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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032106_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 March 21 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; Michael Reynolds, City Treasurer; Jim Bueermann, Police Chief, Larry Burgess, Library Director; 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; and Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director The meeting was opened with an invocation by.Mayor Harrison followed by the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION Outstanding School Crossing Guard of the Year - Mayor Harrison and Police Chief Bueermann presented a Certificate of Recognition to Rosemary Waldher and congratulated her on being named Outstanding School Crossing Guard of the Year, 2006. Mayor Harrison expressed appreciation for her exemplary service in securing safe passage to and from school for the students of Lugonia Elementary School. Her enthusiasm for helping others has endeared her, not only to the children she protects, but also to the residents of Redlands. Ms. Waldher thanked everyone for recognizing her efforts. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2006, were approved as submitted. Bills and Salaries - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, payment of salaries and bills was acknowledged. Planning Commission Actions - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on March 14, 2006, was acknowledged as received. March 21,2006 Page 1 Ordinance No. 2637 - Zone Change No. 421 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2637, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 1.8 of the Redlands Municipal Code by revising the City's Land Use Zoning Map by approving Zone Change No. 421, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to O (Open Land) District on 20.13 gross acres located on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, west side of Webster Street and east side of Texas Street, in the A-1 (Agricultural) District. Funds - Redlands Festival Series - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved payment of $1,000.00 to the Redlands Conservancy in exchange for advertising the City and businesses located within the downtown Redlands area during the Redlands Festival Series. Funds - Vintage Redlands Event - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved payment of $1,000.00 to the Citrograph Scholarship Fund for the Vintage Redlands event in exchange for the City and businesses located in the Parking and Business Improvement Area being recognized in all event advertising, and promoting downtown Redlands as a destination and provide exposure of downtown Redlands to the public. Agreement - Fire Protection and Rescue Services - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously determined that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 3.07 of the City of Redlands Environmental Guidelines and directed that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors. On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an Agreement for Exchange of Fire Protection and Rescue Services - Automatic Aid with the County of San Bernardino Fire District(County Service Area 38 and CSA 70) for the Mentone area and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Fee Waiver - American Cancer Society - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a fee waiver request for the two-day use of the City's Showmobile by the American Cancer Society for their annual Relay for Life to be held on March 25-26, 2006, at Redlands East Valley High. School providing that certain other requirements noted in the rental contract are met for towing, set-up, deposit, insurance coverage and rental period. Settlement Agreement - Megan Campbell - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council March 21,2006 Page 2 unanimously acknowledged a Settlement and Release Agreement with Megan Campbell for property. The City Council authorized settlement of this lawsuit/claim and this agreement reflects the Council's terms and conditions for settlement. Proclamation - Relay for Life Weekend - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation declaring Redlands a Relay for Life Community for the American Cancer Society and supporting the Relay for Life Weekend on March 25-26, 2006. Proclamation - Cesar E. Chavez Day - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized issuance of a proclamation for the Fourth Annual Memorial Breakfast celebrating Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, 2006, at 7:00 A.M. at the American Legion Post No. 650, 1532 North Church Street. Ordinance No. 2634 - Storm Drains - NPDES Fees - Ordinance No. 2634, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 13.54 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to storm drains and the NPDES fees, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher. Resolution No. 6485 - Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6485, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands appointing an Assessment Engineer and directing the preparation of an Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. Resolution No. 6489 - Street Lighting District No. 1 - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6489, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands appointing an Assessment Engineer and directing the preparation of an Engineer's Report for Street Lighting District No. 1. Seven Oaks Dam Water Quality Study - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Harrison to sign a letter to Congressman Jerry Lewis requesting his support for continued funding in the amount of$3 million for the ongoing Santa Ana River Water Quality