HomeMy WebLinkAbout061802-CC_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 18,
2002.
PRESENT Karl N. (Kasey) Haws, Mayor
Susan Peppler, Mayor Pro Tem
Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember
Gary George, Councilmember
Jon.Harrison, Councilmember
ABSENT None
STAFF 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; Karen Olsen, Personnel Director (afternoon session); Gary G. Phelps,
Municipal Utilities Director (afternoon session); Douglas Headrick, Water
Resources Chief (evening session); and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community
Development Director.
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Haws followed by the
pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
CHP Awards - Mayor Haws, California Highway Patrol Captain James Szabo,
and Automobile Club of America representative Wendy Eberhardt presented
awards to Redlands Police Officers Kelvin Bryant for his efforts in the recovery
of 28 stolen vehicles valued at $178,900.00 (this is officer Bryant`s second and
third award), and Police Officer Sean Flynn for his efforts in the recovery of 15
stolen vehicles valued at $62,900.00.
CVP 365 Club - Mayor Haws and Civilian Volunteer Patrol member Jim Stellar
presented "365 Club" membership certificates to its 35 members. Mayor Haws
expressed appreciation to the community sponsors for their support of the
Civilian Volunteer Patrol. He also thanked the Civilian Volunteer Patrol
members for all they do for the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember
Peppler, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 2002, and the adjourned
regular meeting of June 6, 2002, were approved as submitted.
June 18,2002
Page 1
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler,payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged.
June 18,2002
Page 2
Agreement - Xerox Corporation - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved
Amendment No. 8 to the document services agreement with Xerox Corporation
to provide the Police Department's Recreation Division with a 5830T copier for
the Community Center.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on June 11, 2002, was acknowledged as received.
Ordinance No. 2467 - Demolition of Historic Structures - Ordinance No. 2467,
an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapters 2.62 and 15.44 of the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to the demolition of buildings and structures
was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler.
Ordinance No. 2498 - Landscaping Requirements - Ordinance No. 2498 an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapters 18.164 and 18.168 of the
Redlands Municipal Code relating to landscaping and parking lots standards,
was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler.
RDA 2002-II-1 - Tentative Tract 16310 - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
accepted the recommendations for the points to be awards to Residential
Development Allocation No. 2002-II-1 for Tentative Tract No. 16310, an
approved 50 lot single family subdivision on approximately 5.28 acres in
Specific Plan No. 55 located south of Fern Avenue, and east of La Verne Street
(Alexander Communities, applicant), and approved RDA No. 2002-II-1.
Pre-Annexation Agreement No. 01-02 (Revision 1) - On motion of
Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council
unanimously determined that no subsequent environmental documents were
necessary for Pre-Annexation Agreement No. 01-02 (Revision No. 1) for a .51
acre parcel located at the northwest corner of La Colina Drive and St. Catherine
Drive in the Crafton area (Brian Bascom, applicant) which is consistent with the
previous Negative Declaration approved by the City Council on October 9,
2001, for Pre-Annexation Agreement No. 01-02, subject to the findings
contained in the staff report. On motion of Councilmember George, seconded
by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved Pre-
Annexation.Agreement No. 01-02 (.Revision No. 1).
Contract Amendment - Redlands Sports Park - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved Revision No. 1 to the Michael Brandman Associates' contract for
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Redlands Sports Park.
June 18,2002
Page 3
Ordinance No. 2501 - Bids - Ordinance No. 2501 an ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Chapter 3.74 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to
informal bids for public works, was unanimously adopted on motion of
Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler.
Agreement - Downtown Redlands Urban Design Plan - See Redevelopment
Agency minutes for June 18, 2002.
Resolution No. 6045 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded
by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution
No. 6045, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing
speed zones on Center Street, Terracina Boulevard, and Alta Vista Drive
pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 6048 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded
by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution
No. 6048, 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: install two lighted, mid-block pedestrian crosswalks on Brockton Avenue
between University Street and Grove Street and install no parking signs on both
sides of said crosswalks.
Agreements - Pacific Alarm Service - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved
the general agreements with Pacific Alarm Service, Inc. for security systems at
various City buildings.
