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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062095-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 20, 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 John Andrews, Redlands Daily Facts Steven Church, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Foster was not present for the Consent Calendar. Minutes - The minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1995, and the adjourned regular meetings of June 13, 1995, and June 14, 1995, were approved by AYE votes of all present as submitted. Bills and Salaries - Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee by AYE votes of all present. Employee Vacancies - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council approved by AYE votes of all present the filling of the following employee positions: Account Clerk II (City Treasurer's June 20, 1995 Page 1 Office), Police Community Services Officer, and Police Public Safety Dispatcher. Agreement - Inspection of Storm Drains - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council approved by AYE votes of all present the consultant services agreement between the City of Redlands and ABC Service for video inspection of storm drains in compliance with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Resolution No. 5186 - Paramedic Tax - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council approved by AYE votes of all present Resolution No. 5186, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands setting the special tax for emergency paramedic service. Resolution No. 5190 - Wildland Fire Protection - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council approved by AYE votes of all present Resolution No. 5190, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving participation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for fire protection of wildlands within the incorporated City of Redlands (4,480 + acres of area south of Sunset Drive), and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement. Contract Award - Landscaping - Bids were opened and publicly declared on May 25, 1995,by the City Clerk for purchase and installation of landscaping for the Community Center and the newly constructed Senior Multipurpose Center for the final phase of this multi-faceted Community Development Block Grant project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was the recommendation of the Department of Administrative Services that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City was Mentone Turf Supply, Mentone, in the amount of $59,346.40, and it would be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, this recommendation was approved by AYE votes of all present. Contract Award - Landfill Gas Extraction Wells - Bids were opened and publicly declared on June 8, 1995, by the City Clerk for the gas extraction wells and associated piping project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City was RTB General Engineering Company, Inc. of Santee, California, in the amount of $38,846.81, and it would be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of June 20, 1995 Page 2 Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, this recommendation was unanimously approved by AYE votes of all present. Resolution No. 5195 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council approved by AYE votes of all present Resolution No. 5195, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulation pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code: designate a passenger loading zone on the north side of Cypress Avenue for a distance of 90 feet east of Cope Middle School. Resolution No. 5196 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council approved by AYE votes of all present Resolution No. 5196, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing speed zones on Citrus Avenue between Eureka Street and Wabash Avenue pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning; Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on June 13, 1995. was acknowledged as received. Portable School Buildings - Mayor Pro Tem Foster asked about the current status of the portable school buildings on Orange Street. He has received complaints the buildings are encroaching into the City's set-back requirements. Community Development Director Shaw has been in contact with School officials who are checking to see if they have to comply with the City's zoning laws. City Attorney McHugh explained that school districts can exempt themselves from local zoning requirements. This matter was referred back to staff for further study with a report to be scheduled on the July 5, 1995, City Council agenda. Commission Determination No. 62 - East Valley Corridor Specific Plan - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved Planning Commission Determination No. 62 which will expand the permitted recreation and entertainment uses of Section EV3.091.0(b)(6) of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to include instruction of gymnastics and martial arts within the EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan subject to the following findings: 1. The use of gymnastics and/or martial arts will meet the intent of the IC (Commercial Industrial) District by providing a service that serves a regional market; June 20, 1995 Page 3 2. The use of gymnastics and/or martial arts will not interfere with any of the existing businesses allowed in the IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan; 3. The proposed use of a gymnastics or martial arts facility is similar to the overall category of Recreation and Entertainment Facilities and both are forms of recreation; and 4. The proposed use of a gymnastics and martial arts studios will not cause an injury or damage to any property owner in the zone district and will not become a nuisance. Annual Report - General Plan - On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, Council unanimously acknowledged receipt and ordered filed the 1995. Annual Report on the General Plan for the City of Redlands prepared in accordance with Section 65400(b) of the California Government Code. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:14 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:15 P.M. to a closed session to hold a conference with it real property negotiator as follows: Property: 180 South Eureka Street Negotiating Parties: Marjie Pettus and Ted Sutton Under negotiation: Terms and price The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS CVC 10-851 Awards - Assisted by California Highway Patrol Sergeant George Dzida and Kelli Bruhl, Manager of the Redlands Auto Club, Mayor Larson presented pins and plaques to recognize stolen vehicle recoveries by the following Redlands police officers: Stephen Kurz (recovered 1.2 vehicles), Jeff Spurlock (recovered 6 vehicles), Claudia Swing (recovered 12 vehicles), Kenneth Wright(recovered 12 vehicles), and Rodney Walters (recovered 17). CVP "365 Club" - Police Chief Nelson expressed his personal appreciation to members of the Citizen Volunteer Patrol Unit for their countless hours of services with the Redlands Police Department. CVP James H. Stellar explained their unit is supported with donations from the community and assisted Mayor Larson in the presentation of"365 Club" membership certificates to: For three years: Emmerson-Bartlett Mortuaries, Inc., Jim Glaze, Inc., Hatfield Buick & GMC Truck, Redlands Round Table, Redlands Community Hospital, San Bernardino Golf Club, and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Stellar. For two years: Jack June 20, 1995 Page 4 H. Brown, The Contemporary Club, Davis & Graeber Insurance Services, Lifecare Medical Transport, Mr. and Mrs. H. Harrison Lightfoot, Optimist Club of Redlands, Redlands Centennial Bank, Redlands Country Club, and Redlands Footlighters. For one year: Kevin Barrett Construction Company, Inc., First Professional Bank, Leigh Giarde, Kiwanis Club of Redlands (Noon), Redlands Plumbing, Heating & Air, Saint Moore Insurance Agency, Seven W Enterprises, Inc., and D. Bruce Watson Construction. Also contributing: Coast Federal Bank, Community Bank, Home Savings of America, Kiwanis Club of Redlands (Evening), Miller Preferred Properties, Redlands Rotary Club, and Southern California Edison Company. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Sale of City Property - City Attorney McHugh reported the City Council approved the cash sale of the property located at 180 South Eureka Street to Ted Sutton in the amount of $47,000.00 with Councilmember Cunningham voting NO. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 51.30 - Transfer of Ownership of Civic Center - A joint public hearing with the Redevelopment of the City of Redlands was advertised for this time and place to consider the transfer of ownership of the Civic Center (formerly known as the Redlands Plaza) located at 35 Cajon Street from the Redevelopment Agency to the City of Redlands. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this matter to July 18, 1995. Motion seconded by Councilmember Foster and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 51.60 - Street Ling Assessment District - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider granting final approval to the engineer's report for Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and confirming the assessment for fiscal year 1995-96. 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 adopt Resolution No. 5160, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the continued operation of Street Lighting District No. 1 and conforming the engineer's report and assessment for 1.995-96 fiscal year. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO. Resolution No. 5163 - Landscape Maintenance Assessment District - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider granting final approval to the engineer's report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1 and confirming the assessment for fiscal year 1995-96. Mayor June 20, 1995 Page 5 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 adopt Resolution No. 5163, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the maintenance of improvements in Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, giving final approval. of the engineer's report, and confirming the assessment for the 1995-96 fiscal year. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried with Councilmember Foster voting NO. General Plan Amendment No. 54 - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to continue the review of the General Plan Update document. On motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, this public hearing was unanimously continued to July 5, 1995. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2271 - General Plan Amendment No. 55 - 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, 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. 2271 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Foster, Cunningham, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2272 - Zone Change No. 354 - 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, was given its second reading of the title 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. 2272 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Foster, Cunningham, Gil, Gilbreath; June 20, 1995 Page 6 Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2279 - Flag Lots - Ordinance No. 2279, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 18.08 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the regulation of flag lots, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 238, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2279 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Foster, Cunningham, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2280 - Residential Uses in the C-4 District - 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, was given its second reading of the title 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 adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Foster, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: Councilmember Cunningham ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2281 - General Plan Amendment No. 58 - 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 to 30 percent; and 0.2 units per gross acre (one unit per five acres) on slopes greater than 30 percent, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2281 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Foster, Cunningham, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None June 20, 1995 Page 7 ABSENT: None 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 