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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060600cc_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 3:47 P.M. on June 6, 2000, immediately following the adjourned regular meeting which was held earlier in the afternoon. PRESENT Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Gary George, Mayor Pro Tem John L. Freedman, Councilmember Susan Peppler, Councilmember Karl N. "Kasey" Haws, Councilmember Larry E. Burgess, Acting City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Jim Bueermann, Police Chief Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director Evening Session Only: Mel Enslow, Fire Chief Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director ABSENT None The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Agreement - U. S. Soccer Federation Foundation - Chuck Wilburn, Assistant Regional Commissioner, Operation of U. S. Soccer Federal Foundation, Inc. proudly announced they had received a $92,000.00 grant from the U. S. Soccer Federation Foundation. Mr. Wilburn explained a grant agreement for a capital field project between Redlands AYSO and the City of Redlands needs to be completed as part of the process to received the funds. Councilmember Haws reported on the progress of the development of the soccer fields. City Attorney McHugh reviewed the grant agreement. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to authorize the City Attorney to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature to advise the U. S. Soccer Federation Foundation that the City Council is moving forward on this matter and to ask for an extension; directed staff to negotiate with AYSO officials a lease agreement; and bring both the lease agreement and grant agreement back to the City Council on June 20, 2000, for review. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. AB 1544 - Citrus Plaza Project- Councilmember Freedman asked for an update on the status of AB 1544 and Majestic Realty's Citrus Plaza Project. He also June 6,2000 Page 1 inquired if any Redlands' Councilmember has been contacted by AB 1544's authors or any official of Majestic Realty and, if so, the contents of those discussions. Acting City Manager Burgess stated that AB 1544 is just sitting in the Senate. Councilmember Peppler noted we run the risk of re-activating the legislation by discussing it; that it is sitting in the Senate due to a lack of votes. Community Development Director Shaw updated Councilmembers on the status of the Majestic project in the County of San Bernardino. Mayor Gilbreath noted she had recently received a facsimile of a fee schedule from Tim Chaikovsky. Councilmember Haws reiterated they are treating Majestic like any other developer. Councilmember George assured Mayor Gilbreath he was willing to continuing serving with her on the negotiating team. Councilmember Freedman demanded copies of all faxes and memos concerning this issue. JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5763 - Great Neighborhoods Program - Councilmember Peppler moved to adopt Resolution No. 5763, 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 participant agreement which will be acted upon by the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for June 6, 2000.) CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:29 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:30 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Walker v. City of Redlands - SCV 45457 2. Conference with real property negotiator Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN 292-321-06 Negotiating parties: Andrew R. Smith and Deborah Craney Under negotiation: Terms and price 3. Conference with labor negotiator-Government Code Section 54957.6 Employee organizations: Redlands Association of Management Employees, Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees, Redlands Police Officers' Association, Redlands Association of Safety Management Employees, Redlands Professional Fire Fighters' Association, General Employees Association of Redlands, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Attorney The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. June 6,2000 Page 2 PRESENTATIONS Police Department Recognition - Mayor Gilbreath congratulated the Redlands Police Department for having been chosen as a finalist in the 2000 Innovations in American Government Awards program. Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan - Bernie Cavendar, San Bernardino Water Conservation District, made a presentation regarding the proposed Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan for the Upper Santa Ana River Wash and asked for the City Council's endorsement of the concept of Plan B. Bob Roberts suggested including the County's plan to address the Alabama and Orange Street bridges issues. Councilmember George moved to endorse, in concept, and to proceed with Plan B: Proposed Land .Management and Habitat Conservation Plan for the Upper Santa Ana River Wash prepared by the Santa Ana River Wash Coordinated Planning Activities Committee, and directed staff to prepare a letter addressed to the San Bernardino Water Conservation Board to consider inclusion of the bridges' issues. Motion. seconded by Freedman and carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS Conditional Use Permit No. 700 - Red Terrace LLC - Public hearings were advertised for this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for the construction of a commercial development consisting of a 5,000 square foot retail building for a video store and a 2,619 square foot drive-through restaurant on .97 acres located on the southeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and Clark Street. Community Development Director Shaw explained the applicant is seeking approval on a conditional use permit for construction of a Hollywood Video store and a Kentucky Fried Chicken drive-through restaurant. He described the proposed project and the enhancements to be provided. He noted the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration approved by the City Council for Ordinance No. 2439 on May 1.6, 2000, also applies to this project. