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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011706_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 January 17, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. PRESENT Jon Harrison, Mayor Pat Gilbreath, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Peppler, Councilmember Gilberto Gil, Councilmember Mick Gallagher, Councilmember ABSENT None STAFF John Davidson, City Manager; Daniel J. McHugh, City Attorney; Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk; Teresa Ballinger, Assistant City Clerk (evening session); Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief; Jim Drabinski, Fire Chief; Don Gee, Redevelopment Agency Director; Tina Kundig, Finance Director; Ronald C. Mutter, Public Works Director; Marjie Pettus, Administrative Services Director; Gary G. Phelps, Municipal Utilities Director; Douglas Headrick; Chief of Water Resources; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director The meeting was opened with an invocation by Councilmember Gil followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATIONS Part-Time Employee of the Year - Mayor Harrison presented a plaque to Winston Owens honoring him as the recipient of the Part-Time Employee of the Year award for 2005. Mr. Owens is a part-time maintenance worker with. the Recreation Division, Police Department. For 10 years, he has faithfully opened the Community and Senior Centers without ever missing a single day and makes himself available at any hour to lock up, clean up or otherwise take care of problems at the centers. The Recreation Division values Mr. Owens as a reliable and dependable employee. Field Employee of the Year - Mayor Harrison presented a plaque to William "Billy" Roberts honoring him as the recipient of the Field Employee of the Year award for 2005. Mr. Roberts has recently been promoted to the Parks and Trees Supervisor position for the Public Works Department, and has kept things rolling forward. He works very hard with his staff to do the best possible job maintaining the City's parks for the enjoyment and safety of the public. Mr. Roberts has truly "stepped up to the plate" in his new assignment and as a result of his dedicated efforts, the parks continue to look great. Administration Employee of the Year - Mayor Harrison presented a plaque to Laura Wolbert honoring her as the recipient of the Administration Employee of January 17,2006 Page 1 the Year award for 2005. Ms. Wolbert manages a variety of responsibilities in the Public Works Department as an Administrative Assistant II working efficiently and effectively with the developers, contractors and homeowners alike. Sometimes the moods of the applicants can be quite "elevated" when they reach her desk, but she always listens attentively and empathetically. In addition to her valuable service as a City employee, she and her dog Eli also serve as volunteer members of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Canine Search and Rescue Team. Ms. Wolbert is a tremendous example of someone committed to public service and a person of high ethical and moral standards. Safety Employee of the Year - Mayor Harrison presented a plaque to Fire Battalion Chief/Training Officer Al Stevens honoring him as the recipient of the Safety Employee of the Year award for 2005. As the City's training officer, Battalion Chief Stevens has identified City safety training needs, developed a tracking database and coordinated training sessions resulting in safer work practices and greater compliance to mandated training standards. In addition to citywide training efforts, Battalion Chief Stevens coordinated the training requirements of the Fire Department which, due to retirements, new hires and promotions, has replaced 62 percent of its work force in new positions over the past 12 months. He has established a great working relationship with staff in other departments which contributes to improving inter-department relations; his commitment and drive are evident as he has exceeded all expectations for the safety training program. Manager of the Year - Mayor Harrison presented a plaque to Chief Building Official Richard Pepper honoring him as the recipient of the Manager of the Year award for 2005. Mr. Pepper supervises a team of inspectors which includes in-house staff, inspectors from Willdan and inspectors from Berryman & Henigar for the Mountain View Power Plant. As a result of his management skills, attention to detail and positive working relationships with his staff, the City supplies seamless inspection service. For the past four years, he has served as the Chief Building Official for the Mountain View Power Plant closing it down and re-opening it with an expedited schedule. Chief Building Official Pepper ensures the City of Redlands is always up-to-date on recent Code amendments and ensures his team is well-trained to meet their responsibilities. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 2006, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler,payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged. January 17,2006 Page 2 Property Damage Settlement - Monte, LLC - Due to a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Harrison 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. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to a "Release of All Claims" for settlement of a property damage claim submitted by Monte, LLC. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried by AYE votes of all present with Councilmember Harrison having abstained. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 10, 2006, was acknowledged as received. Notice of Environmental Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the report on pending environmental actions received from surrounding jurisdictions was acknowledged as received. Agreement - GGP-Redlands Mall, L.P. - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a funding agreement with GGP-Redlands Mall, L.P. for the revitalization of the Redlands Mall area and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Proclamation - National Blood Donor Month - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring January, 2006, as National Blood Donor Month and encouraged the citizens of Redlands to donate blood regularly. Proclamation - National Wear Red for Women Day - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring February 3, 2006, as National Wear Red for Women Day and joined the American Heart Association's initiative to increase awareness of heart disease in women. Proclamation - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring February 14, 2006, as A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day and called upon all citizens to recognize the importance of improving the lives of children and educate one another of this important occasion. January 17,2006 Page 3 Appointments - Librga Board - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously re- appointed Martin Davis and Rosa Gomez to four-year terms on the A. K. Smiley Public Library Board of Trustees as recommended by Mayor Harrison. Communitv Facilities District - Tentative Tract No. 16287 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously accepted a petition to create a Community Facilities District received on behalf of Francis Hyong for Tentative Tract No. 1.6287, located on Occidental Drive and Crystal Court. Agreement - Traffic Signals and Li_ ghting - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a cost distribution agreement with the State of California (CalTrans) for traffic signals, lighting, maintenance and energy costs for the traffic signal at Lugonia Avenue (State Route 38) and Wabash Avenue and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Funds - Agreement - Inspection Services - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved a consultant services agreement with Willdan to provide inspection for the City of Redlands' public improvements installed by private developers 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 Peppler, the City Council unanimously appropriated $67,200.00 from the General Fund in addition to the funds budgeted for the two vacant inspector positions which have not yet been filled. Fee Waiver - Boy Scouts of America - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved the request by the Boy Scouts of America for waiver of fees for use of the Redlands Bowl, barricades and public safety (police) services for the annual Lincoln Pilgrimage program. Agreement - Water and Sewer Pipeline Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation to furnish additional design engineering services for the capital improvement program water and sewer pipeline project and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Water Capital Improvement Program Replacement Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously acknowledged receipt of a communication regarding January 17,2006 Page 4 contingent costs for the Water Capital Improvement Program Replacement Project. Contract Award - Tate Water Treatment Plant - Bids were opened and publicly declared on December 22, 2005,by the City Clerk for the Tate Water Treatment Plan Effluent Pipeline Replacement Project; a bid opening report is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Municipal Utilities Director Phelps reported the bids were reviewed to determine if they were responsive to bid requirements and a bid analysis was completed to determine the amount of each bid. The apparent low bid submitted by Genesis Construction of Hemet was found to contain an irregularity. The qualification and experience statement for their proposed subcontractors, who would perform in excess of one-half of one percent of the total bid, was not submitted as part of the bid package as instructed in the bid documents. The apparent low bid was evaluated and it was determined that the irregularity may have given Genesis an advantage over the other bidders. A letter dated December 22, 2005, protesting award of this contract to Genesis on the basis that waiving the irregularity provided a competitive advantage to Genesis over the other bidders, was received from SoCal Pacific Construction who submitted the apparent second lowest bid. Based on evaluation of the bids by staff, it was determined the bid submitted by SoCal :Pacific Construction Corporation was the lowest responsive bid received. Bruce Perry, President of Genesis Construction of Hemet, addressed the City Council urging them to waive the irregularity and award the contract to his company. Following discussion, Councilmember Peppler moved to award the contract for the Tate Water Treatment Plant Effluent Pipeline Replacement Project, No. 4-0688, to SoCal Pacific Construction Corporation based on the total bid amount of$538,450.00 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Agreement - Mill Creek Reservoir Replacement Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Converse Consultants to furnish geotechnical, construction inspection and material testing services for the Mill Creek Reservoir Replacement Project (Project No. 1-0719) for the amount of$12,910.00, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City and authorized staff to approve contingent costs up to 10 percent over the initial amount. Agreement - Mill Creek Reservoir Replacement Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with O'Bryant Surveying to furnish professional surveying services for the Mill Creek reservoir Replacement Project for the amount of$7,680.00 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. January 17,2006 Page 5 Contract Award - Water :Reclamation Facility - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously awarded a contract to Power Management, Inc. for purchase and installation of equipment for the Electricity Co-generation Facility at the Water Reclamation Facility based on the total bid amount of$145,1.46.35 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Resolution No. 6466 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6466, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands amending the salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees. This resolution reflects the City Council-authorized part-time position, a minor reorganization in the Municipal Utilities Department, reclassifications and downgraded positions. Lease Amendment - RCMA - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment to a lease with the Redlands Community Music Association for the Mission Gables Bowl House at 168 South Eureka Street from a five-year to a twenty-year term and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Uninterruptible Power Supply - Police Department - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Peppler, the City Council unanimously awarded the bid to Scott Batteries for the purchase of a Liebert uninterruptible power supply for the amount of $26,529.40 to provide back-up power to the Police Dispatch Center and the Police Department's computer room. COMMUNICATIONS City Council Liaison Assignments - Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the City Council assignments to the City's boards, commissions and committees as well as the City Council assignments to outside agencies as recommended by Mayor Harrison. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Announcements/Reports - Standing Agenda Item - Mayor Harrison suggested the City Council discontinue the Councilmember Announcements/Reports item on the agenda beginning with the next regular meeting (February 7, 2006). He felt this item had served a valuable purpose of raising awareness of the many facets of serving on the City Council. Often this item has been a means for Councilmembers to inform fellow Councilmembers and the public about upcoming public meetings or events for which participation or awareness was sought. With this change, individual Councilmembers could place these individual items on the agenda as communication items, or in another January 17,2006 Page 6 appropriate section of the agenda. In accordance with Council policy, a brief staff report would be included in the meeting packet. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the discontinuance of the Councilmember Announcements/Reports agenda item. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Departmental Information Report - Mayor Harrison proposed establishing a new "standing agenda item" entitled "Departmental Information Report." The purpose of the item would be to provide an opportunity, on a rotating basis, for each department of the City to provide a brief report to the City Council and citizenry on either a project that is currently underway (not a project that is proposed for budget for funding consideration) or a service they perform for the public. The item would appear on the agenda as an information item for the afternoon session unless otherwise determined by the City Manager. If the City Council agreed to this proposal, it was Mayor Harrison's recommendation that the selection of items to be presented would be coordinated and previewed by the City Manager. He also proposed that if feasible the presentations be copied from the overall video recording of the meeting, using our current audio visual equipment or other equipment that can be made available at cost, and stand alone segments be prepared for the purpose of airing on Channel 3 on a regular basis. Councilmember Gallagher suggested scheduling an "employee of the month" to address the City Council. Councilmember Gil asked that the information be brief(i.e. 5 minutes) and concise. Councilmember Gil moved to approve the establishing of a "standing agenda item" entitled "Departmental Information Report" beginning with the February 21, 2006, agenda or as soon thereafter as feasible. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Grant Agreement - Redlands Municipal Airport - Following a presentation by Gary Van Dorst, Acting Airport Manager, Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve a grant agreement with the State of California for Federal AIP matching funds, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City, and authorized the Municipal Utilities Director, in the name of the City of Redlands, to execute all necessary applications, payment requests, progress reports and final reports for the purposes of securing grant funds and to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the grant application and agreement for updating the Airport Master Plan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Agreement - Airport Master Plan and Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the selection of Coffman and Associates as the consultant to update the Airport Master Plan; authorized staff to negotiate a final agreement with Coffman and Associates, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the agreement to provide January 17,2006 Page 7 consulting services for updating the airport Master Plan subject to the review of the City Manager and City Attorney, FAA approval and nonsubstantive changes relative to the agreement attached to the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance No. 2630 - City Manager Powers - Ordinance No. 2630, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 2.04 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the City Manager, was introduced at the January 3, 2006, meeting. Councilmember Gil questioned the fairness of changing the terms and conditions of department heads without some sort of safety net. During the discussion, Councilmembers concurred that they should look, in an expeditious manner, at contracts and severance packages for at-will employees and establish a performance review process for the City Manager. Councilmember Harrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2630; motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried with Councilmember Gil voting NO. JOINT MEETING-CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution No. 6467 - Public Resources Policy - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6467, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands adopting an expense and use of public resources policy. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for January 17, 2006.) Resolution No. 6468 - Expense Reimbursement Policy - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to adopt Resolution No. 6468, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands rescinding Resolution No. 5936 and re-establishing a policy for reimbursement of meals and other City-related business expenses for City employees. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Audit - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to accept the City of Redlands Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Single Audit Report on Federal and selected State Awards with independent auditors' report and management letter for the year ended June 30, 2005. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. (Also see Redevelopment Agency minutes for January 17, 2006.) January 17,2006 Page 8 CLOSED SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 3:59 P.M. to continue the Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 4:00 P.M. to a closed session to discuss the following: 1. Conference with legal counsel: Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) a. Redlands Residents for Rural Living v City of Redlands SCVSS 1.26460 The meeting reconvened at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Harrison welcomed members of the Cub Scout Pack 24, Webelos Panther Den, from the Methodist Church who were present to earn their citizenship badge. CLOSED SESSION REPORT None forthcoming. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Councilmembers reported on their activities and attendance at meetings during the past two weeks. Condolences - Mayor Harrison extended sympathy and condolences to the family of Theodora "Teddy" Banta who died on Monday, November 16, 2006. Mrs. Banta was a City Council candidate in the November 2005 election. Mayor Harrison recognized her commitment to the community as a slow- growth advocate and nature lover. LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Walton Development, LLC - Applicant- Continued to this meeting was a public hearing to consider introduction and first reading of the title of Ordinance No. 2628, Zone Change No. 396, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E (Residential Estate) District on three contiguous parcels totaling 30.4 gross acres located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue, and west of Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District; a public hearing to consider of Resolution No. 6453, Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 104, an agricultural preserve removal of approximately 30.4 gross acres on property located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue and west of Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District; a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 809, a conditional use permit for a Planned Residential Development (PRD) on 30.4 gross acres consisting of 61 residential lots and multiple common open space lots located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue and west of Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District; to consider Tentative Tract No. 16465, a tentative January 17,2006 Page 9 tract map to subdivide 30.4 gross acres into 61 residential lots and multiple common open space lots located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue and west of Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District (proposed R-E District); public hearing to consider introduction and first reading of the title of Ordinance No. 2629, Zone Change No. 399, a change of zone A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E (Residential Estate) District on 12.1 gross acres located at the southeast corner of Pioneer Avenue and Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District; a public hearing to consider Resolution No. 6454, Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 1.05, an agricultural preserve removal of approximately 12.1 gross acres on property located at the southeast corner of Pioneer Avenue and Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District; a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 819, a conditional use permit for a Planned Residential Development (.PRD) on 12.1 gross acres consisting of 20 residential lots and multiple common open space lots located at the southeast corner of Pioneer Avenue and Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District (proposed R-E District); and to consider Tentative Tract No. 16627, a tentative tract map to subdivide 1.2.1 gross acres into 20 residential lots and multiple common open space lots located at the southeast corner of Pioneer Avenue and Judson Street in the A-1 (Agricultural) District(proposed R-E District). Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing for this project which was continued from the December 20, 2005, meeting. Community Development Director Shaw explained the proposed project in detail and reported the Planning Commission recommended denial of all the proposed quasi-legislative entitlements (the zone changes and agricultural preserve removals) and the conditional use permits and tentative tract maps. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. Additional information from the CalTrans Manual on Airport Land Use Planning regarding setback criteria and distances required from the airport, the flight pattern of helicopters and distance from the B-2 zone, and information on avigation easements relative to legal challenges and rulings by the courts was presented as requested by the City Council. Based on the pending preparation of the Airport Master Plan and related Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, staff recommended the City Council continue these requests to April 18, 2006. The Municipal Utilities Department conducted interviews with consultants on January 5-6, 2006, with a view to complete both tasks simultaneously and expeditiously. If evaluation of impacts south of the airport can take place as a first item within 90-120 days, staff could possibly report back to the City Council in this time frame. A contract for the Airport Master Plan and related Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan was approved by the City Council at this afternoon's session. Acting Airport Manager Gary Van. Dorst presented a report concurring with the recommendation for continuance. City Attorney McHugh presented information about avigation easements relative to legal challenges and rulings by the court. Bob Pearce, member of the Airport Advisory Board, also addressed the City Council. January 17,2006 Page 10 Everett Hughes, Walton Development, briefly reviewed his project stating he felt there was no factual reason why his project should not be approved. Dean Dennis, legal counsel for Walton Development, also addressed the City Council. Opposed to the project were David Crosswhite; Eric Paul, Redlands Hanger Owners Association; John E. James, Redlands Airport Advisory Board; Bill Ingraham, Redlands Airport Advisory Board; Dora Morris; Robert Newman; Oscar Sepp, and Dan Eliseuson. Speaking in support of residential development in the area was Ric Brown. Mr. Hughes was allowed to respond to these comments. Councilmembers concurred the proposed project was a good project for our community but desired to wait for a report relative to the Airport Master Plan and related Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Councilmember Gilbreath. moved to continue all applications and public hearings associated with these projects for a 90-day period to April 18, 2006, to allow the City Council to review the