Recycling Requirements - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a request for a
time extension and adopted a Plan of Correction for compliance with AB 939
waste diversion mandates.
Agreement - Electricity Cogeneration Facility - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement to furnish engineering services with Janechek &
Associates to support the proposed Electricity Cogeneration Facility to be
located at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Agreement - Water and Wastewater Rate Study - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation
to perform a study to determine the current outside City water and wastewater
surcharges and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document
on behalf of the City.
June 18,2002
Page 4
Agreement - Non-Potable Water System - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement to provide preliminary engineering design services for
the 1.350 Zone Non-Potable Water System with Engineering Resources of
Southern California, Inc. and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the document on behalf of the City.
Outside City Utility Connection No. 02-04 - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
determined that Outside City Case No. 02-04 for Lot 17 of Tract No. 2242, 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.
Agreement - Proposed Wellfield and Reservoir - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with CH2MHill to furnish engineering services for the
performance of a hydraulic distribution model evaluation of a proposed
wellfield and reservoir and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
document on behalf of the City.
Agreement - CreditBrowser - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded
by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a contract
with Digital Matrix Systems, Inc. to retrieve credit information from the credit
bureaus in a merged credit report format via the Internet for applicants going
through the Police Department's background process, and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Funds - Asset Forfeiture Funds - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously authorized
an additional appropriation of asset forfeiture funds in the amount of$50,000.00
for the Police Department's Community Crime Prevention Grant program to be
distributed as follows:
Building A Generation (Decafe)..........................................................$10,000.00
YMCA (Community Training Center) ..................................................10,000.00
Boy Scouts of America(to start a foster-child Boy Scout Troop)...........5,000.00
Mustard Seed Tutorial Center(after-school tutoring).............................5,000.00
Trinity Community Foundation (after-school tutoring)...........................5,000.00
Redlands Christian Center(after-school tutoring)...................................5,000.00
Brookside Free Methodist Church(after-school tutoring) ......................5,000.00
Redlands Police Department Recreation Bureau
(Community Center Resource Room) ..................................................5,000.00
CDBG Funds - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved the request to
June 18,2002
Page 5
reprogram Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds by canceling
the $21,000.00 Code Enforcement Demolition Program and allocating said
funds to purchase computer equipment and accessories to support a community
resource room and tutoring center in the Community Center. This action cancels
the City Council action taken on March 5, 2002, to allocate these funds to the
target area community clean-up effort which was not approved by the County
Board of Supervisors as clean up efforts do not meet the CDBG funding
guidelines.
Rideshare Policy - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an
amendment to the City of Redlands' Rideshare Policy to increase the amount of
compensatory time from 10 minutes per day to 1.5 minutes per day.
Workers' Compensation - Third Party Administrator - On motion of
Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council
unanimously approved an agreement with Fleming and Associates for Workers'
Compensation administration services effective July 1, 2002.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Redlands Business Survey 2002 - June Yamamoto, Dean, Workforce and
Economic Development, Crafton Hills College presented the interesting results
of the Redlands Business Survey 2002 which she conducted.
Certified Local Government for Historic Preservation - Community
Development Director Shaw explained that as part of the 2002-03 fiscal year
budget, the Community Development Department proposed an expansion of the
historic and scenic preservation program through the process of obtaining a
designation as a Certified Local Government for Historic Preservation.
Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the benefits, requirements,
examples of permitted grant fund activities, and staffing needed carry out this
program. A supplemental budget request has been prepared for this program.
Councilmember Harrison suggested this position could be combined with the
duties of the museum curator. Janet Hanson, Chairman of the Historic and
Scenic Preservation Commission, supported this concept as it shows the City's
commitment to have a quality preservation policy. Councilmember Harrison
moved to direct staff to bring this matter back to the City Council as a
supplemental budget item as part of the 2002-03 fiscal year budget. Motion
seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
State of the Community - Mayor Haws announced the Redlands Chambers of
Commerce is hosting a State of the Community luncheon on June 1.9, 2002, in
June 18,2002
Page 6
the Mitten Building at 345 North Fifth Street. Councilmembers will participate
in this luncheon.
