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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100593_CCv0002.pdf Corrected MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on October 5, 993, at 3:00 P.M. This being the time set for a regular meeting of the City Council and there being no quorum present, the City Clerk declared the meeting recessed to 6:00 P.M. for 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 litigation portion of the closed session. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Swen Larson, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember Jim Foster, Councilmember Gary Luebbers, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts Steven Church, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem.Larson followed by the pledge of allegiance. Mayor DeMirjyn acknowledged the following candidates for City Council present at this meeting: District 1: Gilberto Gil and Tony Martinez; District 3: Jesse Siglow and incumbent Swen Larson; and District 5: Pat Gilbreath and Rolland Moore. PRESENTATION Police Department Logo - Police Chief Lewis W. Nelson presented a full sized, color representation of a proposed new door seal design for marked police cars. This design was developed by the officers under the direction of Sergeant Russ Dalzell and will be instantly recognizable as the Redlands Police Department. The current shield decal material is not durable and must be replaced frequently. The new logo decal will be guaranteed by the manufacturer for three years each. Councilmember Larson moved to approve the new design; motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS October 5, 1993 Page 1 Corrected Storm Drain Impact Fee - Public Works Director Ron Mutter reported the development impact fees administered by the Public Works Department should be revised on a periodic basis in accordance with the law. Staff is proposing to begin the process of reviewing and updating the fees during the month of October. He recommended the first category for review be the storm drain section as fees are out of balance with projected improvements; specifically, the Army Corps project proposed for the Mill Creek Zanja through the downtown area. Mr. Mutter asked Council for direction on what elements and storm drain projects should be eliminated,retained or revised in the program. No action was taken at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 5023 - Historic Resource -Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the recommendation of the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission to designate The Kemble House located at 220 Nordina Street as Historic Resource No. 87. Community Development Director Shaw reported the property owner, Harold Lerner, nominated the Administrative-Professional zoned house in anticipation of an adaptive reuse of the property. The adjacent property owner was at the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission meeting and spoke in opposition to the designation. Mr. Cavender, representing the First United Methodist Church, indicated that the church owns the parking lots adjacent to the structure, and that they may be interested in acquiring the site for additional parking. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this matter. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Milson moved to adopt Resolution No. 5023, a resolution of the City Council approving this recommendation. Motion seconded by Couneilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Sale of RDA Property - A joint public hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands was advertised for this time and place to consider the sale of Redevelopment Agency property located on the southwest corner of Eureka Street and Oriental Avenue and the southeast corner of Oriental Avenue and Eureka Street to Third Street to Tom Brand. Marjie Pettus, Management Analyst, reported the Redevelopment Agency Board approved, in principle, the proposed sale agreement with Tom Brand for a sum of $651,120.00. Mr. Brand is proposing a multi-screen movie theater at this location. Mayor DeMirjyn declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Urging approval of this sale agreement were Laurence Wormser, Mo Behzad, Thomas Garrett, and Tom Brand. Following discussion, October 5, 1993 Page 2 Corrected Councilmember Larson moved to amend the sale agreement to include a 24- month time frame and continue this matter for two weeks for preparation of the proper language. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for meeting held on. October 5, 1993.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2229 - Specific Plan No. 47 - Ordinance No. 2229, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands adopting Specific Plan No. 47 for the proposed development of 1.10 acres into 24 residential lots located at the southerly extension of South Lane and Sutherland Drive in the R-R (Rural Residential) District - Donald and Julie Van Wieren, applicants, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Milson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2229 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Milson, seconded by Council- member Cunningham,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson, Cunningham, Milson, Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2216 - Outside City Utility Connection - Ordinance No. 2216, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Redlands Municipal Code to implement the provisions of Measure "N" and regulate the extension of outside city water and sewer connections to residential development projects, was given. its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2216 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Foster, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Larson,Milson,Foster; Mayor DeMirjyn NOES: Councilmember Cunningham who felt minor projects were restricted in conflict with the intent of Measure "N" ABSENT: None October 5, 1993 Page 3 Corrected NEW BUSINESS Appointments - Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - Mayor DeMirjyn moved to nominate Ruth W. Morpeth and Karen Brandstater for another