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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041597-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 15, 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 (evening session only) Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director (afternoon session only) Eric Norris, Acting Community Development Director (evening session only) Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director Mel Enslow, Fire Chief Larry E. Burgess, A. K. Smiley Public Library Director (afternoon session only) Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director Lewis W. Nelson,Police Chief Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Valeria Godines, Press Enterprise (afternoon session only) Alisa Slaughter, San Bernardino County Sun Courtney Perkes, Press Enterprise (evening session only) ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gil followed by the pledge of allegiance. April 15, 1997 Page 1 PRESENTATTONS Employee Service - Assisted by the departments heads, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath presented five year service pins to: Terence Welsh, Fire Department and Richard Barnes, Police Department. Ten year service pins were presented to: Pete Laaninen, Assistant Public Works Director; Dennis Andrews, Public Works Department-Street Division; Allen Wilker Municipal Utilities Department-Wastewater Division; and Gilbert Rodriguez, Municipal Utilities Department-Water Division. Fifteen year service pins were presented to: Mary Petite, Public Works Department-Administration/Engineering Division and Cynthia Sepulveda, Public Works Department-Street Division. Twenty-five year service pins as presented to: Linda Larsen, Library and Barbara Long, Library. Employee of the Quarter - City Manager Luebbers introduced the following 13 nominees for the Employee of the Quarter: Category: Field Ruben Baltierra Municipal Utilities Department Solid Waste Division Harlan 'Bud" Camomile Public Works Department Street Division Philip Clem Public Works Department Administration Gina Schilke Municipal Utilities Department Water Division Category: Safety Stephen Fea Fire Department Carolyn Salisbury Police Department Steven Smith Police Department Category: Administration. Donna Goetz Municipal Utilities Department Donna Haslam Municipal Utilities Department Mary Huntoon Finance Department Linda Larsen Library Tony Mackesy Public Works Department Brenda Sutton Human Services Department April 15, 1997 Page 2 Mayor Larson presented a plaque with the City seal to the Employees of the Quarter as follows: Harlan "Bud" Camomile, Public Works Department - Mr. Camomile has shown a willingness to learn a computer program to make signage for the City. This is above and beyond his normal sign making assignment and will save the City money for many years to come since we now can make specialty signs instead of buying them. His willingness to learn something new, not currently required to perform his job better, shows a desire to put the City and the citizens first. Mr. Camomile is very quick to learn new skills; he is one of the best self starters ever seen by his nominator in the City. He has a wide range of talent and is very good at anything he sets out to do. He is very enthusiastic about his job, and this is reflected in the quality of his work. Steven Smith, Police Department - Officer Smith is assigned as the Police Department's School Resource Officer. In this capacity, he handles all criminal and "non-traditional" problems at Redlands High School, Freshman Campus and the two middle schools. He was a major force behind the Cops and.rocks program at Redlands High School. He has participated in the Kick'n with a Cop program and has also taken the initiative to petition POST for permission to develop and implement the State's first POST approved School Resource Officers class. Officer Smith was recently honored by the San Bernardino County Department of:Behavioral Health, Office of Alcohol and Drug Program, with their achievement award for his contributions to Red Ribbon Week. He was also named Officer of the Year for 1996 by the Rialto Democratic Club. Mary Huntoon, Finance Department - The dedication and diligence Ms. Huntoon puts forth in performing her job are both above and beyond the call of duty. The patience she shows with each employee to fully explain any questions they may have is always a priority with her; she never belittles any questions. Her detailed knowledge of the various employee memoranda of understanding and government regulations helps to ensure that all employees are treated fairly. The seriousness of her job in payroll is sometimes missed, and it should be recognized that if anything ever falls short of being perfect, all in the City would be affected. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1997, were unanimously approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, bills and salaries were unanimously ordered paid. April 15, 1997 Page 3 Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on April 8, 1997, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Funds - Water Resources Management Plan- Task Order No. 14 - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved and authorized execution of the Engineering Services Agreement with CH2M-Hill for continuation of the Water Resources Management Plan to include Task Order No. 14 and unanimously approved an additional appropriation in an amount not to exceed $73,880.00 from current revenues to fund the project. Henry Tate Water Treatment Plant Effluent Line - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously authorized Municipal Utilities