HomeMy WebLinkAbout061901cc_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 June 19,
2001.
PRESENT Pat Gilbreath, Mayor
Gary George, Mayor Pro Tem
John L. Freedman, Councilmember
Susan Peppler, Councilmember
Karl N. "Kasey" Haws, Councilmember
John Davidson, City Manager
Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk
(evening session)
Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer
Jim Bueermann, Police Chief
Mel Enslow, Fire Chief
Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director
Ronald C. Mutter,Public Works Director
Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
ABSENT None
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem George
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
CVP 365 Club - Mayor Gilbreath, Police Chief Bueermann, and Civilian
Volunteer Patrol member Janice Hawkins presented "365 Club" membership
certificates to its 26 members. Mayor Gilbreath thanked the community
sponsors for their support of the Civilian Volunteer Patrol.
LATE BREAKING ITEM
Noting the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember Gilbreath moved
to add the following item to the Consent Calendar which arose subsequent to
the agenda being posted: "Acceptance of Department of Aging and Adult
Services grant for senior transportation from San Bernardino County and
approval of an additional appropriation to expend funds." Motion seconded by
Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Funds - Grant - Senior Transportation - On motion of Councilmember Haws,
seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously accepted
the senior transportation grant from the San Bernardino County Department of
Aging and Adult Services and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
contract on behalf of the City. On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded
by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an
additional appropriation in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund the grant
expenditures.
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember
Freedman, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 5, 2001, the
regular meeting of June 5, 2001, and the adjourned regular meeting of June 12,
2001, were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by
Councilmember Freedman,payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged.
Agreement - Database Software Support- On motion of Councilmember Haws,
seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with Strategy 7 Corporation to provide "PICK" database
software support for the General Automation A800 mainframe computer
system.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded
by Councilmember Freedman, the report of the Planning Commission meeting
held on June 12, 2001, was acknowledged as received.
Ordinance No. 2472 - Flood Damage Prevention — Ordinance No. 2472, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 15.32 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to flood damage prevention, was unanimously adopted
on motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman.
Resolution No. 5892 - Street Vacation No. 1.21 - On motion of Councilmember
Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, Resolution No. 5892, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring its intention to
vacate a portion of public right-of-way located on the south side of Orange
Avenue, West of Nevada Street (Gardner Construction and Development, Inc.,
applicant), and setting the public hearing for this street vacation at 7:00 P.M. on
July 17, 2001, was unanimously adopted.
RDA No. 2001-II-1 - Tract No. 14790-2 - The Planning Commission, Historic
and Scenic Preservation Commission, staff and the Redlands Unified School
District reviewed the application for Residential Development Allocation
(RDA) No. 2001-II-1 for 48 single family homes in a planned residential
development for Tract No. 14790-2 and Conditional Use Permit No. 558 for
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property generally located on the east side of Alessandro Road between San
Timoteo Canyon Road and West Sunset Drive in Specific Plan No. 43 (Sunset
Ranch 48, LLC, applicant) and recommended an award of 91 points.
Community Development Director Shaw explained the allocation procedure,
and Public Works Director Mutter explained the award of -5 points in the
Streets category. On behalf of the applicant, Pat Meyer reported the map has
been approved and recorded for this project; he also noted this is the only
project being considered for this quarter. Councilmember Peppler moved to
continue this matter to the July 3, 2001, meeting for further information.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously.
Statement of Investment Policy- On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded
by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved the
Statement of Investment Policy as presented by the City Treasurer.
Settlement Agreement - Claude Upshaw - On motion of Councilmember Haws,
seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
acknowledged a copy of the compromise and release agreement with Claude
Upshaw. In accordance with the requirement of the Brown Act, this agreement
was on the agenda to notify the public of the settlement agreement in
accordance with the terms agreed to in a closed session.
Resolution No. 5904 - Grant Funds - Park Play rg ound - Following brief
discussion, on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution
No. 5904, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving an
application for grant funds for the Park Playground Accessibility and Recycling
Grant Program.
Resolution No. 5905 - Grant Funds - Safe Neighborhood Parks - On motion of
Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5905, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands approving an application for the per capita
grant program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean. Air, and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000.
Agreements - Church Street Widening Project - On motion of Councilmember
Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
approved agreements for Purchase of Fee Interest with Ellen R. Baum, Trustee;
Church of Religious Science of Redlands; and Target Community Schools in
conjunction with the Church Street Widening Project and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the agreements on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 5908 - Grant Funds - Tires - On motion of Councilmember
Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 5908, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands authorizing submission of a grant application to the California
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Integrated Waste Management Board for waste tire public education and tire
amnesty collection events.
