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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012098cc_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 January 20, 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 Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Bonnie Johnson, 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 Courtney Challos, Press Enterprise Monica Whitaker, The Sun (afternoon session only) Renee Hernandez, The Sun (evening session only) ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Banda followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Retirement Reco nig tion - Mayor Cunningham and Larry Burgess, Library Director, presented a plaque with the City Seal to Catherine Abplanalp in honor of her retirement from her employment with the library. Ms. Abplanalp retired December 30, 1997, after having distinguished herself by consistent service to the patrons, a personality with teamwork written all over it, and an enviable work ethic. Employee Service - Introductions were made by the department heads and Mayor Cunningham presented a five year service pin to: Joni Castellon, January 20, 1998 Page 1 Personnel Office. Ten year service pins were presented to: Mary Huntoon, Finance Department; Steve Dickey, Police Department; Marvin Klein, Police Department; Cammy De La Torre, Community Services Division; John Avilla, Street Division; Annette Dawkins, Equipment Maintenance Division; Donald Radtke, Wastewater Division; Steve Howell, Water Division; and John Vindiola, Water Division. Twenty year service pins were presented to: Louis Geusen, Fire Department; Paul Simpson, Fire Department; Dee Baer, Police Department; and Roger DeVault, Police Department. Employee of the Quarter - City Manager Luebbers introduced the following nine nominees for the Employee of the Quarter: Category: Field John Silvia Municipal Utilities Department Equipment Maintenance Division Ruben Baltierra Municipal Utilities Department Solid Waste Division Category: Safety Mark Brannen Police Department Mark Davis Fire Department Shelley James Police Department Vonn Layel Police Department Darren Means Police Department Category: Administration Mae Perez Municipal Utilities Department Utility Billing Brenda Sutton Police Department Community Services Division Mayor Cunningham presented a plaque with the City seal to the selected Employees of the Quarter as follows: Ruben Baltierra, Solid Waste Division, Municipal Utilities Department - Ruben Baltierra has worked for the City for 23 years in the Solid Waste Division. During this time, he has demonstrated continued dedication in serving our customers and contribution to the division as a team leader. Mr. Baltierra's performance is always professional and courteous. He is a faithful employee whose performance on the route is nothing short of outstanding. He takes pride in providing quality service to all the customers on his route. Additionally, his vehicle is the best maintained and cleanest truck in the fleet. He truly is a model employee. Mr. Baltierra is an asset to the Solid January 20, 1998 Page 2 Waste Division and deserves the special recognition of the Employee of the Quarter. Vonn Layel, Police Department - Corporal Vonn Layel has shown great compassion in two recent incidents. On one occasion, an elderly woman had her vehicle impounded and had no money to get it out of storage. Cpl. Layel paid the tow fees and asked no payment in return nor did he think it was necessary to let his Sergeant know what he had done. The second incident was when he was involved in the arrest of a woman who had two little boys. The children were barefooted and dirty and had dirty clothes. He washed their faces and phoned his wife to bring some of his son's clothes for the boys. She responded right away with socks and warm clothing. Police Department management staff agree with this nomination and described Corporal Vonn Layel as having a can-do attitude and being a high energy supervisor. Brenda Sutton, Administrative Services Division, Police Department - Brenda Sutton constantly provides excellent customer service. She is friendly and helpful to all customers (internal and external) and will not turn anyone away without ensuring they are satisfied and/or have received the assistance they need. Mrs. Sutton takes the initiative to learn about the Department and other City operations and often asks for additional work. It seems she perceives these extra assignments as an opportunity to develop new skills and enhance her contributions to the City. Perhaps the most valuable are the personal characteristics that make Mrs. Sutton an exceptional employee. She is filled with team spirit, drive, and commitment; she maintains a positive attitude at all times; she works independently and can anticipate the next step without being told. Brenda Sutton does not know the words "no," "can't," or "too busy." Her response it always an emphatic "yes!" CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the minutes of the special meeting of January 6, 1998, the regular meeting of January 6, 1998, and the adjourned regular meeting of January 1.3, 1998,. were unanimously approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath,bills and salaries were unanimously ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 13, 1998, was unanimously acknowledged as received. January 20, 1998 Page 3 Agreement - Redlands Baseball for Youth - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved