HomeMy WebLinkAbout040699cc_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 April 6,
1999.
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
Jim Bueermann, Police Chief
Mel Enslow, Fire Chief
Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director
Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director
Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember George
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
LATE BREAKING ITEMS
Noting that the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to add the following items to the agenda which arose subsequent to the
agenda being posted:
1. Authorize issuance of proclamation declaring the week of April 24-May 1,
1999, as National Diversity Week.
2. Closed session: Conference with legal counsel - Existing litigation -
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Appeal - City of Redlands v.
County of San Bernardino - San Bernardino Superior Court (SVC 28757)
Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Council-
member George, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1999,. and the
special meetings of March 22, 1999, and March 30, 1999, as corrected to reflect
the proper location, were approved as submitted.
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Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, bills and salaries were ordered paid.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on March 23, 1999, was acknowledged as received.
ERC - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
George, the report of the Environmental Review Committee meeting held
March 22, 1999, and the tentative agenda for the Environmental Review
Committee meeting to be held on April 19, 1999, was acknowledged as
received.
Ordinance No. 2397 - Trench Cuts - Ordinance No. 2397, an ordinance of the
City of Redlands amending Chapters 12.16 and 12.20 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to street repair and construction permits and street
repair and construction regulations, was adopted on motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Banda, Gilbreath, Freedman, George;
Mayor Cunningham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ordinance No. 2398 - Sign Standards - Specific Plan No. 45 - Ordinance
No. 2398, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance Nos. 21.85,
2269, and 2338 approving Amendment No. 4 to Specific Plan No. 45 (known as
the Downtown Specific Plan) regarding sign standards, was adopted on motion
of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Banda, Gilbreath, Freedman, George;
Mayor Cunningham
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Contract Award - Mt. View Avenue Water Main - Bids were opened and
publicly declared on March 4, 1999, by the City Clerk for the construction of
the Mt. View Avenue Water Main, Project No. 4-9918; a bid opening report is
on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was the recommendation of the
Municipal Utilities Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid
for said project which will result in the lowest cost for the City was El-Co
Contractors in the amount of$179,084.50, and it would be in the best interest of
the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Council-
member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, this recommendation
was unanimously approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute the construction contract on behalf of the City.
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Contract Award - Funds - CDBG Cross Gutter Installations - Bids were opened
and publicly declared on March 11, 1999, by the City Clerk for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cross Gutter Installations Project; a bid
opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was the
recommendation of the Public Works Department and the County ECD Office
that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result
in the lowest cost for the City was S Parker Engineering, Fountain Valley, in the
amount of$113,500.75, 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 George, this recommendation was unanimously
approved as well as an appropriation of$30,000.00 from the CDBG unallocated
funds budget in the FY 1998-99 budget.
Honeywell Service Agreement Amendment - Responding to Mayor
Cunningham, Finance Director Johnson said we are receiving reports from
Honeywell summarizing the energy savings as a result of the service agreement,
and that a report with the culmination of the past seven years is expected in the
near future. Mayor Cunningham requested this information be added to an
agenda when it becomes available, and moved to approve the proposed
amendment to the existing service agreement between the City of Redlands and
Honeywell, Inc. which consolidates maintenance and repair services for all.
HVAC systems in all City facilities into one service agreement and deletes a
number of routine maintenance items which can be accomplished by the City's
Building Maintenance crew at a significantly lower cost and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the amendment on behalf of the City. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously.
Natural Gas Engines Conversion - Change Order - Following brief discussion,
Councilmember Cunningham moved to authorize the Project Manager to
approve Change Order No. 8 under the contract with Schuler Engineering for
the Natural Gas Engines Conversion to Electric Motors, Project No. 1-9808, in
the amount of$25,091.34 and to affirm approval of Change Order No. 7 in the
amount of $55,298.23. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and
carried unanimously.
Agreement - Colton and Wabash Avenues Funding - Public Works Director
Mutter updated Councilmembers on the status of the Colton and Wabash.
