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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090297-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 September 2, 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 Lewis W. Nelson, Police Chief Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Afternoon session only: Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Tina Kundig, Interim Finance Director Mel Enslow, Fire Chief Gary G. Phelps, :Municipal Utilities Director Peter A. Laaninen, Assistant Public Works Director Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Courtney Challos,Press Enterprise Cerise Valenzuela, San Bernardino County Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Larson followed by the pledge of allegiance. INTRODUCTIONS Candidates - Mayor Larson introduced City Councilmember candidates present at this session of the meeting: Tony Martinez, Robert Mollenauer, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Council- member Gil, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1997, and the adjourned regular meeting of August 13, 1997, were unanimously approved as submitted. September 2, 1997 Page 1 Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, bills and salaries were unanimously ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on August 12, 1997, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Ordinance No. 2350 - Nuisance Hearings - Ordinance No. 2350, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 8.04 of the Redlands Municipal Code pertaining to nuisance hearings to reflect the current address of the City Council Chambers, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2359 - Parking of Commercial Vehicles - Ordinance No. 2359, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 10.40 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the parking of commercial vehicles, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda, Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Contract Award - Gas Extraction Wells - Bids were opened and publicly declared on August 14, 1997, by the City Clerk for construction of the gas extraction wells and associated piping at the California Street Landfill, Project No. 3-9718A; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Municipal Utilities Director Phelps reported that a review by his staff of the apparent low bid, submitted by Foothill Engineering and Dewatering, Inc. revealed their bid bond was not prepared on the City bid bond form and failed to provide for recovery by the City of incurred attorneys' fees if suit is brought upon the bond. The City Attorney has advised that Foothill's bid bond is unacceptable as the irregularity is substantial and is not in the City's best interest. Therefore, Foothill's bid is non-responsive and cannot be accepted. The apparent second low bid was submitted by GCE Technologies, Inc. GCE submitted its bid on photocopies of the original forms, did not return the entire booklet, and did not provide references for its drilling subcontractor as required in the Instruction to Bidders. However, staff does not believe that these irregularities are substantial. The subcontractor's references were subsequently September 2, 1997 Page 2 provided and were found to be satisfactory. Staff believes that it is in the City's best interests to waive these irregularities. GCE's bid and bid bond were checked and found to be satisfactory. The bid is approximately $3,000.00 less than the Engineer's Estimate and is within the expected range of bids. It was the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Department that the City Council waive the irregularity in the bid submitted by GCE Technologies, Inc. and award the contract for this project to GCE Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $21,056.13. Following brief discussion, on motion of Councilmember Banda, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, this recommendation was unanimously approved. Agreement- Yoga Classes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement between the City of Redlands Recreation Division and Urmila More to provide yoga contract classes at the Community Senior Center and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the City. Agreement - United Way Scholarships - On motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council approved a Member Agency Agreement between the City of Redlands Recreation Division and the United Way of the East Valley to provide scholarships for youth sports and contract classes, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the City, with Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining from the vote due to a possible conflict of interest. Membership Contract - AG Employers, Inc. - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved a Membership Contract with AG Employers, Inc. For assistance in marketing of City-owned citrus as recommended by the Citrus Preservation Commission and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the City. Agreement - California Street Landfill - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with 3D GeoServices, Inc. to provide hydrogeologic and regulatory compliance services for the California Street Landfill vertical expansion and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the City. September 2, 1997 Page 3 Agreement - California Street Landfill - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide design engineering services for the California Street Landfill vertical expansion, preliminary closure and post closure maintenance plans. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Residential Development Allocation - The Osborne Development Company - Community Development Director Shaw presented a summary sheet listing the recommended points award in each of the 18 categories examined by the Planning Commission and/or Department in regards to Residential Develop- ment Allocation 97-III-1 for 58 single family homes in Tract 15040, located east of Ford Street and west of Golden West Drive. Mr. Shaw noted the applicant has exceeded the minimum number of points needed to be given a building permit under provisions of Measure N. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Larson moved that the City Council accept the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission, Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, City staff, and the Redlands Unified School District for points to be awarded to this project and approve Residential Development Allocation No. 97-III-1. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin - Councilmembers concurred to direct staff to write letter to our legislators indicating the following positions: support AB 233 (moving violation funds); oppose AB 62 (elimination of City veto authority on city detachments); oppose AB 673 (collective bargaining); support SB 60 (seismic retrofit of toll facilities); oppose AB 1519 (public employees retirement); and support AB 1016 (peace officers -personnel files). League of California Cities Voting Delegate - The League of California Cities' Annual Conference is scheduled for Sunday, October 1.2 through Tuesday, October 14, 1997, in San Francisco. The business meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997, at 9:30 A.M. at Moscone Convention Center. Indicating he did not feel City monies should be expended for him to attend this conference just prior to his retirement, Mayor Larson moved to designate Councilmember Cunningham to attend as a voting delegate, and Councilmember Banda to attend as the alternate voting delegate. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Appointments - Human Relations Commission - Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath moved to nominate Eleanor Douglass to a four-year term on the Human Relations Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of David September 2, 1997 Page 4 Diver. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Councilmember Gil moved to nominate Mary Louise Gonzales to a four-year term on the Human Relations Commission to fill the vacancy created by the termination of Larraine Townend. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Colton and Wabash Avenues Intersection - Mayor Larson gave accolades to Public Works Director Ronald C. Mutter and his staff for their well-done, concise application to SANBAG for the improvements at the Colton/Wabash Avenues intersection. He announced this project is on the SANBAG list for funding for this year. Commending Mayor Larson for his efforts to obtain these funds, Councilmember Gil asked to have a written financial report before annexation of the Redlands East Valley High School discussions are resumed. JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5412 - Great Neighborhoods Program - Police Chief Nelson reported that staff has qualified additional participants in the Great Neighbor- hoods Program. The participants are requesting assistance with exterior painting and/or roofing. Councilmember Gil moved to adopt Resolution No. 5412, 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. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson, and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated September 2, 1.997.) CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:23 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:26 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with labor negotiator- Government Code §54967.6 Agency negotiator: Gary Luebbers Employee organization: Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees 2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code §54956.9 - Mark Major v. City of Redlands (Worker's Compensation) 2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code §54956.9 (continued) - Robert Rodriguez v. City of Redlands (Worker's Compensation) - City of Redlands v. County of San Bernardino (SVC 33330 and SVC 34737) September 2, 1997 Page 5 The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. INTRODUCTIONS Candidates - Mayor Larson introduced City Councilmember candidates present at this session of the meeting: Robert Mollenauer, Dave Eason, Tim Johnson, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 2354 - Lot Line Adjustments - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2354, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 17.64 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to lot line adjustments. Community Development Director Shaw explained that the proposed ordinance will add Section 17.64 to the Redlands Municipal Code and amend the current lot line adjustment procedure. In most cases, these requests will no longer require review and approval by the Planning Commission. This ordinance text amendment will allow the Director of the Community Development Department or his/her designee to administratively approve the lot line(s) between two or more adjacent parcels where the land taken from one parcel is added to an adjacent parcel, and where no additional parcels are created, and provided that said lot line adjustment meets all the necessary filing criteria, procedures, findings and provisions of Section 17.64.020-050 of the proposed Code section. In the event that some lot line adjustments do not meet all the necessary criteria, this amendment still gives the Director of Community Development the discretion to forward the request to the Planning Commission for their review and action. 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 approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2354 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 Gil and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2354 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 unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2354 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for September 16, 1997. NEW BUSINESS September 2, 1997 Page 6 Ordinance No. 2362 - Ephedrine Purchases - Police Chief Nelson explained the illicit-drug market took a dangerous twist several years ago with the aggressive emergence of the street drug methamphetamine. This stimulant, unlike cocaine, can be manufactured with the use of readily available chemicals. Along with. the creation of the illegal drug comes the resulting hazardous materials, by- products, poisonous fumes, fire hazard and explosion risk. A more recent problem has been the emergency of the small "kitchen labs" which now account for over 95 percent of the manufacturing arrests made the Redlands narcotics unit. These labs pose a greater danger to the public safety as they are often located in residential areas of motels. One of the main components or precursor to the manufacture of methamphetamine is the compound pseudoephedrine. This compound is a major element in a number of over-the-counter decongestants, antihistamines, and pep pills. Illicit-drug manufactures utilize these over-the-counter drugs in extracting the ephedrine base so that it can be used for methamphetamine manufacturing. The proposed ordinance will restrict the sale or purchase of pseudoephedrine based products to two packages with a count of 24 or less, or more than one package when the count is in excess of 24 per package. This will severely restrict the access to pseudoephedrine based products by drug manufactures without limiting the purchase of such products for legitimate medical use. Ordinance No. 2362, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 9.34 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the regulation of ephedrine purchases, 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 unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2362 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for September 16, 1997. Hillside Memorial Park Study Committee - Responding to recent criticism of maintenance at Hillside Memorial Park, Councilmember Cunningham suggested forming a committee, such as was done for Caroline Park, to create an endowment for the cemetery. Councilmembers felt the cemetery staff does a commendable with the funds available, but agreed the endowments now received are not able to keep up with today's cost. Councilmember Cunningham stated with the nature of this community, he felt they would be open to such a concept. Mayor Larson stated this was an excellent idea whose times has come. Councilmember Cunningham moved to begin the process to establish a committee. Councilmember Larson seconded the motion which carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:12 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on September 16, 1997. September 2, 1997 Page 7 City Clerk September 2, 1997 Page 8