Department to engage the firm of Camp, Dresser and McKee to provide engineering and design services for modification of the Henry Tate Water Treatment Plant Effluent Line. Funds - Office of Traffic Grant - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously authorized an additional appropriation of$18,478.00 to the Police Department for the purpose of funding the Office of Traffic Safety grant part-time District Attorney position for the period January 1, 1997, through June 30, 1997, which will be reimbursed by the Office of Traffic Safety after a claim is submitted. Agreement - Fire Demonstration Garden - Following brief discussion, Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve a consultant services agreement between the City of Redlands and Naturescape Environmental Design for the design of the Fire Demonstration Garden at Ford Park. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried with Councilmember Larson abstaining from the vote due to a possible conflict of interest. The cost of the design services are included within the scope of the grant. The design project is anticipated to require 12 weeks to complete. Agreement - Recreation Division - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved the independent contractor agreement between the City of Redlands Recreation Division and Keri L. Dempster to provide modeling classes at the Community Center. April 15, 1997 Page 4 Contract - Summer Youth Employment Training Program - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with the County of San Bernardino Jobs Employment Services Department for a 1997 Summer Youth Employment Training Program. This program is fully funded by the County under the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982, Public Law 97-3000, and there will be no fiscal impact on the City. Rental Agreement - Baseball for Youth - Human Services Director Pettus explained that this amendment clarifies and reflects actual facilities being reserved and used by Baseball by Youth, and allows annual review and negotiation of field use. Dave Eason informed Councilmembers he was not aware of this amendment. Human Services Director Pettus assured City Councilmembers she had been in contact with Chuck Millet, President of the Baseball for Youth, and that she had received a letter from Richard Larson, Facilities Manager for Baseball for Youth, indicating their group's willingness to comply with the amendment. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve an amendment to the rental agreement between the City of Redlands Recreation Division and Baseball for Youth and authorized the Mayor to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5364 - Parking and Business Improvement Area B - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5364, 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 1997-98 for Parking and Business Improvement Area B, as recommended by the Downtown Redlands Business Association.Advisory Board. Resolution No. 5365 - Parking and Business Improvement Area B - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5365, 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 assessments for fiscal year 1997-98 in Parking and Business Improvement Area B, an assessment District, and offering a time and place (May 20, 1997, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers) for hearing objections thereto. April 15, 1997 Page 5 CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:15 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:21 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: (a) Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - City of Redlands v. Moskowitz - City of Redlands v. County of San Bernardino (SVC 34737 and SVC 33330) - Julie Biggs v. Foster and Larson (City Attorney McHugh announced he had a conflict of interest on this matter.) (b) Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency negotiator: Gary Luebbers Employee organizations: Redlands Professional Fire Fighters Association and San Bernardino Public Employees Association LATE BREAKING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Mayor Larson moved to add a matter concerning negotiations for real property to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: to consider Mr. Pucianta's offer and give the City's negotiator, Public Works Director Mutter, possible direction as to terms and price; the real property is Assessor's Parcel No. 175-142-07. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Gil moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency negotiator: Gary Luebbers Employee organizations: Redlands Management Group Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Gil moved to add to the agenda a matter concerning anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) finding that, based upon existing facts and circumstances that recently came to the knowledge of the Utilities Department, the City Council should decide whether to initiate litigation. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Cunningham abstaining from the vote. The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. with a "standing room only" audience. PRESENTATIONS April 15, 1997 Page 6 Proclamation - Tree City USA - Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath presented a proclamation to Parks Commissioner Ellen Weisser which congratulates the residents of Redlands on their achievement of being named Tree City USA, 1997. Certificates of Reco ni,, o - Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath honored and recognized the following who were involved in the Smiley Historic Tree Planting Project: Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society members especially Corinne Bromberger, Bob Carothers, Robert Schuler, and Dale Bauer; Don Buchanan, Boy Scouts of America, Greyback Council, (who organized and dug the holes for the trees); Boy Scout Troops No. 16, 11, 33, 15, 44, 136, 14, 423 (the boys who planted the trees); Bettina McLeod who had the initial concept and went after the grant with the assistance of Dan Rodriguez; Nelda Stuck, Redlands Daily Facts, who wrote the extensive articles and follow-up articles; Parks Commissioners Don Gifford, Craig Wesson, Annorr Gowdy, and Ellen Weisser, City employee Dan Rodriguez who worked on the original grant proposal and helped Mr. Buchanan dig every single hole; David Dangermond, Dangermond's Nursery; Lesly Evans, Blackstone Productions; and donors: Larry and Char Burgess, Congregation Etz Hadar (President Barbara Wettstein and members); Stan and Ellen Weisser; Steve Von Rajcs, Community :Bank; Burt and Margie Orland; Anne Bacon and Carol Snodgress, Redlands Federal Bank; Dr. Henry Mercado; Gary and Alice Eppler; Redlands Evening Lions Club; Redlands Sunrise Rotary; Don and Margie Gifford; Father Louis Hemmers; Jim and Tish Sandos; Betty Gable; Carol Hortman; Hazel Loos; Helen. Owens; Jeff and Sharon Sabatini, Sunset Hills Kennels; Heather Stevning, Blue Mud Studio; Ralph and Ann Davis; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carothers. Proclamation - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Councilmember/Kiwanian Cunningham in honor of the Redlands Noon Kiwanis Club's seventy-fifth anniversary and extended congratulations for its long and distinguished service to our community Proclamation - Earth Awareness Week - Mayor Larson presented a proclamation to Janet Miller, Special Collections Coordinator, declaring the week of April 21, 1997, as Earth Awareness Week 1997 in Redlands and gratefully acknowledged the involvement of those citizens who already practice waste reduction techniques and encouraged those who do not, to learn more about reducing, reusing, and then recycling, and about how they can, as individuals, contribute to the well-being of the environment. Earth Awareness Week Poster Awards - As part of the Earth Awareness Week celebration, the City of Redlands sponsored a poster contest for Redlands' students, ages 2 to 15. The theme of this year's contest was "Practicing the 3 April 15, 1997 Page 7 R's: Reducing, Reusing, and then Recycling." There were 135 posters submitted for judging. This year's winning posters represent eleven different schools, including pre-school, home schools, public, and private schools located in Redlands. Awards were presented as follows: In the 2 to 3 year old category: Kurtis Smith, Honorable Mention. In the 4 to 6 year old category: Kevin Gallion, Redlands Play School, First Place; Dorie Wang, Sacred Heart Academy, Second Place; Briana Grozak, Home School, Third Place; and John Frehner, Montessori of Redlands, Honorable Mention. In the 7 to 9 year old category: Garrett Grozak, Mariposa Elementary School, First Place; Jennifer Goodlow and Hans Hichman, Valley Preparatory School, Second Place (tie); Chase Renick, Valley Preparatory School, Third Place; and Cecily Butler, Honorable Mention. In the 10 to 12 year old category: Jenny MacVie, Smiley School, First Place; Liezl Barrett, Crafton School, Second Place; Chris Roode, Crafton School, Third Place; and Amy Paul, Redlands Christian School, Honorable Mention. In the 13 to 15 year old category: Esther Emoto, Home School, First Place; Zak Lata, Redlands Freshman Campus, Second Place; Lindsey Boatman, Arrowhead Christian Academy, Third Place; and Ryan. Brenning, Arrowhead Christian Academy, Honorable Mention. In the Mayor's Special Entry category: Joey Ellis, Redlands Christian School, First Place. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2335 - Second Dwelling - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2335, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Article X of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to second residential units. Acting Community Development Director Norris reported the City Council reviewed this project at its April 1, 1997, meeting and made the following recommendations: that the ordinance have a mechanism to monitor the age of the tenant which must be over 62 years of age; that the ordinance contain a minimum size requirement for the second dwelling unit; and that the ordinance contain minimum requirements for the kitchen. Staff has modified the ordinance to reflect these recommendations. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments on this matter. None be forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. April 15, 1997 Page 8 Ordinance No. 2335 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Larson, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2335 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for May 6, 1997. Ordinance No. 2348 - Adult Uses Moratorium - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2348, an urgency ordinance of the City of Redlands extending a moratorium on adult uses and allowing applications for exceptions to adult use regulations within the City of Redlands (Government Code Section 65858). Acting Community Development Director Norris reported that on August 19, 1996, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2334, which placed a moratorium on adult uses in the City and provided time for City staff to conduct studies and prepare a recommended permanent ordinance to update the City's adult business regulations. That ordinance also allowed for exceptions from the general moratorium, provided that specific criteria for the adult business were met. One