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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041895-cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, on April 18, 1995, 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 Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director Mel Enslow,Fire Chief Larry E. Burgess, Library Director (afternoon session only) Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director Lewis W. Nelson, Police Chief Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director 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. PRESENTATIONS Employee Service Pins Award Ceremony - Assisted by the department heads, Mayor Larson presented five year service pins to: Richard Pepper, Stephen Fea, Gregory Hitchcock, Elias Elhazin, Vonn Layel, and Daniel Hanes. Ten year service pins were presented to: Fred Clark, Blanca Rodriguez, Charles Ford, and Irene Romero. Fifteen year service pins were presented to: Janice Jones, David Dickinson, Ray Valdivia, and Sue LaRussa-Fair. Twenty year service pins were presented to: Richard Baca and Robert Jones. Employees of the Quarter - City Manager Luebbers reviewed the new Employee Recognition Program. Any regular employee of the City may nominate another employee for these awards. The Employee Recognition April 18, 1995 Page 1 Committee (consisting of the City .Manager, Personnel Manager, a rotating department head, and one representative from each bargaining unit) recom- mended three winners, one from each of the three categories - field, safety, and administrative. A perpetual plaque will be on display in the Civic Center with the names of the winners along with their photographs, and a performance bonus of$250.00 will be presented to the Employee of the Year and Manager of the Year. A letter of commendation from the City Manager will be placed in the employee's personnel file. Nominees for the first quarter were: Category: Field Lloyd Abplanalp Cemetery Gerry Schwartz Wastewater Leonard Temby Fire Nicholas Ynda Solid Waste Category: Safety Jim Drabinski Fire Larry Egan Fire Brad Kloepfer Police Joe Pompa Fire Larry Taylor Fire Steve Young Fire Category: Administration Teresa Ballinger Print Shop Gary Barnes Equipment Maintenance Nadine Chaney Administrative Services Elias Elhazian Municipal Utilities Janice Jones Library Rich Lindner Fire Linda Little Finance Evelyn Pedro Planning Mayor Larson presented a plaque with the City seal to the Employees of the Quarter: Nicholas Ynda, Solid Waste Division - City Manager Luebbers read from the nomination form completed by David Stogsdill: Nick is an individual who likes to share his views and ideas to overcome obstacles that enhance his overall job performance in a safe and timely manner. He has taken the opportunity to learn every phase of this department from scooter service to automated, front-loader, rear-loader, and recycle service. Thus, making himself flexible and versatile and a great asset to the department. Some examples of Nick's versatility are: Tuesdays and Fridays are the days in which Nick is assigned to scooter pick-up and, with the scooters continuously breaking down making it difficult to complete the route on schedule, he has taken it upon himself on numerous occasions to use a pickup truck to finish collecting that route - "double April 18, 1995 Page 2 dumping" as we call it. Nick also has the ability to perform in other areas as well: when the City offices were moving from building to building, he was called upon to help on two occasions. He later received a letter from the Fire Chief commending him on his efforts. His construction background has helped to solve our in-house incidents involving damage to public or private property including repairs to: block walls, fences, gates, etc. Nick is also a motivator. Most recently he developed the first Solid Waste softball team of Redlands, thus challenging other disposal teams in the County. He also played a major role in coordinating out departments barbecues. And, last but not least, he most recently remodeled our shop office connecting the two offices to make one. It is in my view that Nick Ynda performs above his job title. His willingness to do what is necessary to better the department makes him an employee worthy of recognition. Brad Kloepfer, Police Department - City Manager Luebbers read the nomi- nation form prepared by Captain James R. Bueermann: Officer Brad Kloepfer began working for the Police Department on September 7, 1984. Since then he has held a variety of positions throughout the department from K9 Handler, Traffic Officer, and Field Training Officer to his current position as one of the department's pioneer Community Policing, Sub-Station Officers. In each of these positions he had distinguished himself, consistently receiving excellent ratings from his supervisors. The fact that most clearly demonstrates Brad's deserving recognition for the Safety Employee of the Quarter is the manner in which he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to the City by, on his own initiative, acquiring donations from a variety of sources that have already totaled well over $45,000.00. This money has helped fund programs that would not have started without it. He solicited over $15,000.00 worth of donations for the renovations of the department's Citrus Avenue sub-station, more than $8,000.00 in motorcycles from Honda America and he has solicited more than. $22,000.00 in donations for the department's K9 program, POGs for Kids, training tuition, another year's rent-free extension on the Citrus Avenue sub- station, and a substantial construction project to help increase pedestrian safety in the area of the University of Redlands/Sylvan Park. And finally, we have just received word that another proposal he made to a major auto manufacturer will result in the donation of over $200,000.00 worth of vehicles to the department's Citizens Volunteer Patrol