HomeMy WebLinkAbout012798cc_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 9:00 A.M. on January
27, 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
Courtney Challos,Press Enterprise
Jennifer Armstrong, Press Enterprise
Renee Hernandez, The Sun
ABSENT None
STUDY SESSION- MEASURE U
Socio-Economic Study_- In the staff report prepared for this study session, staff
recommended the General Plan be amended to include the "Socio-Economic
Cost/Benefit Study and Findings Required" and presented proposed language.
By a consensus of the City Council, the following was approved: "(b) Socio-
Economic Cost/Benefit Study and Findings Required - Every development
project proposal requiring a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment,
Subdivision Map, Specific Plan or, for projects involving structures larger than
5,000 square feet, Conditional Use Permit approval, and other projects
involving structures larger than 5,000 square feet (except single family
residences built on existing lots of records and those projects otherwise exempt
from Measure U), shall submit a socio-economic analysis and cost benefit
study, which shall also be included in all environmental documents submitted to
the extent permitted by law, identifying the source of funding for necessary
public infrastructure and reflecting the effect of such development on the City,
as part of the application process."
Staff posed the question whether to allow the delegation of its authority to the
Planning Commission for review of some socio-economic cost benefit studies.
The City Council discussed this matter at length and directed staff to prepare
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draft language to amend existing ordinances to provide for smooth flow of the
development entitlement process which would include the Planning
Commission as an advisory panel at certain levels which will also be consistent
with State law.
A copy of the City of Brea Fiscal Impact of New Development (FIND) Model
was distributed prior to this meeting. Staff will review this document and use it
as a quantifier in the preparation of a model for Redlands. Staff will continue to
pursue consultants to assist in the preparation of our model.
Resolution No. 5459 - Implementation of Measure U -It is expected that several
resolutions will be presented to the City Council for implementation of Measure
U as these study sessions progress. Resolution No. 5459, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redlands adopting provisions pertaining to the
implementation of Measure U, was unanimously adopted on motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, with the
deletion of Section 2(D)regarding school impact costs.
Council continued discussion on additional issues, i.e. the definition of infill,
developed property, density, intensity, and classification of use.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting adjourned at 10:08 A.M. The next regular meeting
will be held on.February 3, 1998.
City Clerk
Adjourned Regular Meeting
January 27, 1998
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