HomeMy WebLinkAbout060705_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 June 7, 2005, at 3:00 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 (evening session);
Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief, Mel Enslow,
Fire Chief; Don Gee, Redevelopment Agency Director; Tina Kundig, 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 Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1.7, 2005,
and the special meeting of May 31, 2005, were approved as submitted.
Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged.
Contract - Cost Claiming Services - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved a
contract with Maximus to provide comprehensive state mandated cost claiming
services to the City of Redlands for fiscal years 2005-2006 through 2007-2008
and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the report of the Planning Commission
meeting held on May 24, 2005, was acknowledged as received.
Agreement - Tract No. 16556 - KB Homes, Applicant - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously approved a subdivision improvement agreement for Tract
No. 1.6556, a planned residential development subdividing 39.99 acres into
107 residential lots and four common lots located on the south side of San
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Bernardino Avenue, the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue and approximately
300 feet east of University Street and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the
City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 16556.
CUP No. 781 - Time Extension - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously found that
Conditional Use Permit No. 781 to establish a sports park consisting of a multi-
use recreational area and soccer fields on approximately 108 acres located on
the north side of San Bernardino Avenue between Wabash Avenue and
Dearborn Street does not require further environmental processing, pursuant to
Section 1.51.62 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines based on.
the findings contained in the staff report. On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 781 subject
to the submitted plans and findings and conditions of approval contained in the
staff report.
Amendment - Pre-Annexation Agreement 03-07 - Ryland Homes - On motion
of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously determined that no further action is required for
environmental review for Pre-Annexation Agreement No. 03-07 for 16.17 acres
located on the south side of Nice Avenue between Crafton Avenue and Agate
Avenue in the Menton area based on Section 15162 of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines based on the findings contained in the
staff report. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved Pre-
Annexation Agreement No. 03-07 as revised.
Proclamation - Juneteenth National Freedom Day - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation recognizing
Juneteenth Day on June 18, 2005, at Orangewood High School in cooperation
with the Human Relations Commission.
Appointment - BEDAC - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously appointed R. Steven
Wells to a four-year term ending October 15, 2009, on the Business and
Economic Development Commission.
Resolution No. 6368 - Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6368, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands of preliminary approval of the Engineer's
Report for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
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Resolution No. 6369 - Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6369, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of :Redlands declaring its intention to levy and collect
assessments within Redlands Landscape Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal
Year 2005-2006 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and
establishing a time and place for hearing protests (July 5, 2005, at 3:00 P.M.)
Resolution No. 6372 - Street Lighting District No. 1 - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6372, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redlands of preliminary approval of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year
2005-2006 for Street Lighting District No. 1.
Resolution. No. 6373 - Street Lighting District No. 1 - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6373, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redlands declaring its intention to levy and collect
assessments within Redlands Street Lighting District No. 1 for Fiscal Year
2005-2006 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and
establishing a time and place for hearing protests (July 5, 2005, at 3:00 P.M.)
Agreement - Engineering Consulting Services - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement with AEI-CASC Engineering to provide engineering
consulting services for plan/map reviews for the Public Works Department and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City.
Review of Emergency Action - Public Works Director Mutter gave an oral
report on the status of emergency work being done in accordance with
Resolution No. 6403, adopted May 31, 2005, relating to the determination that
the dead citrus trees at the Redlands Sports Park site were a potential fire hazard
to the surrounding area. Councilmember Gil moved to acknowledge this report.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
Contract - Tree Removal Protect - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved a
contract with Mowbray's Tree Service, Inc. for the removal of dead citrus trees
and underbrush at the Redlands Sports Park site for a total cost not to exceed
$250,000.00 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest
to, the document on behalf of the City.
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Contract - Fencing Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded
by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved a contract
with Alcorn Fence Company for the installation of barrier fencing to comply
with the guidelines of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the
San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat prior to removing the trees outside of the
conservation area with a total cost to be $99,406.25 and authorized the Mayor to
execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Bear Valley Mutual Water Company Stock Leases - On motion of
Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council
unanimously approved leases for Bear Valley Mutual Water Company stock
from San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (10,000 shares), David
Knight (1,000 shares), and Arnold and Margaret Wright (918 shares) for the
2005-06 water delivery season. A second item relating to Crafton Heights
Pipeline Company stock was continued to the June 21, 2005, meeting as it was
not properly noticed on the agenda.
