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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021693_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 16, 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 Gary Luebbers, Assistant City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts Bill. Rogers, The Sun. ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Milson followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 2, 1993,. the regular meeting of February 2, 1993, and the adjourned regular meetings of February 9, 1993, and February 10, 1993, were approved as submitted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. COMMUNICATIONS San Bernardino International Airport Authority - Mayor Pro Tem Larson reported the San Bernardino International Airport Authority has authorized a survey to provide information for tenant prospects. He also reported a truck maintenance and school from Tennessee will be issuing a letter of intent to locate at the new airport. Appointment - Following another explanation of the appointment process from the City Attorney, Mayor DeMirjyn moved to appoint Betty Gower to the Parks Commission to complete a term created by the resignation of Ted Rozzi. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO and Councilmember Milson ABSTAINING from the vote. Councilmember Cunningham wanted to appoint R. Craig Wesson, M.D. to this commission. Reappointment - Mayor DeMirjyn moved to reappoint Jon Harrison to the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission. Motion seconded by Council- member Milson and carried unanimously. Appointment Process - Councilmember Cunningham expressed frustration with the appointment process noting only one Councilmember was involved. Councilmember Foster suggested allowing each Councilmember an appoint- ment with the remainder selected at large. Staff was directed to prepare an ordinance for the City Council's consideration changing the process to allow full City Council involvement. Recess - The City Council meeting recessed at 3:14 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:15 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisition and/or disposition 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 Keep Redlands Beautiful - Mayor DeMirjyn presented Certificates of Com- mendation to Claude Johnson and Sandy Davies for their leadership in the Keep Redlands Beautiful program. Mr. Johnson and Ms. Davies were responsible for coordinating the Sixth Annual Litter Clean-Up Day held on January 23, 1993. Their collective efforts were rewarded with the help of 1,300 volunteers who picked up approximately 900 tons of litter and 500 pounds of recyclables. Storm Damage Assistance - Mayor DeMirjyn presented a letter of commenda- tion and appreciation to representatives of C. L. Pharris Sand and Gravel, Inc. in recognition of their assistance during a recent storm. C. L. Pharris donated materials, labor and equipment on January 7, 1993, in a effort to stabilize and protect the Orange Street bridge. They further provided assistance on Alabama Street in an effort to protect the culverts and repair the roadway. In both cases, Mother Nature ultimately won; however, the efforts of C. L. Pharris prevented more extensive damage to both roadways. PUBLIC HEARINGS Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 86 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 4950, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending Agricultural Preserve Boundaries and approving Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 86, the removal of 100.54 acres generally located north of San Timoteo Canyon Road, south of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and both east and west of Alessandro Road from the Agricultural Preserve (Metro California, applicant). Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. On behalf of the applicant, Pat Meyer urged approval of this application. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Foster moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 86 based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines and to acknowledge that it has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion. seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Councilmember Foster moved to approve Resolution No. 4950; motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Outside City Utility Connection. Availability - Public hearing was scheduled for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2216, an ordinance of the City of Redlands, adding Chapter 13.60 to the Redlands Municipal Code, implementing the provisions of Measure N and regulating outside City water and sewer connections for residential development. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing. No comments were forthcoming, and Councilmember Foster moved to continue this hearing. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Orange Street Bridge - Joe Partain, owner of the Chevron Station at Orange Street and Lugonia Avenue, and Ed Samperio, owner of Ed's Drive-In located on North Orange Street, informed Council the 72 businesses located on Orange Street are suffering layoffs and revenue losses resulting from the closure of Orange Street. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Mutter reviewed a memorandum dated February 12, 1993, describing the status of efforts regarding the Orange Street and Alabama Street closures. He reported his staff has been exploring a variety of options and requirements in an attempt to formulate goals and schedules for the temporary opening and ultimate replacement of the facilities at both locations. Rick Gilbert, President of the Chamber of Commerce expressed appreciation for Mr. Mutter's organization and their efforts to open these roads. Human Relations Commission - On behalf of the Racism. Free Coalition sponsored by the YWCA, Vicki Wright reported a group of over 200 Redlands' adults and youth concerned about the issue of racism in our community have participated in meetings since last June as a local response to the Los Angeles riots. The Coalition presented a proposal for the formation of a City Human. Relations Commission which included sample ordinances from the Cities of Riverside and Pasadena. Also speaking in support of this proposal were John Coleman, George Riday, Amos Isaac, Patrick Campbell, Renee Gauthier, and Sally Cummings. Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to proceed with the formation of a Human Relations Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried with Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Foster voting NO. Graffiti Committee - Ellowise Livingston asked the City Council for support in the creation of a community graffiti (graffiti busters) committee of volunteers similar to the operation in the City of Yucaipa. Councilmembers expressed their unanimous support and asked staff to provide a report of potential costs. Redlands Racquet Club - Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve co- sponsorship of a fund raiser with the Redlands Racquet Club for a used athletic equipment sale at Cope Junior High School this spring with the understanding the City would not provide any funds or liability coverage for the event. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Utility Users Tax - City Manager Wheaton reviewed the new laws for assessment of new taxes that no longer required an election. No action was taken at this meeting. Consent Calendar - The following items were acted upon during the afternoon session: Cablevision Franchise - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously extended the Cable Television franchise agreement with. Southland Cablevision to August 28, 1993, to allow for proper review and preparation of the franchise agreement. Congestion Management Program - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 4952, a resolution adopting a Land Use/Transportation Analysis Program for the City of Redlands for the implementation of the Congestion Management Program adopted by the San Bernardino Associated Government Board on November 4, 1992. CEQA Guidelines - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 4953, a resolution of the City of Redlands amending and adopting local guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. Measure O Funds - Councilmember Foster moved to approve an appropriation of$265,000.00 from Measure O funds for the acquisition of 2.90 acres of real property (Assessor's Parcel No. 167-841-73) located at the northeast corner of Riverview Drive and Kingsbury Street, and, in addition, approximately $2,000.00 for escrow fees and charges. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmembers Cunningham and Milson voting NO. Subordination Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved a subordination agreement for property located at 1489 South Center Street. Adjournment - There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:21 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on February 23, 1993, at 9:00 A.M. in the Redlands Plaza Conference Room, 2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 15C, Redlands, California. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0