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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100797-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 October 7, 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) Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Tina Kundig, Interim Finance Director Mel Enslow, Fire Chief Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director Lewis W. Nelson, Police Chief Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director Valeria Godines, Press Enterprise Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Monica Whitaker, The Sun ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Cunningham followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Cultural Diversity Month - The City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October as Cultural Diversity Month and encouraging all residents to reflect on the richness and uniqueness of opportunity that is available to us through the multiplicity of cultures in our community. On behalf of the Human Relation Commission, Dr. Reyes Quesada accepted the proclamation from Mayor Larson. Proclamation Retired Teachers' Week - The City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring the week of October 13-17, 1997, as Retired Teachers' Week and encouraging all residents to salute retired teachers for their October 7, 1997 Page 1 valuable contributions to our educational system. Mayor Larson presented the proclamation to Marge Emrick and Barbara Phelps. INTRODUCTIONS Candidates - Mayor Larson introduced candidates present at this session of the meeting: Barbara Phelps, School Board; City Councilmember candidates: David Eason, John Freedman, Tim Johnson, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 1997, were unanimously approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, bills and salaries were unanimously ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on September 30, 1997, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Quitclaim Deeds - Valley View Lane - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously authorized two quitclaim deeds to Susan B. and Howard S. Hurlbut and Alice C. and Benjamin W. Smith for excess street dedications on Valley View Lane which were made in error prior to annexation by the City of Redlands. Proclamation - Rideshare Week - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously approved a proclamation declaring October 6-10, 1997,. as California Rideshare Week urging all Redlands' residents to try an alternative method of transportation at least once during the week. Ordinance No. 2361 - Skateboard Park - Mrs. Victoria Hargrave addressed the City Council to inform them it is becoming cost prohibitive to retrofit the historical building which is located at 21 West Stuart Avenue in the process of converting the Grigsby Garden Center to a skateboard park. She asked the City Council to consider waiving the remaining fees for her project. City Attorney McHugh reminded Councilmembers the specific project is not on this agenda and suggested referring this matter to staff at this time. Mayor Larson asked staff to move forward with the application while reviewing possible trade-offs October 7, 1997 Page 2 in relation to discounting fees. Councilmember Cunningham suggested an amortization schedule for the fees. Ordinance No. 2361, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment No. 3 to Specific Plan No. 45 and amending Ordinance Nos. 2185 and 2269, to allow a "skateboard park" as a conditional use in the Town Center District, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Banda, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2362 - Ephedrine Purchases - Ordinance No. 2362, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 9.34 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the regulation of ephedrine purchases, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2364 - California Street Landfill Borrow Site - Ordinance No. 2364, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Section EV 3.1213 of Specific Plan No. 40 (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan)by adopting a revised land use district map as part of the Official Land Use Map and effecting Amendment No. 9 to Specific Plan No. 40, to allow for the expansion of the California Street Landfill Borrow Site and to add load consolidation, soil excavation, and soil storage to the list of conditional uses permitted, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Gil, Banda; Mayor Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None Resolution No. 541.4 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5414, a resolution of the City of Redlands rescinding Resolution Nos. 5295 and 5323 establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees. This resolution incorporates the changes which were recently negotiated for each of the City's bargaining units; changes in the Federal minimum wage laws; changes which were approved as part of the City's budget process including the addition of a Solid Waste October 7, 1997 Page 3 Landfill Supervisor, the addition of a part-time Museum Attendant in the Library, and the changes associated with the consolidation of the Human Services Department and the Police Department; the conversion of the last Administration Clerk position to Senior Administrative Clerk position (unfunded for the current fiscal year) and an additional Police Officer position which was approved by the City Council on July 15, 1997, and funded by the Serious Habitual Offender grant. Resolution.No. 5421 - DBE Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5421, a resolution of the City of Redlands establishing a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, appointing a DBE liaison officer, establishing DBE goals, and rescinding Resolution No. 5319. This program is required by State and Federal agencies prior to performing street construction projects using Federal and/or State highway monies. Agreement - Osborne Development Corporation - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously approved a subdivision agreement between the City of Redlands and Osborne Development Corporation for construction of off-site improvements in conjunction with the development of Tract No. 15040 located at Golden West Drive and Ford Street, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Agreement - Osborne Development Corporation - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously approved an improvement agreement between the City of Redlands and Robert E. Osborne for the preparation of grading plans, erosion control plans, and final landscape plans prior to the final map and/or grading permits for Tract No. 15040 located at Golden West Drive and Ford Street, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Tract No. 1.5040 - Final Approval - Osborne Development Corporation - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 15040, a Planned Residential Development subdivision of approximately 52.1 acres into 58 single family lots and related open space for property generally located easterly of Ford Street and southerly of the I-10 Freeway in Specific Plan No. 23. The tract received tentative approval from the Planning Commission on September 11, 1990, and has met all of the various conditions of approval. The tract has also been fully allocated under the City's growth management procedures for total construction of the subdivision. October 7, 1997 Page 4 Contract Award - Roadwa�rry and Chip Seal - Bids were opened and publicly declared on August 28, 1997, by the City Clerk for construction of the Roadway Slurry and Chip Seal project in the CDBG Target Area bounded by Texas Street, Lugonia Avenue, Orange Street, and Colton Avenue; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Both bids received were in excess of the available funds contained within the current budget. By deleting some streets scheduled for slurry work, the remaining work will be within budget. It was the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City was California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc. and it would be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm, with approval of Change Order No. 1, in the amount of$92,491.00. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, this recommendation was unanimously approved. Funds - Agreement - Groundwater Production Wells - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously authorized a professional services agreement with the consulting firm of Richard Slade and Associates to provide design and contract administration services for two new groundwater production wells, authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, and approved an. additional appropriation in the amount of$70,000.00 to fund the project. Agreement - Classic Pacific - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously approved a subdivision agreement between the City of Redlands and Classic Pacific for construction of off-site improvements including streets, storm drain, water lines, sewer lines, and other such improvements in conjunction with the development of Tract No. 14790-1 for property located between Sunset Drive and San Timoteo Creek, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Tract No. 14790-1 - Final Approval - Classic Pacific - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, the City Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 14790-1. A subdivision of 374 acres of land into 160 lots for property located on the east side of Alessandro Road between San Timoteo Canyon Road and Sunset Drive. This subdivision received tentative approval from the Planning Commission on September 17, 1991. This request is for final approval of Phase I of the project which includes 40 lots located northerly of the Equestrian Center. The phased map was approved by the Planning Commission on August 9, 1994.. Phase I has met all of the various conditions of approval and has filed for a residential development allocation under the City's growth management procedures. October 7, 1997 Page 5 COMMUNICATIONS Appointments - Cemetery Endowment Task Force - Councilmember Cunningham moved to appoint Jeanette Bernthaler, Mike Cauthron, Fred Ford, Su Hansberger, Harold Hill, Judy Miller, and Barbara Morse to the Cemetery Endowment Task Force. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham announced the first meeting will be held on October 15, 1997. Appointment - Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - Mayor Larson moved to appoint Andr6a Urbas to fill the unexpired term of Stanley Welch to January 18, 2001. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Appointments - Metrolink Task Force - Mayor Larson moved to appoint the following as members of the Metrolink Task Force: Yucaipa Mayor Dick Riddell and, as alternate, Yucaipa Councilmember Allan Drusys, Alex Estrada (Inland Valley Development Agency), Rialto Mayor John Longville, Loma Linda Mayor Floyd Peterson, Highland Councilmember John Starbuck, Norm King (Executive Director, SANBAG), Char Burgess (Student Affairs, University of Redlands), Jon Harrison (Environmental Systems Research Institute), Banning Mayor John Hunt, Beaumont Mayor Jan Leja, County Supervisor Larry Walker, Diane Clark (Chamber of Commerce), Dr. Bill Emmerson (citizen-at-large), Harold Ewart (citizen-at-large), and Redlands Councilmember Cunningham as Mayor Larson's alternate. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. Mayor Larson announced the first meeting will be held on October 23, 1997. Citrus Arms Apartments - Councilmember Cunningham informed Councilmembers the Citrus Arms Apartments, located at 151 East Citrus Avenue, are proposed to be converted from low-income to market rate if G&K Management Company, Inc. is not able to renew the current Section 8 Project- based Assistance Contract. Mary D. Brownson and Dorothy A. Wise, tenants in. Citrus Arms, urged the City Council to assist in the application for the extension by writing letters of support to HUD and our Congressman. Tim Johnson, member of the American Baptist Homes of the West, offered their assistance. Housing Coordinator Paula Rae Espinoza provided background information for Councilmembers. Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to help these tenants by preparing letters of support as needed and assist G&K Management Company. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. LATE BREAKING ITEM October 7, 1997 Page 6 Agreement - Richards Metal Fabrication - Due to a possible conflict of interest, Mayor Larson left the Council Chambers. City Manager Luebbers presented a settlement agreement and a purchase and sale agreement which staff has prepared to conclude negotiations with Richards Metal Fabrication for acquisition of its property by the City in connection with the Eureka Street Widening Project. The proposed agreements incorporate those terms and conditions which the City Council requested be negotiated with the property owner. Noting that the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Cunningham moved to add these items to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve the two agreements with Richards Metal Fabrication and authorized the Mayor Pro Tem to sign the documents on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:49 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:41 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: (a) Conference with real property negotiator Property: Hidden River Property located on the north side of San Timoteo Road, east of Fern Avenue APNs 1.75-131-1.9, 20, & 21; 175-142-08, 09, 10; 175-024-03 Negotiating parties: Ronald C. Mutter and Helen Tsamous Under negotiation: Terms and price (b) Conference with real property negotiator