Mutual Water Company Stock Leases - The request for approval to enter into
mutual water company stock leases with San Bernardino Valley Municipal
Water District for the 2005-06 water deliver season was withdrawn from the
agenda.
Purchase and Sale Agreement - Standard Pacific Homes - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously approved the purchase and sale agreement and joint
escrow instructions with Standard Pacific Homes for Assessor's Parcel No. 168-
121-13 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the
document on behalf of the City.
Truck Purchase - Municipal Utilities Department - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously authorized the purchase of a one-ton Ford F353 truck
from Sunrise Ford of Fontana, California, for the City's domestic water and
wastewater systems.
Backhoe Purchase - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by
Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously authorized the purchase
of a 420D Caterpillar Backhoe from Johnson Machinery of Riverside,
California, for the City's domestic water and wastewater systems.
Tekmar Purge and Trap Concentrator Purchase - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
authorized the purchase of a Tekmar Purge and Trap Concentrator from Varian,
Inc. of Walnut Creek, California for the Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste
Divisions.
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Upper Santa Ana Water Resources Association - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved the City's continued membership in the Upper Santa Ana Water
Resources Association and authorized the Mayor to sign a letter to the Upper
Santa Ana Water Resources Association confirming the City's membership.
Amendment - Construction Management Services - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with Black
and Veatch to furnish construction management services for the Henry Tate
Surface Water Treatment Plant Project and authorized the Mayor to execute,
and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Agreement - Support Services - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved a
professional services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants to provide
support services for the Redlands Utilities Advisory Committee and the State
Revolving Fund Loan Revenue Program and authorized the Mayor to execute,
and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City.
Mutual Water Company Stock Purchase - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved the purchase of one (1) share of Crafton Water Company stock from
Mr. P. G. Gray for a total price of$1,441.00.
Funds - Water Reclamation Facility - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved a
reduction in the principal balance of State revolving Fund Loan No. C-06-4800-
110 and authorized full repayment of California Energy Commission Loan
No. 099-001-ECX for the Water Reclamation Facility and authorized an
additional appropriation in the amount of $3,550,000.00 from the Wastewater
Enterprise Fund for this purpose.
Agreement - Water Reclamation Facility - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved an agreement to furnish professional engineering services during
construction of the digester modification project at the Water Reclamation
Facility with Carollo Engineers for the amount of$27,326.00 and authorized the
Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the
City.
Funds - Agreement - Electricity Co-Generation Facility - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously approved an agreement to furnish additional engineering
services and materials for the Electricity Co-Generation Facility with Janechek
& Associates for the amount of$138,000.00, authorized the Mayor to execute,
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and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City, and approved
an additional appropriation in the amount of $138,000.00 in the Sewer Bond
Project.
Automated Weather Observation System Purchase - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously approved the purchase of a Super-AWOS II (Automated
Weather Observation System), Model SU-2000 Unicom, from Potomac
Aviation Technology Corporation for the Redlands Municipal Airport.
Truck Purchase - Municipal Utilities Department - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously authorized the purchase of a one-ton Chevrolet CC4500
truck from Crest Chevrolet of San Bernardino, California, for the City's
domestic water and wastewater systems.
Crafton. Water Company Stock Leases - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved the lease of 60 shares of Crafton Water Company stock to R. Craig
Wesson, 10 shares of Crafton Water Company stock to Wayne Mishak, five
shares of Crafton Water Company stock to Peter :Buoye, 10 shares of Crafton
Water Company stock to Mike Micallef, 7 shares of Crafton Water Company
stock to Willis Bruns, 10 shares of Crafton Water Company stock to Pete
Marcum, and nine shares of Crafton Water Company stock to John Moyles for
the 2005-06 water deliver season.
