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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021704_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 February 17, 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; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief; Cletus Hyman, Deputy Police Chief; John Habant, Deputy Fire Chief, Tom Steele, Assistant Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Peppler followed by the pledge of allegiance. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gill, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the minutes of the special meeting of February 3, 2004, and the regular meeting of February 3, 2004, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison,payment of bills and salaries was acknowledged. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 10, 2004, was acknowledged as received. Fee Waiver - Redlands Bicycle Classic - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the request of the Redlands Bicycle Classic to waive all City-related fees, costs and charges associated with the 20th annual race to be held on March 23-28, 2004. Fee Waiver - Olympic Trials - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved the request to waive all City-related fees, costs and charges for the Olympic Trials scheduled to be held in June, 2004. February 17,2004 Page 1 Purchase and Sale Agreement - County of San Bernardino - On motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement for purchase and sale and escrow instructions with San Bernardino County Board of Education authorizing the sale of Assessor's Parcel No. 168-121-04 located approximately 660 linear feet east of Judson Street with the proceeds of the sales to be deposited to the Park Development Fund and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents on behalf of the City. Settlement Agreement - Frates - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously acknowledged a settlement and release agreement with Henry and Catherine Frates, 1737 Cambridge Court, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. The City Council authorized settlement of this matter in closed session and this release reflects the terms and conditions for said settlement. Contract - Property Tax Services - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with HdL Coren and Cone for property tax management software for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Ordinance No. 2554 - Street Trees - On behalf of Southern California Edison, Beverly Powell addressed the City Council asking that this ordinance and Resolution No. 6250 be continued to allow further discussion with staff regarding liability as she strongly believed that Southern California Edison should be allowed to make emergency decisions regarding trees. Following discussion, Councilmember George suggested Southern California Edison be allowed to make emergency decisions jointly with our public safety departments. Councilmember Peppler also wanted language included that if there is a disagreement, the liability issue be addressed. Ordinance No. 2554, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 12.52 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to trees and tree protection along streets and in public places, was unanimously continued for 30 days on motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember George. Resolution No. 6250 - Street Tree Encroachment Permit - On motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously continued Resolution No. 6250, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing an application procedure and fees for the issuance of Street Tree Encroachment Permits for Southern California Edison and its contractors, for 30 days. Resolution No. 6243 - Traffic - Councilmember Gil expressed concerns about the Traffic Commission's recommendation to create a 2-hour time limit parking February 17,2004 Page 2 zone with resident parking permit hangers on both sides of Clark Street between Eureka Street and Fourth Street excluding the frontage of the Light of the World Church as he did not want to limit parishioners to two hours of worship. Public Works Director Mutter explained the residents requested this parking restriction as there was not parking available to them. Councilmember Gil moved to adopt Resolution No. 6243 with the removal of the third paragraph under Section One of Resolution No. 6243 for further study and to establish the following traffic regulations pursuant to Title 10 of the Redlands Municipal Code: revise one 2-hour time limit parking space to a 30-minute time limit parking space located on the east side of Ninth Street at 514 East Redlands Boulevard (Winchell's Donuts); create a 30-minute time limit parking zone on the south side of Colton Avenue for approximately 30 feet in length directly west of the driveway at 829 West Colton Avenue; extend a no parking zone a total of 20 feet and an existing loading zone a total of 20 feet on Redlands Boulevard at 686 East Redlands Boulevard for a bus stop; and create a no parking zone for a total of 40 feet on Citrus Avenue at 745 East Citrus Avenue for a bus stop to begin at the existing fire hydrant. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6255 - Safe Route to School Grant - Following discussion, on motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6255, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands approving the application for grant funds for sidewalk improvements with the Safe Route to Schools Program(SR2S). Agreement - Construction Inspection and Management Services - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement for construction inspection and management services with Inspection Consultants for the amount of$66,000.00, for the Municipal Utilities Department authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, and authorized staff to approve contingent costs up to 10 percent over the initial amount. Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement - Standard Pacific Corporation - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a waiver, release and indemnity agreement with Standard Pacific Corporation for the removal of weeds and brush on the City- owned property known as Assessor's Parcel No. 168-121-13, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Release of Lien - Weed Abatement - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a release of lien filed against Redlands Business Properties, Ltd. for Assessor's Parcel No. 167-731-01, formerly identified as APN 292-032-37, as the property owner has remitted payment for weed abatement/code enforcement action in February 17,2004 Page 3 1985, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the release of lien on behalf of the City. MOU - Electronic Transfer of Information - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the County of San Bernardino for the electronic transfer of information with the Office of the District Attorney and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the memorandum of understanding on behalf of the City. Independent Contractor Agreement - Cartoonist Workshop - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with Steve Schulz for a cartoonist workshop and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Independent Contractor Agreement - Archaeology Class - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with Craig Lesh for an archaeology summer institute class and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Independent Contractor Agreement - Polynesian Dance Classes - On motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with Celia B. Ico for Polynesian dances classes and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Facility Use Agreement - DAAS - Following discussion, on motion of Councilmember Gil, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a facility use agreement with the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) for use of a small classroom at the Redlands Community Senior Center and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Funds - Homeland Security Overtime Proms - Councilmember Peppler moved that the City Council unanimously authorize acceptance of $99,460.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, for the Homeland Security Overtime Program and authorized an additional appropriation in the amount of$132,613.00 to the Police Department to pay for police officer overtime and utilize salary savings currently available in the General Fund (as there are no longer salary savings accumulated in individual departmental budgets) for the City's cash match. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. February 17,2004 Page 4 Agreement - Building A Generation - Councilmember Peppler moved to approve an independent contractor agreement with Building A Generation for tutoring services funded under the AmeriCorps Grant for 2004-2005 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City with the understanding that these employee positions in the budget should not be shown as "unfunded." COMMUNICATIONS Open Space Committee - Councilmember Harrison moved to revise the membership of the Open Space Committee as follows: two members from the City Council, two members from the Planning Commission, two members from the Parks Commission and one member from the Recreation Advisory Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Councilmembers George and Harrison will serve from the City Council and Planning Commissioners Caroline Laymon and Thomas Osborne will serve from the Planning Commission. Open Space Acquisition Strategies - Councilmember Harrison announced a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission will be held February 24, 2004, at 1:00 P.M. to hear a presentation from Neil A. Haylik, PhD, Natural. Resources .Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo, regarding open space acquisition strategies. Heritage Park - Councilmember Harrison reported that in 1995, the City purchased the Barton House, its surrounding grounds, and the adjacent Van Grouw Dairy to establish Heritage Park. Heritage Park is identified on the City's Parks Master Plan and is proposed to be developed as an educational park resource focused on the agricultural heritage of the eastern San Bernardino Valley. Conceptual plans included the use of the Barton House as the location in which administrative, interpretive and education programs associated with the park would be housed. The bulk of the park is to be developed as active agricultural and educational uses that represent agricultural practices in their area from Native American to current agricultural practices. The sale of the Barton House necessitates the revision of the conceptual planning for the park to reflect the separation of the Barton House from Heritage Park, determined the need for and potential location of a new structure to serve as the park's administrative offices and educational/interpretive center, refine the arrangement and nature of park uses, and define an operation plan for the park and its uses. Estimates provided by the Heritage Park Ad Hoc Committee identify the need for $30,000.00 to complete this planning processes. The committee has also indicated that the completion of the plan will enable them to actively pursue grants, donations and other funding sources to develop and operate the park. He also reported the Redlands Community Hospital is seeking to relocate the residence located at 220 Terracina Boulevard, commonly known as the Shone House. The Heritage Park Ad Hoc Committee has expressed an. February 17,2004 Page 5 interest in obtaining the house as the administrative, educational and interpretive center for the park. The Shone House dates from the early 1890's and would fit contextually with the "history of agriculture" theme envisioned for the park. An inspection of the house indicates it is in very good condition structurally; however, a foundation will need to be built at the new location and upgrades to the electrical, HVAC and plumbing would be needed. The Heritage Park Ad Hoc Committee would, parallel to the planning and moving activities, seek donations and contributions towards these needed improvements. Councilmember Peppler expressed concerns about the potential tremendous impact and would prefer to receive a staff report on the potential impacts. Councilmember Gilbreath agreed with Councilmember Peppler in regards to the potential impact as the City cannot maintain what we have now. Jim Holmes, President of Redlands Community Hospital, addressed the City assuring them their intent is to save the house. The house has to be off the property by August, 2004, and the hospital has offered to sell the house for a nominal fee (such as $1.00) and pay for its relocation in the vicinity near its current location. He indicated he would be willing to let the City study this matter until the next meeting but also reported this was one of four options presented to the hospital. Councilmember Gil thought we needed to establish a vision for that park and thought we had the "cart before the house." Councilmember George felt Councilmember Harrison was on the right track. Members of the Heritage Park Ad Hoc Committee Frank Herendeen, Margie Armantrout, and Rosemary Herendeen urged the City Council to proceed with this project. Following further discussion among Councilmembers, Councilmember Harrison moved to continue to March 2, 2004, his request to appropriate $30,000.00 from the Park Development Impact Fee Fund to obtain consulting services to define a use plan and operation strategy for Heritage Park and to enter into an agreement with Redlands Community Hospital regarding the donation and relocation of the Shone House. Motion seconded by Councilmember George and carried unanimously. Emerald Necklace - Councilmember George presented a draft letter to the National Park Service requesting assistance for General Plan revisions needed to facilitate presentation of open space need to create the concept of the "Emerald Necklace." Following brief discussion,by consensus the letter will be prepared for the Mayor's signature and forwarded to the National Park Services. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:24 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 real property negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8 February 17,2004 Page 6 a. Property: APNs ]69-156-19 and 20 Negotiating parties: Joe Denatti and Community Development Director Shaw Under negotiation: Terms and price February 17,2004 Page 7 2. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8 - continued b. Property: APN 300-601-03 Negotiating parties: Lynn Overtree, Arnie Seigel and City Manager John Davidson Under negotiation: Terms and price The meeting reconvened at 6:00 P.M. 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; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Cletus Hyman, Deputy Police Chief; John Habant, Deputy Fire Chief; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Gary G. Phelps, .Municipal Utilities Director; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during the past two weeks. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ABCO Realty and Investments, Applicant - Consideration of 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, was continued to this time and place. Community Development Director Shaw reported the City Council reviewed and considered this proposed project; the City Council was supportive of the project and found the project would be an asset to the community. The City Council had significant concerns, however, over the potential impact from this project on the traffic and corresponding level of service at the Intersection of Alabama Street and Redlands Boulevard. As part of the actions needed to approve this project, the February 17,2004 Page 8 City Council is required to make a finding to allow a reduced level of service at this intersection during the peak hours as permitted in General Plan Policy 5.20b and 5.20c. A 4/5 vote for approval is required for this issue. The Planning Commission and staff are recommending the finding to allow a reduced level of service be made. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed this recommendation in depth including the plan to solve the circulation deficiency and economic and revenue impacts concluding with staffs recommendation to approve the reduced level of service for this intersection and approve Specific Plan No. 58 and Tentative Tract No. 1.6548. A representative of the applicant and their traffic engineer were available to answer questions. Noting the improvement of this intersection is now the highest priority project on the capital improvement list, Councilmembers Peppler and George indicated they would vote in favor of this project. Mitigated Negative Declaration- Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's mitigated negative declaration for Specific Plan No. 58 and Tentative Tract No. 16548 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 Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study - Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for Specific Plan No. 58 and Tentative Tract No. 16548 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 Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Reduced LOS - Councilmember Peppler moved to approve a reduced level of service at the intersection of Alabama Street and Redlands Boulevard during the peak hours as permitted in General Plan Policy 5.20b and 5.20c. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Resolution No. 6235 - Specific Plan No. 58 - Councilmember Peppler moved to approve Resolution No. 6235, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands adopting Specific Plan No. 58 and amending Resolution No. 6105 relating to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40). Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Tentative Tract No. 16548 - Councilmember Peppler moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 1.6548 subject to the conditions of approval and based on the findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Trails Map - Public Works Director Mutter reported the Trails Committee reviewed the various trails that had been included on a map of trails in the hills February 17,2004 Page 9 throughout San Timoteo and Live Oak Canyons. Based on meetings conducted with property owners and other interested parties, several of these trails were tentative approved for inclusion in the General Plan subject to City Council approval. However, other trails were not agreed to by property owners in the area. Certain guidelines were suggested that would reduce the total number of trails proposed that included no more than one trail crossing an owner's property, no specific alignment but a connectivity clause that would require a connection across the property on an alignment to be determined based on the ultimate development of the property, and the adoption of rural trails standards to reflect a more natural and existing condition for the trails. At their meeting on January 21, 2004, the Trails Committee agreed with the inclusion of all trails that currently exist on the General Plan and other trails that were not opposed by property owners. They discussed the trails that had not been agreed to by property owners and made recommendations for each trail by number and name as follows: Trails south of San Timoteo Canyon Road- No. 1 Lookout Point Trail - running from Pilgrim Road into Loma Linda. This trail should be removed from the map as it serves little purpose to the City of Redlands. No. 4 Poppy Canyon Trail - running from San Timoteo Canyon Road through One Stop Landscaping property to a service road along the SCE transmission lines. This trail should be removed from the map as it runs through property developed with a recycling and composting facility. No. 5 Ridge Route Trail - running from the SCE service road into the Reche Canyon area. This trail should remain and be included in the General Plan as it is the only designated point of connection from Redlands into Reche Canyon. No. 6 Roller Coaster Trail - running from the Tremont Road Trail to Lisa Marie Lane. This trail should remain and be included in the General Plan as it is parallel to San Timoteo Canyon Road and provides an alternative to riding along San. Timoteo Canyon Road. Roller Coaster Trail - running between Lisa Marie Lane and San Timoteo Canyon Road through the Rancho Ebanizer property. This trail should be removed from the map as it runs through church-owned property where the owners have objected and do not want a trail. running through the property. No. 7 Tremont Road Trail - running from San Timoteo Canyon Road to the existing Tremont Ridge Trail. This trail should remain and be included in the General Plan as a point of connection from San Timoteo Canyon Road to the Tremont Trail as it runs along an existing dirt road and there are no other points of connection in the area. No. 16 Caballo Ridge Connector Trail - running from the Roller Coaster Trail southerly of Lisa Marie Lane to Riverside County. This trail should be removed from the map as it runs through church-owned property February 17,2004 Page 10 where the owners have objected and do not want a trail running through the property. No. 17 Rancho Caballo Access Trail - running from San Timoteo Canyon Road to Riverside County. This trail should be removed from the map as it runs through church-owned property where the owners have objected and do not want a trail running through the property. Trails north of San Timoteo Canyon Road- No. 1.1 Eucalyptus Grove Trail - running from Alessandro Road to Fairmont Drive. This trail should be removed from the map as it runs through developed property where the existing development precludes the development of a trail system. No. 14 Edgemont View Trail - running from Creekside Drive along the San Timoteo Canyon Creek to Lantern Crest Drive along the easterly side of the Sunset Hills development. This trail should remain and be included in the General Plan as it is the only available point of connection between Lantern Crest and the San Timoteo Canyon Creek area. No. 15 Edgemont Trail - running between the Edgemont View Trail and the Edgemont Climb on Edgemont Drive south of Sunset Drive. This trail should remain and be included in the General Plan as it is the only east-west trail running in the hills between Lantern Crest and live Oak Canyon Road. This trail should be designated as a non-specific location with the requirement being only for connection with the two end points. No. 22 Ruin Road Trail - running between the High Tower Trail and the East/West Live Oak Trail. This trail should be removed from the map as it run approximately parallel and near the Quail Canyon Trail. No. 26 Ridge View Trail - running between the Highview Trail and the Live Oak Canyon Regional Trail. This trail should remain and be included in the General Plan as it is a connector between the Panorama Point Trail, the Osterich Trail and the Highview Trail to the Live Oak Canyon Regional Trail. Mayor Peppler noted an e-mail had been received earlier today from Mike Kelly, Chairman of the Trails Committee, who was unable to attend this meeting due to a prior commitment. Bob Roberts informed Councilmembers he thought this substantially revised map was a good compromise. He was assured by staff that when the General Plan amendment was presented for the City Council's review, that all affected parties would be notified and that an advertised public hearing would be held. Expressing appreciation to the members of the Trails Committee and staff for their efforts, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to submit the list of trails as recommended by the Trails Committee on the General Plan and directed staff to include these trails in the next available General Plan update with the understanding proper notice would February 17,2004 Page 11 be provided to the property owners and that trails standards would be developed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. February 17,2004 Page 12 The City Council meeting recessed at 6:50 P.M. and reconvened at 7:00 P.M. 