HomeMy WebLinkAbout111897-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 November 18,
1997.
PRESENT Swen Larson, Mayor
Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem
William E. Cunningham, Councilmember
Geni A. S. Banda, Councilmember
Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
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
Valeria Godines, Press Enterprise
Monica Whitaker, The Sun
Steve Tuckey, Redlands Daily Facts
ABSENT Gilberto Gil, Councilmember
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Banda followed
by the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTIONS
Councilmembers-elect - Mayor Larson offered congratulations and recognized
Councilmembers-elect John L. Freedman and Gary George, having been elected
to the City Council as a result of the November 4, 1997, election and Mayor
Pro Tem Gilbreath as having been re-elected at the same election. Election
results will be certified at the December 2, 1997, City Council meeting at which
time the new Councilmembers will be sworn in office. The reorganization of
the City Council will take place at 7:00 P.M.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Banda, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 4,
1997, were approved as submitted by AYE votes of all present.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember Banda,bills and salaries were ordered paid by AYE votes of all
present.
Planning; Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Banda, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on November 12, 1997, was acknowledged as received.
Ordinance No. 2355 - Holiday Sales - 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, was adopted on motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Cunningham, Banda; Mayor Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gil
Agreement - Pipeline Easement - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council authorized,by AYE votes
of all present, an entry and permanent pipeline easement agreement with the
California Department of Water Resources for entry into City-owned property
located in the Mill Creek Wash near the Henry Tate Water Treatment Plant and
authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Solid Waste Division Re-Organization - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council approved, by
AYE votes of all present, a minor re-organization of the authorized positions in
the Municipal Utilities Department to delete a Senior Solid Waste Truck Driver
position and to create a Solid Waste Customer Service Representative position.
Viewing Pens - Redlands Animal. Shelter - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council authorized the
installation of chain link viewing pens at the front of the Redlands Animal
Shelter by AYE votes of all present. It was noted the Redlands District Humane
Society has voted to support and fund this project. In addition, Ms. Janet Weder,
Vice President of Seven W Enterprises, Inc., has also expressed an interest in
providing financial support.
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Financing Agreement - Michael and Victoria Hargrave - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
authorized, by AYE votes of all present, a financing agreement (note) between
the City of Redlands and Michael and Victoria Hargrave for fees, up to
$18,000.00 and amortized over a 36 month period at 9.50 percent interest,
associated with the development of a skateboard park.
Multi-Hazard Functional Plan - Fire Battalion Chief Mitchall McKee responded
to questions from Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath concerning the proposed
emergency response plan prepared in compliance with the California
Emergency Services Act (Government Code Sections 8607 and 8680.2).
Battalion Chief McKee was commended for his outstanding preparation of this
plan. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the revised City of Redlands
Multi-Hazard Functional Plan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and
carried by AYE votes of all present.
Propagating Nursery - Prospect Park- On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council approved, by AYE votes
of all present, use of a portion of Prospect Park by the Redlands Horticultural
and Improvement Society for a propagating nursery as recommended by the
Parks Commission on October 9, 1997, and directed staff to prepare an
appropriate lease agreement for this use.
Appointment - DRBA Advisory Board - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council reappointed,
by AYE votes of all present, Shelli Stockton and Dolores Mercer to serve on the
Downtown Redlands Business Association (DRBA) Advisory Board as
recommended by the DRBA Advisory Board on November 12, 1997.
Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council authorized, by
AYE votes of all present, execution of a letter certifying to the Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors that Cooperative Agreement No. 95-46, approved by the
City Council on March 21, 1995, between the City of Redlands and the County
Economic and Community Development Department is still in effect which will
allow for the implementation of the 1998 Single Family Bond Program.
Proclamation - Family Week - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council authorized, by AYE votes
of all present, issuance of a proclamation declaring the week of November 23-
30, 1997,. as Family Week to encourage our community to focus attention on the
value and importance of the family.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Resolution No. 5407 - Historic Resource No. 95 - Public hearing was advertised
for this time and place to consider designating the Cunningham House, located
at 171 Bellevue Avenue, as Historic Resource No. 95. Mayor Larson declared
the meeting open as a public hearing. There being no comments, the public
hearing was continued to December 2, 1997, by AYE votes of all present, on
motion of Councilmember Larson, seconded by Councilmember Cunningham.
(Note: Councilmember Cunningham is not associated with this property known
as the Cunningham House.)
NEW BUSINESS
Appointments - Public Works Commission - Mayor Larson moved to nominate
Dwight B. Cavender for reappointment to a four-year term on the Public Works
Commission, and to appoint Kurt Deile and Michael S. Lee to four year terms
on the Public Works Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Gilbreath and carried by AYE votes of all present.
Storm Drain Fee Waiver - Broncs Towing-Noting this was Mayor Larson's last
City Council meeting, Public Works Director Mutter expressed his appreciation
to him for his support over the years. He then reviewed a request for waiver of
the storm drain fee for a proposed new tow yard facility to be located on a
vacant 1.3 acre parcel located at 1083 West Park Avenue and recommended
denial of the request. Noting the appellant has asked that this request be
discussed at the December 2, 1997,. meeting, Councilmember Larson moved to
continue this matter to said meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Banda and carried by AYE votes of all present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Expression of Appreciation - Joyce Jordan, 1108 West Palm Avenue, expressed
her appreciation for the code enforcement efforts in her neighborhood. She also
invited members of the City Council to an Eagle Scout ceremony honoring three
new Eagle Scouts to be held at Clock Auditorium on December 13, 1997, at
noon. Mayor Larson extended his gratitude to the department heads for their
diligence.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 3:12 P.M. to a closed session to hold a
conference with its legal counsel as follows:
1. Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
(a) Brickley, et al. v. City of Redlands
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ADJOURNMENT
There was no report following the closed session and the City Council meeting
was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on December 2, 1997, at
7:00 P.M.
City Clerk
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