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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072099cc_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 July 20, 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 Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk (evening session) Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Cletus Hyman, Deputy 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 Mayor Cunningham followed by the pledge of allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 29, 1999, the regular meeting of July 6, 1999,. and the adjourned regular meeting of July 12, 1999, were approved as submitted. 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 Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on July 13, 1999, was acknowledged as received. Environmental Review Committee - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the report of the Environmental Review Committee meetings held June 28, 1999, and July 12, 1999,. were acknowledged as received. July 20, 1999 Page 1 Agreement - Colton and Wabash Avenues Right of Way - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously ratified the agreement regarding purchase of fee interest between Paul and Joy .Meines and the City of Redlands for acquisition of right- of-way at Colton Avenue and Wabash Avenue (APN 299-011-04, 724 North Wabash Avenue, $3,050.00). Resolution No. 5664 - Regional. Airport Plan - Mayor Cunningham explained the background about Resolution No. 5664, a resolution calling for a Regional Airport Plan for Southern California and urging the communities of Southern California including the City of Los Angeles, the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura; the State of California; and our congressional representatives to join together in developing a Regional Airport Plan that constrains LAX to operate within the capacity of its existing facilities and develops the capacity of the many other commercial airports in Southern California to service the expanding air commerce marketplace, and moved to adopt the resolution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5667 - Water Bond Issue - Mayor Cunningham explained the background about Resolution No. 5667, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands supporting the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) Program and urging the legislature and the Governor to place a water bond on the March, 2000, ballot, and moved to adopt the resolution with an expression of concern about including major dam construction within the bond issue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5668 - Measure O Tax Rate - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 5668, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands levying a tax rate for fiscal year 1999-2000 to service the annual principal, interest, and other charges relating to the Measure O 1994. General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Agreement - City of Loma Linda Water Service - Municipal Utilities Director Phelps explained the need for an agreement with the City of Loma Linda for temporary emergency water service. Councilmember Freedman noted we are being good neighbors in their time of need, and moved to approve the agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Contract Award - Landscape Maintenance Assessment District - Bids were opened and publicly declared on July 8, 1999, by the City Clerk for a three-year contract to maintain six existing landscape areas around specific tracts paid with July 20, 1999 Page 2 monies through the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District; 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 for the City was Campesino Landscape, Corona, in the amount of $22,404.96; 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 and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City. Amendment to Agreement - Water Resources Management Plan - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved Task Order No. 13, Amendment No. 3, in the amount of$25,000.00 with the engineering firm of CH2M-Hill for continuation of the Water Resources Management Plan. Amendment to Agreement - Water Resources Management Plan - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved Task Order No. 16 in the amount of$20,000.00 with the engineering firm of CH2M-Hill to continue the Water Resources Management Plan. Loan Agreement- Redlands Chamber of Commerce- Councilmember Gilbreath informed Councilmembers that Bob Clark, President of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce asked that this matter be pulled from the agenda and continued for two weeks to allow their Board of Directors to discuss this at their meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 21, 1999. It was also noted a check had been received from the Redlands Chamber of Commerce on Monday, July 19, 1999, and that the Chamber of Commerce was now caught up with last year's bill. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this matter to August 3, 1999. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Contract - State Mandated Costs Claim - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with David M. Griffiths & Associates, Ltd. to provide comprehensive State-mandated cost claiming services to the City of Redlands for fiscal year 1999-2000. Rent Review Board Arbitration List - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an arbitration list for the Mobile Home Rent Review Board which was provided by the San Bernardino County Bar Association. Resolution No. 5671 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5671, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands July 20, 1999 Page 3 amending Resolution No. 5657 (which established a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees) to add the classification of Assistant City Attorney. July 20, 1999 Page 4 Letter - Federal Energy Re ug latory Commission - Noting she had a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Gilbreath left the City Council Chambers prior to the City Council taking action on the following matter. By AYE votes of all present, on motion of Councilmember Banda, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council approved and authorized the Mayor to sign a joint letter on behalf of the City of Redlands to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission encouraging continuation of the East End Collaborative Process. The collaborative process has been initiated to address Southern. California Edison's application for re-licensing of its Mill Creek Nos. 2 and 3 and Santa Ana 1 and 2 Hydro-Generation facilities. Funds - Orange Tree Planting - On motion of Councilmember Banda, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $9,424.00 from current revenues of the Groves (18) Fund for planting additional Valencia orange trees on the newly acquired Mullin Property. These funds came from the current revenue from this year's crop on the subject property which was donated to the City by J. Stanley Mullin. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to Mr. Mullin for this donation and said it had been a pleasure to deal with him during the recent property acquisition transaction. Contract - Redlands Community Music Association - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with the Redlands Community Music Association for the implementation of the children's workshops which are held at the Community Center from July 1999 through June 2000. COMMUNICATIONS Air Quality Issues - AQMD Director of Government Affairs Larry Reinhart introduced Leonard Paulitz, AQMD Board Member who is Montclair's Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Paulitz updated Councilmembers on air quality issues being addressed by the AQMD and commended the City of Redlands for doing a great job especially with our clean-air fleet. Mountain View Acres Bond Issues - Kenneth E. Feenstra, Vice President of Mountain View Acres, Inc., requested the City Council to consider their request the City assist them in obtaining Mortgage Revenue Bonds to provide financing for their senior housing complex to be located on the east side of Wabash Avenue between Fifth and Highland Avenues on the east side of the City of Redlands. He explained the process and assured Councilmembers there would be no financial obligation on the part of the City of Redlands. Noting we have done similar bond issues in the past, City Manager Luebbers said if the City Council so directs, staff will proceed with the process. Councilmembers indicated their support of the request and authorized staff to proceed. July 20, 1999 Page 5 Legislative Bulletin- Councilmember Freedman noted the Governor had signed the local government assistance bills. Mayor Cunningham also noted Senator Peace is moving forward on long-term funding for cities. City Manager Luebbers noted the City of Redlands is over $20 million in the hole as a result of the State "take-aways." Councilmember Gilbreath reported that the Hayden Bill will require people 75 years and older to obtain annual driver's license renewals. Redlands Bowl - No Smoking - The Redlands Community Music Association is requesting the no smoking area be expanded in the Redlands Bowl. Currently the west half of the Bowl is non-smoking; they are asking to add another quadrant as non-smoking leaving the far east quadrant for smoking. Councilmember Cunningham moved to approve their request and directed staff to post the Bowl as necessary. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Appointment - Parks Commission - Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Gary R. Thompson to serve a four-year term which will expire on June 16, 2003, on the Parks Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Appointment - Cultural Arts Commission - Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Frederick C. Edwards to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Phyllis Monk Kinzle which to January 6, 2003, on the Cultural Arts Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Appointment - Traffic and Parking Commission- Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Chuck Alexander to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bettie Dickerson Siebuhr to December 20, 2000, on Traffic and Parking Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Appointment - Street Tree Committee - Mayor Cunningham moved to nominate Andrew C. Johnson to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lea Anderson to February 16, 2003, on the Street Tree Committee. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. Request for "Pay Off' Document - Mayor Cunningham said that following reports in local newspapers of the explosive testimony of one witness in the recent Jane Un trial regarding a document allegedly containing payment information to stop a competing mall developer from building in Redlands, he has received many inquires from the public. He felt the contents of this document needed to be made public to clear Redlands' officials and staff. Councilmember Freedman moved to ask the City Attorney to request the District Attorney to share the contents of the letter. Motion seconded by July 20, 1999 Page 6 Councilmember Banda and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO as she felt it was not an appropriate action at this time. Fern Lodge Project - The house to the east of the American Baptist Homes of the West project on Redlands Boulevard and Fern Avenue is to be sold at appraised value with the proceeds to be transmitted to the City or to be deeded to the City. Mayor Cunningham moved to let ABHOW dispose of the property and transmit the proceeds to us as this would be more advantageous for the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5665 - Great Neighborhoods Proms - Councilmember Banda moved to adopt Resolution No. 5665, 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 Freedman and carried unanimously. Maps, requested by Councilmember Banda, showing the location of the Great Neighborhoods Program and First Time Homebuyers recipients were distributed prior to the evening session. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated July 20, 1999.) Resolution No. 5635 - Mountain View Acres Project - Councilmember Banda moved to adopt Resolution No. 5635, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- and moderate-incoming housing funds outside the Redlands Project Area for an allocation of$600,000.00 in set- aside funds from the Developer Assistance category for the construction of the Mountain View Acres Project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. This is a senior housing complex consisting of 30 bungalows, 84 independent living units, 102 assisted living units, and a 24-bed Alzheimer facility. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes dated July 20, 1999.) CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:01 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:06 P.M. to a closed session to hold a conference with its legal counsel as follows: 1. Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Redlands Joint Venture LLC v. City of Redlands and Timberlake- SCV 54994 The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. July 20, 1999 Page 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal - Conditional Use Permit No. 688 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to hear an appeal to the Planning Commission decision of June 8, 1999, to approve a conditional use permit for a billiard room in the C-2 (Neighborhood Convenience) District at 1544 Orange Street; Ezequiel Ocampo, applicant. The City Council appealed this decision to afford an opportunity to review the project and consider neighborhood concerns. Community Development Director Shaw reported the proposed project, as conditioned, meets all the development standards for this zone district. Condition of Approval No. 12, which was added by the Planning Commission as part of their approval, will assist in determining if this use is creating negative impacts. If it is determined that this use is creating some negative impacts, the Planning Commission may incorporate additional conditions of approval to insure compliance with the Code. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Gloria Flores, Elisa Hubbard, and Rosie Macias each expressed concerns for their clients at SHU which is located in the same complex. Caesar and Betsy Ocampo, son and daughter of the applicant, urged approval of their application for this conditional use permit. They promised alcohol would not be sold and asked the City Council to give them six months to prove there will not be any problems. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Following discussion, Councilmember George moved to direct staff to report back on August 3, 1999, at 7.00 P.M. with findings for denial for the City Council's review. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2403 - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 264 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider the Notice of Preparation of Draft Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2403, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 264 relating to Housing Density Bonuses. Community Development Director Shaw reported that State law and the City's General Plan. Policy 6.10e provide the ability to give a Density Bonus of 25 percent to proponents of housing for low income or the elderly. This proposed ordinance brings the City's zoning ordinance into compliance with State law on this subject. He summarized each of the sections of the proposed ordinance, all of which are mandated by State law except for the section labeled "Development Incentives." The City may choose which "Development Incentives" are part of the ordinance. Although it is required to have at least one "Development Incentive," the City can choose among those listed in the proposed ordinance. An important factor in considering this section is that incentives are used on a case by case basis and the complete list gives the City flexibility in approving the best project possible. Mayor Cunningham noted he would like additional time to review this proposed ordinance with staff. He declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was unanimously continued to July 20, 1999 Page 8 September 7, 1999, on motion of Councilmember Cunningham, seconded by Councilmember Banda. Curtis Development Project- Public hearings were advertised for this time and place to consider the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Studies and Notices of Preparation of Negative Draft Declarations for Resolution No. 5663, approving the removal from the Agricultural Preserve 8.48 acres of land in the A-1 (Agricultural) District, and Ordinance No. 2411, Zone Change No. 371, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E (Residential Estate) District for Assessor's Parcel No. 168-171-06, for property located on Lugonia Avenue, east of Dearborn Street, and to consider the Notice of Preparation of Negative Draft Declaration for Ordinance No. 2404 for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 265 relating to the minimum lot size in a planned residential development. Councilmember Banda left the City Council Chambers saying she had a potential conflict of interest as she lived to close to the proposed project. Community Development Director Shaw explained the applicant proposes to establish a 1.64-lot single family Planned Residential Development (PRD) on 61.27 acres via Tentative Tract No. 15937 and Conditional Use Permit No. 686. This project is contingent upon the approval of Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 91 and Zone Change No. 371. This proposed project also includes an application for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 265 to allow a lesser lot size than the 10,000 square foot lots currently specified for PRDs in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. On June 22, 1999, the Planning Commission reviewed all the above noted requests and unanimously voted to recommended to the City Council approval of all five items and the associated Mitigated Negative Declarations and Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study. However, only the legislative items, which include the Agricultural Preserve Removal, Zone Change, and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, are before the City Council today. These requests must be approved and in place before any action can be taken on associated Tentative Tract No. 15937 and Conditional Use Permit No. 686. These items, depending on the City Council action on these legislative items, are currently scheduled for City Council consideration on September 7, 1999.. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the application. Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Representing the applicant, Pat Meyer commended staff for their efforts and urged the City Council to support the Planning Commission's recommendation. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. 5663 - Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 91 - Councilmember Freedman moved to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 91 and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines as it has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively affect wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and July 20, 1999 Page 9 carried with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Councilmember Freedman moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 91 as its approval will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community, and no additional information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Councilmember Freedman moved to approve Resolution No. 5663, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending Agricultural Preserve boundaries previously established by Resolution No. 5291 and Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 91, based on the following findings: the applicant is the legal owner of record; the land requested to be removed from the Agricultural Preserve is adjacent to a developed zone other than agriculture; the application is in conformity with the Redlands General Plan; the land requested to be removed from the Agriculture Preserve does not circumvent land under contract in accordance with the California Land Conservation Act of 1965; and the land to be removed from the Agriculture Preserve is not in, nor adjacent to, property in the Agriculture Preserve and therefore this proposed urban development will not impact the properties in the immediate vicinity. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Ordinance No. 2411 - Zone Change No. 371 - Councilmember Freedman moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2411, an ordinance adopting Zone Change No. 371, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E (Residential Estate) District for 8.48 acres of land located on Lugonia Avenue, east of Dearborn Street (APN 168-171-06), based on the finding that the project will not have significant effect on the environment, determining this project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Councilmember Freedman moved to approve the Socio- Economic Cost Benefit Study for Zone Change No. 371 as its approval will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community, and no additional information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Ordinance No. 2411, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 1.8 of the Redlands Municipal Code by adopting a revised land use zoning plan as part of the Official Land Use Zoning Map and effecting Zone Change No. 371, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, was introduced and laid over under the rules July 20, 1999 Page 10 with adoption scheduled for August 3, 1999, with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Ordinance No. 2404 - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 265 - Councilmember Freedman moved to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2404, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 265 relating to the minimum lot size in a planned residential development and directed staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines as it has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively affect wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Councilmember Freedman moved to approve the Socio- Economic Cost Benefit Study for Ordinance No. 2404 as its approval will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community and no additional information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Ordinance No. 2404, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Section 18.144.100 of the Redlands Municipal Code to allow for the reduction in minimum lot size in Planned Residential Developments, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, further reading of the ordinance text was waived, and Ordinance No. 2404 was introduced and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for August 3, 1999, with Councilmember Banda abstaining. Resolution No. 5666 - CDBG Storm Drain Project - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider a proposed action plan for construction of storm drain improvements within the CDBG Target area in conformance with the objectives outlined in the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development CDBG Program, Disaster Recovery Initiative. Public Works Director Mutter explained the Department of Housing and Community Development has announced the availability of approximately $9 million in Disaster Recovery Funds. Staff proposed that the City submit an application to enlarge the storm drain window at Central Avenue and Ninth Street (Hatfield Buick). Mayor Cunningham declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Banda moved to adopt Resolution No. 5666, a resolution approving an application and contract execution for funding from the General/Native American Allocation of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and authorizing the execution of a grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the State of California for the purposes of this grant. