HomeMy WebLinkAbout111902-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, on November 19 2002, at
3:00 P.M.
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 (afternoon session); John Habant, Deputy Fire Chief, Rod Hill,
Assistant Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Karen
Olsen, Personnel Director (afternoon session); Gary G. Phelps, Municipal
Utilities Director; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director.
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Peppler
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Omnitrans Passenger Amenity Program - Wendy Williams, Director of
Marketing, Omnitrans, reviewed their Passenger Amenity Program through a
PowerPoint presentation. Alan Wild, Omnitrans, was also present to answer
questions. Community Development Director Shaw noted the City would need
to amend its Sign Code to allow the advertising. City Attorney McHugh said
this provision could be included in the amendment coming before the City
Council at their December 3, 2002, meeting and did not feel there were any
legal issues regarding off-site advertising. By consensus, the City Council
directed staff to move this on to the next level for City Council's consideration.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember
Peppler, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 5, 2002,
and the regular meeting of November 5, 2002, were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler,payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged.
Lease Purchase -Police Cars - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded
by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously directed staff to
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initiate the process of lease-purchasing five police cars. The lease documents
containing actual pricing will be brought forward for approval at a future
meeting.
Annual Report - Development Impact Fees - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
accepted the Annual report of Development Impact Fees for the year ended
June 30, 2002.
Agreement - Software Updates - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved
the annual support agreement for customer support and software updates with
Sungard Bi-Tech, Inc. for the finance information system and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on November 12, 2002, was acknowledged as received.
Ordinance No. 2517 - Zone Change No. 387 - Ordinance No. 2517, an
ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 1.8 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. 387, a change of zone from
R-S (Suburban Residential) District to A-P (Administrative Professional)
District for two existing parcels totaling 0.23 acre located at 1259 Brookside
Avenue (APNs 172-013-06 and 172-013-07), was unanimously adopted on
motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler.
Ordinance No. 251.6 - Specific Plan No. 45 - Amendment No. 6 - Ordinance
No. 2516, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adopting Amendment No. 6 to
Specific Plan No. 45 and amending Ordinance Nos. 2185, 2269, 2338, 2398,
and 2415, by incorporating a parcel located at 1 East State Street, located on the
northeast corner of State and Orange Streets, into the Town Center District, was
unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler.
Ordinance No. 251.8 - Zone Change No. 388 - Ordinance No. 251.8, 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. 388, a change of zone from
A-1 (Agricultural) District (five-acre lots) to R-E (Residential Estate) District
(14,000 square foot lots) on 10.24 acres located on the east side of Texas Street,
approximately 540 feet north of Pioneer Avenue (APN 167-071-32), was
unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler.
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Downtown Specific Plan - Councilmember Harrison moved to modify the
boundaries endorsed by the Business and Economic Development Advisory
Board for updating and expanding the Downtown Specific Plan by moving the
line from the middle of Colton Avenue and changing the boundaries to be Texas
Street to Sun Avenue to Orange Street to the current configuration. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. On motion of
Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City
Council unanimously directed staff to continue to pursue funding sources for
updated the Downtown Specific Plan.
Annual Report - General Plan - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved
the Annual General Plan Report as submitted and authorized forwarding it to
the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and Department of Housing
and Community Development as mandated by California Government Code
Section 65400(b)(1).
Ordinance No. 2519 - For Sale Signs on Parked Vehicles - Ordinance No. 2519,
an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 10.40 of the Redlands
Municipal Code relating to prohibited parking on City streets and removing the
prohibition of parking vehicles on the street for purposes of selling the vehicle,
was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler.
Proclamation - Buckle Up for Life Challenge - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
authorized issuance of a proclamation renewing its commitment to the vital
Buckle Up for Life Challenge and declaring the remaining holiday months of
2002 and all of 2003 as Buckle Up for Life Challenge and encouraging citizens
to buckle up their seat belt and child safety seats each and every time they travel
in a motor vehicle.
