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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080205_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 August 2, 2005, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Susan.Peppler, Mayor Gilberto Gil, Mayor Pro Tem (afternoon session only) 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; Cletus Hyman, Deputy Police Chief; Jim Drabinski,Fire Chief; Don Gee, Redevelopment Agency Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Tom Fujiwara, Assistant Public Works Director; Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director; Douglas Headrick, Chief of Water Resources; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director The meeting was opened with an invocation by Mayor Pro Tem Gil followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION Certificate of Appreciation - Spencer Koobatian - Mayor Peppler presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Spencer Koobatian as an expression of gratitude from the City Council for his volunteer services with. RTV3 as a camera operator. Master Koobatian has volunteered his services since 2002, and this is his last meeting with us as he will now be attending the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Jim Koobatian, Spencer's father, thanked everyone for allowing his son to work with the City staff. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the minutes of the two special meetings of July 19, 2005, and the regular meeting of July 19, 2005, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil,payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged. Resolution No. 6423 - Property Tax Transfer - Annexation No. 81 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6423 a resolution of the City August 2,2005 Page 1 Council of the City of Redlands in connection with the determination of the amount of property tax revenues to be exchanged between and among the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands resulting from the jurisdictional changed described by LAFCO No. 2989 for City of Redlands Annexation No. 81 (Tract No. 1.6402). Resolution No. 6424 - Property Tax Transfer - Annexation No. 83 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6424 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands in connection with the determination of the amount of property tax revenues to be exchanged between and among the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands resulting from the jurisdictional changed described by LAFCO No. 2990 for City of Redlands Annexation No. 83 (Redlands Bible Church). Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the report of the Planning Commission. meeting held on July 26, 2005, was acknowledged as received. Contract Amendment - Chambers Group, Inc. - Walton Development - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the contract with Chambers Group, Inc. for professional environmental consulting services for the Environmental Impact Report for Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 104, Zone Change No. 396, Conditional Use Permit No. 809, Tentative Tract No. 16465, Demolition No. 79, Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 105, Zone Change No. 399, Conditional Use Permit No. 819, and Tentative Tract No. 16627 for the Walton Project located on Judson Street, north of San Bernardino Avenue and south of Pioneer Avenue, in the northeast portion of the City near the Redlands Municipal Airport. Subdivision Improvement Agreement - Tract No. 16460 - Final Approval - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved a subdivision improvement agreement for Tract No. 16460 located on the northwest corner of Fountain Avenue between Knoll Road and Prospect Avenue (Pat Meyer, applicant). On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously granted final approval for Tract No. 16460 as submitted by the applicant. Funds - Donation - University of Redlands - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously accepted the voluntary contribution of$50,500 from the University of Redlands and authorized expenditures of these funds, as designated by the University of Redlands, for the following: City's trolley service $12,000.00 August 2,2005 Page 2 Replacement of the aging Battalion Chief Officer vehicle 20,000.00 A. K. Smiley Public Library Acquisitions and Materials Fund or for any other purpose designated by the Library Board of Trustees 5,000.00 A. K. Smiley Public Library to support a special Lincoln Civil War speaker program to take place during the 75th anniversary of the Lincoln Shrine in 2007 time frame or for any other purpose Designated by the Library Board of Trustees 5,000.00 Police Department to procure a Segway Human Transporter vehicle 3,500.00 Support for the Redlands Tourism Program to be expended in the 2005-06 period 5,000.00 Fee Waiver - Recovery Happens Walk and Rally - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved the waiver of reservation, picnic area, gazebo and table fees in the amount of $645.00 for use of Sylvan Park by the association of Community Based Organizations for the Recovery Happens Walk and Rally to be held on September 25, 2005. Fee Waiver - Pagan Pride Day Autumn Harvest Faire - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved the request by the Pagan. Inland Empire Fellowship for waiver of the Section A table fee of$380.00 and permission to use Sylvan Park for the Pagan Pride Day Autumn Harvest Faire including placement of vendor booths for sales in the park on September 24, 2005. Funds - Agreement - Congestion Management Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement to furnish traffic data collection services with Counts Unlimited, Inc. for conducting the Congestion Management Program analysis and report preparation, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City, and further approved an appropriation of $1,020.00 to the Special Contractual Services account in the budget of the Public works Department, Administration and Engineering Division. Amendment - Alabama and Orange Street Bridges Replacement Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved the first amendment to the consultant services agreement with Caltrop Corporation to provide construction management services for