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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052097-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 May 20, 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 Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Paula Rae Espinoza, CDBG/Housing Administrator Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Steven M. Chapman, Finance Director John Habant, Division Chief,Fire Department Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director Lewis W. Nelson, Police Chief Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Alisa Slaughter, San Bernardino County Sun Valeria Godines, Press Enterprise ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS CHP Awards - CVC 10851 awards were presented to the following Redlands Police Officers: Officer Shawn Ryan (his fifth award), Officer Darren Means (his second award), and Officer Rick Barnes (his first award). These officers have made the required number of grand theft auto arrests and recovered the mandatory number of stolen vehicles during a one year period to qualify for these awards which are presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California through the California Highway Patrol. CONSENT CALENDAR May 20, 1997 Page 1 Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1997, were unanimously approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil,bills and salaries were unanimously ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - Councilmember Cunningham asked to revisit the issue of Aladdin Entertainment's (Pharoah's Lost Kingdom Theme Park) Conditional Use permit No. 617, Revision No. 4, which would allow on-site sale of alcoholic beverages. He cited several problems he could foresee with children and alcohol on the same premises and increased security and medical. assistance needs. Additionally, both sessions covering this subject were held in the afternoon, which prohibited many working residents from participating. Community Development Director Shaw clarified that the application was refined and approval was only granted by the Planning Commission for three separate areas. Councilmember Banda concurred with Councilmember Cunningham and asked for assurance from the City Attorney that the City would not be liable for any actions resulting from alcohol. Councilmember Larson reported he was present at the Planning Commission's meeting and the application was considered very carefully. Also, Conditional Use Permits can be revisited in the future should there be a need and he supports the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilmember Gilbreath added that the amusement sections have controlled entrances and did not think it was appropriate to put more restrictions. Mr. George Riday, reading from a prepared letter, protested that kids and youth and alcohol are incompatible. Councilmember Cunningham moved to appeal this action so that it can be brought back in the evening on a future agenda in order to allow public comment. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda but failed. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on May 13, 1997, was acknowledged as received with Councilmembers Cunningham and Banda voting NO. Resolution No. 5381 - Santa Ana River Bridges - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5381, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Redlands to act for and on behalf of said City in execution of Program Supplement Agreements No. 020 and No. 021 to the administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 08- 5083 for Federal Aid Projects. This action will allow application for reimbursement from the Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program for the cost of the preliminary engineering phase of the Orange Street and Alabama Street bridge projects. May 20, 1997 Page 2 Resolution No. 5373 - Landscape Maintenance District - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5373, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands instituting proceedings, appointing an assessment engineer, and ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report in the matter of the annexation (Tract No. 13251, Lots 1-40) to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. Resolution No. 5377 - Street Lighting District - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5377, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands instituting proceedings, appointing an assessment engineer, and ordering the preparation of an engineer's report in the matter of the annexation to Street Lighting District No. 1. Fee Waiver - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved a waiver of fees for the Optimist Club to use and reserve the bandstand in Sylvan Park for their Sixth Annual Car Show to be held on July 19, 1997. Agreement - CDBG - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously authorized a three- year Delegate Agency Agreement with the County of San Bernardino Economic and Community Development Department for the implementation and continuation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded activities. Waiver - Disposal Charges - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously authorized the Municipal Utilities Department to waive charges for the disposal of solid waste generated by various local community charitable events and directed staff to prepare an activity log every six months reporting what is waived, for which group or event, and amount waived. Salaries - Part-Time EMployees - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized an increase in the hourly rates for all part-time employees which is commensurate with the cost of living adjustments approved for the General employees. Field Lighting Policy - A field lighting policy extension for parks and other field