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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040103-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 April 1, 2003. PRESENT Karl N. (Kasey) Haws, Mayor Susan Peppler, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Gilbreath, Councilmember Gary George, Councilmember ABSENT Jon Harrison, Councilmember STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Cletus Hyman, Deputy Police Chief, Mel Enslow, Fire Chief, Rod Hill, Interim Finance Director; Tom Fujiwara, Assistant Public Works Director; Karen Olsen, Personnel Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director; and John Jaquess, City Planner. The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gilbreath followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Child Abuse Prevention. Month - Mayor Haws presented a proclamation to Sue Taylor, Children's Network Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator, declaring the month of April, 2003, as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encouraged citizens to participate in the events and join in the efforts to end child abuse. National Crime Victims' Right Week- Mayor Haws presented a proclamation to Rose Madsen, Chair of Families and Friends of Murder Victims, declaring the week of April 6-12, 2003, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week and commended the Families and Friends of Murder Victims for their commitment to helping others deal with the devastation of losing a loved one to murder. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during the past two weeks. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 2003, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler,payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged. April 1,2003 Page 1 Funds - Police Vehicles - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, an additional appropriation in the amount of$47,188.42 for the lease- purchase agreement with Ford Motor Credit Company which was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2003. Funds - Business License Software - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, an additional appropriation in the amount of$40,000.00 for the purchase of HDL Business License Software, which was approved by the City Council on March 18, 2003. Planning Commission Actions - Tentative Tract No. 1.6408 - The Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for Tentative Tract No. 16408 and approved said application to subdivide approximately 40.06 acres into 79 residential lots and two common lots located at the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Wabash Avenue, north of Sixth Avenue and east of La Salle Street, in the R-E (Residential Estate) District (Centex Homes, applicant). E. David Waters submitted a letter urging the City Council to appeal this decision. He reviewed his concerns at length and suggested several changes. City Planner Jaquess reported the Planning Commission held two lengthy public hearings on this application and several neighborhood meetings were held and the project has been thoroughly reviewed and many changes made to address the neighbors' concerns and at this time staff is supportive of the Planning Commission's decision. On motion of Councilmember Haws, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on March 25, 2003, was acknowledged as received. Contract - Planning Services - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved,by AYE votes of all present, a contract with Willdan to provide professional planning services to the Community Development Department for a period not to exceed three months and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 6145 - Project Area Committee - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council adopted, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 6145, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands verifying that all adopted procedures were followed in the election of the Project Area Committee for the Redlands Redevelopment Project, Amendment No. 4. Resolution No. 6144 - Real Estate Appraisals - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council adopted, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 6144, a resolution of the City Council April 1,2003 Page 2 of the City of Redlands establishing procedures for City payment of conflict of interest-related real estate appraisal costs. April 1,2003 Page 3 Contract Amendment - LNG/LCNG Fueling Station - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, an amendment to Contract No. 50121 with the South Coast Air Quality Management District for the Redlands LNG/LCNG fueling station extending the term of July 31, 2003, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 6142 - Traffic - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council adopted, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 6142, 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 a multi-way stop at Church Street and Pioneer Avenue and modify the existing three-hour limit in the parking lot between Orange Street and Fifth Street and between 220 Orange Street and 328 Orange Street. Fee Waiver - Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, a fee waiver for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland Empire for use and reservation of tables in Section A at Sylvan.Park on April 12, 2003. Agreement - Redlands Sports Park - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, a consultant services agreement with Hicks and Hartwick, Inc. for preparing a parcel map for the Redlands Sports Park in the amount of $1.0,000.00 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Contract Amendment - Redlands Sports Park - Soccer Fields - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council authorized, by AYE votes of all present, a fourth amendment to the STB Landscape Architects contract to provide construction drawings for four additional soccer fields at the Redlands Sports Park in the amount of$10,400.00 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Agreement - North Orange Wellfield - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved,by AYE votes of all present, an agreement with the firm of Resource Management Services to furnish professional services for preparation of a Risk Management Plan for the North Orange Wellfield project and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Agreement - Redlands Website - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, an agreement with RedFusion Media to furnish services required April 1,2003 Page 4 to host and manage updates to the City of Redlands' web site and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Perchlorate Groundwater Contamination Notification - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council acknowledged receipt of the customer notification of the City's efforts to solve the perchlorate groundwater contamination issue. Appeal - Donut Hole Water Meter - On January 16, 2003, The Redlands Association filed a letter appealing the issuance of a water connection permit and/or other entitlements (water meter) to Majestic Realty for its Citrus Plaza project. The Local Agency Formation Commission has continued its reconsideration as requested by The Redlands Association to April 16, 2003. On behalf of The Redlands Association, Jerry Biggs read a letter complaining about delaying this hearing. Councilmember Haws moved to continue this appeal to May 6, 2003. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried by AYE votes of all present. Resolution No. 6141 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, Resolution No. 6141, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees by authorizing the addition of two unfunded Solid Waste Truck Driver positions. Funds - Phone System Upgrade - Community/Senior Center - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, the purchase of a Definity phone system upgrade for the Community/Senior Center and authorized an appropriation of$30,000.00. CDBG Funds - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, the request to reprogram Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the expansion of the Community Senior Center and authorized staff to submit a program modification request to the San Bernardino County Department of Economic and Community Development. Amendment - Crossing Guard Personnel - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppier, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, an amendment to the agreement with All City Management Services for the provision of crossing guard personnel extending the term of the agreement through June 30, 2004, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. Agreement - Fire Training - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council approved, by AYE votes of all present, an agreement and release with the San Bernardino County Board of April 1,2003 Page 5 Education for a Fire Control III at 26988 and 26990 Park Avenue in order for the Redlands Fire Department to conduct live fire training exercises and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. PUBLIC COMMENTS None forthcoming CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:47 P.M. to the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 3:48 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Public Employee Appointment- Government Code Section 54957 Title: Finance Director 2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) a. Marvin S. Klein v. City of Redlands - Case No. SBR301931 b. The Redlands Association v City of Redlands - Case No. SCVSS 086680 3. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8 a. Property: 1132 East Cypress Avenue, APN 173-191-16 Negotiating parties: Jesse Bojorquez and Linda Emmerson Under negotiation: Terms and price 4. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8 a. Property: 11.32 East Cypress Avenue, APN 1.73-191-16 Negotiating parties: Mark Gardner and Linda Emmerson Under negotiation: Terms and price The meeting reconvened at 4:25 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENT Finance Director - City Manager Davidson announced the City Council, by unanimous vote of all present (Councilmember Harrison being absent) appointed Tina Kundig as the new Finance Director. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 4:27 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on April 15, 2003. City Clerk April 1,2003 Page 6