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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110497-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 Election Day, November 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 Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk 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 Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Monica Whitaker, The Sun Courtney Challos, Press Enterprise ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Larson followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Employee Service - Introductions were made by the department heads and Mayor Larson presented five year service pins to: Rich Linder, Police Department, and Michael Kerns, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities Department. A ten year service pin was presented to: Roberto Yzquierdo, Police Department. Fifteen year service pins were presented to: John Burke, Fire Department; Fred Eberhardt, Fire Department; Darrell Feuerhahn, Fire Department; Joe Pompa, Fire Department; Al Stevens, Fire Department; Steve Young, Fire Department; Cameron Teter, Fire Department; and Bill Keel, Solid Waste Division, Municipal Utilities Department. Twenty year service pins were presented to: Mary Ellen Lambert, Finance Department; Carlos Pimentel, Police Department; and William Roberts, Parks Division, Public Works Department. A twenty-five year service pin was presented to: Linda Emmerson, City Manager's Office. In recognition of 30 years of service, a gold November 4, 1997 Page 1 watch was presented to Charles Wyatt, Water Division, Municipal Utilities Department. Employee of the Quarter - City Manager Luebbers introduced the following 21 nominees for the Employee of the Quarter: Category: Field Gary Barnes Municipal Utilities Department Equipment Maintenance Karen Caldwell Police Department Parking Control Richard Gaspers Municipal Utilities Department Equipment Maintenance Fermin Ruiz Police Department Animal Control Category: Safety Dan Crow Fire Department Rogelio Garcia Police Department Travis Martinez Police Department Jim Mead Police Department Robert Williams Police Department Category: Administration Dan Borell Municipal Utilities Department Geographic Information Systems John. Cavitis City Manager's Office Purchasing Division Annette Dawkins Municipal Utilities Department Equipment Maintenance Christy Hammond A. K. Smiley Public Library Karen Kellingsworth Community Development Department Planning Division Mary Ellen Lambert Finance Department Rich Linder Police Department Community Policing Peggy McVey City Treasurer's Office Leslie Megas Police Department Records Division Lisa Poff Municipal Utilities Department Solid Waste Division November 4, 1997 Page 2 Brenda Sutton Police Department Community Services Division Barbara Wiggins Police Department Records Division Mayor Larson presented a plaque with the City seal to the selected employees of the quarter as follows: Gary Barnes, Equipment Maintenance, Municipal Utilities Department - Mr. :Barnes runs the equipment parts room more efficiently than most private auto repair garages are run. Due to his experience and understanding of the vehicles in the City's fleet, he has a sixth sense as to what parts to have on hand. Mr. Barnes' motto is "the right part at the right time for the least cost." Hundreds of dollars are saved through his efforts to ensure warranty parts and work. He is extremely efficient, effective, and self-motivated. Gary Barnes has set a standard for others to try to reach. Detective Rogelio Garcia, Police Department - This is Detective Garcia's second award for employee of the quarter having received the award two years ago. He is the Employee of the Quarter again because he is noted as a leader and is sought out by officers to develop investigative skills and report writing skills. He is frequently recognized as one of the top report writers in the Police Department. Detective Garcia has repeatedly been called upon to work Crimes Against Persons due to his investigative skills and his bi-lingual and bi-cultural capabilities. Detective Garcia is an outstanding investigator and an outstanding employee. He has been instrumental in resolving many significant and difficult homicides and other investigations and has been commended many times by prosecutors and fellow officers for his work. Dan Borell, Geographic Information Systems, Municipal Utilities Department - Dan Borell consistently produced at a level far above that which. can be reasonably expected. He accepts additional assignments without complaint and performs well above average work when given crisis assignments. He continually displays a cheerful attitude, is pleasant to work with and is well respected in the outside agencies that he works with. Mr. Borrell's abilities and attitude are a major factor in the City's progress in the highly technical field of GIS. Dan Borell has the ability to balance highly technical GIS work with both style and pragmatism, producing practical results that do not get bogged down in development, look good, and are reliable. November 4, 1997 Page 3 Employee of the Year - The following employees have been honored this past year as Employee of the Quarter: Ken Bolger Public Works Department Parks Division Laurie Johnson Public Works Department Administration David Graves Fire Department Harlan "Bud" Camomile Public Works Department Street Division Mary Huntoon Finance Department Steven Smith Police Department Manuel Torres Municipal Utilities