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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021798cc_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 February 17, 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 Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk (afternoon session) Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director (afternoon session) Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director (afternoon session) Mel Enslow, Fire Chief (afternoon session) Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director (afternoon session) Lewis W. Nelson,Police Chief Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director Joshua Lowe, Redlands Daily Facts Monica Whitaker, The Sun Renee Hernandez, The Sun Courtney Challos, Press Enterprise ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember George followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION Certificate of Appreciation - Linda Webster - Mayor Cunningham presented a certificate of appreciation to Linda Webster in recognition of her creation and design of the Public Works Department Call Log Database and User Manual. Public Works Director Mutter reported that Linda Webster, wife of Park Superintendent Al Webster, had constantly heard about the sorry condition of February 17, 1998 Page 1 the Public Works Department's log for all calls received from citizens for a variety of maintenance related issues. In an effort to complete a Master's Degree program in a computer related field of study, she decided to try to develop a call log system that would be able to receive, organize, sort and print all data. A completed program was presented to the department and put to test. Over the past month all information has been entered into the new format with extremely good results. Not only did she purchase the base software, but also designed the program and gave the license for the software to the City. Included in the package was a user-friendly operations manual written by her. The City Council and Public Works staff thanked Linda Webster for her outstanding effort in improving the quality of service provided our customers. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1998,. were unanimously approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman,bills and salaries were unanimously ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 10, 1998, was unanimously acknowledged as received. Contract Award - Eureka Street Building Demolition - Bids were opened and publicly declared on February 5, 1998, by the City Clerk for the Eureka Street Building Demolition project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost to the City was C R Gann Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $12,800.00, and it would be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, this recommendation was unanimously approved. RDA 87-II-4 Modification - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission (see Planning Commission minutes dated February 10, 1998) to approve the proposed modifications in architectural design and landscape plans for Residential Development Allocation No. 87-II-4 as these modifications maintain the same previous number of awarded points of all combined evaluation categories. Further, On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, February 17, 1998 Page 2 the City Council unanimously approved the transfer of 36 Residential Development Allocations for Tract No. 10179 (RDA 87-II-4) from Hill Williams Development Corporation to Gardner Construction and Development, Inc. Resolution No. 5474 - Property Tax Exchange - Citrus Plaza Annexation - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5474, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands in connection with the determination of the amount of property tax revenues to be exchanged between and among the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands resulting from the jurisdictional change described by LAFCO No. 2837 (Citrus Plaza Annexation). Quitclaim and Street Dedication - University Street - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved the dedication of property from Sylvan Park for street right-of.-way purposes for the realignment of University Street, south of Colton Avenue; and further approved the execution of a quitclaim deed for property from the City of Redlands to the University of Redlands for excess property on the east side of University Street. Minor Subdivision No. 203 (Revised) - Time Extension - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved a one-year time extension for Minor Subdivision No. 203 (revised) until February 11, 1999. Minor Subdivision No. 203 (revised) provides for the subdivision of 16.34 acres of land into two parcels for property located on the south side of Live Oak Canyon Road, approximately 1.2 miles west of the I-10 Freeway. Funds - Water Resources Management Plan - Municipal Utilities Director Phelps answered Councilmember Banda's questions about the Water Resources Management Plan. On motion of Councilmember Banda, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved Task Order No. 15, Amendment No. 7, with the engineering firm of CH2M-Hill to continue the Water Resources