Contract Award- Community Park Field Lights Project - Bids were opened and
publicly declared on October 31, 2002, by the City Clerk for the design and
construction of the Community Park Field Lights project; a bid opening report
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. It was the recommendation of the
Public Works Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said
project which will result in the lowest cost for the City was Rymax Electric, Inc.
in the amount of$105,590.00 and it would be in the best interest of the City that
this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved
this recommendation.
Storm Drain - Redlands Christian Home - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved a request from Redlands Christian Home for the City to construct the
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master planned storm drain system in Wabash Avenue between Citrus and
Highland Avenues, and to fund such construction from the City's Storm Drain
Fund.
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Contract Award- 1350 Zone Reservoir Project- Bids were opened and publicly
declared on October 31, 2002, by the City Clerk for the construction of a
transmission main pipeline for the 1350 Zone Reservoir and Transmission main
Pipeline Project (Project No. 4-0318); a bid opening report is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk. It was the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities
Department that the responsible bidder submitting the bid for said project which
will result in the lowest cost for the City was Trautwein Construction, Inc. in
the amount of$1,397,150.00 and it would be in the best interest of the City that
this contract be awarded to said firm. Councilmember Peppler moved to
determine that the project does not require further environmental processing,
pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines based on the findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded
by Councilmember Haws and carried unanimously. On motion of
Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember Haws, the City Council
unanimously approved the recommendation from staff to award the contract for
the transmission main pipeline of the 1350 Zone Reservoir and Transmission
Main Pipeline Project, Project No. 4-0318, to Trautwein Construction, Inc.
based on the total bid amount of $1,397,150.00, authorized staff to approve
costs up to 10 percent over the total bid amount, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the construction contract on behalf of the City.
Grant Contract - Alternative Fuel Vehicles - Following brief discussion with
Solid Waste Manager Gary Van Dorst, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to
authorize execution of a grant contract with the South Coast Air Quality
Management District for the purchase of three alternative fuel refuse trucks and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the
City. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
Agreement - California Street Landfill - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a
services agreement with 3D GeoServices, Inc. to provide hydrogeologic
support, technical analysis, and report services for the California Street Landfill
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of
the City.
Agreement - Orange Street Wellfield - On motion of Councilmember George,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a
professional services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation to perform
design services for the Orange Street Wellfield wells and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Site Agreement - Cell Tower - On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded
by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved the
Environmental Review Committee's mitigated negative declaration for
Conditional Use Permit No. 774 and the associates lease agreement based on.
the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment,
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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. On motion of Councilmember Haws,
seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved
the PCS (Personal Communications Service System) site agreement with
Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC, a Nevada limited liability corporation (DBA
Cingular Wireless, to construct a PCS facility on the City's Sunset Reservoir
property and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on
behalf of the City.
Contract - Wireless Demonstration Project - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved the Wireless Demonstration Project Phase II contract between the
Hennepin County Sheriffs Department, Ontario California Police Department,
and the Redlands Police Department utilizing cutting-edge technology in
identification and information systems and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Funds - COPS Grant - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by
Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved the use of
Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds as follows and approved an
additional appropriation in the amount of$131,096.00:
School Resource Officer safety equipment $13,876.00
Specialized training 8,000.00
Computer equipment and software 36,200.00
Trak System 4,020.00
Tactical helmet refurbishing 1,000.00
Crime scene technician equipment 17,500.00
High-tech crime vehicle and emergency equipment 28,000.00
Emergency equipment for traffic car 8,500.00
Directed patrol overtime 14,000.00
Contract Amendment - Airport Security - On motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously
approved an amendment to the agreement with Ultra-Safe Security Specialists
for airport security system services and equipment for the installation of
additional components at a cost of $28,891.75 and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
Resolution No. 61.06 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded
by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution
No. 6106, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a
salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees by adding a part-
