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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080498cc_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 August 4, 1998. PRESENT William E. Cunningham, Mayor Geni A. S. Banda, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember Gary George, Councilmember Gary M. Luebbers, City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk (evening session) Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director Mel Enslow, Fire Chief Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director Clete Hyman, Deputy Police Chief Peter A. Laaninen, Assistant Public Works Director ABSENT John L. Freedman, Councilmember The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Employee Service - Introductions were made by the departments heads and Mayor Cunningham presented five year service pins to: Mark Davis, Fire Department; R. Corey Hunt, Police Department; Bryan Lawson, Police Department; Rodney Walters, Police Department; and John Marquardt, Public Works Department - Cemetery. A ten year service pin was presented to: Phyllis Wright, City Manager's Office. A fifteen year service pin was presented to: Ralph Knapp, Police Department. Twenty year service pins were presented to: Daniel Beltran, Fire Department; Kenneth Goodner, Fire Department; Fernando Arias, Police Department; Bill Cranfill, Police Department; Bill Hutchison, Police Department; David Candelaria, Public Works Department - Cemetery; and Tony Adame, Municipal Utilities Department - Solid Waste Division. In recognition of 30 years of service, gold watches were presented to: Hermann Schuermann, Municipal Utilities Department - Administration, and Richard Fuentes, Municipal Utilities Department - Solid Waste Division. August 4, 1998 Page 1 Employee of the Quarter - City Manager Luebbers introduced the following seven nominees for the Employee of the Quarter: Category: Field John. Silvia Municipal Utilities Department Equipment Maintenance Bill Valdivia Municipal Utilities Department Solid Waste - Landfill Category: Safety Darren Means Police Department Glenn Crum Fire Department Category: Administration Ruth Breslin Police Department Recreation Division Brenda Garton Municipal Utilities Department Utility Billing Division Fran Serrao Police Department Mayor Cunningham presented a plaque with the City seal to the selected employees of the quarter as follows: John Silva, Equipment Maintenance - Municipal Utilities Department - John Silvia is a worthy example for his fellow employee's to follow. He is able to work on more than one repair project at the same time and keep track of parts ordered in the priority scheduled. Mr. Silva has one of the best record of jobs completed each month averaging 61 to 72 jobs completed a month with no return repairs. In addition, he maintains an excellent rapport with other shop employees and all employees when needed. He has done an outstanding job in keeping his area orderly and clean as well as assisting in other shop area cleaning efforts. Each and every day, Mr. Silva illustrates his exemplary service and extra efforts to do more than just a good job. Glenn Crum - Fire Department - Fire Captain Crum deserves to be recog- nized for the many hours he has contributed to the design and specifications of the recently ordered truck company and paramedic squad. He has utilized all of his available free time to insure that the City gets the best product and safest vehicle for its money. He is also in charge of the Fireman's Muster which takes many hours to plan. Captain Crum has long deserved this award for his exceptional work in the Redlands Fire Department. Fran Serrao - Police Department - Fran Serrao is one of the most dedicated members of the Police Department. As a member of the administrative August 4, 1998 Page 2 personnel staff, she is faced with challenges every day, yet she never complains. Over the years, she has been recognized for her professionalism, efficiency, and quality of work. Some of her accomplishments include: training all department personnel on CLETS; the creation of a written policy on records purging; the preparation of records information for inclusion in the Field Officers Notebooks; and the development of amendments to the department Policy Manual pertaining to records. Ms. Serrao is a hard working, self-motivated employee who is devoted to the Redlands Police Department, and deserves recognition for her constant enthusiasm and effort. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Council- member George, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 1998, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, bills and salaries were ordered paid. Ordinance No. 2381 - Air Traffic Patterns - Ordinance No. 2381, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 12.56 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to air traffic patterns at the Redlands Municipal Airport, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George,by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Banda, Gilbreath, George; Mayor Cunningham NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Freedman Funds - Joslyn Senior Center - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, an allocation of $700.00 from the Mary E. Scott Trust Account (04-1.238) for the purpose of purchasing a tennis table (ping pong) and equipment for use in the Joslyn Senior Center as recommended by the Joslyn Advisory Board on July 15, 1998. Independent Contractor Agreements - Recreation - On motion of Council- member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, independent contractor agreements between the City of Redlands Recreation Bureau and Diana J. Morenberg, Mary Clegg, Todd Sanders, and Jack Walker and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents on behalf of the City. August 4, 1998 Page 3 Funds - Contract - Cable Television - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, extension of the contract with Gerald Hanson for cable television consultant services through June 30, 1999, and to appropriate $3,000.00 to cover the cost of the contract. Lease Agreement - Redlands Community Music Association - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, a revised lease agreement between the City of Redlands and the Redlands Community Music Association for 168 South Eureka Street, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Mayor Cunningham reported both parties had finally hammered out agreeable terms in regards to the utilities and thanked everyone for their patience. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Sign Code - Automobile Dealerships - Community Development Director Shaw reported the City received a letter from Brian J. Wood, General Manager of Redlands Ford, written on behalf of the car dealers in the City of Redlands requesting modifications from the provisions of the new Sign Code for signs associated with the automobile dealerships. The letter identifies three categories of signs for which the car dealers would like reconsideration: (1) pennants, streamers, or similar devices which are suspended from ropes, strings, or similar devices; (2) pole signs; and (3) tethered balloons or balloons of any shape or size including those filled with air or lighter-than-air gases. Staff has recognized the unique situation of car dealers and their need to compete regionally with car dealers within the Inland Empire. The City may want to consider standards that are more flexible for automobile dealerships than would otherwise be permitted. If the City Council concurs, staff will initiate an ordinance text amendment which would be reviewed by the Planning Commission. After a public hearing, the Planning Commission would then make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council would make the final decision on whatever final amendments would be deemed appropriate. Recognizing their unique position, Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to initiate an ordinance text amendment to allow changes in the signage for automobile dealerships. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried by AYE votes of all present. Minor Subdivision No. 235 - Final Approval - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council granted final. approval, by AYE votes of all present, for Minor Subdivision No. 235 (Revision 1) to create four lots on 124 acres in the E (Educational) District located south of Brockton Avenue, east of University Street, west of Grove Street, and north August 4, 1998 Page 4 of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad tracks (University of Redlands, applicant), as all conditions of approval have been satisfied. Tract No. 15532 - Improvement Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council granted a one year improvement agreement, by AYE votes of all present, for Tract No. 15532, a single family lot subdivision on 9.38 acres of property located at the northwest corner of Brockton and Wabash Avenues (Jeffrey MDM Partners II, applicant). This improvement agreement identifies improvements which include grading, landscaping, irrigation systems, and all associated work. Tract No. 15532 - Final Approval - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council granted final approval, by AYE votes of all present, for Tract No. 15532, a subdivision of 36 single family lots on 9.38 acres of property located on the northwest corner of Wabash and Brockton Avenues (Jeffrey Homes, applicant) as all conditions of approval have been satisfied. Contract - Environmental Services - Hampton Heights - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council directed staff, by AYE votes of all present, to negotiate a contract with Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates for environmental services for the Hampton Heights project for an amount not to exceed $84,887.00, to be paid entirely by the applicant, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement subject to review by the City Attorney. This a development of a master planned residential/golf course community consisting of approximately 527 units on 465 acres of property located in the Crafton Hills within the Redlands` sphere of influence. Tract No. 15040 - Improvement Agreement - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council approved a one year time extension to July 1, 1999, by AYE votes of all present, for the Osborne Improvement Agreement for Tract No. 15040, a 58 single family lot Planned Residential Development generally located at the southeast corner of Ford Street and Patricia Lane. Tract