Department Equipment Maintenance Evelyn Pedro Community Development Department Planning Division Stephen Dickey Police Department Gary Barnes Equipment Maintenance Municipal Utilities Department Rogelio Garcia Police Department Dan Borell Geographic Information Systems Municipal Utilities Department From this honored group of employees, Mayor Larson presented a plaque with the City seal to the selected Employee of the Year: David Graves, Fire Department - On a daily basis, Fire Engineer David Graves epitomizes the great engineers that his nominator has known over many years in the fire service. He is a superb and willing teacher for recruits learning the trade and for firefighters learning engineering skills. He is also a heavy rescue specialist and routinely holds classes for his teammates. On duty, David has taken on the responsibility of being the Radio Communications Coordinator which takes up to two or three hours a day to keep it all working at peak efficiency. He is also the unofficial computer "guru" for the Fire Department. Off duty, David is just as busy helping others. He is the City's RACES coordinator and is on call to help out in a major disaster. He and his wife Sheila have trained a rescue dog and are on call to look for missing persons in a variety of locations. On top of all this, David gives his time to the local Boy Scout troops teaching ropes and knots and taking them on field trips. November 4, 1997 Page 4 Manager of the Year - City Manager Luebbers announced the following employees were nominated for Manager of the Year: Stephen C. Dickey Municipal Utilities Department Water Superintendent Jim Drabinski Fire Department Fire Battalion Chief Tom Fitzmaurice Police Department Lieutenant Tina Kundig Finance Department Interim Finance Director Clete Hyman Police Department Captain Mary Petite Public Works Department Cost Recovery Administrator Beatrice Sanchez City Clerk's Office Deputy City Clerk Gordon Shackles Public Works Department Street Superintendent Valorie Shatynski Municipal Utilities Department Solid Waste Manager From this honored group of employees, Mayor Larson presented a plaque with the City seal to the Manager of the Year: Lieutenant Tom Fitzmaurice, Police Department - Lt. Fitzmaurice has consistently performed above expectations and serves as a model for service to the community. He has successfully directed the Police Department's efforts in Community Policing and has been instrumental in solving a number of significant community issues. Lt. Fitzmaurice is always at work early and home late -- always to the benefit of this City. In addition to his regular duties, he has been able to complete a total revision of the Police Department's rules, regulations and policies - compiling the several hundred pages into one volume for easier reference. He has successfully written and obtained two grants for the Police Department bringing additional patrol and traffic resources to the City. Lt. Fitzmaurice is also active in the community as a Sunrise Rotarian and involved in youth sports. Ridesharing Awards - Mayor Larson announced the City of Redlands received first place and second place awards at the SANBAG Employer Partnership Awards Ceremony held earlier today and commended Peggy McVey from the City Treasurer's Office for her efforts in the City's Rideshare program. November 4, 1997 Page 5 CVC 10851 Awards - California Highway Patrol Sergeant Tom Gregoryk and Kelli Bruhl, District Manager, Southern California Automobile Club presented CVC 10851 pins to Redlands Police Officers Carlos Castillo and Rodney Walters recognizing their efforts in the recovery of stolen vehicles. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 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 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on October 28, 1997, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Proclamation- Optimist Club of Redlands Youth Appreciation DaX- On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring October 30, 1997, as Optimist Club of Redlands Youth Appreciation Day and commended the Optimists for their dedication to the youth of our community. Proclamation - Redlands East Valley High School Dedication - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation congratulating the residents of the Redlands Unified School District on the occasion of the dedication ceremony scheduled for November 1, 1997,. for the Redlands East Valley High. School. Funds - Joslyn Trust - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved the request from. the Joslyn Advisory Board for authorization to utilize $1,000.00 in Mary Evelyn Scott trust monies to develop a senior computer lab. Funds - Storekeeper Position - Following brief discussion regarding benefits which are not paid to part-time employees, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve an additional appropriation to reinstate the position of part-time storekeeper. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5427 - Open Space Subvention Application - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 5427, a resolution of the City Council of November 4, 1997 Page 6 the City of Redlands designating Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director, as the official City representative to the State of California, Department of Land Conservation, for the 1997-98 Open Space subvention application. Funds - Purchase Agreement - Break Well - Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilmember Gilbreath left the Council Chambers. On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Larson, the City Council approved a purchase agreement for the purchase of a water well located in Bryn Mawr (known as the Break Well) and approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $27,000.00 to fund the purchase, with Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining. Appointments - DRBA Advisory Board - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously appointed Jim Cavanaugh and Donna Pohlmann to the Downtown Redlands Business Association Advisory Board. Funds - Police Department - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized the use of $29,927.11 in drug asset seizure funds for the purchase of one unmarked police vehicle for the Police Department. INTRODUCTIONS Candidates - Mayor Larson introduced City Council candidates present at this meeting: Robert D. Mollenauer, Jr., David F. Eason, Tim Johnson, John L. Freedman, Councilmember Gil, and Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2355 - Holiday Sales - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2355, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 18.194 to the Redlands Municipal Code relating to temporary holiday sales facilities. Community Development Director Shaw explained that staff has identified a number of areas pertaining to temporary uses and structures where there are no specific provisions in the current Code. Our Code has no provisions for holiday sales facilities that might accommodate the sales of goods and services relating to the holidays (such as the sale of Halloween pumpkins, Christmas trees and decorations, and the like). Staff had also identified issues pertaining to other temporary uses to include special indoor and outdoor events, overflow parking and outdoor sales events. The Planning Commission could not reach consensus on these other areas so the ordinance presented is limited to holiday sales. The other issues can be November 4, 1997 Page 7 addressed in subsequent amendments. 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 suggested a provision relating to fees to be set in a resolution be added to the ordinance; this was acceptable to other Councilmembers. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2355 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. 2355 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. 2355 was introduced, as amended, with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for November 18, 1997. COPS Funds - Public hearing was scheduled for this time and place to consider the use of Citizens' Option for Public Safety(COPS) funds as follows: Stenography Contract with Safety Data Systems $ 52,800.00 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Supervisors Vehicle 37,595.00 Six Crime Scene Evidence Kits 7,125.00 Directed Patrol Overtime 36,483.72 Expansion of Study Work Study Program 16,000.00 Total COPS expenditures $150,003.72 Police Chief Nelson, assisted by Captain Clete Hyman, explained in detail the proposed use of these funds. 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 Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds as described above. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. November 4, 1997 Page 8 PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RDA 97-IV-1 - Classic Pacific - Community Development Director Shaw explained the application for a Residential Development Allocation submitted by Classic Pacific for 40 single family homes in Tract No. 14790-1 located east of Alessandro Road and north of San Timoteo Creek, has been reviewed by the Planning Commission, Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, staff, and the Redlands Unified School District in accordance with the Redlands Municipal Code. The applicant did not obtain the minimum number of points needed for a building permit. The City Council may either increase or reduce the number of points given. If the City Council action increases the points so the total equals or exceeds the 90 points required, the applicant may proceed and be issued building permits. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed staff comments regarding these point areas. Based on information presented, Councilmember Larson felt the City Council was justified to grant additional points in the water and sewer categories. Councilmember Cunningham moved to add three points each to the water and sewer categories for this application and to approve Residential Development Allocation No. 97- IV-l. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Fire Station- Fire Chief Enslow reviewed his report to the City Council regarding improvements to Fire Station 261 and the possible sale of two sites which have been designated for future fire stations. Architect Leon Armantrout has volunteered his services and prepared a summary of improvements needed at Fire Station 261 and associated costs. Mayor Larson extended the City Council's appreciation to Mr. Armantrout for his services. Councilmembers discussed this proposal noting the City will need fire stations to the east and west as development occurs, but that renovating the existing fire station at Redlands Boulevard and Citrus Avenue was necessary at this time. Councilmember Larson moved to approve the concept presented by Fire Chief Enslow and to appoint Mr. Armantrout as the lead architect for the renovation of Fire Station 261. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson moved to authorize the sale of the parcel located at Interstate 10 and Cypress Avenue with the proceeds to be applied towards the renovation project and to review the options for the parcel at Brookside Avenue and Barton Road. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Eureka Street Parking - At the request of William Conley, this item was placed on the agenda by Councilmember Banda to allow him to again lobby the City Council to reconsider the parking restrictions on the west side of Eureka Street following completion of the Eureka Street improvement project north of November 4, 1997 Page 9 Redlands Boulevard. Mr. Conley addressed the City Council on behalf of himself and four other businesses and urged them to review this project further and allow parking on the west side of Eureka Street. No action was taken by the City Council at this meting. Student Liaison to City Council - Councilmember Banda has met with School Board Member Barbara Phelps who would like to see high school students appointed as liaisons to the City Council. Councilmember Banda moved to direct staff to research other cities to see if they have student liaisons and how such a program is implemented. Although her motion did not receive a second, Mayor Larson suggested this be revisited by the new City Council which will be seated on December 2, 1997. In the meantime, City Manager Luebbers indicated staff would initiate research proceedings for Councilmembers' information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Funds - Contract Award - Design of Bridges - Public Works Director Mutter reviewed the history of the roadway bridge structures crossing the Santa Ana River at Orange Street and Alabama Street. During the time since the 1993 storms which destroyed these crossings, staff has been attempting to acquire various funds for the ultimate replacement of the bridges at both crossings. Funding has been officially approved through the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program and the State Natural Disaster Assistance Act. Staff began the process of soliciting proposals for the design of the two bridges last year. Initially, 74 consultants had expressed an interest in this project. A selection committee was established comprised of City staff, members of the Public Works Commission, and representatives from the Cities of San Bernardino and Highland. It was the selection committee's determination that the firm most qualified and presenting the best proposal for the design of the two bridges was McDaniel Engineering Company of San Bernardino. The project is broken down into several phases. At this time, staff is requesting approval of the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Redlands and McDaniel Engineering Company for the completion of preliminary bridge designs including all hydraulic calculations and impacts in the river channel for both crossings. Councilmember Cunningham expressed mixed feelings regarding the replacement of a bridge on. Alabama Street that he felt never existed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Consultant Services Agreement as proposed and to approve an appropriation of$60,706.00 from the Local Transportation Fund for this purpose. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. November 4, 1997 Page 10 NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 5428 - Measure "I" Funds - Public Works Director Mutter reviewed the Five Year Capital Improvement Program and Twenty Year Transportation Plan as a listing of projects on which local Measure I funds will be spent in the City of Redlands in future years. He noted that care has been. taken in preparing the project list to ensure that it is consistent with the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan submittals adopted by the City Council on April 1, 1997, and also with the adopted budget for the current fiscal year. Councilmember Larson moved to adopt Resolution No. 5428, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, State of California, adopting the Five Year Capital Improvement Program and Twenty Year Transportation Plan related to Measure I with the inclusion of funding options for the Metrolink extension from San Bernardino to Redlands. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Candidate - Robert D. Mollenauer, Jr. who is a candidate for City Council demanded to know why his correspondence with the City is shared with the press. Mayor Larson explained the City Council's policy regarding public records. Mr. Mollenauer also expressed his opinion regarding certain campaign issues. Skateboard Park - Vicki Hargrave again appealed to the City Council for some kind of assistance regarding development fees for the skateboard park she is developing on her property currently known as the Grisby Garden Center. She was referred to the City Manager to discuss financing the fees. Neighborhood Improvement Committee - Joyce Jordan expressed concerns about a medium-density project proposed at Clifton Avenue and San Mateo Street and existing conditions in the neighborhood caused by an absentee landlord which are embarrassing to many of the neighbors. City Manager Luebbers said a neighborhood improvement committee, consisting of City staff, has been formed to coordinate code enforcement, and he assured her the committee will do everything they can within the confines of law to address these concerns. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 4:50 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on November 18, 1997. Mayor Larson reminded everyone if they had not yet voted-- to vote. November 4, 1997 Page I1 City Clerk November 4, 1997 Page 12