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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05181993-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Redlands Plaza Conference Room, 2 East Citrus Avenue, Suite 15C, on May 18, 1993, at 9:00 A.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember Jim Foster, Councilmember James D. Wheaton, City Manager Ronald C. Mutter, Assistant City Manager Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk , Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts ABSENT Swen Larson, Mayor Pro Tem srrtF California Street Landfill - Fiscal Effects of Closure - Deputy Public Works Director Gary Phelps' presentation to Council covered the following areas concerning utilizing the California Street Landfill vs. San Timoteo Canyon Landfill: funding overview (where the funds go); budget effects (what it costs to operate); rate effects (what it costs the customer); and capacity status (California Street Landfill alternatives). Mr. Phelps then answered Councilmembers' inquiries about the California Street Landfill permit applications filed that have been perceived as incomplete or documentation out of date by the County. Discussion then followed covering the California Street Landfill capacity status alternatives: fill to top grade, vertical lift, additional capacity , or closure. General Plan - East Valley Corridor Area - Planning and Community Development Director Shaw reviewed for Council the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan adopted in September 1989. A traffic model was also developed considering growth within the region which showed that many of the streets would have Levels of Service (LOS) E and F upon buildout. Those streets affected in sections were identified as: San Bernardino Avenue, Lugonia Avenue, Redlands Boulevard, California Street, Nevada Street, Alabama Street and Texas Street (volumes and Levels of Service were represented "worst case" scenarios). He then presented alternatives to the current draft general plan. Mayor DeMirjyn restated his preference has always been "residential usage" on the east side of Route 30 and "other uses" on the west side of Route 30. However, Measure N does not permit medium density residential for much of the EVCSP; sensing a gridlock occurring he, announced he would be changing his vote to approve the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan Land Use. Councilmember Milson stated she felt Measure N's restrictions for the area were a strong point and because each project would come before the Council she too could now support the EVCSP Councilmember Cunningham felt this was disastrous for the City. The g1l development intended is too high. He then questioned the "non conforming use" label for residential uses already in the area in case of a disaster; which should be changed. Mr. Shaw confirmed that a non-conforming structure could only be 50 percent rebuilt and agreed to return at a future Council meeting and report on exactly what the Municipal Code permits. On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Milson, the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan Land Use Element was approved with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. Recess - The meeting recessed at 9:40 A.M. and reconvened at 10:00 A.M. SBVWCQ Pump Tax - General Manager Nick Richards of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District next made a presentation to Council regarding their proposed pump tax. Mr. Richards explained that the District hopes to assess the tax to agricultural uses at $24,000.00 and other uses at $276,000.00 and potentially raise a total of $300,000.00. This can further be broken down to $4.00/acre foot or $.20-$.25 /month for urban consumers; agricultural is based on $1.00/acre foot or $3.00/year. Mr. Richards also utilized an overhead to explain the need for the tax: construction of Seven Oaks Dam and use of district property, lawsuit of high groundwater conditions, high cost of compliance with new laws and regulations (endangered plants/animals), groundwater contamination, need for groundwater management and plan for maximizing use of local water, and need program to meet basin water quality. Councilmember Jim Foster then 21 questioned lease revenues received from the sand and gravel operations in the "g.'N' Santa Ana River Wash Area which have been decreasing due to the economy. Councilmember Foster stated that he is opposed to establishing a pump tax prior to the SBVWCD exploring other alternatives that may exist in their budget. Adjournment - The City Council meeting adjourned at 10:25 A.M. Next regular meeting, May 18, 1993 at 3:00 P.M. A A ATTEST: if I fids Deputy City Clerk