sometime in the next two months. In addition to all of the aforementioned items which I believe qualify Brad for this award is his unhesitating willingness to work any detail, no matter how difficult or how short the notice, without complaint, and always doing an excellent job. He is a sincere please to work with and supervise and is a true leader among his peers. Teresa Ballinger, Print Shop - City Manager Luebbers noted that Teresa was nominated by three of her peers: Linda Emmerson, Alan Griffiths, and Marjie April 18, 1995 Page 3 Pettus. He read the nomination forms submitted: Teresa goes above and beyond the call of duty. She never tells someone that the job cannot be accomplished. She is the kind of employee that pitches in no matter what the assignment and will work extra hours to accomplish the task. She is a devoted and loyal employee that strives to please and does an excellent job in the work product that she produces. She is efficient, pleasant, capable, helpful, and dedicated to her job. Teresa is always willing to help others, and often works on her own time to accommodate fellow staffers. She performs duties and tasks outside the course of her job -- everything from clerical assistance to computer work. A true team player and dedicated professional. Mayor Pro Tem Foster was away from the meeting between 3:10 P.M. and 3:25 P.M. Metrolink - Executive Director of SANBAG Wes McDaniel reported Metrolink trains could be in Redlands in two or three years if funds were available; it is more likely that it will be at least five years before completion of the necessary work. He explained that design and engineering work needed to be done as well as track improvement, inter-connection of traffic signals, upgrading street crossing, and construction of the stations which would include a covered platform and parking. At this time they are considering individual self-powered cars running between Redlands and San Bernardino. He also discussed a loop linking the San Bernardino International Airport which may not be economically feasible since there are no existing tracks nor right-of-ways. Responding to Council's questions, Mr. McDaniel the City could accelerate the process if the City could providing a funding mechanism for a 200-300 space parking lot and provide a joint use agreement. Mr. Charles Castle suggested the City build an underground parking lot with a park on the top at the Santa Fe station. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - Minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1995, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee. Resolution No. 5171 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council adopted, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 5171, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code as follows: establish speed limits for Terracina Boulevard. April 18, 1995 Page 4 Resolution No. 5172 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council adopted, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 5172, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code as follows: establish speed limits for Alabama Street. Resolution No. 5173 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council adopted, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 5173, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code as follows: install a stop sign on Eleventh Street at Central Avenue. Resolution No. 5176 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council adopted, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 5176, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing traffic regulations pursuant to Title 1.0 of the Redlands Municipal Code as follows: install a passenger loading zone on Redlands Boulevard fronting Casa de la Vista, 686 East Redlands Boulevard. Resolution No. 51.74 - Traffic - Public Works Director Mutter reported that two requests have been received regarding the Citrus Avenue/Grove Street intersection. One request was for a four-way stop or traffic signals, citing heavy and high speed traffic on Citrus Avenue making it difficult for pedestrians to cross Citrus Avenue and for vehicles to enter Citrus Avenue from Grove Street. The other request was for a traffic signal or pedestrian crossing at the location citing the death of a pedestrian in an accident which occurred on December 7, 1994. The pedestrian fatality did not involve an intersection accident, but occurred east of the intersection. On February 23, 1995,. the Traffic Commission voted against a recommendation to the City Council for the installation of a four-way stop at Citrus Avenue and Grove Street. The Traffic Commission considered similar requests in May, 1994, and in 1991. In both cases the Traffic Commission denied the requests based on the accident and traffic volume data, neither of which met warrants established in the State of California Traffic Manual. A letter, dated April 17, 1995, was received from Bill Whitfield urging approval of the request for a four-way stop. In a lengthy recital, Mr. Whitfield urged the City Council to install the stop signs at this intersection. On behalf of a homeowners association, James Sullivan, 702 Napa Avenue, also urged approval of a four-way stop at Citrus Avenue and Grove Street. Responding to Councilmembers' questions, Public Works Director Mutter reiterated that this intersection does not meet the warrants and establishing a four-way stop at this intersection would increase the traffic problems. Following discussion, Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve Resolution No. 5174, a resolution of the City Council of the City of April 18, 1995 Page 5 Redlands establishing traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code as follows: erect stop signs on Citrus Avenue at Grove Street, making the intersection a four-way stop. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried by AYE votes of all present. Contract "B" Water Agreements - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath seconded by Councilmember Foster, Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, the transfer of the following City of Redlands, Contract "B" water agreements: from Brookside Dairy :Distributors to Shirou Kunihara, from William C. Burns and Mary R. Burns to Shirou Kunihara, and three agreements from William E. Brown Jr. and Janice B. Brown to Janice B. Brown. The City Council also authorized the Mayor to sign these agreements and all future Contract "B" transfers on behalf of the City within this motion. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath seconded by Councilmember Foster, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on April 11, 1995, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Resolution No. 5175 - Airport Land Use Commission - Community Development Director Shaw explained that AB 2831 was enacted into law last year and became effective in January of this year. This Assembly Bill requires cities that own their airport, or have an airport within their jurisdiction, to create an Airport Land Use Commission or, as an alternative process, formulate a Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan that would control what land uses and development occurs around their respective airport. Resolution No. 5175 identifies that the City of Redlands is moving forward in addressing AB 2831 by pursuing the alternative process rather than reinstating the use of an Airport Land Use Commission. Mr. Shaw noted that all similar affected jurisdictions will be adopting this resolution and process and recommended adoption of Resolution No. 5175. Councilmember Foster was unhappy that the costs associated with this action are still not available. Mr. Shaw said that the Request for Proposals to hire a private consultant to prepare a Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan have not been completed; therefore, we do not know what the cost will be yet. Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 5175, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands relating to land use planning around public airports. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Cunningham, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: Councilmember Foster ABSENT: Councilmember Gil COMMUNICATIONS April 18, 1995 Page 6 Human Relations Commission - Mayor Larson announced we will re-advertise for applications for the two vacancies on the Human Relations Commission and moved to continue this matter. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. Appointment - DRBA Advisory Board - Mayor Larson moved to reappoint Karen Mahmoudi to serve on the Downtown Redlands Business Association Advisory Board as recommended by the DRBA Board. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. Outdoor Sculpture Garden - Kathleen Gura, past chairman of the Cultural Arts Commission, has served as chair of the second Outdoor Sculpture Garden program and has worked very hard to bring art to public places. The original proposal was to display four pieces of sculpture in Smiley Park. A panel of artist selected the "Best of Show," elementary students selected their favorite (the Mountain Lion), the audience at a Redlands Symphony concert selected their favorites, and customers at Gerrard's Markets were going to vote on their favorite. When Ms. Gura began to contact the various winners, many obstacles began to appear. With so many pieces being withdrawn and/or eliminated, Ms. Gura recommended that the program be cancelled and that further judging not be held at Gerrard's Markets. The Cultural Arts Commission was disappointed but agreed with her recommendation. The Commission further recommended that the "Ancient Rock Art" sculpture be displayed as the contract had been signed for this piece, and that the artist was entitled to the $500.00 prize money from the Steele Foundation Grant Fund. Councilmember Larson moved to approve this recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission that the Outdoor Sculpture Garden program be cancelled with the exception that the "Ancient Rock Art" sculpture which won "Best of Show" be displayed in Smiley Park at an appropriate site to be determined by staff. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:17 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:18 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following matters: (a) Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 - Workers Compensation claim of Robert Brickley (b) Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - One case (c) Conference with real property negotiator Property: 168 South Eureka Street Negotiating parties: Mariie Pettus and Elsie Tsosie April 18, 1995 Page 7 Under negotiation: Terms and price The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Veatrice Jews which declared April 16-22, 1995, as National Medical Laboratory Week to recognize laboratory personnel as vital to the high standards of health care enjoyed in the United States. Certificate of Appreciation - Mayor Larson presented a Certificate of Appre- ciation to Bill. Emmerson, Redlands Evening Kiwanis Club, for their generous donation of$150.00 to be used for a sign in the gymnasium covering all gym rules at the Redlands Community Center. Certificate of Appreciation - A Certificate of Appreciation was prepared to be presented to Home Depot for their generous donation of 2 pallets of paints, 100 gallons, that will be used to paint the complete inside and outside of the Redlands Community Center. No one was presented to accept the certificate. Crescent Avenue Closure - A letter dated March 27, 1995, was received from Ms. Margot Williams, 502 West Crescent Avenue, requesting that traffic be re- routed in her neighborhood and suggesting the installation of a cul-de-sac on Crescent Avenue somewhere between Ramona and Knoll Drives or a blockade just