Study. Funds - Phase I Water Pipeline Replacement Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved contingent costs in the amount of $85,000.00 March 21,2006 Page 3 for the Paving Project of the Phase I Water Pipeline Replacement Project (portions of Crescent Avenue, Alabama Street, San Mateo Street, Orange Street, Mariposa Drive and Westwood Lane). Contract - Tate Water Treatment Plant Effluent Pipeline Replacement Project - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with Southern California Edison for extension of the electric distribution line for the Tate Water Treatment Plant Effluent Pipeline Replacement Project in the amount of $5,168.27 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Funds - Electricity Co-Generation Facility - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved contingent costs in the amount of $43,725.99 for the purchase and installation of equipment for the Electricity Co-Generation Facility project at the Water Reclamation Facility. Funds - Donation - Redlands Fire Explorer Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously accepted a donation of $1,000.00 from the La-Z-Boy Foundation to the City of Redlands Fire Explorer Program and approved an additional appropriation for the same. Funds - Donation - Emergency Preparedness Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously accepted a donation of $2,000.00 from Harold L. and Sharyl M. Ewart for the purchase of emergency equipment for the Emergency Preparedness Program and approved an additional appropriation for the same. Agreement - Redlands Fire Department Explorer Post - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the :Boy Scouts of America, Grayback District, and their Learning for Life educational resource program for the Redlands Fire Department Explorer Post No. 261. Funds - Donation - Redlands Fire Department - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously accepted a voluntary contribution of $100,000.00 from Redlands Joint Venture, LLC for support of the Redlands Fire Department operations and approved an additional appropriation for the same. Agreement - Fitness Appraisals, Inc. - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Fitness Appraisals, Inc. to provide Wellness Evaluation Program services to the Redlands Fire Department and its employees March 21,2006 Page 4 and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Contract - Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management S, s� tem - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved a contract with Spillman Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of a computer-aided dispatch and records management system for the Police Department and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. Funds - Traffic Safety Seat-Belt Compliance Campaign - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously accepted a grant of $24,895.00 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Safety Seat-Belt Compliance Campaign and approved an additional appropriation for the same for the Police Department to pay for police personnel overtime. Funds - Avoid the 25 Traffic Safety Program - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously accepted a grant of$18,000.00 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Avoid the 25 Traffic Safety Program and approved an additional appropriation for the same for the Police Department to pay for police personnel overtime. Agreement - California Wireless Contract - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved the Local Government Entity Authorized Use Agreement with Verizon Wireless allowing participation in the California Wireless contract and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. MOU - Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously approved an amendment entitled "Fire Chief. Termination and Severance" to the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Redlands Association of Fire Management Employees and authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the document on behalf of the City. 2006 Flood Mitigation Assistance - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously authorized staff to apply for 2006 flood mitigation assistance grant funding. Resolution No. 6493 - Salary - On motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 6493, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands March 21,2006 Page 5 establishing a salary schedule and compensation plan for City employees and rescinding Resolution No. 6466. This resolution reflects the reclassification of full-time positions in accordance with the City's Reclassification Policy and to comply with requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Residential Development Allocations 2006-I - Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the following applications for residential development allocations for the first quarter of 2006, as recommended by the Planning Commission, the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, the Housing Commission, City departments and the Redlands Unified School District: 1. RDA 2006-1-01 - Beazer Homes, Applicant - Conditional Use Permit No. 783 and Tentative Tract No. 16390, an approved 139 unit single-family Planned Residential Development project on a 46.45 acre site located north of Pioneer Avenue, south of the Santa Ana River and west of Orange Street, in the R-E (Residential Estate) and R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Districts - Request is for 29 allocations; all other allocations have been previously awarded. 