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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051794_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 May 17, 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 M. 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. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Redlands Adult School Principal Cheryl Bordelon, Assistant Principal Stan Snyder, and Counselor Carol Ruhme declaring May 17, 1994, as Adult School Day and saluted the administration, teachers, and students of the Redlands Adult School for their efforts and accomplishments. Proclamation - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Redlands Unified School District Superintendent Ron Franklin, Redlands High School Principal Tom Davis, and Redlands High School Freshman Campus Principal Doug Wells congratulating them and their students on their fine academic performance in receiving the California Distinguished School Award for the third time. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 3, 1994 and the regular meeting of May 3, 1994, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. May 17, 1994 Page 1 Contract Award - Bids were opened and publicly declared on April 21, 1994, by the City Clerk for construction of a parking lot for the Project First Steps parking lot project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At this time, it is the recommendation of the Community Development Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City is Pacific General Engineering Contractors in the amount of$17,992.00, and it is in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, this recommendation was unanimously approved. Subordination Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously approved a subordination agreement action for property located at 1706 Smiley Ridge Road. Funds and Agreement - Joint Transportation Forecast Model - Assistant Public Works Director Peter A. Laaninen explained that on November 4, 1992, the San Bernardino Associated Government Board adopted a Congestion Management Program (CMP) for San Bernardino County. The development of a CMP was mandated for all counties with 50,000 population or more by Proposition I11. Continuing receipt of Proposition 111 funding is contingent upon compliance with CMP requirements. One of the requirements of the CMP is completion of a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) for developments over an established threshold in trip generation. The City of San Bernardino is in the process of developing a model for their use and have invited Redlands and five other neighboring cities to participate in a joint model. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve participation in the development and operation of a Joint Transportation Forecast Model for the East Valley Area, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the City of San Bernardino to that end, and approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $33,789.00 to fund the City of Redlands' share for the development of the model. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO as he felt the standards were far too low to begin with. Resolution No. 5092 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5092, 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 west side of Tennessee Street between the driveways at 251 Tennessee Street. Resolution No. 5094 - Business Improvement Area Annual Report - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council May 17, 1994 Page 2 unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5094, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, State of California, of preliminary approval of the annual report for fiscal year 1994-95 for Parking and Business Improvement Area B. Resolution No. 5095 - Business Improvement Area Assessments - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5095, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, State of California, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 1994-95 in the Parking and Business Improvement Area B, an assessment district, and offering a time and place for hearing objections thereto (June 21, 1994). Resolution No. 5097 - Disability Retirement - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5097 authorizing the disability retirement of Police Corporal Frederick W. Farnam effective May 18, 1994. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on May 10, 1994, was unanimously acknowledged as received. National Register of Historic Places Designation - Citing possible conflicts of interests as they own property within the proposed Smiley Park Historic District, Councilmembers Gilbreath and Cunningham left the Council Chambers. Community Development Director Jeffrey L. Shaw reported at a special meeting held on May 9, 1994, the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended support of the National Register of Historic Places designation for the Smiley Park Historic District. In August, 1993, the State of California Office of Historic Preservation received an application, initiated and filed by two residents of the neighborhood, for the National Register of Historic Places designation of the Smiley Park Historic District. The application is scheduled for hearing by the State Historic Resources Commission on May 19, 1994, in Sacramento. The City of Redlands' local ordinance, which applies to approximately three-fourths of the properties included in this application, has more review than the National Register designation. As staff understands the process, once applied for and deemed to be a complete and acceptable application, the National Register designation will be approved unless 51 percent of the property owners express opposition via a notarized letter. Lorrie Poyzer, 522 South Eureka Street, further explained the ramifications of this designation. Following discussion, Councilmember Foster moved to support May 17, 1994 Page 3 this application if the boundary lines are redrawn to reflect those adopted by the City of Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried by AYE votes of all present. COMMUNICATIONS Request for Zone Change - Methodist Church - City Attorney McHugh reported the First United Methodist Church has inquired about the status of the zoning for property located at 224 Nordina Street. The Church purchased the property in 1989 with the intent that the property would be used for additional Church parking. Recently, however, the Church discovered that the Nordina property was zoned "R-2" rather than "P." According to the Church's representative, Mr. Louis Fletcher, it is his position that the City's official zoning map could mislead persons to believe that this property is in fact zoned "P." Mr. Fletcher has meet with the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the Community Development Director and is quite firm in his belief that a "mistake" has occurred with regard to the zoning designation for the Nordina Street property. All the City's records, however, appear to demonstrate that the property never had a "P" designation. As a means of attempting to resolved this dispute, City staff suggested to Mr. Fletcher that he present this issue and documentation supporting the Church's position to the City Council who could then initiate a change of zone on its own if the Council agrees with the Church. Janet G. Fletcher, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church, urged the City Council to initiate the change of zone. Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to process this request expeditiously and at the least cost to the Church. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2247 - Seismic Strengthening Provision - Ordinance No. 2247, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 15.52 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to seismic strengthening provisions for unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2247 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, by the May 17, 1994 Page 4 following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Foster, Gil, Cunningham, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Cable Television Franchise Agreement Extension - A letter has been received from TCI Cablevision of California requesting an extension of the existing franchise agreement to December 31, 1994. It was recommended by staff, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, that not more than 60 days be granted. Expressing their constituents frustration with the current service, Councilmember Cunningham moved to grant a 30 day extension to the existing franchise agreement; motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5093 - 1994-95 TRANS - Finance Director Steven M. Chapman presented Resolution No. 5093, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing and approving the borrowing of funds for fiscal year 1994- 95; the entering into an amended and restated joint exercise of powers agreement; the issuance and sale of a 1994-95 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRANS); and participation in the California Communities Cash Flow Financing Program. Mr. Chapman said the City will issue $6 million in short- term, 12 months' notes with an estimated cost of issuance of$15,000.00. It is estimated the reinvestment rate will earn $280,000.00 of interest on the borrowed money with net earnings of $90,000.00-$95,000.00, after deducting costs of issuance and interest expense. Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 5093. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 3:37 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on May 18, 1994, at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, Redlands. City Clerk May 17, 1994 Page 5