HomeMy WebLinkAbout060695-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 June 6, 1995 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
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
Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director
Lewis W. Nelson, Police Chief
Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts
John Andrews, Redlands Daily Facts
Steven. Church, The Sun
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Larson followed by the
pledge of allegiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 16, 1996, the
regular meeting of May 16, 1995, and the adjourned regular meetings of
May 23, 1995, May 24, 1995, May 30, 1995, and May 31, 1995, were approved
as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the
Finance Committee.
Employee Positions - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath, the Council unanimously authorized the filling of the
following vacant employee positions: Senior Administrative Clerk
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(Administrative Services Department) and Senior Administrative Clerk (Solid
Waste Division).
Resolution No. 5191 - Property Tax Transfer - Following brief discussion,
Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 519 1, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redlands in connection with the
determination of the amount of property tax revenues to be exchanged between
and among the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands resulting
from the jurisdictional change described by LAFCO No. 2789 (Citrus Plaza).
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
Agreement - Storm Drains Inspection - On motion of Councilmember Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Gil, the Council unanimously continued for two
weeks the consultant services agreement between the City of Redlands and
ABC Service for the video inspection of storm drains.
Agreement - Bridges - Public Works Director Mutter noted a correction was
necessary on page three of the consultant services agreement between the City
of Redlands and Tom Dodson and Associates for the preparation of
environmental studies for the Orange Street and Alabama Street bridges.
Section 5.1 should read: "For the services performed under Article 2, OWNER
will pay the CONSULTANT a fee not to exceed $15,100 as shown in Section
C, Fee Proposal, of Exhibit 1. Councilmember Foster moved to approve this
consultant services agreement as corrected. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously.
Contract Award - Redlands Day Nurse rX - Bids were opened and publicly
declared on May 4, 1995, by the City Clerk for the Community Development
Block Grant funds project: interior painting and insulation of the Redlands Day
Nursery, Indiana site; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk. It was the recommendation of the CDBG/Housing Administrator that the
responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the
lowest cost to the City was J. R. Hinkley and Associates in the amount of
$13,995.00, and it would be 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.
Resolution No. 5192 - California Highway Patrol Agreement - On motion of
Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the Council
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5192, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands approving an agreement with the California Highway
Patrol and authorizing its execution by the Mayor. This agreement will
continue a program under which the Redlands Fire Department provides a field
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training experience for members of the CHP with regard to emergency response
practices.
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 23, 1995, was unanimously acknowledged as received.
COMMUNICATIONS
San Bernardino International Airport - Mayor Larson reported a Memorandum
of Understanding has been signed with Pemco, an. Alabama based firm, for a 25
year lease of one million square feet of hanger space.
Appointments - Human Relations Commission - Mayor Larson moved to
nominate Debra D. Pelton to fill the unexpired term of Anthony Green on the
Human Relations Commission to January 18, 1998. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember
Cunningham moved to nominate Helen M. Garcia to fill the unexpired term of
Evelyn Martinez on the Human Relations Commission to January 18, 1998.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
Redlands Bowl Expansion - President of the Redlands Community Music
Association Conant Halsey reported they are willing to commit to the operation.
and maintenance of the proposed renovation of the property located at 168
South Eureka Street and urged the City Council to relocate the tenants and make
this property available to his organization as soon as possible. On behalf of the
Redlands conservancy, Jon.Harrison presented a concept plan for the renovation
of this property which will provide restrooms, meeting space and rehearsal
space. Councilmembers discussed this project at length indicating they
supported the concept but needed funding information. Councilmember
Cunningham moved to authorize the City to proceed with the renovation of 168
South Eureka Street and construction of the restrooms with the understanding
the City would retain ownership of the building and lease it to the Redlands
Community Music Association who would operate and maintain the facility; to
bring this matter to a closure during this budget cycle; to hold action on any
decisions regarding the properties at 180 and 172 South Eureka Street which
may include consideration of possible rehabilitation; and to refer this matter
back to the Redlands Community Music Association, Redlands Conservancy,
and staff for refined figures within 30 days. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously.
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State Legislative Activities - Councilmember Cunningham moved to support
the League of California Cities' position to oppose SB 1073, Housing Element,
and directed the City Manager to send letters to the appropriate legislators.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Cunningham moved to support the League of California Cities'
position to oppose AB 771, Subdivisions: Tentative Maps, and directed the City
Manager to send letters to the appropriate legislators. Motion seconded
Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO.
