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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120401cc_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 December 4, 2001. This being the time set for a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, and there being no quorum present, the City Clerk declared the meeting recessed to 7:00 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; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Beatrice Sanchez, Deputy City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief, Larry E. Burgess, Library Director; 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 Mayor Pro Tem George followed by the pledge of allegiance. ELECTION RESULTS AND REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL Resolution No. 5983 - Election Results - City Clerk Poyzer presented Resolution No. 5983, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands reciting the fact of the general municipal election held on Tuesday, November 6, 2001, declaring the results and such other matter as provided by law: MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL VOTES CAST Gary George 5,750 Jon Harrison 5,684 Pat Gilbreath 5,496 John L. Freedman 3,557 William E. Cunningham 2,71.8 Stephen D. Denton 1,645 On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously declared and determined that Gary George, Jon Harrison, and Pat Gilbreath were elected as Members of the City Council for December 4,2001 Page 1 full terms of four years each, and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5983 and ordered that the complete text of the resolution be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Presentations - Mayor Gilbreath presented a plaque with the City seal to Councilmember Freedman in commemoration of his four years as a Councilmember and thanked him for his service to the City of Redlands. Councilmember Emeritus Freedman said it had been a pleasure to serve the public and expressed his appreciation to the City staff and Councilmembers for their support. He also thanked his son, Andrew, and daughter, Sally, who were present, for their love and support during his tenure as a Councilmember. Oaths of Office - Certificates of election were presented by City Clerk Poyzer to Councilmembers-elect George, Harrison, and Gilbreath. City Clerk Poyzer then administered the oaths of office to the newly elected Councilmembers, and they took their seats at the City Council dais. Election of Mayor - Councilmember George nominated Councilmember Gilbreath to serve as Mayor for a term of two years. Councilmember Harrison moved to nominate Councilmember Haws to serve as Mayor for a term of two years. There being no further nominations, the following roll call vote was taken: For Councilmember Gilbreath: Councilmembers George and Gilbreath For Councilmember Haws: Councilmembers Harrison, Haws, Peppler City Clerk Poyzer declared Kasey Haws elected to the office of Mayor for a term of two years. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore - Councilmember Gilbreath nominated Councilmember George to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term of two years. Councilmember Haws nominated Councilmember Peppler to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term of two years. There being no further nominations, the following roll call vote was taken: For Councilmember Peppler: Councilmembers Peppler, Haws, and Harrison. For Councilmember George: Councilmembers Gilbreath and George City Clerk Poyzer declared Susan Peppler elected to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore for a term of two years. Councilmember Harrison expressed his appreciation to all who helped in his campaign and said he was looking forward to serving the community. Mayor Pro Tem Peppler thanked the citizens for allow her to serve these past two years and said she was looking forward to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and noted the current Councilmembers all work well together. Mayor Haws reviewed the accomplishments of the City Council from the past two years noting the greatest accomplishment was having restored a sense of due process at City Hall. He saluted and thanked all for what they had done. He then presented gifts as follows: to Councilmember Emeritus John Freedman a wristwatch December 4,2001 Page 2 commemorating their bantering during the past two years; a framed autographed campaign sign for Councilmember Harrison; a colorful bouquet for Pro Tem Peppler given with support and blessings in her campaign for Assemblyman; a case of tennis balls for Councilmember George, his colleague and tennis doubles partner; and a large bouquet of red roses for Mayor Emeritus Gilbreath thanking her for her extraordinary service as Mayor these past two years and box of matching golf balls. He then thanked his parents who taught him right from wrong, and his wife and children for allowing him to serve on the City Council, and the employees and staff. He closed his presentation saying, "God Bless America, God Bless our community." Councilmember George thanked all his supporters who worked so hard for his campaign and the City and school employee organizations, and his wife; he also noted that he now holds the record for the highest percentage vote count for any candidate in the history of Redlands in an election with three openings on the City Council. The City Council meeting recessed at 7:36 P.M. for light refreshments and reconvened at 7:58 P.M. PRESENTATION Commendation - Mayor Haws presented a commendation to Dr. Larry E. Burgess, Director of the A. K. Smiley Public Library, and members of the A. K. Smiley Public Library Board of Trustees for their leadership and dedication to excellence in successfully raising $300,000.00 from private contributions towards the exterior and roof restoration project. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2001, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged. Development Impact Fees Annual Report - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously accepted the annual report of development impact fees for the year ended June 30, 2001, prepared in accordance with California Government Code Section 66006. Funds - Property Insurance Premium - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $34,195.00 to cover the unanticipated increase in the City's property insurance premium. December 4,2001 Page 3 Planning Commission Actions - The Planning Commission did not meet on November 27, 200 1; therefore no report was submitted. Ordinance No. 2486 - Amendment 20 to Specific Plan 40 - Ordinance No. 2486, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment No. 20 to Specific Plan 40 (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan) to amend Section EV3.0620(h)(6) of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan No. 40 by deleting the requirement for auto service stations to connect the canopy over the pump area to the main building, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Peppler. Representing the applicant, Charles Arbing, K-Z Holdings LLC, was present to answer any questions. Resolution No. 5986 - Street Name Change - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5986, a resolution of the City of Redlands approving a street name change from Sessums Drive to Riverview Drive for that portion of Sessums Drive between Church and Duke Streets. Funds - Riverside/San Bernardino Intercopnty CETAP Corridor S14dy - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously authorized continued participation in the Riverside/San Bernardino Intercounty CETAP Corridor Study and approved an appropriation for this project in the amount of$67,771.00. Resolution No. 5981 - Conflict of Interest Code - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5981, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, by adding the Business and Economic Development Advisory Commissioners to the list of designated filers. Appointments - LibrM Boar - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved the reappointment of William D. Hatfield and James R. Dunn to three-year terms on the A. K. Smiley Public Library Board of Trustees. Funds - Loan - LED Traffic Signal Lamp Replacement Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously accepted a loan of $415,000.00 from the California Energy Commission and approved appropriation of the expenditure of same for conversion of existing incandescent traffic signal lamps to Light Emitting Diode (LED) traffic signal lamps. Funds - Colton/Wabash Intersection Improvements - On motion of Council- member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved to appropriate funds in the amount of $157,280.00 December 4,2001 Page 4 (which was approved by the City Council on February 6, 2001, but was not carried forward in the current budget) and approve the amended Change Order No. 5 for the Colton/Wabash intersection improvement project and authorized staff to execute said change order. December 4,2001 Page 5 Funds - Agreement - Redlands Municipal Airport - On motion of Council- member Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation of $165,000.00 from the Special Aviation Fund for the design and construction of the 2001 Airport Improvement Grant:Project. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a consultant services agreement with Hicks and Hartwick, Inc. for an aerial orthophotograph and mapping of the Redlands Municipal Airport. Funds - Senior Transportation Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of $25,000.00, which was donated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, for the purchase of a vehicle for the Redlands Police Department Senior Transportation Program. Funds - Citizens' Option for Public Safety Funds - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember :Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved the use of Citizens' Option for Public Safety funds as follows and authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of $130,613.45: Upgrade of Video Tech position to full time $ 21,280.45 Hand held radios 7,983.00 Voice stress analyzer system and training 16,000.00 Computer equipment 36,400.00 TRAK system 800.00 Tactical helmet refurbishing 3,000.00 Office equipment 4,400.00 Crime Scene Technician equipment 26,750.00 Directed patrol overtime 14,000.00 Total $130,613.45 Funds - Radar Unit - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation in the amount of$2,203.00 from the 30-Day Impound account to purchase a radar unit for the Redlands Police Department Traffic Bureau. Change Order - Fire Station No. 1 Renovation Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a change order to the Purchase Order for asbestos and lead removal at the Redlands Fire Station No. I Renovation project and authorized staff to execute the change order. Contract - Library Restoration Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. for construction management services for the restoration project at the A. K. Smiley Public December 4,2001 Page 6 Library and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 5985 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 5985, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees to reflect changes to authorized positions that have been previously approved by the City Council. Funds - NPDES Permit Compliance Work - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously appropriation $80,000.00 for conducting work necessary to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements at the City facilities. Agreement - California Street/Interstate 1.0 Signal Design Modifications - Public Works Director Mutter presented an amended agreement reflecting "per claim" rather than "per occurrence." This was discussed at length with Councilmember George saying he was not comfortable with it. Public Works Director Mutter, Finance Director Johnson, and City Attorney McHugh all. explained that the insurance industry would no longer cover "per claim" following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve a consultant services agreement with Albert Grover and Associates for the design modifications to the California Street and Interstate 10 signal. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Announcement - Councilmember Harrison noted that he had participated in land use matters as a Planning Commissioner prior to his election as a member of the City Council, but that he would be making decisions as a Councilmember based on the information heard at the City Council hearings. Street Vacation No. 117 and CUP 739 - Cypress Villas, LLC, Applicant - This matter was continued to this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration as well as public hearings for a Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Street Vacation No. 117 and Conditional Use Permit No. 739, for the development of an 82-unit two-story apartment complex on approximately 4.74 acres, located on the north side of Cypress Avenue, approximately 1.80 feet west of Redlands Boulevard in the R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District. Community Development Director Shaw described the proposed vacation of approximately 185 linear feet of an alley located north of Cypress Avenue and east of Hibiscus Drive and the proposed project located in the R-2-2000 (Multiple Family Residential) District. The project before the City Council is actually the third version that staff has processed. The City December 4,2001 Page 7 Council has not formally reviewed this project in a public hearing setting. A detailed discussion of traffic was included in the Planning Commission staff report and in Section 6 of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. Community Development Director Shaw also reported a letter was received this evening outlining the agreement with Mrs. Wilson. Councilmember George again addressed traffic concerns, and said he would like to see an additional requirement placed on the project for a left-turn signal on Cypress Avenue at Redlands Boulevard. Councilmember Gilbreath asked for further information regarding the 75/25 apartment ratio; Community Development Director Shaw said there were too many variables to address individual projects but that staff will monitor this requirement. Councilmember Gilbreath also expressed concern about the design and landscaping. Councilmember George was not pleased to see the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study reflecting a negative number. Mayor Haws declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Mr. William Spencer addressed the landscaping concerns and stated he would be willing to accept an additional condition of approval requiring installation of a left-turn signal on Cypress Avenue. Mrs. Margaret Wilson addressed the City Council advising them she had come to an agreement with the developer in regards to her property and expressed her appreciation for all the efforts on her behalf. She was still concerned about the project's closeness to her home and pedestrian. safety at Hibiscus Drive and Cypress Avenue. Attorney Byrant McDonald thanked Mrs. Wilson for her cooperation and was not certain the traffic light for left turns was needed at this time. City Clerk Poyzer reported an e-mail supporting the apartment complex was received from David Goodwin and a letter from Southern California Edison indicated the alley vacation would have no impact on their facilities. Margaret Ann Matich-Kaney asked that the letter she submitted at the November 20, 2001, meeting addressing design flaws be included in the record. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this matter to the first meeting in January, 2002, to gather more information regarding landscaping and traffic. Her motion was seconded by Councilmember George but withdrawn following discussion with the applicant during which time he said he would be amenable to changes regarding architect review to include stairwells and carport and the traffic signal. With that understanding, Councilmember George moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 739 and Street Vacation No. 117 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 Harrison and carried unanimously. Councilmember George moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Conditional Use December 4,2001 Page 8 Permit No. 739 and Street Vacation No. 117 as it has been determined that this project will not create immitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community and that no additional information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5791, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the vacation of approximately 185 linear feet of an alley located north of Cypress Avenue and east of Hibiscus Drive, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler. Councilmember George moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 739 subject to the findings, conditions of approval and departmental recommendations contained in the staff report, and the following changes: Planning and Community Development Requirement No. 34 expanding the architectural plan review to include the stairwells; adding :Planning and Community Development Requirement No. 42 to require additional architect enhancements and details to the carports; and adding Public Works Department Requirement No. 136d to include a left turn signal at Cypress Avenue and Redlands Boulevard for both east and west directions. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. CUP 729 - Bhikha Maken, Applicant-Public notice was published for this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration as well as public hearings for a Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Ordinance No. 2488, Specific Plan No. 40, Amendment No. 16, an amendment to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to modify Section EV4.0140(b)(1) by adding subsection (5) to include hotels/motels with a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.60 of the total lot area; Conditional Use Permit No. 727 for the construction of a 79- unit hotel on a 2.13 acre parcel located on the north side of Industrial Park Avenue approximately 800 feet west of Alabama Street in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan; and Variance No. 622, a variance from Section EV4.0140(b)(1) of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to allow a 15-foot landscape setback from the freeway right-of- way rather than the required 25-foot setback for property located on the north side of Industrial Park Avenue approximately 800 feet west of Alabama Street in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Community Development Director Shaw described the application and the project. Councilmember Peppler asked about the trees and overhead utility lines and suggested the Street Tree Committee meet and coordinate with the Planning Commission. Mayor Haws declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. The architect for the project was available for any questions from staff or Councilmembers. No written comments were received. There being no comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember George moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's Mitigated Negative Declaration for Amendment No. 16 to Specific Plan No. 40, Variance No. 622, and Conditional Use Permit No. 729 based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, determining this project will not December 4,2001 Page 9 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 Peppler and carried unanimously. Councilmember George moved to approve the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Amendment No. 16 to Specific Plan No. 40, Variance No. 622, and Conditional Use Permit No. 729 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 Harrison and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2488, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopted Amendment No. 16 to Specific Plan No. 40 (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan) and amending Ordinances Nos. 2320, 2321, 2322, 2364, 2432, 2444, 2473, 2479, and 2486, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2488 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for December 18, 2001. Councilmember George moved to approve Variance No. 622 subject to the findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Councilmember George moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 729 based on the findings, conditions of approval and departmental recommendations contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. Mission Zanja Creek Improvements - Public notice was published for this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and finding of no significant impact for flood control improvements to a portion of the Mission Zanja Creek flood control channel between 7th Street and 9th Street in the downtown area of Redlands. Community Development Director Shaw reported that approximately two years ago, the City received approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for this project. The federal funding is in the amount of one million dollars and was issued through the Damage Recovery Initiative. Since that time, the City's application has proceeded through HUD's process which required the negotiation of agreements with applicable agencies including a cooperative agreement with the County Flood Control District. The County is providing the engineering, design and construction of the project and will pay all construction costs over the one million dollar grant limit. In return, the City is responsible for processing the project through the environmental review process. A complete description of these improvements was attached to the staff report. Councilmember Harrison proposed the City explore the development of trails into downtown and, by consensus, this will be a topic at a future City Council goals workshop session. Councilmember Haws moved to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and finding of no significant impact for the Mission Zanja Creek Flood Control improvements and determining this project will not individually or cumulatively December 4,2001 Page 10 have an adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code and as defined in the Federal Endangered species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq) and directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Goal Planning Workshop - Councilmember Peppler proposed the City Council conduct another workshop session to discuss goals and funding mechanisms for the coming year such as was held last year. Possible dates will be presented at the December 18,2001, meeting. Billboards at Colton Interchan,e - Councilmember Gilbreath moved the City Council send a letter to the Colton City Council encouraging them to take appropriate action to remove the billboards at the Colton Interchange. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. League of California Cities' Delegate - Councilmember Haws moved to designate Councilmember Harrison to serve as the voting delegate for the League of California Cities' 2001 Annual Conference re-scheduled for December 18-20, 2001, in Sacramento Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. City Council Meetings - The League of California Cities' Annual Conference was re-scheduled following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States to be held on December 18-20, 2001. Councilmember Harrison will not attend the December 18th portion of the conference and will be available to attend the City Council meeting. Therefore, the regular meeting will be held on December 18, 2001, as scheduled. The first regular meeting in January is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2002, in accordance with the Redlands Municipal Code. This did not present a problem for any Councilmembers, and the meeting will be held. Veterans' Preference System for New Hires - California Government Code Section 50088 requires cities, who have a civil service or merit system, to implement a Veterans' Preference System by January 1, 2002, giving preference to a veteran over other identically qualified applicants, or adopt a resolution identifying reasons that it does not implement such a system. City Attorney McHugh reported that although Redlands does not have a civil service system per se, the City does have a "merit system." Councilmember Gilbreath moved to direct staff to implement a Veterans' Preference System for new hires. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Oppose S. 633 -Delay Prevention Act- Councilmember George moved the City Council send a letter to Senators Feinstein and Boxer opposing S. 633 that December 4,2001 Page 11 would allow the federal government to ride roughshod over local airport planning decisions and potentially set aside requirements for full environmental review in airport planning which is currently pending in the Senate in Washington, D.C. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Funds - State Legislative Services - Recognizing the financial challenges facing cities throughout California, the potential for obtaining State funding and support for critical local projects, City Manager Davidson recommended the City Council retain services for legislative and governmental representation at the State level. This item was discussed on September 18, 2001, and was continued to this meeting for further consideration. Staff solicited requests for proposals from experienced, qualified governmental lobbyist firms and recommended the services of Aaron Reed & Associates. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve an additional appropriation in the amount of $22,500.00 to engage the services of Aaron Reed & Associates for legislative representation for the City of Redlands for the period of January 1, 2002, through September 30, 2002, and authorized the City Attorney and City Manager to negotiate an agreement consistent with the proposal and further authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Agreement - Sports Park - Following the presentation by Big League Dreams USA, LLC at the last meeting, an agreement was prepared for the planning, design and construction consulting services for the development of the Redlands Sports Park. Mayor Haws talked about the project and his hopes for the Sports Park. Rick Odekirk, Big League Dreams, addressed the City Council. Dave Eason expressed his support for the project as now presented. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the agreement with Big League Dreams USA, LLC and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the document on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. Best and Fast Redlands Taxi Service - At the November 20, 2001, meeting, the City Council approved a taxicab service operating permit for Best and Fast Redlands Taxi Service, effective only upon the applicant providing evidence of satisfactory insurance to the Chief of Police in the amounts required by law. On November 23, 2001, the Police Department conducted a follow-up investigation of Mr. Samu, Best and Fast Redlands Taxi Service, to determine if he had the $50,000.00 taxi operators' insurance policy as he had asserted at that meeting. During the investigation, Mr. Samu admitted he did not have taxi operators' insurance in any amount. He also acknowledged that he completely understood Councilmember Haws' question during the public hearing and purposely lied to him. Mayor Haws declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any December 4,2001 Page 12 questions or comments. Mr. and Mrs. Samu apologized to the City Council and promised they would get the necessary insurance and pleaded for another chance. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Peppler moved to deny, in accordance with the Redlands Municipal Code, a taxicab service operating permit to Best and Fast Redlands Taxi Service because the applicant made false, misleading and fraudulent statements in his application and to the Police Department investigatory unit and the City Council regarding insurance. Motion seconded by Councilmember Haws and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Residential Automated Recycling Collection Program - Municipal Utilities Director Phelps introduced Solid Waste Manager Gary Van Dorst who presented a report to the City Council on the implementation of the automated recycling collection program for single family residential customers. A tabular summary of the principal features of the program was attached to the staff report as well as a detailed implementation plan. Councilmember George moved to direct staff to proceed with the implementation of the residential automated recycling program. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppier and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS None forthcoming. JOINT MEETING-CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 5984 - First Time Home Buyer Proms - Councilmember George moved to adopt Resolution No. 5984, 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 Haws and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for December 4, 2001.) CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 10:07 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 1.0:20 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with real property negotiator- Government Code Section 54956.8 - Property: APNs 169-1.41-01, 169-141-20, and 169-141-22 Negotiating parties: CalFed and John Davidson December 4,2001 Page 13 Under negotiation: Terms and price - Property: APN 172-481-02 - 1329 Barton Road Negotiating parties: I. K. Thomas DDS and Linda Emmerson Under negotiation: Terms and price December 4,2001 Page 14 - Property: Parcel 13 of Map No. 12 of Redlands Heights Negotiating parties: Peter Tsamous and John Davidson Under negotiation: Terms and price - Property: APNs 169-281-47, 48, 49 and 50 Negotiating parties: Howard Floyd and John Davidson Under negotiation: Terms and price 2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation- Government Code Section 54956.9(a): The Redlands Association v. City of Redlands et al ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 10:21 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on December 18, 2001. 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