the new bridges on Alabama Street and Orange Street at the Santa Ana River crossings and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. August 2,2005 Page 3 Subordination Agreement - Historical Glass Museum - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved a subordination agreement for the Historical Glass Museum at 1157 North Orange Street and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Funds - Change Order No. 4 - Mission Gables Bowl House Project - Mayor Peppler asked for an explanation of the request for additional funds in the amount of$1.11,000.00 for the Mission Gables Bowl House project. Assistant Public Works Director Fujiwara explained the original contract for Phase I of the project included connection to Southern California Edison service. During the course of construction, Southern California Edison notified the City that the design as shown and detailed on the plans was no longer acceptable and in order to obtain electrical service, the design would need to be changed. The new switchgear required by Southern California Edison will cost an additional $45,808.00. The original contract for Phase I of the project did not include any exterior renovation work, such as weather proofing around the windows, doors and siding, since this work was included in the Phase 11 of the project. The original intent of the project, almost two years ago, was that Phase II would be bid near the end of Phase I construction and constructed immediately following Phase I work. Since this schedule is not coming to fruitions due to current budget constraints, the building would be left "open to the elements" and subject to rain migration into the building causing damages to the interior. In order to protect the work to be completed in Phase I, it is recommended the weather proofing of the building be completed during the phase of the project. It is estimated the cost for weather proofing the building is $64,983.76. Mayor Peppler expressed concern that well over $1.3 million from the General Fund has been allocated so far and she suggested continuing the matter to explore an alternate funding source. Councilmember .Harrison said the Redlands Community Music Association is seeking fund raising and that we needed to encourage community support. He suggested the City front the money as a loan to be refunded by the Redlands Community Music Association. Councilmember George thought the Southern California Edison work could wait. Councilmember Gil suggested looking at the CDBG savings from the roofing program. Councilmember Gilbreath felt we were past the point of no return and could not ignore the problem we have created. Jeff Waldron, Redlands Community Music Association, was present at this meeting and answered questions. Alan Griffiths, the City Project Manager, also answered questions. Councilmember Peppler moved to continue this matter to September 6, 2005. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried with Councilmember Harrison voting NO. Grant - Redlands Municipal Airport - Councilmember Harrison moved to authorize the City to apply for Federal Assistance from the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program, for the Update to the Redlands Municipal Airport Master Plan in the amount of$142,500.00 and to authorize August 2,2005 Page 4 the City to apply for a matching grant from the State of California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division upon receipt of the federal grant, with the understanding we would receive digital deliveries rather than paper. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Grant Deed - Mission Aviation Fellowship - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously accepted a grant deed from Mission Aviation Fellowship for a portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 168-041-54 located on the south side of Sessums Drive, west of Wabash Avenue, and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City conditioned upon a determination by the Planning Commission that the City's acquisition of the property is consistent with the General Plan. Grant Deed - Mission Aviation Fellowship - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved a grant deed for a portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 168-041-54 located on the south side of Sessums Drive, west of Wabash Avenue, to Mission Aviation Fellowship, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City conditioned upon a determination by the Planning Commission that the City's acquisition of the property is consistent with the General Plan. Application - Compositing Facility - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to sign a San Bernardino County application for a conditional use permit for the development of a fully enclosed, in-vessel aerobic composting facility on City-owned property and for development of a municipal corporation yard; and authorized the Municipal Utilities Director to execute related correspondence, amendments or other documents as necessary for processing the application for a conditional use permit with the San Bernardino County. Resolution No. 6404 - Paramedic Tax - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6404, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands establishing the rate for the voter-approved special tax for emergency paramedic service for the Fiscal Year 2005-06 as set forth in Ordinance No. 1900. Resolution No. 6419 - Weed Abatement Assessments - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath., seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6419, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands providing for the assessment of costs resulting from the abatement of weeds which constitute a fire hazard in accordance with the Redlands Municipal Code, Chapter 8.40. August 2,2005 Page 5 Independent Contractor Agreement - Etherton Lawn Service - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gil, the City Council unanimously approved an independent contractor agreement with Etherton Lawn Service to furnish landscape maintenance services for the City's Fire- Resistant Demonstration Garden located at Ford Park. COMMUNICATIONS Upper Santa Ana River Conservation and Multi-Use Strategy - Councilmember Harrison introduced Pete Dangermond from The Dangermond Group who made a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Upper Santa Ana River Conservation and Multi-Use Strategy for the area located in San Bernardino County at the base of the new Seven Oaks Dam referred to as the Santa Ana River Wash and includes the historic alluvial floodplain of the Upper Santa Ana river just below the San Bernardino Mountains, north of Redlands, and south of Highland. Voting Delegate - League of California Cities Annual Conference - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to designate Mayor Peppler to serve as the voting delegate for the League of California Cities' 2005 Annual Conference to be held October 6-8, 2005, in San Francisco. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. Councilmember Peppler moved to designated Councilmember Gilbreath to serve as the alternate voting delegate for the same conference. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Agreement - Consolidation of SBMWD and SBWCD - Due to a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Gilbreath retired from the Council Chambers and did not participate in this matter; a Public Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest form is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Chief of Water Resources Headrick reviewed the past two City Council meetings and actions taken in regard to the possible consolidation of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and a possible agreement with the City which would recommend conditions to LAFCO. City and San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District staff commenced their discussion on July 21, 2005, and those discussions have culminated in a draft agreement for the City Council's consideration. All of the conditions to protect the City's interests that were recommended by City staff and desired by the City Council are incorporated in the draft agreement. Mr. Headrick summarized the conditions contained in the draft agreement. City staff believes the proposed agreement, as drafted, fully protects the City's long-term interests in the water and habitat resources of Mill Creek and Santa Ana River. If the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District's Board approves the agreement as drafted, staff will provide a copy of the agreement to LAFCO on August 17, 2005, when it is scheduled to consider August 2,2005 Page 6 the possible consolidation with the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District. Based upon the verbal and written evidence presented by City staff, Councilmember George moved to determine that the City's approval of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District recommending conditions to LAFCO in connection with the possible consolidation of the san Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried with Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining. Councilmember George moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, recommending conditions to LAFCO in connection with the possible consolidation of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, subject to possible non-substantive changes requested by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried with. Councilmember Gilbreath abstaining. CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 4:04 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with real property negotiator - Government Code Section 54956.8 (City Manager Davidson) a. Property: APN 170-191-39 Negotiating parties: Doug Wetton and Linda Emmerson Under negotiation: Terms and price b. Property: APN 173-1.91-16 Negotiating parties: Naji Doumit and Linda Emmerson Under negotiation: Terms and price 2. Conference with legal counsel: Anticipated litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one case (City Attorney McHugh) 3. Public employee performance evaluation - Government Code Section 54957 (Mayor Pro Tem Gil) - Title: Fire Chief The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. Councilmember Gil was absent. August 2,2005 Page 7 PRESENTATION Donation - Funds - Redlands Centennial Bank - Fire Battalion Chief Mitch McKee reported the Board of Directors and management of First Centennial Bank made a generous donation to the Emergency Services Program in honor of their 15th anniversary. Beth Sanders, First Centennial Bank, said they selected the Fire Department in an effort to "make a difference and serve all of our residents, crossing all boundaries -- geographic, racial, ethnic and economic" and specified the donation be for the purpose of purchasing a Medtronic Lifepack 12 Defibrillator for the program. Fire Chief Drabinski and Fire Battalion Chief McKee said the Fire Department is honored to receive this donation for the purchase of equipment that will allow them to further ensure the health and safety of our community and presented a plaque to Ms. Sanders to commemorate the donation. With gratitude, Councilmember Peppler moved to accept a donation of$23,528.28 to the Redlands Fire Department Emergency Services Program from First Centennial Bank and approved an additional appropriation for the same. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried by AYE votes of all present. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during the past two weeks. LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS MKJ-McCalla Investments, LLC, Applicant - Public notice was advertised for this time and place to consider a recommendation a draft mitigated negative declaration; public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 105, a General. Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Commercial to Commercial/Industrial on approximately 9.5 acres located on the east side of Nevada Street, immediately south of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and 1.22 feet north of Redlands Boulevard; public hearing for Specific Plan No. 40 (Amendment No. 30), an amendment to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan changing the zoning on approximately 9.5 acres located on the east side of Nevada Street, immediately south of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and 1.22 feet north of Redlands Boulevard from the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to EV/IC (Industrial Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan; and public hearing for a Socio-Economic Analysis for Commission Review and Approval No. 796, a Commission Review and Approval to develop an eight-building business park development with a combined building area of 135,570 square feet on approximately 9.5 acres located on the east side of Nevada Street, immediately south of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and 122 feet north of Redlands :Boulevard in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan, proposed August 2,2005 Page 8 EV/IC (Industrial. Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the proposed project and reported the Planning Commission reviewed the project on May 26, 2005, and unanimously recommended the City Council deny the project having agreed with staff that the proposed project was inappropriate at this location. Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Representing the applicant, Mike Mueller reviewed this history of this parcel of land which has been difficult to sell for retail purposes because of its unique location with no direct freeway access and views of railroad tracks and the loading docks at the regional post office. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember George expressed concern about changing the land designation of this parcel noting he did not want to undo what the City had done a couple of years ago to keep property in this area available for commercial development. Councilmember Peppler expressed an interest in exploring transitional zoning for this parcel due to its location. The public hearing was re-opened to allow Mr. Mueller to express his thoughts; he indicated he was willing to explore other uses. The public hearing was again closed. Councilmember Peppler moved to table these applications and send the project back to the Planning Commission for further review and re-noticing. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried with Councilmember George voting NO and Councilmember Gil being absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS Specific Plan No. 33 (Amendment No. 1) - Silvercreek Properties, Applicant - Public hearing was advertised for this time and place to consider introduction and first reading of the title for Ordinance No. 2616, Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 33, an amendment to the sign criteria for Specific Plan No. 33, Section C.7.b.4, allowing pedestal signs to identify up to three tenants in a commercial center. Community Development Director Shaw explained the proposed change and thanked the applicant for their cooperation. Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments. Representing the applicant, Rick DeCarlo was present to answer questions. Reid Gustafsson stated the City needs to enforce the Sign Code on current signs. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2616 - Ordinance No. 2616, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 1850 (Specific Plan No. 33) relating to permitted signage, 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 waived, and Ordinance No. 2616 was introduced by AYE votes of all present and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for September 6, 2005. Commission sign. Review No. 281 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Commission Sign Review No. 281 subject to the approval, and to August 2,2005 Page 9 take effect upon the effective date, of Ordinance No. 2616. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried by AYE votes of all present. Commission sign Review No. 289 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Commission Sign Review No. 289 subject to the approval, and to take effect upon the effective date, of Ordinance No. 2616. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried by AYE votes of all present. Resolution No. 6426 - 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 "Jerome Seymour House" located at 1.1.57 North Orange Street as an Historic Resource as per Section 2.62 of the Redlands Municipal Code. Community Development Director Shaw explained the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission's recommendation to approve the historic designation of the house which is the Historic Glass Museum. Mayor Peppler declared the meeting open as a public hearing for any questions or comments concerning this matter. Representing the Redlands Glass Museum, Frank Hereenden was available for any questions. There being no comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Councilmember George moved to adopt Resolution. No. 6426, a resolution of the City Council approving this recommendation. Complimenting the Board of Directors of the Redlands Glass House for their historic preservation efforts, Councilmember Harrison seconded by the motion which carried by AYE votes of all present. NEW BUSINESS Appeal - Demolition Permit No. 118 - An appeal was filed by Pamela Raj cany to a decision made by the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission regarding demolition of all existing facilities on-site at the Redlands Swim and Tennis Club which are less than 50 years old consisting of pools, tennis courts, pump house and clubhouse at 12626 Wabash Avenue in the RAA (Residential Estate Animals) District (Gardner Construction and Development, Applicant). To avoid any potential appearance of bias, Councilmember George retired from the Council Chambers and did not participate in this matter. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the request for a demolition permit which was approved on April 4, 2005, by the Environmental. Review Committee conditioned with 15 separate mitigation measures in the categories of aesthetics, air qualify, geology and soils, noise, public services, and utilities and service systems. Subsequently, the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission "called-up" the project for review due to the potential historic importance of the property. On July 14, 2005, the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the demolition of the on-site structures noting that the historic significance of the property and its association with persons important in the City of Redlands' past was marginal at best. An appeal was then filed on July 21, 2005, challenging the August 2,2005 Page 10 approval of the demolition permit on the grounds that "the demolition violates CEQA regulations that projects must be reviewed in their entirety. Given the RAA zoning, as well as the plans that Gardner Construction has submitted to the City and reported to the press (Redlands Daily Facts April 6, 2005), the owner clearly intends to build residential homes after the demolition. The demolition and construction must be reviewed as a single project." Community Development Director Shaw reported that Thatcher Engineering, as a representative for Gardner Construction, did submit plans for Preliminary Review for a residential housing project at this site and was given feedback on the proposed project in accordance with City Standards. Garner Construction, nor Thatcher Engineering, have ever formally submitted plans for a housing project at this site and during the processing of the demolition application, the topic of project splitting was introduced for evaluation by the Environmental Review Committee and other department managers. The determination was that Preliminary Review of a project did not constitute project splitting as the Preliminary Review process was not a formal submission of a project, but only an information meeting for potential developers to make them aware of the associated requirements, problems, hurdles and intricacies in deciding whether to proceed with a potential project. Gardner Construction has maintained throughout the application process that the intentions of the company are to raze on-site buildings to take a full accounting of the property boundaries and perform preliminary mapping and survey in order to understand what is the potential for the property. The challenge to the demolition, for which this appeal application was filed, would need to be based upon the historical significance of the property or that dangerous conditions would occur based on the removal of on-site structures. Speaking in support of the appeal for denial of the demolition permit were: Mark Kumler who presented a PowerPoint describing in detail some of the neighbors' issues. Margot Williams, Bob Toister, George Proctor, and Evelyn Alms. .Mark Garner, the applicant, addressed the City Council and urged them to approve the demolition permit. Discussion continued amongst Councilmembers and members of the audience with City Attorney McHugh responding to legal questions. As the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission liaison, Councilmember Harrison listened to the testimony and discussion and supports their not finding any historical significance. Councilmember Peppler noted the City Council has no legal standing to deny the demolition permit. Mitigated Negative Declaration - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's mitigated negative declaration for Demolition Permit No. 118 directed staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's guidelines based upon its determination that substantial evidence exists in the record of proceedings for this matter and that: 1. The site and structures located at 12626 Wabash Avenue has no significance in the cultural heritage to the State of California or the City of Redlands; August 2,2005 Page 11 2. There is no record of the site and structures located at 12626 Wabash Avenue being the place of a historic event or associated with persons important in the history of the United States, California or Redlands; 3. The site and structures located at 12626 Wabash Avenue has no distinct features and do not embody any distinct characteristics of any architectural type of building or construction process which would deem them significant; 4. The site and structures located at 12626 Wabash Avenue have no potential to provide information on the history or pre-history of the area; 5. No substantial evidence exists that any one aspect of the site or structures located at 12626 Wabash Avenue would be culturally significant in light of the complete record; 6. The site and structures located at 1.2626 Wabash. Avenue do not meet any federal, state or local criteria for designation; and 7. It has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively affect wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried with Councilmember George abstaining and Councilmember Gil being absent. Demolition Permit No. 118 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Demolition Permit No. 1.1.8. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried with Councilmember George abstaining and Councilmember Gil being absent. Ordinance No. 261.5 - Recycled Water Division - Chief of Water Resources Headrick presented Ordinance No. 2615, an ordinance of the City of Redlands adding Chapter 13.58 to the Redlands Municipal Code to establish regulations relating to recycled water service. To facilitate implementation of marketing, distribution and sale of reclaimed water, the Redlands Municipal Code needs to be amended to add a chapter relating to recycled water. The City of Redlands has obtained a low interest State Revolving Fund loan and a Water Recycling Construction Program grant that were used to fund the Redlands Recycled Water Project. In order to complete the requirements to receiving funding under these financing vehicles, an ordinance related to recycled water needs to be adopted by the City that is in substantial conformance with the State's model water recycling ordinance and meets its minimum requirements. Ordinance No. 2615 was prepared by staff to meet these requirements. Ordinance No. 2615 was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember Harrison, further reading of the ordinance text was waived, and Ordinance No. 2615 was introduced and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for September 6, 2005, by AYE votes of all present. August 2,2005 Page 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS Sign Code Violations - Reid Gustafsson complained about the lack of code enforcement along Colton Avenue in regards to signs. Mr. Gustafsson was referred to the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 9:23 P.M. The next regular meeting scheduled for August 16, 2005, will not be held. The next City Council meeting will be held on September 6, 2005. /s/ Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk Redlands, California August 2,2005 Page 13