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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101601cc_CCv0001.pdf Corrected 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 October 16 2001, 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 ABSENT None STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Leslie E. Murad II, Assistant City Attorney; Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief; Mel Enslow, Fire Chief; Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Karen Olsen, Personnel Director (afternoon session only); Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director (afternoon session only); Douglas Headrick, Chief of Water Resources (evening session only); and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director. The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Freedman followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Ruth Cruickshank DeVore - Mayor Gilbreath presented a proclamation to Ruth Cruickshank DeVore extending best wishes to her on her 100th birthday on October 15th and honoring her for her outstanding services to the community. Mrs. DeVore joined the Mayor at the podium expressing her appreciation and stated "it's been a good life." CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 2001, 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 October 9, 2001, was acknowledged as received. October 16,2001 Page 1 Corrected CUP No. 689 - Time Extension - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 689, extending approval until June 22, 2002. This is for the conversion of a residential dwelling known as Mission Gables (Redlands Bowl House) located at 168 South Eureka Street to offices and restrooms in the R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District. Agreement - Criminal Justice Administrative Fees - On motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously a supplemental settlement agreement with the County of San Bernardino relating to criminal justice administrative fees. Councilmember Freedman pointed out that booking fees average between $100,000-$110,000 paid to the County yearly. A Justice Center if built in Redlands would greatly reduce the need for transporting a majority of the prisoners, thus offsetting the yearly cost of the facility. Settlement and Release Agreement - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved a settlement and release agreement with Avila Construction, Inc. and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 5966 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5966, 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: establish speed limits for West Lugonia Avenue between California Street and Alabama Street. Resolution No. 5967 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution. No. 5967, 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: establish speed limits for San Bernardino Avenue between Mountain View Avenue and California Street. Resolution No. 5969 - Measure I Funds - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5969 adopting the five year capital improvement plan and twenty year transportation plan related to Measure I. Resolution No. 5968 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5968, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the October 16,2001 Page 2 Corrected Redlands Municipal Code: create a "bus loading zone" on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue at Lugonia School in front of the school cafeteria, create a "no parking zone" approximately 152 feet long on the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue, beginning approximately 100 feet east of Orange Street, and revise eight temporary 30-minute parking spaces on State Street to permanent status and include seven additional spaces. Resolution No. 5973 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5973, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorize issuance of special "hangers" to residents only to allow unrestricted parking within a two-hour time limit parking zone on the westerly side of Terracina Boulevard from Fern Avenue southerly for approximately 960 feet. Resolution No. 5970 - Recycled Water Project - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5970, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the Municipal Utilities Director to sign and file a financial assistance application for a loan/grant from the State Water Resources Control Board and approved a professional services agreement with Black& Veatch for assistance in securing the State Revolving Fund loan proceeds for the Redlands Recycled Water Project. Agreement - Redlands Recycled Water Project - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Tom Dodson & Associates to provide environmental consulting services for the Redlands Recycled Water Project. Agreement - Digester Cleaning Services - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement for cleaning services with Residuals Processing, Inc. for two primary fixed-top digesters at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Agreement - 1350 Zone Reservoir - The agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. to review and update the 1350 Zone Reservoir and Transmission Pipeline construction was continued to a future meeting at the request of staff. Resolution No. 5965 - Recycling Program - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5965, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands for authorization to submit an application for certification of the City's recycling drop-off and commercial recycling collection program as a Community Service Program to the California Department of Conservation. October 16,2001 Page 3 Corrected Contract - University of Redlands - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with the University of Redlands to provide consulting services to the Police Department pursuant to the Department's COMPASS grant. Community Crime Prevention Grant Program - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously authorized the Police Department to implement the Community Prevention Grant Program. Agreement - 1109 Herald Street - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement for purchase and sale and escrow instructions with Michael L. Taylor for property located at 1109 Herald Street, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the documents on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 5971 - Disability Retirement - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5971, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the disability retirement of Police Investigator Claude Upshaw. Resolution No. 5972 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5972, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees to add grant positions for the Police Department and A. K. Smiley Public Library and rescinding Resolution No. 5948. NEW BUSINESS - LATE BREAKING ITEM Noting the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember George moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: "Discussion and possible action - Amendment to the Sign Code pertaining to freeway-oriented signs." Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Discussion and possible action - Amendment to the Sign Code pertaining to freeway-oriented signs - The Automobile Club of Southern California is considering relocating to the previous location of Vince's Spaghetti Restaurant within the Tri-City Center. The Auto Club is interested in utilizing the current freeway-oriented sign which advertises the restaurant. The Redlands Municipal Code limits pole-mounted signs advertising for motorist-serving businesses (i.e., food, lodging or motor vehicle fuel, and open to the public a minimum of twelve hours per day, seven days per week). The Sign Code Committee, October 16,2001 Page 4 Corrected Planning Commission and City Council evaluated amending the definition for freeway-oriented signs in the last major Sign Code update. This is a key issue because the Auto Club needs to make a decision on this matter prior to entering into purchasing the property by the end of the week. Representing the Automobile Club of Southern California, the following individuals appealed to Council for the Sign Code amendment: Swen Larson, Advisory Board Member; Tom Horn, Construction Project Manager for Facilities; Jan Scearce, District Office Manager; and David Abdouch, Assistant Manager. Mr. Horn responded to Mayor Gilbreath's inquiry that the only alterations to the existing sign are substituting the sign panels and painting. The building itself would also be painted and awnings removed. Councilmember Haws felt the Automobile Club is a "motor serving business" and the sign is already there, it is only being reworded. On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, Council unanimously directed staff to prepare whatever is necessary to amend the Sign Code allowing the Vince's Spaghetti sign being replaced with an Automobile Club of Southern California sign, as requested. COMMUNICATIONS Appointment - Citrus Preservation Commission - Upon recommendation of Councilmember Freedman, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to appoint Gary Branstetter to fill the unexpired term of James Schurr to April 16, 2004, on the Citrus Preservation Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Appointments - Airport Advisory Board - Upon recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem George, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to appoint Brian B. Cockerill to a four-year term and Douglas G. Wagemann to fill the unexpired term of Newton W. Miller to May 1, 2003, on the Airport Advisory Board. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Appointments - BEDAC - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously appointed Ray Alexander, Mick Gallagher, Barbara Garcia, Conrad Guzkowski, Mark Sheppard, Lorraine Beal Shoaf, and Kathie Thurston to the Business and Economic Development Advisory Commission. On motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, the City Council unanimously appointed Jonathan Anderson as a non-voting student liaison to the Business and Economic Development Advisory Commission. Donut Hole - City Manager Davidson updated Councilmembers on recent positive and constructive meetings between Majestic Realty, San Bernardino County and the City. The next planned meeting will be held Thursday, November 1 st at the County offices and he will continue to keep City Council advised of meetings. In response to Councilmember Freedman's previous October 16,2001 Page 5 Corrected requests, Mr. Davidson read from a memorandum from City Clerk Lorrie Poyzer outlining dates and costs to hold an election regarding the Donut Hole agreement. The greatest expense is printing the entire agreement in the sample ballot. The County Registrar of Voters estimates as follows elections costs: March 5, 2002 - $13,400 cost without entire agreement printed vs. $113,500 with entire agreement printed; November 5, 2002 - $13,500 cost without entire agreement printed vs. $114,000 with entire agreement printed. Mr. Davidson then highlighted a memorandum from City Attorney Dan McHugh. Mr. McHugh's opinion on whether any agreement entered into by the City with the County of San Bernardino to share sales taxes generated by development in the "donut hole" would be subject to referendum. Although no agreement has yet been developed between the two parties, the City Attorney's opinion, based upon a review of the California Constitution, is "yes" the agreement would be subject to referendum. Councilmember Freedman stated he is happy now that both sides are working with each other. If negotiations result in a good deal he will support the agreement; however, if it is not a good deal he will let the voters know and he'll be the first out there getting signatures. The voters will decide if it is a good deal. Mr. Bill Javert said he wanted the Council to support the agreement being submitted to the voters for a referendum. Mr. Robert Frost said he is concerned that at one time apartments were being considered for the area, though it is zoned commercial and industrial. The City should get all the fees for residential since the City would be providing safety protection. No further action was needed. Riverside/San Bernardino County Corridor Study - The North-South Corridor Committee, discussing a possible future route between Riverside and San Bernardino Counties continues to meet and move forward. Mayor Pro Tem George reported the discussions held in Riverside on