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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020293_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 February 2, 1993, 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 Ronald C. Mutter, Assistant City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts Pamela Fitzsimmons, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Cunningham followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 19, 1993, and the regular meeting of January 19, 1993, 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 January 26, 1993, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Minor Subdivision No. 207 - Community-Redlands Corporate Center - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously granted a one year time extension to March 26, 1994, for Minor Subdivision No. 207, a subdivision of 13.28 acres of land into seven office/industrial lots for property located on the west side of Bryn Mawr Avenue, north of the I-1.0 Freeway, and south of Research Drive (Specific Plan No. 42). COMMUNICATIONS Parks Commission - No action was taken at this meeting to fill the vacancy on the Parks Commission. This item will be rescheduled on the next agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Solid Waste Handling Service- Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Mutter reported that he and two members representing the Public Works Com- mission and the Solid Waste Task Force and Councilmembers Cunningham and Foster met to hear presentations and hold interviews to review the qualification packages submitted in response to the Request for Solid Waste Handling Services Qualifications from: Browning-Ferris Industries (13171), Loma Linda; Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., Fontana; Jack's Disposal, Inc., San Bernardino; National Environmental Waste Corporation, Riverside; Waste Management of Inland Valley, Hemet; and Western Waste Industries, Chino. After discussion and review of the information presented, the committee asked staff to obtain a cost from each of the six fin-ns for residential collection services to be used as a basis for determining the feasibility of City versus private collection services. The results of the rate comparison were presented. Although a majority of the review committee recommended that the City Council proceed with a bid call to all six solid waste firms, Mr. Mutter felt that potential savings to the rate payers, given the parameters of the existing rate structure and the cost estimates provided, would not produce a significant savings in the monthly rate. Councilmembers agreed with the staff recommendation at this time but wished to proceed with the evaluation of the Camp, Dresser, McKee Report that was continued pending the outcome of this study. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the staffs recommendation and not proceed with the preparation of bid documents for privatization of the solid waste handling services, with the understanding the Camp, Dresser, McKee Report would be scheduled for a future study session. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS School Bond Election - On March 2, 1993,. the Redlands Unified School District will hold a special election for a bond measure to provide funds for the construc- tion of a second high school within the boundaries of the Redlands Unified School District. On behalf of the Friends of Crafton, Terry Klenski reported they are opposed to the proposed location of a second high school on the south side of Colton Avenue between Opal and Crafton Avenues and urged the City Council to not support Measure T and force the School District to look for another site. Also speaking in opposition to this site was Highland resident Bryan Estopinal. Councilmembers also expressed concerns about the proposed site, but noted Resolution No. 4951 does not address the site issue and only indicates support of the bond measure. Councilmember Foster moved to adopt Resolution. No. 4951, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands supporting the passage of Measure T on the March 2, 1993, ballot. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Undergrounding Utilities - Following brief discussion, Councilmember Foster moved to amend the existing policy on spending of Rule 20 funds for under- grounding of overhead utilities to include areas where street tree interference with overhead facilities is not significant, and further directed a priority list be established by Southern California Edison and that the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission and Parks Commission review the list and recommend a project priority to the City Council for approval. Bid Call - Redlands Municipal Airport - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously authorized staff to issue an Invitation to Bidders to provide administrative and inspection services at the Redlands Municipal Airport as recommended by the Airport Advisory Board at its January 6, 1993,. meeting. Utility Users Tax - Mayor DeMirjyn directed staff to schedule a discussion regarding a utility users tax on the next City Council agenda. Recess - The City Council meeting recessed at 3:54 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:56 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisition 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. No report was expected following the closed session. Adjournment - Following the closed session, the City Council meeting adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on February 9, 1993, at 9:00 A.M. in the Redlands Plaza Conference Room, 2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 1.5C, Redlands, California. Mayor of the City of Redlands ATTEST: City Clerk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0