First Night Celebration - Police Chief Bueermann reported First Night
International is an organization which promotes alcohol-free community
celebrations on New Year's Eve. The mission of First Night International is to
foster public appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovated,
diverse and high quality New Year's Eve program which offers the community a
shared cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to all. There have
been several discussions regarding the implementation of First Night in
Redlands. Mr. Carl Baker, editor of the Redlands Daily Facts, has addressed
service clubs and other community-based organizations and has received a very
positive response. On May 9, 2002, the Cultural Arts Commission voted to
endorse a Redlands First Night celebration. Building A Generation sponsored
an "interest meeting" during which several people volunteered to form a
committee to plan, finance and promote the event. A one-time initiation fee of
$2,350.00 is required to join First Night International; dues of$350.00 annually
are assessed thereafter. The Police Department will fund the initiation fee and
annual dues through the Recreation Bureau; event operating funds and other
resources will be raised by the First Night Committee. Maureen Hodge and
Janey Cole urged the City Council to support this concept and indicated they
were preparing to hold this event in January 2003. Councilmember George
moved to approve the request to join First Night International, and authorize the
City's participation in an annual Redlands' First Night Celebration. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously.
Landscaping; and Review Policy - Public Works Projects - Councilmember
Harrison noted that many of our public projects involve the modification of
existing City buildings, streets, public spaces, and City operational facilities.
These public buildings and spaces play an important part in defining the image
of our community, and he proposed the City policy be clarified so that all of
these projects for remodel of public buildings and spaces be reviewed by the
Planning Commission and the City Council, and that as part of that review,
approval of landscape plans and materials and building material be approved by
both bodies. By consensus, staff will study and report back to the City Council.
Linear Park Grant Applications - Councilmember Harrison requested
authorization to prepare and submit grant applications for the planning of a
linear park and trail system. Following brief discussion, Councilmember Haws
moved to authorize the submittal of grant applications to any applicable agency
that may provide funding for the planning of a linear park and trail system.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously.
Funds - Citrus Avenue Beautification/Traffic Calming - Park Once - Following
discussion, Councilmember George moved to appropriate $85,000.00 from the
Redlands Transportation and Community Preservation Project grant to
June 18,2002
Page 7
supplement the $35,000.00 commitment from the Downtown Redlands
Business Association for beautification and traffic calming on the north and
south sides of Citrus Avenue. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and
carried unanimously.
June 18,2002
Page 8
JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Conflict of Interest Codes - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to direct staff to
review the Conflict of Interest Codes for the City of Redlands in accordance
with Section 87306.5 of the California Government Code. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment
Agency minutes for June 18, 2002.)
Resolution No. 6049 - Multi-Unit Rehabilitation - Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6049, 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 the Multi-Unit Rehabilitation
Program for the renovation of three 4-unit buildings located at 208 and
212 Craig Court and 209 Judson Street. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Peppler and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes
for June 18, 2002.)
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:25 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment
Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:26 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)
a. City of Redlands v Locklin - SCVSS 78488
(Councilmember Gilbreath abstained from this matter due to a potential
conflict of interest; a public disclosure of potential conflict of interest
form is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
b. The Redlands Association v City of Redlands - SCVSS 86680
c. The Redlands Association v City of Redlands - SCVSS 79347
d. Sunset Drive Corporation v City of Redlands - SCV 29599
2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(c) - One Case
3. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code
Section 54956.8
a. Property: APN 292-184-02
Negotiating parties: Allen and Joyce Dangermond and Jim Bueermann
Under negotiation: Terms and price
4. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code
Section 54956.8
a. Property: APN 292-184-03
Negotiating parties: Swenda and Sumitra Patel and Jim Bucermann
Under negotiation: Terms and price
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
June 18,2002
Page 9
June 18,2002
Page 10
PRESENTATION
AYSO Cultural Exchange Program - The City Council authorized
proclamations to be presented to the cities of Backnang, Ban Zwischenahn, and
Westerstede, Germany expressing appreciation and sincere thanks for opening
their hearts and homes to the Redlands American Youth Soccer Organization's
Cultural Exchange Team 2002. Players and their coaches were introduced and
sent off to Germany with the City Council's best wishes. AYSO patches were
presented to Councilmembers, the City Manager, and the City Clerk.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during
the past two weeks.
LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution No. 6043 - Market Night Special Event-Notice was published for a
draft negative declaration for a resolution establishing traffic regulations
pursuant to Section 21101 of the California Vehicle Code and Title 10 of the
Redlands Municipal Code pertaining to street closures and parking restrictions
on State Street from Orange Street to Ninth Street, on Fifth Street from
Redlands Boulevard to Citrus Avenue, and on Orange Street from Redlands
Boulevard to Citrus Avenue, when the Market Night Special Event is setting up
and operating on Thursdays between the hours of 5:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Community Development Director Shaw explained that during the past
14 years, the Downtown Redlands Business Association has implemented and
sponsored one of the most successful farmers' market in Southern California. It
is responsible for approximately 74 percent of the DRBA's annual budget,
which is directly reinvested in the nucleus of downtown Redlands. As with any
pedestrian-oriented event, street closures and parking restrictions are necessary.
To maintain the safety of the event's participants and attendees, DRBA
recommends the closures noted above. The resolution recommended by staff
has been amended to reflect that the northeast portion of the Redlands Mall
parking lot, including the entry from Orange Street, is not included in this
request as a result of the letter of opposition received from Edward C. Dygert of
Cox, Castle & Nicholson, LLP, legal counsel for the Redlands Mall. Speaking
in support of this resolution were: Tony Crotinger, Dave Ahlers, and Frank Lal.
Director of Operations for the Redlands Mall, Patrick Furlong, told
Councilmembers Market Night was not a special event; that it was a weekly,
year-around event, and that the closure of Orange Street creates problems for
the Redlands Mall. It was noted the Redlands Chamber of Commerce would be
conducting a survey of the surrounding businesses and tenants regarding Market
Night; Councilmember George asked that the City review the survey before it is
distributed. Councilmember George moved to approve the Environmental
Review Committee's Negative Declaration for Resolution No. 6043 based on
June 18,2002
Page 11
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 with Councilmember Harrison voting NO as he felt the City
needed to look at alternatives. Councilmember George moved to adopt
Resolution No. 6043 to establish traffic regulations for Market Night Special
Event pursuant to Section 21101 of the California Vehicle Code and Title 10 of
the Redlands Municipal Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Haws and
carried with Councilmember Harrison voting NO.
CR&A 737 - Robert Pattillo Properties, Applicants -Notices were published for
a draft mitigated negative declaration and public hearings for Socio-Economic
Analysis and Cost Benefit Study for Planning Commission Review and
Approval No. 737 for the construction of a 289,683 square foot
industrial/warehouse building on approximately 1.5.89 acres located at the
southwest corner of Palmetto Avenue and Marigold Street in Concept Plan
No. 2 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Community Development
Director Shaw described the project and explained that SANBAG does not feel
the Traffic Impact Analysis as prepared for the area is adequate and needs to be
amended to be consistent with the Congestion Management Plan. Mayor Haws
declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments.
On behalf of the applicant, Pat Meyer, Urban Environs, urged approval and
announced that Stater Bros. will occupy the building. Bob Clark asked how
many trucks will be on California Street. Community Development Director
Shaw responded all will use California Street until Mountain View Avenue is
improved. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared
closed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Environmental Review
Committee's mitigated negative declaration for Planning Commission Review
and Approval No. 737 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 Peppler and carried with
Councilmember George voting NO as he had concerns about complying with
the Congestion Management Plan. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve
the Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for Planning Commission
Review and Approval No. 737 as it has been determined that this project will
not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the
community and no additional information or evaluation is needed. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried with Councilmember George
voting NO. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Planning Commission
Review and Approval No. 737 subject to all departmental recommendation,
adding Condition No. 38 pertaining to the amendment of the Traffic Impact
June 18,2002
Page 12
Analysis (TIA), and subject to the findings contained in the staff report. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried with Councilmember George
voting NO.