Avenues Improvement Project. Directing Mentone residents' attention to this
project, Councilmember Freedman moved to approve an agreement between the
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SANBAG) and the City of
Redlands for Measure I funding for the construction of improvements to the
intersection of Colton and Wabash Avenues, and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by
Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
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Public Housing Drug Elimination Funds Grant - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
authorized the Police Department to negotiate a contract with the Housing
Authority of the County of San Bernardino enabling the City of Redlands to
participate in the Public Housing Drug Elimination Funds Grant and receive
$42,000.00.
Contract- SYETP Progra - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved a contract
with the County of San Bernardino Jobs Employment Services Department for a
1999 Summer Youth Employment Training Program (SYETP) and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Proclamation - Infant and Toddler Immunization Week - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring April 19-
25, 1999 to be Infant Immunization Week, and April 19 through the end of
May, 1999, as Toddler Immunization Month, and urging that we all work
towards a healthy future for our children by ensuring early and on-time
immunizations.
Proclamation - Architecture Week - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously authorized
issuance of a proclamation declaring the week of April 12-18, 1999, as
Architecture Week and urging citizens to become aware of architecture,
architectural design, and the architects who help to shape our built and natural
environments.
Funds - Agreement - Fuel Storage System Repair - On motion of Council-
member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council
unanimously authorized the Municipal Utilities Department to accept a quote
from the firm of Island Construction and Maintenance for the repair of the fuel
storage system at the City Corporate Yard and authorized an additional
appropriation in the amount of$25,000.00 to fund the project.
Contract - GFOA - Staff recommended approval of a contract with the
Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA) in an amount not to exceed
$50,000.00 for consulting services related to the development of a request for
proposals, system selection, and contract negotiations with respect to a new
financial system for the City. Councilmember Freedman felt the Finance
Committee could do the contract negotiations and save $10,000.00, and moved
to approve Phase 1 and 2 of the contract at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
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Agreement - Nitrogen Removal Planning - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with Carollo Engineers to provide engineering services
for nitrogen removal planning and permit compliance for the Wastewater
Treatment:Plant effluent and approved Task Order No. 1 and Task Order No. 2.
Resolution No. 5629 - Eureka Street Phase II - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 5629, 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. 009 of
the State-Local Entity Master Agreement under State Senate Bill (SB) 300 for
reimbursement of a portion of the cost of the Eureka Street-Oriental Avenue to
Pearl Avenue Project.
Agreement - Downtown Transit Center - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved a consulting services agreement between the City of Redlands and
L. D. King, Inc. for the development of concept plans and the final design of the
Downtown Transit Center and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City. $345,000.00 in funds has been granted to the
City from SANBAG for the Petroleum Violation Escrow Account Redlands
Metrolink Extension Project; all consultant service fees would be taken from
this grant. It was proposed that the concept planning would be completed for a
not-to-exceed fee of$7,500.00. Final design services would be in the range of
$25,000.00 to $50,000.00 depending on the final approved scope of services.
Funds - SHO Grant - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved an additional
appropriation of$10,723.00 for the SHO Grant to purchase computers and other
equipment for the Police Department. All SHO Grant expenditures are fully
reimbursable.
Resolution No. 5630 - Disability Retirement - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 5630, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands determining that Brent Harp, a local safety member of the Public
Employees Retirement System, is incapacitated within the meaning of the
Public Employees' Retirement Law for performance of his duties in the position
of Police Corporal.
Proclamation - Diversity Week - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously authorized
issuance of a proclamation declaring the week of April 24-May 1, 1999, as
National Diversity Week.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Minor Subdivision No. 240 - Time Extension - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved a one year time extension for Minor Subdivision No. 240, extending
its approval until April 29, 2000. This is a subdivision of approximately 3.41
acres of land into two commercial parcels for property located on the northeast
corner of Alabama Street and Orange Avenue in the EV/AP (Administrative
Professional) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Ruth J. Van
Grouw, applicant).
Conditional Use Permit No 355 - Time Extension - On motion of Council-
member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council
unanimously approved a one year time extension for Conditional Use Permit
No. 355 (Revision 5), extending its approval until April 29, 2000. This is an
application for the expansion of the floor area of the Central Plant and
constructions of a "Cogeneration System" for the Redlands Community
Hospital located at 350 Terracina Boulevard in the M-F (Medical Facility)
District.
