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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040693_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 April 6, 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 Cunningham followed by the pledge of allegiance. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 16, 1993, and the regular meeting of March 16, 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 March 23, 1993,. was unanimously acknowledged as received. COMMUNICATIONS Donation of Landscing -At the intersection of Cajon and Garden Streets, a street island exists which is approximately 2,700 square feet. The island is midpoint between the Prospect Park and the residence at the southwest corner of Garden and Cajon Streets. Stan and Ellen Weisser offered to have the island landscaped as a gift to the City. A design for the landscaping, which has been reviewed by the departments involved, was presented at this meeting. Councilmember Larson moved to accept this gift with the City's appreciation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. April 6, 1993 Page 1 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes - Finance Director Steve Chapman explained that Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN's) are used extensively by local governments to finance their General Fund cash flow needs for payroll, services, supplies and capital outlay prior to the receipt of property taxes in December. It is a form of short term borrowing, generally 12-13 months, intended to provide local governments with funds to meeting projected cash flow deficits. The amount of TRAN's issued is based upon monthly cash flow projections for the fiscal year. They are issued in accordance with State and Federal regulations and are attractive financing mechanisms because they provide cash for local governments during periods of cash shortages and increase the amounts of cash for the City's pooled-cash investment portfolio. Staff recommended the City Council authorize issuing Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for 1993-94 as the most advantageous method of financing the City's General Fund cash flow needs and to approve agreements with N. K. McPhail& Co. as financial advisory and Best, Best and Krieger as bond counsel for their services. Following discussion, Councilmember Larson moved to authorize the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes by the City of Redlands for fiscal year 1993-94 with the actual sizing of the issue to be presented to the City Council at a later date as a communication item, and to approve agreements with N. K. McPhail & Co. as financial advisor and Best, Best & Kreiger as bond counsel for their services relative to the TRAN's issuance. Motion seconded by Councilmember DeMirjyn and carried unanimously. Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program - San Bernardino County has been collecting a landfill tipping fee of 20 cents per ton for an abandoned vehicle abatement program. The County Department of Environmental Health Services has been either contracting with cities to administer the program or rebating the money collected to cities that operate their own programs. The County has recently taken the position that it intends to eliminate the 20 cents per ton tipping fee in order to make its landfill fee more competitive. On behalf of San Bernardino County City Managers and Mayors, Rialto City Administrator Gerald F. Johnson urged in a letter dated March 4, 1993, that the City Council adopt a resolution endorsing the creation of a service authority by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to impose a $1 per year surcharge on vehicle registration fees to fund an abandoned vehicle abatement program. Councilmembers requested more information on this matter and did not take any action at this meeting. Appointment - Mayor DeMirjyn moved to appoint David O. Maupin to the Cultural Arts Commission to complete Mr. Baker's unexpired term which will April 6, 1993 Page 2 expire January 6, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Mayor DeMirjyn recognized Bernie Heuvelhorst who was present at this meeting for his service on the Housing Commission. Mining perations Development Agreement - A letter dated March 30, 1993, from C. L. Pharris Sand & Gravel, Inc. stated they have been working on a proposed Development Agreement and supporting CEQA MOU among the City of Redlands, the City of Highland, and Pharris which hopefully will result in the approval by both Redlands and Highland of most of Pharris' mining properties in the Santa Ana River Wash. Steve Cortner from Pharris requested the City Council direct the City staff and City Attorney to negotiate and develop with Pharris and Highland a final Development Agreement that ultimately will permit mining operation and ancillary activities on properties within both cities. Member of the Highland City Council Jody Scott reported the City of Highland has expressed its conceptual agreement and urged the Redlands' City Council to approve this request. Following discussion, Councilmember Milson moved for conceptual approval of this development agreement and directed staff, the City Attorney and the Councilmember Wash representatives (herself and Councilmember Foster) to negotiate and develop