CR&A 738 - Variance 636 - Cole and Frick Architects, Applicants - Notices
were published for a draft mitigated negative declaration and public hearings for
Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost Benefit Study for Planning Commission
Review and Approval No. 738 for the construction of a three-story 42,660
square foot surgery center and medical office complex on a vacant 2.75-acre
(approximately) parcel located at the southwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and
Nevada Street in the Office/Industrial District of Specific Plan 25, and Variance
No. 636, a variance from Section 3B.4.d.2 of Specific Plan No. 25 to allow a
four foot reduction (from twelve feet to eight feet) of the required landscaped
front yard setback for the property located on the southwest corner of Lugonia
Avenue and Nevada Street in the Office/Industrial District of Specific Plan
No. 25. Community Development Director Shaw described the project and the
variance application. Mayor Haws declared the meeting open as a public
hearing. On behalf of the applicant, Dan Flanagan, Flanagan Construction, was
present to answer any questions. There being no comments, the public hearing
was declared closed. Councilmember Peppier moved to approve the
Environmental Review Committee's mitigated negative declaration for
Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 738 and Variance No. 636
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 71.1.2 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 Peppler
moved to approve the Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for
Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 738 and Variance No. 636 as
it has been determined that this project will not create unmitigable physical
blight or overburden public services in the community and no additional
information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Harrison and carried unanimously. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve
Variance No. 636 subject to the findings and conditions of approval contained
in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried
unanimously. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve Planning Commission
Review and Approval No. 738 subject to the findings and conditions of
approval contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Harrison and carried unanimously.
CR&A 741 - Timothy Miller, Applicant - Public hearing was noticed for this
time and place for the Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for
Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 741 for the construction of a
one-story, 5,996 square foot, retail/commercial building on an existing building
pad generally located at the northwest corner of the Wal-Mart Shopping Center
June 18,2002
Page 13
at the northeast corner of Redlands Boulevard and California Street in the
EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific
Plan. Community Development Director Shaw described the project. Mayor
Haws declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or
comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilmember George moved to approve the Socio-Economic Analysis and
Cost/Benefit Study for Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 741 as
it has been determined that this project will not create unmitigable physical
blight or overburden public services in the community and no additional
information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Harrison and carried unanimously. Councilmember George moved to approve
Planning Commission Review and Approval No. 741 subject to the finding and
conditions of approval contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2500 - Specific Plan 40, Amendment 21 - Park-Gibbs Development -
Notices were published for a draft negative declaration and public hearing to
introduce and give first reading of the title for Ordinance No. 2500, an
amendment (No. 21) to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (No. 40)
changing the land use designation from Commercial-Industrial District to
General Commercial District for properties located at 1961. through 1991 West
Redlands Boulevard described as the southeast corner of Redlands Boulevard
and New Jersey Street. Community Development Director Shaw described the
project and proposed ordinance to implement Amendment No. 21 to Specific
Plan No. 40 (the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan). Mayor Haws 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 approve the Environmental Review Committee's negative declaration
for Ordinance No. 2500, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending
Ordinance Nos. 2295, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2364, 2432, 2444, 2473, 2479, and
2496 (which together comprise the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan) by
adopting Amendment No. 21 to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific
Plan No. 40), 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 George and carried unanimously. Ordinance
No. 2500 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, further
reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2500
was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules
with adoption scheduled for July 2,2002.
PUBLIC HEARING
June 18,2002
Page 14
Resolution No. 6047 - Appropriation Limit - Public hearing was advertised for
this time and place to consider Resolution No. 6047, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands establishing an appropriation limit for the fiscal
year 2002-2003 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
Finance Director Johnson explained 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
Haws declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or
comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed.