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Haws moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Conditional Use Permit No. 700 as the project will not create unmitigable physical blight or over-burden public services in the community, and no additional information or evaluation is needed, and that the proposed project, based on the overall Fiscal Impact Analysis, will provide the City with a positive annual revenue/cost ratio of 2.578. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 700 subject to the following findings and subject to all department recommendations and conditions of approval as presented: 1. That the use applied for at the location set forth in the application is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this title; June 6,2000 Page 3 2. That the use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements of objectives of the General Plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located; 3. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use, and all yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features required in order to adjust the use to those existing or permitted future uses on land in the neighborhood; 4. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the proposed use; and 5. That the conditions set forth in the permit and shown on the approved site plan are necessary to protect the public health, safety or general welfare. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Appeal - Minor Exception Permit No. 144 - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider an appeal to a decision of the Advisory Committee on Fences regarding Minor Exception Permit No. 144, which denied the request for the placement of a six foot high wrought-iron fence and related gates within the front yard setback area for property located at 4 East cypress Avenue (.Dwight and Susanne Montgomery, appellant). Community Development Director Shaw reported this issue has been resolved and a letter to withdraw the appeal will be provided by the appellant. Therefore, no action is necessary at this time. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments; none being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Freedman moved to acknowledge the withdrawal of the appeal and to take no further action unless the appellant requests further consideration. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 16, 2000, the regular meeting of May 16, 2000, and the adjourned regular meeting of May 19, 2000, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged. Planning Commission. Actions - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on May 23, 2000, was acknowledged as received. Ordinance No. 2434 - Taxicabs - Ordinance No. 2434, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 5.64 of the Redlands Municipal code relating to June 6,2000 Page 4 taxicabs, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers George, Freedman, Peppler, Haws; Mayor Gilbreath NOES: None ABSENT: None Ordinance No. 2439 - Drive-Through Restaurant Regulations - Ordinance No. 2439, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 1.8.156 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to separation requirements between drive- through restaurants, was adopted on motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers George, Freedman, Peppler, Haws; Mayor Gilbreath NOES: None ABSENT: None Fee Waiver - Redlands 4th of July Committee - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously waived all fees and personnel costs for the Redlands 4th of July Committee's annual celebration. Contract Award - Cemetery Sprinklers - Bids were opened and publicly declared on May 23, 2000, by the City Clerk for the design and construction of the Hillside Memorial Park Sprinkler Improvements Project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which will result in the lowest cost for the City was W. Wood and Associates, San Bernardino, in the amount of$91,291.50, and it would be in the best interest of the City that this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, this recommendation was unanimously approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City. Agreement - Joslyn Senior Center - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with Elaine Solis to conduct an adult creative craft class at Joslyn Senior Center and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Funds - Health Cities Mini Grant - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously accepted the Healthy Cities Mini Grant and authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of$2,797.00 for the Youth Coalition program. June 6,2000 Page 5 Funds - Office of Traffic Safety - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously authorized execution of a contract agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety; designated Ronald C. Mutter, Director of Public Works, as an authorized agent to execute the project's terms, conditions, and certification; and approved the request for additional appropriation in the amount of $64,173.00 for expenditures related to this grant. The program includes purchasing computer hardware and software, and counting and classification instruments to develop and maintain a database of information related to traffic safety issues. Agreement - Redlands Transit Center - Public Works Director Mutter assured Councilmember Haws the City will have the opportunity to require enhancements in the design and architectural and landscape treatments for the Redlands