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HomeMy WebLinkAbout112100cc_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, on November 21 2000, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Gary George, Mayor Pro Tem John L. Freedman, Councilmember Susan Peppler, Councilmember Karl N. "Kasey" Haws, Councilmember Larry E. Burgess, Interim City Manager Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer Jim Bueermann, Police Chief Mel Enslow, Fire Chief Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director Rod Hill, Assistant 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 Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 2000, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on November 14, 2000, was acknowledged as received. Resolution.No. 581.3 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5813, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code: install a stop sign on Vine Street at Eureka Street. November 21,2000 Page 1 Resolution No. 5814 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5814, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal. Code: extend the bus stop zone on eastbound Redlands Boulevard, east of Sixth Street, and on northbound University Street, north of Colton Avenue. Agreement - Solid Waste Management Services - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously authorize an agreement to furnish Solid Waste Management Services for the Municipal Utilities Department with John C. Davis. Funds - Election Services - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation from the General Fund in the amount of$12,323.91 to pay an invoice from Richards, Watson & Gershon for legal services rendered regarding the ballot argument against the paramedic special tax which was submitted by William E. Cunningham. Change Order - Hillside Memorial Park - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 for the Hillside Memorial Park Sprinkler Improvements project. Employment Agreement - City Manager - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an amended employment agreement with City Manager John Davidson reflecting a new employment date of December 11, 2000. M.O.U. - General Employees - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously ratified a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) covering the period May 1, 2000, through June 30, 2003, with the General Employees Association of Redlands. M.O.U. - Management Employ - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously ratified a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) covering the period May 1, 2000, through June 30, 2002, with the Redlands Association of Management Employees. Resolution No. 5819 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5819, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees and rescinding Resolution No. 5788. This resolution reflects the salary increases for November 21,2000 Page 2 the General and Management employee units of representation which were approved by the City Council on November 7, 2000. It also reflects additions to the Police Department staffing levels which were approved by the City Council on November 7, 2000, (COPS More grants) and the recent reassignment of two classifications (Assistant Finance Director and City Planner) from the Mid- Management unit of representation to the Management unit of representation. Appointment - DRBA Board - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously appointed Heather Stevening to the Downtown Redlands Business Association (DRBA) Advisory Board as recommended by the DRBA Advisory Board. CDBG Funds - Project Home Agai - On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council approved establishment of a new project, Project Home Again: Infrastructure Improvements, for the purpose of constructing sewer and water main improvements to the Family Service Association's Project Home Again facility located at 612 Lawton Street, using $50,000.00 in CDBG funds from CDBG Project No. 111-20925/1229 (Project Home Again: Playground Equipment) and $3,000.00 from CDBG Project No. 111-20825/1230 (Counseling Center and Design-Family Service Association) with Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining. On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council approved cancellation of Project No. 111-20925/1229 (Project Home Again: Playground Equipment) and to reprogram the $3,000.00 in allocated funds into the newly created project, Project Home Again: Infrastructure Improvements with Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining. On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council approved cancellation of Project No. 111-20825/1230 (Counseling Center and Design-Family Service Association) and to reprogram the $3,000.00 in allocated funds into the newly created project, Project Home Again: Infrastructure Improvements with Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining. Agreement - Redlands Bowl Children's Summer Workshops - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with the Redlands Community Music Association for implementation of the Redlands Bowl Children's Summer Workshops. CC&Rs - C.U.P. No. 404 - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously consented to the modification or elimination of the CC&Rs placed on a 3.39 acre parcel located north of Cypress Avenue and westerly of Redlands Boulevard as the owner is no longer proposing to building a congregate care facility on this site which was approved in 1984 under Conditional Use Permit No. 404. November 21,2000 Page 3 Orange Street Closure - Market Night - Councilmember George moved to approve the DRBA's recommendation to close Orange Street from Citrus Avenue to Redlands Boulevard at 5:00 P.M. on Thursdays for Market Night to accommodate the new vendors locating on Orange Street. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Caltrans' Right-of-Way - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved the final acquisition of right-of-way from Caltrans and authorized acceptance and recordation of deeds for property at Colton and Wabash Avenues. Agreement - Fire Station No. 1 - In response to Councilmember Freedman's questions, Public Works Director Mutter reviewed the status and time schedule for the Fire Station No. 1 improvements. Councilmember Freedman urged staff to consider saving the brick facade and large letters on the current structure and moved to authorize an amendment to the agreement with Claremont Environmental Design Group, Inc. for providing architectural/engineering services for Fire Station No. 1. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Funds - Solid Waste Division Equipment - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously authorized replacement of a Chevy 5-10 scooter pickup (Unit 882) and approved an additional appropriation of $15,000.00 from the Solid Waste Equipment Replacement Reserve for said replacement. COMMUNICATIONS Funds - Recycled Water Project - Municipal Utilities Director Phelps reported that during the City Council meeting on September 5, 2000, staff presented information regarding the proposed Redlands Recycled Water Project. At the same meeting, the City Council accepted a $5 million grant of funds authorized by the passage of Proposition 13 from the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority. In addition, an agreement with Mountainview Power Company for the delivery of recycled water was authorized. During the last two months, staff has continued to put together implementation and financing plans. Chief of Water Resources Douglas Headrick presented the project for the City Council's review. He explained this is a hybrid water project made up of facilities to produce and distribute highly treated effluent from the City's wastewater treatment plant to meet non-potable water demands to maximize the use of the City's water resources, help meet with regulatory discharge requirements, and perform needed modernization to improve plant efficiency. Approved uses for recycled water include park irrigation, ornamental fountains, roadway/median strip irrigation, golf courses, ski slope artificial snow, cemetery, nurseries, fire fighting, toilet flushing, cooling towers, crop irrigation, construction (dust control and soil compaction), and car washes. It was emphasized this is not November 21,2000 Page 4 drinking water. Mr. Headrick also explained financing options to pay for the $15-19 million construction and a revenue stream including Proposition 13 grant monies, Wastewater Enterprise Fund Reserve, and SWRCB Water Recycling Construction Program. Modifications to the wastewater treatment plant and the distribution system is expected to be completed in March of 2003. Following the presentation, Councilmember George noted there are no pipelines in the Donut Hole and those property owners are not going to be eligible for the low cost, recycled water. Council complimented the Municipal Utilities staff for their far reaching, long rang planning. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to authorize an additional appropriation of$2 million from the "Reclaimed Water System" reserve in the 2000-2001 Wastewater Enterprise Fund into the two new project accounts: $1.5 million to the Redlands Recycled Water Project and $500,000 to the Redlands Recycled Water Project Distribution Facilities. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. San Timoteo Creek Reach 3B Flood Control Project - Councilmember George presented a draft letter he prepared regarding the final EIS/EIR prepared for the San Timoteo Creek Reach 3B Flood Control Project and asked Council to consider its submission. Comments must be submitted by November 27, 2000. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Freedman moved to authorize submission of the comments based on staffs review and including a paragraph noting our appreciation to Congressman Lewis and others for their time and effort and that the City Council is very much in favor of proceeding with this project. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:55 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:57 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with Labor Negotiator- Government Code Section 54957.6 - City Clerk - Agency Negotiator: Members of the City Council 2. Conference with Labor Negotiator- Government Code Section 54957.6 - City Treasurer - Agency Negotiator: Members of the City Council 3. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Alderete v. City of Redlands - SCVSS 68410 - Aspe v. City of Redlands - SCISS 61642 4. Conference with real property negotiator Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APNs 171-341-10, 11, and 12 Negotiating parties: Deb Craney and Dave Higginson Under negotiation: Terms and price November 21,2000 Page 5 The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Gilbreath introduced John Davidson, who will assume the duties as City Manager on December 11, 2000. Mayor Gilbreath recognized members of the Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Redlands class who were also present at this meeting. November 21,2000 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 5764 - Housing Element- Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider Resolution No. 5764, an update of the Housing Element of the City of Redlands General Plan. Community Development Director Shaw informed Councilmembers the Housing Element is a mandated element of the General Plan. It has been prepared in response to a State legislatively imposed deadline. It incorporates the Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation numbers of 1,931 units into its goals and objectives which are well within the framework of the City's growth management ordinance and General Plan since this translates into approximately 275 units per year over the seven year period of this Housing Element adoption (1998 to 2005). Councilmember Freedman expressed his appreciation to Community Development Director Shaw, City Planner John Jaquess, and staff for their assistance with this in-depth review of the document. 