an amended lease agreement between the City and Redlands Baseball for Youth and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document. This amendment ensures consistency between the City's insurance requirements and coverage provided by the organization. Ordinance No. 2368 - Specific Plan No. 40 Amendment - Staff recommended that Ordinance No. 2368, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Section 4.0201 of Specific Plan No. 40 relating to parking requirements for theaters and auditoriums, be continued to April 7, 1998, as it has been determined this is a project that requires preparation of a socio-economic cost/benefit study under the criteria established by Measure U. On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved this recommendation to continue Ordinance No. 2368. Funds - Sylvan Park Playground Equipment - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously accepted with gratitude an anonymous donation in the amount of $830.41 and approved the appropriation of these funds for the purchase of playground equipment at Sylvan Park. Funds - Contract - Cable Television Consultant Services - In conjunction with the communication item regarding televising City Council meetings, Councilmember George asked Gerald Hanson if he would assist in coordinating filming meetings and events of the City for broadcasting on cable television channels. Mr. Hanson noted the new franchise with TCI Cablevision which was recently approved has provisions for public television broadcasting and that he would be willing to assist. On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously authorized extension of a contract with Gerald Hanson for cable television consultant services through June 30, 1998,. and to appropriate $2,500.00 to cover the cost of the contract. Assignment and Assumption Agreement - Orange Village Apartments - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved the Assignment and Assumption Agreement for the sale of the Orange Village Apartments project, located at 106 West Pennsylvania Avenue, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Lease Agreement - One Parking Space - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council January 20, 1998 Page 4 unanimously approved a lease agreement between the City of Redlands and the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands for the use of one parking space at Joslyn Senior Center, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. The parking space will be leased for the sum of $1.00 from 5:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M., Tuesday and Friday evenings, beginning June 1, 1998, and concluding August 31, 1998, and will be auctioned during the Chocolate Fantasy fund-raiser by the Redlands Boys and Girls Club of Redlands. The highest bidder will have the parking space reserved for exclusive use during the 1998 Redlands Bowl season. Funds - Resolution No. 5458 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5458, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule an compensation plan for City Employees, which upgrades the position of Assistant Planner to Senior Planner and includes other changes approved during prior meetings, and approved an additional appropriation in the amount of$22,388.00 to cover the upgrade for the Senior Planner. COMMUNICATIONS Fire Sprinkler Requirement - Mr. Rob Walker recently moved a historic house to 171 Bellevue and has requested a waiver of the requirement to install an automatic fire sprinkler system. Mr. Walker feels this requirement is contrary to local Fire Code and State regulations for historical structures, and provided a copy of a letter from the State Historical Building Safety Board. On behalf of the Redlands Conservancy Board of Directors, Bob Clark informed the City Council they supported Mr. Walker's request and suggested a compromise might be worked out to satisfy all concerned. On behalf of the Redlands Area Historical Society, Liz Beguelin indicated their support of the State Historical Code. Fire officials did not agree with Mr. Walker's interpretation of the Codes and expressed concern for the safety of the structure and its occupants. Fire Chief Enslow, Battalion Chief John Habant, and Fire Inspector Leonard Temby cited several examples of fires that did not destroy structures due to the activation fire sprinklers. They offered to work with Mr. Walker and provide names of contractors who know how to install unobtrusive sprinkler systems which would not compromise the integrity of the historic structure. He was also assured the expense would not be as much as he thought. Having met with staff, Mr. Walker and others supporting Mr. Walker's request, Councilmember George found he had to side with staff s recommendation. Wanting more information, Councilmember Banda moved to continue this matter to February 3, 1998. Councilmember Freedman seconded the motion which carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO. January 20, 1998 Page 5 Statement of Investment Policy - City Treasurer Reynolds reported that on January 1, 1996, State legislation took effect making it mandatory to present the Statement of Investment Policy to the City Council on an annual basis. The City Council approved numerous changes to the policy in December, 1996. There have been no changes since that time. The Treasurer's Investment Review Committee reviewed the policy before the December, 1996, changes were approved. This committee consists of the City Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Finance Director, Finance Accounting Manager, San Bernardino County Investment Officer, Mayor Cunningham, Councilmember Gilbreath, and Chief Financial Officers Beth Sanders of Redlands Centennial Bank and David Gray of Redlands Federal Bank. This committee will meet at least quarterly during 1998 to review and make recommendations on the investment policy and portfolio Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Statement of Investment Policy as presented by the City Treasurer. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Appointments - Planning Commission - Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Rufus A. (Tex) Moore to a four-year term on the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate George Webber for reappointment to a four- year term on the :Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Paul Thompson for reappointment to a four-year term on the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Jon Harrison to a four-year term on the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and following discussion carried with Councilmembers Banda and Freedman opposing his reappointment. Public Assembly Permit - The United Front Organization, 654 East Holt Boulevard, Ontario, California, has requested a permit to conduct a peaceful drive-by and picket at 1150 Brookside Avenue (Congressman Jerry Lewis' office) on February 6, 1998,. to oppose government land grabs. Representing the United Front Organization, Branko Belicevski assured Councilmembers their demonstration will be peaceful and that they will comply with all applicable laws. Councilmember George moved to grant a public assembly permit as requested. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Enforcement of Smoking Laws - Police Chief Nelson presented a packet of information prepared by the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health that has been distributed to all bars in Redlands to inform them of California's law for a smoke-free workplace which took effect January 1, 1998. Police Chief Nelson informed Councilmembers the Redlands Police Department January 20, 1998 Page 6 responds to all complaints on a prioritized basis. They are asking for voluntary compliance with this new anti-smoking law but will issue a citation for an infraction if it becomes necessary. Televising City Council Meetings - See Consent Calendar: "Contract - Cable Television Consultant Services" above. Parking District - Specific Plan No. 45 Downtown Area - Noting the parking problems created with the opening of the new Krikorian Theatre, Councilmember Gilbreath felt we need to evaluate the need for additional parking and approach property owners for support to establish a parking district in the area between Orange Street and Eureka Street, north of Redlands Boulevard. Councilmembers concurred to direct staff to proceed. Funds - City Cities Membership - On behalf of the Redlands Sister Cities Association, Betsy Ileinze asked the City Council to authorize payment of membership dues in the United States/Mexico Sister Cities Association to allow them to continue their endeavors as ambassadors. Councilmember George moved to authorize an additional appropriation in the amount of $150.00 for this membership. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. JOINT MEETING- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL Resolution No. 5454 - Great Neighborhoods Proms - Police Chief Nelson reported that staff has qualified additional participants in the Great Neighborhoods Program. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 5454, 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 Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated January 20, 1998.) January 20, 1998 Page 7 CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:28 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:29 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with legal counsel: Exiting litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a): - Brickley et al v. City of Redlands - City of Redlands v. County of San. Bernardino and Majestic Realty Company - Case Nos. SVC 34737, SVC 33330 and SVC 38504 - Biggs v. Larson and Foster (City Attorney McHugh announced he had a conflict on interest and would not participate in this discussion.) The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Cunningham welcomed Boy Scout Troop No. 16 who were in attendance at this meeting. MEMORIAL Norman Martinez Councilmember Emeritus - Former Councilmember Norman Martinez died on Saturday, January 17, 1998. Mr. Martinez was appointed to the City Council on April 1.6, 1957,. and served until April 1970; he also served as Vice Mayor from 1968 to 1970. Mayor Cunningham asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence in his memory. PRESENTATIONS Human Touch Awards - On behalf of the Human Relations Commission, Leanora Jimenz-Sims and Angel Hossain assisted Mayor Cunningham in presenting Certificates of Appreciation to honor the Peer Mediation Program at Redlands High School for its support promoting improved multicultural relations in the City of Redlands. Certificates were also presented to Trish Duncan, counselor; Brad Scott, counselor; and Robyn Swarthout, teacher. Angel Hossain, student Human Relations Commissioner, and four of her peers from Redlands High School presented a brief skit as an example of