Management Plan and approve an additional appropriation in the amount of$100,000.00 to fund the program. Resolution No. 5455 -Fees - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5455, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing storage parking fees and finance/administrative service fees (i.e. bad check collection, document printing, research, and banner or sign permits). February 17, 1998 Page 3 Resolution No. 5475 - Library Fees - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5475, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing library fees for the A. K. Smiley Public Library. Funds - Computer Purchase - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $3,331.00 for the purchase of an additional computer for the Community Development Department. COMMUNICATIONS Massage Therapist Regulations - Ordinance No. 2363 an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing new regulations for massage establishments, was adopted by the City Council on October 21, 1998. When the massage therapists were sent renewal notices for their business licenses, they were advised of these new regulations. Many of them have since complained to staff that they need additional time to meet the new standards requiring 300 hours of training. City Attorney McHugh suggested the City Council could grant a grace period to allow existing businesses to meet the new standards. Councilmembers discussed this matter amongst themselves at length. Speaking from the audience were Becky Schutt Hejka who read a letter from Dr. Nathan Coffin, a chiropractor, Peggy Power, Annette Grisafe, and Mimi Barre. All urged the City Council to consider revising the regulations to treat massage therapy as a respected profession and remove what they considered demeaning language, and to grant a time extension for the training standards. Councilmember Banda moved to require new applicants to comply with the existing ordinance, to suspend the regulations for existing businesses until December 31, 1998, and to form an ad hoc committee to study the matter in depth. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. By a consensus, Councilmember Banda will serve on the ad hoc committee and appointments will be made by the City Council at the March 3, 1998,. meeting. Fire Station No. 1 Renovation - Mayor Cunningham announced that Mayor Emeritus Swen Larson has volunteered to chair a task force to raise funds to improve Fire Station No. 1. Expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to serve, Mr. Larson shared his thoughts on how to proceed with this project to be known as SOS (Save Our Station) noting we should move forward with the design and cost estimates. He asked to be allowed to participate in the selection of the members of this task force and recommended Mel Enslow, Fire Chief, Dan Crow, president of the Redlands Professional Firefighters Association; Ery Upton, Dr. Bill Emmerson, Leonard Goymerac, and Councilmember Gilbreath. February 17, 1998 Page 4 Councilmembers George and Freedman told Mr. Larson it was gracious of him to offer to continue serving the community. Legislative Bulletin - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously directed staff to write letters to the appropriate legislators indicating the City Council's support of AB 726, sexually-oriented businesses; and AB 1427, retrieval of shopping carts by a city or county. Appointments - Human Relations Commission - Councilmember Freedman moved to nominate George Aguirre to the Human Relations Commission to a four year term to February 17, 2002. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember George moved to nominate Gloria Gutierrez to the Human Relations Commission to a four year term to February 17, 2002. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham moved to nominate Duan Kellum to the Human Relations Commission to a four year term to February 17, 2002. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Appointments - Cultural Arts Commission - Mayor Cunningham moved to appoint Kathleen Gura to a four-year term on the Cultural Arts Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to reappoint Dee Ann Milson and Barbara Morse to four-year terms on the Cultural Arts Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Appointments - Student Commissioners - Mayor Cunningham moved to appoint Rebekah Hill as the student commissioner on the Human Relations Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to appoint Jason Jahn as the student commissioner on the Parks Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to appoint Ryan Mullins as the student commissioner on the Recreation Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to appoint Alex Chan as student commissioner on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham presented a commissioner pin to Jason Jahn who was present at the evening session. Blecha and Hardy Endowment Fund - Mayor Cunningham moved to authorize the Friends of Prospect Park to operate the funds in the Blecha and Hardy Endowment Fund. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. February 17, 1998 Page 5 Measure U - Socio-Economic Study Committee - Mayor Cunningham moved to establish a committee for the Socio-Economic Study mandated by Measure U, and to seek members to serve from the Downtown Redlands Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce, local Realtors, downtown property owners, the Redlands Unified School District, the University of Redlands, and citizens-at-large. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Measure U - Contract Award - Fiscal Impact Study - Councilmember George reviewed the interviews conducted for the selection of a consultant for the Fiscal Impact Study mandated by Measure U, and moved to direct staff to negotiate a contract with David Taussig & Associates, Inc. and return on March 3, 1998, to award the contract, and appoint members to the committee. Motion. seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Santa Ana Wash Plan - Mayor Cunningham presented a memorandum dated February 1.0, 1998, regarding the Santa Ana Wash Area Coordinated Planning Activities Committee who are attempting to resolve the conditions and mitigation requirements for the Environmental Impact Reports and Development Agreement permits that would be acceptable to all parties. Mayor Cunningham moved to adopt Plan B as the most acceptable solution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO as she was concerned about taking action without more information. The Redlands Crossing Project - Mr. Ben Reiling, Zelman Development Corporation, reviewed the past history of his proposed project, The Redlands Crossing, in relation with other proposed projects. He expressed his appreciation to staff and former Mayor Larson for their efforts during the development discussions. In a lengthy discourse, Mr. Reiling stated he was not pleased with negotiations since Mayor Cunningham has taken office, and announced he and his development team would be going away. In response to Mayor Cunningham's question, Mr. Reiling replied they were not withdrawing their application,just going away. Sonia Ransom, an attorney representing the property owner, informed Councilmembers it would be detrimental to her client if this development does not proceed. Mike Gravendike, Redlands Crossing, stated he did not think there was ever any intent by the City Council to approve their project -- that they were a necessary evil to work against Majestic Realty Company. Mr. Gravendike said he had thoroughly enjoyed working with the City's professional staff and former mayor and was sorry it had worked out like this,but that two people, Mr. Cunningham and himself, know what happened. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2370- Sign Code - This item was continued to March 3, 1998. February 17, 1998 Page 6 STUDY SESSION - MEASURE U Resolution No. 5473 - Measure U - Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the activities of the City Council and staff and meetings scheduled for implementation of Measure U. He presented Resolution No. 5473, a resolution of the City Council adopting provisions pertaining to the implementation of Measure U, covering actions and direction provided by the City Council during its February 3, 1998, meeting. Councilmember Freedman moved to adopt Resolution No. 5473. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Land Use Element - Community Development Director Shaw asked for direction regarding those properties to include in modification to the land use element of the General Plan and related zoning amendments. Site No. 1: a 24.4 acre site located on the south side of Highland Avenue, westerly of the I-10 Freeway, referred to as the Carmelo Retreat. The property is shown on the General Plan as Medium Density Residential. The property is partially developed as a retreat and a large portion of the site is in citrus production. The land use had not changed significantly since November 3, 1986. The historical land use of the property has been verified by use of aerial photography. Based on the amended provision included in Section 4.40s of the General Plan (effective December 12, 1997, as a result of Measure U) it would be consistent to change the General Plan Land Use Designation on the property from Medium Density Residential to Very Low Density Residential. The property is currently zoned R-E (Residential Estate) on the rear portion of the site and R-S (Suburban Residential) on that portion of the site fronting on Highland Avenue. A zone change for that portion of the site from R-S to R-E would also be needed to bring the zoning into conformance with the General Plan. Site No. 2: a 9.38 acre site located on the northwest corner of Wabash and Brockton Avenues. This property is shown on the General Plan as Medium Density Residential. The property is zoned R-2. A subdivision map was approved in June of 1997 to allow for the development of the site with a 36 lot single family residential subdivision. The approval was contingent upon the down zoning of the property. To ensure alignment between the approved project, the zoning of the property and the General Plan, the City Council may direct staff to initiate an amendment to the General Plan changing the land use designation from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential and a rezoning from R-2 (Multiple Family District) to R-1 (single family residential). Councilmember Freedman moved to direct staff to initiate the General Plan amendments and zoning amendments as identified above. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. February 17, 1998 Page 7 Cities Pavillion Project - On behalf of Majestic Realty Company, Jonathan M. Jenkins of Latham & Watkins, Attorneys at Law, reiterated they maintain that the Cities Pavillion Project is subject to the provisions of Measure U and objects to any exemption granted. Councilmember Gilbreath asked for the status of the Cities Pavillion development agreement and Measure U's applicability. City Attorney McHugh responded stating the Cities Pavillion Project seems to be precluded from Measure U based on his research. Socio-Economic Study Committee - Community Development Director Shaw presented a list of projects requiring the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study: Redlands Crossing, retail shopping center; Van Diest and Gomez, multiple family residential development; Classic Pacific, allow dry sewers; Timberlake Group, parking amendment to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan; Beverly Orlandt, 11 lot single family subdivision; and Majestic Realty (Citrus Plaza), retail shopping center. On behalf of Classic Pacific, Pat Meyer volunteered to participate on the Socio-Economic Study Committee to represent residential projects. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember George left the Council Chambers at 5:08 P.M. and returned at 5:10 P.M. Bid Rejection - Community Park Field Lighting - Bids were opened and publicly declared on January 8, 1998,. by the City Clerk for the design and construction of Community Park Field No. 1 Lighting Project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The two lowest bids have been adjusted to include additional costs to include anti-glare devises to keep "spill light" within acceptable limits in surrounding neighborhoods. All bids were in excess of the available funds contained within the current budget set by the City Council. All existing poles are in need of replacement and deleting some poles would not be wise due to public safety/liability in the park. Dave Eason, Baseball for Youth, informed the City Council that the contractor who had offered to do the project in the past for considerably less money, did not receive his bid package until the day the bids were opened, but has indicated he is still willing to do the project for $90,000.00. Public Works Director Mutter told the City Council the bid package was mailed to this contractor; it took three weeks for the package to reach him at his forwarding address which is out of state. A motion to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder (D & J Foothill Electric Contractor, Inc. in the amount of$126,314.00) and to approve an additional appropriation of $36,31.4.00 was withdrawn. following discussion by Councilmembers. A second motion to re-advertise for bids was also withdrawn. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to table this matter February 17, 1998 Page 8 to March 3, 1998, to allow staff to re-design and change the scope of the project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Annexation Nos. 76 A-H - Community Development Director Shaw presented a map showing the proposed Annexation No. 76 A-H. A: represents Redlands East Valley High School and surrounding property; B: Fifth and Wabash Avenue; C: the Majestic Realty property; D: the Edison Company property; E and F: Greenspot areas; G: City-owned right-of-way property; and H: Wabash and Seventh. Mayor Cunningham directed staff to drop E and F and separate A, north of Colton Avenue. On behalf of Majestic Realty, Pat Meyer stated they have applied for annexation (for area C) and are ahead of the City's application. Mayor Cunningham directed that this area (C)remain in the works and that staff look at additional property owners to be included in the process. Staff will return with a resolution reflecting this directive from the Mayor. Termination of Contract - Texas/Lugonia Storm Drain Project - Public Works Director Mutter reported that on August 5, 1997, the City Council awarded a contract to S F Construction for the construction of the Texas/Lugonia Storm Drain project. This is a CDBG project to install a master-planned storm drain to alleviate flooding in the area of the intersection of Texas Street and Lugonia Avenue. The contractor began work on September 24, 1997, with an original contract completion date of February 6, 1998. With time extensions due to weather and additional work, the current contract completion date is Friday, February 20, 1998. In the project specifications, the City allowed ample construction time of 90 work days to complete the project. The contractor has consistently worked with a small crew on this project and on 21 days completed little or no work at all. Residents have become increasingly upset with the length of time to complete work on this project. In mid-January, staff was advised that the contractor had filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They continue to work on the project; however, due to the bankruptcy, work has slowed even more. Staff has been working with the contractor and their bonding company to expedite this completion, but