Councilmember Cunningham moved to support the League of California Cities'
position to oppose SB 1257, Rent Control-Stick Built and Mobilehomes-
Preemption, and directed the City Manager to send letters to the appropriate
legislators. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with
Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO.
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Foster moved to add the following items to the Closed Session
portion of the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted:
Conference with real property negotiator
Property: 168 South Eureka Street
Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Judy Miller
Under negotiation: Terms and price
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gill and carried unanimously.
The City Council meeting recessed at 3:55 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency
meeting and reconvened at 4:10 P.M. to a closed session to discussion the
following matters:
1. Conference with real property negotiator
Property: 1.68 South Eureka Street
Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Elsie Tsosie
Under negotiation: Terms and price
2. Conference with real property negotiator
Property: 180 South Eureka Street
Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Conant Halsey
Under negotiation: Terms and price
3. Conference with real property negotiator
Property: APN 292-072-07 - Tract 12083-1, Lots 14, 15,
and remainder parcel
Negotiating parties: Ronald C. Mutter and Raymond J. Kosi
Under negotiation: Terms and price
4. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation Government Code
Section 54956.9 - The Redlands Association et al v. City of Redlands
5. Conference with real property negotiator
Property: APN 174-281-13, 174-281-24, 28, and 26
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Negotiating parties: Ronald C. Mutter and James Y. King
Under negotiation: Terms and price
The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognitio - Mayor Larson and Fire Chief Mel Enslow
presented Certificates of Recognition for outstanding, heroic CPR efforts
performed on Terry Maloney at Cope Middle School on March 30, 1995, to:
Thomas "Scott" Reynolds, James "Perry" Chavis, Susan C. Gilchrist, and
Stephen L. Zahniser.
Community Safety Fair - Mayor Larson and Fire Chief Mel Enslow presented
Certificates of Appreciation to the following AmeriCorps volunteers who
worked at the Community Safety Fair at Community Park on Sunday, May 21,
1995: Pat Bicondova, Kelly Barnum, James Boyd, Jennifer Brown, Nick
Brown, Jennifer Costa, Ken Kempter, Erik Krueger, Audra LaBelle, Faron
Munds, Steve Larrabee, Jessie McIntire, Patrina Olvera, Tim Paye, Jesse
Quinalty, Yvonne Resendez, and Lorene Whitchurch. The successful and well-
attended Safety Fair was organized by Redlands Fire Department personnel
Cameron Teter and Leonard Temby. Chief Enslow presented plaques to U. S.
Forest Service personnel in appreciation for their participation as follows: Chief
John Hatcher, Dan Cosnell, Chuck Robinson, Al Solorio, Eric Sweetman, and
Lenore Will. Chief Hatcher in turn presented this year's fire safety poster in a
beautiful frame to Chief Enslow. And last, but not least, on behalf of the U. S.
Forest Service, Ms. Will gave Redlands' Fire Fighter Teter a helmet for his use
at the 1996 fair.
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts - Mayor Larson announced this is the last
City Council meeting Redlands Daily Facts reporter Ted Thomaidis will be
covering. Mr. Thomaidis has written even-handed, impartial, and accurate
articles during his five-year tenure with the local newspaper. He has resigned
from the newspaper and will be attending the California Culinary Academy in
San Francisco to fulfill his dream of becoming a chef. Mayor Larson wished
him well in his new endeavors and gave a 1995 Fourth of July tee-shirt as a
remembrance of the event he has enjoyed since 1989. He also received a key
to the City in honor of his service in our town and to serve as a reminder he will
always be welcome to return to Redlands.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 5188 - Fire Department Fees - Public hearing was advertised for
this time and place to consider Resolution No. 5188, a resolution of the City
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Council of the City of Redlands establishing fees for the Fire Department in
accordance with Chapter 3.16 of the Redlands Municipal Code. 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 Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 5188. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Foster
voting NO.