Transit Center. A review committee comprised of Public Works Director Mutter, Community Development Director Shaw, Councilmember George, and representatives from Omnitrans and The Allies will meet with the consultant. Councilmember Haws moved to approve a consulting services agreement with L. D. King, Inc. for the development of concept plans and final design for the Downtown Transit Center (Redlands Boulevard between Orange Street and Third Street) and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Agreement - Nitrogen Removal - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously authorized Task Order No. 3 to the City's agreement with Carollo Engineers to provide engineering services for water quality and regulatory issues related to nitrogen removal planning and permit compliance. Vector Monitoring Services - California Street Landfill - The request for consideration of an agreement with the County of San Bernardino to provide vector monitoring services for the California Street Landfill Alternative Interim Cover Project was withdrawn from this agenda. 2000 Urban Water Management Plan - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously authorized Task Order No. 1.7 of the existing engineering master services agreement with the firm of CH2MHi11 to provide engineering services to prepare the 2000 Urban Water Management Plan. Fee Waiver- Boy Scouts of America- On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved a request by the Boy Scouts of America for waiver of rental fees in the amount of $840.00 for use of picnic tables in Section "A" of Sylvan Park for the Cub Scout Day Camp Program scheduled for June 27 through June 30, 2000. June 6,2000 Page 6 Tree Planting - CalFed Building - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved the planting of additional street trees around the CalFed building located at 300 East State Street, subject to all conditions required by the City of Redlands. Water Policy Advisory Commission - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved designation of Councilmember John Freedman as the City's liaison and Councilmember Kasey Haws as the alternative liaison to the Water Policy Advisory Commission. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Tentative Tract No. 15832 - Time Extension - A one-year time extension has been requested for Tentative Tract No. 15832, a proposed subdivision of approximately 4.75 acres of land into nine single family lots located on the southwest corner of Cypress and Sunnyside Avenues in the R-S (Suburban Residential) District (First Pacifica Development, Inc., applicant). On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously determined that no subsequent environmental documents are necessary for a one-year extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 15832 which. is consistent with the previous Negative Declaration approved by the Redlands City Council on June 16, 1998, subject to the following findings: 1. No substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previously approved Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; 2. No substantial changes have occurred with respect to circumstances under which the project was undertaken which will require major revisions to the previously approved Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and 3. No new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract Map No. 15832 and subsequently,has been identified On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved a one-year time extension for Tentative Map No. 15832 extending approval until June 16, 2001. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Tract No. 16082 - Storm Drain Requirement - Public Works Director Mutter reported a request has been made by the owner of property located behind 916 West Olive Avenue, APN 172-091-23, to waive Municipal Code Section 17.28.020 for relief of the Public Works requirement to "provide for adequate June 6,2000 Page 7 drainage facilities including but not limited to the installation of the storm drain per Comprehensive Plan 4-40; storm drain facilities shall be undergrounded within the subdivision; submit the hydrology/hydraulic study and calculations." The applicant requested a complete waiver and was not seeking permission to sign an Improvement Agreement for temporary relief of Public Works requirements. The Advisory Committee reviewed the applicant's request. It was the determination of Public Works Director Mutter that the required storm drain improvement could be feasibly designed and constructed as a part of this development. As such, he could not support the request to waive this requirement. Mayor Gilbreath and Planning Commission Chairman George Webber supported the request for a waiver. However, the Code requires that the findings of the Advisory Committee be unanimously. Therefore, the request for waiver of the storm drain requirement was denied. The applicant requested an appeal of this decision before the City Council. The City's Code does not permit the "conditioning" of a waiver. Further, any new conditions imposed on the developer would be subject to the procedures of the Subdivision Map Act. However, if a waiver is granted by the City Council, staff suggested several items be voluntarily agreed to and completed by the developer outside of the Subdivision Map Act process. Without this voluntary agreement, staff believes that the public safety, health and welfare would be compromised and the waiver should not be granted. Representing the owner, Joe O'Brien, J. F. O'Brien Construction Corporation, described the drainage channel south and north of their project, and stated he felt it would be fiscally irresponsible to require coverage of this ditch. Andy Smith informed Councilmembers this historic ditch was built by the WPA in the 1930's and should be visible for all to view. Following discussion, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this request to June 20, 2000, and directed staff to bring back an agreement to address the following items which would permit the City Council to waive the storm drain requirement: repair and upgrade of the existing channel; construction and maintenance of a wrought iron fence with appropriate gates; payment of all applicable storm drain fees; and preparation of CC&Rs to ensure that subsequent property owners in the tract are bound by these public safety considerations. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. City Manager Recruitment - Personnel Manager Olsen reported that five proposals were submitted to the City Council to conduct an executive recruitment for a permanent City Manager. Councilmembers Peppler and Freedman narrowed the selection down to two firms: Shannon Associates and DMG-Maximus. Councilmembers George and Haws, along with City Department heads, conducted interviews with representatives from both firms. They have recommended DMG-Maximus with Norman Roberts, Vice-President of Executive Recruitment Services (who was present at this meeting), to be personally responsible for this assignment. The professional fees and expenses proposed are a fixed fee of$17,000.00 and reimbursement for expenses not to exceed $6,500.00 for a statewide search or $8,500.00 for a nationwide search. June 6,2000 Page 8 Councilmember Freedman moved to approve an agreement with DMG- Maximus to conduct an executive recruitment for a City Manager. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Noting many stake holders will be involved in this process, Councilmember Haws announced a committee will meet on June 1.5, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the Smiley Library Assembly Room to apprise Mr. Roberts of the qualifications and attributes this community desires in a City Manager. Labor Ne otg iator - At the May 26, 2000, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to contact and request proposals from professional labor relations firms (rather than law firms) to negotiate with the City's represented and unrepresented employee units. Staff contacted five organization and two firms submitted proposals to the City: Labor Management Success and Becker & Bell, Inc. Councilmember George moved to retain Labor Management Success to negotiate with the City's represented and unrepresented employee units. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Redlands Municipal Airport - Public Works Director Mutter explained that on April 4, 2000, Lloyd Janzen of Redlands Aviation asked the City Council to consider amendments to their lease as it relates to the public lobby and rent adjustments. The City Council referred this request to the Airport Advisory Board for review and recommendation. The Airport Advisory Board met on May 3, 2000; after a presentation by Mr. Janzen and discussion the Board members concluded that no further "piece meal" type amendments should be made to the master lease. They concurred with staffs suggestions and recommended to the City Council that the entire lease should be reviewed and re-negotiated. Public Works Director Mutter noted the City Attorney prepared a legal analysis of the rights, responsibilities and obligations of the City and the Fixed Base Operator which was delivered to Councilmembers as an attorney- client memorandum. Staff recommended that no further action be taken on the request of Redlands Aviation until the lease is re-negotiated to bring it current with market values and data, while incorporating provisions to promote the business opportunity at the airport and protect the City's position as owner of the facility. Mr. Janzen addressed the City Council and indicated he did not wish to re-negotiate the master lease at this time and urged the City Council to consider only an amendment to address their concerns. Following discussion, Councilmember Freedman moved to deny the request of Redlands Aviation to increase the airport lobby rental rates and services charges; to invite Redlands Aviation to conduct negotiations for a new master lease at the airport; and to authorize Councilmember Haws, City Attorney McHugh, and Acting City Manager Burgess to meet with Redlands Aviation. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. June 6,2000 Page 9 Fire Stations- Public Works Director Mutter reported staff has been working on two fire station related projects and is proceeding to complete the design process to the point of a bid call. The first project is the rehabilitation of Fire Station No. 216. This project will completely remodel this facility including new HVAC equipment; seismic stabilization; roofing; day room, dormitory and kitchen remodeling; as well as other general repairs to wiring systems, communications and other equipment. The second project is the construction of Fire Station No. 264, adjoining the existing Emergency Operations Center at the City Yard. Public Works Director Mutter reviewed the various tasks necessary to complete the two fire stations along with the duration for each task and estimated completion dates. During the rehabilitation of Fire Station No. 261, the facility will be disrupted to a point that continued operations at the station will not be viable. The fire crews will have to temporarily move to new accommodations. Therefore, the Emergency Operations Center at the City Yard is currently being retrofitted to serve as an interim fire station during this time. After conducting a "real time" response test from each fire station, including the temporary location in the City Yard, Fire Chief Enslow approached County Fire Chief Peter Hills and Mentone Division Chief Don Humbert seeking a dissolving boundary agreement with them for assistance in the eastern portion of town. They were agreeable and this agreement will not require a monetary exchange. It will be a simple matter of neighbor helping neighbor. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to Fire Chief Enslow. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the development of the fire station projects, including the rehabilitation of Fire Station No. 261 and the construction of Fire Station No. 264 as presented by staff; and further to authorize staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps to cancel Community Development Block Grant Project No. 111-261147 (Sun Avenue Improvements) and to reallocate the $170,000.00 awarded by the City Council on February 29, 2000, to the Fire Station No. 261 renovation project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. This reallocation of CDBG funds was authorized with the understanding the Sun Avenue Improvements Project will be on the list for next year's consideration. (Note: A public hearing will be held on June 20, 2000, to consider the reallocation of the CDBG funds.) Ordinance No. 2443 - General Fund Reserve Policy- Finance Director Johnson reported that on May 8, 2000,the Finance Committee, the Finance Director, and the Assistant Finance Director met to discuss the City's fiscal condition. The focus of that meeting was the City's General Fund. It was the Finance Committee's position that part of the foundation for sound financial management should include a reserve policy for the General Fund. At the Finance Committee's direction, the Finance Department surveyed some 25 cities regarding their reserve policies and practices. Proposed Ordinance No. 2443, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 3.10 to the Redlands Municipal Code to establish a General Fund reserve policy, will not only meet the City of Redlands' needs but is also very representative of many California June 6,2000 Page 10 cities. Councilmember Freedman felt consideration of this proposal was premature at this time; that he would prefer to address this issue after the budget is adopted when we have more definitive financial information from the State; and moved to continue this matter to July 18, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. June 6,2000 Page 11 COMMUNICATTONS Appointments - Citrus Preservation Commission - Mayor Gilbreath moved to nominate the following persons, as recommended by Councilmember Haws, to the Citrus Preservation. Commission: J. Richard Leonard, two-year term; Harold Hill, two-year term; E. D. Patterson, two-year term; Robert Scholton, two-year term; James Schurr, four-year term; Michael Huffstuttler, four-year term; and Joe Buoye, four-year term. Motion seconded by Councilmember Haws and carried unanimously. Appointments - Airport Advisory Board - Mayor Gilbreath moved to nominate Robert W. Pearce and George M. Lessard to the Airport Advisory Board for four-year terms ending May 1, 2004, as recommended by Councilmember George. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2441 - Mining Tax - Councilmember George reported that he and Councilmember Haws have been meeting with representatives from Robertson's Ready Mix and Cemex regarding a mining tax. A draft of such a proposal (Ordinance No. 2441) has been prepared by the City Attorney and was presented to the City Council at this meeting. Councilmember George indicated it was his intention, and Councilmember Haws concurs, that this issue be placed on the November, 2000, ballot, as a special tax which would require a two- thirds vote. This matter will be on the June 20, 2000, agenda for further discussion. Teledyne Battery Products - Councilmember George said the Teledyne Battery Products operation in Redlands directly abuts an older, residential housing tract on Carlotta Court. Many of the residents of this neighborhood are deficient in English language skills and have real concerns about environmental safety issues. Their concerns are compounded by a Proposition 65 warning notice they receive each quarter which indicates the possibility of a hazard to their health. The California Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA) has been monitoring this plant and has directed cleanup of chemical residues from past operations at the facility. Based on removal of those soils, CEPA is recommending no further action. Based on that recommendation, CEPA/Department of Toxic Substances Control (DISC) is requesting public comments on their decision to take no further action. They has also indicated they may conduct a public hearing if there is "significant public interest." Councilmember George has visited the neighborhood and talked with the residents in the past, and feels there is such an interest. He moved to request a bilingual public hearing so these residents of our City can air their concerns and have the questions answered by CEPA/DISC; motion seconded by Councilmember Haws. On behalf of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), Denise Vasquez informed Councilmembers they have formed an active chapter in Redlands to help the Latin community and would like to work with City officials. The motion then carried unanimously. June 6,2000 Page 12 SANBAG Roundtable - Mayor Gilbreath announced SANBAG will hold a Roundtable on Goods Movement on June 7, 2000, at 4:00 P.M. to discuss opportunities regarding the impact of goods movement throughout the County of San:Bernardino and to determine SANBAG's role. SCAG/Airport Expansion - Councilmember George reported on a recent decision by Southern California Association of Governments to study four alternatives for airport expansion in Southern California and noted all the possible scenarios have tremendous potential ramifications for the Inland Empire. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 9:04 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Redlands, California. City Clerk June 6,2000 Page 13