project based on the pending preparation of the Airport Master Plan and related Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Bonita Development, Applicant - Continued to this meeting was consideration of the recommendation of approval of draft mitigated negative declaration and public hearing for Socio-Economic Analysis; and for a public hearing to consider Resolution No. 6440, Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 108, an agricultural preserve removal on 60.06 gross acres located on the north side of Live Oak Canyon Road approximately 1,100 feet south of Burns Lane in the A-1 (Agricultural) District (Proposed Specific Plan No. 59); a public hearing to consider Resolution No. 6441, Specific Plan No. 59, a specific plan for Sector 8 of the Southeast Area Plan consisting of approximately 221 acres generally located directly north of Live Oak Canyon Road and directly south of Burns Lane and Helen Drive; and a public hearing to consider Tentative Tract No. 17265, a tentative tract map to subdivide 60.06 gross acres into 24 residential lots and three common area lots located on the north side of Live Oak Canyon. Road approximately 1,100 feet south of Burns Lane in the A-1 (Agricultural) District(Proposed Specific Plan No. 59). Due to a potential conflict of interest, Councilmember Harrison retired from the Council Chambers and did not participate in the discussions regarding the specific plan and environmental documents; a Public Disclosure of Potential Conflict of Interest form is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Pro Tem Gilbreath declared the meeting open as a public hearing regarding the specific plan. Community Development Director Shaw reported this project was continued from the City Council meeting of December 20, 2005, to allow the applicant to hold discussions on the project with concerned citizens. As a result of those discussions, the applicant has decided to modify the development. As before, the proposals involve an agricultural preserve removal for approximately 60 acres, a specific plan for the 221 acres of Sector 8 of the January 17,2006 Page 11 South East Area Plan and a tentative tract map for the 60 acres owned by the applicant; however, the applicant has decided to reduce the number of residential lots for the tentative tract map from 24 lots to 15 lots and increase common area lots from three to four. According to the applicant, the specific plan will remain largely unchanged, with the text remaining the same and only the exhibits being amended to reflect the new tract design. As of this time, no updated copies of the specific plan have been provided. Additionally, other City departments have not had the opportunity to evaluate the new tract design and amend their conditions of approval as only one copy of the map has been. provided to the City for review. Because of these outstanding items, staff recommends that the item be continued to the City Council meeting of February 7, 2006. This would also be the last meeting before the expiration of the 90-day time extension that was approved for the project. Representing the applicant, Pat Meyer stated the continuance to February 7, 2006, would be appropriate to allow public review of the tentative tract map and specific plan. Opposed to the project were Fred Waitz, Citizens of Redlands for Redlands; Barney Gentry; Mary Newman; Robert Newman and Amanda Frye. City Clerk Poyzer reported 38 communications were received supporting the project (14 of those did not contain addresses in their e-mails) and two communications were received opposing the project. Councilmember Peppler moved to continue the public hearings for the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study and Specific Plan No. 59 to February 7, 2006. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried by AYE votes of all present with Councilmember Harrison having abstained. At this time, Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing to consider the tentative tract map and agricultural preserve removal. Reiterating their opposition to this project were Mary Newman and Amanda Frye. Councilmember Peppler moved to continue the public hearings for Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 108 and Tentative Tract No. 17265 to February 7, 2006. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2631 - Zone Change No. 424 - Public notice was advertised for this time and place to consider a draft mitigated declaration and hold a public hearing for consideration of the introduction of Ordinance No. 2631, Zone Change No. 424, a change of zone from Unincorporated San.Bernardino County R-S (Single Family Residential) and Unincorporated San Bernardino County 7-M-RM (Multiple Family Residential) to the City of Redlands R-1 (Single Family Residential) District on approximately 13.59 acres (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 0298-251-05, 06, 07 and 08) located at the southwest corner of Amethyst Street and Madeira Avenue. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the recommendation of staff and the Planning Commission and reviewed the concerns of one property owner which were addressed at the Planning Commission meeting. There were no comments from the audience nor were January 17,2006 Page 12 any communications received relating to this application. The public hearing was declared closed. Mitigated Negative Declaration- Councilmember Peppler moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's mitigated negative declaration for Zone Change No. 424 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. 2631 - Ordinance No. 2631 an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code revising the City's Land Use Zoning Map and effecting Zone Change No. 424, 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. 2631 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for February 7, 2006. PUBLIC COMMENTS North Redlands Visioning Committee - Mario Saucedo updated the City Council on the activities of the North Redlands Visioning Committee stating they were looking forward to working with staff to present their vision to the residents of North Redlands and the City Council. Councilmembers applauded their efforts. Campaign Funds Limitations - Robert Newman suggested Councilmembers and Councilmember candidates consider not accepting any campaign funds over $100.00 from a single source. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on February 7, 2006. January 17,2006 Page 13