to no avail as yet. It is apparent to staff that work will not be completed within contract time, and staff recommended the City Council authorize termination of the contract if all work in not completed in accordance with project specifications by Friday, February 20, 1998. The project would be turned over to the contractor's bonding company for completion. Public safety has become a problem on Texas Street and Lugonia Avenue with the prolonged road closure and lane restriction, respectively. Construction methods have led to large potholes undermining street sections on both streets, causing safety hazards. These have been repaired, but should not have occurred in the first place. Unpaved trench areas have become safety hazards to motorists and residents, even though traffic ignores the road closure signs. During heavy rains, manhole covers have been dislodged, because they were not yet bolted down, causing a safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians. February 17, 1998 Page 9 Staff has had to repeatedly reset barricades and delineators to provided public safety on this jobsite. Councilmember George moved to authorize termination of the contract with S F Construction at the end of their 90 work day contract if all work is not complete in accordance to project specifications. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Commercial Signage - Kenneth E. Kam - Mr. Kenneth E. Kayden, owner of the property located at 1263-1265 Brookside Avenue, pleaded at length for relief from requirements of the Sign Code. Councilmember Freedman moved to direct staff to explore the possibility of allowing Mr. Kayden use of roof signs as long as he owns the property. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried with Councilmembers Cunningham and George voting NO as they did not want to weaken the Sign Code. JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5478 - Habitat for Humanity - Police Chief Nelson reported that on October 21, 1997, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board approved $84,000.00 in housing set-aside funds for the acquisition of land and payment of City impact fees to build an additional two Habitat for Humanity homes in Redlands. The houses will be sold to two low income families selected by a committee from the Habitat organization. One of the selected sites is located on Washington Street and the other is located on Judson Street. The United Methodist Church will donate labor and materials for one of the projects. Upon completion of these two homes, there will be a total of six houses built by Habitat for Humanity in the City of Redlands. Councilmember George moved to adopt Resolution No. 5478, 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 by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated February 17, 1.998.) Resolution No. 5479 - Great Neighborhoods Program - Police Chief Nelson reported that staff has qualified additional participants in the Great Neighborhoods Program. Councilmember Banda moved to adopt Resolution. No. 5479, 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 Gilbreath and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated February 1.7, 1998.) CLOSED SESSION February 17, 1998 Page 10 The City Council meeting recessed at 6:00 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 6:01 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Biggs v. Larson and Foster (City Attorney McHugh stated he had a possible conflict of interest on this item and would not participate in its conference.) 2. Conference with real property negotiator Government Code Section 54956.9 Property:Corner of Orange Street and Pearl Avenue Negotiating parties: Mike Abrams and Gary Luebbers Under negotiation: Terms and price The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Resolution No. 5460 - Eureka Street Widening Project- City Attorney McHugh explained the nature and scope of this hearing for the acquisition of a fee interest in real property, Assessor's Parcel No. 169-281-34 owned in fee by Philip M. Schott and Esther J. Schott as joint tenants, by eminent domain for the construction of the Eureka Street Widening Project. City Clerk Poyzer stated notices of the hearing were sent through the U. S. Mail for all property owners affected by the proposed project on January 21, 1998. Public Works Director Mutter presented a report on how the real property proposed to be acquired relates to the City's purposes and the proposed project. City Clerk Poyzer noted that no written objections, protests and requests to be heard had been received. At this time, Mayor Cunningham called upon all persons with an interest in the property who wished to be heard. None being forthcoming, the hearing was closed. Councilmember Freedman moved to adopt Resolution No. 5460, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring that the acquisition of fee interests in portions of certain real property by eminent domain (APN 169-281-34) is necessary for the construction of the City of Redlands' proposed Eureka Street Widening Project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING CDBG Funds - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to establish prioritization and funding