HomeMy WebLinkAbout011398cc_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held
in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, at 11:00 A.M. on
January 13, 1998.
PRESENT William E. Cunningham, Mayor
Geni A. S. Banda, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
John L. Freedman, Councilmember
Gary George, Councilmember
Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts
Renee Hernandez, The Sun
Courtney Challos, Press Enterprise
ABSENT None
Measure U Implementation - On November 4, 1997, the voters of Redlands approved
Measure U, an initiative ordinance of the people of Redlands establishing principals of managed
development. The results of the election were certified on December 2, 1997, and the measure
took effect on December 12, 1997. This is the second session the City Council has held for the
study and evaluation of Measure U.
Mayor Cunningham opened the meeting with the statement that staff is involved in many tasks
including preparation of the Water Master Plan, processing major development projects, and the
implementation of Measure U. Mayor Cunningham stated the City Council feels that
implementation of Measure U is a priority task. Councilmember Freedman agreed that
implementation of Measure U is the first priority even if it delays projects which are in process.
Councilmember Banda stated the sun rises on Redlands, not an individual. Councilmember
Gilbreath added that the City owes everyone a good faith effort which will allow developers to
continue processing their projects during the implementation period.
Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study - City Manager Luebbers reviewed the staffs
recommendation as to the mechanics of who will prepare the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit
Study: the City will hire a consultant who will be selected through the normal RFP (Request for
Proposal) process; the development will pay a deposit towards preparation of the study and will
be required to pay for preparation of the study with an administrative fee included; staff
proposed to prepare an outline of what the study will consist of within the Council's perimeters;
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and a fee resolution will be prepared for the City Council's approval. Tex Moore, one of
Measure U's authors, gave his viewpoint on the importance of the socio-economic study and
urged the City Council to find a way, during the processing of an application, to identify and
address its impacts on the City or not approve the project. Councilmember Cunningham moved
to direct staff to prepare a report for the January 20, 1998, Council meeting covering these
recommendations; including a mechanism to assure all projects, 5,000 square feet or larger, are
required to prepare the socio-economic study with a tiering process based on size of projects as
to what they will be required to provide; and providing a report on a survey of what other cities
are doing in this regards. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried
unanimously. City Manager Luebbers asked the City Council for direction regarding the two
socio-economic public hearings scheduled for January 20, 1998, for the Citrus Plaza and
Redlands Crossing projects. Mayor Cunningham said the City will hold off on these projects
until the mechanisms for implementing Measure U are in place and directed staff to inform the
applicants. Toward the end of this meeting, Ben Reiling, Redlands Crossing, asked if the City
could review the information contained in their Environmental Impact Report and advise them of
any deficiencies rather than starting over to prepare to socio-economic study. Mayor
Cunningham responded that information was valuable and he saw no need to start all over.
School Impact Stud X - Two representatives from the Redlands Unified School District were
present at this meeting and indicated they are reviewing their options to comply with Measure U.
City Attorney McHugh told Councilmembers the School District needs to prepare a facilities
plan and establish the fee needed. The City Council is responsible for imposing the fee.
Councilmember George asked School officials to provide a report addressing the cost to educate
one student.
Vested Projects - Community Development Director Shaw asked the City Council for direction
in relation to projects "in the pipeline" such as Classic Pacific which is on the Planning
Commission's agenda later today. City Attorney McHugh suggested Councilmembers decide
what to do on specific projects after reviewing the comprehensive report which will be coming
for the January 20, 1998, Council meeting. Mayor Cunningham asked that a list of projects be
provided with staff s recommendation at that meeting. Community Development Director Shaw
asked Council if two projects with parking lots exceeding 5,000 square feet could proceed.
Mayor Cunningham responded that it was not the intent of .Measure U to require a socio-
economic study for parking lots and that permits can be issued.
Housing Mix - Community Development Director Shaw said that Measure U identifies a specific
mix of housing to be developed in the City at buildout. Councilmember Banda felt the City
should strive to maintain the ratio required by Measure U beginning immediately.
Councilmembers asked that staff prepare alternatives for them to study in order to implement
this provision.
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Urban Reserve - Community Development Director Shaw reported that Measure U applies a
different definition of urban reserve than what was used in the 1995 General Plan. Mayor
Cunningham stated that while the City is preparing the necessary documents, all projects shall be
evaluated in the context of the new definition and criteria prior to any land use approvals.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 11:53 A.M. to an
adjourned regular meeting to be held on January 20, 1998, at 9:00 A.M. to continue the review
of Measure U. (Note: This adjourned regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 1998, at 9:00
A.M. was later postponed to 7:00 P.M. on the same date.)
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