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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110601cc_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 Election Day, November 6 2001. 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; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief; Mel Enslow, Fire Chief, Bonnie Johnson, Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Karen Olsen, Personnel Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director. The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Peppler followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Employee Service - Introductions were made by the department heads and Mayor Gilbreath presented five year service pins to: Daniel Elton, Police Department; Robert Ettleman, Police Department; Tamala Jansen, Police Department; William Miller, Police Department; Nelson Rodriguez, Police Department; Michael Howard, Fire Department; Rick Pyatt, Parks Division, Public Works Department; Steven Resendez, Street Division, Public Works Department; Shawn Heggi, Solid Waste Division, Municipal Utilities Department; Manjeet Kaur, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities Department; Kenneth Lukondi, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities Department; and Donald Quiel, Water Division, Municipal Utilities Department. Ten year service pins were presented to: Barbara Wiggins, Police Department; Timothy Mishodek, Water Division, Municipal Utilities Department; Alan Peterson, Water Division, Municipal Utilities Department; and L. David Wolf, Water Division, Municipal Utilities Department. Fifteen year service pins were presented to: Evelyn Pedro, Planning Division, Community Development Department; James Topoleski, Fire Department; Robert Yost, Parks Division, Public Works Department; Richard Gaspers, Equipment Maintenance Division, Finance Department; and John Silvia, Equipment Maintenance Division, Finance Department. A twenty year service pin was presented to Katherine Avila, Police Department. Twenty-five year service pins were presented to: Rick Bullard, Fire Department; Larry Egan, Fire November 6,2001 Page 1 Department; John Habant, Fire Department; and Richard Strawn, Fire Department. Employee of the Quarter - City Manager Davidson introduced the following nominees for the Employee of the Quarter award: Category: Field Gary Bierma . Senior Building Maintenance Worker and Jesse Savell Building Maintenance Worker Public Works Department Dave Gonzales Solid Waste Truck Driver Municipal Utilities Department Danny Perez Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker Municipal Utilities Department Category: Safety Hank Echandi Police Officer Police Department David Graves Fire Engineer Fire Department Todd McMeans Police Officer Police Department Jeffrey Spurlock Police Officer Police Department Rachael Tolber Police Officer Police Department Robert Williams Police Detective Police Department Category: Administration Nikki Adams Purchasing Supervisor Finance Department Cynthia Brooks Purchasing Assistant Finance Department Nikki Adams Purchasing Supervisor and Cynthia Brooks Purchasing Assistant Finance Department Ruth Breslin Administrative Secretary Police Department Jessica Johnson Administrative Assistant Police Department Bob Dalquest Senior Planner Community Development Department Derek Schott Recreation Program Coordinator Police Department Mayor Gilbreath presented a plaque with the City seal to the selected employees of the quarter as follows: November 6,2001 Page 2 Gary Bierma and Jesse Savell, - Gary and Jesse were nominated as a team this quarter by seven different employees for their excellent work with the relocation of Fire Station No. 261. During this time, they exhibited friendly, upbeat and positive attitudes, solved several crises and generally provided work with a great display of competency and attention to detail. Without their hard work and tireless efforts, the move to the City Yard would have been delayed, and this would have resulted in additional City funds being expended. They are both a credit to the City and were now being recognized accordingly. Rachel Tolber - Rachel has taken on the position of Parole Liaison with energy, conviction and a drive, over and above all expectations. She has surpassed all expectations by developing a model parolee orientation program, developing a new and innovative parolee database, accessible by all officers, and she is spearheading a PACT team training seminar for all agencies in Southern California. She had developed a model which is being considered for state-wide implementation. She has been commended by several high ranking State parole officials for her contributions to making parole more effective and the East Valley safer. Bob Dalpuest - Bob is an excellent employee who always exhibits exemplary work habits and quality. Bob's attitude is solution oriented and supportive of his department goals and objectives. He is actively involved in the local American Planning Association Chapter, providing current legislative updates. He also volunteers his time to Market Night where he happily assists the public with Market Night matters. His enjoyable demeanor enhances the spirit of the family atmosphere of Market Night and the City of Redlands. Tobacco Use Reduction Now - Michelle Jacknik and Ann Davis-Schultz presented a plaque to Police Chief Bueermann for his assistance in the reduction of tobacco use in the community. They commended the City Council for its leadership role in San Bernardino County with the program. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 2001, as corrected, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws,payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged. Funds - Year-End Encumbrances and Carry-Over Balances - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved additional appropriations to the 2001-02 budget year for November 6,2001 Page 3 the 2000-01 year-end encumbrances and carry-overs as presented in the staff report. Agreement - Xerox Corporation - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved Amendments 6 and 7 to the document services agreement with Xerox Corporation to replace Municipal Utilities Department's existing Xerox 5343 with a CD440AC digital copier. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on October 23,2001, was acknowledged as received. 