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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. June 19,2001 Page 1 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 June 19,2001 Page 2 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 June 19,2001 Page 3 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. June 19,2001 Page 4 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 June 19,2001 Page 5 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. June 19,2001 Page 6 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 June 19,2001 Page 7 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 June 19,2001 Page 8 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 June 19,2001 Page 9 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 June 19,2001 Page 10 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 June 19,2001 Page 11 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. June 19,2001 Page 12 City Clerk June 19,2001 Page 13