Councilmember Harrison moved to adopt Resolution No. 6047 establishing a
$60,452,234.00 appropriations limit for fiscal year 2002-2003 pursuant to
Article XIIIB of the California Constitution. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Funds - September 11 Memorial - Mayor Haws announced the citizens of
Redlands will hold a community gathering for approximately one hour on the
one year anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. The gathering will
be both a memorial service as well as a patriotic commemoration and will take
place at the Redlands Bowl beginning at 7:00 P.M. on September 11, 2002. The
program will contain inspirational and patriotic music, a moment of silence,
prayer and brief comments from adults and youth representing those impacted
by the events of one year ago and reflecting on our response as a nation and as a
community. The program will also feature the unveiling of a specially
commissioned original bronze memorial statue designed for the City of
Redlands by Lawrence Noble. The Redlands September 11 Memorial will
eventually be placed at a permanent resting spot as a lasting memorial to those
that perished that day as well as those that took up the fight to preserve and
secure our lasting freedoms. The theme of the program will be to remember
those whose lives were lost, to recognize those that have defended our freedoms
and liberties by striving against the forces that caused such a tragedy, and to
resolve to defend and promote our rights as citizens and members of humankind
as we go forward ever more determined to "let freedom ring." A rendering of
the statue will be unveiled at the State of the Community luncheon to be held on
June 19, 2002. Donations to defray the cost will be accepted by the City.
Councilmember Haws moved to approve an agreement with Noble Studio to
commission the bronze sculpture and moved to approve an additional
appropriation in an amount up to $40,000.00 for this purpose. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Peppler and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting
NO as she supported the event, but could not support the acquisition of art with
the use of General Funds. Councilmember Haws moved that the sculpture be
placed in a suitable permanent location within the City of Redlands to be agreed
upon in conjunction with the Library Board as well as City staff. Motion
June 18,2002
Page 15
seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried with Councilmember
Gilbreath voting NO.
Resolution No. 6044 - Traffic - Public Works Director Mutter reported the
Traffic and Parking Commission, on. May 23, 2002, recommended approval of
the following requests:
1. Installation of a multi-way stop and crosswalks at the intersection of Texas
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue;
2. Installation of a multi-way stop at Grove Street and Brockton Avenue;
3. Creation of a two-hour time limit parking zone with resident parking permit
hangers on the east side of Nordina Street between Clark Street and Olive
Avenue from 235 Nordina Street to 257 Nordina Street; and
4. Creation of a no parking zone on Tennessee Street from the northwest
corner of Orange Avenue, north 170 feet along the frontage of Arrowhead
Christian Academy.
Staff recommended the denial of the first two requests as the intersections do
not meet neither the traffic accident warrant or the traffic volume warrant for
all-way stop sign installations. Public Works Director Mutter reviewed the
State Traffic Manual warrants in detail. President of the University of
Redlands, Dr. James Appleton, opposed the staffs recommendation and urged
approval of the Traffic Commission's recommendations. Councilmember
Gilbreath moved to approve Resolution No. 6044, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands establishing traffic regulations pursuant to
Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code to include all four of the
recommendations from the Traffic Commission as described above. Motion
seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
Purchase and Sale Agreement - 1247 Alta Street - Police Chief Bueermann
reported The Redlands Conservancy submitted an offer to purchase 1247 Alta
Street from the City. This property was acquired utilizing grant funds to assist a
low-income family as part of the Neighborhood Initiative Program. The family
could not afford repairs to the property so they were relocated. In order to resell
the home, the City must make extensive repairs. Because federal funds were
used for the acquisition, the City is obligated to comply with all federal lead,
rehabilitation and construction standards. Cost estimates for the rehabilitation
exceed $77,000.00, excluding the lead abatement; the property was appraised at
$75,000.00. The Redlands Conservancy would like to purchase the property
and renovate the structure. By using private donations and other sources of
funding, the Conservancy can complete the renovation more cost effectively
than the City. Councilmember George moved to approve the purchase and sale
agreement promissory note in the amount of$1.5,000.00 and trust deed with The
Redlands Conservancy and to authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the documents on behalf of the City. With the understanding the requirement
that improvements and sale of the property must be completed within one year
is included in the sale agreement, Councilmember Peppler seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
June 18,2002
Page 16
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None forthcoming.
June 18,2002
Page 17
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
8:55 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on June 19, 2002, at
12:00 noon in the Mitten Building, 345 North Fifth Street, for the State of the
Community luncheon. The City Council will also hold an adjourned regular
meeting on June 25, 2002, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, 35
Cajon Street, to continue its proposed budget study sessions.
Next regular meeting, July 2, 2002.
City Clerk
June 18,2002
Page 18