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 approve the Negative Declaration for Resolution No. 5764, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands for adoption of Amendment No. 72 to the General Plan based on the finding that the project will not have a 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 George and carried unanimously. Councilmember Freedman moved to adopt Resolution No. 5764 approving the Housing Element Update and directed staff to forward this document to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for their review and comment. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. L. A. Fitness - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 722 for the construction of a 41,000 square foot fitness center on approximately 6.64 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Marshal Street and Parkford Road in the C-4 (.Highway Commercial) District and Variance No. 609 to allow a landscaped buffer area along the freeway right-of-way less than the required twenty-five (25) foot width for a proposal to construct a 41,000 square foot fitness center on approximately 6.64 acres located at the northeast corner of Marshal Street and Parkford Road in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District (L. A. Fitness, applicant). Community Development Director Shaw described the project and addressed concerns expressed by Councilmembers regarding traffic noting there will be less trips generated with lower volume with this use than that of the previous uses of two restaurants. He also reported the mature trees on the property will be saved. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open for any November 21,2000 Page 7 questions or comments regarding this project. Mr. Mark Sandoval, the applicant, was available to answer questions. There being no comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Haws moved to approve the Negative Declaration for Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 722 and Variance No. 609 based on the finding that the project will not have a 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 Freedman and carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 722 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. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws moved to approve Variance No. 609 subject to the findings included in the revised staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws moved to approve Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 722 subject to the findings and conditions of approval contained in the revised staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Standard Pacific Homes - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2459 amending Section 1.8.144 of the Redlands Municipal Code to allow a reduction in the required side yard setbacks for detached single-family dwellings within a Planned Residential Development and a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Tentative Tract No. 16101 and Conditional Use Permit No. 713 for the subdivision and construction of a 1.50- single-family lot planned residential development on approximately 55.91 acres generally located between Capri Avenue and Lugonia Avenue, west of Wabash Avenue in the R-E (Residential Estate) District (Standard Pacific Homes, applicant). Community Development Director Shaw explained that additional time is needed to properly formulate a workable citrus policy and recommended continuing this public hearing. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was unanimously continued to December 5, 2000, on motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws. Cypress Villas, LLC - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Conditional Use Permit No. 707 for the development of a 102-unit three-story apartment complex on approximately 4.74 acres, located on the north side of Cypress Avenue, 180 feet west of Redlands Boulevard in the R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District; Minor Planning Commission Approval No. 23 for approval to allow a reduction in the front November 21,2000 Page 8 setback for a three-story building from 35 feet to 28 feet for the development of a 102-unit apartment complex on approximately 4.74 acres, located on the north side of Cypress Avenue, approximately 180 feet west of Redlands Boulevard in the R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District; and Resolution No. 5790, Street Vacation No. 1.17, an intent to vacate approximately 185 linear feet of an alley located north of Cypress Avenue and east of Hibiscus Drive in the R-2- 2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District (Cypress Villas, LLC., applicant). Community Development Director Shaw briefly described the project and reported the applicant has requested a continuance to December 5, 2000, to allow themselves additional time to consider all areas of community concerns. This project was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, on a 3-2 vote with two commissioners absent, with the determination that the project meets the findings mandated by Measure U under the High Density Residential General Plan designation for a project in excess of 18 dwelling units per acre and in excess of two stories or greater than 35 feet in height. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Margaret Wilson, who owns and has occupied the residence for 50 years that will be surrounded by the development, reported she and the developer have reached an amicable agreement as to her concerns and that she no longer opposed the project. Councilmember Freedman read letter from Planning Commissioners Carolyn Laymon, who indicated she would have opposed the project, and Jim Macdonald, who listed nine concerns. Councilmember Freedman also noted that the developer is not willing to compromise and change the carports to garages which causes concern for the Police Department. He indicated he wanted to deny the project and have staff to come back on December 5, 2000, with the necessary findings for a denial. City Attorney McHugh explained the necessary findings for denial of the project and noted the density and height findings would require a four-fifths vote under the provisions of Measure U. Noting there were many problems with this project and that he did not sense any support from the City Council, Councilmember Haws moved to continue this public hearing to December 5, 2000, and directed staff to prepare an alternative motion for denial. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Megan B. Patel - Hotel - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Conditional Use Permit No. 71.6 for the construction of a 39,025 square foot three-story hotel containing 61 rooms on 3.25 acres located along the south side of the Interstate 10 Freeway, west of Tennessee Street in the General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan and Variance No. 61.0, a variance from Section EV4.01.40(b)(1) of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to allow a reduction of five feet in the required 25-foot landscape setback from freeway right-of-way for the development of a 39,025 square foot three-story hotel on 3.25 acres located along the south side of the Interstate 10 Freeway, west of Tennessee Street in the General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Megan B. Patel, applicant). November 21,2000 Page 9 Community Development Director Shaw described the project. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Chuck Marsh noted the owners and architect were present to answer questions. There being no comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the Mitigated Negative :Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 716 and Variance No. 610 based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, determining this project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 71.1.2 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 George and carried unanimously. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Conditional Use Permit No. 716 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. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 716 subject to the findings, conditions of approval, and all departmental recommendations as contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve Variance No. 610, based on the findings and conditions of approval contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Home Depot USA, Inc. - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 711 (Revision No. 1), a revision to an approved 131,848 square foot home improvement center to increase the size of the building by 7,138 square feet and the outdoor garden center by 382 square feet for an overall size of 1.39,368 square feet on approximately 17.65 acres, located at the southeast corner of Tennessee Street and Lugonia Avenue in the General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Home Depot USA, Inc., applicant). Community Development Director Shaw described the revision to the approved project which will expand the building footprint of the home improvement store and outdoor garden center. The changes to the approved site plan are minimal and the project will remain consistent with all applicable development standards of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Representing Redlands Joint Venture and the United Donut Hole Owners Property Association, attorney John Mirau submitted a letter at this time setting forth objections to the approval of this application. As Councilmembers nor staff were not given the opportunity to review this letter prior to the meeting, it was recommended this hearing be continued to December 5, 2000, and staff would then provide additional findings to address the concerns. It would also provide an opportunity for Home Depot to consider further assessment. The architect for the project, Doug Green, was present and available to answer questions. November 21,2000 Page 10 Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this public hearing to December 5, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2460 - Zone Change No. 376 - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider a Draft Negative Declaration and Ordinance No. 2460, an ordinance adopting Zone Change No. 376, pre-zoning of the Greenspot Annexation area to A-1 (Agricultural) District and O (Open Land) District for 460 acres located north and east of the existing City limits, west of Emerald Avenue, and south of Villers Street. Community Development Director Shaw noted there were several property owners who attended the Planning Commission meeting hearing who used the hearing as an opportunity to voice opposition to the related proposal to annex the area into the City. They felt it was premature and should not occur until all or at least a majority of the property owners requested annexation. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this change of zone. Roger Zimmerman presented a petition opposing annexation signed by 26 residents which represented 257± acres (more than 50 percent of the acreage). Jack Woodbury reported that he thought 99 percent were in favor of annexation to the City of Redlands to protect them from annexation by the City of Highland. He urged approval of this zone change and invited Councilmembers to attend a meeting with the Mentone residents and Jim Rhoddy, LAFCO, that he was arranging. It was noted a letter had been received from the City of Highland reporting their City Council took an action on November 14, 2000, to support this proposed annexation. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. With the understanding the City would not proceed with annexation at this time, Councilmember George moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Ordinance No. 2460 adopting Zone Change No. 376 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 Haws and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2460, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 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. 376, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer and on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for December 5, 2000. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Sports Park - Councilmember Freedman urged his fellow Councilmembers to start the process of public meetings with the various commissions to inform the November 21,2000 Page 11 public what the Sports Park project entails and start a dialog. Councilmembers discussed this subject and the need to hold a meeting to discuss Federal and State funding needs and to review all pending projects. It was announced that a meeting will be held on December 12, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Center with the Northside Advisory Committee. Councilmembers concurred to meet with the Parks Commission and Recreation Commission on December 14, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers to discuss the scope of the project for the proposed sports complex. For the Game, LLC representatives presented their proposal at this meeting and will also meet with individual Councilmembers. Speaking from the audience were: Pat Meyer who described the site plan; William Cunningham who presented a list of questions; R. A. "Tex" Moore who expressed financing concerns; Robert Rappuchi who questioned the bidding process; Joe Gonzales from the Northside Advisory Committee who expressed gratitude the City Council was looking ahead as he felt this was one of the things Redlands has needed for a long time; Bob Pearce who expressed concerns for the safety of participants at the sports park in regards to the airport and streets; Caroline Laymon who expressed appreciation. to the City Council for holding the proposed public meetings; Teddy Banta who felt that since the citizens brought this land with Measure O funds that the facility should be available free to residents and asked if this was the best use for this land; Charles Camarillo, Redlands AYSO, urged the City Council to proceed; and Bruce Laycook who was gratified to hear about the process and was in favor of moving forward. Councilmember Haws moved to continue discussion on the sports park to December 19, 2000, and asked staff to set up a joint meeting with the Planning, Parks, and Recreation Commissions as soon as possible. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Public Works Director Mutter reported a joint meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission has been scheduled for December 14, 2000, and that the City Council could attend that meeting. The City Council meeting recessed at 9:18 P.M. and reconvened at 9:25 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Appeal - Stop Signs - Public Works Director Mutter reported the Traffic and Parking Commission met on September 28, 2000, and unanimously recommended denial to a request to install stop signs on Cypress Avenue at Lakeside Avenue. The denial decision was based upon the fact that the intersection did not meet the number of warrants for the installation of a four- way stop. An appeal of this recommendation was filed by Dennis Schall of 608 Lakeside Avenue. Speaking in favor of these stop signs were: Dennis Schall, the appellant; Gary Peplow, Smiley School; and David Cisneros, principal for Smiley School. A petition purported to contain 250 signatures for the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of Cypress and Lakeside Avenues was also submitted. A lengthy discussion ensued covering the ramifications of unwarranted stop sign installation, pedestrian safety devices, November 21,2000 Page 12 traffic calming mechanism; and traffic safety education for both students and parents. Police Chief Bueermann suggested continuing this request for a couple of weeks to allow his department to study traffic calming recommendations and offered, in the meantime, to provide heavy traffic enforcement in the area. Councilmember Haws moved to continue this request to December 5, 2000. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. November 21,2000 Page 13 CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Clerk Compensation - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to ratify the compensation package for City Clerk Lorrie Poyzer approved during the closed session. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Redlands Association of Management Employees - On behalf of the Redlands Association of Management Employees, Community Development Director Shaw expressed their appreciation for the Councilmembers negotiating in good faith. The management team felt the City Council had "gone the extra mile" and that they had been treated very fairly. He also thanked Renee Mayne, Labor Management Success, for her very professional efforts. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 9:59 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on December 5, 2000. City Clerk November 21,2000 Page 14