facilities for a period of one year was recommended by the Recreation Commission. The Commission recommended lights be completely off by 10:15 P.M. to accommodate leagues made up of working adults that start later but are May 20, 1997 Page 3 still required to play seven innings or one hour and ten minutes of play. Two representatives for Redlands Baseball for Youth answered questions about their playing times. They stated that due to their members being students, their games end at approximately 9:00 P.M. There were no representatives from the adult league. Councilmember Gil reported he is continuously being contacted by residents in the area complaining about spectators or players using their front yards as dressing, barbecuing, or gathering areas. He sympathized with the residents that put up with these bright lights and parking in front of their homes on a daily basis. He recommended the adults start their games 1/2 hour earlier. On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, Council unanimously directed that field lights in parks and other field facilities within the City of Redlands be completely off by 10:00 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS Legislative Bulletin - Council directed staff to send letters to our State legislators urging the following: support AB 673 - Public Employees. Mediation and Fact-finding; and support AB 1296 - Skateboarding. Hazardous Recreational Activity. Liability. SANBAG Projects - Mayor Larson reported that when attending SANBAG meetings, he continuously stresses the need for $1 million to make the intersection of Colton Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the City of Redlands a safer intersection. Yet it appears inevitable that $12 million of Measure I funds will be spent in relocating a home once owned by the well-known furniture maker Sam Maloof which is in the path of the Route 30 extension through the City of Rancho Cucamonga. PUBLIC HEARING Resolution No. 5366 - Parking and Business Improvement Area B - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 5366 which would order the continued operation of Parking and Business Improvement Area B and confirm the Annual Report and assessment for fiscal year 1997-98. This matter was unanimously continued to June 3, 1997, on motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath. May 20, 1997 Page 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS San Timoteo Creek Flood Control Project - Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilmember Cunningham excused himself from participating in this discussion. Councilmember Banda udpated Councilmembers on the efforts being extended to the City of Redlands for the betterment of the Creek and the City of Loma Linda for assessments. She then confirmed her report will be refined and placed on a future agenda. Mr. Roger Bell representing the San Timoteo Creek Greenway Conservancy addressed Council stressing the need for additional funding for Creek enhancement and that a concrete channel is a bad idea. NEW BUSINESS Proclamations - City Manager Luebbers asked if the City Council wanted to continue their current policy of preparing proclamations. Mayor Larson stated that he is routinely asked to issue numerous proclamations and they are treated administratively. Councilmember Cunningham stated that he would appreciate proclamations bearing the City Council's name being placed on agendas and made part of the packet so that all members are aware. Mayor Larson stated there may be a problem with proclamations for events that are requested only a few days in advance, but does support future review. Councilmember Gil said he supports the present policy and totally supports the Mayor's position on recent proclamations. However, his concern is that future Mayors and City Councils, as a body, may not be aware of what is being proclaimed. City Manager Luebbers stated he will bring this item back on a future agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Anthony Alberico presented a petition to Council signed by himself and six other neighbors protesting that a neighbor is possibly conducting a lapidary business out of his home which is creating excessive noise and pollution. City Manager Luebbers advised Councilmembers that Code Enforcement Officer Mead is already aware of the situation and is aggressively monitoring activities at that address. JOINT MEETING-CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5382 - Great Neighborhoods Program - Human Services Director Pettus reported that staff has qualified two more participants in the Great Neighborhoods Program. The participants are requesting assistance with. exterior painting and/or electrical upgrade. Councilmember Banda moved to adopt Resolution No. 5382, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- and moderate-income housing funds May 20, 1997 Page 5 outside the Redlands Redevelopment Project Area. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated May 20, 1997.) CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:09 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:10 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency negotiator: Gary Luebbers Employee organization: Redlands Police Officers Association 2. Conference with legal counsel - Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - ACLU of Southern California v. City of Redlands LATE BREAKING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Councilmember Gilbreath moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: Conference with legal counsel - Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - City of Redlands v. County of San Bernardino (SVC 34737 and SVC 33330) Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 4:11 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on June 3, 1997. Deputy City Clerk May 20, 1997 Page 6