with C. L. Pharris Sand & Gravel, Inc. a development agreement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmanic District Boundaries- (also see the minutes for the evening session for further discussion on this subject.) A computer was set up in the Council Chambers with the Councilmanic District Boundaries program. Operators were available to prepare maps based on suggestions from members of the public and Councilmembers. Mr. Tony Martinez expressed his desire to approve Alternative Map No. 5 for the new Councilmanic District Boundaries as he felt it most closely fit the requirements of the Voting Requirements Act. Mr. Jon Harrison presented a map which he also felt met the necessary criteria and lessened the number of disenfranchised voters. This matter was further discussed during the evening session. Recess - The City Council meeting recessed at 3:59 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:00 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, 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 April 6, 1993 Page 3 litigation portion of the closed session. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Mayor DeMirjyn presented a proclamation declaring April 1993 as Earthquake Preparedness Month in the City of Redlands. The Inter-Service Club Council of Redlands is sponsoring an Earthquake Preparedness Fair in the Ed Hales Park in downtown Redlands on April 17, 1993, to increase public awareness regarding proper safety measures to take prior, during, and after an earthquake. PUBLIC HEARINGS General Plan Amendment No. 49 and Zone Change No. 348 - Public hearings were continued to this time and place to consider Resolution No. 4949, a change of land use designation from Urban Reserve (Agricultural) to Low Density Hillside, and Ordinance No. 2215, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-R (Rural Residential) District for 66.8 acres of property located south of San. Timoteo Canyon Road, approximately one mile northwesterly of the intersection of San Timoteo Canyon Road and Alessandro Road (Lantech Group, applicant). Community Development Director Shaw recommended these public hearings be continued to May 4, 1993, to allow staff to address the environmental impacts. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning these applications. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was unanimously continued to May 4, 1993, on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson. Community Development Block Grant Proposals - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to establish prioritization and funding distribution of Community Development Block Grant proposals for the 1993- 94 funding cycle. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed each of the 21 requests received that had been reviewed and approved by the San Bernardino County Office of Economic and Community Development. Responding to Councilmember Foster's questions, Mr. Shaw reviewed the complete list of costs for the Redlands Senior Nutrition Facility and associated parking lot. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing to hear any questions or comments regarding these proposals. Addressing their requests for funding were: Lori Panzino, Bethlehem House Project; Michael Ramos and James Spee, Boys and Girls Club; Milly Lara, Redlands Day Nursery (Indiana April 6, 1993 Page 4 Site); Adrienne Morales, Redlands Day Nursery (Brockton Site); Paula Miller, Camp Fire - San Andreas Council; Mary Trost, Redlands-Yucaipa Guidance Clinic; Robert Banfill, East Valley Information and Referral Services; Dorothy Hagar, Inland Empire Medical Communicators; Kathy Ellington, Project Home Again; R. Kenneth Vargas, Inland Temporary Homes; Laurie Hicok, First Steps Child Development Center; Barbara Cayon, Mobilehome Housing Solutions; Dorothy Kent, Senior Homeless Shelter; and Paula Rae Espinoza, Associate Planner/CDBG Administrator. There being no further comments the public hearing was declared closed. Following lengthy discussion, Councilmember Cunningham's motion to allocate funding for the 1993-94 Community Development Block Grant program year as follows was seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously: Bethelem House $ 3,199.00 Boys and Girls Club (Youth Counseling) 10,000.00 Boys and Girls Club (Site Acquisition) 50,000.00 Camp Fire - San Andreas Council 3,000.00 CDBG Administrative Costs 46,920.00 Developing Aging Solutions with Heart(DASH) 3,000.00 Project Home Again (Laundry Facility) 22,200.00 First Steps Child Development Center 8,500.00 Frazee Community Center- Senior Homeless Shelter 10,000.00 Graffiti Abatement Program 11,290.00 Inland Medical Communicators, Inc. 4,000.00 Inland Temporary Homes,Inc. 5,000.00 Redlands Day Nursery(Brockton Site) 20,500.00 Redlands Day Nursery(Indiana Site) 14,000.00 Redlands-Yucaipa Guidance Clinic 6,000.00 Senior Nutrition Facility 86,991.00 United Way of East Valley 10,000.00 Wheelchair Ramps at Various Intersections 34,000.00 TOTAL $ 348,600.00 The City Council meeting briefly recessed at 9:10 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmanic District Boundaries - (Also see the minutes for the afternoon session for discussion on this matter.) Mr. Tony Martinez reminded Councilmembers he preferred Alternate Map No. 5 and added