a typical case and how the students resolve conflicts peacefully. PUBLIC HEARING Socio-Economic Studies - Measure U - Public hearings were advertised for this time and place to consider socio-economic studies pursuant to Measure U for the Redlands Crossing Retail Commercial. Project and the Redlands Venture Citrus Plaza Retail Commercial project. Based on the actions taken by the City Council at their last two meetings in relation to the implementation of Measure U, staff recommended the City Council continue consideration of the socio- January 20, 1998 Page 8 economic studies to allow staff to prepare a procedure and process for the evaluation and consideration of these studies for all projects subject to this requirement pursuant to Measure U. While each of these projects have prepared a socio-economic analysis as a part of their environmental impact reports, these studies may or many not meet the criteria to be established as required by Measure U. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Ben Reiling, Redlands Crossing, told Councilmembers they are ready to go as soon as the guidelines are set. There being no further comments, the public hearing was unanimously continued to March 3, 1998,. on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution No. 5441 - Redlands Crossing El R - Consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Redlands Crossing retail development consisting of approximately 460,000 square feet of building area generally located on the northeast corner of the Interstate 10 and Route 30 Freeways, south of Lugonia Avenue, and west of New York Street had been continued to this meeting. Community Development Director Shaw reported this project is subject to the requirements of Measure U and therefore must prepare a socio-economic cost benefit study. Staff recommended this request be continued until this study is prepared. Councilmember George moved to continue consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report to March 3, 1998. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued Ordinance No. 2369 - Development Agreement No. 10 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider approval of Development Agreement No. 10 for the proposed Redlands Crossing retail development which consists of approximately 460,000 square feet of building area on approximately 47 acres generally located at the northeast corner of the Interstate 10 and Route 30 Freeways, south of Lugonia Avenue, and west of New York Street. Staff recommended this public hearing be continued until the Final Environmental Impact Report and socio-economic cost benefit analysis has been approved for this project. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing. There being no comments forthcoming, the public hearing was unanimously continued to March 3, 1998, on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Banda. Citrus Plaza EIR - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Citrus Plaza project which is a proposed 1,850,000 square foot multi-phased mixed use regional commercial center on approximately 124 acres located on the east side of January 20, 1998 Page 9 Alabama Street, bounded by Lugonia Avenue on the south, San Bernardino Avenue on the north, and State Route 30 on the east. Staff recommended this public hearing be continued until socio-economic cost benefit analysis has been approved for this project. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing. There being no comments forthcoming, the public hearing was unanimously continued to March 3, 1998, on motion of Councilmember Banda, seconded by Councilmember George. Concept Plan No. 3, Amendment No. 3 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the application for Amendment No. 3 to Concept Plan No. 3 due to inactivity on the part of the original project applicant. Community Development Director Shaw reported that this application, originally filed by Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership on November 5, 1996, requested various modifications to Concept Plan No. 3, more commonly known as Marigold Plaza. This Concept Plan is located north of Interstate 10, east of Bryn Mawr Avenue, south of Lugonia Avenue, and west of California Street within the boundaries of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. This application was submitted in conjunction with the proposed development of the Redlands Fashion Center project. This application has now been on file with the City of Redlands for over one year. However, the applicant has not complied with certain requests of staff relative to maintaining a sufficient fund balance for consultant services dealing with the project's environmental impact report. The applicant has contacted staff stating that they will not be going forward with the project as originally proposed, and that a revised submittal may occur at a future date unspecified. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Based upon the findings and determinations made in the staff s report, the lack of an environmental assessment of the project and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Councilmember George moved that the City Council determine that the application for Amendment No. 3 to Concept Plan No. 3 (Marigold Plaza) is hereby denied due to the non-availability of an environmental assessment of the project as required by CEQA and inactivity on the part of the original project applicant, Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Specific Plan No. 42 - Amendment No. 2 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the application for Amendment No. 2 to Specific Plan No. 42 due to inactivity on the part of the original project applicant. Community Development Director Shaw reported that this application, originally filed by Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership on November 5, 1996, requested various modifications to Specific Plan No. 42, more commonly known as the Research Park Specific Plan. This application was submitted in conjunction with the January 20, 1998 Page 10 proposed development of the Redlands Fashion Center project. This application has now been on file with the City of Redlands for over one year. However, the applicant has not complied with certain requests of staff relative to maintaining a sufficient fund balance for consultant services dealing with the project's environmental impact report. The applicant has contacted staff stating that they will not be going forward with the project as originally proposed, and that a revised submittal may occur at a future date unspecified. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Based upon the findings and determinations made in the staff s report, the lack of an environmental assessment of the project and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Councilmember George moved that the City Council determine that the application for Amendment No. 2 to Specific Plan No. 42 (Research Park Specific Plan) is hereby denied due to the non-availability of an environmental assessment of the project as required by CEQA and inactivity on the part of the original project applicant, Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Specific Plan No. 40 - Amendment No. 10 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the application for Amendment No. 10 to Specific Plan No. 40 due to inactivity on the part of the original project applicant. Community Development Director Shaw reported that this application, originally filed by Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership on November 5, 1996, requested various modifications to certain sections of the text of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan relative to the proposed development of the Redlands Fashion Center Project. This application was submitted in conjunction with the proposed development of the Redlands Fashion Center project. This application has now been on file with the City of Redlands for over one year. However, the applicant has not complied with certain requests of staff relative to maintaining a sufficient fund balance for consultant services dealing with the project's environmental impact report. The applicant has contacted staff stating that they will not be going forward with the project as originally proposed, and that a revised submittal may occur at a future date unspecified. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Based upon the findings and determinations made in the staff s report, the lack of an environmental assessment of the project and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Councilmember George moved that the City Council determine that the application for Amendment No. 10 to Specific Plan No. 40 (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan) is hereby denied due to the non-availability of an environmental assessment of the project as required by CEQA and inactivity on the part of the original project applicant, Shannon Brooke Limited January 20, 1998 Page 11 Partnership. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. General Plan Amendment No. 62 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the application for General Plan Amendment No. 62 due to inactivity on the part of the original project applicant. Community Development Director Shaw reported that this application, originally filed by Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership on November 5, 1996,. requested various modifications to the text and maps of the Circulation Election of the General Plan in conjunction with the proposed Redlands Fashion Center development. This application was submitted in conjunction with the proposed development of the Redlands Fashion Center project. This application has now been on file with the City of Redlands for over one year. However, the applicant has not complied with certain requests of staff relative to maintaining a sufficient fund balance for consultant services dealing with the project's environmental impact report. The applicant has contacted staff stating that they will not be going forward with the project as originally proposed, and that a revised submittal may occur at a future date unspecified. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Based upon the findings and determinations made in the staffs report, the lack of an environmental assessment of the project and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Councilmember Freedman moved that the City Council determine that the application for General Plan Amendment No. 62 is hereby denied due to the non-availability of an. environmental assessment of the project as required by CEQA and inactivity on the part of the original project applicant, Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Concept Plan No. 6 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the application for Concept Plan No. 6 due to inactivity on the part of the original project applicant. Community Development Director Shaw reported that this application, originally filed by Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership on November 5, 1996, requested approval to establish the conceptual site planning for the proposed Redlands Fashion Center project, located north of Lugonia Avenue, south of San Bernardino Avenue, east of Mountain View Avenue and west of California Street within the boundaries of the East Valley Corridor specific Plan. This application has now been on file with the City of Redlands for over one year. However, the applicant has not complied with certain requests of staff relative to maintaining a sufficient fund balance for consultant services dealing with the project's environmental impact report. The applicant has contacted staff stating that they will not be going forward with the project as originally proposed, and that a revised submittal may occur at a future date January 20, 1998 Page 12 unspecified. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Based upon the findings and determinations made in the staffs report, the lack of an environmental assessment of the project and the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Councilmember Freedman moved that the City Council determine that the application for proposed Concept Plan No. 6 (Redlands Fashion Center Project) is hereby denied due to the non-availability of an environmental assessment of the project as required by CEQA and inactivity on the part of the original project applicant, Shannon Brooke Limited Partnership. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Greenspot Annexation - Mayor Cunningham reviewed the action taken by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) regarding the sphere of influence expansion for the City of Redlands on November 19, 1997, in the Greenspot area. A request for reconsideration has been received from Buddy and Carole Long who are landowners within the eastern most portion of the study area; no requests for reconsideration were submitted by residents of the Greenspot residential area. This request has been scheduled to be heard by LAFCO on January 21, 1998. Mayor Cunningham asked the City Council if there was a change in their stand. There was no action taken by the City Council indicating the same posture which will be communicated to LAFCO by Mayor Cunningham and staff. STUDY SESSION - MEASURE U Ordinance No. 2374 - Moratorium - City Attorney McHugh reported the City Council directed staff at their last City Council meeting to present a legal option to ensure that all pending and future development projects involving structures exceeding 5,000 square feet (other than single family residences) in the City are consistent with the General Plan, as amended by Measure U, requirements for a socio-economic impact report. To that end a draft interim urgency ordinance has been prepared which would temporarily prohibit certain development approvals within the City pending the City Council's consideration of an amendment to the General Plan. Staff understands that the goal of the City Council is to ensure that all projects involving structures exceeding 5,000 square feet perform a socio-economic impact report and cost/benefit analysis. The proposed urgency measure would temporarily prohibit the approval of development entitlements for those projects until the Community Development Department can prepare and present to the City Council an amendment to the General Plan to establish this requirement. City Attorney McHugh explained the process for the City Council to adopt an urgency ordinance. Noting that the January 20, 1998 Page 13 need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Freedman moved to add Ordinance No. 2374, an interim urgency ordinance of the City of Redlands temporarily prohibiting certain development approvals within the City pending consideration of a General Plan Amendment to implement the voter-approved initiative ordinance commonly known as Measure U, to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2374 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2374 was unanimously adopted. Socio-Economic Study - Councilmember George presented his written thoughts on what the socio-economic study should address. Councilmember Cunningham presented his written thoughts of the elements of a socio-economic study. Staff was asked to utilize these thoughts and prepare a draft for the City Council's review of the requirements for the socio-economic study. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the issues that have been resolved, issues that have been discussed and not resolved, and additional issues that need clarification. Councilmembers concurred to meet again on January 27, 1998, at 9:00 A.M. to continue studying implementation of Measure U. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cities Pavillion Project - On behalf of the Cities Pavillion Project, Civil Engineer Ken King introduced Gary Richardson, So Cal Cinema, and James Barthe, leasing agent. Mr. Richardson told City Councilmembers they are looking forward to coming into Redlands to build an interesting and upscale movie theater. Mr. Barthe indicated that multiple expressions of interest are coming in now that the Cities Pavillion has the So Cal Cinema's commitment. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on January 27, 1998, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 2, Redlands, California. City Clerk January 20, 1998 Page 14