Residential Development Allocation No. 86-IV-7 - On motion of Council-
member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council
unanimously approved the transfer of ownership for the remaining 20 lots in
Residential Development Allocation No. 86-IV-7 in Tract No. 1.0084 located on.
the north side of Pioneer Avenue, approximately 660 feet east of Orange Street,
to Gardner Construction and Development, Inc.
Minor Subdivision No. 226 - Time Extension - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved a one year time extension for Minor Subdivision No. 226, extending
its approval until May 11, 2000. This is a subdivision of approximately 17.13
acres of land into two parcels for property located on the northwest corner of
Lugonia and Wabash Avenues in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District
(Metro California Business Enterprises, applicant).
COMMUNICATIONS
Legislative Bulletin - Councilmember Freedman moved to support AB818
(Knox) which will force the Public Utilities Commission to review the entire
system of area codes for land-based telecommunications. .Motion seconded by
Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Councilmember Cunningham
moved to express concern and oppose AB 1216 (Floyd) and AB 1159 (Granlund)
regarding smoking in bars and gaming clubs, and to support AB485 (Wildman)
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regarding outdoor advertising. Motion seconded by Councilmember George
and carried unanimously.
City Manager's Report- City Manager Luebbers reported a tenant has expressed
interest in the Furr's Cafeteria site on Industrial Park Avenue. Office Depot is
coming to Redlands. The sale of the fire station site at Redlands Boulevard and
Citrus Avenue is not materializing; renovation of the fire station is continuing.
The Golison project on Orange Street is proceeding and will be reviewed by the
Planning Commission on April 13, 1999..
Resolution - Oppose Pacific Bell's 411 Rate Increase - SBC/Pac Bell is
attempting to gain authority to charge up to $1.10 for "411" information calls.
Although Pacific Bell does not serve Redlands, it can be anticipated that GTE
will also apply for an increase. Therefore, Councilmember George moved to
express the City of Redlands' opposition to this rate increase to the California
Public Utilities Commission and note our concern that GTE will follow suit.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried with Council-
member Gilbreath voting NO as she felt we did not have enough information to
form this decision.
Senate Bill 98 - Clean Fuel Program Surcharge - Senate Bill 98, pending before
the State Legislature, would impose a $1.00 surcharge on vehicle registrations
within the South Coast Air Quality Management District to enhance its ability
to fund a clean fuels program and develop new air pollution reducing
technologies in California. Councilmember George moved to write our
legislators indicating our support of S1398. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Cunningham and carried with Councilmembers Gilbreath and
Freedman voting NO.
Ward Valley Lawsuit - Councilmember George happily reported the lawsuit to
force the Department of the Interior to turn over the Ward Valley land to
California, which would allow the nuclear waste disposal project to proceed,
has been withdrawn. As a follow-up, Councilmember George moved to direct a
letter be sent to the State Governor asking him to not appeal this decision.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Cunningham and carried unanimously.
Human Relations Commission - As the City Council liaison to the Human
Relations Commission, Councilmember Gilbreath expressed concerns the
Commission seems to be operating in a dysfunctional fashion at this time. She
reviewed the Commission's Mission Statement and it purpose, goals and
responsibilities. Because several events have occurred during the past several
months which indicate the Commission is out of control and needs re-direction
from the City Council, Councilmember Gilbreath asked Councilmembers to
consider disbanding the commission and starting over or direct the commission
to resolve issues and move forward or bring these issues to the City Council.
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She also asked the City Attorney review their by-laws to be sure they are
consistent with their Mission Statement. Councilmember Gilbreath reviewed the
situation with the Rainbow Council, an Inland Valley gay, lesbian and bisexual
group, and the Redlands Christian Center Church for Councilmember Banda.
Chairman Arthur Rand addressed the City Council saying his goal was to create
a positive forum for all parties involved and urged the City Council to allow the
commission to handle this matter as he felt they could resolve the situation.
Councilmembers Cunningham and George expressed their appreciation to
Chairman Rand and Commissioner Duan Kellum for their level-headed efforts.
