember Milson, seconded by Councilmember Larson. San Bernardino International Airport Authority- This discussion was continued from the last meeting. Councilmember Foster moved that the following policy of the City of Redlands be maintained by our representatives on the San Bernardino International Airport Authority and that said policy positions be communicated to the San Bernardino International Airport Authority by the representative: 1. The City of Redlands supports a mixed-use aviation concept for the San Bernardino International Airport consisting of commercial passenger uses, aircraft maintenance and manufacturing, distribution, general aviation and some cargo activities, and does not support an exclusive air cargo operation at San Bernardino International Airport; 2. The City of Redlands continues to be supportive of reasonable noise guidelines and operational hours for San Bernardino International.Airport in conformity with FAA guidelines; and 3. The City of Redlands recommends that the San Bernardino International Airport Authority take such actions as may be legally permissible and practicable to ensure that other than Stage 2 and Stage 3 aircraft are discouraged from use of San Bernardino International Airport. Councilmember Milson felt there were too many ambiguous words in this policy statement. Councilmember Cunningham agreed with Mrs. Milson and also noted the FAA is not a friend to municipalities and that we needed to set our standards. Councilmember Larson urged adoption of a position which would allow the City's representative some leniency. Following lengthy discussion, Councilmembers Foster and Larson agreed to withdraw the motion and continue the matter to November 7, 1992, to allow time for further study. NEW BUSINESS The following items were acted upon during the afternoon session: Lease - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved a 25-year extension to September 15, 2022, of the lease with the State of California for the Armory building located on the west side of Texas Street between Stuart Avenue and the I-10 Freeway and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents on behalf of the City. Contract Award- Bids were opened and publicly declared on September 30, 1992,by the City Clerk for the demolition of structures located at 1203, 1211, 1217, 1227, and 1227- 112 Washington Street to allow construction of the Community Center parking lot; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At this time it is the 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 T.E.G., The Environmental Group, in the amount of$53,867.00 and it is in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously awarded the contract as recommended and waived irregularities in the bid document. Police Dispatch Services Contract -Following brief discussion, Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the contract between the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands for police dispatch services and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City subject to approval of legal counsel. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Water Tanker True - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously authorized the General Services Director to negotiate the trade of excess City equipment to the City of Loma Linda for a used water truck for the California Street Landfill, and authorized conversion of the truck at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Grant of Easement- On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved a grant of easement to the Southern California Edison Company for Well 38 and Church Street Well, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on November 4, 1992, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. 212 Brookside Avenue, Redlands, California.