west of Knoll Drive on Crescent Avenue so that traffic can travel from Crescent Avenue to Knoll Drive but not past Knoll Drive heading west on Crescent Avenue. Jim Smith, 1237 Ramona Drive, explained that this residential area has become a shortcut for traffic traveling to and from Moreno Valley at high speeds creating excessive noise and disturbing the peace of the residents. Public Works Director Mutter explained that the entire length of Crescent Avenue and Ramona Drive from Crescent Avenue to Highland Avenue are classified as collector streets in the circulation element of the General Plan, and a General Plan Amendment would be required in order to close them to through traffic. Traffic counts have been taken on Ramona Drive between Crescent Avenue and Highland Avenue, on Ramona Drive north of Highland Avenue, and on Center Street north of Crescent Avenue. The average daily traffic at those locations was: Ramona between Crescent and Highland: 1,997; Ramona north of Highland: 190; and Center Street at Walnut: 2,869. Comparison of Ramona between Crescent and Highland with traffic volumes on other collector streets in the City shows that it is typical of that street category. Other collector street volumes are: Palm Avenue: 2,470; Brockton Avenue: 2,530; Oak Street: 2,480; Franklin Street: 1,130; Mariposa Road: 1,890; and Pioneer Avenue: 3,221. It was staffs recommendation that the request to close April 18, 1995 Page 8 Crescent Avenue to through traffic in the vicinity of Knoll Road be denied. Councilmember Foster suggested a stop sign be installed on Highland Avenue at prospect Drive, Knoll Drive, Elizabeth Street, or Center Street. Police Chief Nelson noted this might cause further grief by backing up traffic during peak hours. Following discussion, Councilmember:Larson moved to refer this matter back to staff for further review and to return to this matter in two weeks (May 2, 1995). Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried by AYE votes of all present. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no report from the closed session held earlier. PUBLIC HEARING General Plan. Amendment No. 54 - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to continue the review of the General Plan Update document. Community Development Director Shaw reported the City Council has held 14 public hearings on the General Plan beginning July 5, 1994. Staff has provided the City Council with an overview of the General Plan describing the development of the Plan and public input, purpose of the plan, an overview of themes, the Housing Element, environmental impact report and master environmental assessment, and the Planning Commission recommendation. The City Council has given specific direction on several issues. On April 4, 1995, the City Council completed its review of the General Plan for the purposes of submitting the Plan to its consultant for revision with the exception of Appendix "A" which is the Southeast Area General Plan Amendment. Staff is currently reviewing the document and recommended this public hearing be continued to May 2, 1995, noting that if the City Council had any specific issues or concerns pertaining to the Southeast Area General Plan Amendment, these should be identified at this time. Staff is continuing to work with Smith, Peron, and Fox and the various City departments to update text changes to the document. Once the text changes are completed, the document will be returned to the City Council for further review. The revised edition, its associated environmental impact report, and findings and the statement of overriding considerations regarding environmental impacts and mitigation monitoring plans will then be readvertised for public hearing. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Tex Moore addressed traffic concerns for the south side of Redlands citing the earlier discussion of the traffic problems in the area of Crescent Avenue and Knoll Road which he said were also prevalent within the Live Oak Canyon (Southeast Area) General Plan Amendment. Kathy Stirle, 30597 East Sunset Drive South, submitted a written comment as follows: "I wish to go on record against over April 18, 1995 Page 9 development of San Timoteo or Live Oak Canyons. I wish the City Council to pledged themselves to Measure N. The impact of this over development will turn our City into a Moreno Valley. We cannot safely handle this thoughtless demolition of our town." There being no further comments, the public hearing was continued to May 2, 1995, on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, by AYE votes of all present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2261 - Graffiti Abatement - Ordinance No. 2261, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 8.42 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to graffiti abatement, 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. 2261 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Foster, Cunningham, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Gil Ordinance No. 2268 - Pretreatment and Regulation of Wastes - Utilities Director Phelps read a letter from the Santa Ana Water Quality Control Board indicating the City of Redlands was proceeding in accordance with their regulations. Ordinance No. 2268, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 1.3.52 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to pretreat- ment and the regulation of wastes and rescinding Ordinance No. 2145, was given its second reading of the title 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. 