time background investigator and officers for the Cops in Schools grant and
rescinding Resolution No. 6078.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CUP 716 - Time Extension - Community Development Director Shaw
presented a request for a one year time extension for Conditional Use Permit
No. 716 to construct a 39,025 square foot three-story hotel containing 61 rooms
on 3.25 acres located along the south side of the Interstate 10 Freeway, west of
Tennessee Street, in the General Commercial District of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan (Megan B. Patel, applicant). Chuck Marsh, one of the
original owners of Tri-City, explained the Patels have been seeking financing
for their project and have now obtained SBA financing and needed the time
extension to continue their project. He urged approval of the request for a time
extension. Councilmember Gilbreath's motion to proceed was seconded by
Councilmember George, but following lengthy discussion regarding the
potential effect this project might have on the downtown hotel proposal, the
motion was withdrawn. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to continue this
request to the December 3, 2002, meeting with the understanding the
conditional use permit would not expire during the interim. Motion seconded
by Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING-REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
Resolution No. 6104 - Stuart Avenue Improvement Project- Public hearing was
advertised for this time and place to consider City Council Resolution No. 6104,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing payment by
the Redlands Redevelopment Agency for publicly owned land and
improvements and making findings relating thereto. Community Development
Director Shaw reported the Redevelopment Agency has adopted a Five-Year
Implementation Plan which includes goals and objectives as well as projects
and programs to implement the Plan and assist in the elimination of blight. The
Plan includes the assistance for hotel, restaurant and entertainment development
within the downtown. He explained financing means available to the
Redevelopment Agency noting that the current project only includes the
preparation of the Stuart Avenue Improvement 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 Haws
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6104. Motion seconded by Councilmember
George and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes
for November 19, 2002.)
JOINT MEETING - CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Resolution No. 6107 - Great Neighborhood Program - Councilmember George
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6107, 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
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Harrison and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes
for November 19, 2002.)
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:03 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment
Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:04 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following:
1. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(b) - One case.
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION
Inland Mexican Heritage Project - Robert Gonzales explained the Inland
Mexican Heritage is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to
developing a historic and cultural record of Mexican immigrants and their
descendants in Inland California. By using the stories and lessons of the past,
their goal is to forge a conscious historical awareness of issues facing Mexicans
in the present, and to be a leading force in creating a more humane and
equitable future for people of all ethnic backgrounds. Living on the Dime, a
view of the world from along I-10, will tell stories of the people and the land in
San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, a region popularly known as the Inland
Empire. The project will focus on a stretch of Interstate 10 running through the
population center of one county and the rural fringe of the other, from Rialto to
the San Gorgonio Pass. Living on the Dime will run from 2003 through 2005
and will consist of several activities including an oral and pictorial history
project, a storytelling series, multimedia exhibits, a stage presentation, a
website, and a documentary video/photo project. Donations of time, expertise,
or materials are encouraged, and Mr. Gonzales asked the City Council for its
support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor Haws welcomed and introduced members of Boy Scout Troop 4,
Redlands, who were in attendance at this meeting. Councilmembers reported on
their activities and attendance at meetings during the past two weeks.
LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Buoye Properties - Consideration of a draft mitigated negative declaration and
public hearings for Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study was
continued to this meeting for: Variance No. 640, a variance from Section
18.168.220A of the Redlands Municipal Code to reduce the required 25-foot
landscaped setback from the freeway right-of-way to seven feet on the south
side of Colton Avenue, west of Eureka Street (APN 169-142-07) in the C-4
(.Highway Commercial) District; Planning Commission Review and Approval
No. 743 for the construction of two auto repair buildings with a floor area of
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5,741 square feet each located on two lots with areas of 20,567 and 20,703
square feet respectively on the south side of Colton Avenue, west of Eureka
Street (APN 169-142-07) in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District; Minor
Subdivision No. 262, the subdivision of 1.56 acres into three commercial lots on
the south side of Colton Avenue, west of Eureka Street (APN 169-142-07) in
the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District. Community Development Director
Shaw reported this project was continued from the October 15, 2002, City
Council meeting for the applicant to consider different land uses for the
property. The applicant has met with the Northside Committees,has revised his
architecture and elevations, and is seeking tenants other than auto repair.