Ordinances Nos. 1956. and 1873, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived. Ordinance No. 2284 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Cunningham, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Foster Ordinance No. 2285 - Freeway-Oriented Signs - 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, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, further reading of the ordinance text was waived. Ordinance No. 2285 was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Cunningham, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Foster Ordinance No. 2287 - Greenwaste Collection - Ordinance No. 2287, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapters 13.64, 13.72, 13.76, and 13.80.90 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to solid waste collection, was given its second reading of the title 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 adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Foster,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Foster, Cunningham, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None 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 June 20, 1995 Page 8 regulations, was given its second reading of the title 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 adopted on motion of Councilmember Foster, seconded by Councilmember Gil,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Foster, Gil, Gilbreath; Mayor Larson NOES: Councilmember Cunningham ABSENT: None 1995-96 TRANs - Finance Director Chapman briefly updated Councilmembers regarding the issuance of the 1995-96 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes. Consultant Contracts - Initiative Measure Reports - City Manager Luebbers presented the contracts Hightower/Associates and Stanley R. Hoffman Association for the preparation of the reports pursuant to the California Elections Code Section 9212 on the effects of the proposed initiative measure. Councilmember Foster directed staff to make sure the consultants were aware of all the City's outstanding bonds and the payment structure. Councilmembers confirmed these reports will be presented at the August 1, 1995, City Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS Fee Waiver - Fourth of July Committee - Councilmember Cunningham moved to waive fees for the use of Sylvan Park, rental of fencing and barricades, Showmobile, dumpsters, and any necessary Police and Fire costs in conjunction with the celebration scheduled by the Redlands Fourth of July Committee, Inc. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5178 - Parking and Business Improvement Area B - Councilmember Foster moved to adopt Resolution No. 5178, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, State of California, of preliminary approval of the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 1995- 96 for Parking and Business Improvement Area B. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil. Councilmember Gilbreath noted comments she had received regarding Market Night and that she will monitor the implementation of the changes proposed to "clean up" some of the problems. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5179 - Parking and Business Improvement Area B - Councilmember Foster moved to adopt Resolution.No. 5179, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, State of California, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessment for fiscal year 1995-96 in Parking and Business Improvement area B, an assessment district, June 20, 1995 Page 9 and offering a time and place for hearing objections thereto (July 5, 1995). Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Leases - Community Policing Substations - Expressing appreciation to the landlords, the City Council unanimously approved a one year lease with William C. Buster Construction, Inc. for the Police Department's Community Policing Substation in the Plaza Las Palmas Shopping Center located at the corner of Brookside Avenue and San Mateo Street, and a five year lease with Urban Development Organization, LTD for the Police Department's Community Policing Substation at 1568A Orange Street, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the leases on behalf of the City. Contract Award - Alabama Street Crossing at Santa Ana River - Bids were opened and publicly declared on June 8, 1995, by the City Clerk for the construction of the Alabama Street Crossing at the Santa Ana River. this project will reconstruct the roadway washed out by storms of last winter. A bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk which does not reflect the arithmetic error discovered when the bids were reviewed by the Department of Public Works. Following this review, it was the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City was Larry Jacinto Construction, Inc. in the amount of $142,945.00, and it would be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Foster, this recommendation was unanimously approved. Rental Agreement - 11126 Iowa Street - Councilmember Foster moved to authorize a rental agreement with William and Evenette Ansel for the property located at 11126 Iowa Street. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Agreement - Animal Control Services - Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the agreement between the City of Redlands and the City of Highland for the provision of animal control services for Fiscal Year 1995-96. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 51.97 - Public Safety Services - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 5197, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, State of California, defining public safety services for the purpose of complying with AB 2788 (Chapter 886/94) which created maintenance of effort requirements for all counties and cities which receive public safety augmentation fund revenues. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. June 20, 1995 Page 10 PUBLIC COMMENTS Door- to-Door Solicitors - Mr. Jeffrey Sabatini, who owns "dittos" located at 330 North Sixth Street, Suite 106, complained about door-to-door solicitors in the commercial district and suggested remedies to regulate solicitors. His comments were referred to staff for study. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 1995. City Clerk June 20, 1995 Page 11