four-year term on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Mayor DeMirjyn moved to nominate Kathleen Gura to a four year term on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission. Motion seconded by Council- member Foster and failed with Councilmembers Larson, Cunningham and Milson voting NO as they felt Paul Foster should be allowed to continue his service for a second term. Councilmember Cunningham moved to nominate Paul Foster for reappointment on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission. Although the motion was seconded by Councilmember Milson, Mayor DeMirjyn would not allow any further nominations in accordance with the Redlands Municipal Code. Councilmember Cunningham voiced his protest to this action. Councilmember Foster repeated his desire to change the appointment process. It was noted Paul Foster will continue to serve on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission until he is replaced in accordance with the Redlands Municipal Code. Appointment - Parks Commission - Mayor DeMirjyn moved to nominate Annorr M. Gowdy to fill the position on the Parks Commission held by Kay Mason whose term expired on June 1.6, 1993. Motion seconded by Council- member Foster and carried unanimously. Consent Calendar - The following items were acted upon under the Consent Calendar: Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, the minutes of the meeting of September 21, 1993, were approved as submitted with a correction. Bills and salaries - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on September 28, 1993,was unanimously acknowledged as received. October 5, 1993 Page 4 Corrected Employee Vacancies - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously authorized the following positions be filled: Water Quality Technician, Senior Welder, Community Service Officer, and Tree Trimmer I. Resolution No. 5022 - Tow Truck Franchise - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 5022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands granting to A & B Towing, Inc. DBA Servco Fleet Towing, 945 West Brockton Avenue, a transfer of franchise to operate authorized tow trucks over, along, and upon the streets of the City of Redlands and to operate an authorized storage garage for impounded or stored vehicles in the City of Redlands commencing October 5, 1993, and ending May 7, 1995, the original expiration date. Resolution No. 5027 - Salary and Compensation Plan - On motion of Council- member Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 5027, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees which reflects all the changes in staffing levels and salaries that have occurred due to layoffs, the reorganization, and reclassifications. Funds - Fern Avenue Improvement - Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of$55,000.00 for completion of the Fern Avenue Improvement Project. These funds were included in last year's budget, but through an oversight were not encumbered to be included in the current budget. Cites - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously approved the donation of the hardware for the City tent to the Redlands Bicycle Classic, Inc., the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Redlands, with the understanding reciprocal. use by the City will be allowed. Lease-Purchase Agreement - Fire Truck - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously authorized a 36 month lease-purchase agreement with Emergency One, Inc. for refurbishment of Hush Pumper Fire Apparatus mounted on an Emergency One Hush Chassis. The refurbishment of this fire truck is necessary due to damage sustained in a traffic collision. October 5, 1993 Page 5 Corrected Funds - Steele Foundation - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously authorized the following expenditures from the Steele Foundation Grant(Account No. 04-1217): $150.00 to support the winter issue of the Redlands Living Community Magazine and $2,500.00 to support the Youth Ensemble of Strings. B-Contract Water Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Larson, Council unanimously approved the name change from Myrtle D. Curtis (also known as Myrtle Lenora Curtis) to Bennett R. Curtis and Robert E. Curtis for two B-Contract Water Agreements dated March 23, 1993. Resolution No. 501.8 -Parking- Public Works Director Ron Mutter reported the Parking Advisory Board voted unanimously at its meeting of August 25, 1993, to recommend the establishment of two-hour parking on the north side of Santa Fe Trail, west of Orange Street. Staff recommended the request be denied because Santa Fe Trail is of a deficient width to allow parking according to current standards. Mo Behzad pointed out there are a number of narrow streets in the downtown area which allow parking on one and sometimes both sides of the street; he urged the City Council to allow parking on one side of Santa Fe Trail. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve Resolution No. 5018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 1.0 of the Redlands Municipal Code: establish two-hour parking on the north side of Santa Fe Trail, west of Orange Street. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. Subordination Agreement- Councilmember Larson moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: "Request for approval of Subordination Agreement for property located at 1489 South Center Street." Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Following an explanation from Public Works Director Mutter, Councilmember Larson moved to approve this request for a subordination agreement. Motion seconded by Councilmember Milson and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Municipal Utility Bills - Tony Martinez complained the municipal utility bills were too high and recommended the City Council grant a discount for senior citizens and low-income persons. October 5, 1993 Page 6 Corrected Adjournment - There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:48 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel. No report was expected following the closed session. Next regular meeting, October 19, 1993. City Clerk October 5, 1993 Page 7