Resolution No. 6402 - CDBG Program - Agreement - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6402, a joint resolution with the
County of San Bernardino authorizing a request to the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for Metropolitan City/Urban Joint Recipient
Status. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember
George, the City Council unanimously approved a cooperation agreement with
the County of San Bernardino for Community Development Block Grant funds
for fiscal years 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 and authorized the
Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the
City.
Agreement - Neighborhood Initiative Program - On motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously
approved a cooperative/delegate agency agreement with the County of San
Bernardino for the use of Neighborhood Initiative Program funds and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City.
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Funds - Undercover Vehicle - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath,
seconded by Councilmember George, the City Council unanimously approved
an additional appropriation in the amount of $22,000.00 and authorized the
purchase of an undercover vehicle for the Police Department.
Tolling Agreement - Aero-Dynamics Investors, Inc. - On motion of
Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember George, the City
Council unanimously acknowledged a tolling agreement with Aero-Dynamics
Investors, Inc. regarding property at the Redlands Municipal Airport and
authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document
on behalf of the City. The City Council authorized this tolling agreement in a
closed session and this agreement reflects the Council's terms and conditions.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
New York Street Extension and Improvement Project - Public notice was
advertised for this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative
Declaration as well as a public hearing for consideration of Resolution
No. 6396, a resolution of necessity to acquire a portion of real property by
eminent domain for the City's New York Street Extension and Improvement
Project located at 840 West Brockton Avenue (Teledyne Technologies, Inc.),
and designated as Assessor's Parcel Nos. 0169-021-01 and 0169-021-10.
Community Development Director Shaw reported on how the real property
proposed to be acquired relates to the City's purposes and the proposed project
to extend New York Street approximately 1,320 linear feet to connect with.
Lugonia Avenue. The project entails full public infrastructure and utility
extensions within a right-of-way of 50 feet and includes street paving,
curb/gutter and sidewalks, water and sewer lines, storm drains, traffic signals at
Colton Avenue and at Lugonia Avenue, minor extension of the median along
the Colton Avenue/New York Street intersection and associated appurtenances
to these improvements. The acquisition of approximately 1.38 acres of real
property owned by Teledyne Technologies, Inc. is essential and needed to
complete the right-of-way acquisition for the project. Mayor Peppler declared
the meeting open as a public hearing. City Attorney McHugh explained the
nature and scope of the hearing. City Clerk Poyzer reported a notice was sent
by Certified Mail on May 5, 2005, a return receipt was received on May 11,
2005. City Clerk Poyzer reported no written objections, protests or requests to
be heard were received. Mayor Peppler called upon all persons with an interest
in the property who wished to be heard. No one came forward. Mayor Peppler
then called upon all other persons who wished to be heard on the proposed
project. No one came forward. Mayor Peppler declared the hearing closed.
Mitigated Negative Declaration- Councilmember George moved to approve
the Environmental Review Committee's mitigated negative declaration for
the New York Street Extension and Improvement Project 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
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adverse impact on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the
California Fish and Game Code and directed staff to file and post a Notice
of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 6396 - Councilmember George moved to adopt Resolution
No. 6396, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring
that the acquisition of fee interests in certain real property (portions of
APNs 169-021-01 and 169-021-10) by eminent domain is necessary for the
construction of the City's New York Street Extension and Improvement
Project. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried
unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
Recycled Water Project - Non-Potable Water Master Plan - Chief of Water
Resources Headrick presented an interesting PowerPoint providing a status
report of the Redlands Recycled Water Project and Non-Potable Water Master
Plan. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for the presentation.
Public Works Infrastructure Inventory Intern Program - Public Works Director
Mutter introduced four interns who will work for the City this summer
collecting data regarding the street infrastructure conditions to establish a GIS-
based inventory and mapping system. This inventory will include information
by parcel address starting with the general land use and continuing with the
condition of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drain systems, street lights, and
ADA ramps. The interns will start in north Redlands traveling in two teams of
two. The interns were welcomed by Councilmembers and advised to use lots of
sunscreen.