2. RDA 2006-I-02 - Olympic Barrington, Applicant - Conditional Use Permit No. 862, Tentative Tract No. 1.7577 and Minor Exception Permit No. 295, an approved 20-unit site located on the northeast corner of Ford Street and Patricia Drive in the La Colina Supplement to Specific Plan No. 23 - Request is for 20 allocations; no other allocations have been previously awarded. 3. RDA 2006-I-03 - Montrose Park, LLC, Applicant - Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 110 and Tentative Tract No. 17533, an approved 10-unit single-family residential project on a 3.75 acre site located south of San Bernardino Avenue, north of Sherry Way and east of Grove Street, in the R-E (Residential Estate) District - Request is for 10 allocations; no other allocations have been previously awarded. 4. RDA 2006-I-04 - ABCO Realty and Investments, Inc., Applicant - Conditional Use Permit No. 845 and Tentative Tract No. 1.7253, an approved 37 unit condominium project on 2.56 acres located on the southwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Church Street - Request is for 37 allocations; no allocations have been previously awarded. Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the residential development allocation analyses and points recommended reporting the Beazer, Olympic Barrington and ABCO Realty applications received at least 90 points making them eligible for an allocation of building permits. The application by Montrose Park did not receive the required 90 points making it ineligible for an allocation of building permits. Representing Montrose Park LLC, Joe Garcia addressed the City Council and reviewed their application noting the methods used to issue points for each category evaluated is somewhat subjective and then averaged. He urged the City Council to approve staff s recommendation to allot five points to the first category "Tract Design, Architecture and March 21,2006 Page 6 Construction" rather than the four points recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Gilbreath agreed with the applicant's comments and supported the request to add a point to architectural design; Councilmembers concurred with Councilmember Gilbreath. Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the allocation of 29 units to RDA 2006-1-01, Beazer Homes, approve the allocation of 20 units to RDA 2006-I-02, Olympic Barrington, the allocation of 10 units to RDA 2006-I-03, Montrose Park, LLC, approved the allocation of 35 units to RDA 2006-I-04, ABCO Realty and Investments, Inc. and approved an additional allocation of two units to RDA 2006-I-04, ABCO Realty and Investments, Inc. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Meeting Attendance -No reports forthcoming. Appointment - BEDAC - Mayor Harrison moved to appoint Greg Horton to serve a term on the Business and Economic Development Advisory Commission expiring October 15, 2009. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Appointments - Cultural Arts Commission - Mayor Harrison moved to reappoint James Stewart to serve another four-year term expiring January 6, 2010, on the Cultural Arts Commission. Mayor Harrison moved to appoint Coley M. Bowman and Lois Lauer to serve the remainder of the unexpired terms ending January 6, 2010, on the Cultural Arts Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. Appointment - Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - Mayor Harrison moved to appoint Michael Burke to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending January 18, 2007, on the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Public Space, Parks and Facility Naming Policy - City Manager Davidson reviewed the background for the formation of a committee to assist the City Council in developing a policy and process relative to the naming or renaming of City parks, streets and other public facilities. The committee is recommending that the City Council consider and discuss their proposed Parks and Facilities Naming Policy which includes provisions for request procedures, public space and facility naming process, criteria for naming parks and facilities and renaming of a public space or facility. Larry Burgess, Chairman of the Committee, reviewed the discussions held during the committee's numerous meetings. Cheryl Butler told Councilmembers she was glad the committee came up with a good plan and urged its adoption. She also address the proposal from some citizens to rename Texoma Park which was built by the community by Mexicans, Whites and Blacks; she expressed her hope the City Council will March 21,2006 Page 7 remember this and allow the name to remain Texonia or to consider naming it after someone who helped build the park. Joe Gonzales, who served on the committee, noted he voted against the policy because of the last line recommending that no officially named park or facility would be renamed. Councilmember Gil moved to approve the proposed Parks and Facilities Naming Policy as presented by the Committee and directed staff to prepare the appropriate resolution that would memorialize this action for City Council consideration at the meeting of April 4, 2006, with the provision the document would be reviewed by the City Manager and City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath and carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Resolution Nos. 6474-6475 - Lease Financing - Redlands Sports Park - Chief of Water Resources Douglas Headrick explained that staff is recommending the submission of a General Fund lease financing application in the amount of $1,985,000.00 to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank and declaring its intent to use the proceeds from the I-Bank for Phase IB of the Redlands Sports Park project. This phase includes the irrigation system, turf and landscaping, field lighting and restroom facilities. The I-Bank provides low-cost long-term infrastructure financing