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, a change of zoning classification 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, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws. Ordinance No. 2482 - Subdivision Maps Processing - Ordinance No. 2482, an ordinance of the City of Redlands deleting Section 17.12.010C of the .Redlands Municipal Code relating to processing of subdivision maps, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws. Agreement - The Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land Management - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement to form The Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan Task Force. DRBA - Position Modifications - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved a change to the title and job description of Recreation Program Coordinator to Special Program Coordinator and to create a Senior Special Program Coordinator position for the Downtown Redlands Business Association office under the Community Development Department, and unanimously directed staff to prepare an amendment to the salary resolution reflecting these changes. Public Works Department - Clerical Staffing - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved a position of Administrative Assistant I/II for the Public Works November 6,2001 Page 4 Department and unanimously directed staff to prepare an amendment to the salary resolution reflecting this change. Funds - Contract Award - Traffic Signal Modification - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved an appropriation of additional funds and awarded a contract for the construction of a traffic signal modification by adding pedestrian signals for all four directions at the intersection of Redlands Boulevard and Tennessee Street in the amount of$24,800.00. Resolution No. 5976 - Mission Gables Bowl House - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5976, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving an application for grant funds for Urban Recreational and Cultural Centers, Museums, and Facilities for Wildlife Education or Environmental Educational Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection. Bond Act of 2000, for the restoration of the Mission Gables Bowl House. Agreement - 1350 Zone Reservoir - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved the agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee to review and update the 1350 Zone Reservoir and transmission pipeline contracts documents. Agreement - Recycled Water Transmission. Main - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation to furnish design engineering services for the Recycled Water Transmission Main Project, Phase I. Agreement - Recycled Water Project - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved and authorized execution of a professional services agreement with Smith Culp Consulting for performance of a Value Engineering Analysis of the Redlands Recycled Water Project as required for submitting a State Revolving Fund loan application. OSC 01-02 - Utility Connection - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously determined that Outside City Case (OSC) 01-02 for Lot 13 of Tract No. 2825 at Saint Catherine Street and La Colina Drive is consistent with the City of Redlands' General Plan, and that the public health, safety and welfare, and the best interests of the citizens of Redlands are served by the City's continued processing of the application. November 6,2001 Page 5 Funds - C-CAP Grant - Police Department - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously authorized the Police Department to accept the Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning Career Criminal Apprehension Program (C-CAP) State-of-the- Art grant award of $99,577.00 and unanimously authorized an additional appropriation in the same amount to the Police Department to fund the grant. Funds - Defibrillators - Police Department - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $7,000.00, which was donated by the Beaver Medical Group, to purchase two defibrillators for the Redlands Police Department. Funds - Boys and Girls Club of Redlands - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of$100,000.00 to purchase land located at 1235, 1251, and 1255 Clay Street for the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands. These funds were received from the San Bernardino County Neighborhood Initiative Program to assist with this acquisition of property. Agreement - Redlands Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously approved a facility use agreement with the Redlands Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church for continued use of a building located at 1235 Clay Street and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Funds - Community Center Project Expansion - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council unanimously accepted the Economic Development Initiative grant for the Community Center expansion and unanimously authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of$300,338.00. Police Department - Customer Service Representative Position - The request for approval of one additional full-time Customer Service Representative position to be assigned to the north substation of the Redlands Police Department was withdrawn from the agenda. COMMUNICATIONS Transit Center - Because of action taken by this City Council on September 18, 2001, to postpone Phase II of the Transit Center project to allow for the study of alternative sites and perhaps other design changes, due to complications arising from the recent sale and expansion plans of the Redlands Mall, Omnitrans has notified us the funds they were to provide for architectural, engineering, and constructions costs directly related to the completion of Phase II will be re- November 6,2001 Page 6 allocated to their general fund for another use, possibly in Chino Hills. Mayor Pro Tem George noted we will have to re-apply for the grant. Following discussion Councilmembers concurred they would rather return the money and re-think the design and location of the Transit Center and take the risk we can get funds in the future. Councilmember George moved to prepare a letter to Omnitrans for hand-delivery Wednesday, November 7, 2001, indicating this consensus. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. November 6,2001 Page 7 PUBLIC HEARING Best and Fast Redlands Taxi Service - Police Chief Bueermann reviewed the application for a taxi service operating permit from Peter Samu, Best and Fast Redlands Taxi. The Police Department has conducted a background investigation of Mr. Samu in accordance with Chapter 5.64 of the Redlands Municipal Code and finds no reason to deny the application. An inspection of Mr. Samu's taxi vehicle, driver's license and insurance information was conducted and each of these items appeared to be in order and valid. Mayor Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing. H. Makhmoor, owner of Redlands Taxi, informed Councilmembers that Best and Fast Redlands Taxi has been operating without a permit for two years, and that there was no room for another company in :Redlands. Scott Schaffer, Yellow Cab and Bell Cab Company, said the name was too similar to the Mr. Makhmoor's business, and that he felt the application was incomplete and did not comply with the Redlands Municipal Code. He asked that the application be denied. City Clerk Poyzer reported no written comments concerning this matter had been received. Councilmember Haws moved to continue this hearing to November 20, 2001, at which time the City Attorney could present a report addressing the concerns expressed at this meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. JOINT MEETING- CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution. No. 5977 - Great Neighborhood Program - Councilmember George moved to adopt Resolution No. 5977, 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. Motion seconded by Councilmember Freedman and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for November 6, 2001.) PUBLIC COMMENTS Election Day - Mayor Gilbreath reminded everyone there was still time to vote in today's election; polls close at 8:00 P.M. The public is invited to come to the Council Chambers tonight to see the elections returns as they become available over the Internet. The evening's event will be telecast live on Channel 3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 4:08 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on November 20, 2001. November 6,2001 Page 8 City Clerk November 6,2001 Page 9