Natural Slope Restoration Program - Councilmember Harrison introduced
Dr. Tim Krantz and Dan Roberts with Van Dyke LLP of San Diego. Two
representatives from Van Dyke LLP presented a 45 minutes PowerPoint the
Natural Slope Restoration Program, which is method of revegetation of
manufactured slopes using top soil salvage and redistribution. This program
may be applied, together with a locally-designed broadcast seeding program, to
projects in the Redlands area. Councilmember Harrison asked staff to meet
further with Dr. Krantz to explore this program.
Purchase of Open Space - Councilmember George reported that on February 20,
2001, the City of Redlands authorized the Riverside Land Conservancy to
prepare and submit an EPA grant on behalf of the City of Redlands, City of
Loma Linda and the County of San Bernardino for the San Timoteo Creek
environmental restoration project enhancements. A portion of the grant was
also to complete specific restoration enhancements projects in the City of Loma
Linda and the County of San Bernardino At this point in the project, an
appraisal has been completed for the Cardinal Property consisting of Assessor
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Parcel Nos. 294-091-33, 175-122-06, 175-131-14, 175-221-07, 175-231-01,
175-241-01 and 175-251-04. The appraised value of the properties is within the
amount originally budgeted for this acquisition. Councilmember George
recommended the City Council authorize approaching Mr. Cardinal to formally
make an offer to purchase the property conditioned upon the City receiving the
EPA grant funds. The property is generally located between the Alessandro and
San Timoteo Canyon bridges, and is proposed to be used as a passive park.
Councilmember Gilbreath expressed discomfort not knowing the appraisal;
Councilmember George responded the property was appraised at $1.3 million
for approximately 138 acres. Councilmember Peppler wanted the letter to be
clear that no money from the General Fund would be expended.
Councilmember George assured her the purchase price cannot exceed the
Federal appraisal. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to authorize City staff to
send an offer letter to Louise and Linda Cardinal, Tr. for the purchase of
Assessor Parcel Nos. 294-091-33, 175-122-06, 175-131-14, 175-221-07, 175-
231-01, 175-241-01 and 175-251-04 in San Timoteo Canyon totaling
approximately 138 acres based upon the appraised value of the properties and
conditioned upon the City receiving the EPA grant funds. Motion seconded by
Councilmember George and carried unanimously.
JOINT MEETING-CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Resolution No. 6401 - Great Neighborhood Program - Councilmember Gilbreath
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6401, 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 Gil and
carried unanimously. (Also see Resolution No. 395 in the Redevelopment
Agency minutes for June 7,2005.)
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed at 4:30 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment
Agency meeting and reconvened at 7:00 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the
following:
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1. Conference with labor negotiators
Agency negotiators: John Davidson, Marjie Pettus and Tina Kundig
Employee organizations: Redlands Police Officers' Association, Redlands
Professional Firefighters Association, Redlands
Association of Safety Management Employees,
Redlands Association of Fire Management
Employees
2. Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a)
a. Redlands Residents for Rural Living v City of Redlands, et al
3. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(c)
a. One Case
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during
the past three weeks.
LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2611 - Off-Street Parking Requirements - Public notice was
advertised for this time and place to consider a Negative Declaration as well as
a public hearing for consideration of introduction and first reading of the title of
Ordinance No. 2611, Ordinance Text Amendment No. 310, an ordinance text
amendment to amend Chapter 18.164.240 of the Redlands Municipal Code
pertaining to off-street parking requirements for specific uses. Community
Development Director Shaw explained the amendment in detail. Mayor Peppler
declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments.
None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed.
Negative Declaration - Councilmember Harrison moved to approve the
Environmental Review Committee's negative declaration for Ordinance
Text Amendment No. 310 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.
Ordinance No. 2611 - Off-Street Parking Requirements - Ordinance
No. 2611, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 18.164 to
the Redlands Municipal Code relating to off-street parking requirements for
non-residential uses, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on
motion of Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Councilmember
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Gilbreath, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived,
and Ordinance No. 2611 was introduced with unanimous Council approval
and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for June 21, 2005.
