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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110398cc_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 November 3, 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 Jim Bueermann, Police Chief Peter A. Laaninen, Assistant Public Works Director ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Make A Difference Day - On October 24, 1998,. the Human Relations Commission sponsored "Make A Difference Day" and served lunch and provided toiletry items and sleeping bags for 70 homeless people in the Jenny Davis Park as part of the national day of volunteering created in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation. Chairman Leonora Jimenez-Sims and Councilmember George presented certificates of appreciation to the Rock Christian Center/Health Connection, STOR-SAFE, the American Legion Post No. 106, Rangi Ya Giza, William Nieto, Anita Roth, the Ayala Family, Pizza Pirates, Betty Simard, Plymouth Village and the University of Redlands fraternity RYG for their donations and assistance. Plaques were presented to Albertson's Food Center for the chicken dinners and discounts donated, Kmart Stores for their donation of blankets and discounts, and the San. Manuel Tribal Administration for their $1,000.00 donation. Councilmember George extended special appreciation to Chairman Jimenez-Sims and the Human Relations Commissioners for a successful day. November 3, 1998 Page 1 Employee Service - Introductions were made by the department heads and Mayor Cunningham presented five year service pins to: James Kimbrough, Fire Department; Joaquin Baeza, Solid Waste Division; James Weiler, Solid Waste Division; Nick Ynda, Solid Waste Division; and Mae Perez, Utility Billing Division. Ten year service pins were presented to: Gary Barnes, Equipment Maintenance Division; David Gonzales, Solid Waste Division; and Mario Saucedo, Water Division. Fifteen year service pins were presented to: James Drabinski, Fire Department, and Ralph Morrison, Fire Department. A twenty- five year service pin was presented to: Charles Hernandez, Solid Waste Division. In recognition of 30 years of service, a gold watch was presented to: Lou Perkins, Municipal Utilities Department. Employee of the Quarter - City Manager Luebbers informed Councilmembers that 48 employees have been recognized during the past four years that this program has been in effect. He then introduced the following 12 nominees for the Employee of the Third Quarter, 1998: Category: Field Tony Adame Solid Waste Division Dennis Andrews Streets Division Fred Caress Solid Waste Division John Marquardt Cemetery Division Robert Luna Water Division Terry Mongar Streets Division Richard Murillo Electrical Division Robert Nadeau Water Division Arthur Ramos Recreation Bureau Category: Safety Claude Upshaw Police Department Steve Fea and Terry Welsh Fire Department (co-nomination) Category: Administration Jo Mitchell A. K. Smiley Public Library Mayor Cunningham presented a plaque with the City seal to the selected employees of the quarter as follows: Richard Murillo, Public Works Department, Electrical Division - Richard Murillo has worked for the City for over 20 years. He is responsible or the City's street lighting program and electrical maintenance. He has a work ethic second to none. He will do anything and everything in a highly professional manner and manages to do these jobs with a smile. Richard's idea of giving November 3, 1998 Page 2 each street light an address has been a tremendous success. It has made it possible for citizens to identify every pole and has drastically cut down on the number of report calls. He addressed over 4,000 poles to accomplish this. He has also aggressively repaired many breakdowns, giving some streets lighting they have not had in years. Richard is a truly valuable employee and member of our City of Redlands'team. Steve Fea and Terry Welsh, Fire Department - These two firefighter/paramedics were nominated as a team because of a joint project they worked on together. Steve Fea and Terry Welsh are an outstanding example of dedicated teamwork. They were assigned to assist in the development and delivery of several disaster preparedness programs and went far beyond what the Fire Department and the City expected of them. It was not unusual to see them hard at work in the Fire Department library late at night creating study plans, objectives, outlines, or slide presentations with constant interruptions to respond to emergency calls. Because of their commitment to this program, Redlands can boast we are the only City within San Bernardino County with an established Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program that involves every school within its boundaries. This team has also developed a special "Safe Seniors" program that deals with emergencies and disasters. The dedication, commitment and sacrifices made by employees like Steve Fea and Terry Welsh exemplify what going "above and beyond to provide public services" is all about. Jo Mitchell, A. K. Smiley Public Library - On her own, as a result of a power failure in September, Jo Mitchell has taken on the task of re-evaluation and updating the A. K. Smiley Library's emergency preparedness manual. In addition, she is formatting a new manual which will be especially useful for new employees and the ever changing ranks of the part-time employees. She also continues to explore further issues with regard to patron and employee safety in times of emergency. Jo Mitchell's initiative goes truly beyond the expectations making her a valuable employee. Employee of the Year - The following employees have been honored this past year as Employee of the Quarter: Vonn Layel Police Department Ruben Baltierra Municipal Utilities Department Brenda Sutton Police Department Kyle Wilson Public Works Department Leonard Temby Fire Department November 3, 1998 Page 3 Employee of the Year(continued) John Silvia Municipal Utilities