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman, who expressed appreciation for staffs efforts and hope we are successful in our application, and carried unanimously. July 20, 1999 Page 11 City Council Ballot Initiatives -Public hearings were continued to this time and place to consider two initiative ordinances regarding amendments to the Redlands General Plan: proposed Ordinance No. 2412 amending the Growth Management, Design, Land Use, and Circulation Elements of the Redlands General Plan and proposed Ordinance No. 2414 amending the Land Use Element of the Redlands General Plan to establish a new residential land use classification in the San Timoteo Canyon and Live Oak Canyon areas. Citing a conflict of interest on these proposed ordinances, Mayor Cunningham left the City Council Chambers. Proposed Initiative Ordinance No. 2412 - Councilmember Freedman moved to make changes to Proposed Initiative Ordinance No. 2412 to allow full City Council input as follows: eliminate Section 4.96 and all references to San Timoteo Canyon Road and Section 4.40z and reference thereto. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried by AYE votes of all present. Mayor Cunningham returned to the dais and suggested reviewing the proposed initiative ordinance section by section after hearing from members of the public. He then declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Steve Stockton asked Council how they got around CEQA guidelines. Robert Frost said that with removal of canyon items, he had no further comments. Sally Beck, Henry Dillon, Theodora Banta, and Tex Moore addressed traffic concerns on Sunset Drive urging that no new connections be allowed. Nancy Ruth White proposed postponing placement on the November ballot to allow time for public review and understanding. Doug Jorritsma and Mark Gardner, Gardner Construction, who spoke on behalf of six other parcel owners, opposed the down-zoning of the nine parcels. Pat Meyer asked for clarification of Councilmember Freedman's motion and asked that the public be allowed to see the final version before placement on the ballot. The City Council meeting recessed at 8:30 P.M. and reconvened at 8:35 P.M. Councilmembers reviewed the proposed ordinance, section by section, refined the language, eliminated Section 7 which would have "down zoned" nine properties, and left Section 17 regarding street connections to Sunset Drive intact (Councilmembers Gilbreath and George were opposed). Councilmember George urged the City Council to reduce the scope of this proposal to the primary areas and take the time to do a General Plan amendment right and not rush to the November ballot. Mayor Cunningham moved to continue this public hearing to an adjourned regular meeting on July 27, 1999, at 7:00 P.M. Motion seconded Councilmember Banda and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO noting that if the City Council would handle this as a General Plan amendment, we could address CEQA, traffic, and other concerns. During Public Comments, Shirley Harry's suggestion to extend the historic and scenic designation of Center Street to Henrietta Street was by consensus authorized by the City Council. July 20, 1999 Page 12 The City Council meeting recessed at 9:39 P.M. and reconvened at 9:50 P.M. Proposed Initiative Ordinance No. 2414 - Citing a conflict of interest, Mayor Cunningham left the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Banda declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments regarding proposed Initiative Ordinance No. 2414 amending the Land Use Element and the Circulation Element of the Redlands General Plan to establish a new residential land use classification (RL Density) in the San Timoteo and Live Oak Canyon areas. Kenneth Jutzy supported the proposed initiative. Robert Frost felt Measure U's slope density was adequate. Peter Kiriakos, President of the Greenway Conservancy, supported protection of rural living in the canyons. Caroline Laymon encouraged adoption of the initiative. Robert Rappuchi urged placement of this initiative on the ballot. Pay Meyer stated he was totally against this initiative and urged the City Council not to mess with Measure N and to remember the promises made to the property owners during the annexation process. Mayor Pro Tem Banda reviewed the latest version of the proposed map which was prepared that morning. Councilmember Freedman. suggested continuing this another week to review the latest map. Councilmember George said he had a problem with the concept; that he was concerned the City Council would be considered capricious, and that if we proceed with this proposal, how can we expect the property owners in the "Donut Hole" to trust us, Councilmember Gilbreath stated she was not going to support this initiative and saw no point in continuing the discussion for another week. Councilmember Freedman moved to continue this public hearing to an adjourned regular meeting on July 27, 1999, at 7:00 P.M. Indicating he did not like the "hurry up attitude" and was willing to hear more testimony, Councilmember George seconded the motion which carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO and Councilmember Cunningham abstaining. Mayor Cunningham returned to the dais at 10:15 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution No. 5670 - Special Election for Ballot Measures - This resolution was continued to the July 27, 1999, adjourned regular meeting. NEW BUSINESS Unicom Hours of Operation - This item was withdrawn from the agenda at the request of Redlands Aviation who will appeal the Airport Advisory Board's recommendation. SB-1553 - Calderon/Majestic Realty Donut Hole Legislation - City Attorney McHugh reviewed his memorandum dated July 16, 1999, regarding State legislative proposals affecting development in the "Donut Hole" and advised July 20, 1999 Page 13 Councilmembers staff would continue to monitor the situation and keep the City Council advised. Councilmember Freedman suggested staff to set up a meeting with Senator Brulte. Mayor Cunningham moved to direct staff to exercise whatever is necessary to protect Redlands and send a delegation to Sacramento if necessary. Motion seconded by Councilmember Banda and carried unanimously. July 20, 1999 Page 14 PUBLIC COMMENTS Redlands Municipal Airport - Mark Lenchnen, Andy Testman, and Mike Marka again addressed Councilmembers regarding their allegations of mis- management of the Redlands Municipal Airport. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California. City Clerk July 20, 1999 Page 15