Agreement - California Street Landfill - On motion of Councilmember Haws
seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with Vector Engineering, Inc. to furnish engineering
services for the operation and expansion of the California Street Landfill.
Agreement - Communications Service System Facility - On motion of
Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City
Council unanimously approved a personal communications service site
agreement with Cox PCS Assets, LLC to construct a personal communications
service facility on the City's Helen Court Water Tank property as approved by
the Planning Commission on March 13, 2001, under Conditional Use Permit
No. 728.
Electricity Cogeneration Facility - Engine Generator - On motion of
Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City
Council unanimously authorized the purchase of an engine generator from
Stewart Stevenson for use at the Electricity Cogeneration Facility at a total
delivered price of$724,1.98.00. Funding for the current fiscal year's estimated
expenses for this project is available in the Sewer Bond Project Fund by
allocation of existing budget to the Electricity Cogeneration Facility project.
Additional funding to complete the project is included the Municipal Utilities
Department's budget for the next fiscal year.
Funds - COMPASS Grant - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously accepted the National
Institute of Justice Community Mapping, Planning and Analysis for Safety
Strategies Company (COMPASS) grant; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the documents on behalf of the City related to this acceptance; and
authorized an additional appropriation of$625,000.00 to the Police Department
for Fiscal Year 2001-02. This action was approved with the understanding
applicants would be advised their compensation was dependent on the grant
funds. Councilmember Haws expressed appreciation to the departments heads
for obtaining grant funds but reminded them when the monies run out, the City
Council will review each program on its own merits.
Resolution No. 5910 - California Healthy Cities - On motion of Councilmember
Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
adopted Resolution No. 5910, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands supporting the California Healthy Cities and Communities Project and
indicating continued participation in this project.
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Agreement - Value Based Initiative Program - On motion of Councilmember
Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
approved an amendment to the agreement with the United Way of the East
Valley pursuant to the goals of the Police Department's Value Based Initiative
Program and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract on behalf
of the City.
Contract - Wildland Fire Protection Services - On motion of Councilmember
Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously
approved a contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection for wildland fire protection services.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Funds - Contract - Sports Park - Following a presentation by Community
Development Director Shaw regarding the recommended changes in regards to
the environmental impact report for the sports parks, Councilmember Freedman
asked several questions of Councilmembers. Councilmember Haws reported
meetings have been held with a non-profit foundation offering a significant
financial contribution to the sports parks if the work is completed in an
expeditious manner. The expedited scheduled and increased scope of work has
an additional cost of $40,000.00. These funds will be reimbursed by State
monies to be received in the future. Councilmember Haws moved to approve
termination of the City's contract with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. for
the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws
moved to approve a contract with Michael Brandman Associates for the
preparation of an Environmental. Impact Report for the sports park and Airport
Land Use Plan amendment. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and
carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws moved to approve an additional
appropriation in the amount of $92,755.00 for a total contract amount with
Michael Brandman Associates not to exceed $172,595.00. Motion seconded by
Councilmember George and carried with Councilmember Freedman voting NO.
COMMUNICATIONS
Energy Saving Program - Councilmember George urged the City Council and
staff to do everything possible to conserve electricity during this crisis the state
is experiencing. He noted the conversion of the traffic signals at Citrus Avenue
and Orange Street is showing an 83 percent savings. He also suggested
cranking up the thermostats in city facilities by 10 degrees and allowing a
casual dress code for employees. Fire Chief Enslow reported Fire Battalion
chief Mitch McKee will be forming a committee made up of employee
representatives from each department. The objective of this task force will be
initiate the "Kill A Watt" program to identify energy saving techniques in the
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workplace. A report will be prepared for the City Manager who will then bring
back recommendations for the City Council to consider at the July 3, 2001,
meeting. Mr. McKee addressed the City Council and reviewed the objectives of
this task force to develop energy savings program to decrease usage by 20
percent. Beverly Powell, Southern California Edison Company, will work with.
this task force and also urged residents to view their web site at "www.sce.com"
as a good source of information for the homeowner. She also announced San
Bernardino County is hosting an Energy Efficiency Expo on June 28, 2001,
from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the San Bernardino Hilton; admission is free.
Councilmember Peppler asked how we could convince our business owners in
town to participate. Councilmember Freedman suggested afternoon only
Council meetings. Councilmember George asked what the cost would be to use
the Redlands Bowl facility and suggested extending Market Night entertainment
activities to include the Bowl. Councilmember George's motion to direct the
Public Works staff to set the thermostats at 78 degrees did not receive a second.
