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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031594_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on March 15, 1994, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Swen Larson, Mayor Jim Foster, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, Councilmember Pat Gilbreath, 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 Councilmember Cunningham followed by the pledge of allegiance. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on March 8, 1994, was unanimously acknowledged as received. 1994 Residential Development Allocation - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously awarded 50 residential development allocations to RDA 94-1-1, the only project submitted for consideration. Tract No. 15589 and Conditional Use Permit No. 603 (Ladera Partners, applicant) is a 51 unit planned residential development located at the southwest corner of Terracina Boulevard and Ladera Street. The project received 93 points; the minimum required for consideration of allocations is 90 points. COMMUNICATIONS San Bernardino International Airport - Mayor Larson reported they were applying for grant funds for the improvements for the San Bernardino International airport. STUDY SESSION Golf Course Workshop - Proposals for the development of a public golf course in the area of Palmetto Avenue and Nevada Street were presented by: Mr. Jim Huckins, Sevel Realty Associates, for Golf Planning Solutions, and Mr. William B. Clayton on behalf of#1 Golf Company. Seismic Ordinance Workshop - Chief Building Official Nick J. Anderson explained that Senate Bill No. 547 (ALQUIST) requires local building departments to identify potentially hazardous buildings within the City. The City of Redlands has 86 buildings which fall under this classification, and the property owners have been notified. Senate Bill No. 547 also requires local jurisdictions to establish a mitigation program for potentially hazardous buildings. Mr. Anderson presented a draft ordinance intended to strengthen the regulations applicable to unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings to protect against the danger of earthquakes. As currently drafted, the ordinance mandates implementation to take effect upon the State of California adopting a funding program which adequately assists the City and private individuals in financing the retrofitting. In the meantime, the ordinance provides a set of appropriate criteria to evaluate and pattern volunteer retrofit projects that may occur in the City. An important provision of the ordinance is that projects involving only seismic retrofit of a building will not be required to upgrade with fire sprinklers, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or disabled access. The proposed ordinance will be scheduled for consideration at a future meeting. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:15 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:16 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. In accordance with State law, the City Attorney prepared a confidential memo to the City Council providing justification for the closed session. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. at which time Mayor Larson welcomed the Redlands High School Civics Day participants to this meeting. The annual Civics Day is scheduled for March 24, 1994. PRESENTATIONS Retirement - Mayor Larson presented a gold watch and a plaque with the City Seal in honor of Gary Hoover's retirement from the Municipal Utilities Department. Mr. Hoover began working for the City Water Department in 1960 as a water service worker and has worked his way up through the ranks until he supervised the entire water production operation. In addition to his high degree of ability and solid work ethic, Mr. Hoover also displayed an extremely strong moral character which was an inspiration to everyone that he came in contact with, and he has been a mentor to many fellow employees and a friend to all. Proclamation - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation declaring March 13- March 20, 1994, as "International Order of DeMolay Week" and expressed grateful appreciation for the fine examples set by the local DeMolay Chapter in contributing to the welfare of our community by addressing themselves to the building of good character among our youth, thereby aiding in the development of leadership for tomorrow. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 2241 - Storm Drain Facilities Fees - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2241, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 3.56 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to storm drain facilities fees. Public Works Director Ronald C. Mutter reported the Council had held several workshops on the revisions to the Development Impact Fees for storm drain facilities. On March 1, 1994, the City Council provided general concurrence to the storm drain fee program with several minor amendments, and directed staff to bring back the proposed fee program and ordinance for a public hearing. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments regarding this ordinance. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2241 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2241 was introduced and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for April 5, 1994, on motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Foster, with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 24,1994, and the regular meeting of March 1, 1994, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Funds - Youth Sports Program - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously accepted the offer of a donation from The Baseball for Youth Organization and approved the appropriation of $10,000.00 for the Youth Sports Program for the purpose of performing maintenance duties on the athletic fields at Community Park. Resolution No. 5066 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5066, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code: No parking will be permitted on the east side of the 600 block of North Grove Street. Resolution No. 5067 - Speed Zone - Councilmember Foster moved to adopt Resolution No. 5067, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a speed limit on Crescent Avenue between Ramona Drive and Serpentine Drive pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and failed with Councilmembers Cunningham and Gilbreath and Mayor Larson voting NO as they felt the speed limit was too high. Resolution No. 5068 - Speed Zones - Councilmember Foster moved to adopt Resolution No. 5068, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing speed limits on Fern Avenue between Redlands Boulevard and Terracina Boulevard. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and failed with Councilmembers Cunningham and Gilbreath and Mayor Larson voting No as they felt the speed limit was too high. "Watch for Small Animals" Signs - Public Works Director Ronald C. Mutter reported a request for a sign warning motorists to watch for small animals in the vicinity of the 800 block of University Street was made by Lia Munoz. The Traffic Commission considered this request at its December meeting and recommended installation of the signs if funding could be secured from a source outside the City budget. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation if the signa installed at no cost to the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5069 - 1994 General Obligation Refunding Bonds - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5069, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands revising Resolution No. 5056 regarding the execution of the City of Redlands' 1994 General Obligation Refunding Bonds and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the bonds by facsimile. Resolution No. 5070 - Salary Schedule - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5070, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending Resolution No. 5047, which established a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employeesto increase the number of authorized positions to include a city attorney. Employee Vacancies -No action was necessary. Funds - Steele Foundation Grant - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously authorized the expenditure of $100.00 from the Steele Foundation Grant Fund (Account No. 04-1217) to support the multi-cultural festival hosted by the University of Redlands and scheduled for the week of April 9-17, 1994, as recommended by the Cultural Arts Commission. Carnival - North Redlands Headstart - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously approved the carnival application submitted by North Redlands Headstart to hold a carnival as a fund raising activity on April 23, 1994, at 131 East Lugonia Avenue, subject to payment of applicable fees and meeting requirements of all City departments. Financinz Agreement - Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council approved the sewer/water impact fees financing agreement between Lenny Evans (DBA "Hogi-Yogi") and the City of Redlands and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City, with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO as he desired the inclusion of a lien on the property. Financinz Agreement - Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council approved the water impact fees financing agreement between Samuel Ireton and the City of Redlands and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City, with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO as he desired the inclusion of a lien on the property. Funds - Office Equipment - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council unanimously approved the purchase of two replacement impact printers for the Finance Department and Utility Billing, and two personal computers with laser printers for the City Attorney and City Manager's Office. PUBLIC COMMENTS Adjournment - There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:11 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on April 5, 1994, at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, Redlands, California. Mayor of the City of Redlands ATTEST: City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . .