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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012004_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 January 20, 2004. PRESENT Susan.Peppler, Mayor Gilberto Gil, 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 only); Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief, John Habant, Deputy Fire Chief; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director; Douglas Headrick, Water Resources Chief, and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director. The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Harrison followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Field Employee of the Year - City Manager Davidson introduced the following nominees for the Employee of the Year award from the field category: Kenneth Lukondi, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities Department; Sallam Nael, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities Department; James Weiler, Wastewater Division, Municipal Utilities Department; and Gayle Lipes and Staff, Animal Control, Police Department. Mayor Peppler presented a plaque with the City seal and certificates of commendation to the Animal Shelter Team lead by Gayle Lipes and comprised of Officer Bill Miller, Officer Art LaMothe, Officer Skye Bricarello, Receptionist Laura Mechikoff, and Kennel Attendants Kerry Collins and Rueben Yzquierdo, recipients of the Field Employee of the Year award for 2003. Safety Employee of the Year- City Manager Davidson introduced the following nominees for the Employee of the Year award from the safety category: Donald Bryson, Police Department; Darrell Feuerhahn, Fire Department; and Rogelio Garcia, Police Department. January 20,2004 Page 1 Mayor Peppler presented a plaque with the City seal and a certificate of commendation to Darrell Feuerhahn, recipient of the Safety Employee of the Year award for 2003. January 20,2004 Page 2 Administration Employee of the Year - City Manager Davidson introduced the following nominees for the Employee of the Year award from the administration category: Karen Kellingsworth, Administration, Municipal Utilities Department; Sue LaRussa-Fair, Recreation Division, Police Department; Fran Serrao, Administration, Police Department; and Cheryl. Williams, RTV3, Police Department. Mayor Peppler presented a plaque with the City seal and a certificate of commendation to Sue LaRussa-Fair, recipient of the Administration Employee of the Year award for 2003. Manager of the Year - City Manager Davidson introduced the following nominees for the 2003 Manager of the Year award: Larry Butler, Engineering, Public Works Department; Bill Cranfill, Police Department; Art Creef, Administration, Public Works Department; Rick Cross, Street Division, Public Works Department; Linda Emmerson, Executive Assistant, City Manager's Office; Alan Griffiths, Engineering, Public Works Department; Mary Petite, Administration, Public Works Department; and Lonny Young, Administration, Municipal Utilities Department. Mayor Peppler presented a plaque with the City seal and a certificate of commendation to Linda Emmerson, recipient of the Manager of the Year award for 2003. Commendations - Fire Disasters - Councilmember George and Dr. Charles J. Hyman, Reverend John Walsh, Art Gregory, Leonora Jimenez-Sims, and Amos Isaac, members of the Human Relations Commission, presented certificates of commendations to Reverend Felix Roger Jones, 1II; Steve Crowell, Human Resources Manager for The Home Depot; Captain Jack C. Bowen, Redlands Salvation Army Corps; Dr. James Appleton, University of Redlands; Toni Callicott, American Red Cross; Chief Jim Bueermann, Redlands Police Department; and Chief Mel Enslow, Redlands Fire Department, for their services during the Southern California fire storms occurring between. October 28 and November 6, 2003. Student Commissioners - By consensus of the City Council, Leonel A. Lopez was appointed to serve as student commissioner on the Human Relations Commission and Tina Gudina was appointed to serve as the student commissioners on the Recreation Advisory Commission. Mayor Peppler presented the students their commissioner lapel pins and thanked them for volunteering to serve. Commendation - Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program - Mayor Peppler presented a commendation to H. Paul Payne, National Rifle Association, for their Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program. Police Chief Bueermann said this program was deserving of special recognition as one of the few such programs designed to January 20,2004 Page 3 reach a diverse audience with the sole intent of saving lives and preventing injuries by teaching a child that comes in contact with a firearm, that the child should "Stop! Don't Touch, Leave the Area and Tell an Adult!" Information about this program is available through the City Clerk's Office. Auto Mall - Michael Hastings, Direct Point Advisors, updated the City Council about their efforts to contact the auto dealers in Redlands. Mr. Hastings told Councilmembers that their experience in Redlands has been very fruitful working with staff who have been very helpful. Sales Tax Rebate Request - Toyota of Redlands - Community Development Director Shaw presented a proposal from Toyota of Redlands for a sales tax rebate which is structured differently than that approved by the City Council on October 7, 2003. Following lengthy discussion, Councilmember George moved to authorize staff to negotiate an agreement based upon the sales tax rebate proposal by Toyota of Redlands and to prepare a formal agreement for the City Council's consideration if negotiations are successful at the staff level. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 2004, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged. Ordinance No. 2569 - CFD No. 2003-1 - Ordinance No. 2569, an ordinance of the City of Redlands levying special taxes within the City of Redlands for Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 (Redlands Business Center), was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison. Planning; Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 13, 2004, was acknowledged as received. Ordinance No. 2570 - Development Agreement No. 3 - Ordinance No. 2570, an ordinance of the City of Redlands canceling the development agreement with Barton Development Company and the Glorious Redlands Investment Partnership, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison. Ordinance No. 2571 - Ordinance Text Amendment No. 298 - Ordinance No. 2571, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapters 18.64, January 20,2004 Page 4 18.92, and 18.96 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to uses within the A-P, C-3 and C-4 Districts and adding Article IX entitled "Automobile Sales Development Standards" to Chapter 18.156, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison. Ordinance No. 2572 - Specific Plan No. 45 (Amendment No. 8) - Ordinance No. 2572, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Specific Plan No. 45 relating to permitted uses within the Town Center District, Town Center- Historic District and Services Commercial District and establishing automobile sales development standards in the Redlands' downtown area, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison. Subdivision Improvement Agreement - Parcel Map 16015 - Final Approval - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a subdivision improvement agreement for Parcel Map No. 16015 (Minor Subdivision No. 263) to subdivide approximately 17.66 acres into 28 commercial/industrial parcels located at the southeast corner of Alabama Street and Park Avenue (R. P. Wages, applicant) and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously granted final approval for Parcel Map No. 16015 (Minor Subdivision No. 263). Downtown Master Plan - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously directed staff to prepared requests for proposals and initiate the selection process to hire consulting services for conducting planning studies and preparing a master plan for downtown utilizing the "Park Once" grant funding. Agreement - Covington Construction and Development, LLC - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with. Covington Construction and Development, LLC for a waiver and release of claims and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Agreement - Economic Development Consultant Services - Councilmember George asked that the agreement with the Redlands Chamber of Commerce in the amount of$90,000.00 for the provision of economic development consultant services be held over until after the budget study session which is scheduled for February 3, 2004. On behalf of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Stair strongly encouraged action on this agreement soon since they have been working without a contract since November. Councilmembers Harrison and Gilbreath felt this service had been very beneficial to the City but were willing to continue the matter at this time. Councilmember George moved to continue January 20,2004 Page 5 this discussion to the evening session on February 3, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. Proclamation - National Go Red for Women Day - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring February 6, 2004, as "Go Red for Women Day" and joined the American Heart Association's initiative to raise awareness of women and heart disease. Reappoint- Library Board- On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously reappointed William T. Hardy, Jr. for another three year term on the A. K. Smiley Public Library Board of Trustees. Eagle Scout Project - Franklin Park - K. Scott Moreland, Jr. presented a PowerPoint describing his proposed Eagle Scout project for improvements at Franklin Park, a small undeveloped area along the northerly side of Garden Street between Franklin Avenue and Cajon Street. Following the presentation, Councilmember Gil moved to approve Master Moreland's proposal. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. CDBG Reprogram of Funds - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the reprogramming of $28,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the City Council's Unprogrammed Funds to the Sylvan Park Handicap Access project proposal. Mutual Water Stock Purchase - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 19 shares of West Redlands Water Company stock from Janice Brown for a total price of$31,293.00. MUD Employee Reorganization - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved reorganizations in the Water and Wastewater Divisions of the Municipal Utilities Department in order to appropriately assign staffing resources and increase efficiency of operations. Contract Award- CIP Waterline Project- Bids were opened and publicly declared on January 8, 2004, by the City Clerk for the CIP Waterline Project, Phase I (West Sunset Drive, west of Valley Vista Drive and east of Mariposa Drive), Project No. 100437; 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 based on the total bid amount of$169,240.00 and it would be in the best interest of the City that January 20,2004 Page 6 this contract be awarded to said firm. On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved this recommendation, authorized staff to approve contingent costs up to 10 percent over the total bid amount, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Prospect Park Cell Tower Leases - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the following three findings as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant Contract HUD-3180a executed on April 6, 1967, and authorized staff to send a letter to the Secretary of HUD requesting written approval to allow processing