2268 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Foster, Cunningham, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Gil NEW BUSINESS Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes - Finance Director Chapman said that Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) are used extensively by local governments to finance their General Fund's cash flow needs for payroll, services, supplies and capital outlay until property tax revenues are received in December. TRANs provide a low risk opportunity for the City to issue short April 18, 1995 Page 10 tax-exempt notes at interest rates which are generally 1.5 to 2.0 percent below the reinvestment rate of the proceeds themselves. for the past two years, the City of Redlands has issued $6 million in TRANs. In both years, the reinvestment rates has been 151 basis points (1.51 percent) higher than the net interest cost and has yielded approximately $890,000.00 of additional invest- ment income each year for the General Fund. By participation in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority 1995 Pooled TRANs Program, the City is guaranteed a cost of issuance not to exceed $14,500.00. Furthermore, the pooled TRANs program is designed to simplify the issuance process, secure the highest possible short term rating and provide the participants with an attractive although negotiated interest rate. City Treasurer Reynolds assured staff and the City Council the collateral provisions make safe and that if he were to invest the funds, he would also pool them. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes for fiscal year 1995-96 and to participate in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority 1995 Pooled Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes Program. Motion seconded by Council- member Gilbreath and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Cunningham, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: Councilmember Foster ABSENT: Councilmember Gil Contract Award - Prospect Park Curb and Gutter Project - Public works Director Mutter reported that on April 7, 1995, quotes were received in the Office of the Public Works Director for construction of the Prospect Park Curb and Gutter project. This project will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements at the Carriage House in Prospect Park. One bid was received as follows: Larry Jacinto Construction, Inc., Mentone $1.1,000.00 Engineer's Estimate $15,000.00 The City requested quotes from six contractors. Larry Jacinto Construction, Inc. was the only bid received prior to the time and date stipulated in the letter of request by the City. City forces are currently performing landscape work on the project site with monies in this fund. However, the grading and concrete work required are beyond the time frame of City forces to perform them. It was recommended that the Council award the contract for construction of the Prospect Park Curb and Gutter project to Larry Jacinto Construction, Inc. On. motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, this recommendation was approved by AYE votes of all present. Orange Street Repairs -Public Works Director Mutter reported that on March 6, 1995, a warm, sub-tropical storm hit the local area with heavy rains. These rains caused significant snow melt in the local mountains. The combination of heavy rains and snow melt resulted in the flooding of the Santa Ana River and April 18, 1995 Page 11 the destruction of the two crossings at Orange Street and Alabama Street. On March 21, 1995, the City Council declared an emergency and directed staff to immediately proceed with the opening of the Orange Street crossing without a formal bid process. This work is in progress and the roadway is scheduled to be open for traffic in the first week of May. Alabama Street Repairs - Public Works Director Mutter reported staff has completed design for a temporary crossing at Alabama Street. This crossing would consist of paving a concrete roadway section through the river channel. with no culvert structure. Several small pipes would be installed to handle low, nuisance flows. However, with this design it is anticipated that Alabama Street would require closure during any storm condition producing flows in the river channel. Given the rains experienced this year, such a closure could last up to six months. Any flooding event would wash sand and debris across the roadway, but this type of design would be more resistant to being totally destroyed in a major storm. However, the maintenance efforts to keep the roadway open will increase. The estimated cost of the proposed crossing would be $150,000.00. Funding is 100 percent reimbursable from the Federal Highway Administration under the emergency repair program for Federal Aid routes provided the work is completed within 180 days of the roadway destruction (September 1, 1995). Mr. Mutter reviewed alternatives available. One would be to leave Alabama Street closed until permanent bridges could be constructed. Although environmental issues have been relaxed recently, the local funding issues remains to be solved. Based on current cost estimates, the local share of the Alabama Street bridge would be at least $1.0 million. Construction of a crossing similar to the structure that was destroyed is another alternative. This type of crossing would cost approximately $250,000.00. The construction of a box culvert similar to Orange Street is another alternative and would cost approximately $350,000.00. Councilmember Foster moved to authorize a bid call and directed staff to proceed with repairs for a temporary crossing on Alabama Street at the Santa Ana River. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried by AYE votes of all present. Funds - Backyard Compost Bins - Solid Waste Manager Valorie Shatynski presented a proposal to begin implementation of the City of Redlands' backyard composting program at this time to take advantage of the spring growth. The initial program would be publicized as a pilot program for backyard composting in the City of Redlands. As part of the pilot program, participants will be encouraged to provide information to staff which will aid in assessing the level of interest in backyard composting, the number of types of bins to purchase, and the level of subsidization (if any) by the City in the future. Councilmember Cunningham moved to authorize the Municipal Utilities Department to purchase backyard compost bins and related materials; to approve an additional appropriation from current revenues in the amount of $8,000.00 to fund the April 18, 1995 Page 12 purchase; and directed staff to begin implementation of this pilot program. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried by AYE votes of all present. Variance Fee Refund - Honda/Yamaha of Redlands - Community Development Director Shaw reported staff met with the applicant and his representative, Gary Stegman, on several occasions to review his proposed expansion of the Honda/Yamaha dealership and discussed the problems of parking for the project. The expansion did not provide the parking needed to comply with Code. Staff suggested a number of alternatives to include that parking be provided on site, the payment of"in-lieu" fees, or the procurement of a joint use parking agreement. On October 11, 1994, a variance request was submitted to the Planning Department with a proposal to utilize a joint use parking agreement with Jim Glaze. The application as submitted did require a variance for parking and the necessary notification, staff evaluation, and staff report. Hearings were held in conjunction with the applicant and one hundred percent of the fees were expended. Staff had recommended denial of the variance request. The Planning commission was supportive of the business expansion; however, they had difficulties making the required findings for the variance. During the public hearing before the Planning Commission on November 4, 1995, Mr. Shaw suggested another alternative to comply with the parking requirements that would not require a variance. The public hearing was continued and the applicant was able to secure a long-term parking lease with Jim Glaze in accordance with Section 18.164.250 of the Redlands Municipal Code. On November 23, 1994,. and December 16, 1994, Tony Raley, President and General Manager of Honda/Yamaha of Redlands, requested a refund of the variance fees. The Community Development Director and City Manager have indicated a willingness to support a partial refund of fees. The applicant, Tony Raley, was not present; therefore, Councilmember Foster moved to continue this matter to May 2, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. Fee Waiver - Multicultural Festival - Administrative Services Director Pettus presented a request from the Associated Students of the University of Redlands for a waiver of the fees associated with the use of the Showmobile for their annual Multicultural Festival scheduled for April 23, 1995. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to waive the $380.00 fee for use of the Showmobile. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cunningham but following discussion failed with only Councilmember Gilbreath voting in favor. Councilmember Larson moved to reduce the fee to $125.00 to be charged to the Associated Students of the University of Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO. April 18, 1995 Page 13 Fee Waiver - Redlands Host Lions Club - Public Works Director Mutter presented a request from the Redlands Host Lions Club for a waiver of fees in the amount of$225.00 for use of the Redlands Bowl on June 11, 1995, to hold a public celebration in honor of National Flag Day. It was noted that approximately $65,000.00 in parks and recreation facilities fees have been waived thus far this fiscal year. Councilmember Foster moved to charge the Redlands Host Lions Club $100.00 for the use of the Redlands Bowl on June 11, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried by AYE votes of all present. Fee Waiver - Upland Police Department - Administrative Services Director Pettus presented a request from the Upland Police Department to waive fees in the amount of $3,300.00 for use of the Showmobile from August 16 through August 21, 1995, for the annual DARE Fair. Mrs. Pettus noted this is a fund raiser held by the Upland Police Department and an admission fee is charged for this event. Councilmember Cunningham noted he had no problem waiving fees for local organizations and, although he supported the Upland Police Department's endeavor, moved to deny this request. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried by AYE votes of all present. Funds - Refuse Collection Scooters - Solid Waste Manager Valorie Shatynski explained the Solid Waste Division currently provides "scooter" collection service to approximately 300 customers for an additional charge of$11.70 per month. This service is offered to accomodate customers who live in areas which are not accessible via standard collection vehicles. At this time, the scooters need to be replaced due to high maintenance costs, increased labor due to breakdowns, and for safety reasons. The purchase of three new scooters was anticipated for this fiscal year pending receipt of revenue from the sale of the retired collection vehicles as the source of funding. The Equipment Maintenance Division recently sold two of the retired vehicles for a total or $40,000.00. Councilmember Foster moved to authorize the Municipal Utilities Department to purchase three Cushman refuse collection vehicles, Model 465, and approve an additional appropriation from current revenues in the amount of $36,000.00 to fund the purchase. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present. PUBLIC COMMENTS Criminal Activity - Mr. Lawrence B. Lee, 1721 East Colton Avenue, Space 26, informed the City Council of problems in the neighborhoods surrounding the Brockton/Wabash/Colton areas. Mayor Larson referred Mr. Lee to the Police Chief. ADJOURNMENT April 18, 1995 Page 14 There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on May 2, 1995, at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California. City Clerk April 18, 1995 Page 15