Ordinance No. 2281 - General Plan Amendment No. 58 - Public hearing was
advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2281, an ordinance
of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment No. 58 to the Redlands General
Plan which establishes a Very Low Density residential land use designation that
will allow a 0.4 to 2.7 units per gross area on slopes under 15 percent; 0.4 units
per gross acre (one unit per 2.5 acres) on slopes of 15 percent to 30 percent; and
0.2 units per gross acre (one unit per five acres) on slopes greater than 30
percent. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any
questions or comments. Michael Atencio told Councilmembers he supported
staffs findings, and recommended approval of this ordinance. Tex Moore noted
a clarification he felt was needed that 0 to .2 units per gross acres would be
allowed on slopes of 30 percent or greater. There being no further comments,
the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Cunningham moved to
approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for
General Plan Amendment No. 58 based on the finding that the project will not
have a significant effect on the environment and directed staff to file and post a
Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines and to
acknowledge that it has been determined this project will not individually or
cumulatively have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in
Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2281 was read
by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember
Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster, further reading of the
ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2281 was introduced
with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second
reading scheduled for June 20, 1995, on motion of Councilmember
Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster.
Ordinance No. 2271 - General Plan Amendment No. 55 - Public hearing was
advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2271, an ordinance
of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment No. 55 to the Redlands General
Plan, an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan from Urban
Reserve and Park to Very Low Density Residential and Park for 6.57 acres of
land located on the west side of Orange Street, approximately 1,500 feet north
of Pioneer Avenue. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public
hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public
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hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Foster moved to approve the
Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for General Plan
Amendment No. 55 based on the finding that the project will not have a
significant effect on the environment and directed staff to file and post a Notice
of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines and to acknowledge
that it has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively
have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the
California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2271 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. 2271 was introduced with unanimous
Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled
for June 20, 1995, on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath. (Also See Ordinance No. 2272, Zone Change No.
354)
Ordinance No. 2272 - Zone Change No. 354 - Public hearing was advertised for
this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2272, 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. 354, a change of zone from A-1 (Agriculture)
District to R-E (Residential Estate) and O (Open Land) Districts for 6.57 acres
of land located on the west side of Orange Street, approximately 1,500 feet
north of Pioneer Avenue. 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 Foster moved to approve the
Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Zone Change No.
354 based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in
accordance with the City's guidelines and to acknowledge that it has been
determined this project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse
impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish
and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried
unanimously. Ordinance No. 2272 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. 2272 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid
over under the rules with second reading scheduled for June 20, 1995, on
motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath.
(Also see Ordinance No. 2271, General Plan Amendment No. 55)
Ordinance No. 2279 - Flag Lots - Public hearing was advertised for this time
and place to consider Ordinance No. 2279, an ordinance of the City of Redlands
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amending Chapter 18.08 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the
regulation of flag lots, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 238. 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 Cunningham moved to approve the Environmental Review
Committee's Negative Declaration for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No.
238 based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in
accordance with the City's guidelines and to acknowledge that it has been
determined this project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse
impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish
and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried
unanimously. Ordinance No. 2279 was read by title only 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. 2279 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid
over under the rules with second reading scheduled for June 20, 1995,. on
motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember
Gilbreath.
Ordinance No. 2280 - Residential Uses in the C-4 District - Public hearing was
advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2280, an ordinance
of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 18.96 of the Redlands Municipal
Code by adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 234 relating to
combined residential and nonresidential uses in the C-4 (Highway Commercial)
District. 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
Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment No. 234 based on the finding that the project will
not have a significant effect on the environment and directed staff to file and
post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines and to
acknowledge that it has been determined this project will not individually or
cumulatively have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in
Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2280 was read
by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Foster, further reading of the ordinance text was
unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2280 was introduced and laid over under
the rules with second reading scheduled for June 20, 1995, on motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster, with
Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
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Ordinance No. 2285 - Freeway-Oriented Signs - Public hearing was advertised
for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2285, an ordinance of the City
of Redlands amending Chapter 15.36 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating
to Freeway-Oriented signs, Sign Ordinance Text Amendment No. 235. This
amendment will allow dual tenant signs in an area limited to the terminus of
Interstate 10 and Route 30 Freeways, and the signs shall not be subject to the
"off-premise" sign prohibitions of the Code. Councilmember Foster abstained
from this discussion and vote. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a
public hearing for any questions or comments. Chuck Marsh, General Partner
of Tri-City highlighted the unique adverse conditions Furr's Family Dining is
experiencing since the completion of Route 30 and urged the City Council to
approve this ordinance. Representative from Furr's were also present to answer
questions. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared
closed. Ordinance No. 2285 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and
on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Gil, further
reading of the ordinance text was waived by AYE votes of all present.