Department Sheila Harbert Police Department Fran Serrao Police Department Glenn Crum Fire Department Richard Murillo Public Works Department Jo Mitchell A. K. Smiley Public Library Steve Fea and Terry Welsh Fire Department From this honored group of employees, Mayor Cunningham presented a plaque with the City seal to the selected Employee of the Year: Richard Murillo, Public Works Department, Electrical Division - Richard Murillo has worked for the City for over 20 years. He is responsible or the City's street lighting program and electrical maintenance. He has a work ethic second to non. He will do anything and everything in a highly professional manner and manages to do these jobs with a smile. Richard's idea of giving each street light an address has been a tremendous success. It has made it possible for citizens to identify every pole and has drastically cut down on the number of report calls. He addressed over 4,000 poles to accomplish this. He has also aggressively repaired many breakdowns, giving some streets lighting they have not had in years. Richard is a truly valuable employee and member of our City of Redlands' team. Manager of the Year - City Manager Luebbers announced the following employees were nominated for Manager of the year: Barbara Long A.K. Smiley Public Library Lou Perkins Municipal Utilities Department Mary Petite Public Works Department Marjie Pettus Community Services Bureau Police Department From this honored group of employees, Mayor Cunningham presented a plaque with the City seal to the Manager of the Year: Lou Perkins, Municipal Utilities Department - Before there was GIS (Geographic Information Systems), there were managers like Lou Perkins. If you needed to know anything about the water or sewer utilities in any geographic location in the City, he has that knowledge or knows where to find it. His storehouse of knowledge of how the water and sewer systems work make him invaluable in being responsive to our customer whether it be a resident, a member of the development community, engineers, or other November 3, 1998 Page 4 agencies, makes his management invaluable to the operational and administrative needs of the Municipal Utilities Department. Lou Perkins is the type of manager who makes the City work. He has advanced himself through experience and education from Engineering Draftsman to Engineering Manager during the past 30 plus years he has served the City of Redlands. He works hard and effectively to the best of his abilities to get the job done and you can rely on him to always be there to assist. For these contributions to the City, during the past 30 years and currently on a day to day basis, Lou Perkins is deserving of Manager of the Year for his dedication and his effectiveness. City Manager Luebbers completed reading the nomination form with the announcement that Mr. Perkins has recently announced he will retire in early 1999. He is an employee who will be sorely missed and cannot be replaced. Mayor Cunningham thanked the employees for their participation and stated we are fortunate to have the finest professional staff in the State of California. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1998, were approved as submitted with a correction. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman,bills and salaries were ordered paid. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on October 27, 1998, was acknowledged as received. Mayor Cunningham announced that the City Council has scheduled two study sessions on November 10, 1998, at 9:00 A.M. and on November 17, 1998, at 9:00 A.M. to review the Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council on the implementation of the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study as required by Measure U, an initiative ordinance of the people of Redlands establishing principals of managed development. Contract - Multi-Hazard Video - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an extension of the contract between the City of Redlands and TCI Cablevision for the production of a multi-hazard video series to March 31, 1999. Agreement - Environmental Investigation Services - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously authorized a technical consultation agreement with the November 3, 1998 Page 5 State of California, Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) in the amount of $13,220.00 to provide environmental investigation services for the Alabama Lease site Project and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Proclamation- Optimist Club of Redlands Youth Appreciation Day- On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously authorized the issuance of a proclamation declaring November 5, 1998,. as Optimist Club of Redlands Youth Appreciation Day. Resolution No. 5568 - California Street Improvements - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Banda, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5568, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Redlands to act for and on behalf of said City in the execution of Program Supplement No. M001 of the Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects. This will allow the City to apply for funding of 90 percent of the cost of constructing the railroad crossing improvements at the crossing of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority tracks at California Street. Resolution No. 5569 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5569, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 1.0 of the Redlands Municipal Code: provide for an additional 45 feet of no parking on the east side of University Street, south of Colton Avenue, resulting in a total of 60 feet of no parking. Resolution No. 5570 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5570, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 1.0 of the Redlands Municipal Code: provide for a pedestrian crosswalk on Third Street at Shoppers Lane. Resolution No. 5570 