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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080294_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 August 2, 1994, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Swen Larson, Mayor Jim Foster, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk (evening session only) Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts Steven Church, The Sun ABSENT Gilberto Gil, Councilmember The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 5, 1'994, the regular meeting of July 5, 1994, and the regular meeting of July 19, 1994, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Request to Fill Vacant Positions - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council authorized the following positions to be filled: Construction Supervisor, Recreation Assistant and Treasurer's Assistant. Resolution No. 5110 - Weed Abatement Charges on Tax Toll - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council approved by AYE votes of all present Resolution No. 5110, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, providing for the assessment of costs resulting from the abatement of weeds,which constitute a fire hazard. Animal Control Services to the City of Highland - The City of Redlands has been providing animal control services to the City of Highland for the past five August 2, 1994 Page 1 years enforcing City of Highland ordinances. This agreement also makes the Redlands Animal Shelter available for use by City of Highland residents during normal business hours. The City of Highland will pay $98,787.36 for animal control services and collect approximately $8,500.00 in shelter and apprehension fees. On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster, the agreement to provide animal control services with the City of Highland was approved by AYE votes of all present. Contract to Conduct Auction of Surplus Vehicles, Equipment and Furnishings - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council authorized the Municipal Utilities Department to engage the firm of Champion Auctioneers, Inc. to conduct a public auction to dispose of surplus City vehicles and other surplus equipment and furnishings. Resolution No. 5112 - Measure "O" Bonds Tax Rate for FY 1994-95 - Each year the City Council must authorize any taxes to be levied on all taxable property in the City. Resolution No. 5112 authorizes the levy of property taxes to service the annual debt of Measure "O" Bonds. On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council approved by AYE votes of all present Resolution No. 5112 a resolution of the City Council levying a Measure "O" Bonds tax rate for fiscal year 1994-95. Agreement to Prepare Background Groundwater Monitoring Workplan - State law imposes regulatory deadlines which are regulated and enforced by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The City has been utilizing the firm of Kleinfelder to perform professional engineering and hydrogeological services for the waste discharge requirements and water quality monitoring and reporting program at the California Street Landfill. Councilmember Cunningham motioned to authorized the Municipal Utilities Department to engage the firm of Kleinfelder to prepare the required background groundwater monitoring workplan as recommended by staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried by AYE votes of all present. COMMUNICATION Nuisance Ordinance Revision - Mrs. Dee Ann Milson requested that Council update and strengthen our current nuisance ordinance to address pests not monitored by the County Vector Control Office. Most prevalent in the northeast Redlands area is the Fannia fly which affects several hundred households. Mrs. Milson also inquired about the increase of small aircraft traffic over homes in the vicinity of the Municipal Airport; it is becoming worrisome. On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, staff was directed to pursue a revision to the current nuisance ordinance. August 2, 1994 Page 2 San Bernardino International Airport - Mayor Larson announced that the loan from the City of Redlands to the Airport Authority has been recently paid in full; next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 1994. Appointment - Mayor Larson moved to nominate George A. Webber to complete a term on the Planning Commission vacated by Ray Alexander. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and approved by AYE votes of all present. Residential and Commercial Mixed Zoning - Councilmember Foster expressed his concern about the lack of a zoning classification that provides for a mix of residential units over existing commercial buildings and nonconforming uses in the downtown and recently annexed areas. Planning Director Shaw clarified that currently the C-3, General Commercial District, does allow for combined residential and nonresidential uses however it only applies to new construction. Additionally there are other sections within the Municipal Code that would allow residential and office mix within a single building. In response to Councilmember Foster's request, Mr. Shaw stated he could return at a future Council meeting with listings of relevant Code sections and propose alternative language that would provide more flexibility in zoning. LATE BREAKING ITEM Alternative Fuel Vehicles - Councilmember Larson moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: "Discussion and possible action - Alternative Fuel Vehicles." Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. Mr. Irv, Jim Glaze Auto Center Alternative Fuel Specialist, and Mr. Richard Dennis, Caltrans District No. 8, San Bernardino Office, informed Council that as part of the State-funded clean air van pool program the City of Redlands is eligible to be the recipient of two 12-passenger alternative fuel Dodge vans that previously were assigned to Big Bear however ridership numbers failed to support the vans in that City. The approximately cost to transfer is $1,000 for the vehicles valued at $60,000. These vans must be utilized for van pool programs only, not for shuttle purposes, per State guidelines. Councilmember Cunningham motioned to accept the alternative fuel vehicles offer. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried by AYE votes of all present. CLOSED SESSION August 2, 1994 Page 3 The City Council meeting recessed at 3:23 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:24 P.M. to a closed session for the purpose of* to discuss the following matters: (a) Conference with legal counsel- Existing litigation; Name of case: Julie Biggs v. Jim Foster and Swen Larson (b) Conference with legal counsel- anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(b), one case (c) Liability Claim: Claimant: Norman McPhail Claim against: City of Redlands The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Sister City Visitors - Mayor Larson welcomed visitors from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, our sister city to the south. Proclamation - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Dr. Bruce Smith, medical officer for Maternal Child And Adolescent Health, Department of Public Health. Dr. Smith accepted the proclamation, which declared the week of August 1-7, 1994, as Redlands Applauds Breastfeeding Week and recognized the importance the role breastfeeding plays in the health of our society, on behalf of the LaLeche League, represented by Ruth Dusenberry and Glenna Wiseman accompanied by her son Matthew. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Trolley Car Barn Sale - Reporting on a previous closed session, City Attorney McHugh announced the City Council unanimously approved the sale of the Trolley Car Barn to Dr. Manley Hyde in the amount of $235,000.00 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary documents for the escrow. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal - Conditional Use Permit No. 613 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of an application for the adoption of a Negative Declaration and action on a conditional use permit for the proposed construction of a 37,480 square foot, 14 screen movie theater, to be located west of Third Street, east of Eureka Street, and south of Shoppers Lane in the Town Center Historic District of Specific August 2, 1994 Page 4 Plan No. 45, and a 177 space parking lot to be located west of Eureka Street and south of Oriental Street (Tom Brand, applicant) (Jane Un MacDonald, appellant). Mayor Larson announced communications had been received earlier in the day from the appellant's attorney, James DeAguilera, DeAguilera & Kaufman, requesting this matter be continued until September 6, 1994. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Mr. DeAguilera stated he would reserve his comments until September 6, 1994. Representing Mr. Brand, Attorney Scott Showler expressed their desire to hear the appellant's specific concerns at this time in order to address these concerns rather than holding the applicant hostage until the next City Council meeting. There being no further comments, the public hearing was continued, by AYE votes of all present, to September 6, 1994, on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath. Resolution No. 5109 - Integrated Waste Management Plan Elements - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the adoption of a Negative Declaration for and approval of the Final Source Reduction and Recycling Element, Final Household Hazardous Waste Element, and Final Non-Disposal Facility Element of the County-wide Integrated Waste Management Plan. Assistant Utilities Director Mike Huffstutler said the City of Redlands prepared a plan and initiated programs in accordance with the requirements for establishing solid waste diversion programs to be implemented throughout the State of California in order to reduce the amount of refuse disposed of in landfills. Valerie Bohnert, Kleinfelder, explained the elements presented at this meeting and responded by Councilmembers' questions. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Negative Declaration for the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element (GGWE) of the San Bernardino County-wide Integrated Waste Management Plan and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with City guidelines as it has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively effect wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 5109, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, adopting three solid waste planning elements as required by the Public Resources Code, Division 30, Part 2, Integrated Waste Management Plans. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. NEW BUSINESS August 2, 1994 Page 5 University of Redlands Crosswalk - Assistant Public Works Director Peter A. Laaninen reported a letter has been received from the University of Redlands requesting the City approve the relocation of the existing traffic signal at the crosswalk at Colton Avenue and East Drive (between Founders Hall and Willis Center) to the crosswalk on Colton Avenue between the Currier Gymnasium and the new Hunsaker University Center. The University of Redlands has offered to fund the design and construction and City staff can provide existing drawings and other information to aid in the project. Staff recommended that any fees that would normally be associated with the project be waived. Councilmember Foster moved to approve the relocation of the existing signalized crosswalk equipment for Colton Avenue at East Drive to a new crosswalk location on Colton Avenue at the Hunsaker University Center with the University of Redlands providing funding for the design and construction of the project and that all permit fees relating to the project be waived. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:37 P.M. The next regular meeting scheduled for August 16, 1994, will not be held. The City Council will reconvene on September 6, 1994. Deputy City Clerk August 2, 1994 Page 6