Councilmembers concurred to ask the City Attorney to review the Human
Relations Commission's by-laws for any inconsistencies.
Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom - Water Demand Impact Fees - Municipal Utilities
Director Phelps reviewed the status of the water demand impact fees study for
Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom. Councilmember Freedman attempted to clarify the
compromise he worked out with Jim Braswell. Councilmember George
expressed his concerns and suggested extending the study period to include
another summer season. City Manager Luebbers assured Councilmembers staff
is attempting to get the best agreement for the citizens of Redlands.
JOINT MEETING-CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Resolution No. 5628 - Great Neighborhoods Program - Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 5628, 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 for the Great Neighborhoods
Program to implement an additional six participant agreements which will be
acted upon by the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. (Also see
Redevelopment Agency minutes for April 6, 1999.)
Contract - Independent Auditor - On motion of Councilmember Freedman,
seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously approved
the Finance Committee's recommendation to appoint the firm of Conrad &
Associates to serve as Independent Auditor for the City of Redlands and the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands (Also see Redevelopment
Agency minutes for April 6, 1999.)
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 3:59 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment
Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:00 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following:
a. Conference with real property negotiator Government Code Section 54956.8
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Property: APN No. 168-291-02
Negotiating parties: Vijay Soni and Ron Mutter
Under negotiation: Terms and price
b. Conference with real property negotiator Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN No. 299-011-19
Negotiating parties: Michael and Linda Palmer and Ron Mutter
Under negotiation: Terms and price
c. Conference with real property negotiator Government Code §54956.8
Property: APN No. 170-301-03 and 1.68-291-09
Negotiating parties: SANBAG for Los Angeles County Metro
Transportation and Ron Mutter
Under negotiation: Terms and price
d. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)
- Majestic Realty Company v. City of Redlands et al - SCV 49347, 51027
- Redlands Venture LLC v. City of Redlands et al - SCV 54994
- Sharon Scott v. City of Redlands and Redlands Unified School District -
SCV 37417
- Jaurez v. City of Redlands - SCV 53457
- Macias v. City of Redlands - SCV 53458
- Appeal - City of Redlands v. County of San Bernardino - San
Bernardino Superior Court - SVC 28757
e. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(c) - one case
f. Conference with Labor Negotiator- Government Code Section 54957.6
Negotiating parties: Fire Chief Mel Enslow and Councilmember Freedman
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Labor Negotiations - Fire Chief- Councilmember Freedman moved to approve
changes in salary and benefits for Fire Chief Mel Enslow as follows: increase
vacation accrual to four weeks, advance his salary to Step F effective for the
next pay period, and provide him a larger vehicle. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Banda and carried with Councilmember Cunningham voting
NO as he felt it was unfair to the other employees and sets a precedent.
PUBLIC HEARING
Pre-Annexation Agreement No. 98-02 - Neal T. Baker Enterprises -
Councilmember Gilbreath abstained from this natter due to a possible conflict
of interest. Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the
Notice of Preparation of Draft Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Cost
Benefit Study for an application for outside City utility connections for 10
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residential lots in Tract No. 15410, generally located east of Crafton Avenue on
the northeast corner of Nice Avenue and Ansley Lane in the unincorporated
Mentone area. Community Development Director Shaw reported the applicant
has been given a copy of the "draft" pre-annexation agreement for review and
has raised several issues with respect to a clarification on certain provisions of
the agreement. Therefore, it was recommended that this item be continued in
order to provide the City Council an opportunity to deliberate on the issues in
question. On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by
Councilmember Banda, the City Council continued this public hearing to May
4, 1999, by AYE votes of all present.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Chickens in Residential Zones - At the last City Council meeting, Mr. Kenneth
Patchett, 823 College Avenue, asked the City Council to explain why he was
not allowed to have chickens at his place of residence. Community Develop-
ment Director Shaw explained that Mr. Patchett resides in the R-1-D Zone
where animals are limited to 3 dogs and/or cats and litters of the same up to a
certain age; other animals are not permitted. There are zones within the City
which permit chickens within certain perimeters. He noted this law is not
enforced unless there is a problem. Animal Control enforces the law if a
complaint is lodged such as if the chickens are out of the yard or they are
becoming a nuisance. Mr. Patchett was not present during this discussion
having arrived at the meeting late. At the end of the meeting, he addressed the
City Council and urged them to change the ordinance so that he could keep his
two chickens and one rooster as pets. He informed Councilmembers that he has
taken steps to keep the chickens in his yard in a fenced pen. Mayor
Cunningham warned Mr. Patchett that pets are a problem when they become
nuisances.
