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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041696-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, at 3:00 P.M. on April 16, 1996. PRESENT Swen Larson, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem William E. Cunningham, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, Councilmember Geni A. S. Banda, Councilmember Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, 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 James R. Bueermann, Acting Police Chief Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director John Andrews, Redlands Daily Facts Alisa Slaughter, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Larson followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Employee Service Pins - Assisted by the department heads, Mayor Larson presented a 25 year service pin to Luis Gonzales, Solid Waste Division; a 20 year service pin to Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; 15 year service pins to: Gregory Hostetler, Fire Department, and Russell Dawkins, Police Department; 10 year service pins to: Gerald Zink, Water Division; Lloyd Abplanalp, Cemetery; and Kyle Wilson, Electrical Division; and 5 year service pins to: David Starr, Equipment Maintenance Division; Diane Wildeman, Equipment Maintenance Division; Richard Ramos, Solid Waste Division; Tony Mackesy, Engineering Division; and Elsa Paisley, Engineering Division. Employees of the Quarter- City Manager Luebbers introduced the following 22 nominees for the Employee of the Quarter: April 16, 1996 Page 1 Category: Field Greg Campbell Municipal Utilities Department Solid Waste Division Gilberto Cancino Municipal Utilities Department Wastewater Division Debra Healy Municipal Utilities Department Water Division Bill Roberts Public Works Department Parks Division Manuel Torres Municipal Utilities Department Equipment Maintenance Division Category: Administration Nikki Adams Municipal Utilities Department Utility Billing Division Elias Elhazin Public Works Department Engineering Division Debbie Harberts Community Development Department Building and Safety Division Christie Hammond A. K. Smiley Public Library Category: Safety Dan Crow Fire Department Glenn Crum Fire Department Jim Gorsline Fire Department David Graves Fire Department Greg Hitchcock Fire Department Rick Lynsky Fire Department Mitch McKee Fire Department Donald Morlan Fire Department Rick Rylett Fire Department Steve Smith Police Department Leonard Temby Fire Department Marc Tilson Police Department Terry Welsch Fire Department Mayor Larson presented a plaque with the City seal to the Employees of the Quarter as follows: Gilbert Cancino, Plant Mechanic, Wastewater Division - From the nomination paper, City Manager Luebbers read that Mr. Cancino cannot sit still; he creates,plans,builds and problem solves. He loves a challenge and will help with fabrication, repair, or design of equipment and parts at considerable cost savings to the City, and will then ask, "what's next?" Mr. Cancino has the April 16, 1996 Page 2 attitude that he works for the City and will do what is needed to show that his colleagues and himself are the best possible value to the ratepayers and taxpayers. Nikki Adams, Account Clerk 11, Utility Billing - Ms. Adams can always be counted upon to conduct excellent customer service. Her can do, how can I help attitude is refreshing and stimulating. She never complains and always has a smile and warm friendly voice for our customers. She loves to come to work each day and makes no secret of it. She has a great attitude and the ability to get the job done no matter what it takes. In addition to all of this, Ms. Adams is constantly looking for ways to improve productivity and makes significant suggestions for improvement. The City and the Municipal Utilities Department is very fortunate to have her as an employee. Mitch McKee, Battalion Chief, Fire Department - Battalion Chief McKee has recently rewritten the entire City's Emergency Plan which affects every department. To do this, he completely remodeled the City's Emergency Operations Center, a facility recognized as a training location for the southern California area FEMA. In addition to this project, he has initiated many new programs including "Disaster Dudes," an emergency plan for school children, and "CARES," a program which prepares families for disaster. His energy level is as high as the methane gas pocket at the City Landfill. The word "no" is not a part of his vocabulary and he willingly renders assistance to anyone even if it is not in his area of responsibility. He is an active member in his church and a devoted family man. He is a real asset to the City and a pleasure to work with. Proclamation - The Kemple House - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Mr. Doug Krauss recognizing that The Kemple House, 220 Nordina Street, which has been designated a Historic Resource and congratulated Unlimited Frontiers for its valuable work in the historic building. Unlimited Frontiers was established in 1986 to provide supervision for its developmentally disabled clients in a stable home with a family atmosphere. Proclamation - Earth Awareness Week - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Special Collections Coordinator Janet Miller and Municipal Utilities Director Phelps declaring the week of April 21, 1996, as "Earth Awareness Week 1996" and gratefully acknowledged the involvement of those citizens who already recycle while encouraging those who do not, to learn more about recycling and about how they can, as individuals, contribute to the well- being of the environment. CONSENT CALENDAR April 16, 1996 Page 3 Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1996, were unanimously approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil,bills and salaries were ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission. meeting held on April 9, 1996, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Contract Award- Colton Avenue Storm Drain-University Street Realignment Funds - Storm Drain - Bids were opened and publicly declared on March 27, 1996, by the City Clerk for the construction of the Colton Avenue Storm Drain and the University Street Realignment project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 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 S. J. Burkhardt, Inc. in the amount of $1,679,243.00, and it would be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. Councilmember Cunningham noted the meetings with the University of Redlands and staff seem to have culminated in an agreement regarding the width of Colton Avenue and moved to award the contract, including Additive Bid Item C, for this project as recommended, and further approved a budget transfer to fund the non-potable water line construction and approve an appropriation of$230,000.00 from the Storm Drain Fund to cover the addition cost of the storm drain portion of this project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5276 - Speed Zones - Church Street - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5276, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing speed limits for Church Street pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code. Resolution No. 5277 - Speed Zones - Garden Street - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5277, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing speed limits for Garden Street pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code. Resolution No. 5278 - Speed Zones - Mariposa Drive - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5278, a resolution of the City Council of April 16, 1996 Page 4 the City of Redlands establishing speed limits for Mariposa Drive pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code. HUD Expenditures - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approve the request for concurrence to spend HUD monies in Redlands in the amount $1,105,560.00 during the next five years. These funds will be used to improve housing units in Redlands. COMMUNICATIONS San Bernardino International Airport Authority- Councilmember Larson moved to not support the proposed resolution presented by the San Bernardino International Airport Authority (SBIAA) which would have approved financing SBIAA and acknowledged certain obligations incurred by the City of Redlands pursuant to a joint powers agreement which established SBIAA and guarantees its proportionate share of the $2,81.0,000.00 notes to be issued. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Mayor Larson reviewed his association with Norton Air Force Base through its conversion to civilian use, and stated it was now time for the County of San Bernardino to come forward and assist the cities and support the airport. As important as the development of the airport is, Mayor Larson felt the City of Redlands comes first and he could not support placing his City in the position of having to guarantee this indebtedness. Finance Director Chapman also expressed concern about the effect this would have on the City's bond rating. Councilmembers discussed a letter dated April 12, 1996, from Robert Christman (Councilmember and SBIAA representative from Loma Linda) in which he proposed a second financial proposal. Councilmember Cunningham moved to indicated non-support of this proposal. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Stating he would rather resign than be fired, Councilmember Larson moved to authorize the Mayor, as the City's representative on the SBIAA Board, to give a letter of withdrawal from the San Bernardino International Airport Authority at the meeting on Thursday, April 18, 1996, if, in fact, it appears a vote will be taken on a financing proposal that does not have the County of San Bernardino guaranteeing the entire debt obligation. Councilmember Gilbreath expressed concern about totally removing ourselves from the process and not having a voice in the development of the airport. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO. Redlands Fashion Center - Mr. Harry Newman informed Councilmembers he has received letters of intent to lease facilities in the proposed Redlands Fashion Center from Recreation World, Inc. and its subsidiary, The Ice Chalets, Inc. for an ice and/or roller rink, and Brunswick Indoor Recreation Group for a bowling April 16, 1996 Page 5 recreation center. He is also proceeding with negotiations with two department stores. Citrus Plaza Regional Mall - Councilmember Cunningham noted the County has proposed a service district for the Citrus Plaza Regional Mall but has not communicated with the City of Redlands on this matter which he felt was unfortunate. Legislative Bulletin - Councilmember Cunningham moved to support the League of California Cities' positions on the following bills and directed that letters be sent as appropriate: support AB 2846, annexations; support AB 2797, AB 2828, SB 18655, educational revenue augmentation fund recapture; oppose AB 3053, development fees; oppose AB 31.7, shopping cart preemption; support AB 2009, solid waste facility siting after staff review has been completed; and AB 3365, gang suppression funds. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO as she did not have a copy of the April 12, 1996,. Legislative Bulletin. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 2313 -Development Impact Fees - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2313, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending the Development Impact Fees for public facilities. On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously continued this public hearing to May 7, 1996.