East Valley Corridor Specific Plan - Councilmember Harrison moved to
direct staff to initiate an amendment to the East Valley Corridor Specific
Plan that would incorporate the off-street parking requirements for
nonresidential uses contained in Ordinance No. 2611. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2609 - Grading of Food Establishments - Public hearing was
advertised for this time and place to consider Ordinance No. 2609, an ordinance
of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 8.26 to the Redlands Municipal Code,
and adopting by reference San Bernardino County's Ordinance No. 3930,
adding Chapter 14 to Division 3 of Title 3, and adding Subsection
1.6.021313(b)(1.7) to Chapter 2 of Division 6 of Title 1, all of the San Bernardino
County Code, relating to Inspection Grading of Food Establishments. City
Manager Davidson explained the proposed ordinance was introduced and given
first reading of its title on May 3, 2005. With the adoption of this ordinance,
restaurants shall be required to post the letter grade received, the place of
business, as a result of the inspection by the County Department of Health.
Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions
or comments. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed.
Ordinance No. 2609 was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember
George, seconded by Councilmember Peppler.
Resolution No. 6400 - Historic Resource - Public hearing was advertised for
this time and place to consider the recommendation of the Historic and Scenic
Preservation Commission to designate the "Marten Anderson House" located at
831 Sixth Street as Historic Resource No. 105. Mayor Peppler declared the
meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this
matter. Frank Herendeem reported on the activities of the Redlands
Conservancy in relation to this structure, expressed appreciation for the City's
support, and urged approval of this designation. There being no further
comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember Harrison
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6400, a resolution of the City Council
designating the historic property as Historic Resource No. 105. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Appeal - Minor Exception Permit No, 275 - Community Development Director
Shaw reported the original request by the applicant, Cheng Zhuang and Lijiang
Zheng, was to allow construction of six-foot high wrought iron fencing between
six-foot masonry columns which included an automatic wrought iron entry gate
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portions of which were within the required front yard setback area at
2006 Canyon View Lane. The applicants applied for the requested fencing to
provide privacy and add a decorative element to the subject property as is being
done more and more in this area. In addition, the applicants have a large dog,
and the fencing allows the dog to have an expanded area in which to run. Upon
notification of the surrounding property owners of the proposed fence, no
complaints or concerns were received regarding the requested fence. On
April 29, 2005, the Fence Committee voted 3-0 to approve the applicant's
request. On May 5, 2005, Mrs. Holly Yonemoto filed an appeal against the
approval of the fencing. Mrs. Yonemoto addressed the City Council explaining
the history behind the fence and complained the proposed design will have an
impact on her view. Representing the appellants, Bryant MacDonald urged the
City Council to deny this appeal since the Fence Committee had reviewed the
applicant carefully. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the
ordinance and its application noting that the Minor Exception requested only
applied to the potion in the driveway; that the fencing of the yard met Code
requirements and that is the portion the neighbor is complaining about.
Following further presentations from the applicant and appellant,
Mr. MacDonald stated they would be willing to continue this matter and further
discuss the situation with staff. Councilmember Peppler moved to continue this
appeal to June 21, 2005. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and
carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2612 - California Electrical Code - Community Development
Director Shaw reported the California Building Standards law provides that any
city and/or county may establish more restrictive building standards than those
contained in the California Building Standards Code that are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
Staff is recommending adoption of this ordinance while maintaining those more
restrictive provisions that are currently in the Code as it pertains to future
expansion and convenience, appeals and permit fees, electric fences, used
materials and trailers. Ordinance No. 2612, an ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Chapter 15.12 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to
the adoption of the 2004 California Electrical Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 3) by reference and making amendments thereto, was
read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember
Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, further reading of the
ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2612 was
introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with
adoption scheduled for June 21, 2005.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
None forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at
8:05 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held on June 21, 2005, at
9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, 35 Cajon Street,Redlands, California.
The next regular meeting will be held on June 21, 2005, at 3:00 P.M.
/s/Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Redlands, California
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