of cell tower leases for property in the citrus grove at Prospect Park: (1) that the conversion is essential to the orderly development and growth of the urban area involved; (2) that the conversion is in accord with the comprehensively planned development of the urban area; and (3) that this open-space land is being or will be replaced, without cost to the Federal Government, by other open space land of at least equal fair market value at the time of conversion, and of as nearly as feasible equivalent usefulness and location. Letter of Support - Central. Feeder Phase I Project - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the proposed San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Central Feeder, Phase I,project. Funds - Disaster Preparedness Program- On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an additional appropriation of $8,988.00 for the Fire Department's Disaster Preparedness Program utilizing funds received from the U. S. Department of Agriculture Forest Services for use of our emergency facility during the recent firestorms. Funds - Grant Award - Disaster Preparedness Program - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously accepted the 2004 Emergency Operations Planning Grant award of$8,784.30 from the State of California Office of Emergency Services and authorized the expenditures of that amount for the Fire Department's Disaster Preparedness Program. Resolution No. 6060 - Electronic Communications Policy - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6060, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a policy for use of electronic communications. January 20,2004 Page 7 Facility Use Agreement - W.I.C. Program - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a facility use agreement with the San Bernardino County's Department of Health, W.I.C. (Women-Infant-Children) Program and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Funds - Grant Award - Communication Center - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously authorized the .Mayor to accept $35,000.00 from the State of California 9-1-1 Upgrade Fund for upgrading the Police Department's communication center and authorized an additional appropriation for $35,000.00 to the Police Department for the equipment and service purchases. Resolution No. 6238 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6238, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees and rescinding Resolution No. 6230. This resolution contains modifications in the Water and Wastewater Division of the Municipal Utilities Department due to a reorganization. Funds - Agreement - HVAC Services - On motion of Councilmember George, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with F. M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc., authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, and approved an additional appropriation of $21,297.30 to fund the purchase of new heating and air systems during the 2003-04 fiscal year. COMMUNICATIONS Liaison Assignments - Mayor Peppler presented a listing of City Council liaison assignments to commissions, boards and outside agency boards. Following a review, re-assignments, and clarifications, Councilmember Gil moved to approve the City Council assignments to commissions, boards and outside agency boards. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Open Space Committee - Councilmembers Harrison and George proposed the formation of a Committee for Open Space Programs. The committee would consist of two members of the City Council and three members of the Planning Commission. The committee would meet, as needed, and all meetings would be noticed as required by State law. The results of such meetings would take the form of recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council to take formal action on policies and programs that the committee felt would continue the City's commitment to open space. Councilmember Gilbreath suggested two representatives from the Parks Commission also serve on this January 20,2004 Page 8 committee. This was acceptable and, by consensus, the Open Space Committee was established. Review of Commissions and Committees - During the discussion regarding the formation of the Open Space Committee, Councilmember Peppler expressed concern that the City has so many commissions and committees and suggested the City Council review how effective each one is and perhaps disband or consolidate some of them in order to relieve staff. Councilmember Gil felt commissions and committees were a very important process but was willing to review them. By consensus of the City Council, a review of existing commissions and committees will take place at the study session scheduled for February 3, 2004. JOINT MEETING -CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 6239 - Great Neighborhood Program - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution.No. 6239, 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 George and carried unanimously. (Also see Resolution No. 372 in the Redevelopment Agency minutes for January 20, 2004.) Resolution No. 6240 - Set-Aside Funds - Mountain View Acres - Responding to Councilmember Harrison's request for clarification, Police Chief Bueermann reported Mountain View Acres is a senior housing project consisting of 30 bungalows, 84 independent living units, 102 assisted living units, and a 24- bed Alzheimer facility located at Wabash Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Mountain View Acres was granted $600,000.00 of Redevelopment set-aside funds from the Developer Assistance Category on. July 20, 1999. The funds were utilized as follows. $546,376.00 for land acquisition and $53,624.00 for City fees. Due to an unexpected expenditure for the installation of the master-planned storm drain, Mountain View Acres is returning to request an additional $50,000.00 to help off.-set the cost. Councilmember George stated he was not keen on granting this additional request as it was not much benefit to the City. William Feenstra, Vice President of Mountain View Acres, Inc., explained their request noting that they would be providing 11 low-income units. Willing to approve this request, Councilmember Harrison told Mr. Feenstra we are about "tapped out" and suggested they look at other avenues in the future. He then moved to adopt Resolution No. 6240, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the use of low- and moderate-income housing funds for outside the Redlands Project Area for the Developer Assistance Program. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember George voting NO. (Also see Resolution No. 373 in the Redevelopment Agency minutes for January 20, 2004.) January 20,2004 Page 9 CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:32 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:33 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 2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Archetko v City of Redlands, et al - SCVSS ]00406 The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during the past two weeks. LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS ABCO Realty and Investments, Applicant -Public notice was advertised for this time and place to consider a Draft mitigated negative declaration and public hearings for Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for: Resolution No. 6235, Specific Plan No. 58, for the development of 5.01 gross acres into a 64 unit condominium development located at the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Kansas Street and Tentative Tract No. 16548, a tentative tract map to subdivide 5.01 gross acres into a 64 unit condominium development in the 2500 RM (Multiple Family Residential) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan(proposed Specific Plan No. 58) located at the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Kansas Street. Community Development Director Shaw described the proposed project and answered Councilmembers' questions. Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Representing the applicant, Hal Woods complimented the Planning staff for their professional assistance and answered questions. A]. Mozayeni, owner of the property, was also present. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember George expressed concern about the Level of Service (LOS) at the Redlands Boulevard/Alabama Street intersection noting he was not in favor of adding to this problem. Staff has reported the project will add approximately six trips during the AM peak hour and seven trips during the PM peak hour. Because the project will add trips to this intersection which has a level of service at LOS E, approval of this project will require a 4/5 vote of approval from the City Council. Councilmember Peppler stated it was a beautiful project but was concerned about this intersection. Public Works Director Mutter explained the financial aspects of improving this intersection noting the improvements could be completed in five years if the funds are available. Councilmember Harrison suggested continuing this matter to receive further information from staff January 20,2004 Page 10 regarding the impact this project will have on the Redlands Boulevard/Alabama Street intersection and the overall impact from the East Valley Corridor. Councilmember George moved to continue this application to the February 17, 2004, meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Ordinance No. 2567 - Recreational Vehicle Parking - Public hearing was continued from December 2, 2003, to this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2567, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 18.164 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the parking of motor homes and other recreational vehicles in residential zones. Community Development Director Shaw explained the City Council continued this item and requested staff include a "hardship clause" in the amendment to provide a means where strict compliance of Section 18.164.130 is impractical or impossible for a resident. Staff has revised the amendment to include a provision for a resident to apply for a Minor Exception Permit to store one trailer, camper, or watercraft in the front yard area if certain criteria can be met. Councilmember Harrison suggested adding "pedestrian line of sight" as well as a motorist's to the fourth criteria under the Minor Exception Permit. Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. L. Louis Fletcher asked the City Council to consider establishing similar legislation for private drives. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Section 18.1.64.130(4) was re-worded to read "That the parked vehicle will not interfere with a motorist's line of sight when approaching an intersection or when exiting a driveway or with pedestrian travel." With that amendment, Ordinance No. 2567 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2567 was introduced and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for February 3, 2004, with Councilmember Gil voting NO. NEW BUSINESS Initiative Petition - The Redlands Association - City Clerk Poyzer reported representatives of The Redlands Association filed an initiative petition on December 8, 2003, entitled An initiative ordinance of the people of Redlands amending the principles of managed growth and the land use, circulation, open space and conservation, health and safety and noise elements of the Redlands General Plan. The signature examination of the initiative petition was completed by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters on December 19, 2003, and received on December 30, 2003. The Registrar of Voters used the random sampling techniques and verified 500 randomly selected signatures. The statistical sampling shows the number of valid signatures required for a 15 percent level is 85.7 percent which is not January 20,2004 Page 11 sufficient to require a special election. The statistical sampling shows that the number of valid signatures required for a 10 percent level is 129 percent. Therefore, the petition was sufficient. At this time, the City Council is required to do one of the following: 1. Adopt the ordinance, without alteration, or within 10 days after it is presented. 