HomeMy WebLinkAbout101894_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the City
Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 2, on October 18, 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
Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts
Steven Church, The Sun(evening session only)
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gilbreath
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - Minutes of the regular meeting October 4, 1994, and the adjourned
regular meeting of October 11, 1994,were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the
Finance Committee.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded
by Councilmember Cunningham, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on October 11, 1994,was unanimously acknowledged as received.
Contract Monitoring Report - Councilmember Gil inquired about the repaving
of Orange Street since Caltrans completed their crack filling. Public Works
Director Mutter responded that Caltrans is aware we are not satisfied and
informed us the repaving is planned for Fall, 1995. On motion of
Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council unanimously
acknowledged receipt of the monthly contract monitoring report updated
through October 11, 1994, for projects currently being administered by the
Public Works Department.
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Funds - Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Trailers - Following his comments
about these trailers being an appropriate step to hopefully reducing speeds by
alerting drivers of their speeds, Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve
an additional appropriation of$18,000.00 from the General Fund (Utility Users
Tax proceeds) and a budget transfer in the amount of $18,000.00 within the
current Police Department budget for the purchase of two Speed Monitoring
Awareness Radar Trailers. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and
carried unanimously.
Employee Positions - Regarding the Senior Administrative Clerk position as
part of the newly-created Administrative Services Department, Councilmember
Cunningham stated he was not aware of this position and that it was not part of
the 1994-95 budget. Councilmember Foster stated he opposed the addition of a
position. He cautioned utilizing Utility Users Tax funds for employees. City
Manager Leubbers explained that there are other mechanisms available to fund
this position. He then explained that the clerical support staff in his office have
absorbed the City Attorney's workload and now with a new Department,
assistance is needed. On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath, Council authorized the filling of the following
employee vacancies: Library Assistant, Senior Mechanic and Senior
Administrative Clerk. Councilmembers Foster and Cunningham voted NO.
Resolution No. 5120 - Salary and Compensation Plan - Councilmember
Cunningham stated he could not support the resolution because he had a
problem with the creation of a Senior Administrative Clerk position within the
Administrative Services Department. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, Council approved Resolution No. 5120, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands setting a salary schedule
and compensation plan for the City employees, and rescinding Resolution
No. 5102. Councilmembers Foster and Cunningham voted NO.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Residential Uses in Commercial Zones - At a previous Council meeting,
Councilmember Foster identified a lack of zoning that provided for a mix of
residential units in existing commercial buildings in the downtown and recently-
annexed areas and directed staff to return with listings of relevant Code sections
and identify areas where the Code might be amended. Planning Director Shaw
reported that residential uses are permitted in many of the City's office and
commercial zones as well as in many of its specific plans and stated that staff
needed additional direction from Council as there are so many alternative
directions that are possible. On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath, staff was directed to amend the provisions of the C-
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4, Highway Commercial, District by deleting Section 18.96.020G of the
Redlands Municipal Code so as to clarify that combined residential and
nonresidential uses are permitted in the C-4, Highway Commercial, District.
Councilmember Cunningham voted NO.
Resolution No. 5118 - Sphere of Influence Revision - Funds - On motion of
Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council
unanimously approved Resolution No. 5118, a resolution of application by the
City of Redlands requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to take
proceedings for a periodic review of spheres of influence; approved an
additional appropriation of $5,425.00 for application and processing fees; and
directed staff to request that the Local Agency Formation Commission waive all
fees related to Resolution No. 5118 because the request constitutes part of the
periodic review of spheres of influence required by Section 56425 of the State
Code.
Development Projects - Community Development Director Jeffrey L. Shaw
summarized the status of key development projects including:
1. Electrus Technology - A 21,480 square foot office and industrial building
located on Park Avenue west of Alabama Street in the Industrial
Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor.
2. Cities Pavillion/Un MacDonald- A Concept Plan and subdivision of 57.47
acres located south of San Bernardino Avenue, north of Pennsylvania
Avenue, between Texas Street and State Route 30 in the Special District of
the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. The project proposes a movie
theater,restaurants, hotel, retail and office uses.
3. Citrus Plaza/Majestic Realty - Annexation, Concept Plan, Development
Agreement, Subdivision, and Conditional Use Permit for a regional
shopping center situated on approximately 124 acres bounded by
Route 30, Lugonia Avenue, San Bernardino Avenues, and Alabama Street
in the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. The project proposes a phased
project with mixed use elements such as hospitality, restaurants and
offices in addition to traditional retail and entertainment uses. Plans show
an indoor shopping mall with five major department stores. At buildout
total project square footage will be approximately 1.85 million square feet.
4. Sterling on the Greens/Marlboro Development Corporation - Development
Agreement and Annexation of approximately 6.14 acres in the Crafton
area generally located north and south of Sand Canyon Road, west of
Crafton Hills College and north of the San Bernardino Freeway. The
project consists of 610 single family detached homes, an 18 hole golf
course and club house.