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 231.1 - Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products - Ordinance No. 2311, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 8.54 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to smoking and the sale and distribution of tobacco products, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer. Gail Gerrard Rice expressed concern about the proposed ordinance and urged the City Council to consider substituting "direct surveillance" language in place of the "vendor assisted" language in Section 8.54.162 and to initiate the training program "We Card" in Redlands. Debbie Seville, 7-Eleven, urged the City Council to reconsider this ordinance and enforce what is already on the books. Speaking in favor of the ordinance were: Valerie Bartol, Michele Engstrom, Ann Davis Schulz, and Perry Dyke from the Redlands Unified School District; Christopher Robinson, Teens Take Action; Kim Clark Ph.D., San Bernardino State College; Scott Freeman, PTA: Angel Hussein, student; Greg Davis, Boys and Girls Club; Marilyn Page, PTA; Ann Matney, PISA; and Jackie Crocker, parent. Letter supporting adoption of the ordinance were received from Gwenn Norton-Perry, California State College in San Bernardino; Jerilyn Simpson, San April 16, 1996 Page 6 Bernardino Communities Against Drugs, Inc.; and Tri-County Dental Society. A letter opposing its adoption was received from Joan Wilson, Southland Corporation, and Beth Beeman, California Grocers Association. Petitions were also received from 31 merchants requesting the City Council to delay passing the ordinance for 60 days in order to study its fiscal impact on the retailers in Redlands. Councilmember Cunningham moved to waive further reading of the ordinance text and adopt Ordinance No. 2311. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil,Banda; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS Appointments - Citrus Preservation Commission - Mayor Larson moved to appoint Oral A. Baker, Jacques Deckwar, Harold M. Hill, MD, Clive Hinckley, J. Richard Leonard, Edmund D. Patterson, Jr., and Robert K. Scholton to the Citrus Preservation Commission to four-year terms. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Redlands Suppression of Drug Abuse in Schools Advisory Committee - Acting Police Chief Bueermann informed the City Council that the Redlands Police Department and the Redlands Unified School District are jointly seeking $300,000.00 in non-matching grants from the State's Office of Criminal Justice Planning to implement a Suppression of Drug Abuse in Schools Program in Redlands' schools (K-12). One requirement of the grant process is that the City Council establish a local Suppression of Drug Abuse in Schools Advisory Committee. The members of the committee, who would be appointed by the Chief of Police, will meet quarterly to provide input in the planning, coordination of services, and building public support and awareness of the program. The committee members will represent the Police Department, School District, parents, students, County drug program administrators, and drug prevention and intervention specialists. Councilmember Gil moved to establish the Redlands Suppression of Drug Abuse in Schools Advisory Committee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Barton House - Mr. And Mrs. David Renck urged the City Council to reconsider their offer to purchase and restore the Barton House. They submitted a letter billing the City for $9,690.13 for expenses incurred by them to prepare their purchase offer. April 16, 1996 Page 7 JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Bond Counsel - City Manager Luebbers reported that requests for proposals for bond counsel service for the City and the Redevelopment Agency were mailed to seven law firms on February 28, 1996. At the March 19, 1996,joint meeting of the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency, a Bond Counsel Selection Committee was approved. The Committee, consisting of Councilmember Cunningham, Councilmember Gilbreath, Finance Director Chapman, and City Manager Luebbers, held a meeting on March 21, 1996, to review each proposal and determine the number of firms to be interviewed. Based on the proposals submitted, four of the seven firms were invited for interviews with the Committee on March 29, 1996. Following that meeting, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend the firm Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth as the City and Redevelopment Agency bond counsel. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve this recommendation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney McHugh recommended adding the following closed session matters to the agenda: 1. Conference with legal counsel: existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a): County of San Bernardino v. City of Redlands 2. Conference with legal counsel: anticipated litigation - Government Code Section 54956.99B0: one case Noting that the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Larson moved to add these items to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. The City Council meeting recessed at 4:52 P.M. to a closed session to also hold a conference with legal counsel to discuss the following existing litigation in. accordance with Government Code Section 54956.9(a): 1. Joseph Holley v. City of Redlands 2. Holden v. City of Redlands 3. Biggs v. Foster and Larson ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on May 7, 1996, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California. April 16, 1996 Page 8 City Clerk April 16, 1996 Page 9