business, The Adult Shop, has located near the corner of Colton Avenue and Tennessee Street under the provisions of Ordinance No. 2334. Since the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 2334, City staff has, as directed in the ordinance, conducted additional studies of the secondary adverse effects of adult business on other land uses, and the legal and feasible regulations which can be implemented to reduce potential negative secondary effects of these businesses. Staffs research has included the collection of information from a number of jurisdictions throughout California and the United States which have performed in-depth analyses of the effects of adult businesses. Staff has also collected various adult business regulations including a "model ordinance" prepared by the League of California Cities. These materials have been provided to the City Council. Using these ordinances and the information on "secondary effects" of adult business, staff has prepared a proposed permanent Ordinance (No. 2345) to replace the City's current outdated adult business regulations. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2345 is scheduled as a separate item on the April 15, 1997, City Council agenda. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2348, to extend the moratorium, is necessary to prevent leaving the City without effective, legal regulations on adult businesses should the adoption of the new permanent regulations be delayed. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as public hearing for any questions or comments concerning Ordinance No. 2348. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2348 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. 2348 was adopted with unanimous Council approval. April 15, 1997 Page 9 Ordinance No. 2345 - Adult-Oriented Businesses Regulations - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2345, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 18.226 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to zoning regulations applicable to adult-oriented businesses, adding Chapter 8.76 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the regulation of adult-oriented businesses, and repealing Article II, III, and IV of Chapter 18.156 of the Redlands Municipal Code. Acting Community Development Director Norris reported that on April 8, 1997, the Planning Commission adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 863 recommending that Ordinance Text Amendment No. 254, establishing regulations for adult- oriented businesses, be adopted, and specifically recommended that the City Council include a limitation on the permitted hours of operation for adult businesses. Mr. Norris reported the City's existing adult business regulations were first adopted in 1955 and exist in essentially the same form today. While these regulations may have sufficed at that time, changes in the law and a number of federal cases involving adult businesses have made the City's current regulations obsolete. As a case in point, the City was sued in 1996 by an adult business owner (San Berdoo Books) which sought to open an adult bookstore in Redlands. As part of the settlement of that lawsuit, the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance (Ordinance No. 2334) establishing a temporary moratorium on adult businesses. This ordinance provided a process through which an adult business could apply for an exception from the moratorium, provided that a number of standards could be met by the business. In August of 1996, San Berdoo Books filed for an exception, under the provisions of the urgency ordinance, to establish an adult bookstore in a center on Tennessee Street, south of Colton Avenue. On September 20, 1996, that application was approved, and the bookstore (The Adult Shop) opened shortly thereafter and remains in business today. Since adoption of the urgency ordinance, staff has collected a number of studies performed by cities and other agencies throughout the United States which have performed in-depth analyses of the secondary adverse effects of adult businesses. Staff has also collected various adult business regulations including a "model ordinance" prepared by the League of California Cities.. This background information regarding sexually oriented businesses was provided to members of the City Council prior to this meeting. Additional information was distributed at this meeting including a summary of the results of a questionnaire distributed to local businesses to gauge their impressions of the impact of adult-oriented businesses on property values. Mr. Norris reviewed the proposed regulations as contained in the staff report. An adult- oriented business must be located in one of the following zoning districts: C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) District; M-2 (General Industrial) District; I-P (Industrial) District, or EVAC-Commercial Industrial land use district of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (maps were displayed on the overhead project showing the potential locations). The business must be at least 1,000 April 15, 1997 Page 10 feet from any residential zoning district, school,park, or place of worship, and it must be located at least 500 feet from any other adult business. These proposed areas are the minimum found to be acceptable the Court which heard the 1996 challenge to the City's existing regulations. Responding to Councilmembers' questions regarding limitation on the permitted hours of operation for adult businesses, City Attorney McHugh said this decision could be made when the ordinance is presented for second reading, and that in the meantime, studies will be presented to Councilmembers to support their decision. Mayor Larson also indicated he would like a report from City Treasurer Reynolds relating to tax receipts. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. The following people addressed Council supporting adoption of the proposed ordinance: Reverend Dr. Bill Walthall, Redlands Bible Church; Elise Kovacic; Ann Davis-Schultz, Redlands Unified School District; Thelma Hawkins Foerster, owner of commercial properties; Paulla Gass, speaking on behalf of the owners of Foster Donuts and Subway Sandwich Shop which are located in the same center as The Adult Shop; Allan Steward, Jr., Steward Commercial Real Estate; Tami Chester; Gloria Durgin; Karen Holgate, h.o.p.e. (help oppose pornography and exploitation); Steve Kovacic; George E. Riday; and declared City Council candidate John Freedman. Speakers provided their statements in writing. The CCIR (Concerned Citizens for the Integrity of Redlands) presented petitions alleged to contain 1,400 signatures which were gathered in less than a week which supported adoption of a restrictive adult- oriented business ordinance to protect the citizens of Redlands from the adverse secondary effects associated with these business. The City Clerk reported receipt of seven letters supporting adoption of this ordinance and six petitions containing 63 signatures. (These documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) On behalf of San Berdoo Books, Inc. Jeffrey J. Douglas addressed Councilmembers at length regarding hours of operation and the need for doors on the booths. There being no further comments, the hour-plus long public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2345 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. 2345 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with second reading scheduled for May 6, 1997. Resolution No. 5361 - Fire Department Fees - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 5361, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing fees for the Redlands Fire Department and rescinding Resolution No. 5333. Fire Chief Enslow explained that when Resolution No. 5333 was adopted on January 21, 1997, one page of April 15, 1997 Page 11 fees was inadvertently omitted from the fee schedule. The corrected fee schedule based on David M. Griffith & Associates' findings and recommendation conducted in March and July 1996 was presented at this time. Councilmember Cunningham noted that weed abatement charges are going through the roof and suggested that the annual notice mailed to property owners contain a list of contractors who can do this type of work. 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. 5361. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2344 -Zone Change No. 363 - The Police Department initiated a request for a zone change in order to facilitate the development of a vehicle storage yard at 1615 Park Avenue though a Conditional Use Permit. Ordinance No. 2344, 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. 363, a change of zone from I-P (Industrial) District to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District for property generally located west of Tennessee Street and south of Park Avenue, was given its second reading of the title 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. 2344 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda: Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2347 - Rescind Utility Users' Tax - Ordinance No. 2347, an ordinance of the City of Redlands deleting Chapter 3.64 of the Redlands Municipal Code to rescind the Utility User's Tax, was given its second reading of the title by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2347 was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None NEW BUSINESS April 15, 1997 Page 12 Fee Waiver - Redlands Community Music Association - Public Works Director Mutter reported the Redlands Community Music Association has submitted its annual request for permission to use the Redlands Bowl for their 1997 Summer Music Festival and waiver of fees. The total fee is estimated to be in excess of $10,000.00 for the rental and use of the Redlands Bowl. This includes approximately $3,400.00 in attendant fees. This fee is revenue to the General Fund which helps offset the cost of staffing an attendant to open, close, and maintain rest rooms for the concerts as well as providing for the ongoing maintenance and operation of facilities in the parks system for the use of various groups. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the waiver of fees for use of the Redlands Bowl by the Redlands Community Music Association and directed these fees continue to be waived until a Councilmember requests that it be placed on an agenda. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Metrolink - Councilmember Cunningham felt that it was important that someone from our area be appointed to SCAG's Transportation Committee to protect our residents from the folks to the west who are trying to rob us of our mass transportation needs. This was agreeable to all Councilmembers. PUBLIC COMMENTS Light Standards - Prospect Park- Mr. Bob Carothers requested the City Council consider giving the Friends of Prospect Park three light standards for use at the Carriage House renovation in the park. Installation would be done with voluntary labor. Public Works Director Mutter informed Councilmembers he was preparing a request for an additional appropriation for this purpose for the May 6, 1997,meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Thursday, April 17, 1997, at 8:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 2, Redlands, California. City Clerk April 15, 1997 Page 13