5. Downtown Theater/Brand - Approved Conditional Use Permit to allow
development of a 14 screen movie theater project located west of Third
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Street, east of Eureka Street, and south of Shoppers Lane in the Town
Center Historic District of Specific Plan 45.
6. Family Theme Entertainment Park/Aladdin Entertain Group - A proposal
to develop a family theme entertainment park on 17 acres of land located
at the southwest corner of California Street and Lugonia Avenue.
Regarding this project, Councilmember Cunningham, agreed the park
would be economically beneficial to the City but the residents he has heard
from do not approve of the Egyptian concept. He also expressed the need
for a mechanism to fund safety personnel needed.
Minor Subdivision No. 185- Final Approval - Nora Gonzales - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council
unanimously granted final approval for Minor Subdivision No. 185, a
subdivision of 1.17 acres of land into four single family lots for property located
at 1405 Clay Street in the R-1 District.
Contract - General Plan Environmental Impact Report/Master Environmental -
Planning Director Shaw explained that this review will include identifying the
deficiencies in the 1989 Environmental Document and providing corrected
studies and data, in order to comply with the California Environmental Quality
Act. Of the those consultants contacted, two responded. The Chambers Group
has been selected. Councilmember Cunningham stated he thought the plan at
this point was flawed so a review was premature. On motion of Councilmember
Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council approved a contract
with the Chambers Group for review and verification of the Master
Environmental Assessment/Environmental Impact Report for the City of
Redlands' General Plan and an additional appropriation in the amount of
$63,891.50. Councilmember Cunningham voted NO.
COMMUNICATIONS
Marlborough Development - Mr. Pat Meyer presented slides and descriptions of
the proposed Marlborough Development Project for seniors (described in No. 4
above). The City Attorney is working with Marlborough's attorney preparing a
Development Agreement. An EIR is currently being prepared for the County of
San Bernardino for the project. No formal submittals have been presented to
Redlands. Next step would be to have the applicant file a Development
Agreement with the City.
Appointment - Human Relations Commission - Councilmember Gilbreath
nominated Larraine Townend to be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Harry
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R. Devitt on the Human Relations Commission to January 18, 1998. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously.
Veterans' Day Ceremony - Mayor Larson reported that a Congressional Medal
of Honor recipient will be the speaker at a Veterans' Day Ceremony to be held
on November 11, 1994, at Jennie Davis Park. This year's theme will be to
"Remember POW's and MIA's on Veterans' Day." Commendations were also
extended to Lt. Chris Woodin and the Police Honor Guard for their assistance.
Appointments - Downtown Redlands Business Association - Councilmember
Larson nominated Dolores Mercer to be appointed to fill the unexpired term of
Angie White on the Downtown Redlands Business Association Advisory Board
to June 30, 1997. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and
carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:13 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency
meeting and reconvened at 4:16 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following matters:
(a) Conference with legal counsel - Existing litigation under California
Government Code Section 54956.9 -Longs Drugs
(b) Conference with real property negotiator
Property: The Barton House -APN 292-166-03, 05,09
Negotiating parties: Gary Luebbers
Janet Potter and Stephen Milburn
Under negotiation: Terms and price
(c) Conference with real property negotiator
Property: 9.75 acres on San Bernardino Avenue -
APN 168-071-02
Negotiating parties: Ron Mutter
Larry Klenske and Mark Buoye
Under negotiation: Terms and price
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The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. at which time there was no
closed session report.
PRESENTATIONS
Reco=ition Awards - California Highway Patrol Lt. Talbot and Automobile
Club representative Tim Irwin commended the following Redlands Police
Officers for their role in the recovery of stolen vehicles over a twelve-month
period: Officer Cullen, 12 vehicles, $99,500 value; Officer Dorsey, 25
vehicles, $131,400 value; Officer Means, 12 vehicles, $52,900 value; Officer
Moore, 12 vehicles, $52,784 value; Officer Ryan, 12 vehicles, $49,700 value;
Sgt. Shefchik, 14 vehicles, $53,800 value; and Det. Layel, 21 vehicles, $110,500
value. Officers were presented 1051 Pins named after the Vehicle Code Section
for stolen vehicle.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2256 - General Plan Amendment No. 54 - Public hearing was
continued to this time and place to consider General Plan Amendment No. 54
and its associated Environmental Impact Report, findings and statement of
overriding considerations regarding environmental impacts and mitigation
monitoring plan. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing.
Comments were received on various sections from Jon Harrison, R. A. (Tex)
Moore, Louis Fletcher and Pat Meyer. Changes to the following sections were
made by Council:
Historic and Scenic Preservation - By consensus Council deleted first
sentenced in Policy 3.26c: Consider consolidating the two�stor and
Sse,ea F�YPOPI�10�1A11 Ordinances. On motion of Councilmember Larson,
seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council unanimously approved Section
3.20, Historic and Scenic Preservation, with revision.
Land Use Element - On motion of Councilmember Foster moved to delete
last sentence in Section 4.10, Land Use Issues: TY-a„sf Y of development
.his (TDR) as a means of preserving agricultural open space. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember
Cunningham voting NO.