Mayor Haws declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Planning
Commissioner James Macdonald urged denial of these requests as he preferred
retail along Colton Avenue. Rosa G6mez read a letter from Ediberto Flores,
Northside Impact Committee, asking the City Council to reconsider allowing
more automotive retail shops to go up on Colton Avenue. He reported a
citizens committee has been formed to undertake the task of restoring Colton
Avenue into a promenade of family-friendly retail stores and the renovation of
the houses along Colton Avenue. Ms. G6mez then told Councilmembers
Mr. Flores was pleased with the changes the applicants have proposed and
supported approval of the project with the changes. Speaking on behalf of the
Northside Advisory Committee, Ms. G6mez felt the changes were a model for
future development on the Northside and expressed appreciation to
Messrs. Buoye and Brandstetter for their efforts. Mark Buoye addressed the
City Council and shared a letter of intent from Bed Center to lease one of his
buildings. He also stated he would work with the Chamber of Commerce and
the new Economic Development Director to find another use for the other
building. Carl Brandstetter also addressed Councilmembers noting they have
zoning rules they have to work with and that the market dictates its use.
Following discussion with Community Development Director Shaw and City
Attorney McHugh, Councilmember Haws moved to continue this matter to
December 3, 2002, to allow staff time to address the intent of Planning
Commission Review and Approval No. 743 which currently addresses the
construction of two auto repair buildings. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Peppler and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CUP No. 767 - Telles-Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to
consider an appeal to the decision made by the Planning Commission regarding
a large family day care home to be located at 705 Ruiz Street within the Town
Center District of the Downtown Specific Plan area. Community Development
Director Shaw described the application which was approved by the Planning
Commission on October 8, 2002, in a 5 to 1 vote. Mayor Haws declared the
meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Yolanda
Tellyer, the applicant, urged the City Council to approve her application as she
needed the flexibility to meet child care needs. Leah Baker, Inland Empire
Family Child Care Association, supported the request. There being no further
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comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Gilbreath
expressed concern about allowing the expansion of this service and then having
to relocate the business when the area comes under redevelopment; she also felt
the house and yard was too small to accommodate this many children.
Councilmember Peppler asked staff to meet with the applicant to study the
utility charges for child care facilities. Councilmember Peppler moved to
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 767 subject to the findings and conditions
of approval contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Harrison and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Facility Use Agreement - National. Guard Armory - A facility use agreement
with the Armory Board of the State Military Facility for property located at
617 Texas Street to be used as the City's Youth Boxing Club was continued
from the November 5, 2002, City Council meeting. Police Chief Bueermann
clarified the insurance coverage for participants. Councilmember Gilbreath
expressed concerns about liability coverage; Councilmember George explained
liability coverage will pay medical costs. Councilmember Haws moved to
approve the facility use agreement with the Armory Board of the State Military
Facility and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on
behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried
with Councilmember Gilbreath voting NO.
Civic Center Parking/Fox Theater Building - At the City Council meeting of
September 3, 2002, Calvin McLean and Mona Penner addressed the City
Council requesting assistance from the City for a proposed apartment project.
The project would be four stories located on top of the Fox Theater portion of
the building located on the southeast corner of Cajon and Vine Streets. The site
is covered 100 percent with building, leaving no space for parking.
Mr. McLean and Ms. Penner had requested assistance from the City by asking
for the use of 48 parking spaces in the Civic Center. To use parking spaces
within the Civic Center, which is off-site, would require an amendment to the
Redlands Municipal Code. Staff recommended they submit their proposed
plans for Preliminary Review. This process is a "no cost" project review that
will provide an analysis of the project that will include perspectives of Planning,
Building and Safety, Utilities, Public Works, and Fire Departments. Before
proceeding to address any one area of concern (such as parking), staff believes
it is important for the applicant to understand the broader context of issues that
may pertain to this project. Mr. McLean stated they need the City Council to
allow off-site parking for their proposed project. Ms. Penner said that would
give them the opportunity to look for off-site parking. She also reported she
had "found" 40 vacant spaces in the underground parking within the Civic
Center. City Treasurer Reynolds responded his office had a waiting list for
spaces in that parking lot. Staff recommended that if the City Council does
want to consider utilization of spaces for this use, it should also seek input from
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other users of parking within the Civic Center to include City employees, City
operations, current private renters, and stakeholders in downtown parking such
as other businesses and the Downtown Redlands Business Association (DRBA).