Ordinance No. 2285 was introduced and laid over under the rules with second
reading scheduled for June 20, 1995, on motion of Councilmember Larson,
seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, by AYE votes of all present.
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 16
public hearings on the General Plan beginning July 5, 1994. As a result of the
public hearings, the City Council has taken actions to delete, add, and modify
portions of the proposed General Plan for purposes of sending it to its
consultant. Copies of the City Council minutes and the changed pages to the
General Plan document were provided for this meeting. Mr. Shaw reported that
staff is incorporating the Southeast Area General Plan Amendment into the
main body of the proposed General Plan document and will present several
alternatives at the June 20, 1995, meeting. Staff is continuing to work with
Smith, Peroni, and Fox and with the various City departments to update text
changes to the document. Once the text changes are completed, the document
will be recirculated to the City Council. Michele Nelson, Redlands Annexation
Landowners Group, addressed Council to clarify their proposals for the
"Doughnut Hole." Councilmember Foster moved to continue this public
hearing to June 20, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and
carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Street Lighting Assessment District - Public Works Director Mutter explained
that Section 22525 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires an
Engineer's report be prepared and filed annually outlining the assessment to be
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levied against benefiting properties. The process requires two meetings be held
by the City Council. One is a noticed public meeting to review the report in
concept and the other is a noticed public hearing. The preliminary report for the
Street Lighting Assessment District was presented to the City Council on May
2, 1995, at which time Resolution No. 5158, granting preliminary approval to
the Engineer's Report, and Resolution No. 5159, declaring its intention to annex
property and levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 1995-96, pursuant to
the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 were adopted. There were no
comments from the audience and this matter was held over under the rules to
June 20, 1995, at which time a public hearing will be held.
Landscape Maintenance Assessment District - Public Works Director Mutter
explained that Section 22525 of the California Streets and Highways Code
requires an Engineer's report be prepared and filed annually outlining the
assessment to be levied against benefiting properties. The process requires two
meetings be held by the City Council. One is a noticed public meeting to
review the report in concept and the other is a noticed public hearing. The
preliminary report for the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District was
presented to the City Council on May 2, 1995, at which time Resolution
No. 5161, granting preliminary approval to the Engineer's Report, and
Resolution No. 5162, declaring its intention to annex property and levy and
collect assessments for fiscal year 1995-96, pursuant to the Lighting and
Landscaping Act of 1972 were adopted. There were no comments from the
audience and this matter was held over under the rules to June 20, 1995, at
which time a public hearing will be held.
Flood Control District Assessment District - Ken Miller, Director of
Transportation and Flood Control for San Bernardino County reviewed in detail
the proposal to form an assessment district to finance the local share costs of the
San Timoteo Creek improvement project and asked the City Council for their
support of this project. Councilmembers expressed their concerns about the
inequities of the proposed assessments, the prohibitive costs to the landowners,
and the design. Also expressing concerns were: Elizabeth (Betty) Voss, Gloria
Cox, Donald J. Filkins, Lucille Yip, Sheila Hammond, and Garrett Anderson.
Councilmember Larson moved to table Resolution No. 5184, a resolution of the
City of Redlands approving the resolution of intention to order the formation of
an assessment district (County Assessment District No. 95-1, San Timoteo
Creek) pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 being Division 12
of the Streets and Highways Code, until some of these issues have been
resolved. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously.
The City Council meeting briefly recessed at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:12
P.M.
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Ordinance No. 2288 - Tow Truck Franchise Regulations - Ordinance No. 2288,
an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending Chapter
5.80 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to tow truck franchise
regulations, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of
Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, further reading of the
ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2288 was introduced
and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for June 20, 1995,
on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, with
Councilmembers Cunningham and Larson voting NO.
Initiative Petition - Mayor Larson stated that in an effort to save money, he had
placed this item on the agenda to ask the City Council to consider placing the
initiative ordinance entitled The Redlands Growth Management Act of 1995 on
the ballot without requiring the City Clerk to examine the signatures. This
initiative petition was filed in the City Clerk's Office on May 31, 1995, and
contained an estimated 6,248 raw signatures far in excess of the required
number of signatures needed to call an election. City Attorney McHugh.
explained the initiative process and noted the City Clerk will continue the
signature examination process in accordance with the California Elections Code
regardless of the City Council's action at this meeting. Carole Beswick
addressed Council stating it was difficult to get a handle on the financial cost to
implement this initiative and felt a cost benefit analysis of this initiative should
be done. Louis Fletcher and Loren Geib urged the City Council to continue the
certification process. On behalf of The Redlands Association, Tex Moore told
the City Council that this initiative would qualify for the ballot and commended
the Mayor for his attempt to save the City the cost of petition examination.
