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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030497-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 March 4, 1997. 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 Beatrice Sanchez, :Deputy City Clerk Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director (evening session) Eric Norris, Acting Community Development Director (afternoon session) 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 Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Sulipsa Luque, San Bernardino County Sun (evening session) Valeria Godines, Press Enterprise ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - The minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1997, were corrected to reflect Councilmember Gil's absence. On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1997, were approved as corrected and the minutes of the special meeting of February 25, 1997, were unanimously approved as submitted. March 4, 1997 Page 1 Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, bills and salaries were unanimously ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - On February 25, 1997,. the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 253 to modify regulations relating to second dwelling units in single family residential zones to comply with State law. Councilmember Gil questioned this amendment and was assured that this matter will come before the City Council as an advertised public hearing (April 1, 1997). Councilmember Gil also questioned the issuance of a conditional use permit for the installation of antennas for cellular phone service on the roof of the Redlands Federal Bank building at 300 East State Street. Acting Community Development Director Norris explained the process and noted the Planning Commission is scheduling a study session to address the proliferation of antennas. On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Larson, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 25, 1997, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Resolution No. 5355 - Used Oil Recycling - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5355, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing an application and agreement with the California Integrated Waste Management Board for a used oil recycling grant. Fee Waiver - Showmobile - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously authorized a waiver of$550.00 in fees for the City of Highland Historic and Cultural Preservation Board for one day's use of the Showmobile providing that certain other requirements noted in the rental contract are met for towing, set-up, a deposit, insurance coverage, and rental period. Street Dedication - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously approved the dedication for street purposes of the west 21.75 feet of City-owned property east of California Street and south of the I-10 (APN 292-064-02) and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Declaration of Dedication on behalf of the City of Redlands. Funds - Joslyn World Observers Group - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously authorized an amount of $200.00 from the Joslyn Trust Account for the purchase of educational video cassettes for the Joslyn World Observers group as recommended by the Joslyn Advisory Board. March 4, 1997 Page 2 Funds - Joslyn Senior Center - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously authorize an amount of $10,000.00 from the Mary Evelyn Scott Bequest Account for the purchase of improvements (i.e., painting, repair of paneling and Formica, and drapes) to the Joslyn Senior Center as recommended by the Joslyn Advisory Board. COMMUNICATIONS San Timoteo Canyon Property Proposal - Ms. Betty Voss requested an opportunity to address the City Council regarding a proposal for her property in San Timoteo Canyon. Councilmember Cunningham stated he had a possible conflict of interest on this matter. As Ms. Voss was not presented, the matter was withdrawn from the agenda. Appointments - Cultural Arts Commission - Mayor Larson moved to appoint Mary Baldwin to the Cultural Arts Commission to serve a four-year term to January 6, 2001. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Appointment - Traffic and Parking Commission - Mayor Larson moved to appoint Michael S. Lee to the Traffic and Parking Commission to fill the unexpired term of Charles Kondrack to December 20, 1998. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5354 - Habitat for Humanity Project - Administrative Services Director Pettus explained that on December 4, 1996, Habitat for Humanity submitted a letter requesting Redevelopment Agency set-aside funds for the acquisition of property to build a "blitz" house in Redlands. The proposed project would be constructed in partnership with the United Methodist Church. If the Redevelopment Agency allocates the set-aside funds for the acquisition, the United Methodist Church will pay all development impact fees, building materials, and supply the volunteers and crafts people to build the house. Habitat for Humanity's role would be to locate the lot, schedule the activity, purchase the materials, and screen the potential candidates for home ownership. Habitat for Humanity is looking at vacant lots located on Herald, Alta, and Tribune Streets. Larry Hendon, Site Selection Chairman for the Habitat for Humanity, informed Councilmembers the United Methodist Church was asking they consider also granting funds to cover the City fees. Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 5354, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low and moderate income housing funds outside the Redlands Project Area to Habitat for March 4, 1997 Page 3 Humanity for the construction of one housing unit in Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham moved to authorize $41,000.00 of set-aside funds for the acquisition of land and City fees for the local Habitat for Humanity organization for construction of one home for a low income family. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Gil commended the Habitat for Humanity for the construction of the house on Columbia noting it was a beautiful asset to the neighborhood. Councilmember Larson also commented that construction has been started on the house on Clay and that it too will be an asset for the community. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for March 4, 1997.) Resolution No. 5356 - Great Neighborhood Program - Administrative Services Director Pettus explained that on February 20, 1996, the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors approved the implementation of an owner-occupied rehabilitation program known as "Great Neighborhoods Program." The program is designed to upgrade and enhance the City's existing housing stock which would improve the overall quality of the City's blighted neighborhoods. Low and moderate income homeowners occupying their single family dwellings are targeted. The Great Neighborhoods Program offers grants up to $5,000.00 for items such as Health and Safety Code violations, exterior painting, roof replacement, termite treatment, and front yard landscaping. Staff has interviewed and verified that the homeowners do meet the program requirements. Licensed contractors have bid on each job and staff has verified all of the participating contractors' insurance requirements. Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 5356, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low and moderate income housing funds outside the Redlands Project Area and authorized participation agreements with Judy Morales, Nicholas and Monica Ynda, Peter and Mary Duncan, Angelene Frohmader, Kenneth and Rebecca Knight, and Yvonne McGinnis. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for March 4, 1997.) March 4, 1997 Page 4 CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:15 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:17 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with real property negotiator Property: Assessor's Parcel Nos. 293-161-35 and 294-041-01 Negotiating parties: Ronald C. Mutter and Betty Voss Under negotiation: Terms and price 2. Conference with legal counsel- Existing litigation- Government Code § 54956.9(a) - Jivani v. City of Redlands 3. Conference with real property negotiator Property: Assessor's Parcel Nos. 175-241-06, 175-251-05, and 294-091-06 Negotiating parties: Ronald C. Mutter and Frank Bianchini Under negotiation: Terms and price 4. Conference with real property negotiator Property: Northeast corner of Stuart Avenue and Eureka Street (APN 169-156-17 and 18) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Chresten and Marilyn Knudsen Under negotiation: Terms and price 5. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 345 West Pearl Avenue (APN 169-156-23) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Mr. Knittel Under negotiation: Terms and price 6. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 606 North Eureka Street(APN 169-1.56-22) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and David P. and Kathleen A. Crain Under negotiation: Terms and price 7. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 200 West Redlands Boulevard(APN 169-281-30) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Fred H. Dill Under negotiation: Terms and price 8. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 516 North Eureka Street(APN 169-1.56-20 and 21) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Lorelei Richards, Karen J. Gary and Kent St. John Richards Under negotiation: Terms and price March 4, 1997 Page 5 9. Conference with real property negotiator Property: Southeast corner of Eureka Street and Stuart Avenue (APN 169-281-34) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Esther J. Schott Under negotiation: Terms and price 10. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 506 and 508 North Eureka Street (APN 169-156-19)) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Robert H. and Hoberley C. Schuler Under negotiation: Terms and price 11. Conference with real property negotiator Property: Railroad right-of-way(APN 169-281-36) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Norm King, Executive Director of SANBAG Under negotiation: Terms and price 12. Conference with real property negotiator Property: 300 West Redlands Boulevard(APN 169-281-32) Negotiating parties: Marjie Pettus and Southern Pacific Transportation. Company Under negotiation: Terms and price The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. at which time Mayor Larson recognized John Andrews, reporter for the Redlands Daily Facts. Mr. Andrews is leaving the area to start a new job with the Visilia Times Delta. Mayor Larson said that Mr. Andrews has written his news stories with an unbiased opinion and always been fair;he wished him well in his new endeavors. PRESENTATION Commendation - On the morning of February 7, 1997,. while driving through San Timoteo Canyon where her horse is boarded, Dr. Jeanette McKee observed smoke coming from the barn at 421 San Timoteo Canyon Road in Redlands. Recognizing that it was more than a little smoke, she honked her horn at the driveway of the residence to alert the residents. When no one responded at the gate, Dr. McKee opened the gate and saw that the fire was involved and spreading into a pen where a mother sheep and her seven lambs were kept. Seeing a garden hose nearby, Dr. McKee quickly attacked and put the fire out. The fire had been intense enough to scorch the barn walls. Apparently the lambs had knocked down the heating lamp, which normally hangs above the pen, and ignited the hay. Her quick actions averted what could have been a very dangerous situation. Mayor Larson presented Dr. McKee a certificate of commendation in recognition of her unselfish and heroic efforts. Councilmember Cunningham (who happens to reside at 421 San Timoteo Canyon Road) publicly thanked Dr. McKee and expressed his family's extreme gratitude for her efforts. March 4, 1997 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 2342 - Noise Standards - M-F District Councilmember Cunningham announced he had a potential conflict of interest on this amendment and left the Council Chambers. Public hearing was continued from the February 18, 1997, City Council meeting to this time and place for consideration of Ordinance No. 2342, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Section 18.68.180 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to noise producing equipment in the Medical Facility District and adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 252. Community Development Director Shaw explained the Redlands Municipal Code currently provides that all noise producing equipment, such as compressors, heating and air-conditioning units, etc. shall be insulated or enclosed so as to be "inaudible" at the property line. In practice, this standard cannot be met; therefore, the City Council directed that an amendment be prepared to provide more flexibility while staying within the overall parameters of the Noise Element of the General Plan. The Redlands Community Hospital is currently processing a conditional use permit for a cogeneration facility for the Hospital. The noise from the cogeneration facility and related mechanical equipment, while producing less noise than the current operation, would still exceed the inaudible standard provided by the current Code. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of Ordinance Text Amendment No. 252 and postponed any decision on the conditional use permit application for the Hospital pending the outcome of this amendment. He explained in detail the proposed ordinance text amendment. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Mayor Larson announced he had been contacted by John Shone, who was present at the prior meeting but was in the hospital and could not attend this meeting, who expressed his hope that residences in the M-F zone would be afforded the same protection as those in residential zones. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Banda moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2342 based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, determining 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 and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried by AYE votes of all present. Ordinance No. 2342 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Banda, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, further reading of the ordinance text was waived, and Ordinance No. 2342 was introduced and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for March 18, 1997, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson March 4, 1997 Page 7 NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Cunningham UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2333 - Zoning Regulations - Councilmember Cunningham announced he had a potential conflict of interest on this amendment and left the Council Chambers. Ordinance No. 2333, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to miscellaneous zoning regulations and adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 250, was introduced at the February 18, 1997, Council meeting. Community Development Director Shaw explained this ordinance was being returned to the City Council with further changes to Section 18.156 and 18.192 dealing with Family Day Care Homes which he described in detail. (A Negative Declaration was approved at the February 18, 1997, meeting). Ordinance No. 2333 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, further reading of the ordinance text was waived, and Ordinance No. 2333 was introduced with Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for March 18, 1997,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilmember Cunningham NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2343 - Redlands Municipal Airport - Public Works Director Mutter explained that on February 5, 1997, the Airport Advisory Board voted to recommend to the City Council that the published information regarding approach and departure patterns at Redlands Municipal Airport be revised, including a cross wind approach and helicopter pattern information. This revision provides more complete information regarding operations at the airport. Ordinance No. 2343, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 12.56 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the Municipal Airport, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2343 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for March 18, 1997. March 4, 1997 Page 8 Stating he had a possible conflict of interest on the remaining items on the agenda, Mayor Larson left the Council Chambers and Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath conducted the remainder of the meeting. Mitigated Negative Declaration - Eureka Street Widening P!Qiect - Community Development Director Shaw explained this proposed project will widen Eureka Street between Redlands Boulevard and Pearl Avenue to an 80 foot wide right of way and four lanes of traffic. This will include grading of the property, resurfacing of the street, and the installation of a landscaped median. The project was reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee on December 9, 1996. The Committee recommended approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. A mitigation measure pertaining to cultural resources and the provision for an archeologist to be on site during all phases of excavation is included in the recommendation. Councilmember Banda moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for the Eureka Street widening project based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, determining 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 and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all. present with Councilmember Larson abstaining. Councilmember Banda moved to approve the Eureka Street widening project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried by AYE votes of all present with Councilmember Larson abstaining. Resolution No. 5351 - Eureka Street Widening Project - Pursuant to Section 245.235 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, a notice of this hearing was mailed on February 5, 1997, to all property owners affected by a proposed resolution of necessity for acquisition of fee interests by eminent domain for the construction of the Eureka Street widening project. City Attorney McHugh explained the procedure and the nature and scope of this hearing. Public Works Director Mutter described the scope of the proposed project. City Clerk Poyzer reported that four letters were received and provided to Councilmembers; said letters have been read and considered and filed. It was also noted that three of the properties were pulled from consideration at this meeting: 606 North Eureka Street (APN 169-1.56-22), 516 North Eureka Street (APN 169-156-20 and 21), and 506 and 508 North Eureka Street (APN 169- 156-19). Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath called upon all persons with an interest in property who wished to be heard. On behalf of David P. Crain, Dave's Paint (whose property was pulled from consideration), Edgar Wright read a letter expressing concerns that they have not been contacted to discuss an alternate location. Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath then called upon all other persons who wished to be heard on the proposed project. There being no further comments, March 4, 1997 Page 9 Councilmember Banda moved to adopt Resolution No. 5351, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring that the acquisition of fee interests in certain real property by eminent domain is necessary for the construction of the City of Redlands' proposed Eureka Street widening project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried by AYE votes of all. present with Councilmember Larson abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS Utilities Service - Mr. Mark Green addressed Council about a dispute he is having with the Municipal Utilities Department in that the water has been shut off for the residence where he and his family reside. The property is in foreclosure and the owner is not available to grant permission to reconnect the water service. Mr. Green was referred to staff for resolution of his problem. Baseball for Youth - Mr. Dave Eason, Treasurer for the Redlands Baseball for Youth, asked the City Council to provide Administrative Services Director Pettus the resources necessary to repair the leaky roof and interior of the snack bar at Community Field. He also urged the City Council to give the youth a priority during the upcoming budget process. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on March 18, 1997. City Clerk March 4, 1997 Page 10