that the new one presented this afternoon by Mr. Jon Harrison would also be acceptable. On April 6, 1993 Page 5 behalf of the League of Women Voters Gloria Lee read a statement urging the formation of a citizens committee to review the Councilmanic district boundaries. Mr. Jon Harrison presented a larger-size version of his suggested boundaries. Mr. John Wycott urged Councilmembers to consider this alternative as it preserved neighborhoods. Councilmember Milson moved to continue this matter to April 20, 1993,. at 7:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO as he continued to not be satisfied with the process. Outside City Utility Connection Availability - 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 the City water and sewer connections for residential development, was unanimously continued to April 20, 1993, on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham. Employee Vacancy - Councilmember foster moved to authorize filling the position Senior Planner. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmembers DeMirjyn and Cunningham voting NO. NEW BUSINESS Sign Code Enforcement - Mayor DeMirjyn reported a proliferation of illegal signs throughout the City and asked Councilmembers to consider a discussion on this subject at this meeting. Councilmember Cunningham moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: "Discussion and possible action - Sign Code enforcement." Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to examine the sign policies and practices that exist. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO. Consent Calendar - The following items were acted upon during the afternoon. session: Surplus Equipment - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously authorized the General Services Manager to dispose of surplus City vehicles including: three FMS street sweepers, four Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and six police cars with preferential status being afforded to other government agencies in the form of the right of first refusal. April 6, 1993 Page 6 Funds - Fire Department - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved an appropriation of $22,914.00 from the General Fund's $55,556.00 Reserve for Encumbrances to acquire six Motorola portable radios and 12 status/message modules for the Spectra C9 mobile radios used by the Fire Department. City-Owned Housing - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously approved listing the following properties for sale "as is" and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign documents as necessary: 32 Eureka Street, 185 South Eureka Street, 154 South Fourth Street, 126 South Grant Street, 128 South Grant Street, 136 Grant Street, 120 West Olive Avenue, and 320 West Olive Avenue; and that the following properties be retained for future disposition: 1.1 Grant Street, 168 South Eureka Street, 172 South Eureka Street, and 180 South Eureka Street. Contract Award - Bids were opened in the Office of the Public Works Director for the removal of the Orange Street Bridge over the Santa Ana Rivers. The project will remove the bridge to allow for future construction of the temporary crossing on Orange Street. Four bids were received as follows: Harber Companies, Inc., Grand Terrace $ 31,950.00 Penhall Company, Anaheim 39,000.00 Larry Jacinto Construction, Inc., Mentone 47,000.00 J & G Industries, Fountain Valley 168,000.00 At this time, it is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City is Harber Companies, Inc. and it is in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. Contract Administrator Engineer Alan Griffiths responded to Councilmembers' questions and indicated demolition of the bridge would start on April 7, 1993. On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, this recommendation was unanimously approved. Lease-Purchase Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously authorized a lease-purchase agreement with Xerox Corporation to acquire a 5034 ZTAST copier to replace the Finance and Planning Departments' copiers; payments will be shared by the Finance, Treasurer, and Community Development Departments. Funds - Steele Foundation - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Milson, Council unanimously authorized the expenditures from. the Steele Foundation Grant Fund as follows: $150.00 to support the first issue of the Redlands Living Community Magazine; and $100.00 for the multi-cultural April 6, 1993 Page 7 festival, "Living on Common Ground" scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 1993, at the University of Redlands. PUBLIC COMMENTS Anti-Racism. Coalition - Noting a verdict is expected sometime next week, Mr. John Coleman asked if the community leaders were prepared to deal with the community's reactions regarding the Rodney King trial in Los Angeles. He reported the Anti-Racism Coalition is in the process of contacting the churches and schools. Each Councilmember responded to Mr. Coleman's concerns. Adjournment - There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:39 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on April 13, 1993, at 9:00 A.M. in the Redlands Plaza Conference Room, 2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 15C, Redlands, California. City Clerk April 6, 1993 Page 8