distribution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)proposals for the 1998-99 funding cycle. In a staff report prepared for this meeting, Paula Rae Espinoza, CDBG Administrator, wrote the February 17, 1998 Page 11 City will soon begin its 24th year of implementing its very successful CDBG program. This year the City received 45 proposals requesting CDBG funds totaling $734,604.00. This year the City's allocation is $407,400.00. In the past, CDBG funds have assisted many organizations based in Redlands with funds necessary to implement programs that serve the City's low income families or individuals. CDBG funds have also assisted City departments with construction projects. An overview of the project proposals submitted was provided. The staff recommendations for the 1998-99 funding cycling were made based upon how the proposal impacts the City, number of low and moderate income people served, and the organization's track record. The funds will become available July 1, 1998. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Representatives from the following organizations addressed their requests for funding: Asian-American Resources Center, Inc.; Boys and Girls Club of Redlands - At Risk Youth Program; Camp Fire Boys and Girls Kids Klub; Department of Aging and Adult Services; Elder Citizen Protection Services, Inc.; Eritrean Community of San Bernardino; Family Service Agency of Redlands; Greater San Bernardino Area Special Olympics; Inland Temporary Homes; Inland Valley Development Agency; Lady B Ranch; Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino, Inc.; Libreria del Pueblo, Inc.; Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire, Inc.; Redlands, City of - Community Services Division - Administrative Costs; Redlands, City of - Community Services Division - Latch Key Children; Redlands, City of - Community Services Division - Community Center Renovation, Phase III; Redlands, City of - Community Services Division - Rehabilitation of Texoma Park Ball Field; Redlands, City of - "Kangaroo Crew" After School Recreational Program; Redlands, City of - Public Works Department - Storm Drain Construction; Redlands Community Music Association; San Bernardino County Sexual Assault Services, Inc.; San Bernardino/Riverside Counties Native American Community Council; Somos Hermanas Unidas; United Way of the East Valley; Veronica's Home of Mercy; Volunteer Center of Inland Empire, Inc.; YMCA of Redlands; and YWCA of Redlands. Councilmember George recommended allocating $1,000.00 for Veronica's Home of Mercy; $2,000.00 for the Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino; and $250.00 for the Native American Community Council. Councilmembers Banda and Freedman recommended allocating $5,000.00 for the YMCA's Fire Sprinkler Project. Councilmember Freedman also wanted to allocate $2,782.00 as requested by the Department of Aging and Adult Services for their senior nutrition program. On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council approved allocation of the 1998-99 Community Development Block Grant Funds, with Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining, as follows: February 17, 1998 Page 12 see next page February 17, 1998 Page 13 PROPOSAL ALLOCATION PUBLIC SERVICE Boys and Girls Club of Redlands $ 3,000.00 Camp Fire Boys and Girls Kids Klub 4,000.00 Department of Aging and Adult Services 2,782.00 Family Service Association of Redlands 5,000.00 Inland Temporary Homes 2,000.00 Legal Aid Society of San.Bernardino, Inc. 2,000.00 Native American Community Council 250.00 Redlands Community Music Association 5,000.00 Redlands Police/Recreation Program 7,500.00 Redlands Recreation Program 5,000.00 Salvation Army Meal Feeding Program 9,000.00 Sexual Assault Program 5,110.00 Somos Hermanas Unidas 5,000.00 United Way of the East Valley 4,000.00 Veronica's Home of Mercy 1,000.00 YWCA of Redlands 5,000.00 65,642.00 CONSTRUCTION/ACQUISITION PROJECTS Community Services Division - Texonia Park $ 90,550.00 Community Center Renovation 90,000.00 Public Works Storm Drain Project 96,000.00 YMCA Fire Sprinklers Project 5,000.00 YWCA Rehabilitation Project 10,000.00 $ 291,550.00 SUMMARY Construction/Acquisition Projects $ 291,550.00 Public Service Projects 65,642.00 Administrative Costs 40,740.00 Contingency Fund 4,468.00 1998-99 CDBG ALLOCATION TOTAL $ 407,400.00 LATE BREAKING ITEM Appeal - Environmental Review Committee - Noting that the need to take action was immediate, Mayor Cunningham moved to add an item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted regarding a decision made by the Envionmental Review Committee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Mayor Cunningham moved to appeal a decision made by the Environmental Review Committee regarding a proposed February 17, 1998 Page 14 road to Tremont in San Timoteo Canyon and hold a public hearing for said appeal on March 3, 1998, if possible. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried by AYE votes of all present (Councilmember Gilbreath was absent due to a possible conflict of interest in relation to the CDBG public hearing and not knowing this item was going to be presented.) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on March 3, 1998. City Clerk February 17, 1998 Page 15