Comprehensive Strategy for Youth, Family and Community - Police Chief
Bueermann urged the City Council to institute a comprehensive strategy for
youth, family and community and to add this program to their list of goals for
1999. Mayor Cunningham agreed to do this.
Resolution No. 5627 - Annexation No. 77 - Community Development Director
Shaw reported the property owner, Mountain View Acres, submitted an
application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for
annexation of a 20 acre parcel located between Highland and Fifth Avenues,
east of Wabash Avenue, to the City of Redlands. On December 29, 1998,
subject to Conditional Use Permit No. 683, the applicant received Planning
Commission approval to construct a multi-phased senior living facility on this
site. The facility includes 30 single units, 102 assisted living units, 84
independent living units, and a 24 bed Alzheimer facility with a maximum
population of 400 persons. The project approval is contingent upon annexation
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of the site to the City. The parcel has 100 percent consent of the property owner
for the annexation. Councilmember Freedman moved to adopt Resolution No.
5627, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering territory
annexed to the City of Redlands (LAFCO No. 2848 - City of Redlands
Annexation No. 77). Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Hillside Cemetery Endowment Task Force - Mayor Cunningham presented a
report from the Hillside Cemetery Endowment Task Force dated March 24,
1999, summarizing its activities since its inception. Chairman Caroline B.
Kurhajec addressed the City Council and asked the City Council for permission
to attempt to seek the community's financial support in a similar fashion as is
done for Caroline Park and Prospect Park. Mayor Cunningham commented that
Don Graves, Cemetery Superintendent, is doing a fine job while having to work
with a reduced staff. Councilmember George moved to authorize and direct the
Hillside Cemetery Endowment Task Force to begin the process of fund raising
for the endowment fund. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and
carried unanimously.
Measure O Funds - Citing a possible conflict of interest, Councilmember
Gilbreath left the Council Chambers for this discussion. Municipal Utilities
Director Phelps reported that Mr. J. Stanley Mullin has farmed citrus property
in Redlands for many years. Because of his advanced age, he now wishes to
withdraw from the citrus industry and dispose of his property. As a result, he
has suggested a proposal to the City of Redlands. He wishes to sell 20 acres of
his citrus property located at the northeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and
Judson Street (APN 168-161-07 and 08) along with 60 shares of Lugonia Water
Company stock to the City of Redlands. As a public service, he also wishes to
donate to the City of Redlands an additional 10 acre parcel with 30 shares of
Lugonia Water Company stock. The Citrus Preservation Commission has
reviewed the proposal and determined that the property is in reasonable farming
condition and that the asking price is well within the market value for similar
citrus property. The Lugonia Water Company stock being offered has a
separate value over and above the asking price for the property and is adequate
for all of the irrigation needs. It is believed that the addition of this property
would be an asset to the City's citrus operation and would help to preserve
Redlands' citrus heritage. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve an
agreement and escrow instruction for the purchase of this citrus property and
water stock from J. Stanley Mullin and John F. Mullin, and to approve an
additional appropriation totaling $700,000.00: the remaining balance of
$576,379.00 from the Measure O Bond Fund (17) and $123,621.00 from the
Groves Operating Fund (18). Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and
carried by AYE votes of all present.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Market Night - Ann Stevens, a licensed physic in Redlands, informed
Couneilmembers Market Night will no longer allow her to participate as a
vendor and asked for assistance. Noting the Downtown Redlands Business
Association (DRBA) is a separate entity and operates Market Night,
Councilmember George referred Ms. Stevens to the DRBA Board of Directors,
and offered, as a member of that Board, to speak to her after the City Council
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
7:31 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on April 20, 1999.
City Clerk
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