No. 1.4790 - CUP No. 558 - Time Extension - On motion of Council- member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council approved a one year time extension to September 17, 1999, by AYE votes of all present, for Tentative Tract No. 14790 and Conditional Use Permit No. 558 (BEK Engineering, applicant) for the subdivision of 374 acres into 1.60 lots for property located on the east side of Alessandro Road between San Timoteo Canyon Road and Sunset Drive. August 4, 1998 Page 5 COMMUNICATIONS Legislative Bulletin - With the concurrence of the City Council, Council- member George directed staff to reiterated the City's position that State legislators leave the vehicle license fee alone. Councilmembers also concurred to continue their opposition to the resurrected leaf blower bill which will interfere with local jurisdictions' ability to adopt more stringent rules. S.O.S. Committee - Councilmember Gilbreath presented a bouquet of flowers to Carol Ley, owner of Carol's Corner restaurant, in appreciation for her efforts assisting the Save Our Station fund-raising committee by hosting a country fried steak dinner and providing her restaurant personnel gratis. Jim Macdonald, treasurer of the S.O.S. Committee, reported the following receipts: Donations $16,000.00 Car ticket sales 11,000.00 Carol's Corner dinner 1,800.00 T-shirt sales 1,700.00 Pizza party 1,500.00 Golf tournament 1,100.00 Total $33,488.00 Businesses that have pledged products and labor are as follows: Madrid Construction $10,000.00 Eljer Plumbing Fixtures 10,000.00 Padgetts Clean/Restore 10,000.00 Redlands Plumbing 5,000.00 Total $35,000.00 Other donations include: Marguerite and Jim Glaze: $5,000.00; John Curci: $2,500.00; Art and Caroline Braswell: $1,000.00; and Pat Gilbreath: $1,000.00. Five Hundred dollar donations were received from: Jean Harp, Dan and Rosalie Erie, Robert and Norma Clark, Redlands Ford, Hatfield Buick, and Shaver Auto Center. The Redlands Professional Firefighters donated$280.00. Two hundred fifty dollars donations were received from: Richard and Diane Crowther and Jay Patel, Super 8 Motel. Two hundred dollar donations were received from Swen Larson and Dr. James Watson. One hundred dollar donations were received from: Ruth Ledbetter, Ahmad Mofeed, Bill and Donna Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, Gladys Poyzer (in memory of former Fire Chief Carl Rundberg), Henry Duro, Wes and Peggy Brier, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goymerac, Vaughn and Ann Bryan, and Redlands Community Hospital. Swen Larson, chairman of the S.O.S. Committee, sent a memo to the City Council publicly expressing his appreciation to the many people involved in this fund raising campaign: ticket purchasers for the 1927 Buick; Carol Ley, Carol's Corner, Kathy Thurston and her many friends for the pizza party; A & B Towing for constructing and August 4, 1998 Page 6 loaning a vehicle trailer for over three months; Councilmember Pat Gilbreath; Dan Crow, President of the Professional Firefighters, and the firemen/paramedics; the Market Night Committee, headed up by Sue Fair, who gave the committee space on so many Thursday nights; and City Clerk Lorne Poyzer who assisted with the T-shirt sales. He extended special thanks to the committee members: Iry Upton, Gary McCormick, Jim Macdonald, Bill Emmerson, Jeff Novak, Jim Avakian, Darlene Hunt, Leonard Goymerac, Dan Crow, Pat Gilbreath, and Mel Enslow. Councilmember Gilbreath said their campaign is not over; the committee will continue to seek contributions. In closing, the statement on their flyer was read as follows: "Our firefighters are truly Redlands' pride. A Fire Department which has served the community for 107 years. We are asking that you help yourself by supporting the fine measure of excellent protection in fire suppression and paramedic services that we have in our community. S.O.S. asks that you help save our station. The station you help save, may help you." On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cunningham stated they were genuinely appreciative of the efforts of the S.O.S. Committee. San Bernardino International Airport - In response to questions from the last City Council meeting, Assistant Public Works Director Laaninen provided a memorandum regarding the traffic patterns at San Bernardino International Airport which overfly Redlands. Currently all aircraft, except large transports, are using Runway 24 for landings and takeoffs. That means that the normal landing and takeoff direction is westerly. Large transports, under calm, east wind or low west wind conditions land straight in eastbound on Runway 6 using the airport's Instrument Landing System. Only in a strong westerly (Santa Ana) wind condition would they enter the pattern and land on Runway 26. Large transports take off on Runway 26 to the west. Only in stronger easterly wind conditions would they take off to the east in order to be taking off into the wind. In any case, hey are not permitted to overfly populated areas under 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL). In the event of a fire, air tankers may use Runway 6 if it is most advantageous. However, unless a waiver is issued by the FAA, the 1,000 AGL rules applies to them. A waiver is issued only in emergencies; for instance, when