Councilmember Haws moved to authorize the City Manager, in conjunction
with the City Attorney, to take all reasonable steps to effect energy savings up
to October 1, 2001, with the exception of a change in the work week hours
which would require prior City Council approval. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Regarding the suggestion
for a 4/1.0 work week, Councilmember Freedman and Haws were not in favor as
ten hour days were not conducive for employee production nor effective for the
public's access to services.
City Motto, Tree, Flower - On April 1.7, 2001, Councilmember Haws reported
the City had received nominations for a City motto, tree and flower. Rather than
taking action at that meeting. Councilmember Haws requested further public
comments from various community groups. At the June 5, 2001, meeting, the
matter was continued to this meeting in order to hear from Larry Burgess, A. K.
Smiley Public Library Director and local historian, about the pansy and orange
blossom. At this time, Dr. Burgess, assisted by Nathan Gonzalez, gave a
PowerPoint presentation about the life and times of the pansy and the orange
blossom in Redlands over the years.
Cites - Councilmember Haws moved to adopt the Washington Navel
Orange Tree as the official tree of the City of Redlands. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously.
City Flower - In recognition of the Smiley Brothers, fondly known as our
Patron Saints, Councilmember Haws moved to adopt the pansy as the
official flower of the City of Redlands. Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Freedman moved to adopt the orange blossom as the
official flower of the City of Redlands. Motion seconded by
Councilmember George and carried with Councilmember Haws voting
NO.
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City Motto - Councilmember Haws moved to adopt the following as the
official motto of the City of Redlands: "Preserving the Past, Protecting the
Future." Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried
unanimously.
Long time resident Tony Martinez commended the City Council for their
decisions. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of the nominations at a
future meeting.
State of the Community Luncheon - Mayor Gilbreath announced the City
Council will meet on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at 12:00 noon in the
Renaissance Hall, 19 East Citrus Avenue, for the annual State of the
Community luncheon hosted by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce.
Water and Sewer Rates - Municipal Utilities Director Phelps presented a report
recommending the City study the overall fee structure for water and sewer
utilities by implementing the previous City Council action authorizing staff to
issue a request for proposals for a review of water and wastewater utility fiscal
requirements, rate revenue, and development impact fees. The report covered
the background, objective of fees, fairness and equity of fees applied to
downtown restaurant locations, application of fees, and rate study. As
requested, a survey of impact fees and user costs for water and sewer in other
nearby jurisdictions was done on the basis of assumptions made for a 40-seat
restaurant and found the Redlands' impact fees for development are comparable
to impact fees in the local area. Mayor Gilbreath felt the restaurant fees should
be referred to the Redevelopment Advisory Board for their review and
comments. Councilmember Haws felt the new Economic Development
Director should also be involved and that the rate study should proceed. By
consensus, staff was authorized to issue a request for proposals for a review of
water and wastewater utility fiscal requirements, rate revenue, and development
impact fees.
League of California Cities - Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the
addition of Article XVI to the League of California Cities' bylaws relating to the
establishment of a League Grassroots Network to protect local control and
reduce the likelihood of city revenues being taken by the State. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Haws and carried unanimously. Councilmember
Peppler moved to approve the City's share of the dues increase for the
Grassroots Network for the second half of 2001 in the amount of $2,453.00
which has been included in the fiscal year 2001-02 budget, and for 2002 in the
estimated amount of$5,1.03.00. Motion seconded by Councilmember Haws and
carried unanimously.
Appointments - Park Commission - Mayor Gilbreath moved to nominate Nancy
Norton to fill the unexpired term of Mary Ellen Harris on the Parks Commission
and Reyes Quezada to a four-year term on the Parks Commission as
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recommended by Councilmember Peppler. Motion seconded by
Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 5911 - CFD Special Tax Bonds - Finance Director Johnson
presented Resolution No. 5911 to approve the form and execution of the
required documents related to the bond issue for Community Facilities District
No. 2001-1. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 5911, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the issuance
of debt not to exceed $10,000,000.00 aggregate principal amount for City of
Redlands Community Facilities District No. 2001-1 (Northwest Development
Project) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2001, approving the execution and delivery
of an indenture, a bond purchase agreement and a continuing disclosure
certificate and the preparation of an official statement and other matters related
thereto. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried
unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:43 P.M. to a Redevelopment Agency
meeting and reconvened at 4:44 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following:
1. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code
Section 54956.8
- Property: APN 172-481-02, 1329 Barton Road
Negotiating parties: Ralph J. Pacini and John Davidson
Under negotiation: Terms and price
- Property: APN 172-481-02, 1329 Barton road
Negotiating parties: Dr. Thomas and John Davidson
Under negotiation: Terms and price
- Property: APN 292-192-19, 1615 Park Avenue
Negotiating parties: Terry Dzvorick and John Davidson
Under negotiation: Terms and price
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS
City of Redlands Tennis Challenge - A PowerPoint presentation, prepared by
Firefighter David Graves, was shown under the direction of Fire Chief Enslow
portraying the highlights of the recent City of Redlands Tennis Challenge.
Mayor Pro Tem George and Councilmember Haws presented passes to the
Krikorian Theatre to Sid Tiwari and Jimmy Doan, Redlands High School, and
Scott Wiley and Scott Sirowy, Redlands East Valley High School, and thanked
them for their participation. The proceeds from this benefit event were divided
equally and checks were presented to Jerry Esparza, Interim Executive Director,
Home of Neighborly Service, Inc. of San Bernardino; Priscilla Ulland, Program
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Director, Inland Temporary Homes, Inc.; Roberta Shouse, Executive Director,
Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino, Inc.; Katie Bodily, Program Director,
Partnership with Industry; and Emma Lechuga, Executive Director, Somos
Hermanas Unidas (SHU). A fun time was had by all and Mayor Pro Tem
George and Councilmember Haws hoped to make this an annual event.
LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conditional Use Permit No. 71.5 - Islamic Society of California-A notice of the
preparation of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and public hearings were
advertised for this time and place to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration
for Conditional Use Permit No. 715 and its accompanying Socio-Economic
Cost/:Benefit Study for the phased construction of a religious institution which
consists of the conversion of an existing building and future construction of a
14,300 square foot building on 1.46 acres located at 11210 Alabama Street
between Barton Road and Citrus Avenue in the EV/AP (Administrative
Professional) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Islamic Society
of California, applicant). Community Development Director Shaw described
the project. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for
any questions or comments. Mohammad M. Hossain urged the City Council to
approve this project. There being no further comments, the public hearing was
declared closed. Councilmember George moved to approve the Environmental
Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 715
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 George
moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Conditional Use
Permit No. 715 as it has been determined this 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 George
moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 715 subject to the conditions of
approval and findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously.
Tentative Tract No. 16139 - Michael Novak - A notice of the preparation of a
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and public hearings were re-advertised for
this time and place for Tentative Tract No. 16139 and its accompanying Socio-
Economic Cost/Benefit Study for the subdivision of 7.2 acres into 19 residential
lots located north of Cypress Avenue, east of Heather Lane, and west of Linda
Vista Avenue in the R-S (Suburban Residential - 10,000 square foot lots)
District (Michael Novak, applicant). Community Development Director Shaw
reviewed the modifications of the major issues. To mitigate the potential traffic
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impacts identified in the environmental checklist, the applicant shall provide
one of the following alternatives: a right turn only lane from the exit of the
development to include a raised median in Cypress Avenue, or an all-way stop
at the project entrance and Cypress Avenue respectively. Public Works Director
Mutter described the appearance of the raised median, and described the many
alternatives studied by staff in respect to traffic concerns and, based on his
education and experience, recommended the all-way stop mitigation. The
traffic concerns were discussed at length by Councilmembers. Mayor Gilbreath
declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Mr. Novak, the applicant,
addressed the City Council noting the stop signs seem to solve many of the
problems. He also made a commitment to do all that was possible to save the
oak tree located at the north end of the parcel and committed to building Lots 1
and 2 and others if asked to do so by purchasers. Neighbors continuing to
express concerns were: Steven A. Becker who spoke at length, Jane Hawkins,
Rosemary Rendell Baker, and Lester Mohr. A letter was distributed from Kay
Woods asking for the deletion of the sidewalk requirement on the west side of
Acacia Street. Councilmembers continued their discussion at length regarding
the traffic issues. Councilmember Freedman stated it looked like this project
would go forward but that he wanted to continue this items for two more weeks
in order to allow the neighbors to contact Public Works Director Mutter about
their traffic control mediation preference (all-way stops or median divider).