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; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Cletus Hyman, Deputy Police Chief, John Habant, Deputy Fire Chief, Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; and Mary Petite, CDBG Administrator PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolution No. 6246 - Specific Plan No. 40 (Amendment No. 28) - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider Resolution No. 6246 for approval of an Amendment to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to modify Sections EV1.0615, EV1.0625, EV3.0714, EV3.0720, EV3.0814 and EV3.0914 by removing certain provisions that allow for the temporary sale of new and/or used motor vehicles. Community Development Director Shaw explained this amendment which basically repeals Amendment No. 17 which was approved by the City Council in August, 2001. The amendment was intended to provide the City's automobile dealers with a way to have special off- site sales to give their business more exposure during their off-peak periods at commercial locations such as Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom, Wal-Mart and K-Mart. Since the adoption of that amendment, none of the City's automobile dealers have taken advantage of these provisions. What has occurred is that automobile dealers from out-of-town and rental car agencies have routinely been conducting special weekend automobile sales and unloading their vehicles in town. Two of the City's automobile dealers approached the Chamber of Commerce recently and complained that these special weekend automobile sales were impacting their business. The Business and Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed this issue in November, 2003, and recommended that staff process an amendment to repeal these provisions. Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Todd Alvarez, Automobile Club of Southern California, asked the City Council for an allowance to hold their special event used care sale in conjunction with Enterprise Car Sales at their Redlands District Office located at 1330 Industrial Park on May 22, 2004. He noted the car sale has already been advertised in their Westways magazine. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopted Resolution No. 6246, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40, Amendment No. 28) by removing certain provisions that allow for the temporary sale of new and/or February 17,2004 Page 13 used motor vehicles, effective June 1, 2004. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ralph's Market Project - Because the next public hearing was expected to last over an hour, Mayor Peppler allowed a speaker to address the City Council on a matter that was not scheduled on this agenda. Robert Macy thanked the City Council for its courtesy in allowing him to speak at this time. He urged Councilmembers to visit the site where a Ralph's Market is proposed at Ford Street and Redlands Boulevard from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in order to be prepared for the public hearing. He advised Councilmembers he was opposed to the project and the traffic it would generate in that neighborhood. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) CDBG Allocations - A public hearing was advertised for this time and place to establish prioritization and funding distribution of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposals for the 2004-05 funding cycle. CDBG Administrator Petite said this is the 30th year of implementing the CDBG program. This year the City received 38 proposals totaling $1,310,967.00 in requested CDBG funds. This year, the City's HUED allocation is $412,200.00. The 15 percent funding limit for public services activities continues to apply to the 2004-05 program year. Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Representatives from the following organizations addressed the City Council and responded to Councilmembers' questions: ASG (After School Growth-Computer Literacy Program), Childhelp USA Foster Family Agency, Christian Counseling Services, City of Redlands Public Works Department for program administration, removal of handicap barriers in the Civic Center and pedestrian ramp improvements, City of Redlands Public Works Department for Mission Gables Bowl House, City of Redlands Police Department for Recreation Effects and YCTE Program, Family Service Association of Redlands, First Nations Tribal Family Center, Inc., GRIT (Gang Reduction Intervention Team), Health Education Laser Program, Inland Temporary Homes, Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino, Miller Learning and Development, Miracles in Recovery, Inc., Oasis Christian Fellowship Church, Redlands Community Music Association, San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc., The Lord's Holiness resource, Trinity Community Foundation (Micah House), and Yucaipa Adult School Parent Education Program. The public hearing was declared closed at 8:29 P.M. Following discussion Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the individual project allocations as follows. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. February 17,2004 Page 14 Public Service Amount City of Redlands Police Department (Recreation Effects) $15,000.00 City of Redlands Police Department (YCTE Program) 6,830.00 Development Aging Solutions with Heart, Inc. 5,000.00 Family Service Association of Redlands 10,000.00 Gang Reduction Intervention Team 5,000.00 Inland Temporary Homes 5,000.00 Legal Aid of Redlands 5,000.00 Redlands Community Music Association 5,000.00 San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services, Inc. 5,000.00 Total Public Service $61,830.00 Construction/Acquisition Projects City of Redlands Public Works Department (Mission Gables Bowl House) $50,000.00 City of Redlands Public Works Department (Removal of handicap barriers/Civic Center) 244,150.00 Trinity Community Foundation- Micah House (Overhead sprinkler system) 15,000.00 Total Construction/Acquisition Projects $309,150.00 CDBG Administration City of Redlands Public Works Department Program Administration $41,220.00 Total CDBG Administration $41,220.00 Total Allocation $412,200.00 PUBLIC COMMENTS None forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:48 P.M. The City Council will meet jointly with the Planning Commission at a special meeting on February 24, 2004, at 1:00 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on March 2, 2004. City Clerk February 17,2004 Page 15