2. Order submission of the ordinance, without alteration, to the voters pursuant to Section 1405(b) of the California Elections Code on November 8, 2005. 3. Order a report pursuant to Section 9111 of the California Elections Code. Responding to Mayor Peppler's question about the timing, City Attorney McHugh said nothing precludes the City Council from asking for a report regarding this initiative petition later on. Councilmember Harrison moved to acknowledge the certification of the results of the examination of the initiative petition filed by The Redlands Association. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Councilmember Harrison moved to submit the initiative ordinance, without alteration, of the people of Redlands amending the principles of managed growth and the land use, circulation, open space and conservation, health and safety and noise elements of the Redlands General Plan to the voters on the November 8, 2005, general municipal election ballot. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Funds - Park Playground Equipment Replacement Program - Public Works Director Mutter reported the Playground Safety and Recycling Act of 1999 (AB 1055) requires that all public agencies operating playgrounds, upgrade their equipment by replacement or improvement as necessary to satisfy specified regulations to the extent state funds are made available through State bonds or other means. The law further provides that public agencies operating playgrounds open to the public have a qualified inspector conduct a thorough evaluation and inspection to aid in compliance with the applicable requirements of the law. With a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Director Mutter showed the City Council the results of this evaluation and inspection at the playgrounds at seven of the City's parks (Brookside Park, Community Park, Crafton Park, Ford Park, Jennie Davis Park, Sylvan Park and Texoma Park). The Proposition 12 Bond Act or the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 was approved by the State's voters and adopted. This legislation makes funds available specifically for upgrading and improving parks and recreation facilities as well as a number of other related programs. With funding available through the State bonds, the City is now able to upgrade all playground equipment in order to eliminate safety concerns identified in the inspection reports and comply with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition to the Proposition 12 funds, the Public Works Department applied for and received a $50,000.00 grant from the California Integrated Waste January 20,2004 Page 12 Management Board. This grant was designated to be used for replacement facilities at Sylvan Park. The grant requires a 50 percent local match and that at least 50 percent of the material used is recycled material. The Parks Commission reviewed the products and services from four playground equipment vendors and recommended the City purchase the playground equipment from "dave bang associates, inc." utilizing Playworld Systems. Pete Selak from "dave bang associates, inc." was present at this meeting. Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the purchase of playground equipment for seven City parks from "dave bang associates, inc." in the amount of $257,818.38; moved to appropriate $210,000.00 from Proposition 12 from per-capita grant revenue and $50,000.00 from the California Integrated Waste Management Board grant revenue; and moved to authorize staff to proceed with a bid call to install the new playground equipment and upgrade playground areas for ADA compliance. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Zoning Restrictions - L. Louis Fletcher told Councilmembers he believed the recently approved Resolution No. 6233 (which approved an amendment to the East Valley Corridor Specific :Plan by amending Chapter 7 and Chapter 9 relating to uses within the General Commercial District and Commercial Industrial District; and adding Subsection "H" entitled "Automobile Sales Development Standards" to Chapter 7 of the Specific Plan) places excessive restrictions on the configuration of properties that can be used for auto sales and requested the City Council address his concerns regarding this matter. Real Estate Sim - Judy Miller expressed her pleasure with what the City has done in the area where she owns two 4-plexes on. Lombard. She then expressed concern about real estate signs showing up in the community that are not complying with the Redlands Municipal Code. She was referred to Code Enforcement for assistance. Property Development - Al Mozayeni, ABCO Realty and Investments, who was present for the earlier discussion regarding his proposed condominium development located at the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Kansas Street, informed Councilmembers his company is in escrow for a parcel of property at Church Street and Lugonia Avenue. He asked what impacts would effect this parcel. He was referred to staff to address his concerns. 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 Tuesday, February 3, 2004, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. in the Bulldog Ochtamale Room at the January 20,2004 Page 13 University of Redlands' Hunsaker Center, 1200 East Colton Avenue, Redlands, California. The next regular meeting will be held on February 3, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk January 20,2004 Page 14