to local governments throughout the State and offers amortization periods of up to 30 years at interest rates set at two-thirds of a tax-exempt rated bond. At current I-Bank interest rates, the City will be required to make semi-annual lease payments. It is expected these payments would be paid from future Park Development Fees. Councilmembers discussed this proposal at length. Councilmember Peppler moved to adopt Resolution No. 6475, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands authorizing the submission of an application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank for financing of the Redlands Sports Park and approving certain other matters in connection therewith, and authorized the Mayor and Councilmembers, and the City Clerk to attest to, to sign the application documents and all subsequent documents required to complete and administer the City's application, and Resolution No. 6474, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands declaring its official intent to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of an obligation, and that the loan payment on this loan be made each year and at least 50 percent, or an equal amount, be set aside and earmarked for use solely for payment of the Sports Park loan. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. Water Stock Purchase - Municipal Utilities Director Phelps explained the City has, for the last 50 years, purchased substantial amounts of stock in mutual water companies that have rights to the flows in the Santa Ana River and Mill Creek. This progressive water resources planning has allowed the City to continue to economically meet the expanding water demands of its customer. At this time, an offer has been made to sell 1.5 shares of West Redlands Water Company stock to the City at the standard market prices of$1,647.00 per share. March 21,2006 Page 8 Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the purchase of 15 shares of West Redlands Water Company stock from the Brown Family Partnership for a total price of$24,705.00. Motion seconded by Councilmember Harrison and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2639 - National Incident Management System - Battalion Chief Mitch McKee, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, explained this proposed ordinance clarifies the overall functional activities of the Emergency Services Division, as the management and/or coordination of all activities involved in disaster planning, response, recovery and mitigation. All these activities operate as a whole under the umbrella of the Office of Emergency Services and are coordinated and managed locally by the Emergency Services Battalion Chief. The proposed changes provide consistency, eliminate duplication of effort, enhance understanding of programs and ensure overall success by channeling all activities through the Emergency Services Division. Ordinance No. 2639, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Chapter 2.52 of the Redlands Municipal Code relating to the City's emergency organization and adopting the National Incident Management System, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Peppler, seconded by Councilmember Gilbreath, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2639 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for April 4, 2006. City Council Workshops - City Manager Davidson asked the City Council for approval to develop, schedule and present a series of informational workshops related to specific projects and/or needs that have significant importance to the community and the City Council. If approved, the workshop format and agenda would be designed to make the most of everyone's time and provide the proper setting and information where the City Council can creatively and candidly discuss and identify critical issues confronting the City. Five workshop topics presented for the City Council's consideration are: construction of a police and/or fire station, City-wide street, curb, sidewalk and street tree improvements, construction of a downtown parking structure(s), preservation, maintenance and acquisition of open space and parks, and funding strategies and impacts for completing critical projects as identified by the City Council thorough the workshop process. Councilmember Peppler suggested adding the paramedic tax issue and Councilmember Gil suggested adding a report for library services throughout the community; Councilmembers concurred with these suggestions. Councilmember Harrison moved to direct staff to develop a series of informational workshops related to specific projects and/or needs of the City as determined by the City Council. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. The City Council meeting recessed at 3:58 P.M. and reconvened at 7:00 P.M. March 21,2006 Page 9 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; 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 LAND USE AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Winstar Redlands, LLC - Applicant - Public notice was advertised for this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration as well as a public hearing for a Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study and a public hearing to consider introduction and first reading of the title of Ordinance No. 2638, Zone Change No. 413, a change of zone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E (Residential Estate) District on 5.6 acres located on the southwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Capri Avenue; consideration of Conditional Use Pennit No. 880, a Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Residential Development (PRD) on 5.6 gross acres consisting of 12 residential lots and one common open space lot located on the southwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Capri Avenue; and consideration of Tentative Tract Map No. 17064 - A subdivision of 5.6 acres into 12 residential lots and one common open space lot located on the southwest corner of Wabash Avenue and Capri Avenue. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Community Development Director Shaw described the proposed project. Representing Winstar Redlands, LLC, Mike Kent was present and available to answer questions. There being no further comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study- Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study for Conditional Use Permit No. 880 and Tentative Tract No. 17064 as it has been determined that this project will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community and no additional information or evaluation is needed. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Mitigated Negative Declaration - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve the Environmental Review Committee's mitigated negative declaration for Zone Change No. 413, Tentative Tract No. 17064 and Conditional Use Permit No. 880 based on the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, determining this project March 21,2006 Page 10 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 Gallagher and carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 2638 - Zone Change No. 413 - Ordinance No. 2638 an ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code revising the City's Land Use Zoning Map and approving Zone Change No. 413, was read by title only by City Clerk Poyzer, and on motion of Councilmember Gilbreath, seconded by Councilmember Gallagher, further reading of the ordinance text was unanimously waived, and Ordinance No. 2638 was introduced with unanimous Council approval and laid over under the rules with adoption scheduled for April 4, 2006. Conditional Use Permit No. 880 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 880, which shall become effective as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 2638, based on the findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gallagher and carried unanimously. Tentative Tract Map No. 17064 - Councilmember Gilbreath moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 17064, which shall become effective as of the effective dated of Ordinance No. 2638, subject to the conditions of approval and the findings contained in the staff report. Motion seconded by Councilmember Peppler and carried unanimously. Medical Real Estate Development Company - Applicant - Public notice was advertised for this time and place to consider a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration as well as a public hearing for a Socio-Economic Analysis and Cost/Benefit Study and to consider Resolution No. 6494 for Street Vacation No. 135, the vacation of a portion of the east side of Iowa Street approximately 10 feet in width and 428 feet in length located immediately north of Barton Road and 800 feet south of Orange Avenue; public hearing to consider Resolution No. 6495 for Street Vacation No. 136, the vacation of a portion of the north side of Barton Road approximately eight feet in width and 204 feet in length and located immediately east of Iowa Street at the intersection of Barton Road and Iowa Street; and consideration of Commission Review and Approval No. 810 to develop a 31,647 square foot, two-story medical office building on a two acre parcel located at the northeast corner of Barton Road and Iowa Street within the EV/AP (East Valley Corridor Specific Plan Administrative Professional) District. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing. Community Development Director Shaw reported that due to a requirement for obtainment of a 1603 permit from the California Department of Fish and Game, the prepared environmental document for the proposed project must be processed through the State Clearinghouse as called for in Section 15073 of the 2006 California Environmental Qualify Act Guidelines. Based on this, review by responsible agencies is mandated as a 30-day period, which in turn requires a 30-day public notice period. Staff recommends this project be March 21,2006 Page 11 continued until the May 16, 2006, City Council meeting. Mayor Harrison declared the meeting open as a public hearing. There being no questions or comments, Councilmember Peppler moved to continue consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Commission Review and Approval No. 810 and the public hearings for the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study and Street Vacation Nos. 135 and 136 to May 16, 2006. Motion seconded by Councilmember Gil and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Harrison announced Redlands Daily Facts reporter Andrea Feathers is leaving the newspaper and moving on in her career. He thanked her for her fine coverage of City Hall and wished her success. Oscar Sepp addressed the City Council pointing out he felt it was their obligation to the residents and property owners in Redlands to appoint Brian Roche who received over 6,000 votes last November to the vacancy that will occur on the City Council on April 4, 2006, upon the resignation of Councilmember Susan Peppler. He also complained the Police Chief is not addressing all of the issues in Redlands and that he needs to talk to senior citizens. On behalf of the Redlands Police Officers Association, Corey Hunt reported the RPOA supports our chief and encouraged Councilmembers to keep him in place. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting adjourned at 7:27 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on April 4, 2006. March 21,2006 Page 12