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5570, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code: remove the two-hour parking zone from the bulb of the cul-de-sac fronting 534 Roosevelt Road. November 3, 1998 Page 6 Release of Lien Agreement- On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously authorized the release of a Lien Agreement to Secure Construction of Public Improvements for the installation of off-site improvements on a portion of Garden Street, south of Franklin.Avenue. Funds - Ford Park Demonstration Garden - Following a brief explanation, On motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved an additional $56,734.00 in the 52 Fund to pay for costs associated with the Ford Park Demonstration Garden Mitigation Grant. A request for reimbursement of these construction costs will be submitted to FEMA; full reimbursement should occur approximately 60 days following submittal of the costs. Citizens' Option for Public Safety Funds - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved the use of the Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds as recommended by Police Chief Bueermann. Proclamation - Friends of Prospect Park - Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve issuance of a proclamation commending the Friends of Prospect Park for its part in gifting Prospect Park, the gem of the Redlands' park system, to the City of Redlands and authorized presentation of the proclamation to the Friends of Prospect Park on the occasion of its 30th anniversary celebration. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and was so ordered by the Mayor as there was no opposition to the motion. Funds - Fuel Dispensing System - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously authorized an agreement with the firm of Gas Boy® for the purchase of a fuel dispensing system for the City Corporate Yard and authorized an additional appropriation from the recent surplus equipment auction revenues in the amount of$25,000.00 to fund the purchase. Fee Waivers - Park Use - The request to authorize staff to waive park use and reservation fees up to $100.00 for any non-profit group from the City of Redlands was continued on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, with the understanding the City Attorney would study the application of waivers for religious affiliated organizations in relation to separation of church and state. November 3, 1998 Page 7 COMMUNICATIONS Appointments - Public Works Commission - Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Nina Modi for reappointment of another four-year term on the Public Works Commission and the appointment of Wally Ann Lynard to a four-year term on the Public Works Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and was so ordered by the Mayor as there was no opposition to the motion. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2363 -Nuisances- Ordinance No. 2363, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 8.04 of the Redlands Municipal. Code relating to nuisances to improve and strengthen the current regulations, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Banda, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2363 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for November 17, 1998. Resolution No. 5574 - Trails Committee and Street Tree Committee - Councilmember Cunningham moved to adopt Resolution No. 5574, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a Trails Committee and a Street Tree Committee respectively. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and was so ordered by the Mayor as there was no opposition to the motion. General Plan Noise Ordinance Requirements - Explaining the need for a mechanism to monitor noise under the General Plan, Councilmember Cunningham moved to direct staff to prepare the necessary legislation for a noise ordinance with a prohibition of the use of a vehicle's motor to brake. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and was so ordered by the Mayor as there was no opposition to the motion. PUBLIC COMMENTS Cities Pavillion Appeal - Attorney John. Mirau asked the City Council to move forward with the appeal filed by Majestic Realty Company on the Cities Pavillion project. City Manager Luebbers reported staff is working on the findings necessary and the continued matter is currently scheduled to be on the November 1.7, 1.998, agenda. JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY November 3, 1998 Page 8 Resolution No. 5572 - RDA Debt Refinancing - Finance Director Johnson and Jim Cervantez of Stone and Youngberg described the refinancing process in relation to outstanding Redevelopment Agency debt which was authorized during the May budget hearings. Councilmember Freedman moved to adopt Resolution No. 5572, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the refinancing of certain outstanding debt issued in connection with the merged project area. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and was so ordered by the Mayor as there was no opposition to the motion. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for November 3, 1998.) BUDGET REVIEW Quarterlyget Review - Councilmember Gilbreath asked staff when the quarterly budget reviews would occur. City Manager Luebbers expected a report within the next two City Council meetings. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:00 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:05 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation- Government Code § 54956.9(a) -Majestic Realty Company v. City of Redlands and Timberlake Case Nos. SCV 49347 and 51027 2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code § 54956.9(c) - Two cases ADJOURNMENT Following the closed session, the City Council meeting adjourned to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on November 10, 1998, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 2, Redlands, California. City Clerk November 3, 1998 Page 9