aircraft are fighting a fire near a populated area. In that case, they must fly below 1,000 feet above ground level in order for their fire fighting effort to be effective. Mayor Cunningham stated the Environmental Review Report (EIR) for the airport's reuse called for Stage 3 aircraft; he asked if the EIR has been modified and if Stage 2 aircraft were there. Rideshare Funding - Mayor Cunningham provided a copy of the budget for the Air Quality Management District's allocations pursuant to AB 2766 for 1994-95 through 1998-99. The City Council concurred with his request to ask staff to study this budget and return with alternatives at the September 1, 1998, meeting to address the projected deficit and suggest better ways to utilize the funds such August 4, 1998 Page 7 as applying towards the trolley car idea presented at the last meeting by Councilmember George. Lugonia Avenue - Traffic Controls - Councilmember George reported that neighbors are circulating a petition to lower the speed limit on Lugonia Avenue (which is also State Route 38) and install stop signs at Sixth Street in hopes of preventing another accident such as the one that recently occurred that caused the death of 7-year-old Krissia Alvarado who was struck by an automobile as she crossed the intersection of Sixth Street an Lugonia Avenue on her bicycle. He asked fellow Councilmembers to write to CALTRANS indicating the City's support of the neighbors' request for a traffic study. Mayor Cunningham also wanted to include urging CALTRANS to re-examine State Route 38's configuration and perhaps route it through Redlands on San Bernardino Avenue. By consensus, the City Council directed staff to prepare a letter to CALTRANS. Funds - Recreational Trails -A proposal has been received from Dr. Roger Baty of the University of Redlands providing for the mapping of various existing trails along the south-facing slopes of the northern boundary of the San Timoteo watershed within the City of Redlands. Information provided would show existing trails and affected parcels with parcel ownership. This information. would be provided in an Arc/Info format. This map would be used to define existing trails and used as an aid to continue and maintain the trail system as this area develops. Use of students from the University of Redlands would provided an education tool as well as accomplishing the task at a small cost. Councilmember George moved to authorize the engagement of students from the University of Redlands Farquhar Laboratory to produce a trail network inventory of existing recreational trails along the hills in San Timoteo Canyon, and to approve an appropriation of $2,000.00 from the General Fund for this project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried by AYE votes of all present. Appropriations Report - Councilmember Gilbreath requested a report be prepared for the September 1, 1998, Council meeting showing additional appropriations that have been approved since the adoption of the current budget. City Council Meetings - Mayor Cunningham moved to direct staff to consoli- date short City Council agendas into the evening session. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried by AYE votes of all present. LATE BREAKING ITEM City Manager Luebbers reported staff had received a notice from the City of Loma Linda regarding an initial environmental study for a retail project to be August 4, 1998 Page 8 located at the southwest corner of Redlands Boulevard and California Street. As the City Council is not scheduled to meet again until September 1, and noting that the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Banda moved to add this matter to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried by AYE votes of all present. City Manager Luebbers explained that staff will study and analyze this 40,000 square foot project and communicate any direction received from the City Council. Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to take all necessary action to protect the City of Redlands' interest and communicate any and all concerns to the City of Loma Linda. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried by AYE votes of all present. JOINT MEETING-CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5548 - Great Neighborhoods Program - Councilmember Banda moved to adopt Resolution No. 5548, 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. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried by AYE votes of all present. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated August 4, 1998.) CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:53 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:54 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: August 4, 1998 Page 9 I. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(a) - Holden v. City of Redlands - Redlands Crossing v. City of Redlands 2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(c) - One case (This item was withdrawn from the agenda.) The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Citrus Avenue Parking - Councilmember George reviewed the history of the parking regulations on the south side of Citrus Avenue between Olive Avenue and the no parking zone west of Redlands Boulevard discussed by the City Council and Traffic and Parking Commission during the past several months. He had expressed his unhappiness with business owners on one street telling another street what to do when Resolution.No. 5522 was suspended by the City Council on July 7, 1998. At the request of property owners on Citrus Avenue, this matter was again placed on the agenda for discussion, and at this time, Councilmember George suggested a compromise by establishing two-hour parking limits for some of the parking spaces and some spaces be left for all-day parking. Elizabeth Morrow and Jim Madden, Independent contractors from the Salon Museum located on Citrus Avenue, urged the City Council to remember that the important person in all discussions relating to downtown parking is the consumer. Maria Villelli, owner of Salon Museum, presented maps of the downtown area showing where all-day parking was available and urged the City Council to keep the parking on Citrus Avenue available for her customers and Hogi Yogi's which are both high traffic businesses. Dolores Mercer who owns two hair salons on State Street did not feel Ms. Villelli's map was totally correct in that all-day parking was not always available on Ninth Street especially when the high school was in session. She also reported that the Downtown Redlands Business Association is actively looking for answers to the downtown parking problems and that she has been assigned the task to look for grants. She urged the City Council to allow her the year they had recently granted by adoption Resolution No. 5543 to find the answers to the parking problems. Councilmember George read a letter from Richard Caudle, Chairman of the Downtown Redlands Business Association, giving the DRBA perspective regarding this parking issue. Mr. Caudle wrote that the DRBA emphasized with Ms. Mercer's situation but noted it is not in the best interest of the DRBA to make enemies of those whose businesses are not located within their boundaries. Recognizing the parking on Citrus Avenue and Ninth Street is outside the purview of the DRBA, and while DRBA members can offer their opinion to the City Council, Mr. Caudle felt the DRBA was an entity that had August 4, 1998 Page 10 no business being involved in this matter. Councilmember George then moved to elicit a temporary compromise and adopt Resolution No. 5549, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing parking regulations on the south side of Citrus Avenue between Olive Avenue and the no parking zone west of Redlands Boulevard as follows: the five (5) westerly spaces directly across from Hogi Yogi, 501 East Citrus Avenue, to be two-hour parking and the remaining five (5) spaces to be unlimited parking; said resolution to remain in effect for one year at which time the City Council will revisit the issue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried by AYE votes of all present. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2382 - Solid Waste Regulations - Municipal Utilities Director Phelps informed Councilmembers that the solid waste utility operates under several chapters in the Redlands Municipal Code. This portion of the Code was last comprehensively updated prior to the recodification of the old Redlands Ordinance Code in 1986. Many regulatory and operational changes have since been implemented which need to be addressed and carried. Ordinance No. 2382 has been drafted to address these needs and will establish Chapter 13.64, Integrated Solid Waste Management, in the Code. The purpose of this Chapter, consistent with the Public Resources Code, Section 401.00 et. sec , and other portions of State law, is to establish procedures for the regular collection, transfer, processing and disposal of solid waste from property in the City, to establish that all persons in the City shall participate in the City's solid waste collection program and be responsible for payment of solid waste charges established pursuant to the Chapter. The Chapter has also been designed to establish procedures to reduce, reuse, and recycle solid waste as the preferred solid waste management practice to extend the life of the City's landfill, and to address the concerns of compliance with State legislation, known as the California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939) which requires a 50 percent reduction of solid waste sent to landfills beginning in the year 2000. Mr. Phelps summarized and reviewed the changes proposed in detail. Solid Waste Manager Valorie Shatynski and Special Collections Coordinator Janet Miller were also present at this meeting to answer Councilmembers' questions. Following brief discussion, Ordinance No. 2382, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 13.64 and deleting Chapters 13.68, 13.72, 13.76, and 1.3.80 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the regulation of solid waste, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Banda, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2382 was introduced and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for September 1, 1998. ADJOURNMENT August 4, 1998 Page 11 There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M. The next regular meeting scheduled to be held on August 18, 1998, will not be held. The City Council will meet on September 1, 1998. City Clerk August 4, 1998 Page 12