Funds and Fiscal Impact Analysis - Initiative Petition- In accordance with City
Council action at the May 16, 1995, meeting, requests for proposals were
mailed to four consulting firms which specialize in fiscal impact analyses.
Three firms submitted proposals which were provided to the City Council for
their review. Noting that the proposals submitted by Ralph Anderson &
Associates included the fiscal impact of the City's General Plan at buildout
which was not needed at this time, Councilmember Foster moved to retain the
services of Stanley R. Hoffman & Associates to prepare the fiscal impact
analysis of the proposed initiative entitled The Redlands Growth Management
Act of 1995, and to approve an additional appropriation in the amount of
$11,800.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath. Urging
the City Council to proceed with this analysis were Ray Alexander, Loren Geib,
Carole Beswick, and Louis Fletcher. A member of The Redlands Association
Gini Banda did not think this study was essential. The motion then carried with
Councilmembers Cunningham and Larson voting NO.
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Funds and Effect Report - Initiative Petition - In accordance with City Council
action at the May 16, 1995, meeting requests for proposals were mailed to four
planning firms to assess the initiative's effect on the internal consistency of the
City's general and specific plans, including the housing element, the consistency
between planning and zoning, the limitations on City actions under Section
65008 of the Government Code, and Chapters 4.2 and 4.3 of Division I of Title
7 of the Government Code. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to select Sharon
Hightower Associates to prepare a report on the effect of the proposed initiative
entitled The Redlands Growth Management Act of 1995, and to approve an
additional appropriation in the amount of $13,200.00. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Foster and carried with Councilmembers Cunningham and
Larson voting NO.
NEW BUSINESS
Fee Waiver - Redlands Bowl - Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve
the waiver of fees for the use of the Redlands Bowl by the Redlands Fourth of
July Band on June 24 and July 2, 1995, in order to hold rehearsal and perform a
pre-holiday band concert. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried
unanimously.
Fee Waiver - Redlands Bowl - Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve
the waiver of fees for use of the Redlands Bowl by the Redlands High School
on June 9 and June 14, 1995, for the high schools' panoramic picture and
graduation ceremonies. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried
unanimously.
Fee Waiver - Sylvan Park - Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the
waiver of fees for use of Sylvan Park by the Human Relations Commission on
September 24, 1995, in order to hold a "Come Together Day." Motion
seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2284 - Septage Rates and Policies - Ordinance No. 2284, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Section 13.56.010 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to septage loads and repealing Ordinance Nos. 1956
and 1873, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of
Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, further reading of the
ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2284 was introduced
with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second
reading scheduled for June 20, 1995, on motion of Councilmember Foster,
seconded by Councilmember Gil.
Ordinance No. 2287 - Greenwaste Collection - Ordinance No. 2287, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapters 13.64, 13.72, 13.76, and
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13.80 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to Solid Waste Collection,
which provides for Citywide single family residential separated greenwaste
collection and authorizes the Solid Waste Division of the Municipal Utilities
Department to implement this program during fiscal year 1995-96, was read by
title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Foster, further reading of the ordinance text was
unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2287 was introduced with unanimous
Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled
for June 20, 1995,. on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Foster.
Solid Waste Collection Schedule - Mayor Pro Tem Foster complained abut the
confusion surrounding the holiday trash collection schedule. Solid Waste
Manager Valorie Shatynski provided copies of the schedule and the brochure
that was mailed to all residents in early January, 1995. She also informed
Councilmembers a telephone answering machine was installed in October,
1994, which makes the holiday schedule available to everyone 24 hours a day.
Press releases are prepared prior to a holiday to notify readers of the schedule
for that holiday.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Commendation - Councilmember Gilbreath commended the Police Department
for their efforts to solve the recent burglary of her home. She was extremely
pleased they were able to retrieve most of her jewelry some of which had
sentimental value.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
10:08 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on June 13, 1995, at
9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands,
California.
City Clerk
June 6, 1995
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