Property: Bryn Mawr area; APN 293-031-310 Negotiating parties: Michael L. Huffstutler and Bob Break Under negotiation: Terms and price (c) Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code §54956.9(a) - City of Redlands v. County of San Bernardino (SVC 34737 and SVC 33330) - City of Redlands v. Majestic Realty Company (SVC 39880) The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2358 - Construction Fees -Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2358, an ordinance of the City of October 7, 1997 Page 7 Redlands amending Chapters 3.54 and 3.58 of the Redlands Municipal. Code relating to street construction and traffic signal construction fees. Public Works Director Mutter reported that on July 15, 1997, staff presented to the City Council the Draft Report on Development Impact Fees for Street Construction and Traffic Signal Construction. The report provided an analysis for development impact fees to fund street and traffic signal construction needs generated by residential, commercial, and industrial development within the existing City limits of Redlands. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Bob Roberts asked that a meeting be scheduled for interested parties to review this ordinance prior to its adoption. Mr. Mutter replied he would be willing to meet with anyone who called him and made an appointment. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2358 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2358 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for October 21, 1997. U. S. Conference of Mayors Law Enforcement Block Grant - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the designation of "purpose areas" for law enforcement funds received from the U. S. Conference of Mayors Law Enforcement Block Grant as follows: $118,931.46 Custody Specialist Contract Program $2,441.54 Custody Specialist Special Duty Program $8,706.00 San Bernardino County Wide Area Network Expansion Police Chief Nelson and Lt. Pat Beaver explained that the Omnibus Appropriations Act, Public Law 104-208, provides $523 million for the implementation of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program through the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance. The funds must be used for municipal police services and must supplement, not supplant, existing funding for municipal police services. The City Council must consider the written request for the use of these funds separate and apart from the proposed allocations from the General Fund. Lt. Pat Beaver reviewed the proposed fund use designed to increase police presence and reduce response times to reduce the amount of time that is spent on duties that may be better handled by non-sworn personnel. 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 use of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds as described above. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. October 7, 1997 Page 8 Ordinance No. 2366 - Development Agreement No. 9 - Cities Pavillion - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2366, an ordinance of the City of Redlands approving a development agreement with Cities Pavillion Partners, a development agreement for 57.47 acres of commercial property located at the southeast corner of San Bernardino Avenue and Tennessee Street. Community Development Director Shaw explained the proposed development agreement will provide the applicant and the City with certain assurances as follows: 1. The development agreement would "lock in" for the proposed Cities Pavillion project the current standards of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan and the City's General Plan as of the date of the agreement. This would assure the applicant that future changes in policy in either document would not affect future development of the Cities Pavillion project. 2. The development agreement would also "lock in" or vest the provisions of the Concept Plan approved by the City on August 1, 1995; the Phase I Development Plan approved by the City on June 24, 1997; and the applicable provisions of the City's Municipal Code as of the effective dated of the agreement. He then reviewed the substantive provisions of the proposed development agreement noting that the agreement would remain in effect from the effective date of approval through September 30, 2007, unless it is extended by mutual agreement or germinated earlier as provided within the agreement. Mayor Larson declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Planning Commissioner Jon Harrison expressed concerns about future noise standards and the economic effect this project will have on the new downtown theater. Stacey Caddel, 800 Elise Drive, whose street abuts the future development, expressed concerns about lighting and the buffer between the project and the residences; she also asked about the notification process as plans proceed. City Manager Luebbers offered the services of Community Development Director Shaw to meet with the neighbors to explain the mitigations applied to this project and promised Ms. Caddel that she would be notified of any hearings and meetings relating to this project. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Based upon the determinations and findings made in the staff report, Councilmember Gilbreath moved that the City Council determine that the proposed development agreement is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15061.(b)(3) which states: "The activity is covered by the general rules that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA;" and further, that the potential environmental impacts of the project were adequately addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Council on August 1, 1993, October 7, 1997 Page 9 for the Cities Pavillion Concept Plan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. City Clerk Poyzer read the title of Ordinance No. 2366. Councilmember Gilbreath moved that the City Council find that the proposed development agreement's provisions are consistent with the City's general Plan and any applicable specific plans, and that the City Council waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2366 in full and introduce Ordinance No. 2366. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham an carried unanimously. Councilmember Gilbreath moved that the City Council find that the proposed modifications to the development agreement subsequent to the Planning Commission's consideration of said agreement (use of amended parking standards for theaters in the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan and changes proposed by the City relative to the Sign Code) are in the best interest of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Funds - Resolution No. 5422 - Annexation No. 76 - City Manager Luebbers reviewed this history of the annexation proceedings for the new Redlands East Valley High School and surrounding area. On behalf of the Redlands Unified School District Board of Education, Mike Ramos urged the City Council to proceed with the annexation proceedings so that they could continue to be a partner with the City. Mr. Ramos expressed appreciation to Mayor Larson for his assistance with SANBAG to obtain the funds needed to complete the improvements at the intersection of Colton and Wabash Avenues. Mayor Larson expressed appreciation to School Board members and School Superintendent Bob Hodges for their patience during this lengthy process. At this time, Councilmembers discussed including other parcels, as follows, in this annexation application: the Sunchase housing development to the north, the two parcels to the north that have recently requested outside utility connections, the Klaussner, Richmond and Nightscape parcels to the west, the Christian Home Senior Facility to the south, the Majestic properties (known as the "donut hole"), MWD property, and the Edison generation facility on San Bernardino Avenue. Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 5422, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring its intention to file an application with the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate on its own motion proceedings to annex certain inhabited territory (Annexation No. 76), and directed staff to prepare and file an application to annex those properties identified above, and to approve an additional appropriation in the amount of$5,000.00 for the payment of the application fees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Funds - Sphere of Influence - Greenspot Area- City Manager Luebbers reported the City has received a petition from property owners within the Greenspot area October 7, 1997 Page 10 requesting that their properties and surrounding areas be incorporated into the City of Redlands' sphere of influence and annexed into the City of Redlands. In February, 1995, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) considered requests by the City of Redlands and the City of Highland for the expansion of each city's sphere of influence to incorporate approximately 3,100 acres of unincorporated land, located north of the City of Redlands and east of the City of Highland, known as Greenspot. LAFCO denied both of the requests finding that they were premature since there were no development proposals contemplated within the study area and any future review would not be warranted until immediately prior to or after completion of the mining activities necessary for the Seven Oaks Dam. On September 16, 1997, the City of Redlands was notified that the City of Highland and the East Valley Water District had filed a joint application for sphere of influence review (LAFCO 2827). This incorporates the same geographic boundary as identified in the previous sphere request. The same factors that support our request for an extension of our sphere of influence to the Greenspot area exist today as they did in 1995. The residents and property owners within the developed portion of Greenspot strongly support expanding the sphere of influence and annexation to the City of Redlands. The 1995 General Plan prepared by the City of Redlands includes the Greenspot area within its planning area, identifying land use designation and policies that would be applicable to the area if brought into the City of Redlands. The City of Redlands currently provides water service to existing residents within the area and has a significant infrastructure system built within this sphere area. The City has identified in a service plan how other services, to include sewer service, law enforcement, fire protection, parks and recreation, circulation, schools, and drainage, will be provided to the area. Mr. Luebbers concluded that the City Council of the City of Highland will be addressing this matter at their October 8, 1997, meeting. Supporting the request from the residents in Greenspot, Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to prepare and file an application with LAFCO to amend our sphere of influence to include the Greenspot area with the caveat Greenspot residents review the map prior to submittal of the application. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve an additional appropriation for the sphere of influence review and annexation applications estimated to be $10,000.00. Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2363 - Massage Establishment Regulations - City Attorney McHugh presented Ordinance No. 2363, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 5.28 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to massage establishments, and explained that this legislation will establish a comprehensive set of regulations governing the issuance of massage permits October 7, 1997 Page 11 and the operation of massage establishments. These new provisions provide for greater scrutiny of massage applicants to ensure that such persons will conduct their business in a legitimate manner within the City. Applications will be reviewed by the Chief of Police and will undergo an extensive background check as to the applicant's criminal history and his or her educational credentials. When asked by Councilmembers, Police Chief Nelson responded the City Attorney had done an "outstanding job" preparing this ordinance. Ordinance No. 2363 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2363 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for October 21, 1997. INTRODUCTIONS Candidates - Mayor Larson introduced City Councilmember candidates present at this session of the meeting: David Eason, Gary George, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath. October 7, 1997 Page 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS Outside City Connections - On behalf of the R. A. Roberts Development Company, Mr. Gary Young again addressed the City Council regarding his allegation the City violated its policies regarding granting outside the City utility connections and asked them for their reconsideration. Fire Station No. 1 - While attending a ceremony honoring newly appointed Captain Joe Pompa at Fire Station No. 1, Mayor Larson examined the facility and reported that he found it to be "a mess - almost inhabitable." He directed staff to assemble the facts and figures for rehabilitation of this structure and bring a report to the City Council. Eureka Street Widening Project - Mr. William Conley again approached the City Council regarding the Eureka Street Widening Project. Mr. Conley said he now had a rebuttal to the staff report from the meeting held on September 16, 1997,. and asked Councilmembers to schedule his presentation on the next agenda. There were no comments from members of the City Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:02 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on October 21, 1997. City Clerk October 7, 1997 Page 13