Thursday, October 11, 2001. There are no planned off ramps between Moreno Valley and California Street because we do not want this to be growth-educing plan and wildlife would be accommodated. San Timoteo Flood Control Project - Mayor Pro Tem George reported there are two areas that should be of interest to the City Council in regards to the San Timoteo Flood Control Project and related issues in San Timoteo Canyon. First, the grant application for the Environmental Protection Agency grant for habitat restoration and protection in the creek area is moving forward. Our successful efforts continue to secure land donations to make the local match required for that approximately $2 million grant (45 percent). Also, because of the comments on the EIR this Council forwarded to the Army Corps of Engineers and San Bernardino County Flood Control, the pedestrian/equestrian trail and wildlife corridor has been moved from the south side of the creek to the north side, which is more appropriate. Thanks from this Council go to Lisa Pierce of the San Timoteo Greenway Conservancy for her excellent efforts and also to former Mayor Carole Beswick who is a member of the Santa Ana Water Quality Control Board for looking out for our interests. October 16,2001 Page 6 Corrected Transit Center- Mayor Pro Tem George reported that at their monthly meeting, the Redlands Allies discussed the transit center location in conjunction with a presentation by Rohan Kuruppu, Director of Planning with Omnitrans. By consensus, the Redlands Boulevard site does not appear to be appropriate for the location of Phase II of the transit center. A possible interface with the future Metrolink station at San Bernardino Stadium via high-speed bus service on a bus guide way on the railroad right-of-way makes it clear that a transit center location on the rail line will provide the appropriate solution. Mr. Kuruppu assured the Redlands Allies that the funding for Phase II would not disappear because of efforts to find a more satisfactory location. Street Tree Trimming Policies - SCE - Mayor Pro Tem George reported that he met with Beverly Powell of SCE and she consulted with Mr. William Ross, Supervisor and certified arborist, regarding line-clearance trimming by contractors and sub-contractors working for SCE. It is Mr. Ross' opinion that the trees topped on Olive Avenue have a 95% chance of surviving the last trimming. Within a year they will be healthy enough to transplant as well as requiring trimming again. The current PUC Code, Rule 35, mandates that no tree shall come within 18 inches in the next 12-14 months. A complication factor is that if trees get closer than 10 feet to a primary power line, PUC does not allow cranes operated by non-SCE crews to work to remove palms. There are 400-500 palms in Redlands that are in close proximity to primary conductors and require maintenance within 12-14 months. There are another 500-600 palms that will be a concern in the future. Mayor Pro Tem George suggested the Street Tree Committee assess and look into the sale of those trees most in danger to landscape architects so that new trees can be planted with the revenue. Street Tree Committee Member Eric Kasarjian stated the City owns approximately 9,000 palms; the City needs an arborist. He will help establish a dialog with. SCE. Councilmember Haws asked the Street Tree Committee to work with staff and come back with a policy the Council can support. Bilingual Compensation - Councilmember Peppler stated that during a recent community meeting she observed a Police Officer skillfully translating on behalf of the City of Redlands to the citizens. The Inland Empire is a melting pot of nationalities and Redlands is no different. Many City employees are "bilingual" and are currently providing a service to the community by translating conversations received by telephone or in person. Many languages are spoken in our City and this could be a public service to our residents, as well as to potential visitors to Redlands. Communication is important when Fire Fighters and Police Officers interact with the public on an emergency basis. She proposed that the City Council consider the possibility of a "bilingual compensation program." The program basics should cover: who is eligible, what languages are covered, what process should be used to certify employees for bilingual compensation, and what type of compensation (time off, flat rate, or percentage of salary). City Manager Davidson stated he appreciated working with staff and he too has observed staff assisting the public communicate. October 16,2001 Page 7 Corrected Councilmember Peppler then motioned to direct staff to explore "bilingual compensation programs" that have been adopted in other cities and to report back to the City Council within sixty days on their findings. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Street Tree List - Councilmember Peppler explained that she has worked with the Street Tree Committee over the past few months. They have worked very hard in researching and compiling a list of trees that are appropriate for specific locations within the City. The Committee believes the proposed tree list should be flexible enough to accommodate changes in knowledge of a tree's qualifications. Committee Member Corrine Bromberger then presented the street tree list proposed for adoption to supersede the 1983 listing. Committee Member Eric Kasarjian then explained that a pamphlet is also being prepared including colored pictures provided by Redlands Camera Club. On motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember George, Council unanimously adopted the "Primary" and "Secondary" Street Tree List as recommended by the Street Tree Committee as the official Street Tree List for the City of Redlands and rescinding the previous Street Tree List adopted in 1983. Big thank you's were extended to all members of the Street Tree Committee. JOINT MEETING -CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5974 - First Time Home Buyer Pro_ gram - Councilmember George moved to adopt Resolution.No. 5974 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- and moderate-income housing funds outside the Redlands Project Area for a First Time Home Buyer loan agreement which will be acted upon by the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for October 16, 2001.) CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:28 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:30 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conferences with labor negotiator Agency Negotiator: John Davidson Employee Organizations: General Employees Association of Redlands, Redlands Association of Mid-Management Employees, Redlands Association of Management Employees, Redlands Professional Firefighters Association Local 1354, Redlands Police Officer Association, Redlands Safety Management 2. Conferences with labor negotiators Agency Negotiator: John Davidson October 16,2001 Page 8 Corrected Employee Organizations: Redlands Professional Firefighters Association Loca1 1354 3. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code § 54956.8 Property: 1329 Barton Road Negotiating parties: Angela Rogalla and Linda Emmerson. Under negotiation: Terms and price The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. PRESENTATIONS Recognition - Search and Rescue Dogs - Mayor Gilbreath introduced David Graves, City of Redlands Fire Department, and his wife Shiela Graves, associated with San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, California Office of Emergency Services - Fire and Rescue Division, and a school teacher. Along with their search and rescue dogs, Guinness and Colby, all four traveled to New York City as part of a heroic rescue effort to search for victims of the September 11th act of terrorism on the World Trade Center. (See September 18th minutes for more description.) Mayor Gilbreath presented symbols of appreciation from legislators to David and Sheila Graves, as well as gifts, for Guinness and Colby. David and Colby did not locate anyone alive, but their labor brought closure to some families of victims. Donation - AED Units from Beaver Medical Group - Dr. Marais, Beaver Medical Group, commended the Redlands Police Department and Fire Department for equipping safety vehicles with Automatic Emergency Defibrillators (AED). Time is of the essence for the patient. On behalf of Beaver Medical Group, Dr. Marais presented Mayor Gilbreath with a donation for the cost of two AED units. NEW BUSINESS - LATE BREAKING ITEM Noting the need to take action was immediate, Councilmember George moved to add the following item to the agenda which arose subsequent to the agenda being posted: "Resolution No. 5975 - Urban recreational and cultural centers grant program." Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5975 - Grants Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5975, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the application for grant funds for Urban Recreational and Cultural Centers, Museums, and Facilities for Wildlife Education or Environmental Education Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 (Proposition 1.2) for the Redlands Heritage Park. Mrs. M. Armantrout thanked Public Works October 16,2001 Page 9 Corrected Director Mutter, the City Council and City staff for their diligence in pursuing this grant. LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal - CUP No. 732 - Public hearing was continued to this time and place to consider an appeal to the decision made by the Planning Commission regarding the conversion of a single-family residence to office use at 214 Myrtle Street in the A-P (Administrative Professional) District. At the request of the applicant, Councilmember Haws moved to continue the public hearing for 60 days (December 18, 2001). Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision No. 259 - Paul Kim - A notice of the preparation of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and public hearings for a socio-economic cost/benefit study and Minor Subdivision No. 259 for the subdivision of a 3.58 acre parcel into two lots located at 409 East Sunset Drive North in the R-E (Residential Estate) District were advertised for this time and place. Community Development Director Shaw described the project. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Deputy City Clerk Sanchez reported no written comments had been received. The public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember George moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Mitigated Negative Declaration for Minor Subdivision No. 259 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 Haws and carried unanimously. Councilmember George moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Minor Subdivision No. 259 as it has been determined that this project will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community and that no additional information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Haws and carried unanimously. Councilmember George moved to approve Minor Subdivision No. 259 subject to the findings and conditions of approval as contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Haws and carried unanimously. CRA No. 723 (Revised) - Spring Pacific Properties - A notice of the preparation of a Revised Mitigated Negative Declaration and public hearing Planning October 16,2001 Page 10 Corrected Commission Review and Approval No. 723 (revised) to amend a mitigation measure and condition of approval for a 579,540 square foot regional distribution center located on the northwest corner of San Bernardino Avenue and Marigold Street in Concept Plan No. 2 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan was advertised for this time and place. Community Development Director Shaw described the amendment. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Deputy City Clerk Sanchez reported no written comments had been received. The public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Haws moved to approve the proposed amendment to Mitigation Measure No. 19 for Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 723 as recommended by staff based on the findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. Councilmember Haws moved to approved the proposed amendment to Planning Condition of Approval No. 39 and Public works Condition of Approval No. 723 as recommended by staff and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. General Plan Amendment No. 80 - Zone Change No. 381 - A notice of the preparation of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and public hearings for Resolution No. 5962 for a General Plan amendment to change the land use designation from Low-Density Residential to Public/Institutional and Ordinance No. 2484, a change of zone from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District to O (Open Land) District on three contiguous lots (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 167-242- 15 to 17) totaling 0.92 acres located on the southwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Clay Street, were advertised for this time and place. Community Development Director Shaw described General Plan Amendment No. 80 and Zone Change No. 381. Community Development Director Shaw described the general plan amendment. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Deputy City Clerk Sanchez reported no written comments had been received. The public hearing was declared closed. Mitigated Negative Declaration - Councilmember Freedman moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Mitigated Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment No. 80 and Zone Change No. 381 based on the fording 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. October 16,2001 Page 11 Corrected Resolution No. 5962 - Councilmember Freedman moved to adopt Resolution No. 5962, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving General Plan Amendment No. 80 to change the land use designation from Low-Density Residential to Public Institutional on. three contiguous lots (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 167-242-15 to 17) totaling 0.92 acres located on the southwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Clay Street. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2484 - Zone Change No. 381 - Ordinance No. 2484, 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. 381, was read by title only by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember Freedman, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for November 6, 2001. Ordinance No. 2482 - Subdivision Map Processing_- Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2482, adopting Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 281 and amending Title 17 by deleting Section 17.12.010(c) of the Redlands Municipal Code which requires zone changes to be completed prior to processing a subdivision map on the same parcel. Community Development Director Shaw reported that at the August 7, 2001, meeting of the City Council, it was requested that staff prepare a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to remove the requirement for a zone change to be completed prior to the subdivision of land. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2482, was read by title only by Deputy City Clerk Sanchez, and on motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Freedman, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2482 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for November 6, 2001. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Sports Park - City Manager John Davidson presented the Redlands Sports Complex Project Development Review Report dated September 20, 2001. Components included: project overview and history; financial sources; recreation; environmental; concepts; general costs; original proposal and the various proposals (A-I); and other Sports Facility Vendors. Public Works October 16,2001 Page 12 Corrected Director displayed two diagrams for proposed options. Staffs goal is the best affordable project. There is concern with the detention basin that could flood occasionally. Sacramento has confirmed the $5.25 million grant in writing. The City commissioned a feasibility study to analyze and review the assumptions and projections for the facility to ascertain if they were reasonable and feasible. It was determined that the 115-acre facility was not completely feasible from a revenue producing point of view and subsidies from the City may be necessary. The City decided to reduce the scope of the project to meet the projections of the feasibility study. The report outlined major funding sources. However, other potential funding sources may exist. As other sources become known to staff that information will be incorporated into the overall project plan. It was suggested a minimum-sized facility be considered with five regulation soccer fields and two adult softball fields. Sufficient vehicle parking is necessary to accommodate individuals utilizing seven fields. Consideration will also be given to the development of an open grass area within the existing detention basin along Sessums Drive. Planning Director Jeff Shaw reported that the time frame of about 5-6 months is required to complete the EIR once a project description is finalized. Since the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat has been discovered on the site, a Habitat Conservation Plan and 10A permit are required. Councilmember Peppler inquired about some kind of lighting around the perimeter of the detention basin. Councilmember Haws requested proceeding with: C-1 plan seems more appropriate, phased planning, leave the detention basin for later development, research utilizing concierge. Mr. Chuck Wilburn congratulated Council for pushing forward with the project. However, the AYSO grant would be violated with the proposed plan because 12 fields are called for. If the detention basin is striped with pop-up goals they can develop sufficient fields. Public Works Director Mutter reminded Council the drawings are merely conceptual. City Manager Davidson stated Mr. Wilburn will be brought into the planning process as of this evening. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Dana Robie, representing Redlands Baseball for Youth, stated to Council that there is some confusion about their lighting/scoreboards projects at community field. Could the improvements be installed with up-front money RBY and then reimbursed? Public Works :Director Mutter said that is not proper per the terms of the grant process. Mayor Gilbreath reminded Mr. Robie this is not an agendized item but will be brought back on a future agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on November 6, 2001. October 16,2001 Page 13 Corrected Deputy City Clerk October 16,2001 Page 14