Tables 4.20-A and 4.30A - Councilmembers discussed the information used
to compile these charts. Concern was expressed with the lack of acreage
information and 1980 census data utilized instead of the now available 1990
census data. On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gil, these two tables were continued and staff was directed
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to update them and the City Manager was asked to bring back a budget to
update the charts.
Residential Land Use Classifications - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
establish separate new land use categories: Medium Density/Land Use
Category/Menton Area and Medium Density/Land Use Category/University
Area. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried
unanimously.
Residential Land Use Classifications - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
change the words "from" to "greater than" in the first sentences of the
following categories in Section 4.40: Very Low Density, Low Density, and
Medium Density. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Larson moved to continue this public hearing to November 1,
1994, at 7:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 2260 - Zone Change No. 353 - Ordinance No. 2260, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal
Code by adopting an additional land use zoning plan as part of the official land
use zoning map and effecting Zone Change No. 353, was given its second
reading of the title by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of
Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further
reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2260
was adopted on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by
Councilmember Foster, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Foster, Cunningham, Gilbreath, Gil;
Mayor Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ordinance No. 2262 - Posted Parking Restrictions - Ordinance No. 2262, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending
Section 10.40.310 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to posted parking
restrictions, was given its second reading of the title by Deputy City Clerk
Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by
Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was
unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2262 was adopted on motion of
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Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Foster, Cunningham, Gilbreath, Gil;
Mayor Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
AWOS and FAA Grant Application - Public Works Director Ron Mutter
introduced Col. Harry Smith, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board. This
item was postponed until the evening session in order to enable Mr. Smith and
Board Members Kathy Anderson and John Kruger an opportunity to address
Council on the matter of installing an Automated Weather Observing System at
Redlands Municipal Airport. The AWOS reads weather conditions, such as
temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction and cloud
cover, and transmits the information to pilots on their two-way radios. The cost
is $80,000 and would be eligible for FAA grant funds. The 10% matching
funds are eligible for a grant from Caltrans Division of Aeronautics. On motion
of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council
unanimously supported the effort of the Airport Advisory Board and staff to
install an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at Redlands
Municipal Airport and authorized staff to make application to the Federal
Aviation Administration for a grant to fund the project.
Redlands 2000 Committee - On December 6, 1988, the Redlands 2000
Committee members were presented a proclamation of appreciation for their
efforts in the preparation of the Redlands 2000 Report as a result of many hours
donated by many volunteers. Mr. John Mirau, an original Redlands 2000
Steering Committee member, presented a brief history of the Committee and
conveyed the following to Council and said long range strategic planning is still
essential. He urged the City Council to re-establish the Committee to review the
plan again and asked that staff be authorized to participate with the Committee
in this review. He assured the city Council the Committee would not get
involved with current "hot" issues. Councilmember Cunningham expressed he
thought the recommendations put in the report gave the City Council goals over
the years and he would like to see the Committee re-established and supported
assigning staff time and holding public meetings for input. Mayor Larson
suggested the Committee reflect the community's population. Councilmember
Gilbreath concurred staff should be involved. Councilmember Foster was
concerned with the amount of staff time and budget involved as he felt this
should not add to the cost of running the City; he requested a plan be presented.
Councilmember Gil asked for a time frame estimate in order for the Council to
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assist with finding capable people. Mr. Mirau thought the process would take
two to four months but it was hard to estimate; costs would involve some
printing and staff time for input only. By consensus Councilmembers supported
the concept but asked that more information be brought back at a future
meeting.
Ordinance No. 2266 - Abandonment of Shopping Carts - City Manager
Luebbers announced that he will be meeting with the Redlands Chamber of
Commerce and California Grocers Association regarding this ordinance and
requested a continuance. On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded
by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously agreed to continue
Ordinance No. 2266 to November 1, 1994.
Ordinance No. 2265 - Reorganization of Commissions - The proposed
ordinance would combine the Parks Commission and the Recreation Advisory
Commission and the Traffic Commission and the Parking Advisory Board.
Councilmember Gil expressed concern with the loss of the Recreation
Commission as a separate body. Councilmember Cunningham concurred that
the Recreation Commission is a vital commission. Councilmember Gil, moved
to retain the Recreation Commission and Parks Commission as separate
commissions; that applications be taken for vacancies; and that staff actively
seek individuals working in the recreation field. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Councilmember
Cunningham further added that the Council would like to be informed by the
City Manager if Commissioners, on any commission, are not performing as they
should.
Ordinance No. 2265, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending
Chapters 2.48 and 2.64 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the
reorganization of the Traffic Commission and Parking Advisory Board, was
read by title only by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of
Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, further
reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2265
was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules
with second reading scheduled for November 1, 1994, on motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. R. A. (Tex) Moore, one of the original members of the committee to update
the General Plan, stated that he served on this committee and put in a lot of
personal time and a lot of work was put in by a lot of sincere people whose work
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was "shot down the drain" by the Council. He is therefore officially resigning
from the General Plan Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
8:58 P.M.
Next regular meting,November 1, 1994.
Deputy City Clerk
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