Councilmember Freedman then moved to continue this matter to July 3, 2001,
at 3:00 P.M. (as there will be no evening session that day). Motion seconded by
Councilmember Haws and carried with Councilmembers Gilbreath and Peppler
voting NO. At the conclusion of this discussion, Mr. Novak announced that he
will commence cleaning the property of brush on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, in
order to properly survey the property especially around the oak tree they hope to
preserve.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 5804 - Street Vacation No. 118 - Public hearing was continued
to this time and place for the vacation of a portion of Bryn Mawr Avenue in
Concept Plan No. 2 of the East Valley Corridor (Spring Pacific Properties,
applicant). Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for
any questions or comments concerning this street vacation. The applicant's
representative, Pat Meyer, had asked the City Attorney McHugh to inform
Councilmembers they were in favor of this action. The public hearing was
declared closed, and Resolution No. 5804, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redlands ordering said vacation, was unanimously adopted on
motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman.
Development Agreements - Annual Review - Public hearing was advertised for
this time and place to consider the report of the annual review of approved
development agreements. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed
the development agreements for Barton Development Company, The Glorious
Redland Investment Partnership, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and Cities
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Pavillion Partners. 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 Peppler moved to determine that the annual reports from
Barton Development Company and The Glorious Redland Investment
Partnership were complete and directed staff to prepare a Certificate of
Compliance that can be recorded by the developers. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Haws moved to continue the public hearing and notify
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals that their annual report submittal is
incomplete and advise them they have until July 17, 2001, to provide a
complete report or the City will initiate termination proceedings based on
a finding of noncompliance. Motion seconded by Councilmember George
and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Haws moved to determine that Cities Pavillion Partners,
LLC's annual report is complete and directed staff to prepare a certificate
of compliance that can be recorded by the developer. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 5903 - Appropriations Limit- Public hearing was advertised for
this time and place to consider Resolution No. 5903 to establish an.
appropriations limit in accordance with the State of California Constitution.
Mayor Gilbreath reported for Finance Director Johnson that the City of
Redlands has consistently maintained an exceedingly wide and comfortable
margin between its limits and its proceeds of taxes subject to the State
Constitution appropriation limit, commonly referred to as the "Gann Limit" or
the "Proposition 4 Limit." 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 Gilbreath moved to adopt
Resolution No. 5903, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands
establishing an appropriations limit of $59,806,459.00.00 for fiscal year
2001-02 in accordance with Article XIIIB of the State of California
Constitution. Motion seconded by Councilmember Haws and carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. 5844 - Landscape Maintenance District - Public Works Director
Mutter explained that Section 22525 of the California Streets and Highways
Code requires that an Engineer's Report be prepared and filed annually outlining
the assessments to be levied against benefiting properties. The process requires
that two meetings be held by the City Council. One is a public meeting to
review the report in concept and the other is a noticed public hearing. The
preliminary report for the Landscape Maintenance District was presented to the
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City Council on May 15, 2001. Resolution No. 5842, granting preliminary
approval to the Engineer's Report, and Resolution No. 5843, declaring its
intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2001-2002 pursuant to
the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972, have been adopted by the City
Council. This public meeting gives the City Council an opportunity to review
the Engineer's Report and receive questions and input from the public. The
proposed assessments for the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District for
fiscal year 2001-02 are $28,621.44. A public hearing will be held on July 17,
2001.
Resolution No. 5848 - Street Lighting District - Public Works Director Mutter
explained that Section 22525 of the California Streets and Highways Code
requires that an Engineer's Report be prepared and filed annually outlining the
assessments to be levied against benefiting properties. The process requires that
two meetings be held by the City Council. One is a public meeting to review
the report in concept and the other is a noticed public hearing. The preliminary
report for the Street Lighting District was presented to the City Council on.
May 15, 2001. Resolution No. 55846, granting preliminary approval to the
Engineer's Report, and Resolution No. 5847, declaring its intention to levy and
collect assessments for fiscal year 2001-2002 pursuant to the Lighting and
Landscaping Act of 1972, have been adopted by the City Council. This public
meeting gives the City Council an opportunity to review the Engineer's Report
and receive questions and input from the public. The proposed assessments for
the Street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 2001-02 are $13,693.70.
A public hearing will be held on.July 1.7, 2001.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Home Depot Grand Opening - Glenn Heberton announced the grand opening
for Home Depot will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, from 6:00 to 9:00
P.M. and invited all Councilmembers to attend.
Relay for Life - On behalf of the Redlands General Employees Association,
Mario Saucedo thanked staff for their assistance for the American Cancer
Society's Relay for Life held recently. This event raised more than $65,000.00
for the American Cancer Society.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
9:10 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 27,
2001, at 12:00 noon in the Renaissance Hall, 19 East Citrus Avenue, for the
State of the Community Luncheon.
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City Clerk
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