Mayor Haws suggested Mr. McLean and Ms. Penner make an appointment with
Ralph Megna, the new Economic Development:Director, and also meet with the
DRBA Board of Directors, the Business and Economic Development Advisory
Commission, Planning Commission, and begin the process through the normal
channels. Councilmember Haws moved to acknowledge receipt and file this
report. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2528 - Airport Security - Police Chief Bueermann presented
Ordinance 2528, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 12.56
of the Redlands Municipal Code to establish policies and procedures regarding
security at the Redlands Municipal Airport. During the past several weeks, the
Police Department has conducted community meetings with interested parties
regarding the proposed security plan at the airport. These meetings have
resulted in an agreement between the parties regarding the implementation of
the proposed security plan, and the Police Department believes the most
effective method for administering security issues at the airport is to amend the
City Code pertaining to the management of the airport by authorizing the Police
Chief to enact policies and procedures relating to the physical security at the
airport. The amendment would also make available to community members,
and potential users of the airport facility, the same type of appeal process
already in place for other permit related processes already managed by the
Police Department. Public Works Director Mutter supported Police Chief
Bueermann's position and recommendations. Ordinance No. 2528 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. 2528 was introduced with unanimous
Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for
December 3, 2002.
NEW BUSINESS
Water and Wastewater Service Fees and Charges and Capital Charges - On
November 5, 2002, the City Council heard a presentation from the Utilities
Advisory Committee regarding water and wastewater rates and charges.
Municipal Utilities Director Phelps reported this committee was established by
the City Council to review and evaluate the revenue requirements for the water
and wastewater enterprise funds and to establish recommendations for the City
Council's consideration. The presentation on November 5, 2002, was the
culmination of their efforts of over 15 meetings spanning eight months. Their
findings showed significant rate increases in the range of 20 percent to 30
percent were required over the next two years to adequately meet debt service
coverages and the cash flow needs of the utilities. The City Council requested
staff try to minimize the first year rate impacts as much as possible and prepare
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the appropriate ordinances for this meeting. Staff immediately began working
on the development of various scenarios of the rate models in an attempt to
reduce the first year rate increases. However, due to the recent downgrading by
Standard and Poor's of the Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds' credit rating,
it does not appear to be practical to reduce the recommended first year rate
increases at this time. The committee also made several other recommendations
regarding a bi-annual rate review process and business practices. Staff is
developing a resolution/ordinance for the rate review process and will be
prepared to bring it before the City Council on December 3, 2002, for its
consideration. Staff is continuing to work with the committee to determine how
best to implement their business practices recommendations. Mayor Haws once
again expressed his dismay that preceding City Councils did not address the
need for rates increases and now this City Council is faced with the burden of
having to increase rates substantially in a short time frame. Councilmember
Peppler asked staff why this happened; she also asked about a "lifeline" rate for
households on fixed incomes. After the vote, Mayor Haws, on behalf of the
City Council, again thanked members of the Utilities Advisory Committee for
their time and efforts.
Ordinance No. 2526 - Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges - Ordinance
No. 2526, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapters 3.42,
3.52, and 3.62 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to water and
wastewater service fees and charges, was read by title only by City Clerk
Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, further reading of the ordinance text was
unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2526 was introduced with
unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption
scheduled for December 3,2002.
Ordinance No. 2527 - Sewer and Water Capital Improvements Charges -
Ordinance No. 2527, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending
Chapters 3.44 and 3.48 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to sewer
and water capital improvement charges, was read by title only by City Clerk
Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by
Councilmember Harrison, further reading of the ordinance text was
unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2527 was introduced with
unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption
scheduled for December 3, 2002.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
9:16 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on December 3, 2002.
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City Clerk
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